Process for preparing alpha-hydroxy acids
US4981619A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C51/10
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for preparing alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acids. An organic halide is reacted with carbon monoxide and a hydrogen donor compound, in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst and an inorganic base, at a temperature of at least 90.degree. C.
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