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Process for production of .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid amide

US4987256A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1990
Grant dateJan 22, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C231/065
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for production of .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid amide of the general formula (A), comprising hydrating cyanhydrin of the general formula (B) by the use of a modified manganese dioxide catalyst containing one or more of zirconium, vanadium, and tin, and an alkali metal element. ##STR1## wherein all the symbols are as defined in the appended claims.

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