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Process for the preparation of para,para'-polyphenyldicarboxylic acid

US4996353A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1989
Grant dateFeb 26, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/265
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of polyphenyl dicarboxylic acids is disclosed. The process comprises contacting para,para'-diisoalkyl or dialkyl-polyphenyl or an oxidation intermediate thereof with oxygen under reaction conditions sufficient to form para,para'-polyphenyldicarboxylic acid. The process is optionally carried out in the presence of cobalt, manganese, and bromine compounds.

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