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Process for the preparation of aromatic beta-diketones

US5015777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1989
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of aromatic beta-diketones by the reaction of an acetophenone and a molar excess of an alphatic ester or an ester of benzoic acid in the presence of sodium alkoxide condensation agent in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. Also disclosed is a method of recycling the solvent and excess ester reactant after separation of the aromatic beta-diketone product.

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