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Anesthetic compound and method of preparing

US5015781A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1990
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C41/22
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a compound 2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane by reacting 2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethane with bromine trifluoride. This reaction product is useful for inducing and maintaining anesthesia in warm blooded animals.

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