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Catalytic process for preparing polycarbonates from carbonic acid

US5026817A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1989
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G64/307
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing polycarbonates according to the invention by melt polycondensation of aromatic dihydroxy compounds and carbonic acid diesters, is characterized by using an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester, wherein the combined content of hydrolyzable chlorine in those monomers falls within the particular range. Another process for preparing polycarbonates according to the invention by melt polycondensation of aromatic dihydroxy compounds and carbonic acid diesters, is characterized by using a catalyst comprising (a) a nitrogen containing basic compound and (b) aromatic hihydroxy compound of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound, or (a) and (b) and (c) boric acid or boric ester.

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