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Process for the preparation of 4-acyloxy-2-azetidinone derivatives

US5026844A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1989
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F7/1804
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing 3-[1'-(R)-hydroxyethyl]-4-acyloxyazetidinone from 3-[1'-(R)-hydroxyethyl]-4-alkyl (or aryl) thioazetidinone using a copper salt of aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid is disclosed. The process is an effective route for producing 3-[1'-(R)-hydroxyethyl]-4-acyloxyazetidinone, and intermediate for synthesizing penems or carbapenems, without using a mercury salt which can cause an environmental hazard.

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