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Isomerization of epoxyalkenes to 2,5-dihydrofurans

US5082956A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1990
Grant dateJan 21, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2231/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are processes for the isomerization of epoxyalkenes to dihydrofurans by contacting an epoxyalkene with a catalyst comprising a quaternary organic onium iodide compounds, optionally deposited on a non-acidic support and/or in combination with a Lewis acid co-catalyst. The catalyst may comprise a supported catalyst, an unsupported catalyst or a solution of the catalytically-active components in an inert, organic solvent.

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