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Processes for the conversion of myrcene to citral

US5093538A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 1990
Grant dateMar 3, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/512
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel process for converting myrcene to citral using palladium (II) chloride in the presence of water, an immiscible solvent, a phase transfer agent, and a metal oxoanionic salt. A novel process for converting a palladium-myrcene complex to citral using a phase transfer agent and a metal oxoanionic salt in the presence of water and an immiscible solvent is also disclosed.

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