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Process for the preparation of 3,4-dihalo-1,2-epoxybutanes

US5103028A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 1991
Grant dateApr 7, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D303/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 3,4-dichloro- and 3,4-dibromo-1,2-epoxybutane by the reaction of 3,4-epoxy-1-butane with chlorine or bromine in the presence of a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium halide compound. The reaction preferably is carried out by the addition of 3,4-epoxy-1-butane and chlorine or bromine to an organic, halogenation solvent containing chlorine or bromine and the quaternary compound.

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