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Process for the preparation of indigo compounds

US5112987A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 1989
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09B7/02
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of an indigo compound which comprises reacting a corresponding indole compound having no substituent at the 2- and 3-positions with a percarboxylic acid in the presence of an alcohol solvent, or with heating over 60.degree. C. in the presence of an aprotic solvent.

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