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Method to prepare trimethylsulfonium halides

US5118842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1990
Grant dateJun 2, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C381/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Trimethylsulfonium halides are made by reacting dimethyl sulfide and a methyl halide in the presence of a solvent mixture which includes water and a water-immiscible organic solvent. The organic water-immiscible solvent is generally present in an amount which is at least 40% but no more than 95% of the total solvent mixture. The reaction is preferably conducted under pressure.

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