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Process for the preparation of cis-1,2-trans-4-cyclohexane tricarboxylic acid and esters

US5145987A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1991
Grant dateSep 8, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/38
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for preparing cyclohexane tricarboxylic acids and esters thereof comprising contacting carbon monoxide, cis-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrophthalic acid anhydride and water or a lower alkanol at elevated pressure and temperature and in the presence of a palladium complex and an ether solvent wherein the selectivity to cis-1,2-trans-4-cyclohexane tricarboxylic acids and esters thereof is greater than that obtained in the absence of the ether solvent.

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