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Method for preparing mercaptopropionic acid esters

US5157147A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1990
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C319/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is provided for the preparation of mercaptopropionic acid esters by reaction of an acrylic acid ester with hydrogen sulfide in the presence of a weakly basic amine as a catalyst, a polyether as a co-catalyst, a polythiodipropionic acid ester as a reactive solvent, and added elemental sulfur.

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