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Process for the production of deuterated acid or deuterated methacrylic acid

US5221768A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1990
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C57/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a process for the production of deuterated acrylic acid or deuterated methacrylic acid comprising the exchange of hydrogens in acrylic acid or methacrylic acid with deuteriums in the presence of a catalyst. The deuterated acrylic or methacrylic acid is very useful as a starting material in the production of high quality optical plastic fibers.

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