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Preparation of 4-(6'-methoxy-2'-naphthyl)-3-buten-2-one

US5225603A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1988
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/68
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An intermediate for the manufacture of nabumetone, 4-(6'-methoxy-2'-naphthyl)-3-buten-2-one, is prepared by contacting 2-bromo-6-methoxynaphphalene with methyl vinyl ketone in the presence of a palladium catalyst at from about 50.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. for a time sufficient to cause substantially complete reaction to occur.

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