Preparation of trialkylacetic acids, particularly of pivalic acid, using Lewis acid catalysts
US5227521A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C51/14
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is a process for the production of trialkyl acetic acids, particularly of pivalic acid, from branched olefins, particularly isobutene, and carbon monoxide using catalytic amounts of a Lewis acid such as boron trifluoride.
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