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Uncatalyzed synthesis of symmetrical dicarbonates

US5281743A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1993
Grant dateJan 25, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C68/02
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dialkyl dicarbonate is prepared by contacting an alkyl haloformate with an alkali metal carbonate in the presence of a solvating amount of a solvent. The process of the invention does not require a catalyst, is easy to carry out, does not employ particularly hazardous materials, does not require cumbersome purification steps, and provides a high yield of dicarbonate.

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