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Method for the preparation of unsaturated ketones

US5300654A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1991
Grant dateApr 5, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

.beta.-hydroxyketones are prepared by reacting an aldehyde with acetone in the presence of perhydroisoindole or pyrrolidine and water. The resulting .beta.-hydroxyketone is further reacted in the presence of a solvent mixture to produce .alpha.-.beta.-unsaturated ketones.

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