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Carbonylation of epoxides

US5310948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1993
Grant dateMay 10, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates a process for the carbonylation of epoxides by reaction with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system containing a source of cobalt and a hydroxy substituted pyridine compound, whereby .beta.-propiolactones and/or derivatives thereof, such as .beta.-propiolactone polymers, .beta.-hydroxy carboxylic acids and esters, and .beta.-alkoxy carboxylic acids and esters, are produced.

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