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Catalytic procedure for the preparation of organic carbonates

US5322958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1993
Grant dateJun 21, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Catalytic procedure in gas phase for the preparation of a symmetrical or asymmetrical organic carbonate having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R and R', the same or different, represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, linear or branched, which includes reacting at least one alcohol having the general formula (II): EQU R--OH or R'--OH with carbon monoxide and oxygen in the presence of a catalyst composed of oxides, salts or complexes of cobalt.

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