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Process for the production of 2-imidazolones

US5338862A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1993
Grant dateAug 16, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D233/70
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a process for producing a 2-imidazolone from a ureidoacetal. The ureidoacetal is subjected to an acid catalyzed condensation in order to produce the 2-imidazolone. The reaction is conducted in an alcoholic solvent in order to minimize the production of a polymeric by-product.

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