Preparation of adipic acid from lactones
US5359137A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C51/12
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Conversion of certain lactones by reaction with carbon monoxide and water, in the presence of a homogeneous rhodium catalyst and an iodide or bromide promoter, to produce adipic acid.
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