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Process for the preparation of methyl 5-bromo-6-methoxy-1-naphthoate

US5412150A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1994
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/307
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of methyl 5-bromo-6-methoxy-1-naphthoate by brominating methyl 6-methoxy-1-naphthoate with bromine, in which between 0.5 and 0.6 mol of bromine (Br.sub.2) are employed per mole of methyl 6-methoxy-1-naphthoate and the bromination is carried out in the presence of an oxidant.

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