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Process for the preparation of 2-amino-5-aminomethyl-pyridine

US5478944A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1994
Grant dateDec 26, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D213/73
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-Amino-5-aminomethyl-pyridine, of the formula ##STR1## can be prepared by reacting substituted methylene-glutaconic acid dinitrile of the formula ##STR2## having the meaning of R.sup.1 as given in the general description, at from 50.degree. to 200.degree. C., initially with from 3 to 20 mol of ammonia and then, in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, with hydrogen. The hydrogen is present an a partial pressure of from 10 to 250 bar. The reaction can be carried out with or without solvent.

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