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Preparation of 3,4,6-trifluorophthalic acid

US5596104A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1993
Grant dateJan 21, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

3,4,6-trifluorophthalic acid is prepared in high yield by reaction of a 3,4,6-trichloro-N-substituted phthalimide with potassium fluoride at temperatures in the range of 200.degree. to 270.degree. C. in the absence of a catalyst to form the corresponding trifluoro-N-substituted phthalimide which, in turn, is hydrolyzed to form the 3,4,6-trifluorophthalic acid.

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