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Process for the preparation of dialky carbonates

US5599965A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1994
Grant dateFeb 4, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C68/01
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -Dialkyl carbonates can be obtained from the corresponding C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanols, carbon monoxide and oxygen by reacting these substances in the presence of Cu salts, the water of reaction being limited to less than 10 wt % in the reaction mixture by at least partial withdrawal.

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