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Process for the production of 1,2-diacetoxy esters

US5663422A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1996
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of a 1,2-diacetoxy ester comprises acetylation of an epoxide with an acetic anhydride in the presence of a quaternary phosphonium acetate catalyst or its complex with acetic acid.

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