Process for producing lactones and lactones obtained with this process
US5670661A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D493/08
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for producing lactones starting from cyclic ketones which comprises an oxidation reaction which is performed in the presence of an optionally substituted cycloaliphatic peracid or of an optionally substituted aliphatic peracid that is immiscible with water. The process allows to obtain high selectivity, does not entail the use of dangerous reagents, and allows excellent economic advantages.
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