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Selective production of 2,6-dimethylnaphthalene

US5670704A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1990
Grant dateSep 23, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C6/126
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the highly selective production of 2,6-dimethlynaphthalene by the transmethylation of naphthalene or 2-methylnaphthalene by the use of a specific acid catalyst and a highly regeospecific methylating agent.

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