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Thiophene synthesis

US5723629A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1996
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D333/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of preparing a thiophene comprises reacting an organic compound containing a chain of at least 4 C atoms linked by single or double bonds with a source of sulphur in the vapour phase, in the presence of a jarosite-type catalyst, having the composition EQU M(Fe.sub.0.8-1 Cr.sub.0.2-0)(OH).sub.6 X.sub.n wherein M is NH.sub.4 or an alkali metal; and X.sub.n represents one or more suitable anions.

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