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Process for the condensation of an aldehyde with hydrogen cyanide

US5756803A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1996
Grant dateMay 26, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C319/20
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the condensation of an aldehyde with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of a buffer is disclosed. The buffer advantageously allows the condensation reaction to occur at a pH equal to or above 4.0 and in the absence of amines.

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