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Process for the preparation of isovanillin

US5786516A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1997
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/71
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of isovanillin. The process for the preparation of isovanillin according to the invention is characterized in that it consists in dealkylation being carried out using a strong acid, selectively in the 3-position, on a 3-alkoxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde wherein said alkoxy group has at least two carbon atoms.

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