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Process for preparing esterification products from cyclic organic carbonates using catalysts comprising quaternary ammonium salts

US5969056A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1999
Grant dateOct 19, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/87
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of an esterification product comprises reacting a polyfunctional organic acid or anhydride and a cyclic organic carbonate compound in the presence of a catalyst to form an esterification product. The catalyst comprises a quaternary ammonium salt and a component selected from the group consisting of a metal, a salt of a metal, and mixtures thereof.

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