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Method for partially hydrogenating dinitriles to aminonitriles

US5981790A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1997
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C253/30
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the hemihydrogenation of aliphatic dinitriles to the corresponding aminonitriles using hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst, a strong inorganic base and water is disclosed. Using the disclosed process, a selectivity for the desired aminonitriles of at least 60% can be achieved.

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