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Process for the preparation of formylimidazoles

US6040457A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1998
Grant dateMar 21, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the catalytic conversion of hydroxymethylimidazoles to formylimidazoles. The catalysis takes place in the presence of a peroxide. Formylimidazoles are important intermediates for pharmaceutical active ingredients.

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