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Method for C-alkylating hydroxylated aromatic compounds

US6049015A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1998
Grant dateApr 11, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/16
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for C-alkylating a hydroxylated aromatic compound having at least one hydrogen atom in the ortho or para position relative to the hydroxyl grouping, wherein the aromatic compound is exposed to a proton acid and a compound causing the formation of a carbo-cation in the presence of the acid, and the reaction is performed in the presence of a solvent consisting of a water-alcohol pair.

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