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Aromatic compound acylation method

US6184418A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1999
Grant dateFeb 6, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C309/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for acylating an aromatic compound, specifically an activated or deactivated aromatic compound, is disclosed. The method is suitable for preparing aromatic ketones. The preparation of a catalyst and novel bismuth compounds is also disclosed. Said aromatic compound acylation method comprises reacting said aromatic compound with an acylating agent in the presence of a catalyst, and is characterised in that the acylation reaction is performed in the presence of an effective amount of at least one bismuth salt of trifluoromethanesulphonic acid.

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