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Process for obtaining fragrant ketone

US6423874B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2000
Grant dateJul 23, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/16
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for obtaining Ketone of formula 1a,b, which includes contacting a Ketone represented by formula 2a,b with a first catalyst under conditions and for a time sufficient to obtain an intermediate mixture, which intermediate mixture contains a Ketone represented by formula 4a,b; and contacting the intermediate mixture, or a fraction thereof, with a second catalyst under conditions effective to provide a product containing a Ketone of formula 1a,b. Moreover, the first catalyst preferably differs from the second catalyst with the first catalyst preferably being an isomerization catalyst and the second catalyst being a cyclization catalyst. The process is capable of providing unexpectedly incresased yields of both Ketone 4 and Ketone 1.

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