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Method for the production of arylsulfides and compositions made therefrom

US6548709B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C319/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for production of arylsulfides wherein an aromatic compound is reacted with elemental sulfur in the presence of solid acid catalyst. The solid acid catalyst can be a zeolite. The methods are useful for producing alkylated diphenylsulfides from aromatic compounds and elemental sulfur.

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