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Process for the preparation of 6,6-dimethylhept-1-en-4-yn-3-ol

US6570044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2001
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/42
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a process for the preparation of 6,6-dimethylhept-1-en-4-yn-3-ol comprising of reacting t-butylacetylene with a proton-extracting agent selected from the group consisting of an organometallic compound and metallic lithium to form a t-butylacetylide, reacting the acetylide with acrolein at temperatures between −40° C. to +20° C., quenching the reaction mixture and isolating the product.

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