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Process for the preparation of aniline compounds

US6657085B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C209/365
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of aniline compounds of formula: whereinn and R are as defined in claim 1, by reacting nitro compounds of formula: wherein n and R are as defined, with hydrazine at elevated temperature in the presence of an aqueous base.The compounds of formula I are suitable as intermediates in the preparation of herbicides of the isobenzofuranone type.

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