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Processes for preparing 3.3-dimethylbutyric acid

US6686501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2002
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/353
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing 3,3-dimethylbutyric acid includes the steps of reacting trimethylpyruvic acid with a first portion of hydrazine to obtain a ketazine, and treating the ketazine with base and a second portion of hydrazine.

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