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Process for the preparation of cyclic diketones

US6855831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2003
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2602/44
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I: wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by conversion of a compound of formula II: reaction of that compound with a compound of formula IV:X—C(O)—Q  (IV),wherein X is a leaving group, to form a compound of formula V: and treatment of that compound in the presence of a base with catalytic amounts of cyanide ions.

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