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Process for transition metal free catalytic aerobic oxidation of alcohols under mild conditions using stable free nitroxyl radicals

US7030279B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2004
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/38
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An alcohol can be oxidized by a process in which a primary or secondary alcohol are reacted with an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst composition containing (i) a stable free nitroxyl radical derivative, (ii) a nitrate source, (iii) a bromide source, and (iiii) a carboxylic acid, thereby obtaining an aldehyde or a ketone.

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