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Preparation of lactams

US7238804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2005
Grant dateJul 3, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D201/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of a lactam from an amino alkane nitrile and/or its hydrolysis derivatives, comprising reacting a solution comprising at least about 5% by weight amino alkane nitrile in water at a temperature of greater than or equal to about 350° C. and at a pressure of greater than about 250 bar. Optionally, a dilute acid may be added as a catalyst.

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