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Method for synthesizing an ω-amino acid or ester from a monounsaturated fatty acid or ester

US8697401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2010
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/46
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for synthesizing ω-aminoalkanoic acids or esters thereof from unsaturated natural fatty acids, passing through a monounsaturated dinitrile intermediate compound. The method of the invention is simple to carry out and, compared to other known methods, avoids the environmental constraints and economic disadvantages due to reaction by-products.

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