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Method for producing redox shuttles

US8969625B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2012
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/146
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A single step method for producing a redox shuttle having the formula 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-phenylene tetraethyl bis(phosphate) is provided, the method comprising phosphorylating tert butyl hydroquinone with a phosphate-containing reagent. Also provided is method for producing 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-phenylene tetraethyl bis(phosphate), the method comprising solubilizing tert-butyl hydroquinone and tetrabutylammonium bromide with methyltetrahydrofuran to create a mixture; heating the mixture while adding base to the mixture in an amount to turn the mixture orange; and adding diethyl chlorophosphate to the orange mixture in an amount to phosphorylate the hydroquinone.

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