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Method for producing adamantane

US9714202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2014
Grant dateJul 25, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/74
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing adamantane includes the steps of preparing a catalytic composition including an acidic ionic liquid and a co-catalyst and subjecting a tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene-containing component to isomerization in the presence of the catalytic composition to form adamantane. The acidic ionic liquid includes aluminum chloride and a quaternary onium compound selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium halide, a quaternary phosphonium halide, and a combination thereof. The co-catalyst is an oxygen-containing reagent.

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