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Method for producing asymmetrical biphenols using selenium dioxide

US9950979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2015
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C41/30
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing unsymmetric biphenols, comprising: a) adding a first substituted phenol to the reaction mixture; b) adding a second substituted phenol having different substitution than the first phenol to the reaction mixture; c) adding selenium dioxide to the reaction mixture; d) adding a solvent; and e) heating the reaction mixture such that the first substituted phenol and the second phenol having different substitution are converted to an unsymmetric biphenol.

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