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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2002
Kuo-Ching Wu, Hsinchu, TW;
Yu-Lan Tung, Hsinchu, TW;
Chiou-Hwang Lee, Hsinchu, TW;
Jyh-Chang Dai, Hsinchu Hsien, TW;
Chiung-Hui Huang, Hsinchu, TW;
Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, TW;
Abstract
A method for producing maleimides. The method comprises reacting maleic anhydride and a primary amine at 100-180° C. in an organic solvent using a solid acidic catalyst, and purifying the maleimide produced therefrom by extraction and crystallization. The molar ratio of the primary amine to maleic anhydride is about 0.8-1.6. With the present invention, high production yield with high purity of maleimides can be achieved. In addition, the solid acidic catalyst can be easily separated and recycled for subsequent use. Thus, the present invention provides a number of distinct advantages, including substantially improved yield, conveniently reusable catalyst, reduced waste disposal and lower costs.