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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2006
Applicants:
Elisa Capparella, Ravenna, IT;
Elisa Poluzzi, Calederara Di Reno, IT;
Valerio Borzatta, Bologna, IT;
Inventors:
Elisa Capparella, Ravenna, IT;
Elisa Poluzzi, Calederara Di Reno, IT;
Valerio Borzatta, Bologna, IT;
Assignee:
Endura S.p.A., Bologna, IT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C07C 45/29 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A new process for synthesizing 3,4-dioxo-substituted aromatic aldehydes by Oppenauer oxidation of the corresponding benzyl alcohols is described. The process, which specifically uses formaldehyde as hydrogen acceptor, proceeds with unexpectedly high yields and conversion percentages, allowing low cost access to finished and intermediate products of high industrial interest in the field of pharmaceutical products and fragrances.