Processes for the manufacture of lactones

Details Processes for the manufacture of lactones Processes for the manufacture of lactones

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Wilson, James O. (Department: 1623)

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Carboxylic acid esters

C525S438000, C524S296000, C549S272000, C540S538000

Reexamination Certificate

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06838577

ABSTRACT:
Processes are disclosed for the manufacture of lactones, e.g., caprolactone, from hydoxy acids, e.g., 6-hydroxycaproic acid. The reaction is conducted over a suitable catalyst in the presence of water.

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