Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carboxylic acid esters
Patent
1993-06-11
1994-01-11
Killos, Paul J.
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carboxylic acid esters
562406, C07C 6976
Patent
active
052783359
ABSTRACT:
A new process for preparing alkyl esters of ibuprofen is provided. A 1-halo-1-(4-isobutylphenyl)ethane is reacted with carbon monoxide in the presence of an anhydrous alcohol at a temperature between about 10.degree. C. and about 200.degree. C. An excess of several moles of alcohol is preferred. An acid such as trifluoroacetic acid is also added. As catalyst, a mixture of a copper compound and a palladium or a palladium compound and at least one acid-stable ligand are present.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4424394 (1984-01-01), Schneider et al.
patent: 4439618 (1984-03-01), Cometti et al.
Ethyl Corporation
Hammond Richard J.
Killos Paul J.
LandOfFree
Preparation of aryl-substituted aliphatic carboxylic acid esters does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Preparation of aryl-substituted aliphatic carboxylic acid esters, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Preparation of aryl-substituted aliphatic carboxylic acid esters will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1632742