Process for the preparation of formamides
CA 1208657 A · Owner: Bp Chemicals Limited · Inventors: Green, Michael J.
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Process for the preparation of formamides Formamides e.g. diethylformamide are prepared by reacting a primary or secondary amine e.g. diethylamine or ammonia with (a) an alkyl formate or (b) carbon monoxide and an alkanol in the presence as catalyst, of (i) a, compound containing an amidine group or (ii) a Group V element-containing Lewis base and an epoxide. The Lewis base can be a trivalent nitrogen or phosphorus-containing compound. The amidine group which can be cyclic or acyclic can form part of a guanidine group.
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- Granted July 29, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 29, 2003.
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