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Preparation of dinitrotoluene

Assignee: SRI International Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-17
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1992-01-17
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Abstract

Abstract Mixtures of dinitrotoluene isomers containing extremely small amounts of meta isomers are rapidly prepared in quantitative yield by temperatures in the presence of a small amount of water. Total meta isomer content can readily be kept at a level below about 2 percent by weight.

Inventors

  • 👤 C Coon
  • 👤 G Mcdonald
  • 👤 M Hill

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 15:03
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C201/00; C07C201/06; C07C201/08

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 50 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the toluene nitration reaction is conducted using about 2 to 10 moles of HNO3 per mole of toluene and wherein the mixture of acids contains 5 to 30 weight percent HNO3, 64 to 95 weight percent H2SO4, and 0 to 7 weight percent water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 20 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the nitration reaction is conducted at temperatures of from about -35*C to about -5*C.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-01-02 1976-07-03 1977-01-02 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-01-02 1980-07-03 1981-01-02 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-01-02 1984-07-03 1985-01-02 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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