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Preparation of polyphenylene ethers with dialkyl sulfoxide promoted copper-amine catalysts
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1973-02-14
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1993-02-14
Abstract
Abstract IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYPHENYLENE ETHERS BY OXIDATIVELY COUPLING A DI-ORTHO-SUBSTITUTED PHENOLIC PRECURSOR IN A REACTION SYSTEM CONTAINING OXYGEN AND A COMPLEX CATALYST FORMED FROM A COPPER SALT AND EITHER A PRIMARY, SECONDARY OR TERTIARY AMINE AND AN ALKYLENE CARBONATE OR A DIALKYL SULFOXIDE PROMOOR OR A PRIMARY OR TERTIARY AMINE AND A DIALKYL FORMAMIDE PROMOTOR. USE OF THE PROMOTORS RESULTS IN THE FORMATION OF HIGHER MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMER IN A GIVEN REACTION TIME OR POLYMER OF COMPARABLE MOLECULAR WEIGHT IN SUBSTANTIALLY DECREASED REACTION TIME.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bennett
- 👤 A Katchman
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US
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CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G65/00; C08G65/34; C08G65/38; C08G65/44
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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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |