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Racemization process for alpha-amino-caprolactam and lysine amide

Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-05
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-04-05
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Abstract

Abstract 1. IN A METHOD FOR THE RACEMIZATION OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE MATERIAL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF A-AMINOCAPROLACTAM AND LYSINE AMIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF BY HEATING IN THE PRESENCE OF A STRONG BASE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES EMPLOYING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AS SOLVENT AND HEATING SAID MATERIAL IN SOLUTION THEREIN AT CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 10 PERCENT BY WEIGHT.

Inventors

  • 👤 S Sifniades
  • 👤 R Fuhrmann
  • 👤 F Koff

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 02:14
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C237/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 56 words
IN A METHOD FOR THE RACEMIZATION OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE MATERIAL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF A-AMINOCAPROLACTAM AND LYSINE AMIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF BY HEATING IN THE PRESENCE OF A STRONG BASE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES EMPLOYING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AS SOLVENT AND HEATING SAID MATERIAL IN SOLUTION THEREIN AT CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 10 PERCENT BY WEIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 56 words
IN A METHOD FOR THE RACEMIZATION OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE MATERIAL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF A-AMINOCAPROLACTAM AND LYSINE AMIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF BY HEATING IN THE PRESENCE OF A STRONG BASE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES EMPLOYING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AS SOLVENT AND HEATING SAID MATERIAL IN SOLUTION THEREIN AT CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 10 PERCENT BY WEIGHT.

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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) 1977-10-14 1978-04-15 1978-10-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-10-14 1982-04-15 1982-10-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-10-14 1986-04-15 1986-10-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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