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Process for producing N-phosphonomethyl glycine
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1974-09-03
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-09-03
Abstract
Abstract N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine is produced by the acid hydrolysis of N-t-butyl-N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or its esters. N(phosphonomethyl)glycine is useful as a post-emergent broad spectrum herbicide.
Inventors
- 👤 Van R Gaertner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:39
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07F; C07F9/00; C07F9/02; C07F9/28; C07F9/38; C07F9/44; C07F9/3804; C07F9/3808; C07F9/3813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
16 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)GLYCINE WHICH COMPRISES FORMING AN ADMIXTURE OF N-T-BUTYL-N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)GLYCINE COMPOUND OF THE FORMULAA
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)GLYCINE WHICH COMPRISES FORMING AN ADMIXTURE OF N-T-BUTYL-N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)GLYCINE COMPOUND OF THE FORMULAA
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein the temperature is from 100* to 130*C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process as claimed in claim 2 wherein R is a lower alkyl ester.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process as claimed in claim 3 wherein the aqueous hydrohalic acid is hydrobromic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process as claimed in claim 4 wherein the temperature is from 100* to 130*C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process as claimed in claim 5 wherein N-t-butyl-N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine compound is triethyl N-t-butyl-N-(phosphonomethyl)glycinate.
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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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |