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Title:

Process for Cyclohexane-1,3-diones Synthesis

Value Proposition:

Cyclohexane-1,3-dione analogues are the important precursor for several herbicides, pesticides, natural products and fine chemicals. A simple and scalable process has been developed from easily available and low cost materials for the synthesis of following cyclohexane-1,3-diones.

Summary Application:

I). 4-Ethyl propionate-cyclohexane-1,3-dione

II). 4-Propionic acid-cyclohexane-1,3-dione 

III). 4-Methyl-cyclohexane-1,3-dione 

IV). 4-Isopropyl-cyclohexane-1,3-dione

Advantages:

Application/Uses: Plant growth regulators and herbicides for Corn, Wheat and Soybean

Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology[CSIR-IHBT]
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Industrial Applications: Agro-processing [Chemistry, Chemical Processes] Chemistry, Chemical Processes Polymers [Chemistry, Chemical Processes]
Patent(s): US8916723
Patent Application(s): WO2011117881
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