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• the present invention relates to an improved process for ethynylating specific a,p-unsatu- rated ketones for producing tertiary acetylenic alcohols.
• the present invention relates to an improved process to produce a compound of formula (I) wherein R is H, an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon moiety and the wavy bond means that the carbon-carbon double bond to which it is attached to, can be in the (E) or (Z) configuration.
• Such compounds can be used as such, or additionally they can be used intermediates in the synthesis of other industrially relevant compounds, (for example vitamin A derivatives and carotenoids)
• Step (I) wherein R is as defined above and in more detail below.
• step (I) consists of the following two steps (step (la) and step (lb)):
• step (I), step (II) and step (III) use the starting materials in a large excess to achieve good yield, resulting in a large amount of waste.
• an excess of unsaturated ketones such as those of formula (II)
• oligomers and polymers can be produced which are very difficult to remove and result in a significant yield loss.
• step (III) the correct moment of the addition of the starting material in the various steps (step (I), step (II) and step (III)) is also challenging. If the starting material is added too early or too late that can lead to unwanted side products, which then have to be removed in an time-consuming and extensive process.
• the goal of the present invention was to find a way and a process to produce specific tertiary acetylenic alcohols, which reduces the amount of unwanted side products.
• Raman spectroscopy (named after Indian physicist C. V. Raman) is a non-destructive vibrational spectroscopic technique which provides exhaustive information about molecular interactions, polymorphism, crystallinity, and chemical structure in general.
• Raman spectroscopy is based upon the called Raman effect, in which the incident light from a high intensity laser light source is scattered from a sample at different wavelength as laser source, which depend on the chemical structure of the sample.
• a Raman spectrum features the intensity and the wavenumber position of the scattered light which can be correlated with specific molecular bonds, allowing the identification of unknown samples, or monitoring the reaction path of the substances.
• Some functional groups are more Raman active than others and will produce more intense bands.
• the Raman spectroscopy can be carried by using any commonly available instrument. There are multiple producers and suppliers for Raman equipment, for example Kaiser Optical Systems, Bruker and Mettler Toledo. These instruments can be fitted with a variety of probes and optics for the analysis of liquids, solids and gases. A very suitable way to carry out the Raman spectroscopy in a chemical reaction is by using an immersion probe, which is put into the reaction mixture, inside the vessel.
• step (la) the lithium metal is added to NH3, and then the ethyne (HCCH) is added forming the lithium carbide.
• HCCH ethyne
• step (lb) when more ethyne (HCCH) is added (step (lb)), the lithium carbide is converted into lithium acetylide.
• HCCH ethyne
• the important feature is to determine the exact point where the lithium carbide is completely converted to the lithium acetylide. At this point the addition of the ketone of formula (II) is added wherein R is as defined above and in more detail below. If the addition of the ketone of formula (II) is too early or too late then a significant amount of unwanted side products is produced. Such side products have to be removed by applying a time-consuming and extensive purification process.
• step (II) can be controlled better by following the reaction using Raman spectroscopy: wherein R is as defined above and in more detail below.
• the correct point to add the ketone of formula (II) can be determined by Raman spectroscopy. Additionally, Raman spectroscopy can be used to determine when all lithium acetylide is consumed to identify the exact moment when to stop the addition of the ketone of formula (II).
• step III wherein R is as defined above and in more detail below, the hydrolysis is carried out to obtain the compound of formula (I) in excellent yield.
• the hydrolysis of the compound of general formula (III) can be affected in a manner known per se, such as but not limited to use of Bronsted acids such as sulfuric acid, acetic acid, water, ammonium chloride.
• the present invention relates to a process (P) for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein
• R is H; a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C30 alkyl group, which can comprise ring systems and, which can be substituted with oxygen atoms; or a linear, branched or cyclic C2 - C30 alkylene moiety, which can comprise ring systems and, which can be substituted with oxygen atoms, wherein a first step lithium is added to NH3 and then ethyne (HCCH) is added to the reaction mixture and in a second step (step (II)) a compound of formula (II) wherein
• step (III) the obtained product is hydrolyzed, characterized in that the step (I) and step (II) and optionally step (III) are controlled by monitoring the reaction progress by using Raman spectroscopy.
• R is H; a linear, branched or cyclic C1- C15 alkyl group, which can comprise ring systems and, which can be substituted with oxygen atoms; or a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C15 alkenyl group, which can comprise ring systems and, which can be substituted with oxygen atoms.
• R is H; a linear or branched C1- C10 alkyl group; a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C15 alkenyl group, which comprise one carbon-carbon double bond; or a substituted cyclohexene ring chosen from the group consisting of
• R’ is H or a C1-C4 alkyl group or -(CO)Ci-C4alkyl or -C(COCH3)(CH3)2.
• R is H; a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group; a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C15 alkenyl group, which comprise one carbon-carbon double bond; or a substituted cyclohexene ring chosen from the group consisting of wherein the “*” shows the C bonding to the formula (I) and (II).
• the present invention also relates to a process (P’), which is process (P), wherein R is H; a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C15 alkyl group, which can comprise ring systems and, which can be substituted with oxygen atoms; or a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C15 alkenyl group, which can comprise ring systems and, which can be substituted with oxygen atoms.
• the present invention also relates to a process (P”), which is process (P), wherein R is H; a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group; a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C15 alkenyl group, which comprise one carbon-carbon double bond; or a substituted cyclohexene ring chosen from the group consisting of wherein the “*” shows the C bonding to the formula (I) and (II) and R’ is H or a C1-C4 alkyl group or -(CO)Ci-C4alkyl or -C(COCH3)(CH3)2.
• the present invention also relates to a process (P’”), which is process (P), wherein
• R is H; a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group; a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C15 alkenyl group, which comprise one carbon-carbon double bond; or a substituted cyclohexene ring chosen from the group consisting of wherein the “*” shows the C bonding to the formula (I) and (II).
• the present invention also relates to a process (P””), which is process (P), wherein the compound of formula (I’) is used.
• the Raman spectroscopy is used to determine when to add or when to stop adding the various reaction compounds.
• the compound of formula (I) can be the compound of formula (la) or the compound of formula (Ib) wherein R is as defined above as well a mixture of the compound of formula (la) and the compound of formula (Ib) in any ratio (R has the same meaning as defined above).
• Raman spectroscopy device Preferably an immersion probe attached to a Raman analyzer or Raman spectrometer. Such Raman devices are commercially available from a variety of producers and suppliers. Raman immersion probes can be integrated easily into the process equipment. All values given in the present patent application are measured with a Raman spectrometer from Kaiser Optical Systems (Kaiser Raman Rxn2 analyzer). This spectrometer is equipped with a CCD detector, which allows a full Raman spectrum to be recorded in a few seconds. The 785 nm laser was used at 50 mW.
• reaction conditions for the ethynylation are similar to those disclosed in US4320236.
• Step (I) (both steps la and lb) is usually carried out at a temperature range of from -90°C to -10 °C.
• the lithium metal is usually added with stirring.
• the present invention also relates to a process (P1), which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”) or (P””), wherein step (I) is carried out at a temperature range of from -90°C to - 10 °C.
• Step (la) the Raman spectroscopy is used to determine when the lithium has first been added to the ammonia and then to monitor the formation of the lithium carbide.
• Raman spectroscopy indicates when the formation of lithium carbide is completed, and the addition of acetylene is stopped.
• the present invention also relates to process (P2), which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””) or (P1), wherein the dosing of acetylene is stopped when the new peaks (in the region of 1880 to 1835 cm -1 ) appear.
• Suitable inert solvents for the process according to the present invention are ethers and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, such as i.e., diethyl ether, di-n-propyl ether, diisopropyl ether, dioxane, tetra hydrofuran, 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran, benzene and toluene.
• the present invention also relates to process (P3), which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1) or (P2), wherein at least one inert solvent is added to the reaction mixture when two peaks in the region of 1880-1835 cm -1 are observed.
• the present invention also relates to process (P3’), which is process (P3), wherein the at least one inert solvent is chosen from the group consisting of ethers and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds.
• the present invention also relates to process (P3”), which is process (P3), wherein the at least one inert solvent is chosen from the group consisting of diethyl ether, di-n-propyl ether, diisopropyl ether, dioxane, tetra hydrofuran, 2-methyl tetra hydrofuran, benzene and toluene.
• step (lb) after the addition of the at least one solvent more acetylene is added to the reaction mixture:
• the bands of the lithium carbide decrease (two bands 1880-1835 cm -1 ) and the lithium acetylide can be detected. At this point total conversion to lithium acetylide is reached and it can be observed by Raman (band at approximately 1885 cm -1 ) (see Figure 5).
• the present invention also relates to process (P4), which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1), (P2), (P3), (P3’) or (P3”), wherein the dosing of acetylene is stopped when two peaks in the region of 1880-1835 cm -1 have disappeared and the peak in the region of 1885 cm -1 appears.
• R has the same meanings as defined above, is added to the reaction mixture and the compound of formula (III) wherein R has the same meanings as defined above, is formed.
• R has the same meanings as defined above.
• the compound of formula (II) is added to the reaction mixture until the Raman band approximately at 1885 cm -1 has disappeared. At this point, the addition of the compound of formula (II) is stopped (see Figure 6).
• Raman spectroscopy indicates the point of total consumption of the lithium acetylide and the formation of the compound of formula (III) (band at approximately 2090 cm -1 ).
• the present invention also relates to process (P5), which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1), (P2), (P3), (P3’), (P3”) or (P4), wherein the dosing of the compound of formula (II) is stopped when the band at approximately 1885 cm -1 has disappeared.
• the temperature at step (II) is usually between -70°C and 0°C.
• the present invention also relates to process (P6), which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1), (P2), (P3), (P3’), (P3”), (P4) or (P5), wherein step (II) is carried out at a temperature between -70°C and 0°C.
• the step (III), which is the hydrolysis step, is usually carried out temperature of from -70°C and 0°C, preferably -40°C to -5°C.
• process (P7) which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1), (P2), (P3), (P3’), (P3”), (P4), (P5) or (P6), wherein step (III) is carried out at a temperature between -70°C and 0°C.
• process (P7’) which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1 ), (P2), (P3), (P3’), (P3”) (P4), (P5) or (P6), wherein step (III) is carried out at a temperature between -40°C to -5°C.
• the hydrolysis in step (III) is carried out by using at least one Bronsted acid, such as: sulfuric acid, acetic acid, water, ammonium chloride.
• Bronsted acid such as: sulfuric acid, acetic acid, water, ammonium chloride.
• process (P8) which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1), (P2), (P3), (P3’), (P3”), (P4), (P5), (P6), (P7) or (P7’), wherein step (III) the at least compound is chosen from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, acetic acid, water and ammonium chloride.
• process (P9) which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1), (P2), (P3), (P3’), (P3”), (P4), (P5), (P6), (P7), (P7’) or (P8), wherein step (III) is carried out at a temperature between -70°C and 0°C.
• the present invention also relates to process (P9’), which is process (P), (P’), (P”), (P’”), (P””), (P1), (P2), (P3), (P3’), (P3”), (P4), (P5), (P6), (P7), (P7’) or (P8), wherein step (III) is carried out at a temperature between -40°C to -5°C.
• step (III) is carried out at a temperature between -40°C to -5°C.
• step (III) is carried out at a temperature between -40°C to -5°C.
• Figure 2 Raman spectrum of ammonia after addition of some of the lithium
• Figure 3 Raman spectrum of acetylene solvated in ammonia
• Ammonia gas is condensed into a cooled (-50 to -30 °C) 2L jacketed vessel fitted with a Raman probe under argon until the vessel contains approximately 500 ml of liquid ammonia.
• Lithium metal (10.5 g) is slowly added with stirring ( Figure 1 -> Figure 2).
• Acetylene gas is added to the reaction mixture at a rate of approximately 1 L/min ( Figure 3). The addition of acetylene is stopped when the Raman spectrum indicated formation of the lithium carbide ( Figure 4).
• the reaction temperature is increased to between -10 and +10 °C and diethyl ether (approximately 625 ml) is added.
• the reaction mixture is cooled to -15 to -5 °C and acetylene gas is added at a rate of approximately 1 L/min.
• a solution of methyl vinyl ketone 120 g in 120 ml of diethyl ether is prepared and is added to the lithium acetylide solution at approximately 3.3 ml/min.
• the reaction is monitored by Raman spectroscopy and as soon as the consumption of the lithium acetylide is complete (Figure 6), the addition is stopped and the unused methyl vinyl ketone solution is disposed of (approx. 171 g of MVK solution added).
• the reaction mixture is stirred and then added over approximately 20 minutes to a cooled solution of sulfuric acid (30%, approximately 400 ml).
• the ether layer is separated, dried over sodium sulfate and most of the ether is removed at normal pressure to give the crude 3-methylpent-1-en-4-yn-3-ol as a yellow oil (248.5g, 53.3 weight% content, 97.9% yield based on MVK and 91.3% yield based on lithium).
• Example 1 The procedure of Example 1 was repeated, without the use of Raman spectroscopy using the same amounts of lithium metal and methyl vinyl ketone solution. The point at which the lithium acetylide was fully consumed was estimated to be reached after the addition of approximately 193g of the MVK solution (approx. 1.59 mol).
• Example 1 The procedure of Example 1 was repeated, without the use of Raman spectroscopy using the same amounts of lithium metal and methyl vinyl ketone solution. The point at which the lithium acetylide was fully consumed was estimated to be reached after the addition of approximately 146g of the MVK solution (approx. 1.20 mol).

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