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Process for the preparation of protected dihydroxypropyl trialkylammonium salts and derivatives thereof

Patent ·
OSTI ID:20076127

A process for the preparation of protected dihydroxypropyl trialkylammonium salts, particularly in chiral form is described. In particular, a process for the preparation of (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethyl)trialkylammonium salts, particularly in chiral form is described. Furthermore, a process is described wherein the (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4ylmethyl)trialkylammonium salts is a 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethyl trimethylammonium salt, preferably in chiral form. The protected dihydroxypropyl trialkylammonium salts lead to L-carnitine when in chiral form.

Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-89ER14029
OSTI ID:
20076127
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English