Isoindoline compounds
By employing bio-derived furan and maleic anhydride in Diels-Alder reactions, the synthesis of isoindoline compounds addresses the need for safe and sustainable production of KII and DII, achieving bio-derived compounds suitable for pigments and bioactive agents.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DIC CORP
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-22
AI Technical Summary
Conventional methods for synthesizing isoindoline compounds, such as KII and DII, rely on petroleum-derived phthalonitrile, which is harmful to human health and the environment, and there is a growing need for bio-derived alternatives that are safe, clean, and carbon-neutral.
The synthesis of isoindoline compounds is achieved using bio-derived furan and maleic anhydride through Diels-Alder reactions, followed by dehydration and ring-opening, and substitution of oxygen atoms with nitrogen, resulting in bio-derived KII and DII containing radioactive carbon-14.
This method produces bio-derived isoindoline compounds that are safe, environmentally friendly, and carbon-neutral, with a biomass content of 1% or more, suitable for producing pigments, dyes, and bioactive agents like anticancer agents and antioxidants.
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