Abstract:
A PROCESS IS DISCLOSED WHEREBY 5-(4-AMIUNOBUTYL)-HYDANTOIN IS PREPARED BY THE LIQUID PHASE HYDROGENATION OF 5-(3-CYANOPROPYL)-HYDANTOIN OR A MIXTURE OF 5-(3-CYANOPROPYL)-HYDANTOIN AND 1-UREIDO-4-CYANOVALERAMIDE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN INERT SOLVENT SUSPENSION OF A HYDROGENATION CATALYST.