Abstract:
A process for selectively hydroformylating dicyclopentadiene to 8(9)-formyltricyclo-[5.2.1.02,6]dec-3-ene in a heterogeneous reaction system using an aqueous solution of transition metal compounds, containing water-soluble organic phosphorus(III) compounds in complex-bound form, of group VIII of the Periodic Table of the Elements, wherein the water-soluble organic phosphorus(III) compounds are alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts of sulfonated arylphosphines and aryldiphosphines.
Abstract:
A process for preparing 3(4),8(9)-bisformyltricyclo[5.2.1.02.6]decane by hydroformylating dicyclopentadiene with subsequent distillation wherein the hydroformylation of dicyclopentadiene is carried out in two stages, and, in the first hydroformylation stage, the reaction is effected in a heterogeneous reaction system using an aqueous solution of transition metal compounds, containing water-soluble organic phosphorus (lll) compounds in complex-bound form, of group Vlll of the Period Table of the Elements to give 8(9)-bisformyltricyclo[5.2.1.02.6]dec-3-ene, and, in a second hydroformylation stage, the thus obtained 8(9)-bisformyltricyclo[5.2.1.02.6]dec-3-ene is converted, in homogeneous organic phase in the presence of transition metal compounds of group Vlll of the Periodic Table of the Elements to 3(4),8(9)-bisformyltricyclo[5.2.1.02.6]decane.
Abstract:
The recovery of rhodium, present as a homogeneous dissolved complex compound especially in residues of products of the oxo process, is carried out in a two-stage process. In the first stage, the residues are treated with a gas-containing oxygen in the presence of a C.sub.2 - to C.sub.4 - monocarboxylic acid and an alkali metal salt of a C.sub.2 - to C.sub.4 -monocarboxylic acid, and are then extracted with water. In the second reaction stage, they are treated again with a gas-containing oxygen, an aldehyde, a C.sub.2 - to C.sub.4 -monocarboxylic acid, and an alkali metal salt of a C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 monocarboxylic acid, and are extracted once more with water.
Abstract:
A process for the recovery of 2-methylbutanal from mixtures of isomeric aldehydes having 5 carbon atoms wherein the mixture is distilled in the presence of formaldehyde and an aldolization catalyst. The 2-methylbutanal obtained is useful as an intermediate for the preparation of various useful compounds, including the corresponding alcohol, amine, and acid.
Abstract:
A process for preparing 3(4),8(9)-dihydroxymethyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane by hydroformylating dicyclopentadiene with subsequent distillation wherein the hydroformylation of dicyclopentadiene is carried out in two stages, and, in a first hydroformylation stage, the reaction is effected in a heterogeneous reaction system using an aqueous solution of transition metal compounds, containing water-soluble organic phosphorus (III) compounds in complex-bound form, of group VIII of the Periodic Table to give 8(9)-formyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-3-ene, and, in a second hydroformylation stage, the thus obtained 8(9)-formyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-3-ene is converted, in homogeneous organic phase in the presence of transition metal compounds of group VIII of the Periodic Table of the Elements to 3(4),8(9)-bisformyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane.
Abstract:
A process for preparing 3(4),8(9)-bis(aminomethyl)tricycle-[5.2.1.02,6]decane by hydroformylating dicyclopentadiene with subsequent reductive amination wherein the hydroformylation of dicyclopentadiene is carried out in two stages, and, in a first hydroformylation stage, the reaction is effected in a heterogeneous reaction system using an aqueous solution of transition metal compounds, containing water-soluble organic phosphorus (III) compounds in complex-bound form, of group VIII of the Periodic Table to give 8(9)-formyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-3-ene, and, in a second hydroformylation stage, the thus obtained 8(9)-formyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-3-ene is converted, in a homogeneous organic phase in the presence of transition metal compounds of group VIII of the Periodic Table of the Elements to 3(4),8(9)-bisformyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane
Abstract:
A process for recovering rhodium from an aqueous solution containing its complex compounds and optionally complex ligands in the presence of a water-soluble salt of a carboxylic acid by treatment of the aqueous solution at 20.degree. to 120.degree. C. with hydrogen peroxide (or a substance forming hydrogen peroxide) and with oxygen (or an oxygen-containing gas). The rhodium is then removed as a water-insoluble compound.
Abstract:
The invention relates to new quaternary ammonium salts of di and trisulfonated triarylphosphines as well as a process for their preparation. The salts are of Formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2, and Ar.sub.3 are each independently an aryl; X.sup.1, X.sup.2, and X.sup.3 are each independently a sulfo group; y.sup.1, y.sup.2, and y.sup.3 are each independently 0 or 1, provided that their sum is at least 1; A is an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, aralkyl, or aryl having 6-25 carbon atoms; B, C, and D are straight chain or branched alkyl having 1-4 carbons; and n is a whole number of 1-3.
Abstract:
A process for the preparation of mono, di or trisulfonated aryl phosphines whereby triaryl phosphine is sulfonated with oleum at 0.degree. to 40.degree. C. After dilution of the reaction product with water, the sulfonated triaryl phosphine is extracted with an amine dissolved in an organic solvent; both the amine and organic solvent being insoluble in water. From the organic phase the sulfonated phosphine is transferred to the aqueous phase by treatment with an aqueous solution of a base.
Abstract:
A process for selectively hydroformylating dicyclopentadiene to 8(9)-formyltricyclo-[5.2.1.02,6]dec-3-ene in a heterogeneous reaction system using an aqueous solution of transition metal compounds, containing water-soluble organic phosphorus(III) compounds in complex-bound form, of group VIII of the Periodic Table of the Elements, wherein the water-soluble organic phosphorus(III) compounds are alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts of sulfonated arylphosphines and aryldiphosphines.