Abstract:
This invention relates to a composition comprising (a) epsilon caprolactam and (b) one or more of 5-�4,5-di(3-carboxypropyl)-2-pyridyl!pentanoic acid or salt or amide, 4-�4,5-di(2-carboxypropyl)-2-pyridyl!-2-methylbutanoic acid or salt or amide, 2-�2-(2-carboxybutyl)-5-(1-carboxypropyl)-4-pyridyl!butanoic acid or salt or amide, 5-�3,5-di(3-carboxypropyl)-2-pyridyl!pentanoic acid or salt or amide, 4-�3,5-di(2-carboxypropyl)-2-pyridyl!-2-methylbutanoic acid or salt or amide, 2-�-2-(2-carboxybutyl)-5-(1-carboxypropyl)-3-pyridyl!butanoic acid or salt or amide, 5-amino-4-methylpentanamide, 4-amino-3-ethylbutanamide, 5-�4,5-di(4-hydroxybutyl)-2-pyridyl!pentanol, 4-�4,5-di(2-methoxypropyl)-2-pyridyl!-2-methylbutanol, 2-�2-(2-methoxybutyl)-5-(1-methoxypropyl)-4-pyridyl!butanol, 5-�3,5-di(4-hydroxybutyl)-2-pyridyl!pentanol, 4-�3,5-di(2-methoxypropyl)-2-pyridyl!-2-methylbutanol, 2-�2-(2-methoxybutyl)-5-(1-methoxypropyl)-3-pyridyl!butanol, 5-amino-4-methyl-1-pentanol, 5-imino-2-methyl-1-pentanamine, 5-amino-2-methyl-1-pentanol, 5-imino-4-methyl-1-pentanamine and 2-butyl-4,5-dipropylpyridine, wherein the weight ratio of component (a) to component (b) is at least about 99 to 1. The epsilon caprolactam compositions are useful in the preparation of nylon 6.
Abstract:
.gamma.-lactones are converted into both known and new azetidine carboxylic acids which can be transformed readily to the corresponding .beta.-lactams by oxidative decarboxylation. The .beta.-lactams and substitution products thereof are useful intermediates in the synthesis of biologically active lactams such as nocardicin.
Abstract:
An improved process for preparing 2-pyrrolidinone at relatively low pressures which comprises reduction of succinimide in an aqueous system at temperatures of about 225* to 275* C., at a pressure in the range of about 1,200 to 1,500 p.s.i.g. and in the presence of a supported palladium catalyst.
Abstract:
A LIQUID PHASE OXIDATION REACTION WHEREBY A CYCLIC AMINE HAVING AN UNSUBSTITUTED METHYLENE MOIETY ADJACENT TO THE RING NITROGEN IS CONVERTED TO THE CORRESPONDING LACTAM BY REACTING THE AMINE WITH A HYDROPEROXIDE IN THE PRESENCE OF A METAL ION CATALYST.
Abstract:
IN THE CATALYTIC CLEAVAGE 1,1''-PEROXYDICYCLOHEXYLAMINE, TO GIVE CAPROLACTAM THE MAJORITY OF THE CYCLOALKANONE COPRODUCT IS CONTINUOUSLY REMOVED BY DISTILLATION FROM THE MIXTURE UNDERGOING CLEAVAGE.
Abstract:
There is provided a process for the reduction of one or more amide moieties in a compound comprising contacting the compound with hydrogen gas and a transition metal catalyst in the presence or absence of a base under conditions for the reduction an amide bond. The presently described processes can be performed at low catalyst loading using relatively mild temperature and pressures, and optionally, in the presence or absence of a base or high catalyst loadings using low temperatures and pressures and high loadings of base to effect dynamic kinetic resolution of achiral amides.