Abstract:
The compound, bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane-3(4),7(8)-dicarboxylic acid and to a process for its preparation, wherein bicyclo[4.3.0]nona-3,7-diene is reacted with synthesis gas in an homogeneous organic phase in the presence of transition metal compounds of Group VIII of the Periodic Table containing complex-bound organophosphorus compounds, and of excess organophosphorus compound, at temperatures of 70 to 160° C. and pressures of 5 to 35 MPa, and the 3(4),7(8)-bisformylbicyclo[4.3.0]nonane thus obtained is oxidized, or is first hydrogenated to 3(4),7(8)-dihydroxymethylbicyclo[4.3.0]nonane and the diol thus obtained is reacted in an alkali melt.
Abstract:
3(4),7(8)-bis(aminomethyl)bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane and a process for its preparation, wherein bicyclo[4.3.0]nona-3,7-diene is reacted with synthesis gas in a homogeneous organic phase in the presence of transition metal compounds of Group VIII of the Periodic Table containing complex-bound organophosphorus compounds, and excess organophosphorus compound, at temperatures of 70 to 160° C. and pressures of 5 to 35 MPa, and the 3(4),7(8)-bisformylbicyclo[4.3.0]nonane thus obtained is reductively aminated.
Abstract:
The compound, bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane-3(4),7(8)-dicarboxylic acid and to a process for its preparation, wherein bicyclo[4.3.0]nona-3,7-diene is reacted with synthesis gas in an homogeneous organic phase in the presence of transition metal compounds of Group VIII of the Periodic Table containing complex-bound organophosphorus compounds, and of excess organophosphorus compound, at temperatures of 70 to 160° C. and pressures of 5 to 35 MPa, and the 3(4),7(8)-bisformylbicyclo[4.3.0]nonane thus obtained is oxidized, or is first hydrogenated to 3(4),7(8)-dihydroxymethylbicyclo[4.3.0]nonane and the diol thus obtained is reacted in an alkali melt.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for preparing aliphatic straight-chain and β-alkyl-branched carboxylic acids by catalytic oxidation of aldehydes by means of oxygen or oxygen-containing gas mixtures. Alkali metal carboxylates or alkaline earth metal carboxylates or a mixture thereof in an amount, calculated as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, of from 1 mmol each to from 10 mmol each per mole of aldehyde used and also metals or compounds of metals of groups 5 to 11 of the Periodic Table of the Elements in amounts of not more than 5 ppm, based on aldehyde used, are present as catalyst.
Abstract:
A process for the recovery of rhodium from distillation residues of crude products from the oxo synthesis with rhodium complexed with an organic phosphorous III compound comprising treating the said distillation residues with oxygen or an oxygen containing gas in the presence of an alkali metal salt of a monocarboxylic acid of 2 to 5 carbon atoms at 60.degree. to 120.degree. C. at atmospheric or elevated pressure to form a water-soluble rhodium compound and extracting the mixture with water to obtain an aqueous phase containing the water soluble rhodium compound in a very simple manner without any substantial loss of rhodium.
Abstract:
A process for the preparation of 2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol by an addition reaction between isobutyraldehyde and formaldehyde in the presence of tertiary amines as the catalyst, hydrogenation of the reaction mixture, and subsequent distillation. Before the distillation, formaldehyde is added to the hydrogenation product to remove unwanted basic impurities.
Abstract:
A process for the separation of 2-methylalkanals from a mixture thereof with at least one alpha unbranched aldehyde thereof comprising distillation of said mixture in the presence of formaldehyde and an aldolization catalyst whereby the alpha unbranched aldehydes are converted to alpha alkylacrolein and the 2-methylalkanals are recovered in a high purity.
Abstract:
A process for the preparation of methyl carboxylates by the reaction of mono or dicarboxylic acids having more than 5 carbon atoms and methanol in the presence of acidic catalysts at temperatures from 100.degree. to 150.degree. C. and below the boiling point of the carboxylates being produced.
Abstract:
A process for preparing methacrolein by catalytic reaction of propionaldehyde with formaldehyde is disclosed wherein the catalyst comprises a mixture of secondary amine and organic carboxylic acid with up to 8 carbon atoms.