Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for making N-methylpyrrolidine and analogous compounds via hydrogenation. Novel catalysts for this process, and novel conditions/yields are also described. Other process improvements may include extraction and hydrolysis steps. Some preferred reactions take place in the aqueous phase. Starting materials for making N-methylpyrrolidine may include succinic acid, N-methylsuccinimide, and their analogs.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for making N-methylpyrrolidine and analogous compounds via hydrogenation. Novel catalysts for this process, and novel conditions/yields are also described. Other process improvements may include extraction and hydrolysis steps. Some preferred reactions take place in the aqueous phase. Starting materials for making N-methylpyrrolidine may include succinic acid, N-methylsuccinimide, and their analogs.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for making N-methylpyrrolidine and analogous compounds via hydrogenation. Novel catalysts for this process, and novel conditions/yields are also described. Other process improvements may include extraction and hydrolysis steps. Some preferred reactions take place in the aqueous phase. Starting materials for making N-methylpyrrolidine may include succinic acid, N-methylsuccinimide, and their analogs.
Abstract:
Compounds of the formula (I) in which A is oxygen, sulphur or NH; B is a group of the formula (IIa) or (IIb); and the other variables have the meaning given in claim 1, may be used as inhibitors of the enzyme cyclooxygenase II ##STR1##
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of N-substituted lactams by reaction of a lactam, which is unsubstituted on the nitrogen, with an organic halide in the presence of at least one solid-liquid phase transfer catalyst, such as a quaternary ammonium salt, and of at least one solid inorganic base, such as an alkali metal hydroxide, and in the absence of solvent. By this process, N-substituted lactams are obtained with good yields and high purity. The absence of solvent makes possible a considerable gain in productivity and an improvement in safety and in regard for the environment.
Abstract:
This invention concerns processes for preparing cyclic, five-membered ring, lactams through the carbonylation of allylic substrates in the presence of rhodium catalysts.
Abstract:
A METHOD FOR PREPARING CAPROLACTAM BY THE STEPS OF (1) NITRO-OXIDIZING CYCLOHEXENE TO 2-NITROCYCOLHEXANONE, (2) CLEAVING AND ESTERIFYING 2-NITROCYCLOHEXANONE WITH AN ALCOHOL TO FORM AN ALKYL 6-NITROHEXANOATE AND (3) CATALYTICALLY HYDROGENATING AND CYCLIZING THE NITROESTER TO CAPROLACTAM.
Abstract:
The use of certain complexes of cobalt and rhodium containing phosphine either either unsupported or supported, as catalysts for the cyclo-carbonylation reaction.
Abstract:
E-CAPROLACTAM IS PREPARED FROM A CYCLOHEXANE OXIDATION PRODUCT CONTAINING CYCLOHEXYL HYDROPEROXIDE AND OXIDATION BY-PRODUCTS INCLUDING 6-HYDROPEROXY-HEXANOIC ACID, WHICH HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY LIQUID PHASE OXIDATION OF CYCLOHEXANE, WITHOUT A METAL CATALYST, USING A MOLECULAR OXYGEN CONTAINING GAS, BY WASHING THE OXIDATION PRODUCT WITH WATER, SEPARATING THE RESULTING AQUEOUS PHASE CONTAINING 6-HYDROPEROXYHEXANOIC ACID AND HEATING THE ACID UNDER PRESSURE WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN IN THE PRESENCE OF A HYDROGENATION CATALYST.