Reductive methylation of amines - with cobalt or nickel catalyst pre-used for hydrogenation or amination

    公开(公告)号:DE2545695A1

    公开(公告)日:1977-04-21

    申请号:DE2545695

    申请日:1975-10-11

    Applicant: BASF AG

    Abstract: Prodn. of methylamines comprises subjecting prim or sec. mono- or polyamines to reductive N-methylation with HCHO and H2 on a fixed bed of catalyst contg. Co or Ni in reduced form. The catalyst is first used in a conventional hydrogenation (pref. of nitrile to amine) or amination (pref. of alcohol with NH3 in presence of H2) process. N-Methyl tert mono- and polyamines are used as absorbents for removing acid components from synthesis gas, as catalysts for the prepn. of polyurethanes, epoxy resins and polyamides, as detergent additives for oils and fuels, as selective solvents, and as textile assistants. Carrying out prior hydrogenation or amination with the catalyst reduces catalyst consumption during reductive methylation.

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