Abstract:
The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a 2-hydroxybenzoic acid and of a 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and derivatives thereof from a mixture of two phenolic compounds, one carrying a formyl or hydroxymethyl group in the 2 position, and the other carrying a formyl or hydroxymethyl group in the 4 position. The invention also concerns the preparation of a 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde from said mixture. The invention more particularly concerns the preparation of 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and of 3-ethoxy4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, respectively known as “vanillin” and ethylvanillin”. The process for the preparation of a 2-hydroxybenzoic acid and a 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and derivatives thereof is characterised in that the formyl or hydroxymethyl group in the 2 position of compound (A) in a mixture of phenolic compounds, one (A) carrying a formyl or hydroxymethyl group in the 2 position, and the other (B) carrying a formyl or hydroxymethyl group in the 4 position, is selectively oxidised to a carboxy group and optionally a hydroxymethyl group of compound (B) in the 4 position is selectively oxidised to a formyl group, thus producing a mixture of a 2-hydroxybenzoic acid and a 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde.
Abstract:
The subject of the present invention is a process for the preparation of a 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde carrying at least one substituent in the position ortho to the OH group. It more particularly relates to the preparation of 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and of 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde. The process for the preparation of a substituted 4-hydroxybenzaldlehyde, substituted at least in the 3 position by an alkoxy group, is characterized in that it comprises subjecting a substituted phenol compound, substituted at least in the 2 position by an alkoxy group and in which the 4 and 6 positions are free, to a first stage of carboxylation in the 6 position, then to a stage of hydroxymethylation in the 4 position, followed by a stage of oxidation of the hydroxymethyl group to a formyl group, and finally to a last decarboxylation stage.
Abstract:
A process of preparing optically active alpha-chlorocarboxylic esters having the formula: ##STR1## from an optically active alpha-hydroxy carboxylic ester having the formula: ##STR2## in which process, an alpha-hydroxy carboxylate of formula II is brought into contact with phosgene and a compound chosen from amides, lactams and ureas, wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl residue and R is preferably a methyl group.
Abstract:
A process for the preparation of optically active esters of 2-chloropropionic acid of the formula: ##STR1## from an optically active lactate of the formula: ##STR2## with inversion of configuration. COOR.sub.1 in formula I and formula II is a hydrolyzable group. The lactate of formula II is brought into contact with SOCl.sub.2, followed by decomposition of the chlorosulfite formed, the process being one in which at least the decomposition stage is carried out in the presence of an ether.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel cyclic sulphates of (poly)glycerol, particularly to the novel compound of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3,2-dioxathiolane-2,2-dioxide. The present invention also relates to the preparation process of the cyclic sulphate compounds, and to the use thereof as an intermediate to prepare green surfactants containing sulphate groups.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of improving germination rates of plants or crops, and of preventing or arresting water evaporation loss from targeted soil areas by use of soil additives, which allow for improved water utilization by crops, plants, grasses, vegetation, etc.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process to produce a hypophosphite salt defined as [C+ hypophosphite−] by reacting P4 with a hydroxide salt defined as [C+OH−], or a hydroxide salt precursor and a catalyst, wherein C+ is the cationic moiety of [C+ hypophosphite−] salt.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a system implements a mobile phone (20) available to a user (18) authorized to open a lock (22). A remote management site (10) includes a database (12) of locks and authorized users identified by the mobile phone number thereof, as well as a generator (14) of accreditation data. The accreditations are encrypted acoustic accreditations in the form of single-use audio signals, capable of enabling the opening of locks that are indexed in the database. The system includes means for securely transmitting the encrypted acoustic accreditations from the management site to the mobile phone of the corresponding authorized user via a mobile network operator (16). The lock (22) includes an electroacoustic transducer that is capable of sensing the acoustic accreditations reproduced by the telephone placed beforehand near the lock, as well as a means for recognizing, analyzing, and authenticating the sensed acoustic accreditations, and controlling the unlocking of the mechanical members upon recognizing a compliant accreditation.
Abstract:
The invention relates to novel dendritic polymers having biphosphonic terminations, to derivatives thereof, to a method for preparing them and to their uses.
Abstract:
Environmentally-polluting nitrocresol values are removed from admixtures of nitroaromatic compounds comprised thereof, notably the media of nitration of aromatic compounds by reacting same with aqueous HNO.sub.3 /H.sub.2 SO.sub.4, by first intimately contacting such nitroaromatic compound admixtures with an oxidizing agent comprising hydrogen peroxide, javelle water, or mixture thereof, and thereafter with a neutralizing agent; the nitroaromatic aromatic compounds thus purified are conveniently catalytically hydrogenated into aromatic amines.
Abstract translation:通过首先使这种硝基芳族化合物外加剂与包含过氧化氢,悬浮液的氧化剂紧密接触,从而与其组成的硝基芳族化合物的混合物,特别是芳族化合物硝化的介质从HNO 3 / H 2 SO 4水溶液中除去环境污染的硝基甲酚值 ,或其混合物,然后用中和剂; 如此纯化的硝基芳族芳族化合物方便地催化氢化成芳族胺。