Abstract:
A 4-alkyl-2-morpholinone is prepared by reacting glyoxal with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 N-alkylmonoethanolamine in solution in a solvent that azeotropes with water at a temperature of about -10.degree. to 20.degree. C. for about 1 to 5 hours and by then heating the reaction mixture to a temperature of at least about 110.degree. C. to remove an azeotrope of water and solvent from the mixture to thereby substantially selectively convert the C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 N-alkylmonoethanolamine to the corresponding 4-alkyl-2-morpholinone.
Abstract:
Novel thermoplastic adhesive components prepared from polyoxyethylene diamines, dimer acids and dicarboxylic acids having a wide range of predictable softening points depending upon the molar ratio of the components. Especially interesting products are synthesized employing JEFFAMINE.RTM. EDR-148 and JEFFAMINE.RTM. EDR-192 produced by Texaco Chemical Co. The adhesives can be used as self adhesive materials or as tackifiers for other adhesives.
Abstract:
One component mixtures of tri- and higher functional polyoxyalklyeneamines and aromatic polyisocyanates do not react or react only partially at room temperature and are cured by intimate mixing and heating. They are useful as caulks, sealants, and adhesives, for example.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for the improved production of N-methylpyrrolidine at moderate conditions which comprises the steps of reacting N-methylpyrrolidone with hydrogen over a copper chromite catalyst at a moderate temperature and a pressure of 1000 psig to 5000 psig and thereafter isolating the N-methylpyrrolidine by extraction with an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent having a boiling point less than 70.degree. C. or greater than 90.degree. C.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the cyclocondensation of hydroxyamines to form pyrazines by a process comprising reacting said hydroxyamine in the presence of a catalyst comprising a rhodium, ruthenium or palladium-containing compound and a phosphine-containing compound under mild conditions.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for producing an odorless and colorless industrial grade propylene glycol from glycerol obtained during the manufacturing of biodiesel. The process includes hydrogenating the glycerol to form a hydrogenated product, distilling the hydrogenated product to form a glycol product, and contacting the glycol product with a treatment bed. The propylene glycol may be used in various industrial and consumer applications and products such as personal care products.
Abstract:
Inclusion of a branched alcohol in the catalytic hydrogenation reaction involving an aliphatic nitro compound dramatically increases the efficiency of the conversion of nitro groups into amino groups. This discovery is of particular value in the production of polyalkyleneamines via nitration of a polyalkene, such as a polybutene, and its subsequent reduction. The polyalkyleneamines so produced are useful as dispersant additives for motor oils and fuels.
Abstract:
Polyalkyl hydroxyaromatics may be prepared from polyalkylenes and hydroxyaromatics in the presence of an acid catalyst and an organic solvent having a boiling point range with an initial boiling point value of below or about the boiling point of the selected hydroxyaromatic reactants and final boiling point of above or equal to about the boiling point of alkylhydroxyaromatic by-product of the reaction. Using this method, accumulation of undesirable alkylhydroxyaromatic by-product/s in a reaction vessel may be minimized, and/or viscosity of polyalkyl hydroxyaromatic product reduced, allowing for increased ease of transfer and transportation.
Abstract:
A process for the alkoxylation of a polyetheramine to form an etheramine alkoxylate. In the process, a polyetheramine is reacted with an alkylene oxide in the presence of an alcohol to form the etheramine alkoxylate. The alcohol serves as a catalyst to allow the reaction proceed at a heightened temperature as compared to the reaction in the absence of alcohol, while at the same time limiting the amount of glycol by-product production which would otherwise typically form when higher polyetheramines are to be alkoxylated. The alcohol may be, for instance, ethanol or methanol.
Abstract:
The instant invention relates to a hydrocarbon composition, such as motor fuel and lubricant compositions, containing a polyetheramide as a deposit control additive, to a concentrate containing such a polyetheramide as a deposit control additive, and to a method for improving the operation of an internal combustion engine.