Abstract:
A method for preparing methyl formate in which a raw material containing formaldehyde, methanol and/or dimethyl ether is introduced into a first reaction zone to come into contact with a catalyst A, and a component I is obtained by separation, the component I is introduced into a second reaction zone to come into contact with a catalyst B so as to obtain, by separation, methyl formate as a product, dimethyl ether that is returned to the first reaction zone and a component II that is returned to the second reaction zone, the catalysts have a long service life, the reaction conditions are mild, and the utilization rate of the raw material is high, thus enabling a continuous production for large-scale industrial application.
Abstract:
A description is given of a process for preparing methyl formate by reacting excess methanol with carbon monoxide under superatmospheric pressure and at elevated temperature in the presence of alkali metal methoxide or alkaline earth metal methoxide as catalyst in a pressure-rated reactor, in which the use of at least two reactor elements, preferably operated in countercurrent, at about 100° C. and a pressure of about 100 bar in combination with a solids-free desalting of the reaction product makes possible very economical, largely trouble-free production of methyl formate in any desired quality and with a very good production capacity.Furthermore, the process for solids-free desalting and apparatuses for carrying out this process are described.
Abstract:
Therapeutic compounds with at least one carboxylic acid, ester or amide-substituted side chain have the formula:CORE MOIETY --(R).sub.jwherein j is an integer from one to three. The core moiety is non-cyclic or cyclic (carbocyclic or heterocyclic). R may be selected from among hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-10) alkyl, C.sub.(2-10) alkenyl, carbocyclic or heterocyclic groups and at least one R has the formula I: ##STR1## wherein: one or two p are the integer one, otherwise p is two; and n is an integer from three to twenty; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted CH.sub.2 ; NR.sub.3, R.sub.3 being hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-20) alkyl, C.sub.(1-20) alkoxyl, C.sub.(2-20) alkenyl or C.sub.(1-20) hydroxyalkyl, or carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; O; --CHR.sub.4 O--, R.sub.4 being substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-20) alkyl, C.sub.(1-20) alkoxyl, C.sub.(2-20) alkenyl, C.sub.(1-20) hydroxyalkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 join to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle having four to seven ring atoms, the ether group --O-- of --CHR.sub.4 O-- being a member of the heterocycle. R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; halogen; substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-10) alkyl; C.sub.(1-10) alkoxyl; C.sub.(2-10) alkenyl; C.sub.(1-10) hydroxyallyl; --A(R.sub.5).sub.m, A being N or O, m being one or two and R.sub.5 being hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-10) alkyl, C.sub.(1-10) alkoxyl, C.sub.(2-10) alkenyl or C.sub.(1-10) hydroxyalkyl), or carbocyclic or heterocyclic group. At least one of R.sub.1 is NR.sub.3, O or --CHR.sub.4 O--, or R.sub.2 is --A(R.sub.5).sub.m. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful as therapies for diseases advanced via intracellular signaling through specific intracellular signaling pathways by mediating a signaling response to an external stimuli.
Abstract:
A process for preparing cyclopentyl formates of the formula (II) ##STR1## by reacting cyclopentenes of the formula (I) ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, are hydrogen atoms or C.sub.1-8 -alkyl,with formic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Abstract:
Compositions include compositions of 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluorobutane and a hydrocarbon having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms. Specific examples include 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluorobutane and butane, cyclopropane, isobutane, propane, cyclopentane, 2,2-dimethylbutane, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, cyclohexane, 2,3-dimethylpentane, 3-ethylpentane, heptane, hexane or methylcyclopentane. Also included in this invention are compositions of 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluorobutane and ethyl formate, propylene oxide, bis(pentafluoroethyl)sulfide, dimethoxyethane or tetrahydrofuran. These compositions, which may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like, may be used as refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethanes, aerosol propellants, refrigerants, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents or displacement drying agents.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel indane compounds, such as, for example, 5-formyl-1,1,2,3,3,4,6-heptamethylindane, a compound of the formula ##STR1## and to compositions including the same, as well as to methods for their preparation. Compounds and compositions of the invention possess a fragrant musk-like aroma and have utility in the perfumery and/or other industries.
Abstract:
A process for producing methyl formate is described by the dehydrogenation of methanol over a catalyst produced by reducing a precursor comprising copper oxide and a spinel structure support comprising the oxides of zinc and aluminum, said precursor containing 10 to 80 percent copper.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an improved process for the production of methyl formate, wherein a current of a gas containing carbon monoxide is reacted at elevated temperature (70.degree.-110.degree. C.) and pressure (20-110 bars) in a reaction zone with a recycled current of liquid reaction mixture containing(a) methanol(b) an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal methoxide as catalyst, and(c) methyl formate produced as reaction product,part of the current of liquid reaction mixture being withdrawn in order to recover methyl formate therefrom.The characteristic feature of the invention consists in that the recycled liquid reaction mixture is used for sucking and dispersing the current of gas in the reaction mixture. Advantages of the process are: excellent heat exchange, high productivity, absence of solid deposits on the internal surfaces of the apparatus, lower operating pressures and temperatures, use of apparatus of smaller dimensions, suppression of recycling of carbon monoxide, etc.
Abstract:
New oxygenated alicyclic derivatives useful as perfuming and odor modifying agents in the manufacture of perfumes or perfumed products, and as flavoring and taste-modifying agents in the aromatization of foodstuffs in general and imitation flavors for foodstuffs, beverages, animal feeds, pharmaceutical preparations and tobacco products.Novel processes for the preparation of said alicyclic derivatives and compositions of matter relating to mixtures containing same.
Abstract:
New oxygenated sesquiterpenic derivatives useful as perfuming and odor-modifying agents in the manufacture of perfumes and perfumed articles, and as flavoring and taste-modifying agents in the aromatization of foodstuffs in general and imitation flavors for foodstuffs, animal feeds, beverages, pharmaceutical preparations and tobacco products.Novel process for the preparation of said compounds and compositions of matter relating to mixtures containing same.