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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Liquid Esterification For The Production Of Alcohols

Номер: US20120010437A1
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corp

Purifying and/or recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of crude ethanol mixture are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. In addition, the process involves returning acetaldehyde separated from the crude ethanol product to the reactor.

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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Intermediates in the enantioselective synthesis of 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methyl-hexanoic acid

Номер: US20120046468A1

(S)-(+)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methyl-hexanoic acid or (S)-pregabalin is an anticonvulsive drug. In addition to its use as an anticonvulsive agent, pregabalin has also been indicated as a medicament in the treatment of anxiety, neuropathic pain and pain in patients with fibromyalgia. Provided herein are thioester intermediates in the synthesis of and processes for the synthesis of 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methyl-hexanoic acid in the (R) or (S) configuration.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Process for the treatment of an ion exchange resin

Номер: US20120059073A1
Автор: Trevor Huw Morris
Принадлежит: Lucite International UK Ltd

A process for the reactivation of an acidic ion exchange resin is described. The invention relates to the treatment of an at least partially deactivated resin which has been deactivated by contact with an impure ethylenically unsaturated acid or ester containing target impurities. The reactivation includes the step of contacting the at least partially deactivated resin with an alcohol to thereby increase the activity thereof. The invention extends to reactivating a resin deactivated by contact with an impure ethylenically unsaturated acid, ester or nitrile containing target impurities by contacting the at least partially deactivated resin with an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to thereby increase the activity thereof. A reactivated resin and a process for preparing and purifying an ethylenically unsaturated acid or ester of the following formula:— R 1 —C(═(CH 2 )—COOR 2 are also described.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Integrated Process for the Production of Vinyl Acetate from Acetic Acid Via Ethylene

Номер: US20120078006A1
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corp

This invention provides an integrated two stage economical process for the production of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) from acetic acid in the vapor phase. First, acetic acid is selectively hydrogenated over a hydrogenating catalyst composition to form ethylene either in a single reactor zone or in a dual rector zone wherein the intermediate hydrogenated products are either dehydrated and/or cracked to form ethylene. In a subsequent second stage so formed ethylene is reacted with molecular oxygen and acetic acid over a suitable catalyst to form VAM. In an embodiment of this invention reaction of acetic acid and hydrogen over a hydrogenation catalyst and subsequent reaction over a dehydration catalyst selectively produces ethylene, which is further mixed with acetic acid and molecular oxygen and reacted over a supported palladium/gold/potassium catalyst.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Process for the preparation of a iodinating agen

Номер: US20120088926A1
Принадлежит: BRACCO IMAGING SPA

The present invention describes a process for the synthesis of a iodinating agent, being said iodinating agent iodine chloride (ICI.) In particular, the present invention relates to a process for the electrochemical preparation of ICI, as a useful iodinating agent in the preparation of iodinated organic compounds for use as contrast agents or their precursors in the synthesis of the same.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Fluorosurfactants

Номер: US20120111233A1
Принадлежит: Merck Patent GmBH

The present invention relates to novel compounds containing fluorinated end groups, to the use thereof as surface-active substances, and to processes for the preparation of these compounds.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Skin Treatments Containing Carboxylic Acid-Substituted Idebenone Derivatives and Methods of Preparation and Use Thereof

Номер: US20120130098A1
Принадлежит: Elizabeth Arden Inc

The present invention relates to novel carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives, skin treatment compositions containing these carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives, methods of treating skin changes by topical application of these carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives, and their methods of synthesis. The carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives of the present invention are unexpectedly effective in treating skin, particularly with respect to skin tolerance. When included in a topical composition, the carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives of the present invention have an antioxidant effect that is useful in treating a skin change.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Method for stereospecifically recycling a pla polymer mixture

Номер: US20120165554A1
Принадлежит: Galactic Sa

The present invention relates to a method for the stereospecific chemical recycling of a mixture of polymers based on polylactic acid PLA, in order to reform the monomer thereof or one of the derivatives thereof. The latter may enter the traditional lactate market or once again serve as a raw material for synthesising PLA.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Zinc cluster

Номер: US20120172601A1
Принадлежит: Takasago International Corp

Disclosed is a novel zinc cluster compound represented by general formula (1): Zn 4 O (OCOR) 6 (RCOOH) n , wherein R represents an alkyl group which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and may be substituted with a halogen atom, and n represents 0.1 to 1, and also disclosed are a method for producing the compound and a reaction using the compound.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Process for Producing Ester of Carboxylic Acid from Cellulosic Biomass

Номер: US20120245367A1

The invention discloses a technology for producing ester of carboxylic acid using cellulosic biomass as starting material. This technology comprises the following key steps: converting all of the organic polymers, including such high molecular-weight polymers as carbohydrate components and lignin, in cellulosic biomass into water soluble, small molecular organics completely in relatively short time under relatively mild conditions; separating the resultant water soluble compounds containing aromatic rings by adjusting the acidity/basicity of the reaction solution or by using adsorption resin; and converting the water soluble compounds containing aromatic rings into ester of carboxylic acid by hydrogenation and esterification in a corresponding alcohol solution.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for producing surfactants and surfactant intermediates

Номер: US20120264955A1
Принадлежит: Sartec Corp

Embodiments of the invention include processing lipid feedstocks into various products. Embodiments of the invention include processing lipid feedstocks into various products. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of processing a lipid feedstock comprising combining triglycerides from the lipid feedstock with water to form a first reaction mixture, contacting the first reaction mixture with a first metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than 200 degrees Celsius to form a first product mixture including free fatty acids and glycerin, combining the free fatty acids with a diol to form a second reaction mixture, and contacting the second reaction mixture with a second metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than 200 degrees Celsius to form a second product mixture. Other embodiments are also included herein.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Processes for making high purity renewable source-based plasticizers and products made therefrom

Номер: US20120277357A1
Принадлежит: Archer Daniels Midland Co

Presently disclosed are high purity unsaturated fatty acid esters with an ester moiety characterized by having from five to seven members in a ring structure, which esters when epoxidized find particular utility as primary plasticizers in flexible polyvinyl halide applications. Also disclosed are processes for making the high purity esters.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Solventless Reaction Process

Номер: US20120277462A1
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A process including reacting at least one organic acid with at least one compound of the formula R—OH, in the presence of an optional catalyst, in a reaction mixture wherein the reaction mixture is substantially free of solvent, to form a reaction product, wherein the reaction product is an ester of citric acid or an ester of tartaric acid; optionally, heating the reaction mixture; and optionally, isolating the reaction product.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Process to Recover Alcohol with Secondary Reactors for Hydrolysis of Acetal

Номер: US20120277493A1
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corp

A process for recovering ethanol obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising acetaldehyde and ethyl acetate and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid and water. Acetal byproduct can be reduced or removed through configurations of hydrolysis secondary reactors. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Process to Recover Alcohol with Reduced Water From Overhead of Acid Column

Номер: US20120277497A1
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corp

A process for recovering ethanol obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising acetaldehyde and ethyl acetate and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl acetate and water. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Continuous process for producing biodiesel fuel

Номер: US20120279111A1

A continuous process for producing biodiesel fuel with a conversion of triglycerides in biodiesel above 99.90% by weight in the transesterification step, which comprises the following steps: a) providing a triglyceride source at a triglyceride concentration above 99.0% by weight; b) subjecting triglycerides to a transesterification reaction with methanol, ethanol, or the mixtures thereof, at a molar ratio of triglycerides:alcohol 1:3-3.5, in the presence of 0.7 to 1.0% by weight of sodium or potassium hydroxide as catalyst, under ultrasonic cavitation conditions in an ultrasonic cavitation reactor with 2 to 8 serial cavitation cells, at a temperature of 45 to 60° C., at a pressure of 1.5 to 2 MPa (15-20 atm) and during a period of time of 15 to 30 seconds; c) recovering the product of step b) and subjecting it to mechanical agitation operation, at a temperature of 45 to 60° C. for a maximum of 10 minutes, up to the completion of the transesterification reaction, thus obtaining a conversion of triglycerides in biodiesel above 99.90% by weight; d) decanting and/or centrifuging the product resulting from step c) to remove glycerin; e) purifying biodiesel obtained in step d) by exchange resins; and f) removing by distillation methanol and water from the product of step e) and recovering the biodiesel fuel thus obtained.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Process For Obtaining Fatty Acid Lower Alkyl Esters From Unrefined Fats And Oils

Номер: US20120288906A1
Принадлежит: Cognis IP Management GmbH

Described is a process for obtaining fatty acid C 1 -C 4 alkyl esters from unrefined fats and oils, wherein: (a) unrefined fats or oils having an acid value of from 1 to 20 are treated with hot steam in a counter-current column to provide a first fraction of free fatty acids and low boiling impurities and a second fraction of de-acidified and de-watered fats or oils; (b) said first fraction is subjected to esterification with lower C 1 -C 4 alcohols to provide a third fraction of fatty acid C 1 -C 4 alkyl esters; (c) said second and said third fraction are combined and subjected to a low pressure transesterification to provide an intermediate fraction of fatty acid C 1 -C 4 alkyl esters, C 1 -C 4 alcohols and glycerol; and (d) said intermediate is subjected to a separation process to remove C 1 -C 4 alcohols and the glycerol to provide a second fraction of C 1 -C 4 alkyl esters.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR HYDROCHLORINATION OF MULTIHYDROXYLATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS

Номер: US20130066091A1
Принадлежит: Dow Global Technologies LLC

A process for producing a chlorohydrin, an ester of a chlorohydrin, or a mixture thereof including the steps of contacting, in a hydrochlorination reactor, a multihydroxylated aliphatic hydrocarbon, an ester of a multihydroxylated aliphatic hydrocarbon, or a mixture thereof with a source of a hydrogen chloride, in the presence of a hydrophobic or extractable carboxylic acid catalyst is provided. 1. A process for producing a chlorohydrin , an ester of a chlorohydrin , or a mixture thereof comprising:contacting, in a hydrochlorination reactor, a multihydroxylated aliphatic hydrocarbon, a multihydroxylated aliphatic hydrocarbon ester, or a mixture thereof with a source of hydrogen chloride, in the presence of a hydrophobic carboxylic acid catalyst to produce a first product stream comprising chlorohydrins, hydrophobic chlorohydrin esters, or a mixture thereof;phase separating the first product stream into a hydrophobic stream and a non-hydrophobic stream, wherein the non-hydrophobic stream comprises water and hydrogen chloride and the hydrophobic stream comprises the hydrophobic chlorohydrin esters, and the hydrophobic carboxylic acid catalyst; andrecovering the hydrophobic stream by decantation.2. The process of further comprising:adding strong base to the hydrophobic stream to form a second product stream comprising epoxides, water, and the hydrophobic carboxylic acid catalyst and salts thereof; andseparating the second product stream into a first epoxide stream and a first carboxylic acid/salt stream comprising the hydrophobic carboxylic acid and salts thereof.3. The process of further comprising:adding a mineral acid to the first carboxylic acid/salt stream to form a first recovery stream comprising hydrophobic carboxylic acid, and a first discard stream comprising water and a salt;separating the first recovery stream into a hydrophobic carboxylic acid catalyst component and an aqueous salt component; andrecycling the hydrophobic carboxylic acid catalyst component ...

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Process for Producing Aliskiren

Номер: US20130071899A1
Принадлежит: Chemo Iberica SA

A new route of synthesis of the compound Aliskiren of formula (I), used in the treatment of hypertension, is described.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF PREPARING ALKYL (METH)ACRYLATE

Номер: US20130085291A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

The present invention relates to a method of preparing an alkyl (meth)acrylate, and more specifically to a method of preparing an alkyl (meth)acrylate which comprises the steps of: carrying out an esterification reaction with reactants comprising an alkanol and (meth)acrylic acid in the presence of an organic acid catalyst with a conversion rate of about 70% or more; supplying reaction products of the esterification reaction to a distillation tower equipped with a reboiler at the lower end to purify them; recovering a upper discharge comprising an alkyl (meth)acrylate and water at the upper part of the distillation tower and recovering a lower discharge comprising high boiling materials and water at the lower part of the distillation tower; separating the lower discharge of the distillation tower into a water layer and an organic layer; and recirculating the water layer separated from the lower discharge so as to be used in the esterification reaction, wherein each of the steps occurs continuously and the lower discharge of the distillation tower includes water in an amount of about 2-25% by weight with respect to the total weight of the lower discharge. 1. A method of preparing an alkyl (meth)acrylate which comprises the steps of:carrying out an esterification reaction with reactants comprising an alkanol and (meth)acrylic acid in the presence of an organic acid catalyst with a conversion rate of 70% or more;supplying reaction products of the esterification reaction to a distillation tower equipped with a reboiler at the lower end to purify them;recovering a upper discharge comprising an alkyl (meth)acrylate and water at the upper part of the distillation tower and recovering a lower discharge comprising high boiling materials and water at the lower part of the distillation tower;separating the lower discharge of the distillation tower into a water layer and an organic layer; andrecirculating the water layer separated from the lower discharge so as to be used in ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

TRANSESTERIFICATION PROCESS USING MIXED SALT ACETYLACETONATES CATALYSTS

Номер: US20130090492A1
Принадлежит: ECOSYNTH BVBA

This invention is directed to a general catalyst of high activity and selectivity for the production of a variety of esters, particularly acrylate and methacrylate-based esters, by a transesterification reaction. This objective is achieved by reaction of an ester of a carboxylic or a carbonic acid, in particular of a saturated or unsaturated, typically, a 3 to 4 carbon atom carboxylic acid; with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst comprising the combination of a metal 1,3-dicarbonyl complex (pref. Zn or Fe acetylacetonate) and a salt, in particular an inorganic salt, pref. ZnCl2, LiCI, NaCI, NH4CI or Lil. These catalysts are prepared from readily available starting materials within the reaction medium without the need for isolation (in-situ preparation). 1. A process for the transesterification of an ester of a carboxylic or a carbonic acid , comprising reacting the ester of the carboxylic or carbonic acid with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst consisting of a mixture of a Zn or Fe 1 ,3-dicarbonyl complex and an inorganic salt.4. The process according to claim 2 , wherein R″ is alkyl; substituted alkyl; cycloalkyl; alkoxyalkyl; alkylpolyalkoxyalkyl; alkylphenoxyalkyl; alkylpolyphenoxyalkyl; phenylalkyl; alkylphenylalkyl; alkylmorpholinoalkyl; alkylpiperidinoalkyl; haloalkyl; cyanoalkyl; alkylthioalkyl; alkylimidazolidinones; mono- or di-alkyl-aminoalkyl; alkyl oxazolidines; hydroxy alkyl claim 2 , hydroxybutyl; and alkyls derived from ethylene glycol claim 2 , butanediol claim 2 , and polyoxyethyleneols.5. The process according to wherein the alcohol (R″OH) is selected from the group consisting of butanol claim 1 , pentanol claim 1 , isodecyl claim 1 , lauryl claim 1 , cetyl claim 1 , stearyl claim 1 , alkyl ether of polyoxyethylene claim 1 , dimethylaminoethanol claim 1 , 2-N-oxazolidinyl)ethyl claim 1 , 2-(N-morpholino)ethyl claim 1 , and dicyclopentenyloxyethyl.7. (canceled)8. The process of wherein the salt contains an inorganic cation selected from ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for obtaining compositions of biosolvents by esterification and obtained compositions of biosolvents

Номер: US20130105738A1

A method for synthesizing a composition comprising at least one acid ester stemming from the biomass and an organic biosolvent is provided. The method comprises the esterification reaction between at least one acid stemming from the biomass and at least one alcohol, in the presence of an acid catalyst and of the organic biosolvent, the organic biosolvent being selective of the ester or of the esters formed relatively to the acid or to the starting acids and non-miscible with the alcoholic solution of the acid stemming from the biomass.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

CATALYST SYSTEM FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ESTER AND PROCESSES EMPLOYING THIS ESTER

Номер: US20130109763A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an ester in a reactor, wherein at least one of at least two different catalysts is an electron donor and a further catalyst is a sulphur-containing proton donor; a device, a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic composition comprising the ester prepared according to the invention, a process for the production of a shaped article comprising the ester according to the invention or the thermoplastic composition according to the invention, a process for the production of a packed product, a process for the production of an at least partly coated object, and uses of the esters according to the invention as an additive in various compositions. 2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the carboxylic acid component contains non-metal atoms chosen from the group of carbon claim 1 , oxygen claim 1 , Nitrogen or hydrogen.3. The process according to or claim 1 , wherein the carboxylic acid component comprises more than 5 carbon atoms.4. The process according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the amount of electron donor claim 1 , based on the total amount of catalysts claim 1 , is more than 12.5 wt. %.5. The process according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , whereinaa. sulphuric acid, or{'sub': 1', '10, 'bb. an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic C- to C-sulphonic acid,'}or a combination of two or more of these, is chosen as the sulphur-containing proton donor.6. The process according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein a metal claim 1 , a metal compound claim 1 , or a reducing acid claim 1 , or a combination of two or more of these claim 1 , is employed as the electron donor.7. The process according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , whereinaa) a metal chosen from the group consisting of: titanium, tin, zirconium, in particular tin, orbb) a metal compound chosen from the group consisting of tetraalkyl titanate, organotitanium complex, titanium salt, tin ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Electrochemical Co-Production of Chemicals with Sulfur-Based Reactant Feeds to Anode

Номер: US20130118909A1
Принадлежит: Liquid Light Inc

The present disclosure includes a system and method for producing a first product from a first region of an electrochemical cell having a cathode and a second product from a second region of the electrochemical cell having an anode. The method may include a step of contacting the first region with a catholyte comprising carbon dioxide. The method may include another step of contacting the second region with an anolyte comprising a sulfur-based reactant. Further, the method may include a step of applying an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode sufficient to produce a first product recoverable from the first region and a second product recoverable from the second region. An additional step of the method may include removing the second product and an unreacted sulfur-based reactant from the second region and recycling the unreacted sulfur-based reactant to the second region.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Oxidizing Organic Compounds While Reducing Carbon Dioxide

Номер: US20130118910A1
Принадлежит: Liquid Light Inc

Methods and systems for electrochemically generating an oxidation product and a reduction product may include one or more operations including, but not limited to: receiving a feed of at least one organic compound into an anolyte region of an electrochemical cell including an anode; at least partially oxidizing the at least one organic compound at the anode to generate at least carbon dioxide; receiving a feed including carbon dioxide into a catholyte region of the electrochemical cell including a cathode; and at least partially reducing carbon dioxide to generate a reduction product at the cathode.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Chain-selective synthesis of fuel components and chemical feedstocks

Номер: US20130130336A1
Автор: Edwin S. Olson

A method comprising providing a starting composition comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid, a polyunsaturated fatty ester, a carboxylate salt of a polyunsaturated fatty acid, a polyunsaturated triglyceride, or a mixture thereof; self-metathesizing the starting composition or cross-metathesizing the starting composition with at least one short-chain olefin in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form self-/cross-metathesis products comprising: cyclohexadiene; at least one olefin; and one or more acid-, ester-, or salt-functionalized alkene; and reacting cyclohexadiene to produce at least one cycloalkane or cycloalkane derivatives. A method for producing cycloalkanes for jet fuel by providing a starting composition comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of algal and polyunsaturated vegetable oils, subjecting the starting composition to metathesis to produce metathesis product comprising at least one olefin, cyclohexadiene, and at least one acid-, ester-, or salt-functionalized alkene, and reacting the at least one olefin and cyclohexadiene to form cycloalkane(s).

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Production of renewable aromatic compounds

Номер: US20130130345A1
Принадлежит: JNF BIOCHEMICALS LLC

The invention provides a process for producing a variety renewable aromatic compounds such as benzene, toluene, xylenes, and cumene, as well as compounds derived from these including, for example, aniline, benzoic acid, cresol, cyclohexane, cyclohexanone, phenol and bisphenol A, toluene di-isocyanate, isophthalic acid, phthalic anhydride, terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate. The invention also provides for renewable forms of these aromatic compounds.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

LUBRICANT COMBINATION FOR THERMOPLASTICS PROCESSING

Номер: US20130131247A1
Принадлежит: EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS GMBH

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising a) at least one thermoplastic polymer, b) at least one lubricant, and c) optionally further additives, the lubricant being a reaction mixture which is obtainable by the reaction of a component comprising saturated triglycerides with a primary alcohol. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a thermoplastic composition, to the thermoplastic composition obtainable by this process, to a process for producing a moulding based on a thermoplastic composition, to a moulding obtainable by this process, and to the use of a reaction mixture. 1. A thermoplastic compound comprisinga) at least one thermoplastic polymer, andb) at least one lubricant,wherein the at least one lubricant is a reaction mixture obtained by reacting a component which contains saturated triglycerides with a primary alcohol.2. The thermoplastic compound according to claim 1 , wherein the component containing triglyceride is selected from a group consisting of coconut oil claim 1 , palm kernel oil claim 1 , hardened tallow claim 1 , hardened rapeseed oil claim 1 , hardened palm stearin claim 1 , hardened castor oil and a mixture of at least two of these.3. The thermoplastic compound according to claim 1 , wherein the component containing triglyceride claim 1 , for at least 75 weight % claim 1 , referencing the overall weight of components containing triglycerides claim 1 , is based on oils and fats with an iodine value lower than 20.4. The thermoplastic compound according to claim 1 , wherein the primary alcohol is a monool claim 1 , diol or a polyol with more than two OH groups.5. The thermoplastic compound according to claim 4 , wherein the primary alcohol is selected from a group consisting of glycol claim 4 , trimethylolpropane claim 4 , pentaerythritol claim 4 , dipentaerythritol claim 4 , ethylene glycol claim 4 , diethylene glycol claim 4 , triethylene glycol claim 4 , polyethylene glycol claim 4 , linear ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Surfactant Composition for Agricultural Chemicals

Номер: US20130131363A1
Принадлежит: LION CORPORATION

A surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals, containing fatty acid polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether expressed by the following general formula (I), 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. A method for preparing the surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals , comprising any one of:1) adding PO and EO to fatty acid alkyl ester by a complex metal oxide catalyst to obtain the surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals,2) adding PO and EO to a lower alcohol by a complex metal oxide catalyst to form an intermediate product 1, transesterifying the intermediate product 1 with fatty acid ester or esterifying the intermediate product 1 with fatty acid to obtain the surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals, and 'adding EO to the intermediate product 2 by a block addition polymerization to form an intermediate product 3,', '3) adding PO to a lower alcohol by a block addition polymerization to form an intermediate product 2,'} transesterifying the intermediate product 4 with fatty acid ester or esterifying the intermediate product 4 with fatty acid to obtain the surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals,', 'wherein the procedure is performed in recited order,, 'evaporating and removing unreacted lower alcohol or substances having low numbers of moles added to form an intermediate product 4, and'} {'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2, 'sub': m', 'n, 'RCO(EO)(PO)OR\u2003\u2003(I)'}, 'wherein the surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals, comprising: fatty acid polyoxyalkylerie alkyl ether expressed by the following general formula (I),'}{'sup': 1', '2, 'where RCO is a C14-22 saturated or unsaturated fatty acid residue; Ris a C1-3 alkyl group; m and n each express an average number of moles added, where m is an integer of 2 to 10, and n is an integer of 1 to 4; and EO expresses a structural unit of ethylene oxide, and PO expresses a structural unit of propylene oxide, where a form of additions of EO and PO is a block polymer,'} {'br': None, 'sub': i=n', {'sub2 ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

PREPARATION OF CHALCONE DERIVATIVES

Номер: US20130131372A1
Принадлежит: GENFIT

The invention relates to methods for producing chalcone (1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-1-one) derivatives that have multiple substitutions on a phenyl ring. Intermediate chalcone derivatives are modified by Phase Transfer Catalysis (PTC) for introducing a substituted alkyl group that is provided by a sulfonic acid derivative on a phenyl ring already containing substituent groups on one or two carbon atoms adjacent to the carbon atom where a substituent group is being introduced. The methods of the invention allow producing efficiently, by either S-alkylation or O-alkylation, chalcones derivatives that are characterized for their biological activities that are intermediate compounds for producing molecules having such activities, or that can be used for generating libraries of compounds to be screened by means of in vitro and/or in vivo assays and establishing structure-activity relationships. 115.-. (canceled)17. The method of claim 16 , wherein Rgroup is an unsubstituted alkyl or alkenyl group having from two to seven carbon atoms.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein L group is CO—CH═CH claim 16 , CO—CH—CH claim 16 , CH═CH—CO or CH—CH—CO.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein one of the substituent groups among X claim 16 , X claim 16 , X claim 16 , X claim 16 , and Xof General Formula (I) and (I) is a halogen claim 16 , a Ra or Ga—Ra group and the other four substituent groups among X claim 16 , X claim 16 , X claim 16 , X claim 16 , and Xgroups are hydrogen atoms.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein Xof General Formula (I) and (I) is a halogen claim 16 , a Ror G-Rgroup and the other four substituent groups among X claim 16 , X claim 16 , X claim 16 , and Xgroups are hydrogen atoms.21. The method of claim 16 , wherein the Xsubstituent group of General Formula (I) that claim 16 , after step (b) becomes a G-Rgroup claim 16 , is a G-H group.22. The method of claim 16 , wherein Gis an oxygen atom.23. The method of claim 16 , wherein the compounds of General Formula (I) and (I) ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Pentaerythritol tetraester

Номер: US20130131374A1
Принадлежит: KH Neochem Co Ltd

A pentaerythritol tetraester which is a mixed ester of pentaerythritol and carboxylic acids is provided, wherein the carboxylic acids consist of isobutyric acid and 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid and the molar ratio of isobutyric acid to 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid in the carboxylic acids is 36/64 to 80/20. The pentaerythritol tetraester may be used in a refrigerant oil or the like which exhibits excellent miscibility with a difluoromethane refrigerant among other properties.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Integrated process for producing polyvinyl alcohol or a copolymer thereof and ethanol

Номер: US20130137903A1
Автор: Mark O. Scates
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corp

Ethanol is produced from acetic acid or acetic anhydride or a mixture of acetic acid and acetic anhydride by a hydrogenation reaction. The acetic acid or acetic anhydride or a mixture of acetic acid and acetic anhydride is produced from methyl acetate by a carbonylation reaction. The methyl acetate is produced as a byproduct during the conversion of a vinyl acetate polymer or copolymer to a polymer or copolymer of vinyl alcohol. By integrating processes as described herein, a valuable product, i.e. ethanol, is produced from a methyl acetate byproduct.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING GRAPHENE AND FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENE

Номер: US20130140495A1
Автор: Beall Gary W.
Принадлежит: NATIONAL NANOMATERIALS, INC.

This disclosure includes a process that unexpectedly can produce very inexpensive graphene, functionalized graphenes, and a new compound called graphenol in particulate or dispersions in solvents. The process can also produce graphene layers on metallic and nonmetallic substrates. Further, the graphenol, functionalized graphenes, and graphene can be utilized to form nanocomposites that yield property improvements exceeding anything reported previously. 1. A process for making graphenol or functionalized graphenes , said processes comprising the steps of:providing a carbonaceous material;extracting a humic acid solution from said carbonaceous material via a basic solution, said basic solution having a hydroxide concentration of at least approximately 0.005 moles per liter; and placing said humic acid solution in a pressure reactor;', 'adding a hydrogenation catalyst to said humic acid solution;', 'purging said pressure reactor with an inert gas;', 'charging said pressure reactor with hydrogen gas;', 'heating said humic acid solution; and', 'removing said hydrogenation catalyst from said humic acid solution,, 'chemically reducing at least one of a carbonyl group portion and a carboxylic acid group portion of said humic acid solution, said step of chemically reducing comprising the steps ofthereby producing a solution containing graphenol.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein said carbonaceous material comprises lignite or peat.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein said carbonaceous material comprises leonardite.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein said basic solution is chosen from the group consisting of sodium hydroxide claim 3 , potassium hydroxide claim 3 , and ammonium hydroxide.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein said basic solution comprises ammonium hydroxide claim 3 , and further comprising the step of removing said ammonium hydroxide by heating after said step of chemically reducing said at least one of a carbonyl group portion and a carboxylic acid group portion ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING DERIVATIVES OF BETA-HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Номер: US20130150616A1
Принадлежит: Cargill, Incorporated

Preparation of derivatives of β-hydroxycarboxylic acid, including β-hydroxycarboxylic acid esters, α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, esters of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, and alkoxy derivatives. 1. A method for preparing a β-hydroxycarboxylic acid ester comprising reacting a β-hydroxycarboxylic acid , or salt thereof , with an alcohol in the presence of an esterification catalyst and the absence of solvent other than the alcohol under substantially anhydrous conditions at atmospheric pressure and a temperature less than reflux temperature to produce the ester.2. A method according to comprising preparing the ester at ambient temperature.3. A method according to wherein the β-hydroxycarboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxypropionic acid claim 1 , 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid claim 1 , 3-hydroxybutanoic acid claim 1 , 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid claim 1 , 3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic acid claim 1 , 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3-dimethyl-3-hydroxybutanoic acid claim 1 , 3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionic acid claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. A method according to wherein the β-hydroxycarboxylic acid is 3-hydroxypropionic acid.5. A method according to wherein the alcohol contains between 1 and 7 carbon atoms claim 1 , inclusive.6. A method according to wherein the esterification catalyst comprises an acid catalyst.7. A method according to wherein the acid catalyst comprises an acid resin catalyst.8. A process for preparing a β-hydroxycarboxylic acid ester comprising: (a) providing a fermentation broth comprising a p-hydroxycarboxylic acid claim 6 , or salt thereof; (b) forming a solution comprising the β-hydroxycarboxylic acid claim 6 , or salt thereof claim 6 , from the fermentation broth; and (c) reacting the p-hydroxycarboxylic acid claim 6 , or salt thereof claim 6 , with an alcohol in the presence of an esterification catalyst and the absence of solvent other than the alcohol under substantially anhydrous ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACYLOXY CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

Номер: US20130150619A1

The disclosure relates to a process for forming an acyloxy carboxylic acid or a derivative of the acid. A hydroxy acid compound is reacted with a carboxylic acid in a reaction vessel and in the presence of a catalyst, such as in a reactive distillation column containing the catalyst. The reaction product formed in the reaction vessel includes an acyloxy carboxylic acid compound, which can be removed continuously from the vessel in a product stream. Another product stream containing unreacted (excess) carboxylic acid and/or reaction byproducts such as water can be separately removed continuously from the reaction vessel. 1. A method for forming an acyloxy carboxylic acid or derivative thereof , the method comprising:(a) providing a first reactant stream comprising a hydroxy acid selected from the group consisting of an α-hydroxy carboxylic acid compound, a β-hydroxy carboxylic acid compound, and combinations thereof;(b) providing a second reactant stream comprising a carboxylic acid;(c) feeding the first reactant stream and the second reactant stream to a reaction vessel containing a catalyst;(d) reacting the hydroxy acid and the carboxylic acid in the reaction vessel and in the presence of the catalyst to form a reaction product therebetween, the reaction product comprising an acyloxy carboxylic acid compound; and(e) removing a first product stream comprising the acyloxy carboxylic acid compound from the reaction vessel;wherein a ratio of the carboxylic acid to the hydroxy acid fed to the reaction vessel ranges from 1:1 to 10:1.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first product stream is substantially free from water.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reaction of the hydroxy acid and the carboxylic acid in the presence of the catalyst is performed substantially at or above the bubble point of a local mixture in the reaction vessel between the first reactant stream claim 1 , the second reactant stream claim 1 , and any reaction products therebetween.4. The ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Catalytic dehydration of lactic acid and lactic acid esters

Номер: US20130157328A1
Принадлежит: Myriant Corp

This invention relates to catalytic dehydration of lactic acid derived from biological fermentation and its esters into acrylic acid and acrylic acid esters respectively. Disclosed in this invention are chemical catalysts suitable for industrial scale production of acrylic acid and acrylic acid esters. This invention also provides an industrial scale integrated process technology for producing acrylic acid and acrylic acid esters from biological fermentation using renewable resources and biological catalysts.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Process for the Preparation of Oxidized Phospholipids

Номер: US20130158283A1
Принадлежит: Vascular Biogenics Ltd

Novel synthetic routes, which are highly applicable for industrial preparation of therapeutically beneficial oxidized phospholipids are disclosed. Particularly, novel methods for efficiently preparing compounds having a glycerolic backbone and one or more oxidized moieties attached to the glycerolic backbone, which are devoid of column chromatography are disclosed. Further disclosed are novel methods of introducing phosphorous-containing moieties such as phosphate moieties to compounds having glycerolic backbone and intermediates formed thereby.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS TO PRODUCE ALKENOIC ACID ESTERS FROM LACTONES

Номер: US20130158286A1
Принадлежит: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.

This invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkenoic acid esters comprising contacting a lactone with an alcohol and an acidic heterogeneous catalyst, characterised in that the process is carried out in the presence of at least 20 ppm of an acid having a pKa of 5 or less, relative to the amount of the lactone. The presence of at least 20 ppm of an acid having a pKa of 5 or less may stabilise the catalyst during the reaction and may also be used for reactivating an acidic heterogeneous catalyst. The improved yield advantageously allows energy conservation. 1. Process for the preparation of alkenoic acid ester comprising:(a) contacting a lactone with an alcohol and an acidic heterogeneous catalyst, wherein the process is carried out in the presence of at least 20 ppm of an acid having a pKa of 5 or less, relative to the amount of the lactone.2. Process according to wherein the acidic heterogeneous catalyst comprises a zeolite or an amorphous silica-alumina catalyst.3. Process according to wherein the acidic heterogeneous catalyst comprises a beta zeolite.4. Process according to wherein the acid is methanesulphonic acid or p-toluenesulphonic acid.5. Process according to further comprising adding the acid.6. Process according to wherein the process is carried out in the presence of from 0.26% to 10% wt water relative to the amount of the lactone.7. Process according to wherein the alcohol is an alkanol claim 1 , optionally methanol.8. Process according to wherein the lactone comprises 5-methylbutyrolactone.9. Process according to wherein the alcohol is methanol and wherein the lactone is 5-methylbutyrolactone claim 1 , thereby forming pentenoic acid methyl ester.10. Process according to which is a continuous process.11. Process according to which is a repetitive batch process claim 1 , wherein the process further comprises:(b) recovering the acidic heterogeneous catalyst from the alkenoic acid esters in the presence of said acid having a pKa of 5 or less, ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Esterifying an ethanol and acetic acid mixture to produce an ester feed for hydrogenolysis

Номер: US20130158297A1
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corp

Disclosed herein are processes for alcohol production by hydrogenating acetic acid to obtain a mixture of ethanol and acetic acid, esterifying the mixture to produce an esterification product and reducing the esterification product. The mixture may provide a sufficient amount of ethanol and acetic acid for esterification and reduces the need for additional acetic acid and/or ethanol. This may reduce the recycle of ethanol in the hydrogenolysis process and improve ethanol productivity.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130164798A1

The present invention relates to processes for producing industrial products such as hydrocarbon products from non-polar lipids in a vegetative plant part. Preferred industrial products include alkyl esters which may be blended with petroleum based fuels. 2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of physically processing the vegetative plant part comprises one or more of rolling claim 1 , pressing claim 1 , crushing or grinding the vegetative plant part.3. The process of claim 1 , which prior to step ii) further comprises the steps of:(a) extracting at least some of the non-polar lipid content from the vegetative plant part as non-polar lipid, and(b) recovering the extracted non-polar lipid.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein(i) the extracted non-polar lipid comprises triacylglycerols, wherein the triacylglycerols comprise at least 90% (w/w) of the extracted non-polar lipid, and/or(ii) the extracted non-polar lipid comprises free sterols, steroyl esters, steroyl glycosides, waxes or wax esters, or any combination thereof.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein step (a) uses an organic solvent.6. The process of which comprises one or more ofa) recovering the extracted non-polar lipid by collecting it in a container,b) one or more of degumming, deodorising, decolourising, drying or fractionating the extracted non-polar lipid,c) removing at least some waxes and/or wax esters from the extracted non-polar lipid, andd) analysing the fatty acid composition of the extracted non-polar lipid.7. The process of in which the volume of the extracted non-polar lipid is at least 1 litre.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the industrial product is a hydrocarbon product such as fatty acid esters claim 1 , preferably fatty acid methyl esters and/or a fatty acid ethyl esters claim 1 , an alkane such as methane claim 1 , ethane or a longer-chain alkane claim 1 , a mixture of longer chain alkanes claim 1 , an alkene claim 1 , a biofuel claim 1 , carbon monoxide and/or hydrogen gas claim ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

RUTHENIUM COMPLEXES FOR USE IN OLEFIN METATHESIS

Номер: US20130165649A1
Автор: Cazin Catherine
Принадлежит:

Cls ruthenium complexes that can be used as catalysts are described. The complexes are generally square pyramidal in nature, having two anionic ligands X adjacent to each other. The complexes can be used as catalysts, for example in olefin metathesis reactions. Corresponding trans ruthenium complexes are also described, together with cationic complexes where one or both of the anionic ligands X are replaced by a non-co-ordinating anionic ligand. 2. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the anionic ligands X are independently selected from the group consisting of halogen claim 1 , benzoate claim 1 , C-Ccarboxylates claim 1 , C-Calkoxy claim 1 , phenoxy claim 1 , C-Calkyl thio groups claim 1 , tosylate claim 1 , mesylate claim 1 , brosylate claim 1 , trifluoromethane sulfonate claim 1 , and pseudo-halogens.3. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the groups Rand Rare H and aryl.4. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the groups Rand Rare fused to form a substituted or unsubstituted indenylidene moiety.6. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the phosphite group is selected from the group consisting of P(OMe)P(OEt) claim 5 , P(OiPr)and P(OPh).7. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the group A is a nucleophilic carbene having a four claim 1 , five claim 1 , six or seven membered ring containing the carbene carbon.8. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the group A is an N-heterocyclic carbene.9. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the N-heterocyclic carbene ligand contains more than one nitrogen atom in the ring and/or contains at least one of O or S in the ring.11. The cis ruthenium complex according to wherein the N-heterocyclic carbene ligand contains two nitrogen atoms in the ring claim 9 , each adjacent the carbene carbon.18. The method of wherein the leaving group L is selected from the group cnsisting of; substituted or unsubstituted pyridine claim 17 , phosphine claim 17 , phosphite claim 17 , ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

PRODUCTION METHOD OF INTERMEDIATE COMPOUND FOR SYNTHESIZING MEDICAMENT

Номер: US20130165659A1
Принадлежит: LG LIFE SCIENCES LTD.

The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing a compound of formula (2) as the intermediate, which can be effectively used for preparation of a compound of formula (1) exhibiting good inhibitory activity against dipeptidyl peptidase IV enzyme. 3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein Pis t-butyl group claim 1 , and Pis methyl or ethyl group.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein GO is triflate claim 1 , mesylate claim 1 , tosylate claim 1 , besylate or nonaflate.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein R3 and R4 are hydrogen claim 1 , and R5 and R6 are fluorine.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein in step (a) C-Ctrialkylamine is used as the base.7. The method according to claim 2 , wherein in step (b) acetic acid is used as the acid.8. The method according to claim 2 , wherein in the case of the compound of formula (2a) wherein Pis Boc and Pis t-butyl claim 2 , the hydrolysis of said step (c) is conducted under the basic condition to selectively remove only Pamong the protecting groups Pand Pto provide the compound of formula (2).9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein aqueous sodium hydroxide solution is used as the base.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein in step (a) the reduction is conducted using NaBH.12. The method according to claim 10 , wherein in step (b) the Gcompound is selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethane sulfonic acid anhydride (TfO) claim 10 , trifluoromethane sulfonyl chloride (TfCl) claim 10 , methanesulfonyl chloride (MsCl) claim 10 , toluenesulfonyl chloride (TsCl) claim 10 , bromobenzenesulfonyl chloride (BsCl) claim 10 , (CF(CF)SO)F and (CF(CF)SO)O.14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein Pis Boc claim 13 , Pis i-propyl group or t-butyl group claim 13 , and GO is triflate or nonaflate.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein Pis Boc claim 16 , and Pis i-propyl or t-butyl.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein in step (a) chloroformate or BocO is used as ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Reacting cyclopentadiene and maleic anhydride for the production of plasticizers

Номер: US20130171385A1
Принадлежит: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co

Multi-esters of the formula: wherein each R 1 is the hydrocarbon residue of a C 4 to C 13 OXO-alcohol averaging from 0.2 to 5.0 branches per residue, and R 2 is hydrogen or an ester group, processes of making the multi-esters, use of the multi-esters as plasticizers, polymer compositions containing such plasticizers, and articles containing such plasticizers.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Surface Active Agents Derived from Biodiesel-Based Alkylated Aromatic Compounds

Номер: US20130172589A1
Принадлежит: Huntsman Petrochemical LLC

A surface active agent comprising an arylated methyl ester of a fatty acid, or mixture of fatty acids, derived from biodiesel or a triglyceride source is disclosed. The fatty acid mixture is condensed to methyl esters and alkylated with aromatic substituents under Friedel-Crafts conditions. The alkylated methyl esters may be alkoxylated using a catalyst derived from fatty acids, alkaline earth salts, and strong acids. The resulting nonionic surfactant may also be sulfonated to produce one class of anionic surfactants. The alkylated methyl esters may also be directly sulfonated to produce another class of anionic surfactants.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Method for producing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

Номер: US20130172598A1
Принадлежит: Evonik Roehm GmbH

The present invention relates to a process for preparing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, which comprises transesterification of ethylene glycol with an ester of methacrylic acid in the presence of catalysts, wherein a combination comprising lithium amide (LiNH 2 ) and lithium chloride (LiCl) is used as catalyst. The process of the invention makes it possible to prepare ethylene glycol dimethacrylate particularly inexpensively and in a very high purity.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Novel Polymers

Номер: US20130172600A1
Принадлежит: NOVARTIS AG

The invention relates to novel crosslinkable copolymers which are obtainable by (a) copolymerizing at least two different hydrophilic monomers selected from the group consisting of N,N-dimethyl acrylamide (DMA), 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA), glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP), acrylic acid (AA) and a C-C-alkoxy polyethylene glycol(meth)acrylate having a weight average molecular weight of from 200 to 1500, and at least one crosslinker comprising two or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds in the presence of a chain transfer agent having a functional group; and (b) reacting one or more functional groups of the resulting copolymer with an organic compound having an ethylenically unsaturated group. 124-. (canceled)25. A process for manufacturing an actinically crosslinkable prepolymer , comprising:(1) obtaining a reaction mixture comprising a first hydrophilic monomer, at least one polysiloxane-containing crosslinker, a second hydrophilic monomer, and a chain transfer agent having a first functional group and present in an amount to have a desired initial concentration;(2) adjusting the temperature of the reaction mixture in order to start the polymerization reaction;(3) dosing the chain transfer agent to the reaction mixture at a rate sufficient to have a concentration comparable to the desired initial concentration until a desired total amount of the chain transfer agent is added;(4) following the completion of the chain transfer agent dosing maintaining the reaction mixture at the reaction temperature in order to complete the reaction so as to obtain a copolymerization product with first functional groups; and(5) reacting an organic compound with the copolymerization product to form the crosslinkable prepolymer having ethylenically unsaturated groups, wherein the organic compound comprises an ethylenically unsaturated group and a second functional group, wherein the second functional group of the organic compound reacts with one of the ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ALLYL ACETATE

Номер: US20130172602A1
Автор: Oguchi Wataru
Принадлежит: SHOWA DENKO K.K.

A process for production of allyl acetate includes steps of reacting acetic acid , oxygen and propylene in the presence of a catalyst in an oxidation reactor to form allyl acetate and water; separating the unreacted acetic acid by a distillation column ; and recovering an acetic acid-containing liquid which contains acetic acid and returning the acetic acid-containing liquid to the oxidation reactor via an acetic acid-water evaporator , the process further including a heating step of heating a process liquid which contains the acetic acid-containing liquid to a temperature of 80 to 250° C. by a heater. 1. A process for producing allyl acetate , comprising:reacting acetic acid, oxygen, and propylene in the presence of a catalyst in a reactor to produce allyl acetate and water;separating the unreacted acetic acid by a distillation column;recovering an acetic acid-containing liquid which contains acetic acid and returning the acetic acid-containing liquid to the reactor via an acetic acid-water evaporator; andheating a process liquid which contains the acetic acid-containing liquid to a temperature of 80 to 250° C. by a heater.2. The process for producing allyl acetate according to claim 1 , wherein the process liquid is the bottom liquid of the acetic acid-water evaporator.3. The process for producing allyl acetate according to claim 1 , wherein an evaporator is used as the heater.4. The process for producing allyl acetate according to claim 1 , wherein the process liquid after the heating is returned to the distillation column.5. The process for producing allyl acetate according to claim 1 , further comprising:hydrolyzing, before the separating, the allyl acetate; andsupplying an acetic acid-containing liquid containing the acetic acid formed by the hydrolysis to the distillation column for the separating.6. The process for production of allyl acetate according to claim 5 , wherein the distillation column separates acetic acid formed by the hydrolysis.7. The process ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCING INGENOL-3-ANGELATE

Номер: US20130177952A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to methods of producing ingenol-3-angelate (I) from ingenol (II). 4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the step of:(f) selective esterification of the 3-hydroxy group of compound (II) to obtain ingenol-3-angelate (I).5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein Rrepresents hydrogen or an ether claim 2 , acetal claim 2 , ketal claim 2 , silylether claim 2 , ester claim 2 , carbonate claim 2 , or a sulfenate derived hydroxyl protective group claim 2 , and Rrepresents hydrogen or an ether claim 2 , acetal claim 2 , ketal claim 2 , silylether claim 2 , ester claim 2 , carbonate claim 2 , or a sulfenate derived hydroxyl protective group.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein D represents an acetal claim 2 , ketal- claim 2 , diacetal- claim 2 , diketal- claim 2 , ortho ester claim 2 , silyl claim 2 , boronate or a carbonate derived dihydroxyl protective group.7. The method according to claim 2 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or [(3 claim 2 ,4-dimethoxybenzyl)oxy]methyl claim 2 , guaiacolmethyl claim 2 , 2-methoxyethoxymethyl claim 2 , tetrahydropyranyl claim 2 , tetrahydrofuranyl claim 2 , 1-ethoxyethyl claim 2 , 1-methyl-1-methoxyethyl claim 2 , allyl claim 2 , prenyl claim 2 , p-methoxybenzyl claim 2 , triphenylmethyl claim 2 , 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl claim 2 , triethylsilyl claim 2 , triisopropylsilyl claim 2 , tert-butyldimethylsilyl claim 2 , dimethylisopropylsilyl claim 2 , diethylisopropylsilyl claim 2 , tert-butyldiphenylsilyl claim 2 , triphenylsilyl claim 2 , acetyl claim 2 , chloroacetyl claim 2 , phenoxyacetyl or angeloyl.8. The method according to claim 2 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or [(3 claim 2 ,4-dimethoxybenzyl)oxy]methyl claim 2 , guaiacolmethyl claim 2 , 2-methoxyethoxymethyl claim 2 , tetrahydropyranyl claim 2 , tetrahydrofuranyl claim 2 , 1-ethoxyethyl claim 2 , 1-methyl-1-methoxyethyl claim 2 , allyl claim 2 , prenyl ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

ACYLATION REACTION OF HYDROXYL GROUP

Номер: US20130190502A1
Принадлежит: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Disclosed is a selective ester production process of an alcoholic hydroxyl group, which proceeds under chemically mild conditions, while having adequate environmental suitability, operability and economical efficiency. Specifically disclosed is a process for producing an ester compound, which is characterized in that an alcohol and a carboxylic acid ester compound are reacted in the presence of a compound containing zinc element, thereby selectively acylating a hydroxyl group of the alcohol. 14.-. (canceled)5. A process for producing an ester compound comprising reacting a mixture of an alcohol and an amine with a carboxylic acid ester in the presence of a compound containing a zinc element , thereby selectively acylating a hydroxyl group of the alcohol. The present invention provides a process for producing an ester compound by performing a transesterification reaction in the presence of a catalyst containing zinc element.Ester compounds are abundantly found in nature, as well as in medicines, agrochemicals, perfumes, functional materials and the like. In the syntheses of these materials, reactions between corresponding alcohols and carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid chlorides, carboxylic acid anhydrides and the like, or trans-esterification reactions making use of ester compounds are widely used. A series of methods play an important role not only for the purpose of producing ester compounds, but also as a method for protecting a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group.A method of using an ester compound derived from a low boiling point alcohol as an acylating agent (transesterification reaction) can be said to be a technique excellent in operability and economic efficiency from the aspect that obtainment (preparation) and handling of the acylating agent are easy, and also that separation of the target product can be carried out in a short step. There have been developed, as the transesterification reaction, classical methods of using a protic acid, as well as many ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Synthetic methods pertaining to tert-butyl-benzene-based compounds

Номер: US20130190525A1
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

According to some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to methods of forming dimethyl 5-tert-butylisophthalate which comprise comprising converting 5-tert-butylisophthalic acid into dimethyl 5-tert-butylisophthalate in synthesis procedures that comprises methanol and a dehydrating agent as chemical reagents. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to methods of forming 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-methoxy-1-methylethyl)benzene that comprise deprotonating 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)benzene with a Brønsted-Lowry superbase and methylating the deprotonated 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)benzene to form the 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-methoxy-1-methylethyl)benzene.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for producing lactic acids from carbohydrate-containing raw material

Номер: US20130204036A1

An alternative method for efficiently producing lactic acids from a carbohydrate-containing raw material such as cellulose is provided. The method for producing lactic acid and/or lactic acid ester comprises performing heat treatment on a carbohydrate-containing raw material in a solvent containing a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is at least one type of compound selected from the group consisting of a tin compound, an indium compound, and a rhenium compound, and the solvent contains water and/or alcohol.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory dicinnamoyl-glycerol esters and their analogues

Номер: US20130210913A1
Принадлежит: Henry Lowe, Joseph L. Bryant

Synthetic dicinnamate compounds and their analogues are disclosed that exhibit anti-tumor activity and/or an anti-inflammatory activity, and have beneficial activity principally in destroying cancer cells. Furthermore, methods for the extraction of the extracts are disclosed.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Secondary Alcohols and Esters Made Therefrom

Номер: US20130210984A1
Принадлежит: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.

The invention relates to secondary alcohols produced by contacting an olefin and a carboxylic acid with a zeolite, esters made therefrom, and to plasticizer compositions comprising the esters. 1. A process comprising reacting an olefin with a carboxylic acid in the presence of a zeolite under predetermined conditions , said zeolite and said conditions suitable to produce a product comprising a mixture of alkyl carboxylate esters , including an α-methylalkyl carboxylate ester and other isomers of said alkyl carboxylate esters , wherein the ratio of said α-methylalkyl carboxylate ester to said other isomers is greater than 1 , followed by converting at least a portion of the mixture of the alkyl carboxylate esters to a high C—OH content secondary alcohol mixture by a method selected from hydrolysis , hydrogenation , and chemical reduction , with subsequent reaction of the secondary alcohol mixture with dicarboxylic acids or tricarboxylic acids or their anhydrides to produce plasticizing esters.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein said carboxylic acid is selected from C-Ccarboxylic acids.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein said carboxylic acid includes acetic acid.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein said olefin is selected from C-Calpha olefins or C-Colefin mixtures containing greater than 50% linear alpha olefins.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein said zeolite is selected from at least one of ZSM-12 and ZSM-5.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein said zeolite is ZSM-12.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein said ratio is greater than 3.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein said ratio is greater than 15.9. The process of claim 1 , wherein said dicarboxylic acid or tricarboxylic acid is selected from adipic acid claim 1 , phthalic acid claim 1 , phthalic anhydride claim 1 , terephthalic acid claim 1 , dimethyl terephthalic acid claim 1 , trimellitic acid claim 1 , trimellitic anhydride claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , hexahydrophthalic acid claim 1 , hexahydrophthalic anhydride ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

ACYLATIONS IN MICRO REACTION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130211105A1
Принадлежит:

A method for acylating tertiary alcohols and phenolic compounds with carboxylic acids or their anhydrides in micro-reaction systems wherein the acylation is effected in the absence of any catalyst including water at residence times of at most 30 minutes. 1. A method for acylating tertiary alcohols and phenolic compounds with carboxylic acids or their anhydrides in micro-reaction systems characterized in that the acylation is effected in the absence of any catalyst including water at a residence time of at most 30 minutes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the micro-reaction system is a modular micro-reaction system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tertiary alcohol is an aliphatic or araliphatic alcohol.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acylation is effected with an acid anhydride claim 1 , particularly with acetic acid anhydride.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tertiary alcohol is an allylic alcohol claim 1 , particularly linalool claim 1 , dehydrolinalool claim 1 , nerolidol or isophytol.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the phenolic compound is a tocopherol or tocotrienol claim 1 , particularly d claim 1 ,l-alpha-tocopherol.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acylation is effected at a temperature in the range of 80-280° C. claim 1 , preferably of 100-250° C.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acylation is effected under a pressure sufficient to prevent boiling of the reaction mixture. The present invention relates to a method for acylating tertiary alcohols and phenolic compounds in modular micro-reaction systems.Acylations of alcohols, especially acetylations, are among the most important reactions in organic chemistry and useful in the preparation of commercially valuable products, e.g., pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals or flavors, and intermediates therefore.On the one hand acylations of organic hydroxy compounds can be carried out by reacting the hydroxy compound with an acid. Better yields are normally achieved if acid derivatives are ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PREPARING DI-ALPHA-METHYL BENZYL ADIPATE

Номер: US20130211132A1
Автор: Rodrigues Edson
Принадлежит: RHODIA POLIAMIDA E ESPECIALIDADES LTDA

A method for preparing di-alpha-methyl benzyl adipate by direct esterification of adipic acid and alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol is described. The reaction can produce a high yield and can be carried out under mild conditions, in the presence of a catalyst selected from among the orthotitanates of tetra-hydrocarbyl. 1. A methods for the preparation of di(α-methylbenzyl) adipate , the method comprising conducting esterification of adipic acid and α-methylbenzyl alcohol in the presence of a tetrahydrocarbyl orthotitanate catalyst.2. The method as defined by claim 1 , wherein the tetrahydrocarbyl orthotitanate is selected from one or more tetramethyl claim 1 , tetraethyl claim 1 , tetra(n-butyl) claim 1 , tetraisobutyl claim 1 , tetra(sec-butyl) claim 1 , tetra(tert-butyl) claim 1 , tetraisopropyl claim 1 , tetraoctadecyl claim 1 , tetraphenyl claim 1 , tetra(n-pentyl) claim 1 , tetra(n-pentenyl) and tetra(n-hexyl) titanates.3. The method as defined by claim 1 , wherein the content of said tetrahydrocarbyl orthotitanate varies from 10% to 1% claim 1 , in particular from 0.001% to 0.003% claim 1 , by weight of the weight of the reactive mixture of adipic acid and α-methylbenzyl alcohol.4. The method as defined by claim 1 , wherein the α-methylbenzyl alcohol/adipic acid molar ratio varies from 2.0:1 to 10:1.5. The method as defined by claim 1 , wherein the α-methylbenzyl alcohol content represents an excess of 10 mol % to 20 mol % claim 1 , with respect to the stoichiometric amount.6. The method as defined by claim 1 , wherein the process occurs in an apparatus comprising a reaction vessel having a condensation column and having stirring means claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the following stages:a. charging the α-methylbenzyl alcohol and the adipic acid in a molar ratio of 2.0:1 to 10:1, the α-methylbenzyl alcohol corresponding to a molar excess of 10% to 20%, and a hydrocarbyl orthotitanate catalyst;b. heating the mixture up to approximately 180° C.;c. continuously ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

SYNTHESIS OF CYCLOHEXANE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS SENSATES IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130216486A1
Принадлежит: The Procter & Gamble Company

The present invention provides synthetic routes for preparing various isomers of cyclohexane-based coolants, such as menthyl esters and menthanecarboxamide derivatives, in particular those substituted at the amide nitrogen, for example with an aromatic ring or aryl moiety. Such structures have high cooling potency and long lasting sensory effect, which make them useful in a wide variety of consumer products. One synthetic route involves a copper catalyzed coupling of a primary menthanecarboxamide with an aryl halide, such reaction working best in the presence of potassium phosphate and water. Using this synthetic route, specific isomers can be prepared including the menthanecarboxamide isomer having the same configuration as l-menthol and new isomers such as a neoisomer having opposite stereochemistry at the carboxamide (C-1) position. The neoisomer unexpectedly has potent and long lasting cooling effect. Preparation schemes for neoisomers of other menthyl derivatives which are useful as coolants, including esters, ethers, carboxy esters and other N-substituted carboxamides are also provided. 2. The process of wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of potassium phosphate and the copper catalyst is a copper halide.3. The process of wherein the copper halide is copper (I) iodide.4. The process of wherein the primary menthane carboxamide is prepared by reacting a menthane acid chloride with ammonia under aqueous conditions.5. The process of wherein the menthane carboxamide is prepared by hydrolysis of a corresponding menthane nitrile.6. The process of wherein the stereochemistry of the starting menthane carboxamide is maintained through the coupling reaction with aryl halide to produce the N-substituted menthane carboxamide.7. The process of wherein (1S claim 6 ,2S claim 6 ,5R)-menthane carboxamide is reacted with aryl halide to produce neoisomers having 1S claim 6 ,2S claim 6 ,5R configuration of N-aryl substituted menthane carboxamide.8. A process for ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

SHIP1 MODULATORS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130217674A1
Принадлежит: The University of British Columbia

Compounds of structure (I): including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R, Rand A are as defined herein are disclosed. Such compounds have enhanced water solubility and have activity as SHIP1 modulators, and thus may be used to treat any of a variety of diseases, disorders or conditions that would benefit from SHIP1 modulation. Enantioselective methods for preparation of compounds of structure (I), compositions comprising a compound of structure (I) in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluents and methods of SHIP1 modulation by administration of such compounds to an animal in need thereof are also disclosed. 19. A composition comprising a compound of in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.20. A method for modulating SHIP1 comprising administering an effective amount of a composition of to an animal in need thereof.21. A method for treating a disease claim 19 , disorder or condition comprising administering an effective amount of a composition of to an animal in need thereof claim 19 , where the disease claim 19 , disorder or condition is an autoimmune disease claim 19 , disorder or condition claim 19 , an inflammatory disease claim 19 , disorder or condition claim 19 , or a neoplastic or cell proliferative disease claim 19 , disorder or condition.22. The method of wherein the disease claim 21 , disorder or condition is an autoimmune disease claim 21 , disorder or condition selected from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis claim 21 , an inflammatory bowel disease claim 21 , rheumatoid arthritis claim 21 , Still's Disease claim 21 , Sjögren's Syndrome claim 21 , systemic lupus erythematosus claim 21 , and systemic sclerosis.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the disease claim 22 , disorder or condition is an inflammatory bowel disease selected from Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.24. The method of wherein the disease claim 21 , disorder or condition is an inflammatory disease ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE 4-CHLORO-3-HYDROXYBUTANAL COMPOUND

Номер: US20130217901A1
Автор: Hayashi Yujiro
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited

The invention relates to a method of producing optically active 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanal compound (2) by reacting chloroacetaldehyde with aldehyde compound (1) in the presence of optically active pyrrolidine compound (5). 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reaction is carried out in a solvent containing an organic solvent.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris not a hydrogen atom claim 1 , and the reaction is carried out in a mixed solvent of water and an organic solvent selected from an alcohol solvent claim 1 , an ether solvent claim 1 , a nitrile solvent and an aprotic polar solvent.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris a hydroxyl group.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris a hydroxyl group claim 1 , and Arand Arare each independently a phenyl group optionally having C-Cfluorinated alkyl group(s).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris a hydroxyl group claim 1 , and Arand Arare both 3 claim 1 ,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl groups. The present invention relates to a production method of a 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanal compound.An optically active compound represented by the formula (2)wherein each symbol is as defined below, is known to be useful as an intermediate for producing a medicament, a pesticide and the like, since it can be converted to, for example, an optically active hexahydrofurofuranol derivative.Concerning a production method of an optically active compound represented by the formula (2), non-patent document 1 discloses that an optically active 4-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanal can be obtained, for example, by reacting chloroacetaldehyde with propanal in the presence of an enzyme.The aim of the present invention is to provide a new method capable of producing an optically active compound represented by the formula (2) without using an enzyme.Under the circumstances, the present inventors have studied a new production method of an optically active compound represented by the formula (2) without using an enzyme, and found that a reaction in the ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Continuous process for conversion of lignin to useful compounds

Номер: US20130224816A1
Принадлежит: Chemtex Italia SpA

This specification discloses an operational continuous process to convert lignin as found in ligno-cellulosic biomass before or after converting at least some of the carbohydrates. The continuous process has been demonstrated to create a slurry comprised of lignin, raise the slurry comprised of lignin to ultra-high pressure, deoxygenate the lignin in a lignin conversion reactor over a catalyst which is not a fixed bed without producing char. The conversion products of the carbohydrates or lignin can be further processed into polyester intermediates for use in polyester preforms and bottles.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Plasticizer

Номер: US20130225851A1
Принадлежит: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.

The liquid volume resistivity of plasticiser esters is improved by purifying the ester with an adsorbent having a pH in the range 6 to 11. It is preferable to use a mixture of a filtration aid and an adsorbent. A plasticiser having a desirable combination of high liquid volume resistivity, low amount of light ends and low carbonyl number is obtained. 1. A process for the production of a plasticiser ester consisting essentially of:(i) esterifying an acid or an anhydride with an alcohol containing from 6 to 13 carbon atoms to form a crude ester;(ii) treating the crude ester with a base to form a treated ester;(iii) filtering the treated ester to separate a liquid product;(iv) stripping the liquid product to form a stripped material;(v) treating the stripped material with an adsorbent; and(vi) filtering the product of step (v), optionally in the presence of a filter aid, to remove the adsorbent from the plasticiser ester.2. The process according to wherein the base is an alkali metal salt.3. The process according to wherein the base is selected from the group consisting of sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate.4. The process according to comprising removing water from the treated ester before filtering step (iii).5. The process according to wherein the water is removed by flashing or steam stripping.6. The process according to wherein the acid or anhydride is selected from the group consisting of aromatic monocarboxylic acids and anhydrides claim 1 , and polybasic aromatic carboxylic acids and anhydrides.7. The process according to wherein the anhydride is phthalic anhydride.8. The process according to wherein the alcohol is a Cto Calcohol.9. The process according to wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of a Calcohol and a Calcohol.10. The process according to wherein the combined amount of adsorbent and the filter aid employed is from about 0.01 to about 5 wt % claim 1 , based on the weight of the plasticiser ester.11. The process according to ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR CONVERSION OF LIGNIN TO USEFUL COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20130225853A1
Принадлежит: CHEMTEX ITALIA, S.P.A.

This specification discloses an operational continuous process to convert lignin as found in ligno-cellulosic biomass before or after converting at least some of the carbohydrates. The continuous process has been demonstrated to create a slurry comprised of lignin, raise the slurry comprised of lignin to ultra-high pressure, deoxygenate the lignin in a lignin conversion reactor over a catalyst which is not a fixed bed without producing char. The conversion products of the carbohydrates or lignin can be further processed into polyester intermediates for use in polyester preforms and bottles. 1. A process for preparing a slurry comprised of lignin comprising the steps of:a. charging a composition comprised of lignin and at least one slurry liquid at 25° C. to a vessel capable of being subjected to vacuum,b. subjecting the vessel to vacuum for a time sufficient to disperse particles of the composition comprised of lignin to greater than 50% of the theoretical dispersion of the composition comprised of lignin.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the slurry liquid comprises water.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the slurry liquid comprises a hydrogen donor.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the vacuum is defined as a pressure less than atmospheric pressure.5. The process according to claim 4 , wherein the pressure less than atmospheric pressure is in the range of between 0.2 bar and 0.8 bar.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the time is sufficient to disperse the particles of lignin to greater than 75% of the theoretical dispersion.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the time is sufficient to disperse the particles of lignin to greater than 90% of the theoretical dispersion.8. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the process further comprises the application of mechanical agitation in which the composition comprised of lignin is mechanically mixed with the slurry liquid.9. The process according to claim 8 , ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR CONVERSION OF LIGNIN TO USEFUL COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20130225854A1
Принадлежит: CHEMTEX ITALIA, S.P.A.

This specification discloses an operational continuous process to convert lignin as found in ligno-cellulosic biomass before or after converting at least some of the carbohydrates. The continuous process has been demonstrated to create a slurry comprised of lignin, raise the slurry comprised of lignin to ultra-high pressure, deoxygenate the lignin in a lignin conversion reactor over a catalyst which is not a fixed bed without producing char. The conversion products of the carbohydrates or lignin can be further processed into polyester intermediates for use in polyester preforms and bottles. 1. A continuous process for the conversion of lignin feedstock comprised of lignin and glucans , said process comprising:A. Slurry creation of a slurry comprised of lignin from the lignin feedstock,B. Charging the slurry comprised of lignin into a lignin conversion reactor having a lignin conversion pressure, wherein the pressure of the slurry comprised of lignin is higher than the lignin conversion pressure,C. Converting the lignin of the slurry comprised of lignin into lignin conversion products by contacting the lignin with hydrogen in the presence of a first catalyst at a lignin conversion temperature, andD. Removing the lignin conversion products from the lignin conversion reactor.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the slurry creation comprises the steps of:a. charging the lignin feedstock comprised of lignin and at least one slurry liquid at 25° C. to a vessel capable of being subjected to vacuum,b. subjecting the vessel to vacuum for a time sufficient to disperse particles of the lignin to greater than 50% of the theoretical dispersion.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the slurry creation comprises the steps of:a. imparting high shear forces to the lignin feedstock,b. adding a slurry liquid to the lignin feedstock after application of the high shear forces.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the charging of the slurry comprised of lignin into the lignin conversion ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Continuous process for conversion of lignin to useful compounds

Номер: US20130225855A1
Принадлежит: Chemtex Italia SpA

This specification discloses an operational continuous process to convert lignin as found in ligno-cellulosic biomass before or after converting at least some of the carbohydrates. The continuous process has been demonstrated to create a slurry comprised of lignin, raise the slurry comprised of lignin to ultra-high pressure, deoxygenate the lignin in a lignin conversion reactor over a catalyst which is not a fixed bed without producing char. The conversion products of the carbohydrates or lignin can be further processed into polyester intermediates for use in polyester preforms and bottles.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR CONVERSION OF LIGNIN TO USEFUL COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20130225856A1
Принадлежит: CHEMTEX ITALIA, S.P.A.

This specification discloses an operational continuous process to convert lignin as found in ligno-cellulosic biomass before or after converting at least some of the carbohydrates. The continuous process has been demonstrated to create a slurry comprised of lignin, raise the slurry comprised of lignin to ultra-high pressure, deoxygenate the lignin in a lignin conversion reactor over a catalyst which is not a fixed bed without producing char. The conversion products of the carbohydrates or lignin can be further processed into polyester intermediates for use in polyester preforms and bottles. 1. An integrated process for the conversion of a ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock comprised of lignin and carbohydrates , said process comprising:A. Pretreating the ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock with treatment water which includes steam explosion to create a pre-treated ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock,B. Converting at least a portion of the carbohydrates of the pre-treated ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock into carbohydrate conversion products selected from the group consisting of alcohols, polyols, glucans, gluco-lignins and cellulose,C. Charging the lignin from the ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock into a lignin conversion reactor having a lignin conversion pressure via a stream comprised of lignin from the ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock,D. Converting at least a portion of the lignin of the pre-treated ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock into lignin conversion products by contacting the lignin with hydrogen in the presence of a first catalyst at a lignin conversion temperature,E. Removing the lignin conversion products from the lignin conversion reactor.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein converting at least a portion of the carbohydrates of the pretreated ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstock to at least one polyol produces a hydrogen donor which is used as a source of hydrogen for converting at least a portion of the lignin of the pre-treated ligno- ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Electrochemical Co-Production of a Glycol and an Alkene Employing Recycled Halide

Номер: US20130230435A1
Принадлежит: Liquid Light Inc

The present disclosure is a method and system for electrochemically co-producing a first product and a second product. The system may include a first electrochemical cell, a first reactor, a second electrochemical cell, at least one second reactor, and at least one third reactor. The method and system for for co-producing a first product and a second product may include co-producing a glycol and an alkene employing a recycled halide.

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Novel Intermediate for Preparing Tapentadol or Analogues Thereof

Номер: US20130231478A1
Принадлежит:

The invention discloses a novel intermediate for preparing tapentadol and analogues thereof, wherein the structural formula is shown as formula I or II, and the groups are defined as the specification. The invention further discloses a method for preparing the novel intermediate and use of the intermediate for preparing tapentadol and analogues thereof. The invention can remarkably improve the product yield and quality of tapentadol, reduce the production cost, and simplify the production procedure. The preparation process is environment friendly, thus more suitable for the requirements of industrial production. 2. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris selected from Cl claim 1 , methyl claim 1 , OH claim 1 , NHor methoxy.3. The compound according to claim 1 , characterized in that Y is selected from OR claim 1 , wherein Ris selected from methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , n-propyl or isopropyl.4. The compound according to claim 1 , characterized in that Y is selected from NRR claim 1 , wherein R claim 1 , Rand N form substituted or unsubstituted saturated nitrogen-containing heteorcyclyl containing oxygen or not jointly.5. The compound according to claim 4 , wherein R claim 4 , Rand N form tetrahydropyrrole ring claim 4 , piperidine ring claim 4 , 4-methylpiperidine ring claim 4 , morpholine ring claim 4 , methylpiperazine ring or 4-hydroxypiperidine jointly.6. The compound according to claim 1 , selected from the following compounds:valeryl 2-methyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)chloride;methyl 2-methyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)sulfovalerate;methyl 2-methyl-3-(3-hydroxyphenyl) ulfovalerate;2-methyl-3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)sulfovaleramide;N,N-dimethyl-2-methyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)sulfovaleramide;N,N-dimethyl-2-methyl-3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)sulfovaleramide;N,N-diethyl-2-methyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)valeramide;3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)pentan-1-one;3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pentan-1-one;3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1-(morpholin-1-yl)pentan- ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Synthesis of Lactic Acid and Alkyl Lactate from Carbohydrate-Containing Materials

Номер: US20130231497A1
Принадлежит: MICROVAST, INC.

A method for synthesizing lactic acid and lactate is invented from carbohydrates, such as monosaccharides and/or polysaccharides in the presence of the catalyst that is the combinations of nitrogen-heterocycle aromatic ring cation salts and metal compounds. In the reaction, at least one alcohol and at least one solvent are used. Specifically, in the presence of [SnCl-1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([EMIM]Cl)], SnCl-1, 3-dimethylimidazolium methyl sulfate ([DMIM] CHSO)], [SnCl-1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([EMIM]Cl)], or SnCl-1, 3-dimethylimidazolium methyl sulfate ([DMIM] CHSO)] in methanol. 1. A method for synthesizing lactic acid and alkyl lactate from carbohydrate-containing raw materials , comprising:(a) preparing a mixture of at least one carbohydrate-containing raw material, at least one alcohol, at least one catalyst comprising nitrogen-heterocycle aromatic cation salts and metal compounds, and at least one solvent; and(b) heating the mixture to obtain lactic acid and alkyl lactate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alkyl lactate is selected from the group consisting of methyl lactate and ethyl lactate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate is selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides and monosaccharides.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate is selected from the group consisting of cotton claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , starch claim 1 , dextran claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , fructose and glucose.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of monohydroxyl alcohols claim 1 , dihydroxyl alcohols claim 1 , and multihydroxyl alcohols.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the monohydroxyl alcohol is selected from the group consisting of methanol claim 5 , ethanol claim 5 , 1-propanol claim 5 , 2-propanol claim 5 , 1-butanol claim 5 , 2-butanol claim 5 , and tert-butanol.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the dihydroxyl alcohol is selected from the group consisting of ethylene ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

SYNTHESIS OF Z-OLEFIN-CONTAINING LEPIDOPTERAN INSECT PHEROMONES

Номер: US20130231499A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to methods of synthesizing insect pheromones, particularly lepidopteran insect pheromones, their precursors and derivatives from inexpensive, readily available starting materials using olefin metathesis catalysis. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein Xis halide claim 1 , nitrate claim 1 , alkyl claim 1 , aryl claim 1 , alkoxy claim 1 , alkylcarboxylate claim 1 , aryloxy claim 1 , alkoxycarbonyl claim 1 , aryloxycarbonyl claim 1 , arylcarboxylate claim 1 , acyl claim 1 , acyloxy claim 1 , alkylsulfonato claim 1 , arylsulfonato claim 1 , alkylsulfanyl claim 1 , arylsulfanyl claim 1 , alkylsulfinyl claim 1 , or arylsulfinyl.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein Xis a carboxylate claim 2 , nitrate claim 2 , phenoxide claim 2 , bromide claim 2 , chloride claim 2 , iodide claim 2 , sulfoxide claim 2 , or nitrite.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris an optionally substituted alkylene claim 1 , optionally substituted heteroatom-containing alkylene claim 1 , optionally substituted cycloalkylene claim 1 , optionally substituted heteroatom-containing cycloalkylene claim 1 , optionally substituted aryl claim 1 , or optionally substituted heteroaryl.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein Ris an optionally substituted cycloalkylene or optionally substituted aryl.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris an optionally substituted cycloalkylene claim 1 , an optionally substituted heteroatom-containing cycloalkylene claim 1 , an optionally substituted aryl claim 1 , or an optionally substituted heteroaryl and Ris an optionally substituted cycloalkyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted heteroatom-containing cycloalkyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted aryl claim 1 , or an optionally substituted heteroaryl.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris an optionally substituted cycloalkylene and Ris a substituted aryl group.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris an optionally substituted adamantylene group or a substituted C-Ccycloalkylene group.9. The method of or ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Method for tiered production of biobased chemicals and biofuels from lignin

Номер: US20130232852A1
Принадлежит: Thesis Chemistry LLC

The present invention is directed generally to a method of production of value-added, biobased chemicals from lignin sources, including waste lignin. A method of using a depolymerization of lignin to create a tiered production of biobased aromatic chemicals and biofuels is also described herein. The method described herein may also allow for the selective production of the biobased aromatic chemicals and biofuels. Additionally, a reduction of waste products may also be provided from the present method.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

HIGH SHEAR PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MICRONIZED WAXES

Номер: US20130237717A1
Принадлежит: H R D Corporation

A method and system for producing dispersed waxes, including a high shear mechanical device. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a dispersion of wax globules in a carrier liquid in a high shear device prior to implementation in a waxy product. In another instance the system for producing waxy products comprises a high shear device for dispersing wax in a carrier liquid. 16.-. (canceled)7. A high shear system for the production of wax product , comprising;a pump positioned upstream of a high shear device, the pump in fluid connection with a high shear device inlet;a high shear device that produces a dispersion of wax globules in carrier liquid, the dispersion having an average globule diameter of less than about 500 μm; andan reactor configured for the extraction of wax from the dispersion.8. The system of wherein the high shear device comprises at least one rotor/stator set configured with gap clearance configured to form a dispersion having a predetermined globule diameter.9. The system of wherein the rotor/stator set is configured to produce dispersed a shear rate of at least about 20 claim 8 ,000 s.10. The system of wherein the dispersion comprises a carrier liquid with wax globules dispersed therein.11. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a heater configured for raising the temperature of the wax to above about the wax melting temperature prior to introduction to the high shear device.12. The system if claim 7 , further comprising a heat exchanger disposed between the high shear device and the reactor claim 7 , configured for reducing the temperature of the dispersion to below about the wax melting temperature.13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the heat exchanger comprises one chosen from a quench reactor claim 12 , an expansion nozzle claim 12 , and combinations thereof.14. The system of claim 7 , wherein the reactor comprises an inlet configured to reduce the temperature of the dispersion to below about the wax melting temperature.15. The ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

ACRYLATE PRODUCTION PROCESS

Номер: US20130245309A1
Принадлежит: Rohm and Haas Company

A process comprising for preparing Cto Calkyl(meth)acrylates, such as butyl acrylate, wherein vaporized reactor contents are fed directly to a column, the aqueous reflux ratio to the column is from 4 to 12, and the level of acrylic acid in the primarily organic phase separated from the overhead condensate of the column is less than 2000 ppm. 1. A process comprising: (A) feeding a Cto Calcohol , a (meth)acrylic acid , a catalyst , and optionally water to a reactor; (B) subjecting the components of step (A) to reaction conditions in the reactor to produce a Cto Calkyl (meth)acrylate and water; (C) feeding vaporized Cto Calkyl (meth)acrylate , alcohol and water from the reactor directly to a distillation column; (D) withdrawing an overhead stream from the column , the stream comprising a Cto Calkyl (meth)acrylate product , alcohol and water; (E) condensing the overhead stream from the column to form a condensed overhead stream; (F) separating the condensed overhead stream to form a primarily aqueous phase and a primarily organic phase; (G) sending the primarily organic phase to a product purification process; and (H) refluxing at least part of the primarily aqueous phase to the column , with the proviso that the aqueous reflux ratio is from 4 to 12 , and the level of acrylic acid in the primarily organic phase is less than 2000 ppm.2. The process of wherein 100% of the primarily organic phase is fed to further separation steps.3. The process of wherein the column possesses a minimum of 25 trays.4. The process of wherein the catalyst is a strong acid catalyst.5. The process of wherein the (meth)acrylate is butyl acrylate.6. The process of wherein the level of acrylic acid in the primarily organic phase is less than 2000 ppm.7. The process of wherein the vapor from the reactor is fed to the bottom of the distillation column.8. The process of wherein the level of catalyst in the reactor is from 1 to less than 5% by weight based on the weight of the liquid in the reactor.9 ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

CATALYST FOR PRODUCING ACRYLIC ACIDS AND ACRYLATES

Номер: US20130245310A1
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corporation

A process for producing an acrylate product comprises the step of contacting an alkanoic acid and an alkylenating agent over a catalyst over conditions effective to produce the acrylate product. The catalyst composition comprises vanadium, titanium and bismuth. Preferably, the catalyst comprises vanadium to bismuth at a molar ratio of greater than 0.2:1, in an active phase. 1. A process for producing an acrylate product , the process comprising the step of:contacting an alkanoic acid and an alkylenating agent over a catalyst under conditions effective to produce the acrylate product, wherein the catalyst comprises a metal phosphate matrix containing vanadium, titanium, and bismuth.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein a molar ratio of alkanoic acid to alkylenating agent is at least 0.50:1.3. A process for producing a catalyst composition claim 1 , the process comprising the steps of:(a) contacting a titanium precursor, a vanadium precursor, and a bismuth precursor to form a catalyst precursor mixture,(b) drying and calcining the catalyst precursor mixture to form a dried catalyst composition comprising titanium, vanadium, and bismuth.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein step (a) comprises:contacting the vanadium precursor and the bismuth precursor with a reductant to form a vanadium/bismuth precursor mixture;contacting the titanium precursor and phosphoric acid to form a titanium precursor mixture; andcontacting the titanium precursor mixture with the vanadium/bismuth precursor mixture to form the catalyst precursor mixture.5. The process of claim 3 , further comprising calcining the dried catalyst in accordance with a temperature profile to form the dried catalyst composition.6. The process of claim 3 , wherein said contacting further comprises contacting one or more of said titanium precursor claim 3 , vanadium precursor claim 3 , bismuth precursor and wet catalyst precursor mixture with an additive selected from the group consisting of molding assistants claim 3 , ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

5-ACETOXY-(E3)-3-PENTENYL METHOXYMETHYL ETHER AND METHOD FOR PREPARING (E3)-3-ALKENYL ACETATE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130245313A1
Принадлежит: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD

Provided are 5-acetoxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether which can be prepared in conventional reaction equipment and a method for preparing an (E3)-3-alkenyl acetate by using it. More specifically, 5-hydroxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether obtained by reacting 4-formyl-(E3)-3-butenyl methoxymethyl ether with a reductant is reacted with an acetylating agent to prepare 5-acetoxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether. (E3)-3-alkenyl methoxymethyl ether obtained by a coupling reaction between the 5-acetoxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether and a Grignard reagent is treated with an acid, and then reacted with an acetylating agent to prepare the (E3)-3-alkenyl acetate. 1. 5-Acetoxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether.2. A method for preparing 5-acetoxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether comprising at least the steps of:reacting 4-formyl-(E3)-3-butenyl methoxymethyl ether with a reductant to obtain 5-hydroxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether; andreacting the 5-hydroxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether with an acetylating agent.3. A method for preparing an (E3)-3-alkenyl acetate comprising at least the steps of:subjecting 5-acetoxy-(E3)-3-pentenyl methoxymethyl ether to a coupling reaction with a Grignard reagent represented by the following formula:RMgX{'sub': '1-20', 'wherein R represents a Clinear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group which may have optional one or more double bonds and X represents a halogen atom,'}so that the 5-acetoxy group is replaced by R to obtain (E3)-3-alkenyl methoxymethyl ether;treating the (E3)-3-alkenyl methoxymethyl ether with an acid to obtain (E3)-3-alkenyl alcohol; andreacting the (E3)-3-alkenyl alcohol with an acetylating agent to obtain the (E3)-3-alkenyl acetate.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the Grignard reagent is (Z3 claim 3 ,Z6)-3 claim 3 ,6-nonadienylmagnesium halide and the (E3)-3-alkenyl acetate is (E3 claim 3 ,Z8 claim 3 ,Z11)-3 claim 3 ,8 claim 3 ,11-tetradecatrienyl acetate.5. The method according to ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

INTEGRATED METHODS OF PREPARING RENEWABLE CHEMICALS

Номер: US20130261323A1
Принадлежит: GEVO, INC.

Isobutene, isoprene, and butadiene are obtained from mixtures of Cand/or Colefins by dehydrogenation. The Cand/or Colefins can be obtained by dehydration of Cand Calcohols, for example, renewable Cand Calcohols prepared from biomass by thermochemical or fermentation processes. Isoprene or butadiene can be polymerized to form polymers such as polyisoprene, polybutadiene, synthetic rubbers such as butyl rubber, etc. in addition, butadiene can be converted to monomers such as methyl methacrylate, adipic acid, adiponitrile, 1,4-butadiene, etc. which can then be polymerized to form nylons, polyesters, polymethylmethacrylate etc. 1. An integrated process for preparing renewable hydrocarbons , comprising:(a) providing renewable isobutanol and renewable ethanol;(b) dehydrating the renewable isobutanol, thereby forming a renewable butene mixture comprising one or more renewable linear butenes and renewable isobutene;(c) dehydrating the renewable ethanol, thereby forming renewable ethylene; and{'sub': 3', '16, '(d) reacting at least a portion of the renewable butene mixture and at least a portion of the renewable ethylene to form one or more renewable C-Colefins.'}257-. (canceled)58. The integrated process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more renewable linear butenes comprise one or more of 1-butene claim 1 , cis-2-butene or trans-2-butene.59. The integrated process of claim 1 , wherein said reacting of step (d) comprises one or more reactions selected from the group consisting of disproportionation claim 1 , metathesis claim 1 , oligomerization claim 1 , isomerization claim 1 , alkylation claim 1 , dehydrodimerization claim 1 , dehydrocyclization claim 1 , and combinations thereof.60. The integrated process of claim 1 , wherein said reacting of step (d) comprises disproportionating at least a portion of the renewable ethylene formed in step (c) claim 1 , and at least a portion of the renewable 2-butene formed in step (b) and renewable 2-butene formed by isomerizing the ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Processes for Producing Vinyl Acetate Composition Having Low Impurity Content

Номер: US20130261330A1
Принадлежит: Celanese International Corp

The present invention, in one embodiment, is to a process for inhibiting impurity formation a vinyl acetate formation reaction. The process comprises the step of providing a reactor comprising an inlet section, an outlet section, a filler (or fillers), and a catalyst block section. The filler is disposed in the outlet section. The catalyst block section may be in communication with and configured between the inlet and outlet sections. The process further comprises the steps of introducing the reactants to the inlet section and contacting the reactants in the catalyst block section under conditions effective to form a crude vinyl acetate composition. The process may further comprise the step of directing the crude vinyl acetate composition into the outlet section, which comprises the filler.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Dehydrogenation of alkanols to increase yield of aromatics

Номер: US20130261361A1
Принадлежит: Virent Inc

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR MAKING RENEWABLE SOURCE-BASED CITRATE ESTERS AND ACYLATED CITRATE ESTERS

Номер: US20130274389A1
Автор: Howard Stephen
Принадлежит: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

Improved processes are described for making trialkyl esters and acylated trialkyl esters of carboxylic acids, as well as epoxidized trialkyl esters and acylated trialkyl carboxylate esters, such as are used in developing plasticized PVC compositions. In particular, processes are described for conducting the esterification and acylation steps involved in making the acylated trialkyl esters in a single vessel without an intermediate purification step, by means of a Lewis acid metal triflate catalyst. 1. A process for making a trialkyl carboxylate ester , comprising reacting a carboxylic acid , carboxylic acid anhydride or carboxylic acid chloride with an alcohol in the presence of a Lewis acid metal triflate catalyst , and recovering at least a portion of the catalyst from the reactor.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of such esters are formed by reacting a plurality of carboxylic acids and/or the anhydrides and chlorides of such acids with an alcohol or with a mixture of alcohols.3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein trialkyl citrate esters are formed from citric acid.4. A process according to claim 3 , wherein citric acid is reacted with one or more of the four carbon butyl to eight carbon octyl alcohols.5. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the Lewis acid metal triflate catalyst is a bismuth triflate catalyst claim 1 , a neodymium triflate catalyst or a lanthanide triflate catalyst.6. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the process is conducted at essentially atmospheric pressure.7. A process according to claim 6 , further comprising continually removing azeotropic water from the reaction vessel under reflux conditions.8. A process according to claim 7 , wherein the reaction is carried out to substantial completion.9. (canceled)10. A process according to claim 1 , wherein catalyst is precipitated out from the reaction mixture and recovered by filtration.11. A process according to claim 1 , wherein catalyst is extracted into a ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

POLYOL SYNTHESIS FROM FATTY ACIDS AND OILS

Номер: US20130274494A1

A method for preparing polyols from fatty acid substrates such as free fatty acids, alkyl esters of fatty acids, mono-glycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides. The method comprises the steps of (a) epoxidizing an unsaturated fatty acid substrate and (b) hydroxylating the epoxidized fatty acid substrate with at least one diol to produce a polyol or a blend of polyols. The method may be varied to produce polyols with desired functionality, molecular weights, or viscosity. 1. A method for the preparation of polyols from a fatty acid substrate having at least one C—C double bond , comprising the steps of:(a) epoxidizing the fatty acid substrate with an acid and an oxidizing agent to obtain an epoxidized fatty acid substrate; and(b) hydroxylating the epoxidized fatty acid substrate with an alkane diol and a mineral acid to obtain a polyol.2. A method of producing a blend of polyols having a desired average molecular weight , viscosity or hydroxyl number , comprising the steps of:(a) epoxidizing an unsaturated fatty acid substrate; and(b) hydroxylating the epoxidized fatty acid substrate with two or more reactive alcohols, at least one of which is a diol, to produce two or more polyols.3. The method of further comprising the step of forming an alkyl ester of the fatty acid substrate prior to the epoxidation step.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the unsaturated fatty acid substrate comprises triglycerides and the resulting polyol blend comprises oligomeric and polymeric polyols.5. The method of wherein the unsaturated fatty acid substrate comprises canola oil claim 4 , high oleic canola oil claim 4 , sunflower oil claim 4 , juvenile canola oil claim 4 , flax oil claim 4 , camelina oil claim 4 , solin oil claim 4 , yellow mustard oil claim 4 , brown mustard oil claim 4 , oriental mustard oil claim 4 , palm oil olein claim 4 , or palm oil claim 4 , soy oil claim 4 , high erucic acid rapeseed oil or mixtures thereof.6. The method of wherein the epoxidation step is ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Novel ruthenium complexes and their uses in processes for formation and/or hydrogenation of esters, amides and derivatives thereof

Номер: US20130281664A1
Принадлежит: Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd

The present invention relates to novel Ruthenium catalysts and related borohydride complexes, and the use of such catalysts, inter alia, for (1) hydrogenation of amides (including polyamides) to alcohols and amines; (2) preparing amides from alcohols with amines (including the preparation of polyamides (e.g., polypeptides) by reacting dialcohols and diamines and/or by polymerization of amino alcohols); (3) hydrogenation of esters to alcohols (including hydrogenation of cyclic esters (lactones) or cyclic di-esters (di-lactones) or polyesters); (4) hydrogenation of organic carbonates (including polycarbonates) to alcohols and hydrogenation of carbamates (including polycarbamates) or urea derivatives to alcohols and amines; (5) dehydrogenative coupling of alcohols to esters; (6) hydrogenation of secondary alcohols to ketones; (7) amidation of esters (i.e., synthesis of amides from esters and amines); (8) acylation of alcohols using esters; (9) coupling of alcohols with water to form carboxylic acids; and (10) dehydrogenation of beta-amino alcohols to form pyrazines. The present invention further relates to the novel uses of certain pyridine Ruthenium catalysts.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Unsaturated fatty alcohol compositions and derivatives from natural oil metathesis

Номер: US20130281688A1
Принадлежит: Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc

Unsaturated alcohol compositions are obtained by reducing a metathesis-derived hydrocarbyl unsaturated ester. Also disclosed is a process for preparing an unsaturated alcohol composition, where a metathesis derived hydrocarbyl carbonyl compound is reacted in the presence of a silane compound, an organic solvent, and a catalyst system prepared from a metallic complex and a reducing agent. This mixture is then hydrolyzed with a metallic base, and then mixed with organic solvent. The resultant mixture is then separated, washed, dried, and/or purified to produce the unsaturated alcohol composition. The unsaturated alcohol derivatives are useful in many end-use applications, including, for example, lubricants, functional fluids, fuels, functional additives for such lubricants, functional fluids and fuels, plasticizers, asphalt additives, friction reducing agents, plastics, and adhesives.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTERS DURING A TRANSPORT

Номер: US20130289290A1
Автор: Maker Diana, Muller Heinz
Принадлежит: EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS GMBH

The present invention concerns a method for the production of carboxylic acid esters containing the steps: 1. A method for the production of carboxylic acid esters comprising the steps:a. supplying a component containing a carboxylic acid and an alcohol; andb. bringing the component containing a carboxylic acid into contact with the alcohol in a container to provide a reaction mixture for a conversion to carboxylic acid esters by means of esterification or transesterification,wherein the container is moved over a distance of at least 1 kilometer during the esterification or the transesterification.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the melting temperature of the component containing a carboxylic acid is above 10° C.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alcohol comprises a monovalent alcohol.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the component containing a carboxylic acid is a carboxylic acid.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the carboxylic acid is a carboxylic acid having 7-30 carbon atoms.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein a fatty acid is used as the carboxylic acid.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the fatty acid contains 12-18 carbon atoms.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the movement of the container occurs by a ship.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reaction mixture is heated by a ship's motor.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the container is heated by climate conditions in the course of the movement.11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the movement occurs over a period of at least seven days.12. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the container is moved during the esterification over a distance of at least 100 km claim 1 , preferably over a distance of at least 500 km claim 1 , and particularly preferably over a distance of at least 1 claim 1 ,500 km.13. The method according to claim 1 , wherein conversion of at least 10% occurs claim 1 , with ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

ESTOLIDE DERIVATIVES PREPARED FROM TRIGLYCERIDES

Номер: US20130289291A1
Принадлежит: Dow Global Technologies LLC

A process to prepare an estolide derivative composition comprises reacting a triglyceride having an unsaturation level of less than 0.1 m Eq/g and an alcohol having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms, under conditions such that a product including an oligomerized ester having residual hydroxyl groups is formed; and reacting the product with a capping agent under conditions such that an estolide derivative composition is formed. The compositions may exhibit desirably low pour point, desirable viscosity and thermoxidative stability, and a high level of renewable carbons, making them suitable for use as biolubricants, process fluids, plasticizers, or starting materials for polyurethane polymers. 1. A process to prepare an estolide derivative composition comprising:(1) reacting a triglyceride having an unsaturation level of less than 0.1 mEq/g and an alcohol having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms, under conditions such that a product including an oligomerized ester having residual hydroxyl groups is formed; and(2) reacting the product with a capping agent under conditions such that an estolide derivative composition is formed.2. The process of wherein the triglyceride includes acid fraction chains that each contain from 14 to 23 carbon atoms.3. The process of wherein the triglyceride is hydrogenated castor oil.4. The process of wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexanol claim 1 , 2-(2-butoxy-propoxy)propan-1-ol claim 1 , 1-octanol claim 1 , 2-octanol claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The process of wherein the conditions of (1) include at least one of: (a) a mole ratio of the alcohol to the triglyceride ranging from 2.8 to 8; (b) a temperature ranging from 85° C. to 250° C.; (c) a pressure ranging from 100 kPa to 500 kPa; and (d) a combination thereof.6. The process of wherein the conditions include at least one of: (a) a mole ratio of the alcohol to the triglyceride ranging from 4 to 6.5; (b) a temperature ranging from 120° C. to 220° C.; (c) a ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHACRYLIC ACID AND ITS DERIVATIVES AND POLYMERS PRODUCED THEREFROM

Номер: US20130303713A1
Принадлежит: LUCITE INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED

A process for the production of methacrylic acid is described. The process comprises the base catalysed decarboxylation of at least one or a mixture of dicarboxylic acids selected from itaconic, citraconic or mesaconic acid. The decarboxylation is carried out in the range greater than 240 and up to 275° C. to provide high selectivity. The methacrylic acid product may be esterified to produce an ester. A method of preparing polymers or copolymers of methacrylic acid or methacrylic acid esters using the process is also described. Optionally, the process may be preceded with a decarboxylation and, if necessary, a dehydration step on a source of pre-acid such as citric acid or isocitric acid. 1. A process for the production of methacrylic acid by the base catalysed decarboxylation of at least one dicarboxylic acid selected from itaconic , citraconic or mesaconic acid or mixtures thereof , wherein the decarboxylation is carried out at greater than 240 and up to 275° C.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylation is in the temperature range between 245 and up to 275° C.3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the dicarboxylic acid reactants and preferably the base catalyst are in aqueous solution.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylation reaction is carried out at suitable pressures in excess of atmospheric pressure.5. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the base catalyst comprises a metal oxide claim 1 , hydroxide claim 1 , carbonate claim 1 , acetate (ethanoate) claim 1 , alkoxide claim 1 , hydrogencarbonate or salt of a decomposable di- or tri-carboxylic acid claim 1 , or a quaternary ammonium compound of one of the above claim 1 , or one or more amines.6. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the base catalyst is selected from one or more of the following: LiOH claim 1 , NaOH claim 1 , KOH claim 1 , Mg(OH) claim 1 , Ca(OH) claim 1 , Ba(OH) claim 1 , CsOH claim 1 , Sr(OH) claim 1 , RbOH claim 1 , NHOH claim 1 , LiCO ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

1,1-DISUBSTITUTED ETHYLENE PROCESS

Номер: US20130310594A1
Принадлежит: OptMed, Inc.

An improvement in the production of 1,1-disubstituted ethylenes is attained by contacting a 1,1-disubstituted ethylene with alumina and separating the alumina to obtain a 1,1-disubstituted ethylene with a good combination of cost, purity, shelf life and cure rate.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHYL ACETATE/ACETIC ACID

Номер: US20130310599A1
Автор: DITZEL Evert Jan
Принадлежит: BP CHEMICALS LIMITED

A process for the production of methyl acetate and/or acetic acid by contacting a carbon monoxide-containing gas and methanol and/or reactive derivatives thereof with a mordenite loaded with copper and silver loaded by ion-exchange and subsequently regenerating the catalyst. 115-. (canceled)16. A process for the production of at least one of methyl acetate and acetic acid which process comprises contacting in a reactor a carbon monoxide-containing gas and a carbonylatable reactant selected from at least one of methanol and reactive derivatives thereof with a catalyst which comprises a mordenite loaded with copper and silver , the loading of the copper and silver being carried out by ion-exchange of part or all of the cation-exchangeable sites of the mordenite with copper and silver ions , to produce at least one of methyl acetate and acetic acid and subsequently regenerating the catalyst.17. A process according to wherein the loading of copper and silver is carried out onto a mordenite which is in the ammonium form or in the proton form.18. A process according to wherein the loading of copper and silver onto mordenite is carried out by sequential ion-exchange.19. A process according to wherein the mordenite is loaded with copper in an amount in the range 5 to 30 mol % relative to aluminium and silver in an amount in the range 5 to 50 mol % relative to aluminium.20. A process according to wherein the loading of copper and silver onto mordenite is carried out in accordance with the steps:(1) contacting the mordenite with at least one aqueous solution of a metal salt selected from copper and/or silver salts until the mordenite is at or above its level of incipient wetness(2) filtering the contacted mordenite to obtain a solid copper and/or silver loaded mordenite(3) washing the copper and/or silver loaded mordenite with a solvent(4) drying the washed copper and/or silver loaded mordenite(5) where necessary, steps (1) to (5) are repeated so as to obtain a mordenite ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF A CARBOHYDRATE-CONTAINING FEEDSTOCK

Номер: US20130324708A1
Принадлежит: FURANIX TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

A carbohydrate-containing feedstock is converted in a process by contacting the feedstock in a first step with an alcohol in the presence of a first acid catalyst at a temperature below 100° C. to yield an intermediate product, and contacting at least part of the intermediate product in a second step with an alcohol in the presence of a second acid catalyst at a temperature of at least 100° C. Products of such conversion may include hydroxymethylfurfural, hydroxymethylfurfural ethers, levulinic acid, esters thereof and furfural. 1. A process for the dehydration of a carbohydrate-containing feedstock , which process comprises:contacting the feedstock in a first step with an alcohol in the presence of a first acid catalyst at a temperature below 100° C. to yield an intermediate product; and contacting at least part of the intermediate product in a second step with an alcohol in the presence of a second acid catalyst at a temperature of at least 100° C.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the first step is carried out at a temperature of at least 10° C. claim 1 , preferably at a temperature ranging from 30 to 80° C.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the contact time of the carbohydrate-containing feedstock and the alcohol with the first acid catalyst in the first step ranges from 0.1 to 12 hr.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate is selected from the group consisting of monosaccharides claim 1 , disaccharides claim 1 , oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.5. The process according to claim 4 , wherein the disaccharide is sucrose.6. The process according to claim 4 , wherein the monosaccharide is fructose claim 4 , glucose or a mixture thereof.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate-containing feedstock comprises from 50 to 100% wt of carbohydrate claim 1 , based on the weight of the carbohydrate-containing feedstock.8. The process according to claim 1 , wherein in addition to the water that is formed in ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Process For The Preparation Of Fatty Acid Alkyl Esters (Biodiesel) From Triglyceride Oils Using Eco-Friendly Solid Base Catalysts

Номер: US20130331587A1
Принадлежит:

This invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of green fatty acid methyl esters (FAME; commonly called as biodiesel) from different triglyceride oils using mixed metal oxides derived from layered double hydroxides (referred here as LDHs) as reusable solid heterogeneous base catalysts. This process uses very low alcohohoil molar ratio and catalyst and/or products are easily separable after the reaction through simple physical processes. The properties of thus obtained biodiesel meet the standard biodiesel values and can directly be used as transport fuel. 1. An improved process for the preparation of fatty acid alkyl-esters (FAAE) from triglyceride oils using solid base catalysts , the process comprising the steps of:i) mixing alcohol and triglyceride oil in a molar ratio of alcohol:oil in the range of 1.5:1 to 30:1;ii. adding the catalyst to alcohol-oil mixture as obtained in step (i) in the range of 1 to 12 wt % with respect to the triglyceride oil taken;iii. heating the alcohol-oil mixture as obtained in step (ii) in an oil bath having temperature in the range of 30 to 100° C. for a period in the range of 1 to 24 h to form reaction mixture;iv. filtering the reaction mixture as obtained in step (iii) to separate the catalyst from the reaction products;v. separating glycerol from the filtrate as obtained in step (iv) to obtain fatty acid alkyl esters.2Helianthus annuusArachis hypogaeaBrassica junceaElaeis guineensisSesamum indicumOryza sativaGossypium arboretumZea maysGlycine maxRicinus communisAzadirachta indicaJatropha curcusQuassia indicaHydnocarpus wightianaPongamia pinnataCalophyllum inophyllum. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the triglyceride oil used in step (i) is selected from the group consisting of sunflower () oil claim 1 , groundnut () oil claim 1 , mustard () oil claim 1 , palmolein () oil claim 1 , gingelly (sesame/til; ) oil claim 1 , ricebran () oil claim 1 , cottonseed () oil claim 1 , corn () oil claim 1 , soyabean ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

SHAPED CATALYST BODY FOR FLOW-THROUGH FIXED-BED REACTORS

Номер: US20130338378A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a shaped catalyst body for the catalytic conversion of organic and inorganic components in fixed-bed reactors, wherein the shaped catalyst body is formed as cylinder with a base, a cylinder surface, a cylinder axis and at least one continuous opening running parallel to the cylinder axis, and the base of the cylinder has at least four corners. 115-. (canceled)16100200300400150152154160110120130140210220230240310320330340410420430440. A shaped catalyst body for the catalytic conversion of organic and inorganic compounds in fixed-bed reactors , wherein the shaped catalyst body (; ; ; ) is formed as cylinder with a base () , a cylinder surface () , a cylinder axis () and at least one continuous opening () running parallel to the cylinder axis , and the base of the cylinder has at least four corners ( , , , ; ; , , ; , , , ; , , , ).1710. The shaped catalyst body according to claim 16 , wherein a geometric base body enclosing the shaped catalyst body is a prism () which has a prism base with a length and a width claim 16 , wherein the length is greater than the width.18172170. The shaped catalyst body according to claim 16 , wherein a recess () is provided in the cylinder surface between two adjacent corners claim 16 , and/or a protrusion () is provided in the cylinder surface between two adjacent corners.19160. The shaped catalyst body according to claim 16 , wherein the shaped catalyst body has an opening () running parallel to the cylinder axis and/or four corners; and/orwherein the shaped catalyst body has two recesses arranged opposite each other and/or two protrusions arranged opposite each other.20. The shaped catalyst body according to claim 16 , wherein the shaped catalyst body has a ratio of the geometric surface area of the shaped catalyst body to the volume of the shaped catalyst body of from 1 to 1.8 mm; and/orwherein at least one element selected from the corners, the recess, the recesses, the protrusion and the protrusions is ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Lipid comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids

Номер: US20130338388A1

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid, comprising fatty acids in an esterified form.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAMS

Номер: US20130345330A1
Принадлежит: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH

A process for the preparation of polyricinoleic acid esters comprising the step of reaction of ricinoleic acid with an alcohol component which comprises mono- and/or polyfunctional alcohols having a molecular weight of ≧32 g/mol to ≦40 g/mol, wherein the reaction is carried out at least partly in the presence of a catalyst. The amount of catalyst, based on the total weight of the ricinoleic acid and the alcohol component, is in a range of from ≧10 ppm to ≦100 ppm. The reaction is ended when the acid number of the reaction product obtained is ≧5 mg of KOH/g to ≦100 mg of KOH/g. The invention furthermore relates to a polyurethane polymer, in particular a flexible polyurethane foam, which is obtainable using these polyricinoleic acid esters. 1. A process for producing a flexible polyurethane foam comprising a bulk density according to DIN EN ISO 3386-1-98 in the range of from ≧10 kg/mto ≦150 kg/mand a compressive strength according to DIN EN ISO 3386-1-98 in the range of from ≧0.5 kPa to ≦20 kPa at 40% deformation and the 4th cycle , by reacting component A with component Bn A1 from 50 to 95 parts by wt. based on the sum of the parts by wt. of components A1 and A2 of conventional polyether polyol,', wherein the reaction is carried out at least partly in the presence of a catalyst; wherein', 'the amount of catalyst, based on the total weight of the ricinoleic acid and the alcohol component, is in a range of from ≧10 ppm to ≦100 ppm and in that the reaction is ended when the acid number of the reaction product obtained is from ≧5 mg of KOH/g to ≦50 mg of KOH/g., 'A2 from 5 to 50 parts by wt. based on the sum of the parts by wt. of components A1 and A2 of polyricinoleic acid ester obtainable by a process comprising reacting ricinoleic acid with an alcohol component which comprises mono- and/or polyfunctional alcohols having a molecular weight of from ≧32 g/mol to ≦400 g/mol,'}, 'A3 from 0.5 to 25 parts by wt. based on the sum of the parts by wt. of components A1 and A2 of ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Reduction of c-0 bonds by catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis

Номер: US20130345445A1
Принадлежит: KAT2BIZ AB

The present invention relates to a method of reducing a C—O bond to the corresponding C—H bond in a substrate which could be a benzylic alcohol, allylic alcohol, ester, or ether or an ether bond beta to a hydroxyl group or alpha to a carbonyl group.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Production of Biodiesel and Glycerin from High Free Fatty Acid Feedstocks

Номер: US20140005424A1
Принадлежит: REG Seneca, LLC

A system and method for the conversion of free fatty acids to glycerides and the subsequent conversion of glycerides to glycerin and biodiesel includes the transesterification of a glyceride stream with an alcohol. The fatty acid alkyl esters are separated from the glycerin to produce a first liquid phase containing a fatty acid alkyl ester rich (concentrated) stream and a second liquid phase containing a glycerin rich (concentrated) stream. The fatty acid alkyl ester rich stream is then subjected to distillation, preferably reactive distillation, wherein the stream undergoes both physical separation and chemical reaction. The fatty acid alkyl ester rich stream is then purified to produce a purified biodiesel product and a glyceride rich residue stream. The glycerin rich second liquid phase stream may further be purified to produce a purified glycerin product and a (second) wet alcohol stream. Neutralization of the alkaline stream, formed during the alkali-catalyzed transesterfication process, may proceed by the addition of a mineral or an organic acid. 1. A process for increasing fatty acid alkyl ester yield from a feedstock containing free fatty acids , said process comprising:a. reacting said feedstock in a glycerolysis reactor with glycerin to produce glycerides and water, wherein the glycerolysis reaction is conducted at a temperature and a pressure capable of turning the water into water vapor;b. removing the water vapor from the glycerolysis reactor; andc. reacting said glycerides in a transesterification reactor with an alcohol to produce fatty acid alkyl esters.2. A process for increasing fatty acid alkyl ester yield from a feedstock containing free fatty acids , said process comprising:a. reacting said feedstock in a glycerolysis reactor with glycerin to produce glycerides and water;b. removing a vapor stream from the glycerolysis reactor;c. separating the vapor stream into a first fraction and a second fraction, wherein the second fraction has a high ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Production of Substituted Phenylene Aromatic Diesters

Номер: US20140012035A1
Принадлежит:

Synthesis pathways for a precursor to 5-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1, 2-phenylene dibenzoate are provided. The precursor is methylcatechol and/or 5-tert-butyl-3-methylcatechol. 1. A process comprising:halogenating, under reaction conditions, o-cresol to form a halogenated methylphenol;hydrolyzing, under reaction conditions, the halogenated methylphenol to form 3-methylcatechol;alkylating, under reaction conditions, the 3-methylcatechol with a member selected from the group consisting of t-butanol, isobutylene, isobutyl halide, and t-butyl halide to form 5-t-butyl-3-methylcatechol; andbenzoylating, under reaction conditions, the 5-t-butyl-3-methylcatechol to form 5-t-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-phenylene dibenzoate.2. The process of comprising brominating the o-cresol under reaction conditions to form 2-bromo-6-methylphenol.3. A process comprising:halogenating, under reaction conditions, o-cresol to form a halogenated methylphenol;alkylating, under reaction conditions, the halogenated methylphenol with a member selected from the group consisting of t-butanol, isobutylene, isobutyl halide, and t-butyl halide to form 2-halo-4-tert-butyl-6-methylphenol;hydrolyzing, under reaction conditions, the 2-halo-4-tert-butyl-6-methylphenol to form 5-t-butyl-3-methylcatechol; andbenzoylating, under reaction conditions, the 5-t-butyl-3-methylcatechol to form 5-t-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-phenylene dibenzoate.4. The process of comprising brominating the ortho-cresol under reaction conditions to form 2-bromo-6-methylphenol.58-. (canceled)9. A process comprising:formylating, under reaction conditions, catechol to form 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde;hydrogenolyzing, under reaction conditions, 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde to form 3-methyl-catechol;alkylating, under reaction conditions, the 3-methyl-catechol to form 5-t-butyl-3-methylcatechol; andbenzoylating, under reaction conditions, the 5-t-butyl-3-methylcatechol to form 5-t-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-phenylene dibenzoate.10. The process of comprising catalyzing claim 9 , ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

METHODS OF PREPARING PARA-XYLENE FROM BIOMASS

Номер: US20140017744A1
Принадлежит: The Coca-Cola Company

Methods or preparing para-xylene from biomass by carrying out a Diels-Alder cycloaddition at controlled temperatures and activity ratios. Methods of preparing bio-terephthalic acid and bio-poly(ethylene terephthalate (bio-PET) are also disclosed, as well as products formed from bio-PET. 1. A method of preparing bio-p-xylene comprising:deriving bio-glucose from at least one biomass source;converting bio-glucose to bio-ethanol;converting a first portion of bio-ethanol to bio-2-butene;converting a second portion of bio-ethanol to bio-1,3-butadiene;reacting bio-2-butene and bio-1,3-butadiene under Diels-Alder cycloaddition conditions to form bio-4,5-dimethylcyclohex-1-ene;dehydrocyclizing bio-4,5-diemethylcyclohex-1-ene to bio-o-xylene; andisomerizing bio-o-xylene to bio-p-xylene2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising oxidation of bio-p-xylene to provide bio-terephthalic acid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity ratio of the Diels-Alder cycloaddition is at least about 2:1.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity ratio of the Diels-Alder cycloaddition is at least about 100:1.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the Diels-Alder cycloaddition is from about 500° C. to about 700° C.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the Diels-Alder cycloaddition is from about 500° C. to about 700° C. and the activity ratio is from about 50:1 to about 100:1.7. A method of preparing bio-p-xylene comprising:deriving bio-glucose from at least one biomass source;converting bio-glucose to bio-ethanol;converting a first portion of bio-ethanol to bio-ethylene,converting a second portion of bio-ethanol to bio-hexa-2,4-diene,reacting bio-ethylene and bio-hexa-2,4-diene under Diels-Alder cycloaddition conditions to form bio-3,6-dimethylcyclohex-1-ene; anddehydrocyclizing bio-3,6-dimethylcyclohex-1-ene to bio-p-xylene.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising oxidation of bio-p-xylene to provide bio-terephthalic acid.9. The method of claim ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING o-PHTHALATE POLYESTER POLYOLS WITH LOW CYCLIC ESTER CONTENT

Номер: US20140018458A1
Принадлежит: STEPAN COMPANY

A method for producing a polyester polyol is disclosed. The method comprises reacting phthalic anhydride with a diol selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 2-meth-1,3-propanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,6-hexanediol, polyethylene glycols having a number average molecular weight within the range of 200 g/mol to 600 g/mol, and mixtures thereof at a diol to phthalic anhydride molar ratio within the range of 1.1 to 1.6. The resulting o-phthalate polyester polyol has a hydroxyl value in the range of 18 to 400 mg KOH/g, an acid value in the range of 0.2 to 5.0 mg KOH/g, and 1 wt. % or less of cyclic esters. 1. A method which comprises reacting phthalic anhydride with a diol selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol , propylene glycol , 1 ,3-propanediol , 2-methyl-1 ,3-propanediol , neopentyl glycol , 1 ,6-hexanediol , polyethylene glycols having a number average molecular weight within the range of 200 g/mol to 600 g/mol , and mixtures thereof at a diol to phthalic anhydride molar ratio within the range of 1.1 to 1.6 to produce an o-phthalate polyester polyol having a hydroxyl value in the range of 18 to 400 mg KOH/g , an acid value in the range of 0.2 to 5.0 mg KOH/g , and 1 wt. % or less of cyclic esters.2. The method of wherein the diol is a mixture of ethylene glycol and at least one polyethylene glycol.3. The method of wherein the molar ratio of ethylene glycol to polyethylene glycol is within the range of 0.2 to 3.0.4. The method of wherein the polyethylene glycol has a number average molecular weight within the range of 250 to 400 g/mol.5. The method of wherein the molar ratio of diol to phthalic anhydride is within the range of 1.1 to 1.4.6. The method of wherein the polyester polyol has a hydroxyl value within the range of 56 to 320 mg KOH/g.7. The method of wherein the polyester polyol has an acid value within the range of 0.5 to 3.0 mg KOH/g.8. The method of wherein the charged amount of phthalic ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

PREPARATION OF 3,5-DIOXO HEXANOATE ESTER IN TWO STEPS

Номер: US20140024842A1
Принадлежит: LONZA LTD

The invention discloses a method for the preparation of tert-butyl 6-chloro-3,5-dioxohexanoate from Meldrum's acid derivative and its use for the preparation of tert-butyl(4R,65)-(6-hydroxymethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl)acetate (BHA), Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin. 120-. (canceled)22. Method (B) according to claim 21 , wherein R1-IV and R3 are identical and are Cl or Br.23. Method (B) according to claim 21 , wherein base (B) is selected from the group consisting of N(R4)(R5)R6 claim 21 , 1 claim 21 ,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane claim 21 , a hexamethyldisilazide claim 21 , a Calkoxide salt of claim 21 , a Ccarboxylate salt of claim 21 , a carbonate salt of claim 21 , a hydrogen carbonate salt of claim 21 , a phosphate salt of claim 21 , a monohydrogenphosphate salt of or a dihydrogenphosphate salt of Na claim 21 , of K or of Li claim 21 , 1 claim 21 ,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene claim 21 , NaNH claim 21 , KNH claim 21 , NaH claim 21 , KH claim 21 , CaH claim 21 , pyridine claim 21 , pyridine substituted with 1 or 2 independently selected identical or different Calkyl residues claim 21 , N claim 21 ,N-dimethyl-4-pyridinamine claim 21 , morpholine claim 21 , 4-methylmorpholine claim 21 , 1-methylpiperidine claim 21 , imidazol claim 21 , benzimidazol claim 21 , 2-methylimidazole claim 21 , 4-methylimidazole claim 21 , 2-ethylimidazole claim 21 , 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole claim 21 , 2-isopropylimidazole claim 21 , 2-phenylimidazole claim 21 , 4-phenylimidazole claim 21 , picoline claim 21 , CsCO claim 21 , NaOH claim 21 , KOH claim 21 , Ca(OH)and mixtures thereof; with R4 claim 21 , R5 and R6 as defined in .24. Method (B) according to claim 21 , wherein R4 claim 21 , R5 claim 21 , R6 are identical or different and independently from each other selected from the group consisting of cyclohexyl claim 21 , phenyl claim 21 , methyl claim 21 , ethyl claim 21 , n-propyl claim 21 , iso-propyl claim 21 , n-butyl claim 21 , iso-butyl claim 21 , sec-butyl claim 21 , tert- ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

GLYCEROL BASED UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS AND RAW MATERIALS THEREFOR

Номер: US20140031490A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a mixture of glycerol, mono-, di- and triacetylglycerolester in which the amount of tri-ester is less than 15 mol %, the amount of glycerol is less than 25 mol %, the amount of monoester is about 20 mol % or more, more preferred about 30 mol % or more and the amount of diester is about 20 mol % or more preferred about 40 mol % or more. The invention further relates to methods to prepare such glycerolacetylester mixtures, and to the use thereof in the preparation of unsaturated polyesters. Polyesters comprising said glycerolacetylester mixtures are made from a higher amount of raw materials than obtainable from renewable resources. 1. A process for the preparation of glycerolacetylesters , in which acetic acid and glycerol having a molar ratio of less than 2.5 , are reacted in the presence of a stannous catalyst to produce a mixture of glycerol , mono- , di- and triacetylglycerolester.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the resulting amount of triester relative to the resulting amounts of glycerol claim 1 , monoester and diester is less than 15 mol %.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the resulting amount of glycerol relative to the resulting amounts of claim 1 , monoester claim 1 , diester and triester is less than 25 mol %.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the resulting amount of mono-ester relative to the resulting amounts of glycerol claim 1 , diester and triester is about 20 mol % or more and wherein the resulting amount of mono-ester relative to the resulting amounts of glycerol claim 1 , diester and triester is about 50 wt % or less.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the resulting amount of di-ester relative to the resulting amounts of glycerol claim 1 , monoester and triester is about 20 mol % or more claim 1 , and wherein the resulting amount of di-ester relative to the resulting amounts of glycerol claim 1 , monoester and triester is about 60 wt % or less.6. The process according to claim ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

NOVEL BIS(ARYLOXYALKYL) ESTERS OF AROMATIC POLYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND METHOD OF PREPARATION

Номер: US20140031578A1
Автор: Tanner James T.
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a compound of the formula: 112-. (canceled)14. The method of claim 13 , wherein said method is carried out in a conventional esterification reactor that has been modified with a heated packed partial condenser.15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the temperature of the partial condenser is maintained above the boiling point of water and below the boiling of the alcohol or glycol ether reaction component thus allowing continuous reflux of the alcohol or glycol ether component while simultaneously removing the water of esterification.16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the temperature of the partial condenser is maintained in the range of about 115° C. to about 135° C.1740-. (canceled)41. A process for making a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate suitable for use as an antiplasticizer for polymers claim 13 , comprising the steps of: (a) reacting dimethyl terephthalate with 1.9 to 3.0 molar equivalents of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst comprising a Group 3 claim 13 , 4 claim 13 , 12 claim 13 , 13 claim 13 , or 15 metal at a temperature less than the boiling point of the aryloxyalkanol to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate claim 13 , a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate claim 13 , and unreacted aryloxyalkanol; (b) continuing to react the intermediate mixture at a temperature within the range of 150° C. to 250° C. under reduced pressure while removing unreacted aryloxyalkanol and reducing the mono(aryloxyalkyl)-terephthalate content of the mixture to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters; and (c) removing additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10; wherein at least steps (a) and (b) are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen.42. The process of wherein the aryloxyalkanol is 2-phenoxyethanol and the bis(aryloxyalkyl) ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS FOR TRANSESTERIFICATION OF TRIGLYCERIDES AND PREPARATION METHODS OF SAME

Номер: US20140046082A1
Принадлежит: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A.- PETROBRAS

Method for transesterification of fatty acid esters. The method includes contacting (i) a catalyst comprising at least one of barium oxide and apatite with (ii) a reaction medium comprising at least one of vegetable oil and fats. 1. A method for transesterification of fatty acid esters , the method comprising the following steps: contacting (i) a catalyst comprising at least one catalyst chosen from the group consisting of barium oxide and apatite with (ii) a reaction medium comprising at least one reagent oil chosen from the group consisting of vegetable oil and fats.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vegetable oil is chosen from the group consisting of soy oil claim 1 , cotton seed oil claim 1 , canola oil claim 1 , castor oil claim 1 , peanut oil claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reaction medium further comprises at least one alcohol chosen from the group consisting of methanol and ethanol.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the contacting step has a duration of between 1 and 8 hours.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the contacting step occurs at a temperature less than 290° C.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the at least one catalyst to the at least one reactant oil is in a range between 1% p/p and 5% p/p.7. The method according to claim 3 , wherein a ratio of the at least one reactant oil to the at least one alcohol is in a range between 1/15 mol/mol and 130 mol/mol. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/588,678, filed Oct. 23, 2009, currently pending, which claims priority to Brazilian Patent Application No. PI 0805625-0, filed 29 Dec. 2008, the entire contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.This invention belongs to the field of catalysts for the transesterification of triglycerides, for the production of fatty acid glycerin and esters. More specifically, the invention describes solid catalysts for ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AMINOTHIAZOLE DERIVATIVE AND PRODUCTION INTERMEDIATE

Номер: US20140046088A1
Принадлежит: ZERIA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

Provided is a method for selectively demethylating a 2-methoxy group. Specifically provided is a production method of a compound represented by formula (7) below through the following reactions. 1. (canceled)4. The production method according to claim 3 , wherein the phenol derivative is reacted in the presence of thionyl chloride or phosphorus oxychloride.5. The production method according to claim 3 , wherein the triphenyl phosphite derivative is reacted in the presence of an acid.6. The production method according to claim 5 , wherein the acid is selected from the group consisting from sulfuric acid claim 5 , methanesulfonic acid claim 5 , toluenesulfonic acid and trifluoromethanesulfonic acid. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/573,409 filed Jul. 10, 2013 and which is a National Stage of PCT/JP05/15259.The present invention relates to a method for selectively demethylating a methoxy group present at the ortho position (2-position) of an aromatic carboxylic acid, and a method for producing an aminothiazole derivative via the demethylation method.It is known that compounds in which 2-hydroxybenzoic acids are amide-bonded to 2-aminothiazoles have an excellent gastroprokinetic effect and are useful as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for epigastric indefinite complaints, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, anorexia, abdominal bloating, gastro-oesophageal reflux, and the like (patent documents 1 to 3). Among these compounds, the compound represented by formula (7a) below:particularly, has a high safety as well as an excellent gastroprokinetic effect and is useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for the above-described various gastroprokinetic disorders.As a method for producing these 2-hydroxybenzoic acid amide derivatives, patent document 1 adopts a method which involves reacting a 2-methoxybenzoic acid amide derivative with a demethylating reagent such as pyridine hydrochloride to make a 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivative. However, ...

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