Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the oxidation of alcohols using an oxidation agent and catalytic amounts of homogeneously soluble polymer-enlarged nitroxyl derivatives that are obtained by copolymerization of a mixture containing a compound (I)

Abstract: Enantiomerically enriched N-acylated &bgr;-amino acids are synthesized by catalytic enantioselective hydrogenation of E-isomers and Z-isomers of 3-amino acrylic acid derivatives in the presence of a catalysts of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligand, which includes:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the oxidation of alcohols using an oxidation agent and catalytic amounts of homogeneously soluble polymer-enlarged nitroxyl derivatives that are obtained by copolymerization of a mixture containing a compound (I) 1

Abstract: Molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligands are provided that are especially useful for hydrogenation catalysts, wherein the ligands contain homochiral active centers of bis(3,4-diarylphosphinyl)pyrrolidines, and their use in producing cataylsts for enantioselective reactions, as well as the catalysts thus produced.

Abstract: A method for separation of enantiomers of a lactam represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: A method for producing alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts of 2,4-dicloro-6-hydroxy-s-triazine, especially the sodium salt, by reacting cyanuric chloride with an alkali hydroxide or alkaline earth hydroxide. 1 to 2.5 Equivalents of alkali hydroxide or alkaline earth hydroxide per mole cyanuric chloride in the form of an aqueous solution or suspension are placed in a receiver and cyanuric chloride in powder form or in the form of an aqueous suspension is added while maintaining a pH in the range of 9.5 to 14 and cooling. If less than a stoichiometric amount is added to the receiver, the remaining amount of alkali hydroxide or alkaline earth hydroxide is added during and/or after the addition of cyanide chloride, while maintaining the pH. The method can be carried out on an industrial scale and formation of the salt of monochlorodihydroxytriazine is largely avoided.

Abstract: Acrolein polymer from acrolein and one or more polyhydric alcohols, characterized by release of monomeric acrolein in aqueous systems and hence by a prolonged effect on microorganisms, is prepared by adding acrolein to a reaction medium containing catalyst in dissolved form, and not allowing the temperature of the reaction medium to rise about 50.degree. C. The acrolein polymer may be used in aqueous systems as a biocide.

Abstract: Acrolein-releasing emulsion homopolymers release acrolein in aqueous systems. They are produced by adding acrolein, at least 95% by weight pure, to a solution of an alkali hydroxide, with the temperature not exceeding 25.degree. C. during the addition, and then adjusting the pH to 5 to 7 by adding a mineral acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to new anellated (oxa) hydantoins, and herbicidal compositions containing same. The invention also relates to methods for controlling noxious plants using the anellated (oxa) hydantoins of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new anellated (oxa) hydantoins, and herbicidal compositions containing same. The invention also relates to methods for controlling noxious plants using the anellated (oxa) hydantoins of the invention.

Abstract: 1-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## or their acid addition salts or a metal complex can be employed for protecting plants from microorganisms. In the formula I, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, benzyl, or an ammonium radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydrocarbon radicals having not more than 20 C atoms, or a metal ion equivalent.Compounds of the formula I can be employed in the form of crop protection agents using suitable carrier materials.

Abstract: The new, crystalline trihydrates of sodium L- and D-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate. These trihydrates can be obtained by adjusting the concentration and the temperature in an aqueous solution of sodium L- or D-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxlate in such a manner that the solubility of the desired trihydrate is exceeded.

Abstract: Alkali metal salts of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid (pyroglutamic acid) are prepared by heating the corresponding alkali metal salt of glutamic acid to a temperature between its melting point and 270.degree. C. until the water liberated by the intramolecular condensation (cyclocondensation) has been completely eliminated.

Abstract: Alkaline earth metal salts of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid (pyroglutamic acid) are prepared by heating the corresponding alkaline earth metal salt of glutaminic acid in the solid state to a temperature in a range of 120.degree. C. to 250.degree. C. until the water liberated by the intramolecular condensation (cyclocondensation) has been completely eliminated.

Abstract: Salts of N-acetyl cysteine and N-acetyl homocysteine are prepared by reacting acetonitrile with cysteine or homocysteine in an aqueous or aqueous-organic medium adjusted to a pH in the range of 8 to 10 with a base supplying the cation of the salt. The reaction is carried out at a temperature in the range of 0.degree. C. to the boiling temperature of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: N-acylated mercapto-.alpha.-amino acids of the general formula ##STR1## are prepared by reacting a nitrile of the general formulaR.sub.1 -CN (II)at a temperature between 0.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. in water or in a mixture of water and an organic solvent which is at least partially miscible with water, in the presence of a base with a mercapto-.alpha.-amino acid of the general formula ##STR2## and subsequently releasing the N-acylated mercapto-.alpha.-amino acid of general formula (I) with an acid. Mercapto-.alpha.-amino acids can be selectively acylated on the amino group in this manner in a relatively simple manner.