Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of hexamethylenediamine by hydrogenation of adiponitrile in the presence of a Raney nickel catalyst, wherein a Raney nickel catalyst modified by treatment with carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide in a liquid medium is used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of hexamethylenediamine by hydrogenation of adiponitrile in the presence of a Raney nickel catalyst and a basic co-catalyst containing potassium hydroxide, wherein the basic co-catalyst contains a further basic compound selected from the group consisting of alkaline hydroxides, alkaline earth hydroxides and ammonium hydroxides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a phosphorous containing monomer and a process thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to a phosphorous containing polymer comprising said monomer and a production process thereof. The phosphorous containing polymer of the invention is useful as flame-retardant polymer. Additionally, the invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer composition comprising said phosphorous containing polymer and optionally a further thermoplastic polymer. The thermoplastic polymer composition can be used for the production of molded articles or yarns having excellent flame-retardant properties in order to ensure adequate fire protection.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of oxidizing a cycloalkane to form a product mixture containing a corresponding alcohol and ketone, said method comprising contacting the cycloalkane with a hydroperoxide compound in the presence of a heterogenous catalyst comprising gold.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of oxidizing a cycloalkane to form a product mixture containing a corresponding alcohol and ketone, said method comprising contacting a cycloalkane with a hydroperoxide compound in the presence of a catalytic effective amount of a cerium oxide based catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of oxidizing a cycloalkane to form a product mixture containing a corresponding alcohol and ketone, said method comprising contacting the cycloalkane with a hydroperoxide compound in the presence of a heterogenous catalyst comprising gold.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of at least one alcohol and/or at least one ketone, which comprises a step during which at least one organic peroxide compound is put into contact with at least one catalyst responding to formula (I) CrNxOy Formula (I) in which x is a number varying from 0.10 to 1.00 and y is a number varying from 0.00 to 1.50, in order to produce the at least one alcohol and/or at least one ketone.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of oxidizing a cycloalkane to form a product mixture containing a corresponding alcohol and ketone, said method comprising contacting a cycloalkane with a hydroperoxide compound in the presence of a catalytic effective amount of a cerium oxide based catalyst.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of at least one alcohol and/or at least one ketone, which comprises a step during which at least one organic peroxide compound is put into contact with at least one catalyst responding to formula (I) CrNxOy Formula (I) in which x is a number varying from 0.10 to 1.00 and y is a number varying from 0.00 to 1.50, in order to produce the at least one alcohol and/or at least one ketone.

Abstract: A process for preparing a deperoxidation catalyst comprising chromium as the main catalytic element is described. Also described, is a process for preparing an organic solution of a chromic acid ester. The solution can be used as a catalyst in a deperoxidation of an alkyl peroxide in a process for manufacturing cyclohexanol/cyclohexanone by oxidation of cyclohexane.

Abstract: A process for preparing dicarboxylic acids is described. More particularly a process is described for preparing adipic acid (1,6-hexanedioic acid), by the action of nitric acid, starting from cyclic ketones or alcohols which are the corresponding compounds from the standpoint of the number of carbon atoms, in the presence of one or more oxides of nitrogen at a molar concentration in the reaction mixture of greater than 2.5 mmol per kg of reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process for preparing dicarboxylic acids is described. More particularly a process is described for preparing adipic acid (1,6-hexanedioic acid), by the action of nitric acid, starting from cyclic ketones or alcohols which are the corresponding compounds from the standpoint of the number of carbon atoms, in the presence of one or more oxides of nitrogen at a molar concentration in the reaction mixture of greater than 2.5 mmol per kg of reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process for preparing a deperoxidation catalyst comprising chromium as the main catalytic element is described. Also described, is a process for preparing an organic solution of a chromic acid ester. The solution can be used as a catalyst in a deperoxidation of an alkyl peroxide in a process for manufacturing cyclohexanol/cyclohexanone by oxidation of cyclohexane.