Abstract: A process for making a complexing agent with an enantiomeric excess of at least 60%, wherein said process comprises the following steps: (a) reacting an aqueous slurry of alanine with an enantiomeric excess of at least 60% with formaldehyde and hydrocyanic acid, thereby forming an aqueous solution of alanine-bisacetonitrile, (b) saponifying the alanine-bisacetonitrile from step (a) by combining the aqueous solution obtained in step (a) with an aqueous solution of alkali metal hydroxide.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or an organic radical of 1 to 100 carbon atoms, R2, R3 are independently hydrogen or an organic radical of 1 to 100 carbons, Z is a single bond or a divalent organic group of 1 to 100 carbons, A is an (n+m)-valent organic group of 1 to 1 000 000 carbons, X is a single bond or a divalent organic group of 1 to 40 carbons, n is an integer from 1 to 1000, m is 0, 1, or 2, the sum of n+m being an integer from 2 to 1002. Such compounds are obtainable from specific 4-oxy-but-2-yn-1-ol derivatives, or used as intermediate(s), crosslinker(s), or monomer(s) in polymerization or oligomerization reactions, or for two-component compositions having such compound(s) and multifunctional hardener(s). Such compound(s) may be used to prepare polyunsaturated compounds, by reaction with an (oligo/poly)-functional nucleophile, or polymers.

Abstract: The present application is related to a container made of a polymer and containing a single unit dose of a detergent composition. The detergent composition contains at least two complexing agents (A) dissolved in an aqueous medium. The complexing agents (A) are (A1) at least one alkali metal salt of methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA), and (A2) at least one alkali metal salt of glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA). The complexing agents (A1) and (A2) are partially neutralized with alkali and the weight ratio of (A1) and (A2) ranges from 1:9 to 9:1. The aqueous medium contains at least 25% by weight of water relative to the entire liquid phase.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a process for manufacturing a complexing agent, said process comprising the steps of (a) Providing a nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b) With M being selected from alkali metal and hydrogen and combinations thereof, (b) Saponification with a total alkali amount of 2.5 to 2.9 mol of alkali metal hydroxide per mole of nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and a pH value in the range of from 9.5 to 11.5 at the end of step (b), (c) Adding an amount of alkali metal hydroxide so that the total alkali content is 2.9 to 3.15 moles per mole nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and (d) Allowing further conversion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing cyclic carbonates of formula Ia or Ib or mixtures thereof (Ia) (Ib) comprising the process step: a) reacting a propargylic alcohol of formula II (II) with carbon dioxide in the presence of at least one transition metal catalyst TMC1, which comprises a transition metal selected from metals of groups 10, 11 and 12 of the periodic table of the elements according to IUPAC and at least one bulky ligand.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a process for manufacturing a complexing agent, said process comprising the steps of (a) Providing a nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b) (formula I a, I b) With M being selected from alkali metal and hydrogen and combinations thereof, (b) Saponification with a total alkali amount of 2.5 to 2.9 mol of alkali metal hydroxide per mole of nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and a pH value in the range of from 9.5 to 11.5 at the end of step (b), (c) Adding an amount of alkali metal hydroxide so that the total alkali content is 2.9 to 3.1 moles per mole nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and (d) Allowing further conversion.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or an organic radical of 1 to 100 carbon atoms, R2, R3 are independently hydrogen or an organic radical of 1 to 100 carbons, Z is a single bond or a divalent organic group of 1 to 100 carbons, A is an (n+m)-valent organic group of 1 to 1 000 000 carbons, X is a single bond or a divalent organic group of 1 to 40 carbons, n is an integer from 1 to 1000, m is 0, 1, or 2, the sum of n+m being an integer from 2 to 1002. Such compounds are obtainable from specific 4-oxy-but-2-yn-1-ol derivatives, or used as intermediate(s), crosslinker(s), or monomer(s) in polymerization or oligomerization reactions, or for two-component compositions having such compound(s) and multifunctional hardener(s). Such compound(s) may be used to prepare polyunsaturated compounds, by reaction with an (oligo/poly)-functional nucleophile, or polymers.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a compound with at least one monothiocarbonate group by reacting:—a compound with at least one mercaptoalcohol group and—a dialkylcarbonate, in the presence of a catalyst wherein the catalyst is a salt of a metal selected from group IIIb or IVb of the periodic system.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing granules of salts of at least two aminopolycarboxylic acids (A), com-prising the steps of (a) providing an aqueous solution of (A1) at least one alkali metal salt of a mixture of L- and D-enantiomers of methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA), said mixture containing predominantly the respective L-isomer with an enantiomeric excess (ee) in the range of from 10 to 95%, (A2) at least one alkali metal salt of L- and D-enantiomers of glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA) or of enantiomerically pure L-GLDA, the weight ratio of (A1) and (A2) being in the range of from 1:9 to 9:1, (b) spray granulating said solution with a gas inlet temperature of at least 125° C. Additionally, the present invention relates to granules and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing cyclic carbonates of formula Ia or Ib or mixtures thereof (Ia) (Ib) comprising the process step: a) reacting a propargylic alcohol of formula II (II) with carbon dioxide in the presence of at least one transition metal catalyst TMC1, which comprises a transition metal selected from metals of groups 10, 11 and 12 of the periodic table of the elements according to IUPAC and at least one bulky ligand.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a compound with at least one monothiocarbonate group by reacting:—a compound with at least one mercaptoalcohol group and—a dialkylcarbonate, in the presence of a catalyst wherein the catalyst is a salt of a metal selected from group IIIb or IVb of the periodic system.

Abstract: The present application is related to a container made of a polymer and containing a single unit dose of a detergent composition. The detergent composition contains at least two complexing agents (A) dissolved in an aqueous medium. The complexing agents (A) are (A1) at least one alkali metal salt of methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA), and (A2) at least one alkali metal salt of glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA). The complexing agents (A1) and (A2) are partially neutralized with alkali and the weight ratio of (A1) and (A2) ranges from 1:9 to 9:1. The aqueous medium contains at least 25% by weight of water relative to the entire liquid phase.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing granules of salts of at least two aminopolycarboxylic acids (A), com-prising the steps of (a) providing an aqueous solution of (A1) at least one alkali metal salt of a mixture of L- and D-enantiomers of methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA), said mixture containing predominantly the respective L-isomer with an enantiomeric excess (ee) in the range of from 10 to 95%, (A2) at least one alkali metal salt of L- and D-enantiomers of glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA) or of enantiomerically pure L-GLDA, the weight ratio of (A1) and (A2) being in the range of from 1:9 to 9:1, (b) spray granulating said solution with a gas inlet temperature of at least 125° C. Additionally, the present invention relates to granules and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards mixtures comprising (A) 90 to 99.999% by weight of racemic methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA) or of MGDA with predominantly the L-isomer in an enantiomeric excess of up to 9.5% or their respective mono-, di- or trialkali metal or mono-, di- or triammonium salts, and (B) in total 0.001 to 10% by weight of the diacetic acid derivative of aspartate as free acid or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraalkali metal salt or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraammonium salt, percentages referring to the sum from (A) and (B).

Abstract: What are described are compounds having two or more exovinylene cyclocarbonate units, wherein the exovinylene cyclocarbonate units are bonded to one another via at least one organic, siloxane-free connecting group which is not bonded directly to the exovinylene double bonds, excluding connecting groups formed by polymerization of (meth)acrylic monomers. The connecting group preferably has at least one acetal group. Also described are a process for preparing the compounds, two-component binders comprising the compounds, and uses of the compounds.

Abstract: A composition comprising a pesticide and a certain carboxylic acid amide, i.e. isononanoic acid N,N-dimethyl amide, is described herein. Also disclosed is a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof. Furthermore, use of the carboxylic acid amide as a solvent for pesticides with no or low phytotoxicity is described.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula in which R1 is an organic radical having a (meth)acryloyl group and R2, R3, and R4 independently of one another are an H atom or a C1 to C10 alkyl group.

Abstract: What are described are compounds having two or more exovinylene cyclocarbonate units, wherein the exovinylene cyclocarbonate units are bonded to one another via at least one organic, siloxane-free connecting group which is not bonded directly to the exovinylene double bonds, excluding connecting groups formed by polymerization of (meth)acrylic monomers. The connecting group preferably has at least one acetal group. Also described are a process for preparing the compounds, two-component binders comprising the compounds, and uses of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having two separate, reactive components that when mixed together form a reactive mixture that undergoes curing or hardening, said two-component sealant and/or adhesive composition comprising: i) in a first component, at least one compound (VCC) having two or more exo-vinylene cyclic carbonate units, wherein said exo-vinylene cyclic carbonate units are bonded to one another by means of at least one organic, siloxane-free linking group, wherein said linking group is not directly bonded to the exo-vinylene double bonds and linking groups formed by polymerization of (meth)acrylic monomers are excluded; and, ii) in a second component, at least one multifunctional hardener that has at least two functional groups (F) selected from the group consisting of primary amino groups, secondary amino groups, hydroxy groups, phosphine groups, phosphonate groups, and mercaptan groups, wherein the compound (VCC) of said first component is characterized in that it has at least on

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards mixtures comprising (A) 90 to 99.999% by weight of racemic methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA) or of MGDA with predominantly the L-isomer in an enantiomeric excess of up to 9.5% or their respective mono-, di- or trialkali metal or mono-, di- or triammonium salts, and (B) in total 0.001 to 10% by weight of the diacetic acid derivative of aspartate as free acid or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraalkali metal salt or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraammonium salt, percent ages referring to the sum from (A) and (B).