Abstract: Aqueous solution comprising (A) in the range of from 30 to 60% by weight of a complexing agent, selected from the alkali metal salts of methylglycine diacetic acid and the alkali metal salts of glutamic acid diacetic acid, (B) in the range of from 1 to 25% by weight of at least one salt of a sulfonic acid or of an organic acid, percentages referring to the total respective aqueous solution.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of racemic ?-amino acids or of glycine, wherein the corresponding ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid, selected from hydroxyacetic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, ?-hydroxyglutamic acid, isocitric acid, tartronic acid and tartaric acid, or at least one salt of the corresponding ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid is reacted in the presence of at least one heterogeneous catalyst which comprises at least one transition metal, in the presence of hydrogen with at least one nitrogen compound (c), where the nitrogen compound (c) is selected from primary and secondary amines and ammonia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to care agents comprising ethylene copolymers and to the use of the care agents or of the ethylene copolymers for improving the wet combability of hair and for achieving a waxy, groomed, soft feel to the hair.

Abstract: Aqueous solution comprising (A) in the range of from 30 to 60% by weight of a complexing agent, selected from the alkali metal salts of methylglycine diacetic acid and the alkali metal salts of glutamic acid diacetic acid, (B) in the range of from 1 to 25% by weight of at least one salt of a sulfonic acid or of an organic acid, percentages referring to the total respective aqueous solution.

Abstract: Aqueous solution comprising (A) in the range of from 30 to 60% by weight of a complexing agent, selected from the alkali metal salts of methylglycine diacetic acid and the alkali metal salts of glutamic acid diacetic acid, (B) in the range of from 700 ppm to 7% by weight of a polymer being selected from polyamines, the N atoms being partially or fully substituted with CH2COOH groups, partially or fully neutralized with alkali metal cations, ppm and percentages referring to the total respective aqueous solution

Abstract: A process for preparing an N-vinyl compound by vinylating a compound having at least one nitrogen atom (referred to hereinafter as compound for short) with acetylene, wherein before the vinylation, the compound is reacted with an alkali metal hydroxide in a reaction zone and the mean residence time of the alkali metal hydroxide and of the compound in the reaction zone is less than 6 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing ether carboxylates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 5-isopropyl-3-aminomethyl-2-methyl-1-aminocyclohexane (carvonediamine) and to a process for preparation thereof by a) reacting carvone with hydrogen cyanide, b) then reacting the carvonenitrile obtained in stage a) with ammonia in the presence of an imine formation catalyst and c) then reacting the carvonenitrile imine-containing reaction mixture obtained in stage b) with hydrogen and ammonia over hydrogenation catalysts. The present invention further relates to the use of carvonediamine as a hardener for epoxy resins, as an intermediate in the preparation of diisocyanates, as a starter in the preparation of polyetherols and/or as a monomer for polyamide preparation.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of racemic ?-amino acids or of glycine, wherein the corresponding ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid, selected from hydroxyacetic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, ?-hydroxyglutamic acid, isocitric acid, tartronic acid and tartaric acid, or at least one salt of the corresponding ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid is reacted in the presence of at least one heterogeneous catalyst which comprises at least one transition metal, in the presence of hydrogen with at least one nitrogen compound (c), where the nitrogen compound (c) is selected from primary and secondary amines and ammonia.

Abstract: Printing ink comprising a divinyl ester of a C2 to C8 dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Use of formulations comprising (A) one or more aminocarboxylates, selected from among methylglycine diacetate (MGDA) and its alkali metal salts and glutamic diacetate (GLDA) and its alkali metal salts, (B) at least one inorganic compound selected from among inorganic phosphates, inorganic phosphites, inorganic nitrates, ammonium salts and potassium salts and (C) optionally water for the application to plants, the ground or growth substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing ether carboxylates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing vinyl carboxylates, wherein a carboxylic acid is reacted with an alkyne compound in the presence of a catalyst which is selected from salts of perrhenic acid at a temperature of =250° C. The process gives rise to the desired vinyl esters with a high yield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing vinyl carboxylates, wherein a carboxylic acid is reacted with an alkyne compound in the presence of a catalyst which is selected from carbonyl complexes, halides and oxides of rhenium, of manganese, of tungsten, of molybdenum, of chromium and of iron and rhenium metal at a temperature of ?300° C. The process gives the desired vinyl esters with high yield.

Abstract: A process for removing by-products from N-vinylamide-rich product mixtures (crude N-vinylamide), which comprises performing an extraction of the crude N-vinylamide with an organic solvent as the extractant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing ether carboxylates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing ether carboxylates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 5-isopropyl-3-aminomethyl-2-methyl-1-aminocyclohexane (carvonediamine) and to a process for preparation thereof by a) reacting carvone with hydrogen cyanide, b) then reacting the carvonenitrile obtained in stage a) with ammonia in the presence of an imine formation catalyst and c) then reacting the carvonenitrile imine-containing reaction mixture obtained in stage b) with hydrogen and ammonia over hydrogenation catalysts. The present invention further relates to the use of carvonediamine as a hardener for epoxy resins, as an intermediate in the preparation of diisocyanates, as a starter in the preparation of polyetherols and/or as a monomer for polyamide preparation.

Abstract: A process for preparing N-vinylpyrrolidone by reacting 2-pyrrolidone with acetylene, wherein the 2-pyrrolidone used as a starting material (referred to hereinafter as starting 2-pyrrolidone) comprises less than 1 part by weight of ?-butyrolactone per 100 parts by weight of 2-pyrrolidone.

Abstract: A process for preparing an N-vinyl compound by vinylating a compound having at least one nitrogen atom (referred to hereinafter as compound for short) with acetylene, wherein before the vinylation, the compound is reacted with an alkali metal hydroxide in a reaction zone and the mean residence time of the alkali metal hydroxide and of the compound in the reaction zone is less than 6 minutes.