Abstract: A method of producing an N,N-disubstituted amide of the present invention is a method of reacting a nitrile with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the nitrile is a compound represented by R1CN (R1 represents an alkyl group having 10 or less carbon atoms or an aryl group having 10 or less carbon atoms), wherein the alcohol is a compound represented by R2OH (R2 represents an alkyl group having 10 or less carbon atoms), wherein the catalyst is a metal salt represented by MXn (M represents a metal cation having an oxidation number of n, X represents a monovalent anion including a substituted sulfonyl group represented by —S(?O)2—R3 (R3 represents a hydrocarbon group having 10 or less carbon atoms or a group in which some or all of hydrogen atoms in the hydrocarbon group are substituted with fluorine atoms), and n represents an integer of 1 to 4), a substituent bonded to a carbon atom in a carbonyl group of the N,N-disubstituted amide is R1, and two substituents bonded to nitrogen atoms in an amide

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing 2,2-dibromomalonamide from 2,2-dibromo-3-cyanoacetamide.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing 2,2-dibromomalonamide from 2,2-dibromo-3-cyanoacetamide.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing 2,2-dibromomalonamide from 2,2-dibromo-3-cyanoacetamide.

Abstract: Ether-amide compounds having the formula RaRbC(OR1)—CHRc—CONR2R3 are described. Also described, are processes for the preparation and use thereof, especially as solvents, for example in phytosanitary formulations.

Abstract: Process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I)

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyether compound which is useful as a curing agent or the like, a curing agent using the compound and a producing method of the compound. The polyether compound of the present invention is represented by the following general formula (1). (In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or —C(?O)—C(R3)?CH2. R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. R1, R2 and R3 may be the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of N-vinylcarboxamides by pyrolysis of a compound of the formula CH3—CH(CN)—N(R)—CO—R1??(I), in which R and R1 are H or C1- to C6-alkyl, in the presence of solids which are doped with alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions, under reduced pressure at a temperature of from 330 to 750° C. with elimination of hydrogen cyanide, cooling, separation and isolation of the reaction products, a solid arranged in a tubular reactor being treated at a temperature in the range from 0 to 250° C. with a solution of an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal base, the solution being discharged, the remaining solvent which adheres to the catalyst thus obtainable being evaporated and said catalyst then being heated to a temperature of at least 380° C. for activation.

Abstract: A process for preparing 3-amino-3-cyclobutylmethyl-2-hydroxypropionamide of the Formula I: or a salt thereof involves providing a compound of the Formula VI described herein in a solution comprising predominately dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and converting this compound directly to the compound of the Formula VIII described herein without working up or isolating the intermediate compound of the Formula VII described herein.

Abstract: Improved process for working up diacetone acrylamide solutions, obtained by reaction of acetone or diacetone alcohol with acrylonitrile and sulfuric acid and subsequent dilution and neutralization, in which a) the organic phase obtained subsequent to the neutralization, which comprises the crude diacetone acrylamide, is hydrolyzed by addition of an aqueous alkaline solution in order to remove acrylamide, then b) after phase separation has been carried out, the organic phase, which comprises the crude diacetone acrylamide, is neutralized by addition of an acid, and c) in succession, low-boiling-point byproducts are removed by distillation in the presence of one or more polymerization inhibitors, then t-butylacrylamide is removed by distillation and, finally, the diacetone acrylamide is isolated by product distillation, and d) the diacetone acrylamide thus obtained is converted into its final form.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of the formula wherein R1 and R1?, R2 and R2?, and R3 are as defined herein, said process comprising (I) reacting a diacid of the formula HOOC—R2—COOH with a diamine of the formula H2N—R3—NH2 to form an acid-terminated oligoamide intermediate of the formula HOOC—R2—CONH—R3—HNCO—R2?—COOH; and (II) reacting the acid-terminated oligoamide intermediate with a monoalcohol of the formula R1—OH in the presence of a tin or organic titanate catalyst, in the absence of a coupling agent, and in the absence of a solvent to form the product. Also disclosed is a composition prepared by the process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing Dialkyl substituted fatty acids amides. More particularly the present invention provides a process for producing pure form of N,N-dimethylamide of aliphatic carboxylic acids, wherein the aliphatic carboxylic acid is Octanoic Acid and Hexanoic Acid. The disclosed process comprises condensing Alkanoyl Chloride with dilute solution of Dialkylamine at a temperature of about 8 to 12° C. and isolating the crude by salting out the reaction mixture employing Sodium Chloride and distilling the same under vacuum.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of N-vinylcarboxamides by pyrolysis of a compound of the formula CH3—CH(CN)—N(R)—CO—R1 ??(I), in which R and R1 are H or C1- to C6-alkyl, in the presence of solids which are doped with alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions, under reduced pressure at a temperature of from 330 to 750° C. with elimination of hydrogen cyanide, cooling, separation and isolation of the reaction products, a solid arranged in a tubular reactor being treated at a temperature in the range from 0 to 250° C. with a solution of an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal base, the solution being discharged, the remaining solvent which adheres to the catalyst thus obtainbale being evaporated and said catalyst then being heated to a temperature of at least 380° C. for activation.

Abstract: A process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I) Application in the synthesis of agomelatine.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing 2,2-dibromomalonamide from 2,2-dibromo-3-cyanoacetamide.

Abstract: A process for preparing 3-amino-3-cyclobutylmethyl-2-hydroxypropionamide of the Formula I: or a salt thereof involves providing a compound of the Formula VI described herein in a solution comprising predominately dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and converting this compound directly to the compound of the Formula VIII described herein without working up or isolating the intermediate compound of the Formula VII described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing carboxamides by amidating nitriles in the presence of sulphuric acid, wherein the reaction is performed in a Taylor reactor. The process enables a simple and inexpensive preparation of these compounds. The present invention further provides processes for preparing (meth)acrylamides and alkyl(meth)acrylates, which comprise an inventive amidation reaction.

Abstract: Improved process for working up diacetone acrylamide solutions, obtained by reaction of acetone or diacetone alcohol with acrylonitrile and sulfuric acid and subsequent dilution and neutralization, in which a) the organic phase obtained subsequent to the neutralization, which comprises the crude diacetone acrylamide, is hydrolyzed by addition of an aqueous alkaline solution in order to remove acrylamide, then b) after phase separation has been carried out, the organic phase, which comprises the crude diacetone acrylamide, is neutralized by addition of an acid, and c) in succession, low-boiling-point byproducts are removed by distillation in the presence of one or more polymerization inhibitors, then t-butylacrylamide is removed by distillation and, finally, the diacetone acrylamide is isolated by product distillation, and d) the diacetone acrylamide thus obtained is converted into its final form

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method for the synthesis of N-{1-[bis(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]azetidin-3-yl}-N-(3,5 -difluorophenyl)methylsulfonamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing (2R)-2-propyloctanoic acid, which comprises subjecting (2R)-2-hexyloxirane to a two-carbon adding reaction with ring-opening reaction, followed by a protecting reaction of a hydroxyl group to convert it to a compound represented by formula (I): (wherein X represents an optionally protected hydroxyl group) and then subjecting the compound to a one-carbon adding reaction to convert it to (2R)-2-propyloctanamide, followed by recrystallization and hydrolysis. According to the process of the present invention, (2R)-2-propyloctanoic acid can be produced by less steps as compared with the conventional method without a dangerous reaction.

Abstract: Process for the industrial synthesis and new crystalline form of the compound of formula (I): Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating disorders of the melatoninergic system.

Abstract: A process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I) Application in the synthesis of agomelatine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method for the synthesis of N-{1-[bis(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]azetidin-3-yl}-N-(3,5-difluorophenyl)methylsulfonamide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new process for synthesising aminoadamantanes of formula I in which R1 and R2 are identical or different and are H or a straight or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and addition salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids, in particular memantine hydrochloride (1-amino-3,5-dimethyladamantane hydrochloride).

Abstract: A process for preparing lactamide with a high conversion and a high selectivity without the deterioration of a catalytic activity in a short time, which comprises subjecting lactonitrile to a hydrating reaction in the presence of (A) a catalyst including an oxide of manganese as a main component, (B) an oxidizing agent and (C) hydrogen cyanide or hydrogen cyanide and a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 hyroxyalkyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 aminoalkyl group or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 halogenoalkyl group.

Abstract: A process for preparing carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where X is OR.sup.2 or NH.sub.2,R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.l -C.sub.20 -hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -alkylcycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkylalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 -alkylcycloalkylalkyl, aryl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 -aralkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 -alkylaryl, a heteroaliphatic or heteroaromatic ring with 5 to 8 carbon atoms andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl,from carbonitriles of the formula IIR.sup.1 --C.tbd.N (II),where R.sup.1 has the abovementioned meanings, and alcohols of the formula IIIR.sup.2 --OH (III),where R.sup.2 has the abovementioned meanings, at from 50 to 300.degree. C. under from 0.1 to 350 bar in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in liquid phase.

Abstract: Hydrocarbyl-substituted amides can be prepared in a catalyzed Ritter reaction by contacting a nitrile with a hydrocarbylating agent, in the presence of an acidified clay as the catalyst, under conditions conducive to the formation of the hydrocarbyl-substituted amide.

Abstract: A method of preparing acylated .alpha.-amino carboxylic acid amides directly from amino nitriles in high yield and purity. The method involves acylating the amino nitrile with an acyl halide under Schotten-Baumann conditions, and hydrolyzing the resulting nitrile to the amide. The resulting acylated amino carboxylic acid amide precipitates and can be isolated by filtration in high purity.

Abstract: There is herein disclosed a process for preparing a lactamide by hydrating lactonitrile in the presence of a catalyst mainly comprising a manganese oxide, and a nitrogen-containing compound such as ammonia or diethylamine. According to this process, the lactamide can be obtained from lactonitrile in a high yield, while the high activity of the catalyst is maintained for a long period of time.

Abstract: Hydrocarbyl-substituted amides are prepared by a process comprising contacting a nitrile with a hydrocarbylating agent, such as an alkylating agent, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a heteropolyacid or salt thereof.

Abstract: 1,2-di-substituted indan expressed by general formula (I) wherein X is a substituent which can be drawn out under an acidic condition to form a carbocation at 1-position of an indan skeleton, Y is a halogen atom, and X and Y can be in either cis- or trans-configuration forming either a racemic body or an optically active substance; or 1,2-di-substituted indan expressed by general formula (I') wherein X is a substituent which can be drawn out under an acidic condition to form a carbocation at 1-position of an indan skeleton, and X and OH group can be in either cis- or trans-configuration forming either a racemic body or an optically-active substance; or cis-1,2-epoxyindan expressed by general formula (VI) wherein R is phenyl or a lower alkyl group, oxazoline ring is in cis-configuration forming either a racemic body or an optically active substance is reacted, under an acidic condition, with a nitrile expressed by general formula (II) wherein R is phenyl or a lower alkyl group to produce cis-1-aminoindan-2-ol

Abstract: A process which comprises contacting and catalytically reacting under essentially anhydrous conditions in the liquid phase an amide with a nitrile according to the equation:RCONH.sub.2 +R.sup.1 CN.revreaction.RCN+R.sup.1 CONH.sub.2where R and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing p-nitroaromatic amides is provided which comprises contacting a nitrile, nitrobenzene, a suitable base and water in the presence of a suitable solvent system to form a mixture, and reacting the mixture at a suitable temperature in a confined reaction zone in the presence of a controlled amount of protic material. The p-nitroaromatic amides of the invention can be reduced to p-aminoaromatic amides. In one embodiment, the p-aminoaromatic amide is further reacted with ammonia under conditions which produce the corresponding p-aminoaromatic amine and the amide corresponding to the nitrile starting material or with water in the presence of a suitable basic or acidic catalyst under conditions which produce the corresponding p-aminoaromatic amine and the acid or salt thereof corresponding to the nitrile starting material. In another embodiment, the p-aminoaromatic amine is reductively alkylated to produce alkylated p-aminoaromatic amine.

Abstract: Alpha-hydroxy-isobutyramide is produced by continuously hydrating acetone cyanohydrin in a liquid phase in the presence of a manganese dioxide catalyst and in the presence of a particular oxide dissolved in water, oxoacid, heteropolyacid or a salt of the acids.

Abstract: A process for preparing p-nitroaromatic amides is provided which comprises contacting a nitrile, nitrobenzene, a suitable base and water in the presence of a suitable solvent system to form a mixture, and reacting the mixture at a suitable temperature in a confined reaction zone in the presence of a controlled amount of protic material. The p-nitroaromatic amides of the invention can be reduced to p-aminoaromatic amides. In one embodiment, the p-aminoaromatic amide is further reacted with ammonia under conditions which produce the corresponding p-aminoaromatic amine and the amide corresponding to the nitrile starting material or with water in the presence of a suitable basic or acidic catalyst under conditions which produce the corresponding p-aminoaromatic amine and the acid or salt thereof corresponding to the nitrile starting material. In another embodiment, the p-aminoaromatic amine is reductively alkylated to produce alkylated p-aminoaromatic amine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing aromatic amine derivatives in a high yield at a low price, which comprises inducing an aromatic hydroxamic acid derivative to undergo a rearrangement reaction under a mild condition in the presence of a base and a nitrile or a nitrile equivalent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method which comprises the reaction in a reaction zone of a nitrile, RCN, with a hydroxyl compound, R'OH, in the presence of water introduced into the reaction zone in the amount of more than 0.15 mole and up to 10 moles, per mole of RCN introduced to the reaction zone, thereby producing a reaction mixture containing at least one amide selected from R--CONHR' and R--CON(R').sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method which comprises the reaction in a reaction zone of a nitrile, RCN, with a hydroxyl compound, R'OH, in the presence of a Lewis base as catalyst introduced into the reaction zone, thereby producing a reaction mixture containing at least one amide selected from R--CONHR' and R--CON(R').sub.2, whereineach of R and R' contains no acetylenic unsaturation and 1 to 30 carbon atoms,each of R and R' is independently selected from a hydrocarbyl group and a hydrocarbyl group that is substituted with a group selected from cyano, carbamoyl, hydrocarbylcarbamoyl, dihydrocarbylcarbamoyl, and hydroxyl.

Abstract: The present invention presents a method for preparation of S-3,4-dihydroxy butyronitrile expressed by the structural formula (II) ##STR1## characterized by causing R-3-chloro-1,2-propanediol expressed by the structural formula (I) ##STR2## to react with a cyanating agent. According to this invention, optically active 3,4-dihydroxy butyronitrile and 3,4-dihydroxy butyric acid derivatives may be manufactured economically and efficiently.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method which comprises the reaction in a reaction zone of a nitrile, RCN, with a hydroxyl compound, R'OH, in the presence of an inorganic catalyst introduced into the reaction zone, thereby producing a reaction mixture containing at least one amide selected from R--CONHR' and R--CON(R').sub.2, whereineach of R and R' contains no acetylenic unsaturation and 1 to 30 carbon atoms,each of R and R' is independently selected from a hydrocarbyl group and a hydrocarbyl group that is substituted with a group selected from cyano, carbamoyl, hydrocarbylcarbamoyl, dihydrocarbylcarbamoyl, and hydroxyl,wherein said inorganic catalyst is selected from phosphates and sulfates of Be, Ng, Al and B, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Acrylic acid or other unsaturated carboxylic acid is made by hydrolysing the corresponding nitrile in the presence of excess sulphuric acid to form amide sulphate, adding amide in an amount such that the total amount of amide and nitrile fed to the process is greater than 1 mole per mole sulphuric acid, hydrolysing the amide sulphate and amide to the desired acid and separating the acid from the sulphate by-products.

Abstract: Amide compounds are efficiently prepared directly from nitriles, amines and water, using a reaction catalyst. The invention also can applied to the manufacture of polyamides, thereby realizing a simplified and rationalized process for polyamide synthesis. The catalyst employable is at least one metallic compound selected from the group consisting of Ru- Rh-, Zn-, Ni-, Mo-, Cu-, Co-, Ti-, Cr-, Zr-, Os-, Rd-, Se-, Fe-, Pb-, Hg-, V-, Cd-, Ir- and Pt-compounds.

Abstract: The vapor phase oxidation of acetonitrile with molecular oxygen in the presence or absence of water vapor to produce glycolonitrile or glycolamide.

Abstract: Disclosed are beta-amino acid derivatives which impart friction reducing properties to lubricating compositions. The additives of the invention are bifunctional carboxylic acid salts and amides derived from the basic hydrolysis of a cyanoethylated amine.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an .alpha.-ketocarboxylic acid N-tert.-butylamide of the formulaR--CO--CO--NH--C(CH.sub.3).sub.3in whichR is an aliphatic radical with up to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl radical with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl or naphthyl radical or a heterocyclic radical,comprising reacting an acyl cyanide of the formulaR--CO--CNwith tert.-butyl methyl ether of the formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--O--CH.sub.3at a temperature between about 0.degree. and 80.degree. C. in the presence of an acid which is capable of activating the ether of formula (III) under the reaction conditions to give a tert.-butyl carbonium ion, and then hydrolyzing the reaction mixture. Advantageously the acyl cyanide is pivaloyl cyanide or benzoyl cyanide and is reacted with an approximately equimolar amount of the ether in the presence of about 1.1 to 1.5 times the molar amount of concentrated sulphuric acid as the activating acid. The products are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of known herbicides.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of N-alkyl-substituted carboxylic acid amides by reaction of a component which forms a carbonium ion with a nitrile, the improvement residing in carrying out the process in the presence of an acid which is inert under distillation conditions and separating the reaction mixture by distillation.