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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 4, 1996
Date of Patent:
January 27, 1998
Assignee:
The Lubrizol Corporation
Inventors:
James D. Burrington, Douglas C. Rhubright, Chester E. Ramey