Abstract: A process for producing an omega-functionalized aliphatic carboxylic acid starting from cyclohexanone and omega-functionalized .alpha.-olefins or acrylic esters. The process comprises an addition step, an oxidation step, an isomerization step, and one or more hydrogenation steps. The process allows to use raw materials that are available at low cost and to achieve high selectivity and high yield with industrially simple steps. The process includes the production of new intermediate products, including 2-oxepanone-7-substituted products.

Abstract: A process for producing an omega-functionalized aliphatic carboxylic acid starting from cyclohexanone and omega-functionalized .alpha.-olefins. The process comprises an addition step, an oxidation step, an isomerization step, one or more hydrogenation steps and hydrolysis. The process allows to use raw materials that are available at low cost and to achieve high selectivity and high yield with industrially simple steps. The process includes the production of new intermediate products.

Abstract: A process for producing coumarin and substituted coumarins starting from substituted hexahydrocoumarins or from substituted dihydrocoumarins. The process includes dehydrogenation in the presence of catalysts based on metals of Group VIII of the periodic table of the elements and in the presence of at least one easily reducible organic compound. The invention allows to achieve exceptionally high yields that do not require the recycling of the hexahydrocoumarin or of the dihydrocoumarin that are present at the end of the reaction, and also allows to achieve high selectivity and easy purification.

Abstract: Process for making paper and cardboard, wherein at least one nitrate or basic nitrate of a trivalent metal is used as sizing agent, so that the process wastewater, after a biological denitrification treatment, can be discharged into the environment without causing pollution problems and/or can be reused at least partially as fresh water, with great savings in consumption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing lactones starting from cyclic ketones which comprises an oxidation reaction which is performed in the presence of an optionally substituted cycloaliphatic peracid or of an optionally substituted aliphatic peracid that is immiscible with water. The process allows to obtain high selectivity, does not entail the use of dangerous reagents, and allows excellent economic advantages.

Abstract: Process for purifying, by crystallization, TAED having a titer.gtoreq.99.5% from a mixture containing crude TAED obtained by acetylation of DAED, wherein the purification process is performed in two different stages (1, 2), characterized in that the temperatures at which the stages are performed differ from one another (delta t) by values comprised between 55.degree. and 110.degree..

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 3-cyano-3,5,5'-trimethyl-1-cyclohexanone by means of the reaction of isophorone with an alkaline cyanide. The reaction is performed starting from isophorone and an equivalent amount of cyanide in a homogeneous water/organic solvent solution at a temperature comprised between 20.degree. C. and the reflux temperature, maintaining a pH between 14 and 8 by means of a gradual addition of an inorganic acid during the reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing basic aluminum compounds having the general formula (1)[Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.x Cl.sub.y (SO.sub.4).sub.z ].sub.n (1)where:n is at least equal to 1x=2-4.0y=2.0-3.40z=0-0.30andx+y+z=6by means of a reaction of alumina with hydrochloric acid, possibly mixed with sulfuric acid. The alumina is caused to react in alumina/acid(s) stoichiometric conditions to obtain the compounds of formula (1). The reaction is carried out by milling alumina in liquid phase under heavy stirring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous production of isophthalodinitrile or terephthalodinitrile by reaction in steam phase, on a fixed bed of a dehydration catalyst, of the correspondent bis(trichloromethyl)benzenes with ammonia optionally in the presence of aqueous steam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production in continuous of isophthalodinitrile or terephthalodinitrile by simultaneous amidation and dehydration of the respective acid chlorides in steam phase on a fixed bed of a dehydration catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of tetrachloroterephthaloyl dichloride by means of the chlorination of terephthaloyl dichloride with gaseous chlorine, characterized in that said chlorination is carried out in the vapor phase in the presence of activated charcoal as catalyst. The invention relates also to the synthesis processes in which the compound prepared according to the process said is used as an intermediate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous production of isophthalodinitrile by amidation and simultaneous dehydration of the dimethyl ester of isophthalic acid in vapor phase on the fixed bed of a dehydration catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for separating mixed monochlorotoluene isomers, which comprises a first stage of adsorption carried out by passing said mixture through at least one column filled with a zeolite, and a second stage of deadsorption from said zeolite carried out by passing two deadsorbents in succession in the vapor phase through the column.

Abstract: In an improved process for the continuous production of tetrachlorophthalonitrile, of the type with activated carbon fluidized bed reactor, under whose grid melted and atomized phthalonitrile, chlorine, hydrochloric acid and possibly nitrogen are simultaneously introduced the use of a second static bed reactor, also of activated carbon, in series with the first, is provided for, thereby greatly improving the life of the catalyzer, and, above all, the quality of the product.

Abstract: In an improved process of the continuous production of tetrachlorophthalonitrile, molten atomized phthalonitrile, chlorine, hydrochloric acid and possibly nitrogen are fed simultaneously below the grid of a reactor with a fluidized bed of activated carbon, and the tetrachlorophthalonitrile is separated and recovered continuously by simple cooling.

Abstract: Method for removing chlorinated solvents from chlorinated polymers which retain them as a result of a chlorination process, wherein after being dried and pulverized, said chlorinated polymer is treated with a non-halogenated aliphatic organic solvent or a halogenated aromatic organic solvent. Said organic solvent pertains to the following groups: alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol; esters such as methyl formate, ethyl formate, methyl acetate; nitriles such as acetonitrile; aromatic halides such as chlorobenzene; hydrocarbons such as n-hexane; and acetone.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic flocculating composition consisting of water soluble salts of Al, Fe, Mg and Ca and obtained by attacking clays containing the above chemical elements, the attack being carried out with an acid capable of forming water soluble salts of the said chemical elements. The said composition is capable of destroying the stability of colloidal slurries and can be employed without involving strict conditions, such as pH, temperature and so on.