Abstract: A process for preparing 4-aminodiphenylamine (4-ADPA) comprising steps of coupling of aniline with nitrobenzene in presence of a suitable base, e.g. tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH), hydrogenation of the coupling mass, phase separation, hydrogenation of azobenzene in the separated organic mass and fractional distillation for 4-ADPA recovery. An improvement in 4-ADPA recovery and a lowering of tar formation are obtained due to azobenzene reduction prior to 4-ADPA isolation. Also a gain in volume productivity of 4-ADPA is obtained by suitably altering the batch cycle time of the coupling reaction.

Abstract: An efficient continuous manufacturing process for 4-aminodiphenylamine by coupling aniline with nitrobenzene in the presence of tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) as a base, using flow reactors wherein base decomposition is considerably reduced by optimizing base quantity, process conditions and process equipment.

Abstract: A process for preparing 4-aminodiphenylamine (4-ADPA) comprising steps of coupling of aniline with nitrobenzene in presence of a suitable base, e.g. tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH), hydrogenation of the coupling mass, phase separation, hydrogenation of azobenzene in the separated organic mass and fractional distillation for 4-ADPA recovery. An improvement in 4-ADPA recovery and a lowering of tar formation are obtained due to azobenzene reduction prior to 4-ADPA isolation. Also a gain in volume productivity of 4-ADPA is obtained by suitably altering the batch cycle time of the coupling reaction.

Abstract: An efficient continuous manufacturing process for 4-aminodiphenylamine by coupling aniline with nitrobenzene in the presence of tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) as a base, using flow reactors wherein base decomposition is considerably reduced by optimizing base quantity, process conditions and process equipment.