Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying ethylenediamine (EDA) by distillation, wherein the process comprises the steps a) and b). In step a), a mixture (G1) comprising water, EDA and N-methylethylenediamine (N-MeEDA) is fed into a distillation apparatus (D1), and the major part of the water comprised in the mixture (G1) is separated off overhead at a pressure of greater than 4.8 bara. From the bottom of (D1), the water-enriched mixture (G2) is fed into a distillation apparatus (D2) in step b). At the top of (D2), the major part of the N-MeEDA is distilled off. The stream (S3) obtained from the bottom of (D2) comprises EDA, with the components water and N-MeEDA comprised in the mixture (G1) having been largely or completely removed. Further distillation steps can optionally be carried out in order to obtain pure EDA, for example when diethylenetriamine (DETA) is additionally comprised in the mixture (G1).

Abstract: Provided are a terminal conjugated trienal acetal compound useful as an intermediate for producing a terminal conjugated trienal compound, and a method for producing a terminal conjugated trienal compound through deprotection of the terminal conjugated trienal acetal compound. More specifically, provided are a terminal conjugated trienal acetal compound represented by General Formula (1); a method for producing a (Z,E)-terminal conjugated trienal acetal compound, the method comprising the step of: reacting a phosphonium salt represented by General Formula (7) with (E)-2,4-pentadienal through Wittig reaction to obtain a (Z,E)-terminal conjugated trienal acetal compound represented by General Formula (3); and a method for producing a terminal conjugated trienal compound, the method comprising the step of: deprotecting the terminal conjugated trienal acetal compound represented by General Formula (1) to obtain a terminal conjugated trienal compound represented by General Formula (2).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for the preparation of 2-amino-1,3-propane diol compounds and their hydrochloride salts. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to processes for synthesizing 2-amino-2-(2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol and its hydrochloride salt 2-amino-2-(2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride respectively. The said process is safe, commercially feasible for large-scale synthesis and has improved efficacy along with many other advantages. The present disclosure also relates to the novel polymorphs of 2-amino-1,3-propane diol compound and its hydrochloride salt, where in 2-amino-1,3-propane diol compound is 2-amino-2-(2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol, and its hydrochloride salt is 2-amino-2-(2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride.

Abstract: Compounds that are central nervous system drug candidates for the treatment of cognitive decline and, more particularly, Alzheimer's disease are provided. Methods of treating, inhibiting, and/or abatement of cognitive decline and/or Alzheimer's disease with a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the invention are also provided. Also provided are methods of preparing the compounds/compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonic acid salts of formula (I) and a crystalline form of potassium 2,5 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonic acid are provided.

Abstract: Ethyl benzyl quaternaries having superior anti-fungal properties versus their benzyl quaternary analogs. The ethylbenzyl amidoamine quaternaries of the present invention are easily produced without significant waste and with minimal capital, while possessing improved antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel and improved process for the production of dehydrolinalyl acetate (DLA), which IUPAC name is acetic acid 1-ethynyl-1,5-dimethyl-hex-4-enyl ester, starting from dehydrolinalool (DLL), which IUPAC name is 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-yn-3-ol, by acetylation.

Abstract: Processes for producing acetic acid herein generally include contacting methanol and carbon monoxide in the presence of a reaction medium under carbonylation conditions sufficient to form acetic acid, the reaction medium including a carbonylation catalyst selected from rhodium catalysts, iridium catalysts and palladium catalysts; from 1 wt. % to 14 wt. % water; and a plurality of additives, in-situ generated derivatives of the plurality of additives or combinations thereof; the plurality of additives including a first additive including one or more phosphine oxides and a second additive selected from heteropolyacids, metal salts and combinations thereof, the heteropolyacids represented by the formula HnM12XO40, wherein H is hydrogen, M is selected from tungsten and molybdenum, X is selected from phosphorous and silicon and O is oxygen and n is 3 or 4, the metal salts are selected from transition metal salts, lanthanide metal salts and combinations thereof; and recovering acetic acid from the process.

Abstract: A PET imaging agent is made, by at first, washing out fluoride ions (F-18) adhered on an ion exchange resin to a reaction vessel with potassium carbonate/Kryptofix 2.2.2 in acetonitrile-water. After processing the first azeotropic distillation with helium while water is removed, the temperature is cooled down. Then, acetonitrile is added to the reaction vessel to be heated up. After processing the second azeotropic distillation with helium while water is removed, the temperature is cooled down and excess water is extracted. A precursor is then added to the reaction vessel to be heated up for processing a fluorination reaction. The reaction mixture obtained after the fluorination reaction is cooled down to be flown through a solid-phase extraction column with waste drained into a waste tank. Then, ethanol is used to wash out a product, i.e. [F-18]FEONM, adsorbed by the column, to be collected in a collection vial.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light-emitting material for organic electroluminescent (EL) devices which is composed of an asymmetric anthracene derivative of a specific structure. Also disclosed are a material for organic EL devices and an organic EL device wherein an organic thin film layer composed of one or more layers including at least a light-emitting layer is interposed between a cathode and an anode. At least one layer composed of the organic thin film layer contains the material for organic EL devices by itself or as a component of a mixture. Consequently, the organic EL device has a high efficiency and a long life. Also disclosed are a light-emitting material for organic EL devices and material for organic devices which enable to realize such an organic EL device.

Abstract: The present invention provides guanidine compounds and salts thereof that may be useful, for example, in the preparation of herbicidal compositions. The compounds may be used, for example, to prepare N-phosphonomethylglycine guanidine salts having improved herbicidal efficacy over glyphosate alone.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for the synthesis of ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic acid or its salt which includes the steps of reacting tetraphosphorus hexaoxide and acetic acid under controlled reaction conditions; hydrolyzing the formed ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic acid condensates to form ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic acid; further processing the ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic acid solution. The process according to the method of the present invention is highly controllable and further is characterized by a high selectivity.

Abstract: A purified cyclohexanol of the present invention has a methylcyclopentanol concentration of 10 to 1000 ppm by weight and a cyclohexylcyclohexene isomer concentration of 15 to 500 ppm by weight. A method for producing cyclohexanol of the present invention comprises: Step 1 of producing a solution (I) containing cyclohexanol, methylcyclopentanol, and water by a hydration reaction of cyclohexene; Step 2 of separating the solution (I) into a water phase and an oil phase; Step 3 of obtaining a partially purified cyclohexanol containing methylcyclopentanol from the oil phase; and Step 4 of separating and removing methylcyclopentanol in the partially purified cyclohexanol so as to obtain a purified cyclohexanol having a methylcyclopentanol concentration of 10 to 1000 ppm by weight and a cyclohexylcyclohexene isomer concentration of 15 to 500 ppm by weight.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-substituted-1,4-benzenediamines, a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, or mixture thereof. The process according to the present invention is a particularly cost effective process in that it avoids sophisticated chemical steps which requires special equipment or expensive catalysts and in that it comprises a recycling step of one of the starting materials, namely the 2-substituted aniline.

Abstract: The present invention provides a halogenated aniline represented by formula (I) (wherein each of X1 and X2 independently represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom), a method for producing the halogenated aniline, and other aspects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor receptor I, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions thereof in the treatment of TNF-? mediated conditions: Formula (I)

Abstract: The present invention relates to aromatic amine-terphenyl compounds and use thereof in organic semiconducting components. The organic semiconducting components may contain at least one layer that includes one or more of the aromatic amine-terphenyl compounds, and the layer may be a charge transporting layer or an emitter layer. The organic semiconducting components may be organic light-emitting diodes or photovoltaic components.

Abstract: A method for oxidation of glycerol into glyceric acid is described, which includes a step of treating glycerol with a supported metal catalyst in the presence of oxygen, said catalyst including platinum and a metal element selected from the group comprising tin, molybdenum, bismuth and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of ?-substituted ?-amino carboxylic acids, preferably in enantiomerically enriched or even enantiomerically pure form, by a one-pot conversion of a ?-substituted ?-nitro dicarboxylic acid ester or of a ?-substituted ?-nitro dicarboxylate of general formula to a ?-substituted ?-nitro carboxylic acid and a subsequent reduction of the ?-nitro group to an amine group. In particular, the present invention relates to the preparation of (S)-pregabalin. In addition, the formation of enantiomerically enriched ?-substituted ?-amino carboxylic acids and ?-substituted ?-nitronate carboxylic acid salts are also described.

Abstract: A process for producing acrylic acid from carbonaceous materials such as biomass. The carbonaceous material, such as biomass, is gasified to produce synthesis gas. The synthesis gas then is subjected to a plurality of reactions to produce acrylic acid.