Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dehumidifying a moist gas mixture. The invention further relates to an apparatus for dehumidifying a moist gas mixture and to the use of said apparatus in the process according to the invention.

Abstract: An N-methyl-substituted triacetonamine compound can be produced by reacting at least one triacetonamine compound with formaldehyde under reductive conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dehumidifying a moist gas mixture. The invention further relates to an apparatus for dehumidifying a moist gas mixture and to the use of said apparatus in the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dehumidifying a moist gas mixture.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a novel method for synthesizing highly pure salts of the general formula Q+A?, wherein the starting materials are reacted in the presence of water, and wherein Q+ is and wherein A? is

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a novel method for synthesizing highly pure salts of the general formula Q+A?, wherein Q+ is: and wherein A? is

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for purifying an ionic liquid comprising dialkylimidazolium ions by means of stripping, wherein water vapour is used at a particular temperature. The process according to the invention is characterized in that the decomposition of the ionic liquid is minimized during the procedure of the process.

Abstract: An N-methyl-substituted triacetonamine compound is prepared by reacting at least one triacetonamine compound (I) with formaldehyde under reductive conditions, in the presence of hydrogen and in the presence of a supported catalyst, wherein the supported catalyst contains at least one metal M, wherein the metal M is selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, Mo, Mn, Ni, Pd, Pt, Fe, Ru, Os, Co, Rh, Ir, and Cu.

Abstract: An N-substituted triacetonediamine compound is prepared by reacting 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine or a derivative thereof with a carbonyl compound in a reductive amination, wherein reductive conditions are established by conducting the reaction in the presence of hydrogen and in the presence of a supported catalyst, wherein the supported catalyst includes at least one metal M, wherein the metal M is selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, Mo, Mn, Ni, Pd, Pt, Fe, Ru, Os, Co, Rh, Ir, and Cu.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising 5,5?-carbonylbis(isobenzofuran-1,3-dione), 3,3?,4,4?-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid and at least one monoanhydride compound selected from the group consisting of methylhexahydroisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 5-methyl-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 5-methyl-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydroisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 3-methylfuran-2,5-dione, 3,3,4,4,5,5-hexafluorodihydro-2H-pyran-2,6(3H)-dione and 3,3-dimethyldihydrofuran-2,5-dione. The invention also provides a hardener system for an epoxy resin, said hardener system comprising said composition. The invention also provides a method for hardening an epoxy resin employing the inventive composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising 5,5?-oxybis(isobenzofuran-1,3-dione), 4,4?-oxybis(ortho-phthalic acid) and at least one monoanhydride compound selected from the group consisting of methylhexahydroisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 5-methyl-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 5-methyl-3 a,4,7,7a-tetrahydroisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 3-methylfuran-2,5-dione, 3,3,4,4,5,5-hexafluorodihydro-2H-pyran-2,6(3H)-dione, and 3,3-dimethyldihydrofuran-2,5-dione. The invention also provides a hardener system for epoxy resins, said hardener system comprising said composition. The invention also provides a method for hardening of epoxy resins employing the inventive composition.

Abstract: A hardener system for epoxy resins comprising i) at least one aromatic dianhydride compound A having a melting point of at least 35° C., ii) at least one monoanhydride compound B having a melting point of not more than 30° C. and iii) at least one catalyst C, is provided. The aromatic dianhydride compound A is dispersed in the hardener system. The present invention further provides for the use of said hardener systems and to processes for hardening epoxy resin systems.