Abstract: A process for the production of an amide comprising: (a) reacting R1—CX and oxygen to form R1—COOH, wherein the reacting occurs in the liquid or vapor phase and in the presence of a first catalyst, wherein X is a group that leaves upon oxidation, and wherein R1 is phenyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more identical or different radicals selected from (C1-C12)-alkyl, (C1-C12)-alkoxy, (C1-C12)-alkanoyloxy, (C1-C12)-alkanoyl, amino, hydroxyl, —CH2—O—(C1-C12)-alkyl, —NH—(C1-C12)-alkyl, —NH—CO—(C1-C12)-alkyl, or —S—(C1-C12)-alkyl; (b) separating the R1—COOH from the mixture formed in step (a), wherein the R1—COOH is maintained in a liquid or vapor phase; and (c) reacting the R1—COOH maintained in the liquid or vapor phase from step (b) with an amine to form an amide, wherein the reacting occurs in the vapor phase and in the presence of a second catalyst.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the production of ketones via a one-step synthesis from aldehydes. In the method of the invention, an aldehyde, a carboxylic acid, and a source of oxygen, such as water, are allowed to react in the vapor phase in a catalytic tube reactor. Asymmetrical ketones, such as methyl cyclopropyl ketone, are particularly desirable reaction products.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the production of ketones via a one-step synthesis from aldehydes. In the method of the invention, an aldehyde, a carboxylic acid, and a source of oxygen, such as water, are allowed to react in the vapor phase in a catalytic tube reactor. Asymmetrical ketones, such as methyl cyclopropyl ketone, are particularly desirable reaction products.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing aromatic aldehydes, including benzaldehyde and metatolualdehyde wherein the reaction occurs in the vapor phase. Raw materials and a source of oxygen are fed into a tube reactor. The raw materials may be in a liquid or vapor phase. The reaction to form the aldehyde is catalyzed by suitable solid or liquid catalysts, including copper containing catalysts.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing aromatic aldehydes, including benzaldehyde and metatolualdehyde. Raw materials and a source of oxygen are fed into a tube reactor. The raw materials may be in a liquid or vapor phase. The reaction to form the aldehyde is catalyzed by suitable solid or liquid catalysts, including copper containing catalysts.