Abstract: A process for the preparation of an aryl-mono and/or polyurethane comprising the steps ofA. reacting a primary aromatic mono, di-, and/or polyamine with an O-alkyl carbamate in the presence of alcohol and catalysts, andB. separating the ammonia and other by-products from the aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic di- and/or polyurethane.The reaction is preferably carried out in the presence of urea. The aryl mono-, di-, and/or polyurethanes produced are valuable end and intermediate products. They can be transferred into the corresponding isocyanates which can then be used for the preparation of polyurethanes.

Abstract: Phenol ethers are prepared by reacting phenols with dialkyl carbonates in the presence of tertiary amines and/or phosphines. The aralkyl aryl ethers and alkyl aryl ethers obtained are starting materials for the manufacture of dyes, crop protection agents and scents.

Abstract: Acryloxy- and methacryloxy-alkyl-propanals and a process for their manufacture by esterifying the corresponding .beta.-hydroxyalkylpropanals with acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, respectively, in the presence of an acid esterification catalyst and of an inert diluent.