Abstract: Without added stabilizers, aminobenzotrifluorides have low thermal and storage stability.The present invention relates to preparations of a stabilized amionbenzotrifluoride, composed essentially ofa) an aminobenzotrifluoride of the formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of each other, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, halogen, CF.sub.3, nitro, amino, methoxy, hydroxyl or NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, independently of each other, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl radicals, and the NH.sub.2 group can be located in the 2-, 3- or 4-position in relation to the CF.sub.3 group, andb) at least one base.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of alkyl 3-chlorophenyl sulfones of the formula (I), in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are straight-chain or branched alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) groups, which can be identical or different, by reacting alkyl phenyl sulfones of the formula (II), in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have the meanings given above, with chlorine in sulfuric acid or fuming sulfuric acid at temperatures of about 20 to about 180.degree. C.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of benzimidazolones of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and denote hydrogen or halogen atoms, or alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkoxy(c.sub.1 -C.sub.4), trifluoromethyl, phenyl, phenoxy or nitro groups, by reacting o-phenylenediamines of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have the meaning given, with phosgene in water in the presence of an alkali metal base or alkaline earth metal base or a salt of an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide and a weakly inorganic or organic acid or a mixture of such salts or a suitable buffer system, at a pH of about 6 to about 12, and at a temperature of about 20.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Carbamoyl chlorides derived from secondary aliphatic amines having alkyl groups which are branched in the 1-position are prepared by passing phosgene at an elevated temperature into the corresponding, initially taken--if appropriate dissolved in an inert solvent--secondary aliphatic amines having alkyl groups which are branched in the 1-position.The reaction products are intermediates in various specialized fields, particularly in the plant protection sector.

Abstract: Thiochloroformates are prepared by reaction of mercaptans with phosgene in the presence of carboxylic acid amides and/or urea derivatives as catalysts in amounts smaller than hitherto known for this application. The amounts range from about 0.02 to 0.2 mol %, relative to the corresponding starting mercaptan. Despite the small amounts of catalyst the reaction proceeds as with the use of larger catalyst amounts; however, work-up is simplified and the product yields are increased in most cases.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of chloroformic acid aryl-esters and cyclic carbonates of aryl compounds containing at least two phenolic hydroxy groups wherein aromatic compounds containing one or more hydroxy groups linked to an aromatic nucleus, are reacted with phosgene in the presence of catalytic amounts of N,N-disubstituted acid amide either under pressure or without pressure while removing the hydrogen chloride continuously from the reaction mixture. This improved process results in almost quantitative or very high yields of pure products and avoids problems such as disposal of waste water.

Abstract: Process for preparing carboxylic acid chlorides by reaction of carboxylic acids or carboxylic anhydrides with phosgene at temperatures of from 0.degree. to 180.degree.C in the presence of a catalyst, wherein 0.01 to 10 weight percent, calculated on the carboxylic acid or the carboxylic anhydride, of trisubstituted phosphine oxides or trisubstituted phosphine sulfides or reaction products of these compounds with phosgene and/or acids or acid anhydrides or mixtures of these compounds are used as catalyst.