Abstract: Halogenated hydroxyquinoline compounds such as 5-chloro-7-bromomethyl-8-hydroxyquinoline are prepared by contacting a 5-halo-8-hydroxyquinoline with formaldehyde to produce a cyclic dioxane and then contacting with concentrated hydrobromic acid to form the desired halogenated hydroxyquinoline compound.The compounds of this invention are usefual as intermediates in the production of ion-exchange resins.

Abstract: N-substituted piperazinones are prepared by reacting an N-substituted ethylenediamine such as N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine with a 2-oxoaldehyde such as glyoxal. N-substituted piperazinones are useful as flue gas desulfurization agents.

Abstract: N-alkane-N-alkanolamines are prepared by (a) contacting an N-alkane-N-alkanolamine having more N-alkanolamine moieties than the product compound, with a haloalkane; (b) contacting the product of step (a) with a strong base; and (c) deprotonating the product of step (b). The method of the invention produces relatively pure compounds in high yield, from low-value starting materials. The compounds produced by the invention are useful for the absorption of sulfur compounds from gases produced by the combustion of sulfur-containing hydrocarbon materials.