Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making an isomeric mixture of secondary phosphines with the summation formula C.sub.20 H.sub.27 P. To this end, hydrogen phosphide is reacted with dicyclopentadiene in the presence of an agent yielding free radicals. More specifically, hydrogen phosphide and dicyclopentadiene are used in a molar ratio of 1 to at least 2 and the reaction is effected under a pressure of 5 to 90 bars. The mixture is used in the production of flotation aids and as an ingredient of catalytically active transition metal complexes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making tertiary phosphines of the general formula R.sub.3 P, in which R stands for a linear alkyl radical having 2 to 4 carbon atoms. To this end, hydrogen phosphide is reacted with linear monoolefins having 2 to 4 carbon atoms. More particularly, the tertiary phosphine which is desired to be made is dissolved in an inert solvent and PH.sub.3 and monoolefin are reacted in the solution.

Abstract: Alkyl phosphines of the general formula:R.sub.n PH.sub.3-n (I)are made. To this end hydrogen phosphide, a primary or a secondary phosphine is reacted with an alkylamine of the general formula:R.sub.n NH.sub.3-n (II)in a molar ratio of 0.1 to 10 mols of the alkylamine of formula II per mol of hydrogen phosphide or primary or secondary phosphine. The reaction is effected at a 150.degree. to 400.degree. C., at atmospheric pressure or a superatmospheric pressure up to 1 atmosphere gauge, and in contact with a catalyst comprising active carbon, copper (II) chromite, or one or more metals of Group Ib or VIII of the Periodic System of the elements. The starting materials are passed through a reaction zone at a rate which permits a contact time between them and the catalyst of 0.1 to 400 seconds.

Abstract: Production of novel phosphobetaines of general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each stand for organic groups having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 may be identical with the substituent R, the substituent R being a radical of the general formula II ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each stand for organic groups having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and/or hydrogen atoms, and R.sup.5 stands for a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, which may optionally have a halogen or hydroxylic group substituent attached thereto.

Abstract: Production of tertiary phosphine oxides which contain nitrile groups and correspond to the following general formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sub.2 each stand for a straight or branched, identical or different alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or aralkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and in which R.sup.1 or R.sub.2 may be identical with R, which stands for a radical of the following general formula II: ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each stand for a straight or branched, identical or different alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or aralkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and/or hydrogen atoms. The tertiary phosphine oxides are made by reacting a phosphine of the following general formula III: ##STR3## in which R.sup.5 has the same meaning as R.sup.3 and R.sup.6 has the same meaning as R.sup.4 but is no hydrogen, with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile of the following general formula IV: ##STR4## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given above.

Abstract: Production of agents reducing the flammability of polyurethane moulding compositions. The agents are more particularly comprised of compounds of the following general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R stands for an alkylene radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, which may be halogen-substituted, if desired, a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- radical, a phenylene radical or an alkyl- or halogenoalkyl-substituted diphenylene methane radical, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, respectively, stand for a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or a halogen-substituted alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, x + y stand for a number between 0.1 and 3, and n stands for 1 or 2.

Abstract: Flame-retardant PVC-plasticizers of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R stands for an alkylene radical or a halogen-substituted alkylene radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, a --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- radical, a phenylene or an alkyl or halogenoalkyl-substituted diphenylenemethane radical and R.sub.1 stands for a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Halogen-containing phosphoric acid polyesters of the general formula (I) ##STR1## IN WHICH R stands for an alkylene radical or a halogen-substituted alkylene radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, a --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- radical, a phenylene or an alkyl or halogenoalkyl-substituted diphenylenemethane radical, and R.sub.1 stands for a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Production of phosphorus-containing sulfamide derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## In the above formula, R.sub.1 stands for an alkyl radical or a halogen-substituted, alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or stands for an aryl radical, and R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Production of agents reducing the flammability of polyurethane moulding compositions. The agents are more particularly comprised of compounds of the following general formula (I) ##STR1## IN WHICH R stands for an alkylene radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, which may be halogen-substituted, if desired, a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- radical, a phenylene radical or an alkyl- or halogenoalkyl-substituted diphenylene methane radical, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, respectively, stand for a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or a halogen-substituted alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, x + y stand for a number between 0.1 and 3, and n stands for 1 or 2.

Abstract: Production of polyols containing halogen and phosphorus. The polyols are more particularly comprised of compounds the following general formula (I) ##EQU1## in which R stands for an alkylene radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, which may be halogen-substituted, if desired, a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- radical, a phenylene radical or an alkyl- or halogenoalkyl-substituted diphenylene methane radical, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, respectively stand for a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or a halogen-substituted alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, x + y stand for a number between 0.1 and 3, and n stands for 1 or 2. The polyols find use as flameproofing agents in plastics, particularly in polyurethane foams.