Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing N-methylated melamines in simple steps by using inexpensive raw materials in such a manner that the proportion of mono-type, bis-type and tris-type of the N-methylated melamines as prepared can be controlled. The process comprises reacting by heating melamine with methylamine in the presence of an acidic catalyst under pressure to substitute at least one amino group of the melamine by methylamino group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing bromoisophthalic acid compounds, particularly 5-bromoisophthalic acid compounds and 4,5-dibromoisophthalic acid compounds comprising brominating an isophthalic acid compound of the general formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkyl, with bromine in a solvent containing sulfur trioxide. The object of the invention is to provide a process for preparing bromoisophthalic acid compounds, particularly 5-bromoisophthalic acid compounds and 4,5-dibromoisophthalic acid compounds in a highly selective manner by using bromine that is industrially inexpensive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing N-methylated melamines in simple steps by using inexpensive raw materials in such a manner that the proportion of mono-type, bis-type and tris-type of the N-methylated melamines as prepared can be controlled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing bromoisophthalic acid compounds, particularly 5-bromoisophthalic acid compounds and 4,5-dibromoisophthalic acid compounds comprising brominating an isophthalic acid compound of the general formula (1) 1

Abstract: A method for producing an optically active piperidine carboxylic acid derivative, which comprises subjecting a piperidine carboxylic acid derivative of the formula (1): wherein Z is a protecting group for the carboxyl group, to optical resolution by means of an optical resolution agent of the formula (2): wherein symbol * indicates that the designated carbon atom is asymmetric.

Abstract: A method for producing an optically active piperidine carboxylic acid derivative, which comprises subjecting a piperidine carboxylic acid derivative of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparation of 4,6-diaminoresorcinol or salts thereof by reducing 4,6-bis(substituted)phenylazoresorcinol expressed by the formula [1] wherein, R denotes a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, a hydroxycarbonyl group or an alkoxy group having 1-5 carbon atoms, n denotes 0 or any integer of 1-5, and two or more groups R may be same or different each other, for example, 4,6-bisphenylazoresorcinol, with hydrogen in the presence of a metal catalyst to obtain 4,6-diaminoresorcinol or salts thereof, characterized in that an aliphatic nitrile compound (for example, acetonitrile) is used as a solvent, or characterized in that the reduction is carried out by using at least one organic solvent selected from aliphatic nitrile compounds, aliphatic alcohols having 3-5 carbon atoms, dioxane and ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, etc. as a solvent and furthermore in the presence of a filter aid (for example, active carbon).

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing substituted-1,3,5-triazine derivatives at high yield, in which at least one of carbon atoms in the ring thereof is substituted by a secondary amine group having at leat one of alkyl groups. The method of the present invention is a method for alkylation of 1,3,5-triazine derivatives, characterized by reacting 1,3,5-triazine derivatives (melamines, melamine derivatives, various kinds of guanaminde derivatives, etc.) which has at least one or more amino groups or mono-substituted amino groups on carbon atom of the ring thereof, with aldehydes or ketones alcohols in the presence of a catalyst of a metal of group VII and/or group VIII in the periodic table and a hydrogen-containing gas to alkylate said at least one of amino groups or mono-substituted amino groups.

Abstract: A process for producing 4,6-bisphenylazoresorcinol of formula ?2! wherein R represents halogen atom, C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, hydroxycarbonyl or C.sub.1-5 alkoxy group, n represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 5, and two or more Rs are the same or different from each other, which comprises reacting resorcinol with a benzenediazonium salt of formula ?1! wherein R and n are the same as defined in the above formula ?1!, and X represents Cl, Br, OSO.sub.3 H or OPO.sub.3 H.sub.

Abstract: A dialkyl dialkoxycarbonylphenylphosphonate which is useful as a resin modifier, a process for producing the same in high yield at a low cost, and a process for producing a dicarboxyphenylphosphonic acid in high yield at a low cost are described.The process for producing a dialkyl dialkoxycarbonylphenylphosphonate comprises heating and reacting a dialkoxycarbonylphenyl halide with a trialkyl phosphate in the presence of a catalyst comprising an element of group VIII of the periodic table (such as an alumina supported palladium catalyst) and hydrolyzing the obtained dialkyl dialkoxycarbonylphenylphosphonate in the presence of an acid or base to produce a dicarboxyphenylphosphonic acid.

Abstract: To provide 2,5-dicarboxyphenyl phosphonic acid and a process for the preparation thereof, comprising the steps of: forming a reaction liquid phase by supplying a 2,5-dialkylphenyl phosphonic acid, a solvent, a cobalt salt, a manganese salt and/or a cerium salt, and bromine or a bromine compound into a reaction zone; and supplying oxygen into the reaction liquid phase by bringing an oxygen-containing gas into contact with the reaction liquid phase by supplying an oxygen-containing gas into the above-mentioned reaction zone.

Abstract: A method for alkylation of at least one or more amino groups or mono-substituted amino groups, each on a carbon atom of a triazine ring of 1,3,5-triazine derivatives (melamine, melamine derivatives and various kinds of guanamine derivatives and the like), which includes reacting the 1,3,5-triazine derivatives having at least one or more amino groups or mono-substituted amino groups with alcohols in the presence of a catalyst of a metal of group VII and/or group VIII in the periodic table. The object of the invention is to provide a method for alkylation of 1,3,5-triazine derivatives, which includes alkylating amino groups or mono-substituted amino groups in carbon atoms of a 1,3,5-triazine ring, whereby substituted 1,3,5-triazine derivatives which are a group of useful compounds and which are widely used as intermediates of fine chemicals such as agricultural chemicals, medications, dye-stuffs, paints and the like, as resin materials and as flame-retardant materials can be easily produced in high yields.

Abstract: A process for producing a 6-substituted 2(1H)-quinoxalinone of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom, a trihalogeno-substituted C.sub.1-5 alkyl group or a nitro group, which comprises reacting a 6-substituted 2(1H)-quinoxalinone-N-oxide of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein X is as defined above, with an alkali metal hydrosulfide and/or an alkali metal sulfide in the presence of from 1 to 20 mol times of an alkali.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing N-alkylpyrazoles represented by the formula (1), which comprises reacting an alkali metal or an alkali metal-containing base with N- unsubstituted pyrazoles represented by the formula (2), to form an alkali metal salt thereof and, subsequently, reacting the obtained alkali metal salt with an alkylating agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing N-alkylpyrazoles represented by the formula (1), which comprises reacting an alkali metal or an alkali metal-containing base with N- unsubstituted pyrazoles represented by the formula (2), to form an alkali metal salt thereof and, subsequently, reacting the obtained alkali metal salt with an alkylating agent. ##STR1## R.sup.1 : H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 : C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;n: an integer of 1-3.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of preparing and purifying .alpha.-substituted acetic acids, which comprise treating an .alpha.aromatic-substituted acetic acid represented by a specific general formula with a weak alkali while shielding light, or subjecting an .alpha.-aromatic-substituted acetonitrile represented by a specific general formula to acid hydrolysis, followed by treatment with a weak alkali while shielding light; and treating the alkali salt of .alpha.-substituted acetic acid thus formed with a decolorizing agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing an optically active 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid compound, which comprises reacting an optically active compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, and M is a hydrogen atom or an alkali metal atom, with hydroquinone or an alkali metal salt of hydroquinone, in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide and water, and precipitating optically active disodium 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionate.

Abstract: A process for producing a 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy) propionate derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## where Alk is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, which comprises reacting a phenoxy propionate derivative represented by the formula: ##STR2## where Alk is as defined above, with a peroxide to obtain a formate derivative represented by the formula: ##STR3## where Alk is as defined above, and hydrolyzing the formate of the formula III.

Abstract: An o-(N-allyl-2,6-dichloroanilino)phenylacetic acid derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, individually represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group; Y represents a hydroxyl group, an alkoxyl group, a --OM.sup.1 group in which M.sup.1 is an alkali metal atom, a --OM.sub.1/2.sup.2 group in which M.sup.2 is an alkaline earth metal atom, an amino group having the formula --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, individually represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, or a hydroxylamino group,and processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: Improved process for preparing anthranylaldehyde derivatives of formula: ##STR1## (Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 each represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, methyl group or trifluoromethyl group.) is provided.The process comprises steps of (1) protecting aldehyde group of a o-halogenobenzaldehyde with a specific alkylamine derivative, then (2) reacting the thus protected compound with a corresponding aniline derivative, and finally, (3) treating the thus obtained product with an acid.The anthranylaldehyde derivatives, i.a. N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)anthranylaldehyde is useful as an intermediate for preparation of the corresponding anilinophenylacetic acids which are anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents.