Abstract: A method for enhancing an efficacy of an agricultural chemical which comprises incorporating a specific quaternary ammonium enhancer into a diluted solution of the agricultural chemical.

Abstract: A method for enhancing an efficacy of an agricultural chemical which comprises incorporating a specific quaternary ammonium enhancer into a diluted solution of the agricultural chemical.

Abstract: A liquid softener composition comprising a quaternary ammonium salt represented by the general formula (1) and a method for its preparation: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are an alkyl group or hydroxyalkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are an unsubstituted or hydroxyl group-substituted linear or branched alkyl group or alkenyl group of 8 to 36 carbon atoms, A is a linear or branched alkylene group of 2 or 3 carbon atoms, X is an anion group, n is an integer in the range of 1 to 6, and m is a numeral in the range of 0 to 20.

Abstract: To provide processes suitable for industrial production by which high-purity N-(long-chain acyl)amino acid and salt thereof can be prepared from inexpensive raw materials.An alkyl ester of a fatty acid (2) is reacted with an aminonitrile (3) in the presence of a basic catalyst to form an amidonitrile (1), the amidonitrile (1) is hydrolyzed into an N-(long-chain acyl)amino acid salt (4) in the presence of a basic substance, the pH of the resulting aqueous solution is adjusted to a pH from 1 to 5 with a mineral acid to form an N-(long-chain acyl)amino acid (5), and this amino acid is recovered. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 CO-- represents a fatty acid residue having 8 to 22 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 represents an alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and M represents a monovalent cation.

Abstract: In preparing an acyloxybenzenesulfonic acid or salts thereof by sulfonating the corresponding acyloxybenzene (1), the preparation process of the acyloxybenzenesulfonic acid wherein as an additive is added at least one selected from among carboxylic acids or esters thereof (2), alkyl phosphates (3), polyphosphoric acids (4), amides and like compounds (6), carbonic esters (7), and hydroxy compounds (8). By the process, acyloxybenzenesulfonic acid excellent in hue can be prepared on an industrial scale in an enhanced yield at enhanced selectivity and lowered cost as compared with the processes of the prior art.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the effectiveness of an agricultural chemical which comprises incorporating a specific enhancer into a diluted solution of the agricultural chemical.The specific enhancer is a quaternary ammonium salt or a amine.

Abstract: A method for enhancing an efficacy of an agricultural chemical which comprises incorporating a quaternary ammonium enhancer into a diluted solution of the agricultural chemical.

Abstract: A tertiary amino alcohol, being useful as an emulsifier, is defined by the formula (1) or (2): ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.24 straight-chain or branched alkylene group, an alicyclic alkylene group, an aralkylene group or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.p (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.q (where p is 0 or a positive integer and q is a positive integer), R' is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.24 straight-chain or branched alkyl group or an aralkyl group and n is a positive integer of 2 to 50.

Abstract: A tertiary aminoalcohol having a tert-amino group(s) in the main chain and hydroxyl groups at the terminals. The use of this compound for purposes different from that of ordinary amines and amine derivatives is expected.A process for producing the tertiary aminoalcohol wherein a catalyst comprising copper, a transition metal element of the fourth period and a platinum group element of the group VIII, and further optionally containing an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal is used.A process for producing polyurethane using the above-mentioned tertiary aminoalcohol which can solve the problems occurring in the production of a polyurethane using a tertiary amine which has a strong irritating odor and is highly irritant to the skin as a catalyst, for example, deteriorations of working atmosphere and sales appeal of the polyurethane.

Abstract: A bleaching composition comprises (a) hydrogen or a peroxide to produce hydrogen peroxide in its aqueous solution and (b) an organic peracid precursor having the formula (I) in which a quaternary ammonium is connected with an alkyl through an ether, an amide or an ester.

Abstract: A tertiary aminoalcohol having a tert-amino group(s) in the main chain and hydroxyl groups at the terminals. The use of this compound for purposes different from that of ordinary amines and amine derivatives is expected.A process for producing the tertiary aminoalcohol wherein a catalyst comprising copper, a transition metal element of the fourth period and a platinum group element of the group VIII, and further optionally containing an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal is used.A process for producing polyurethane using the above-mentioned tertiary aminoalcohol which can solve the problems occurring in the production of a polyurethane using a tertiary amine which has a strong irritating odor and is highly irritant to the skin as a catalyst, for example, deteriorations of working atmosphere and sales appeal of the polyurethane.

Abstract: A process for producing an N-alkyl-N-methylamine or an N-alkenyl-N-methylamine in a high yield from a higher alcohol and methylamine comprising the step of reacting a higher alcohol with methylamine in the presence of a catalyst comprising copper and a fourth period transition metal of the Periodic Table, except for chromium, or a catalyst comprising copper, a fourth period transition metal of the Periodic Table, except for chromium, and an element of the platinum group VIII of the Periodic Table, at a pressure ranging from atmospheric pressure to 100 atm. G., at a reaction temperature ranging from 100.degree. to 250.degree. C., with hydrogen gas being introduced into the reaction system while water produced in the reaction is removed from the reaction system and the amount of methylamine in the gaseous mixture which contains no matter formed through the reaction and is exhausted from the reaction system is regulated from 5 to 50% by volume.

Abstract: An N-(N'-long chain acyl-.beta.-alanyl)-.beta.-alanine represented by formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from 7 to 23 carbon atoms; and M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an ammonium, an alkylammonium, an alkanolammonium or a basic amino acid;or its salt and a detergent composition containing the same are disclosed.The detergent composition of the present invention is excellent in foaming power and gives a good feel after washing.

Abstract: An N-substituted amine is produced by reacting an alcohol or aldehyde with ammonia, a primary amine or a secondary amine in the presence of a catalyst comprising:(a) (1) copper, (2) a metal selected from the group consisting of chromium, manganese, iron and zinc and (3) a metal of the platinum VIII group;(b) (1) copper, (2) cobalt and (3) a metal of the platinum VIII group;(c) (1) copper, (2) a metal selected from the group consisting of chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and zinc, (3) a metal of the platinum VIII group and (4) a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals; or(d) (1) copper, (2) a metal selected from the group consisting of chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and zinc, (3) a metal of the platinum VIII group and (4) a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, tungsten and molybdenum.

Abstract: The polycationic compound having the formula (I) is useful for an organic peracid precursor. A bleach composition comprises the polycationic compound and a peroxide. ##STR1## in which X is a cation, Y is an alkylene, Z is a specific group containing carbonyl group and A is an anionic group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel betaine compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 8 to 22 carbon atoms; X is H or a hydroxyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Y is --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 SO.sub.3, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.3 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 ; n is 2 to 5; m is 1 to 5; and l is 0 to 5; a process for the preparation of the same; and a detergent composition containing the same. This detergent composition exhibits excellent foaming power and detergency and is lowly irritant, thus being suitable for a base of a body or hair shampoo.

Abstract: A bleaching composition comprises (a) hydrogen or a peroxide to produce hydrogen peroxide in its aqueous solution and (b) an organic peracid precusor having the formula (I) in which a quaternary ammonium is connected with an alkyl through an ether, an amide or an ester.

Abstract: Novel quaternary ammonium compounds of formula (1) and (2): ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight or branched alkylene group containing from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, an alicyclic alkylene group, an aralkylene group or a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.p (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.q (in which p and q each represents a positive integer), R' represents a straight or branched alkyl group containing from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an aralkyl group, R" represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an aralkyl group, X.sup.- represents an anionic group and n represents a positive integer of from 2 to 50 are disclosed. The quaternary ammonium compounds are useful as surfactants capable of serving as softening agents and antistatic agents for fabrics, hair and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel betaine compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 8 to 22 carbon atoms; X is H or a hydroxy group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Y is --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 SO.sub.3, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.3 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 ; n is 2 to 5; m is 1 to 5; and l is 0 to 5; a process for the preparation of the same; and a detergent composition containing the same. This detergent composition exhibits excellent foaming power and detergency and is lowly irritant, thus being suitable for a base of a body or hair shampoo.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing an unsaturated aliphatic primary or secondary amine from the corresponding unsaturated aliphatic nitrile without hydrogenating an olefinic bond in the molecule. The process employs a catalyst which is a combination of copper and a specific metal.