Abstract: Methacrylic acid or alkyl methacrylate are produced starting from acrolein, which is available from glycerol or propane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for oxidative esterification, generally for reaction of aldehydes with alcohols in the presence of oxygenous gases directly to give the corresponding ester in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, by means of which, for example, (meth)acrolein can be converted to methyl (meth)acrylate. The new catalyst has titanium dioxide as the main component of the support material. The catalysts are especially notable for high mechanical and chemical stability and for good catalytic performance even over very long periods. The process is an improvement in the catalyst service life, activity and selectivity over prior art catalysts which lose activity and/or selectivity relatively quickly in continuous operation in media having even a small water content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing C—H acidic (meth)acrylates and the uses thereof.

Abstract: A process for preparing methyl methacrylate by direct oxidative esterification of methacrolein has elevated yields compared to known processes. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is used in large amounts for preparing polymers and copolymers with other polymerizable compounds. In addition, methyl methacrylate is an important synthesis unit for a variety of specialty esters based on methacrylic acid (MAA), which can be produced by transesterification with the appropriate alcohol. There is consequently a great interest in very simple, economic, and environmentally friendly processes for preparing methyl methacrylate. A superior workup of the reactor output from the oxidative esterification of methacrolein allows specific by-products to be isolated and then additionally converted to alkyl methacrylates, especially to MMA.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing keto-functionalized aromatic (meth)acrylates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparation of diesters from anhydrides of carboxylic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparation of (meth)acrylic acid esters from (meth)acrylic acid anhydrides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing cyclic organic carbonates, characterized in that an epoxide is initially charged in the presence of CO2 and then a catalyst is added.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing dimethylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylates from alkyl (meth)acrylate and dimethylaminoalkanol. It likewise relates to the use of a catalyst system comprising a solution of a lithium alkoxide in alcohol in the preparation of a dimethylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: The present invention describes storage-stable glycerol (meth)acrylate carboxylic esters and a method for preparing these esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for oxidative esterification, generally for reaction of aldehydes with alcohols in the presence of oxygenous gases directly to give the corresponding ester in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, by means of which, for example, (meth)acrolein can be converted to methyl (meth)acrylate. The new catalyst has titanium dioxide as the main component of the support material. The catalysts are especially notable for high mechanical and chemical stability and for good catalytic performance even over very long periods. The process is an improvement in the catalyst service life, activity and selectivity over prior art catalysts which lose activity and/or selectivity relatively quickly in continuous operation in media having even a small water content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alpha-hydroxycarboxylic esters proceeding from hydrogen cyanide, wherein the ammonia formed in the step of alcoholysis of the corresponding alpha-hydroxycarboxamide is recycled into a hydrogen cyanide preparation process after a purification step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alpha-hydroxycarboxylic esters proceeding from hydrogen cyanide, wherein the ammonia formed in the step of alcoholysis of the corresponding alpha-hydroxycarboxamide is recycled into a hydrogen cyanide preparation process after a purification step.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for preparing alpha-beta-unsaturated carboxylic acids by dehydration of hydroxycarboxylic or alkoxycarboxylic acids which are substituted in the alpha position, in particular 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid, while avoiding accumulation of by-products and additives.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for preparing alpha-beta-unsaturated carboxylic acids by dehydration of hydroxycarboxylic or alkoxycarboxylic acids which are substituted in the alpha position, in particular 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid, while avoiding accumulation of by-products and additives.