Abstract: A process for the preparation of alkyl malonates by carbonylation of chloroacetate in the presence of a carbonyl source, a carbonylation catalyst, such as chromium carbonyl and an aliphatic alcohol, this reaction being carried out in a two-phase liquid medium.A process for recycling the catalyst also forms part of the invention.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of alkaline phenylpyruvate by carbonylation of benxzyl chloride in the presence of a cobalt catalyst. The alkaline phenylpyruvate is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of phenylalanine.

Abstract: The terminal according to the invention is connected to two telephone lines and comprises a data display means with a data introduction keyboard cooperating with a telephone call signal generator, whereby the latter can transmit calls on either of the two telephone lines, either directly on one line in the case of a mains failure, or via the central processing unit of the display means, when the mains supply is present.

Abstract: A process of preparing a N-substituted imide as disclosed, which is carried out in accordance with the equation: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl radical containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or an aryl radical having 1 or 2 phenyl rings bearing up to 5 substituents selected from the group consisting of 1 to 3 atoms of halogen, 1 to 2 nitro, amino, or hydroxy groups, 1 to 4 alkyl radicals, and 1 to 2 alkoxy or alkylthiol radicals each containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a hexyl radical, optionally substituted;R' is a single bond or a hydrocarbon chain containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, in which two contiguous carbons may belong to a phenyl ring, said hydrocarbon chain being saturated or unsaturated and optionally substituted andR" is a hydrogen atom, an alkaline metal atom, an ammonium atom or a lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein the cyclization of the amic acid, R--NH--CO--R'--COOR" is carried out in the presence of a mixed catalyst which results from the association of the formula, A B, in which A is

Abstract: The monitoring peripheral equipment is intended to inform the exchange's central unit about the state and nature of the subscriber's receiver and it comprises: a circuit sensing the positions of the relays of the line equipment, a memory unit, an internal logic with a scanner thereof, a liaison circuit logic and a line equipment monitoring device, whereby the lifting of a subscriber's receiver is detected, the information is sent to the internal logic as regards the location, state and processing to be performed, said central unit calls back said liaison circuit logic and the internal logic sets the subscriber's telephone in the connected position.