Abstract: The present invention is related to a new method for the synthesis of alpha-aminoalkylenephosphonic acid or its phosphonate esters comprising the steps of forming a reaction mixture by mixing a P—O—P anhydride moiety comprising compound, having one P-atom at the oxidation state (+III) and the other P-atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), an aminoalkanecarboxylic acid and an acid catalyst, wherein said reaction mixture comprises an equivalent ratio of alpha-aminoalkylene carboxylic acid to P—O—P anhydride moieties of at least 0.2, and recovering the resulting alpha-aminoalkylene phosphonic acid compound or an ester thereof from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A method for synthesis of N-phosphonoalkyliminodiacetic acid or derivatives thereof by forming a reaction mixture having an acid catalyst, a compound of the following general formula R1—CH2—NX—CH2—R2 and a compound having one or more P—O—P anhydride moieties to form a compound having a formula R1—CH2—N(—CH2PO3R32)(—CH2—R2) wherein in R1—CH2—NX—CH2—R2: X is —CH2—OH or —CH2—COOH; R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of nitrile, C1-C4 alkyl carboxylate, and carboxylic acid for when X is —CH2—OH, or R1 and R2 are both carbonyl groups linked by a hydrogen substituted nitrogen atom or a C1-C4-alkyl substituted nitrogen atom; and R3 is H, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; the anhydride moieties in the P—O—P anhydride compound have one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) and one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V); and 2) hydrolyzing the mixture to form N-phosphonomethyliminodiacetic acid or one of its derivatives.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of an aminoalkylenephosphonic acid or its phosphonate esters including the following steps: a) forming, in the presence of an aldehyde or ketone and an acid catalyst, a reaction mixture by mixing a compound having at least one HNR1R2 moiety or a salt thereof, with a compound having one or more P—O—P anhydride moieties, the moieties having one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) and one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), wherein the ratio of moles of aldehyde or ketone to N—H moieties is 1 or more and wherein the ratio of N—H moieties to P—O—P anhydride moieties is 0.3 or more, and b) recovering the resulting aminoalkylenephosphonic acid having compound or its phosphonate esters.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a new method for the synthesis of alpha-aminoalkylenephosphonic acid or its phosphonate esters comprising the steps of forming a reaction mixture by mixing a P—O—P anhydride moiety comprising compound, having one P-atom at the oxidation state (+III) and the other P-atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), an aminoalkanecarboxylic acid and an acid catalyst, wherein said reaction mixture comprises an equivalent ratio of alpha-aminoalkylene carboxylic acid to P—O—P anhydride moieties of at least 0.2, and recovering the resulting alpha-aminoalkylene phosphonic acid compound or an ester thereof from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group consisting of its salts, its phosphonate esters, or its phosphonate ester salts, which includes the steps of: a) forming, in the presence an acid catalyst, a reaction mixture having 2,5-diketopiperazine, formaldehyde and a compound including one or more P-0-P anhydride moieties, the moieties having one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) and the other P atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), to form N,N?-bisphosphonomethyl-2,5-diketopiperazine, its mono- to tetra phosphonate esters, the dehydrated forms of N,N?-bisphosphonomethyl-2,5-diketopiperazine and the phosphonate esters of its dehydrated forms; and b) hydrolyzing the N,N?-bisphosphonomethyl-2,5-diketopiperazine, its dehydrated forms or their phosphonate esters to obtain N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group consisting of its salts, its phosphonate esters and its phosphonate ester salts.

Abstract: A method for securing the use of an aqueous medium under any substantial exclusion of metal ion interference is disclosed. A phosphonic acid compound containing: a selected phosphonate moiety and a moiety selected from a limited number of species; or hydrocarbon chains containing aminoalkylene phosphonic acid substituents; or alkylamino alkylene phosphonic acids containing an active moiety embodying N, O, and S. The technology can, by way of illustration, be used in numerous applications including secondary oil recovery, scale inhibition, industrial water treatment, paper pulp bleaching, dispersant treatment, sequestering application, brightness reversion avoidance and paper pulp treatment.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group of its salts, its phosphonate esters and its phosphonate ester salts, including the steps of: a) forming a reaction mixture having an acid catalyst, N,N?-bis(carboxymethyl)-2,5-diketopiperazine and a compound having one or more P—O—P anhydride moieties, wherein the moieties have one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) and the other P atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), to form N,N?-bis(phosphonomethyl)-2,5-diketopiperazine, its dehydrated forms or their phosphonate esters; b) hydrolyzing the reaction mixture to form N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group consisting of its salts, its phosphonate esters and its phosphonate ester salts.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of alpha-aminoalkylenephosphonic acid or its phosphonate esters including the steps of forming a reaction mixture by mixing a P—O—P anhydride moiety including a compound, having one P-atom at the oxidation state (+III) and the other P-atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), an aminoalkanecarboxylic acid and an acid catalyst, wherein the reaction mixture includes an equivalent ratio of alpha-aminoalkylene carboxylic acid to P—O—P anhydride moieties of at least 0.2, and recovering the resulting alpha-aminoalkylene phosphonic acid compound or an ester thereof from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of an aminoalkylenephosphonic acid or its phosphonate esters including the following steps: a) forming, in the presence of an aldehyde or ketone and an acid catalyst, a reaction mixture by mixing a compound having at least one HNR1R2 moiety or a salt thereof, with a compound having one or more P—O—P anhydride moieties, the moieties having one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) and one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), wherein the ratio of moles of aldehyde or ketone to N—H moieties is 1 or more and wherein the ratio of N—H moieties to P—O—P anhydride moieties is 0.3 or more, and b) recovering the resulting aminoalkylenephosphonic acid having compound or its phosphonate esters.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a new method for the synthesis of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group consisting of its salts, its phosphonate esters and its phosphonate ester salts, comprising the steps of: a) forming a reaction mixture comprising an acid catalyst, N,N?-bis(carboxymethyl)-2,5-diketopiperazine and a compound comprising one or more P—O—P anhydride moieties, wherein said moieties comprise one P atom at the oxidation state (+111) and the other P atom at the oxidation state (+111) or (+V), to form N,N?-bis(phosphonomethyl)-2,5-diketopiperazine, its dehydrated forms or their phosphonate esters; b) hydrolyzing the reaction mixture to form N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group consisting of its salts, its phosphonate esters and its phosphonate ester salts.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group consisting of its salts, its phosphonate esters, or its phosphonate ester salts, which includes the steps of: a) forming, in the presence an acid catalyst, a reaction mixture having 2,5-diketopiperazine, formaldehyde and a compound including one or more P-0-P anhydride moieties, the moieties having one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) and the other P atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V), to form N,N?-bisphosphonomethyl-2,5-diketopiperazine, its mono- to tetra phosphonate esters, the dehydrated forms of N,N?-bisphosphonomethyl-2,5-diketopiperazine and the phosphonate esters of its dehydrated forms; and b) hydrolysing the N,N?-bisphosphonomethyl-2,5-diketopiperazine, its dehydrated forms or their phosphonate esters to obtain N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or one of its derivatives selected from the group consisting of its salts, its phosphonate esters and its phosphonate ester salts.

Abstract: A method for synthesis of N-phosphonoalkyliminodiacetic acid or derivatives thereof by: 1) forming a reaction mixture having an acid catalyst, a compound having the general formula R1—CH2—NX—CH2—R2 and a compound having one or more P—O—P anhydride moieties, to form a compound having the general formula R1—CH2—N—CH2(PO3H2)—CH2—R2, its dehydrated forms or their derivatives, wherein the compound of the formula R1—CH2—NX—CH2—R2 is characterized in that: X is —CH2—OH or —CH2—COOH; and R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of nitrile, C1-C4 alkyl carboxylate, or are both carbonyl groups linked by a hydrogen substituted nitrogen atom or a C1-C4-akyl substituted nitrogen atom; the P—O—P anhydride compound is characterized in that the anhydride moieties have one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) and one P atom at the oxidation state (+III) or (+V); and 2) hydrolysing the reaction mixture to form N-phosphonomethyliminodiacetic acid or one of its derivatives.

Abstract: Surface treatment compositions containing selected phosphonic acid compounds are disclosed. The compositions contain major levels of surface-active agents in combination with additive levels of the phosphonic acid compounds, and, in accordance with needs and objectives, conventional optional ingredients and additive agents. The inventive compositions can provide significant performance benefits, among others novel synergies and eminently desirable regulatory and environmental acceptability.

Abstract: Novel aminoacid alkylphosphonic acid compounds are disclosed. These compounds can be used in multiple applications, in particular in a scale inhibitor functionality in aqueous systems, including in marine oil recovery.

Abstract: A method for securing the use of an aqueous medium under any substantial exclusion of metal ion interference is disclosed. A phosphonic acid compound containing: a selected phosphonate moiety and a moiety selected from a limited number of species; or hydrocarbon chains containing aminoalkylene phosphonic acid substituents; or alkylamino alkylene phosphonic acids containing an active moiety embodying N, O, and S. The technology can, by way of illustration, be used in numerous applications including secondary oil recovery, scale inhibition, industrial water treatment, paper pulp bleaching, dispersant treatment, sequestering application, brightness reversion avoidance and paper pulp treatment.

Abstract: Surface treatment compositions containing selected phosphonic acid compounds are disclosed. The compositions contain major levels of surface-active agents in combination with additive levels of the phosphonic acid compounds, and, in accordance with needs and objectives, conventional optional ingredients and additive agents. The inventive compositions can provide significant performance benefits, among others novel synergies and eminently desirable regulatory and environmental acceptability.

Abstract: Novel aminoacid alkylphosphonic acid compounds are disclosed. These compounds can be used in multiple applications, in particular in a scale inhibitor functionality in aqueous systems, including in marine oil recovery.

Abstract: A beneficial method for the manufacture of amino polyalkylene phosphonic acids, under substantial absence of hydrohalogenic acid, is disclosed. The method, in essence, is based on reacting narrowly defined ratios of phosphorous acid, an amine and a formaldehyde in presence of a heterogeneous Broensted acid catalyst. The inventive method is capable of yielding economically and quality operational/capacity advantages, in particular significantly reduced one-step cycle duration under exclusion of corrosion disadvantages and also is environmentally friendly without requiring, in that respect, anything more than nominal capital expenditures.

Abstract: A method for purification of an oxygen contaminated nitrous oxide gas by feeding the nitrous oxide gas and a reducing agent such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide or ammonia into a de-oxidation reactor, performing de-oxidation by reacting the reducing agent with oxygen using a catalyst such as palladium or platinum in order to deplete the oxygen in the nitrous oxide gas, while limiting the amount of nitrous oxide removed from the nitrous oxide gas.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein novel functional fluids useful as aircraft hydraulic fluids comprising at least about 50% trialkyl phosphate ester and at least one aryl compound whereby the fluid exhibits in combination the fire resistant properties as indicated by a fire point in excess of 177° C., a flash point of at least 160° C. and an autoignition temperature of at least 400° C. The trialkyl phosphate esters contain between 6 and 18 carbon atoms and preferably between 12 and 15 carbon atoms. The aryl compounds are most preferably polyphenyls, fused ring aryl compound containing from 5 to 24 carbon atoms in the aryl portion such as biphenyl or terphenyl or alkyl substituted polyphenyls wherein the alkyl groups contain from 1 to 5 carbon atom. Other aryl compounds includes fused ring aryl compounds such as naphthalene, anthracene, diphenyl oxide and the like.