Abstract: A process for preparing .alpha.,.omega.-dicarboxylic acids of the formula OC--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COOH in which n=6 to 10 is disclosed. The process consists of the catalytic oxidation of a compound of formula X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CHO wherein X is CHO or COOH and n is 6 to 10 by O.sub.2 pure or in mixture with inert gas, possibly under pressure, in at least one polar solvent, at a temperature comprised between 20.degree. and 90.degree. C. and in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst is chosen from the group consisting of at least one cobalt (II) salt and one ferrous salt. The amount of the catalyst is .ltoreq.0.001 mol % calculated on the equivalents of the aldehyde groups in the starting compound.

Abstract: Process for the concurrent preparation of olefinically unsaturated or satted .alpha.,.omega.-dialdehydes and .alpha.,.omega.-diacids, characterized by the fact that the monoozonide of a a mono- or polyunsaturated cycloolefine in solution in a polar solvent, is treated with water and subsequently with an alkaline aqueous solution at room pressure and at a temperature from -5.degree. C. to 70.degree. C., maintaining during the addition of the alkali, a pH not higher than 12, the dialdehyde and the diacid being subsequently isolated by known, conventional methods.

Abstract: A process for separating and recovering organic compounds from an oxygen-taining recycle gas deriving from an ozonization process is disclosed. The process comprises the separation of products in form of fumes from the gas, the countercurrent scrubbing of the gas with a polyoxyalkyleneglycol containing 2-4 carbon atoms, pre-treated with a monocarboxylic acid anhydride and/or the countercurrent scrubbing of the gas with the polyoxyalkyleneglycol or with an excess of a base. The organic compounds are recovered either by stripping (at atmospheric pressure or under vacuum) or by hydrolysis followed by distillation (at atmospheric pressure or under vacuum).

Abstract: Process for the preparation of .omega.-lactams (in particular caprolactam) ith improved yields, by reaction of cycloaliphatic derivatives having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n=3-13 with nitrosating agents in the presence of dehydrating agents, characterized by the fact that the reaction is carried out a low temperature which is constant between stages, and in all the zones of a stage and with particular concentrations of the dehydrating agent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of fire retardant formed bodies such as yarns and films of acrylic polymers is disclosed. The process comprises subjecting the polymer to sulphuration and subjecting the sulphurated polymer to a basic treatment by means of an alkali metal hydroxide, such as sodium hydroxide, whereby the polymer molecule acquires a cyclic structure.