Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing cyclododecanone. According to the present invention, a method of preparing cyclododecanone which allows implementation of a high conversion rate and minimization of production of unreacted materials and reaction by-products may be provided. In addition, the present invention implements a high conversion rate and a high selectivity even by a simplified process configuration, and thus may be usefully utilized in an economical method of preparing laurolactam, allowing commercially easy mass production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of carfilzomib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of amorphous form of carfilzomib.

Abstract: Disclosed is a propylene direct oxidation reaction catalyst capable of preparing a propylene oxide from propylene and oxygen at a higher yield than catalysts prepared by conventional methods, by applying a specific transition metal oxide promoter in preparation of a catalyst containing silver, a transition metal oxide promoter and a carrier through a slurry process. The present invention provides a propylene direct oxidation reaction catalyst, which is a supported silver catalyst used for preparing a propylene oxide from the propylene direct oxidation reaction, the catalyst including a molybdenum oxide and a tungsten oxide as a catalyst promoter.

Abstract: An oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) catalyst composition comprising one or more oxides doped with Ag; wherein one or more oxides comprises a single metal oxide, mixtures of single metal oxides, a mixed metal oxide, mixtures of mixed metal oxides, or combinations thereof; and wherein one or more oxides is not La2O3 alone. A method of making an OCM catalyst composition comprising calcining one or more oxides and/or oxide precursors to form one or more calcined oxides, wherein the one or more oxides comprises a single metal oxide, mixtures of single metal oxides, a mixed metal oxide, mixtures of mixed metal oxides, or combinations thereof, wherein the one or more oxides is not La2O3 alone, and wherein the oxide precursors comprise oxides, nitrates, carbonates, hydroxides, or combinations thereof; doping the one or more calcined oxides with Ag to form the OCM catalyst composition; and thermally treating the OCM catalyst composition.

Abstract: The integrated process comprises a step a) of dehydrogenating propane providing a stream S1 comprising propane and propene; a step b) of separating stream S1 in at least one rectification column, providing an overhead product stream S2 comprising more than 99% by weight propene, a side stream S3 comprising from 90 to 98% by weight propene and a bottoms product stream S4 enriched in propane; a step c) of reacting propene with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an epoxidation catalyst using propene in molar excess; and a step d) of separating non-reacted propene and propene oxide from the reaction mixture of step c) providing a propene oxide product and a stream S5 comprising propene and propane; wherein stream S3 is passed to step c), stream S5 is recycled to step b) and stream S4 is recycled to step a).

Abstract: Integrated systems are provided for the production of higher hydrocarbon compositions, for example liquid hydrocarbon compositions, from methane using an oxidative coupling of methane system to convert methane to ethylene, followed by conversion of ethylene to selectable higher hydrocarbon products. Integrated systems and processes are provided that process methane through to these higher hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing graphene by unzipping doped carbon materials by an external stimulus and a graphene manufactured therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for converting biomass into useful organic building blocks for the chemical industry. The process involves the use of molybdenum catalysts of the formula Aa+a(MovXxR1yR2zR3e)a*3?, which may be readily prepared from industrial molybdenum compounds.

Abstract: A homogeneous catalyst system is removed from a reaction mixture of two liquid phases by separating the two liquid phases with a membrane having at least one separation-active layer in such a way that the homogeneous catalyst system is at least partially concentrated in a membrane retentate; wherein the reaction mixture contains at least one partially epoxidized cyclic unsaturated compound having twelve carbon atoms; and wherein the membrane separation-active layer contains crosslinked a silicone acrylate and/or polydimethylsiloxane and/or polyimide.

Abstract: A method for preparing glycidol using glycerol includes mixing glycerol with urea in the presence of at least one zinc-based catalyst selected from the group consisting of Zn(NO3)2, ZnCl2, ZnO and Zn(OAc)2 under a pressure of 0.5-10 kPa at a temperature of 100-170° C. to obtain glycerol carbonate; filtering the glycerol carbonate mixed with the zinc-based catalyst through an adsorbent including a polymer resin coordinated with amine groups to separate the zinc-based catalyst and glycerol carbonate from each other; and carrying out reaction of the glycerol carbonate separated from the zinc-based catalyst in the presence of an anion alkali metal salt catalyst that is Na, K, Rb, Cs or a mixture thereof containing at least one anion selected from the group consisting of Cl?, Br?, I?, NO3?, NO2? and acetate under a pressure of 0.13-6.67 kPa at a temperature of 140-250° C. to obtain glycidol.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for preparing a product rich in epichlorohydrin, comprising the steps of: a) reacting a mixture of dichlorohydrin and a base at a temperature in the range of 0-40° C. during a period of time in the range from 1 second to 180 minutes, wherein the base is present in a less than stoichiometric amount, to obtain a reaction mixture comprising epichlorohydrin and brine; b) subjecting at least part of the reaction mixture to a separation step to form a product fraction which is rich in epichlorohydrin and a brine fraction which is lean in epichlorohydrin; c) subjecting at least part of the brine fraction to a purification step to yield a purified brine. It has been found that the process according to the invention allows the manufacture of epichlorohydrin from dichlorohydrin on an industrial scale at high yield, while at the same time providing a brine with a low total organic carbon content without extensive separation being necessary.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing glycidol by successive catalytic reactions. The method includes a series of reactions for the preparation of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and the decarboxylation of the glycerol carbonate. Specifically, the method includes i) reacting glycerol with a dialkyl carbonate to prepare glycerol carbonate, and ii) subjecting the glycerol carbonate to decarboxylation wherein a base is added as a catalyst in step i) and is allowed to react with an acid to form a metal salt after step i), and the salt is used as a catalyst in step ii). According to the method, inexpensive and easy-to-purchase acid and base catalysts can be used to produce glycidol from glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production, as a starting material in high yield with high selectivity in a convenient, simple, and environmentally friendly way. In addition, the method eliminates the need to separate the base catalyst.

Abstract: Provided are a method of preparing a chlorohydrin composition and a method of preparing epichlorohydrin by using a chlorohydrin composition prepared by using the method. The method of preparing chlorohydrins in which polyhydroxy aliphatic hydrocarbon is reacted with a chlorination agent in the presence of a catalyst includes performing at least one combination of a series of unit operations comprising a first reaction step, a water removal step, and a second reaction step in this stated order, wherein the method further includes mixing a chlorohydrin concentrate obtained by purifying the reaction mixture discharged from the final reaction step from among the reaction steps and a water-rich layer discharged from the water-removal step and diluting the mixture with water. The method of preparing epichlorohydrin includes contacting the chlorohydrin composition prepared by using the method of preparing a chlorohydrin composition with an alkaline agent.

Abstract: An epoxy group-containing a fluorene compound has a methallyl group at the end thereof and is represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. The compound gives a compound excellent in regioselectivity at the time of hydrosilylation with a Si—H containing organosilicon compound, with a less formed amount of an internally added ? adduct, as compared with the conventionally known fluorene compound having an allyl group, so that heat resistance of the resulting organosilicon compound is expected to be improved whereby it is a useful compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to molecular catalysts and chemical reactions utilizing the same, and particularly to molecular catalysts for efficient catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons, such as hydrocarbons from natural gas. The molecular catalytic platform provided herein is capable of the facile oxidation of hydrocarbons, for example, under ambient conditions such as near room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing glycidol by decarboxylation of glycerol carbonate. In the method, an ionic liquid catalyst is added for the reaction. According to the method glycidol can be produced in high yield and selectivity. The method enables the production of glycidol in an easy, simple and environmentally friendly way.

Abstract: A method of preparing chlorohydrins and a method of preparing epichlorohydrin by using chlorohydrins prepared using the method are provided. The method of preparing chlorohydrins by reacting polyhydroxy aliphatic hydrocarbon with a chlorination agent in the presence of a catalyst includes at least one combination of a series of unit operations including a first reaction step, a water removal step, and a second reaction step, in that respective order, wherein the method further includes purifying chlorohydrins from a reaction mixture discharged from a final reaction step of the plurality of reaction steps. The method of preparing epichlorohydrin includes reacting chlorohydrins prepared using the method of preparing chlorohydrins, with an alkaline agent.

Abstract: A composition is provided that contains an intermediate for a water-soluble monomer, wherein this intermediate is suitable for producing a water-soluble polyalkylene glycol-type monomer that has a polymerizable terminal double bond, and suitable for the production of water-soluble polymer, and moreover allows the high-yield production of water-soluble polymer. A process of producing this composition and a water-soluble monomer-containing composition obtained therefrom are also provided. A water-soluble monomer is also provided that can be used as a starting material for a water-soluble polymer that even at high hardnesses exhibits an excellent capacity to capture metal ions such as the calcium ion and magnesium ion, an excellent anti-gelation performance, an excellent anti-soil redeposition performance, a better anti-dye transfer performance than in the past, and also an excellent compatibility with surfactants.

Abstract: A method of preparing chlorohydrins and a method of preparing epichlorohydrin using chlorohydrins prepared by using the same method are provided. The method is to prepare chlorohydrins by reacting polyhydroxy aliphatic hydrocarbon with a chlorination agent in the presence of a catalyst, and the method includes at least one combination of a series of unit operations including the following steps in the following stated order: a first reaction step; a water removal step; and a second reaction step, wherein the water removing step is performed by distillation operation based on a boiling point difference between constituents of a reaction mixture. The method of preparing epichlorohydrin includes reacting chlorohydrins prepared by using the method of preparing chlorohydrins with an alkaline agent.

Abstract: Methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing in high yield aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from a mixture of oxygenates comprising di- and polyoxygenates are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like; and methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing the mixture of oxygenates from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like. The disclosed catalysts for preparing the mixture of oxygenates comprise a NinSnm alloy and a crystalline alumina support.

Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated process for preparing an epoxide from an oxygenate, wherein the production of a lower olefin from the oxygenate and the subsequent epoxidation of the lower olefin is combined and wherein isobutene, a by-product of the lower olefin production, is converted into a hydroperoxide that is used for the conversion of the lower olefin into the corresponding epoxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalyst carriers to be used as supports for metal and metal oxide catalyst components of use in a variety of chemical reactions. More specifically, the invention provides a process of formulating an alpha alumina carrier that is suitable as a support for silver and the use of such catalyst in chemical reactions, especially the epoxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide. The composition comprises at least one hydrated precursor of alpha alumina; an optional alpha alumina; and a binder. The composition is substantially free of seeding particles.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for continuously producing a urethane (meth)acrylate, containing causing a mixed liquid of a compound (A) having a hydroxyl group and a (meth) acryloyl group and a compound (B) having an isocyanate group to pass continuously and densely through a tubular microchannel formed in a heat-conducting reaction device, and reacting the hydroxyl group of the compound (A) with the isocyanate group of the compound (B).

Abstract: Provided is a safe and simple method for producing an epoxy compound, wherein a compound with a carbon-carbon double bond is epoxidized by using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent in the presence of acetonitrile, wherein there is no need for concentration of a reaction mixture that contains residual hydrogen peroxide. A method for producing an epoxy compound wherein a compound with a carbon-carbon double bond is epoxidized by using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent, in the presence of acetonitrile, comprises a first step of adding water and an organic solvent that is incompatible with water and does not dissolve an acetamide by-product of the epoxidation reaction to a reaction mixture, upon completion of the epoxidation reaction, to dissolve the acetamide in the water, a second step of separating an organic layer and an aqueous layer, and a third step of subjecting the organic layer to reduction treatment, and then rinsing and concentrating it to provide an epoxy compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient method of synthesizing and purifying dianhydrohexitols such as dianhydrogalactitol. In general, as applied to dianhydrogalactitol, the method comprises: (1) reacting dulcitol with a concentrated solution of hydrobromic acid at a temperature of about 80° C. to produce dibromogalactitol; (2) reacting the dibromogalactitol with potassium carbonate in t-butanol to produce dianhydrogalactitol; and (3) purifying the dianhydrogalactitol using a slurry of ethyl ether to produce purified dianhydrogalactitol. Another method produces dianhydrogalactitol from dulcitol; this method comprises: (1) reacting dulcitol with a reactant to convert the 1,6-hydroxy groups of dulcitol to an effective leaving group to generate an intermediate; and (2) reacting the intermediate with an inorganic weak base to produce dianhydrogalactitol through an intramolecular SN2 reaction. Other methods for the synthesis of dianhydrogalactitol from dulcitol are described.

Abstract: Peroxo-carbonates derived from molten alkali and/or Group II metal salts, particularly carbonate salts are used as catalysts in oxidation and epoxidation reactions. Transition metal compounds may be included to improve the selectivity of the reactions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing glycidol by decarboxylation of glycerol carbonate. In the method, an ionic liquid catalyst is added for the reaction. According to the method glycidol can be produced in high yield and selectivity. The method enables the production of glycidol in an easy, simple and environmentally friendly way.

Abstract: A tetradendate amide based macrocyclic ligand and its Fe(III) complex which act as activators of hydrogen peroxide. The synthetic methodology to develop the ligands is new, simple and provides better yield for each step of the ligand synthesis. The Fe(III)-complexes and hydrogen peroxide together are can perform several environmentally benign oxidation reactions. Organic dye bleaching, bleaching of pulp and paper effluent and N-oxide synthesis may be performed using the newly developed catalyst and hydrogen peroxide. Alcohol oxidation and alkene epoxidation may also be performed using the catalysts and hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A novel process and apparatus is disclosed for performing chemical reactions. Highly compressed gaseous streams such as H2, CO, CO2, H2O, O2, or CH4 are raised to Mach speeds to form supersonic jets incorporating shockwaves. Two or more such jets are physically collided together to form a localized reaction zone where the energy from the shockwaves causes endothermic reactions wherein the chemical bonds of the reactant gases are broken. Between and among reactants molecular surface interaction and molecular surface chemistry take place. In the ensuing exothermic reactions a desired new chemical product is formed and this product is locked into a lower state of enthalpy (state of energy of formation) through adiabatic cooling by means of a free jet expansion.

Abstract: Presently disclosed are high purity unsaturated fatty acid esters with an ester moiety characterized by having from five to seven members in a ring structure, which esters when epoxidized find particular utility as primary plasticizers in flexible polyvinyl halide applications. Also disclosed are processes for making the high purity esters.

Abstract: A 2,2-bis(fluoroalkyl)oxirane (A) is prepared by reacting a fluorinated alcohol (1) with a chlorinating, brominating or sulfonylating agent under basic conditions to form an oxirane precursor (2) and subjecting the oxirane precursor to ring closure under basic conditions. R1 and R2 are fluoroalkyl groups, R3 and R4 are hydrogen or monovalent hydrocarbon groups, X is chlorine, bromine or —OSO2R5 group, and R5 is alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxidation process for the preparation of alkylene oxide comprising contacting a hydroperoxide with an olefin in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is a titanium containing catalyst obtainable by a method comprising the steps of (a) making a support by a method comprising reacting a silicate with water in the presence of a surfactant selected from block copolymers based on ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO), and calcining the obtained reaction product; and (b) impregnating the support of step (a) with a titanium containing agent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a process for removing iron ions from an organic stream by contacting the organic stream with an ion exchange resin prior to contacting the organic stream with a peroxide solution including a stabilizer.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of 1,2-epoxy-3-chloropropane by reaction between allyl chloride and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a solid catalyst and in the possible presence of at least one solvent in an epoxidation medium comprising at least two liquid phases under the conditions of reaction, comprising feeding continuously a reaction zone comprising the catalyst with at least allyl chloride, hydrogen peroxide and possibly at least one solvent at a total liquid linear velocity higher than or equal to 0.01 m/s and lower than or equal to 1 m/s, wherein the pressure drop across the reaction zone is lower than or equal to 25 kPa/m.

Abstract: Improved processes are described for making trialkyl esters and acylated trialkyl esters of carboxylic acids, as well as epoxidized trialkyl esters and acylated trialkyl carboxylate esters, such as are used in developing plasticized PVC compositions. In particular, processes are described for conducting the esterification and acylation steps involved in making the acylated trialkyl esters in a single vessel without an intermediate purification step, by means of a Lewis acid metal triflate catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution having a hydrogen peroxide concentration [H2O2] expressed as % by weight of the solution and an apparent pH of from pHmin to pHmax, such that pHmin=3.45?0.0377×[H2O2], and pHmax=3.76?0.0379×[H2O2]. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said hydrogen peroxide solution and the use of said solution in a process for the epoxidation of olefins.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing dichloropropanol in which glycerol and/or monochloropropanediol are reacted with hydrogen chloride, in a liquid reaction medium, which is in contact with a gaseous phase, in at least two reactors arranged in a loop, and under a partial pressure of hydrogen chloride in the first reactor which is greater than the partial pressure of hydrogen chloride in the second reactor. This process is suitable for recovering dichloropropanol free from hydrogen chloride and the recovered dichloropropanol may be used in subsequent reactions while avoiding overconsumption of basic agent and loss of recoverable hydrogen chloride, and corrosion during transfer and storage of dichloropropanol will be limited.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a material selected from epoxy resins, glycidyl esters, glycidyl ethers, glycidyl amides, glycidyl imides, epichlorohydrin elastomers, coagulants, wet-strength resins, cationization agents, flame retardants and detergent ingredients by subjecting a product containing epichlorohydrin and trichloropropane to a reaction in order to obtain the material, wherein the product contains a positive amount of trichloropropane in an amount of up to less than 0.01 g of trichloropropane per kg of product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a condensation and washing device with which in particular the process vapors which occur during the production of polylactide can be processed and cleaned. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a polymerization device for the production of polylactide and also to a method for processing process vapors which occur during the production of polylactide; possibilities for use of both the condensation and washing devices and of the method are likewise mentioned.

Abstract: Provided are a method of preparing a chlorohydrin composition and a method of preparing epichlorohydrin by using a chlorohydrin composition prepared by using the method. The method of preparing chlorohydrins in which polyhydroxy aliphatic hydrocarbon is reacted with a chlorination agent in the presence of a catalyst includes performing at least one combination of a series of unit operations comprising a first reaction step, a water removal step, and a second reaction step in this stated order, wherein the method further includes mixing a chlorohydrin concentrate obtained by purifying the reaction mixture discharged from the final reaction step from among the reaction steps and a water-rich layer discharged from the water-removal step and diluting the mixture with water. The method of preparing epichlorohydrin includes contacting the chlorohydrin composition prepared by using the method of preparing a chlorohydrin composition with an alkaline agent.

Abstract: A method of production of value-added, biobased chemicals, derivative products, and/or purified glycerin from animal-based bioglycerin is described herein. A method of purification of animal-based bioglycerin is also described herein. The method of purification of animal-based bioglycerin described provides methods for desalinating, decolorizing, and/or concentrating animal-based bioglycerin for the production of biobased chemicals, derivative products, and/or purified glycerin.

Abstract: A method of purification and production of value-added, biobased chemicals and derivative products from crude bioglycerin is described herein. The present method provides methods for desalinating, decolorizing, and concentrating bioglycerin for the production of biobased chemicals or purified bioglycerin.

Abstract: A method of preparing chlorohydrins and a method of preparing epichlorohydrin by using chlorohydrins prepared using the method are provided. The method of preparing chlorohydrins by reacting polyhydroxy aliphatic hydrocarbon with a chlorination agent in the presence of a catalyst includes at least one combination of a series of unit operations including a first reaction step, a water removal step, and a second reaction step, in that respective order, wherein the method further includes purifying chlorohydrins from a reaction mixture discharged from a final reaction step of the plurality of reaction steps. The method of preparing epichlorohydrin includes reacting chlorohydrins prepared using the method of preparing chlorohydrins, with an alkaline agent.

Abstract: A method of production of value-added, biobased chemicals, derivative products, and/or purified glycerin from plant-based bioglycerin is described herein. A method of purification of plant-based bioglycerin is also described herein. The method of purification of plant-based bioglycerin described provides methods for desalinating, decolorizing, and/or concentrating plant-based bioglycerin for the production of biobased chemicals, derivative products, and/or purified glycerin.

Abstract: A process for preparing amines of the formula (II) R1—NH—CH2—CH2—NH2??(II) in which R1 is hydrogen or radicals of the formula x is integers from zero to two, by reacting nitriles of the formula (I) R2—NH—CH2—CN??(I) in which R2 is hydrogen or radicals of the formula and R3 is the NC— or H2N—CH2- radicals and x is integers from zero to two, with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst in suspension mode or in a fixed bed, wherein the space velocity on the catalyst, based on the catalyst surface area, is 10?6 to 10?4 kg of nitrile of the formula (I) per m2 of catalyst surface area and hour, the catalyst surface area being determined by the BET method.

Abstract: Product containing epichlorohydrin, wherein the amount of trichloropropane is of less than 0.01 g of trichloropropane per kg of product, a process for manufacturing the product and its use in various applications.

Abstract: Product containing epichlorohydrin and at least one alkyl glycidyl ether in an amount of less than 0.1 g/kg of product. Use of the product containing epichlorohydrin in the manufacture of epoxy resins, of glycidyl ethers, of glycidyl esters, of glycidyl amides, of glycidyl imides, of products that will be used in food and drink applications, of cationization agents, and of flame retardants, of products which will be used as detergent ingredient and of epichlorohydrin oligomers.

Abstract: A 2,2-bis(fluoroalkyl)oxirane (A) is prepared by reacting a fluorinated alcohol (1) with a chlorinating, brominating or sulfonylating agent under basic conditions to form an oxirane precursor (2) and subjecting the oxirane precursor to ring closure under basic conditions. R1 and R2 are fluoroalkyl groups, R3 and R4 are hydrogen or monovalent hydrocarbon groups, X is chlorine, bromine or —OSO2R5 group, and R5 is alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for recovering dichlorohydrins from a mixture comprising dichlorohydrins, water, one or more compounds selected from esters of dichlorohydrins, monochlorohydrins and/or esters thereof, and multihydroxylated-aliphatic hydrocarbon compounds and/or esters thereof, and optionally one or more substances comprising chlorinating agents, catalysts and/or esters of catalysts while minimizing formation of heavies is disclosed.

Abstract: A solid phase reaction system for oxidation of an organic compound, having high industrial value in which an organic solvent exerting a reverse influence on earth environments is not necessary, reuse of a catalyst is possible, and high yield can be attained, comprising a mixture of a powdery dispersion medium and a powder of a solid catalyst for the above-described oxidation reaction, and the above-described organic compound and aqueous hydrogen peroxide, wherein the above-described organic compound, the above-described solid catalyst and the above-described aqueous hydrogen peroxide are dispersed in the above-described mixture so that they get into contact mutually.