Abstract: An object is to provide a novel production method for 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid that is suitable for industrial use. As a solution, a production method for 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid that includes performing a step (I) of reacting a compound represented by general formula (1) with carbon dioxide to obtain a compound represented by general formula (2), and then a step (II) of dealkylating the compound represented by general formula (2), is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a salt of a sulfurized alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic composition having a reduced content of unsulfurized alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound and its unsulfurized metal salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid which comprises reacting a dialkali metal salt of hydroquinone with carbon dioxide in a reaction medium in the presence of a potassium salt represented by formula (I): CnH2n+1COOK??(I) wherein n is an integer of 1-17. According to the process for preparing 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid of the present invention, 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid can be produced both safely and at a low cost under industrially advantageous conditions. Further, the process according to the present invention causes less damage to reaction equipment and the like.

Abstract: An overbased salt of an oligomerized alkylhydroxyaromatic compound is disclosed, wherein the alkyl group of the alkylhydroxyaromatic compound is derived from an olefin mixture comprising propylene oligomers having an initial boiling point of at least about 195° C. and a final boiling point of no more than about 325° C. as measured by ASTM D86. Also disclosed is a lubricating oil composition containing at least (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and (b) the overbased salt of the oligomerized alkylhydroxyaromatic compound.

Abstract: Charge control agent whose active ingredient is a zinc compound of an alkylsalicylic acid derivative, the compound being a zincified alkylsalicylic acid derivative which is an alkylphenol derivative having a carboxyl group introduced thereto; Toner for developing electrostatic images, comprising said charge control agent, a coloring agent and a binder resin for toner; Charge control resin particles comprising solidified milled particles of a thermally kneaded mixture of at least said charge control agent and a resin.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing an aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acid which is capable of suppressing the formation of by-products and enhancing the selectivity of the intended product and is free from any purifying step. The process is characterized in that it is obtained by reacting an alkali metal salt of an aromatic hydroxy compound and carbon dioxide in a non-proton polar solvent in the presence of a solid basic catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid comprising: (1) providing 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol which may contain up to 0.5% by weight of 3,3?,5,5?-tetra-tert-butyl-4,4?-dihydroxybiphenyl; (2) reacting a basic alkali metal compound with an excess amount of the 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, which is in excess of the basic alkali metal compound, to give the alkali metal 2,6-di-tert-butylphenolate; and (3) reacting the alkali metal 2,6-di-tert-butylphenolate obtained in step (2) with carbon dioxide to give 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid. According to the method of the present invention, 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid can be obtained with high and stable yield.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of producing a homogeneous chemical reaction utilizing multiphase starting materials. The method includes the steps of providing a first reactant system embodied in a liquid and contacting the liquid with a second reactant system embodied in a gas. The liquid is arrayed in a form having dimensions such that the reaction rate of the homogeneous chemical reaction is essentially independent of the mass transport rate of the second reactant system into the liquid. The present invention further provides a method of performing simultaneous homogeneous chemical reactions utilizing multiphase reactant systems. The present invention is also directed to vessels for accommodating homogeneous chemical reactions.

Abstract: Disclosed as endothelin converting enzyme inhibitors are the compounds of the formula wherein the variables have the meanings as defined hereinbefore.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydroxybenzoic acid is herein disclosed which comprises reacting a phenol with an alkali metal compound by the use of an aprotic polar organic solvent as a reaction solvent to form an alkali metal salt of the phenol, and then reacting this alkali metal salt with carbon dioxide to obtain a hydroxybenzoic acid, said process comprising the step of carrying out the reaction under conditions that a molar ratio of the phenol to the total of the alkali metal compound and the aprotic polar organic solvent is larger than 1. Furthermore, the process may contain the steps of precipitating crystals from the reaction solution, separating the solid from the solution to obtain a wet alkali metal salt of the hydroxybenzoic acid, dissolving the wet alkali metal salt in water, and precipitating crystals from the solution by acidification to obtain the hydroxybenzoic acid.

Abstract: An oxidation free process for converting a hydroxy substituted aromatic to an aromatic diacid which comprises reacting a hydroxy substituted aromatic with excess basic salt in the presence of carbon dioxide at disproportionation/isomerization reaction conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-dicarboxylic acid which comprises reacting potassium 2-naphtholate and carbon dioxide at a temperature 290.degree. C. or higher under a pressure 30 kg/cm.sup.2 (G) or higher. According to this process, 2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-dicarboxylic acid can be obtained in high yield.

Abstract: A process for the production of aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids such as salicylic acid comprising contacting an aromatic hydroxy compound such as phenol with carbon dioxide in the presence of fluoride ion. The products are useful as pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediates, and as monomers for polymers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for dicarboxylating dihydric phenols, notably those where the hydroxyl groups are in the para or the ortho position vis-a-vis one another. More particularly, the invention pertains to a process for preparing 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid (2,5 DHTA). The invention comprises contacting a dihydric phenol with carbon dioxide in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate, the reaction being carried out in the presence of an alkali metal formate, at a temperature above the formate's melting point. The invention has several advantages over the well-known Kolbe-Schmitt reaction and other known carboxylation reactions, such as a lower operating pressure, higher yields, and/or shorter reaction times.

Abstract: Alkali metal aryloxides may be speedily dried by removing water while the aryloxide is molten. Such dried alkoxides are useful as chemical intermediates. Molten alkali metal aryloxides may be contacted with carbon dioxide to quickly produce the dialkali metal salts of aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids, which upon acidification yield the corresponding aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids. Aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids are useful as chemical intermediates and as monomers for polymers. Solid metal aryloxides may be reacted with carbon dioxide in a reactor in which the contents, even when pasty, may be agitated so that the reaction is more rapid than in prior methods.

Abstract: Alkali metal aryloxides may be speedily dried by removing water while the aryloxide is molten. Such dried alkoxides are useful as chemical intermediates. Molten alkali metal aryloxides may be contacted with carbon dioxide to quickly produce the dialkali metal salts of aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids, which upon acidification yield the corresponding aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids. Aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids are useful as chemical intermediates and as monomers for polymers. Solid metal aryloxides may be reacted with carbon dioxide in a reactor in which the contents, even when pasty, may be agitated so that the reaction is more rapid than in prior methods.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a process for the preparation of a 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde carrying at least one substituent in the position ortho to the OH group.It more particularly relates to the preparation of 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and of 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde.The process for the preparation of a substituted 4-hydroxybenzaldlehyde, substituted at least in the 3 position by an alkoxy group, is characterized in that it comprises subjecting a substituted phenol compound, substituted at least in the 2 position by an alkoxy group and in which the 4 and 6 positions are free, to a first stage of carboxylation in the 6 position, then to a stage of hydroxymethylation in the 4 position, followed by a stage of oxidation of the hydroxymethyl group to a formyl group, and finally to a last decarboxylation stage.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids by reacting alkali metal phenolates or alkali metal naphtholates with alkali metal carbonates and carbon monoxide, with subsequent acidification, wherein the solid starting materials--alkali metal carbonate and/or alkali metal phenolate or naphtholate--are metered into the reaction mixture in the form of one or more dispersions in an inert organic liquid.The process according to the invention enables the preparation of aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids in good yields and with high chemical selectivity. Additional measures for increasing the selectivity, as described for example for the Kolbe-Schmitt reaction in EP-A 0 053 824, EP-A 0 081 753 and EP-A 0 254 596, and for the reaction with CO and carbonate in, for example, WO 91/11422, are unnecessary.

Abstract: A process for preparing aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids or di-salts thereof by reaction of alkali metal phenolates or naphtholates with carbon dioxide, in the presence or absence of a further alkali metal salt, which comprises introducing the solid phenolate or naphtholate starting materials and, if desired, the alkali metal salt into the reaction mixture batchwise or continuously, separately or together, in the form of a dispersion in an inert organic liquid.The process of the invention makes possible the preparation of aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids in good yields and with high chemical selectivity. Additional measures for increasing the selectivity, as are described for the Kolbe-Schmitt reaction in, for example, EP-A 0 053 824, EP-A 0 081 753 and EP-A 0 254 596, can be omitted.

Abstract: The new fluoro-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the substituents R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the meaning given in the description, are suitable as starting substances for the preparation of antibacterial agents and feed additives.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method for preparing a nuclear-substituted salicylic acid or a metal salt thereof represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## [wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents a t-butyl group, a t-amyl group, a t-octyl group, an isononyl group or an isododecyl group, provided that at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents an isononyl group or an isododecyl group; M represents a hydrogen atom or a metal atom; and n is the atomic valency of the metal atom M] which comprises the step of subjecting, to a Kolbe-Schmitt reaction, an alkali metal salt of a nuclear-substituted phenol represented by the following general formula (2): ##STR2## [wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same as those defined above] in which 100 to 50% of the alkali metal salt is potassium salt and 0 to 50% thereof is sodium salt, in a substantially water-insoluble solvent as a reaction medium.

Abstract: The improved process for preparing para-hydroxybenzoic acid comprises reacting potassium phenol with carbon dioxide in an inert reaction medium or without using a reaction medium in the presence of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the compounds represented by the following general formula I or II: ##STR1## at a reaction temperature of 230.degree.-450.degree. C. and at a carbon dioxide pressure ranging from atmospheric pressure to 6 kg/cm.sup.2 (G). The process may comprise two stages and the first-stage reaction described above is followed by the second stage in which the reaction is further continued with the pressure of carbon dioxide in the system being reduced and/or the reaction temperature being elevated within the range specified above.Also, phenol may be used as the starting material instead of potassium phenolate.

Abstract: Para-hydroxybenzoic acid is prepared by reacting an alkali metal salt of phenol except the lithium and sodium salts with carbon dioxide in the presence of at least one compound selected from compounds of the following formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## In formulae (I) and (II), M is an alkali metal except lithium and sodium; R is any substituent except an aliphatic hydroxy group having up to 4 carbon atoms, an aliphatic mercapto group having up to 4 carbon atoms, a substituent having at least one of them as its structural unit, and a hydrogen atom; R' is any substituent except an aliphatic hydroxy group having up to 4 carbon atoms, an aliphatic mercapto group having up to 4 carbon atoms, and a substituent having at least one of them as its structural unit; in formula (I) n is an integer of 1 to 5, and R groups may be the same or different when n is more than one; in formula (II) m is an integer of 1 to 5 and l is an integer of 0 to 4, and M alkali metals may be the same or different when m is one or more, and R'

Abstract: New 8-substituted 2-aminotetralins can be prepared from the corresponding aminotetralins or tetralones. They can be used in medicaments.

Abstract: 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is prepared in a solids mixer by reacting resorcinol with an alkali metal bicarbonate and/or alklai metal carbonate in a carbon dioxide atmosphere using as the alkali metal bicarbonate or alkali metal carbonate a mixture of the corresponding sodium and potassium salts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of production of aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids by the reaction of alkaline metal salts of phenols or naphthols with carbon dioxide, in which free phenols or free naphthols produced as by-products in the reaction system are removed from the system so as to control the content of free phenols or free naphthols at a suitable level, by which a purer objective compound can be obtained at high yield under the condition of lower temperature and shorter time.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids by reacting alkali metal salts of phenol with carbon dioxide in organic phosphine oxides containing straight or branched alkyl groups having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and phenyl groups.

Abstract: In the Kolbe-Schmitt process for the preparation of hydroxybenzoic acid by the reaction of potassium phenolate with carbon dioxide gas followed by precipitation of the hydroxybenzoic acid in the mixture acidified with hydrochloric acid, the potassium value in the acidified mother liquor is conventionally recovered by electrolysis after removing the organic impurities by chlorination with chlorine. The disadvantages in the use of chlorine can be dissolved by replacing the chlorine treatment with (a) dehydration of the acidified mother liquor followed by calcination of the dehydrated product, (b) salting-out by blowing hydrogen chloride gas into the acidified mother liquor, or (c) reverse osmosis treatment prior to the electrolysis to convert potassium chloride into potassium hydroxide, for example, by using an ion exchange membrane.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for selectively producing aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids, which comprises subjecting a liquid mixture consisting of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, an alkali metal salt of an aromatic hydroxy compound and a free aromatic hydroxy compound to a reaction with carbon dioxide. The process permits the production of the intended product with enhanced selectivity.

Abstract: New Nitro aliphatic compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 3,5-dialkyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid comprising the reaction of 2,6-dialkylphenol and carbon dioxide in the presence of a mono- or polyalkylene glycol ether.

Abstract: Aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids are prepared by reacting an alkali metal salt of an aromatic hydroxy compound in solid phase with carbon dioxide, by reacting an alkali metal salt of an aromatic hydroxy compound in the form of granules in a fluidized bed with carbon dioxide, if desired under elevated pressure, at first at temperatures of 20.degree. to 130.degree. C. until at least 40% of the hydroxy compound has been converted into the corresponding carbonate, then completing the reaction at temperatures of 135.degree. to 300.degree. C., and then converting the reaction product obtained into the free acid.

Abstract: Aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids are prepared by reacting alkali metal salts of aromatic hydroxy compounds in the solid phase with carbon dioxide in a process in which the alkali metal salt of the aromatic hydroxy compound is reacted at temperatures of 120.degree. to 300.degree. C., in the form of granules, in a fluidized bed with carbon dioxide, if appropriate under elevated pressure and, if appropriate, in the presence of the aromatic hydroxy compound in the form of vapor, with continuous removal, by means of excess carbon dioxide, of the aromatic hydroxy compound which is formed, until at least 40% of the hydroxy compound have been converted into the alkali metal salt of the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acid, and, if appropriate, the resulting alkali metal salt of the hydroxycarboxylic acid is reacted further in a subsequent stage at temperatures of 150.degree. to 300.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of sodium salicylate and salicylic acid from phenol at a high degree of conversion with a concomitant reduction in undesirable by-products. The process comprises reacting a sodium phenolate with carbon dioxide in a direct, single step at a temperature above about 165.degree. C. to produce directly sodium salicylate, which is then converted by conventional means to the salicylic acid.

Abstract: The production of 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid from anhydrous potassium 2-naphthoxide and carbon dioxide is improved by forming a mixture of 0.8-1.2 moles of 2-hydroxynaphthalene per equivalent of potassium base, dehydrating the mixture, adding carbon dioxide at about 20 to 90 psi at about 255.degree.-280.degree. C. and agitating and heating it at said pressure and temperature.

Abstract: The production of 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid from anhydrous potassium 2-naphthoxide and carbon dioxide is improved by forming a mixture of 0.8-1.45 moles of 2-hydroxynaphthalene per equivalent of potassium base, dehydrating the mixture, adding carbon dioxide at about 20 to 90 psi at about 255.degree.-280.degree. C. and agitating and heating at said pressure and temperature.

Abstract: The production of 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid from anhydrous potassium 2-naphthoxide and carbon dioxide is improved by forming a mixture of 0.8-1.2 moles of 2-hydroxynaphthalene per equivalent of potassium base, dehydrating the mixture, adding carbon dioxide at about 20 to 90 psi at about 255.degree.-280.degree. C. and agitating and heating it at said pressure and temperature.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2-hydroxynaphthalenecarboxylic acids which comprises reacting a liquid mixture of 1 mole of an alkali .beta.-naphtholate, 0.05 to 3 moles of .beta.-naphthol, and 0.1 to 5 times the weight of the alkali .beta.-naphtholate of light oil or kerosene with carbon dioxide under a carbon dioxide pressure of not more than 15 kg/cm.sup.2.G at a temperature of at least 180.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid by carboxylation of potassium 2,5-dichlorophenolate with carbon dioxide in xylene at elevated pressure, where the improvement consists of adding finely powdered, anhydrous potassium carbonate to the reaction mixture, whereby the yield of 3,6-dichloro-salicylic acid is significantly increased.