Abstract: Methods of producing fibrous solid carbon forests include reacting carbon oxides with gaseous reducing agents in the presence of a catalyst having a predetermined grain size to cause growth of fibrous solid carbon forests upon a surface of the metal. The fibrous solid carbon forests are substantially perpendicular to the surface of the metal thus creating the “forests”. A bi-modal forest composition of matter is described in which a primary distribution of fibrous solid carbon comprises the forest and a secondary distribution of fibrous solid carbon is entangled with the primary distribution. A reactor includes a catalyst, a means for facilitating the reduction of a carbon oxide to form solid carbon forests on a surface of the catalyst, and a means for removing the solid carbon forest from the surface of the metal catalyst.

Abstract: Methods and intermediates for synthesizing triethylenetetramine and salts thereof, as well as novel triethylenetetramine salts and their crystal structure, and triethylenetetramine salts of high purity.

Abstract: A method for producing a polyamine is described that provides excellent safety, a lot of flexibility regarding a variety of its productions, and that can produce a polyamine of high-molecular weight easily and inexpensively. The polyamine includes a combination of units of formula (1) or (2): —(NH—(CH2)m—NH—(CH2)n)—??(1) (in the formula (1), independently in every unit, “m” indicates an integral number of 0 or more and “n” indicates an integral number of 3 or more.) —(NH—y—NH —Z)—??(2) (in the formula (2), independently in every unit, “Y” and “Z” are the same as or different from each other, and they indicate substituted or unsubstituted groups including unsaturated aliphatic, cyclic aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radicals that can include hetero atoms.).

Abstract: A catalytically active composition comprising, prior to reduction with hydrogen: 10 to 75% by weight of an oxygen compound of zirconium, calculated as ZrO2; 1 to 30% by weight of an oxygen compound of copper, calculated as CuO; 10 to 50% by weight of an oxygen compound of nickel, calculated as NiO; 10 to 50% by weight of an oxygen compound of cobalt, calculated as CoO; and 0.1 to 10% by weight of one or more oxygen compounds of one or more metals selected from the group consisting of Pb, Bi, Sn, Sb and In, calculated as PbO, Bi2O3, SnO, Sb2O3 or In2O3, respectively.

Abstract: Process for the direct amination of hydrocarbons to aminohydrocarbons by reaction of a feed stream E comprising at least one hydrocarbon and at least one aminating reagent to form a reaction mixture R comprising aminohydrocarbon and hydrogen in a reaction zone RZ and electrochemical separation of at least part of the hydrogen formed in the reaction from the reaction mixture R by means of a gastight membrane-electrode assembly having at least one selectively proton-conducting membrane and at least one electrode catalyst on each side of the membrane, where at least part of the hydrogen is oxidized to protons at the anode catalyst on the retentate side of the membrane and the protons pass through the membrane and on the permeate side are reacted with oxygen to form water, where the oxygen originates from an oxygen-comprising stream O which is brought into contact with the permeate side of the membrane, over the cathode catalyst.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for the transition metal (e.g., Cu(I)) mediated amidation of C—H bonds using electron-rich aliphatic azides. In certain embodiments, the methods are useful for the C—H insertion of nitrenes generated and stabilized by a ?-diketiminato metal catalyst. In certain embodiments, said nitrenes are generated from organoazides, or by oxidation of the corresponding amine. Another aspect of the present invention relates to olefin aziridination using said ?-diketiminato metal catalysts. In addition, the methods of the present invention include stereoselective C—H bond aminations and olefin aziridinatons. In certain embodiments, the methods are conducted in an aerobic environment. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to the use of O2 as an oxidant, wherein water is the byproduct of oxidation; this fact avoids the generation of toxic byproducts and renders the methods atom economical.

Abstract: This idea relates to the use of polyalkylene glycols and non-salt polyether amines to improve the effectiveness of silica removal by coagulation and agglomeration of colloidal silica particles in aqueous mineral process streams.

Abstract: The instant invention is a process for the conversion of aliphatic cyclic amines to aliphatic diamines. The process for conversion of aliphatic cyclic amines to aliphatic diamines comprises the steps of: (1) selecting one or more cyclic amines; (2) contacting said one or more cyclic amines with ammonia and hydrogen, optionally water, and optionally one or more solvents in the presence of one or more heterogeneous metal based catalyst systems at a temperature in the range of from 120° C. to about 250° C.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2-(2-tert-butylaminoethoxy)ethanol (tert-butylaminodiglycol, TBADG) by reacting diethylene glycol (DG) with tert-butylamine (TBA) in the presence of hydrogen and of a copper catalyst, by effecting the reaction at a temperature in the range from 160 to 220° C. in the presence of a copper- and aluminum oxide-containing catalyst, where the catalytically active material of the catalyst, before the reduction thereof with hydrogen, comprises 20 to 75% by weight of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), 20 to 75% by weight of oxygen compounds of copper, calculated as CuO, and ?5% by weight of oxygen compounds of nickel, calculated as NiO.

Abstract: Processes comprising: (i) providing a reactant selected from the group consisting of primary alcohols, secondary alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and mixtures thereof; and (ii) reacting the reactant with hydrogen and a nitrogen compound selected from the group consisting of ammonia, primary amines, secondary amines and mixtures thereof, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a zirconium dioxide- and nickel-containing catalytically active composition, to form an amine; wherein the catalytically active composition, prior to reduction with hydrogen, comprises oxygen compounds of zirconium, copper, nickel and cobalt, and one or more oxygen compounds of one or more metals selected from the group consisting of Pb, Bi, Sn, Sb and In.

Abstract: Processes for preparing an amine, which processes comprise: reacting a reactant selected from the group consisting of primary alcohols, secondary alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and mixtures thereof, with hydrogen and a nitrogen compound selected from the group consisting of ammonia, primary amines, secondary amines and mixtures thereof, in the presence of a zirconium dioxide- and nickel-containing catalyst; wherein the catalyst comprises a catalytically active composition which comprises, before reduction with hydrogen, oxygen compounds of zirconium, nickel, and iron, and 0.2 to 5.5% by weight of at least one oxygen compound of tin, lead, bismuth, molybdenum, antimony or phosphorus, calculated as SnO, PbO, Bi2O3, MoO3, Sb2O3 and H3PO4 respectively; and wherein the catalytically active composition of the catalyst does not comprise any copper.

Abstract: A modified polyol compound having alkoxylation and having at least one anionic capping unit, uses of the modified polyol compound having alkoxylation and having at least one anionic capping unit and cleaning compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for the transition metal (e.g., Cu(I)) mediated amidation of C—H bonds using electron-rich aliphatic azides. In certain embodiments, the methods are useful for the C—H insertion of nitrenes generated and stabilized by a ?-diketiminato metal catalyst. In certain embodiments, said nitrenes are generated from organoazides, or by oxidation of the corresponding amine. Another aspect of the present invention relates to olefin aziridination using said ?-diketiminato metal catalysts. In addition, the methods of the present invention include stereoselective C—H bond aminations and olefin aziridinatons. In certain embodiments, the methods are conducted in an aerobic environment. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to the use of O2 as an oxidant, wherein water is the byproduct of oxidation; this fact avoids the generation of toxic byproducts and renders the methods atom economical.

Abstract: A modified polyol compound having alkoxylation and having at least one anionic capping unit, uses of the modified polyol compound having alkoxylation and having at least one anionic capping unit and cleaning compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: Severely sterically hindered secondary aminoether alcohols are prepared by a process comprising reacting a ketene with sulfuric acid to produce an anhydride which is then reacted with, to cleave the ring of, a dioxane to yield a cleavage product which is then aminated using an amine, followed by hydrolysis with a base to yield the desired severely sterically hindered secondary aminoether alcohol.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes carbon nanotube materials and condensation polymers having at least one bridge between carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotube materials comprise a plurality of functionalized single-wall carbon nanotubes linked to at least one other single-wall carbon nanotube by at least one bridge. The at least one bridge comprises at least one amine functionality bonded to the functionalized single-wall carbon nanotubes. The amine functionality may be alkyl or aryl. Carbon nanotube condensation polymers having at least one bridge between single-wall carbon nanotubes are also disclosed. The bridges in the condensation polymers comprise an amine functionality and a condensation agent.

Abstract: Severely sterically hindered secondary aminoether alcohols are prepared by reacting organic carboxylic, organic carboxylic acid halides, acid anhydrides or a ketene with an alkyl, alkaryl or alkylhalo sulfonate to yield a sulfonic-carboxylic anhydride compound which is then reacted with a dioxane to cleave the ring of the dioxane, yielding a cleavage product which cleavage product is then aminated with an alkylamine and hydrolyzed with base to yield the severely sterically hindered secondary aminoether alcohol.

Abstract: Biocompatible polymers having polymer backbones with at least one secondary amine suitable for diazeniumdiolation are disclosed. Specifically, methods for providing secondary amines-containing polymers using epoxide-opening reactions are provided. More specifically, nitric oxide-releasing medical devices made using these polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing methylamine or dimethylamine comprising reacting methanol, dimethyl ether or a mixture thereof, and ammonia in the gaseous phase in the presence of a catalyst comprising a boron-containing molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure; and comprising (1) silicon oxide and (2) boron oxide or a combination of boron oxide and aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium oxide, gallium oxide and mixtures thereof; and wherein the mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15, and 125. Also a method for producing methylamine or dimethylamine comprising selecting the boron-containing molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure and the desired mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide and reacting methanol, dimethyl ether or a mixture thereof and ammonia in the presence of the catalyst.

Abstract: Shaped body comprising an aluminosilicate and aluminum oxide, wherein the shaped body has a molar Al/Si ratio in the range from 10 to 30 and an at least bimodal pore distribution for pores having a diameter of greater than 1 nm, with the volume of the pores of the shaped body having a diameter of greater than 10 nm corresponding to at least 40% of the total pore volume of the shaped body, process for producing it and process for the continuous preparation of methylamines by reaction of methanol and/or dimethyl ether with ammonia in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, wherein the abovementioned shaped bodies are used as catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing bis-[(3-dimethylamino)propyl]amine (bisDMAPA) by continuously reacting 3-(N,N-dimethylamino)propylamine (DMAPA) in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst. The inventive method is characterized by carrying out the reaction in a reaction column.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of ethylenamines, in particular diethylenetriamine (DETA), by continuous reaction of ethylenediamine (EDA) in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, where the reaction is carried out in a reaction column.

Abstract: Process for preparing bis(3-aminopropyl)amine (dipropylenetriamine, DPTA) by continuous reaction of 1,3-propylenediamine (1,3-PDA) in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in a reaction column.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel phenylbenzamides of the formula (I) in which R1 represents trifluoromethyl, chlorine, bromine or iodine and R2 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, to a process for preparing these substances and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: A method of selectively preparing a chiral 2S-amino alcohol useful in preparation of an amide sulfonated or acylated with alkyl, substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl is described. The method involves reacting a di-tert-butyl diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate with a (4S)-4-benzyl-3-[(S)-trifluoromethyl-alkyl substituted alkanoyl]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one to afford a di-tert-butyl 1-(1S,2S)-([(4S)-4-benzyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolidine-3-yl]-carbonyl}-trifluoromethyl-alkyl substituted alkyl)hydrazine-1,2-dicarboxylate. This dicarboxylate is then reduced to yield di-tert-butyl 1-(1S,2S)-[trifluoromethyl-alkyl substituted alkyl]hydrazine-1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-dicarboxylate. The resulting product is deblocked with an acid to yield the acid addition salt of (2S,3S)-trifluoro-hydrazino-methyl alkan-1-ol. The acid addition salt of (2S,3S)-trifluor-2-hydrazino-methyl alkan-1-ol is hydrogenated in the presence of a suitable metal catalyst to yield the amino alcohol (2S,3S)-2-amino-trifluoro-methyl alkan-1-ol HCl.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the preparation of ethyldimethylamine and triethylamine with the following steps: (i) reaction of a mixture of diethylamine and dimethylamine with ethylene in the presence of a catalyst from the group of alkali metal dimethylamides, alkali metal diethylamides and alkali metal hydrides (ii) removal of the catalyst (iii) distillation separation of the resulting mixture in triethylamine and ethyldimethylamine and optionally diethylamine and dimethylamine (iv) optional return of the catalyst and of the starting amines to the reaction. The process according to the invention permits the coproduction of ethyldimethylamine and diethylamine in a simple process.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a solid basic catalyst comprising a hydrotalcite structure wherein part at least of the compensating anions are fluoride anions F? for producing Knoevenagel of Michael condensation reactions. The invention also concerns novel solid basic catalysts comprising a hydrotalcite structure characterized by a Mg/Al molar ratio ranging between 2.5 and 3.8 wherein at least part of the compensating anions are fluoride anions F?, and methods for preparing said novel catalysts.

Abstract: Process for preparing a symmetrical secondary amine by reaction of a primary amine in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst whose preparation has involved precipitation of catalytically active components onto monoclinic, tetragonal or cubic zirconium dioxide.

Abstract: In a process for preparing alkylamines by reacting olefins with ammonia, primary or secondary amines under hydroaminating conditions over a calcined zeolitic catalyst, the calcined zeolitic catalyst is thermally activated at from 100 to 550° C. in a gaseous stream of air, nitrogen, other inert gases or mixtures thereof not more than 24 hours before commencement of the reaction.

Abstract: A process for producing secondary amines of the formula R1R2N—A—NH—A—NR1R2, where R1 and R2 are linear or branched C1-20-alkyl radicals, optionally substituted with from 1 to 5 phenyl groups; or cyclohexyl radicals; or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound, form a 3 to 7 membered saturated ring, optionally containing further hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O and S, and optionally substituted with from 1 to 5 C1-2-alkyl groups. The group A is a linear or branched C2-20-alkylene group, optionally containing from 1 to 5 phenylene groups; or a radical of the formula —CH(R3)—[CH2]k—X—[CH(R3)—[CH2]k—X]m—CH(R3)—[CH2]k—, where R3 is H or CH3, X is O, S or NR4, R4 is H or a linear or branched C1-4-alkyl group, k is 1 or 2, and m is an integer from 0 to 4; or a group of the formula where n, o, p, and q are, independently, integers from 1 to 4.

Abstract: A two step process for the preparation of polyethylene glycol-bis amine comprising a first step of reacting the terminal hydroxy groups of polyethylene glycol with a halogen substituted aromatic sulfonyl halide in a solvent to form a disubstituted sulfonyl activated polyethylene glycol intermediate. In a second step the intermediate is directly aminated with ammonia to give polyethylene glycol-bis amine.

Abstract: A continuous processs for the preparation of O—, S— and N-alkenyl compounds by reaction of the corresponding OH, SH or NH compound with an acetylene in the liquid phase in the presence of basic alkali or alkaline earth metal compounds at from 40 to 300° C. and from 0.11 to 5 MPa absolute comprises continuously feeding the corresponding OH, SH or NH compound and the acetylene and operating at a conversion of the corresponding OH, SH or NH compound of ≧90%.

Abstract: A method of recovering a decomposition product from a polyurethane, the method comprising the steps of thermally decomposing a polyurethane into a liquid containing a polyol and a urea compound which is soluble in the polyol, and solids containing a urea compound which is insoluble in the liquid in the presence of a polyamine compound at a temperature of 120 to 250° C.; removing the solids; hydrolyzing the residue with water retained at a high temperature of 200 to 320° C. and a high pressure; and recovering the resulting polyamine and/or polyol.

Abstract: A method for preparing lithium amide is described in which in a first method step lithium metal is reacted with ammonia to form lithium bronze and in a second method step the lithium bronze is reacted with a 1,3-diene or an arylolefin in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a process for telomerizing a conjugated diene which comprises reacting said conjugated diene with a compound containing active hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst system comprising at least one transition metal compound, at least one phosphorus-containing compound, and at least one salt which forms a liquid under the conditions of the telomerization process.

Abstract: 1 The invention relates to a method and agents for permanently styling hair, characterised in that they contain a keratin reduction agent in the form of N,N-disubstituted mercaptoacetamide of general formula (I) or salts thereof, R1 and R2 representing a straight-chain or branched alkyl radical, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl, each with 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to a method for producing these mercaptoacetamides and to the novel mercaptoacetamide N-ethyl-N-2′-hydroxy-ethylmercaptoacetamide. The inventive agent enables the hair to be styled gently and evenly, at a pH range—4.5 to 9.5—which is gentle on skin and hair, without causing allergic or sensitizing reactions.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for synthesizing alkanolamines and/or alkyleneamines by reacting either an alkane, an alkene, or both with a source of oxygen and a source of nitrogen and, optionally, additional hydrogen to convert the alkane and/or alkene by selective partial oxidative amination to at least one of the desired end products. The invention further provides a regenerable catalyst for use in synthesizing alkanolamines and/or alkyleneamines by selective partial oxidative amination of alkanes and/or alkenes.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for synthesizing alkanolamines and/or alkyleneamines by reacting either an alkane, an alkene, or both with a source of oxygen and a source of nitrogen and, optionally, additional hydrogen to convert the alkane and/or alkene by selective partial oxidative amination to at least one of the desired end products. The invention further provides a regenerable catalyst for use in synthesizing alkanolamines and/or alkyleneamines by selective partial oxidative amination of alkanes and/or alkenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-aminomethyl-1,5-pentanediamine by simultaneously reacting 2,4-dicyano-1-butene, hydrogen and ammonia in one step without isolation of 2-amino-methyl-1,5-pentanedinitrile; the products are useful as an intermediate in the production of coating compositions, surfactants, detergents and as a component of epoxide compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing a secondary or tertiary 2-methyl-1,5-pen-tanediamine of the formula I where R1 and R2 are H, C1-C20-alkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, aryl, C7-C20-arylalkyl, where the radicals R1 and R2 may bear substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C20-alkyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C6-C20-aryloxy and hydroxy, and R1 and R2 are not simultaneously hydrogen, or R1 and R2 are together an unsubstituted or C1-C20-alkyl- and/or C1-C20-alkoxy-substituted C3-C7-alkylene chain which may, if desired, be interrupted by one or two O or NR3 groups, where R3 is H or C1-C20-alkyl comprises reacting 2-methylglutarodinitrile with a primary or secondary amine of the formula R1R2NH and hydrogen at from 50 to 250° C. and pressures of from 0.5 to 35 MPa in the presence of an oxidic supported catalyst comprising one or more noble metals which has been treated with hydrogen at from 50 to 300° C. for at least 0.5 hour before use.

Abstract: A reactive and durable anti-static agent and the method of preparing the anti-static agent comprises: a compound with an amine group and a compound with an epoxide group added into the flask, stirred under the gradual raised temperature, reacted into an anti-static agent with a reactive functional group under proper temperature. The characteristics of the invention is that the reaction of preparing the anti-static agent is very active, and the preparing method is easy. With the reactive functional groups and polymer additives which enable the reaction in polymer, in addition to the endurance and a long lifetime, the surface property of the anti-static agent is improved. Therefore, the anti-static prepared according to the invention is broadly in use of industry.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a linear .omega.-formyl-carboxylic acid or a corresponding linear formylnitrile compound starting from an internally unsaturated C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 carboxylic acid or a corresponding ester or nitrile by means of hydroformylation in the presence of carbon monoxide, hydrogen and a catalyst system, wherein the hydroformylation is carried out in an aqueous medium and in that the catalyst system comprises platinum and a water-soluble organic bidentate ligand.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved adhesion promoters for latex paints. The adhesion promoters are enamines of acetoacetate esters, or substituted acetoacetate esters. The invention also provides two new compounds which are useful as adhesion promoters: 2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol bis(3-amino-2-butenoate) and trimethyl propane tris(3-amino-2-butenoate), and which are stable to hydrolysis on prolonged storage.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of amines by reacting an olefin with ammonia or a primary or secondary amine at a temperature of from 200 to 350.degree. C. and a pressure of from 100 to 300 bar in the presence of at least one zeolite having the specific structure type PSH-3, MCM-22 or SSZ-25, as identified by X-ray diffractogram, or mixtures of these zeolites. These specific catalysts are broadly identified as alumina zeolites and may be modified by ion exchange, doping with other metals, by dealumination to remove or replace the alumina content and by other well known after treatments such as calcination, acid-treatment and the like. Monoolefins are preferred reactants but di- and polyolefins also can be reacted with relatively high selectivity and less tendency toward polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-methyl-2,4-diaminopentane by introducing acetone, ammonia and hydrogen into a two-zone reactor at a temperature of 20.degree. to 130.degree. C. and a pressure of 30 to 250 bar, wherein the first zone contains a cationic exchange resin containing NH.sub.4.sup..sym. groups or an aluminum oxide and/or silicon oxide catalyst and the second zone contains a hydrogenation catalyst containing nickel.

Abstract: N-alkyl polyhydroxy alkyl amines such as N-methyl glucamine having a Gardner Color of less than 1 are reacted with sources of fatty acyl groups such as methyl esters, anhydrides, and/or fatty acids that have greater than 98% transmittance at 460 nm in organic hydroxy solvents such as methanol to prepare N-alkyl polyhydroxy amine amides with good color. The N-alkyl polyhydroxyamines can be purified by crystallization, and/or subjected to reductive bleaching, to provide superior color. The reaction is preferably carried out at low temperature for short periods of time and with low catalyst levels to minimize formation of cyclic products. The resulting amide product can be further purified by treatment with anionic and cationic exchange resins to remove soap and amine impurities. The anionic ion exchange resin can be readily regenerated by acidifying it followed by washing with an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved reductive amination catalysts useful in the production of alkyleneamine compositions having lower levels of cyclic components. Although typical reductive amination catalysts contain nickel or nickel-rhenium on carriers such as alumina, silica, silica-alumina and silica-titania, it has been discovered that by using carriers selected from the transitional aluminas, improvements are obtained in both selectivity to acyclic products and in activity of the catalysts.

Abstract: Secondary amines having a hydrocarbon backbone, a functionality of at least 1 and a molecular weight of at least 74 are produced by reacting a hydrocarbon containing a leaving group with a primary amine, primary diamine, primary polyamine or ammonia at a temperature of from about 70.degree. to 250.degree. C.

Abstract: N-alkyl polyhydroxy alkyl amines such as N-methyl glucamine having a Gardner Color of less than 1 are reacted with sources of fatty acyl groups such as methyl esters, anhydrides, and/or fatty acids that have greater than 98% transmittance at 460 nm in organic hydroxy solvents such as methanol to prepare N-alkyl polyhydroxy amine amides with good color. The N-alkyl polyhydroxyamines can be purified by crystallization, and/or subjected to reductive bleaching, to provide superior color. The reaction is preferably carried out at low temperature for short periods of time and with low catalyst levels to minimize formation of cyclic products. The resulting amide product can be further purified by treatment with anionic and cationic exchange resins to remove soap and amine impurities. The anionic ion exchange resin can be readily regenerated by acidifying it followed by washing with an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition for producing a polyether polyamine, comprising:(a) ruthenium and(b) at least one of metals selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, rhodium, osmium, iridium, rhenium, technetium, molybdenum and tungsten on a carrier.