Amines, aromatic

Molecule with amine group attached to an aromatic ring

The aromatic amines are an industrially important class of organic compounds being widely used in the production of compounds and intermediates for the dyestuff, rubber-processing, and drug-manufacturing industries. Most aromatic amines possess the expected basic character that results from the presence of the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom and like the aliphatic amines, they usually form stable salts with inorganic and also with many organic acids. Aromatic amines are highly reactive and can undergo a variety of chemical reactions, including acylation, alkylation, and nitration. They can also be used as catalysts in various chemical reactions.

Metalyst® MC

Metalyst® products are activated metal catalysts based on nickel, cobalt or copper which are utilized in hydrogenation reactions. These products are delivered either in water or as embedded material in distearylamine (DSA) or polyethylene glycol (PEG) for water-free processes. These products are sold worldwide for the manufacture of polyols such as sorbitol, for fatty amines in the care specialties industry and for industrial chemicals (e.g. 1,4-butanediol and toluene diamine).

Noblyst® P

Noblyst® P products are precious metal powder catalysts on various support materials mostly used in batch and slurry processes. This brand also comprises a range designed for flow chemistry processes. Evonik provides a full service package, including precious metals management. With production sites in all major regions, catalysis solutions are provided to applications such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and fine chemical specialties.

Octolyst®

Octolyst® base metal catalysts contain active components from Group VIII metals and optionally copper or other elements. Evonik offers these base metal catalysts with both high and low loading, including grades which provide high hydrogenation activity even in sulfur containing feeds.