128 - The Selective Нуdrogenatíon of Unstaturated Fatty Nitriles to Unsaturated Primary Amines with Carbon-templated Activated Nickel Catalysts

Abstract

Primary (1°) fatty amines are used for cationic surfactants (textile softeners, dyeing aids, anti-static agents, germicides, bactericides and pigment aids), amphoteric surfactants (detergents and shampoos), corrosion inhibitors, asphalt emulsifiers, releasing agents for molded rubber parts, anti-caking agents for fertilizers, fuel additives and sludge inhibitors. They are made by hydrogenating unsaturated fatty nitriles with activated Ni catalysts and their required level of olefin retention is dependent on their use. This work describes a new catalyst that selectively converts unsaturated fatty nitriles to 1° fatty amines with very high levels of olefin retention, so that the resulting product will be suitable for the higher value liquid applications.