Abstract: An unreduced catalyst which contains, per 100 parts by weight of CuO, 40 to 130 parts by weight of ZnO, 2 to 50 parts by weight of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and, optionally, 0.5 to 8 parts by weight of an oxide of Mn, Mo, V, Zr and/or an alkaline earth metal, and, also optionally, 2 to 80 parts by weight of a support. The catalyst has a total BET surface area of 80 to 175 m.sup.2 /g, 75% to 95% of the total BET surface area is formed by pores having a radius r.sub.p .ltoreq.15 nm. The invention further relates to a process for the production of the catalyst and its use for the hydrogenation of aldehydes.

Abstract: A catalyst for the selective reduction of nitrous oxide with ammonia contains, in addition to titanium oxide as component (A), at least one oxide of W, Si, B, Al, P, Zr, Ba, Y, La, Ce and at least one oxide of Y, Nb, Mo, Fe, Cu as component (B), whereby the atomic ratio between the elements of components (A) and (B) amounts to 1:0.001 up to 1. The catalyst can be obtained by kneading reactive titanium oxide with a high specific surface of predominantly anatase with the substances of component (B) or their preliminary stages, adding processing agents, winding up with a homogeneous kneaded mass, extruding the latter, drying the extrudate and calcining in air at 300.degree.-800.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for hydrogenating bound oxygen-containing organic feeds into their corresponding alcohols by contact with a coprecipitated copper-aluminum catalyst that has been activated by contact with reducing gas at a temperature that gradually increases.

Abstract: Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane complexes having the general formula (C.sub.6 F.sub.5).sub.3 B.(YXH).sub.q wherein X is oxygen, or sulfur; q is 1 to 3; Y is a hydrogen atom, R.sup.1 --, (R.sup.2).sub.3 Si--, or (R.sup.3 ).sub.2 C.dbd.N--; R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 500 carbon atoms, and may contain a divalent oxygen and further may be a fluorine-containing hydrocarbyl group; R.sup.2 is independently a linear or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 25 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group, further R.sup.2 may contain a SiO-- group; and R.sup.3 is independently a hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 may be a hydrogen atom provided both R.sup.3 groups selected are not hydrogen atoms; and to complexes containing the borane complexes with an organometallic compound, either as a neutral compound or as an acidic salt that are useful as catalysts for polymerization and copolymerization of olefins and to polymeric products prepared using these catalysts.

Abstract: This application relates to a catalyst and a process using this catalyst to convert or destroy organic compounds including organohalogen compounds. A preferred catalyst contains as catalytic components titania, vanadium oxide, tungsten oxide, tin oxide and at least one noble metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium and rhodium, characterized in that the vanadium oxide, tungsten oxide and noble metals are uniformly dispersed on the titania. The process of this invention comprises contacting the gas stream, which contains organohalogen compounds and other organic compounds, at a temperature of about 200.degree. to about 500.degree. C. with the catalyst described above in the presence of an oxidizing agent and water. The oxidizing agent can be oxygen or air.

Abstract: The invention is a poly(arylcyclobutene) comprising arylcyclobutene moieties connected by a bridging member, wherein the bridging member is (a) a direct bond, (b) a polyvalent inorganic radical or (c) a polyvalent organic radical which contains (1) one or more heteroatoms comprising oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen or phosphorus or (2) one or more aromatic radicals, and wherein one or more cyclobutene rings are fused to one of the aryl rings.

Abstract: A catalyst prepared by the steps which comprise: (a) adding to an asphaltene-containing hydrocarbonaceous oil charge stock a metal compound, a heteropoly acid and water; (b) converting the metal compound and heteropoly acid within the charge stock by heating the oil to a temperature from about 120.degree. F. (43.degree. C.) to about 500.degree. F. (260.degree. C.) to produce at least one organometallic compound within the charge stock; and (c) converting the organometallic compound within the charge stock under hydroconversion conditions to produce the catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst is disclosed for treating gas streams containing organic compounds such as halogenated organic compounds. The catalyst is comprised of vanadium oxide, zirconium oxide and at least one oxide of manganese, cerium or cobalt.Also disclosed is a process for treating gas streams using such catalysts.

Abstract: 1. A catalyst system comprising1) an alkali metal or tetralkylammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR1## and 2) a strontium, barium or zinc carboxylate having the formula ##STR2## wherein M represents an alkali metal or tetralkylammonium, Q represents strontium, barium or zinc and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and represent H or lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or alkylphenyl and wherein the molar ratio of the alkali metal or tetralkylammonium carboxylate to the strontium, barium or zinc carboxylate is 1:1.1-10. The catalyst system is in particular useful for preparing molded objects according to the SRIM process.

Abstract: In the co-production of propylene oxide and styrene monomer, there is produced a sodium-containing heavy residue stream previously suitable only as a low grade fuel. In accordance with the invention, the heavy residue stream is contacted with acid having a molar concentration with respect to water above that which corresponds to the product salt solubility limit, and the resulting mixture is phase separated into an aqueous sodium salt-containing slurry phase and an organic phase reduced in sodium.

Abstract: The invention provides a catalyst complex for promoting alkylation of an isoparaffin with an olefin, said catalyst complex comprising the reaction product of BF.sub.3 and at least one selected from the group consisting of H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 and H.sub.2 O; and, additionally, excess BF.sub.3 in concentration of from about 10 ppm (weight) to about 5 percent by weight of the total isoparaffin and olefin feed.The invention further provides a process for the alkylation of an isoparaffin with an olefin by contacting a mixture of isoparaffin and olefin with the catalyst complex of the invention, decanting the hydrocarbon product from the catalyst complex, and deacidifying the hydrocarbon product.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises an aqueous emulsion of a non-aromatic organic phase stabilized with a blend of surfactants. The emulsion is characterized by a low content of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and superior cleaning properties. This cleaner is particularly useful for removing both water soluble and organic solvent soluble materials from automotive surfaces being refinished.

Abstract: The separation of durene in high purity from coal tar or petroleum fractions by an adsorptive chromatographic process and liquid phase with lithium-exchanged X zeolite as the adsorbent and liquid aromatic desorbents.

Abstract: A substantially benzene-free product suitable for gasoline blending is formed from a benzene-containing refinery stream. At least about 30% of the benzene initially present in the stream is catalytically alkylated with C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 olefins to form alkylated products. Most preferably, the alkylation zone is present in the distillation column and the alkylated products drop to the lower portion of the column and are recovered with the heavy fraction. Alternatively, the alkylation zone is downstream of the distillation column and a secondary distillation column removes the heavier alkylated products. The remaining light fraction is hydrogenated to convert substantially all of the remaining non-alkylated benzene to cyclohexane and is isomerized to boost the octane of C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 paraffins, preferably in a single reactor.

Abstract: A process for producing monosubstituted monoalkylaromatics from C.sub.8 +n-paraffins-containing feeds, by contacting the feeds with a non-acid catalyst comprising a microporous crystalline material containing tin, indium, thallium or lead, is disclosed.

Abstract: Methane is upgraded to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons in a process using a novel catalyst comprising oxides of boron, tin and zinc. The feed admixture also comprises oxygen. The novel catalyst may comprise one or more Group I-A or II-A elements, preferably potassium and is characterized by its method of manufacture.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the isomerization of a C.sub.4 feedstock and a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 feedstock that reduces equipment and operating expenses by utilizing a process flow scheme that provides beneficial heat integration and facilitates the use of a common recovery zone while permitting a wide variation in the relative ratio of a C.sub.4 to a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 feedstock. The isomerization of the C.sub.4 feedstock takes place in a separate reaction zone. The effluent from the C.sub.4 isomerization zone is heat exchanged against or mixed with the C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 feedstock ahead of an additional isomerization zone that converts the C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbons, and if present, normal C.sub.4 hydrocarbons, to more highly branched hydrocarbons. Effluents from both isomerization zones enter a common separation section that removes light gases from the isomerate product.This invention simplifies the simultaneous isomerization of C.sub.4 and C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 feedstocks.

Abstract: Zeolite L in very small crystalline form is prepared by a process in which an alkaline reaction mixture comprising water, a source of silicon (SiO.sub.2), a source of alkali metal (M) (KOH) and a source of aluminium (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.3H.sub.2 O) or gallium is heated to a temperature of at least 80.degree. C. for a period of time long enough to form zeolite L, the composition of the reaction mixture having the following molar ratios (expressed as oxides):______________________________________ M.sub.2 O/SiO.sub.2 0.4 to 0.5 H.sub.2 O/M.sub.2 O 15 to 30 and SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 or Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 5 to 11 ______________________________________where M is potassium or a mixture of potassium and one or more other alkali metals.

Abstract: Metal oxide powders comprised of Cr(III) oxide, Ti(IV) oxide, V(V) oxide, or mixtures of these, or metal mixed oxides comprised of Cr(III) oxide and Ti(IV) oxide and V(V) oxide, or their mixtures. They have BET surfaces of 5-50m.sup.2 /g and mean particle diameters of 25-350 nm and are useful to increase conversion and selectivity in the manufacture of mono-olefins by catalytic dehydrogenation of saturated hydrocarbons. The metal oxide powders are produced from mixtures of the vaporized metal compounds chromyl chloride, titanium tetrachloride, and vanadyl chloride, in the presence of certain gases by laser pyrolysis.

Abstract: Lanosterols substituted in the 14 and/or 15 position(s) which are active in inhibiting lanosta-8,24-dien-3.beta.-ol 14.alpha.-methyl-demethylase activity, suppressing 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGR) activity, decreasing cholesterol synthesis and reducing serum cholesterol levels are disclosed.