Abstract: A process for the catalytic fluorination of hydrochlorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons in the liquid phase. The process is useful for fluorinating hydrochloropropanes, hydrochlorofluoropropanes, hydrochloropropenes and hydrochlorofluoropropenes and most particularly useful for fluorinating 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane to 1,1,1,3,3-pentafloropropane.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of 1-bromopropane, nitromethane or acetonitrile and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethanol, 2-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions based on these compounds which are useful as solvents in refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning and vapor degreasing applications.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane from a hydrochlorocarbon of the formula C.sub.3 H.sub.y Cl.sub.x, wherein x is an integer from 3 to 5, y is an integer from 1 to 3, x+y=4, 6, or 8, and x-y=2 is provided.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane is provided. In the process of the present invention, 1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane is catalytically reduced, using a platinum group metal supported on alumina, to 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1,1,2,3,3,4-hexafluorobutane by telomerization of chlorotrifluoroethylene to produce 1,1,3,4-tetrachlorohexafluorobutane followed by reduction of that compound to 1,1,2,3,3,4-hexafluorobutane.

Abstract: A process for producing a fluorinated olefin having the formula:CH.sub.3-a F.sub.a CH.dbd.CHClwhere a=1,2 or 3, said process comprising catalytically reacting a chlorinated organic compound with a fluorination agent under conditions sufficient to form said hydrofluorocarbon compound, said chlorinated organic compound having the formula:CH.sub.b Cl.sub.c F.sub.d CH.sub.e CHCl.sub.ewhere b=0, 1 or 2; c=0, 1, 2, or 3; d=0, 1, 2 or 3; and e=1 or 2 with the provisos that b+c+d=3, c+e>1 and b+e<4.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluorinated acid such as trifluoroacetic acid, including admixing an hydrofluorocarbon, such as 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, with chlorine, an oxidizing agent and an additive to prevent or minimize decomposition; and irradiating the reaction mixture with a light source having a wavelength ranging from 2000 .ANG. to 14000 .ANG..

Abstract: A vapor phase process for producing a fluorinated alcohol, such as 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol via oxidation of an hydrofluorocarbon, such as 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, with an oxidizing agent and elemental fluorine.

Abstract: A vapor phase process for the preparation of fluorinated ketones, such as 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanone via oxidation of hydrofluorocarbons, such as 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane, with an oxidizing agent and elemental fluorine at temperatures ranging from 50.degree. C. to 300.degree. C. and residence times ranging from 2 to 60 seconds.

Abstract: This invention is related to the preparation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Specifically, it relates to the fluorination of a compound of the formula:CF.sub.y Cl.sub.3-y CH.sub.2 CHF.sub.w Cl.sub.2-wwherein w=0 or 1, and y=0-3, with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a fluorination catalyst under conditions sufficient to produce a compound of the formula CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 H.CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 H or HFC 245fa may be used as a blowing agent, a propellant, and a heat transfer agent.

Abstract: 1,1-difluoroethane is produced by the reaction of 1,2-dichloroethane with anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in a liquid phase and in the presence of a Lewis acid. Preferably the Lewis acid is tin, antimony, titanium, molybdenum, tungsten, niobium or tantalum halide or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cost effective and convenient process for the manufacture of fluorinated olefins of the formula RCF.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 where R is C.sub.x Cl.sub.y F.sub.z and y+z=2x+1. The invention is also directed to a practical process for converting these olefins to hydrofluorocarbons via the catalyzed fluorination with hydrogen fluoride. Hydrofluorocarbons produced via this process have application as solvents among other uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cost effective and convenient process for the manufacture of fluorinated olefins of the formula RCF.sub.2 CH=CH.sub.2 where R is C.sub.x Cl.sub.y F.sub.z and y+z=2.times.+1. The invention is also directed to a lo practical process for converting these olefins to hydrofluorocarbons via the catalyzed fluorination with hydrogen fluoride. Hydrofluorocarbons produced via this process have application as solvents among other uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cost effective and convenient process for the manufacture of fluorinated olefins of the formula RCF.sub.2 CH=CH.sub.2 where R is C.sub.x Cl.sub.y F.sub.z and y+z=2x+1. The invention is also directed to a practical process for converting these olefins to hydrofluorocarbons via the catalyzed fluorination with hydrogen fluoride. Hydrofluorocarbons produced via this process have application as solvents among other uses.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of compounds of the formula, F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F where a and b are the same or different and are each an integer .gtoreq.1 (including the novel compound CF.sub.3 CF.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3), which comprises chlorination in the presence of irradiation, of at least one compound of the formula, F(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.x C1.sub.3-x where n is an integer .gtoreq.1 and x is an integer .ltoreq.3. There is also disclosed a process for utilizing the F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F compounds to produce F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F.sub.3 compounds which comprises contacting hydrogen and the F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F compounds in the presence of a catalysis which includes at least one Group VIII transition metal. A further aspect of the invention is a novel group of compounds, F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.