Abstract: Linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon are stabilized against thermal degradation by the inclusion therein of certain phenolic compounds.

Abstract: A copolymer compositions comprising a major amount of an alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide with one or more olefinically unsaturated compounds and a minor of at least one stabilizing additive which is a zeolite-type trivalent-metal silicate containing a cation of an element of Group 2 of the Periodic Table is disclosed. This copolymer composition has and exhibits improved stability and contains a substantially reduced amount of residual solvent. Also disclosed is a process for producing this copolymer composition, and articles of manufacture made from this composition.

Abstract: Improved thermal stability and melt stability is demonstrated by stabilized compositions comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon having incorporated therein a stabilizing quantity of a phenolic compound of defined structure.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of copolymers of carbon monoxide with one or more olefinically unsaturated compounds, by copolymerizing the monomers in the presence of a catalyst composition containing a Group-VIII metal and washing the formed copolymer by contacting the copolymer with a liquid which contains, dissolved in a solvent, a dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid having up to 8 carbon atoms, or a zinc, aluminum or magnesium salt thereof.

Abstract: Polyketone polymer composition comprising a major amount of an alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and an olefinically unsaturated compound and a minor amount of at least one additive, selected from: (a) the acid amides of monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acids having from 5 to 30 carbon atoms and being optionally N-monosubstituted or N,N-disubstituted with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl groups, and (b) aluminum compounds of formula Al(OX).sub.3, in which X stands for a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group.

Abstract: Linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon are stabilized against thermal degradation by the inclusion therein of a stabilizing amount of a combination of a phenolic compound and an aromatic amine.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of a hydrocarbonaceous distillate and a hydrocarbonaceous residue, which comprises mixing a residual fraction of a product obtained by catalytic cracking or hydrocracking a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock, with a second hydrocarbonaceous fraction having such a boiling range that at least 50% w boils at a temperature above 400.degree. C., and subjecting the resulting mixture to a subatmospheric distillation yielding at least one distillate fraction and one residue. The residue thus prepared is a suitable component in bitumen compositions.

Abstract: A binder composition which is pigmentable comprising from 30 to 99 wt % of a mineral lubricating oil extract and from 70 to 1 wt % of a petroleum resin and/or coumarone-indene resin, characterized in that the petroleum resin and/or coumarone-indene resin contains moieties derived from carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid anhydride or hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a (cyclo) alkyl group, R.sup.3 represents H, CH.sub.3, or OCH.sub.3, n=0 or 1, and when n=0, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom and R.sup.1 a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent thereby forming an alkoxide, ether, ester, or other alcohol derivative, and when n=1, each R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represents one of the atoms specified for R.sup.1 when n=0, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a bivalent group thereby forming a cyclic ether, ester, or other diol derivative, have useful herbicidal properties.

Abstract: 4-Formyl-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene is oxidized in one vessel by a peroxy acid via 3,4-epoxy-4-formyl-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and 3,4-epoxy-4-formyloxy-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane to 3,6,6-trimethyl-3-hydroxybicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-4-one. The four compounds are novel and are intermediates to pyrethroid insecticides.

Abstract: 4-Formyl-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene is oxidized in one vessel by a peroxy acid via 3,4-epoxy-4-formyl-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and 3,4-epoxy-4-formyloxy-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane to 3,6,6-trimethyl-3-hydroxybicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-4-one. The four compounds are novel and are intermediates to pyrethroid insecticides.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxy-3-oxobutyl)-3,3-dimethylcyclopropanecarbaldehyde and certain derivatives thereof are useful intermediates for the preparation of dihalovinyl-type pyrethroid esters.

Abstract: 4-Formyl-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene is oxidized in one vessel by a peroxy acid via 3,4-epoxy-4-formyl-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and 3,4-epoxy-4-formyloxy-3,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane to 3,6,6-trimethyl-3-hydroxybicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-4-one. The four compounds are novel and are intermediates to pyrethroid insecticides.

Abstract: New compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group and R.sup.2 a 2-oxopropyl group or a 2,2-dihalovinyl group are prepared by elimination of an alcohol R.sup.1 OH from an acetal of formula: ##STR2## The compounds are intermediates in route to pyrethroid insecticides.

Abstract: Oxidation of 3,7,7-trimethyl-5-oxo-4-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene with a peroxy acid affords the novel compound 2-acetoxy-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane (IV) via the novel compounds 2,3-epoxy-3,7,7-trimethyl-5-oxo-4-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane (II) and 2-acetyl-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane (III). The four compounds are intermediates to pyrethroid insecticides.

Abstract: 2-(2,2-Dihalovinyl-3,3-dimethylcyclopropyl)ethanal is a new chemical compound and useful intermediate in the preparation of certain pyrethroid esters. It is prepared by hydrolysis of 2-[2-(2,2-dihalovinyl)-3,3-dimethylcyclopropyl]ethylidene diacetate, preferably in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: Cyanoacetates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is alkyl or cycloalkyl are prepared from cyanoacetic acid and the corresponding allylic halide in the presence of a hydrogen-halide acceptor and an inert organic solvent.