Abstract: A process for preparing a stabilized and deodorized organic polysulfide compound is provided which comprises contacting a crude polysulfide, in the presence of a solvent, optionally further in the presence of a basic compound, with a metal salt of an inorganic acid or a metal salt of an organic acid under conditions sufficient to produce the stabilized and deodorized polysulfide.

Abstract: A process for preparing, in high yield, a sulfurized olefinic product for use in lubricating oil compositions having a chlorine content of less than about 1000 ppm, a sulfur content of from about 40 to about 50 weight percent and a viscosity at 100.degree. C. of within the range of from about 5 to about 15 cSt.

Abstract: Solid waste materials comprising oxidatively-cured, solid polysulfide sealants containing spent oxidant, fillers, plasticizers, and other formulating aids are reverted to a liquid sealant comprising mercaptan-terminated polysulfides by reducing them with a liquid mercaptan-terminated polysulfide at temperatures ranging from about 50.degree. to about 110.degree. C. Upon the addition of fresh curing agent and recuring, the reclaimed sealant has satisfactory tensile strength and elongation properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved method of preparation of trifluoromethylthiocopper n a very highly purified state and its application to the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds containing the trifluoromethylthio moiety. Biological testing has shown that dimethyl(trifluoromethylthio)arsine is one of the most potent lung irritants known.

Abstract: New sulfurized compounds, their preparation and their use are described. They correspond to the general formula: {[R--S.sub.X --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --].sub.z CH.sub.3-z --(CH.sub.2).sub.P --}.sub.2 S.sub.y, in which R represents a monovalent hydrocarbon radical with 1 to 30 carbon atoms, optionally functionalized; x is a number equal to or greater than 1; z is an integer equal to 1 or 2; when z=1, n is an integer from 0 to 3 and p is an integer from 0 to 3, with n+p being an integer from 0 to 3; when z=2, n is an integer from 1 to 3 and p is an integer from 0 to 3; and y is a number equal to or greater than 1, at last one of the numbers x and y being strictly greater than 1. These sulfurized compounds can be used as extreme-pressure and anti-wear additives in lubricating oils, in particular oils for gear systems and oil for working metals.

Abstract: A process for removing sulfur from an organic sulfide containing three or more chemically bound sulfur atoms is disclosed wherein said sulfide is contacted with a defined catalyst at elevated temperature to increase the disproportionation rate and the corresponding sulfide of lower sulfur rank is continuously removed from the reaction zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of dimethyl disulphide from methyl mercaptan and sulphur. The process according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises:(a) a first reaction zone in which the methyl mercaptan and sulphur are introduced and reacted in the presence of a catalyst,(b) a degassing zone in which the products originating from the first reaction zone are treated to remove at least partially the dissolved hydrogen sulphide, and(c) a second reaction zone in which the products originating from the degassing zone are brought into contact with a catalyst.

Abstract: The alkyl groups of dialkyl trisulfides are exchanged with the alkyl groups of mercaptans by reacting a tertiary dialkyl trisulfide with an alkyl mercaptan having a greater number of carbon atoms in its alkyl group than said trisulfide in the presence of an acidic or basic type catalyst for a time and a temperature sufficient to produce a dialkyl trisulfide having at least one transferred alkyl group from said mercaptan.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of unsymmetrical dialkyl trisulfides by the reaction of dialkyl trisulfides and olefins in the presence of an acidic-type catalyst whereby alkyl groups are exchanged. Novel mixtures of symmetrical and unsymmetrical dialkyl trisulfides are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing an essentially chlorine free additive mixture for oleaginous fluids containing less than 15 wt. % dialkyl higher-polysulfides, the process comprising: a) forming a reaction mass comprising olefin, a sulfur source, and a catalyst; b) heating the reaction mass to a temperature and for a period of time which is sufficient to form a mixture of olefin, alkyl mercaptan, dialkyl disulfide, dialkyl trisulfide and dialkyl higher-polysulfides; and c) refluxing the reaction mass obtained in (b) at a temperature and for a period of time which are sufficient to convert at least a portion of the dialkyl higher-polysulfides to dialkyl trisulfide so as to obtain the additive mixture containing less than 15 wt. % dialkyl higher-polysulfides.

Abstract: A process for preparing a stable polysulfide compound, synthesized by reacting a mercaptan with elemental sulfur in the presence of a basic catalyst, having reduced mercaptan sulfur content is provided which comprises contacting the crude polysulfide with an alkylene oxide in the presence of a tetraalkylammonium hydroxide or a basic inorganic catalyst in a solvent.

Abstract: The copper corrosiveness of organic sulfides is reduced by treating them with an alkali metal-containing or alkaline earth metal-containing substance capable of dissolving elemental sulfur (e.g., sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, etc.). The process is conducted in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst in an aqueous liquid reaction medium. Experiments have shown that it is possible by use of this process to reduce the copper corrosiveness to a level below that exhibited by a product formed by treating the same initial organic sulfide in the same way but in the absence of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: Product from the reaction of mercaptan with sulfur in the presence of a basic catalyst is treated by contacting with an alcohol-based solution containing an oxidizing agent and an inorganic basic catalyst followed by the recovery of a purified polysulfide product.

Abstract: The invention provides a process of reducing the copper corrosiveness of dihydrocarbyl polysulfides by treating them with an alkali metal-containing or alkaline earth metal-containing substance capable of dissolving elemental sulfur (e.g., sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, etc.). The process is conducted in a liquid reaction medium composed of a mixture of water and at least one water-soluble alcohol. Experiments have shown that it is possible by use of this process to reduce the copper corrosiveness to a level below that exhibited by a product formed by treating the same initial dihydrocarbyl polysulfide in the same way but in a liquid medium composed solely of water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing polysulfide product generally containing an average of 3 to 6 sulfur atoms in high yield which degrades minimally over extended time periods. Minimal degradation is accomplished by a unique treatment process wherein chemical species, most notably unreacted mercaptans and catalysts which apparently promote degradation, are selectively removed from the polysulfide crude product.

Abstract: A lipid peroxidation inhibitor contains a polysulfide compound represented by formula (I) as an active ingredient:R.sup.1 --(S).sub.m --R.sup.2 (I)wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are same or different hydrocarbon chains having 1 to 16 carbon atoms and m is an integer of 3 to 10. Among compounds (I) are found novel which are:R.sup.3 --(S).sub.n --R.sup.4 (II)wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are same or different lower alkenyl groups and n is an integer of 6 to 10. Pharmaceutical compositions which contain a polysulfide compound represented by formula (I) as an active ingredient, for preventing and curing diseases of thrombosis, arteiosclerosis, liver troubles, pulmonary edema, skin troubles, eye troubles and aging are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is an isocyanate-reactive compound containing at least one linkage of the formula:--X--X--wherein X is independently in each occurrence --NR--, --S--, or --O--; R is independently in each occurrence hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, aryl, or arylene; and at least one N, S, or O atom of the above formula is bonded to an aryl or arylene group. Also disclosed are isocyanate-reactive compositions containing the above compound and flexible polyurethane foams prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A process for removing sulfur from an organic sulfide containing three or more chemically bound sulfur atoms is disclosed wherein said sulfide is contacted with a defined catalyst at elevated temperature to increase the disproportionation rate and the corresponding sulfide of lower sulfur rank is continuously removed from the reaction zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of organic disulphides and polysulphides by the action of sulphur on a mercaptan or on a polysulphide which is lower in sulphur, in the presence of a basic catalyst.In the process according to the invention, an anion exchange resin is used as catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention deals with compositions containing sulfur and oxygen which are useful in lubricants and automatic transmission fluids.

Abstract: Sulfurized propylene based lube olefin derivatives are superior lubricating fluids with internal synergistic multifunctional extreme pressure/antiwear and antioxidant properties as well as multifunctional extreme pressure/antiwear additives for both mineral and synthetic lubricating oils as well as fuels.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for continuously preparing dialkyl disulfides and dialkyl polysulfides by reacting at elevated temperature and in the presence of a solid, particulate catalyst an alkene and hydrogen sulfide in a first reaction zone, and then passing the reactor effluent into a second reaction zone where it is reacted at elevated temperature with molten, elemental sulfur in the presence of a solid, particulate catalyst.

Abstract: Compositions of olefin polysulfides having an increased solubility in mineral oils and in synthetic oils, particularly of the hydrogenated polyalphaolefin (P.A.O.) type, are disclosed.They are prepared more particularly by reacting a sulfur monochloride with a monoolefin (e.g. isobutene) so as to form an addition product, called an adduct, which is then reacted with an alkali metal or ammonium polysulfide, obtained, for example, by reacting a mercaptan with an alkali hydroxide or ammonia in the presence of elemental sulfur. These compositions of olefin polysulfides can be used as extreme-pressure additives in gear-oils or in metal-working oils.

Abstract: The polysulphide is heated with a substance capable of dissolving elemental sulphur. After cooling, the polysulphide reduced to a lower numbver of S atoms is separated from the substance, which can be recovered.An important use consists in converting the polysulphide to the form of dimethyl disulphide, the solvent used for the dissolution of sulphur deposited in conduits, particularly those used for natural gas.

Abstract: A composition, useful for dissolving sulfur, which comprises a major amount of a disulfide or polysulfide and a catalyst comprising one or more polyalkyleneoxyamines or polyamines, and methods for using the composition in a system to prevent sulfur-plugging, are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to haloalkyl-sulfenoxyl-2, 3-dibromopropane compounds and their use as antidotes for thiocarbamate herbicides.

Abstract: The disclosed polysulfided olefin compositions can be used in particular as extreme-pressure additives for lubricants. They are prepared by a process comprising the steps of:(1) reacting sulfur monochloride and/or dichloride with at least one monoolefin having 2 to 5 carbon atoms (generally isobutene) to form an "adduct"; (2) contacting said "adduct" jointly with an unsaturated monohalogenated hydrocarbon compound, in a proportion corresponding to a number of halogen gram-atoms from about 1 to 70% of the number of halogen gram-atoms of the assembly "monohalogenated hydrocarbon compound+adduct", with a sulfur compound (e.g. alkaline sulfide, hydrogenosulfide or polysulfide) and, mostly, element sulfur, in a proportion of 0 to 7 gram-atoms per mole of sulfur compound, within an aqueous or hydroalcoholic medium; (3) heating the mixture and, after settling in 2 phases, separating the organic phase containing the polysulfided olefin, and (4) optionally treating the obtained product with a base.

Abstract: A process for producing a sulfurized olefin product substantially free of ash containing waste is disclosed. The process involves dehydrohalogenation of an olefin/sulfur halide complex by contacting the complex with a protic solvent in the absence of any metal ion. The process allows for the solvolytic dehydrohalogenation of the complex. The sulfurized olefin product obtained is isolated and may be subjected to further processing to remove any remaining halides. The resulting sulfurized olefin is a useful additive in lubricating oils.

Abstract: Active-hydrogen compounds, for example, primary and secondary alcohols or diols, are alkoxylated, for example, ethoxylated, using solid anion-bound metal oxide catalysts, such as, zirconium oxysulfate catalyst. Hydrous zicronium oxide is treated with solutions of sulfate phosphate, nitrate or tetrafluoroborate and calcined in air at 300.degree. to 950.degree. C. to produce highly active heterogeneous alkoxylation catalysts. The amorphous catalysts afford narrow molecular weight products. The catalyst can be removed from the product by filtration and reused with no significant loss in activity. Reaction temperatures of 50.degree. to 140.degree. C. are employed for alkoxylation.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of olefin polysulfides that can be used in particular as extreme pressure additives for lubricants is described. This method comprises: (1) reacting sulfur monochloride or dichloride with at least one mono-olefin containing 2 to 5 carbon atoms (in general isobutene) resulting in the formation of an adduct; (2) bringing into contact said adduct, conjointly with a hydrocarbyl halide, with a sulfur compound (for example, alkaline sulfides, hydrosulfides or polysulfides) and, in most cases, elemental sulfur, in an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic medium; (3) heating the mixture and, after it has settled into two phases, separating the organic phase containing the olefin polysulfide; and if necessary (4) treating the product obtained with a base.The olefin polysulfides obtained contain a high proportion of sulfur, have a satisfactory viscosity and are sufficiently soluble in mineral oils as well as synthetic oils to be used as extreme pressure additives in the formulation of gear oils.

Abstract: Dialkyl-trisulfides having a minimum grade of copper-strip corrosivity which are suitable as extreme-pressure additives, are produced at high selectivity by reacting alkyl-mercaptans and sulfur at a quantitative ratio in a range of 0.5 to 1.0 gram atom of sulfur to 1 mol of alkyl-mercaptan in the presence of magnesium oxide as catalyst.

Abstract: Difficultly flammable polyarylene ether resins containing phosphorus having the structure ##STR1## and methods for making the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to the stabilization against water uptake of hygroscopic salts useful as catalysts by formation of anhydrous adducts with particulate support materials in order to facilitate manipulation and storage. The adducts comprise a particulate support material and a hygroscopic salt of a species of formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 N, R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 P, R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 As, wherein R.sup.1 R.sup.4 which may be identical or different represent hydrogen or alkyl or aryl groups, or of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Cu.

Abstract: 4-Nitro-2-trichloromethylbenzenesulfenic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is nitroimidazolyl, which is substituted by alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, or R.sup.1 is S-alkyl, which is substituted by an S--S-phenyl radical, itself substituted in the phenyl moiety by nitro and trichloromethyl, or which is substituted by --O--CO--R.sup.2, where R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or phenyl-substituted alkenyl, or unsubstituted or chlorine- or nitro-substituted phenyl, or monoalkylamino or dialkylamino, or unsubstituted or mono-chlorine-substituted or polychlorine-substituted aminophenyl, or R.sup.1 is --S--R.sup.3, where R.sup.3 is unsubstituted or carboxyl-substituted aryl, triazolyl, unsubstituted or alkyl-substituted thiadiazolyl, unsubstituted or alkyl-, cyano- or oxo-substituted pyridyl, or unsubstituted or alkyl-, amino-, hydroxy- or oxo-substituted pyrimidinyl, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Inhibition of the formation of color bodies and color-forming materials and other contaminants and/or decolorization of discolored sulfur-containing organic compounds containing divalent sulfur by addition of a small amount of oxalic acid.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a dimethyl polysulphide of the formulaCH.sub.3 --S.sub.x --CH.sub.3in whichx is at least 1, comprising reacting a polysulphide of the formulaM.sub.y S.sub.xin whichM represents an alkali metal atom or alkaline earth metal atom, andy is 1 or 2, with O,O,O-trimethyl thiophosphate of the formula(CH.sub.3 O).sub.3 P.dbd.S.

Abstract: A method for producing a mixture of a dithiodibenzoate, a dithiocarbonate, and a trithiocarbonate, is disclosed. The method includes diazotizing an amine having the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, or an alkyl group having not more than 4 carbon atoms, and coupling the resulting diazonium with at least 1 gram-mole of carbon disulfide per gram-mole of the diazonium in the presence of a copper catalyst. Under appropriate conditions, which include a reaction temperature in the range of 10.degree.-32.degree. C., sufficient time for full coupling to occur, and dissolving of the CS.sub.2 in a suitable water-miscible solvent such as methanol, coupling to said mixture readily occurs. The coupling products are then dissolved and removed by use of a water-immiscible inert solvent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula IA.multidot.m B (I)whereinA is a compound of the formula II or III ##STR1## m is a rational number between 0.1 and 4.0, and B is H.sub.2 O.sub.2, N.sub.2 H.sub.4 or NH.sub.2 OH, andR.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical which has 3-30 C atoms and which can be interrupted by oxygen or sulfur atoms,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl,X is --O-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and, in the case where B is N.sub.2 H.sub.4 or NH.sub.2 OH, also --S-- or --SO--,Y is the direct bond, ##STR2## Q is --CH.sub.2, --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 -- or --CH(CH.sub.2 --OH)--, and n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8.

Abstract: A novel class of compounds has been prepared comprising the tetrasulfides of C.sub.18 hydrocarbons, C.sub.18 fatty acids, and C.sub.18 fatty and alkyl and triglyceride esters. These tetrasulfides are useful as extreme pressure lubricant additives and show potential as replacements for sulfurized sperm whale oil.