Abstract: An improved process for the ozonization of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated cyclohexanones, most notably isophorone and piperatone, to produce 5-ketoalkanoic acids is provided. For the process, the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated cyclohexanone is ozonized in an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid participating solvent which may optionally contain water and a soluble manganous salt.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for selectively oxidizing carbon monoxide present in a hydrocarbon stream to carbon dioxide employing a specially prepared supported catalyst containing cobalt oxide, said catalyst being prepared by successively impregnating the support with a solution of an alkaline compound and a solution containing cobalt ions, calcining the impregnated support and washing the calcined support to activate the catalyst.

Abstract: Improved lubricant compositions useful as finishes for polypropylene fibers, filaments and yarns and comprised of components which meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.3400 as indirect food additives are provided. The finish compositions are comprised of specific ethoxylated secondary linear alcohols, specific ethoxylated linear or branched alcohol phosphate esters neutralized with potassium or sodium hydroxide and water. A hydroxylic coupling agent may also be present.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the production of esters by reaction of an alkyl acyclic allylic ether such as 8-methoxy-1,6-octadiene with carbon monoxide in the presence of a halide of nickel, cobalt or iron as a catalyst and especially nickel iodide for the production of esters. Carbonylation of 8-methoxy-1,6-octadiene results in the production of methyl-3,8-nonadienoate; 2-(carbomethoxymethyl)-vinylcyclopentane; 2-(carbomethoxymethyl)-6-vinylcyclohexanone and 2-carbomethoxymethylbicyclo(3.3.0)-octan-3-one.

Abstract: Lewis base-bridged intermetallic compounds comprising the reaction product of a transition metal alkoxide with a reducing metal having a higher oxidation potential than the transition metal in the presence of a Lewis base and said reaction product being associated by coordinate covalent bridges formed from the Lewis base and composed of donor atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorous; and catalyst components and systems for the polymerization of alpha olefins.

Abstract: A process for preparing gamma-caprolactone comprising isomerizing epsilon-caprolactone in an aqueous medium in the presence of catalytically effective amounts of hydriodic acid or hydrobromic acid wherein the catalyst is optionally promoted with a Group VIII metal. The temperature for the reaction is in the range of about 175.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. and the ratio of water to epsilon-caprolactone is at least about 1:1.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for selectively oxidizing carbon monoxide present in a hydrocarbon stream to carbon dioxide employing a specially prepared supported catalyst containing cobalt oxide, said catalyst being prepared by successively impregnating the support with a solution of an alkaline compound and a solution containing cobalt ions, calcining the impregnated support and washing the calcined support to activate the catalyst.

Abstract: An improved mist lubrication process whereby excellent lubrication and misting properties are obtained utilizing synthetic ester mist lubricants derived from specific polyol esters, trimellitate esters and dimer diesters and a mixture of polyisobutylene polymers having different molecular weights is provided.

Abstract: Dawsonite is a highly effective and useful catalyst for the thermal depolymerization of polyesters to produce macrocyclic compounds. High yields and enhanced rates of reaction are obtained using Dawsonite obtained from natural or synthetic sources.

Abstract: A halogenated ethylene-vinyl acetate-isobutene terpolymer is provided that has improved thermal stability.

Abstract: Process for selective production of polyolefin resins of controlled rheology responsive to catalyst morphology in heat activated aluminum treated porous supports e.g., silica gel of regulated moisture content.

Abstract: Improved mist lubricant compositions containing specific synthetic esters and a mixture of polyisobutylene polymers having different molecular weights are provided. Synthetic esters employed for the compositions are polyol esters, trimellitate esters, and polymeric fatty acid esters.

Abstract: A process for preparing acetic acid and acetates comprising reacting carbon monoxide with hydrogen in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of the catalyst system comprising a ruthenium compound, a cobalt compound, and an alkali metal halide activator.

Abstract: A process for recovering fatty materials, such as fatty acids and lower alkyl esters thereof, from supported nickel catalyst compositions is provided. For the process, the supported nickel catalyst composition, which may also contain non-nickel containing clays/earths, is extracted with a supercritical fluid, preferably supercritical carbon dioxide, to separate the fatty material from the supported nickel catalyst composition.

Abstract: A mixture of 1,3-butadiene, carbon monoxide and a monoalkanol of the general formula ROH in which R is a straight or branched chain alkyl group of from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms is reacted in the presence of catalyst to provide alkyl nonadienoate ester at high levels of productivity and little, if any, catalyst decomposition, employing as catalyst, a palladium-ligand complex comprising:(a) a member selected from the group consisting of zerovalent palladium, a palladium-containing composition which provides zerovalent palladium under reaction conditions and palladium (II) salt;(b) a strong ligand selected from the group consisting of tertiary phosphine having a pKa in water of not greater than about 6, a phosphite of the general formula (R.sup.1 O)(R.sup.2 O)(R.sup.3 O)P in which each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is an alkyl group having at least 9 carbon atoms, an aryl group or an alkaryl group, an arsine of the general formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 As in which each of R.sup.1, R.sub.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: Sulfur vulcanizable partially hydrolyzed ethylene-vinyl acetate terpolymers and processes for producing these products are disclosed.

Abstract: Soap, combo or syndet bars are filled with particulate inorganic filler materials wherein the particles of the filler are coated with fatty acid which has reacted chemically with the filler.

Abstract: An autofrettage process which relates to the autofrettage of thick-walled cylinders through the cyclical application of high pressure to the internal bore of the cylinder. The invention encompasses the autofrettage of cylindrical members in cyclical pressure stages each of a few seconds to a few minutes in duration during each of which the bore of the cylinder being autofrettaged is subjected to a pressure in the range of about zero to the lower of the two pressures; one is the pressure that causes a complete plastic deformation to the outer wall and the other is twice the bore yield pressure. Preferably, the pressurizable hydraulic fluid medium utilized for the autofrettage is ethylene glycol or hydraulic oil, or any similar fluid which will not freeze or solidify at the pressures encountered during the inventive process. The autofrettage pressure may be increased between one or more cyclic applications of pressure.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting amino ester and amino amide-ester compositions which are readily soluble or dispersible in water are provided. The anti-corrosive agents of this invention are obtained by reacting a maleinized polymeric fatty acid, a poly(oxyalkylene) glycol or alkoxypoly(oxyalkylene) glycol and nitrogen-containing compound so that at least 50 percent of the total available carboxyl functionality of the maleinized polymeric fatty acid is reacted.

Abstract: A process for preparing glycol aldehyde by reacting formaldehyde, hydrogen and carbon monoxide at elevated temperature and superatmospheric pressure in the presence of rhodium catalyst and conversion thereof to ethylene glycol as the substantially exclusive polyol product.