Abstract: Fuel compositions are provided that contain an alkenylsuccinimide, where the alkenyl is derived from a mixture of C.sub.16 -C.sub.28 olefins.

Abstract: Novel products suitable for use as detergents in lubricant compositions are provided. Such products include the reaction products of (1) the product of reaction between an alkenylsuccinic acid, ester or anhydride and a hydroxyaromatic compound, (2) the product of reaction between (1) and an amine selected from the group consisting of an alkanepolyol such as an amino alkanediol and a polyalkylenepolyamine; (3) the reaction product of (2) and an aldehyde; (4) the reaction product of (3) with a metal salt capable of forming a stable complex with amines; (5) the reaction product of (2) with a metal salt; and (6) the product of reaction between an alkenylsuccinic acid or anhydride and an alkyl phenyl ether.

Abstract: In producing synthetic hydrocarbon oils by polymerization of olefins using aluminum halide as the catalyst, organic halides are produced. These are corrosive to metal equipment and are poisonous to certain hydrogenation catalysts. This invention is concerned with reacting such organic halides with an aromatic hydrocarbon in a system also containing the polyolefins thus forming an alkylation product with both reactants prior to removal of the aluminum chloride catalyst.

Abstract: Synthesis gas is converted to valuable hydrocarbon or alcohol products over catalysts comprising metal cyanide complexes which have been activated by treatment with a reducing gas. The metal cyanide catalysts of this invention, when compared to prior art catalysts, demonstrate increased water gas shift activity such that more oxygen is rejected from the process as CO.sub.2 rather than H.sub.2 O, thus improving the economics of the synthesis gas conversion process.

Abstract: Isomerization of xylenes in admixture with ethylbenzene by contact with a zeolite catalyst such as ZSM-5 is improved by use of zeolite which has been steamed at high temperature to reduce activity, the reaction being at a temperature above about 700.degree. F. At these conditions, conversion of ethylbenzene follows a different reaction path which permits high conversion of ethylbenzene to benzene without loss of xylenes of disproportionation.

Abstract: A metal combustion promoter is introduced to the circulating inventory of catalyst in a catalytic cracking unit as a mixture of particles rich in metal with particles free of metal such that the net concentration of metal in the mixture is about 1 to 10 ppm. According to a preferred embodiment the particles rich in metal contain about 50 ppm of platinum, iridium, osmium, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium or rhenium. When such mixtures are supplied to the circulating inventory, it is found that specific activity of the metal is enhanced in the sense that activity of the mixture for oxidation of carbon monoxide is higher than that of catalyst in which an equal amount of metal is evenly distributed among all the particles.

Abstract: A process for suppressing the coking tendency of heavy crudes and resids in visbreaking operations comprising treating the charge stock with an inorganic sulfide.

Abstract: The presence of salt water in marine oils is determined aboard ship by using a unique combination of reagents comprising a halogenated hydrocarbon, an inorganic salt solution and an alcohol to efficiently separate the water and then using a salt-impregnated gel to determine the chloride content.

Abstract: Steam stable aluminosilicate zeolite catalysts are prepared by calcining said zeolites at an elevated temperature below about 1100.degree. F. in a closed system having a limited amount of oxygen wherein said zeolite contains organic cations and/or is in intimate contact with a charring agent thereby converting a portion of said organic cations or charring agent to a carbonaceous deposit within the pores of said zeolite in an amount from about 1.5-15 wt. % based on the total weight of the catalyst. Such catalysts are highly useful in the conversion of oxygenates, e.g., methanol to hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: A method is provided for synthesizing alkylnitriles and alkylaminonitriles by reacting formaldehyde, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 monohydric alcohol and a compound having the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 NH where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl groups containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms under effective conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio of at least about 12 and a constraint index within the approximate range of 1 to 12 and recovering from the resulting reaction mixture, a product containing at least one of the above nitrile compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricant additive and a lubricant composition having improved demulsifying and anti-wear properties resulting from the addition thereto of such additive, which is made by reacting a partially esterified multifunctional alcohol with a phosphorus oxyhalide or a trihydrocarbyl phosphate.

Abstract: A new crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite product is provided having a structure intermediate that of ZSM-5 and ZSM-11, having a characterizing X-ray diffraction pattern and having a unit cell parameter of at least about 40 Angstroms. There is also provided a method for synthesizing the new zeolite and a process for using the same as a catalyst in effecting conversion of organic compounds.

Abstract: A catalytic heat balanced cyclic process is provided for converting a charge consisting essentially of methanol, dimethyl ether or mixtures thereof to a hydrocarbon product rich in ethylene and propylene by contact, under specified conditions of temperature and contact time, with a catalyst comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite characterized by pores, the major dimension of which is less than 6 Angstroms and the capability, under such conditions, of producing less than about 20 weight percent methane in said hydrocarbon product, regenerating the catalyst so employed at a temperature between about 1200.degree. and about 1400.degree. F. to remove accumulated carbonaceous deposit therefrom and provide a source of hot regenerated catalyst for further contact, under controlled temperature conditions, with said charge.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for separating ethylene in admixture with light olefins by contacting said olefinic mixture under very critical reaction conditions over a special catalyst, such as a zeolite of the ZSM-5 type so as to selectively react the C.sub.3 and higher olefins and convert the same to both gasoline and fuel oil.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions are provided which contain an effective amount of a nickel complex, e.g., a nickel phenol-phenolate derivative of a phenol sulfide for stabilizing said compositions against ultra-violet degradation.

Abstract: Novel copper thiobis(alkylphenol-phenolate) complexes are effective antioxidant additives for various organic media such as oils of lubricating viscosity and plastics. Additionally these novel copper organo-sulfur compounds are highly useful as energy quenchers and antisludging agents in a variety of organic substrates.

Abstract: Asphaltic compositions are obtained by heating solvent refined coal and sulfur to a temperature of 250.degree. F. to 800.degree. F. to provide asphaltic pitch-like compositions which are useful as paving binders and coating compositions.

Abstract: Isomerization of xylenes admixed with other alkyl aromatics of at least eight carbon atoms is conducted at essentially atmospheric pressure at 800.degree.-1000.degree. F. with a zeolite like zeolite ZSM-5 of reduced acid activity.

Abstract: Certain new adducts of benzotriazole and oxazolines are provided in which the oxazolines may contain alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl radicals of from 6 to about 20 carbon atoms. Lubricant compositions are also provided having excellent anticorrosion characteristics when minor amounts of such adducts are added thereto.

Abstract: Waxy hydrocarbon oils, e.g., of petroleum origin, boiling within the approximate range of 450.degree. to 1050.degree. F. are catalytically dewaxed utilizing a catalyst comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite possessing particularly characterized pore openings, such as, for example, ZSM-23 or ZSM-35, which may be associated with a hydrogenation metal.