Abstract: A continuous process is disclosed for the production of maleic anhydride by the partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising n-butane in a concentration of at least 1.6 mole percent wherein a mixture of the feedstock and an oxidizing medium is contacted with a vanadium-phosphorus-oxygen catalyst wherein a solution of water and an alkyl ester of orthophosphoric acid is continually added to said feedstock, wherein ratio of water to elemental phosphorus in said alkyl ester is in the range of from about 6500:1 wt. to about 50,000:1 wt., water to phosphorus, and the differences in reaction temperature throughout the entire reaction zone is less than about 45.degree. C. (80.degree. F.).

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition which includes partial esters of glycerol substantially free from glycerol are disclosed. The partial esters of glycerol are present in an amount of about 0.05 to about one percent by weight, and include less than about 1 weight percent of unreacted glycerol based on the total weight of glycerol esters and free glycerol present. Enhanced reduction in friction and improved stability are obtained.