Abstract: Cyclic dianhydrides and polyimides are prepared from maleic anhydride compounds and diolefins. The diolefins are alpha-, omega-linear diolefins of up to 100 carbon atoms or cyclic diolefins of up to 40 carbon atoms. The polyimides and copolyimides prepared from these cyclic dianhydrides are useful in films, fibers and coatings.

Abstract: Low molecular weight olefin polymers and copolymers of 3-butene-1-ol of molecular weights within range of from about 200 to about 4000.

Abstract: A catalyst, a process for preparing said catalyst, and a process for producing purified terephthalic acid, wherein 4-carboxybenzaldehyde is reduced to very low levels, wherein said catalyst is prepared by contacting a solution of a suitable palladium salt in an organic solvent with a suitable activated carbon support, wherein said palladium salt is reduced to palladium metal crystallites by said activated carbon support. Purified terephthalic acid is prepared by hydrogenating crude terephthalic acid in the presence of said catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst and process for purifying crude terephthalic acid wherein the catalyst is prepared by contacting a carbonaceous support with an aqueous solution of sodium tetranitropalladate.

Abstract: A process for producing a purified terephthalic acid which comprises reacting in a liquid phase a mixture of hydrogen and crude terephthalic acid, a palladium/rhodium catalyst on a porous carbonaceous support wherein the catalyst compound is prepared by adsorbing palladium on the support from a complex salt formed in the presence of an amine and acetic acid, followed by deposition of rhodium from a solution of sodium hexanitritorhodate.

Abstract: Polybutene polymers and polybutene-1 polymers are prepared from a feed stream which has been fractionated to remove no more than about 50 (wt) % of the cis-2-butene originally present.

Abstract: Terephthalic acid, as the sodium salt, is electrochemically reduced to sodium p-hydroxymethylbenzoate wherein the catholyte comprises a soluble sodium salt and pH of the catholyte is controlled within limits to obtain good circuit efficiency and little or no by-products.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparation of hydroxymethyl aryl monocarboxylic acid compounds by reduction of arylene dicarboxylic acid compounds in the presence of a rhenium catalyst and an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for purification of p-hydroxymethylbenzoic acid containing 4-carboxybenzaldehyde, p-toluic acid and terephthalic acid impurities.

Abstract: Alpha, beta-unsaturated esters are prepared by reaction between dimethylformal and carboxylic acid compounds of the formula RCH.sub.2 COOR' wherein R is a member of the class consisting of --H, -alkyl, -aryl, -aralky, -cycloalkyl, and -alkylaryl radicals, and R' is selected from the group consisting of --H and --CH.sub.3 radicals in the presence of AMS-1B borosilicate crystalline molecular sieve catalyst under reaction conditions.

Abstract: Low molecular weight olefin polymers and copolymers of 3-butene-1-ol of molecular weights within range of from about 200 to about 4000.

Abstract: Disclosed are adducts of 1-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride with olefins and preparation thereof by reacting an olefinically unsaturated compound and 1-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride using actinic radiation as an energy source at a temperature of from -30.degree. C. to 150.degree. C., preferably at from about 25.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. Derivatives of these compounds are useful as rust inhibitors in gasoline.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a blend of a polyarylate and a poly(methylenebenzoate) wherein said polyarylate is derived from a dihydric phenol and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, said poly(methylenebenzoate) comprises poly(p-methylenebenzoate), poly(m-methylenebenzoate) and mixtures thereof. These compositions have improved processability relative to the polyarylate, have improved weatherability relative to the poly(methylenebenzoate) and are transparent.

Abstract: Alpha, beta-unsaturated aldehydes are prepared by reacting formaldehyde and a reactant aldehyde of formula RCH.sub.2 CHO wherein R is a member of the class consisting of -H, -alkyl, -aryl, -aralkyl, -cycloalkyl, and -alkylaryl radicals in the presence of AMS-1B borosilicate crystalline molecular sieve catalyst. Metacrolein is prepared from propionaldehyde and formaldehyde.

Abstract: Poly sulfoxides of the general formula ##STR1## where each R is a monovalent aliphatic radical bound to a sulfoxy group. Each R is defined as being individually selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein R', R" and R"' are individually selected from the group consisting of alkyl moieties containing 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and aralkyl moieties, alkylated aryl moieties, heterocyclic alkyl moieties, cycloalkyl moieties containing 4 to 40 carbon atoms wherein the said moieties are joined to the sulfoxy group through the alkyl chain, the said moieties being unsubstituted and substituted, said substitutions being individually selected from the group consisting of halogen moieties, nitro moieties, alkoxy moieties, alkyl moieties, and dialkylamino moieties.

Abstract: An electrochemical process is disclosed for the preparation of high molecular weight copolymers of poly(p-methylenebenzoate) and poly(alkyleneterephthalate) wherein ammonia is used in the electrolysis step. The ammonium salts thus formed are removed by heat decomposition. Copolymers are prepared from the resulting electrolysis product.

Abstract: A catalyst and process for purifying crude terephthalic acid wherein the catalyst is prepared by contacting a carbonaceous support with an aqueous solution of sodium tetranitropalladate.

Abstract: Foamed thermopolastic resin comprising poly (p-methylenebenzoate) suitable for structural foam injection molded parts.

Abstract: A catalyst and process for purifying crude terephthalic acid wherein the catalyst comprises palladium metal crystallites deposited upon a carbon support wherein the catalyst is prepared by contacting a carbonaceous support with an aqueous solution of a palladium amine complex in the presence of acetic acid.

Abstract: Foamed thermoplastic resin comprising poly(p-methylenebenzoate) suitable for structural foam injection molded parts.