Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset polymeric compositions, having particular utility in the area of molding applications, are obtained by reacting a compound containing a plurality of oxazoline groups with a phenol or a phenolic resin each containing a plurality of aromatic hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: A catalytic homogeneous liquid phase process for effecting the acyloxylation of toluene to produce the corresponding benzylic ester. The catalyst system comprises Pd(II) and Pb(II) values wherein the palladous element component is associated with a catalytic amount of a tertiary phosphine as a complexed ligand. The indicated catalyst system uniquely facilitates the advantageous use of normally immiscible carboxylic acid reactants for carrying out the underlying benzylic oxidation reaction.

Abstract: A high density liquid hydrocarbon fuel composition singularly suited for propelling turbojet limited volume missile systems designed for shipborne deployment. The contemplated fuels are basically composed of the saturated analogues of dimers of methyl cyclopentadiene and of dicyclopentadiene and optionally include the saturated analogues of the co-trimers of said dienes or the trimers of cyclopentadiene. The various dimers and trimers are combined in a relative relationship to provide optimal performing fuels for the indicated purpose.

Abstract: Method for the production of carbon black by an oil furnace process whereby an aromatic feedstock is pyrolytically dissociated into carbon black by contact with a turbulent mixture of combustion gases generated in burning a gaseous fuel in the presence of a stoichiometrical excess of oxygen. The gaseous fuel feed to the process being recycled off-gases associated with the pyrolysis reaction effluent from which the condensible gas content thereof is removed prior to recycling.

Abstract: Isobutyric acid or a functional equivalent; e.g., a lower alkyl ester is oxidatively dehydrogenated to effect the vapor phase conversion thereof to the corresponding .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated derivative by contact with a heterogeneous catalyst in the presence of molecular oxygen. The catalyst is composed of calcined phosphates of iron containing cobalt or lanthanum as a modifier or dopant component.

Abstract: A thermosetting resinous composition characterized in constituting at least two oligomeric polyester segments terminally joined through a polyurethane residue and having end groups containing polymerizable unsaturation. Further disclosed are the thermoset products obtained by the addition polymerization of the aforesaid compositions in the presence or absence of a copolymerizable monomeric crosslinking agent. The resultant thermoset products are particularly useful in preparing molded articles.

Abstract: Isocyanic acid is formed directly from nitric oxide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen by contacting a supported iridium or rhodium metal catalyst at an elevated temperature with a feed stream of said reactants.

Abstract: Isocyanic acid is formed directly from nitric oxide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen by contacting a supported bifunctional iridium or rhodium metal catalyst at an elevated temperature with a feed stream of said reactants.

Abstract: A high density specialty fuel for propelling limited volume ramjet and turbojet missile systems comprising a blend of at least 70 weight percent of exotetrahydrodicyclopentadiene and a correspondingly minor amount of a combination of a mixture of C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 alkanes and/or cycloalkanes and hydrogenated dimers of norbornadiene.

Abstract: A method for catalytically isomerizing a mixture of hexacyclic dimers obtained by dimerizing norbornadiene in the presence of a zero valent iron complex whereby the hydrogenated derivatives of the resultant isomerization product exhibits substantially lower freeze point than that associated with the hydrogenated derivatives of said precursor dimer mixture, the latter representing the highest energy liquid hydrocarbon fuel commercially available.

Abstract: An aromatic isocyanate is formed directly from an aromatic hydrocarbon, nitric oxide and carbon monoxide by contacting a Group VII or Group VIII metal catalyst at a temperature between 350.degree. and 550.degree. C. with a feed stream of said reactants.

Abstract: A high density fuel composition having low temperature operational capability for propelling turbo-jet, limited volume missile systems consisting essentially of at least 95 weight percent exo-tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene (JP-10) and a correspondingly minor amount of a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 saturated hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A process for the production of isobutyric acid anhydride in which propylene is initially carbonylated in the presence of a substantial molar excess of liquid anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to provide a reaction mixture of isobutyroyl fluoride and unreacted hydrogen fluoride. Following distillation of the reaction mixture to recover a recycle stream of hydrogen fluoride, the isobutyroyl fluoride residue is partially hydrolyzed in the presence of a hydrogen fluoride acceptor resulting in a hydrolysis product consisting essentially of isobutyroyl fluoride, isobutyric acid anhydride and a hydrogen fluoride complex of said acceptor. Following removal of the solid complex, the hydrolysis product is fractionally distilled to yield an overhead fraction of isobutyroyl fluoride for reuse in the hydrolysis reaction.

Abstract: A copper chromite catalyst having improved activity is prepared by forming a basic copper ammonium chromate complex in a known manner. The complex is decomposed by sintering at temperatures near 300.degree. C. to yield a copper chromite catalyst of improved activity. The copper chromite catalyst is especially useful in liquid phase production of furfuryl alcohol from furfural by hydrogenation. The hydrogenation reaction takes place at low pressure, e.g. under 30 atmospheres, due to the increased activity of the catalyst.

Abstract: Isobutyric acid or a functional equivalent, e.g., a lower alkyl ester is oxidatively dehydrogenated to effect the vapor phase conversion thereof to the corresponding .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated derivative by contact with a heterogeneous catalyst in the presence of molecular oxygen. The catalyst is composed of calcined phosphates of iron containing tellurium as a modifier or dopant component.

Abstract: Isobutyric acid or a functional equivalent, e.g., a lower alkyl ester is oxidatively dehydrogenated to effect the vapor phase conversion thereof to the corresponding .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated derivative by contact with a heterogeneous catalyst in the presence of molecular oxygen. The catalyst is composed of calcined phosphates of iron containing silver as a modifier or dopant component.

Abstract: Foundry cores and molds for casting metals are prepared by forming a binder comprising a polyol, an isocyanato urethane polymer and a urethane catalyst. The foundry cores and molds of this invention are formed by processes known in the industry as the "cold box" process and the no-bake process. The binder is especially useful for casting non-ferrous metals, for example, the casting of aluminum, magnesium and other lightweight metals. The cores and molds produced for casting aluminum and other lightweight metals exhibit excellent shakeout while retaining other desirable core and mold properties.

Abstract: A high density specialty fuel for propelling limited volume ramjet and turbojet missile systems comprising a blend of at least 70 weight percent of exotetrahydrodicyclopentadiene and a correspondingly minor amount of a combination of a C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 alkane or cycloalkane and a tetrahydro derivative of the trimer and/or co-trimer of cyclopentadiene and methylcyclopentadiene.

Abstract: Method for effecting the formation of co-trimers of cyclopentadiene and methylcyclopentadiene whereby a mixture of the dimers of said dienes is heated in the presence of an inert solvent. The foregoing method is implemented to provide a high energy fuel by substantially completely hydrogenating the resultant trimerization product.

Abstract: Dibasic esters and blends of dibasic esters, particularly diethyl malonate, dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate are used as part or all of the solvent in solvent systems for two-package resin compositions comprising a phenolic resin component and a polyisocyanate hardener package and, in three-package systems.