Abstract: The invention discloses a method for selectively introducing carbonyl groups into polymers by oxygenation of double C?C bonds of polymers with the aid of nitrous oxide (N2O) at a temperature comprised between 50 and 350° C. and a pressure of N2O of from 0.01 to 100 atmospheres. The introduction of an insignificant amount of C?O groups allows one to modify the physico-chemical properties of a polymer, with its molecular weight and molecular-weight distribution preserved. Deeper oxygenation results in controlled cleavage of polymer macromolecules and makes it possible to produce oxygen-containing oligomers having a desired molecular weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing monocyclic ketones C4-C5. The inventive method is based on the reaction of a liquid-phase oxidation of monocyclic alkenes C4-C5 into corresponding cyclic ketones by nitrogen oxide or the mixture thereof with an inert gas. The process is carried out at a temperature ranging from 20 to 300° C. and a pressure of nitrogen oxide ranging from 0,01 to 100 atm. The inventive process ensures the high selectivity with respect to target products, the explosion safety at work and is promising for industrial use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing monocyclic ketones C7–C20. The method of patent protection sought is based on the oxidation reaction of monocyclic alkenes C7–C20 into corresponding monocyclic ketones with nitrous oxide or a mixture thereof with inert gas. The process proceeds at a temperature ranging from 20 to 350° C. and a pressure of the nitrous oxide ranging from 0.01 to 100 atm. The process provides a high selectivity involving the target product, blast-resistant work operations and is promising for industrial use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst compositions for purifying terephthalic acid from p-carboxybenzaldehyde, based on Group VIII metals, comprising crystallites of catalytically active palladium or of palladium and at least one metal of Group VIII of the Periodic Table of Elements, applied to the surface of a carbon material, wherein a mesoporous graphite-like material with the average mesopore size in the range of from 40 to 400 Å, the proportion of the mesopores in the total pore volume of at least 0.5, and the degree of graphite-similarity of at least 20% is used as the carbon material, in which metal crystallites are distributed in the volume of the carbon material granules in such a manner that the distribution peaks of these crystallites should be at a distance from the outer surface of the granule corresponding to 1-30% of its radius.

Abstract: A catalyst for oxidation of ammonia is of the general formula (AxByO3z)k (MEmOn)f, wherein: A is a cation of Ca, Sr, Ba, Mg, Be, La or mixtures thereof, B is cations of Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Cr, Cu, V or mixtures thereof, x=0-2, y=1-2, z=0.8-1.7; MemOn is an aluminum oxide and/or oxide of silicon zirconium, chromium, aluminosilicates, oxides of rare earth elements (REE) or mixtures thereof, m=1-3, n=1-2, k and f are % by weight, with the ratio f/k=0.01-1. The catalyst may be granules of different configuration, including blocks of honeycomb structure. The catalyst is thermally stable, resistant to thermal shocks. There is no water runoff.

Abstract: A process for preparing high-octane gasoline components consists in that a feed stock, composed of isobutane and olefins, preferably butylenes, in a molar ratio between 1 and 40, is contacted at temperatures of from about 50 to about 160.degree. C. and at pressures of from about 1 to about 40 atm. with a heterogeneous acid catalyst, whose active component is a metal-complex or metaloxopolymeric compound of the general formula H.sub.k (Me.sup.1); (Me.sup.2).sub.m O.sub.n X.sub.p wherein k=1-6; j=1-3; m=1-5; n=1-10, p=2-10, dispersed in a porous organic or inorganic matrix, followed by the extraction regeneration of the deactivated catalyst with an organic or inorganic solvent.

Abstract: A catalyst for the deep oxidation of organic compounds and carbon monoxide contains 2.7-11.5 mass. % of manganese (with respect to elementary manganese), balance alumina. Manganese stays as non-stoichiometric manganese oxide .beta.-Mn.sub.3 O.sub.4+x, where 0.1.ltoreq..times..ltoreq.0.25, containing 80-95% of all manganese atoms, and as manganese aluminate containing 20-5% of manganese atoms. Alumina in the active component is presented by the high temperature forms .alpha.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 (72-95 catalyst mass. %) and (.delta.+.theta.)-Al.sub.3 O.sub.3 (28-05 catalyst mass. %). The catalyst active component has a monolith defect structure, particles size being 50-70 .ANG.. Catalyst phase composition and structure form during its thermal treatment at 900.degree.-1000.degree. C.

Abstract: A method has been developed for preparing nicotinic acid with a yield of 82-86% mol, in which method there is no formation of harmful gas wastes and liquid wastes.The process is carried out by gas-phase single-step oxidation of .beta.-picoline with oxygen in the presence of water vapor and a catalyst on the base of oxides of vanadium and titanium, with or without additives, at a temperature of 250.degree.-290.degree. C. and mole ratios O.sub.2 :.beta.-picoline=15-40 and H.sub.2 O:.beta.-picoline=10-70.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the purification of off-gases containing nitrogen oxides. An off-gas is passed through a reactor in admixture with ammonia or an ammonia precursor over a plurality of spaced catalyst beds under conditions to reduce the nitrogen oxides to nitrogen gas while heat is liberated. After the gas stream has obtained a desired temperature, the gas flow is reversed.