Abstract: Hydrocarbons are converted by contacting them at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with a novel attenuated superactive multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component, which is maintained in the elemental metallic state, and of a silver component. In a highly preferred embodiment, this novel catalytic composite also contains a catalytically effective amount of a halogen component. A specific example of the type of hydrocarbon conversion process disclosed herein is a process for the catalytic reforming of a low octane gasoline fraction wherein the gasoline fraction and a hydrogen stream are contacted with this attenuated superactive multimetallic catalytic composite at reforming conditions.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing high octane hydrocarbons from a feed comprising paraffins having 5 to 9 carbon atoms which involves contacting the feed with steam and hydrogen in the presence of a steam active dehydrogenation catalyst wherein the amounts of steam and hydrogen employed relative to the feed are such that one obtains unexpectedly high conversion and unexpectedly high selectivity to high octane product.

Abstract: C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 olefins are dimerized in the presence of hydrofluoric acid, by (1) contacting for about 1 to 30 minutes, at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 olefin with liquid hydrofluoric acid at a temperature of between about -20.degree. C. and +60.degree. C., in a molar ratio of hydrofluoric acid to olefin of between about 1:1 and 50:1; (2) immediately after the contacting, the hydrofluoric acid present is removed almost instantaneously from the dimerization medium; (3) a defluorination of the said medium is effected; and (4) the resultant oledimers are recovered.

Abstract: Novel regenerable catalyst-reagents, and a new and improved process utilizing said regenerable catalyst-reagents, for the conversion, and oligomerization of hydrocarbons, notably methane, at relatively low temperatures to produce products rich in ethylene or benzene, or both, usually in admixture with other hydrocarbons; and process for the regeneration of said catalyst-reagents. (a) The catalyst-reagents are multi-functional and are comprised of (1) a Group VIII noble metal having an atomic number of 45 or greater, nickel, or a Group 1-B noble metal having an atomic number of 47 or greater; (2) a Group VI-B metal oxide which is capable of being reduced to a lower oxide, or admixture of metal oxides which includes one or more of such metal oxides; and, (3) a Group II-A metal or alkaline-earth metal, composited with a suitably passivated, spinel-coated refractory support, notably an inorganic oxide support, preferably alumina.

Abstract: Gem dichlorocyclopropanes are prepared by the reaction of a butene with chloroform in the presence of cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide as catalyst.

Abstract: High-purity C.sub.7 and/or C.sub.8 aromatic hydrocarbons are produced by reforming a C.sub.7 or C.sub.8 full boiling carbon number naphtha feed fraction or combinations thereof under reforming conditions of sufficient severity to convert essentially all of the non-aromatic portion of the naphtha feed boiling in the C.sub.7 to C.sub.8 aromatic boiling range to C.sub.7 and/or C.sub.8 aromatics, and then separating the reformate by fractional distillation into high-purity fractions of C.sub.7 and/or C.sub.8 aromatic hydrocarbons. Preferably, the C.sub.7 and/or C.sub.8 full boiling carbon number naphtha feed fraction is reformed in a plurality of reformer reaction stages with increasingly more severe conditions in order to maximize the yield of the C.sub.7 and C.sub.8 aromatics.

Abstract: Aromatic hydrocarbons of high purity are produced from saturated or unsaturated gasolines and hydrogen in the presence of a new catalyst containing alumina, platinum, at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iridium, rhodium and palladium and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of copper, silver and gold.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are converted by contacting them at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with an acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of catalytically effective amounts of a platinum group component, a cobalt component, a tantalum component, and a halogen component with a porous carrier material. The platinum group, cobalt, tantalum, and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.05 to about 5 wt. % cobalt, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % tantalum, and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: A cosmetic base material which consists of a synthetic saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having 24 to 36 carbon atoms, wherein the proton ratio of methyl group to methylene group, that is, CH.sub.3 /CH.sub.2, within the hydrocarbon chain is in the range of from 0.25 to 0.6 and the pour point is in the range of from -55.degree. C. to 10.degree. C.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are converted by contacting them at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with a novel attenuated superactive multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component, which is maintained in the elemental metallic state during the incorporation of the rhenium carbonyl component, and of a zirconium component. In a highly preferred embodiment, this novel catalytic composite also contains a catalytically effective amount of a halogen component. The platinum group component, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component, zirconium component and optional halogen component are preferably present in the multimetallic catalytic composite in amounts, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.

Abstract: Oligomers are obtained from straight-chain alpha olefins by contacting these with a catalytic system of the binary type, which is composed of an organic metallic compound of aluminum and a haloid acid. Subsequent hydrogenation of the oligomers is carried out in order to remove possible residual unsaturations.

Abstract: Tantalum catalysts or catalyst precursors of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a halide, or alkoxide and L is an alkene (CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHR) having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, react with 1-olefins to give catalysts of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.18 alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, or propyl. The catalysts or catalyst precursors selectively dimerize 1-olefins to the two possible disubstituted .alpha.-olefin dimers, the ratio of which depends on the nature of R.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon hydroconversion, especially hydrocarbon reforming, using catalysts whose supports have been prepared by a sol-gel process. For hydrocarbon reforming, it is preferred that the primary particles used to prepare the porous gel should have been prepared by a vapor phase condensation method, for example flame hydrolysis and that the support should have a narrow pore size distribution. The process produces much less gas by hydrocracking at given aromatics yields than comparative processes using conventional catalysts.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a three compartment electrolytic cell in the production of synthetic carbonaceous fuels and chemical feedstocks such as gasoline, methane and methanol by electrolyzing an aqueous sodium carbonate/bicarbonate solution, obtained from scrubbing atmospheric carbon dioxide with an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, whereby the hydrogen generated at the cathode and the carbon dioxide liberated in the center compartment are combined thermocatalytically into methanol and gasoline blends. The oxygen generated at the anode is preferably vented into the atmosphere, and the regenerated sodium hydroxide produced at the cathode is reused for scrubbing the CO.sub.2 from the atmosphere.

Abstract: Substituted 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, acid addition salts, method of use and method of preparation are described. The compounds have anxiolytic and analgesic activity.

Abstract: Process for the conversion of aromatic hydrocarbons. Especially useful for the reaction of an alkylating agent, preferably propylene, with an aromatic hydrocarbon. Novel feature is the use of a catalyst comprising nickel, molybdenum, platinum and a zeolitic carrier material.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are converted by contacting them at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with a novel attenuated superactive multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component, which is maintained in the elemental metallic state, and of a cadmium component. In a highly preferred embodiment, this novel catalytic composite also contains a catalytically effective amount of a halogen component. The platinum group component, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component, cadmium component and optional halogen component are preferably present in the multimetallic catalytic composite in amounts, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.01 to about 5% cadmium and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: A chlorine-donating perhalogenated hydrocarbon such as fluorocarbon 133a is reacted in the vapor phase with a hydrogen-donating halogenated hydrocarbon such as fluorocarbon 113a in the presence of a catalyst to produce a first halogenated fluorocarbon product with one less chlorine and one more hydrogen than the chlorine donating perhalogenated hydrocarbon and one less hydrogen and one more chlorine than the hydrogen donating halogenated hydrocarbon. Preferred catalysts are activated carbon and especially chromium oxides and oxyfluorides. The products such as fluorocarbon 123 are useful in aerosol, refrigerant and foaming applications, and as intermediates to other chlorofluorocarbons.

Abstract: Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites are mixed with conventional reforming catalysts to produce new catalytic compositions with high catalytic activity and selectivity and excellent aging characteristics. These new catalytic compositions may be utilized alone or in conjunction with conventional reforming catalysts. The acidic activity of the total catalyst system is controlled within defined limits. When so controlled the utility of these catalyst systems in reforming hydrocarbon mixtures is to reduce the C.sub.1 and C.sub.2 concentrations in reformer gas product, while increasing the C.sub.3 and C.sub.4 concentrations and maintaining high liquid yield at high octane numbers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 3,4-dichlorobenzotrichloride, 3,4,5-trichlorobenzotrichloride, 2,4,5-trichlorobenzotrichloride or 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorobenzotrichloride which comprises contacting p-chlorobenzotrichloride of the formula ##STR1## with chlorine or an agent which releases chlorine at a temperature between 0.degree. C. and 180.degree. C. in the presence of an iron (III) chloride or aluminum chloride catalyst or a mixture of iron (III) chloride or aluminum chloride with sulfur dichloride or disulfur dichloride.