Abstract: Oxidation of suitable feedstock is provided wherein such feedstock is subjected to oxidation conditions in the presence of a catalytic amount of a solid containing, at least in part, a synthetic amorphous solid prepared by hydrolyzing and polymerizing in the presence of water a silane having the formula R(Si)X.sub.3, wherein R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group, X is a hydrolyzable group and (Si) is selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## and ##STR2## and calcining the polymerized product, said silane being admixed with a second compound, R'.sub.n MY.sub.m, wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of the same groups as R, Y is selected from the group consisting of the same groups as X and oxygen, M is at least one member selected from the group consisting of elements of Groups IIIA, IVA, IVB, VA, VB, VIB, VIIB and VIII of the Periodic Table, m is any number greater than 0 and up to 8 and n is from 0 to any number less than 8.

Abstract: Hydrogenation-dehydrogenation of suitable feedstock is provided wherein such feedstock is subjected to hydrogenation-dehydrogenation conditions in the presence of a catalytic amount of a solid containing, at least in part, a synthetic amorphous solid prepared by hydrolyzing and polymerizing in the presence of water a silane having the formula R(Si)X.sub.3, wherein R is a nonhydrolyzable organic group, X is a hydrolyzable group and (Si) is selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## and calcining the polymerized product, said silane being admixed with a second compound, R'.sub.n MY.sub.m, wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of the same groups as R, Y is selected from the group consisting of the same groups as X and oxygen, M is at least one member selected from the group consisting of the elements of Groups IIIA, IVA, VA, IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB and VIII of the Periodic Table, m is any number greater than 0 and up to 8 and n is from 0 to any number less than 8.

Abstract: This specification discloses an insoluble resin-metal compound complex, the method for its preparation, and its use in carrying out a catalyzed reaction. The complex is a weak base anion exchange resin which has been contacted with a solution of a coordination compound having at least two ligands connected to at least one central metal atom to bond chemically the resin to the metal atom by replacement of at least one of the ligands of the coordination compound by a functional group of the weak base anion exchange resin. The complex can be used as a catalyst for hydrogenation, carbon monoxide insertion, polymerization, isomerization, vinyl ester exchange, and ethylene oxidation reactions, among others.

Abstract: A cross-linked polystyrene resin modified by the presence therein of chemically bound sulfur provides a highly selective sorbent for removal of heavy metal contaminants from liquids containing the same.

Abstract: Hydrofining of suitable sulfur and/or nitrogen containing organic feedstock is provided wherein such feedstock is subjected to hydrofining conditions in the presence of a catalytic amount of a solid containing, a synthetic amorphous solid prepared by hydrolyzing and polymerizing in the presence of water a silane having the formula R(Si)X.sub.3, wherein R is a nonhydrolyzable organic group, X is a hydrolyzable group and (Si) is selected from the group consisting of --Si-- and --Si(R).sub.2 --O --Si--, and calcining the polymerized product, said silane being admixed with a second compound, R'.sub.n MY.sub.m, wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of the same groups as R, Y is selected from the group consisting of the same groups as X and oxygen, M is at least one member selected from the group consisting of the elements of Groups IIIA, VIB, and VIII of the Periodic Table, m is any number greater than 0 and up to 8 and n is from 0 to any number less than 8.

Abstract: Processed coal such as solvent refined coal are subjected to multistage liquid chromatographic fractionation. There is employed a succession of eluants of progressively varying properties, this succession having the effect of removing from the substrate a corresponding succession of sharply defined, chemically differentiated product groups each of value as an industrial raw material. An installation for practising the invention on a continuous basis is described.

Abstract: This specification discloses a process for the production of an alcohol by reacting an aldehyde or an acetal with hydrogen in the presence of carbon monoxide, and as a catalyst, an insoluble polymer containing a functional group, which may be an amine, thiol, phosphine, or arsine group, having chemically bonded thereto a metal of Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Novel amorphous siliceous materials having shape-selective sorption properties are prepared by a novel process of (1) hydrolyzing an organosilicon compound of the formula R[Si]X.sub.3 alone or in the presence of one or more compounds either of the formula R'.sub.n MY.sub.m, wherein R and R' are non-hydrolyzable organic groups, X is a hydrolyzable group, Y is the same as X or oxygen, [Si] is silicon or ##STR1## M is metal or non-metal, including silicon, of any group of the Periodic Table other than IA, IIA, VIIA or O, m is a number over 0 and up to 8 and n is 0 or a number less than 8, or an inorganic compound consisting of an anionic portion made up of M and Y and a cationic portion of either hydrogen, alkali or alkaline earth metal or ammonium; (2) effecting condensation polymerization of the hydrolyzed product; and (3) calcining the resulting polymerized product to convert all the R and R' groups to hydroxy or hydrogen.

Abstract: Novel amorphous siliceous materials having shape-selective sorption properties are prepared by a novel process of (1) hydrolyzing an organosilicon compound of the formula R[Si]X.sub.3 alone or in the presence of one or more compounds either of the formula R'.sub.n MY.sub.m, wherein R and R' are non-hydrolyzable organic groups, X is a hydrolyzable group, Y is the same as X or oxygen, [Si] is silicon or -Si(R).sub.2 -O-Si<, M is metal or non-metal, including silicon, of any group of the Periodic Table other than IA, IIA, VIIA or O, m is a number over 0 and up to 8 and n is 0 or a number less than 8, or an inorganic compound consisting of an anionic portion made up of M and Y and a cationic portion of either hydrogen, alkali or alkaline earth metal or ammonium; (2) effecting condensation polymerization of the hydrolyzed product; and (3) calcining the resulting polymerized product to convert all the R and R' groups to hydroxy or hydrogen.

Abstract: A novel use for sorbents involving the selective removal of heavy metals from liquid streams has been discovered. More specifically it has been discovered that these sorbents selectively remove alkyl lead moieties from gasoline. The sorbents are comprised of metal halides (preferably tin tetrachloride or antimony pentachloride) bonded to a suitable substrate through at least one amine or alkyl halide functional group. The sorbents can be effectively regenerated.