Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols characterized by containing a substantial proportion of aliphatic alcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms by reacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst comprising molybdenum and a metal from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and nickel, said catalyst being modified by the addition of a promoter from the class consisting of potassium, cesium and rubidium, said promoter being employed at a concentration ranging from about 1.8 to 13.0 micromoles of said alkali per square meter of surface area of said catalyst.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols characterized by containing a substantial proportion of aliphatic alcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms by reacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst comprising molybdenum, a metal from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and nickel, and copper, said catalyst being modified by the addition of a promoter from the class consisting of potassium, cesium and rubidium, said promoter being employed at a concentration ranging from about 1.8 to 13.0 micromoles of said alkali per square meter of surface area of said catalyst.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of supported catalyst, typically bearing rhodium and preferably chromium and potassium, and characterized by a pH less than about 8.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of catalyst, typically a supported rhodium catalyst bearing copper.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of supported catalyst, typically bearing rhodium and preferably chromium and potassium, and characterized by a pH less than about 8.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of catalyst, typically a supported rhodium catalyst bearing copper.

Abstract: Alkylaromatic hydrocarbons are dealkylated in a short cycle process characterized by a reaction period of 30-180 seconds followed by a regeneration period of 90-540 seconds--thus permitting attainment of improved conversion and yield of desired product.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of supported catalyst, typically bearing rhodium and preferably chromium and potassium, and characterized by a pH less than about 8.

Abstract: Solid fuel is liquefied at elevated temperature and pressure in the presence of a solvent, water and a material which decomposes to carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with the use of supported platinum halide, Group IVA metal halide catalysts suitable for the hydroformylation of .alpha.-olefin substrates to predominantly linear, straight-chain aldehydes.

Abstract: A novel active alumina which has been treated with sulfate ion, is found to be particularly characterized by increased performance when used as a support for catalyst which may be used in hydrocarbon conversion processes such as steam dealkylation.

Abstract: A novel active alumina which has been treated with sulfate ion, is found to be particularly characterized by increased performance when used as a support for catalyst which may be used in hydrocarbon conversion processes such as steam dealkylation.

Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are treated with steam in the presence of catalyst, typically containing oxides of nickel, potassium, chromium, and aluminum, to form aromatic products containing a lesser number of aromatic rings.

Abstract: Method of producing phenol and cyclohexanone in enhanced yields consisting essentially of contacting cyclohexylbenzene, preferably in the presence of a member selected from the group consisting of cumene and cumene hydroperoxide, with an oxygen containing gas to form 1-phenylcyclohexyl hydroperoxide containing intermediate product, optionally purifying said intermediate, contacting the 1-phenylcyclohexyl hydroperoxide intermediate product with an acid cleavage catalyst in the presence of an alkanone of from 3 to 6 carbons and recovering the formed phenol and cyclohexanone.

Abstract: Methane containing gas is prepared by passing steam and a non-aromatic hydrocarbon into contact with activated metal screen catalyst, such as inconel metal, at about 700.degree.F-1100.degree.F and 300-800 psig.