Abstract: Catalysts useful to catalyze the nitration of aromatic compounds in the vapor phase to produce nitroaromatic compounds are prepared by contacting a Group 4b-Group 3b metal oxide composition represented by the empirical formula:(M.sup.1.sub.a M.sup.2.sub.b O.sub.c).sub.x (NO.sub.2).sub.ywherein M.sup.1 is at least one element selected from Group 4b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, M.sup.2 is at least one element selected from Group 3b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, a is 1, b is 0 to 20, c is a number taken to satisfy the average valences of M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 in the oxidation states in which they exist in the composition, x is 1, and y is 0 to c, with a catalytically effective amount of sulfur trioxide. Such catalysts are particularly effective to catalyze the vapor phase nitration of chlorobenzene and are characterized in such reaction by providing a para/ortho isomer distribution ratio of at least about 2/1.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising the adduct of a Group 4b-Group 3b metal oxide composition represented by the empirical formula:(M.sup.1.sub.a M.sup.2.sub.b O.sub.c).sub.x (NO.sub.2).sub.ywherein M.sup.1 is at least one element selected from Group 4b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, M.sup.2 is at least one element selected from Group 3b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, a is 1, b is 0.05 to 20, c is a number taken to satisfy the average valences of M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 in the oxidation states in which they exist in the composition, x is 1, and y is 0 to c, and a catalytically effective amount of sulfur trioxide are useful to catalyze the nitration of aromatic compounds in the vapor phase to produce nitroaromatic compounds. The catalysts are particularly effective to catalyze the vapor phase nitration of chlorobenzene and are characterized in such reaction by providing a para/ortho isomer distribution ratio of at least about 2/1.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds are nitrated in the vapor phase via a process comprising contacting the aromatic compounds with a nitrating agent in the presence of a nitration promoting catalyst composition represented by the empirical formula:(M.sup.1.sub.a M.sup.2.sub.b O.sub.c).sub.x (NO.sub.2).sub.ywherein M.sup.1 is at least one element selected from Group 4b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, M.sup.2 is at least one element selected from Group 3b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, a is 1, b is 0 to 20, c is a number taken to satisfy the average valences of M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 in the oxidation states in which they exist in the composition, x is 1, and y is 0 to c.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds are nitrated in the vapor phase via a process comprising contacting the aromatic compounds with a nitrating agent in the presence of a nitration promoting catalyst comprising the adduct of a Group 4b-Group 3b metal oxide composition represented by the empirical formula:(M.sup.1.sub.a M.sup.2.sub.b O.sub.c).sub.x (NO.sub.2).sub.ywherein M.sup.1 is at least one element selected from Group 4b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, M.sup.2 is at least one element selected from Group 3b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, a is 1, b is 0 to 20, c is a number taken to satisfy the average valences of M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 in the oxidation states in which they exist in the composition, x is 1, and y is 0 to c, and a catalytically effective amount of sulfur trioxide. Such catalysts are particularly effective to catalyze the vapor phase nitration of chlorobenzene and are characterized in such reaction by providing a para/ortho isomer distribution ratio of at least about 2/1.

Abstract: Catalysts compositions useful to catalyze the nitration of aromatic compounds in the vapor phase to produce nitroaromatic compounds are represented by the empirical formula:(M.sup.1.sub.a M.sup.2.sub.b O.sub.c).sub.x (NO.sub.2).sub.ywherein M.sup.1 is at least one element selected from Group 4b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, M.sup.2 is at least one element selected from Group 3b of the Periodic Table of the Elements, a is 1, b is 0.050 to 20, c is a number taken to satisfy the average valences of M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 in the oxidation states in which they exist in the composition, x is 1, and y is 0 to c. The compositions are particularly effective to catalyze the vapor phase nitration of chlorobenzene and are characterized in such reaction by providing a para/ortho isomer distribution ratio of at least about 1.9/l.

Abstract: Aromatic hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of benzene and toluene are nitrated in the vapor phase at temperatures between about 80.degree. C. and about 190.degree. C. in the presence of a molecular sieve catalyst.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds are nitrated in the vapor phase via a process comprising contacting the aromatic compound with a nitrating agent in the presence of a nitration promotion catalyst which comprises the adduct of:(a) an alumina-silica-metal oxide combination represented by the formula:(Al.sub.2 O.sub.3).sub.a (SiO.sub.2).sub.b (M.sub.2/n O).sub.cwherein M is a metal cation selected from the group consisting of the lanthanides or rare earths, Groups 1b, 2b, 5b, 6b, 7b, and 8 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and mixtures thereof, and a, b, and c represent weight percent of the Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, and M.sub.2/n O components, respectively, in the alumina-silica-metal oxide combination, with a being 0 to 100, b being 0 to 100, and c being 0 to 50, and n represents an integer from 1 to 7 of the valence of the metal cation, with the proviso that the sum of (a+b) must be greater than 0, and(b) a catalytically effective amount of sulfur trioxide.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions are prepared by contacting an alumina-silica-metal oxide combination represented by the formula:(Al.sub.2 O.sub.3).sub.a (SiO.sub.2).sub.b (M.sub.2/n O).sub.cwherein M is a metal cation selected from the group consisting of the lanthanides of rare earths, Groups 1b, 2b, 5b, 6b, 7b, and 8 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and mixtures thereof, and a, b, and c represent weight percent of the Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, M.sub.2/n O components, respectively, in the alumina-silica-metal oxide combination, with a being 0 to 100, b being O to 100, and c being 0 to 50, and n represents an integer from 1 to 7 of the valence of the metal cation, with the proviso that the sum of a+b) must be greater than 0, with a catalytically effective amount of sulfur trioxide.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds are nitrated in the vapor phase via a process comprising contacting the aromatic compound with a nitrating agent in the presence of a nitration promoting catalyst comprising a phosphorus-vanadium-oxygen complex.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulas ##STR1## WHEREIN: X represents oxygen or sulfur;Z represents the residue of a hydroxyl-containing moiety;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 in formula (1) may be the same or different and individually represent alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl and, together with the common nitrogen atom, represent a 5 or 6-member ring containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen or combination thereof;Nr.sub.1 r.sub.2 in formula (2) represent a 5 or 6-member ring containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen or combination thereof;N represents an integer having a value of 2 or greater and is equal to the number of hydroxyl groups on the original hydroxyl-containing moiety,Are prepared by reacting a phosphorohalidate with an amine in an organic solvent containing aqueous alkali metal or ammonium hydroxide.The compounds are useful as flame retardants for natural and synthetic materials.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: Z represents a radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl or aryl radicals;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and individually represent a radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radicals; and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with their common nitrogen atom represent a heterocyclic ring,Impart flame retardant properties to natural and synthetic polymers.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: Z represents a radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl or aryl radicals;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and individually represent a radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radicals; andR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with their common nitrogen atom represent a heterocyclic ring,Impart flame retardant properties to natural and synthetic polymers.

Abstract: The prior art discloses a number of polymerization inhibitors for acrylic acid, acrylates and derivatives thereof, but such polymerization inhibitors have low vapor pressures. Consequently, when acrylic acid is vaporized, it tends to polymerize on cooling surfaces causing undesirable deposits on storage vessels and the like. However, when a polymerization inhibiting amount of 2,4-pentanedione is added to the monomer, the polymerization of acrylic acid on cooling surfaces is inhibited.

Abstract: The growth of vegetation is controlled by subjecting the vegetation to the phytotoxic effects of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is selected from the class consisting of oxygen and sulfur; wherein Z and Z' are each selected from the class consisting of oxo (>C.dbd. O) and oxy (--O--), provided that Z and Z' are different; wherein R is alkyl of not more than four carbon atoms; wherein X is selected from the class consisting of alkyl of not more than four carbon atoms, alkoxy of not more than four carbon atoms and nitro; wherein n is an integer from zero to three; and wherein m is an integer from zero to one.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulas ##STR1## WHEREIN: X represents oxygen or sulfur;Z represents the residue of a hydroxyl-containing moiety;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 in formula (1) may be the same or different and individually represent alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl and, together with the common nitrogen atom, represent a 5 or 6 member ring containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen or combination thereof;Nr.sub.1 r.sub.2 in formula (2) represents a 5 or 6 member ring containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen or combination thereof;n represents an integer having a value of 2 or greater and is equal to the number of hydroxyl groups on the orginal hydroxyl-containing moiety, the residue of which is now represented by Z.are prepared by reacting a phosphorohalidate with an amine in an organic solvent containing aqueous alkali metal or ammonium hydroxide.The compounds are useful as flame retardants for natural and synthetic materials.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulas ##STR1## WHEREIN: X represents oxygen or sulfur;Z represents the residue of a hydroxyl-containing moiety;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 in formula (1) may be the same or different and individually represent alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl and, together with the common nitrogen atom, represent a 5 or 6-member ring containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen or combination thereof;Nr.sub.1 r.sub.2 in formula (2) represent a 5 or 6-member ring containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen or combination thereof;n represents an integer having a value of 2 or greater and is equal to the number of hydroxyl groups on the original hydroxyl-containing moiety;Are prepared by reacting a phosphorohalidate with an amine in an organic solvent containing aqueous alkali metal or ammonium hydroxide.The compounds are useful as flame retardants for natural and synthetic materials.

Abstract: A process for the nitration of halogenated aromatic compounds is improved by carrying out the nitration in the presence of a phosphorus compound in an amount sufficient to produce an ortho-directing effect. Phosphoric acid is particularly effective over a wide range of temperatures.

Abstract: Esters of phosphorus acids are prepared by an improved process whereby aromatic alcohols and phosphorus halides are reacted at specified temperatures in the presence of amine catalysts thereby providing high yields of substantially pure esters and allowing preparation of selected halogen-containing mono- and di-esters of phosphorus acids wherein halogen is directly bonded to phosphorus having substantially no side reactant contamination. The phosphorus esters are useful as intermediates in the preparation of plasticizers, oil additives and functional fluids.

Abstract: It was found that the process for the nitration of halogenated aromatic compounds is improved by carrying out the nitration in the presence of a phosphorus compound in an amount sufficient to produce an ortho-directive effect. The addition of polyvalent metal elements such as vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, and other elements that have the capability of existing in a variety of oxidation states, to a mixture of phosphoric and nitric acid improves the yield of the nitrohaloaromatics without affecting the isomer ratio.