Abstract: A process for reducing the metal corrosiveness of an organic polysulfide comprises contacting the polysulfide with a metal such as a transition metal at an elevated temperature. A process for reducing the concentration of a polysulfide, having four or more sulfur atoms in the polysulfide molecule, in a polysulfide mixture is also provided which comprises contacting the polysulfide mixture with a metal such as a transition metal. Further provided is a process for reducing the concentration of an organic trisulfide in a mixture of an organic disulfide and trisulfide wherein the process comprises contacting the mixture with a metal such as a transitional metal.

Abstract: A process for preparing a stabilized and deodorized organic polysulfide compound is provided which comprises contacting a crude polysulfide, in the presence of a solvent, optionally further in the presence of a basic compound, with a metal salt of an inorganic acid or a metal salt of an organic acid under conditions sufficient to produce the stabilized and deodorized polysulfide.

Abstract: A composition comprising a base and an alkoxylated compound selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylated alcohol, alkoxylated mercaptan, and mixtures thereof can be used to catalyze the reaction of a sulfur-containing compound such as, for example, n-octyl mercaptan, or hydrogen sulfide, and an alkylene oxide such as, for example, propylene oxide to produce an alkoxylated thio-compound such as, for example, n-octyl mercaptan monopropoxylate or 1-mercapto-2-propanol.

Abstract: Alkyl xanthates of phenols are prepared by a method comprising contacting an alkali metal salt of a phenol that is substantially free of water with carbon disulfide and an alkylating agent while employing a solvent in the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A composition comprising a base and an alkoxylated compound selected from an alkoxylated alcohol and alkoxylated mercaptan is disclosed. The composition can be used to catalyze the reaction of a mercaptan and an elemental sulfur to produce a polysulfide compound. The polysulfide compound can be further treated with an alkylene oxide to reduce the mercaptan sulfur content of the polysulfide compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing a stable polysulfide compound, synthesized by reacting a mercaptan with elemental sulfur in the presence of a basic catalyst, having reduced mercaptan sulfur content is provided which comprises contacting the crude polysulfide with an alkylene oxide in the presence of a tetraalkylammonium hydroxide or a basic inorganic catalyst in a solvent.

Abstract: Product from the reaction of mercaptan with sulfur in the presence of a basic catalyst is treated by contacting with an alcohol-based solution containing an oxidizing agent and an inorganic basic catalyst followed by the recovery of a purified polysulfide product.

Abstract: A bis(organothio) alkane, such as 1,2-bis(methylthio) hexane, is synthesized by reacting an alkene, such as 1-hexene, with an excess amount of a disulfide thiolating agent, such as dimethyl disulfide, in the presence of a catalytic amount of a catalyst, such as a boron trifluoride dialkyl etherate. The reaction can be carried out at from about 20.degree. to about 150.degree. C. and under a pressure of from about 0 to 20 atms. The bis(organothio) alkane is useful in ore flotation process as a flotation agent for ores containing metal sulfide minerals.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dihydroxy bis-sulfide is disclosed, wherein a thiolate salt, a dihaloalkane, an ether solvent that is partially soluble in water and is substantially nonreactive with either said thiolate salt or said dehaloalkane; and water are contacted under reaction conditions sufficient to synthesize a dihydroxy bis-sulfide; to subsequently recover a dihydroxy bis-sulfide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing polysulfide product generally containing an average of 3 to 6 sulfur atoms in high yield which degrades minimally over extended time periods. Minimal degradation is accomplished by a unique treatment process wherein chemical species, most notably unreacted mercaptans and catalysts which apparently promote degradation, are selectively removed from the polysulfide crude product.

Abstract: Bis(alkylthio) alkanes or bis(arylthio) alkanes are synthesized by reacting alkenes with excess dialkyl disulfides or diaryl disulfides and are useful in ore flotation process as flotation agents for ores containing metal sulfide minerals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process to recover esters of mercapto acids from solutions containing water by mixing an extraction mixture comprising cycloalkane, arene, and an aqueous inorganic salt solution with an ester of mercapto acid and water solution followed by separating and distilling the resultant organic phase to recover the ester of mercapto acid.

Abstract: A non-uniform heating system is provided for liquid crystal displays. The system includes structure for applying a greater concentration of heat to the periphery of LCDs. Because mounting structures produce large heat sinks around the edges of LCDs, providing greater heat to the edges results in a more uniform distribution of heat across the LCDs. In another aspect of the heating system, rapid warming may be provided for preselected critical areas of a display to reduce warm-up time, reduce power consumption, and provide mission critical displays in situations such as scrambles of military aircraft on cold weather alert.

Abstract: A process using N-alkylpyrrolidone solvents, such as N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), for the preparation of aromatic thiols, from the reaction of aryl halides and alkali metal alkanethiolate. This process produces aromatic thiols in higher yields and purity.

Abstract: A compact backlighting luminaire is provided for liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The body of the luminaire is formed of optically clear glass or acrylic resins. The body comprises a mesa extending from a base comprising a flange extending around the periphery of the mesa. The top of the mesa comprises at least two non-parallel sloped surfaces. The base of the luminaire body may form a wedge with the flange being thicker at one edge than at an opposite edge. The bottom surface and edges of the body may be coated with a reflective film. A fluorescent lamp extends around the periphery of the mesa and is supported by the flange. A cover may be provided to extend over the mesa and around the periphery of the flange to secure the lamp, to reduce illumination losses, and to provide a mounting surface for an LCD.

Abstract: A process for preventing the substantial decomposition of an alkyl sulfide compound at high temperatures comprising combining a non-reactive basic compound with the alkyl sulfide compound prior to subjecting the resultant mixture to the high temperatures.

Abstract: A feed which comprises at least one aromatic compound containing chemically bound nitrogen and/or oxygen and/or sulfur is hydrotreated in the presence of a carbon-supported rhenium catalyst.

Abstract: Selective hydrogenation of the unsaturated nitrogen-containing ring in heterocyclic aromatic compounds is promoted by the use of at least one hydrogenation catalyst selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, palladium, platinum, ruthenium and rhodium in the presence of reaction modifiers exemplified by carbon monoxide, carbon disulfide and hydrogen sulfide.

Abstract: Selective hydrogenation of the unsaturated nitrogen-containing ring in heterocyclic aromatic compounds is promoted by the use of hydrogenation catalysts selected from the group consisting of iridium, iridium dioxide, rhenium, molybdenum oxide, tungsten oxide, chromium trioxide, ferric oxide, iron pentacarbonyl, cobalt oxide-molybdenum oxide and copper chromite.

Abstract: A post-primary oil recovery process wherein the subterranean oil-bearing formation is treated by the sequential injection of (1) optional aqueous preflush to adjust connate water salinity, (2) aqueous saline surfactant system containing at least one acylated polypeptide salt surfactant, (3) optional thickened aqueous mobility buffer and (4) an aqueous drive, for the recovery of oil driven from the formation thereby.