Abstract: Internal olefins are subjected to metathesis closely coupled after an isomerization reaction to obtain desired molecular weight range linear olefins. Specific process steps and separation conditions are necessary to obtain the desired linear olefins.

Abstract: Volatile organic silicon compounds from stripper overheads resulting from Ziegler aluminum alkyl synthesis of primary alcohols are hydrogenated to remove undesirable silicon prior to use as a fuel.

Abstract: Friable compositions suitable for use as extrusion aids in polymeric extrusion formulations are prepared by a process which comprises mixing a paraffinic hydrocarbon wax, calcium hydroxide and a fatty acid while heating to a temperature of at least 150.degree. C and thereafter cooling to recover a solid, glass-like, friable composition, said paraffinic hydrocarbon wax having a drop melting point of at least 110.degree. F, an oil content of not greater than 50 percent by weight and a needle penetration value (77.degree. F) in the range of 1 mm to 20 mm, and said fatty acid being a C.sub.16 -C.sub.24 aliphatic hydrocarbon monocarboxylic acid or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Friable compositions suitable for use as extrusion aids in polymeric extrusion formulations are prepared by a process which comprises mixing a paraffinic hydrocarbon wax and calcium salt of a fatty acid while heating to a temperature of at least 160.degree.C and thereafter cooling to recover a solid, glass-like, friable composition, said paraffinic hydrocarbon wax having a drop melting point of at least 110.degree.F, an oil content of not greater than 50 percent by weight and a needle penetration value at 77.degree.F in the range of 1 mm to 20 mm, and said fatty acid being a C.sub.16 -C.sub.24 aliphatic hydrocarbon monocarboxylic acid or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for producing higher molecular weight alcohols by forming a reaction mixture of at least one lower molecular weight primary or secondary alkanol having a methylene group adjacent the hydroxylated carbon atom, an alkali catalyst and a palladium (II) compound, said palladium compound being mixed with the alkanol prior to dissolution of the alkali catalyst therein, and heating the reaction mixture to effect condensation of the alkanol while simultaneously removing water as it forms.