Abstract: There are provided processes for the preparation of .gamma.-methacryloxypropylsilane compounds which comprise carrying out the reaction of allyl methacrylate with a hydrosilane compound in the presence of a platinum catalyst, while allowing at least one of a hindered phenol compound and an aromatic amine compound to coexist in the reaction system with an alkylamine compound or an amide compound, or with a gas containing molecular oxygen, or with a phenol compound having an aminoalkylene group. By using these processes as provided, gelation of the reaction mixture in the reaction system and during the course of purification thereof by distillation can effectively be avoided, and the desired .gamma.-methacryloxypropylsilane compounds can be obtained in good yield.

Abstract: A process for preparing aminopropyl silanes comprises reacting an allylamine with a hydrosilane in the presence of a ruthenium compound having at least one tertiary phosphine ligand as a catalyst. By the proposed process the corresponding gamma-aminopropyl silane can be prepared in a high yield in a short period of reaction time.

Abstract: In a process for preparing aminopropyl alkoxy silanes comprising reacting an allylamine with a hydro-alkoxy silane in the presence of a rhodium catalyst, the improvement which comprises use of a rhodium phosphide or its oligomer as said rhodium catalyst. By this process the desired gamma-isomer can be prepared in a high selectivity and yield within a short reaction time.

Abstract: A process for preparing aminopropyl alkoxy silanes comprising reacting an allylamine having at least one active hydrogen atom attached to the amine nitrogen atom with a hydro-alkoxy silane having from 1 to 3 alkoxy groups attached to the silicon atom in the presence of a rhodium complex having inorganic ligands, at least one of said ligands being carbonyl. By this process the desired gamma-isomer can be prepared in a high selectivity and yield within a short reaction time. When the reaction is carried out in the presence of carbon monoxide and/or a cyclic olefinic compound, the selectivity and yield of the gamma-isomer can be further improved. The presence of carbon monooxide in the reaction system further serves to lengthen the catalyst life and to reduce the amount of the catalyst to be used.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrosilylation catalyst by dissolving chloroplatinic acid H.sub.2 PtCl.sub.6 in a cyclic ether or cyclic ester containing at least 3 carbon atoms, and maintaining the resulting solution at a temperature of at least 30.degree. C.

Abstract: Silanes are produced by the disproportionation and/or redistribution reaction of chlorosilanes using a novel catalyst having a longer life and consisting of a quaternary phosphonium salt bonded to an organic macromolecule or polymer, represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein .circle.P.circle. is an organic macromolecule or polymer, A is a bridging group between phosphorus and the organic macromolecule or polymer, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl groups and aralkyl groups such as benzyl and phenethyl groups, which can contain oxygen or halogen atoms, and X is a halogen atom.

Abstract: Silanes are produced by the disproportionation and/or redistribution reaction of chlorosilanes using a novel catalyst having a longer life and consisting of a quaternary phosphonium salt bonded to an organic macromolecule or polymer, represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein .circle.P is an organic macromolecule or polymer, A is a bridging group between phosphorus and the organic macromolecule or polymer, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl groups and aralkyl groups such as benzyl and phenethyl groups, which can contain oxygen or halogen atoms, and X is a halogen atom.

Abstract: A method of preparing a catalyst for the diacyloxylation of conjugated dienes such as butadiene by reaction with a carboxylic acid such as acetic acid and oxygen, which comprises separately and successively impregnating a carrier, for example carbon, with a solution of a Group VIII noble metal in a mixture of a mineral acid and an organic solvent, then with a solution of a Group IVA, VA or VIA element or compound thereof in an organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of an unsaturated glycol diester by the reaction of a conjugated diene compound, a carboxylic acid and molecular oxygen in the presence of a solid catalyst. For example, 1,4-diacetoxy-2-butene is prepared at high conversion and high selectivity by reacting butadiene, molecular oxygen and acetic acid in the presence of a solid catalyst containing palladium, tellurium and at least one element selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium and lead. The product is an intermediate for the preparation of 1,4-butanediol.