Abstract: This invention is directed to novel catalyst compositions based on a pelleted group IVb transition metal oxide to which about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorus is thermally chemically bonded by a novel process wherein the pellets are impregnated with a liquid water-soluble phosphorus compound containing phosphorus-oxygen bonds, thermally treated after removal of unabsorbed liquid for 0.5 to 5 hours at 100.degree.-150.degree. C. to chemically bond the recited amount of phosphorus to the pellets followed by calcination at 200.degree. to 900.degree. C. to stabilize the pellets. Also disclosed is a regenerative process for preparing predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine using the novel catalyst compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a novel thioether diester synthetic lubricating oil composition represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 each represent alkyl radicals having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, with the total number of carbon atoms in R, R, R.sub.1, and R.sub.1 ranging from about 6 to 20, and n is an integer from 2 to 5.

Abstract: This invention is directed to pelletted thermally activated catalyst compositions comprising titania having phosphorous derived from a trialkyl phosphate or phosphite deposited thereon and to their use in the production of predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to thermally activated pelletted calcined catalyst compositions comprising titania having phosphorous derived from phosphoric acid deposited thereon and their use in the production of predominatly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: Novel compounds made from the reaction of 5-vinyl-2-norbornene with carboxylic acid anhydrides in the presence of oxygen are described. The process to make these novel esters is preferably conducted at a temperature in the range from about 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and in the presence of a catalyst. A transition metal borate catalyst is preferred. Such ester compounds are potentially useful plasticizers, lubricants, solvents and fuel additives.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of aminopolyols and polyaminopolyols by continuous reductive amination of sugars in aqueous solution is described. Syrups such as corn syrups may be used directly for this process. It has been found that the lower the mol ratio of NH.sub.3 to the sugar, with a ratio of 1 as the lower limit, the higher is the degree of nitrogen incorporation into the sugar. It is essential that the streams of ammonia and aqueous sugar solution be pumped to the reaction zone separately.

Abstract: Novel polyoxyalkylenepolyacrylamide compounds useful as adhesives are disclosed. These novel compounds are prepared by mixing and reacting di- and tri-functional polyoxyalkylenepolyamines with an acrylate such as metharylic acid or methylmethacrylate at an elevated temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Novel cyclic di- and tetraester compounds made from the reaction of various unsaturated cyclic compounds with carboxylic acid anhydrides in the presence of oxygen are described. The process to make these novel ester compounds is preferably conducted at a temperature in the range from about 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and in the presence of a catalyst. A transition metal borate catalyst is preferred. Such ester compounds are potentially useful plasticizers, lubricants, solvents and fuel additives.

Abstract: A process for the production of cycloalkane epoxides from cycloalkenes in the presence of a tungsten or zirconium containing catalyst, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via air oxidation is described. For example, cobalt tungstate, nickel tungstate, silver tungstate and manganese tungstate are useful catalysts. Active zirconates are cerium zirconate, cadmium zirconate and lead zirconate. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and a pressure of one atmosphere or greater. Cycloalkane epoxides are useful in the preparation of resins, plasticizers, etc.

Abstract: A process for the production of cycloalkane epoxides from cycloalkenes in the presence of an oxide catalyst, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via air oxidation is described. The oxide catalyst may have as a cation boron, chromium, iron, nickel, copper, zinc or terbium or mixtures thereof. Combination catalysts such as ferric oxide/zinc oxide and nickel oxide/copper oxide/chromium oxide/boric oxide complexes are also found to be useful. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and a pressure of one atmosphere or greater. Cycloalkane epoxides are useful in the preparation of resins, plasticizers, etc.

Abstract: A process for the production of cycloalkane epoxides from cycloalkenes in the presence of a boron-containing catalyst, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via air oxidation is described. Alkali metal borates, alkali earth metal borates, rare earth borates and transition metal borates are useful catalysts. The boron catalyst may contain many different cations including lithium, sodium, strontium, barium, cerium, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, and mixtures thereof. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and a pressure of one atmosphere or greater. Cycloalkane epoxides are useful in the preparation of resins, plasticizers, etc.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of transition metal borate catalysts, oxygen and acetic anhydride or acetic acid and acetic anhydride via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 80.degree. to 280.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of a transition metal borate catalyst, oxygen and acetic acid alone via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 120.degree. to 220.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.

Abstract: Novel borate catalyst systems useful for the esterification of olefins are described. The catalyst system is made up of two or more transition metal borates which are co-precipitated. Typical are the zirconyl-cobalt borate, zirconyl-nickel borate and vanadyl-cobalt borate systems.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of a catalyst containing a rare earth oxide, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of an ammonium borate catalyst, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 80.degree. to 280.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of an oxide/borate catalyst system, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of an alkali earth metal borate catalyst, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 50.degree. to 280.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of an oxide catalyst selected from the group of oxides consisting of niobium oxide, iron oxide and bismuth oxide, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Iron oxide catalysts are preferred. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkane acetates from olefins in the presence of an alkali metal borate catalyst, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via oxidative esterification is described. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 50.degree. to 280.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere or greater. Alkane diacetates and hydroxy acetates are produced which may be used as precursors to alkylene oxides, alkylene glycols and other useful compounds.