Abstract: Covers aminated cellulose derivatives prepared by the reductive amination of a hydroxyalkyl cellulose.

Abstract: Covers an aminated starch derivative prepared by the reductive amination of an oxidized starch by reaction with a dialkyl amine. Also, covers a process of preparing said derivative.

Abstract: An improved process for the hydrogenolysis of acetals and ketals of organic hydrocarbons is described. The improvement resides in using a catalyst system including a halide of a Group III A element and a supported platinum or rhodium hydrogenation catalyst or combination thereof, thus enabling the process to be practiced at a temperature of from about -15.degree. C. to about 125.degree. C. and a pressure of from about 50 psia to about 2000 psia. The preferred Group III A halides are boron trifluoride and aluminum trichloride.

Abstract: Covers a method of preparing diaminodiphenylmethanes and higher homologues thereof which comprises the step of condensing aniline and formaldehyde in the presence of a barium nitride catalyst. In another embodiment the barium nitride catalyst is used in conjunction with a silicon nitride catalyst.

Abstract: Covers a method of preparing diaminodiphenylmethanes and higher homologues thereof which comprises the step of condensing aniline and formaldehyde in the presence of an aluminum silicide catalyst.

Abstract: Covers a method of preparing diaminodiphenylmethanes and higher homologues thereof which comprises the step of condensing aniline and formaldehyde in the presence of a fluorinated graphite catalyst.

Abstract: Covers a method of preparing diaminodiphenylmethanes and higher homologues thereof which comprises the step of condensing aniline and formaldehyde in the presence of a molybdenum boride catalyst.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing polychlorobenzamide derivatives, useful as biocidal agents, flame retardants in plastic resins, and the like, from corresponding polychlorobenzonitrile compound in near quantitative yields is disclosed. A polychlorobenzonitrile compound is admixed and reacted with excess sulfuric acid at an elevated temperature e.g. 100.degree. to 160.degree. C for a time period sufficient to hydrolyze the polychlorobenzonitrile derivative to the corresponding polychlorobenzamide derivative. The reaction product is then recovered to provide the corresponding polychlorobenzamide derivative in an excellent yield above about 90%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel infused polymer containing monohydric composition useful in producing improved urethane products. The novel composition is characterized as a polymer containing monohydric composition wherein the polymeric moiety is chemically attached or "infused" into the unsaturation sites of an oxyalkadienyl moiety which is covalently bonded to an acyclic monohydric compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel infused polymer containing polyol composition useful in producing improved urethane products. The novel composition is characterized as a polymer containing polyol wherein the polymeric moiety is chemically attached or "infused" into the unsaturation sites of an oxyalkadienyl moiety which is covalently bonded to an acyclic polyhydric compound.

Abstract: Novel polyhalo, N-substituted aniline compounds are prepared which have the following structural formula: ##STR1## where R is selected from the group consisting of cyano, nitro, and alkyl sulfone, X is halo and Z represents a radical as follows: ##STR2## where R' and R" are hydrogen or lower alkyl, X is a number ranging from 1 to 5, and Y is 0-3. These compounds are prepared by reacting a polyhalo aromatic compound having the formula ##STR3## where X and R have a significance as just discussed with an appropriate polyamino reactant or aminohydroxy compound which additionally may contain either linkages. These new compounds have biological activity and are also useful as chemical intermediates.

Abstract: A novel method for preparing pentachloronitrobenzene directly from the corresponding pentachlorobenzonitrile compound is disclosed. Pentachlorobenzonitrile is heated in the presence of an excess of sulfuric acid and a nitrating agent, e.g., nitric acid at elevated temperatures of from about 100.degree.C to about 160.degree.C for a time sufficient to convert the pentachlorobenzonitrile to a pentachloronitrobenzene.In one embodiment the pentachlorobenzonitrile compound is first heated in the presence of an excess of concentrated sulfuric acid at temperatures in excess of 180.degree.C to activate the pentachlorobenzonitrile and the activated material is then heated at lower temperatures of about 100.degree. to 120.degree.C in the presence of a nitrating agent to convert the activated pentachlorobenzonitrile to the corresponding pentachloronitrobenzene.