Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is fluorine, hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic or unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical;R.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic radical, or unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical; andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic radical, or unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane is provided. In the process of the present invention, 1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane is catalytically reduced, using a platinum group metal supported on alumina, to 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1,1,2,3,3,4-hexafluorobutane by telomerization of chlorotrifluoroethylene to produce 1,1,3,4-tetrachlorohexafluorobutane followed by reduction of that compound to 1,1,2,3,3,4-hexafluorobutane.

Abstract: A process for producing a fluorinated olefin having the formula:CH.sub.3-a F.sub.a CH.dbd.CHClwhere a=1,2 or 3, said process comprising catalytically reacting a chlorinated organic compound with a fluorination agent under conditions sufficient to form said hydrofluorocarbon compound, said chlorinated organic compound having the formula:CH.sub.b Cl.sub.c F.sub.d CH.sub.e CHCl.sub.ewhere b=0, 1 or 2; c=0, 1, 2, or 3; d=0, 1, 2 or 3; and e=1 or 2 with the provisos that b+c+d=3, c+e>1 and b+e<4.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fluorinated acid such as trifluoroacetic acid, including admixing an hydrofluorocarbon, such as 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, with chlorine, an oxidizing agent and an additive to prevent or minimize decomposition; and irradiating the reaction mixture with a light source having a wavelength ranging from 2000 .ANG. to 14000 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention is related to the preparation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Specifically, it relates to the manufacture of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 H (HFC-245fa) by the steps comprising (1) the formation of CCl.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.3 by the reaction of CCl.sub.4 with vinylidene chloride; (2) the conversion of CCl.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.3 to CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 Cl by reaction with HF in the presence of a fluorination catalyst, selected from TiCl.sub.4, SnCl.sub.4 or mixtures thereof; and (3) reduction of CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 Cl to CF.sub.3l CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 H.

Abstract: Fluorination processes using hydrogen fluoride-containing fluorinating agents that are safely and easily handled, transported, and stored and that also exhibit good reactivity are provided. More particularly, the invention provides processes for producing fluorinated products using fluorinating agents comprising hydrogen fluoride and a carrier that may be an acid salt or a water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: Hydrofluoroalkanes useful as solvents, especially for vapor degreasing and solvent cleaning, are one or many of the following formulae:CHF.sub.2 --X--(CHF).sub.n --X--Ywherein X is selected from the group consisting of CHF, CF.sub.2 and CH.sub.2, Y is CH.sub.3, and n is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalysts for alkylation reactions and their preparation. More particularly, the invention relates to an alkylation process using a hydrogen fluoride-containing alkylation catalyst, which catalyst may be safely and easily handled, transported, and stored.

Abstract: Novel trifluoromethylated intermediates are provided which are useful in synthesizing trifluoromethylated organic compounds. Specifically, compounds of the formula CF.sub.3 CCl.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 X are provided, which compounds are versatile intermediates for the synthesis of a wide variety of trifluoromethylated organic compounds.

Abstract: A process for the continuous production of telomers CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2).sub.n Cl where n=1-3 (Formula I) by the continuous reaction of CCl.sub.4 and vinylidene chloride in the presence of a solvent and a catalyst. The reaction to form CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2)Cl proceeds at a reaction rate constant k.sub.1. If n=1, CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2)Cl is continuously removed from the reactor. If n=2, the removed CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2)Cl reacts similarly with CCl.sub.4 and CH.sub.2 .dbd.CCl.sub.2 in a second reactor to form and remove CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2).sub.2 Cl under conditions to have a reaction rate constant k.sub.2, wherein the ratio of the molar amounts of CCl.sub.4 to CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2)Cl reacted is greater than the ratio k.sub.2 /k.sub.1. If n=3, the removed CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2).sub.2 Cl similarly reacts in a third reactor with CCl.sub.4 and CH.sub.2 .dbd.CCl.sub.2 to form CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient method for separating hydrogen fluoride from a chemical mixture. More specifically, a method is provided in which hydrogen fluoride is separated from a chemical mixture containing at least one organic material by contacting the chemical mixture with a hydrogen fluoride binder. The hydrogen fluoride separated from the chemical mixture is readily recoverable from the hydrogen fluoride binder.

Abstract: A vapor phase process for producing a fluorinated alcohol, such as 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol via oxidation of an hydrofluorocarbon, such as 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, with an oxidizing agent and elemental fluorine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cost effective and convenient process for the manufacture of fluorinated olefins of the formula RCF.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 where R is C.sub.x Cl.sub.y F.sub.z and y+z=2x+1. The invention is also directed to a practical process for converting these olefins to hydrofluorocarbons via the catalyzed fluorination with hydrogen fluoride. Hydrofluorocarbons produced via this process have application as solvents among other uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cost effective and convenient process for the manufacture of fluorinated olefins of the formula RCF.sub.2 CH=CH.sub.2 where R is C.sub.x Cl.sub.y F.sub.z and y+z=2.times.+1. The invention is also directed to a lo practical process for converting these olefins to hydrofluorocarbons via the catalyzed fluorination with hydrogen fluoride. Hydrofluorocarbons produced via this process have application as solvents among other uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cost effective and convenient process for the manufacture of fluorinated olefins of the formula RCF.sub.2 CH=CH.sub.2 where R is C.sub.x Cl.sub.y F.sub.z and y+z=2x+1. The invention is also directed to a practical process for converting these olefins to hydrofluorocarbons via the catalyzed fluorination with hydrogen fluoride. Hydrofluorocarbons produced via this process have application as solvents among other uses.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of compounds of the formula, F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F where a and b are the same or different and are each an integer .gtoreq.1 (including the novel compound CF.sub.3 CF.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3), which comprises chlorination in the presence of irradiation, of at least one compound of the formula, F(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.x C1.sub.3-x where n is an integer .gtoreq.1 and x is an integer .ltoreq.3. There is also disclosed a process for utilizing the F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F compounds to produce F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F.sub.3 compounds which comprises contacting hydrogen and the F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.b F compounds in the presence of a catalysis which includes at least one Group VIII transition metal. A further aspect of the invention is a novel group of compounds, F(CF.sub.2).sub.a CC1.sub.2 CC1.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing hydrofluorocarbons of the formulas CF.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2).sub.n F comprising reacting at least one reactant selected from CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CCl.sub.2).sub.n Cl, CCl.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2).sub.n Cl or CCl.sub.2 [(CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2)Cl].sub.2, where n=1 to 3, with hydrogen fluoride at a temperature of from about 25.degree. to about 200.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the reductive dechlorination of ClCF.sub.2 CFClCF.sub.2 Cl to CF.sub.3 CHFCH.sub.2 F comprising the step of contacting 1,2,3-trichloropentafluoropropane and H.sub.2 in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium and mixtures thereof supported on alumina under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a product stream containing 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane.

Abstract: The present invention provides hydrofluorocarbon solvents having a portion which is fluorocarbon and the remaining portion is hydrocarbon and having 4 to 7 carbon atoms. The solvents are useful for dissolving contaminants or removing contaminants from the surface of a substrate.