Abstract: An alpha-olefin oligomer consisting essentially of repeating units having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein x represents an integer from 3 to 11, inclusive; andy represents the number of repeating units in the oligomer such that the weight average molecular weight is from about 5,000 to about 20,000;said oligomer having from about 70 to 100 percent head-to-tail alignment of the repeating units of the oligomer. Preferably the weight average molecular weight of the oligomer is from 5,000 to about 10,000; and said oligomer is further characterized as having a dispersity of less than about 5.5, and a Z average molecular weight of less than about 24,000.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising a normally liquid alpha-olefin oligomer consisting essentially of repeating units having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein x represents an integer from 3 to 11, inclusive; andy represents the number of repeating units in the oligomer such that the weight average molecular weight is from about 5,000 to about 20,000;said oligomer having from about 70 to 100 percent head-to-tail alignment of the repeating units of the oligomer. Preferably the weight average molecular weight of the oligomer is from 5,000 to about 10,000; and said oligomer is further characterized as having a dispersity of less than about 5.5, and a Z average molecular weight of less than about 24,000.

Abstract: An alpha-olefin oligomer consisting essentially of repeating units having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein x represents an integer from 3 to 11, inclusive; andy represents the number of repeating units in the oligomer such that the weight average molecular weight is from about 5,000 to about 20,000;said oligomer having from about 70 to 100 percent head-to-tail alignment of the repeating units of the oligomer. Preferably the weight average molecular weight of the oligomer is from 5,000 to about 10,000; and said oligomer is further characterized as having a dispersity of less than about 5.5, and a Z average molecular weight of less than about 24,000.

Abstract: Olefin oligomers suitable as lubricants are prepared with a catalyst comprising boron trifluoride and a mixture of an alcohol, a polyol and a ketone. 1-Decene is oligomerized to a liquid product having a high trimer to tetramer ratio using boron trifluoride and a mixture of n-butanol, ethylene glycol and methylethyl ketone.

Abstract: An alpha-olefin is oligomerized in the presence of a three-component catalyst comprising a particulate solid adsorbent, boron trifluoride and elemental oxygen. The process also activates the catalyst. For example, 1-decene is oligomerized to a product predominating in the trimer and tetramer using boron trifluoride, elemental oxygen and silica as the solid adsorbent.

Abstract: Olefin oligomers suitable as lubricants are prepared with a catalyst comprising boron trifluoride and a mixture of an alcohol, and a polyol. 1-Decene is oligomerized to a liquid product having an improved trimer to tetramer ratio using boron trifluoride and a mixture of n-butanol, and ethylene glycol.

Abstract: An alpha-olefin is oligomerized in the presence of a three-component catalyst comprising a particulate solid adsorbent, boron trifluoride and elemental oxygen. For example, 1-decene is oligomerized to a product predominating in the trimer and tetramer using boron trifluoride, elemental oxygen and silica as the solid adsorbent.

Abstract: A process for producing cyanuric acid by pyrolyzing urea in a solvent in a closed reactor having interior surfaces exposed to a gas zone, the improvement which comprises contacting the interior surfaces of the closed reactor with solvent in the presence of heat to inhibit the formation of solid deposits on the interior reactor surfaces.The process maintains high rates of heat transfer during the reaction period and reduces the frequency and cost of reactor cleaning.

Abstract: A process is described for the purification and recovery of cyanuric acid from a hot slurry of cyanuric acid in an organic solvent. In the process, the hot slurry is quenched in a quench liquid which is at a temperature for cooling the hot slurry to form a cooled slurry of cyanuric acid particles in a mixture of the solvent and the quench liquid. Cyanuric acid particles are separated from the mixture of solvent and quench liquid and recovered.The process effectively cools and separates cyanuric acid from the solvent and any color bodies present to produce a pure white crystalline product.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing 2,4,4,4-tetrachlorobutanol by reacting allyl alcohol with carbon tetrachloride in the presence of a catalyst system comprised of carbon dioxide and an iron-containing material.