Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparation of alkylamines which comprises reacting ammonia and a monounsaturated olefin in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of:a. Acid modified montmorillonite clays;b. Heterogeneous catalysts comprising a fluorine-containing compound on an inert support; andc. Heteropoly acids on an inert support.

Abstract: Peroxides such as di-tert-butyl peroxide, present in a methyl-tert-butyl ether recycle stream, may be removed by bringing the recycle stream into contact with an acid treated clay. The peroxides are decomposed to tert-butyl alcohol (main product) plus minor amounts of acetone and methanol. Since the recycle stream consists mainly of tert-butyl alcohol and methanol, methyl-tert-butyl ether is also formed in significant quantities. Isobutylene is also formed by dehydration of the tert-butyl alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparation of alkylamines which comprises reacting ammonia and a monounsaturated olefin in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of:a. Acid modified montmorillonite clays;b. Heterogenous catalyst comprising a fluorine-containing compound on an inert support; andc. Heteropoly acids on an inert support.

Abstract: A process for preparing monoalkanolamines from ammonia and alkylene oxide using a catalyst which allows for high selectivity and high productivity which comprises an acid modified montmorillonite clay.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the preparation of predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines by reacting ethylenediamine with monoethanolamine in the presence of a phosphorus/titania/zirconia catalyst.The catalysts that are used in accordance with the present invention are composed of phosphorus, titania and zirconia. They are prepared by mixing solutions of a tetravalent compound of titanium with a tetravalent compound of zirconium, treating the solution to simultaneously heterogeneously coprecipitate titania and zirconia to form a heterogeneous titania/zirconia support, recovering the coprecipitate, treating it with a compound of phosphorus to bond from about 0.5 to 6 wt. % of phosphorus to the coprecipitate and then stabilizing the resultant catalyst by calcining it at about 200.degree. to about 800.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel catalysts are disclosed which are prepared by reacting a minor amount of phosphonitrillic chloride with titania to form an intermediate reaction product that is reacted with a diamine chelating agent to provide a catalyst that can be used effectively to catalyze the reaction of monoethanolamine with ethylenediamine.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the synthesis of phenol and acetone by decomposition over a heterogeneous catalyst comprising a fluorine-containing acidic compound on an inert support. The method allows for quantitative conversions with yields of up to >99 mole %.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing methyl tertiary butyl ether by reacting tertiary butyl alcohol and methanol in the presence of a catalyst comprising an inert support, such as titania, having a phosphoric acid impregnated thereon at a mild temperature and moderate pressure.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel catalyst compositions based on titania pellets on which a minor amount of tungstophosphoric acid or molybdophosphoric acid is deposited. Also, the invention is directed to a process for preparing predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine using the novel catalyst compositions.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for making C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanols and particularly ethanol which comprises contacting a mixture of CO and H.sub.2 at a pressure of 30 atm or greater and at a temperature of at least 150.degree. C. with a catalyst system comprising a ruthenium-containing compound, a cobalt-containing compound and a manganese-containing compound dispersed in a low melting quaternary phosphonium salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to the manufacture of ethylene glycol and more particularly to a low pressure process for making ethylene glycol comprising reacting synthesis gas, i.e. a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, plus 1,3-dioxolane in the presence of a homogenous liquid catalyst containing an effective amount of cobalt-containing compound, a silane or germane-containing promoter dispersed in a dioxolane solvent at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. and a pressure of at least 500 psi.

Abstract: The modification of rigid amino polyols by their reaction with epoxy resin and alkylene oxides is described. The modified polyols produce rigid polyurethane foams that have higher heat distortion temperatures and better low temperature properties than foams made with nonmodified polyols. The viscosities of the epoxy resin-modified amino polyols are not significantly different than those of the prior art amino polyols although they are of a higher functionality.

Abstract: The modification of rigid amino polyols by their reaction with epoxy resin and alkylene oxides is described. The modified polyols produce rigid polyurethane foams that have higher heat distortion temperatures and better low temperature properties than foams made with nonmodified polyols. The viscosities of the epoxy resin-modified amino polyols are not significantly different than those of the prior art amino polyols although they are of a higher functionality.