Abstract: Processes for producing saturated polymers monosubstituted with carboxylic amides are disclosed. One process comprises reacting a monounsaturated hydrocarbon polymer with carbon monoxide and a polyamine containing at least two amino groups at least one of which is a reactive amino group, in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of the transition metals of Group 8 to 10 and the metal compounds thereof. Another process comprises reacting a polyamine containing a reactive amino group with a monofunctionalized, saturated hydrocarbon polymer containing a carboxylic acid or carboxylic ester functional group, the monofunctionalized hydrocarbon polymer obtained by reacting a starting mono-unsaturated hydrocarbon polymer with carbon monoxide and water or alcohol in the presence of a Group 8-10 transition metal catalyst. The products of the processes are useful as additives in lubricating oils and in fuels, for example, as dispersants and/or detergents.

Abstract: Processes for producing saturated polymers monosubstituted with carboxylic amides are disclosed. One process comprises reacting a monounsaturated hydrocarbon polymer with carbon monoxide and a polyamine containing at least two amino groups at least one of which is a reactive amino group, in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of the transition metals of Group 8 to 10 and the metal compounds thereof. Another process comprises reacting a polyamine containing a reactive amino group with a monofunctionalized, saturated hydrocarbon polymer containing a carboxylic acid or carboxylic ester functional group, the monofunctionalized hydrocarbon polymer obtained by reacting a starting mono-unsaturated hydrocarbon polymer with carbon monoxide and water or alcohol in the presence of a Group 8-10 transition metal catalyst. The products of the processes are useful as additives in lubricating oils and in fuels, for example, as dispersants and/or detergents.

Abstract: Esters are prepared directly from 2-substituted alcohols, such as Guerbet alcohols, by dehydrogenating and esterifying the alcohol at 170.degree. C.-240.degree. C. in the presence of a catalyst system comprising (i) platinum on activated carbon, zinc oxide or zinc C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 carboxylate and (ii) NaOH, KOH or LiOH. Mixed esters may also be prepared from appropriate mixtures of 2-substituted alcohols.

Abstract: There are disclosed catalysts and process for oligomerizing C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 olefins in the liquid phase at 50.degree. C.-150.degree. C. in the presence of a nickel containing zeolite catalyst, the zeolite being a Cs or Ba exchanged CSZ-1, high silica ultra-stable faujasite and zeolites isostructural with mazzite.

Abstract: Process for producing aliphatic imines and/or amines from aliphatic monohydric alcohols, such as higher molecular weight oxo alcohols, including ether alcohols, comprising the steps of dehydrogenating the alcohol to an aldehyde in situ in the presence of a zinc oxide and/or zinc salt/metal hydroxide dehydrogenation catalyst and a soluble amount of a primary aliphatic amine which condenses immediately with the aldehyde under reflux conditions, with continuous water removal, to form the corresponding aliphatic imine (Schiff base). The corresponding aliphatic amine can be formed by reducing or reductively aminating the imine in known manner to form corresponding primary, secondary or tertiary amines as desired.

Abstract: A process for converting formic acid esters or transesterification products thereof to carboxylic acids comprising contacting a formic acid ester of the formula (HCOO).sub.n --R where R is aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aralkyl and n is 1 or 2 with a catalytically effective amount of a soluble iridium salt and an iodide promoter at a temperature of from about 100.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. in the presence of an organic solvent containing at least one carboxylic acid.

Abstract: There are disclosed catalysts and process for oligomerizing C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 olefins in the liquid phase at 50.degree. C.-150.degree. C. in the presence of a nickel containing zeolite catalyst, the zeolite being a Cs or Ba exchanged CSZ-1, high silica ultra-stable faujasite and zeolites isostructural with mazzite.

Abstract: A hydroformylation catalyst of the formulaL.sub.a CuCo(CO).sub.b L'cwherein L is a monodentate phosphine, a bidentate phosphine or a bidentate amine, a is 1-3, b is 3 or 4, c is 0 or 1; provided that, where b=4, c=0 and L' is CO, phosphine or phosphite. Where the catalysts have the formulaL.sub.a CuCo(CO).sub.4the compounds are novel.

Abstract: Carbon monoxide is removed from feedstreams by a process which comprises contacting the feedstream with a solution of a cuprous fluorinated acetylacetonate in an organic solvent containing a stabilizing agent to remove CO by forming a first cuprous complex, decomposing the first cuprous complex whereby the stabilizing agent which replaces CO in the first cuprous complex to form a second cuprous complex, and separating the displaced CO. The formation of the second cuprous complex avoids any deposition of copper metal upon heating.

Abstract: A process for separating a gaseous alkene mixture into components thereof which comprises contacting the gaseous alkene mixture with a cuprous complex of the formula [Cu(facac)].sub.x L.sub.y where facac is a fluorinated acetylacetonate and L is a stabilizing agent in an organic solvent wherein L is displaced by alkene. Cuprous complexes containing alkene can then be separated provided that the separation factor between alkene complex to be separated and other alkene complexes is at least about 1.05.

Abstract: Alkenes, alkynes or mixtures thereof are removed from feedstreams by a process which comprises contacting the feedstream with a solution of a cuprous fluorinated acetylacetone in an organic solvent containing stabilizing agent to remove alkene, alkyne or mixture thereof by forming a first cuprous complex, decomposing the first cuprous complex whereby stabilizing agent replaces alkene or alkyne in the first cuprous complex to form a second cuprous complex, and separating the displaced component. The formation of the second cuprous complex avoids any deposition of copper metal upon heating.

Abstract: Novel bimetallic cluster compounds of the formula [M].sub.n [(Ru.sub.6 C(CO).sub.16).sub.2 L] where M is a cation, L is Tl, In or Ga, and n is a number which satisfies valence requirements. These compounds are useful as homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for converting synthesis gas to organic compounds.

Abstract: Heteronuclear-bridged rhodium clusters useful as catalysts in the hydroformylation of olefins.

Abstract: A one-step process is disclosed for forming a carboxylic acid and its anhydride directly from the corresponding olefin which comprises reacting the olefin with carbon monoxide, hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of a stable rhodium complex catalyst. The rhodium catalyst is stabilized by a pentavalent Group V ligand, such as a phosphine oxide. The reaction is preferably conducted in an inert organic solvent. In an alternate embodiment, a carboxylic acid may be obtained by oxidation of an aldehyde (produced, for example, by hydroformylation of the corresponding olefin) in the presence of a rhodium complex catalyst stabilized by a pentavalent Group V ligand. This reaction is also preferably conducted in an inert organic solvent.

Abstract: This invention relates to new bimetallic cluster compounds of the formulaL.sub.2 M.sub.2 Ru.sub.6 C(CO).sub.16wherein L is RCN, R being C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aralkyl or phenyl, and M is copper, silver or gold. These compounds are useful as homogeneous catalysts for converting synthesis gas to methanol.

Abstract: This invention relates to new bimetallic cluster compounds of the formulaL.sub.2 M.sub.2 Ru.sub.6 C(CO).sub.16wherein L is RCN, R being C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aralkyl or phenyl, and M is copper, silver or gold. These compounds are useful as homogeneous catalysts for converting synthesis gas to methanol.

Abstract: Heteronuclear-bridged rhodium clusters useful as catalysts in the hydroformylation of olefins.

Abstract: A one-step process is disclosed for forming a carboxylic acid and its anhydride directly from the corresponding olefin which comprises reacting the olefin with carbon monoxide, hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of a stable rhodium complex catalyst. The rhodium catalyst is stabilized by a pentavalent Group V ligand, such as a phosphine oxide. The reaction is preferably conducted in an inert organic solvent. In an alternate embodiment, a carboxylic acid may be obtained by oxidation of an aldehyde (produced, for example, by hydroformylation of the corresponding olefin) in the presence of a rhodium complex catalyst stabilized by a pentavalent Group V ligand. This reaction is also preferably conducted in an inert organic solvent.

Abstract: Hydroformylating alpha-olefins in a cyclic homogeneous liquid phase process utilizing a modified rhodium catalyst, the improvement which involves utilizing a gas recycle to maintain the liquid level in the reaction and control build-up of high molecular weight components.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of such valuable chemicals as polyhydric alcohols by the reaction of synthesis gas, i.e., a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, in the presence of a rhodium carbonyl complex wherein the improvement comprises effecting said reaction in the presence of copper and/or its salts.