Abstract: This invention is directed to novel catalyst compositions based on a pelleted group IVb transition metal oxide to which about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorus is thermally chemically bonded by a novel process wherein the pellets are impregnated with a liquid water-soluble phosphorus compound containing phosphorus-oxygen bonds, thermally treated after removal of unabsorbed liquid for 0.5 to 5 hours at 100.degree.-150.degree. C. to chemically bond the recited amount of phosphorus to the pellets followed by calcination at 200.degree. to 900.degree. C. to stabilize the pellets. Also disclosed is a regenerative process for preparing predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine using the novel catalyst compositions.

Abstract: Cyclic and acyclic hydroxyethyl ethylenepolyamines are converted to triethylenediamine when using a catalyst composed of zirconia or titania to which from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorous has been thermally chemically bonded in the form of phosphate linkages.

Abstract: N-(hydroxypropyl) piperazine and/or N,N'-(dihydroxypropyl) piperazine can conjointly be converted to C-methyl-triethylenediamine and allyl piperazine with excellent conjoint yield and selectivity when using a catalyst composed of titania to which from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorus has been thermally chemically bonded in the form of phosphate linkages.

Abstract: Piperazine, in solution in methanol may be substantially selectively converted to N,N'-dimethyl piperazine when using a catalyst composed of titania to which from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorous has been thermally chemically bonded in the form of phosphate linkages.

Abstract: Ethylenediamine and diethanolamine and/or hydroxyethyldiethylenetriamine can be converted to N-aminoethylpiperazine and tetraethylenepenetamine when using a catalyst composed of titania to which from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorus has been thermally chemically bonded in the form of phosphate linkages.

Abstract: It has been surprisingly discovered in accordance with the present invention that N-methylethanolamine may be converted to N,N'-dimethylpiperazine when using a catalyst composed of titania to which from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorus has been thermally chemically bonded in the form of phosphate linkages.

Abstract: N-alkylmorpholines are prepared by passing a reaction mixture over a catalyst composed of titania to which from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of phosphorus has been thermally chemically bonded in the form of phosphate linkages, the reaction mixture being composed of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 primary alkyl alcohol and a feedstock selected from the class consisting of morpholine, diethanolamine and bis-aminoethylether.

Abstract: A process for producing acetic acid is disclosed which comprises reacting methanol with carbon monoxide at an elevated temperature and pressure in the presence of an iodine-free catalyst system wherein the catalyst consists of ruthenium compound, quaternary phosphonium salt, cobalt-compound and inorganic acid or an organic acid, reacted in combination in a liquid form or a ruthenium on inert solid support catalyst with a sulfur-containing acid promoter.

Abstract: This invention is directed to pelletted thermally activated catalyst compositions comprising titania having phosphorous derived from a trialkyl phosphate or phosphite deposited thereon and to their use in the production of predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to thermally activated pelletted catalyst compositions comprising phosphorous compounds deposited on group IVb transition metal oxides and their use in the production of predominately linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to pelletted catalyst compositions supported on group IVb transition metal oxides that contain phosphorous derived from phosphoryl chloride or phosphorous bromide and their use in the production of predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to activated carbon and chemically treated activated carbon catalysts and to their use in the production of predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to thermally activated pelletted catalyst compositions comprising titania having phosphorous derived from polyphosphoric acid deposited thereon and to their use in the production of predominatly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to thermally activated pelletted calcined catalyst compositions comprising titania having phosphorous derived from phosphoric acid deposited thereon and their use in the production of predominatly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to thermally activated pelletted catalyst compositions comprising zirconium silicate having phosphorous deposited thereon and their use in the production of predominately linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: Essentially linear polyethylenepolyamines are prepared by reacting monoethanolamine with ethylenediamine in the presence of an intercalatively catalytically active tetravalent zirconium polymeric reaction product of an organo phosphonic acid or an ester thereof with a compound of tetravalent zirconium reactive therewith, such as zirconium trimethylene diphosphonate prepared by reacting trimethylenediphosphonic acid wth zirconyl chloride.

Abstract: A method for decomposing organic hydroperoxides to their corresponding alcohols is described. A solution containing the organic hydroperoxides is contacted with cobalt borate or cobalt borate on titanium dioxide catalyst. The hydroperoxide is reduced to at least 0.2 wt. % of the effluent and often less than 0.09 wt. %. Cobalt borate has the added advantage of not leaching cobalt into the effluent unlike known cobalt oxide decomposition catalysts.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a regenerative process for preparing predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine using a catalyst comprising a phosphorous compound deposited on a group IVb transition metal oxide support.

Abstract: This invention is directed to thermally activated pelletted catalyst compositions comprising zirconium silicate having phosphorous deposited thereon and their use in the production of predominantly linear polyethylenepolyamines from ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: A process for the production of cycloalkane epoxides from cycloalkenes in the presence of a tungsten or zirconium containing catalyst, oxygen and a carboxylate ion source via air oxidation is described. For example, cobalt tungstate, nickel tungstate, silver tungstate and manganese tungstate are useful catalysts. Active zirconates are cerium zirconate, cadmium zirconate and lead zirconate. The reaction is conducted at a temperature in the range of 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and a pressure of one atmosphere or greater. Cycloalkane epoxides are useful in the preparation of resins, plasticizers, etc.