Abstract: There is provided a working fluid for heat cycle that uses (Z)-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) which has a less impact on the ozone layer, has a less impact on global warming, and has excellent cycle performance, the working fluid for heat cycle having sufficiently ensured stability and having high productivity. The working fluid for heat cycle contains HCFO-1224yd(Z) and an impurity, wherein the impurity includes a specific trace component, and a total content ratio of the trace component to a total amount of the working fluid is less than 1.5 mass %.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing hydrofluoroolefin, includes: converting hydrofluorocarbon represented by a formula (1) into hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) represented by formula (2) in the presence of carbon dioxide to obtain a first gas composition containing hydrofluoroolefin and carbon dioxide; and separating carbon dioxide contained in the first gas composition to obtain a second gas composition containing HFO, CR1R2X1CR3R4X2 . . . (1), CR1R2?CR3R4 . . . (2), wherein R1 to R3 are each independently hydrogen atom or fluorine atom, R4 is hydrogen atom, fluorine atom, CH3, CH2F, CHF2 or CF3, the total number of fluorine atoms of R1 to R4 is one or more, and the total number of hydrogen atoms of R1 to R4 is one or more, X1 and X2 are each hydrogen atom or fluorine atom where X2 is the fluorine atom when X1 is the hydrogen atom, and X2 is the hydrogen atom when X1 is the fluorine atom.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene units and vinylidene fluoride units, and methods of making the same. A method of preventing biofouling on an article of manufacture, comprising applying such copolymer to the article of manufacture. A process of preparing a surface having a surface energy of between about 20 and about 30 mJ/m2, comprising applying such a copolymer to a support. A method of preventing accumulation of ice on an article of manufacture, comprising applying such a copolymer to an article of manufacture. A method of preparing a polymer, comprising a step of adding trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene/vinylidene fluoride copolymer as a polymer processing additive/aid to said polymer.

Abstract: A production method of 2-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1224) according to the present invention includes bringing 2,3-dichloro-1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropane (234da) into contact with an inorganic base having a pKa of 4.8 or greater in an aqueous medium in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst. Preferably, the inorganic base has a pKa of 10 or greater. Further, the phase transfer catalyst is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of tetrabutylammonium bromide, methyltri-n-octylammonium chloride, benzyltrimethylammonium chloride and tetraethylammonium chloride. It is possible by this method to selectively produce 1224 from 234da.

Abstract: Provided are a solid-phase carrier for solid-phase synthesis of nucleic acid having improved amino group reactivity, and an aminated oligonucleotide to which an amino group has been attached. The present invention relates to an aminated oligonucleotide represented by formula (I).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to processes of making 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. The processes involve dehydrofluorinating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane in vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal compound supported on alumina to produce a product mixture comprising 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, wherein said metal compound is selected from the group consisting of salts of sodium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, cobalt, copper, and chromium, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3 hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3 hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3 -pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225 ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3 -pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating (245eb) to produce (1234yf).

Abstract: The use of metal-accumulating plants for implementing chemical reactions.

Abstract: A method for producing 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene of the present invention includes reacting 1,2-dichloro-1-halogeno-3,3,3-trifluoropropane with a base in a liquid phase; and extracting generated 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene to the outside of a reaction system to recover while the reaction is continued. According to the present invention, 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene is obtained at a high yield by a simple method. Thus, 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene is produced in an industrial scale.

Abstract: A dehydrochlorination process is disclosed. The process involves contacting RfCFClCH2X with a catalyst in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising RfCF?CHX, wherein said catalyst comprises MY supported on carbon, and wherein Rf is a perfluorinated alkyl group, X ?H, F, Cl, Br or I, M=K, Na or Cs, and Y?F, Cl or Br.

Abstract: A production method of cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene according to the present invention includes the steps of: subjecting 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane to dehydrofluorination to form a reaction mixture (A) containing cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and unreacted 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane; distilling the reaction mixture (A) to separate the trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the reaction mixture (A) and collect a reaction mixture (B) containing the cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and the 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane; and reacting the reaction mixture (B) with a base and thereby obtaining the cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the reaction mixture (B). This production method enables efficient production of high-purity cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and thus has industrial advantages.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to processes of making 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. The processes involve dehydrofluorinating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane in vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal compound supported on alumina to produce a product mixture comprising 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, wherein said metal compound is selected from the group consisting of salts of sodium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, cobalt, copper, and chromium, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the production of fluorinated olefins, preferably adapted to commercialization of CF3CF?CH2 (1234yf). In certain preferred embodiments the processes comprise first exposing a compound of Formula (IA) C(X)2?CClC(X)3 ??(IA) where each X is independently F, Cl or H, preferably CCl2?CClCH2Cl, to one or more sets of reaction conditions, but preferably a substantially single set of reaction conditions, effective to produce at least one chlorofluoropropane, preferably in accordance with Formula (IB): CF3CClX?C(X?)3 ??Formula (IB) where each X? is independently F, Cl or H, and then exposing the compound of Formula (IB) to one or more sets of reaction conditions, but preferably a substantially single set of reaction conditions, effective to produce a compound of Formula (II) CF3CF?CHZ ??(II) where Z is H, F, Cl, I or Br.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple three step process for the production of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze). In the first step, carbon tetrachloride is added to vinyl fluoride to afford the compound CCl3CH2CHClF (HCFC-241fb). HCFC-241fb is then fluorinated with anhydrous HF to afford CF3CH2CHClF (HCFC-244fa) in the second step. Dehydrochlorination of HCFC-244fa, in the third step, affords the desired product, CF3CH?CHF (HFO-1234ze). Following similar chemistry, vinyl chloride may be used in place of vinyl fluoride.

Abstract: A dehydrochlorination process is disclosed. The process involves contacting RfCHClCH2Cl with a catalyst in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising RfCCl?CH2, wherein said catalyst comprises MY supported on carbon, and wherein Rf is a perfluorinated alkyl group, M=K, Na or Cs, and Y=F, Cl or Br.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a process for preparing fluoroolefin compounds. The invention relates more particularly to a process for producing a (hydro)fluoroolefin compound, which comprises (i) bringing at least one compound comprising from three to six carbon atoms, at least two fluorine atoms and at least one hydrogen atom, on the condition that at least one hydrogen atom and one fluorine atom are located on adjacent carbon atoms, into contact with a solid reactant comprising calcium hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a provides a catalyst comprising (a) a solid support comprising an alkaline earth metal oxide, fluoride, or oxyfluoride, and (b) at least one elemental metal disposed on or within said support, preferably wherein said elemental metal is present in an amount from about 0.01 to about 10 weight percent based upon the total weight of the metal and support. It also relates to the use of the catalyst for the dehydrochlorination of a hydrochlorofluorocarbon.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the production of fluorinated olefins, preferably adapted to commercialization of CF3CF?CH2 (1234yf). In certain preferred embodiments the processes comprise first exposing a compound of Formula (IA) C(X)2?CClC(X)3??(IA) where each X is independently F, Cl or H, preferably CCl2?CClCH2Cl, to one or more sets of reaction conditions, but preferably a substantially single set of reaction conditions, effective to produce at least one chlorofluoropropane, preferably in accordance with Formula (IB): CF3CClX?C(X?)3??Formula (IB) where each X? is independently F, Cl or H, and then exposing the compound of Formula (IB) to one or more sets of reaction conditions, but preferably a substantially single set of reaction conditions, effective to produce a compound of Formula (II) CF3CF?CHZ??(II) where Z is H, F, Cl, I or Br.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for making CF3CH?CHF (HFO-1234ze). The process involves the addition of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) to 1,2-dichloroethylene to form CCl3CHClCHCl2. The compound CCl3CHClCHCl2 thus can then either be treated with HF to produce CF3CHClCHClF as the main product, or it can be converted to CCl2?CHCHCl2 (1230za) by dechlorination. CCl2?CHCHCl2 can be treated with HF such that the main product obtained is CF3CHClCHClF. CF3CH?CHCl may be produced as a by-product, but upon treatment with HF, it affords the compound CF3CHClCHClF. The desired compound, CF3CH?CHF (HFO-1234ze), is obtained as a trans/cis mixture by dehydrochlorination of CF3CH2CHClF or by dechlorination of CF3CHClCHClF.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing fluoropropenes of formula (I) CF3CF?CHR, where R is a hydrogen or a fluorine atom from at least one compound of formula (Ia) CF3CF?CFR, where R has the same meaning as in formula (I), said method including the following steps: (i) hydrogenating at least one compound of formula (Ia) in an adiabatic reactor in the presence of a catalyst with a superstoichiometric amount of hydrogen so as to produce a hydrofluoropropane; (ii) partially condensing the flow from the adiabatic reactor of step (i) so as to produce a gaseous phase fraction, including unreacted hydrogen and a portion of the formed hydrofluoropropane, which is recirculated to step (i), and a liquid phase fraction including the residue of the hydrofluoropropane; (iii) dehydrofluorinating hydrofluoropropane from the liquid fraction of step (ii) using potassium hydroxide in an aqueous reaction medium contained in an agitated reactor so as to produce the fluoropropene of formula (I); and (iv) purifying the fl

Abstract: The instant invention relates, at least in part, to a method increasing the cost efficiency for dehydrohalogenation production of a fluorinated olefin by recovering and recycling spent dehydrohalogenation agent. In one aspect, the present invention relates to dehydrohalogenating a fluorinated alkane (e.g. pentafluoropropane and/or hexafluoropropane) in the presence of a dehydrohalogenating agent to produce a fluorinated olefin (e.g. tetrafluoropropenes and/or pentafluoropropenes). Removal of spent dehydrohalogenating agent from the reactor allows for facile separation of organic and dehydrohalogenating agent, the latter of which is recycled.

Abstract: There is provided methods for making a catalyst composition represented by the formula MX/M?F2 wherein MX is an alkali metal halide; M is an alkali metal ion selected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, and Cs+; X is a halogen ion selected from the group consisting of F?, Cl?, Br?, and I?; M?F2 is a bivalent metal fluoride; and M? is a bivalent metal ion. There is also a method for making a fluorinated olefin.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for producing halogenated olefins, and preferably tetrafluorinated propene(s), from one or more alkanes having both fluorine substituents and non-fluorine substituents, preferably with a high degree of conversion and selectivity. Preferably the process comprises the use of a catalyzed reaction in which the catalyst is selected from the group consisting of activated carbons, halogentated mono- and di-valent metal oxides, mono- and di-valent Lewis acid metal halides, zero-valent metals, and combinations of these.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of HFO-1234yf from TCP in three integrated steps that include hydrofluorination of TCP (tetrachloropropene) to HCFC-1233xf in the vapor phase followed by hydrofluorination of HCFC-1233xf to HCFC-244bb in the liquid phase which is then followed by dehydrochlorination in liquid or vapor phase to produce HFO-1234yf. The vapor phase hydrofluorination is carried out at a higher pressure than the liquid phase hydrofluorination, thereby eliminating the need for compression and/or intermediate recovery. Also, any HCl generated from this reaction is fed to the liquid phase hydrofluorination section to promote agitation and mixing. This results in a more economical process from an initial capital and operating cost versus conducting the 3-steps sequentially.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for its preparation comprising (a) converting 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,3-dichloropropane (243db) to 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloro-prop-1-ene (CF3CCI?CH2) in the presence of a first catalyst in a first reactor, (b) contacting CF3CCI?CH2 with a fluorinating agent in the presence of a second catalyst in a second reactor to produce a compound of formula CF3CFXCH3, wherein X?Cl or F, and (c) dehydrohalogenating the compound of formula CF3CFXCH3 to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf).

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for producing halogenated olefins, and preferably tetrafluorinated propene(s), from one or more alkanes having both fluorine substituents and non-fluorine substituents, preferably with a high degree of conversion and selectivity. Preferably the process comprises the use of a catalyzed reaction in which the catalyst is selected from the group consisting of activated carbons, halogentated mono- and di-valent metal oxides, mono- and di-valent Lewis acid metal halides, zero-valent metals, and combinations of these.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for making CF3CH?CHF (HFO-1234ze). The process involves the addition of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) to 1,2-dichloroethylene to form CCl3CHClCHCl2. The compound CCl3CHClCHCl2 thus can then either be treated with HF to produce CF3CHClCHClF as the main product, or it can be converted to CCl2?CHCHCl2 (1230za) by dechlorination. CCl2?CHCHCl2 can be treated with HF such that the main product obtained is CF3CHClCHClF. CF3CH?CHCl may be produced as a by-product, but upon treatment with HF, it affords the compound CF3CHClCHClF. The desired compound, CF3CH?CHF (HFO-1234ze), is obtained as a trans/cis mixture by dehydrochlorination of CF3CH2CHClF or by dechlorination of CF3CHClCHClF.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple three step process for the production of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze). In the first step, carbon tetrachloride is added to vinyl fluoride to afford the compound CCl3CH2CHClF (HCFC-241fb). HCFC-241fb is then fluorinated with anhydrous HF to afford CF3CH2CHClF (HCFC-244fa) in the second step. Dehydrochlorination of HCFC-244fa, in the third step, affords the desired product, CF3CH?CHF (HFO-1234ze). Following similar chemistry, vinyl chloride may be used in place of vinyl fluoride.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide having a surface area of at least 150 m2/g and having an alkali metal loading of at least 7 milligrams of alkali metal per 100 square meters of catalyst surface area, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in (a).

Abstract: The disclosed integrated manufacturing process includes a combined liquid phase reaction and purification operation which directly produces trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 3-chloro-1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropane which is a precursor to the manufacture of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. The mixture of co-products is easily separated by conventional distillation and 3-chloro-1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropane is then dehydrochlorinated to produce trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene by contacting in the liquid phase with a caustic solution or in the vapor phase using a dehydrochlorination catalyst.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene comprising the following stages: (i) hydrogenation of hexafluoropropylene to give 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane; (ii) dehydrofluorination of the 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane obtained in the preceding stage to give 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-1-propene; (iii) hydrogenation of the 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-1-propene obtained in the preceding stage to give 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane; (iv) purification of the 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane obtained in the preceding stage; and (v) dehydrofluorination of the 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane obtained in the preceding stage to give 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene; and (vi) purification of the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene of the preceding stage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene comprising the steps of; (1) fluorination of 240fa to form 245fa; (2) conversion of 245fa to a cis/trans mixture of 1234ze; (3) hydrogenation of the cis/trans mixture of 1234ze to form 254fb ; and (4) dehydrofluorination of 254fb to produce 3,3,3-trifluoropropene. Alternatively or additionally, a second process for the preparation of the desired compound comprises the following steps; (1) fluorination of HCC-240fa to form HCFC-244fa; (2) conversion of 244fa to a cis/trans mixture of HFO-1234ze; (3) hydrogenation of the cis/trans mixture of 1234ze to form HFC-254fb; and (4) dehydrofluorination of 254fb to produce 3,3,3-trifluoropropene.

Abstract: A process for the selective dehydrofluorination of hydrochlorofluoroalkanes and novel hydrochlorofluoroalkenes is described wherein an effective amount of a catalytically active metal compound is applied which is selected from the group consisting of AlF3??, MgAlxF2+3x?? and MgZryF2+4y??, wherein x and y have, independently of one another, values in the range of from 0 to 0.33 and ? has a value in the range of from 0 to 0.1. Certain hydrofluorochloroalkenes are also described, as well as their use as intermediates in chemical reactions.

Abstract: To provide a simple and economical process for producing 1,1-dichloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, which does not require purification of the raw material component obtained in the form of a mixture of isomers, and a process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product thereby obtained. A process for producing 1,1-dichloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, characterized by bringing a mixture of dichloropentafluoropropane isomers which contains 1,1-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane into contact with an aqueous alkali solution in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, and thereby selectively dehydrofluorinating only the 1,1-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane in the mixture, and a process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the 1,1-dichloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene thereby obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple and efficient process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene(HFC-1234yf), the process being useful for industrial production. More specifically, the present invention relates to: a process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, comprising the steps of: (I) reacting a compound expressed by Formula (1): CF3CF2CH2X??(1) wherein X represents Cl, Br or I, with a base to produce a compound expressed by Formula (2): CF3CF?CHX??(2) wherein X is the same as above; and (II) reducing the compound expressed by Formula (2) with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: To provide a method for producing 1,1-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC-225ca) at a high content ratio, which is useful as e.g. a starting material to obtain 1,1-dichloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R1214ya). The method comprises subjecting a starting material comprising one isomer or a mixture of at least two isomers of dichloropentafluoropropane (HCFC-225) and having a HCFC-225ca content of less than 60 mol %, to an isomerization reaction in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst or a metal oxide catalyst so as to increase the HCFC-225ca content in the product to be higher than the content in the starting material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of hydrofluoroolefins of the structure CF3CF?CHY, wherein Y can be H or F, comprising reacting at least one fluoropropane reactant of the structure CF3CFXCFYH, wherein X can be either F or H, and Y can be either F or H, provided that both X and Y? are not both F, with a basic aqueous solution in the presence of a non-aqueous, non-alcoholic solvent, and in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,tetrafluoro-2-chloropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide, and at least 1% of an alkali metal, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in step (a) above.

Abstract: A dehydrochlorination process is disclosed. The process involves contacting RfCHClCH2Cl with a catalyst in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising RfCCl?CH2, wherein said catalyst comprises MY supported on carbon, and wherein Rf is a perfluorinated alkyl group, M=K, Na or Cs, and Y=F, Cl or Br.

Abstract: A dehydrochlorination process is disclosed. The process involves contacting RfCFClCH2X with a catalyst in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising RfCF?CHX, wherein said catalyst comprises MY supported on carbon, and wherein Rf is a perfluorinated alkyl group, X?H, F, Cl, Br or I, M=K, Na or Cs, and Y?F, Cl or Br.

Abstract: Dehydrohalogenation processes for the preparation of fluoropropenes from corresponding halopropanes, in which the fluoropropenes have the formula CF3CY?CXNHP, wherein X and Y are independently hydrogen or a halogen selected from fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine; and N and P are independently integers equal to 0, 1 or 2, provided that (N+P)=2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide and from 0.1% to 2% of an alkali metal disposed on the surface of said catalyst, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in (a).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide having a surface area of at least 150 m2/g and having an alkali metal loading of at least 7 milligrams of alkali metal per 100 square meters of catalyst surface area, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in (a).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,tetrafluoro-2-chloropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide, and at least 1% of an alkali metal, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in step (a) above.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making CF3CF?CHF. The process involves contacting at least one hexafluoropropane selected from the group consisting of CF3CF2CH2F and CF3CHFCHF2 with a chromium oxyfluoride catalyst in a reactor to obtain a product mixture comprising CF3CF?CHF, and recovering CF3CF?CHF from the product mixture. A process is disclosed for making CF3CH?CHF. The process involves contacting CF3CH2CHF2 with a chromium oxyfluoride catalyst in a reactor to obtain a product mixture comprising CF3CH?CHF, and recovering CF3CH?CHF from the product mixture. A process is disclosed for making CF3CF?CH2. The process involves contacting CF3CF2CH3 with a chromium oxyfluoride catalyst in a reactor to obtain a product mixture comprising CF3CF?CH2, and recovering CF3CF?CH2 from the product mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene comprising the steps of; (1) fluorination of 240fa to form 245fa; (2) conversion of 245fa to a cis/trans mixture of 1234ze; (3) hydrogenation of the cis/trans mixture of 1234ze to form 254fb; and (4) dehydrofluorination of 254fb to produce 3,3,3-trifluoropropene. Alternatively or additionally, a second process for the preparation of the desired compound comprises the following steps; (1) fluorination of HCC-240fa to form HCFC-244fa; (2) conversion of 244fa to a cis/trans mixture of HFO-1234ze; (3) hydrogenation of the cis/trans mixture of 1234ze to form HFC-254fb; and (4) dehydrofluorination of 254fb to produce 3,3,3-trifluoropropene.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) catalytically fluorinating at least one tetrafluoropropene in a first reactor to produce HCFO-1233xf; (b) reacting said HCFO-1233xf with hydrogen fluoride in a second reactor to produce HCFC-244bb; (c) recycling at least a portion of said HCFC-244bb back to said first reactor as recycled HCFC-244bb; and (d) catalytically dehydrochlorinating said recycled HCFC-244bb in said first reactor to produce HFO-1234yf.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide and from 0.1% to 2% of an alkali metal disposed on the surface of said catalyst, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in (a).

Abstract: There is provided methods for making a catalyst composition represented by the formula MX/M?F2 wherein MX is an alkali metal halide; M is an alkali metal ion selected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, and Cs+; X is a halogen ion selected from the group consisting of F?, Cl?, Br?, and I?; M?F2 is a bivalent metal fluoride; and M? is a bivalent metal ion. One method has the following steps: (a) dissolving an amount of the alkali metal halide in an amount of solvent sufficient to substantially dissolve or solubilize the alkali metal halide to form an alkali metal halide solution; (b) adding an amount of the bi-valent metal fluoride to the alkali metal halide solution to form a slurry of the alkali metal halide and bi-valent metal fluoride; and (c) removing substantially all of the solvent from the slurry to form a solid mass of the alkali metal halide and bi-valent metal fluoride.

Abstract: A process for making a fluorinated olefin. The process has the step of dehydrochlorinating a hydrochlorofluorocarbon having at least one hydrogen atom and at least one chlorine atom on adjacent carbon atoms in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a catalyst composition. The catalyst composition is represented by the following: n wt. % MX/M?OyFz, wherein 0<y<1 and 0<z<2 and wherein y+z/2=1; M is an alkali metal ion selected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, and Cs+; X is a halogen ion selected from the group consisting of F?, Cl?, Br?, and I?, M? is a bivalent metal ion; wherein n is a weight percentage of about 0.05% to about 50% MX based on the total weight of the MX and M?OyFz, and wherein y and z are the mole fractions of oxygen and fluorine in M?OyFz, respectively. There are also methods for making catalyst compositions.