Abstract: In a process for producing cumene and/or diisopropylbenzene which comprises, in combination,(I) an alkylating step,(II) a transalkylating step,(III) a catalyst separating step,(IV) a neutralization step, and(V) fractionally distilling step;characterized in that(a) step (I) is carried out at a temperature of about 40.degree. C. to about 85.degree. C. while maintaining the activity coefficient (M) of the catalyst at about 10.times.10.sup.-4 to about 300.times.10.sup.-4 and the concentration of aluminum chloride in the system at 0.005 to 0.15 mole/liter, and(b) step (II) is carried out without removing the catalyst from the reaction product of step (I) and at a temperature of about 40.degree. C. to about 75.degree. C. in the presence of added fresh aluminum chloride in an amount of 2 to 20 parts by weight/hr per 1000 parts by weight/hr of diisopropylbenzene in the reaction system while maintaining the activity coefficient (M) of the catalyst in the system at about 30.times.10.sup.-4 to about 300.times.10.sup.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with metal compounds of elements from Group IA of the Periodic Chart, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g., reacting an alkylating agent, preferably an olefin, with an aromatic hydrocarbon. The process uses a novel catalyst prepared by subjecting alumina to an anhydrous tetravalent titanium fluoride complex of an organic compound selected from the group of organic compounds containing at least one methoxy group per molecule of organic compounds having at least one electron donor atom and double bond per molecule, and heat treating the resulting impregnated alumina in an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making anthraquinone by the cyclization reaction of orthobenzoylbenzoic acid. The process uses as a catalyst a cation-exchange resin formed from a polymer with a polytetrafluoroethylene backbone and sulfonic-acid sidechains.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of Group IV A (Ti, Zr, Hf), and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of scandium, yttrium and/or samarium, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of Group V A of the Periodic Chart (V, Nb and Ta), and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A silica-containing material related to zeolites and referred to hereinafter as FU-1 has the composition 0.6 to 1.4 R.sub.2 O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.over 5 SiO.sub.2.O to 40 H.sub.2 O, (where R is a monovalent cation or 1/n of a cation of valency n) and is characterized inter alia by its X-ray diffraction pattern. It can be made by hydrothermal synthesis in presence of methylated quaternary onium compounds. It is useful as a catalyst for hydrocarbon conversion reactions, especially isomerization of xylenes.

Abstract: A catalytic composite of improved selectivity and a method of manufacture is disclosed. The catalytic composite is particularly effective with respect to the transalkylation of toluene. The catalytic composite is characterized by a method of preparation which comprises subjecting a mordenite alumina to an aqueous ammoniacal treatment at a pH of at least about 9.5; calcining the resulting mordenite to an aqueous solution containing a boron salt; and calcining the resulting mordenite alumina to provide said catalytic composite.

Abstract: Selective reactions of hydrocarbons and/or oxygenated hydrocarbons are conducted in the presence of catalysts comprising one or more zeolites characterized by a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index in the approximate range of 1 to 12, said catalysts are contacted with bulky heterocyclic organic nitrogen compounds. Said nitrogen compounds have an effective critical dimension of greater than 6.2 Angstroms and a pKa of between about 3 and 9. The process of this invention is particularly useful in the production of dialkylbenzene derivatives low in the ortho-isomer.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of the alkaline-earth metals (Ca, Sr, Ba), and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of germanium, tin and/or lead, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of gallium, indium and/or thallium, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit thereon a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of copper, silver and/or gold, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of manganese and/or rhenium, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of beryllium, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g., reacting an alkylating agent, preferably an olefin, with an aromatic hydrocarbon. The process uses a novel catalyst prepared by subjecting alumina to an anhydrous tetravalent titanium flouride complex of an organic compound selected from the group of organic compounds containing at least one methoxy group per molecule or organic compounds having at least one electron donor atom and double bond per molecule, and heat treating the resulting impregnated alumina in an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: Isomerization of xylenes admixed with other alkyl aromatics of at least eight carbon atoms is conducted at essentially atmospheric pressure at 800.degree.-1000.degree. F. with a zeolite like zeolite ZSM-5 of reduced acid activity.

Abstract: Benzene, toluene and xylene are prepared from mixtures of single ring alkyl aromatic compounds of eight or more carbon atoms concurrently with isomerization of xylenes by mixing xylenes from which at least one isomer has been separated with a mixture of alkyl benzenes of eight and more carbon atoms, e.g. heavy reformate, and contacting that mixture at 800.degree. to 1000.degree. F. with a zeolite catalyst of reduced activity such as zeolite ZSM-5 having a silica to alumina ratio of at least 200.

Abstract: Phenolic compounds are methylated with methane in the presence of a metallic catalyst selected from nickel or cobalt or mixtures thereof at a temperature in the range of about 300.degree. C. to around 475.degree. C.