Abstract:
The reaction of isobutylene and methylal to form a mixture 1,3dimethoxy-3-methyl butane and 4-methoxy-2-methylbutene-1 and rearrangement of the same to yield isoprene and methanol is disclosed herein. The isobutylene and methylal may be obtained by the oxidation of isobutane to form t-butylhydroperoxide, followed by rearrangement of the hydroperoxide to yield methylal and tbutyl alcohol and dehydration of the alcohol to produce isobutylene.
Abstract:
Alumino-silicate zeolites (preferably zeolites containing polyvalent metal cations) can be used to catalyze alkyl transfer, e.g., isomerization, transalkylation and disproportionation of alkylnaphthalenes. The ''''water'''' content of the zeolite and the reaction conditions (particularly temperature and space velocity) can be selected so as to favor one such reaction over the others. The preferred zeolites are at least 10 percent crystalline by Xray, can adsorb benzene, and have an atomic ratio Al/Si in the range of 1.0-0.1. One preferred zeolite has the faujasite framework structure (e.g., Linde Type Y) and contains rare earth cations (e.g., Ce and/or La etc.).
Abstract:
1. PROCESS OF PREPARING A SYNTHETIC COPOLYMER OIL WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING A MIXTURE COMPRISING ETHYLENE AND PROPYLENE IN SOLUTION OR LIQUID PHASE AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 0-125*C., WITH A CATALYST SYSTEM FORMED FROM (A) AN ALUMINUM ALKYL CHLORIDE, AND (B) A COMPOUND HAVING THE FORMULA VOCL3-N(RO)0+N, WHEREIN R REPRESENTS AN ALKYL RADICAL, AND WHEREIN N HAS THE VALUE OF ZERO, ONE OR TWO, SAID ETHYLENE AND PROPYLENE BEING MAINTAINED IN THE REACTION ZONE FOR REACTION IN MONOMERIC MOL RATIO OT YIELD COPOLYMER CONTAINING 29-71 MOL PERCENT ETHYLENE, THE REST CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF PROPYLENE AND SAID REACTION ZONE BEING MAINTAINED UNDER HYDROGEN PARTIAL PRESSURE IN THE RANGE OF 20-2000 P.S.I.A. AND SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO YIELD COMPOLYMER OIL HAVING A MAXIMUM AVERAGE NUMBER MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF 4000.
Abstract:
A reaction system is disclosed for reacting an alkylaromatic with a conjugated alkadiene, employing a dispersed catalyst such as alkali metal, to produce mainly mono-adduct product. The system includes a stirred reactor, or a plurality of stirred reactors in series, through which the liquid alkylaromatic containing dispersed catalyst is passed. Each reactor has an alkadiene supply line adjustably extending therein with its outlet positioned within the liquid during normal operation and movable to above the liquid prior to shut-down. Means are further provided for supplying an inert gas to each supply line in place of alkadiene prior to shut-down. By this arrangement plugging due to polymerization of alkadiene within the supply line can be avoided.
Abstract:
1. IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERING POLYNITRILE PRODUCTS FROM THE VAPOR PHASE AMMOXIDATION OF AROMATIC ALKYL-SUBSTITUTED HYDROCARBONS, THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROVIDING PURIFIED POLYNITRILE WHICH COMPRISES QUENCHING SAID AROMATIC AMMOXIDATION PRODUCTS IN ESSENTIALLY ANHYDROUS ACETIC ACID HELD AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 95*C. AND ABOUT 140*C. TO OBTAIN A SOLUTION OF POLYNITRILE IN ACETIC ACID, COOLING THE SOLUTION TO A TEMPERATURE NO LOWER THAN ABOUT 60*C., TO PRECIPITATE POLYNITRILE, AND SEPARATING SOLID POLYNITRILE PRODUCT.
Abstract:
A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING AN AMMONIUM SALT OF AN AROMATIC MONO- OR DICARBOXYLIC ACID TO THE FREE ACID IN HIGH YIELD BY ADDING ACETIC ACID TO A 0.25 TO 15 MOLAR AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SAID SALT IN AN AMOUNT SO THAT THE MOLE RATIO OF ACETIC ACID TO AMMONIUM ION IS GREATER THAN ABOUT 3:1, AND THEREAFTER RECOVERING THE FREE ACID.
Abstract:
A NOVEL POLYAMIDE POLYMER IS PREPARED BY THE CONDENSATION OF AN ALKYLADAMANTANE DIAMINE OF THE STRUCTURE:
1-R2,3,7-DI(H2N-CH2-),5-R1-ADAMANTANE
WHERIN EACH OF R1 AND R2 IS AN ALKYL RADICAL HAVING 1-10 CARBON ATOMS AND A DICARBOXYLIC ACID HAVING THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURE, HOOC-(R)N-COOH WHEREIN R IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: -CH2-WITH N=2-12 OR A CYCLIC RADICAL WTH N=1. THE POLYMER IS USEFUL IN FORMING FILMS, TRANSPARENT MOLDED ARTICLES, SHEETS AND FIBERS AND OTHER SIMILAR THERMOPLASTIC PRODUCTS.
Abstract:
HYDROGENATION OF A MATERIAL OIL CONTAINING AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS BY USE OF HYDROGENATION CATALYST COMPRISED OF A Y-ZEOLITE CONTAINING ARSENIC.
Abstract:
WHEREIN R1, R2 AND N HAVE THE MEANINGS DEFINED ABOVE.
BIS(4-(R2O-),(R1)N-PHENYL)-N=N(=O)-
WHERE R, R1, N AND M HAVE THE MEANINGS DEFINED ABOVE, OR THE FORMULA:
1-(N(-R)2-),4-(((R1)N-PHENYL)-N=N(=O)-),(R1)N-BENZENE THE LIGHT STABILITY OF HYDROCRACKED LUBE OILS IS IMPROVED BY INCORPORATING THEREIN A MINOR AMOUNT SUCH AS FROM 0.05 TO 0.02 WT. PERCENT OF CERTAIN AZO OR AZOXY COMPOUNDS. THE AZO COMPOUNDS HAVE THE FORMULA: 1-(R2-O-),4-((4-(R3-O-),(R1)N-PHENYL)-N=N-),(R1)N-BENZENE
1-(N(-R)2-),4-(((R1)M-PHENYL)-N=N-),(R1)N-BENZENE OR
WHEREIN R IS AN ALKYL GROUP OF FROM 1 TO 10 CARBON ATOMS. THE AZOXY COMPOUNDS HAVE THE FORMULA:
-CO-R4
WHEREIN THE RS ARE ALKYL GROUPS CONTAINING GROM 1 TO 10 CARBON ATOMS, N IS A NUMBER FROM 0 TO 4, M IS A NUMBER FROM 0 TO 5, R1 IS AN ALKYL GROUP OF FROM 1 TO 5 CARBON ATOMS, R2 IS AN ALKYL GROUP OF FROM 1 TO 10 CARBON ATOMS AND R3 IS EITHER AN ALKYL GROUP OF FROM 1 TO 10 CARBON ATOMS OR A GROUP OF THE FORMULA