Quantum Chemical Corporation

Steven D Landau

James A Hinnenkamp

David W Smith

A process for making dihydrocarbyl carbonates is disclosed. In this process an alcohol having the structural formula R-OH, where R is alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl, is reacted with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a heterogeneous copper-containing, halogen-free catalyst.

Process for making dihydrocarbyl carbonate

The present disclosure is directed to a nickel pillared interlayered clay characterized by a temperature program reductin maxima of less than 500.degree. C., a Type V adsorption/desorption isotherm and a bimodal pore size distribution. This clay has particular application in the catalytic hydrogenation of an unsaturated edible oil wherein an edible oil is contacted with catalytically effective amount of the clay.

Nickel pillared interlayered clay

The instant disclosure is directed to a silanated metal-pillared interlayered clay which comprises the reaction product of a metal-pillared interlayered clay and a silanating agent. The clay finds application as a catalyst in the isomerization of olefins and in the conversion of syngas intermediates into hydrocarbon streams rich in C.sub.3 and C.sub.4 hydrocarbons.

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Steven D Landau