Abstract:
Enhancements and options are disclosed for converting methane into other compounds, via methane-sulfonic acid (MSA). One enhancement involves using di(methyl- sulfonyl) peroxide (DMSP, formed by electrolysis of MSA) as the initiator to start a chain reaction that bonds methane to SO 3 . Also disclosed are improvements in: (i) using catalysts to convert MSA into olefins, or into methyl-methane-sulfonate, an ester intermediate; (ii) converting MSA into dimethyl ether, a fuel that can be stored and transported under low pressures as a liquid; and, (iii) injecting DME directly into natural gas pipelines as "makeup" gas, to supplement natural gas supplies.
Abstract:
Methods of removing alkyl alkanesulfonate esters from aqueous or anhydrous compositions are provided. The invention provides methods for the conversion of alkyl alkanesulfonate esters of the formula RSO 3 R' to the corresponding acids of the formula RSO 3 H. The alkyl alkanesulfonate esters are present in an organic medium, which may contain significant amounts of water or which may be anhydrous or substantially anhydrous. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for purifying aqueous or anhydrous alkanesulfonic acids by removing alkyl alkanesulfonate esters.
Abstract:
Preparation of sulphonyl derivatives of cholecalciferol of Formula (I), wherein R 1 is protective group, preferably t-butyl(dimethyl)silyl, where R 2 is heterocyclic group, such as 2-thiazolyl, 2-benzothiazolyl, 1-phenyl-lH-tetrazo-5-yl, 2-pyridyl, 2-pyrimidynyl, 1-isochinolinyl, 1-methyl-2-imidazyl, 4-alkyl-1,2,4-triazo-3-yl, comprising the conversion of the hydroxyl derivative of cholecalciferol into the corresponding sulfide followed by its oxidation to the respective sulphone characterized by the use of hydroxyl derivative of cholecalciferol as a starting material, which triene system is protected as Diels-Alder adduct, and in particular as an adduct with sulfur dioxide of the formula 2a. Novel are derivatives of formula 3a and 4, isolated in the process provided in the invention.
Abstract:
A method for making the phosphonium sulfonate salt of generic formula (1): wherein each X is independently a halogen or hydrogen, provided that the molar ratio of halogen to hydrogen is greater than about 0.90; p is 0 or 1 and q and r are integers of 0 to about 7 provided that q+r is less than 8 and that if p is not zero then r is greater than zero; and each R is the same or different hydrocarbon radical containing 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, the method comprising combining in an aqueous medium a compound of generic formula (2): wherein M is Li or Na, and X, q, p, and r are as defined above, with a stoichiometric excess of a compound of the generic formula (3): wherein Z is a halogen and R is as defined above; and separating the product of formula (1) from the medium.
Abstract:
Acetyl anhydrides such as acetyl sulfate are produced by a process for comprising contacting methane and carbon dioxide in an anhydrous environment in the presence of effective amounts of a transition metal catalyst and a reaction promoter, and an acid anhydride compound, and optionally an acid. The acetyl anhydride can be contacted with water to produce acetic acid or with an alcohol to produce a product comprising an acetate ester and that may also comprise acetic acid. Optionally, water in stoichiometric amounts or less, with respect to the acetic anhydride, may be fed to a continuous process of this type to produce some acetic acid in situ.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to alkylxylene sulfonate for enhanced oil recovery processes. The alkylxylene moiety in the alkylxylene sulfonate contains a high percentage of the 4-alkyl-1,2-dimethyl benzene isomer and a high percentage of alkyl group attachment to the xylene ring at positions higher than the 2-position on the alkyl carbon chain. The present invention is also directed to a method for enhancing the recovery of oil from a subterranean reservoir which method employs the alkylxylene sulfonate of the present invention. The alkylxylene sulfonate is employed in an aqueous media. The method optionally employs co-surfactants. It has surprisingly been discovered that the high percentage of the 4-alkyl-1,2-dimethyl benzene isomer and the high percentage alkyl group attachment to the xylene moiety at positions higher than the 2-position along the alkyl carbon chain on the alkylxylene sulfonate of the present invention provides an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) surfactant having low Interfacial Tension (IFT).
Abstract:
This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein A is an unsaturated alkylene moiety; B the residue of a polyol wherein one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with one carboxyl moiety of the phthalic acid moiety; D is the residue of a polyol wherein one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with another carboxyl moiety of the phthalic acid moiety, and another hydroxyl moiety is esterified with one carboxyl moiety of the unsaturated alkylene moiety; E is the residue of polyol wherein one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with another carboxyl moiety of the unsaturated alkylene moiety; and M is a cation. The compounds can be used alone, or polymerized, or polymerized and combined with other polymers, to form effective stain and soil repellent compositions.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft Sulfonylester der allgemeinen Formel R 1 -COO-SO 2 -Z-R 2 , worin Z, R 1 und R 2 die im Anspruch 1 definierten Bedeutungen haben. Die Erfindung betrifft auch die Verwendung einer Verbindung dieser Art zur Modifikation der Kinetik der enzymatischen Wirkung von Katalase. Auf dieser Modifikation beruht ein erfindungsgemässes Verfahren zur Messung einer Konzentration an lebenden und/oder aktiven Mikroorganismen in einer flüssigen Probe (3) anhand der Entwicklung von Sauerstoff aus Wasserstoffperoxid. In einem Behälter (1) wird der Probe eine erfindungsgemässe Verbindung zugemischt, welche die enzymatische Wirkung von endogener Katalase inaktiviert, ohne die enzymatische Wirkung von intrazellulärer Katalase von Mikroorganismen merklich zu inaktivieren. Nach Zugabe von Wasserstoffperoxid und schnellem kurzem Ausgleichen des im Probenbehälter herrschenden Gasdrucks mit der Atmosphäre wird der Behälter während einer vorbestimmten Reaktionszeit gasdicht verschlossen (2) und dann der Druck im Behälter gemessen (9, 10, 11). Aus dem Druckmesswert sowie aus Daten zu den Mikroorganismen und zur Probenverdünnung wird die Konzentration an lebenden und/oder aktiven Mikroorganismen in der Probe errechnet (22) und gegebenenfalls angezeigt (24). Es wird eine vorteilhafte Vorrichtung zur Ausführung dieses Verfahrens angegeben.
Abstract:
A product for producing and recovering sulfonated internal olefins wherein an internal olefin is sulfonated to produce a reaction mixture containing intermediate sulfonated compounds, the reaction mixture is neutralized and hydrolyzed to form a product mixture containing hydroxyalkane sulfonates, alkene sulfonates, and hydrocarbon oil, and the product mixture is subjected to azeotropic distillation to effect separation of the hydrocarbon oil from the product mixture.