Abstract:
To address the problem of insufficient biodegradability of perfluorinated surfactants, the present invention provides biodegradable fluorosurfactants derived from olefins having -CHR, -CHRf, -CHF, and/or -CH 2 groups, where R is an alkyl group and Rf is a perfluoro or fluroroalkyl group. Preferably, the -CHR, -CHRf, -CHF, and/or -CH 2 groups are contained within partially fluorinated alkenes.
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, processes of synthesizing 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne from 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and/or 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane are provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for the formation of a mixture of the compounds 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf) and vinylidine fluoride, comprising pyrolyzing 1,1,2-trifluoro-2-trifluoro-methyl-cyclobutane under conditions effective to produce a reaction product comprising 1234yf and vinylidine fluoride in a 1234yf : vinylidine fluoride molar ratio of from about 0.5 to about 1.2.
Abstract:
The present invention provides routes for making 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) from commercially available raw materials. More specifically, this invention provides several routes for forming HCFO-1233zd from 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (FC-1234zf).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for making the compound l,l,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro- propane (233da) by the catalytic fluorination of 1,1, 1,2,3, 3-hexachloropropane. 233da is a starting material used in the production cis-l-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (cis- 1233zd).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for making cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene comprising reacting 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne with HCl in a reaction vessel at a yield of at least about 80%.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for reducing the concentration of a fluorinated alkyne impurity, such as 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne (TFPY), in 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) which comprises contacting such a mixture with a caustic material, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), under conditions effective to reduce the concentration of the fluorinated alkyne impurity, including in some practices reducing the concentration by at least about 50%.
Abstract:
The present invention provides routes for making 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) from commercially available raw materials. More specifically, this invention provides routes for HCFO-1233zd from inexpensive and commercially available trifluoromethane (HFC-23).
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, processes for producing bromofluoropropenes in commercial quantities by reacting 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne with hydrogen bromide at elevated temperatures are provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for the preparation of cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (cis-1233zd) comprising the steps of (a) providing CF3CHClCHCl2 (233da), and (b) treating the 233da with a dechlorinating agent to produce a mixture of compounds including cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, preferably wherein the amount of the cis-isomer generated in the reaction is not less than 30%.