A process comprising a heterogenous reaction between a solid metal organic framework supported heteropolyacid catalyst and a hydrocarbon feed to form a modified hydrocarbon stream. The modified hydrocarbon stream comprises essentially of C6+ hydrocarbons.

Described herein are methods, compositions and kits utilizing heterogeneous metal catalysts for the preparation of cycloaddition compounds, such as triazoles and biomolecules.

An improved process for the preparation of Elsicarbazepine and Eslicarbazepine acetate by means of chiral Ruthenium catalysts is provided.

The present invention relates to a novel process for the iridium-catalysed hydrogenation of oximes. The invention also relates to novel iridium catalysts for use in the iridium-catalysed hydrogenation of oximes and to processes of preparation of these catalysts. The invention further relates to the use of the novel iridium catalysts in ionic hydrogenation of other unsaturated substrates.

Provided herein are heterogeneous catalysts suitable for use in carbonylation reactions, including the production of acrylic acid from ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide on an industrial scale. The production may involve various unit operations, including, for example: a beta-propiolactone production system configured to produce beta-propiolactone from ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide; a polypropiolactone production system configured to produce polypropiolactone from beta-propiolactone; and an acrylic acid production system configured to produce acrylic acid with a high purity by thermolysis of polypropiolactone.

A process comprising a heterogeneous reaction between a solid metal organic framework supported catalyst and a hydrocarbon feed to form a modified hydrocarbon stream. The modified hydrocarbon stream comprises essentially of C6+ hydrocarbons.

A process comprising a heterogenous reaction between a solid metal organic framework supported heteropolyacid catalyst and a hydrocarbon feed to form a modified hydrocarbon stream. The modified hydrocarbon stream comprises essentially of C6+ hydrocarbons.

A solid metal organic framework composition comprising a solid metal organic framework supported heteropolyacid wherein the heteropolyacid loading is greater than 25% by weight; and the pore volume is less than 2.0 mL/g.

A solid metal organic framework composition comprising a solid metal organic framework supported sulfonic acid wherein the sulfur content is greater than 0.5 mmol/gram.

A solid metal organic framework composition comprising a solid oxyanion-modified metal organic framework wherein the oxyanion loading is at least 2 per node.