Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing compounds of the formula (IV) or (I): from the racemic alkoxyfuranone of the formula (II): R1 and R2 being as defined in the description, to the novel compounds of the formula (IV) as well as to the intermediate compounds of this process, and to the use of the compounds of the formula (IV) or (I) in the process for the synthesis of compounds which inhibit interleukin-1beta converting enzyme.

Abstract: Dispersion polymers based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the polymers containing at least 1% by weight of specific monomer units of ethylenically unsaturated urea derivatives (see formula I), process for their preparation particularly by free-radical initiated emulsion, suspension or bead polymerization or copolymerization and their use as coating compositions, preferably in the form of aqueous dispersions, particularly as corrosion inhibiting metal coating compounds, moreover as adhesives, molded plastics and as binders, thickeners and auxiliaries in industrial chemical compositions.