Abstract: A process for preparing proponates which comprises the steps of (i) supplying a solution of methanol containing 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol, (ii) subjecting said solution to an acid catalyzed displacement reaction for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to convert substantially all of said carbinol to 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol methyl ether in solution, (iii) replacing the methanol in said ether containing solution with a second solvent and (iv) reacting the ether containing ethyl lactate solution with a suitable acid catalyst for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to form said propanoates. New compositions of matter which comprise the propanoates, prepared in the above manner, have application in the electronic chemicals market such as in a photoresist composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing proponates which comprises the steps of (i) supplying a solution of methanol containing 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol, (ii) subjecting said solution to an acid catalyzed displacement reaction for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to convert substantially all of said carbinol to 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol methyl ether in solution, (iii) replacing the methanol in said ether containing solution with a second solvent and (iv) reacting the ether containing ethyl lactate solution with a suitable acid catalyst for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to form said propanoates. New compositions of matter which comprise the propanoates, prepared in the above manner, have application in the electronic chemicals market such as in a photoresist composition.

Abstract: This invention is a separator-conveyor that uses a scissors action to cut stems, roots, vines and other debris from a crop being harvested and processed. This is accomplished by providing a plurality of multi-sided rollers having sharp edges disposed alternately at an angle to adjacent rollers causing a scissors type cutting action that starts at one end of such rollers and continues to the other end. A plurality of the scissors action separator-conveyors can be used in conjunction with drying systems on a crop harvester-processor. This harvester-processor allows root crops such as peanuts to be harvested, cleaned, dried and graded in one continuous operation.

Abstract: A plug type electrical termination for a multiple conductor armored electrical cable having a hollow connector head filled with high temperature tin-based solder. The electrical conductors pass into one end of the head and extend out the other end through individual bores formed in a cylindrical plug portion, terminating beyond the plug portion in threaded conductor tips, to which conductor terminals are attached. The portion of each conductor within each bore is enclosed in a preselected one of several embodiments, in which the conductor insulation may or may not extend through the bore. In certain embodiments, the individual conductors are enclosed by silver-plated metallic sheaths.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent an ethylene bridge group comprising:reacting a diamine of the formula (II)H.sub.2 N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --NH.sub.2 (II)where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined as above with formaldehyde and an alkaline metal cyanide at a pH in the range of about 0 to 2 to produce a tetranitrile of the formula (III):(NCCH.sub.2).sub.2 N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --N(CH.sub.2 CN).sub.2(III)hydrating said tetranitrile to yield an acid addition salt of a tetraamide of the formula (IV):(H.sub.2 NOCCH.sub.2).sub.2 N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --N(CH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2).sub.2 .2HX (IV)where R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: A golf club bag having, an integral outer shell, a top panel closing the upper end of the shell, with shaft apertures therein, a core within the shell, stops at the lower end of the core, guide channels in the core forming handle recesses, a handle on the exterior of the shell, and, releasable closure for the upper end of the shell.

Abstract: The compound of the formula ##STR1## has been found to be an important and practical intermediate with the proper stereo-isomerism for the preparation of numerous prostaglandin derivatives. It can easily be converted to 4.alpha.-acetoxy-2-cyclopentenone by a variety of processes.

Abstract: This invention provides intermediates which are essential for a new chemical method which converts terrein, a fungal metabolite, to an intermediate which is known to be useful for the preparation of prostaglandins of the C series and analogs of other prostaglandins.

Abstract: A process for producing ferromolybdenum alloys by thermite smelting of a particulated reaction mixture composed of a molybdenum oxide concentrate, an iron bearing material, a reductant and a slag fluxing agent present in controlled proportions. The reaction mixture is progressively charged into a refractory crucible and is exothermically reacted to produce a molten mass of ferromolybdenum alloy having a molten layer of slag floating on the upper surface thereof. The charging of the reaction mixture is interrupted for prescribed time intervals to permit the mass of ferromolybdenum alloy to solidify, and optionally, to permit a withdrawal of the major portion of the molten slag layer from the upper stratum thereof, whereby a multi-layered ingot is produced comprising layers of metallic ferromolybdenum separated by intervening residual slag layers.