Abstract: Nepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof are prepared by alkylation of metallated lactams. Nepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof have utility as insect repellents.

Abstract: 3-substituted dihydronepetalactone is prepared by deprotonation of nepetalactone and treatment with Grignard reagent to form alkyl and aryl substituted compounds. The compounds so prepared are odorous and have a wide range of utility ranging from insect repellents to fragrance compounds, such as perfumes, among others.

Abstract: A fuel mixture comprising at least one performance additive, wherein the performance additive comprises a cyclic tertiary amine having a molecular weight of at least about 200. Alternately, the performance additive may be present in the electrode composition. The performance additive is capable of improving the electrooxidation reaction rate of the fuel mixture, measured as current density, by at least 2% compared to a fuel mixture not containing the performance additive.

Abstract: This invention relates to copper complexes that significantly reduce the decay of wood, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin caused by fungi. A process for treating such materials with these copper-containing anti-fungal agents is also disclosed.

Abstract: 3-substituted dihydronepetalactone is prepared by deprotonation of nepetalactone and treatment with Grignard reagent to form alkyl and aryl substituted compounds. The compounds so prepared are odorous and have a wide range of utility ranging from insect repellents to fragrance compounds, such as perfumes, among others.

Abstract: Described in this invention is a catalytic process for making amide acetals from nitrites and diethanolamines. Amide acetals can be further crosslinked by hydrolyzing the amide acetal groups, and subsequently reacting the hydroxyl groups and/or the amine functions that are formed, to crosslink the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing dihydronepetalactone by way of a nepetalic acid intermediate to yield a stereospecific product, and compositions and articles made from the product.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods and compositions for inhibiting endothelial cell tube formation, the initial step of tumor angiogenesis. More specifically, the present invention relates to tripeptides that show inhibition of angiogenesis-mediated processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to copper complexes that significantly reduce the decay of wood, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin caused by fungi. A process for treating such materials with these copper-containing anti-fungal agents is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods and compositions for inhibiting endothelial cell tube formation, the initial step of tumor angiogenesis. More specifically, the present invention relates to tripeptides that show inhibition of angiogenesis-mediated processes.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a process for making &agr;-methylene-&ggr;-butyrolactone by acid-catalyzed rearrangement of tetrahydro-3-furoic acid. In a further embodiment, when tetrahydro-3-furoic acid is treated with acetic anhydride and an acid catalyst, &agr;-acetoxymethyl-&ggr;-butyrolactone is produced in high yield. Under basic conditions, &agr;-acetoxymethyl-&ggr;-butyrolactone can readily form&agr;-methylene-&ggr;-butyrolactone by the elimination of acetic acid. These reactions provide &agr;-methylene-&ggr;-butyrolactone by novel routes which do not require butyrolactone or formaldehyde.