Abstract: The present disclosure relates to epoxide containing compounds comprising three benzene units linked by bridging groups. The disclosure also relates to the production of curable epoxy resin formulations comprising said epoxide containing compounds, and their possible incorporation into composite materials such as fibre reinforced composites. Possible methods for formulating the compounds epoxide containing compounds, as described herein, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An epoxy resin adduct including the reaction product of (A) at least one polyfunctional aliphatic or cycloaliphatic epoxy resin; and (B) at least one reactive compound; wherein the polyfunctional aliphatic or cycloaliphatic epoxy resin is isolated from the epoxy resin formed by the epoxidation of (i) an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydroxyl-containing material using (ii) an epi-halohydrin, (iii) a basic-acting substance, (iv) a non-Lewis acid catalyst, and (v) optionally one or more solvents; and wherein the re-active compound (B) comprises one or more compounds having two or more reactive hydrogen atoms per molecule and the reactive hydrogen atoms are reactive with epoxide groups. A curable epoxy resin composition includes the adduct described above. A cured epoxy resin is prepared by a process of curing the curable epoxy resin composition containing the adduct described above.

Abstract: The present invention describes a first generation dendrimers useful in lithography, comprising 1,3,5-trisbromo-methylbenzene as the core and dense, bulky, rigid units selected from trisphenol (1, 1, 1-tris-p-4-hydroxyphenyl ethane), bisphenol-A and 1,5-dihydroxy naphthalene units at the periphery, wherein the peripheral aromatic rigid molecules are connected to the central core through an ether linkage.

Abstract: A liquid epoxy resin composition having a reduced tendency to crystallize including at least one liquid epoxy resin having the following generic chemical Structure (I): where n is 0 or an integer of 1 or more; and wherein n=0 is in the range of between about 1 wt % and about 90 wt %; wherein; n=1 is in the range of between about 7 wt % and about 20 wt %; n=2 is in the range of between about 0.8 wt % and about 3 wt %; and n=3 and above is in the range of about 0 wt % and about 2 wt %.

Abstract: Cured epoxy resins are widespread on account of their outstanding mechanical and chemical properties. It is common to use epoxy resins based on bisphenol A diglycidyl ether or bisphenol F diglycidyl ether, but for many sectors these are problematic because of their endocrine effect. The present invention relates to 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol diglycidyl ether derivates and to curable epoxy resin compositions based thereon, as alternatives to the bisphenol A or bisphenol F diglycidyl ethers and to the epoxy resin compositions based thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy group-containing novel fluorene compound having a methallyl group at the end thereof represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, which compound gives a compound excellent in regioselectivity at the time of hydrosilylation with a Si—H containing organosilicon compound, with a less formed amount of an internally added ? adduct, as compared with the conventionally known fluorene compound having an allyl group, so that heat resistance of the resulting organosilicon compound is expected to be improved whereby it is a useful compound.

Abstract: A compound of formula I-0, and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or salts and physiologically hydrolysable derivatives in free form or salt form: wherein Z1 is C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl; R4 is selected from unsubstituted and substituted C3-C3 cycloalkyl, C1-C8 linear or branched alkyl, C2-5 alkenyl, C6-C10 heteroaryl or aryl, or C3-C8 heterocyclyl which may be part unsaturated, and combinations thereof; Z is linear C2-3 alkylene; X1 is selected from NH and O; X2 is selected from unsaturated C and unsaturated S; and X3 is selected from NH and CH2; or one of X1 and X3 is a single bond; or X1 is O and X2 and X3 together are a single bond; and R7 is selected from oxo, F, Cl, Br, CN, NH2, NR92, NO2, CF3, OR9, COR9, OCOR9, COOR9, NR9COR9, CONR92SO2NR92, NR9SO2R9; and R8 is selected from C1-5 alkyl, C1-5 alkoxyl, C2-5 alkenyl or alkynyl, C6-10 aryl and C3-8 cycloalkyl and combinations thereof, which may be unsubstituted or further substituted by one or more F, Cl, Br, CN, NH2, NR32, NO2, CF3;

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive film composition for bonding an electronic device may include a hydrogenated bisphenol A epoxy monomer represented by Formula 1 or a hydrogenated bisphenol A epoxy oligomer represented by Formula 2: where n may be an integer from 1 to about 50.

Abstract: Processes and intermediates are provided for the preparation of substituted aminomethyl 2,3,8,9-tetrahydiO-7H-1,4-dioxino[2.3-e]indo]-8-ones of the Formula (A) wherein the variables n, R and R3 are as described herein. Such compounds are useful, for example, as dopamine receptor agonists.

Abstract: A problem to be solved by the invention is to provide a novel epoxy resin exhibiting excellent performance with respect to heat resistance and low thermal expansibility of a cured product, a curable composition using the same, and a cured product having excellent heat resistance and low thermal expansibility. The curable composition contains an epoxy compound and a curing agent as essential components, a calixarene-type novel epoxy compound being used as the epoxy compound. The novel epoxy compound has a resin structure represented by structural formula 1 below (in the formula, R1s each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, and n is a repeat unit and an integer of 2 to 10).

Abstract: The main aim of the invention is to provide a polymerizable compound that is excellent in the stability of a liquid crystal phase, a polymerizable liquid crystal composition, and an anisotropic polymer in which the optical anisotropy can be adjusted and a uniform orientation is excellent. An anisotropic polymer having a uniform orientation formed by polymerization of a paint film that was prepared by application of a polymerizable liquid crystal composition including a compound represented by formula (1) having a benzyl ester moiety in the minor axis direction of the molecule to a supporting substrate; wherein at least one of Ra is a polymerizable group, A is a divalent cyclic-structure group, B is phenyl that may have a substituent, Y and Z are a single bond or alkylene, and m and n are an integer from 0 to 5.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for polycyclopentadiene compounds that useful as an epoxide resin and/or as an adduct for a curable composition.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an anthracene derivative having characteristics peculiar to anthracene such as e.g., high carbon density, high melting point, high refractive index and fluorescent properties for ultraviolet rays, etc., and reaction diversity that results from the bisphenol structure, and a process for producing the same. Disclosed is an anthracene derivative represented by the following general formula (1): in the formula (1), X and Y each independently represent a hydroxyaryl group. The aforementioned X and Y are preferably a hydroxyphenyl group. In addition, the anthracene derivative can be produced by a process including allowing at least one compound selected from phenols and anthracene-9-carboaldehyde to react in the presence of an oxygen-containing inert organic solvent and an acid catalyst.

Abstract: Bis-Phenol A (BPA) can now be replaced in industrial processes by BPA substitutes. The BPA substitutes can have structures that are derivatives of BPA. The BPA substitutes can be used in preparing epoxy composition, polycarbonate compositions, and polysulfonate compositions or for other uses in place of BPA.

Abstract: Copper plating baths containing a leveling agent that is a reaction product of a certain imidazole with a certain epoxide-containing compound that deposit copper on the surface of a conductive layer are provided. Such plating baths deposit a copper layer that is substantially planar on a substrate surface across a range of electrolyte concentrations. Methods of depositing copper layers using such copper plating baths are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adamantyl group containing epoxy-modified (meth)acrylate and a resin composition containing it which are imparted by transparency, optical characteristics such as (durable) light resistance and the like, heat-resistance, and good mechanical properties. For example, they are an adamantyl group containing epoxy-modified (meth)acrylate having the following general formula (I) and a composition containing it. In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents a halogen atom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may contain a hetero atom. Plural R2 may be the same or different, and m represents an integer of 0 to 4 and n represents an integer of 0 or more.

Abstract: An epoxide agent for an epoxy resin system, the epoxide agent comprising at least one non-acid functional rosin moiety and at least one epoxide moiety. Another embodiment is a curing agent for an epoxy resin system comprising at least one non-acid functional rosin moiety and at least one moiety that is reactive with an epoxy.

Abstract: The main aim of the invention is to provide a polymerizable compound that is excellent in the stability of a liquid crystal phase, a polymerizable liquid crystal composition, and an anisotropic polymer in which the optical anisotropy can be adjusted and a uniform orientation is excellent. An anisotropic polymer having a uniform orientation formed by polymerization of a paint film that was prepared by application of a polymerizable liquid crystal composition including a compound represented by formula (1) having a benzyl ester moiety in the minor axis direction of the molecule to a supporting substrate; wherein at least one of Ra is a polymerizable group, A is a divalent cyclic-structure group, B is phenyl that may have a substituent, Y and Z are a single bond or alkylene, and m and n are an integer from 0 to 5.

Abstract: Novel substituted cyclohexylidene-ethylidene-octahydro-indene compounds and compositions comprising the same are described. The compounds exhibit profound anti-proliferative effects, in comparison to other compounds known for their anti-cancer and anti-hyperproliferative ability. Methods of use of such compounds and compositions are described for treating a variety of cancers, inflammatory and other hyperproliferative diseases and disorders.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer has a water-soluble or water-swellable polyethyleneglycol backbone and terminal groups and/or intermediate groups of blocks of hydrophobes of alkyl- or aryl compounds containing a polymerizable cyclic monomer or a polymerizable double bond (or alkene) group or derivatives thereof. The blocks of hydrophobes are composed of two or more units of the same or different hydrophobes. These synthetic polymers are used as rheology modifiers, especially in latex paints.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adamantane derivative which provides a cured product excellent in optical characteristics such as transparency and light resistance, long-term heat resistance, electrical characteristics such as and dielectric constant, and low water absorption. Also disclosed are a resin composition containing the adamantane derivative, a sealing agent for electronic circuits, optical electronic member, semiconductor device and copper-clad laminate all using the resin composition, and a radiation-sensitive resin composition which contains the above-mentioned adamantane derivative as a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a compound of formula (I) wherein Hal represents fluoro or chloro, and R1 and R2 represent, independently from one another, hydrogen or Hal; in which process a compound of formula (II) is converted to a corresponding alkyl, fluoroalkyl or aryl sulfonic acid ester, which is then reacted with an alkali metal nitrite in the presence of a suitable crown ether in a polar non-nucleophilic solvent at a temperature of ?10 to 50° C. to give the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides an adamantyl group containing epoxy-modified (meth)acrylate and a resin composition containing it which are imparted by transparency, optical characteristics such as (durable) light resistance and the like, heat-resistance, and good mechanical properties. For example, they are an adamantyl group containing epoxy-modified (meth)acrylate having the following general formula (I) and a composition containing it. In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents a halogen atom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may contain a hetero atom. Plural R2 may be the same or different, and m represents an integer of 0 to 4 and n represents an integer of 0 or more.

Abstract: The present invention provided a norbornene compound with cross-linkable groups and their derivative polymers, wherein said cross-linkable groups were olefin or epoxy groups. Norbornene polymers with cross-linkable side chain and their block copolymers as well as modified derivatives were prepared via living ring-open metathesis polymerization method. The resulting polymers with excellent solubility and optic properties had narrow molecular weight distribution, well-controlled molecular weight, small refraction ration and high transparency. They were also suitable for preparing hybrid materials with high thermal stability and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A 4,9-bis(glycidyloxy)diamantane and a 4,9-bis[(3-ethyloxetane-3-yl)methyloxy]diamantane are novel curable diamantane compounds, and cured bodies thereof are useful as encapsulants exhibiting excellent light resistance and heat resistance, and can be favorably used, for example, as encapsulants for near ultraviolet LEDs and white LEDs.

Abstract: An epoxy prepolymer having excellent thermal conductivity is obtained by reacting an epoxy compound having a mesogenic skeleton and a trinuclear bisphenol represented by the following formula: (wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and R12 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and each may be the same or different while at least one represents an alkyl group).

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (1), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or an optically active form thereof: wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification. A compound having a calcium-sensing receptor antagonistic action, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, particularly a calcium receptor antagonist and a therapeutic drug for osteoporosis are provided.

Abstract: Compounds containing both photoinitiator moieties and adhesion promoting moieties and coating formulations containing them are disclosed, in particular, durable UV cured primer layers for coil coatings. One embodiment includes a coated metal surface which comprises a metal substrate with at least one surface immediately adjacent to a coating layer comprising a photoinitiator chemically bound to an adhesion promoter is disclosed.

Abstract: To provide an adamantane derivative, a compound having an adamantane skeleton, compositions containing them that can provide a cured product having excellent optical properties such as transparency and light resistance, long-term heat resistance and electric characteristics such as dielectric permittivity, and optical electronic members using the compositions. An adamantane derivative represented by the general formula (I), a compound with an adamantane skeleton represented by the general formula (VII) or (VIII), compositions containing them, and optical electronic members using the resin compositions.

Abstract: An epoxy compound of the formula (1): wherein, R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and Ar represents an optionally substituted aromatic group, can be purified by dissolving a crude product containing the epoxy compound (1), an aprotic polar solvent and an alkali metal salt in a two-phase solvent composed of water and an organic solvent, which is capable of phase-separating from water, obtaining the organic layer by phase separation, washing with water and then subjecting to isolation of the epoxy compound (1) without decomposition.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that a certain polyester compounds are useful as b-stageable adhesives for the microelectonic packaging industry. The polyester compounds described herein contain ring-opening or ring-forming polymerizable moieties and therefore exhibit little to no shrinkage upon cure. In addition, there are provided well-defined b-stageable adhesives useful in stacked die assemblies. In particular, there are provided assemblies wherein the b-stageable adhesive encapsulates a portion of the wiring members contained within the bondline gap between the stacked die.

Abstract: Heterogeneous ruthenium catalyst which comprises amorphous silicon dioxide as support material and can be produced by single or multiple impregnation of the support material with a solution of a ruthenium salt, drying and reduction, wherein the silicon dioxide support material used has a BET surface area (in accordance with DIN 66131) in the range from 250 to 400 m2/g, a pore volume (in accordance with DIN 66134) in the range from 0.7 to 1.1 ml/g and a pore diameter (in accordance with DIN 66134) in the range from 6 to 12 nm, and process for hydrogenating a carbocyclic aromatic group to form the corresponding carbocyclic aliphatic group, in particular a process for preparing a bisglycidyl ether of the formula I where R is CH3 or H, by ring hydrogenation of the corresponding aromatic bisglycidyl ether of the formula II in which the abovementioned heterogeneous ruthenium catalyst is used.

Abstract: Composition comprising a hydrogenated bisglycidyl ether and a crosslinker, wherein the hydrogenated bisglycidyl ether has the formula I where R is CH3 or H, and is obtained by hydrogenation of the aromatic rings of a corresponding bisglycidyl ether of the formula II where the degree of hydrogenation is >98%, and the crosslinker has no aromatic structural elements. Process for preparing a crosslinked epoxy resin, in which the abovementioned composition is used. Crosslinked epoxy resins which can be prepared by the abovementioned process, and their uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy compound, represented by a general formula (I), which is solid at ordinary temperature, has extremely low melt viscosity and has excellent curing property and which can provide a cured product which is excellent in mechanical strength, heat resistance, and moisture resistance. It also relates to a preparation method of the epoxy compound, an epoxy resin composition, and a cured product thereof. The epoxy compound is represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein R1-R10 each represent hydrogen atom or alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 or more).

Abstract: An epoxy compound, represented by a general formula (I) is obtained by reacting an anthrahydroquinone compound having a following general formula (II) with epihalohydrin. (wherein R1-R10 each represent hydrogen atom or alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 or more, and wherein A1, A2 each represent hydrogen atom or alkali metal atom, R1-R10 each represent hydrogen atom or alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel epoxy compound, which can be converted into a cured epoxy resin product having liquid crystal properties by curing with a curing agent. Since the cured epoxy resin product of the present invention exhibits good heat conductivity, it is also useful as an insulating material requiring high heat releasability such as a printed circuit substrate and the like.

Abstract: Optically active fluorine-containing compounds of the formula (1): or of formula (2): are used for producing optically active 3,3,3-trfluoro-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acids.

Abstract: A continuous and scalable process for producing glycidyl nitrate, or glyn, from glycerin, nitric acid, and caustic wherein the process includes the reaction of glycerin and nitric acid to form dinitroglycerin and the reaction of dinitroglycerin with caustic, such as sodium hydroxide, system for producing the inventive material is also disclosed. The vessel, a second reaction vessel, and a separation apparatus.

Abstract: A process is provided in which at least one multi-functional alcohol having a hydroxyl functionality of at least two serves as a polymerization initiator. The multi-functional alcohol initiator is optionally, although preferably, reacted with a catalyst to form a catalyst-initiator complex, which is then used in the polymerization of glycidyl nitrate. The resulting poly(glycidyl nitrate) has a functionality substantially equivalent in number to the hydroxyl functionality of the multi-functional alcohol initiator. The poly(glycidyl nitrate) is cross-linked with at least one aromatic polyisocyanate having at least one aromatic ring and, on average, more than two isocyanate moieties bonded directly to the aromatic ring.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, methods have been developed for the reduction of the chloride content of epoxy compound starting materials. Invention methods comprise fractionating an epoxy compound starting material into portions (e.g., fractions or cuts) having different chloride content relative to the epoxy compound starting material. Certain of these collected portions (i.e., the portions fractionated and collected after collection of the forecut and before discontinuation of the fractionation) contain substantially reduced chloride levels relative to the epoxy compound starting material.

Abstract: Novel “bispolyamine” inhibitor compounds of polyamine transport are disclosed. These compounds are useful pharmaceutical agents for treating diseases where it is desired to inhibit polyamine transport or other polyamine binding proteins, for example cancer and post-angioplasty injury. These compounds display desirable activities both for diagnostic and research assays and therapy.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of diglycidylether of alkoxylated resorcinol using novel catalysts is disclosed. In particular, it has been found that antimony, indium and tellurium halides are effective catalysts for preparation of the diglycidylether of alkoxylated resorcinol.

Abstract: Novel compounds that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive are described. Also described are methods for determining if an animal is at risk for a disease involving abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction resulting in pathology comprising evaluating an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism or structure; methods for identifying agents that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive comprising evaluating the effect of the agent on an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism; methods for treating a cell having an abnormality in metabolism or structure of MetAP2; and methods for treating abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction which results in pathology in an animal. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Invention relates to H2S scavengers polysulfide compounds and methods for scavenging H2S from polysulfide compounds. Furthermore, the invention uses a scavenger for selectively reducing the levels of hydrogen sulfide present in a polysulfide product.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, methods have been developed for the reduction of the chloride content of epoxy compound starting materials. Invention methods comprise subjecting specifically defined combinations comprising an epoxy resin starting material and other components to conditions sufficient to produce a treated epoxy compound (i.e., an epoxy compound having a chloride content which is reduced relative to that of the epoxy resin starting material), and separating the treated epoxy compound from the combination. Other components contemplated for use in the practice of the present invention comprise, alternatively, mixtures of crown ether, organic solvent and suitable base; mixtures of crown ether-like solvent and suitable base; mixtures of aprotic solvents and hydrides (other than tin hydride); mixtures of nonhalogenated organic solvent and reducing metal; and the like. In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, products (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyglycidyl compound having on average more than two, preferably more than two and a half, particularly preferably more than three, glycidyl groups per molecule and a Tg value (determined by DSC, heating rate=20° C./min) higher than 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compounds, compositions and methods of treating viral infections. Compounds of the present invention have the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from --CH.sub.2 OH, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, or COR.sup.5, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, R.sup.5 is an amino acid residue bound via a terminal nitrogen or peptide having at least two amino acid residues; and wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.5 -C.sub.13 alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, aralkyl(lower alkyl)ether, or C.sub.5 -C.sub.13 alkyl(lower alkyl)ether.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a compound having at least one epoxy group, which comprises: subjecting a compound having at least one carbon--carbon unsaturated bond and at least one epoxy group to selective hydrogenation in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one of rhodium and ruthenium supported on a carbonaceous support, the carbonaceous support having a specific surface area of from 5 to 600 m.sup.2 /g, to thereby selectively hydrogenate the at least one carbon--carbon unsaturated bond.

Abstract: To provide an epoxy resin composition which can provide a cured resin which is excellent in weatherability and electric properties, and which is useful as a resin for coatings, an encapsulant, a casting material, an electric insulator, etc. An epoxy resin composition which contains a hydrogenated epoxy resin obtained by hydrogenation of an aromatic epoxy resin, wherein the hydrogenated epoxy resin has a hydrogenation ratio in an aromatic ring of not less than 85%, a loss ratio of epoxy groups of not more than 20%, and a total chlorine content of not more than 0.3% by weight.

Abstract: Alpha-hydroxy-epoxides of alpha-alkoxy-epoxides of the formula IV ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 -cycloalkylalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -hydroxy-alkyl, a heterocyclic ring, or an aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 -arylalkyl group optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halo-alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy, halophenyl, halophenoxy, carboxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkoxycarbonyl, or cyano, or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 or R.sup.7 and R.sup.9 or R.sup.7 and R.sup.10 or R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 or R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 together form a (CH.sub.2).sub.n group in which n is an integer from 1 to 10 and which may be optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, and/or halogen, andR.sup.12 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, or benzyl,provided that R.