Abstract: The invention relates to organosilicon compounds, and to the ways in which they can be made and used.

Abstract: A method of preparing an ultra-pure metal amidinate compound comprising using a microchannel device for synthesis in reacting a metal halide solution with a lithium amidinate solution to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: A method of preparing an ultra-pure metal amidinate compound comprising using a microchannel device for synthesis in reacting a metal halide solution with a lithium amidinate solution to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: Rubbery polymers can be formed having the general formula: R1R2N—(CH2)n—X—CH2—CHR3R4 wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from a group consisting of alkyls, cycloalkyls, alkenyls, cycloalkenyls, aryls, phenyls, heterocycles, acyls, and silanes, or R1 in combination with R2 forms a heterocyclic ring; n is an integer from 1 to 20; X is selected from a group consisting of sulfur, a phosphorus moiety, and a silicon moiety; R3 and R4 are one of hydrogen, alkyls, alkenyls, and at least one of which includes reactive unsaturation such as an alkenyl group. Moreover, this invention discloses a process of making functionalized rubbery polymers from the functionalized monomers.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula (III) comprising condensing an oxiranyl compound of formula (I) with an amine of formula (II) or a salt thereof wherein: R1 is a group selected from alkyl, aryl, allyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic, alkenyl, benzocycloalkyl, aralkyl, haloarylalkyl, heteroaralkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyaralkyl, substituted silyl and benzyl; and R2 is hydrogen, optionally substituted silyl or optionally substituted benzyl. There is also described a process for preparing (R,R)-carmoterol from compound (III).

Abstract: A coating composition is provided which includes an adhesion promoter or a crosslinker silane which, upon hydrolysis, of its hydrolyzable sites, produces a reduced amount of volatile organic compound compared to that produced by the hydrolysis of a silane possessing an equivalent number of hydrolyzable sites all of which are hydrolyzable alkoxy groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a primer composition comprising a compound A1 which contains isocyanate-reactive groups. In order to produce said compound A1, a polyisocyanate A that is provided with at least three isocyanate groups, at least one silane B of formula (I), and a crosslinking agent C comprising at least three isocyanate-reactive functional groups are used. Also disclosed is the use of the inventive primer composition as a primer for adhesives, sealing compounds, or floor coverings, especially one-component moisture-hardening polyurethane adhesives or polyurethane sealing compounds based on polyurethanes or polyurethane-silane hybrids. The inventive primer composition is characterized particularly by excellent adhesion to glass and glass ceramics as well as an extended open time.

Abstract: Provided are novel organic electroluminescent compounds characterized in that they are represented by Chemical Formula (1): wherein, ring A and ring B independently represent a saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic amino group, or a substituent selected from the following structures: wherein the saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic amino group may further comprise one or more heteroatom(s) selected from NR36, O and S; and a and b independently represent an integer from 0 to 4, provided that (a+b) is an integer from 1 to 4.

Abstract: Cyclic silazanes containing an oxamido ester group and methods of making these compounds are described. The compounds can be used, for example, to make oxamido ester-terminated siloxanes, which can be precursors for the preparation of various polymeric materials such as, for example, polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamides.

Abstract: Alkoxysilyl-terminated prepolymers in which the alkoxysilyl group is linked to a tertiary nitrogen group through a Cl carbon spacer exhibit excellent moisture curing reactivity and yet are easily prepared. The tertiary nitrogen group-containing ?-aminoalkoxysilyl group is introduced into the prepolymer by reacting a tertiary nitrogen group-containing ?-aminoalkoxysilane with an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer or isocyanate-functional precursor thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to silicon precursor compositions for forming silicon-containing films by low temperature (e.g., <550° C.) chemical vapor deposition processes for fabrication of ULSI devices and device structures. Such silicon precursor compositions comprise at least a silane or disilane derivative that is substituted with at least one alkylhydrazine functional groups and is free of halogen substitutes.

Abstract: Silicon-containing compounds having selective COX-2 inhibitory activity, as well as compositions thereof are provided. The subject compounds find use in a variety of applications, including therapeutic applications. Also provided are kits containing the subject compounds and pharmaceutical preparations thereof.

Abstract: Cyclic silazanes containing an oxamido ester group and methods of making these compounds are described. The compounds can be used, for example, to make oxamido ester-terminated siloxanes, which can be precursors for the preparation of various polymeric materials such as, for example, polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamides.

Abstract: A new class of reagents and method of use of the reagents in the reaction of the reagents with electrophilic compounds. The invention in one embodiment is directed to a method for the formation of an alcohol of the formula (I). The method includes reacting a reagent of the formula (II) with an aldehyde of the formula R10CHO to form the alcohol. X3 is one of O and C(R4)(R5). Each of X1 and X2 is independently O or N—R. Each of Ca and Cb is independently an achiral center, an (S) chiral center or an (R) chiral center. Ra and Rb are (i) each independently C1-10 alkyl, C6-10 aryl or C3-9 heteroaryl, or (ii) taken together to form a C3—C4 alkylene chain which together with Ca and Cb forms a 5-membered or 6-membered aliphatic ring. Rc and Rd are each independently hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, C6-10 aryl or C3-9 heteroaryl. R is C1-10 alkyl, C6-10 aryl or C3-9 heteroaryl.

Abstract: Cyclic silazanes containing an oxamido ester group and methods of making these compounds are described. The compounds can be used, for example, to make oxamido ester-terminated siloxanes, which can be precursors for the preparation of various polymeric materials such as, for example, polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamides.

Abstract: Cyclic silazanes containing an oxamido ester group and methods of making these compounds are described. The compounds can be used, for example, to make oxamido ester-terminated siloxanes, which can be precursors for the preparation of various polymeric materials such as, for example, polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamides.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing unsaturated imidoalkoxysilane which comprises imidating substantially water-free Diels-Alder protected unsaturated N-substituted cyclic imide with aminosilane to provide Diels-Alder protected unsaturated imidoalkoxysilane without the use of chemical desiccants. The Diels-Alder protected unsaturated imidoalkoxysilane produced is then deprotected to provide unsaturated imidoalkoxysilane and the Diels-Alder protecting diene is regenerated to the process. A Diels-Alder intermediate is also provided.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a hydrolyzable silane of low VOC-generating potential is provided which possesses: (i) at least one organofunctional group, said group being a non-bulky electron-withdrawing group and/or a group which interacts with an organic resin, the organofunctional group being bonded to a silicon atom of a hydrolyzable silyl group through a stable bridging groups; and (ii) at least one hydrolyzable group bonded to silicon and containing at least two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen and their combinations, hydrolysis of the hydrolyzable group generating a compound having a vapor pressure lower than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C.

Abstract: Metal oxide particles having bound quaternary ammonium groups exhibit a positive surface charge over a wide pH range, and are especially useful in toners and in preparing aqueous dispersions of low viscosity.

Abstract: This invention relates to organometallic precursor compounds represented by the formula (H)mM(R)n wherein M is a metal or metalloid, R is the same or different and is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, heterocyclic radical containing at least one nitrogen atom, m is from 0 to a value less than the oxidation state of M, n is from 1 to a value equal to the oxidation state of M, and m+n is a value equal to the oxidation state of M, a process for producing the organometallic precursor compounds, and a method for producing a film or coating from the organometallic precursor compounds.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel coupling agents which are compatible with a wide variety of adhesive formulations and which provide substantial adhesion enhancement relative to base formulations to which they are added. Invention compounds comprise at least one free-radically polymerizable group (other than acrylate) and at least one reactive moiety which forms covalent bond(s) with substrates having free hydroxyl groups on the surface thereof. Thus, invention compounds are covalently linked to adhesive formulations upon free radical cure, while at the same time providing “residual” functionality which is capable of undergoing reaction with any substrate having reactive (e.g., hydroxyl) groups in the surface thereof.

Abstract: Including a triazine UV light absorber having a silane group in a coating improves scratch and mar resistance after weathering.

Abstract: To provide a primer composition having an excellent balance between storage stability and adhesiveness, while permitting a longer open time. The primer composition includes: a compound (a) represented by the following formula (1): and an organic solvent (b).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a metal complex. The method comprises the steps of: (a) acylating a dipyrromethane or a 1-monoacyldipyrromethane to form a mixed reaction product comprising a 1,9-diacyidipyrromethane; (b) combining the reaction product with a compound of the formula R2MX2 in the presence of a base, where R is alkyl or aryl, M is Sn, Si, Ge, or Pb (preferably Sn), and X is halo, OAc, acac, or OTf, to form a product comprising a metal complex of the formula DMR2 in the mixed reaction product, wherein D is a 1,9-diacyldipyrromethane; and then (c) separating the metal complex from the mixed reaction product. The method may be utilized for the convenient synthesis and separation of 1,9-diacyldipyrromethanes. Metal complex intermediates useful in such methods are also described.

Abstract: Silanes of the formula Ra1R4-a-xSiLx??(I) where each R is identical or different and is a monovalent, optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical which is free of aliphatic carbon—carbon multiple bonds and has from 1 to 18 carbon atoms per radical, R1 is an optionally substituted 2-norbornyl radical, L is a leaving group, a is 1, 2 or 3 and x is 1 or 2, with the proviso that the sum of a+x?4, are useful for protecting functional groups of organic compounds (2) which have at least one functional group having an active hydrogen atom, preferably as a hydroxyl group —OH, a thiol groups —SH, an amine group —NH— or —NH2, a carboxyl group —COOH, or an amide group —CONH— or —CONH2.

Abstract: A class of volatile cyclic and acyclic azasilanes is provided as well as methods for their preparation which comprise heating aminoalkoxysilanes in the presence of an ammonium salt, sulfuric acid, or phosphonium salt. The cyclic azasilanes may be used for the treatment of inorganic surfaces, particularly nanoparticles, by a ring-opening reaction when non-hydrolytic deposition methods are required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support system for solid phase synthesis of oligomers, such as oligonucleotides, wherein the starting compound is bound to the support via a disiloxyl linkage. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for synthesis of oligonucleotides on a solid support. The support system comprises a stable disiloxyl linkage providing high nucleoside loadings to the support and the method allows convenient non-laborious oligomer synthesis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for producing a polymer. One polymerizes monomers selected from alkene monomers and terminal alkyne monomers, in the presence of a catalyst which is a silylene. The catalyst can be a heterocyclic amido silylene which is at least partially unsaturated within the ring. Also disclosed are polymers produced by the above methods, and improved methods for producing the catalysts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing an amino-functional organosiloxane of the formula III, (SiO{fraction (4/2)})k(R1SiO{fraction (3/2)})m(R12SiO{fraction (2/2)})p(R13SiO½)q[O½SiR12—R—NH2]s[O½H]t  (III) which comprises reacting an organosiloxane of the formula IV (SiO{fraction (4/2)})k(R1SiO{fraction (3/2)})m(R12SiO{fraction (2/2)})p(R13SiO½)q[O½H]r  (IV) with a cyclic silazane of the formula V where R, Rx, R1, s, t, r, k, m, p and q are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic silazanes of the formula II in which R is a divalent, Si—C and C—N-bound, optionally cyano- or halogen-substituted C3-C15-hydrocarbon radical, in which one or more, non-adjacent methylene units may be replaced by —O—, —CO—, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCOO—, —S— or —NRX— groups and in which one or more non-adjacent methine units may be replaced by —N═, —N═N— or —P═ groups, where at least 3 and at most 6 atoms are arranged between the silicon atom and the nitrogen atom of the ring, RX is hydrogen or an optionally halogen-substituted C1-C10-hydrocarbon radical, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent, optionally cyano- or halogen-substituted, Si-C- bound C1-C20-hydrocarbon radical or C1-C20-hydrocarbonoxy radical, in each of which one or more non-adjacent methylene units may be replaced by —O—, —CO—, —COO&mda

Abstract: The invention is directed to organosilicon compounds of the general formula prepared by reacting triazine compounds with functional groups (e.g., chlorine) and corresponding compounds (e.g., mercapto). The organosilicon compounds can be used in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: Anionic polymerization initiators useful in the preparation of polymers having a protected amine functional group. The amine functionality is part of a heterocyclic radical and includes a protecting group.

Abstract: A method of preparing a aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane is disclosed. The method includes reacting a polyhydrosiloxane with an alcohol reactant containing an aminoalcohol to form the aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane. Linear and cyclic aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane are also disclosed. A coating composition comprising an aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane is also provided.

Abstract: Compounds useful as components of LC and FLC compositions which in turn are useful in the manufacture of optical devices. Compounds of this invention have a silane tail, which can contain more than one Si. Compounds of this invention can include those with disilane tails. The invention provides LC compositions containing one or more of the silanes of this invention. Addition of one or more of the compounds of this invention to LC compositions can result in significant improvement in optical or LC properties. In particular, the compounds of this invention can significantly lower the melting point, freezing point or both of an LC composition resulting in significant improvement in device stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support system for the solid phase synthesis of oligomers, such as oligonucleotide, wherein the starting compound is bound to the support via a disiloxyl linkage. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for synthesis of oligonucleotides on a solid support. The support system comprises a stable disiloxyl linkage providing high nucleoside loadings to the support and the method allows convenient non-laborious oligomer synthesis.

Abstract: Hetero-spiro compounds of the formula (I), where &PSgr; is an element of the 4th main group of the Periodic Table with the exception of carbon, preferably Sn, Ge or Si, particularly preferably Ge or Si, and K1 and K2 are, independently of one another, conjugated systems, for use in electroluminescence devices. The compounds of the formula (I) have a good solubility in customary organic solvents, improved film-forming properties and a significantly reduced tendency to crystallize.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support system for solid phase synthesis of oligomers, such as oligonucleotides, wherein the starting compound is bound to the support via a disiloxyl linkage. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for synthesis of oligonucleotides on a solid support. The support system comprises a stable disiloxyl linkage providing high nucleoside loadings to the support and the method allows convenient non-laborious oligomer synthesis.

Abstract: A high-efficiency organic luminous element by which blue luminescence with high luminance and high color purity becomes possible, which comprises at least one compound represented by general formula (A): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to polyazacycloalkanes having 3, 4 or 5 nitrogen atoms, tri-, tetra- or penta-azamacrocyclic transition metal complexes and processes for the production of said polyazacycloalkanes. The object of the invention is to form polyazacycloalkanes able to trap metal cations and in particular U, Pu, Am, Ce, Eu, Al, Gd, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ag, Cd, Sn, Au, Mg or Pb or complexes able to trap in particular oxygen in a gaseous mixture. The invention more particularly applies to the treatment of liquid effluents from nuclear power stations.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of biologically active silicon compounds by hydrolysis of a precursor which produces a compound which prevents the formation of polymers from the silicon hydrolyzed bonds.

Abstract: The composition formed by mixing an organosilane with an ether. Water-stabilized organosilane compounds. A water stable composition made from the ether and organosilane composition and water. A method of treating a substrate by mixing or contacting the substrate with the product, compound, or composition of this invention for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate. A treated substrate having adhered thereto the product, compound, or composition of this invention. A method of dyeing and treating a substrate. A method of antimicrobially treating a food article. A method of antimicrobially coating a fluid container. A method of antimicrobially coating a latex medical article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyorganosiloxane having at least one dialkoxyorganosiloxy group, where the organo radical is a substituted amidoalkyl radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triazine-containing organosilicon compounds having units of the formulaA.sub.a R.sub.b X.sub.c SiO.sub.(4-a-b-c)/2 (I),whereR is identical or different and denotes a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radical, having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 18 per radical,X is identical or different and is a halogen atom, a chlorine atom or a radical of the formula --OR.sup.1, where R.sup.1 denotes an alkyl radical, having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 8 per radical and which may be substituted by an ether oxygen atom,a is 0 or 1, preferably 0.01-0.5b is 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0.5-3.0c is 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0.0-2.0 and the sum a+b+c.ltoreq.4, preferably 0.1-3.5, andA is a radical of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.

Abstract: Oligomeric or polymeric siloxanes of the formula I ##STR1## if X is a monovalent radical, or which are correspondingly crosslinked, if X is a polyvalent radical, whose repeating units are arranged randomly or in blocks, which contain hydroxy-phenyl-diaryl-s-triazine moieties, are useful as stabilizers for organic material against damage thereto by light, oxygen and heat; and especially as stabilizers for coating materials.

Abstract: Silicon compounds containing the 1-sila-azacyclopentane structure function as alcohol scavengers in one-part alkoxy curing room temperature vulcanizable silicone compositions and the alcohol reaction products of these compounds function as adhesion promoters.

Abstract: Stable silylenes, and analog carbenes are prepared.

Abstract: A new family of polyorganometallosiloxane-2- or -4-pyridine compounds are provided for corrosion resistant coatings on light metals such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc, steel and their allows. The novel compounds contain backbones modified by metal alkoxides, metallocenes and metallophthalocyanates where the metal is Zr, Ti, Mo, V, Hf, Nb, Si, B and combinations thereof. Methods of making the new compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Process for conditioning textile materials in order to enable them to have, especially, a pleasant handle and a very low or even non-existent yellowing, characterized in that the textile materials are brought into contact with a composition comprising a polyorgano-siloxane having, per mole, at least one unit of general formula: ##EQU1## in which: R can represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical;X can represent a hydrolysable radical;Z represents a residue containing (a) sterically hindered piperidyl group(s) of formulae: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical, R'.sup.1 is a trivalent hydrocarbon radical, U and U' represent --O--, --NH-- or --N(alkyl)-, R.sup.2 can represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl radical and R.sup.3 is H or R.sup.2,a and b are chosen from 0, 1 and 2,the sum a+b being not greater than 2.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing charge transporting materials which impart a charge transporting property to a polysiloxane resin, and which is soluble in the resin. The charge transporting material is an aromatic substituted tertiary amine with a plurality of aromatic groups, and a silyl group introduced via a hydrocarbon group, into at least one of the aromatic groups. The method is characterized by using an unsaturated aliphatic group bonded to an aromatic group which makes up the silicon-type charge transporting compound, or using a newly bonded unsaturated aliphatic group which is bonded to a silane in which the substituent for silicon is hydrogen or a hydrolyzable group. This is conducted in the presence of a platinum compound as catalyst by means of hydrosilylation. The silicon-type charge transporting material is then brought into contact with an adsorbent for the platinum compound, causing the platinum compound to be adsorbed onto the adsorbent.

Abstract: The invention discloses Diels-Alder adducts of the following structure: ##STR1## The compounds are useful as intermediates in the production of (E)-20(22)-Dehydrovitamin D compounds.