Abstract: Ortho-substituted arylmetal compounds are prepared by deprotonation of aromatics which have a hydrogen atom in the ortho position relative to at least one halogen atom, one trifluoromethoxy group, one dialkylamino group, one nitrile group, one alkoxy group or one dialkylamido group. The arylmetal compounds can then be reacted with electrophilic reagents. Deprotonation of the aromatics is carried out using alkyl- or arylmetal compounds or metal hydrides in the presence of a catalytic amount of a secondary metal amide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a silane of the formula I

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation and use of polyfluoro-alkylsilanes of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Organosiloxane fragrance precursor compounds having at least one organosiloxane unit of the formula or a mixture thereof and if any other siloxane unit(s) in the said organosiloxanes being present this/these is/are of formula wherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R″ represents a hydrogen atom, a monovalent C1-8 hydrocarbon group or a monovalent C1-8 halogenated hydrocarbon group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a bond connecting CR1 and CR3; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; represents (CR42)n whereby R4 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a hydrogen atom and whereby n is from 0-20 and each R4 is the same or different; OR2 repres

Abstract: Sulfanylsilanes of the formula X1X2X3Si—A—S—SiR1R2R3 are prepared by reacting mercaptosilanes of the formula X1X2X3Si—Alkyl—SH with chlorosilanes Cl—SiR1R2R3. They are used as coupling agents in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises an aromatic cyanate ester silane comprising at least one cyanate ester group and at least one hydrolyzable silyl group. In the presence of a cyanate ester resin the aromatic cyanate ester silane acts as a coupling agent to improve the adhesion of the cyanate ester to a substrate. The curable compositions are useful as reinforced composites, and as adhesive and coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of silanes of the general formula 1R.sub.m R.sup.1.sub.n SiX.sub.4-m-n (1)by reaction of Grignard reagents of the general formula 2R.sup.1 MgX.sup.1 (2)with silanes of the general formula 3R.sub.m SiX.sub.4-m (3)whereinR denotes C.sub.1 - to C.sub.10 -hydrocarbon radicals optionally substituted by fluorine, chlorine or cyano radicals,R.sup.1, in the .alpha.-position relative to the silicon atom, denotes tertiary C.sub.4 - to C.sub.30 -hydrocarbon radicals optionally substituted by fluorine, chlorine or cyano radicals,X and X.sup.1 each denote chlorine, bromine or iodine,m denotes the values 2 or 3 andn denotes the values 1 or 2,in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and an inert, aprotic, and chelating compound.

Abstract: A method for the production of organosilanes functionalized in 3-position by reacting suitable allyl compounds with hydrogen silanes in the presence of a multielement catalyst containing platinum and at least one other element.

Abstract: A di-p-tolyldialkylsilane derivative, a photoluminescence polymer formed from the derivative, and methods for preparing the derivative and polymer are provided. The di-p-tolyldialkylsilane derivative is represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of phenyl and --(CH.dbd.CH).sub.k R.sub.3 (k is an integer between and inclusive of 0 and 2, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl), and X.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen atom and cyano group. The di-p-tolylalkylsilane derivative of the formula (1) is very useful as a monomer of a functional polymer. The photoluminescence polymer formed from the di-p-tolylalkylsilane derivative of the chemical formula (1) contains a repeating unit having a silicon between the conjugated double bonds, thereby suppressing electron movement of the conjugated double bond. As a result, a range of colors between blue and green, particularly, blue, can be obtained.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, identical or different, represent a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl radical, an alkenyl or alkynyl radical, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, an aryl radical optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, one or more hydroxyl radicals, one or more linear or branched alkyl radicals, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, one or more O-alkyl or S-alkyl radicals optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms,X represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, O-alkyl, O-alkenyl, O-alkynyl, S-alkyl, S-alkenyl or S-alkynyl radical, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms and containing up to 11 carbon atoms, an aryl radical containing up to 14 carbon atoms, a C.tbd.N, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, ##STR2## CO.sub.2 alk.sub.3 radical, alk.sub.1, alk.sub.2 and alk.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides novel cross-linkable, photoactive silane derivatives and mixtures with 3-aryl-acrylic acid esters and amides. The present invention also provides orienting layers for liquid crystals, and non-structured and structured optical elements and multi-layer systems based on the silane mixtures and derivatives.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting effective amount of a novel cinnamonitrile-substituted polyorganosiloxane/polyorganosilane.

Abstract: A synthetic process for the selective preparation of reactive polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) as well as polyhedral oligomeric silicate (POS) (spherosilicate) is provided. The method claimed herein employs metal catalyzed metathesis reactions for the selective reaction of .alpha.-olefin containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes or silicates with olefinic reagents bearing functionalities useful for grafting reactions, polymerization chemistry and sol-gel processes. The use of metal catalyzed metathesis chemistry to form both linear or network polyhedral silsesquioxane polymers directly from .alpha.-olefin-containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes is also described.

Abstract: A synthetic process for the selective preparation of reactive polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) as well as polyhedral oligomeric silicate (POS) (spherosilicate) is provided. The inventive process employs the use of metal catalyzed hydrosilylation reactions for the selective reaction of silane containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes or silicates with olefinic reagents bearing functionalities useful for grafting reactions, polymerization chemistry and sol-gel processes. The invention also discloses metal-catalyzed hydrosulfidation reactions and metal-catalyzed hydrophosphidation reacttions for functionalization of polycyclic silicones.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises an aromatic cyanate ester silane comprising at least one cyanate ester group and at least one hydrolyzable silyl group. In the presence of a cyanate ester resin the aromatic cyanate ester silane acts as a coupling agent to improve the adhesion of the cyanate ester to a substrate. The curable compositions are useful as reinforced composites, and as adhesive and coating compositions.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting effective amount of a novel cinnamonitrile-substituted polyorganosiloxane/polyorganosilane having one of the formulae (1) to (3): ##STR1## wherein A is a monovalent cinnamonitrile radical which comprises an alkylene or alkyleneoxy bridging group, which is bonded directly to a silicon atom, and which has the formula (4): ##STR2##

Abstract: Di- and trialkylsilanes of the formulaR.sub.a R.sup.1 R.sup.2.sub.b SiX.sub.c (I),which comprises reacting mono- and dialkylsilanes of the formulaR.sup.1 R.sup.2.sub.b SiH.sub.a X.sub.c (II),with alkenes A having at least 4 carbon atoms, which alkenes are unsubstituted or substituted by fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms or cyano groups, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and a hydrocarbon as activator, which hydrocarbon has at least one functional group selected from among aldehyde, keto and epoxy groups or halogen atoms, where in the above formulae (I) and (II),R is a branched or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having at least 4 carbon atoms, which radical is unsubstituted or substituted by fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms or cyano groups,R.sup.1 is an alkyl radical having at least 2 carbon atoms, which radical is unsubstituted or substituted by fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms or cyano groups,R.sup.

Abstract: 3-Halo- and pseudohalo-alkylsilane esters are prepared by reacting an allyl X compound or a compound containing an allyl X structure with a hydridosilane ester in the presence of an iridium catalyst prepared under specific conditions and/or the reaction medium containing a 0.01-100 mol % excess of the allyl X compound or compound containing the allyl X unit relative to the amount of hydridosilane ester reactant.

Abstract: A novel process for the production of a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z and Z' each represents a protective group for the hydroxyl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a group represented by the formula --B--D (in which B is an alkylene group and D is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group or a cycloalkyl group), a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group or a group represented by a formula --COOR.sup.8 ; R.sup.6 represents a group represented by a formula --COOR.sup.9, a cyano group, a hydroxyl group, a group represented by a formula --OCOR.sup.

Abstract: A method for silating unsaturated monomers by contacting a system having at least one SiH group, an unsaturated monomer, a transition metal catalyst and a free radical polymerization inhibitor is described.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted silyl alkylene amines, to the intermediates and processes useful for their preparation, to their pharmacological use as MAO-B inhibitors and to their end-use application in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease and senile dementia of Alzheimer's type.

Abstract: This invention relates to bis(dichloroorganosilyl)alkenes represented by the formula III and a process for the preparation of the compounds of formula III which comprises hydrosilylating bis(dichlorosilyl)methanes of formula I with organoolefins or organosilylolefins of formula II in the presence of chloroplatinic acid catalyst; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are same or different and can be --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 represents Ph, --CH.sub.2 Cl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.y CH.sub.3 (y=0-15), --CF.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, --SiMe.sub.m Cl.sub.3-m (m=0-3), --CN, --CH.sub.2 CN, --(p-Ph)CH.sub.2 Cl or 3-cyclohexenyl group) or (X--Ph)CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 -- (wherein X represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, fluoro, chloro or bromo group); or R.sup.1 is --CH.sub.3 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 is same as defined above) and R.sup.2 is (X--Ph)CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 -- (wherein X is same as defined above); A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- (n=1, 2, 3, 6, 8), or --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Fluorinated silylated aromatic compounds, their intermediates, methods of use in treating diseases associated with deficiencies of cholinergic transmission in the central nervous system and methods for their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bis(silylpropyl)arenes represented by the formula I and their preparation methods by reacting aromatic compounds represented by the formula II or III with allylchlorosilanes represented by the formula IV in the presence of Lewis acid catalysts such as aluminum chloride: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different represent hydrogen, chloro or --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2)--R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 is Ph, CH.sub.2 Cl, C.sub.n H.sub.2n CH.sub.3 (n=0-15), CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Si(Me).sub.m Cl.sub.3-m (m=0-3), CN, CH.sub.2 CN, (p--Ph)--CH.sub.2 Cl or 3-cyclohexenyl group); Ar represents phenyl ring, phenoxyphenyl ring, or biphenyl ring; X.sup.1 represents hydrogen or methyl; and X.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), fluoro, chloro, bromo, phenyl or phenoxy group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons and the substituted ethynyl group occupies either the 2 or the 3 position of the tetrahydronaphthalene nucleus; m is an integer having the value of 0-3; o is an integer having the value 0-4; Y is a phenyl group, or heteroaryl selected from a group consisting of pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, and imidazolyl, said groups being optionally substituted with one or two R.sub.2 groups; A is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3-6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbons, alkenyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds; B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.8, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.11, CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.11, CHO, CH(OR.sub.12).sub.2, CHOR.sub.13 O, --COR.sub.7, CR.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of organosilicon compounds containing carboxyl groups. According to the process of the invention, organosilicon compounds containing carboxyl groups are prepared in the presence of Bronstedt or Lewis acids at relatively low temperatures thus avoiding undesirable side effects of higher temperatures such as gelling due to crosslinking.

Abstract: A process for the selective monoadditon of an olefin or acetylene to a siloxane which contains two reactive Si--H bonds to produce a product in which only one of the two Si--H functions has added across the olefin or acetylene is disclosed. A process for making unsymmetrical siloxanes from symmetrical dihydrosiloxanes and products of both of these processes are also disclosed. Products are represented by the formula I in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclic or linear allylpolysiloxane type silicone fluids having allylalkylsiloxy and diorganosiloxy groups as represented by the formula I and their preparation methods by hydrolyzing mixtures of allyldichlorosilane and diorganodichlorosilane as represented by the formula II and formula III respectively. ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen alkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.20), chloroalkyl, cyanoalkyl, fluoroalkyl, and phenylalkyl group; R.sup.x and R.sup.2 represent independentlhydrogen, methyl or phenyl group; M represents H or SiMe.sub.3 group wherein Me is methyl group and when M is hydrogen, the silanol groups at the both ends of the molecule easily undergo dehydration and cyclize to form the cyclic silicone fluids as represented by the following formula I'; the mixing ratio (x/y) of the compounds as represented in formula I and formula HI respectively can be 1:0.01-1:100; CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 R.sup.3 of formula II equals to R of formula I or I'.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclic or linear 2-(aryl)propylalkylpolysiloxane type silicone fluids as represented by the formula I and their preparation methods by hydrolyzing mixtures of 2-(aryl)propylalkyldichlorosilane and diorganodichlorosilane as represented by the formula II and formula III respectively. ##STR1## wherein, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 represent independently hydrogen or alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), phenyl, phenoxy, fluoro, chloro, bromo, mercapto, mercaptomethyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent independently methyl or phenyl group; R.sup.1 in the formula I is same as CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 R in formula II or cyclohexyl wherein R is C.sub.n H.sub.2n+2 (n=1-16), chloromethylene, cyanomethylene, phenyl, or cyano group; M represents H or SiMe.sub.3 group wherein Me is methyl group and when M is hydrogen, the silanol groups at the both ends of the molecule easily undergo dehydration and cyclize to form the cyclic silicone fluids; n and m can be 2-200 and the ratio n/m can be 1:0.01-1:100.

Abstract: The present invention relates to allylakylsilanes represented by the general formula (III) and their preparation methods by reacting allylsilanes represented by the formula I with olefin compounds represented by the formula II in the presence of hydrosilation catalysts such as chloroplatinic acid, platinum on silica, tributyl amine and Pd, Rh, Ni metals. ##STR1## wherein X represents independently chloro or alkoxy (C.sub.1-C.sub.4) and R is selected from the group consisting of Ph, CH.sub.2 Cl, C.sub.n H.sub.2n CH.sub.3 (n=0-15), Si(Me).sub.m Cl.sub.3-m (m=0-3), CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CN, CH.sub.2 CN, ##STR2## CH.sub.2 Si(Me).sub.m CL.sub.3-m (m=0-3), Si(Me).sub.m (OR.sup.1).sub.3-m (m=0-3), CH.sub.2 Si(Me).sub.m (OR.sup.1).sub.3-m (m=0-3), (wherein Me is methyl and R.sup.1 is methoxy or ethoxy group), Ph-CH.sub.2 Cl, and cyclohexenyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to trissilylalkanes represented by formula (X), (XI), (XII), (XIII), (XIV), (XV), (XVI) and (XVII), and preparation methods thereof. ##STR1## wherein X can be Cl, OR.sup.1 (R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or OAc, and R.sup.2 can be Ph, CH.sub.2 Cl, C.sub.n H.sub.2n CH.sub.3 (n=0-15), Si(Me).sub.m Cl.sub.3-m, (m=0-3), CF.sub.3, CN, CH.sub.2 CN, CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.4 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, ##STR2## Ph-CH.sub.2 Cl or cyclohex-3-enyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an .alpha.-methylene-cyclopentanone derivative represented by the formula [I] below which is useful as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and insecticides, especially prostaglandins. Also disclosed herein is a process for producing the derivative advantageously on an industrial scale. ##STR1## where X denotes (.alpha.-OZ, .beta.-H) or (.alpha.-H, .beta.-OZ), with Z representing a protecting group for the hydroxyl group; U denotes (.alpha.-H, .beta.-R.sup.1) or (.beta.-R.sup.1, .alpha.-H); R.sup.1 denotes ##STR2## where R.sup.2 denotes a protected hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-15 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.2-15 alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.2-15 alkynyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6-15 aryl group; Z' denotes a protecting group for the hydroxyl group; and k is 0 or 1).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrolyzable beta-cyanoalkylsilanes. More particularly, this invention relates to the catalytic addition of silicon hydrides to alpha,beta-unsaturated olefinic nitriles to form beta-cyanoalkylsilanes. The present invention employs tertiary and quaternary amino ion exchange resins as a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the organooxylation of .beta.-cyanoalkylchlorosilanes. The process comprises contacting in a film a .beta.-cyanoalkylchlorosilane with an alcohol capable of forming an ester with the silicon of the .beta.-cyanoalkylchlorosilane and thereby forming an equilibrium mixture comprising a (.beta.-cyanoalkyl)organooxysilane and hydrogen chloride. The film is heated at a temperature sufficient to cause vaporization of the hydrogen chloride from the equilibrium mixture thereby increasing yield of (.beta.-cyanoalkyl)organooxysilane in the equilibrium mixture. In a preferred process, the process is run in a falling-film type reactor or a wiped-film type reactor.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrolyzable .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. More particularly, this invention relates to the catalytic addition of silicon hydrides to .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated olefinic nitriles to form .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. The present invention uses an organic resin supported triorganophosphine, an organic resin supported triorganophosphine oxide, or triorganophosphine oxide as a catalyst.

Abstract: Anionically polymerizable monomers containing at least one silicon or titanium atom form polymeric photoresists having good dry etch resistance for use in microlithography. The monomers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --H or --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; X is a strong electron withdrawing group;Y is a strong electron withdrawing group containing at least one silicon or titanium atom.Preferably Y is ##STR2## wherein n is 1-5 and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl. A particularly preferred monomer is 3-trimethylsilylpropyl 2-cyanoacrylate.Methods for applying a resist coating by vapor deposition of these monomers and exposure to radiation are described. A positive or negative tone image can be produced, depending upon the imaging method employed. The imaging layer may be applied over a planarizing layer to form a multilayer photoresist.

Abstract: This invention provides a class of cyclic silylureas and a process of preparing them, which process comprises reacting a cyclosilazane with an isocyanate containing moiety; a class of cyclosilazanes and process for making them, which process comprises heating an aminoalkylalkoxysilane in the presence of a basic catalyst at a temperature less than 100.degree. C. at subatmospheric pressure; and aminoalkylalkoxysilanes and a process for making them, which process comprises reacting a nitrile and a vinylsilane while heating in the presence of a base selected from the group consisting (a) an alkali metal, (b) alkali metal alkoxide, (c) an alkali metal amide, (d) an alkali metal hydride and (e) mixtures thereof to form a reaction product which is subsequently hydrogenated.

Abstract: Organic silicon compounds which are expressed by the general chemical formulae (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent organic group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 in each equation are independent and either a monovalent organic group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a siloxyl group expressed by ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independent in each equation and they are a monovalent organic group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and a is either 0, 1 or 2. The novel organic silicon compounds possess both a polymerizable double bond and organopolysiloxane within the same molecule. These compounds are superior in their polymerizability and copolymerizability and are useful as polymer reforming agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrolyzable beta-cyanoalkylsilanes. More particularly, this invention relates to the catalytic addition of silicon hydrides to .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated olefinic nitriles to form .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. The present invention employs tetraalkylammonium halide supported on silica gel as a catalyst.

Abstract: A silanol compound having a mesogenic group, of the following formula (III): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, is an alkyl group or a phenyl group, X is a single bond, an oxygen atom, or a group of the formula --COO--or "OCO--, Q is a mesogenic group, and p is an integer of from 2 to 20, and a process for its production. Also disclosed are a polymerizable monomer of the following formula (I) and a polymer having repeating units of the following formula (II). ##STR2## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group or a phenyl group, each of R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 which may be the same or different, is an alkyl group or a phenyl group, m is an integer of from 2 to 20, n is an integer of from 0 to 50, and X, Q and p are as defined above.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrolyzable .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. More particularly, this invention relates to the catalytic addition of silicon hydrides to .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated olefinic nitriles to form .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. The present invention employs a divinylbenzene/4-vinylpyridine copolymer based resin as catalyst.

Abstract: Novel silane coupler compounds having antibacterial activity are disclosed. Biguanidyl group or cyanoguanidyl group is introduced into silane coupler compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the preparation of hydrolyzable .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. More particularly, this invention relates to the catalytic addition of organohydrosilane to .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated olefinic nitriles to form B-cyanoalkylsilanes. The present process employs a catalyst comprising a ruthenium compound. The preferred catalyst for the present process is a ruthenium compound having at least one tertiary phosphine ligand. The process is conducted at a temperature within a range of about 50.degree. C. to 300.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic siloxanes which have at least one group of formula (1) bonded to a silicon atom--(CH.sub.2).sub.x --R"--[--L--A--].sub.y --(L).sub.z --T (1),in which x is an integer having a value of at least 2, preferably having a value of from 2 to 10, R" is a chemical bond or a divalent radical of the formula --COO--, --OOC--, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, --N.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.N, --N.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N or --Si(R).sub.

Abstract: Novel monocyclic terpene derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen atom, trimethylsilyl group or 1-ethoxyethyl group, and novel intermediates therefor. The terpene derivative (I) is a useful intermediate for preparing Sarcophytol A having an anti-carcinogenesis promoter activity and an antitumor activity.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the preparation of hydrolyzable .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. More particularly this invention is a process for the catalytic addition of silicon hydrides to .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated olefinic nitriles to form .beta.-cyanoalkylsilanes. The present process employs a novel catalyst comprising an aminoorganosilane and a copper source. The catalyst may be provided to the process on a solid support.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a radical of the formulaR.sup.1 --R.sup.5 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.y --,in which R.sup.1 is a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkyl group or a cholesteryl radical, R.sup.5 is a phenylene or biphenylene radical which may be linked to a phenylene radical via the --OOC-- group or a phenylene radical linked the --OOC-- group, y is an integer of from 3 to 12, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of a radical of the formulaR.sup.6 --R.sup.1 and R.sup.7 --SiCH.sub.3).sub.2 H,where R.sup.6 is a single chemical bond or a phenylene, biphenylene or cyclohexylene racial or a phenylene radical linked to the --OOC-- or --COO-- radical or a phenylene radical linked to a cyclohexyl radical through the --OOC-- group, R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the preparation of hydrolyzable beta-cyanoalkylsilanes. More particularly, this invention relates to the catalytic addition of silicon hydrides to alpha,beta-unsaturated olefinic nitriles to form beta-cyanoalkylsilanes. The present invention employs a novel catalyst comprising a supported aminoorganosilane.

Abstract: Trialkylsilyl nitrile is prepared by anhydrously reacting stoichiometric amounts of trialkylsilyl halide, hexaalkyldisilazane or trialkylsilyl amine, and hydrogen cyanide, in the absence or presence of a solvent or inert gas atmosphere. No catalyst is necessary, and the reaction preferably is performed at a temperature of from 5.degree. C. to 25.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone derivatives and substituted cyclopentenone and cyclohexenone derivatives, which are useful as intermediates for pharmaceutical products and agricultural chemicals and especially useful for the synthesis of prostaglandins, and also to a process for producing the same.