Abstract: A novel coating for glass with an adhesive strength of >45 Kg/cm.sup.2 and improved resistance to moisture and sunlight, which may contain opacifying pigments for decorating glass surfaces, is a hard (Shore D 84), crosslinked siloxane-urea, siloxane-urethane, siloxane-sulfide or siloxane-amide which adheres covalently to the glass surface and is resistant to scratching and delamination.

Abstract: Oxamidic stabilizers containing organofunctional groups of silicon, capable of producing polymeric structures or of chemically binding themselves to a solid support.

Abstract: Compounds useful for improving the intra-film binding of micaceous particulates in films formed from coating compositions which contain such micaceous particulates comprise urethanes or ureas which are the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylaryl isocyanates with blocked or unblocked alcohols, aminoalcohols, or polydiol alcohols. The compounds may also be the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylarylamines with half-blocked diisocyanates which are themselves the reaction products of a diisocyanate with a blocked or unblocked alcohol, aminoalcohol, or polydiol alcohol.Micaceous particulates which have been surface modified by reaction with these compounds, as well as coating compositions comprising such surface-modified micaceous particulates, and coated substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone amido amine salts, an amido amine intermediate and a process for their preparation. This class of compounds are prepared by the reaction of a carboxy silicone and dimethylaminopropyl amine followed by the neutralization reaction of the amine with an acid selected from the group consisting of acetic, lactic, and fatty acids having from 6 to 44 carbon atoms. The products surface active agents which by selection of the proper neutralization acid can be used for the preparation of water in oil or oil in water emulsions.

Abstract: Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the optically active antiviral compound [1R-(1.alpha.,2.beta.,3.alpha.)]-2-amino-9-[2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclobut yl]-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one are described.

Abstract: A process for the asymmetric hydrogenation of N-acylhydrazones to optically active N-acylhydrazines in the presence of a chiral phospholane catalyst complex, a process for the reductive N--N bond cleavage of N-acylhydrazine to amines with samarium diiodide, and a multistep process for converting keto group-bearing compounds to the corresponding optically active amino group-bearing compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Methylpolysiloxanes are disclosed which have quaternary ammonium groups linked to silicon atoms via carbon atoms, wherein the ratio of the number of dimethylsiloxy groups to the number of quaternary ammonium groups has a value of 0.5 to 1.5. The methylpolysiloxanes are useful as corrosion inhibitors for preparations consisting predominantly of water, especially coolants, such as cooling lubricants mixed with water, in an amount of 0.01 to 0.1% by weight, based on the total preparation in the form suitable for use.

Abstract: Preparation of optically active 3-substituted azetidinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydroxy-protective group wherein an allylic alcohol of the formula (II) ##STR2## is acylated, then subjected to asymmetric enzymatic hydrolysis yielding the R-allylic alcohol. The hydroxyl group is protected and then stereoselectively reacted with an amine which is subsequently cyclized to yield the desired 3-substituted azetidinone. Two new species of microorganisms have been isolated, Pimelobacter sp. No. 1254 and Bacillus megaterium No. 1253 which exhibit stereoselective esterase activity.

Abstract: An aqueous glass fiber sizing composition acetate file former and an effective amount of a lubricant additive having the formula: ##STR1## where R is an alkyl or alkenyl group of 6 to 20 carbons, A is a divalent organic--S--or--NH--group, R.sup.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbons, m is or 1 and n is 0 to 10 with the proviso that when n is O, m is also O.

Abstract: The present invention discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula (II) ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein Q is a monocylcic aromatic ring, or fused bicyclic ring system of which at least one ring is aromatic containing 9 or 10 atoms of which one may be nitrogen and the rest carbon each ring system being optionally substituted, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halogen or hydrogen; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; and R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-8 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by dioxalanyl, halo, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethylthio or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy and X.sup.1 is hydrogen, fluoro or chloro.

Abstract: A silylating agent comprising an N-(trialkylsilyl)benzanilide having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group. This agent is reacted with a secondary amine to produce an N,N-dialkylaminotrialkylsilane. This process is free of formation of amine hydrochlorides as by-products. Therefore, the problem associated with disposal of such amine hydrochlorides and the problem of limitations on the use of the silane compound product due to mixing of such amine hydrochlorides can be obviated effectively.

Abstract: Benzocyclobutene-1,2-dichlorides, -bromides and -iodides which are substituted in the benzene ring are accessible in good yields and short reaction times by reacting substituted 1,2-(dichloromethyl or dibromomethyl)-benzenes with NaI in acetonitrile as the solvent. They can be used together with dienophils, for example 1,4-quinones, in Diels-Alder reactions.

Abstract: Anchimeric chelates are disclosed which are capable of rapidly forming stable chelates with radionuclide metals at or below physiological temperature. Bifunctional anchimeric chelates having these same properties are also disclosed which are useful for radiolabeling target specific molecules such as monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof.

Abstract: The present Application discloses pesticidally active compounds of the formula (I):Q Q.sup.1 CR.sup.2 =CR.sup.3 CR.sup.4 =CR.sup.5 C (.dbd.X) NHR.sup.1or a salt thereof, wherein Q is an monocyclic aromatic ring. or fused bicyclic ring system of which at least one ring is aromatic containing 9 or 10 atoms of which one may be nitrogen and the rest carbon each optionally substituted, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halogen or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl. halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, alkynyl, or cyano; R.sup.2,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo. C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; X is oxygen or sulphur; and R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen and C.sub.

Abstract: Vicinal substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.24 carboxylic acid derivatives and their silane and siloxane derivatives as well as polymers and copolymers of silane and siloxane derivatives are disclosed. The compounds are useful as coupling agents, emulsifiers and demulsifiers, textile processing aids, and cosmetic additives.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl substituted by --OH, --CN or by --Si(OR.sup.3).sub.3-q R.sup.4.sub.q, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl,R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or two radicals R.sup.3 together are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl, andq is from 0 to 2, andE is a radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl andR.sup.6 is hydrogen, orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkylene, orandA is --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --O--, wherein r is 1,2 or 3, and p is 0 or 1, andY is oxygen or sulfur; andwhereinT is a radical --R.sup.9 --Si(OR.sup.3).sub.3-q R.sup.4.sub.q, a radical of the formula ##STR3## X is --S-- or --NH--, and Z is an organic radical derived from a polyisocyanate or polyisothiocyanate having at least 2 NCO or NCS groups, respectively,are suitable as adhesion promoters, especially for moisture-curing polyurethane resins.

Abstract: A cationic silicone compound which can be employed in a variety of environments, such as a fiber lubricant, textile fabric softener, hair conditioner, and skin conditioner.The cationic silicone is formed from an amino silicone compound which has the following Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein a, b, and c are 0-300; d is 0-4, preferably 1;R.sub.1 comprises hydrogen, an alkyl, aryl, alkynl, alkenyl, alkyloxyalkylene group which may be unsubstituted or substituted with P,N, or S moieties;R.sub.2 is defined the same as R.sub.1 and can also be a carboxylic acid residue preferably a fatty acid residues, with the proviso that where R.sub.2 is a carboxylic acid residue, the R.sub.1 attached to the terminal N is hydrogen;R.sub.3 is defined the same as R.sub.2 and can also be alkoxy, aryloxy or oxyalkylene groups;R.sub.4 is defined the same as R.sub.3 and can also be an amino-substituted alkyl group;Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.

Abstract: A silylation reagent is useful for preparing binders which are soluble in aqueous alkali and contain silanyl groups in the side chain, comprises a compound having the formula I(A-B.sub.n).sub.m C (I)whereinA denotes a silanyl group containing at least 2 silicon atoms in total linked to each other, but not more than 3 silicon atoms linked to each other in an unbranched chain of silicon atoms;B denotes a bridging group;C denotes a functional group which is capable of forming a covalent bond with an aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydroxyl group;n denotes 0 or 1; andm denotes 1 or 2.Binders prepared with the silylation reagents described are soluble in aqueous alkali and exhibit a high resistance to plasma etching and a high storage stability, and are resistant to rediation with a wavelength of greater than 300 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## their preparation by hydrosilylation of corresponding (meth)acrylamides and their use as silylating agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel process for the preparation of poly(N-acylethyleneimine) grafted poysiloxanes comprising sulfoesterifying all or part of alcoholic hydroxyl groups of a hydroxy containing polysiloxane and conducting, in said sulfoesterification reaction mixture, ring-opening polymerization of a 2-oxazoline compound. The present process can afford the desired poly(N-acylethyleneimine) grafted polysiloxane in a higher reaction yield. The invention also provides novel poly(N-acylethyleneimine) grafted polysiloxanes.

Abstract: The peroxides which include the O.sup.17 isotope, especially the hydrogen peroxides and peroxides and hydroperoxides prepared therefrom, are well adapted as nonradioactive labeled compounds for use in the medicinal and biological arts.

Abstract: Benzoic acid derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or lower-alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen, trimethylsilyl, or trimethylgermyl, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, trimethylsilyl, or trimethylgermyl, R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, acetyl, or hydroxy, at least one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being trimethylsilyl or trimethylgermyl, and R.sub.6 means hydroxy, lower-alkoxy, or a group of the formula --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 mean hydrogen or lower-alkyl, and X represents a group of the formula --CONH--, --NHCO--, --COO--, --OCO--, --COCH.dbd.CH--, --COCH.dbd.C(OH)--, or --CH.dbd.CH--, which exhibit excellent effect as differentiation-inducing agents for neoplastic cells, especially leukemia cells, or a therapeutic agent for psoriasis or immune and inflammatory diseases, and a process for the preparation thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound having a Si--C--C--Si bond, a C.dbd.C--Si bond and/or a CH--CH--Si bond is prepared by reacting an olefin or a substituted olefin with a disilane in the presence of a platinum-containing catalyst. The resulting compound can be further treated with an alkyl lithium, an aryl lithium or a Grignard reagent.

Abstract: An ion-selective polymeric membrane for an electrochemical sensor for use in analytical chemistry, comprisinga) a supporting matrix e.g. of PVC, andb) an ionophore selected from calixarene or oxacalixarene derivatives of the formula IV ##STR1## wherein n+m=3-8;m=0-8;n=0-8;a, which may be the same or different on each aryl group, is 0 or 1;R.sup.2 is alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, aryloxy, alkaryloxy, alicyclic, alkylthio, arylthio, alkarylthio, or a substituted derivative thereof;R.sup.3 is --H, alkyl or alkenyl;X is --OH or a group containing an acrylate or methacrylate functional group;provided that when X is --OH, n is at least 1/2(n+m);and provided that when m=0, n=4, a=0 and R.sup.3 is alkyl or allyl, R.sup.2 is not alkoxy having 4 or more carbon atoms in the alkyl group;and provided that when m=0, n=4, a=0 and R.sup.3 is t-butyl, R.sup.2 is not methoxy or ethoxy;or of the formula V ##STR2## wherein R.sup.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to polysiloxane polyoxyalkylene compounds containing at least one perfluoroalkyl terminated polyoxyalkylene group. These compounds are useful as surfactants and improve or impart properties such as wetting, penetration, spreading, levelling, foam stability, flow properties, dispersion properties and oil and water repellency.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel fatty carboxylic acid salts of organofunctional silicone amines. The amino pendant functionality is present within the polymer. Compounds of the invention by virtue of their being salts, deposit on the surface of various substrates. Thereby altering the substrate's surface physical properties. The desirable durable properties which can be given to substrates include; softness, lubrication, soil release, and hydrophobicity. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the neutralization of a silicone amine with a fatty carboxylic acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O, CR.sub.7 R.sub.8, S or NR.sub.9 wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen, or lower alkyl, and R.sub.9 is lower alkyl;n is 0 or 1;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, monoorganosilyl, diorganosilyl, triorganosilyl, halogen, aryl, or nitro;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, monoorganosilyl, diorganosilyl, triorganosilyl, halogen, 9-fluorenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, or aryl or one of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is 9-fluorenyl;R.sub.6 is H or COZ wherein Z is an amino acid, a peptide residue or a leaving group; andwith the provisos that when n is 0 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen, halogen or nitro; that when n is 0 and R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen; and that when X is O or CR.sub.7 R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are H, that R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims certain organosilicon compounds and the preparation thereof. The organosilicon compounds comprise (A) a silane according to the general formula R.sup.1.sub.a A.sub.b Si(R"NXR').sub.c or (B) a polysiloxane comprising one or more siloxane units according to the general formula (i) ##EQU1## any remaining units of the polysiloxane being at least predominantly according to the general formula (ii) ##EQU2## A represents a hydroxyl or a hydrolyzable group, R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having up to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 represents a hydroxyl group, a group R.sup.1, a group OR.sup.1 or a group COR.sup.1, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an aryl group, R' represents a group R.sup.4 or a group X, R" represents a divalent hydrocarbon group which may have nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur present in the carbon chain, X represents a group CO(CHR).sub.

Abstract: Acrylamide functional siloxanes are made by a method which is an improvement over the method for preparing them by reacting an amino functional siloxane in the presence of a non-aqueous solvent, a metal alkoxide, and a non-aqueous cosolvent for the metal alkoxide. The improvements include using a non-polar solvent, an alcohol cosolvent, cooling a mixture of amino functional siloxane, non-polar solvent, and non-protic acid acceptor before adding the alcohol cosolvent, and neutralizing with a mild base. Conversion of the amino functionality to acrylamide is above 95 percent, the acrylamide has low ionics, and the viscosity of the acrylamide is essentially the same as the viscosity of the starting amino functional siloxane.

Abstract: A lower alkanol, such as methanol is oxycarbonylated with carbon monoxide and oxygen to yield e.g. dimethyl carbonate at 50.degree. C.-125.degree. C. and 300-1500 psig in the presence of as catalyst, a functionalized inorganic oxide substrate (such as silica gel) typically bearing on the surface thereof a ligand of ethyl formate and 3-aminopropyl triethoxy silane--which has been reacted with a metal salt such as CuCl.sub.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone phosphate organic amine salts. These compounds have one or more pendant phosphate group in the free acid form which is neutralized by a fatty amine group. The amine group will become protonated and a net positive charge will result. The phosphate will donate the proton and develop a net negative charge. This compound is more substantive and higher foaming than any of the components alone. These phosphated silicone salts by virtue of this unique salt formation is highly foaming, non irritating to eyes and skin and deposits on fiber surfaces and form effective surface modifying finishes. The compounds of the present invention are therefore very well suited to applications in the personal care market.

Abstract: This application relates to novel compositions of matter generally classified as alkanolaminofunctional siloxanes. These compositions have a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## wherein x represents an integer of from 1 to 100; y represents an integer of from 1 to 10; R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group; and M is an alkanolamino group selected from the group consisting of:--(CH.sub.2).sub.a N(R.sup.2)--(CH.sub.2).sub.b OR.sup.3 ; (c)and--(CH.sub.2).sub.a N.sup.+ (R.sup.2)(R.sup.4)--(CH.sub.2).sub.b OR.sup.3 Z.sup.-1 (d)Compositions of this invention exhibit utility in altering the surface activity of water.

Abstract: Novel volatile silicon compounds are disclosed which are very suitable for use in cosmetic and household products.

Abstract: Difunctional halo silicon amide compounds are prepared by cleaving the nitrogen-silicon bond in a nitrogen-silicon heterocycle with a reactive halide. The reaction is straight forward with no intermediates or byproducts. The halo functionality is capable of capping any SiOH group. When the other functionality is an acrylamide, the capped entity may be polymerized or crosslinked by free radical initiators of the acrylamide functionality thereby producing useful products such as paper release coatings and photoresists.

Abstract: Disclosed are thioglycolamide functional siloxanes and their salts which are prepared from the reaction between an amine-functional siloxane and thioglycolic acid or a thioglycolic ester. These materials are useful as reducing agent in the perming process. They are also useful in conditioning the hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic and dermatological application of polysiloxanes containing a diester functional group and compositions employed.The invention relates to the use in cosmetics and in dermatology of diorganopolysiloxanes containing a diester functional group carrying, per molecule, at least one unit of formula:ZR.sub.a SiO.sub.(3-a)/2where a is 0, 1 or 2, Z is a radical of formula: ##STR1## the symbols R', which are identical or different, denote a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 monovalent saturated hydrocarbon, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkoxyalkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 aryl, alkylaryl or aralkyl radical, X denotes H or CH.sub.3 ; W is a covalent bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene radical; and the symbols R, which are identical or different, denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, vinyl, phenyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl or hydroxyl, provided that only one radical R per silicon atom denotes hydroxyl.

Abstract: A polysiloxane containing terminal imide groups and process for the preparation thereof by a Michael addition reaction comprising reacting a bismaleimide with a polysiloxane diamine. The imide group-containing polysiloxane has good compatibility with organic resins.

Abstract: Described is a novel process for the introduction of an organic acyl radical selectively at the nitrogen atom of the amino group of desferrioxamine B or of a partially O-acylated derivative thereof. It comprises treating a derivative of desferrioxamine B, in which the amino nitrogen and the hydroxy oxygen of at least one of the hydroxamic acid groupings carries an organic silyl group, with an organic acylating agent and then removing the silyl groups present. The novel N- and O-silylated starting materials can be manufactured, preferably in situ, by reacting an appropriate derivative of desferrioxamine B that has at least one hydroxy group and the amino group in free form, with an organic silicon halide.

Abstract: Surface active silicone compounds which have an improved stability at a pH above 9 or below 4, have the general formula ##STR1## wherein each R independently represents an alkyl or aryl group, each R' represents an alkylene group preferably separating neighbouring silicon atoms by up to 3 carbon atoms, each R" independently denotes R or, only if a is 0, the group R.sub.3 SiR'--, Z represents a hydrophilic sulphur, nitrogen or phosphor containing substituent or a carboxy-functional group or a salt thereof, and a has the value 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: The invention is a poly(arylcyclobutene) comprising arylcyclobutene moieties connected by a bridging member, wherein the bridging member comprises an amidoalkyl termintated polysiloxane, and wherein one or more cyclobutene rings are fused to one of the aryl rings.

Abstract: A process for preparing a perfluoroalkyl-substituted compound is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a halopolyfluoroalkane having 1 to 20 carbon atoms with a compound selected from the group consisting of (1) a substituted or unsubstituted ethylene, (2) a substituted or unsubstituted acetylene and (3) a substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane, in the presence of a metal-carbonyl complex of the metal of the Group VIII of the Periodic Table. Alternatively, the reaction between the halopolyfluoroalkane and the substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane is effected under radical generating condition.

Abstract: Difunctional halo silicon amide compounds are prepared by cleaving the nitrogen-silicon bond in a nitrogen-silicon heterocycle with a reactive halide. The reaction is straight forward with no intermediates or byproducts. The halo functionality is capable of capping any SiOH group. When the other functionality is an acrylamide, the capped entity may be polymerized or crosslinked by free radical initiators of the acrylamide functionality thereby producing useful products such as paper release coatings and photoresists.

Abstract: This invention relates to sulfur containing organopolysiloxane waxes containing(1) at least three mole percent of siloxane units of the formula ##STR1## (2) at least one mole percent of siloxane units selected from the formulas ##STR2## (3) and from 0 to 96 mole percent of siloxane units have the formula ##EQU1## where R is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is an alkyl radical linked to silicon having an average of at least 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a multivalent radical selected from a hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms which is free of aliphatic unsaturation, a hydrocarbon ether or a hydrocarbon thioether, a is an integer of from 0 to 2, b is an integer of 1 or 2, c is an integer of 1 or 2, d is an integer of from 0 to 2, e is an integer of from 0 to 3, and the sum of a+b is 1, 2 or 3, and the sum of c+d is 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing trialkylsilyl ester and acid halide derivatives of carboxylic acids is provided along with novel trialkylsilyl ester intermediates of 2-(2-furyl)-2-methoximinoacetic acid.

Abstract: A polish formulation containing as components at least one member selected from the group consisting of waxes, solvents, surfactants, thickening agents, abrasives, dyes, odorants, and other ingredients normally used in making polishes, and as an improvement incorporating a composition which is the reaction product of an acid anhydride and an aminofunctional siloxane. The resulting zwitterionic aminofunctional siloxane can, if desired, be further reacted with a strong acid to provide an equilibrium of the zwitterion and a conjugate acid base pair of the zwitterion and the acid. The invention also includes a method of sheeting water on a surface with the polish, a method of making an aminofunctional siloxane zwitterionomer, and an aminofunctional zwitterionomeric siloxane compound which is the reaction product.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl,a is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.3 is linear or branched unsubstituted or OH-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene or is phenylene,X is --O--, --X-- or --NR.sub.6, wherein R.sub.6 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or --CO--R.sub.5 --OH,b is 0, orb is an integer from 1 to 6 and R.sub.4 is linear or branched unsubstituted or OH-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene,Y is --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.7, wherein R.sub.7 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.5 is the divalent radical, diminished by the --CO--O group, of a lactone having a total of 4 to 7 ring members and containing at least one chiral carbon atom and corresponding predominantly to an optically active enantiomeric form, and e is an integer from 1 to 10.These compounds are suitable for the preparation of stationary phases for the chromatographic separation of chiral compounds.

Abstract: Vicinal substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.24 carboxylic acid derivatives and their silane and siloxane derivatives as well as polymers and copolymers of silane and siloxane derivatives are disclosed. The compounds are useful as coupling agents, emulsifiers and demulsifiers, textile processing aids, and cosmetic additives.

Abstract: A new organosilicon compound is defined by the formula (1): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl gorup, X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each independently are --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 SiR.sup.2.sub.n Y.sub.3-n, provided at least one of them --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SiR.sup.2.sub.n Y.sub.3-n, R.sup.2 is a substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, Y is an alkoxy group or a halogen atom, and n is zero, 1 or 2.

Abstract: An adhesion-improver which comprises a reaction product of an amino compound having a primary and/or secondary amino group in the molecule or a modified amino compound obtained by modifying the amino compound with a compound having an epoxy group, and a carbonyl compound, particularly a dicarbonyl compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are each an alkyl having 1 to 16 carbon atoms, an aryl having 6 to 12 carbon atoms or an alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is a hydrocarbon group having one or more carbon atoms, and n is 0 or 1, which is useful for improving adhesion of curable compositions such as adhesives, sealing agents, paints and pourable compounds, and a curable composition comprising a conventional main component and the adhesion-improver as set forth above which has excellent adhesion and curing characteristics.

Abstract: Macrocyclic oligomers, including polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, polyimides, polyetherketones and polyethersulfones, are conveniently prepared from various spiro(bis)indane compounds, especially the 6,6'-difunctional 3,3',3'-tetramethylspiro(bis)indanes. The macrocyclic oligomers may be conveniently converted to linear polymers.