Abstract: Catalyst systems which are suitable for the polymerization of olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbons contain, as active components,A) an amidinato metal complex of the formula A ##STR1## where M is a metal from group IIIb, IVb, Vb or VIb of the Periodic Table of Elements or a metal from the lanthanide group,X is a negative leaving atom or a negative leaving group, and the radicals X may be identical or different if (n-m)>1,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each a C-organic or Si-organic radical,n is the valency of M in the metal complex A andm is from 1 to 5, with the proviso that n-m.gtoreq.0,and,B) an activator in a molar ratio of activator B to metal complex A of from 0.5:1 to 10,000:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst. The catalyst contains a transition metal-imidoaryl complex which contains at least one amido group bound to the transition metal and wherein the aryl group is a 2,6-di-substituted phenyl group. The catalyst can be used in polymerizing olefins. The transition metal is chosen from groups 3-6 of the periodic table.

Abstract: Heteropolyoxometallates of tungsten, molybdenum and vanadium with a structurally defined micropore volume, a method of production by means of the hydrothermal reaction of the appropriate metal with an associated oxide, a diamine, phosphoric acid and water, and the use of the novel compounds as catalysts.

Abstract: A very efficient catalyst system for the polymerization of 1-olefins consists of an aluminoxane and a metallocene which is a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms or hydrocarbon radicals and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are mononuclear or polynuclear hydrocarbon radicals which can form a sandwich structure with the central atom and which are linked to one another by a --R.sup.6.sub.m --R.sup.5 --R.sup.7.sub.n -- bridge containing a hetero atom and consisting of one or several members.The catalyst system produces polymers having a high molecular weight and excellent grain morphology.

Abstract: Niobium and tantalum compounds suitable for use as chemical vapor deposition source reagents, and a process for depositing niobium- or tantalum-containing coatings using the compounds. The compounds have formulaM(OR.sup.1).sub.x (R.sup.2 --C(GH)--C--C(G)--R.sup.3).sub.ywherein M is tantalum or niobium; G is oxygen or sulfur; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected hydrocarbyl, fluoroalkyl or alkoxy groups.

Abstract: Chiral catalysts for enantioselectively epoxidizing a prochiral olefin and for enantioselectively oxidizing a prochiral sulfide are disclosed, together with methods of using such catalysts. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the catalyst is a salen derivative which has the following general structure: ##STR1## In accordance with another aspect of the present invention is a method of, producing an epoxychroman using a chiral catalyst. In accordance with this method, a chromene derivative, an oxygen atom source, and a chiral catalyst are reacted under such conditions and for such time as is needed to epoxidize said chromene derivative. In accordance with yet another aspect of this invention is a method of enantioselectively epoxidizing a cis-cinnamate derivative to make taxol or an analog thereof. In accordance with another aspect a method of disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide using the catalysts of the present invention is disclosed.

Abstract: A number of layered vanadium oxide crystalline compositions are prepared by simple hydrothermal reactions. Generally, the compositions comprise parallel layers of mixed valence vanadium oxides with guest cations intercalated between the layers. The guest cations may comprise metal coordination complexes with bidentate ligands, monomeric ammonium or diammonium cations, or mixtures of alkali metal cations with monomeric ammonium cation or diammonium cations.

Abstract: Methods of using chiral catalysts for enantioselectively epoxidizing a prochiral olefin and for enantioselectively oxidizing a prochiral sulfide are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the catalyst used is a salen derivative which has the following general structure: ##STR1## In accordance with another aspect of the present invention is a method of producing an epoxychroman using a chiral catalyst. In accordance with this method, a chromene derivative, an oxygen atom source, and a chiral catalyst are reacted under such conditions and for such time as is needed to epoxidize said chromene derivative. In accordance with yet another aspect of this invention is a method of enantioselectively epoxidizing a cis-cinnamate derivative to make taxol or an analog thereof. In accordance with another aspect a method of disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide using the catalysts of the present invention is disclosed.

Abstract: Asymmetric synthesis using a novel catalyst comprising the formula: ##STR1## and which has utility in areas such as epoxidation of olefins.

Abstract: A new class of vanadium phosphate materials using a mixed valence pentavanadate as the building block has been created using hydrothermal self-assembly techniques. These materials use a framework composed solely of V.sub.5 O.sub.9 (PO.sub.4).sub.4/2 pentamers and apart from the cationic template contain some of the largest voids and cavities yet reported in open framework solids.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the proliferation of B cells by using inhibitors of phosphotyrosine phosphatase can be used to regulate the immune response and to treat diseases such as leukemias or lymphomas marked by malignant proliferation of B cells. The use of such inhibitors can be combined with radiation, which produces a synergistic effect. Several types of inhibitors can be used, including: (1) compounds comprising a metal coordinate-covalently bound to an organic moiety that can form a five- or six-membered ring; (2) compounds in which vanadium (IV) is coordinate-covalently bound to an organic moiety such as a hydroxamate, .alpha.-hydroxypyridinone, .alpha.-hydroxypyrone, .alpha.-amino acid, hydroxycarbonyl, or thiohydroxamate; (3) coordinate-covalent complexes of vanadyl and cysteine or a derivative thereof; (4) nonhydrolyzable phosphotyrosine phosphatase analogues; (5) phostatin; and (6) 4-(fluoromethyl)phenyl phosphate and esterified derivatives.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the proliferation of B cells by using inhibitors of phosphotyrosine phosphatase can be used to regulate the immune response and to treat diseases such as leukemias or lymphomas marked by malignant proliferation of B cells. The use of such inhibitors can be combined with radiation, which produces a synergistic effect. Several types of inhibitors can be used, including: (1) compounds comprising a metal coordinate-covalently bound to an organic moiety that can form a five- or six-membered ring; (2) compounds in which vanadium (IV) is coordinate-covalently bound to an organic moiety such as a hydroxamate, .alpha.-hydroxypyridinone, .alpha.-hydroxypyrone, .alpha.-amino acid, hydroxycarbonyl, or thiohydroxamate; (3) coordinate-covalent complexes of vanadyl and cysteine or a derivative thereof; (4) nonhydrolyzable phosphotyrosine phosphatase analogues; (5) phostatin; and (6) 4-(fluoromethyl)phenyl phosphate and esterified derivatives.

Abstract: A dry immunoassay analytical element, for assaying a ligand, comprising a support bearing:(a) a labeled ligand zone;(b) a spreading zone; and(c) a receptor zone containing a fixed concentration of an immobilized receptor for the ligand and the labeled ligand and the receptor is covalently bonded to polymeric beads having a diameter in the range of 0.1 to 5 .mu.m;characterized in that the element contains a compound containing a vanadium IV (V.sup.+4) ion and the zones can be in the same or separate layers.

Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the formula: ##STR1## and which has utility in areas such as epoxidation of olefins.

Abstract: A novel tantalum compound represented by the formula (1): Ta(CH.sub.3).sub.3 (OR).sub.2, wherein R is an alkyl group having from 2 to 7 carbon atoms. The novel tantalum compound is produced by reacting a haloalkoxytantalum compound represented by the formula (2): TaX.sub.n (OR).sub.5-n, wherein X is halogen, R is an alkyl group having from 2 to 7 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of from 0 to 4, with a methylmetal compound; and recovering the tantalum compound represented by the above formula (1) by reduced pressure distillation. The tantalum compound has a high vapor pressure and permits effective formation of a uniform film of tantalum oxide with good properties by a CVD method. Therefore, the tantalum compound is very useful for manufacturing semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Compositions comprisinga) a functional liquid or an internal combustion engine fuel andb) at least one compound of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2 --X).sub.n R, where X=--S-- or --O--, n=0 or 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a phenyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group, a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group which is substituted by at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, or R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms which is substituted by at least one OH group, or R.sub.1 is a ##STR2## group in which the alkyl moiety contains 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are --H or, independently of R.sub.1, have the same meanings as R.sub.1, and M is B, Al, Fe, Cr, Sb or Bi, or M is a group M'--R' or a group M'--OR", where M' is Ti, Zr or Sn, and R' and R" is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or R' is ##STR3## wherein M' is defined above, and R.sub.1 ', R.sub.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic polycondensate characterized by the fact that it satisfies the following formula:C.sub.v H.sub.w O.sub.x Si.sub.y Me.sub.zwhere:v=4 to 48w=5 to 52x=5 to 48y=2 to 16z=1the ratio v/(y+z) being less than 7;C.sub.v H.sub.w being a carbon-containing chain carried by silicon; andMe being a metal or a mixture of metals chosen from groups IVA, VA, VIA, IIIB, and IVB of the periodic table of elements.

Abstract: Mono, bis and tris(substituted 2,2'-bipyridine) complexes of iron, ruthenium, osmium or vanadium are described wherein the bipyridine is substituted by a hydroxy or alkoxy group, or a primary, secondary or tertiary amine group.

Abstract: Novel magnetic resonance imaging agents comprise complexes of paramagnetic ions with hydrazide derivatives of polyaminocarboxylic acid chelating agents. The complexes are represented by the formula of: ##STR1## wherein A is --CHR.sup.2 --CHR.sup.3 -- or ##STR2## M.sup.+Z is a paramagnetic ion of an element with an atomic number of 21-29, 42-44 58-70, and a valence, Z, of +2 or +3; R.sup.1 groups may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of --O.sup.- and ##STR3## The R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 groups are as defined in the disclosure. These novel imaging agents are characterized by excellent NMR image-contrasting properties and by high solubilities in physiological solutions. A novel method of performing an NMR diagnostic procedure involves administering to a warm-blooded animal an effective amount of a complex as described above and then exposing the warm-blooded animal to an NMR imaging procedure, thereby imaging at least a portion of the body of the warm-blooded animal.

Abstract: Neutral single-source molecular organic precursors containing tetradentate tripodal chelating ligands are provided that are useful for the preparation of films using chemical vapor deposition. These complexes can be generally represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein "M" is selected from the group consisting of a lanthanide, an actinide, a Group IIIA metal, a Group IIIA metalloid, a Group IVA metal, a Group IVA metalloid, a Group VA metal, a Group VA metalloid, a Group IIIB metal, a Group IVB metal, a Group VB metal, a Group VIB metal, a Group VIIB metal, and a Group VIIIB metal. The ligand "Z" can be present or absent, i.e., k=0-1, and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halide, and a group bonded to "M" through N, O, P, S, As, Si, or C. In the tetradentate tripodal chelating ligand "E.sub.c " is N, P, or As, and m=0-1. When "E.sub.t " is N, P, or As, m=1, and when "E.sub.t " is O, S, or Se, m=0. Each "R.sup.1 " is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: Vanadyl complexes of chelating dihydroxamate compounds suitable for oral treatment of diabetes are disclosed. The dipodal hydroxamate ion carriers effectively bind and transport vanadyl ions across lipid membranes and potentiate glucose metabolism. The complexes may be generated in vivo by administration of a vanadyl salt and the hydroxamate ion carrier.

Abstract: A new class of vanadium phosphate materials has been created using hydrothermanl self-assembly techniques. Of particular interest is that these materials comprise a vanadium phosphate framework structure about an organic template that after removal leave a microporous structure. These materials typically are produced by a reaction in an aqueous solution that includes one or more phosphate sources, one or more vanadium or vanadium oxide sources, an alkali metal or alkali-earth metal sources, and an organic amine or diamine templating agent.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 or R.sub.4, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen or alkyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogenm or alkyl, hydroxymethyl, --CH.sub.2 OPO(OH).sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 OPO(ONa).sub.2,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl or hydroxyl or any one of the following groups: ##STR2## in which: T represents oxygen or sulfur,n represents an integer between 1 and 4,R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X represents nitrogen, CH or CR'.sub.3 (in which R'.sub.3 has the same meaning as R.sub.3 except in the case where R.sub.3 represents hydroxyl),A represents alkylene of formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -in which p represents an integer between 2 and 4, optionally substituted by one or more linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Optionally active Lewis acid catalysts of the early transition metals which are useful in the catalysis of asymmetric additions have been prepared. The catalyst complexes comprise an alkoxide of a group IV or group V metal and an optically active trialkanolamine or dialkanolamine ligand.

Abstract: A process for the purification of pseudo-ionone, which comprises preparing pseudo-ionone by a reaction of citral with acetone, followed by bringing the reaction medium into contact with a metal derivative and thereafter distilling the pseudo-ionone.

Abstract: A catalyst system for the preparation of 1,2-dichloroethane by reacting ethylene and chlorine in a solvent, if desired, in the presence of an inhibitor for reducing the formation of byproducts. The catalyst system comprises a phenolate/chlorine complex. The invention also relates to a process for the chlorination of ethylene using indicated catalyst system.

Abstract: Novel metallo-organic complexes of the formula (M.sub.x X.sub.z. nL)y where M is an alkaline earth metal, a transition metal(at. Nos. 21-30, 39-48 and 72-80 inclusive) or a rare earth metal (at. Nos. 57-71 inclusive), X is an anion e.g. Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, NO.sub.3 -, NCS.sup.- etc. and L is a Lewis base, are prepared by reacting a source of the metal M under anhydrous conditions with an anhydrous ammonium salt of the anion X in the presence of the Lewis base, and cooling the reaction mixture to precipitate the complex.

Abstract: Charge blocking materials include a complex or salt of a film forming material containing at least one nitrogen-containing compound, such as an amino, an imino or a tertiary amine group, chelated to a metal ion or atom. The charge blocking materials may be used in a charge blocking layer of an electrophotographic imaging member. The charge blocking materials may be used with transparent conductive layers, for example, comprising cuprous iodide.

Abstract: Vanadium-arenes[V(arene).sub.2 ]wherein "arene" means benzene or mono-, di- or poly-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)-alkyl-substituted benzene, are prepared by means of a process which comprises:(a) forming a complex:[V(arene).sub.2 ](+).AlCl.sub.4 (-)by reacting vanadium trichloride, aluminum metal and aluminum trichloride with one another, by operating in the presence of the selected arene;(b) treating the so obtained complex with an either cyclic or acyclic, liquid aliphatic ether to obtain the reduction of [V(arene).sub.2 ](+) to [V(arene).sub.2 ]; and(c) recovering the so separated vanadium-arene.The vanadium-arenes are useful in the preparation of catalysts for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds which are useful as initiators for cationically polymerizable monomers. The novel compounds comprise a carbon containing cation (e.g., trimethyloxonium) which is capable of initiating cationic polymerization and a non-nucleophilic counterion which is an at least partially fluorinated hydrocarbylsulfonato metallate (e.g. perfluoroethylsulfonato-aluminate). The disclosed initiators are capable of initiating the cationic polymerization of a wide variety of monomers such as epoxides, tetrahydrofuans, oxazolines, vinyls, lactones, and the like.

Abstract: A solid composition of matter comprising heteropolyoxo vanadium oxide compounds of the general formula: (R'.sub.4 N).sub.x H.sub.y (VO.sub.b).sub.a (RQO.sub.3).sub.-- nH.sub.2 O) wherein (VO.sub.b).sub.a (RQO.sub.3) is a molecular anion; R' is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent organic group covalently bound to nitrogen to form a tetraorgano ammonium cation (R'.sub.4 N); R is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent organic group covalently bound to Q to form an organophosphorus or organoarsenous group; R and R' are selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, aryl, hetero alkyl, hetero aryl or mixtures thereof; Q is a phosphorus or arsenic atom; a is about 1.0 to about 3.0; b is about 1.0 to about 2.0; (x+y) are determined by the vanadium oxidation state (m) where (x+y) equals (2ab+2)-ma and where (x+y) and x can not equal zero; and n is zero or a positive number.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a vanadyl organo-mineral compound which is in the form of a complex of vanadyl and of cystein, having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein, either x is 1 and y is 0, or x is 0 and y is 1, and wherein n, p and m are respectively integers with a value of 1 or 2.

Abstract: This invention relates to bidentate transition metal catalyst compositions useful for coordination polymerization of alpha olefin monomers. The novel catalyst compounds are prepared by:(1) reacting a transition trihalide, a transition metal trialkoxide or mixed tri(halide/alkoxide), or the adducts of these materials with Lewis bases, with two equivalents of a bidentate chelating ligand; or(2) reacting two equivalents of the same or different transition metal (+3) tris chelates with one equivalent of a transition metal trihalide or its adduct with Lewis bases.The invention chelating ligands are those which contain at least two, and preferably not more than two, hetero atoms such as O, N, P, or S, separated by a hydrocarbon radical providing sufficient chain length so as to allow both hetero atoms to chelate the same metal atom. The chelating ligand must have at least one easily removable positive ion which is lost on chelation to afford a uninegative, bidentate ligand.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the extraction of a ligand such as molecular oxygen from a first fluid environment and for release of a ligand such as molecular oxygen, as well as ligand carrier compounds therefor comprising linear, pentadentate polyalkylamines and transition metal ions. The carrier compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## where, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently an organic group including a sulfur, an oxygen or a nitrogen coordinated to M;each of m, n, o, and p is 1, 2, 3, or 4;X is selected from the group consisting of 2,6-pyridyl, 2,6-piperidyl, 2,5-pyrrolyl, 2,4-imidazolyl, substituted heterocyclic amines, --)--, --S--, ##STR2## and ##STR3## where R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aralkyl; and M is a transition metal ion.

Abstract: Pigment of the general formula:f.Het (I)where F is the cation of a cationic dye which has an absorption maximum at >700 nm and may or may not contain anionic groups and Het is an anion of a heteropolyacid based on tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium or a mixture of these with phosphorus, silicon, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, chromium, nickel or a mixture of these or a copper (I)-hexacyanoferrate(II) anion, are superior to the known IR dyes in terms of thermal stability and photostability, and give optical recording media having superior properties, such as a high signal/noise ratio.

Abstract: Pigments of the general formulaF.multidot.Het (I)where F is the cation of a cationic dye which has an absorption maximum at >700 nm and may or may not contain anionic groups and Het is an anion of a heteropolyacid based on tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium or a mixture of these with phosphorus, silicon, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, chromium, nickel or a mixture of these or a copper(I)-hexacyanoferrate(II) anion, are superior to the known IR dyes in terms of thermal stability and photostability, and give optical recording media having superior properties, such as a high signal/noise ratio.

Abstract: An additive for drilling fluids employed in the deep well drilling industry, which additive comprises an organometal compound of titanium, zirconium or vanadium with humic acid and a further organic moiety which is at least one of fatty acid alkoxylates, fatty alcohol polyalkylene glycol ethers, long-chain amine alkoxylates optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group, or water-insoluble polyalkoxylate all of which are optionally mixed with fatty acids, and fatty acids alone, these having optionally been applied onto an inorganic carrier, mandatorily in the case of fatty acids alone. The fluid loss additive prevents the drilling fluid from streaming into porous drill formations. The additive may be prepared by the reaction of a metal alcoholate with a compound providing the organic moiety and humic acid or a humic acid-containing product.

Abstract: Novel vicinal dioxyalkylene organometalates comprising a cation having a hydrocarbyl-containing substituent are disclosed. The vicinal dioxyalkylene organometalates can be reacted with water to yield alkylene glycols.

Abstract: Pigments of the general formulaF.multidot.Het (I).where F is the cation of a cationic dye which has an absorption maximum at >700 nm and may or may not contain anionic groups and Het is an anion of a heteropolyacid based on tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium or a mixture of these with phosphorus, silicon, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, chromium, nickel or a mixture of these or a copper(I)-hexacyanoferrate(II) anion, are superior to the known IR dyes in terms of thermal stability and photostability, and give optical recording media having superior properties, such as a high signal/noise ratio.

Abstract: The invention describes a helicene compound having the structure ##SPC1##which contains seven six-membered conjugated aromatic rings capped by two five-membered rings which do not superimpose on each other.The invention also describes a helical metallocene oligomer capped by unsaturated five-membered rings, having the structure: ##SPC2##wherein M is a transition metal halide and n=1 to 100.Method for the preparation of these compounds are also presented.

Abstract: A complex of a tetradentate tetraanionic ligand L of the formula: ##STR1## and a metal, preferably a transition metal, is described where Z is an anionic oxidation reistant metal complexing group, Ch is an oxidation resistant chelate group containing 1 to 4 chain atoms and Y is hydrogen. The chelate and ring Z-Ch-M-Z functional groups Z, such as N or O, are resistant to oxidation and the ring contains 4 to 7 preferably 5 to 6 chain atoms. An osmium complex containing two pyridine ligands is an oxidation catalyst. Further activation by anodic oxidation and heating to a temperature exceeding 30.degree. C. greatly increases catalytic activity.

Abstract: A process for preparing ceramic nitrides and carbonitrides in the form of very pure, fine particulate powder. Appropriate precursor is prepared by reacting a transition metal alkylamide with ammonia to produce a mixture of metal amide and metal imide in the form of an easily pyrolyzable precipitate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compositions and a method for NMR imaging using an NMR signal affecting amount of a paramagnetic, diamagnetic or ferromagnetic metal ion chelated with an organo phosphorous compound.Gadolinium bis(bis-dihydroxyphosphonylmethylphosphinate) is an example of such a composition.

Abstract: Vanadium oxytrihalide (e.g., VOCl.sub.3) is reacted with alkali metal alkoxide (e.g., NaOEt) in the presence of a diluent (e.g., EtOH) that boils below the boiling point of the organic vanadate being produced. The diluent is then distilled from the reaction mixture and thereafter the organic vanadate is distilled from a suspension of the reaction products in an inert liquid hydrocarbon (e.g., mineral oil) that boils above the boiling point of the organic vanadate produced. This higher boiling hydrocarbon is preferably added to the reaction mixture after the diluent has been distilled off. The process avoids hydrogen halide evolution and consequent need for gaseous ammonia. Solvent extractions are not required, the process may be conducted in a single reactor, and the products are readily formed in high yields.

Abstract: Complexes made by reacting propylene glycol with a vanadium compound soluble therein at an elevated temperature. Mild stripping of the water subsequent to complex formation is preferred. The ratio of moles of propylene glycol to gram atoms of vanadium in the complex forming reaction ranges from 7:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: This invention relates to neutral complexes of dithioacid vanadium sulfide dimer and to a method of producing the complexes. The 1,1-dithioacid may be a dithiocarbamate, xanthate, dithiophosphate, dithiophosphinate or other similar ligand. The structure is generally of the form ##STR1## where L is a 1,1-dithioacid. The preferred dithioacid is dithiocarbamate. The compositions are suitable for producing hydrotreating catalysts or as a lubricant additive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are organometallic ternary charge transfer complexes of the formula (I)a(RX).multidot.MX.multidot.b(Ar) (I)whereinRX is an inorganic chloride or fluoride which contains at least one oxygen and/or sulfur atom and is capable of forming a complex salt a(R).multidot.MX.sub.(a+m) with the Lewis acid MX.sub.m, such as NOCl or NOF,MX.sub.m is a Lewis acid metal chloride or fluoride, such as BCl.sub.3, BF.sub.3, AlCl.sub.3, GaCl.sub.3, TlCl.sub.3, AsCl.sub.3, AsF.sub.5, SbCl.sub.5, FeCl.sub.3, SnCl.sub.4, TiCl.sub.4, ZrCl.sub.4, NbCl.sub.5, TaCl.sub.5, MoCl.sub.5 and WCl.sub.6,Ar is an aromatic compound, such as napthalene, anthracene, thiophene, furan and benzene which is unsubstituted or substituted with lower alkyl, halogen, diloweralkylamino, oxo or lower alkoxy,m is an integer representing the valency of the metal M,a is an integer selected such that the sum of a and m does not exceed the coordination number of the metal M of the given valency,b is 0.

Abstract: Novel vicinal dioxyalkylene organometalates comprising a cation having a hydrocarbyl-containing substituent are disclosed. The vicinal dioxyalkylene organometalates can be reacted with water to yield alkylene glycols.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter comprising an ammonium tetrathiovanadate having the following formula:(R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.4 N).sub.3 VS.sub.4wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 may each be independently an alkyl group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms or an aryl or alkylaryl group having from 6 to 30 carbon atoms. The preferred composition comprises (trioctyl-methylammonium).sub.3 VS.sub.4.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for asymmetrically donating an oxygen atom to a pair of electrons to produce an asymmetric product. Specifically, a metal alkoxide is used as a catalyst, where the metal has a coordination number of at least four, and at least one, usually two, of the alkoxide groups bonded to the metal are bonded to asymmetric carbon atoms. The metal catalyst is employed in conjunction with a hydroperoxide and an alkanol having a functionality with a pair of electrons capable of accepting an oxygen atom. The resulting product is enriched in one enantiomer due to the enantioselective introduction of an asymmetric center or an enhanced rate of reaction of one of the enantiomers of a chiral alkanol.