Abstract: A 2,6,7-trisubstituted-3-methylenebicyclo-[3.3.0]octane of formula (I) or an enantiomer thereof, or a mixture of these in an arbitrary ratio. The compound is a key intermediate for preparation of isocarbacyclins which are useful as medicines for the circulatory system such as an antithrombotic agent, an antilipidemic agent, a hypotensive agent or an antiarterosclerotic agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing myoinositol polyphosphoric acid from myoinositol via a polyacylmyoinositol, a process for preparing a polysilyl-polyacylmyoinositol from a polyacylmyoinositol, and a process for preparing an optically active myoinositol polyphosphoric acid from the above product or a polysilylmyoinositol.

Abstract: Novel organic silicon compounds having a UV absorbing benzotriazole or benzophenone skeleton are provided comprising R.sup.1.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 and SiO.sub.2 units as essential units, 0 to 20 mol % of R.sup.2 SiO.sub.3/2 and R.sup.3.sub.2 SiO units, and 0 to 20 mol % of R.sup.3.sub.2 SiO units. The siloxane units are present in a molar ratio: (R.sup.1.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 +R.sup.2 SiO.sub.3/2 +R.sup.3.sub.2 SiO)/SiO.sub.2 of from 0.5 to 1.5. At least one group of formulae (1) through (7) constitutes 1 to 33 mol % of the total quantity of the organic groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 while the remainder is a monovalent saturated or unsaturated organic group or groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. Cosmetic compositions containing the same compounds have improved UV absorbing capacity.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for separating silyl ketene acetals from carbonyl by-products having a terminal olefinic bond and a boiling point similar to that of the silyl ketene acetals. The method employs a platinum catalyst which specifically effects hydrosilation of the carbonyl by-product's terminal olefinic bond by an organohydrosilane. The platinum catalyst is the reaction product of hexachloroplatinic acid and sym-tetramethyldivinyldisiloxane. In a preferred method the silyl ketene acetal is separated from the hydrosilated carbonyl by-product by distillation.

Abstract: Silicon and aluminum complexes having the following formula I, II or III: ##STR1## wherein x is 0 or 1, T is H or ##STR2## each R is independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.2-6 alkene, C.sub.6-12 aryl, C.sub.1-6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-6 thioalkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3-20 heteroaromatic, and combinations thereof, wherein R may further contain one or more atoms of a non-carbon element such as Si, Ge, Sn, P, and the like; Y is a cation, and Z is a multivalent cation, are prepared by reacting silica or alumina with a diol, in the presence of a base, while removing water formed during the reaction. Methods for producing such complexes starting with silica or alumina, and methods for converting such complexes into other silicon or aluminum-containing compounds, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Y represents an organosilicon radical;R" represents a divalent radical which connects the radical Y to the benzene ring via a chain of at least three atoms;X represents a radical of the formula --COOH, --CN, --CHO, --NH.sub.2 or --OH, in which it is possible to block the hydroxyl group with a protecting group;Z represents the same or different substituents in the 2-, 3-, 5- or 6-position to the radical X, preferably hydrogen or halogen atoms; andp represents a value of 0 to 4;and the use of these and related compounds in the preparation of compounds having liquid-crystalline properties.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for preparation of silyl ketene acetals. The process comprises contacting a mixture containing an organosilane having a silicon-bonded hydrogen (organohydrosilane) and a vinylic compound with RhCl(di-tert-butylsulfide).sub.2 as catalyst at a temperature within a range of about 20.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. The RhCl(di-tert-butylsulfide).sub.2 catalyst demonstrates higher activity than that typically described for rhodium catalysts, allowing for lower concentrations of catalyst and lower reaction temperatures to be used while maintaining high conversion to the desired silyl ketene acetals.

Abstract: Bisphenols containing free-radical generating groups, such as bissilylpinacolate groups, are provided. These bisphenols can be used to make free-radical generating polycarbonate macroinitiators having thermally labile groups which can be heated with vinyl monomers, such as styrene to make polycarbonate block copolymers.

Abstract: A process is described for the improved synthesis of the optically pure C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 fragment of the macrolide structure of the immunosuppressant FK-506. This compound is also useful as an intermediate for preparing FK-506 derivatives.

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: This present invention relates to a process for the preparation of O-silylated aliphatic hydroxyl, compounds by the reaction of aliphatic hydroxyl compounds with triorganochlorosilanes and removal of the resulting gaseous hydrogen chloride from the reaction mixture, characterized in that the reaction is carried out in the presence of phase transfer catalysts in the absence of solvent.The invention also relates to the use of the O-silylated hydroxyl compounds obtained by this process as starting materials for the preparation of isocyanates containing ester groups by a reaction with isocyanato carboxylic acid chlorides.

Abstract: Antiviral activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, or aryl; and R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: The silicon-containing phenoxy ethers are of the formula III: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different are selected from H, --R.sup.3 --X, aliphatic hydrocarbyl having 1-6 carbon atoms or aryl, or substituted derivatives thereof, provided that not more than one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is H;R.sup.3 is a divalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 aliphatic and/or aromatic hydrocarbyl group which may optionally be substituted, or interrupted, by a hetero atom;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which may be the same or different are H, ##STR2## or an ortho para directing activating group for aromatic electrophilic substitution, other than an amine;and X is a reactive functional group capable of undergoing an acid-catalyzed electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction with a phenol, for example an aldehyde group. They can be polymerized to produce silicone-modified polymers of the phenol-aldehyde type without the use of free aldehyde.

Abstract: Cycloalkylidene dyes have the formula ##STR1## where m is 0 or 1,L is a chemical bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkylene, which may be substituted,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, which may be phenyl-substituted, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, naphthyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl,Y is oxygen or two hydrogens,X.sup.1 is oxygen andX.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkanoyloxy, substituted or unsubstituted benzoyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -trialkylsilyloxy or a radical of the formula OR.sup.1 or NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, where R.sup.1 is as defined above and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and each is independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, which may be phenyl-substituted, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, naphthyl, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom joining them are saturated heterocyclyl, or else one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or X.sup.1 and X.sup.

Abstract: Silicon and aluminum complexes having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein x is 0 or 1, T is H or ##STR2## each R is independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.2-6 alkene, C.sub.6-12 aryl, C.sub.1-6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-6 thioalkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3-20 heteroaromatic, and combinations thereof, wherein R may further contain one or more atoms of a non-carbon element such as Si, Ge, Sn, P, and the like; and Y is a cation, are prepared by reacting silica or alumina with a diol, in the presence of a base, while removing water formed during the reaction. Methods for producing such complexes starting with silica or alumina, and methods for converting such complexes into other silicon or aluminum-containing compounds, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to .beta.-lactam compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trialkylsilyl group, dimethyl-1,1,2-trimethylpropylsilyl group, acetyl group, benzyloxycarbonyl group, O-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl group, p-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl group or t-butyl group, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are a member selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl group and an aralkyl group and a process for preparing the compound which comprises reacting enolsilylethers having the formula (III): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as above, with chlorosulfonylisocyanate and then reducing the obtained product. The .beta.-lactam compound of the present invention is a useful intermediate for preparing carbapenem .beta.-lactam compound.

Abstract: A novel optically active allyl alcohol derivative represented by the following general formulae (I), (II), (III) and (IV): ##STR1## The novel optically active allyl alcohol can be used effectively for producing leucotrienes B.sub.4 by the process of reacting an optically active halogen substituted allyl alcohol and a novel optically active acetylene-substituted allyl alcohol.

Abstract: Process for preparing a silyl ketene acetal adduct, the process comprising contacting and reacting a silyl ketene acetal and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated compound in the presence of a mercury- or Lewis acid-containing catalyst, for example, HgI.sub.2.

Abstract: A method is provided for silylating aromatic acylhalide by effecting reaction between an aromatic acylhalide and halogenated polysilane in the presence of an effective amount of a supported transition metal catalyst, such as a transition metal catalyst supported by an organic or inorganic substrate.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl with 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is --O-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p O--, in which p=2, 3 or 4,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or acyl,n is 40 to 60m is 0 to 3,x and y being selected so that the molecular weight of the polyoxyalkylene block is 1400 to 3000 and the molar ratio of x:y is 0.8 to 2.2, are added to coating compositions, such as paint, varnish or lacquer, in amounts of 0.001 to 0.5% by weight, based on the coating composition. This improves the scratch resistance and the sliding ability of the cured coatings.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel taxols useful as a chemotherapeutic agent. Moreover, the present invention is directed to the process of preparing taxols and various intermediates in said process. A key intermediate is this process is 2,5-dihydroxy-2-patchoulenes. Therefore the present invention is also related to said intermediate and the process for its preparation.

Abstract: Alkoxysilanes containing low levels of chlorine compounds are prepared by stepwise etherification of chlorosilanes with alcohols in liquid phase and removal of the resulting hydrogen chloride by reacting the alkoxysilane obtained, which still contains a small amount of chlorine compound, with a metal alkoxide in an amount which corresponds to a small stoichiometric excess based on the proportion of chlorine compound, and freeing the reaction product from the resulting salt.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of silyl ketene acetals of the formulae,R.sup.1 R.sup.2 C=C(OR.sup.3)OSiR.sub.3.sup.4 and R.sup.1 R.sup.2 C=C[OSiR.sub.3.sup.4 ].sub.2,from the reaction of a malonate compound with a triorganohalosilane in the presence of an alkali metal. The malonate compounds are dialkyl dialkylmalonates, bis(trialkylsilyl) dialkylmalonates, and dialkylmalonic acids. The triorganohalosilane is present in stoichiometric excess relative to the malonate compounds. Silyl ketene acetals are isolated and separated.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a new method for killing and controlling worms (Helminths), new formulations for killing and controlling worms in animals, new chemical compounds, and a new synthesis of northern hemisphere intermediates for the synthesis of milbemycin and avermectin macrolides.

Abstract: In this process of the invention a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a leaving group, is reacted with a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is an ether protecting group, and, if desired a thus-obtained compound of the formula ##STR3## is converted in a known manner into d-.alpha.-tocopherol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to .beta.-lactam compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trialkylsilyl group, dimethyl-1,1,2-trimethylpropylsilyl group, acetyl group, benzyloxycarbonyl group, O-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl group, p-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl group or t-butyl group, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are a member selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl group and an aralkyl group and a process for preparing the compound which comprises reacting enolsilylethers having the formula (III): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as above, with chlorosulfonylisocyanate and then reducing the obtained product. The .beta.-lactam compound of the present invention is a useful intermediate for preparing carbapenem .beta.-lactam compound.

Abstract: ((Hydroxyphenyl)silane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants.

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 process is described for preparing silyl ketene acetals having the formula,(CH.sub.3)RC.dbd.C(OSiR.sup.i.sub.3).sub.2,from allyl 2-organoacrylates. The process comprises contacting an allyl 2-organoacrylate with a trisubstituted silane in the presence of a rhodium catalyst; and separating and isolating the silyl ketene acetal. Silyl ketene acetal of greater than 85-90 percent purity can be recovered.

Abstract: This invention provides novel silanes and bis-silylhydrocarbons that contain a plurality of silicon-bonded alkoxy groups and at least one substituent that is bonded to silicon through oxygen and contains at least four carbon atoms, two of which form a terminal group of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--. A preferred class of these compounds will cohesively bond polyorganosiloxane elastomers and resins to both organic and inorganic substrates.

Abstract: A method is provided for silylating organic substrates, utilizing a halogenated polysilane, such as 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro dimethyldisilane and an aromatic acyl halide, for example, trimellitic anhydride acid chloride in the presence of a transition metal catalyst.

Abstract: Ethoxylated siloxane surfactants, and mixtures of such surfactants with curable silicone prepolymers. The mixtures are hydrophilic after cure, have semipermanent hydrophilicity, and are especially useful as dental impressions.

Abstract: This invention provides novel silanes and bis-silylhydrocarbons that contain a plurality of silicon-bonded alkoxy groups and at least one substituent that is bonded to silicon through oxygen and contains at least four carbon atoms, two of which form a terminal group of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--. A preferred class of these compounds will cohesively bond polyorganosiloxane elastomers and resins to both organic and inorganic substrates.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (C) ##STR1## where either R.sup.D represents a hydroxymethyl group and R.sup.E represents a hydroxyl group or R.sup.D represents a protected hydroxymethyl group and R.sup.E represents a protected hydroxyl group or R.sup.E represents a hydroxyl group and R.sup.D represents an ethenyl group and R.sup.F represents a hydroxyl or protected hydroxyl group or a leaving group with the proviso that either R.sup.D represents a protected hydroxymethyl group and R.sup.E represents a protected hydroxyl group or R.sup.F represents a protected hydroxyl group, which compounds are of use as intermediates in the preparation of compounds having antiviral activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3-oxa-15-desoxy-16-hydroxy-16-alkyl prostaglandins of the E.sub.2 series and the 5,6-acetylene derivatives thereof. These compounds are useful for their gastric antisecretory, cytoprotective, antiulcer, and antihypertensive activity. In addition the invention also discloses certain novel trialkylsilyl acetylenic intermediates.

Abstract: Analogs of arachidonic acid are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein R is CH.sub.2 OH or CO.sub.2 H and m is 1 or 2. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis and as such are useful an antiallergy and antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: A silyl-enol ether of the formula ##STR1## wherein n stands for the number and X stands for a group ##STR2## or n stands for the number 1 and X stands for the 6,11-dimethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaene-2,15-diyl group, the symbols R.sup.1 have the same or different significances and denote alkyl groups, and the symbol R.sup.2 represents a trialkylsiloxy group --OSi(R.sup.1).sub.3 or an ether group,is oxidized with percarboxylic acid and, if desired, the resulting .alpha.-siloxy ketone is hydrolyzed to an .alpha.-hydroxy ketone. This process is especially suitable for the manufacture of astaxanthin.

Abstract: Free-radical initiators are provided in the form of silylethers of arylpinacols. An aryl ketone is reacted with a monohalo- or dihalosilane having at least one olefinically unsaturated organic radical attached to silicon in the presence of an active metal reducing agent, such as magnesium.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3-oxa-15-desoxy-16-hydroxy-16-alkyl prostaglandins of the E.sub.2 series and the 5,6-acetylene derivatives thereof. These compounds are useful for their gastric antisecretory, cytoprotective, antiulcer, and antihypertensive activity. In addition the invention also discloses certain novel trialkylsilyl acetylenic intermediates.

Abstract: This process is concerned with the reductive coupling of .alpha.-halo ethers and/or .alpha.-halo esters to make ethylene glycol derivatives by carrying out the reductive coupling process in the presence of an iron compound having iron in an oxidation state of zero.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of synthesizing 3-amino-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenones possessing an aliphatic substituent in the 4-position which comprises reacting cyanoacetamide with an aliphatic aldehyde to yield the corresponding .beta.-substituted-.alpha.,.alpha.'-dicyanoglutaramide, hydrolyzing the amide to the corresponding .beta.

Abstract: Accelerators useful for the cure of epoxy resin compositions are derived from the silylation of substituted catechol derivatives.

Abstract: A process for forming non-polymeric disproportionation products of non-conjugated olefins using catalysts comprising (1) at least one of certain neutral carbene complexes, and (2) at least one of certain compounds of Groups IVa, IVb, Vb, VIb, VIIb, VIII, and Ib of the Periodic Table of the Elements.

Abstract: Dihaloneopentyl silicates are solid compositions formed by esterification of silicon halides or silicate esters with dihaloneopentyl glycol. These compositions are useful as flame retardants in plastic formulations.

Abstract: Derivatives, analogs, and congeners of prostane having a 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1-oxo-prostane structure in the F.sub.2 series.

Abstract: Novel surface active agents are disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl group; each R' is independently selected from the same group as R with the proviso that at least a majority of R' radicals attached to each Si atom are sterically hindered alkyl groups having at least 3 carbon atoms; each R''' independently is selected from hydrogen or methyl; and n is an integer of from about 10 to about 75.

Abstract: Derivatives, analogs, and congeners of prostane having a 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1-oxo-prostane structure in the F.sub.1 series.