Abstract: Silanes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 5, at least one of the residues R represents a hydrolyzable residue selected from the group of substituents consisting of halogen, alkoxy, sec. amino and oxycarbonyl hydrogen or oxycarbonyl alkyl, and the other residues represent alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or one of the said hydrolyzable residues, a process for their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: A process for producing a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl, and R is hydrogen or alkyl, which comprises removing the protective group (P) of hydroxyl of a compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein P is a protective group of hydroxyl, .about. indicates an E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof, and the other symbols are as defined above; and an intermediate for the production of the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention provides high purity alkoxytrimethylsilane fluids of the general formula ROSiMe.sub.3 wherein Me is methyl and R is a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon substituent which ranges from 14 to about 20 carbons, the fluid being substantially free of organic and inorganic contaminants, wherein the alkoxytrimethylsilanes are produced by a novel process, and can be readily incorporated into cosmetic formulations containing organic components without heating and provide improved sensory characteristics compared to those provided by the corresponding alcohols.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydroxy and R.sup.1 is H.sub.2 or .dbd.CH.sub.2 or R is hydrogen or fluoro and R.sup.1 is .dbd.CH.sub.2 and (b) an inert carrier.Compounds of formula I are useful as agents for the treatment of hyperproliferative skin diseases, such as psoriasis, neoplastic diseases, such as leukemia, and sebaceous gland diseases, such as acne and sebhorreic dermatitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organosilicon compounds containing glycoside radicals, having units of the formula ##STR1## in which R is identical or different and represents a hydrogen atom or an organic radical,a is 0, 1, 2 or 3,b is 0, 1, 2 or 3 andR.sup.1 can be identical or different and represents a radical of the formulaZ--(R.sup.2 O).sub.c --R.sup.3 -- (II)in whichZ represents a glycoside radical which is built up from 1 to 10 monosaccharide units,R.sup.2 can be identical or different and represents an alkylene radical,c is 0 or a number from 1 to 20, andR.sup.3 represents an alkylene radical, with the proviso that the sum of a and b is less than or equal to 3 and the organosilicon compound comprising units of the formula (I) contains at least one radical R.sup.1 per molecule.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Q.sub.n --Z--OA(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is defined as an alkali metal, selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, Q is an aromatic substituted saturated hydrocarbyl group produced by the incorporation of one or more alkenyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbons containing 8-25 carbon atoms into the M--Z linkage; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from carbon and silicon; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.

Abstract: A 2H-5,6-optically active dihydropyran derivative represented by the general formula (I) or (I'): ##STR1## wherein Rf represents a fluoroalkyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; a liquid crystal composition and a liquid crystal device comprising the derivative; and a racemic mixture comprising at least one type of the derivative. The derivative is a novel compound which exhibits the liquid crystal property by itself or can be used as an excellent dopant providing a high speed response to a composition comprising it even when the compound does not exhibit the liquid crystal property by itself. The derivative also exhibits a large spontaneous polarization.

Abstract: There is provided a purification process for dimethoxymethylsilane in which a mixture containing dimethoxymethylsilane and methanol is subjected to a first distillation step in which the mixture is distilled in the presence of methyl formate or methoxytrimethylsilane so that a distillate fraction containing methanol and methyl formate or methoxytrimethylsilane is distilled off and a balance fraction containing dimethoxymethylsilane and methanol is discharged, the amount of methanol in the balance fraction being substantially reduced relative to that of the mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unsaturated amine-functional silane compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkyl radicals having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and aryl radicals having 6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is an alkoxy radical; R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and an alkyl group having 1 carbon atom and X is a halogen atom selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br and I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing cis-4-O-protected-substituted-2-cyclopentenol derivatives comprising, a) dissolving a 4-O-protected-2-cyclopentenone in a suitable organic solvent; and b) treating the solution with a suitable Lewis acid and a suitable reducing agent at a temperature of from about -100.degree. C. to about 20.degree. C. The cis-4-O-protected-substituted-2-cyclopentenol derivatives are useful intermediates in the preparation of various cyclopentanyl and cyclopentenyl purine analogs which are useful as immunosuppressants and in the preparation of various prostaglandins.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Q.sub.n --Z--OA(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is defined as an alkali metal, selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, Q is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a compound selected from the group consisting of conjugated diene hydrocarbons and alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from carbon and silicon; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. The organosilicon compound is used as en effective electron donor ingredient of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo silicon disulfide compounds. The process involves reacting a mercaptoalkoxysilane with a dithiobis(benzothiazole) compound.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising:a hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed alkoxysilane,a solvent,and an arylcyclobutene;is useful in a variety of applications, including coatings for multichip modules, flat panel displays and integrated circuits. The preferred alkoxysilanes correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylidene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene, arylene, or a direct bond; Y is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, aryl, 3-methacryloxy, 3-acryloxy, 3-aminoethylamino, or 3-amino; R' is independently in each occurrence C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; and Z is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or OR'.

Abstract: A process for preparing functionalized alkyllithium compounds includes reacting in an inert solvent a protected functionalized alkyl halide with an alkali metal in the presence of a catalytic compound of the formula(RR.sup.1 R.sup.2 M.sup.a).sub.y A(R.sup.3).sub.xwherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkenyl groups containing one to thirteen carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is independently selected from aryl groups containing 6 to 18 carbon atoms, four to six-membered heterocyclic carbon containing groups containing one to two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur; hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, monoalkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl and dialkylphosphinoalkyl groups containing two to thirteen carbon atoms; M.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo silicon disulfide compounds. The process involves reacting a mercaptoalkoxysilane with a sulfenamide compound.

Abstract: The invention is directed to water soluble silane compositions that are essentially alcohol free comprising compounds of the structure:(RO).sub.3-x (HO).sub.x Si(CH.sub.2).sub.3 (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.b OH(Ia ){(RO).sub.2-y (HO).sub.y Si(CH.sub.2).sub.3 (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.b O}.sub.z (IIa)wherein x ranges from 1 to 3, b ranges from 1 to 30, y is 0 or 1, and z ranges from 1 to 3, and R is an aryl or alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms. The invention further comprises methods for forming such compounds and for their use in preparing water soluble silane compositions by reaction with relative insoluble silane compounds terminated in functional groups selected from the group comprising epoxies, vinyls, mercaptos and acrylates.

Abstract: A photosensitive member having stable electrophotographic characteristics can be constituted by an electroconductive support and a photosensitive layer disposed thereon and containing a novel fullerene compound having an organosilicon group as a charge-transporting substance. The fullerene compound may preferably have a polyhedral structure, particularly that of Buckminsterfullerene (C.sub.60) and be represented by the formula: C.sub.60 (A).sub.n . . . (2), wherein A denotes an organosilicon group represented by the formula: ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1-1 and R.sub.1-2 independently denote a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted silyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted germyl group, a halogen atom, or a group constituting a substituted or unsubstituted ring by a mutual combination of R.sub.1-1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of polymers bearing reactive functional groups. More particularly, this invention relates to the preparation of polymers containing functional acetoacetate groups and then following the polymerization reacting the acetoacetate group with a functional amine to form an enamine.Polymers of the present invention have many uses including coatings, sealants, adhesives and saturant applications, and are most useful as solutions or dispersions in water or water-cosolvent mixtures.

Abstract: Cyclohexylidene compounds of the structure: ##STR1## where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen or a hydroxy-protecting group, and Y is --POPh.sub.2, or --PO (OAlkyl).sub.2, or --SO.sub.2 Ar, or --Si(Alkyl).sub.3. The compounds are used as intermediates in the preparation of 19-nor-vitamin D compounds.

Abstract: An optically active tetrahydropyran derivative represented by one of the following general formulae, a liquid crystal composition containing the derivative, and a liquid crystal device containing the composition are disclosed. The optically active tetrahydropyran derivative is a novel compound which is chemically stable, causes no coloring, has excellent optical stability, and shows a large spontaneous polarization and a quick response. The optically active tetrahydropyran derivative can show a more excellent quick response when it is used in a composition, and is useful as a component in a ferroelectric liquid crystal which induces a large spontaneous polarization.

Abstract: Compositions of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a group selected in accordance with an intended application; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are protecting groups; and P is a substrate are provided. Methods of producing these compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Q.sub.n --Z--OA(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3) (II)wherein M is defined as an alkali metal, selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, Q is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a compound selected from the group consisting of conjugated diene hydrocarbons and alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons; Z is defined as a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon tether or connecting group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from Group IVa of the periodic table and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl groups, and n is an integer from 1 to 5.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the removal of the 4-protected hydroxy group from compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## where A is --COOAlkyl and B is hydroxy, or A and B together represent either oxo or .dbd.CHCOOAlkyl, where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen or a hydroxy-protecting group, and where X.sup.3 is ##STR2## with a hydrogen radical source, such as tributyltin hydride or tris(trimethylsilyl)silane, and a radical initiator, such as AIBN or irradiation.

Abstract: A process for producing compounds of the formula (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiORLi, wherein R is selected from alkyl groups containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms and aryl groups containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms, by reacting, optionally in the presence of a catalyst, in an inert atmosphere, a haloalcohol of the formula HORX, wherein R is selected from alkyl groups containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms and aryl groups containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms and X is selected from chlorine or bromine, is reacted with neat hexamethyldisilazane at a temperature between 20.degree. C. and 200.degree. C., optionally in the presence of a catalyst, after which the resulting product, a trimethylsilyloxyalkylhalide compound, is reacted at a temperature between 50.degree. C. and 160.degree. C., with powdered lithium metal, in an inert hydrocarbon medium, to produce the (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiORLi compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing easily separable solutions of organolithium compounds comprising the steps of reacting lithium metal, in the form of cast or extruded ingots or pieces cut therefrom, with an organo halide in mole ratios ranging from 3:1 to 20:1 in a solvent selected form a group of liquid hydrocarbons, alkyl ethers, and mixtures thereof under an inert atmosphere for one to ten hours with moderate stirring, cooling the resulting product, and separating the solution of the organolithium compound from the reacted lithium metal and by-product lithium chloride in the reactor.

Abstract: This invention includes di- and tri(alkoxysilylalkyl)- or haloalkoxysilylalkylcyclic pentanes, which may have substituents thereon, including vinyl groups, and their use as waterproofing agents, as crosslinking agents in room temperature vulcanizing silicone caulks, in coating compositions and as surface treatments. The cyclic hydrocarbons are pentane (C.sub.s). The silane groups are attached to the ring through an alkyl group, which may have substituents thereon. Multiple silane groups may be attached to the ring. The silanes may have the standard substituents thereon, including alkoxy and halogens.The specific silanes contemplated herein have the following formula:R.sub.a X.sub.3-a Si(CR'.sub.2).sub.n !.sub.b cycloC.sub.5 R".sub.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula ##STR1## where Y' represents hydroxy, protected-hydroxy, O-tosyl, O-mesyl, bromine, chlorine, or iodine and X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 may independently represent hydrogen or a hydroxy-protecting group are useful as intermediates for the production of 19-nor vitamin D derivatives, particularly 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3, from (-)quinic acid.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to cholesterol derivatives in which a cyclopentane ring has been introduced onto the 25-carbon of the side chain and to 24-epimers of these compounds. The compounds are useful intermediates in the production of 26,27-dimethylene-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.2 and 26,27-dimethylene-24-epi-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.2. These vitamin D derivatives are useful for the treatment of diseases such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to organo(poly)siloxane compositions which have long shelf life in the absence of water, but can be crosslinked in the presence of water, even at room temperature, to give elastomers with elimination of alcohols, and to a process for the preparation of such compositions.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are a tert-butyl cycloalkyl dialkoxysilane compound which is quite useful as a water repellant for treating the surface of a variety of construction materials such as wood, concrete and marble and which can easily be used, and a method for preparing the compound. A Grignard reagent represented by the formula: R.sup.1 MgX is reacted with a silane compound represented by the formula: (CH.sub.3).sub.3 CSiH(OR.sup.2).sub.2. Then the resulting silane compound: (CH.sub.3).sub.3 CSiHR.sup.1 (OR.sup.2) is further reacted with an alcohol: R.sup.2 OH in the presence of a catalyst to give a tert-butyl cycloalkyl dialkoxysilane compound: (CH.sub.3).sub.3 CSiR.sup.1 (OR.sup.2).sub.2.

Abstract: Tetra(alkylene oxide)silicate polymers are obtained by reacting pentacoordinate and hexacoordinate silicon complexes with tetra(alkylene) glycol, generally in accordance with the following reaction, as represented by the hexacoordinate species: ##STR1## The resulting polymers are represented by the following general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 contain a carbon atom bonded directly to an oxygen atom of the above structure and are independently selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## can be taken together to be --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, with the proviso that at least three or R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 must be, ##STR4## x is 0 or 1, each R.sub.6 is independently selected from H, OH, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, O--C.sub.1-6 alkyl, 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.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing enediynes is provided. Specifically, the formed enediynes contain a hex-3-ene-1,5-diynyl group. Production of the enediynes involves adding a base to a propargylic halide in the presence of a chelating agent, which causes a carbenoid coupling-elimination sequence of the propargylic halides. A carbenoid destabilizing agent can also be added to the reaction mixture in order to enhance yield. Acyclic and cyclic enediynes can be synthesized according to this process. The enediynes are useful compounds that can be used in a variety of applications including use in the production of anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of polysiloxane acrylates in solid electrolytes containing a solid polymeric matrix. The solid electrolytes are used in electrochemical cells for secondary batteries.

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 anionic polymerization of unsaturated monomers with functionalized initiators having the structure R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 Si--O--A'--Li is improved when each R is methyl and A' is --CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.10 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CR'R"--CH.sub.2 -- wherein R' is a linear alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R" is hydrogen or a linear alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms. This initiator provides process and product advantages over all other known initiators of the same type.

Abstract: A process for producing compounds of the formula (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiORLi where in R is selected from alkyl groups containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms and aryl groups containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms by reacting, in an inert atmosphere, in a hydrocarbon solvent, a haloalcohol of the formula HORX wherein R is selected from alkyl groups containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms and aryl groups containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms and X is selected from chlorine or bromine, is reacted with hexamethyldisilazane at a temperature between 20.degree. C. and the reflux temmperature of the solvent after which the resulting product, a trimethylsilyloxyalkylhalide compound, is reacted at a temperature between 50.degree. and 160.degree. C., with powdered lithium metal to produce the (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiORLi compound.

Abstract: A convergent synthesis of 19-nor-vitamin D compounds, specifically 19-nor-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3, is disclosed. The synthesis can also readily be utilized for preparing other 1.alpha.-hydroxylated 19-nor-vitamin D compounds. The key step in the synthesis is a suitable application of Lythgoe's procedure i.e. a Horner-Wittig reaction of the lithium anion of a phosphine oxide with a Windaus Grundmann ketone to give, after any necessary deprotection, the desired 19-nor-vitamin D compound.

Abstract: The invention provides silicon substituted fullerene compounds. The compounds can form polymers or wrapped fullerenes. The compounds may be made by reacting an organo-silicon compound with a fullerene in the presence of a catalyst by a hydrosilylation reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicon compounds, to mixtures thereof in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates and to their use as heat stabilizers in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates.

Abstract: Novel silane compound, alkoxy cyclopentyl diethoxysilane, is prepared by reacting cyclopentyl trihalosilane with ROH and then with ethanol, or by reacting cyclopentyl triethoxysilane with ROH, wherein alkyl in the alkoxy or R in ROH stands for an organic group selected from tile group consisting of isopropyl, sec-butyl, tert-buryl and tert-amyl groups. The silane compounds are useful as a catalytic component for olefin polymerization and as a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides antiviral compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is --CH.sub.2 O or --CH.sub.2 ;R.sub.1 is hydroxy or amino;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or amino;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, hydroxymethyl or acyloxymethyl, wherein the acyl group of said acyloxymethyl is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-7 alkanoyl and benzoyl optionally substituted in the phenyl ring by one, two or three substituents selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, bromo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, wherein the alkyl moiety of said C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy substituents is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n- and iso-propyl, n-, sec-, iso- and tert-butyl,R.sub.4 is a group of formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independent selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl and phenyl optionally substituted by one, two or three substituents selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, bromo, C.sub.

Abstract: Acyclic terpene compounds useful as intermediates for producing sarcophytol A which have an anti-carcinogenic promotor activity and anti-tumor activity, which compounds are shown by the general formula (I): ##STR1##

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the metathesis of olefins which comprises reacting an olefin of the formula YCZ.dbd.CZ--(CX.sub.2).sub.n R.sup.2 (II) whereinn is an integer from 1 to 28,X represents H or F,Y represents H or alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms andZ represents H or a non-aromatic hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sup.2 represents H, alkyl, halogen, COOR.sup.3 or OR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent alkyl having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms or phenyl which is unsubstituted or contains from 1 to 3 substituents or wherein R.sup.4 is trialkylsilyl R.sup.5 Si, wherein R.sup.5 represents alkyl having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, at a catalyst comprising an oxidic carrier charged with a rhenium compound as defined hereinbefore.

Abstract: A process for preparing functionalized alkyllithium compounds comprising reacting a fine particle size lithium metal of not more than 300 microns average particle size with an organosiloxyalkyl halide of the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 SiORX wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from alkyl groups containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms and aryl groups containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms, R is selected from alkyl groups containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms either straight chain or substituted by alkyl or aryl groups, X is selected from chlorine or bromine, the reaction temperature is above 50.degree. C., the reaction medium is a hydrocarbon solvent and the reaction is conducted in an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: Photographic silver halide materials are disclosed comprising a support and a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a coupler having in a non-coupling position a silyl substituent represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.4 individually are unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic groups, R.sub.5 is an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group which can be bonded to a non-coupling position of a second coupler moiety, and n=0, 1 or 2. In a preferred embodiment, the coupler is a photographic image dye-forming coupler. Processes for developing images in the photographic materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: New polymers are disclosed to be made in supported Ziegler-Natta systems. They include monomers exhibiting polar functionality such as through a hydroxyl group or other functional group protected during polymerization in the presence of highly active catalysts by the use of a protective alkyl silane group which is removed after polymerization to restore the functionality of the group. The typical polymer thus made is a polyolefin having functional groups on its backbone; the functional groups may be reacted with conventional dyes and/or may perform other functions and enter reactions with other reactive compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing compounds of the structure (I):(R.sub.1).sub.a (R.sub.2).sub.b SiX.sub.c (I)wherein R.sub.1 is a neophyl, neohexyl or (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiCH.sub.2 --group; R.sub.2 is a methyl group; X is a halo group or a saturated, unsaturated, branched, unbranched or cyclic alkoxy group of 1-18 carbon atoms; a is 1 or 2, b is an integer from 0 to 2, and c is an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Mixtures of siloxane oligomers having a degree of oligomerization of 0 to 8, which have no more than one vinyl substituent attached per silicon atom as well as methoxy and/or ethoxy groups, the molar ratio of vinyl groups to alkoxy groups being 1:1 to 1:8, and in addition optionally alkyl substituents of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, the molar ratio of vinyl groups to alkyl groups being 1:0 to 1:8, are prepared by hydrolysis or cohydrolysis of vinyltrialkoxysilanes and optionally tetraalkoxysilanes and alkyltrialkoxysilanes in alcoholic solution in the presence of an acid catalyst with an amount of water calculated for the degree of oligomerization, followed by removal of the catalyst and of the free alcohol. The siloxane oligomer mixture is useful as a crosslinking agent for thermoplastic polyolefins.

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.