Abstract: A process for mineral oil production, in which an aqueous formulation comprising tris(2-hydroxyphenyl)methane of the general formula (I) is injected into a mineral oil deposit through an injection well and the crude oil is withdrawn from the deposit through a production well, where the R1, R2 and R radicals in the formula (I) are each defined as follows: R is independently 1 to 2 hydrocarbyl radicals per phenyl ring, R1 is preferably H or OH, R2 are independently radicals of the general formula (III), —(R5—O—)n—R6—X??(III) where n is a number from 1-50, and where the R5 radicals are R7 groups R6 is a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, X is H or an acidic end group, R10 is, for example, C1-C6-hydrocarbyl radical, enables improved mineral oil production.

Abstract: An emulsifier for emulsion polymerization contains a compound represented by the following general formula (I).

Abstract: New types of derivatives of tris(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanes which have, as functional groups, polyalkoxy groups or polyalkoxy groups modified with terminal hydrophilic groups, preparation of such compounds and their use, especially as surfactants and thickeners.

Abstract: New types of derivatives of tris(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanes which have, as functional groups, polyalkoxy groups or polyalkoxy groups modified with terminal hydrophilic groups, preparation of such compounds and their use, especially as surfactants and thickeners.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for isolating and enhancing the levels of jasmonates from cacao plant sources. In a preferred embodiment, jasmonic acid and 12-hydroxy jasmonate sulfate are detected in various cocoa products, and the levels of these compounds can be manipulated to increase the beneficial health effects of a food product made with the cocoa products The invention includes methods to prepare edible products containing cocoa jasmonates.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of para-coumaric acid or para-hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives in cosmetic or dermatological compositions, specifically to the use of at least one compound derived from para-coumaric acid having a general formula (I) below: in which, especially, Z represents an oxygen or an —NH— group; X and Y are identical and each represent a CH or CH2 group, as an active principle with depigmenting, free-radical-scavenging and/or antiinflammatory is activity. The invention also relates to the use of the above compounds for cosmetic care or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially for depigmenting an area of skin, having antiradical and/or antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: Pantoic acid ester neopentyl sulfonyl ester prodrugs of acamprosate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prodrugs, and methods of using such prodrugs and compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed. In particular, acamprosate prodrugs exhibiting enhanced oral bioavailability and methods of using acamprosate prodrugs to treat neurodegenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, movement disorders, substance abuse disorders, binge eating disorder, cortical spreading depression related disorders, tinnitus, sleeping disorders, multiple sclerosis, and pain are disclosed.

Abstract: An unsaturated derivative at the 4-position of 6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethylindane corresponding to the following formula: in which: X represents: a divalent radical of formula: and Y represents a divalent radical of following formula: R1 represents —CH3, —(CH2)p—OR4, —(CH2)p—COR5 or —S(O)t—R6, p being 0, 1, 2 or 3, t being 0, 1 or 2, R4 represents H, lower alkyl, —COR7, aryl, aralkyl, mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl, or a polyether radical, R5 represents H, lower alkyl, —OR8 or R6 represents H or lower alkyl, R7 represents lower alkyl, R8 represents H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl, a sugar residue selected from the group consisting of residues deriving from glucose, galactose, mannose and glucuronic acid or an amino acid residue deriving from lysine, glycine and aspartic acid, r′ and r″, which are identical or different, represent H, low

Abstract: para-Aminomethylaryl carboxamides of Formula I are antagonists of VLA-4 and/or &agr;4&bgr;7, and as such are useful in the inhibition or prevention of cell adhesion and cell-adhesion mediated pathologies. These compounds may be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions and are suitable for use in the treatment of asthma, allergies, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: Processes for the production of partial glyceride sulfates comprising the steps of:A) reacting a mixture containing glycerol and at least one triglyceride with gaseous sulfur trioxide to produce at least one acidic reaction product;B) ageing the at least one acidic reaction product at an elevated temperature; andC) neutralizing the at least one aged acidic reaction product with an aqueous base in the presence of a buffer.

Abstract: Novel fluorinated (poly)sulfates, halosulfonates, halohydrins and expoxides, as well as novel processes for producing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is process for producing a sulfonium compound of the general formula (III), comprising reacting alkylthiophenol derivative of the general formula (I) and dialkyl sulfate of the general formula (II) in the presence of at least one inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonate, alkali metal hydrogencarbonate, alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkaline earth metal carbonate, and oxides of Group II metals of the Periodic Table. ##STR1## wherein all the symbols are as defined in the appended claims.

Abstract: A reactive dye of the formulaD--U--R).sub.nin which D is the radical of an anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazane, azomethine, dioxazine, phenazine, stilbene, triphenylmethane, xanthene, thioxanthone, nitroaryl, naphthoquinone, pyrenequinone or perylenetetracarbimide dye; U is --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R is a radical of the formula ##STR1## Z is sulfatoethyl, .beta.-thiosulfatoethyl, .beta.-phosphatoethyl, .beta.-acetoxyethyl, .beta.-halogenoethyl or vinyl; alk is a polymethylene radical having 1 to 6 C atoms or its branched isomers; Y is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, hydroxyl, sulfato, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyloxy, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl having 1 to 5 C atoms, carbamoyl or a radical --SO.sub.2 --Z in which Z is as defined above; V is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by carboxyl, sulfo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy, halogen or hydroxyl;or a radical ##STR2## in which Z, alk and Y are as defined above; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An amide is thiated to the corresponding thioamide by reacting it with phosphorus pentasulfide in the presence of an adjuvant selected from diatomaceous earth, zeolites, and molecular sieves.

Abstract: Ammonium hydroxide is used in the recovery of a thiono compound prepared by reacting an organic carbonyl compound with phosphorus pentasulfide to improve the product yield.

Abstract: An amide is thiated to the corresponding thioamide by reacting it with phosphorus pentasulfide in the presence of a Group IIA metal fluoride as an adjuvant.

Abstract: Intermediate useful for the preparation of fiber-reactive dyes having the formula ##STR1## in which the alks independently of each other are C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkylene and Z is .beta.-halogenoethyl, vinyl, .beta.-sulfatoethyl, .beta.-thiosulfatoethyl or .beta.-acetoxyethyl.

Abstract: Certain novel aryl sulfonyl fluorides, their preparation, and their use in inhibiting serine proteases with chymotrypsin-like and elastase-like specificity.