Abstract: A new method for synthesizing 2-alkoxyisobutylisonitrile is provided in which isobutylene is used as the starting material. The haloalkoxylation of isobutylene in alcohol medium gives 2-alkoxyisobutylhalide which is then converted to 2-alkoxyisobutylamine. In the basic condition, the reaction of 2-alkoxyisobutylamine with chloroform produces 2-alkoxyisobutylisonitrile. The synthesis process contains three steps by which a higher yield is achieved. 2-Alkoxyisobutylisonitrile is labelled with technetium-99m by exchange labelling of stable tetrakis(2-alkoxyisobutylisonitrile)copper(I) complex. Tetrakis(2-alkoxyisobutylisonitrile)copper(I) complex can be prepared by the exchange of acetonitrile molecules in tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(I) complex with isonitrile ligands.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyfluoroalkyl nitrogen compounds of general formula:R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --Xin which X denotes an isothiocynate --N.dbd.C.dbd.S, carbodiimide --N.dbd.C.dbd.N(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --R'.sub.F or thiourea --NH--CS--A group, A denoting an optionally substituted amino group, and each of the symbols R.sub.F and R'.sub.F denotes a perfluoroalkyl radical.These compounds, prepared from the corresponding azides R.sub.F (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sub.3 or amines R.sub.F (CH.sub.2).sub.2 NH.sub.2, can be used as surface-active agents or precursors of such agents.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of asymmetrically substituted ureas, carbamates, thiocarbamates or substituted isocyanates by reaction of an adduct of isocyanic acid and a tertiary amine with a primary and secondary amine, an alcohol, a thiol or a compound having one or two non-cumulated olefinic double bonds.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyfluoroaklyl nitrogen compounds of general formula:R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --Xin which X denotes an isothiocyanate --N.dbd.C.dbd.S, carbodiimide --N.dbd.C.dbd.N(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --R'.sub.F or thiourea --NH--CS--A group, A denoting an optionally substituted amino group, and each of the symbols R.sub.F and R'.sub.F denotes a perfluoroalkyl radical.these compounds, prepared from the corresponding axides R.sub.F (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sub.3 or amines R.sub.F(CH.sub.2).sub.2 NH.sub.2, can be used as surface-active agents or precursors of such agents.

Abstract: Tris(isonitrile)copper(I) complex salts with anions selected from BF.sub.4, PF.sub.6, ClO.sub.4, I, Br, Cl and CF.sub.3 COO are useful in preparing radionuclide complexes rapidly at room temperature. Preferred isonitrile ligands are ether isonitriles. The tris(isonitrile)copper(I) adducts enable technetium complexes, such as those of Tc99m, to be prepared easily just prior to their use as imaging agents.

Abstract: New fluorinated bisaryloxy-substituted alkenes are prepared by reaction of substituted phenols with perhaloalkenes and can be used as electrical insulating agents.

Abstract: Ether-substituted isonitriles, Tc99m complexes thereof, and processes for myocardial tissue radioimaging using the Tc99m complexes.

Abstract: N-(sulfonylmethyl)formamides are obtained by reacting a sulfinic acid, formaldehyde and formamide in the presence of a second acid and a controlled amount of water. The formamides can be converted to the corresponding sulfonylmethylisocyanides.

Abstract: An additive for synthetic resins includes a [liquid rubber]/[polyester] block copolymer comprising block liquid rubber compound parts and block polyester parts as constituent segments. One or more of these polyester blocks are connected to each one of the polydiene block parts through ester bond.

Abstract: An additive for synthetic resins contains a block copolymer having as its constituent segments both polyester block obtainable by ring-opening polymerization of .epsilon.-aliphatic lactone and polydiene block. One or more of these polyester blocks are connected to the polydiene block through ester bond and at least one of these polyester blocks has at its end a reactive group such as vinyl group, epoxy group, isocyanate group or carboxyl group.

Abstract: Tris(isonitrile)copper(I) complex salts with anions selected from BF.sub.4, PF.sub.6, ClO.sub.4, I, Br, Cl and CF.sub.3 COO are useful in preparing radionuclide complexes rapidly at room temperature. Preferred isonitrile ligands are ether isonitriles. The tris(isonitrile)copper(I) adducts enable technetium complexes, such as those of Tc99m, to be prepared easily just prior to their use as imaging agents.

Abstract: A coordination complex comprising a radionuclide selected from the class consisting of radioactive isotopes of Tc, Ru, Co, Pt and Re and an isonitrile ligand of the formula:(CNX)R,where X is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of COOR.sup.1 and CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 where R.sup.1 can be H, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 can be H, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be the same of different is disclosed. Kits that can be used to form these complexes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Phenyl isonitriles are prepared by reaction of substantially equimolar amounts on N-arylformimidates and a lithium dialkylamide.

Abstract: A new process for preparing 2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile is described. 2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile is used in the preparation of Tc-99m hexakis (2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile). This cationic complex is useful as a myocardial perfusion agent.

Abstract: Compositions of matter and methods of preparation are described for water and air stable, square planar transition metal double-complex salts which contain isonitrile ligands derivatized with long chain aliphatic groups. These salts are composed of two metal-containing complex ions: the cation is a tetrakis isonitrile metal ion and the anion is a tetrahalometallate or tetracyanometallate. These double-complex salts exhibit the novel property of thermochromism and are useful as temperature indicators and in imaging applications.

Abstract: A coordination complex comprising a radionuclide selected from the class consisting of radioactive isotopes of Tc, Ru, Co, Pt and Re and an isonitrile ligand of the formula:(CNX)R,where X is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of COOR.sup.1 and CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 where R.sup.1 can be H, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 can be H, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be the same or different is disclosed. Kits that can be used to form these complexes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing a coordination complex of an isonitrile ligand and radionuclide such as Tc, Ru, Co, Pt, Fe, Os, Ir, W, Re, Cr, Mo, Mn, Ni, Rh, Pd, Nb and Ta is disclosed. The method comprises preparing a soluble metal adduct of said isonitrile ligand by admixing said ligand with a salt of a displaceable metal having a complete d-electron shell selected from the group consisting of Zn, Ga, Cd, In, Sn, Hg, Tl, Pb and Bi to form a soluble metal-isonitrile salt, and admixing said metal isonitrile salt with a salt comprising said radioactive metal in a suitable solvent to displace said displaceable metal with the radioactive metal thereby forming said coordination. The complex is useful as a diagnostic agent for labelling liposomes or vesicles, and selected living cells containing lipid membranes, such as blood clots, myocardial tissue, gall bladder tissue, etc.

Abstract: A poly(vinyliminomethylene) polymer having at least one recurring structural unit of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R', which are the same or different, are each hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group which alkyl or cycloalkyl groups are unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl or alkoxy groups or which contain up to four non-catenated oxygen atoms, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl group or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkenyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl or alkoxy groups, a phenyl group or naphthyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl or alkoxy groups, with the proviso that at least one of R and R' be a substituent other than hydrogen; R" is hydrogen; and n has a value such that the weight-average molecular weight is in the range of about 2,000 to 400,000 as determined by gel permeation chromatography.