Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one compound selected from the class of the sulphoximines for enhancing plants' intrinsic defenses and/or for improving plant growth and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to plant diseases which are caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, MLOs (mycoplasma-like organisms) and/or RLOs (rickettsia-like organisms), and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors.

Abstract: Provided are methods for decreasing the reaction time between an alkanolamine such as triethanolamine and a fatty acid alkyl ester such as, a triglyceride, a vegetable oil, a methyl ester, an ethyl ester, etc., a fatty acid, or a mixture thereof. The methods utilize a divalent zinc catalyst to facilitate and accelerate an esterification or transesterification reaction between the alkanolamine and the fatty acid, or fatty acid alkyl ester.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a material for reversibly storing and releasing hydrogen comprising graphite or a graphitic structure, for example, comprising an ordered graphite structure of carbon and nitrogen atoms wherein the interlayer and/or interstitial volume is occupied with at least one intercalated anionic species. While any suitable anionic species can be employed, examples of suitable species are at least one of: F? (fluoride), (C?C)2? (diacetylide), and (N?C?N)2?. Desirable anionic species typically have a relatively high charge to volume ratio. The disclosure also relates to a material for reversibly storing and releasing hydrogen comprising ordered graphitic structures comprising at least one member selected from the group of graphite, single walled carbon nanotubes, multiwalled carbon nanotubes, graphite nanofibers, carbon nanohorns, and boron nitride.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing sodium dicyanamide, in which cyanamide is reacted simultaneously with sodium hydroxide solution and cyanogen chloride in aqueous solution at temperatures of 20 to 100° and a pH of 7.0 to 10.0. By means of the inventive process it is possible, starting from raw materials which are available in technical-grade quality, to prepare sodium dicyanamide in good yields of 75 to 95% and very high purities of up to 100% in a very environmentally friendly manner, for which reason this process is particularly highly suitable for the industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ether compounds, compositions comprising ether compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising an ether compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's Disease, Syndrome X, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders, obesity, pancreatitis, hypertension, renal disease, cancer, inflammation, and impotence. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: Compounds according to the following formula (I): wherein the variables Q and R1 to R6 are as described herein, which reversibly inhibit the cysteine proteases, such as cathepsins K, S, F, L and B; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and method of treating diseases and pathological conditions exacerbated by these cysteine proteases such as, but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis and endometriosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted imide derivatives of the general formula (I) in which R1 represents optionally substituted cycloalkyl, R2 represents optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl, R3 represents alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino and R4 represents cyano or nitro, and to processes for their preparation and to their use for controlling animal pests and as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound comprising a reaction product of (A) an isocyanate functional compound of which at least 40 wt. %, relative to the total amount of (A), has a molecular weight of at least about 500, and (B) a nitrogen-containing compound capable of reacting with said isocyanate functional compound (A). The reaction product has a molecular weight of less then about 20,000 and comprises an effective amount of groups that are able to form reversible intermolecular physical interactions such that a resulting compound shows polymeric mechanical properties at a temperature below a transition temperature. The nitrogen-containing compound is, for instance, melamine, urea, acetoguanamine, benzoguanamine, cyanamide, dicyanamide, thiourea, isocytosine, pyrimidone or aminopyridine. The supramolecular compound comprising a suitable amount of the reaction products exhibits a relatively high elongation at break.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imidamide derivatives of the formula (I) in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are each as defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to their use for controlling animal pests, such as insects, arachnids and, in particular, nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tri-substituted phenyl derivatives and analogues of formula (I), to a process for preparing such compounds, having the utility in clinical conditions associated with insulin resistance, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted imide derivatives of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: Method of producing compounds of formula 1

Abstract: The invention relates to an ionic compound corresponding to the formula [R1X1(Z1)—Q−—X2(Z2)—R2]m Mm+ in which Mm+ is a cation of valency m, each of the groups Xi is S═Z3, S═Z4, P—R3 or P—R4; Q is N, CR5, CCN or CSO2R5, each of the groups Zi is ═O, ═NC≡N, ═C(C≡N)2, ═NS(═Z)2R6 or ═C[S(═Z)2R6]2, each of the groups Ri, is Y, YO—, YS—, Y2N— or F, Y represents a monovalent organic radical or alternatively Y is a repeating unit of a polymeric frame. The compounds are useful for producing ion conducting materials or electrolytes, as catalysts and for doping polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new imidic acid derivatives of the formula (I) to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: Compounds, and a process for their preparation, have the formula ##STR1## or corresponding salts thereof wherein R represents a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents oxazolinyl, --C.tbd.N, --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.2 or ##STR3## These compounds in the form of pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions are useful for the treatment of keratinization disorders.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-cyanoethanimidic acid esters by reacting orthoacetic acid esters with cyanamide. The reaction is carried out in alcoholic solution in the presence of an acid catalyst. N-cyanoethanimidic acid esters can be prepared in this manner in a high yield and high state of purity, with a low technical outlay and in an environmentally safe manner, free of dangerous by-products.

Abstract: Acylated cyanamide compounds useful for ethanol deterrence of the formula RCONHCN, wherein R is a lipophilic acyl group or is derived from an (N-substituted)-alpha-aminoacyl group.

Abstract: N,N'-dicyanocyclopropanecarbamidines useful as triazine intermediates, of the formula II ##STR1## in which M is hydrogen or an equivalent of an alkali or earthalkali ion and processes for their production.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## are antagonists of leukotrienes of C.sub.4, D.sub.4, E.sub.4 and the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis.As such, these compounds will be useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: Acylated cyanamide compounds useful for ethanol deterrence of the formula RCONHCN, wherein R is a lipophilic acyl group or is derived from an (N-substituted)-alpha-aminoacyl group.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an aryl cyanamide comprising reacting an arylamine of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is aryl,R is hydrogen or alkyl, andn is 1, 2 or 3,(excepting 2-nitroaniline, 4-nitroaniline and arylamines having a nucleophilic character equal to or lower than 2-nitroaniline and 4-nitroaniline), with cyanogen chloride in 1-2 times the molar amount per mole of amino group of the arylamine initially in a homogeneous liquid phase using as reaction medium acetic acid (which is optionally diluted with water and/or a water-miscible, organic auxiliary solvent) in the presence of 1-1.5 molar equivalents of an auxiliary base for each amino group of the arylamine, there being more cyanogen chloride than equivalents of auxiliary base present in the reaction mixture at any point in time of the reaction, the pH of the reaction mixture being maintained below 7.

Abstract: N-Cyanocarboxylic acid amide derivatives which contain two or three ##STR1## groupings in the molecule are useful as hardeners for epoxide resins.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of cyanamide or a cyanamide-containing gas mixture by passing urea and/or urea decomposition products over a catalyst at a temperature in the range of between about 200.degree. C. and 600.degree. C. A porous catalyst is utilized which has an intracrystalline pore diameter of at most 8 A, whereby a high conversion to cyanamide is obtained and the formation of melamine by-products is substantially reduced.

Abstract: N-Cyanocarboxlic acid amide derivatives which contain two or three ##STR1## groupings in the molecule are obtained by reacting 1 mol of a dicyanodiamine with 2 mols of a carboxylic acid anhydride or 1 mol of a dicyandiamine salt with 2 mols of a carboxylic acid halide or 1 mol of a dihalogeno compound with 2 mols of an N-cyanocarboxylic acid amide salt, or by reacting 1 mol of a carboxylic acid dichloride or trichloride with 2 or, respectively, 3 mols of a cyanamide or 1 mol of a carboxylic acid dicyandiamide or tricyantriamide salt with 2 or 3 mols of an alkylating agent.The N-cyanocarboxylic acid amide derivatives according to the invention are useful hardeners for epoxide resins.

Abstract: The present invention is for a process for the preparation of alkali metal salts of acyl cyanamides, especially those of aliphatic carboxylic acids by reacting carboxylic acid esters of lower alcohols with monoalkali metal cyanamides. The reaction results in a process which is simple and efficient and one which can be used in commercial scale batch or continuous operations.

Abstract: A novel charge transfer complex of an N,N'-biscyanoquinone bisimine of the formula ##STR1## and a fulvalene derivative of the formula ##STR2## where, in formula I, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are --H, --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.2 H.sub.5, --Cl and/or --Br, and one of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and/or one of the radicals R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may furthermore be phenyl or tert.-butyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together form ##STR3## and the fused-on aromatic ring is unsubstituted or substituted, and, in formula (II), R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another are each --H, --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, phenyl, methylphenyl or methoxyphenyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 and/or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 together form ##STR4## where n=3, 4 or 5, ##STR5## and X and Y indendently of one another are each S or Se.

Abstract: Oligo-imino-amines possessing plant-physiological activities and process for preparing the same are provided. Said substance is represented by the general formula. ##STR1## Wherein n=4-6.

Abstract: N-substituted N-cyanocarboxylic acid amides are prepared by reacting 1 mol of an N-cyanocarboxylic acid amide salt with 1 mol of an alkyl halide or an alkylating agent, for example dimethyl sulfate or diethyl sulfate, in a polar aprotic solvent.The N-substituted N-cyanocarboxylic acid amides which can be obtained by the process according to the invention are useful curing agents for epoxide resins.

Abstract: A class of naphthalene aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: N-Cyanoacylamide compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl and R.sub.3 is alkylene or arylenealkylene, are prepared by reacting 1 mol of an N-cyanocarboxylic acid amide salt with 1 mol of a halogen compound in a polar, aprotic solvent.The N-cyanoacylamide compounds of the formula I can be used for hardening epoxide resins, for the preparation of isomelamine or for the preparation of linear polymers which can be crosslinked by heat.

Abstract: This invention is directed to processes for forming either solid, linear polymers or thermoset polymers from novel N-cyanourea compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is at least 2 and R is the organic moiety of a polyisocyanate remaining after reacting the NCO groups of the polyisocyanate with cyanamide, preferably under atmospheric conditions. These N-cyanourea compounds are polymerized to solid, linear polymers useful as an epoxy curing agent, by agitation for about 50 hours under atmospheric conditions or to a thermoset polymer useful per se as an adhesive or sealant by heating at a temperature above 90.degree. C.

Abstract: Mixture of a fuel oil and pulverized coal are stabilized by the addition of a small amount of a polyether-type adduct having a molecular weight of from 6,000 to 600,000 between a lower alkylene oxide and a poly(lower alkyleneimine) compound, or a derivative of said adduct.

Abstract: 3-Aryloxy-3-phenylpropylamines and acid additions salts thereof, useful as psychotropic agents, particularly as anti-depressants.

Abstract: Insecticidal compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is halogen (Cl, F, Br), C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, cyano, CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 O, CF.sub.3 S, ClF.sub.2, CHF.sub.2 O, or CHF.sub.2 S; n is 0, 1, or 2; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, cyano, formyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 acyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 carboalkoxy, carbamoyl, N-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbamoyl, or N,N-di C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbamoyl.