Abstract: The invention relates to a resin curing agent having the formula (I), wherein R1 to R4 are each individually selected from linear or branched C1 to C5 alkyl, a process for its manufacture, blends of the reaction products, and two-component curable resin systems.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of substituted dimethyl-(3-aryl-butyl)-amine compounds. The process comprises dehydration by heterogeneous catalysis of substituted 4-dimethylamino-2-aryl-butan-2-ol compounds, to form substituted dimethyl-(3-aryl-but-3-enyl)-amine intermediates, which are then converted by hydrogenation with hydrogen to substituted dimethyl-(3-aryl-butyl)-amine compounds.

Abstract: Methods of preparing, and compositions comprising, derivatives of (?)-venlafaxine are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating and preventing diseases and disorders including, but not limited to, affective disorders such as depression, bipolar and manic disorders, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cerebral function disorders, obesity and weight gain, incontinence, dementia and related disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin curing agent having the formula (I), wherein R1 to R4 are each individually selected from linear or branched C1 to C5 alkyl, a process for its manufacture, blends of the reaction products, and two-component curable resin systems.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), the process comprising: (i) the reaction of a compound of formula (III), with a compound of formula (IV) to give a compound of formula (II), and (ii) the reaction of the compound of formula (II) with a leaving group, to give the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Methods and compounds for treating neurological and other disorders are provided. Included is the administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having binding and/or modulation specificity for a TrkB receptor molecule.

Abstract: A method for the production of a fluorinated phenylenediamine is provided which comprises steps of reacting a diamide represented by the following formula with NaOCl at a molar ratio of the NaOCl to the diamide in the range of 2.0-6.0 and NaOH at a molar ratio of the NaOH to the diamide in the range of 1.8-6.0 is provided. According to this invention, the fluorinated phenylenediamine can be produced conveniently in a high yield.

Abstract: Novel monoamidine, monoamidoxime and bisamidine curatives, co-curatives and cure accelerators are provided for use with perfluoroelastomeric compositions as well as novel synthesis methods for making monoamidine- and monoamidoxime-based curatives, co-curatives and cure accelerators. Also provided are diphenyl-based curatives, co-curatives and cure accelerators having sufficiently high molecular weight such that the melting temperature of the curatives, co-curatives and cure accelerators is no greater than about 240° C., and more preferably no greater than about 230° C.

Abstract: The invention provides sodium channel modulating compounds of formula I: wherein X, Y, Q, R1, w, and R2 have any of the values defined in the specification, and salts thereof, which are useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with sodium channel activity, such as neuropathic pain. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof, as well as therapeutic methods comprising administering such a compound or salt to a mammal (e.g. a human).

Abstract: A bis-o-aminophenol has a formula I These bis-o-aminophenols permit the preparation of polybenzoxazoles stabilized at high temperatures. The bis-o-aminophenols are preferably prepared from the corresponding diols, which are first nitrosated. The nitroso compound is then reduced to the amino compound by hydrogenation with Pd/C and H2.

Abstract: Methods of preparing, and compositions comprising, derivatives of (−)-venlafaxine are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating and preventing diseases and disorders including, but not limited to, affective disorders such as depression, bipolar and manic disorders, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cerebral function disorders, obesity and weight gain, incontinence, dementia and related disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides a multistep process for preparing 1,2-diamino compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof from 1,2-epoxides.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural formula I: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel bis-o-aminophenols, and bis-o-aminothiophenols of the following structure: ##STR1## where A.sup.1 to A.sup.3 are--independently of one another--H, CH.sub.3, OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, or OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3T is O or S, andZ is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical.

Abstract: A process for resolving racemates of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which a, A, B, D, E, F, M, Q and R have the meanings given in the description is described. The process is carried in a manner known per se but using the optical antipodes of derivatives of phenoxypropionic acid.Also described are salts of deprenyl, ephedrine or tetrahydropapaverine with a phenoxypropionic acid of the formula ##STR2## in which U and T have the meaning stated in the description, and which result as intermediate in the racemate resolution.

Abstract: In the decomposition of a polymer containing a urethane linkage and/or urea linkage in the presence of a decomposing agent, the amount of evolved carbon dioxide is measured and the decomposition reaction is conducted until a total amount of evolved carbon dioxide reaches a specified value to obtain a liquid decomposition product. According to the present invention, a decomposition product having constant quality can be obtained in a simple manner.

Abstract: Odor formation during storage of (hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amines due to formation and release of odoriferous sulfur-containing species such as dihydrocarbyldisulfides, is suppressed. To accomplish this, a small amount of N,N-dihydrocarbylhydroxylamine odor-inhibitor (e.g., N,N-diethylhydroxylamine) is blended with the (hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amine. This enables products such as a mixture of 3,5-di(methylthio)-2,4-diaminotoluene and 3,5-di(methylthio)-2,6-diaminotoluene) to be stored for long periods of time with significantly reduced formation and release of odoriferous sulfur-containing species.

Abstract: A novel bisaminothiophenol compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## where Rf is a perfluoroalkylidene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, is used as a cross-linking agent for fluorine-containing elastomers having CN groups as cross-linkable groups.

Abstract: Bis{[1-(2-A-2-B)ethenyl]} [2-R.sup.2 -4-X-phenyl- or 1-(2-R.sup.2 -4-X-phenyl) ethenyl]methanes useful as color formers, particularly in transfer imaging, pressure sensitive and thermal-responsive carbonless duplicating systems, are prepared by the interaction of two molecular proportions of the corresponding 1-A-1-B-ethene with the appropriate 2-R.sup.2 -4-X-phenyl-(CH.dbd.CH).sub.n --CHO presence of an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: Diamines containing pendent ethynyl and substituted ethynyl groups are synthesized. These diamines are reacted with dianhydrides to form polyamide acids, which are chemically or thermally cyclodehydrated to form polyimides and copolyimides with pendent ethynyl groups. Upon heating, the pendent ethynyl groups react to form crosslinked resins that are useful as adhesives, composite matrices, coatings, moldings and films.

Abstract: A process for production of polyamines of the diphenylmethane series through a condensation reaction of aniline with formaldehyde in the presence of an acid catalyst, neutralization of the acid catalyst after reaction completion, and distillation of the resultant polyamine mixture is described. The key feature of the process is the abrupt increase in reaction temperature after the condensation reaction or after the first rearrangement step.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents hydrogen, --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2 and Y represents --CH.sub.3, --COOH, --CONH.sub.2, --NH.sub.2 or --N.dbd.N--Z, in which the group --Z is ##STR2## with the proviso that if Y represents the group --N.dbd.N--Z, X is only --NO.sub.2, and if Y represents the group --CH.sub.3, X is only hydrogen, are described. A compound of the formula ##STR3## the preparation of which in a multi-stage process, in which the compounds of the general formula (I) are also obtained, is described, is preferred.The resulting 3,4'-diamino compound is suitable for the preparation of polycondensates and shaped articles, films and fibers of high heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blocked polyisocyanates based on the reaction product ofi) an organic polyisocyanate comprising a member selected from the group consisting of bis-(4-isocyanatocyclohexyl)-methane, NCO prepolymers prepared from bis-(4-isocyanatocyclohexyl)-methane, polyisocyanate adducts prepared from bis-(4-isocyanatocyclohexyl)-methane, isocyanurate group-containing polyisocyanates prepared from 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate and isocyanurate and allophanate group-containing polyisocyanates prepared from 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate withii) methylamyl ketoxime.

Abstract: A continuous process for the hydrocarbylthiation of aromatic amines is disclosed. The process involves forming an admixture of aromatic amine, hydrocarbyl disulfide and an effective amount of a Lewis acid catalyst and subsequently allowing such admixture to flow as a thin film along a column. An inert gas is passed in a counter-current manner through the admixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing ring alkylated aromatic amines. In the process an aromatic amine is reacted with an olefin using gamma alumina as a catalyst. Under the conditions of the process the catalyst is extremely active and with amines that are capable of alkylation at the ortho and para positions, high selectivity to the ortho alkylated isomer can be achieved.The catalyst is also effective for producing unsymmetrical disubstituted alkyl aromatic amines, e.g., ethyl or propyl toluidine where one ortho position is substituted with a methyl group and the other substituted with an ethyl or propyl group.

Abstract: Bis-(amino-nitrophenyl)-methane can be produced in one stage with an approximately quantitative yield by condensing o-nitraniline and formaldehyde in water at a temperature of between 20.degree. and 40.degree. C. in the presence of sulfuric acid, and subsequently rearranging the formed methylene-bis-(o-nitraniline) by treatment of the reaction mixture at a temperature of between 90.degree. and 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Chain-lengthening agents based on chlorinated 4,4'-methylenebisanilines for p-phenylene-methylenediisocyanate prepolymer are used for the preparation of cast polyurethane elastomers.

Abstract: (Hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amines are prepared by reacting an aromatic amine, such as an aminobenzene, with a hydrocarbyl disulfide, such as an alkyl disulfide, in the presence of iodine, iodine monochloride, or iodine monobromide as a catalyst.

Abstract: This invention is an improved process for preparing 2,2-bis(4-aminophenyl)hexafluoropropane which comprises subjecting 2,2-bis(4-aminocarbonylphenyl)hexafluoropropane to the Hofmann reaction and then treating that reaction product under reducing conditions to produce the desired amine in high yield.

Abstract: Diamine compounds having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently methyl, ethyl or isopropyl groups, can be used in preparing various polymers which are useful in gas separation membranes. The combined effect of alkyl substituents ortho to the amino groups along with the specific bridging group imparts useful properties to polymeric membranes formed with these diamines.

Abstract: 2,2-Bis(4-aminophenyl)hexafluoropropane is prepared by the steps of (a) reacting 2,2-bis(4-carboxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane with thionyl chloride at 80.degree.-150.degree. C. in a water insoluble organic liquid in the presence of a catalyst such as dimethylformamide to obtain a solution of 2,2-bis(4-chloroformylphenyl)hexafluoropropane, (b) mixing the obtained solution with an aqueous solution of sodium azide to obtain an acid azide solution, (c) heating the organic phase of the acid azide solution to 80.degree. C. or above to cause rearrangement of the acid azide into an isocyanate, (d) hydrolyzing the isocyanate by mixing the isocyanate solution with an acid such as 40-80% sulfuric acid to form a salt of the aimed diamine as an aqueous solution mixed with an organic phase, and (e) neutralyzing the aqueous solution separated from the liquid mixture obtained at step (d) to precipitate the aimed diamine.

Abstract: There are provided new 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B and R.sup.1-5 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds of the invention can be used as pesticides, especially against insects and mites.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A represents the radicals ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are different from one another and denote hydrogen, --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or halogen, X represents --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is hydrogen, if R.sup.2 is --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, if R.sup.1 is --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2.The compounds are prepared from 4,4'-bis[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)hexafluoroisopropyl]diphenyl ether by nitration or reaction with nitrobenzenes followed by reduction of the nitro groups. They are used for the preparation of high-temperature-resistant polycondensates.

Abstract: 2,2'-Dichloro-6,6'-diethylmethylene-bis-aniline or mixtures thereof with compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are straight-chained or branched alkyl radicals having 2 to 4 C atoms, or R.sub.1 and/or R.sub.3 are chlorine and the remaining R's have the above-mentioned significance, as chain-extension means or cross-linkage means for polyurethanes or epoxide resins. Process for the production of 2,2'-dichloro-6,6'-diethylmethylene-bis-aniline or such mixtures. 2-ethyl-6-chloroaniline is condensed with itself or an aniline having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are the same or different and are straight-chained or branched having 2 to 4 C atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.5 can also be chlorine, in acidic medium with formaldehyde or compounds which form formaldehyde. The compounds in the mixture can be condensation products of two molecules of such aniline derivatives.

Abstract: New methylenebis(metachloro)anilines which are chain-lenghtening agents or cross-linking agents for polyurethanes.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## B is a group of the formula: ##STR3## when B is of Formula III, X is of Formula III;when B is of Formula IV,X is selected from H, phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, substituted naphthyl, thienyl, substituted thienyl, thiazol-5-yl and substituted thiazol-5-yl in which the substituents are selected from NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, C.sub.2-4 -alkenyl, halogen, cyano and phenyl;each Q is independently selected from H, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, phenyl and benzyl;and wherein each benzene ring in Formulae II, III and IV has no further substituents or carries 1 or 2 further substituents selected from halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl and C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy.The compound is suitable for use as a charge transport material in organic photoconductors, as a charge control agent in electroreprographic toners and as a color former in pressure sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: 1-A-1-B-3-(2-R.sup.2 -4-N-R-N-R.sup.1 -aminophenyl)-3-(-4-R.sup.3 -phenylsulfonyl)prop-1-ene useful as color formers, particularly in transfer imaging, pressure-sensitive and thermal-responsive carbonless duplicating systems, are prepared by the interaction of the corresponding 1-A-1-B-ethene with the appropriate 2-R.sup.2 -4-N-R-N-4.sup.1 -benzaldehyde and the appropriate 4-R.sup.3 -benzenesulfinic acid in the presence of an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: Polythiols prepared by the reaction of hydrogen sulfide or organic dithiols with polyglycidyl substituted amines have been found to be outstanding curing agents for epoxy resins. Epoxy resins cured with these polythiols are characterized by not only improved gel times, but also improved cure rates, better heat resistance and greater resistance to absorption of water.A useful polythiol is the reaction product of N,N,N',N'-tetraglycidyl-m-xylylenediamine with hydrogen sulfide.

Abstract: 'An improvement is described in the process of preparing polymethylene polyphenyl polyamines by condensing aniline and formaldehyde in the presence of an acid catalyst. The improvement entails adding a minor proportion of a polyamine mixture comprising di(aminophenyl)methanes and oligomeric polymethylene polyphenyl polyamines, collectively known as polymethylene polyphenyl polyamines or polymeric MDA, to an intermediate stage of the condensation reaction where the various intermediately formed aminobenzylamines are present. The process lends itself to either a batch or continuous method for preparing the polyamines.The improvement is actually observed in the polymethylene polyphenyl polyisocyanates derived from the polyamines which have substantially reduced color over those polyisocyanates prepared from polyamines prepared via a prior art method. Such color improvements invariably carry over to polyurethane products derived therefrom.

Abstract: (Hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amines are prepared by reacting an aromatic amine, such as an aminobenzene, with a hydrocarbyl disulfide, such as an alkyl disulfide, in the presence of a metal or metal halide catalyst and iodine as a promoter.

Abstract: (Hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amines are prepared by reacting an aromatic monoamine, such as an aminobenzene, with a hydrocarbyl disulfide, such as an alkyl disulfide, in the presence of hydrogen iodide, ammonium iodide, or cuprous iodide.

Abstract: (Hydrocarbylthio)aromatic polyamines are prepared by reacting an aromatic polyamine, such as a diaminobenzene, with a hydrocarbyl disulfide, such as an alkyl disulfide, in the presence of an iodide or bromide of a metal other than an alkali metal as a catalyst.

Abstract: New tropolone derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents H or an alkyl group, R.sup.2 represents an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or heterocyclic group and R.sup.3 represents an alkoxyl, aryl or heterocyclic group or a group of the formula: ##STR2## or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may form together a part of a heterocyclic group, their metal complex salts, processes for the preparation thereof and the use thereof as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: (Hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amines are prepared by reacting an aromatic amine, such as an aminobenzene, with a hydrocarbyl disulfide, such as an alkyl disulfide. The reaction is preferably conducted in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride.

Abstract: Preparation of 3,3'- or 3,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane by catalytically reducing and dechlorinating, in the presence of a reduction catalyst, a dinitrobenzophenone compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine and attached to a position 4 or 6 on the benzene ring, and Y is hydrogen or chlorine with the proviso that when Y is hydrogen, the nitro group is attached to a position 3' or 4', and when Y is chlorine, Y is attached to a position 4' and the nitro group is attached to a position 3'.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of an m-halogen-substituted aniline from a polyhalogen substituted aniline by the reaction of the aniline with hydrogen in an acid medium is disclosed wherein the process is carried out in the presence of hydrogen iodide and/or a compound which under the reaction conditions yields hydrogen iodide and in the presence of an optionally substituted phenol.

Abstract: A process for the dechlorination of aromatic nitro or amino compounds comprising reacting anilines or nitrobenzenes, which are polysubstituted by chlorine, with hydrogen, under the action of heat, in the presence of an excess of chloride ions, in the liquid phase and at low pressure.The process makes it possible selectively to obtain anilines which are chlorine-substituted in the meta-position.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for the preparation of mixtures of polyamines of the polyamino-polyaryl-polymethylene type whereby the proportion or the ortho-substituted products are substantially increased. This increase is brought about by adding the acid catalyst to the aromatic amine/formaldehyde reaction mixture in two or more stages.