Abstract: A process for the catalytic conversion of hydroxymethylimidazoles to formylimidazoles. The catalysis takes place in the presence of a peroxide. Formylimidazoles are important intermediates for pharmaceutical active ingredients.

Abstract: A high viscosity fluid composition having a specific gravity of 1 or more, the physical properties of said fluid composition is not impaired for the use of a long period of time, and a vibration energy damping device which is filled with said high viscosity fluid composition. The high viscosity fluid composition comprises a high viscosity hydrocarbon fluid and an inorganic filler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the interconnection of two electronic devices (2 and 3) by means of an interconnection device (1).According to the invention, the interconnection device (1) has metallized grooves (17, 18) in its edge, each in electrical connection with one of its lower contacts (15). Portions of solder (20), partially accommodated in the grooves (17, 18), fasten the interconnection device (1) on the electronic device (3) and make the electrical connections between the devices (1 and 3).

Abstract: A packaging film which is transparent to UV light and has a barrier action against water vapor and gases features at least one substrate layer of a polyolefin or polyamide with a ceramic coating of SiO.sub.x, where x is a number from 1.5 to 2 and the thickness of the ceramic layer is 10 nm to 2 .mu.m. The packaging film is suitable for packaging basic and luxury foodstuffs that are sterilized in the packaged condition by radiation with UV light.

Abstract: A one-piece aerosol can (20) of aluminum with integral end cap (24) for attaching a valve plate is such that the end cap (24) is adapted to match the outer contour of an end cap (14) which is flanged or folded onto the body (12) of a three-piece aerosol can (10) of tin plated sheet can be attached in an identical manner to the integrally formed end cap (24) of the one-piece aerosol can of aluminum. The specific design of the integrally formed end cap on the one-piece can of aluminum makes the interchangeability of accessories between both types of can possible.

Abstract: A cane which includes a golf club head which acts as a handle, a shaft, and a rubber or other non-slip material tip. The golf club cane can also include, for example, an indentation in the golf club head, and a rubber or other non-slip surface on the base of the head.

Abstract: Cyclobutane-1,2-dicarboxylic esters of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-8 -alkyl group, an optionally substituted mono- or bicyclic cycloaliphatic group having 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms, an optionally substituted aryl or arylalkyl group or an optionally substituted saturated heterocyclic group and R.sup.2 is either C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or both radicals R.sup.2 together form a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(n is 2 to 4), are prepared from the corresponding maleic or fumaric esters and ketene acetals in the presence of a Lewis acid and a sterically hindered base. The reaction is stereoselective when optically active maleic or fumaric esters are employed. The cyclobutane-1,2-dicarboxylic esters (I), in particular those having trans configuration, are intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: A water-soluble acrylic resin which is prepared by neutralizing with a neutralizing agent an acrylic copolymer formed by copolymerizing (a) an alkylene oxide group-containing (meth)acrylate, (b) a cyclic saturated hydrocarbon group-containing (meth)acrylate, (c) a hydroxyl group-containing unsaturated monomer other than the monomer (a), and (d) other unsaturated monomer; a resin composition used for a water-based coating composition and containing, as a vehicle component, the above water-soluble acrylic resin; a water-based coating composition containing, as major components, (A) at Least one resin selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble resin and a water-dispersible resin and (B) a pigment, said pigment (B) being subjected to dispersion treatment; with a water-soluble acrylic resin (C), which is prepared by neutralizing with a neutralizing agent an acrylic copolymer formed by copolymerizing (a) an alkylene oxide group-containing (meth)acrylate, (b) a cyclic saturated hydrocarbon group-containin

Abstract: A process for the production of 2-chloro-5-chloromethylpyridine of the formula: ##STR1## starting from 6-hydroxynicotinic acid of the formula: ##STR2## In this way 6-hydroxynicotinic acid is reacted with an acid chloride to 6-hydroxynicotinoyl chloride of the formula: ##STR3## The latter is then catalytically hydrogenated with hydrogen to 6-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethylpyridine of the formula: ##STR4## The latter is then catalytically hydrogenated with hydrogen to 2-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethylpyridine of the formula: ##STR5## which is then chlorinated to the end product according to formula I.

Abstract: A process for preparing pyridinecarboxylic esters of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxymethyl group, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group and X is chlorine or bromine. The pyridinecarboxylic esters are obtained by reacting the corresponding 2,3-dihalopyridines with carbon monoxide and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanol in the presence of a weak base and a complex of palladium with a bis(diphenylphosphine). Pyridinecarboxylic esters are intermediates for preparing herbicides and drugs against fibrotic diseases.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of malononitrile which involves subjecting a (2-cyano-N-alkoxy)acetimidoyl halide to a high-temperature treatment.

Abstract: An anionic electrodeposition coating composition containing, as the heat curable resin components, (A) a water-dispersible vinyl copolymer having hydroxyl group, carboxyl group and an ester linkage modified by a lactone group compound and (B) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Chroman derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.3-6 -cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aryl-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl; R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or optionally substituted aryl; and R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.3-6 -cycloalkyl, (C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy)methyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aryl-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C-alkanoyl or optionally substituted aroyl, are obtained from hydroquinone derivatives and alkenes in the presence of Lewis acids. The chroman derivatives (I) are intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients, for example, of hypolipidemics.

Abstract: Cellular Polyurethane elastomer which is produced by reacting:(a) an isocyanate component which includes methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) (MDI) and/or tolylene diisocyante (TDI), in monomeric form or as liquefied prepolymer with(b) compounds which at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms and(c) 4,4'-methylenebis(3-chloro-2,6-dialylaniline) or a mixture of 4,4'-methylenebis-(3-chloro-2,6-dialyaniline) with one or more aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diamines as chain extending agent, if desired with further polyol, and(d) a blowing agent in the presence of the usual catalysts and, if desired, other additives.

Abstract: Measurement probe (1) is used for measuring thin layers (19) on base material (20) using a magnetic or eddy current process. On probe housing (5) above a stop for guide means (3) with measurement sensor (12) and measurement pole (13) sliding element (2) for measurement sensor (12) is guided to move in the longitudinal axis of probe housing (5) as limited by a stop. Between sliding element (2) and stop (9) on guide means (3) there is first helical spring (4) by which sliding element (2) is elastically supported relative to measurement sensor (12). Between stop (9) on guide tube (3) and lower abutment (30) on probe housing (5) is second helical spring (10) which interacts with first helical spring (4) and elastically supports measurement sensor (12) in the rest state at a distance above opening (5a) for measurement pole (13) in probe housing (5).

Abstract: 2-Amino-4,5,3',4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone of the formula: ##STR1## is prepared by mononitration of 3,3',4,4'-tetramethyoxybenzophenone using nitric acid in the presence of acetic acid, and subsequent reduction of the nitro group. The compound is an intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients against rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Weaving device for producing a woven structure which is intended for the production of a composite component, including especially a component (5) for generating different speeds of movement for at least some of the warp yarns (FC). Component (5) includes a substantially plane profiled cam (5) capable of rotating about a longitudinal axis (X--X) and arranged so that the longitudinal axis (X--X) is approximately orthogonal to the direction (D) defined by the warp yarns (FC). The profile of the cam is defined by a variable transverse length (h) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X--X).

Abstract: Ethynylcyclopropane is prepared from (1,1-dimethoxyethyl)cyclopropane by a two-stage elimination of methanol. Ethynylcyclopropane is an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active ingredients, for example, antiviral agents.

Abstract: A flying aid device for a fly-by-wire aircraft which has at least two mechanically independent control columns (M1, M2). The device (1) includes: a system (SO) for detecting multiple control corresponding to simultaneous operation of at least two of the control columns (M1, M2); and informing systems (S1, S2, S3, S4), each of which is associated with one of the control columns (M1, M2) and is intended to generate within the control column (M1, M2), when the detection system (SO) detects multiple control, a tactile sensation that informs a pilot of the aircraft who is operating the control column (M1, M2) of the multiple control.

Abstract: A process for preparing 3-alkoxy-5-alkylpyrazin-2-amines of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-4 -alkyl group or an aryl group and R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy group or an aryloxy group, starting either from aminomalononitrile or from aminoacetonitrile.