Abstract: Described herein is a novel process to resolve a racemic compound into its optically active isomers without need for chemical transformation such as salt formation. The process advantageously utilizes polymers containing chiral moieties in their repeat units as well as exhibiting critical solution temperature behavior in a suitable solvent. An embodiment describes the resolution of tryptophan.

Abstract: This invention provides a free-flowing polyester dye microspheric powder which has superior stability and transparency for application in electrophotographic imaging systems. In another embodiment this invention provides a non-aqueous dispersion polymerization process for producing the invention polyester dye microspheric powder. A present invention toner composition comprises polyester dye microspheric powder, and one or more optional ingredients such as a charge control agent or a surfactant.

Abstract: This invention discloses a novel process to prepare multi-block copolymers with high molecular weights from two immiscible polymer segments. In one embodiment, the two polymer segments are reacted in a solvent mixture which comprises N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone and diglyme. Such polymers are useful for alignment layer applications in display devices.

Abstract: A thermally expandable wax composition and its use in polymer-based actuators is disclosed and claimed. The compositions are wax-based and include conductive filler as well as a viscosity modifier to stabilize the composition against segregation. Optionally included are thermoxidative stabilizers.

Abstract: This invention discloses laminates comprising a liquid crystal polymer film inside and non-adherent, non-liquid crystalline polymer film on the outside, prepared by a process of coextrusion. Delamination of the outside layers yields a liquid crystal polymer film of superior surface quality. The invention is particularly suitable for preparing liquid crystal polymer-based polarizers with improved surface quality.

Abstract: This invention provides novel liquid crystalline polymers which, when mixed with a suitable dye and extruded, yields polarizer films with superior polarizing efficiency, transmittance, dichroic ratio, and thermal and humidity stability. The invention further provides a process to prepare such polymers and polarizer films therefrom.

Abstract: A copolymer consisting essentially of a repeating sequence represented by the formula ##STR1## where Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2, and Ar.sub.3, are each independently chosen from the group consisting of ##STR2## which are either unsubstituted or are substituted with one or more substituents chosen from the group consisting of alkyl groups having 1-6 carbon atoms, halogen (F, Cl or Br), and phenyl; Z, Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are each independently O, NH, or S; n and m are positive integers; and X is a covalent bond, O, S, SO.sub.2, CO, C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2, C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5)H, C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5)(CH.sub.3), C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, C(CH.sub.3)H, CH.sub.2, C(CF.sub.3).sub.2, or 3,3,5-trimethyl cyclohexyl. The polymers of this invention are derived from a minimum of three different monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for blow molding articles from liquid crystal polymers containing ionic moieties in the backbone. The ionic moieties increase the melt viscosity of the polymers sufficiently high to blow mold articles therefrom. An illustrative liquid crystal polymer is made from 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid and sodium 5-sulfoisophthalate.

Abstract: Novel 4-substituted acetophenone anils and methods for preparing 1,3,5-tris(4'-hydroxyphenyl)benzenes from 4-substituted acetophenones such as 4-hydroxyacetophenones or, from substituted 4-hydroxyacetophenone-anils such as 4-hydroxyacetophenone-anil by reacting the 4-substituted acetophenone or corresponding anil with an aniline derivative.

Abstract: This invention provides novel polymers which contain discrete photoconductive and electrooptic moieties. The moieties may exist as part of the main chain of the polymer or as pendant side chains. The polymers have utility as transparent photorefractive media in photorefractive devices.

Abstract: This invention provides a process to regioselectively silylcarbonylate 1-alkynes and in predominantly the Z-isomer with substantial absence of hydrosilylation by-products. The process involves reacting a 1-alkyne with an organosilane and carbon monoxide in a solvent in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst is a carboxylate salt of a metal such as rhodium, iridium or rhenium.

Abstract: Novel 4-substituted acetophenone anils and methods for preparing 1,3,5-tris(4'-hydroxyphenyl)benzenes from 4-substituted acetophenones such as 4-hydroxyacetophenones or, from substituted 4-hydroxyacetophenone-anils such as 4-hydroxyacetophenone-anil by reacting the 4-substituted acetophenone or corresponding anil with an aniline derivative.

Abstract: This invention provides novel side chain polymers which exhibit nonlinear optical response, and which have utility as a transparent optical component in all-optical and electrooptical light switch and light modulator devices.

Abstract: This invention provides a superior process for optical information storage by providing a mixture of azaannulene compounds in the recording layer. The recording layer exhibits large positive contrast in the recorded areas upon recording with laser radiation. The positive contrast is surprisingly larger than the positive contrasts exhibited by recording layers made from the individual azaannulenes included in the mixture, and because of this large positive contrast the sensitivity of the medium is high and consequently low laser powers are sufficient to effect the recording.

Abstract: This invention provides a process to prepare optically active .alpha.-aryl propionic acids without the need for resolving a racemic mixture. In one embodiment of the process, an acetophenone is sequentially converted to a 1-alkyne, then to an .alpha.-aryl .beta.-silylated acrolein, and then to an acrylic acid, which is then asymmetrically hydrogenated to an optically active .alpha.-aryl propionic acid.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for directly preparing hydrohalide salts of arylethylamines from (.alpha.-chloro-.alpha.-oximino)acetophenones. The process involves hydrogenation in presence of a transition metal catalyst in an organic acid in substantial absence of moisture. The process is illustrated by conversion of 4-hydroxy (.alpha.-chloro-.alpha.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides poly(maleic anhydride) side chain copolymers which exhibit nonlinear optical susceptibility and which can be formed into crack-free thin film waveguiding media. An invention copolymer is illustrated by the recurring structure: ##STR1## The side chain chromophores can be oriented by an external field to form a noncentrosymmetric thin film which exhibits second order nonlinear optical susceptibility.

Abstract: This invention provides novel polymers containing alkyl vinylidene cyanide moieties that exhibit nonlinear optical and piezoelectric properties. The polymers have utility as media in optical devices.

Abstract: This invention provides novel polymers that contain, in their side chains, 4-benzoyloxyphenyl moieties. These polymers have utility as coating to protect polyester materials from damage due to ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: This invention provides novel vinyl polymers with pendant side chains which exhibit nonlinear optical response. The polymers have utility as a transparent optical media in optical devices.