Abstract: The invention relates to novel odorant substances. These are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, C.sub.3 H.sub.7 or CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2 and the sum of the carbon atoms in R and R.sup.1 does not exceed 6, and X is caran-yliden (2,2) or caran-yliden (4,4).The invention relates also to the preparation of these novel substances and to odorant compositions containing these substances.

Abstract: Stable liquid hydrocarbon-soluble novel magnesium dialkoxide compositions useful as or in the preparation of polymerization catalysts and initiators for the polymerization of alpha-olefins and diolefins are prepared, for instance, by reacting certain organomagnesium compounds in liquid hydrocarbon solvents with (a) aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or acyclic beta- and gamma-alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.18 monohydric secondary and tertiary alcohols; or (b) mixtures of (a) with beta- and/or gamma-alkyl-unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 aliphatic secondary or tertiary alcohols; or (c) mixtures of (a) with C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 aliphatic primary linear alcohols. Such dialkoxides, and complexes thereof, soluble in hydrocarbon or chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents, can be reacted with triorganoaluminum compounds such as, for instance, TIBAL, organolithium, or organopotassium compounds, e.g., alkyllithiums, or alkali metal alkoxides.

Abstract: An emergency auxiliary pressurizing system for a vehicle braking system includes a portable container having clean high-pressure pneumatic fluid therein and connected by conduit means to the vehicle braking system with the conduit having a pneumatic pressure-reducing valve and a relief valve therein with a switch valve for controlling the connection to the braking system.

Abstract: Corrosion-inhibiting compositions, having improved corrosion- or rust-inhibiting properties, comprising a mixture including a thixotropic greaselike overbased alkaline earth metal organic sulfonate composition and minor proportions of alkoxylated, particularly ethoxylated and/or propoxylated, oxidized petrolatums, as corrosion inhibitors, said compositions being especially characterized by low water absorption properties.

Abstract: A display device for wristwatches and wristbands which is capable of being supported on a horizontal, or nearly horizontal, surface, or a vertical or slanted surface.

Abstract: Stable liquid hydrocarbon-soluble novel magnesium dialkoxide compositions, and complexes thereof with, for example, n-alkyllithiums, organomagnesiums, and the like, useful as or in the preparation of polymerization catalysts and initiators for the polymerization of alpha-olefins and diolefins, which are prepared, for instance, by reacting certain organomagnesium compounds in liquid hydrocarbon solvents with (a) aliphatic 2-alkyl-substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 monohydric primary alcohols, or (b) mixtures of (a) with 2-alkyl-substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 aliphatic secondary or tertiary alcohols, or (c) mixtures of (a) with C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 aliphatic primary linear alcohols. Such dialkoxides and complexes thereof are commonly advantageously prepared in the presence of minor amounts of organoaluminum, organolithium or organopotassium compounds, e.g., trialkylaluminums, alkyllithiums or potassium dialkoxides. An illustrative example of the novel magnesium dialkoxides is 2-methyl-1-pentyloxide.

Abstract: Pipe varnish compositions effective to inhibit corrosion of steel pipe over appreciable periods of time of storage of said steel pipe, said compositions comprising a thixotropic overbased calcium organic sulfonate calcium carbonate complex; and a drying oil such as linseed oils; a drier, preferably of the paint drier type, such as cobalt naphthenate, zirconium octoate and manganese salts or soaps, or mixtures thereof; and also containing at least one member of the group of epoxidized oils, polybutenes, and alkyd resins; and, optionally, such ingredients as waxes, petrolatums and resins.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of esters of formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 signifies methyl or ethyl and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently from one another, signify hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl,is described. The process comprises treating a diketo ester of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 have the above significances, with the combination ofCuX.sub.2 and MeX.sub.n IIIin which Me signifies an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion, X signifies halogen and n corresponds to the valency of the metal ion.Compounds I are known odorants.The reaction involved is thus an aromatization of the starting material.

Abstract: Improved 1-step process for the preparation of thixotropic overbased calcium sulfonate complex greases or thickened compositions containing calcium sulfonate as a dispersing agent and containing calcium carbonate in the form of calcite crystals in extremely finely divided form colloidally dispersed in said greases or thickened compositions.

Abstract: High performance modified high metal ratio overbased calcium complex greases which contain colloidally dispersed therein calcium carbonate in the form of crystalline calcite, and which greases include minor proportions, by weight, of (a) a calcium borate and (b) a calcium soap of a soap-forming aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing at least 12 carbon atoms, exemplified by 12-hydroxystearic acid, said (a) and (b) ingredients being essentially homogeneously distributed through said calcium complex grease.

Abstract: Stable, hydrocarbon-soluble organobarium-, organocalcium-, and organostrontium-containing polymerization initiators are prepared by reacting certain calcium, barium or strontium alkoxides with organolithium, diorganomagnesium or triorganoaluminum compounds and combinations thereof. By way of illustration, the barium alkoxides soluble in hydrocarbon or chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents are prepared by reacting a suspension of barium amide in a hydrocarbon or a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent with stoichiometric quantities of certain alcohols, alone or in the presence of chelating tertiary di- or polyamines. Alcohols suitable for the preparation of hydrocarbon- or chlorinated hydrocarbon-soluble barium alkoxides are C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 aliphatic and cycloaliphatic alcohols possessing alkyl branches at the one or two-positions, or mixtures of such alcohols. Other suitable alcohols are 2-alkoxy-1-alkanols and .gamma.-alkoxy-poly(ethyleneoxy)-1-ethanols.

Abstract: A germicidal solution effective for disinfection of solid surfaces to destroy or to inactivate bacteria, microorganisms, protozoa, molds and viruses and the like contaminating said surfaces which comprises a polyvinylpyrrolide-aqueous solution of elemental iodine, a water-soluble iodide, and potassium bromide, said solution containing a sufficiently high concentration of elemental iodine to effect said destruction or inactivation.

Abstract: A chain link, comprising a rod of substantially circular cross-section formed into a generally Omega shape. The link includes a transverse bight portion, a pair of side portions offset below the bight portion, a pair of curved leg portions, and a pair of foot portions splaying transversely outward from the ends of the leg portions.

Abstract: A method of contraception comprising placing in the uterine cavity a contraceptively effective amount of chitosan, advantageously in a carrier, and retaining the chitosan in the uterine cavity for a prolonged period of time to kill or inactivate mammalian spermatazoa.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon, especially aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, solvent solutions of complexes of sec-butyllithium and ethyllithium, exemplified by (a) equimolar solutions of sec-butyllithium and ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane, (b) 35 mole % sec-butyllithium and 65 molar % ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane, and (c) 1 mole % sec-butyllithium and 3 mole % ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane. The thermal stability of the complexes of sec-butyllithium and ethyllithium in the solutions thereof in hydrocarbon solvents has been found to be outstanding. The hydrocarbon solvent solutions, especially where said solvents are aliphatic or cycloaliphatic, have marked advantages over conventionally used hydrocarbon solvent solutions of sec-butyllithium as catalysts or initiators in polymerization reactions, telomerization reactions, metalation reactions, halogen-metal interchange reactions, and in the preparation of magnesium alkyls and other organometallics.

Abstract: Flameproofing of various combustible materials, particularly wood-shake shingles used in roofing of houses and tar paper sheets, by coating and impregnating such combustible materials with a liquid composition comprising a fire or flame retardant, exemplified by phosphorus- and halogen-containing organic compounds, a liquid curable organo binder, a curing agent or, more particularly, a photoiniator. After the coating and/or impregnation, curing is effected by either sunlight or ultraviolet light or ionizing radiation.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon, especially aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, solvent solutions of complexes of isopropyllithium and ethyllithium, exemplified by (a) equimolar solutions of isopropyllithium and ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane, and (b) 25 mole % isopropyllithium and 75 mole % ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane. The hydrocarbon solvent solutions of said complexes, especially where said solvents are aliphatic or cycloaliphatic, have various advantages over conventionally used hydrocarbon solvent solutions of isopropyllithium as catalysts or initiators in polymerization reactions, telomerization reactions, metalation reactions, halogen-metal interchange reactions, and in the preparation of magnesium alkyls and other organometallics.

Abstract: A flux, in the form of a substantially clear solution, having particular utility in soldering battery components, said flux consisting essentially of a water-soluble alkanolamine, a substantially water-insoluble polycarboxylic acid which is partially or fully neutralized by said alkanolamine, and water.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon, especially aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, solvent solutions of complexes of n-butyllithium and ethyllithium, exemplified by (a) equimolar solutions of n-butyllithium and ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane, (b) 36 molar % n-butyllithium and 64 mole % ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane, and (c) 25 mole % n-butyllithium and 75 mole % ethyllithium in n-hexane or cyclohexane. The thermal stability of the complexes of n-butyllithium and ethyllithium in the solutions thereof in hydrocarbon solvents has been found to be outstanding. The hydrocarbon solvent solutions of said complexes, especially where said solvents are aliphatic or cycloaliphatic, have marked advantages over conventionally used hydrocarbon solvent solutions of n-butyllithium as catalysts or initiators in polymerization reactions, telomerization reactions, metalation reactions, halogen-metal interchange reactions, and in the preparation of magnesium alkyls and other organometallics.

Abstract: A detergent system, especially adapted for single-use applications, in the form of a fluid-tight container having two separate layers of liquid compositions therein, one of the liquid compositions comprising a predetermined volume of a concentrate of a surfactant or detergent, and the other composition comprising a predetermined volume of a concentrate of an inorganic builder. The compositions are characterized in that, if mixed together in their concentrated form, they would be incompatible or immiscible, and would result in a non-homogeneous mixture. However, the compositions are so related as to the ingredients and proportions thereof, that when the separate layers are poured from the container into a predetermined volume of a diluent such as water, a stable cleaning or detergent solution or dispersion is obtained in ready-to-use form.