Abstract: Wool is modified by reacting it with a wool-modifying reagent (e.g., tetrabromophthalic anhydride) in the presence of a reaction promoter (e.g., dimethylformamide) and a low-boiling inert solvent (e.g., dichloromethane), at an ambient temperature of about 100.degree. to 120.degree. C., and in an open vessel to permit evaporation of the low-boiling solvent.

Abstract: A precursor polymer is provided which affords slowly available herbicidal ketones of the formula ##STR1## wherein the X terms are chlorine, fluorine or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Alkyl-substituted 2-benzylphenols are disclosed to be useful for repelling the confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum).

Abstract: Novel process for peeling fruits and vegetables which yields maximum skin removal coupled with minimum weight loss. The primary feature of the invention is loosening the skin by applying multiple heat treatments, each followed by a cooling step. Each of the heatings is ineffective by itself to attain loosening of the skin, but the multiple heatings in aggregate and in conjunction with the coolings yield effective loosening of the skin without cooking the flesh of the fruit or vegetable being peeled.

Abstract: Tomato products of increased consistency are prepared by sequentially applying acidification and homogenization to juices or concentrates prepared by standard production techniques.

Abstract: Limonene (or alpha-pinene) is condensed with sesamol under aqueous acidic conditions to produce a mixture of two novel compounds which are useful as mosquito larvicides.

Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine and an olefinic linkage.

Abstract: New cinnamyl-sesamol derivatives, for example, 3,4-methylenedioxy-cinnamyloxybenzene, 2-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxycinnamylbenzene, 2-ethoxy-4,5-methylenedioxy-cinnamylbenzene, and 2-allyloxy-4,5-methylenedioxy-cinnamylbenzene are useful for insect control, particularly as insect chemosterilants.

Abstract: Process for removing residual solvent from materials containing the same which involves extracting the material with liquid CO.sub.2, separating the phases, and evaporating CO.sub.2 from the treated material. For example, residual hexane can be removed from de-fatted soybeans by this procedure.

Abstract: Limonene is epoxidized and the product reacted with BF.sub.3 -etherate to produce dihydrocarvone which is condensed with 3-peten-2-one to give a mixture of the 5,6-dimethyl-9-isopropenyl and 5,10-dimethyl-7-isopropenyl derivatives of bicyclo [4,4,0] dec-1-en-3-one. The mixture is useful as an odorant to provide a woody aroma in soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, etc. Individual isomers may be separated from the mixture by such techniques as preparative glc.

Abstract: New polybutyl-2-cinnamylphenols, particularly 4,6-di-t-butyl-2-cinnamylphenol, are useful for insect control and especially as insect chemosterilants and oviposition inhibitors.

Abstract: Juice obtained from alfalfa or other leafy green crops is processed to isolate a cream-colored protein fraction which is soluble, odorless, bland (essentially tasteless) and useful for human nutrition. The juice is first treated to remove chloroplastic proteins, chlorophyll, carotenoids, and lipids. The residual juice containing the desired cytoplasmic proteins is treated by novel procedures--e.g., acid precipitation in the cold or by membrane filtration followed by acid precipitation at ambient temperature--to isolate the soluble bland protein.

Abstract: Limonene (or alpha-pinene) is condensed with sesamol under aqueous acidic conditions to produce a mixture of two novel compounds which are useful as mosquito larvicides.

Abstract: The quality of icings is improved by the incorporation of certain additives, namely, fatty acid esters of polyoxyethylene ethers of either propylene glycol glycosides or glycerol glycosides.

Abstract: The flame resistance of wool is enhanced by treating it with chlorendic acid. The treatment is carried out in a manner similar to conventional dyeing, or in conjunction with dyeing. Typically, the wool is contacted with a hot aqueous medium containing chlorendic acid and a dye.

Abstract: System for peeling fruits or vegetables wherein the peel is loosened by a double treatment with lye, each treatment being followed by a holding period. After the second holding period, the peel is removed directly, that is, without any application of radiant or other heat.

Abstract: Liquid is heated to a pasteurization temperature, pumped into a holding zone wherein the liquid is divided into a plurality of slugs and the slugs are then impelled through the holding zone by mechanical action, such as piston action, applied to each individual slug.A non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free license in the invention herein described, throughout the world for all purposes of the United States Government, with the power to grant sublicenses for such purposes, is hereby granted to the Government of the United States of America.

Abstract: The quality of protein-fortified baked goods is improved by incorporation of certain additives into the dough prior to baking. The additives are fatty acid esters of polyoxyethylene ethers of either propylene glycol glycosides or glycerol glycosides.

Abstract: Potatoes are converted into convenience food products, using techniques which provide advantages over customary operations. Example: Potatoes are cooked and mashed. The mash is shaped into strips which are then treated with hot air to case-harden their surfaces. The resulting intermediates may be fried directly or held in frozen or cold storage for future use. On frying, they yield products which have the taste, appearance, color, and texture of high-quality conventional French fries plus added advantages of higher solids content, lower fat content, and no tendency to get limp.

Abstract: Alkylcinnamylphenols, wherein the alkyl group contains 3-4 carbon atoms, are used as mosquito larvicides.