Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyurethane prepolymers (PU prepolymers) of low viscosity containing NCO groups blocked with compounds containing phenol groups and to their use for producing polyurethane polymers. The PU prepolymers are prepared by reacting one or more diisocyanates or polyisocyanates with at least one isocyanate-reactive compound with a functionality of at least 1.5 to form an NCO-functional polyurethane prepolymer and subsequently blocking the free NCO groups with at least one hydrocarbon resin containing phenolic OH groups and/or one optionally substituted phenol in the presence of a catalyst which comprises at least one triorganoamine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) a process for their preparation and their use as medicaments are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid formulation, comprising a) one or more herbicidally active compounds from the group of the ALS inhibitors, b) one or more organic solvents, and c) one or more inorganic salts. The liquid formulation is suitable for use in crop protection.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation.

Abstract: Pyrimidine compounds of general formula: wherein —R1 represents in which R11 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, C1-12 alkoxy, nitro, amino, C1-6 alkylsulfonylamino, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-6 alkylamino, di (C1-6 alkyl)amino, C1-6 alkanoylamino, phenyl C1-6 alkylamino, phenylsulfonylamino, or —O—(CH2)n—R111; R2 represents hydrogen or halogen; R3 represents hydrogen, —CR31R32R33; R4 is hydrogen, carbamoyl, CN, carboxyl, etc.; R5 is amino, C1-6 alkylamino, di C1-6 alkylamino, etc. or salt thereof. The compound has an excellent anti-inflammatory activity, and other biological activity.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent substrate of a hydrolytic enzyme having the following general Formula I is disclosed, as follows: Lumi-M-P ??Formula I where “Lumi” is a chemiluminescent moiety capable of producing light (a) by itself, (b) with MP attached and (c) with M attached. Examples of Lumi include chemiluminescent acridinium compounds, benzacridinium compounds, quinolinium compounds, isoquinolinium compounds, phenanthridinium compounds, and lucigenin compounds, spiroacridan compounds, luminol compounds and isoluminol compounds. M is a multivalent heteroatom having at least one lone pair of electrons selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur, directly attached to the light emitting moiety of Lumi at one end and to P at the other end. P is a group that can be readily removed by hydrolytic enzymes. An enzymatic reaction utilizing the above compound is the following: where HE is a hydrolytic enzyme. Lumi-M is a chemiluminescent product having physical and/or chemical properties different from those of Lumi-M-P.

Abstract: New active compound combinations of valinamide derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1 and R2 has the meaning given in the description, with known fungicidal active substances, and their use for combating phytopathogenic fungi are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, to a process for their preparation and to their use as medicaments, in particular as antiviral medicaments.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate resin, at least one impact modifier and highly pure talc is disclosed. The talc is characterized in that it contains Al2O3 in an amount of less than 1% relative to the weight of said talc. The composition that features high toughness, good processability and low coefficient of thermal expansion is suitable for the manufacture of exterior parts of vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel arylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which X represents halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkenyloxy, nitro, cyano or in each case optionally substituted phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, phenylalkoxy or phenylalkylthio, Y represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, aryl or hetaryl, Z represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano, CKE represents one of the groups ?in which A, B, D, G and Q1 to Q6 are each as defined in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: An electrochromic device comprising a pair of glass, plastic plates or plastic films At least one plate or film, is provided with an electrically conductive coating. At least one plate or film and its conductive coating are transparent and the other may be mirrored. The plates or films are joined together and form a volume filled with an electrochromic medium which comprises at least one reducible electrochromic substance OX2 and at least one oxidizable electrochromic substance RED1. The OX2 corresponds to the formula in which R201 and R202, each are alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl, aryl, ?[C(PQ)]? or a bivalent bridge B, Z201 is a bivalent radical of the formulae CR210R211, O, C?O or o-phenylene, R210 and R211, each are hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, or CR210R211 is C3- to C7-cycloalkane-1,1-diyl. The rings C, D, E and F, each may be substituted by up to 4 alkyl and/or alkoxy radicals, or respectively, may be linked via a —(CH2)4— or —CH?CH—CH?CH— bridge. P and Q, each are —CN or —COO-alkyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein R1 is H or a di-C1-6-alkylaminocarbonyl raical, and R2 is a radical of the formula —O—C(X)—NR3R4 wherein X is O or S. A process for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for using them in treatment of hypertension are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the arylation of olefins by reaction of haloaromatics or arylsulfonates with olefins in the presence of a palladium catalyst, a bulky nitrogen base and a salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a phosphorus-containing polymer for coating dielectric materials, to processes for its preparation and to its use, as well as to an optical signal transducer having a coating of the polymer and to its use.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain aryl alkyl acid compounds, compositions, and methods for treating or preventing obesity and related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thiazolylcarboxanilides of formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and further relates to novel intermediates of their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations of certain cyclic ketoenols and certain active compounds that together have unexpectedly good insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent substrate of a hydrolytic enzyme having the following general Formula I is disclosed, as follows: Lumi-M-PFormula I where “Lumi” is a chemiluminescent moiety capable of producing light (a) by itself, (b) with MP attached and (c) with M attached. Examples of Lumi include chemiluminescent acridinium compounds, benzacridinium compounds, quinolinium compounds, isoquinolinium compounds, phenanthridinium compounds, and lucigenin compounds, spiroacridan compounds, luminol compounds and isoluminol compounds. M is a multivalent heteroatom having at least one lone pair of electrons selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur, directly attached to the light emitting moiety of Lumi at one end and to P at the other end. P is a group that can be readily removed by hydrolytic enzymes. An enzymatic reaction utilizing the above compound is the following: where HE is a hydrolytic enzyme. Lumi-M is a chemiluminescent product having physical and/or chemical properties different from those of Lumi-M-P.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of transition metals with azo ligands, a process for their production, the use of these compounds as catalysts, a process for olefin (co)polymerization using these compounds, reaction products of these compounds with co-catalysts, the olefin (co)polymer, the use of these olefin (co)polymers for the production of molded parts, as well as molded parts that are produced from the olefin (co)polymers.

Abstract: There is disclosed substituted thiocarboxamides of the general formula (I) useful as herbicides.