Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 4,6-dichloropyrimidine by reaction of 4-chloro-6-hydroxypyrimidine with an acid chloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process that makes it possible to epoxidize &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated enones or &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated sulfones with high conversions and enantiomeric excesses in a two-phase system without addition of water in the presence of an organic solvent, a base, an oxidant, a diastereomer- and enantiomer-enriched homo-polyamino acid that has not been separately preactivated as catalyst, and a specific phase-transfer catalyst as cocatalyst.

Abstract: A polyurethane-forming reaction mixture characterized by its ability to be adjusted with respect to its viscosity in response to changing temperature and humidity conditions is achieved with a mixture that includes a liquid polyisocyanate having an isocyanate group content of at least 10% by weight, an isocyanate-reactive component which includes at least one high molecular weight polyol, a urethane catalyst and from 0.2 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of isocyanate reactive component of a viscosity adjusting component. The viscosity adjusting component is preferably a diamine, a polyamine and/or an amine-terminated polyol. This reaction mixture is particularly useful for producing polyurethane geotextile composite materials useful as liners for ditches and canals.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of highly-branched polyols by polymerisation of glycidol in the presence of a hydrogen-active starter compound with basic catalysis, wherein glycidol is added in dilute solution and the solvent used for the dilution is continuously distilled off. The polyols thus prepared are colorless, contain as the core unit solely the starter compound used and have polydispersities of less than 1.7. The present invention also relates to polyols that comprise the reaction product of the polyols based on glycidol with one or more expoxide monomers. This invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these polyols.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel hydroxamic acid derivatives, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention provides synergistic active compound combinations which are comprised of a carbamoyltriazolinone and at least one herbicidally active compound. The combinations of the present invention find use in controlling plant growth, including weeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for high efficiency capture and purification of a tagged protein from a protein preparation, especially a tagged protein of low quantity. The method comprises a first concentration step, concentrating a target tagged protein by a negatively charged capture support; and a second purification step, purifying the tagged protein by a tag-specific affinity support. The method is especially useful for capturing and purifying tagged protein of low quantity. The present invention also provides a kit for the capture and purification of the tagged protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), 1

Abstract: The invention pertains to transgenic cotton plants, plant material and seeds, characterized by having the EE-GH1 transformation event, particularly by the presence of a gene encoding a protein that confers herbicide tolerance, at a specific location in the cotton genome. The cotton plants of the invention combine the herbicide tolerant phenotype with optimal agronomic performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to double-metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts for preparing polyether polyols by the polyaddition of alkylene oxides on to starter compounds containing active hydrogen atoms, wherein the DMC catalysts are composed of: a) at least one DMC compound; b) at least one organic complexing ligand which is not a cyclic polyol; and c) at least one cyclic polyol. The DMC catalysts of the present invention have increased activity compared to known catalyst.

Abstract: Process for extracting aqueous ketazine solutions which is carried out using an aqueous ketazine solution having a salt content of 5 to 27% by weight and an ammonia content of 0 to 28% by weight to extract at temperatures of 50 to 120° C., which is characterized in that the ketazine solution to be extracted has a molar excess of 50 to 200% of ketone based on the ketazine to be extracted, and that an aliphatic hydrocarbon extractant is used which has a boiling point of 150 to 300° C. at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an aliphatic oligocarbonate diol comprising a) reacting an aliphatic diol with dimethyl carbonate at an elevated pressure in a reaction mixture, and b) subsequently removing unreacted methanol and dimethyl carbonate under a reduced pressure to uncap the terminal OH groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations having very good insecticidal and acaricidal properties and containing (a) cyclic ketoenols having the formula in which the groups W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D, and G have the meanings given in the disclosure, and (b) active compounds listed in the disclosure.

Abstract: Paint and coating material system comprising a) at least one solids component comprising at least one organic or inorganic white, black or chromatic pigment, organic or inorganic fillers, or mixtures thereof, and b) at least one binder component, characterized in that the components of the system in water, with a specific energy input of less than 150 J/cm3, based on the sum of the volumes of the components and water, produced an aqueous dispersion having a particle size of <60 &mgr;m (determined in accordance with ISO 1524: 1983).

Abstract: The invention relates to DNA sequences coding for proteins having the enzymatic activity of an amylosucrase which allows the synthesis of linear &agr;-1,4 glucans from the substrate sucrose by bacteria, fungi and plants or in cell-free systems. The invention furthermore describes plasmids and bacteria containing these DNA sequences as well as processes for the production of plants and microorganisms capable of intracellularly or extracellularly expressing a polypeptide having amylosucrase activity. The invention furthermore relates to the production of pure fructose using proteins exhibiting the enzymatic activity of amylosucrase.

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 substituted pyrazole derivatives of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, 1

Abstract: Novel substituted phenyluracils of the general formula (I) in which n represents 0, 1 or 2, R1 represents hydrogen, amino or optionally substituted alkyl, R2 represents carboxyl, cyano, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl or in each case optionally substituted alkyl or alkoxycarbonyl, X represents hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy, alkylaminocarbonyloxy, dialkylaminocarbonyloxy, phenylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbonylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, alkylsulphonylamino, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkinyl, alkinyloxy or alkinyloxycarbonyl, where in the case that n is greater than 1, X in the individual possible compounds may also have meanings other than those given.

Abstract: Polycarbonate substrates having low concentration of defects are disclosed. The substrates are suitable for producing molded articles characterized by low cloudiness.