Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the preparation of LiBF4 by reacting LiBO2 with 10 to 48% HF solution in aqueous solution at ambient temperature, concentrating the product and recrystallizing to obtain high purity LiBF4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for synthesis of tri- and tetra-alkylated pyridines (i.e. collidines) in high yields by reacting methyl ethyl ketone with formaldehyde in presence of ammonia in gas phase in the presence of a zeolite catalyst which comprises of silica-alumina with atleast one metal ion and/or metal selected from the group consisting of lanthanum, lead, manganese, iron, copper and cobalt. This process provides eco-friendly, more economical and shape-selective heterogeneous method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel complex for oral delivery of drugs, therapeutic protein/peptides and vaccines which are loaded in a Vitamin B12 (VB12) coupled particulate carrier system with spacers in between, the carrier system with spacers having a formula VB12—R′/R″—N wherein, R′ or R″ is spacer and/or agents for derivatization of VB12 to provide either NH2 or COOH or SH groups, and N is the micro or nano particle carriers for the delivery of injectable drugs, therapeutic protein/peptides and vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Indian Green Mussel (Perna viridis) as a source of anti-HIV activity. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of an extract of Indian Green Mussel (Perna viridis) as a source of anti-HIV activity in vitro.

Abstract: The present invention relate to a process for sweetening of LPG, light petroleum distillates by liquid-liquid extraction using metal phthalocyanine sulphonamide catalyst which comprises extracting the mercaptanes contained in LPG, light petroleum distillate like pentanes, light straight run naphtha by liquid-liquid extraction using an aqueous or alcoholic solution of alkali metal hydroxide of concentration ranging between 1 wt % to 50 wt % in the presence of a metal phthalocyanine sulphonamide catalyst in the concentration ranging from 5-4000 ppmw, at a temperature ranging from 10° C. to 80° C., at a pressure ranging from 1 kg/cm2-50 kg/cm2 in a continuous or batch manner, converting the mercaptanes present in above said extract into corresponding disulphides by passing air, oxygen or any oxygen containing gas at the above same temperature and pressure, regenerating the alkali solution containing catalyst for recycling by separating the upper layer of disulphides from said alkali solution of catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved process for the preparation of 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine-3-carbaldehyde from N-benzyl-N-(1-Propenyl)acetamide using diphosgene and dimethylformamide or triphosgene and dimethylformamide (Vilsmeyer reagent) in 92% yield against reported 12% yield. The present invention has the advantage of using diphosgene and triphosgene instead of toxic phosgene gas and phosphorousoxytrichloride, thereby avoiding the formation of phosphorous salt.

Abstract: A novel esterase, cleaving acyclic monoterpenyl esters into their monoterpenols, has been detected in the crude enzymic preparation of palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) inflorescence. The extraction and assay condition for the enzyme has been standardized. The esterase enzyme has shown maximum activity in the alkaline pH range, with optimum temperature at 30° C. using geranyl acetate (acyclic monoterpenyl acetate) as substrate. Time course hydrolysis of geranyl acetate using crude enzymic preparation revealed that after 24 hours of incubation approximately 75% geranyl acetate was hydrolyzed. The crude esterase enzyme, when stored at 4° C., was quite stable for one week with 40% loss of activity. The enzyme also has the capability to hydrolyze other acyclic monoterpenyl esters such as geranyl formate and citronellyl acetate, which are normally present in several aromatic plant species.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an in vivo drug screening method taking advantage of the yeast two-hybrid system provides a method of using the whiB genes which are regulatory genes of mycobacteria, whose functions have not been reported so far, as drug target by using the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a surrogate host.

Abstract: A strain of Trichoderma harzianum is obtained that is useful as a nematode inhibitor, fungicide and plant growth promoter. The strain has ATCC accession number PTA-3701. The strain is isolated by treating Trichoderma harzianum isolated from experimental fields of Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Field Station with a mutagen such as ethyl methyl sulphonate, and isolating a whitish and fast growing strain of Trichoderma harzianum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel antifungal antibacterial compound 2-methylheptylisonicotinate of formula 1 below obtained from natural sources and to a process for the isolation thereof.

Abstract: A device is described which permits the acquisition of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Images without employing additional hardware for generation of magnetic field gradients. It incorporates a module for translation of the bridge-circulator-resonator-detector assembly in order to locate the resonator at an optimal off-center position in the magnet and employs the inherent gradient in the magnetic field, permitting operation with gradients of 5 T m−1 or higher, in continuous wave or pulsed mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of esters from alcohols using acetic acid as acetylating agent and clays as catalysts, which comprises the preparation of esters in a single step from the reaction of aliphatic, acyclic, cyclic, heterocyclic, &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated and aromatic alcohols with carbon atoms in the range of C1 to C10 with acetic acid in a molar ratio of 1:3 to 11 using reusable natural montmorillonite/metal ion-exchanged clay catalysts in the solvent medium of aliphatic, aromatic, or chlorinated hydrocarbons at 30-140° C. for a period in the range of 0.02 to 3.0 hrs, and recovering the corresponding esters by simple work-up procedure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-diabetic agent obtained from the plant Humboldtia decurrens, an anti-diabetic formulation comprising an effect amount of the extract obtained from the plant Humboldtia decurrens optionally together with additives, a process for obtaining the anti-diabetic agent, and a method for treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides a water soluble palladium complex of the general formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 are substituents on phosphine ligands selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, arylalkyl, and cycloaliphatic at least one of which carries a sulfonic acid, and salts thereof, X is aryl or alkyl sulphonato or aryl or alkyl carboxylato or formato or halides such as Cl−, Br−, I− is an anionic chelating ligand consisting of an N donor and a O− group, 1<n<10 and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the conversion of 1,4 butynediol to 1,4 butanediol or a mixture of 1,4 butanediol and 1,4 butenediol comprising hydrogenating an aqueous solution of 1,4 butynediol using platinum supported CaCO3 catalyst at a temperature in the range of 20-190° C. under a hydrogen pressure in the range between 5-100 bar and collecting the product by any known method.

Abstract: This invention relates to Anacardium sp. specific genomic DNA sequence and the methods for utilization of these sequences in detection of Cashew husk in tea samples. Particularly this invention relates to a very sensitive, accurate and efficient method of identification of Anacardium occidentale (cashew) species. The method is designed to detect presence of any part of cashew plant including the dried and ground apple in market samples of made tea. The main application of this invention is to detect the adulteration of loose as well as branded tea by any part of cashew plant and thus is a part of quality control measures, in addition to the taxonomical authentication of cashew plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a progress for the isolation of a glycolipid enriched fraction from rice bran oil by subjecting crude rice bran oil to at least two steps of dewaxing/degumming treating sludge obtained as a byproduct of the second said dewaxing/degumming to hexane extraction, and separating the glycolipid fraction. The glyolipid fraction so obtained can be further purified.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polyimide of the general formula (1) 1

Abstract: A new and distinct mutant plant of Lippia alba called ‘Bhurakshak,’ characterized by novel aroma of the oil constituting 7.2% 1, 8 cineole, 42.3% linalool, 12.9% citral (b) and 14.2% citral (a) as a major terpenoids, and having a unique RAPD profile as shown in FIG. 1 of the drawings.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel half-sib damask rose progeny christened as ‘Ranisahiba’ and characterized by its doubled per se oil content and oil yield, high flower biomass with synchronous flowering and firmly fixed morphophysiological plant-traits.