Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ?-isophorone as solvent

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for preparing compounds of the general formula (I). These compounds can preferably be used to prepare bioactive agents. The reaction of the invention starts from the corresponding hydroxy compounds which are oxidized, with Ru catalysis, in a one-phase aqueous system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are phosphine compounds represented by the general formula (4): and corresponding phosphonium salts represented by the general formula (4a): Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of these phosphines and phosphonium salts as well as their use as ligands in catalytic reactions.

Abstract: Hydrophilic precipitated silicas which combine a particularly low initial moisture content with low moisture absorption over time, a low tapped density and a low silanol group density, have the following physicochemical parameters: equilibrium moisture content (at 70% relative humidity/20° C.) of 0.5%-5.0% by weight, based on the weight of the hydrophilic precipitated silica, BET surface area of 50-250 m2/g, CTAB surface area of 50-250 m2/g, and DBP (anhydrous) of 200-350 g/100 g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an innovative polymerization technique for (meth)acrylates and styrenes, in which the polymerization is initiated by isocyanates and special bases with imine structure and is activated/accelerated by addition of ionic liquids. With this new technique, which can be employed selectively, it is also possible to produce high molecular weight poly(meth)acrylates with in some cases narrow molecular weight distribution. The (meth)acrylate notation here denotes not only methacrylate, such as methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, etc., but also acrylate, such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, etc., for example, and also mixtures of both.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which are suitable for optimizing mineral building material compositions so that the flow behaviour and the deaeration of the compositions is positively influenced, as a result of which very smooth, virtually pore-free surfaces can be achieved. The compositions can consist of a mixture or comprise a mixture which contains at least one component (a) which comprises a compound N which displays a wetting action in aqueous cement-containing binder systems and contains at least one further component (b) which comprises a compound E which has antifoam properties in aqueous cement-containing binder systems. The compound N in component a) can preferably be a nonionic or amphoteric surfactant, preferably an alkyl alkoxylate or a betaine. The compound E in component b) can preferably be a polyetherpolysiloxane on a support material.

Abstract: A hydrophobic precipitated silica having a BET of less than 110 m2/g, a CTAB of less than 150 m2/g, a BET/CTAB ratio of less than 3, a carbon content of greater than 3.1%, a pH of 9.7 to 10.5, a DBP of less than 230 g/(100 g), and a methanol wettability of more than 50%. The hydrophobic precipitated silica is used in compositions including defoamers, silicone rubber and HTV crosslinkable silicone rubber compositions. The hydrophobic precipitated silica is also useful as a flow assistant and carrier or anti-blocking agent.

Abstract: A product is enriched by a method for the processing of a reaction solution, in which: a) a pH value of the reaction solution is adjusted to less than 4; wherein said reaction solution comprises a whole-cell catalyst, an aqueous component, and an organic component, wherein the organic component contains a product to be enriched; and b) the reaction solution is filtered in the presence of a filter aid, thereby enriching the product.

Abstract: A film whose outer layer is composed of a molding composition which is in essence composed of the following components: a) from 3 to 50% by weight of a polyamide, selected from the group of PA11 and PA12, and b) from 50 to 97% by weight of a polyamide, selected from the group of PA1012 and PA1212, where the percentages are based on the entirety of components a) and b), is suitable for decoration of moldings which retain their gloss during their service time.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing at least 10 wt.-% of water in relation to the total composition, if required, one or more additional solvents, optionally one or more emollients, if necessary, one of more emulsifiers, one or more surfactants which are different from the emulsifiers. The compositions being characterised such that they contain 0.01-30 wt.-% of super absorbing particles in relation to the total composition, and to the use thereof as skin and hand cleaning means.

Abstract: The invention is directed to aryl alkylidene ruthenium complexes and the use of these complexes as catalysts in metathesis reactions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst containing alkali tungstate for the synthesis of alkylmercaptanes from alkanols and hydrogen sulphide, in addition to a method for the production of said catalyst, wherein the molar ratio of alkali to tungstan is <2:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sol-gel process for the inexpensively and in large quantities agglomeration of silicon particles in a green body which is more suitable for industrial uses of silicon than the powder itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemocatalytic liquid-phase process for the direct one-stage amination of alcohols to primary amines by means of ammonia in high yields using a catalyst system containing at least one transition metal compound and a xantphos ligand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the hydrogen passivation of semiconductor layers, wherein the passivation is effected by using an arc plasma source, to the passivated semiconductor layers produced according to the method, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A device comprising a measuring device for determining the flow rate of a water stream, a measuring device for determining the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the water stream, a measuring device for determining the concentration of peracetic acid in the water stream, a metering device for metering a reducing agent into the water stream downstream of the measuring devices for the concentrations, and a control device which, from the flow rate of the water stream, the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the water stream and the concentration of peracetic acid in the water stream, calculates an amount of reducing agent for reducing the content of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid to a desired value and actuates the metering device for metering the reducing agent, makes possible reliable reduction of the content of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid in a water stream.

Abstract: A thermal insulation material comprising a precipitated silica having a modified tapped density of less than or equal to 70 g/l.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing linear alpha,omega-dicarboxylic diesters by reacting a triglyceride containing fatty acid residues having monounsaturated or polyunsaturated carbon chains with carbon monoxide, an acid and an OH-group donor in one reaction step in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing monochlorosilane by reaction of monosilane and dichlorosilane in the presence of a catalyst. In the process of the invention, monochlorosilane is formed by comproportionation of monosilane and dichlorosilane. The invention further relates to the use of the monochlorosilane produced and also a plant for carrying out the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing polyurethane prepregs which are stable during storage, and to mouldings (composite components) produced therefrom. The prepregs or components are produced by mixing (meth)acrylate monomers, (meth)acrylate polymers, hydroxy-functionalized (meth)acrylate monomers and/or hydroxy-functionalized (meth)acrylate polymers with uretdione materials and moreover with aromatic amines which accelerate a free-radical polymerization reaction. This mixture or solution is applied by known processes to fibre material, e.g. carbon fibres, glass fibres or polymer fibres, and is polymerized at room temperature or higher temperatures with the aid of initiators, e.g. dibenzoyl peroxide. Instead of amine acceleration and subsequent hardening with initiators, it is also possible to use other known room-temperature curing systems, e.g. permaleate systems. Polymerization, e.g. at room temperature or at up to 80° C.