Abstract: Disclosed is the use of the reactive components of the inverse electron-demand Diels Alder reaction for chemical masking and unmasking in vitro. This can be applied in complex chemical reactions and, particularly in the synthesis of biomolecules, e.g. on solid supports. The reactive components are a dienophile, particularly a trans-cyclooctene, and a diene, particularly a tetrazine.

Abstract: Described are specific mixtures comprising one or more (cannabinoid) compounds of the formula (A) and/or one or more of their salts as well was methods for their production. Further described are a compound of the formula (A), a salt of the formula (A) and a corresponding mixture for use as a medicament or, respectively, for use in a method for therapeutic treatment of the human or animal body. Described are also corresponding pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetic preparations and preparations for pleasure and/or nutrition, suitable for consumption, as well as methods for producing CBDV and THCV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a modified polymerization initiator, and more particularly, to a method for preparing a modified polymerization initiator, wherein the method includes the steps of: (S1) introducing a first fluid and a second fluid into a reactor, and reacting the compounds included in the fluids, and (S2) obtaining the modified polymerization initiator prepared by the reaction of the step (S1) through an outlet of the reactor, wherein the step (S1) and step (S2) are continuously performed, wherein in the step (S1), the flow amount of the first fluid and the second fluid is maintained constant at the time when the first fluid and the second fluid are mixed, and the flow rate of the first fluid is increased. Also, the present invention provides an apparatus for producing a modified polymerization initiator for performing the same.

Abstract: Provided are a method for producing N-(?-alkoxyethyl)formamide, comprising adding an acid catalyst to the mixed liquid within 3 hours from start of mixing after mixing of N-(?-hydroxyethyl)formamide with an alcohol has been started, by which the N-(?-alkoxyethyl)formamide can be produced at a high yield without additional investment in plant and equipment while suppressing an increase in the temperature of the mixed liquid and preventing corrosion of a pipe; and a method for producing N-(?-alkoxyethyl)formamide, comprising degassing carbon dioxide in the reaction of N-(?-hydroxyethyl)formamide with an alcohol, by which the N-(?-alkoxyethyl)formamide having a decreased carbonate concentration can be produced.

Abstract: A nickel diatomaceous earth catalyst having a weight loss rate measured by hydrogen-TG at 400 to 600° C. of 0.05 to 2.0%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing latanoprostene bunod and an intermediate therefor. In accordance with the preparation process of the present invention, latanoprostene bunod can be efficiently and cost-effectively prepared while reducing side reactions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyhydric phenol compound which has an excellent alkali resistance and which does not cause a deterioration in color even when used as a resin raw material or a color developer. The polyhydric phenol compound includes: a bisphenol compound (A) represented by the following Formula (1) and a trisphenol compound (B) represented by the following Formula (2): [wherein R1 represents a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 6 to 24 carbon atoms; each of R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; and each of a, b, c, d and e represents an integer from 0 to 4]; wherein the trisphenol compound (B) is contained in an amount, in terms of absorption intensity ratio at 254 nm, of less than 1.6% by area with respect to the amount of the bisphenol compound (A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of tetrofosmin or acid addition salt thereof. The present invention also relates to the process for the preparation of tetrofosmin disulfosalicylate salt. Further the present invention also provides the polymorphic form J of disulfosalicylate salt of tetrofosmin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of Docosanol (I). The process comprises reducing cis-13-Docosenoic acid (V) to obtain Docosanoic acid (III), which is further reduced to obtain Docosanol (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for aminating a polyether polyol and preparation method thereof and a method of preparing a polyetheramine using the catalyst. The catalyst has active components and a carrier. The active components are Ni, Cu, and Pd. The method of preparing the catalyst comprises the following steps: using a metal solution or a metal melt impregnated carrier, obtaining a catalyst precursor; and drying and calcinating the obtained catalyst precursor, so as to obtain a catalyst. By introducing the active component Pd in the catalyst, the present invention clearly improves selectivity of an amination catalyst with respect to a preaminated product, and increases raw material conversion rate.

Abstract: A process for producing acetic acid that involves operating the flash vessel and first column at the lowest possible pressure for a given production rate is described. Low pressures are achieved by operating on a back pressure established by a vapor discharge from an absorbing system. This reduces the pressure differential to allow steady and efficient acetic acid production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cost-effective and efficient method for preparing treprostinil with high purity, and an intermediate therefor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation method for a racemic adrenaline as represented by formula II. The method comprises the following steps: compound 1 is directly racemized in an acidic solution to produce compound 2, the acid solution comprising neither sodium bisulfite nor salicylic acid; and specifically comprises (a), in the acid solution of which the pH is 0.5-1.5, compound 1 is placed under the protection of nitrogen gas and, with the reaction temperature being controlled at 75-95° C., stirred and reacted for 1-3 hours; (b) the reaction solution is controlled at a temperature of 5-20° C., into which an activated carbon is added, under the protection of nitrogen gas, stirred for 20-40 minutes, and filtered, then a filtrate is collected; the filtrate is controlled at a temperature of 5-20° C., the pH thereof is adjusted using ammonia to 8.5-9.5, and is filtered when the pH is stabilized, and a filter cake is washed and dried to produce a high purity racemic adrenaline white powder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyhydric phenol compound which has an excellent alkali resistance and which does not cause a deterioration in color even when used as a resin raw material or a color developer. The polyhydric phenol compound includes: a bisphenol compound (A) represented by the following Formula (1) and a trisphenol compound (B) represented by the following Formula (2): [wherein R1 represents a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 6 to 24 carbon atoms; each of R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; and each of a, b, c, d and e represents an integer from 0 to 4]; wherein the trisphenol compound (B) is contained in an amount, in terms of absorption intensity ratio at 254 nm, of less than 1.6% by area with respect to the amount of the bisphenol compound (A).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an organic electroluminescent compound and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same. By using the organic electroluminescent compound of the present disclosure, an organic electroluminescent device having excellent luminous properties can be produced.

Abstract: Disclosed is the integration of the production of acetic anhydride from ketene, and the acetylation of wood using acetylation fluid comprising acetic acid and acetic anhydride. The invention involves recirculating acetylation fluid recovered from wood acetylation to a unit for the production of acetic anhydride from acetic acid and ketene. The acetic anhydride product stream can, in turn, be directly used as a wood acetylation fluid.

Abstract: A shell-and-tube stripper for carbamate decomposition and ammonia recovery from a urea solution comprising a bundle of heated tubes, said tubes being fed with said urea solution and carbon dioxide as stripping medium, the urea solutions forming a liquid falling film on the internal surface of the tubes and the carbon dioxide forming a counter-current gaseous flow; said tubes comprise an external layer made of super austenitic or super duplex stainless steel and an internal layer made of zirconium, said internal layer reaching temperatures higher than 220° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparing an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid salt, comprising contacting an alkene and carbon dioxide with a carboxylation catalyst being a transition metal complex, an alkoxide, and an organic solvent, to obtain an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid salt, the organic solvent being incompletely miscible with water at a pressure of 1 bar at at least one temperature T and selected from amides and ureas, T being a temperature in the range from 10° C. to 90° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrosugar alcohol composition having enhanced storage stability, and an anhydrosugar alcohol storage method, and more specifically, to an anhydrosugar alcohol composition having enhanced storage stability by comprising anhydrosugar alcohol and an amine-based additive; and to a method by which anhydrosugar alcohol having excellent quality may be provided by having the storing of the anhydrosugar alcohol performed under the existence of the amine-based additive, thereby remarkably enhancing the storage stability of the anhydrosugar alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing methyl methacrylate, comprising the following steps: A) producing methacrolein and B) reacting the methacrolein obtained in step A) in an oxidative esterification reaction to give methyl methacrylate, characterized in that the two steps A) and B) take place in a liquid phase at a pressure of from 2 to 100 bar, and step B) is carried out in the presence of a heterogeneous noble-metal-containing catalyst comprising metals and/or comprising metal oxides.