Abstract: There is disclosed a cosmetic comprises a sugar compound obtained by reacting a hydroxyl group of a saccharide, an isocyanate group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (1), and an isocyanate group-containing organic compound represented by the following general formula (2). As a result, there is provided a cosmetic excellent in cosmetic sustainability and storage stability that can improve such undesirable feelings of use as insufficient spreadability and stickiness, improve the solubility to not only a non-polar oil such as a silicone oil and a light liquid paraffin, but also a polar oil such as a UV-absorber, an ester oil, and a natural animal and vegetable oil, provides non-stickiness with a cosmetic containing the polar oil, and prevent adhesion of the cosmetic to clothes (secondary adhesion).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a condensed process for producing terephthalic acid and terephthalic esters from a dialkyl cyclohexane-2,5-dione-1,4-dicarboxylate; a chemoselective process for preparing a substantially bicyclic-lactone-free dialkyl cyclohexane-2,5-diol-1,4-dicarboxylate; and compositions of matter prepared thereby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for synthesizing a multifunctional compound, including the reaction of a compound of formula (II) with atmospheric or molecular oxygen, in the presence of at least one aldehyde of formula (III), and optionally in the presence of at least one catalyst or at least one radical initiator; wherein: R10, R20, R30, R40, R50, L2, R60, R7, R8, and R9 are as described in the claims. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds as monomers for the preparation of polyurethane. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds as monomers of polymers or of biopolymers.

Abstract: A preparation of aryl carbamates can be achieved readily by carbonylation of an aromatic polyamine compound with diphenyl carbonate (DPC) using a combination of an organic acid and a tertiary amine as a catalyst. Aryl carbamate can be converted into 4,4?-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) by heating it at about 200 to about 230° C. in a non-polar solvent containing inhibitor such as benzoyl chloride. In another application, trans-ureation of biscarbamates with an amine or mixed amines is found to be extremely facile in a polar solvent such as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and tetramethylene sulfone (TMS) in absence of any catalyst to make polyurea polymers of high molecular weights. Thus, efficient green-chemistry processes based on biscarbamates in making isocyanate products as well as urea prepolymers, urea elastomers and urea plastics have been developed in all in excellent yields without using reactive phosgene or 4,4?-diphenylmethane diisocyanate separately in the trans-ureation polymerizations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel benzene derivative or thiophene derivative useful as a VAP-1 inhibitor, or a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a VAP-1 associated disease and the like, namely, a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the present specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having an excellent CaSR agonist activity are in demand. The invention provides glutamate derivatives or salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the glutamate derivatives, preventive or therapeutic agents for diarrhea, hyperparathyroidism or peptic ulcer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I): in which: X is OH, NH2, NHOH or RNH, where R may be a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, C1-C10 alkyl radical, Y is H, or an electron-withdrawing group, in particular selected from NO2, CF3 or a halogen, R1 and R2 are H or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, C1-C10 alkyl radical, F is a reactive functional group that can be activated by click chemistry.

Abstract: A new process for producing a 2-(aryloxymethyl)benzaldehyde compound and the like are provided. More particularly, a process for producing a 2-(aryloxymethyl)benzaldehyde compound represented by formula (4) comprising step (A) of hydrolyzing a compound represented by the following formula (1); and step (B) of reacting a compound represented by formula (2) obtained in step (A) and a compound represented by formula (3) or a salt thereof is provided; in formulae, X1, X2 and X3 each represent independently a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom, Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 each represent independently a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, and Ar represents a phenyl group optionally having a substituent).

Abstract: Provided is an efficient technology for synthesizing diamino acids (diamino acid derivatives). Disclosed is a manufacturing method for diamino acid derivatives wherein the fluorenyl groups of the diamino acid derivative starting materials represented by General Formula [II] or [IV] are removed.

Abstract: A process for recovering a volatile carboxylic acid from an aqueous stream containing same comprising the steps of: (a) evaporating the aqueous stream to produce a vapour stream comprising the volatile carboxylic acid that has been vapourized and water vapour, which aqueous stream is produced by a conversion process using a lignocellulosic feedstock as a substrate; (b) contacting the vapour stream with an organic solvent so as to extract the volatile carboxylic acid present in the vapour stream, thereby producing a liquid stream comprising the organic solvent and the volatile carboxylic acid, and a water vapour stream, wherein the organic solvent has an atmospheric boiling point of at least about 150° C. and is insoluble in water; and (c) separating the volatile carboxylic acid from the organic solvent.

Abstract: Method of producing glycerol that includes mixing a peroxide stream with an olefenic alcohol stream to form a feed stream; processing the feed stream in a high shear device to produce a high shear dispersion of peroxide and olefinic alcohol, wherein the high shear device is configured with a rotor and a stator separated by a shear gap; and contacting the high shear dispersion with a catalyst in a reactor to produce glycerol.

Abstract: A process for recovering a volatile carboxylic acid from an aqueous stream comprising same, the process comprising the steps of: (i) steam stripping the carboxylic acid from the aqueous stream, which aqueous stream is produced by a conversion process using a lignocellulosic feedstock as a substrate, the steam stripping comprising contacting the aqueous stream with steam by flowing the aqueous stream and the steam countercurrent to one another, thereby producing a vapor stream comprising vaporized carboxylic acid and steam and a stripped aqueous stream; (ii) extracting the vaporized carboxylic acid with an organic solvent by contacting the vapor stream with the organic solvent to produce (a) a stream comprising the organic solvent and the carboxylic acid and (b) the steam at least substantially depleted of the carboxylic acid, wherein the organic solvent has an atmospheric boiling point of at least about 150° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are alkoxyl derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable as modulators of protein misfolding and/or protein aggregation. The compounds are particularly suitable as inhibitors of amyloid aggregate formation and/or modulators of amyloid surface properties, and/or as activators of degradation or reduction of amyloid aggregates.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods of screening for compounds that disrupt the interaction between DNMT1 and the gamma-globin promoter or between LSD-1 and the gamma-globin promoter. This disclosure describes methods of screening for compounds that de-repress the gamma-globin gene.

Abstract: The method of using nutritional compounds including Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin). Arabinogalactan and Arabinogalactan combined with Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin) to reduce and control cardiometabolic risk factors, associated with metabolic syndrome and hypercholesterolemia in a mammal, specifically a human, resulting in the enhancement of metabolism, reduced control levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, reduced oxidative damage in humans and other health benefits.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein Rf is —CF3, —C2F5, —CF2CFXCF3; X to —F, or —OC3F7; Y is —H, —Cl, or —Br; R is —O—C(O)—R1, —(CH2)nO—C(O)—R1, —(OCH2CH2)mOC(O)—R1; —(CH2)n(OCH2CH2)mO—R1; n is 1 to 10; m is 1 to 10; R1 is —C(R3)?CH2; R3 is H or CH3; a is 1 to 5; and b is 1 to 5.

Abstract: Compositions containing a small molecule therapeutic and an alkyl N,N-disubstituted amino acetate are disclosed. Inclusion of the alkyl N,N-disubstituted amino acetate enhances the pharmacokinetic properties of the small molecule therapeutic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic compositions and methods useful to treat dry eye, or to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent dry eye syndrome in man or other animals.

Abstract: An enterosoluble and intestinal-enzyme-biodegradable material is provided. The enterosoluble and intestinal-enzyme-biodegradable material includes a modified amylopectin, wherein at least one of hydrogen atoms is replaced by —CO—(CH2)n—COOH (n is 2-4) and the modified amylopectin has an acid value of 35-180 mg KOH/g. The disclosure also provides a method for preparing an enterosoluble and intestinal-enzyme-biodegradable material.