Abstract: A preparation method of a sulfur-containing biphenylsulfur-containing biphenyl compound shown by the general formula (I) has a reaction formula as follows: Each substituent in the formula is defined in the description. In the method, halogeno benzene shown by the general formula (II) generates a coupling reaction in a catalytic system composed of a nickel compound and at least one ligand under the combined action of metallic zinc to obtain the sulfur-containing biphenyl compound shown by the general formula (I).

Abstract: A method for preparing bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) is provided, including: mixing succinic acid from a bio-based source and an alcohol compound to obtain a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to esterification to obtain an oligomer polyester; subjecting the oligomer polyester to hydrogenation reduction in the presence of a catalyst to obtain a 1,4-BDO crude product; and purifying the 1,4-BDO crude product to obtain the bio-based 1,4-BDO.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids by two-stage catalytic gas phase oxidation of alkenes, in which a gas stream (1) containing at least one alkene, in a first reactor (A) in the presence of oxygen, is subjected to a first catalytic oxidation reaction over a first catalyst (K1) in the form of a multimetal oxide of molybdenum to obtain a gas stream (2) containing at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated aldehyde, the gas stream (2) containing the at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated aldehyde is guided through a connecting conduit (V) into a second reactor (B) and the gas stream (2) containing the at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated aldehyde, in the second reactor (B) in the presence of oxygen, is subjected to a second catalytic oxidation reaction over a second catalyst (K2) to obtain a gas stream (3) containing at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A method for producing fluorenone including a pretreatment step of heating fluorene in the presence of a lower aliphatic carboxylic acid, a bromine compound, and a metal catalyst, and an oxidation step of continuously supplying fluorene and oxygen to perform an oxidation reaction, in the order indicated.

Abstract: A method for producing (meth)acrolein by vapor-phase catalytic oxidation of propylene or isobutylene in a multitubular reactor including a plurality of reaction tubes, the reaction tubes each including a reaction zone filled with a catalyst including molybdenum oxide and a cooling zone filled with an inert substance, wherein a temperature of a heat medium that flows outside the cooling zone is lower than a temperature of a heat medium that flows outside the reaction zone, and wherein the inert substance includes an inert substance having a major-axis length that is equal to or more than 1.7 times a major-axis length of the catalyst. A method for producing (meth)acrylic acid in which (meth)acrolein thus produced is converted to (meth)acrylic acid by vapor-phase catalytic oxidation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an iron complex having the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition formulated for oral and/or parenteral administration, preferably intravenous, said pharmaceutical composition preferably being formulated as an aqueous solution comprising said complex or salt. The present invention further relates to said complex or a salt thereof or said pharmaceutical composition for use as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as a method and a kit for in situ preparation of said complex or salt and said pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A catalyst for production of carboxylic acid ester, containing: catalyst metal particles; and a support supporting the catalyst metal particles, wherein the catalyst has a hollow particle ratio of 40% or less.

Abstract: Provided is a biodegradation accelerator for accelerating the biodegradation of resins, etc. in the ocean. This marine-biodegradation accelerator comprises a compound including anions of one or more kinds including an anion having six or more carbon atoms and three or more oxygen atoms and a metal cation having a valence of two or higher, the anions and the cation being bonded by ionic bonding. A group of particles of the compound forms a contact angle of 30° or larger 30 seconds after a waterdrop is dropped thereonto.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in part cystine cationic lipid compounds of formula A, and sub-formulas thereof: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds provided herein can be useful for delivery and expression of mRNA and encoded protein, e.g., as a component of liposomal delivery vehicle, and accordingly can be useful for treating various diseases, disorders and conditions, such as those associated with deficiency of one or more proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic material for the preparation of one or more of 4,4?-methylenedianiline, 2,2?-methylenedianiline, 2,4?-methylenedianiline, and oligomers of two or more thereof, the catalytic material comprising an oxidic support, wherein the oxidic support comprises an element EOS1 selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Al, Si, and mixtures of two or more thereof, and further comprising a supported material supported on the oxidic support, wherein the supported material comprises an element ESM1 selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W, Ge, Sn, Sc, Y, La, Ce, Nd, Pr, Hf, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb and mixtures of two or more thereof. Further, the present invention relates in particular to a process for the preparation of a catalytic material and to a process for the preparation of one or more of 4,4?-methylenedianiline, 2,2?-methylenedianiline, 2,4?-methylenedianiline and oligomers of two or more thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for reducing, inhibiting, or preventing corrosion of a surface, the polyamine compounds corresponding to the structure of Formula 1 or 2, or a salt thereof: wherein X1 is —C(O)R9 or —[C(R10R11)]p—C(R12)(X2)—R13; X2 is —OH or —NH2; R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or —[C(R10R11)]p—C(R12)(X2)—R13; R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, and R12 are independently hydrogen or alkyl; R9 and R13 are independently C7 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; m and o are integers from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; and p is an integer from 1 to 10; wherein X2 is —OH or —NH2; R21, R22, R23, R24, R25, R26, and R28 are independently hydrogen or alkyl; R27 is C10 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; m and o are integers from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; and q is an integer from 0 to 10.

Abstract: A method for preparing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid (HMTBA) or 2-hydroxy-4-methylselenobutyric acid (HMSeBA) by catalytic conversion of 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyronitrile or 2-hydroxy-4-methylselenobutyronitrile, respectively, where said conversion is carried out in the presence of water and at least one weak acid and one catalyst comprising at least one of alumina, titanium dioxide and zirconia.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst capable of improving the selectivity of unsaturated aldehydes and unsaturated carboxylic acids, and a catalyst containing molybdenum, antimony, bismuth, and iron, wherein an atom ratio of the antimony to the molybdenum on a surface of the catalyst is greater than an atom ratio of the antimony to the molybdenum in the entire catalyst is provided.

Abstract: A process for producing functionalized organic molecules having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. The method includes the step of contacting carbon dioxide as the only gas, or a gas mixture that includes carbon dioxide and methane, in the presence of water, with a catalyst that includes permanently polarized hydroxyapatite.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed processes to produce a low-color esterified oil soluble polyalkylene glycol, the process comprising forming a reaction mixture including a low viscosity oil soluble polyalkylene glycol and an excess amount of valeric acid, where the reaction mixture is formed in the presence of a catalytic amount of ortho-phosphoric acid catalyst to yield an organic phase including the low-color esterified oil soluble polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of extracting at least one selected from carbonic acid, aliphatic acid, aliphatic acid ester and aliphatic alcohol from an aqueous medium, the method comprising the steps: (a) contacting the carbonic acid, aliphatic acid, aliphatic acid ester and/or aliphatic alcohol in the aqueous medium with an extracting medium containing at least one alkyl-phosphine oxide for a time sufficient to extract the carbonic acid, aliphatic acid, aliphatic acid ester and/or aliphatic alcohol from the aqueous medium into the extracting medium, and (b) separating the extracting medium with the extracted carbonic acid, aliphatic acid, aliphatic acid ester and/or aliphatic alcohol from the aqueous medium, characterized in, that the at least one alkyl-phosphine oxide contains at least two different alkyl radicals per alkyl-phosphine oxide molecule and the aqueous medium in (a) contains a microorganism, preferably a living microorganism, producing the carbonic acid, aliphatic acid, aliphatic

Abstract: A carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation catalyst and a method of its preparation. The CO2 hydrogenation catalyst includes an alkali-metal enriched bauxite residue including calcium carbonate (CaCO3), iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), iron(III) oxyhydroxide (FeO(OH)), aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3), sodalite, muscovite, and Na5Al2CSi3O15. The CO2 hydrogenation catalyst further includes 1 weight percent (wt. %) to 10 wt. % potassium based on a total weight of the CO2 hydrogenation catalyst by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The CO2 hydrogenation catalyst is used in a method of hydrogenating carbon dioxide to produce olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of hydrogenating an alkyne selectively to an alkene by hydrogen using a hydrogenation catalyst which is palladium supported on a carrier in the presence of an additive mixture of an organic phosphorus compound (AP) and an organic sulphur compound (AS).

Abstract: A process for manufacturing aliphatic amines and nitriles by using the Fischer Tropsch synthesis (FTS), in the production of chain-lengthened hydrocarbons from CO and H2 and their terminal nitrogen functionalization using ammonia. The method can include activating a catalyst with a feed gas, wherein the feed gas comprises H2/CO mixtures; providing a temperature between 180° C. and 300° C. under a pressure between 1 bar to 25 bar; wherein the nitrogenates include at least one aliphatic amine and/or nitrile; and setting or adjusting the H2/CO ratio to selectively synthesize amines and/or nitriles over other nitrogen containing compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a silicon precursor compound, a method of preparing the silicon precursor compound, a silicon-containing film-forming precursor composition including the silicon precursor compound, and a method of forming a silicon-containing film using the precursor compound.