Abstract: Disclosed are polyester adhesive compositions which exhibit increased melt viscosity and improved adhesion comprised of residues of terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol and having reacted therewith or copolymerized therein the residue of a phosphite ester compound and optionally containing a phenolic antioxidant. Also disclosed are articles coated with the polyester compositions and bonded laminate articles based on the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyester adhesive compositions which exhibit increased melt viscosity and improved adhesion comprised of residues of terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol and having reacted therewith or copolymerized therein the residue of a phosphite ester compound and optionally containing a phenolic antioxidant. Also disclosed are articles coated with the polyester compositions and bonded laminate articles based on the compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to binary blends of cellulose esters and aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, cellulose esters and aliphatic polyesters as well as ternary blends of cellulose esters and/or aliphatic polyesters and/or aliphatic aromatic copolyesters and/or polymeric compounds as well as fibers, molded objects, and films prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tetraamide compounds and intermediates therefor which are useful in methods for improving feed conversion and/or weight gain in animals such as chickens.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tetraamide compounds and intermediates therefor which are useful in methods for improving feed conversion and/or weight gain in animals such as chickens.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyester adhesive compositions which exhibit increased melt viscosity and improved adhesion comprised of residues of terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol and having reacted therewith or copolymerized therein the residue of a phosphite ester compound and optionally containing a phenolic antioxidant. Also disclosed are articles coated with the polyester compositions and bonded laminate articles based on the compositions.

Abstract: Novel diamides having a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic moiety such as pyridyl are disclosed that are useful for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminants and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants.

Abstract: Novel diethanolaminetriacetic acid triamide compounds such as diethanolaminetriacetic acid tris(N, N-diisobutylamide) (alternatively named 2,2'-[[2-[bis(2-methylpropyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]nitrilo]bis[2,1-ethanediylo xy]bis[N,N-bis (2-methylpropyl)acetamide]) are disclosed that are useful for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminants and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants. Also disclosed are novel intermediates for preparation of the triamide compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminents and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants. The methods involve administering certain tetraamide compounds such as 2,2',2",2'"-1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo) tetrakis-[N,N-bis(2-methylpropyl)acetamide].

Abstract: Disclosed are reactive phenolic compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are certain substituents. Also disclosed are certain polyesters normally susceptible to oxidative degradation having copolymerized therein at least one residue of one of the phenolic compounds.

Abstract: Novel diamides having a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic moiety such as pyridyl are disclosed that are useful for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminants and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminents and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants. The methods involve administering certain tetraamide compounds such as 2,2',2",2'",-1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo) tetrakis-[N,N-bis(2-methylpropyl)acetamide].

Abstract: Novel diethanolaminetriacetic acid triamide compounds such as diethanolaminetriacetic acid tris(N,N-diisobutylamide) (alternatively named 2,2'-[[2-[bis(2-methylpropyl(amino]-2-oxoethyl]nitrilo]bis[2,1-ethan ediyloxy]bis[N,N-bis(2-methylpropyl)acetamide]) are disclosed that are useful for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminants and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants. Also disclosed are novel intermediates for preparation of the triamide compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminents and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants. The methods involve administering certain tetraamide compounds such as 2,2',2", 2'",-1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo) tetrakis-[N,N-bis(2-methylpropyl)acetamide].

Abstract: Novel diethanolaminetriacetic acid triamide compounds such as diethanolaminetriacetic acid tris(N,N-diisobutylamide) (alternatively named 2,2'-[[bis(2-methylpropyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]nitrilo]bis[2,1-ethanedi yloxy]bis[N,N-bis (2-methylpropyl)acetamide]) are disclosed that are useful for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminants and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants. Also disclosed are novel intermediates for preparation of the triamide compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing 2-benzoxazolinones by reacting a 2-nitrophenol compound with carbon monoxide in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a tertiary amine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of aryl alkyl sulfones and aryl vinyl sulfones. The process comprises reacting an aryl compound with an alkyl sulfonyl fluoride or with a vinyl sulfonyl fluoride in the presence of a catalyst selected from AlCl.sub.3 and AlBr.sub.3. The aryl compound is preferably selected from chlorobenzene, the isomeric xylenes, the isomeric trimethyl benzenes, and mixtures thereof. The alkyl group of the alkyl sulfonyl fluoride preferably contains 1-18 carbon atoms, and the vinyl group of the vinyl sulfonyl fluoride is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more alkyl groups containing 1-5 carbon atoms. The reaction is conducted at a temperature between about -25.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. in the presence or absence of an inert solvent.