Abstract: Disclosed is a processes for the production of relatively high purity alkaline earth metal oxides, such as SrO, from relatively low purity forms of carbonated or other oxygenated forms of such metals, such as strontium carbonate. The relatively low purity material is exposed to conditions under which at least a portion of the metal contained therein is converted to a salt that is more readily solvated in a provided solvent than the starting material, while at the same time not substantially increasing the solubility of at least one or more of the impurities in such selected solvent. This step is then preferably followed by removal of solid or otherwise un-dissolved impurities from the solution. After the removal step, the solution is preferably exposed to conditions effective to form a relatively insoluble salt of the alkaline earth metal, such as a strontium salt. The insoluble salt is also preferably one that can be readily and effectively converted to the desired alkaline earth metal oxide, preferably SrO.

Abstract: Provided are methods of purifying quaternary onium salts having the steps of (a) providing an quaternary onium salt solution having a first ionic impurity concentration; (b) providing an ion exchange material charged with electrochemically stable anions; and (c) contacting the salt solution with the ion exchange material to produce an quaternary onium salt solution having a second halide concentration is less than the first ionic impurity concentration.

Abstract: There is provided a continuous process for making 2,2-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane. The process has the following steps: a) continuously feeding 2,2-bis(3,4-dimethylphenyl)hexafluoropropane and aqueous nitric acid into a reactor cell and b) heating the mixture to a temperature sufficient to effect reaction between the 2,2-bis(3,4-dimethylphenyl)hexafluoropropane and the nitric acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a processes for the production of relatively high purity alkaline earth metal oxides, such as SrO, from relatively low purity forms of carbonated or other oxygenated forms of such metals, such as strontium carbonate. The relatively low purity material is exposed to conditions under which at least a portion of the metal contained therein is converted to a salt that is more readily solvated in a provided solvent than the starting material, while at the same time not substantially increasing the solubility of at least one or more of the impurities in such selected solvent. This step is then preferably followed by removal of solid or otherwise un-dissolved impurities from the solution. After the removal step, the solution is preferably exposed to conditions effective to form a relatively insoluble salt of the alkaline earth metal, such as a strontium salt. The insoluble salt is also preferably one that can be readily and effectively converted to the desired alkaline earth metal oxide, preferably SrO.

Abstract: Conductive polymers and a method of forming conductive polymers. More particularly, a method of forming head-to-tail coupled regioregular poly-(3-substituted) thiophenes having improved charge carrier mobility and current modulation. Also, monomers having two different halogen leaving groups and which form regioregular poly-(3-substituted) thiophenes more efficiently and economically than other processes. Polythiophene polymers, films and articles are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are methods of producing phosphitylated compounds, including 3?-O-phosphoramidites, comprising the step of reacting a hydroxyl-containing compound with a phosphitylating agent in the presence of a phosphitylation activator selected from the group consisting of: (1) acid-base complexes derived from an amine base of Formula II wherein R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are independently hydrogen, C1–C10 alkyl, C3–C10 cycloalkyl, C6–C10 aryl, C7–C10 aralkyl, C1–C10 heteroalkyl, or C1–C10 heteroaryl, and at least one of R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 is not hydrogen; (2) zwitterionic amine complexes; and (3) combinations of two or more thereof, to produce a phosphitylated compound. Further provided are methods for purifying phosphitylated compounds comprising the steps of providing a phosphitylated compound in a solution solvent, contacting said phosphitylated compound with a precipitation solvent, and precipitating said phosphitylated compound.

Abstract: An improved process and catalyst system for the isomerization of halothiophenes. More particularly, an improved process for the isomerization of 2-halothiopehenes to 3-halothiophenes by reacting a 2-halothiophene with a catalyst and in the presence of a base. The addition of a base additive to the acidic zeolite catalyst allows the desired isomerization reaction to take place while suppressing side-reactions that result in the decomposition of thiophene rings. The catalyst lifetime is thus increased and the amount of catalyst needed for the reaction is reduced, lowering cost.

Abstract: A method for the formation of 3-alkylthiophenes or 3-arylthiophenes from 3-halothiophenes. More particularly, improvements on the Kumada coupling reaction for the production of 3-alkylthiophenes or 3-arylthiophenes by reacting a 3-halothiophene with an alkylmagnesiumhalide or arylmagnesiumhalide Grignard reagent in the presence of a catalyst and a 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran solvent. The 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran solvent allows for higher concentrations of the Grignard reagent with minimal or no dithienyl side product generation, achieving higher product yields and at a lower cost than other known methods.

Abstract: Provided are methods of purifying quaternary onium salts having the steps of (a) providing an quaternary onium salt solution having a first ionic impurity concentration; (b) providing an ion exchange material charged with electrochemically stable anions; and (c) contacting the salt solution with the ion exchange material to produce an quaternary onium salt solution having a second halide concentration is less than the first ionic impurity concentration.

Abstract: A process for producing a phenothiazinium compound comprising the step of: reacting phenothiazine, in the presence of a halogen, with at least one amine selected from the group consisting of: wherein Z is CH2, O, S, SO2, NH, NCH3, NC2H5, NCH2CH2OH or NCOCH3, and R1 and R2 are each independently linear or branched CnH2nY.

Abstract: An improved process and catalyst system for the isomerization of halothiophenes. More particularly, an improved process for the isomerization of 2-halothiopehenes to 3-halothiophenes by reacting a 2-halothiophene with a catalyst and in the presence of a base. The addition of a base additive to the acidic zeolite catalyst allows the desired isomerization reaction to take place while suppressing side-reactions that result in the decomposition of thiophene rings. The catalyst lifetime is thus increased and the amount of catalyst needed for the reaction is reduced, lowering cost.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing alkylpolysulfonic acid alkali metal salts such as methanedisulfonic acid alkali metal salts. The process involves heating an aqueous solution of about two molar equivalents of an alkali metal sulfite to a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 90° C.; adding about one molar equivalent of a dihaloalkane to the aqueous alkali metal sulfite solution at a temperature of about 70-90° C.; and then separating the resulting alkyldisulfonic acid alkali metal salt from the reaction solution. The dihaloalkane is added at a pressure of about 1.1 atmospheres or less.

Abstract: Conductive polymers and a method of forming conductive polymers. More particularly, a method of forming head-to-tail coupled regioregular poly-(3-substituted) thiophenes having improved charge carrier mobility and current modulation. Also, monomers having two different halogen leaving groups and which form regioregular poly-(3-substituted) thiophenes more efficiently and economically than other processes. Polythiophene polymers, films and articles are also provided.

Abstract: A method for the formation of 3-alkylthiophenes or 3-arylthiophenes from 3-halothiophenes. More particularly, improvements on the Kumada coupling reaction for the production of 3-alkylthiophenes or 3-arylthiophenes by reacting a 3-halothiophene with an alkylmagnesiumhalide or arylmagnesiumhalide Grignard reagent in the presence of a catalyst and a 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran solvent. The 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran solvent allows for higher concentrations of the Grignard reagent with minimal or no dithienyl side product generation, achieving higher product yields and at a lower cost than other known methods.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of 4-(C2-C16)alkylresorcinol. 4-(C2-C16)alkylresorcinol is produced by reacting resorcinol with a (C2-C16)alkyloic acid in the presence of a zinc chloride catalyst to produce an intermediate comprising a 4-(C2-C16)acylresorcinol and zinc ions. Then the intermediate is adjusted such that the zinc ion content is from about 0.1 to about 150 parts per million based on the weight of the intermediate to form an adjusted intermediate. Then the produced 4-(C2-C16)acylresorcinol is hydrogenated in the presence of the zinc ions and a base metal hydrogenation catalyst to produce a crude product comprising 4-(C2-C16)alkylresorcinol, which may thereafter be isolated.

Abstract: A process for producing a phenothiazinium compound comprising the step of: reacting phenothiazine, in the presence of a halogen, with at least one amine selected from the group consisting of: wherein Z is CH2, O, S, SO2, NH, NCH3, NC2H5, NCH2CH2OH or NCOCH3, and R1 and R2 are each independently linear or branched CnH2nY; and replacing the halogen with a non-halide counteranion.

Abstract: A process for producing a phenothiazinium compound comprising the step of: reacting phenothiazine, in the presence of a halogen, with at least one amine selected from the group consisting of: wherein Z is CH2, O, S, SO2, NH, NCH3, NC2H5, NCH2CH2OH or NCOCH3, and R1 and R2 are each independently linear or branched CnH2nY.

Abstract: A process for producing cinnamic acids and alkyl esters thereof, particularly, fluorinated cinnamic acids and alkyl esters thereof. The process comprises reacting the appropriate bromobenzene and acrylic acid ester in a palladium-catalyzed HECK reaction under JEFFREY conditions using a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and an organic base to produce the corresponding cinnamic acid ester, and then preferably hydrolyzing the resulting ester under appropriate basic conditions, e.g. in the presence of a hydroxide, and precipitating the corresponding cinnamic acid product.

Abstract: Provided are methods of producing phosphitylated compounds, including 3?-O-phosphoramidites, comprising the step of reacting a hydroxyl-containing compound with a phosphitylating agent in the presence of a phosphitylation activator selected from the group consisting of: (1) acid-base complexes derived from an amine base of Formula II wherein R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are independently hydrogen, C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C10 cycloalkyl, C6-C10 aryl, C7-C10 aralkyl, C1-C10 heteroalkyl, or C1-C10 heteroaryl, and at least one of R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 is not hydrogen; (2) zwitterionic amine complexes; and (3) combinations of two or more thereof, to produce a phosphitylated compound.

Abstract: Provided are methods of producing phosphitylated compounds, including 3?-O-phosphoramidites, comprising the step of reacting a hydroxyl-containing compound with a phosphitylating agent in the presence of a phosphitylation activator selected from the group consisting of: (1) acid-base complexes derived from an amine base of Formula I wherein R, R1, and R2 are independently C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C10 cycloalkyl, C6-C10 aryl, C7-C10 aralkyl, C1-C10 heteroalkyl, or C1-C10 heteroaryl, wherein any two adjacent R, R1, and R2 may be connected to form a heterocyclic ring; (2) acid-base complexes derived from a diazabicyclo amine base; and (3) combinations of two or more thereof.