Abstract: A carcass bone splitting tool having a rod-like shank being bent over at one end to form a handle. A foot member being connected at the other end of the rod-like shaft which is shaped to prevent rupture of entrails when the carcass is being opened. An elongate cutting blade member is mounted on the rod-like shank adjacent the foot member and is used for splitting open the bone of the carcass. A striker bar is also provided to drive the blade through the bone, such as the pelvic bone and breastbone, of the dead animal. The tool described herein is portable and when not in use, the blade is protected by the striker bar which can be carried by the splitting tool.

Abstract: A compound having the formulaR -- SO.sub.2 O -- CH.sub.2 -- O -- CH.sub.2 -- OSO.sub.2 -- Rwherein R is alkyl, is prepared by reacting a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are alkyl with a cyclic polyoxymethylene or a linear polyoxymethylene in a substantially humidity-free environment. The compound is useful as an oxydimethylating agent for organic compounds.

Abstract: A compound having the formulaR -- SO.sub.2 O -- CH.sub.2 -- O -- CH.sub.2 -- OSO.sub.2 -- Rwherein R is alkyl, is prepared by reacting a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are alkyl with a cyclic polyoxymethylene or a linear polyoxymethylene in a substantially humidity-free environment. The compound is useful as an oxydimethylating agent for organic compounds.