Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing optically active ?-aminoacetals by resolution of a racemic mixture or of a mixture of enantiomers via the formation of diastereoisomeric salts, and also novel intermediates in the form of diastereoisomeric salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of N-protected ?-aminoaldehydes by deacetalization of the acetal functional group of corresponding N-protected ?-aminoacetals using formic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of stilbene derivatives of formula (I)-(E) or (I)-(Z) in which R represents hydrogen or an OH group, by deprotection in the presence of an aluminum halide and of a tertiary amine of a compound of formula (II)-(E) or (II)-(Z) in which A represents hydrogen or an OR?1 group, and R1, R2, R3 and R?1 independently represent an alkyl or aralkyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing ?-aminoacetals substantially in racemic form, comprising a step of oxidizing optically enriched ?-aminoacetals to the corresponding oximes, in the presence of a catalyst, and a step of reducing the oximes thus obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to aminoplast or phenoplast resins comprising the reaction product of the following compounds: a substituted or unsubstituted amine derivative or a substituted or unsubstituted phenol derivative; at least one glyoxal monoacetal; and glyoxylic acid, and also the compositions containing them and their uses as adhesives or binders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing optically active ?-aminoacetals by resolution of a racemic mixture or of a mixture of enantiomers via the formation of diastereoisomeric salts, and also novel intermediates in the form of diastereoisomeric salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of stilbene derivatives of formula (I)-(E) or (I)-(Z) in which R represents hydrogen or an OH group, by deprotection in the presence of an aluminium halide and of a tertiary amine of a compound of formula (II)-(E) or (II)-(Z) in which A represents hydrogen or an OR?1 group, and R1, R2, R3 and R?1 independently represent an alkyl or aralkyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to aminoplast or phenoplast resins comprising the reaction product of the following compounds: a substituted or unsubstituted amine derivative or a substituted or unsubstituted phenol derivative; at least one glyoxal monoacetal; and glyoxylic acid, and also the compositions containing them and their uses as adhesives or binders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing ?-aminoacetals substantially in racemic form, comprising a step of oxidizing optically enriched ?-aminoacetals to the corresponding oximes, in the presence of a catalyst, and a step of reducing the oximes thus obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of N-protected ?-aminoaldehydes by deacetalization of the acetal functional group of corresponding N-protected ?-aminoacetals using formic acid.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of primary amines of formula (I): where R3 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl group, by reaction of a triazolium salt of formula (II): where R1 and R2 represent hydrogen or an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group, R4 represents an alkyl or aralkyl group or a residue of an organic polymer functionalized by an alkylating group, and A? represents a halogen, alkylsulphonate, arylsulphonate, alkyl sulphate, hydrogensulphate, hemisulphate, perchlorate or hydroxide, with a hydride, in order to obtain an amine of formula (I), which is isolated, if desired, and intermediates.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of primary amines of formula (I): where R3 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl group, by reaction of a triazolium salt of formula (II): where R1 and R2 represent hydrogen or an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group, R4 represents an alkyl or aralkyl group or a residue of an organic polymer functionalized by an alkylating group, and A? represents a halogen, alkylsulphonate, arylsulphonate, alkyl sulphate, hydrogensulphate, hemisulphate, perchlorate or hydroxide, with a hydride, in order to obtain an amine of formula (I), which is isolated, if desired, and intermediates.

Abstract: Fluid silico-acrylic compositions, stable in the long term, polymerizable thermally and by radiatiion, by mechanism giving rise to free radicals, with a very low water (less than 1%) and volatile solvent content, containing silica, a silane, and a multifunctional acrylic monomer, in which the silica is in the form of indivualized particles with an average diameter with the range 9 amd 100 nm, not interconnected by siloxane bonds, the silane is a vinyl silane with the formula (I) H2C═CH—Si(OR)3  (I) in which R represents a methyl or ethyl radical, and the multifunctional (meth)acrylic monomer is an alkoxylated (meth)acrylate, method for preparation and use for the development of anti-scratch transparent and uncoloured varnishes, obtained by polymerization giving rise to free radicals by radiation (UV, electron bundles) or thermally.

Abstract: New phenolic compounds of formula (I) R=C3-C17 dialkoxymethyl group, 1,3-dioxolan-2-yl group optionally substituted on peaks 4 and/or 5 by one or more C1-C8 alkyls or 1,3-dioxan-2-yl group optionally substituted on peaks 4 and/or 5 and/or 6 by one or more C1-C8 alkyls. n=1, 2 or 3, the group or groups are in o and/or p position of the OH of the cycle m=from 0 to 4-n, X=functional group such as OH or Hal or C1-C8 alkyl or alkoxy group or C5-C12 aryl group and optionally 1 or 2 heteroatoms such as N or O, or carboxy or —CO—Y group where Y=C1-C8 alkyl or alkoxy or amido or amino or thiol group, on condition that at least one of the ortho or para positions of the phenolic cycle is substituted by a hydrogen, and their salts with the alkali metals, alkaline-earth metals and amines.

Abstract: Fluid silico-acrylic compositions, which can be polymerised by heat and radiation, by radical-type mechanism, with very low water (less than 1%) and volatile solvent content, containing silica, a silane and a multifunctional acrylic monomer, in which the silica is in the form of individualised particles, with a mean diameter of between 40 and 100 nm, not linked to each other by siloxane bonds, and the silane is a vinylsilane of formula (I) H2C═CH—Si(OR)3  (I) in which R represents a methyl or ethyl radical and the multifunctional acrylic monomer is 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate, and which are transparent, colourless and stable over time.

Abstract: Fluid silico-acrylic compositions, stable in the long term, polymerizable thermally and by radiatiion, by mechanism giving rise to free radicals, with a very low water (less than 1%) and volatile solvent content, containing silica, a silane, and a multifunctional acrylic monomer, in which the silica is in the form of indivualized particles with an average diameter with the range 9 amd 100 nm, not interconnected by siloxane bonds, the silane is a vinyl silane with the formula (I)

Abstract: New phenolic compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Process for finishing a cellulose-based textile according to which the textile is treated using an aqueous finishing bath containing the following cross-linking composition as a cross-linking agent for cellulose: a) 15-95 molar % of at least one maleic acid and hypophosphorus acid telomer of formula (I)  with  and (m+n)≧3  or A=H or OH and n≧2 b) 0-50 molar % phosphinicosuccinic acid c) 0-40 molar % of phosphinicobissuccinic acid d) 0-50 molar % phosphonosuccinic acid e) 0-15 molar % hypophosphorus acid f) 0-10 molar % phosphorus acid g) 0-15 molar % phosphoric acid each of the acids a) to g) of the composition being able to be present either in free form or partially or totally neutralized in the form of an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal ammonium or amine salt and finishing bath.

Abstract: Aminoplastic resin based on one or more amino derivatives and one or more aldehydes in which the amino derivative is melamine, glycoluril or their mixture in variable proportions and that the aldehyde is a product of formula (I) R--CHO where R=a dialkoxymethyl, 1,3-dioxolan 2-yl group optionally substituted on the vertex 4 and/or 5 by one or more alkyl groups or a 1,3-dioxan 2-yl group optionally substituted on vertices 4, 5 and/or 6 by one or more alkyl groups, optionally mixed with glyoxal, preparation process and use as a crosslinking agent for cellulose.

Abstract: Use of a product of formula (I): ##STR1## in which M represents a hydrogen, lithium, sodium or potassium atom, or an NH.sub.4 group and n represents 2 or 3, as an agent for trapping hydrogen sulphide, its use for the preparation of a composition for trapping hydrogen sulphide and process for the elimination of hydrogen sulphide from a fluid.