Abstract: To exercise control so that, when power is restored in the case of there having been a prower cut, the motor does not run simultaneously with other devices which reqire large amounts of power when starting to run. This invention there is provided improved freezer control unit, which exercise to ccntrol by providing power cut detector 10, which detects that the power source which drives freezer 5 has undergone a power cut, and stopping the signal of signal holding circuit 4, which outputs the `Run` signal, by the signal of this power cut detector 10 when a power cut occurs so that freezer 5 does not restart automatically when power is restored.

Abstract: A method for producing mono-substituted dichlorosilanes selectively with a high yield from dichlorosilane is provided. According to this method, dichlorosilane and a specified compound having a double bond at .alpha.-position are reacted in the presence of a catalyst which is a homogeneous complex of ruthenium, rhodium, nickel or platinum, and a phosphine compound, or is a ruthenium chloride.

Abstract: Novel disubstituted dichlorosilane compounds which have two different specified substituents and are necessary as monomers for preparing special silicone resin are provided and a method for producing same without accompaniment of by-product production is also provided.

Abstract: In the method of producing 3-chloropropyltrichlorosilane by the addition reaction of trichlorosilane to allyl chloride, [Pt(PPh.sub.3).sub.2 Cl.sub.2 ] is used as the catalyst for the reaction.Side reactions are suppressed to give a high yield of the product.

Abstract: Novel diaralkyldichlorosilanes expressed by the general formula (I) ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1.about.4 carbon atoms, but a case where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are all hydrogen atom is excluded),and a process for producing the same are provided.They are useful as monomers for producing polysiloxanes and as intermediates for synthesizing novel organosilicon compounds.

Abstract: Substituted phenethyldichlorosilanes having a longer chain alkyl group and diphenethyldichlorosilane which are useful as compounds for improving heat-resisting property and other properties of silicone-oils, -rubbers and -varnishes which are used as electric insulating materials, lubricating oils, water-repelling agents, paintings, releasing agents, etc. are provided. A method for producing these compounds with a high yield without producing by-products is also provided.

Abstract: A commercial method for producing 2,3,3-trimethylindolenine useful as an intermediate for cationic dyes, etc., with a high yield is provided, which comprises mixing aniline with 3-chloro-3-methylbutane-2-one in a mixing ratio by mol of 3:1-10:1; reacting the resulting mixture at a temperature of 50.degree.-150.degree. C. for 2-20 hours; thereafter elevating the temperature of the reaction liquid; and maintaining the liquid at a reflux temperature of aniline for 0.5-2 hours to complete the reaction.

Abstract: Symmetrical and unsymmetrical ketones are produced from aldehydes (aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic aldehydes) or their mixtures according to the process of the present invention which comprises contacting the aldehydes or mixtures theirof with a catalyst selected from the group consisting of zirconium oxide and combinations of zirconium oxide with an alkali metal oxide and/or an alkaline earth metal oxide. Said catalyst is used with or without a carrier. The process is operated in the vapor phase at elevated temperature in the presence or absence of steam.

Abstract: Ketones are prepared with a high yield and a prolonged catalyst life, by reacting an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of straight chain or branched chain aliphatic aldehydes having a carbon number of 4-10 (inclusive) and aromatic aldehydes represented by the general formula of ##SPC1##Wherein n is 0-5 with a monocarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of acetic acid and propionic acid, at a temperature of 200.degree.-600.degree.C, in the presence of a catalyst of zirconium oxide alone or a mixture of zirconium oxide and at least one kind of the metal oxide selected from the group consisting of alkali metal oxides and alkaline earth metal oxides.