Abstract: A crosslinked polymer bead which, when: (i) functionalized with a 2-chlorotrityl chloride group; (ii) coupled with Leu to 0.65 mmol/g; and (iii) coupled with Glu(t-Bu); allows coupling of FMOC-Lys(BOC)-OH at an amount of 1.5 equivalents in the presence of 1.5 equivalents of HOBT, 1.5 equivalents of DIEA and 1.5 equivalents of HBTU, to be completed, as determined by the Kaiser test, in no more than 35 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for converting a substituted or unsubstituted solid supported trityl alcohol to a substituted or unsubstituted solid supported trityl chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin cleaning method using fewer solvents.

Abstract: A crosslinked polymeric bead comprising a polymer having from 0.5 mole percent to 2 mole percent crosslinker. The bead has a diameter no greater than 200 &mgr;m, no void spaces having a diameter greater than 5 &mgr;m, and less than 5 weight percent of organic extractables.

Abstract: A method for functionalizing a crosslinked polymer bead. The method comprises the steps of: (a) swelling the bead in a first solvent or solvent mixture to a volume from 200% to 310% of its volume when dry; and (b) contacting the bead with a functionalizing reagent in a second solvent or solvent mixture capable of swelling the bead to a volume from 200% to 310% of its volume when dry.

Abstract: An improved process for cleaning weak acid cation exchange resin intermediates resulting in finished weak acid resins providing enhanced performance of mixed-bed water-treatment systems is disclosed. The cleaning process involves selected steam treatment during the manufacturing process of the resins and is applicable to weak acid cation exchange resins in general that are used as components in potable water treatment systems, such as cartridge-water-pitcher systems.

Abstract: A hydrozirconated matrix for the production of polyolefins is disclosed. The hydrozirconated matrix is prepared from the reaction of an organozirconium composition and an olefin based material. A process is described for using the hydrozirconated matrix to prepare a range of polyolefin products.