Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions comprising oligomers derived from bis(beta-hydroxy)polysulfides, such as dihydroxydiethyl disulfide, and oligomerization processes for producing these compositions.

Abstract: Polythiourethane polymer compositions, methods of making the polythiourethane polymer compositions, and methods of using the polythiourethane polymer compositions are provided. The polythiourethane can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an isocyanate to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the polythiourethane polymer. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and cross-linked thiol esters.

Abstract: Thiol ester compositions, methods of making the thiol ester compositions, and methods of using the thiol ester compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters and cross-linked thiol esters. The thiol ester composition can be used to produce cross-linked thiol esters, sulfonic acid-containing esters, sulfonate containing esters and thioacrylate containing esters. The thiol ester compositions can be used to produce polythiourethanes. The polythiourethanes can be used in fertilizers and fertilizer coatings.

Abstract: Mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer compositions, methods of making the mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer compositions, and methods of using the mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer compositions are provided. The mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an epoxide composition to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and crosslinked thiol esters. Adhesive polymer compositions, methods of making the adhesive polymer compositions, and methods of using the adhesive polymer compositions are provided. The adhesive polymer composition can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an epoxide composition to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the adhesive polymer composition.

Abstract: Thiol ester compositions, methods of making the thiol ester compositions, and methods of using the thiol ester compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters and cross-linked thiol esters. The thiol ester composition can be used to produce cross-linked thiol esters, sulfonic acid-containing esters, sulfonate containing esters and thioacrylate containing esters. The thiol ester compositions can be used to produce polythiourethanes. The polythiourethanes can be used in fertilizers and fertilizer coatings.

Abstract: Thiol ester compositions, methods of making the thiol ester compositions, and methods of using the thiol ester compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters and cross-linked thiol esters. The thiol ester composition can be used to produce cross-linked thiol esters, sulfonic acid-containing esters, sulfonate containing esters and thioacrylate containing esters. The thiol ester compositions can be used to produce polythiourethanes. The polythiourethanes can be used in fertilizers and fertilizer coatings.

Abstract: Poly(?-thioether ester) compositions, methods of making the poly(?-thioether ester) compositions, and methods of using the poly(?-thioether ester) compositions are provided. The poly(?-thioether ester) can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an ?,?-unsaturated ester to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the poly(?-thioether ester). In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and cross-linked thiol esters.

Abstract: The present techniques relate to formulations that include a first part containing active molecules that have an average of at least one thiol group per active molecule and an average of at least one hydroxyl group per active molecule, and a second part containing monomer molecules that have an average of at least two isocyanate groups per monomer molecule. The composition may be mixed with a catalyst composition that contains at least one amine catalyst and at least one metal catalyst. This mixed catalyst composition will substantially cure a mixture of the first part and the second part within less than about 48 hours at ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present techniques relate to thiourethane compositions formed by reacting a reactive composition containing active molecules having an average of at least one thiol group per active molecule and an average of at least one hydroxyl group per active molecule with a monomer composition containing monomer molecules having an average of at least two isocyanate groups per monomer molecule. The reactions are performed in the presence of an amine catalyst, which may preferentially react thiol groups over hydroxyl groups, thus forming a thiourethane composition having, on average, more hydroxyl groups than thiol groups and more thiourethane groups than urethane groups, on a normalized basis.

Abstract: Thiourethane prepolymer compositions, thiourethane polymer compositions, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the thiourethane polymer compositions are provided. The thiourethane polymer composition can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an isocyanate composition to produce a prepolymer composition and then curing the prepolymer composition to produce the thiourethane polymer composition. The prepolymer composition can also include a property modifying agent. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and cross-linked thiol esters.

Abstract: A self supporting film having one or more layers wherein at least one layer has a percent haze of less than 17.8 and the polymer of that layer consists essentially of a polyethylene having a density of at least 0.925 grams per cc, a molecular weight distribution of no more than 4, optionally containing a fluoroelastomer, and methods for making such film are disclosed.

Abstract: A high clarity film containing three layers wherein the polymer of each outer layer is the same or different polyethylene selected from polyethylenes having a density of at least 0.925 g/cc, and a molecular weight distribution of less than 4, and being further characterized by being substantially free of branches having 6 or more carbon atoms, polyethylenes of the outer layers optionally containing a fluoroelastomer.

Abstract: A substantially water-free, non-dusting and flowable composition comprising an organic peroxide, a hydrocarbyl phthalate, and at least one phlegmatization agent is provided wherein the phlegmatization agent is selected from the group consisting of a polyester and a glycol-based aliphatic carboxylic acid ester, and mixtures thereof. The composition is prepared by: (1) substantially dissolving the hydrocarbyl phthalate and phlegmatization agent in a solvent to form a plasticizer mixture; (2) substantially dissolving the organic peroxide in the plasticizer mixture to form an organic peroxide-plasticizer mixture; (3) cooling the organic peroxide-plasticizer mixture whereby a crystallized composition is formed; and (4) recovering the crystallized composition.

Abstract: The color and odor of n-dodecyl mercaptoethanol made using a triethylamine catalyst are improved by contacting crude n-dodecyl mercaptoethanol with a polar organic solvent having a boiling point of within about .+-.15.degree. C. of the boiling point of triethylamine and heating said components under at least a partial vacuum.

Abstract: A method for purifying a cis-olefin formed by alkylating a sulfonate ester comprising mixing the reaction formed by alkylating a sulfonate ester with an acid solution, separating said acid solution, and mixing the resultant purification product with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alcohol and optionally a base followed by separation and distillation, or passing said reaction mixture through a silica gel and collecting the cis-olefin fraction.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of cis-olefins from cis-olefinic alcohols consisting essentially of the following steps:(a) reacting a cis-olefinic alcohol with a source of an alkali metal ion selected from the group consisting of lithium and sodium ions to form a first reaction product,(b) then contacting said thus formed first reaction product with a sulfonyl halide compound to form a second reaction product,(c) then containing said thus formed second reaction product with an alkyl magnesium compound and a cuprous salt to form a third reaction product comprising a cis-olefin wherein said steps are carried out in a suitable organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an E,Z-9-alkenyl-1-aldehyde component which comprises:(a) disproportionating cyclooctene and an .alpha.-olefin in the presence of a suitable disproportionation catalyst under disproportionation conditions suitable to form a 1,9-alkadiene;(b) reacting the 1,9-alkadiene obtained in step (a) with a suitable metallating agent under conditions suitable to form a 1-metallo-9-alkene;(c) contacting the 1-metallo-9-alkene obtained in step (b) with oxygen under conditions suitable to form a 1-oxymetallo-9-alkene;(d) hydrolyzing the 1-oxymetallo-9-alkene suit a suitable hydrolyzing agent, under suitable hydrolyzing conditions to form E,Z-9-alkenyl-1-alcohol.(e) oxidizing said E,Z-9-alkenyl-1-alcohol with a suitable oxidizing agent under oxidizing conditions suitable to form E,Z-9-alkenyl-1-aldehyde.

Abstract: Process for the production of 9-alkenyl acetates is provided. The process comprises first disproportionating cyclooctene with an .alpha.-olefin to give a 1,9-alkadiene. The alkadiene is metallated to form a 1-metallo-9-alkene, which is then contacted with oxygen to produce a 9-alkenyl-1-oxymetallo compound, which is optionally hydrolyzed to the corresponding alcohol, with the alcohol being esterified to the desired 9-alkenyl ester or the 9-alkenyl-1-oxymetallo compound can be directly esterified, to produce the desired 9-alkenyl esters.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of cis-9-tricosene is disclosed. Cis-1,9-octadecadiene, which may be obtained by the dehydration of oleyl alcohol, is metallated with an organomagnesium halide, producing cis-9-octadecenylmagnesium halide, which in turn is alkylated with n-pentyl halide to form the desired cis-9-tricosene.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for making a E,Z-11-tetradecen-1-al containing from 80 to 83 mole percent of the E isomer and from 17 to 20 mole percent of the Z isomer which exhibits pheromone-like activity for the spruce bud worm (choristoneura fumiferana).