Abstract: This invention relates to o-tolidines which have a tert-butyl substituent ortho to an amine group. These compositions are represented by the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 =i-propyl, or t-butyl, and where R.sub.2 =hydrogen, i-propyl, or t-butyl.The compositions are useful in the preparation of polyepoxide resins as well as polyurethanes, polyamides and polyimides.

Abstract: This invention pertains to alkyl substituted difunctional cyclohexylisocyanates having an isomer distribution. The isocyanates are represented by the formulas: ##STR1## wherein; R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl andn is 0 or 2.The invention also relates to polyurethane and polyurethane/urea resins prepared using the alkyl substituted difunctional cyclohexylisocyanates as at least a portion of the polyisocyanate used in forming the polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethanes wherein a tertiary amine functionality is incorporated into the side chain of an aromatic diamine, preferably a diaminobenzamide, to form a catalytic polyurethane chain extender. These chain extenders are polyurethane catalysts that provide adequate cure without residual odor and safety hazards associated with the more traditional tertiary amine catalysts. When reacted with the isocyanate reactive group the non-tertiary amine portion of the chain extender is bound to the polymeric network. Diffusion of the catalyst species from the polyurethane has been prevented, thus negating odor and toxicity as problems. These aromatic diamines provide enhanced polyurethane physical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethanes wherein a tertiary amine functionality is incorporated into the side chain of an aromatic diamine, preferably a diaminobenzamide, to form a catalytic polyurethane chain extender. These chain extenders are polyurethane catalysts that provide adequate cure without residual odor and safety hazards associated with the more traditional tertiary amine catalysts. When reacted with the isocyanate reactive group the non-tertiary amine portion of the chain extender is bound to the polymeric network. Diffusion of the catalyst species from the polyurethane has been prevented, thus negating odor and toxicity as problems. The aromatic diamine provides enhanced polyurethane physical properties.

Abstract: Novel organic tertiary phosphine oxides for example, bidentate organophosphorus actinide extractants, such as the carbamoylmethylphosphine oxides (CMPO's) are disclosed, such compounds can be prepared (e.g., in 85% or better yield and purity) by a process involving phase transfer catalysis, under conditions where degradive hydrolysis of the products or reactants is substantially avoided. For example, tertiary carbamoylmethylphosphine oxides which are useful as extractants for transplutonium elements are disclosed and can be prepared by reaction of the corresponding secondary phosphine oxides with 2-substituted acetamides (wherever the substituent is a good leaving group, e.g., chlorine) in a two-phase system containing a high concentration of an aqueous base (preferably sodium hydroxide) and a suitable phase transfer catalyst, e.g., tetralkylammonium chlorides.

Abstract: Polyvalent cations (e.g., U(IV), Fe(III) can be extracted from aqueous solution using novel organophosphorus compounds of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are selected from alkyl, alkoxyl, alkylaryl and alkylaryloxyl groups having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms or hydroxyl;R.sup.3 is independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted alkyl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to about 18 carbon atoms or hydrogen;R.sup.4 is independently selected from alkyl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; provided that the sum of the carbon atoms of the R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 groups is at least 15; andR.sup.5 is independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted alkyl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to about 18 carbon atoms or a polymeric group; provided that the sum of the carbon atoms of the R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 groups is at least 16.

Abstract: Polyvalent cations (e.g., U(IV), Fe(III) can be extracted from aqueous solution using novel organophosphorus compounds of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are selected from alkyl, alkoxyl, alkylaryl and alkylaryloxy groups having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms or hydroxyl;R.sup.3 is independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted alkyl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to about 18 carbon atoms or hydrogen;R.sup.4 is independently selected from alkyl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; provided that the sum of the carbon atoms of the R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 groups is at least 15; andR.sup.5 is independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted alkyl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to about 18 carbon atoms or a polymeric group; provided that the sum of the carbon atoms of the R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 groups is at least 16.

Abstract: Novel organic tertiary phoshine oxides and organic phoshonic acid esters, for example, bidentate organophosphorus actinide extractants, such as the carbamoylmethylphosphonates (CMP's) can be prepared (for example, in 90% or better yield and purity) by a process involving phase transfer catalysis, under conditions where degradive hydrolysis of the products or reactants is substantially avoided. For example, carbamoylmethylphosphonates can be prepared by reaction of the corresponding secondary phosphites with 2-substituted acetamides (wherever the substituent is a good leaving group, e.g. chlorine) in a two-phase system containing a high concentration of an aqueous base (preferably sodium hydroxide) and a suitable phase transfer catalyst, e.g., tetralkylammonium chlorides. Similarly, secondary phosphine oxides can be converted to novel tertiary carbamoylmethylphoshine oxides which are useful as extractants for transplutonium elements.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkylphenyl ether compounds are prepared by reaction of cyclic organic carbonate compounds with phenols in the presence of potassium iodide catalyst.

Abstract: Tannin migration through a latex paint applied to a tannin-containing wood surface is inhibited by applying to the wood surface a linear, partially deacylated poly(N-acyl)alkylenimine, such as poly(N-propionyl)ethylenimine. The poly(N-acyl)alkylenimine can be applied to the wood surface either prior to or concurrently with the latex paint.