Abstract: In the invention, highly pure crystals of difructose dianhydride III (di-D-fructofuranose-1,2?:2,3?-dianhydride; hereinafter referred to as DFA III) are produced by adding 5% or less of powdered active carbon to a DFA III containing purified solution containing DFA III of 90% or more purity at a concentration of R-Bx 10-60, preferably 40-55, and after stirring, applying the mixture to solid-liquid separation (filtration with diatomaceous, filtration through a membrane filter, ultrafiltration, or continuous centrifugal separation) and concentrating the separated liquid part, followed by immediate crystallization. In the process of the invention, DFA III crystals can be produced efficiently and industrially, and the resulting crystals can be used for various purposes in pharmaceuticals or food and drink since they have no smell. This is characteristics of the invention different from the prior art products.

Abstract: In the invention, highly pure crystals of difructose dianhydride III (di-D-fructofuranose-1,2?:2,3 ?-dianhydride; hereinafter referred to as DFA III) are produced by adding 5% or less of powdered active carbon to a DFA III containing purified solution containing DFA III of 90% or more purity at a concentration of R-Bx 10-60, preferably 40-55, and after stirring, applying the mixture to solid-liquid separation (filtration with diatomaceous, filtration through a membrane filter, ultrafiltration, or continuous centrifugal separation) and concentrating the separated liquid part, followed by immediate crystallization. In the process of the invention, DFA III crystals can be produced efficiently and industrially, and the resulting crystals can be used for various purposes in pharmaceuticals or food and drink since they have no smell. This is characteristics of the invention different from the prior art products.

Abstract: A tetrafluoroethylene copolymer comprising 30 to 81 mole % of tetrafluoroethylene and a 70 to 19 mole % of at least one other monomer, and having terminal carbonate groups at polymer chain ends, which has a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 100 g/10 min. at 200° C. under a load of 5 kg, and a melting point of 90 to 200° C., a laminate comprising a layer of the above tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, and a layer of other material, and a surface film or a transparent filler material for a solar cell, which comprises the above tetrafluoroethylene copolymer is disclosed. The fluororesin can be firmly adhered directly to other materials such as resins, metals, glass, crystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon and amorphous silicon, while maintaining characteristics such as chemical resistance, solvent resistance, non-tackiness, electrical insulation properties, stain-proofing properties and flame retardance.

Abstract: A tetrafluoroethylene copolymer comprising 30 to 81 mole % of tetrafluoroethylene and a 70 to 19 mole % of at least one other monomer, and having terminal carbonate groups at polymer chain ends, which has a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 100 g/10 min. at 200° C. under a load of 5 kg, and a melting point of 90 to 200° C., a laminate comprising a layer of the above tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, and a layer of other material, and a surface film or a transparent filler material for a solar cell, which comprises the above tetrafluoroethylene copolymer is disclosed. The fluororesin can be firmly adhered directly to other materials such as resins, metals, glass, crystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon and amorphous silicon, while maintaining characteristics such as chemical resistance, solvent resistance, non-tackiness, electrical insulation properties, stain-proofing properties and flame retardance.

Abstract: A tetrafluoroethylene copolymer comprising 30 to 81 mole % of tetrafluoroethylene and a 70 to 19 mole % of at least one other monomer, and having terminal carbonate groups at polymer chain ends, which has a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 100 g/10 min. at 200° C. under a load of 5 kg, and a melting point of 90 to 200° C. This copolymer can be firmly adhered directly to other materials such as general-purpose resins while maintaining the good properties of fluororesins such as chemical resistance, weather resistance, solvent resistance, non-tackiness, electrical insulation, stain-proofing properties, and flame retardance, molded at a lower temperature than conventional fluororesins, and heat bonded or co-extruded with general-purpose resins having low heat resistance.

Abstract: A novel compound, DC-107, is produced by culturing a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces. It is useful as a medicine because of its antibacterial and anti-tumor activity.

Abstract: UCN-01 having an anti-tumor activity and an anti-bacterial activity is produced by culturing a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds DC-92B and DC-92D having anthraquinone moiety and represented by the following planar structural formula (I) and to a process for producing the same. These compounds can be produced by culture of a microorganism belonging to the genus Actinomadura, and are useful as medicaments because of their antibacterial and anti-tumor activities.

Abstract: A vibration damping arrangement for a structural member including leaf springs extending horizontally from a vibration absorber body adapted to be attached to the structural member. A set of horizontal-vibration-absorbing leaf springs extends in one horizontal plane while a set of vertical-vibration-absorbing leaf springs extends in another horizontal plane. A weight is mounted on the distal end of each leaf spring. The relative positions of the leaf springs in their respective planes are staggered around a vertical axis.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing copolymer comprising monomeric units of:(a) tetrafluoroethylene,(b) 8 to 15% by weight of hexafluoropropene on the basis of the weight of the copolymer, and(c) 0.2 to 2% by weight of a fluoroalkyl vinyl ether of the formula:CF.sub.2 .dbd.CF--O--(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.2 Xwherein X is hydrogen or fluorine, and n is an integer of 3 to 9, on the basis of the weight of the copolymer, which has good moldability and improved stress crack resistance and flex resistance when formed as an article such as a film.

Abstract: A new substance K-259-2 having a molecular formula of C.sub.21 H.sub.18 O.sub.7, a molecular weight of 382 and an elemental analysis (%) of H: 4.50, C: 65.53 and N: 0. This substance is of interest in providing a new vasodilating agent in view of its ability to dilate the blood vessel, particularly the artery, of mammals. This substance may be obtained by fermentation of a microorganism Micromonospora sp. K-259 (FERM BP 569).

Abstract: Phenazine compounds represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted or substituted lower alkanoyl group, or an unsubstituted or substituted arylcarbonyl group have antibacterial and anti-tumor activities.Some of these compounds are produced by incubation of a microorganism.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing copolymer comprising monomeric units of(a) tetrafluoroethylene,(b) 8 to 15% by weight of hexafluoropropene on the basis of the weight of the copolymer, and(c) 0.2 to 2% by weight of a fluoroalkyl vinyl ether of the formula:CF.sub.2 .dbd.CF--O--(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.2 X (I)wherein X is hydrogen or fluorine, and n is an integer of 3 to 9 on the basis of the weight of the copolymer, which has improved stress crack resistance, and flex resistance as well as good moldability.

Abstract: A novel physiologically active substance K-252 having an antiallergic action is produced by culturing a microorganism of the genus Nocardiopsis.