Abstract: A digester for degradation of human waste comprising a main tank having biochemical treatment compartment and chemical treatment compartment connected by connecting pipe as a passage for bio-chemically treated waste to chemical treatment compartment; the biochemical treatment compartment has at least one loosely fitted partitioned wall and at least one inlet to receive waste, at least one gas outlet and at least one waste drain pipe to remove sludge; the chemical treatment compartment has discharge means to discharge treated waste and excess of liquid, and float ball assembly to release chemical for chemical treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bioactive water fraction obtained from the leaves of an herb named Gomphostema niveum commonly found in North Eastern part of India, and which is useful for inhibiting the growth of malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The present invention also relates to a method for the extraction of said bioactive fraction. The present invention also provides methods for treatment of malaria using such bioactive water fractions and use of such bioactive water fractions for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a reagent for detection of analyte in a sample and process of preparation of the reagent. The reagent comprises heparin and substrate coated with the analyte-counterpart. The analyte-counterpart of the reagent is capable of binding to said analyte. The present disclosure further provides a process for detection of an analyte in a sample by contacting said sample with said reagent and detecting formation of analyte-analyte counterpart complex. The present disclosure provides a kit for detection of an analyte in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wool care composition comprising pyrethroid insecticide, a copolymer and a solvent wherein the said copolymer binds with the solvent and pyrethroid insecticide. This composition can be an improved aerosol spray formulation for treating of pure or blended woollen clothing and textile, fur and feather lined garments and other keratinous items for protection or insect proofing from various types of insect pests both clothes moths and carpet beetles during their storage, transport and use. Wool care aerosol solution can be sprayed with pressurized container having either a propellant as ready-to-use aerosol or manually operated sprayers. The aerosol spray composition may also contain fragrance and solvent. The other components in the composition are at least one copolymer/emulsifier and/or dispersant.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the preparation of fentanyl comprising: (a) reacting 4-piperidone hydrochloride monohydrate with aniline in presence of reducing environment to produce 4-anilinopiperidine (4-AP), (b) reacting the 4-AP as obtained from step (a) with phenethyl halide under reflux conditions in highly alkaline medium to give 4-anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine, and (c) converting the 4-anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine to fentanyl by reacting with propionyl chloride in presence of halogenated hydrocarbons, then isolating fentanyl by solvent extraction and purifying by crystallization from petroleum ether at a temperature ranging from 60-80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bioactive water fraction obtained from the leaves of an herb named Gomphostema niveum commonly found in North Eastern part of India, and which is useful for inhibiting the growth of malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The present invention also relates to a method for the extraction of said bioactive fraction. The present invention also provides methods for treatment of malaria using such bioactive water fractions and use of such bioactive water fractions for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bioactive water fraction obtained from the leaves of an herb named Gomphostema niveum commonly found in North Eastern part of India, and which is useful for inhibiting the growth of malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The present invention also relates to a method for the extraction of said bioactive fraction. The present invention also provides methods for treatment of malaria using such bioactive water fractions and use of such bioactive water fractions for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimalarial compound 3-[2-(2-Hydroxymethyl-1,4a,5-trimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,4,4a,7 8,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl)-ethyl]-5H-furan-2-one of the formula 1 given below or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, isolated from Gomphostema niveum and also provides a method for the extraction thereof as well as methods for the treatment of malaria using said compound.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the preparation of fentanyl comprising: (a) reacting 4-piperidone hydrochloride (NPP) with aniline in presence of reducing environment to produce 4-anilinopiperidine (4-ANPP), (b) reacting the 4-ANPP as obtained from step (a) with phenethyl halide under reflux conditions in highly alkaline medium to give 4-anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine, and (c) converting the 4-anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine to fentanyl by reacting with propionyl chloride in presence of halogenated hydrocarbons, then isolating fentanyl by solvent extraction and purifying by crystallization from petroleum ether at a temperature ranging from 60-80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bioactive water fraction obtained from the leaves of an herb named Gomphostema niveum commonly found in North Eastern part of India, and which is useful for inhibiting the growth of malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The present invention also relates to a method for the extraction of said bioactive fraction. The present invention also provides methods for treatment of malaria using such bioactive water fractions and use of such bioactive water fractions for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimalarial compound 3-[2-(2-Hydroxymethyl-1, 4a, 5-trimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,4,4a, 7 8, 8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl)-ethyl]-5H-furan-2-one of the formula 1 given below or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, isolated from Gomphostema niveum and also provides a method for the extraction thereof as well as methods for the treatment of malaria using said compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a reagent for detection of analyte in a sample and process of preparation of the reagent. The reagent comprises heparin and substrate coated with the analyte-counterpart. The analyte-counterpart of the reagent is capable of binding to said analyte. The present disclosure further provides a process for detection of an analyte in a sample by contacting said sample with said reagent and detecting formation of analyte-analyte counterpart complex. The present disclosure provides a kit for detection of an analyte in a sample.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 2-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) comprising of the steps of: preparing malononitrile suspension by adding 5-20% (wt %) preferably 12-14% malononitrile to water while constantly stirring and then adding 0.05-0.5% (v/v) preferably 0.1-0% of a catalyst like piperidine, pyridine, 2-picoline, 3-picoline, 4-picoline or morpholine preferably piperidine piperidine with constant stirring at 20-30° C.; condensing the malononitrile suspension prepared in step (a) with 2-chlorobenzaldehyde by adding 10-15% (w/v) preferably 25-30%, of 2-chlorobenzaldehyde cover a period at 30-45 minutes so that the temperature of the reaction mixture remains below 50° C., constantly stirring for 20-40 minutes, then filtering the CS and drying it at 20-30° C. under water vacuum for 3-5 hrs.

Abstract: A digester for degradation of human waste comprising a main tank having biochemical treatment compartment and chemical treatment compartment connected by connecting pipe as a passage for bio-chemically treated waste to chemical treatment compartment; the biochemical treatment compartment has at least one loosely fitted partitioned wall and at least one inlet to receive waste, at least one gas outlet and at least one waste drain pipe to remove sludge; the chemical treatment compartment has discharge means to discharge treated waste and excess of liquid, and float ball assembly to release chemical for chemical treatment.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of n-heneicosane is disclosed. The process comprises (a) reacting 2,4-alkaneanedione with 1-bromooctadecane in absolute ethanol in the presence of 18-crown-6 as catalyst to produce 2-heneicosanone; and (b) reducing said 2-heneicosanone using hydrazine hydrate and potassium hydroxide in ethylene glycol to obtain n-heneicosane.

Abstract: A process for the complete destruction of gelled sulphur mustard (SM), comprising the steps of: (a) dissolving gelled sulphur mustard (SM) in organic solvent such as 2-chloroethanol, methanol, methyl cellosolve or mixtures of these to obtain a clear mixture, (b) incinerating the clear gelled sulphur mustard solvent mixture obtained from step (a); (c) dissolving residual gelled SM obtained from step (c) into non-toxic products; (d) chemically converting dissolved SM obtained from step (c) into non-toxic products.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of n-heneicosane is disclosed. The process comprises (a) reacting 2,4-alkaneanedione with 1-bromooctadecane in absolute ethanol in the presence of 18-crown-6 as catalyst to produce 2-heneicosanone; and (b) reducing said 2-heneicosanone using hydrazine hydrate and potassium hydroxide in ethylene glycol to obtain n-heneicosane.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition for use in luring Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to lay their eggs in a target site, which comprises of an effective amount n-heneicosane in a suitable organic solvent. The composition may also contain an effective amount of insecticide capable of killing the mosquito larvae soon after they hatch out of their eggs. measurement switch, a transformer (low voltage/medium voltage), a DC/AC inverter, a capacitor, a voltage dip detection circuit, and a control circuit.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 2-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) comprising of the steps of: preparing malononitrile suspension by adding 5-20% (wt %) preferably 12-14% malononitrile to water while constantly stirring and then adding 0.05-0.5% (v/v) preferably 0.1-0% of a catalyst like piperidine, pyridine, 2-picoline, 3-picoline, 4-picoline or morpholine preferably piperidine piperidine with constant stirring at 20-30° C.; condensing the malononitrile suspension prepared in step (a) with 2-chlorobenzaldehyde by adding 10-15% (w/v) preferably 25-30%, of 2-chlorobenzaldehyde cover a period at 30-45 minutes so that the temperature of the reaction mixture remains below 50° C., constantly stirring for 20-40 minutes, then filtering the CS and drying it at 20-30° C. under water vacuum for 3-5 hrs.