Abstract: A self-assembled film forming composition for forming a phase-separated structure of a block copolymer layer on a substrate, containing a block copolymer and a solvent, and is configured such that: the block copolymer is obtained by bonding a silicon-free polymer to a silicon-containing polymer that contains, as a constituent unit, styrene that is substituted by a silicon-containing group; the silicon-free polymer contains a structure derived from formula [1-1] or formula [1-2]; and the silicon-containing group contains one silicon atom. [In formula [1-1] or formula [1-2], each of R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms; and each of R3-R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cyano group, an amino group, an amide group or a carbonyl group.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a liquid medium composition, including using a junction conduit structure 10 having a structure in which a first inlet conduit 11 and a second inlet conduit 12 are joined together to form an outlet conduit 13, and flowing a first liquid 1 containing a particular compound into the first inflow conduit 11 and flowing a second liquid 2 containing a linking substance into the second inlet conduit 12, and allowing the flows of the both liquids to join together to mix the both liquids, thus forming a liquid medium composition 3 containing structures formed by the particular compound linked via the linking substance dispersed therein while being flown through the outlet conduit 13.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for forming a coating film having an ability to suppress adhesion of biological substances, a coating film using the same, a substrate for cell culture using the same, a laminated film and a method for producing a cell aggregate(s). The composition for forming a coating film comprises a polymer containing unit structures represented by the formula (1) and the formula (2): wherein R1 to R3, X1, X2, T1, n1, n2 and n3 are as defined herein but not containing a polysiloxane skeleton, and a solvent.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for forming a coating film having compatibility with a biological substance which comprises a block copolymer having unit structures represented by the formula (1) and the formula (2): (wherein R1 to R3, U1 and U2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, X1 and X2 represent an alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and n1 represents an integer of 1 to 10), and a solvent. The invention also provides a coating film using the same, a substrate for cell culture using the same, a method for producing the substrate for cell culture, and a method for producing a cell aggregate.

Abstract: A polymer production method whereby: a flow reactor comprising a flow path wherein a plurality of liquids can be mixed is used; and a monomer is anionically polymerized in the presence of an initiator. The flow reactor comprises a mixer for mixing two liquids, said mixer comprising either a joint member having a double pipe therein or a static mixer member.

Abstract: A self-assembled film forming composition for forming a phase-separated structure of a block copolymer layer on a substrate, containing a block copolymer and a solvent, and is configured such that: the block copolymer is obtained by bonding a silicon-free polymer to a silicon-containing polymer that contains, as a constituent unit, styrene that is substituted by a silicon-containing group; the silicon-free polymer contains a structure derived from formula [1-1] or formula [1-2]; and the silicon-containing group contains one silicon atom. [In formula [1-1] or formula [1-2], each of R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms; and each of R3-R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cyano group, an amino group, an amide group or a carbonyl group.

Abstract: A polymer production method whereby: a flow reactor comprising a flow path wherein a plurality of liquids can be mixed is used; and a monomer is anionically polymerized in the presence of an initiator. The flow reactor comprises a mixer for mixing two liquids, said mixer comprising either a joint member having a double pipe therein or a static mixer member.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a liquid medium composition, including using a junction conduit structure 10 having a structure in which a first inlet conduit 11 and a second inlet conduit 12 are joined together to form an outlet conduit 13, and flowing a first liquid 1 containing a particular compound into the first inflow conduit 11 and flowing a second liquid 2 containing a linking substance into the second inlet conduit 12, and allowing the flows of the both liquids to join together to mix the both liquids, thus forming a liquid medium composition 3 containing structures formed by the particular compound linked via the linking substance dispersed therein while being flown through the outlet conduit 13.

Abstract: A polymer production method whereby: a flow reactor comprising a flow path wherein a plurality of liquids can be mixed is used; and a monomer is anionically polymerized in the presence of an initiator. The flow reactor comprises a mixer for mixing two liquids, said mixer comprising either a joint member having a double pipe therein or a static mixer member.

Abstract: To provide a method whereby a 2-azaadamantane can easily be obtained in good yield. A method for producing a 2-azaadamantane represented by the formula (1), which comprises cyclizing a compound represented by the following formula (2) in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: To provide a novel method for producing a 2-azaadamantane compound from a bicyclocarbamate compound. In accordance with the following scheme: a bicyclocarbamate compound represented by the formula (1) is reacted with a halogenating agent to produce a 2-azaadamantane carbamate compound represented by the formula (2), and the 2-azaadamantane carbamate compound is subjected to hydrogenolysis to produce a 2-azaadamantane compound represented by the formula (3) (in the formulae, R1 is hydrogen or the like, each of R2 and R3 which are independent of each other, is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group, Ar is an aryl group which may be substituted by Ra, Ra is halogen or the like, X is a halogen atom, and Y is X or a hydrogen atom).

Abstract: To provide a method whereby a 2-azaadamantane can easily be obtained in good yield. A method for producing a 2-azaadamantane represented by the formula (1), which comprises cyclizing a compound represented by the following formula (2) in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing 2-azaadamantanes represented by formula (1) in good yields. The method includes cyclizing a compound represented by formula (2) in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: To provide a novel method for producing a 2-azaadamantane compound from a bicyclocarbamate compound. In accordance with the following scheme: a bicyclocarbamate compound represented by the formula (1) is reacted with a halogenating agent to produce a 2-azaadamantane carbamate compound represented by the formula (2), and the 2-azaadamantane carbamate compound is subjected to hydrogenolysis to produce a 2-azaadamantane compound represented by the formula (3) (in the formulae, R1 is hydrogen or the like, each of R2 and R3 which are independent of each other, is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group, Ar is an aryl group which may be substituted by Ra, Ra is halogen or the like, X is a halogen atom, and Y is X or a hydrogen atom).

Abstract: To provide a method whereby a 2-azaadamantane can easily be obtained in good yield. A method for producing a 2-azaadamantane represented by the formula (1), which comprises cyclizing a compound represented by the following formula (2) in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a succinimide compound. The method for producing a succinimide compound of formula (3) comprises reacting an aminomalonic ester compound of formula (1) with a compound of formula (2) in a solvent in the presence of a base, wherein an alcohol is used as the solvent and an alkali metal alkoxide is used as the base. (where R1 and R4 independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atom(s) which may be a straight chain, branched or cyclic, etc., R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom, etc., R5 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atom(s) which may be straight chain, branched or cyclic, etc.).

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a succinimide compound. The method for producing a succinimide compound of formula (3) comprises reacting an aminomalonic ester compound of formula (1) with a compound of formula (2) in a solvent in the presence of a base, wherein an alcohol is used as the solvent and an alkali metal alkoxide is used as the base. (where R1 and R4 independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atom(s) which may be a straight chain, branched or cyclic, etc., R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom, etc., R5 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atom(s) which may be straight chain, branched or cyclic, etc.

Abstract: A method for preparing a 7-quinolynyl-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoate useful as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, in high yield and in high purity, is presented. It is a method for preparing a 7-quinolinyl-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoate represented by the formula (IV): (wherein R represents an alkyl group or an aryl group), characterized in that a compound represented by the formula (I): (wherein R is as defined above), or a compound represented by the formula (II): (wherein R is as defined above), is reduced by sodium borohydride in the presence of a boron compound represented by the formula (III): R?OBR?2??(III) (wherein R? and R? represent independently an alkyl group), and then the resultant reaction mixture is treated with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A method for preparing a 7-quinolynyl-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoate useful as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, in high yield and in high purity, is presented. It is a method for preparing a 7-quinolinyl-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoate represented by the formula (IV): (wherein R represents an alkyl group or an aryl group), characterized in that a compound represented by the formula (I): (wherein R is as defined above), or a compound represented by the formula (II): (wherein R is as defined above), is reduced by sodium borohydride in the presence of a boron compound represented by the formula (III): R?OBR?2??(III) (wherein R? and R? represent independently an alkyl group), and then the resultant reaction mixture is treated with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Alcohols are produced in a practical and advantageous method, by the hydrogenation of a carbonyl compound under mild conditions, by reacting the carbonyl compounds with hydrogen in the presence of a bipyridyl derivative, a group VIII transition metal complex, and a base, or by reducing a carbonyl compound in the presence of a bipyridyl derivative, a group VIII transition metal complex, a base, and an alcoholic solvent.