Abstract: In an information processing system having first and second computers, the first computer updates pieces of data which have a dependency relationship, generates a first hash value from the data updated, transmits it to the second computer, and thereafter, transmits the data updated to the second computer, and the second computer generates, when receiving the first hash value from the first computer, backups of the pieces of data before an update stored in a memory as a replica, starts receiving the data updated from the first computer, and updates the data stored in the memory using the received data. When the first computer goes down while in a communication, the second computer generates a second hash value from the pieces of data stored in the memory, and restores, if the first and the second hash values do not match, the data stored in the memory using the generated backups.

Abstract: An induction motor includes: a stator and a rotor arranged so as to face the stator via a void, the rotor including conductor bars in a plurality of slots formed by a plurality of teeth arranged so as to extend in the circumferential direction of a rotatably held rotor core, wherein the circumferential width of distal end portions of the slots on the radially outside of the rotor core are narrowed by distal end portion of the teeth on the radially outside of the rotor core, and the teeth are each formed with a projection protruding in an arcuate shape from the distal end of the tooth on the radially outside of the rotor core toward the conductor bar in each of the slots.

Abstract: A bissilylnorbornane compound is prepared by reacting 2,5-norbornadiene with a hydrogenchlorosilane in the presence of a mixture of a palladium compound and a phosphite or a palladium complex having a phosphate ligand as a catalyst. The bissilylnorbornane compound can be produced in high yields while suppressing formation of by-product nortricyclene.

Abstract: A bissilylnorbornane compound is prepared by reacting 2,5-norbornadiene with a hydrogenchlorosilane in the presence of a mixture of a palladium compound and a phosphite or a palladium complex having a phosphite ligand as a catalyst. The bissilylnorbornane compound can be produced in high yields while suppressing formation of by-product nortricyclene.

Abstract: A halopropyldimethylchlorosilane is prepared by reacting dimethylchlorosilane with an allyl halide in the presence of an iridium catalyst. The reaction is effected in the presence of an internal olefin compound, typically 1,5-cyclooctadiene. The internal olefin compound suppresses deactivation of the iridium catalyst during reaction. Using a smaller amount of the iridium catalyst, the process produces the halopropyldimethylchlorosilane in high yields.

Abstract: A (meth)acryloxy-bearing alkoxysilane is isolated and purified to a high purity by distilling a reaction solution containing the (meth)acryloxy-bearing alkoxysilane in a thin-layer distillation device at a temperature of 90-160° C. and a vacuum of 1-15 mmHg. The resulting alkoxysilane product does not give rise to the quality problem that the product will gradually whiten during storage owing to contact with air. The occurrence of self-polymerization of the alkoxysilane is restrained.

Abstract: A halopropyldimethylchlorosilane is prepared by reacting dimethylchlorosilane with an allyl halide in the presence of an iridium catalyst. The reaction is effected in the presence of an internal olefin compound, typically 1,5-cyclooctadiene. The internal olefin compound suppresses deactivation of the iridium catalyst during reaction. Using a smaller amount of the iridium catalyst, the process produces the halopropyldimethylchlorosilane in high yields.

Abstract: A (meth)acryloxy-bearing alkoxysilane is isolated and purified to a high purity by distilling a reaction solution containing the (meth)acryloxy-bearing alkoxysilane in a thin-layer distillation device at a temperature of 90-160° C. and a vacuum of 1-15 mmHg. The resulting alkoxysilane product does not give rise to the quality problem that the product will gradually whiten during storage owing to contact with air. The occurrence of self-polymerization of the alkoxysilane is restrained.

Abstract: 1,2-, 1,3- or 1,4-bis(3-aminopropyldimethylsilyl)benzene is prepared by effecting hydrosilylation reaction between N,N-bis(trimethylsilyl)allylamine and 1,2-, 1,3- or 1,4-bis(dimethylsilyl)benzene in the presence of a platinum catalyst, followed by detrimethylsilylation reaction. The process is simple and inexpensive to synthesize the end compound in high yields without forming isomers.

Abstract: By reacting 4-vinyl-1-cyclohexene with a hydrogenchlorosilane compound in the presence of a platinum catalyst to give a reaction solution containing a monosilyl compound, removing the residual 4-vinyl-1-cyclohexene and isomers thereof from the reaction solution, and reacting the monosilyl compound again with the hydrogenchlorosilane compound, an organic silicon compound in which the two double bonds in 4-vinyl-1-cyclohexene have been hydrosilylated is produced in high yields.

Abstract: A hydroxyl group-containing compound is silylated by reacting it with an organohydrosilane compound in the presence of a ruthenium complex catalyst having carbonyl groups as ligands. Silylation takes place in a short time while the amount of the catalyst is minimized.

Abstract: By subjecting to hydrosilylation a hydrogendimethylalkoxysilane compound and an N-silylated allylamine compound in the presence of a platinum catalyst, adding an alcohol to the reaction product to effect desilylation reaction, and hydrolyzing the resulting 3-aminopropyldimethylalkoxysilane compound, 1,3-bis(3-aminopropyl)tetramethyldisiloxane is prepared. The end product free of isomers and of quality can be prepared through simple steps, at a low cost and in high yields.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel organosilicon-containing derivative of pullulan of which an organopolysiloxane moiety having a silethylene linkage is bonded to the glucose residue of pullulan through a urethane linkage. Different from conventional organopolysiloxane-modified pullulans, the inventive derivative is stable against attack of water and exhibits unique properties as a combination of the properties inherent in pullulan and in silicones. The organosilicon-containing pullulan of the invention can be easily prepared under mild reaction conditions by reacting an isocyanato group-containing organopolysiloxane with the glucosic hydroxy groups of pullulan.

Abstract: By reacting a chloromonosilane or chlorodisilane with a halogenated hydrocarbon in a liquid phase in the presence of metallic aluminum or an aluminum alloy, a hydrocarbon group is substituted for at least one chlorine atom of the chlorosilane for introducing hydrocarbon into the chlorosilane. Silanes having a high degree of hydrocarbon substitution can be easily synthesized from chlorosilanes under moderate conditions and with high volumetric efficiency. The reagents used are aluminum or aluminum alloys and halogenated hydrocarbons which are inexpensive and readily available.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conductive thienyl derivative monomolecular film covalently bonded to a substrate surface and method of manufacturing the same, and a silicon compound comprising 3-thienyl groups (thiophene derivative) used for forming the conductive monomolecular film and a method of manufacturing the same. A monomolecular ultrathin film comprising 3-thienyl groups and silicon groups is formed in the invention. The silicon compound used for forming the film is provided by reacting .omega.-(3-thienyl)-1-alkene compound to a monosilane derivative compound, in which three out of four hydrogen atoms of monosilane are replaced with halogen or alkoxy groups, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst. A substrate is dipped and held in a nonaqueous solution of the above-noted compound, thus chemically bonding the monomolecular film to the substrate surface. Furthermore, a thienyl derivative ultrathin film is formed by the electrolytic or catalytic polymerization of the monomolecular film.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conductive pyrrole derivative monomolecular film covalently bonded to a substrate surface and method of manufacturing the same, and a monomer used for forming the conductive pyrrole derivative monomolecular film and method of manufacturing the same. The invention relates to a monomolecular ultrathin film comprising 1-pyrrolyl groups and silicon groups. The monomer used for forming the film is provided by reacting .omega.-(1-pyrrolyl)-1-alkene compound to a monosilane derivative compound, in which three out of four hydrogen atoms of monosilane are replaced with halogen or alkoxy groups, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst. A substrate is dipped and held in a nonaqueous solution of the above-noted monomer, thus chemically bonding a monomolecular film to a substrate surface. Furthermore, a polypyrrole derivative ultrathin film is formed by the electrolytic or catalytic polymerization of the monomolecular film.

Abstract: The invention produces a 3-[N-(2-aminoethyl)]aminopropylalkoxysilane in high yields by reacting a 3-chloropropylalkoxysilane with ethylene diamine. A distillation pot is charged with ethylene diamine and heated above the boiling point of ethylene diamine for evaporating ethylene diamine, which is then condensed into a liquid. The liquid ethylene diamine is mixed for reaction with a 3-chloropropylalkoxysilane in such a proportion to give a molar ratio of ethylene diamine/3-chloropropylalkoxysilane of at least 12/1, thereby forming a 3-[N-(2-aminoethyl)]aminopropylalkoxysilane. The reaction solution is fed back to the pot where the unreacted ethylene diamine in the reaction solution is evaporated again and then condensed for use in a next cycle of reaction. The apparatus includes a distillation pot, a reflux condenser, a feed means and a reactor connected to form a recirculating system.

Abstract: Dimethylchlorosilane and a triorganochlorosilane of the formula: R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 SiCl wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from monovalent hydrocarbon groups are concurrently prepared by reacting dimethyldichlorosilane with a SiH bond-containing silane compound of the formula: R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 SiH in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. The method is especially effective for concomitant preparation of dimethylchlorosilane and trimethylchlorosilane or t-butyldimethylchlorosilane in an inexpensive, simple, safe manner and in high yields.

Abstract: A recording and reproducing device is provided. The device comprises a recording medium, a head giving and receiving recording signals to or from the recording medium, and a mechanism section and a circuit section giving and receiving the recording signals, wherein at least one protective film, and at least one fluorine-containing monomolecular film are formed in this order on the recording layer of the recording medium or on the surface of the head which comes into contact with said recording layer, wherein said protective film is a metal film, oxidized metal film, semi-conductor film, oxidized semi-conductor film, or organic monomolecular film, and wherein said fluorine-containing monomolecular film is formed by the chemical adsorption of a specific-type of silane compound that contains a perfluoroalkyl group at the molecular end on the surface of the protective film.

Abstract: A triorganomonohalogenosilane is prepared by reacting a triorganomonohydrosilane represented by the following general formula (I):R.sup.1.sub.3 S i H (I)with a halogenated allyl compound represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR1## in the presence of metal palladium, or a salt or complex of palladium to replace the hydrogen atom directly bonded to the silicon atom of the triorganomonohydrosilane with a halogen atom. In Formula ( I ), the substituents R.sup.1 's directly bonded to the silicon atom may be identical to or different from one another and each represents a monovalent organic group. In Formula (II), the substituents R.sup.2 's may likewise be identical to or different from one another and each represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent alkyl group and X represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom.