Abstract: A rolling contact bearing assembly is provided. The bearing assembly includes an inner ring and an outer ring concentrically disposed about the inner ring. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of rolling contact elements disposed between the inner and outer rings, where at least one of the inner ring, the outer ring and the rolling elements having a solid lubricant coating disposed thereon. The bearing assembly further includes a gallium-based cooling solution disposed between the inner and outer rings and in contact with the rolling contact elements.

Abstract: An improved hot-fill type container that has particular utility for use with the nitrogen dosing hot-fill process includes a finish portion, a main body portion and a base portion having a pushup area and a chime that is situated about the pushup area for supporting the container when a horizontal surface. The container advantageously includes a reinforced heel portion in the area between the main body portion and the chime for protecting the container against deformation that could otherwise be caused by the positive pressurization of the nitrogen dosing process. The heel portion is generally convex and is formed of at least two radiused areas, with a lower radiused area having a smaller radius than an upper radiused area. In addition, a lower region of the heel portion preferably is reinforced with an increased sidewall thickness with respect to the average sidewall thickness of the main body portion and upper regions of the heel portion. A method of making such containers is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to “a microwave induced process for the preparation of 4-vinylphenols or its derivatives” in which commercially important FEMA GRAS approved perfumery and flavouring vinylphenols (i.e. hydroxystyrenes) namely 4-vinylguaiacol (FEMA GRAS No. 2675) and 4-vinylphenol (FEMA GRAS No. 3739) as well as other useful vinylphenols such as 2,6-dimethoxy-4-vinylphenol, 2-hydroxy-4-vinylphenol, 3-hydroxy-4-vinylphenol etc. by condensation of malonic acid and 4-hydroxyphenylaldehydes or its derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to neolignan (NEOLASA-I) 3-ethyl-2-methyl-3-(2?,4?,5?-trimethoxy-phenyl-1-(2?,4?,5?-trimethoxy)phenyl-1-propene and a process for the preparation of high purity, higher yield neolignan, ?-asarone, 2,4,5-trimethoxy-phenyl propionone from ?-asarone or ?-asarone rich Acorus calamus oil containing ? and ?-asarone by hydrogenating and dimerizing by treatment with DDQ in presence of an organic acid.

Abstract: A natural inexpensive acyclic monoterpene ketone (dihydrotagetone) of formula (4), isolated from the oil of Tagetes sp., was smoothly oxidized with meta-periodate/potassium permanganate into 2,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-heptanoic acid of formula (3), the reduction of 3 with metal hydride such as sodium borohydride or lithium aluminium hydride provided 4-hydroxyacid of formula (2) which on without isolation undergone lactonisation in acidic medium furnished two chiral centered 5-isobutyl-3-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) as an analogue of whisky lactone 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1a) responsible for high quality of alcoholic beverage (whisky, wine, brandy and scotch), in addition, coconut flavoured 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) is also as an analogue of coconut aldehyde (&ggr;-nonalactone, F.E.M.A. No. 2751) of formula (1b) which is responsible for flavouring a wide range of food stuffs including baked goods and confectionery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to “a microwave induced process for the preparation of 4-vinylphenols or its derivatives” in which commercially important FEMA GRAS approved perfumery and flavouring vinylphenols (i.e. hydroxystyrenes) namely 4-vinylguaiacol (FEMA GRAS No. 2675) and 4-vinylphenol (FEMA GRAS No. 3739) as well as other useful vinylphenols such as 2,6-dimethoxy-4-vinylphenol, 2-hydroxy-4-vinylphenol, 3-hydroxy-4-vinylphenol etc. by condensation of malonic acid and 4-hydroxyphenylaldehydes or its derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel neolignan (NEOLASA-I) 3-ethyl-2-methyl-3-(2″, 4″, 5″-trimethoxy-phenyl-1-(2′,4′,5′-trimethoxy) phenyl-1-(2′,4′,5′-trimethoxy)phenyl-1-propene and a process for the preparation of high purity, higher yield neolignan, &agr;-asarone, 2,4,5-trimethoxy-phenyl propionone from &bgr;-asarone or &bgr;-asarone rich Acorus calamus oil containing &agr; and &ggr;-asarone by hydrogenating and dimerizing by treatment with DDQ in presence of an organic acid.

Abstract: A method of filling a multilayer container includes providing a multilayer container that is subject to delamination, introducing product contents at an elevated temperature and a liquefied gas, and capping or otherwise sealing the container. The pressure within the container remains positive at temperatures at least as low as ambient, and preferably down to the lower range of household or commercial refrigeration temperatures.

Abstract: A method of filling a container, and thereby extending the effective life of an oxygen scavenger, includes providing a container having an oxygen scavenger material, introducing product contents and a liquefied gas into the container to displace at least a portion of the air within the headspace, and capping or otherwise sealing the container. Displacing oxygen from the headspace diminishes the available oxygen within the container that can permeate into the container sidewall, thereby extending the effective life of the scavenger.

Abstract: A natural inexpensive acyclic monoterpene ketone (dihydrotagetone) of formula (4), isolated from the oil of Tagetes sp., was smoothly oxidized with meta-periodate/potassium permanganate into 2,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-heptanoic acid of formula (3), the reduction of 3 with metal hydride such as sodium borohydride or lithium aluminium hydride provided 4-hydroxyacid of formula (2) which on without isolation undergone lactonisation in acidic medium furnished two chiral centered 5-isobutyl-3-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) as an analogue of whisky lactone 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1a) responsible for high quality of alcoholic beverage (whisky, wine, brandy and scotch), in addition, coconut flavoured 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) is also as an analogue of coconut aldehyde (&ggr;-nonalactone, F.E.M.A. No. 2751) of formula (1b) which is responsible for flavouring a wide range of food stuffs including baked goods and confectionery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel neolignan (NEOLASA-I) 3-ethyl-2-methyl-3-(2″,4″,5″-trimethoxy-phenyl-1-(2′,4′,5′-trimethoxy)phenyl-1-(2′,4′,5′-trimethoxy)phenyl-1-propene and a process for the preparation of high purity, higher yield neolignan, &agr;-asarone, 2,4,5-trimethoxy-phenyl propionone from &bgr;-asarone or &bgr;-asarone rich Acorus calamus oil containing &agr; and &ggr;-asarone by hydrogenating and dimerizing by treatment with DDQ in presence of an organic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of high purity and yield &agr;-asarone, trans 2,4,5-trimethoxy cinnamaldehyde, 2,4,5-trimethoxy-phenyl propionone, from &bgr;-asarone or &bgr;-asarone rich Acorus calamus oil containing &agr; and &ggr;-asarone by hydrogenating, followed by treatment with DDQ with or without solid support of silica gel or alumina in dry organic solvent and &agr;-asarone can also be obtained by treating the hydrogenated product of &bgr;-asarone or &bgr;-asarone rich Acorus calamus with DDQ in an aqueous organic solvent to obtain an intermediate 2,4,5-trimethoxy phenyl propionone, which in turn is reduced with sodiumborohydride to obtain the corresponding 2,4,5-trimethoxy-phenyl propanol and followed by final treatment with a dehydrating agent.

Abstract: A natural inexpensive acyclic monoterpene ketone (dihydrotagetone) of formula (4), isolated from the oil of Tagetes sp., was smoothly oxidized with meta-periodate/potassium permanganate into 2,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-heptanoic acid of formula (3), the reduction of 3 with metal hydride such as sodium borohydride or lithium aluminium hydride provided 4-hydroxyacid of formula (2) which on without isolation undergone lactonization in acidic medium furnished two chiral centered 5-isobutyl-3-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) as an analogue of whisky lactone 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1a) responsible for high quality of alcoholic beverage (whisky, wine, brandy and scotch), in addition, coconut flavored 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) is also as an analogue of coconut aldehyde (&ggr;-nonalactone, F.E.M.A. No. 2751) of formula (1b) which is responsible for flavoring a wide range of food stuffs including baked goods and confectionery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of substituted trans-cinnamaldehyde, a natural yellow dye from Phenylpropane derivatives having R2—R3—R4—R5—R6 substitution, wherein R2 to R6 equal or different, being hydrogen or hydroxy or acyl or halogen or alkyl or heterocyclic or aryl or dioxymethylene or alkoxy groups, etc., by oxidizing the said phenylpropane derivatives using a oxidising agent such as 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) or p-chloranil or pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) or tBuOOH or CrO3 with a catalytic amount of inorganic/organic acid or alumina, celite, and silica gel as a solid support for microwave irradiation and thus substituted trans-cinnamaldehydes, a natural yellow dye, are obtained in high yield ranging from 68-82%.

Abstract: The present invention provides microwave assisted rapid and economical process for the preparation of substituted phenylaldehydes from trans and cis-phenylpropene, a commercial utilization of toxic cis-isomer of the general formula (I) using meta-periodate and osmium tetraoxide (catalytic amount) as an efficient oxidizing agent in the presence of catalyst namely amberlite IRA-410 and quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel dihydrotagetone alcohol of the general formula 1, wherein R is an alkyl or aryl group and a process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides microwave assisted rapid and economical process for the preparation of substituted phenylaldehydes from trans and cis-phenylpropene, a commercial utilization of toxic cis-isomer of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: This invention relates to an antiviral composition for the treatment of plant viruses comprising an effective amount of Tagetes minuta oil, its active constituents, Z-&bgr;-ocimene and dihydrotagetone, or any mixture thereof. The invention also relates to the use of Tagetes minuta oil, its active constituents Z-&bgr;-ocimene and dihydrotagetone, or any mixture thereof for the treatment of plant viruses.

Abstract: A natural inexpensive acyclic monoterpene ketone (dihydrotagetone) of formula (4), isolated from the oil of Tagetes sp., was smoothly oxidized with metaperiodate/potassium permanganate into 2,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-heptanoic acid of formula (3), the reduction of 3 with metal hydride such as sodium borohydride or lithium aluminium hydride provided 4-hydroxyacid of formula (2) which on without isolation undergone lactonisation in acidic medium furnished two chiral centered 5-isobutyl-3-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) as an analogue of whisky lactone 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1a) responsible for high quality of alcoholic beverage (whisky, wine, brandy and scotch), in addition, coconut flavoured 5-butyl-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone of formula (1) is also as an analogue of coconut aldehyde (&ggr;-nonalactone, F.E.M.A. No. 2751) of formula (1b) which is responsible for flavouring a wide range of food stuffs including baked goods and confectionery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of substituted trans-cinnamaldehyde, a natural yellow dye from Phenylpropane derivatives having R2-R3-R4-R5-R6 substitution, wherein R2 to R6 equal or different, being hydrogen or hydroxy or acyl or halogen or alkyl or heterocyclic or aryl or dioxymethylene or alkoxy groups, etc., by oxidizing the said phenylpropane derivatives using a oxidising agent such as 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) or p-chloranil or pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) or tBuOOH or or CrO3 with a catalytic amount of inorganic/organic acid or alumina, celite, and silica gel as a solid support for microwave irradiation and thus substituted trans-cinnamaldehydes, a natural yellow dye, are obtained in high yield ranging from 68-82%.