Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition of pranlukast having improved bioavailability is disclosed. The composition is formulated as a solid dispersion, preferably for oral administration. In one embodiment, the invention comprises an amount of pranlukast uniformly dispersed in an inert polymer carrier comprising at least one of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose or hydroxypropylcellulose. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises an amount of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate-50. A method for preparing the composition, an oral formulation comprising the composition, and methods of treating bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis with the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel refrigerant mixtures as a substitute for chlorodifluoromethane (CHClF2, HCFC-22). More specifically, the invention is directed to refrigerant mixtures that comprise: difluoromethane (CH2F2, HFC-32) as the first component; pentafluoroethane (CHF2CF3, HFC-125) as the second component; 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (CH2FCF3, HFC-134a) as the third component; any one of cyclopropane (C3H6, RC-270), 1,1-difluoroethane (CH3CHF2, HFC-152a), 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (CF3CHFCF3, HFC-227ea), 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (CH3CF2CF3, HFC-245cb), octafluorocyclobutane (C4F8, RC-318), 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (CHF2CHFCF3, HFC-236ea), bis(difluoromethyl)ether (CHF2OCHF2, HFE-134), pentafluoroethylmethylether (CF3CF2OCH3, HFE-245), n-pentane (C5H12, R-601) and isopentane ((CH3)2CHCH2CH3, R-601a) as the fourth component.

Abstract: A catalyst of the formula (1) for the synthesis of alkylene carbonate by reacting alkylene oxide and carbon dioxide LmMXn  (1) wherein L is selected from a group of pyridines; M is a metal atom selected from Zn, Fe, Mn, Pb and In; X is a halogen atom selected from Cl, Br and I; m is 1 or 2, and n is 2 or 3.

Abstract: A catalyst of the formula (1) for the synthesis of alkylene carbonate by reacting alkylene oxide and carbon dioxide

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for manufacturing molten pig iron by using a fine iron ore are disclosed. Coal is used to produce a reducing gas, and a fine iron ore is used to produce a molten iron and a reduced iron in a simple and efficient manner. The apparatus for manufacturing a molten iron by directly using coal as the fuel is as follows. A high temperature reducing gas is sent from a melter-gasifier to a fluidized bed lime stone calcining furnace to calcine the lime stone. The reducing gas is supplied to a second fluidized bed reducing furnace so as to manufacture a reduced iron directly. An off-gas from the second fluidized bed reducing furnace is supplied to a first fluidized bed reducing furnace (disposed above the second fluidized bed reducing furnace) to pre-heat and pre-reduce the fine iron ore. The calcined lime stone and the finally reduced iron are supplied to a melter-gasifier to manufacture a molten pig iron.

Abstract: A refrigerant composition useful as a substitute for chlorodifluoromethane (CHCIF2, HCFC-22). The refrigerant mixture has a first constituent of difluoromethane (CH2F2, HFC-32); a second constituent selected from perfluoropropane (C3F8, PFC-218), cyclopropane (C3H6, RC-270) and butane (C4H10, R-600); and a third constituent selected from 1,1-difluoroethane (CH3CHF2, HFC-152a), 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (CH3CF2CF3, HFC-245cb) and bis(difluoromethyl)ether (CHF2OCHF2, HFE-134).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing alkylene carbonate by reacting alkylene oxide with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising:a) at least one selected from the group consisting of PbY.sub.2, InY.sub.3 and their mixture, wherein Y is Cl, Br or I; andb) at least one alkali metal halide selected from the group consisting of MCl, MBr and MI, wherein M is alkali metal.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing N,N'-disubstituted urea by reacting an amine and CO/O.sub.2 mixture gas in the presence of a catalyst system comprising at least one selenium compound selected from SeO.sub.2, (CH.sub.3 O)Se(O)(OH) and (CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 O)Se(O)(OH), and M.sub.2 CO.sub.3 (M=alkali metal) as a co-catalyst. The process enables less active aromatic amine with a low reactivity as well as an aliphatic amine to be easily transformed into disubstituted urea avoiding the use of expensive precious metal catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel flavone/flavanone compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and process for preparation thereof for protecting gastrointestinal tracts against gastritis, ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease.

Abstract: A method of preparing carbamates by reacting amine with alcohol and mixed gas of CO/O.sub.2 in the presence of one or more catalyst selected from the group consisting of monovalent copper halide having the structural formula of Cu?NCMe.sub.4 !X, K?CuX.sub.2 !, ?CuX(S)! (wherein X=Cl, Br, or I; S=solvent) or monovalent copper compound having carbonyl group having the structural formula of ?Cu(CO)X.sub.a L.sub.b !.sub.m Y.sub.n (wherein, X=CF.sub.3 CO.sub.2, Cl, HB(pz).sub.3 (wherein, pz=pyrazoyl,C.sub.3 H.sub.3 N.sub.2), LBF.sub.2, {LBF.sub.2 =difluoro-3,3'-(trimethylenedinitrilo)bis(2-butanone oximato)borate}; L=en, diene; Y=BPh.sub.4, AsF.sub.6 ; a,b=0,1; m=1-4; n=0,1).

Abstract: There is a method for concurrently producing 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and pentafluoroethane, which comprises (A) reacting 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethane, hydrogen fluoride and chlorine in a first reactor in the presence of flurorination catalyst at a temperature in the range of from 300.degree. C. to 450.degree. C.; (B) transfering the products of step (A) together with trichloroethylene to a second reactor and reacting them at a temperature in the range of from 200.degree. C. to 400.degree. C.; (C) separating 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and pentafluoroethane from the resultant products; and (D) feeding the remaining products from step (C) back to the first reactor, wherein the molar ratio of chlorine/1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethanethe in step (A) is in the range of from 0.001 to 0.

Abstract: There is a process for removing moisture from chlorodifluoromethane (CHClF.sub.2) containing moisture in excess in the preparation of chlorodifluoromethane comprising lowering the partial pressure of water in the chlorodifluoromethane gas by contacting the chlorodifluoromethane gas with an aqueous solution of calcium chloride of more than 5% by weight.