Abstract: Techniques are described for providing users with access to computer networks, such as to enable users to interact with a remote configurable network service in order to create and configure computer networks that are provided by the configurable network service for use by the users. Computer networks provided by the configurable network service may be configured to be private computer networks that are accessible only by the users who create them, and may each be created and configured by a client of the configurable network service to be an extension to an existing computer network of the client, such as a private computer network extension to an existing private computer network of the client. If so, secure private access between an existing computer network and new computer network extension that is being provided may be enabled using one or more VPN connections or other private access mechanisms.

Abstract: A 5,5?-Di-(protected)-2,2?-bifuran: wherein each R1 is independently an unsubstituted or substituted 5- or 6-member 1,3-dioxo-2-yl ring radical. Processes for making the bifuran include coupling 2-(protected)-furfural. Processes for using the bifuran include deprotection, functionalization, and/or polymerization to form a polyester. The polyester can be a renewable, high-performing polyester offering a combination of low cost of production, high sustainability, and excellent performance.

Abstract: Processes are described for producing mesophase pitch. The processes generally comprise providing a feedstock having a T5 ?400° F. (204° C.) and a T95 ?1,400° F. (760° C.) and heating the feedstock at a temperature ranging from about 420° C. to about 520° C. to produce a heat treated product including isotropic pitch. Generally, the heating is conducted under conditions sufficient to satisfy the relationship [X*Y]?20,000 seconds, wherein X is the equivalent reaction time of the heating, and wherein Y is the bromine number of the feedstock as measured in accordance with ASTM D1159. The processes generally further comprise contacting the isotropic pitch with a solvent having a Solubility Blending number (SBN) of at least about 10 SU under conditions sufficient to produce a solvent fraction comprising the solvent and an insoluble fraction comprising mesophase pitch, and recovering the mesophase pitch.

Abstract: A 5,5?-Di-(protected)-2,2?-bifuran: wherein each R1 is independently an unsubstituted or substituted 5- or 6-member 1,3-dioxo-2-yl ring radical. Processes for making the bifuran include coupling 2-(protected)-furfural. Processes for using the bifuran include deprotection, functionalization, and/or polymerization to form a polyester.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate ester compounds, lubricating oil base stocks comprising naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate ester compounds, lubricating oil compositions comprising such base stocks, and method of making such base stocks. The lubricating oil base stocks comprising naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate ester compounds exhibit desirable lubricating properties such as polarity.

Abstract: A diester of a fused ring compound of the formula (I): wherein: the fused rings are both aromatic; R1 and R4 to R6 substituents are H or ester moieties having C1 to C20 linear or branched alkyl chains; R2 and R3 are —C(O)OCxHy, wherein x is from 10 to 12 and y is from 21 to 25; two adjacent R1 to R4 substituents are —C(O)OCxHy, wherein x is from 10 to 12 and y is from 21 to 25; and when R3 and R4 are ester moieties, the alkyl chains of R4 are not C5 or C8; and polymer compositions containing the fused ring compound.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises providing a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising an effluent fraction from a pyrolysis process, wherein the effluent fraction has an initial boiling point at atmospheric pressure of at least 177° C. and a final boiling point at atmospheric pressure of no more than 343° C. and comprises at least 0.5 wt. % of olefinic hydrogen atoms based on the total weight of hydrogen atoms in the effluent fraction. The hydrocarbon feedstock is hydroprocessed in at least one hydroprocessing zone in the presence of treatment gas comprising molecular hydrogen under catalytic hydroprocessing conditions to produce a hydroprocessed product comprising less than 0.5 wt. % of olefinic hydrogen atoms based on the total weight of hydrogen atoms in the hydroprocessed product. The hydroprocessing conditions comprise a temperature from 150 to 350° C. and a pressure from 500 to 1500 psig (3550 to 10445 kPa-a).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate ester compounds, lubricating oil base stocks comprising naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate ester compounds, lubricating oil compositions comprising such base stocks, and method of making such base stocks. The lubricating oil base stocks comprising naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate ester compounds exhibit desirable lubricating properties such as polarity.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises providing a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising an effluent fraction from a pyrolysis process, wherein the effluent fraction has an initial boiling point at atmospheric pressure of at least 177° C. and a final boiling point at atmospheric pressure of no more than 343° C. and comprises at least 0.5 wt. % of olefinic hydrogen atoms based on the total weight of hydrogen atoms in the effluent fraction. The hydrocarbon feedstock is hydroprocessed in at least one hydroprocessing zone in the presence of treatment gas comprising molecular hydrogen under catalytic hydroprocessing conditions to produce a hydroprocessed product comprising less than 0.5 wt. % of olefinic hydrogen atoms based on the total weight of hydrogen atoms in the hydroprocessed product. The hydroprocessing conditions comprise a temperature from 150 to 350° C. and a pressure from 500 to 1500 psig (3550 to 10445 kPa-a).

Abstract: A diester of a fused ring compound of the formula (I): wherein the R1 to R6 substituents are H or ester moieties having C1 to C20 alkyl chains, but when both fused rings are aromatic and R3 and R4 are ester moieties, the alkyl chains are not C5 or C8, and polymer compositions containing the fused ring compound.

Abstract: Provided are compounds and processes of making and using such compounds of the formula: Wherein R=C4 to C15 linear or branched alkyls wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl residue of a C4 to C15 alcohol. Such compounds provide advantageous properties when used as plasticizers in polymer compositions.

Abstract: A process for producing a grade of (meth)acrylic acid having residual formaldehyde levels of under 100 parts per million.

Abstract: A process for producing a grade of (meth)acrylic acid having residual formaldehyde levels of under 100 parts per Million.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 R5, R6, and R7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure 1