Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched 3-aminopiperidine, as in particular of its R-enantiomer (R)-3-aminopiperidine. The invention also relates to an enantiomerically enriched intermediate of said process and to specific acid-addition salts of 3-aminopiperidine (hereinafter also APIP) that are useful for obtaining a single enantiomer of APIP, and to crystalline (R)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrate and crystalline (S)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched 3-aminopiperidine, as in particular of its R-enantiomer (R)-3-aminopiperidine. The invention also relates to an enantiomerically enriched intermediate of said process and to specific acid-addition salts of 3-aminopiperidine (hereinafter also APIP) that are useful for obtaining a single enantiomer of APIP, and to crystalline (R)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrateand crystalline (S)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched 3-aminopiperidine, as in particular of its R-enantiomer (R)-3-aminopiperidine. The invention also relates to an enantiomerically enriched intermediate of said process and to specific acid-addition salts of 3-aminopiperidine (hereinafter also APIP) that are useful for obtaining a single enantiomer of APIP, and to crystalline (R)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrateand crystalline (S)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched 3-aminopiperidine, as in particular of its R-enantiomer (R)-3-aminopiperidine. The invention also relates to an enantiomerically enriched intermediate of said process and to specific acid-addition salts of 3-aminopiperidine (hereinafter also APIP) that are useful for obtaining a single enantiomer of APIP, and to crystalline (R)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrateand crystalline (S)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched 3-aminopiperidine, and in particular of its R-enantiomer (R)-3-aminopiperidine. The invention also relates to an enantiomerically enriched intermediate of said process and to specific acid-addition salts of 3-aminopiperidine (hereinafter also APIP) that are useful for obtaining a single enantiomer of APIP, and to crystalline (R)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrate and crystalline (S)-3-aminopiperidine-di-hydrochloride-monohydrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched 3-aminopiperidine, and in particular of its R-enantiomer (R)-3-aminopiperidine. The invention also relates to an enantiomerically enriched intermediate of said process and to specific acid-addition salts of 3-aminopiperidine (hereinafter also APIP) that are useful for obtaining a single enantiomer of APIP, and to crystalline (R)-3-aminopiperidine-dihydrochloride-monohydrate and crystalline (S)-3-aminopiperidine-di-hydrochloride-monohydrate.

Abstract: Described is pentamycin in a purity exceeding 95%, certain polymorphs and solvates of pentamycin, processes for their manufacture, and a method for decreasing the rate of degradation of pentamycin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing chiral octenoic acid derivatives, which constitute important intermediates in the preparation of medicament active ingredients, and also to novel intermediates which are used in the process for preparing the octenoic acid derivatives mentioned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing chiral octenoic acid derivatives, which constitute important intermediates in the preparation of medicament active ingredients, and also to novel intermediates which are used in the process for preparing the octenoic acid derivatives mentioned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing chiral octenoic acid derivatives, which constitute important intermediates in the preparation of medicament active ingredients, and also to novel intermediates which are used in the process for preparing the octenoic acid derivatives mentioned.

Abstract: A method of promoting weight loss in animals or humans by administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture of RR-ractopamine and SR-ractopamine is disclosed.

Abstract: Described is pentamycin in a purity exceeding 95%, certain polymorphs and solvates of pentamycin, processes for their manufacture, and a method for decreasing the rate of degradation of pentamycin.

Abstract: A method of promoting weight loss in animals or humans by administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture of RR-ractopamine and SR-ractopamine is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of promoting or improving the feed efficiency and the muscle-to-fat ratio in animals by administering to the animals a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture of RR-ractopamine and SR-ractopamine is disclosed. Manufacturing methods for making RR/SR-ractopamine are presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing chiral octenoic acid derivatives, which constitute important intermediates in the preparation of medicament active ingredients, and also to novel intermediates which are used in the process for preparing the octenoic acid derivatives mentioned.

Abstract: A method of promoting or improving the feed efficiency and the muscle-to-fat ratio in animals by administering to the animals a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture of RR-ractopamine and SR-ractopamine is disclosed. Manufacturing methods for making RR/SR-ractopamine are presented.

Abstract: The present invention is related to photonic crystal devices that comprise novel mesoscopic periodic materials which comprise polymerized crystalline colloidal arrays (CCA) and at least one photosensitive component. Preferably, the photosensitive component is a photochromic molecule and more preferably the component is an azobenzene derivative. Methods for making these devices are also disclosed. The devices of the present invention are useful in many applications including, for example, optical switches, display devices and memory storage devices. The devices of the present invention permit the possibility to write with ultraviolet light and erase with visible light. In addition, the present invention is related to a functionalized polymerized crystalline colloidal array which preferably comprises reactive epoxide groups. The present invention is further directed to a photosensitive polymerized crystalline colloidal array.

Abstract: The present invention is related to photonic crystal devices that comprise novel mesoscopic periodic materials which comprise polymerized crystalline colloidal arrays (CCA) and at least one photosensitive component. Preferably, the photosensitive component is a photochromic molecule and more preferably the component is an azobenzene derivative. Methods for making these devices are also disclosed. The devices of the present invention are useful in many applications including, for example, optical switches, display devices and memory storage devices. The devices of the present invention permit the possibility to write with ultraviolet light and erase with visible light. In addition, the present invention is related to a functionalized polymerized crystalline colloidal array which preferably comprises reactive epoxide groups. The present invention is further directed to a photosensitive polymerized crystalline colloidal array.