Abstract: A medicament for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of hepatic steatosis or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, which comprises a polyprenyl compound (e.g., 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,4,6,10,14-hexadecapentaenoic acid) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A photocurable coating composition is provided comprising (1) porous or hollow inorganic oxide fine particles, (2) a hydrolytic condensate of a bissilane compound or a cohydrolytic condensate of a bissilane compound and another hydrolyzable organosilicon compound, and (3) a photoacid generator. Due to the presence of voids in the resin, the cured coating has a low refractive index.

Abstract: A coating composition is provided comprising (A) a co-hydrolytic condensate of a UV-absorbing alkoxysilane, a UV-curable alkoxysilane, and a tetraalkoxysilane, (B) a polyfunctional poly(meth)acrylate, and (C) a photobleachable photopolymerization initiator. Upon exposure to UV, the composition cures briefly at low temperature to form a cured film having durability, adhesion and transparency.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin laminate which has excellent scratch resistance and UV shielding property as well as high weatherability and durability sufficient for enduring long term open air exposure without detracting from excellent the transparency is provided. This polycarbonate resin laminate comprises a substrate (1) comprising a polycarbonate resin layer (1-i) and a thermoplastic (meth)acrylic resin layer having a UV absorbing group immobilized thereto (1-ii) on at least one surface of the polycarbonate resin (1-i); and a cured film (2) of a scratch resistant coating composition containing UV absorbing inorganic oxide fine particles and/or an organic UV absorber on the layer of the thermoplastic (meth)acrylic resin having a UV absorbing group immobilized thereto (1-ii). The laminate has a haze of up to 2%.

Abstract: A photoreactive group-containing siloxane compound is obtained by subjecting a system comprising (a) a photoreactive group-containing alkoxysilane and (b) a hydrolyzable group end-capped dimethylsiloxane to hydrolytic condensation in the presence of a basic catalyst and with an amount of water greater than the amount necessary for hydrolytic condensation of all alkoxy groups. It forms on a substrate a coating having mar resistance, crack resistance, anti-staining effect, and marker ink wipe-off ability.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound is provided comprising an organic functional radical having a photopolymerizable double bond linked to a hydrolyzable radical-bonded silicon atom via a divalent organic radical containing a urea bond. Due to the inclusion of amide, urethane or urea bond structure and a photopolymerizable functional radical, the organosilicon compound has excellent compatibility with resins. The method is capable of preparing the organosilicon compound having a minimal chlorine content.

Abstract: A photocurable coating composition is provided comprising (1) porous or hollow inorganic oxide fine particles, (2) a hydrolytic condensate of a bissilane compound or a cohydrolytic condensate of a bissilane compound and another hydrolyzable organosilicon compound, and (3) a photoacid generator. Due to the presence of voids in the resin, the cured coating has a low refractive index.

Abstract: A medicament for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of hepatic steatosis or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, which comprises a polyprenyl compound (e.g., 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,4,6,10,14-hexadecapentaenoic acid) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition which forms a cured coating is provided. This resin composition is capable of providing the supporting substrate with scratch resistance, crack resistance, smudge proof property, removability of oil-base felted markers by wiping, and antistatic property. Also provided is an article having a coating formed from such composition.

Abstract: A multi-functional (meth)acrylate compound containing at least three F atoms and at least three Si atoms per molecule is provided. A photocurable resin composition comprising the compound can endow support substrates with antifouling properties with respect to organic stains such as oil mist and fingerprints, without detracting from surface mar resistance.

Abstract: A method of encapsulating a photo-semiconductor device using a thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) a silicone compound containing at least two epoxy groups per molecule and having a molecular weight of 500-2, 100, (B) an acid anhydride, and (C) an optional catalyst, which cures into a low-stressed product having improved adhesion, heat resistance and moisture resistance and being free of cure shrinkage.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition which forms a cured coating is provided. This resin composition is capable of providing the supporting substrate with scratch resistance, crack resistance, smudge proof property, removability of oil-base felted markers by wiping, and antistatic property. Also provided is an article having a coating formed from such composition.

Abstract: A photoreactive group-containing siloxane compound is obtained by subjecting a system comprising (a) a photoreactive group-containing alkoxysilane and (b) a hydrolyzable group end-capped dimethylsiloxane to hydrolytic condensation in the presence of a basic catalyst and with an amount of water greater than the amount necessary for hydrolytic condensation of all alkoxy groups. It forms on a substrate a coating having mar resistance, crack resistance, anti-staining effect, and marker ink wipe-off ability.

Abstract: A high refractive index layer of a cured first coating composition comprising (A) metal oxide fine particles selected from among titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, cerium oxide, iron oxide, tin oxide, and compound oxides thereof and (B) a compound having an acrylic, methacrylic, vinyl or styryl group, and a low refractive index layer of a cured second coating composition comprising (D) voided silica-base inorganic oxide fine particles and (C) a compound having at least two epoxy and/or oxetane groups are successively stacked on a substrate to form an antireflection film.

Abstract: A multi-functional (meth)acrylate compound containing at least three F atoms and at least three Si atoms per molecule is provided. A photocurable resin composition comprising the compound can endow support substrates with antifouling properties with respect to organic stains such as oil mist and fingerprints, without detracting from surface mar resistance.

Abstract: A photo-curable coating composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a silicone compound having at least three epoxycyclohexyl-bearing organic groups each directly attached to a silicon atom, but free of alkoxy groups, and having a molecular weight of 500-2,100 and an epoxycyclohexyl-bearing organic group equivalent of 180-230, (B) 0.1-5 parts by weight of a photoacid generator, and optionally, (C) 30-400 parts by weight of inorganic oxide particles having an average particle size of 1-500 nm or (D) 1-400 parts by weight of a curable resin which is shrinkable upon curing forms a hard protective coat.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) a silicone compound containing at least two epoxy groups per molecule and having a molecular weight of 500-2,100, (B) an acid anhydride, and (C) an optional catalyst cures into a low stressed product having improved adhesion, heat resistance and moisture resistance and free of cure shrinkage.

Abstract: A method for making a raw dielectric ceramic powder having a composition represented by the general formula ABO3 includes the steps of allowing a carbonate powder of the element A to adsorb an organic polymer compound to produce an organic carbonate powder containing the adsorbed organic polymer compound, mixing the organic carbonate powder and an oxide powder of the element B to prepare a mixed powder, and calcining the mixed powder. Also disclosed are a dielectric ceramic produced by molding and firing the raw dielectric ceramic powder produced by the method and a monolithic ceramic capacitor fabricated using the dielectric ceramic.

Abstract: A high refractive index layer of a cured first coating composition comprising (A) metal oxide fine particles selected from among titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, cerium oxide, iron oxide, tin oxide, and compound oxides thereof and (B) a compound having an acrylic, methacrylic, vinyl or styryl group, and a low refractive index layer of a cured second coating composition comprising (D) voided silica-base inorganic oxide fine particles and (C) a compound having at least two epoxy and/or oxetane groups are successively stacked on a substrate to form an antireflection film.

Abstract: A photo-curable coating composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a silicone compound having at least three epoxycyclohexyl-bearing organic groups each directly attached to a silicon atom, but free of alkoxy groups, and having a molecular weight of 500-2,100 and an epoxycyclohexyl-bearing organic group equivalent of 180-230, (B) 0.1-5 parts by weight of a photoacid generator, and optionally, (C) 30-400 parts by weight of inorganic oxide particles having an average particle size of 1-500 nm or (D) 1-400 parts by weight of a curable resin which is shrinkable upon curing forms a hard protective coat.