Abstract: A biaxially oriented film of a film-forming aromatic polyester derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid as a main acid component and an aliphatic glycol as a main glycol component, said film having surface properties such that(1) it has a surface flatness, R.sub.CLA, of from 0.001 to 0.016 micron,(2) it has a coefficient of travelling friction, .mu.k, of from 0.01 to 0.20, and(3) the following relation is established between R.sub.CLA and .mu.k,0.10.ltoreq.10.times.R.sub.CLA +.mu.k.ltoreq.0.31.Preferably, said film has many minute protrusions on its surface which are attributed to fine particles of titanium dioxide or of both titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate, and has such further surface property that(4) a distribution curve showing the relation between the heights of said many protrusions on the film surface and the numbers of the protrusions having the respective heights does not cross a straight line represented by the following equation (1)log.sub.10 y=-8.0.times.+4.

Abstract: Disclosed are linear, high molecular weight unsaturated polyesters prepared by reacting essentially equimolar amounts of an acid selected from maleic acid, maleic anhydride or fumaric acid and cyclohexanedimethanol at temperatures of less than about 200.degree. C. until an I.V. of about 0.5 is reacted.

Abstract: Polylactams are prepared continuously by a process in which a lactam containing from 1 to 25% by weight of water is heated in a prepolymerization zone under a pressure of from 1 to 10 bar at from 220.degree. to 280.degree. C. for 1 to 10 minutes, water being vaporized at the same time, with the proviso that the degree of conversion on emergence from the prepolymerization zone is not less than 85%, the prepolymer and the vapor are separated continuously, and the prepolymer is passed into a polymerization zone and is polymerized further under superatmospheric pressure at from 240.degree. to 290.degree. C.

Abstract: Polyimide prepolymers having excellent heat resistance can be prepared in one stage by the reaction of polyamines and aromatic double bond-containing dicarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof in the presence of oxide compounds of phosphorus without isolating any intermediate in the course of said reaction.

Abstract: A process for producing an aromatic polyamide film, which comprises drawing an undrawn aromatic polyamide film biaxially at a draw ratio of at least 1.5 in a solvent mixture consisting of (a) 5% to 75% by weight of a good solvent of the aromatic polyamide and (b) 25% to 95% by weight of a non-solvent of the aromatic polyamide, and heat treating the drawn film, which contains at least 1% by weight, based on the weight of the film, of a good solvent of said aromatic polyamide, at a temperature of not lower than 150.degree. C.An m-phenyleneisophthalamide polymer film having extremely excellent dimensional stability under moist conditions, which film has a density d of from 1.35 to 1.41 g/cm.sup.3 and principal refractive indices n.sub..alpha., n.sub..beta. and n.sub..gamma. (n.sub..alpha. >n.sub..beta. >n.sub..gamma.

Abstract: A novel lactone-modified diol useful as a soft segment component which provides a thermoplastic elastomer showing excellent performances in elastic recovery and low-temperature properties is provided. This lactone-modified diol is represented by the general formula:OH--Y.O.CO.O).sub.p (A--O).sub.l (B--O).sub.m (CO.Y.O).sub.q Hwherein Y is a bivalent residue derived by removing the ester bond from a 6- to 8-carbon saturated aliphatic lactone ring, p and q are positive numbers determined from the amount of a saturated aliphatic lactone to be reacted and p+q.gtoreq.1, A represents ##STR1## B represents --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, and l and m are positive numbers satisfying the relationships: l+m=about 6 to 140 and l/m=10/90 to 100/0 (molar ratio),and is obtained by reacting 1 mol of a polyalkylene ether diol of the general formula:HO--A--O).sub.l (B--O).sub.m Hwith at least one mol of a 6- to 8-carbon saturated aliphatic lactone.

Abstract: A film-forming composition containing a chlorinated polyolefinglycol as a binder component which is obtained by uniformly chlorinating in solution polyethyleneglycol and/or polypropyleneglycol having a molecular weight not lower than 200 to a chlorine content of 50-75% by weight.

Abstract: A process for producing a coagulated latex is disclosed which comprises spraying into a coagulating chamber a suspension liquid or a high polymer latex to disperse as droplets, simultaneously spraying a coagulant into the chamber in the form of gas or mist, introducing into the chamber super-heated steam to heat dispersed droplets of the suspension liquid or the high polymer latex and the coagulant, collecting coagulated particles in a film-like flow of water or an organic solvent flowing downward along side walls and the bottom of the chamber, and recovering the coagulated particles.

Abstract: The coupling of an aminohalobenzeneacetonitrile with a benzene compound in the presence of an alkyl nitrite to form a halobiphenylacetonitrile via a diazo intermediate is improved by conducting the reaction at a temperature of about 0.degree.-15.degree. C. until diazotization of the aminohalobenzeneacetonitrile is substantially complete. Use of the low diazotization temperature leads to an increased yield of halobiphenylacetonitrile.

Abstract: A highly discriminating technique utilizing Concanavalin A, immobilized on a solid substrate, e.g. sepharose 4B, for the fractionation of heparin is disclosed. The heparin to be fractionated is incubated with antithrombin whereby a fraction complete with the antithrombin and the whole is then either passed through a column of the immobilized Concanavalin A or slurried with same. In both modes that fraction of the heparin complexed with the antithrombin is selectively absorbed by the immobilized Concanavalin A and constitutes the anticoagulant active fraction. That heparin which complexes with the antithrombin can be further fractionated to yield yet more highly active fractions by complexing the heparin in stages, adding an increment of a molar amount of antithrombin in each stage.

Abstract: A highly selective bonded phase material useful to separate a wide variety of organic and inorganic substances by thin layer chromatography (TLC), liquid chromatography (LC) or high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is produced by bonding a cyclodextrin to a silica gel by means of a specific silane linkage. The preparation of such materials and their uses are described.

Abstract: The invention provides new derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which either (a) Y=COOH or a radical of the formula (II), in which R.sub.2 =alkyl or benzyl, A=a sulphur atom, m=1, n=0, R=pyridin-3-yl and R.sub.1 =H, or (b) Y=CN, COOH or a radical of the formula ##STR2## defined as above, A=S, O or CH.sub.2, m=1 or 2 and n=0, 1 or 2, (m+n) being 1, 2 or 3, R=H, alkyl or phenyl (optionally substituted by halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or CF.sub.3) and R.sub.1 =a radical of the formula ##STR3## in which p=0 or 1, the alkyl radicals and alkyl portions being straight-chain or branched-chain and containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms each. Processes for the production of these compounds are described. They are useful as intermediates for the preparation of new medicaments.

Abstract: Pyridobenzoxazine derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: X.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom,R.sub.1 represents a cyclic amino group which may contain additional hetero atom(s) of N,S and O and may be substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, amino, alkyl, mono- or di-alkylamino, hydroxyalkyl and aminoalkyl, and physiologically acceptable salts thereof, having antibacterial activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to quinazolinone derivatives and of formula (I) as defined herein and processes for the production of said derivatives. Also included in the invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of said formula (I) as active ingredient and the use of said compounds and compositions as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of a 2-alkyl-4-amino-5-aminomethylpyrimidine, which comprises subjecting a 2-alkyl-4-amino-5-formylpyrimidine to catalytic reaction with hydrogen and ammonia in the presence of a reduction catalyst.According to the process of this invention, the desired product can be obtained in much higher yield as compared with the processes known to the art.

Abstract: This invention relates to the following:(1) An amino-containing composition characterized by polymercapto groups,(2) A polyamino-containing composition characterized by mercapto or polymercapto groups,(3) A composition characterized by the presence ofA. a mercapto or polymercapto groups, andB. nitrogen-containing group characterized by at least one of the following:1. an amido or a polyamido group,2. a cyclic amidine or a polycyclic amidine group,3. an epihalohydrin-derived amino-containing group.This invention also relates to the use of the above compositions as corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: The novel explosive compound, 1,4-dinitrofurazano[3,4-b]piperazine, is prred by the reaction of 2,3-dioximinopiperazine with a base, followed by the nitration of the intermediate furazano[3,4-b]piperazine. The nitrated compound has a density, detonation pressure, detonation velocity and Isp similar to RDX while being highly insensitive.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing fused carbocyclic ring derivatives of pyridine especially 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline 8-nitriles, amides and thioamides is described. The nitriles and thioamides are anti-ulcer and/or anti-secretory agents. Typically a compound of formula A ##STR1## wherein M is sodium, potassium, lithium or MgHal where Hal is chlorine, bromine or iodine, is reacted with a silyl compound R.sub.x.sup.a Si(NCY).sub.4-x III, wherein R.sup.a is selected from electron donating substituents, e.g. alkoxy or dialkylamino, and hydrocarbon substituents e.g. alkyl, at least one R.sup.a being an electron donating substituent, Y is oxygen or sulphur, x has a value from 1 to 3, then subjecting the product to hydrolysis or alcoholysis to obtain the corresponding nitrile, amide or thioamide, provided that when a nitrile is desired the molar ratio of compound III to compound A is at least 2:1 and x is 3 and Y is S. The products may be isolated as acid addition salts.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O, S or NHR.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl;R is loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, aralkoxy of up to 10 carbon atoms or NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are, independently, hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or aminoalkyl; or R is alkoxymethyl or hydroxymethyl;n is one of the integers 2, 3 or 4;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, hydrogen, halo, nitro, cyano, SCH.sub.3, or NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, NHCOR.sup.6, COOR.sup.6, OR.sup.6 or SO.sub.2 NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl;and their activity as anticonvulsants, having use in the treatment of epileptic conditions.

Abstract: Quaternary sulfoalkyl or sulfoalkenyl salts of tertiary amine bases are prepared by reacting the tertiary amine bases at elevated temperatures with a hydroxy alkane sulfonic acid or a hydroxyalkene sulphonic acid.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing coated catalysts, inter alia, for gas phase oxidations in organic chemistry, comprised of an inert support and a coating of catalyst material enclosing this support, wherein a suspension of the starting material for the coating is sprayed onto an agitated bed of the support, while the suspending medium is being partially removed by a gas stream, and the raw material is then dried and heat-treated. For this purpose, the support bed is mechanically agitated and loosened by a gas stream blown in from below. The catalyst precursor containing a binder and, if appropriate, a pore-former is sprayed in an increasing amount from above onto the bed, the ratio between suspending medium sprayed on and drawn off remaining about constant. The thermal expansion coefficient of the precursor as a dry powder must not deviate by more than 15% from that of the support.

Abstract: Various 1-carboxylic acid substituted-2-(1-imidazolyl)indoles and functional derivatives thereof are highly specific thromboxane synthetase inhibitors. Synthesis of, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of treatment utilizing such compounds and intermediates for their synthesis are included.

Abstract: Novel chiral phosphines are disclosed which when complexed with rhodium provide catalyst compositions for asymmetric hydrogenations.

Abstract: 7-Hydroxylucanthone and 7-hydroxyhycanthone derivatives have been found to have significant antitumor effect. The derivatives are of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are lower alkyl groups or other simple groups and R.sup.3 is OH where X.dbd.O, and H or OH where X.dbd.S.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel process for the production of new chemical compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be identical or different and represent a hydrogen or halogen atom or else a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, nitro or acetyl group andR represents a lower alkyl or lower aralkyl group, such as benzyl.These compounds are useful in therapy for the treatment of hypertension and cardiac arrhythmia.The novel process involves reaction of a 2-hydroxymethyl-1,4-benzodioxan with epichlorohydrin to produce an intermediate glycidyl ether, which is then reacted with a primary amine to produce the final 3-amino-1-[(1,4-benzodioxan)-2-yl-methoxy]-2-propanol or an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Substantially pure compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein (1) ##STR2## R.sup.2 is .beta.-hydroxy and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together form an oxygen bridge, or (2) ##STR3## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form an additional carbon-carbon bond, and R.sup.4 is hydroxy, are disclosed. These compounds exhibit antileukemic activity against P388 lymphocytic leukemia in CDF.sub.1 mice and inhibitory activity in vitro against cells derived from human epidermoid carcinoma of the nasopharynx(KB) cells.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 3-hydroxytetrahydrofuran by catalytic dehydration of butane-1,2,4-triol, in which a catalyst chosen from the group of the bleaching earths is used and the dehydration is carried out in the presence of not less than 3 moles of water per mole of butane-1,2,4-triol.

Abstract: A process for making N-furfurylthioalkyl carboxamide by reacting an oxaz(ol)ine with furfurylmercaptan in the absence of a transition metal catalyst. The carboxamide may then be hydrolyzed to form the 2-furfurylthioalkylamine.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel organosilicon compound poly(dimethylsilmethylene) methylacetylene compound of the formula MeC.tbd.C--SiMe.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --SiMe.sub.2).sub.n Me, in which Me is a methyl group and n is a positive integer of 1 to 25. The compound is synthesized by reacting a propynylmagnesium halide of the formula MeC.tbd.CMgX, in which X is a halogen atom, or (propynyl dimethylsilyl)methylmagnesium chloride of the formula MeC.tbd.C--SiMe.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 MgCl with chloromethyl dimethyl chlorosilane in the presence of metallic magnesium and hydrolyzing the reaction product. Specifically, 1-propynyl-1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyl disilmethylene, i.e. the inventive compound with n=1, is synthesized by reacting (propynyl dimethylsilyl)methylmagnesium chloride with trimethyl chlorosilane.

Abstract: A very efficient method is proposed for the synthetic preparation of pentamethylcyclotrisiloxane by the ring-closing reaction between 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-dihydroxy disiloxane and a methyl dialkenyloxysilane such as methyl diisopropenyloxysilane at a moderate temperature in a solution with an organic solvent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, X is hydrogen or halogen, and A is the group ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, acyl or lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, m is an integer from 2 to 4, n is an integer from 1 to 3, and t is an integer from 1 to 5, provided that R.sub.1 is adjacent to --(CH.sub.2).sub.m [O(CH.sub.2).sub.m ].sub.n O--, and, when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable bases, are described. The compounds of formula I are useful as agents for the treatment of allergic conditions.

Abstract: A manufacturing method is described for the preparation of optically active 1-aromatic-group-substituted-1-alkanones characterized in that an optically active alkane acid halide is allowed to react with an aromatic compound in the presence of a Lewis acid. The optically active 1-aromatic-group-substituted-1-alkanones are useful intermediates in the preparation of optically active alpha-arylalkanoic acids, which are useful as pharmaceutical, e.g. anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic, agents and as insecticidal agents.

Abstract: The title compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## and are useful as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricating oils to counteract the degradative effects of heat, light and air.

Abstract: A process for preparing a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkyl cyanoformate derivative employing a liquid-liquid phase transfer catalysis conducted at low temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for preparing diesters of malonic acid by subjecting ketene, carbon monoxide and an ester of nitrous acid to a liquid phase reaction in an organic solvent, in which the reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst of a platinum group metal complex represented by the formula:L.sub.2 MX.sub.2wherein, L represents a ligand selected from the group consisting of triorganophosphines, triorganophosphite and triorganoarsines; M represents a platinum group metal; and X represents a halogen or an acetic acid ion.

Abstract: Linear esters, e.g., alkyl adipates, are facilely prepared by reacting an alcohol and carbon monoxide with a monoolefin, in the presence of cobalt, optionally hydrogen, and a tertiary nitrogen base, and in a reaction solvent which comprises a 5- or 6-membered monoheterocycle containing from 1 to 3 identical or different, non-adjacent oxygen and divalent sulfur heteroatoms, with the proviso that such heterocycle can also contain from one to two carbon-carbon double bonds, and, if a 5-membered heterocycle, can also contain a nitrogen heteroatom separated from an oxygen or sulfur heteroatom by at least one ring carbon atom and linked to one of the adjacent carbon atoms by a double bond.

Abstract: Benzoic acid is prepared by oxidation of toluene with an oxygen containing gas, the process is characterized in that the oxidation reaction product is subjected to an extraction with a gas of which the critical temperature is lower than 435 K, this being effected by passing it during at least 1 minute over or through the oxidation reaction product at a flow rate of at least 1 m.sup.3 gas per hour per kg of benzoic acid at a temperature of 285-340 K and at a pressure of at least 3 MPa.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where n is one of the integers 1,2,3 or 4 or ##STR2## where R is hydrogen, alkyl, polyfluorinated alkyl, --CN, cyanoalkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, independently, are hydrogen, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halo;R.sup.8 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.9 is alkyl;R.sup.10 is alkyl;m is one of the integers 0 or 1;p is one of the integers 0, 1, 2 or 3; ands is one of the integers 0 or 1;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are useful as anti-arrhythmic agents.

Abstract: Formamides e.g. diethylformamide are prepared by reacting a primary or secondary amine e.g. diethylamine or ammonia with (a) an alkyl formate or (b) carbon monoxide and an alkanol in the presence, as catalyst, of (i) a compound containing an amidine group or (ii) a Group V element-containing Lewis base and an epoxide. The Lewis base can be a trivalent nitrogen or phosphorus-containing compound. The amidine group which can be cyclic or acyclic can form part of a guanidine group.

Abstract: Diaminodiphenyl ethers (DADPE's) are prepared by refluxing sodium or potassium aminophenate with chloronitrobenzene in dimethylformamide. The reaction mixture is hydrogenated directly without isolating the resulting intermediate product, aminophenyl-nitrophenyl ether, to form the corresponding DADPE, e.g., oxydianiline (ODA). The DADPE is crystallized from the hydrogenated reaction mixture in the presence of an aliphatic alcohol, which may be added to the reaction mixture prior to, during, or after hydrogenation. The resulting crystallized DADPE is typically of high purity and excellent color.

Abstract: Novel lower-alkyl 2-(hydroxyphenylamino)phenyl ketones, useful as inhibitors of lipoxygenase activity, are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy or halo; R' is hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R" is hydrogen, lower-alkyl or halo; and Alk is lower-alkyl. The compounds are prepared by de-etherification of the corresponding alkyl or benzyl ethers which are in turn prepared by reacting a 2-(alkoxy- or benzyloxyphenylamino)benzoic acid with an alkyllithium.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of ethylenediamine dinitrate. Ethylenediamine dinitrate, a useful explosive, may readily be prepared by solvent extraction of nitrate ion from an acidic aqueous solution thereof using a high-molecular-weight, water-insoluble amine dissolved in an organic solvent, and reacting the resulting organic solution with ethylenediamine. The process of the instant invention avoids the use of concentrated nitric acid, as is currently practiced, resulting in a synthesis which is far less hazardous especially for large quantities of the explosive, and more efficient.

Abstract: A solar cell including a pulse annealed layer of crystalline, amorphous or polycrystalline semiconductor material of one conductivity type and either a layer of opposite conductivity type or a liquid electrolyte forming a collector junction therewith. A method of improving the characteristics of a solar cell including at least one layer of crystalline, amorphous or polycrystalline semiconductor material which includes the step of pulse annealing said semiconductor material.

Abstract: A coolable electrical component having a housing (1) filled with insulating gas, and a conductor (2) of hollow cylindrical construction causing a high voltage, arranged in this housing (1). Through the interior space (7) of the conductor a coolant is circulated. The electrical component occupies a smaller space and yet allows increased current load capacity. This is achieved by providing a high-pressure tank (19) extending in the longitudinal direction of the conductor (2) in the interior space (7) thereof. The tank is connected to a gas liquefaction installation by means of outlet orifices (18) perforated in its wall at regular intervals thereof.Such a componet may preferably be a tubular gas cable or a component of a gas-insulated, metal-encapsulated switchgear.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding material for absorbing electromagnetic energy has been found. The shielding material is flexible and has a thin conductive core with a composite ferrite material deposited around the core. The composite ferrite material is a mixture of ferrite powder and a binder for binding the powder. The conductive core may be formed in the shape of a flat sheet or an elongated textile shape. The binder may be a high molecular compound like plastic. When the core is in a textile shape, the textile covered with the composite ferrite material is woven into a cloth which is sufficiently flexible to form around any desired shape.

Abstract: An electrical substrate circuit device (10) includes a thick film crossunder conductor (14) and a thin film crossover conductor (16). An intermediate portion of the thick film conductor (14) is covered with a coating (28) of electrically insulating glaze material and opposite end portions (18) of the thick film conductor are electrically connected to thin film contact pads (20) by electrically conductive contact portions (22) in an electrically insulating protective tantalum pentoxide film layer (24). The electrically conductive contact portions (22) are produced by gold material in the end portions (18) of the thick film conductor (14) diffusing into overlying portions of a tantalum film (30) as the tantalum film is converted to the protective tantalum pentoxide film layer (24) by thermal oxidation.

Abstract: This invention relates to an automated educational system in which a remote student or subject can be interrogated by a central automated interrogation system, can respond using machine-distinguishable signals generated by a Touch-Tone-type telephone, and in which an appropriate reaction to the answer chosen by the student can be communicated to the student.

Abstract: A programmed conversation recording system utilizes distinctive control signals to condition voice actuated circuitry to respond to silence intervals, pause intervals, and speech length intervals to select and start the appropriate prerecorded message for creating a facsimile of a live conversation with an unrehearsed and untrained respondent.

Abstract: A stored program energy control system operates with the control of a telephone communications system to improve its energy efficiency by removing power from station sets and their associated visual indicators when they are inactive. Inactive station sets are identified by establishing minimal intervals of nonuse to define the inactive status. The energy control system responds to events like incoming calls and switchhook activity to restore power to the station set. Since energy is applied to a station set only when precisely needed, the overall energy drain of the system is greatly reduced.

Abstract: A supervision filtering function is included in a line circuit wherein tip and ring voltage amplifiers supply energizing current to a two wire communication line via tip and ring primary windings of a transformer and tip and ring feed resistors. The tip and ring amplifiers operate in response to a control circuit which is differentially responsive to resistively coupled voltage signals corresponding to current flows in the tip and ring feed resistors, and which is also differentially responsive to a.c. signals from a secondary winding of the transformer being coupled via a resistive capacitive network to an amplifier in the control circuit. An output of the amplifier provides a supervisory signal. A feed switch is operable by a ring signal to conduct ringing currents to the communication line via the tip and ring feed resistors to the exclusion of the tip and ring primary windings.