Abstract: A process for the manufacture of 3-phytyl-2,5,6-trimethylhydroquinone-1-acetate, and optionally therefrom tocopheryl acetate, comprises either C-alkylating 2,3,6-trimethylhydroquinone-1-acetate with isophytol or phytol in the presence of a sulphur(VI) containing catalyst of the formula R1SO2OH, wherein R1 signifies hydroxy, halogen, lower alkyl, halogenated lower alkyl or aryl, in an aprotic organic solvent, or O-alkylating 2,3,6-trimethylhydroquinone-1-acetate with a phytyl halide in a polar aprotic organic solvent in the presence of a base, and subjecting the so-obtained 4-O-phytyl-2,3,6-trimethylhydroquinone-1-acetate to a rearrangement reaction, and in each case optionally submitting the so-obtained 3-phytyl-2,5,6-trimethylhydroquinone-1-acetate to a ring closure reaction to produce tocopheryl acetate.

Abstract: An optically active epoxyenone derivative of the following formula (1): wherein R1 is a methyl group, an ethyl group or a C3-10 branched, linear or cyclic alkyl group, and R2 is a phenyl group, a substituted phenyl group or a tert-butyl group.

Abstract: A process for the catalytic epoxidation of olefins in the presence of a titanium containing zeolite catalyst and a polar solvent whereby the deactivation of the catalyst upon recycling of the solvent has been considerably reduced. In the process one or more nitrogen containing compounds are introduced at some stage, a solvent stream is recovered, treated to contain less than 50 wppm nitrogen in the form of organic nitrogen compounds and at least a part of it is recycled to the epoxidation step. Also disclosed is a process for the catalytic epoxidation of propene which integrates the treatment and recycle of the solvent into the workup of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: As a substitute for distillation of crude feedstock in the production of oleo-chemicals, the crude feedstock is bleached to remove color and odor. The crude feedstock can include fatty acids and/or glycerin, and the bleached product can be incorporated into a commercial product, such as liquid laundry detergent, bar soap, anti-freeze, paper de-inking cleaners, lubricants, dark rubber and plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to dicopper(I) oxalate complexes stabilised by neutral Lewis base components and to the use thereof as precursors for the deposition of metallic copper. The neutral Lewis bases used are alkynes or alkenes containing at least one silyl or ester group, or nitrites, saturated or unsaturated nitrogen ligands, phosphites, trialkyl-phosphines or oxygen- or sulfur-containing ligands.

Abstract: A class of anionic and neutral complexes of ruthenium (II) containing nitrogen oxide (NO) and optionally a nitrogen ligand is described; a process for their preparation is also described. The preparation process includes the use of starting complexes of ruthenium (III) which are reacted with suitable reagents so as to obtain complexes containing NO coordinated to ruthenium (II). Additional substitution reactions allow the introduction of new groups that coordinate to the ruthenium atom, among which some nitrogen ligands.

Abstract: Including a triazine UV light absorber having a silane group in a coating improves scratch and mar resistance after weathering.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing monocarbonyl compounds or biscarbonyl compounds or hydroxyl compounds by ozonizing, unsaturated organic carbon compounds that, per molecule, have one or more olefinic or aromatic double bonds, which can be cleaved by ozone, and by subsequently processing the ozonization products.

Abstract: A quianazoline derivative having the formula (1): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has a chymase inhibitory activity and suppresses the exacerbation of vascular permeability induced by chymase and useful as a medicament, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an essential ingredient.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a sulfonamide of formula (II), comprising reacting at elevated temperature an aniline of formula (I), with a sulfonating agent A of the formula R1—SO2-Z in the presence of a catalytic amount of either: (i) an amide B-1, other than N,N-dimethylformamide, or (ii) a high boiling tertiary amine B-2. Also provided in accordance with the present invention are processes for preparing sulfonamides of formula (II) by reacting an aniline of formula (I) with sulfanating agent A of the formula R1—SO2-Z in the presence of N,N-dimethylformamide, at a temperature in the range of about 120° C. to about 160° C. for about three to about seven hours.

Abstract: Chiral ligands and metal complexes based on such chiral ligands useful in asymmetric catalysis are disclosed. The metal complexes according to the present invention are useful as catalysts in asymmetric reactions, such as, hydrogenation, hydride transfer, allylic alkylation, hydrosilylation, hydroboration, hydrovinylation, hydroformylation, olefin metathesis, hydrocarboxylation, isomerization, cyclopropanation, Diels-Alder reaction, Heck reaction, isomerization, Aldol reaction, Michael addition; epoxidation, kinetic resolution and [m+n] cycloaddition. Processes for the preparation of the ligands are also described.

Abstract: A ruthenium-carrying alumina, which is prepared by suspending alumina in a solution containing trivalent ruthenium and adding a base to the suspension, is provided. This ruthenium-carrying alumina is useful as a catalyst for oxidizing alcohols by contacting the alcohols with molecular oxygen, and can be used for oxidizing the alcohols at a high conversion to produce ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, etc. with good productivity.

Abstract: Perfluoroisopropylbenzene derivatives of the general formula (I) or salts thereof, useful as intermediates or raw materials in the synthesis of various industrial materials including agricultural chemicals, drugs and surfactants: wherein X1 is H, halogen, formyl, optionally halogenated (C1–C6) alkyl, (C1–C6) alkylthio, or the like; X2 is H, halogen, formyl, hydroxyl, (C1–C6) alkyl, —C(?O)—R1 (wherein R1 is H, halogen, hydroxyl, (C1–C6) alkyl, or NR2R3, with R2 and R3 being each H, C1-6 alkyl, or the like), or the like; X3 is H, halogen, hydroxyl, cyano, isocyanate, hydrazino, diazo, —C(?O)—R1, —SO2—R4 (wherein R4 is halogen, hydroxyl, (C1–C6) alkyl, or NR5R6, with R5 and R6 being each H or (C1–C6) alkyl), or the like; and X4 is H, halogen, (C1–C6) alkyl, or (C1–C6) alkoxy, with publicly known compounds being excepted.

Abstract: Provided is a double metal cyanide complex catalyst with a high activity which is readily produced on an industrial scale. The double metal cyanide complex catalyst is of a fine particle form and contains t-butyl alcohol or, t-butyl alcohol and another organic compound as an organic ligand. The catalyst of the fine particle form has a volume-average particle size in a range of from 3 to 20 ?m, based on measurement by a light scattering method for measuring fine particles having particle sizes of at least 0.15 ?m. A particle content of the catalyst in a particle size range of at least 0.15 ?m and at most 1 ?m is less than 5% by volume, and a particle content of the catalyst over a particles size of 1 ?m is in a range of more than 95% and at most 100% by volume.

Abstract: Disclosed are the general principles upon which closed molecular or ionic structural frameworks may be prepared. These frameworks are based upon the self-assembly (wherein the term self-assembly refers to the association of chemical components through inter-component bonds) of n>4 subunits where surface curvature is supplied by edge sharing of subunits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optionally alkyl-substituted 1,4-butanediol by two-stage catalytic hydrogenation in the gas phase of C4-dicarboxylic acids and/or of derivatives thereof having the following steps: a) introducing a gas stream of a C4-dicarboxylic acid or of a derivative thereof at from 200 to 300° C. and from 2 to 60 bar into a first reactor and catalytically hydrogenating it to a product which contains mainly optionally alkyl-substituted ?-butyrolactone; b) converting the product stream into the liquid phase; c) introducing the product stream obtained in this way into a second reactor at a temperature of from 100° C. to 240° C.

Abstract: Unsaturated palm oil fatty alcohols with an iodine number in the range from 65 to 85, which contain substantially unsaturated fatty alcohols and mixtures of saturated fatty alcohols of the formula (I): R1OH ??(I) in which R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl radical having 14 to 20 carbon atoms, are obtained by (a) fractionating palm oil fatty acid methyl esters into a mainly saturated C16-distillate and a mainly unsaturated C16/18-bottom product; and (b) hydrogenating the bottom product with retention of the double bonds to give the corresponding alcohols.

Abstract: A process for the dehydrogenation of a C2 or C3 alkyl aromatic compound to a corresponding vinyl aromatic compound in a tubular reactor incorporating a spiral flow path. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide processes for the production of styrene or divinylbenzene by the catalytic dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene or diethylbenzene, respectively. A feedstock containing a C2 or C3 alkyl aromatic and steam is supplied into the inlet of a tubular reactor containing a dehydrogenation catalyst and comprising a hydrogen permeable outer wall. The alkyl aromatic compound is dehydrogenated to a corresponding vinyl aromatic compound with the attendant production of hydrogen. The feedstock and products of the dehydrogenation reactor are flowed along a longitudinal spiral flow path providing for an outward radial flow of hydrogen to provide a pressure gradient through the hydrogen permeable outer wall of the reactor with the flow of hydrogen therethrough. Hydrogen is removed from the outer wall of the reactor.

Abstract: A process for producing an ?-olefin oligomer by oligomerization of an ?-olefin in a presence of a Ziegler-based catalyst, the process comprising introducing at least a portion of a reaction product which is taken out of a reactor and has a temperature of 115° C. or higher into an external heat exchanger, cooling the introduced reaction product, maintaining an oligomerization solution taken out of the external heat exchanger at a temperature of 110° C. or higher and returning at least a portion of the oligomerization solution to the reactor. In the production of an ?-olefin oligomer, precipitation and adhesion of polymers at the inside of manufacturing apparatuses such as the external heat exchanger and troubles caused thereby can be prevented and a stable continuous operation can be continued for a long time.

Abstract: Process for the production of an olefin comprising partially combusting in a reaction zone a mixture of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst which is capable of supporting combustion beyond the fuel rich limit of flammability to produce the olefin. The superficial feed velocity of the mixture is at least 250 cm s?1 at standard temperature and operating pressure, with the proviso that where the catalyst is an unsupported catalyst, the superficial feed velocity of the mixture is at least 300 cm s?1 at standard temperature and operating pressure. The process is carried out at a pressure of at least 1.3 bara and the reaction zone is not externally heated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to animals that express exogenous growth factors in their milk, and in particular to pigs that express exogenous IGF-I in their milk. The present invention also relates to methods for increasing piglet weight gain and intestinal lactase activity. The present invention thus provides a method of facilitating piglet development and decreasing piglet mortality.

Abstract: A method for decreasing the rate of organ or floral abscission is described. The method includes modifying the ARF GAP domain of a gene. In one instance the gene is the NEVERSHED gene.

Abstract: A transformed plant expressing a DNA encoding secretory laccase from Coriolus versicolor, and a method of producing laccase are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of decomposing and/or removing hazardous chemical substances by cultivating the transformed plant in an environment contaminated with the hazardous chemical substances.

Abstract: Novel nucleic acid molecules encoding SA-binding proteins involved in SA-mediated disease resistance responses are disclosed. Methods of use of the nucleic acid molecules and proteins of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: A globulin-1 regulatory region is shown, a nucleotide sequence of approximately 3 kb which provides improved seed preferred, and particularly embryo preferred expression in plants. Methods of use are also shown in preferentially expressing a heterologous protein to the embryo tissue of a plant. The sequence is particularly useful in expression of heterologous proteins to the embryo of monocotyledonous plants, particularly cereals, and maize.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of recombinant DNA technology in the modification of plant oils. In particular, the invention relates to the identification of novel promoter sequences of the FAE1-1 and FAE1-2 genes of Brassica napus and the FAE1 gene of Arabidopsis thaliana. The invention also relates to the host cells and plants transformed with the nucleic acid sequences of the invention, and methods of producing oil.

Abstract: The promoters of a soybean seed maturation protein PM29 and a soybean late-embryogenesis abundant protein LEA3 and fragments thereof and their use in promoting the expression of one or more heterologous nucleic acid fragments in plants are described.

Abstract: Polynucleotide constructs encoding EPSPS enzymes are disclosed. The constructs have at least one transcriptional enhancer operably linked to a soybean or Brassica promoter and to a sequence respectively encoding the soybean or Brassica EPSPS chloroplast transit peptide and soybean or Brassica EPSPS enzyme. The EPSPS enzymes comprise a modified region that confers herbicide resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new DNA sequences encoding an insecticidal Cry1Bf protein and insecticidal parts thereof, which are useful to protect plants from insect damage. Also included herein are micro-organisms and plants transformed with a DNA sequence encoding an insecticidal Cry1Bf protein and processes for controlling insects and to obtain a plant resistant to insects.

Abstract: The field of the invention relates to plants and plant genes, including both plant mutants and transgenic plants containing a gene that confers an ethylene insensitive phenotype. Also encompassed by the invention are methods of using the disclosed plant gene to confer an ethylene insensitive phenotype.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB26U05. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB26U05, to the plants of soybean XB26U05 to plant parts of soybean variety XB26U05 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB26U05 with another soybean plant, using XB26U05 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S050051 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S050051, to the plants of soybean S050051, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S050051 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S050051 with itself or with another soybean cultivar. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S050051, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S050051 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S050051 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S050227 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S050227, to the plants of soybean S050227, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S050227 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S050227 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety S050227, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S050227 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar S050227 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 5626085 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 5626085, to the plants of soybean 5626085, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 5626085 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 5626085 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 5626085, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 5626085 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 5626085 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB00D06. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB00D06, to the plants of soybean XB00D06 to plant parts of soybean variety XB00D06 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB00D06 with another soybean plant, using XB00D06 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB38E06. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB38E06, to the plants of soybean XB38E06 to plant parts of soybean variety XB38E06 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB38E06 with another soybean plant, using XB38E06 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB35C06. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB35C06, to the plants of soybean XB35C06 to plant parts of soybean variety XB35C06 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB35C06 with another soybean plant, using XB35C06 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB16W06. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB16W06, to the plants of soybean XB16W06 to plant parts of soybean variety XB16W06 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB16W06 with another soybean plant, using XB16W06 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated I015036. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety I015036, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety I015036 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety I015036 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety I015036, and also to the SSR and isozyme typing profiles of corn variety I015036.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing a starch with unique functionality in plants through mutableness, and/or using biotechnology, and/or breeding practices. Further the invention relates to the starch from maize plants and/or other plants which produce starch storing organs which contain low amylose starch which has an amylose content between 1.5% and 15% and preferably between 1.5% and 10% and most preferably 1.5 and 8%. The invention includes starch extracted from such grain due to at least one mutation induced by ethyl methanesulfonate. Additionally, the invention uses a biotechnology approach involving controlling the activity of the granule bound starch synthase enzyme in starch storing organ. The invention includes the use of the starch for its cooking, paste, and gel properties.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated HOI001. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety HOI001, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety HOI001 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety HOI001 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety HOI001, and also to the SSR and isozyme typing profiles of corn variety HOI001.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH4GP, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH4GP, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH4GP with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH4GP with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH4GP, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH4GP and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel hybrid maize variety designated 38T41 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety 38T41 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 38T41 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 38T41, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 38T41. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize variety 38T41 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel inbred maize line designated PHCWK and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing inbred maize line PHCWK with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHCWK through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the inbred line PHCWK or an introgressed trait conversion of PHCWK with another maize line. Inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHCWK, methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHCWK and the inbred maize lines and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel inbred maize line designated PHAVN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing inbred maize line PHAVN with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHAVN through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the inbred line PHAVN or an introgressed trait conversion of PHAVN with another maize line. Inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHAVN, methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHAVN and the inbred maize lines and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH86T, the seeds and plants of inbred maize line PH86T, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH86T with another maize plant, and seed and plants produced therefrom. The invention also relates to methods for producing a modified PH86T maize plant that comprises in its genetic material one or more transgenes or backcross conversion genes and to the transgenic and backcross conversion maize plants produced by these methods. This invention also relates to methods for producing other inbred and hybrid maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH86T and to the inbred and hybrid maize lines so produced.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for introducing a three-dimensional configuration of micron to sub-micron size in a polymeric substrate comprising applying a catalyst for the selective removal of sub-unit parts of the polymer to at least one predetermined area of the polymer substrate via a pipette with a nano-sized orifice.

Abstract: A back check for a piano is provided for locking a returning hammer in a pivotal movement without fail and for saving the manufacturing cost. The back check is used for locking the hammer in a pivotal movement for returning after it has struck a string to prevent the hammer from rebounding. A back check, disposed at a location at which the hammer is locked, extends in a vertical direction, and has an adhering surface which rises in a central portion thereof in the vertical direction. An under felt is adhered on the adhering surface of the back check body. A sheet-like cushion material, which is adhered to the back check body to cover the under felt, is formed with a locking surface in a predetermined curved shape conformal to the adhering surface for locking the hammer.

Abstract: An acoustical guitar characterized by a relieved formation in a side edge and adjacent back portion of the guitar, the relieved portion being shaped to provide space for the breast of an instrumentalist, whereby pressure against the breast of the instrumentalist is relieved during use of the guitar. The relieved formation may be a cup-shaped member designed to fit the breast size of a female instrumentalist.

Abstract: A guitar strap, for supporting a guitar, having a guitar body, and a pair of attachment knobs affixed to the guitar body. The attachment knobs have a neck and a flange, the flange larger in diameter than the neck. The guitar strap has a belt having a first and second end, and a pair of connecting pads, each connecting pad located at one of the first and second ends of the belt. The connecting pads each have a securing hole having a securing hole circumference, which has a relaxed, smaller size, but when pressed down upon one of the attachment knobs enlarges and allows the flange to pass therethrough, and then relaxes and retracts to extend snugly around the neck once the connecting pad has been moved below the flange.