Abstract: Phosphonomethylated poly-vinylamines which contain as characteristic structural elements units of the formula where R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl or and X is hydrogen, an alkali metal, ammonium or one equivalent of an alkaline earth metal, are obtainable by phosphonomethylation of polymers which contain N-vinyl-amide or vinylamine groups and are useful as detergent additives and water treatment agents.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a novel composition of matter having the formula: 1

Abstract: An oxygen scavenger composition, for use in or with plastics materials, includes a polymer or oligomer having at least one cyclohexene group or functionality. The composition produces only low levels of volatile or extractable (from a plastics material in which it is incorporated) products as a consequence of oxygen scavenging.

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient and versatile method for the synthesis and screening of combinatorial libraries of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, and derivatives thereof. In order to expedite the synthesis of large arrays of compounds possessing these core structures, a general methodology for solid phase synthesis of these derivatives is provided. Arrays of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, and derivatives thereof useful as peptidomimetics and for the identification of agents having antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial, anticoagulant, and antiulcer activity, or use in the treatment of inflammation, hypertension, cancer, and other conditions can be prepared by this method.

Abstract: Acrylic polymers are typically difficult to cure unless they contain specific curing sites, such as carbon-carbon double bonds. This invention offers a technique to rapidly cure acrylic polymers containing nitrile groups that do not possess typical curing sites, such as carbon-carbon double bonds. By utilizing the process of this invention, heat resistant thermoplastic vulcanizates with high-resistance to solvents can easily be prepared. The present invention more specifically discloses a process for curing an acrylic polymer which comprises distributing an aromatic compound having at least two nitrile oxide groups bonded thereto throughout the acrylic polymer, wherein the acrylic polymer contains nitrile groups, and wherein a bulky group is in at least one ortho position to the nitrile oxide group and wherein the bulky group is a moiety which is larger than a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Polar polymers having the following formula: FG-(Q)d-Rn-Z-J-[A(R1R2R3)]x   (I) wherein FG is H or a protected or non-protected functional group; Q is a polar hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a polar compound selected from group consisting of esters, amides, and nitrites of acrylic and methacrylic acid, and mixtures thereof; d is an integer from 10 to 2000; R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a compound selected from the group consisting of conjugated diene hydrocarbons, alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof; n is an integer from 0 to 5; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; J is oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen; [A(R1R2R3)]x is a protecting group, in which A is an element selected from Group IVa of the Periodic Table of Elements; R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the oxidation, in the melt by means of oxygen or oxygen-containing gas mixtures, of ethylene homopolymer and copolymer waxes prepared using metallocene catalysts, wherein the oxidation of the polyethylene wax is carried out with addition of monobasic or polybasic inorganic acids or monobasic or polybasic carboxylic acids having from 1 to 6 or from 2 to 6 carbon atoms. The process gives waxes having a low melt viscosity and a light color.

Abstract: A sulfur-vulcanizable rubber composition which in vulcanized state is of improved hysteresis, comprising silica as reinforcing filler and a polymer which is coupled and/or starred by means of an agent having the general formula: (Y)m—R1—Si(OR2)3−n—R3n in which Y represents the radical R1 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl or aralkyl radical having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R3 represents an alkyl, aryl or alkaryl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R4 represents a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and may comprise one or more oxygen atoms in the hydrocarbon chain, n is a whole number selected from among the values 0 and 1, m is a whole number selected from among the values 1 and 2, p and q are whole numbers selected from among the values 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4, it being understood that the sum of p+q must represent a whole number between 2 and 5 inclusi

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure: M—Qn—Z—O—[A(R1R2R3)] wherein M is an alkali metal selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium; Q is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a compound selected from the group consisting of conjugated diene hydrocarbons, alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof into the M—Z linkage; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from carbon and silicon; R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl groups containing lower alkyl, lower alkylthio, and lower dialkylamino groups, aryl or substituted aryl groups containing lower alkyl, lower alkylthio, and lower dialkylamino groups, and n is an integer from 1 to 5, monof

Abstract: Stable electron acceptor compositions are composed of a plurality of pillared metal complexes disposed on a supporting substrate. At least one Group VIII metal at zero valence is entrapped within this matrix. The complexes comprise from one to about 100 units of the formula: —(Y1O3—Z—Y2O3)MeY— Y1 and Y2 being phosphorus or arsenic; Z being a divalent group which reversibly forms a stable reduced form and contains two conjugated cationic centers having a negative E°red value; and MeY being a divalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal of Group III, IVA, or IVB having an atomic number of at least 21 or a lanthanide with bonded anions. The units are bound to the substrate through an organic polymer having side chains derivatized with phosphonate or arsonate groups. Counter anions balance the charge of Z. The compositions can be used in the decomposition of water to yield hydrogen gas, the sensing of oxygen, and as catalysts.

Abstract: Use of a compound of formula I wherein R1 is a C1-4 alkoxy or thioalkoxy group, and R2 is a group of formula SR10 or OR10 wherein R10 is a C1-4 carboxylic or thiocarboxylic acid residue in salt, ester, free acid or activated form, or an activated form thereof, as a linker in solid phase synthesis of organic compounds, preferably of carbamates and secondary amines, and in addition are provided processes, solid phase systems and intermediates based on the compound of formula I.

Abstract: A fluorinated oligomer having COOH groups at both end and a &rgr;50° value of 1,000 to 10,000 is produced by swelling a fluorine rubber crosslinking product in an organic solvent, followed by decomposition in the presence of a base and a peroxide. The obtained fluorinated oligomer is soluble in solvent and thus easy to separate from fillers, etc., and can be effectively used as a chain-elongating agent for epoxy resin, isocyanate resin, oxazoline resin, etc.

Abstract: A process for preparing oxidized polyolefin waxes by reacting polyolefin waxes with oxygen or oxygen-containing gases at from 140 to 200° C. and at pressures of from 5 to 200 bar involves conducting the oxidation reaction continuously in a tube reactor but excludes the reaction of polyolefins prepared by metallocene catalysis.

Abstract: A process for the stoichiometric carbonation of a hydroxyaromatic material is provided which comprises the steps of (a) mixing together in a reaction vessel (1) a hydroxyaromatic material, (2) a sufficient amount of a dialkyl dicarbonate to give the desired degree of substitution, (3) a catalytic amount of an unhindered tertiary amine, and (4) a solvent, (b) stirring the reaction mixture, (c) precipitating the alkyl carbonate of the hydroxyaromatic material, and (d) recovering the alkyl carbonate of the hydroxyaromatic material.

Abstract: A hydrophilic polymer is denatured with a gaseous denaturant or a powdery denaturant substance made from a liquid denaturant substance. The liquid denaturant substance is made into powders by, for example, a method of mixing the liquid denaturant substance with a water-insoluble compound, a method of cooling the liquid denaturant substance to or below its melting point to turn the same into a solid state. Consequently, the hydrophilic polymer can be denatured uniformly. In case that the hydrophilic polymer is denatured with a gaseous denaturant, the hydrophilic polymer and denaturant react with each other efficiently in a safe manner regardless of the size or shape of the hydrophilic polymer. In case that the hydrophilic polymer is denatured with the powdery denaturant substance, not only the liquid denaturant substance which is substantially in the solid state can be mixed with the hydrophilic polymer, but also the denaturation timing can be readily controlled.

Abstract: A functionalized polymer prepared by a process comprising the steps of preparing a solution of a cyclic amine compound, an organolithium compound, and from 3 to about 300 equivalents, based upon one equivalent of lithium, of a monomer selected from the group including diene monomers, vinyl aromatic monomers, and mixtures thereof, where the cyclic amine compound is defined by the formula where R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of an alkylene, substituted alkylene, oxy- or N-alkylamino-alkylene group having from about 3 to about 16 methylene groups, N is a nitrogen atom, and H is a hydrogen atom, thereby forming a polymerization initiator having the formula where Li is a lithium atom, SOL is a divalent hydrocarbon group having from 3 to about 300 polymerized monomeric units, y is from 0.5 to about 3, and A is a cyclic amine radical derived from the cyclic amine, charging the solution containing (A)Li(SOL)y with from about 0.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a novel composition of matter having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.a, R.sub.b, R.sub.c, R.sub.d and R.sub.e are independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl groups and substituted alkyl groups having about 1 to 10.sup.6 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups and substituted alkenyl groups having about 3 to 10.sup.6 carbon atoms, wherein the substituents on the alkyl and/or alkenyl groups are selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, halogen, CN, OH, HO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x (X=1-10), acyl, acyloxy and aryl substituents.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing oxidized polyethylene waxes by oxidizing such waxes with oxygen or oxygen-containing gases at from 120 to 250.degree. C. under a pressure of from 1 to 200 bar, which involves conducting the oxidation reaction in the presence of an ethylene-(meth)acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: Polymers containing .beta.-hydroxyalkylvinylamine units, which are obtainable by reacting polymers containing vinylamine units with epoxides of the formula ##STR1## where R=C.sub.2 -C.sub.28 -alkyl, phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkylphenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 -alkenyl, are described, as are a process for preparing the polymers and use of the polymers as retention and drainage aids and flocculants and as fixatives in paper making, as protective colloid for producing alkyldiketene dispersions or alkenylsuccinic anhydride dispersions, as emulsifier for producing aqueous filler suspensions and as corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A method for coupling a living cationic polymer is disclosed, said method comprising reacting the living cationic polymer with an organic compound having at least 2 furan rings in its molecule, said reaction taking place in the presence of a Lewis acid. Preferably, the living cationic polymer is first prepared by polymerizing at least one monomer selected from isobutylene, isoprene or a styrenic monomer using a specific initiator, this reaction also being carried out in the presence of a Lewis acid.

Abstract: A continuous process for functionalizing polymers is disclosed, wherein (A) a liquid comprising the polymer and a gas comprising a functionalizing agent are continuously introduced into a dispersing zone operated in laminar flow with high intensity mixing of the liquid and the gas under functionalization conditions, wherein the mixing is conducted for a period of the dispersing zone residence time at a shear rate effective to form a stable gas-liquid dispersion in which the gas is substantially dissolved or dispersed in the liquid for functionalization, and wherein the shear rate is less than about 5 s.sup.-1 for no more than about 30% of the residence time; (B) the gas-liquid dispersion is continuously passed to a blending zone operated in laminar flow with low intensity mixing under functionalization conditions, wherein the mixing is conducted at a shear rate effective to further dissolve the gas into the liquid for further functionalization; and (C) continuously recovering functionalized polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides hydrogels for use in the production of biomedical devices. In particular, the invention provides hydrogels formed from siloxane prepolymers and a hydrophilic monomer, which hydrogels are optically transparent.

Abstract: A functionalized polymer includes a polymer chain carrying at least one functional group selected from alkyl, dialkyl and cycloalkyl amine radicals having the general formula ##STR1## and cyclic amine radicals having the general formula ##STR2## where R.sub.1 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl having from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 is an alkylene, substituted alkylene, oxy- or N-alkylamino-alkylene group having from about 3 to about 16 methylene groups. The invention also provides products based upon such polymers.

Abstract: The present invention includes related methods and uses, including composition comprising the polymer derived from a monomer having the formula:H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR; (1)and optionally at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of monomers having the formula:R.sup.1 HC.dbd.CHR.sup.2 ; and (2)H.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sup.2 R.sup.3 (3)wherein R is a hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different hydrocarbons or substituted hydrocarbons having 1 to 22 carbon atoms. R is preferably an ethyl group (--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3) and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are preferably methyl groups (--CH.sub.3).

Abstract: Polymers containing ethylenically unsaturated double bonds are hydroformylated by reacting aqueous dispersions of the polymers with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of suitable hydroformylation catalysts.Also provided are the polymer dispersions obtainable by this process and the hydroformylated polymers themselves.

Abstract: A simple and convenient process is provided to introduce a sufficient quantity of functional groups to a main chain or terminals of the chain of a polyarylene sulfide resin to improve properties of the resin.The invention provides a process for heat oxidation crosslinking a polyarylene sulfide resin, characterized by conducting the heat oxidation crosslinking reaction in the presence of at least one organic compound having at least one active-hydrogen-containing group or at least one organic compound having at least one active-hydrogen-containing group and a group derived from an active hydrogen containing group by substituting an active hydrogen of the active hydrogen containing group with an alkali metal, to thereby prepare a functional group-containing polyarylene sulfide resin.

Abstract: An adhesive bond is produced using an adhesive composition which comprises a silane-grafted, largely amorphous poly-.alpha.-olefin prepared by grafting onto said largely amorphous poly-.alpha.-olefin a silane compound having from 1-3 alkoxy groups attached directly to the silicon and at least one olefinic double bond containing moiety, and then crosslinking the adhesive composition by means of water.

Abstract: High flow brominated polycarbonates, useful as flame retardant additives for other polymers such as polyesters, are obtained by equilibration of a brominated aromatic polycarbonate such as a tetrabromobisphenol A homo- or copolycarbonate with a di- or polyhydroxy aromatic compound such as bisphenol A, or a diaryl carbonate, and an equilibration catalyst, under conditions such that the weight average molecular weight of the brominated polycarbonate is reduced by at least 35%. Preferred equilibration catalysts are Group I metal carboxylates, such as sodium stearate, and hexaalkylguanidinium salts.

Abstract: An acyclic alkane soluble anionic polymerization initiator includes a mixture of from about 90 to about 10 parts by weight of a lithio amine having the general formula A.sub.1 Li and from about 10 to about 90 parts by weight of at least one other lithio amine having the general formula A.sub.2 Li. A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are selected from the dialkyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl and dicycloalkyl amine radicals and cyclic amine radicals. There is also provided a method of forming a mixture of anionic polymerization initiators, a functionalized polymer and a method of forming a functionalized polymer.

Abstract: Substituted cyanoenamines of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are defined in the description, compositions thereof and methods for preparing the compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the pulmonary system, the gastrointestinal system and the endocrinologic system.

Abstract: New adducts are produced from the reaction of vinyl dioxo compounds with anhydrides, epoxyesters, lactones, and lactams, and such adducts are useful for preparing curable coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a polyolefin having a functional group at its terminal and the object thereof is to provide a process in which the above polyolefin can be obtained with industrial advantages. This object can be attained by the process comprising step (A) producing a terminal-modified polyolefin of the formula P-AlR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein P is a polymer chain and each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is, for example, a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, in the presence of an olefin polymerization catalyst composed of a solid titanium catalyst component (a) and an organoaluminum compound catalyst component (b) optionally together with an organosilicon compound (c) and step (B) producing a polyoiefin of the formula P-X, wherein P is as defined above and X is a functional group, by conducting a substitution reaction between -AlR.sup.1 R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of anionic synthesis of stable macrocyclic polymers that are compounded to form vulcanizable elastomeric compounds exhibiting reduced hysteresis properties. Cyclic organometallic compounds containing divalent metal atoms of Groups IIA and IIB of the Periodic System are employed as initiators of anionic polymerization of conjugated diene, vinyl aromatic and/or triene monomers. Coupling of the living ends of the resulting macrocyclic polymers or copolymers with a coupling agent or a coupling agent that is also a functionalizing agent results in stable macrocyclic polymers with improved hysteresis properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a polyhydroxystyrene derivative, comprising adding polyhydroxystyrene to an alkaline alcohol solution to form a homogeneous polyhydroxystyrene solution; and reacting the polyhydroxystyrene solution with an ester to obtain the polyhydroxystyrene derivative. The obtained polyhydroxystyrene derivative is suitable for use as the resin component of a photoresist.

Abstract: A sulfur-vulcanizable rubber composition which in vulcanized state is of roved hysteresis, comprising silica as reinforcing filler and a polymer which is coupled and/or starred by means of an agent having the general formula:(Y).sub.m --R.sup.1 --Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3--n --R.sup.3 nin whichY represents the radical ##STR1## R.sup.1 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 represents an alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl or aralkyl radical having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms,R.sup.3 represents an alkyl, aryl or alkaryl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms,R.sup.4 represents a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and may comprise one or more oxygen atoms in the hydrocarbon chain,n is a whole number selected from among the values 0 and 1,m is a whole number selected from among the values 1 and 2,p and q are whole numbers selected from among the values 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, it being understood that the sum of p+q must represent a whole number between 2 and 5 inclusive.

Abstract: The reduction of hysteresis in a silica-filled, vulcanized elastomeric compound is produced by mixing diene monomer and optionally monovinyl aromatic monomer with a lithium amine initiator and, optionally, a modifier; effecting polymerization conditions; terminating polymerization with an amino group producing terminator to form an amine functionalized diene elastomer; compounding the amine functionalized diene elastomer with an amorphous silica filler and a vulcanization agent; and, effecting vulcanization. A pneumatic tire tread stock incorporating the vulcanized elastomer compound exhibits decreased rolling resistance in the tire.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of modifying the surface of a polymeric substrate, e.g., to improve the wettability of the polymer film surface and/or alter the reactivity of the surface of the substrate by further oxidation, comprising exposing the substrate to a flame. The flame is supported by a fuel and oxidizer mixture that includes an effective amount, for modifying the polymeric substrate, of at least one oxygen-containing compound that functions as a fuel substitute. Oxygen comprises between about 10 and 50 atomic percent of the compound. Large increases in the ASTM wetting test over that reported with conventional flame-treating processes, have been observed in films treated according to this invention. In addition, significant increases in polymer film surface oxidation levels have been observed.

Abstract: Water-soluble polymers including functionalization from the group of amino groups, carboxylic acid groups, phosphonic acid groups, phosphonic ester groups, acylpyrazolone groups, hydroxamic acid groups, aza crown ether groups, oxy crown ethers groups, guanidinium groups, amide groups, ester groups, aminodicarboxylic groups, permethylated polyvinylpyridine groups, permethylated amine groups, mercaptosuccinic acid groups, alkyl thiol groups, and N-alkylthiourea groups are disclosed.

Abstract: An azo group-containing high molecular weight compound including --COHN--, an ester linkage, or an amido linkage and a monomer units of 10 to 1000 derived from .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated monomer is effective for producing a block copolymer having two or more polymer segments different in structure by one-step reaction.

Abstract: Functionalized copolymers of .alpha.-olefin and para-alkylstyrene having the formula: ##STR1## in which in which R, R' and R", independently, are hydrogen or primary or secondary alkyl groups; X comprises a functional group, such as --COOH, --OH, --SH, --NH.sub.2, --Cl, --Br, --M, --COOM (M=metals, e.g. Li, Na, K and Ca) and anhydrides; P comprises a polymer having the molecular weight of at least about 500, which can be derived from both step and chain polymerization reactions; Y is a chemical linkage between polymer P and para-alkystyrene side chain, which is also a residue derived from graft reaction; and the combination of a+b+c+d represents the empirical formula of a substantially random functional polymer, where a ranges from about 50 to about 100,000, b, c and d range from 0 to about 10,000, and the sum of c+d is at least 1, and processes for preparing the funcitonalized copolymers are disclosed.

Abstract: The reduction of hysteresis in a silica-filled, vulcanized elastomeric compound is produced by mixing diene monomer and optionally monovinyl aromatic monomer with a lithium amine initiator and, optionally, a modifier; effecting polymerization conditions; terminating polymerization with an amino group producing terminator to form an amine functionalized diene elastomer; compounding the amine functionalized diene elastomer with an amorphous silica filler and a vulcanization agent; and, effecting vulcanization. A pneumatic tire tread stock incorporating the vulcanized elastomer compound exhibits improved reduced hysteresis, or highly balanced wet traction, rolling resistance, snow/ice traction, and mechanical strength when compounded with silica filler and vulcanized, in the tire.

Abstract: There is provided a method of introducing functionality into a copolymer of an isoolefin and an alkylstyrene at the alkylbenzyl carbon atom comprising the steps of: forming a solution of said copolymer in a hydrocarbon solvent; adding to said polymer solution an alkali metal Cs, K, Na alkoxide and an alkyl lithium compound to form a superbase with the polymer solution; and adding an electrophile to said base polymer solution also provided are the metalated copolymers and the functionalized derivative therefrom.

Abstract: Polyalkenylaromatic-polyethylene copolymers are prepared using protected functional organolithium initiators. Polymerization of an alkenylsubstituted aromatic monomer followed by ethylene, results in a protected functional block polystyrene-co-polyethylenyllithium. Termination with a functionalizing agent followed by deprotection produces polymeric products with high functionalization at the initiating chain-end and at least partial functionalization at the terminal chain-end.

Abstract: The invention concerns new, liquid compositions, stable in storage at room temperature, based on polymers containing acid anhydride groups as a binder, said compositions crosslinking under the action of heat and characterized by containing dispersed, solid, powdered, anhydride reactive crosslinker which, through the application of heat, can crosslink the binder containing anhydride groups under solidification. The features of these compositions are their low toxicity, low crosslinking temperatures and good mechanical strength of the crosslinked product. The invention also concerns a method of their manufacture and their use as heat curing coatings, potting compounds, sealants and adhesives.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Q.sub.n --Z--OA(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is defined as an alkali metal, selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, Q is an aromatic substituted saturated hydrocarbyl group produced by the incorporation of one or more alkenyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbons containing 8-25 carbon atoms into the M--Z linkage; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from carbon and silicon; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.

Abstract: There is provided a method of introducing functionality into a copolymer of an isoolefin and an alkylstyrene at the alkylbenzyl carbon atom comprising the steps of: forming a solution of said copolymer in a hydrocarbon solvent; adding to said polymer solution an alkali metal Cs, K, Na alkoxide and an alkyl lithium compound to form a superbase with the polymer solution; and adding an electrophile to said base polymer solution also provided are the metalated copolymers and the functionalized derivative therefrom.

Abstract: A catalytic process for the hydrolysis of alkyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymers, involving a base catalyst.

Abstract: A saturated polymer having a terminal aldehyde or hydroxy substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the saturated polymer has a M.sub.n of about 300 to 10,000, and is derived from a polyolefin which is derived from a monomer of the formula H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl radical, and wherein the polyolefin has at least about 30% terminal vinylidene unsaturation. Particularly desirable amine derivatives can be formed by either a single step aminomethylation process or a two step hydroformylation and reductive amination process.

Abstract: A novel lactone-modified polyvinyl acetal resin and a novel carboxyl-modified resin thereof are disclosed. The novel resins of the present invention can be used as a polyol resin for coatings curable at ordinary temperatures or heating, adhesives, binders, a processing agent for fibers, a curable resin composition by mixing with a curing agent which can react to hydroxyl groups, and a composition for a magnetic recording medium, etc. The novel resins of the present invention have graft chains containing primary hydroxyl groups bonded to the ester group derived from a lactone compound, or the primary hydroxyl groups and carboxylic groups.

Abstract: Compositions comprising unsaturated hydroxycarboxylic compounds, a process for reacting olefinic compounds with carboxylic reagents and products prepared by the process. The compositions containing the hydroxycarboxylic compounds and the products of the process are useful as intermediates for preparing additives for lubricants and fuels.