Abstract: A polymerzable compound represented by the general formula (1) X--R.sub.1 --Y where X is un unsaturated imide group having substituents R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, or an itacon imide group where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a lower alkyl group and an aromatic group having a substituent p which is hydrogen, a lower alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, and Y is a styryl group, and R.sub.1 is a divalent organic group.The polymerizable compounds is excellent in formability, and find a wide variety of applications because they have functional groups different in reactivity from each other and hence allow the curing conditions to control. The cured polymers are excellent in thermal durability, mechanical properties and electrical properties, making it possible to achieve higher performance, higher reliability, highly compact and lower weight of electric apparatuses and electronic parts.

Abstract: Compounds containing at least one alkenyl group, at least one maleimide group and at least one rodlike mesogenic moiety are prepared by reacting one or more aminophenols containing one or more rodlike mesogenic moieties with a stoichiometric quantity of a maleic anhydride per amine group of said aminophenol and then alkenylating the resulting phenolic functional maleimide.

Abstract: A lubricant additive composition and method for production is disclosed comprising the adduct of an olefinic oligomer and an enophile, said olefinic oligomer comprising the product of the oligomerization of C.sub.2 to C.sub.24 alpha-olefin feedstock, or mixtures thereof, under oligomerization conditions in contact with a reduced valence state Group VIB metal catalyst on porous support. Maleic anhydride is a preferred enophile. The maleic anhydride adduct is reacted with polyamines such as tetraethylene pentamine to form the corresponding alkenyl bis-succinimide.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel methods for the release of nucleic acids from cells in complex biological samples or specimens to prepare and make available the nucleic acid material present for a hybridization assay or for extraction. Novel methods for hybridization of nucleic acids are also presented. In particular methods are described for isolating nucleic acid from a sample containing a complex biological mixture of nucleic acid and non-nucleic acids wherein the sample is combined with a hybridization medium comprising a lactam which promotes and enables nucleic acid pairing when complementary nucleic acid is introduced. The lactam is preferably about 5 to about 70% of the hybridization medium and is most preferably 2-pyrrolidone, N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-dodecyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-piperidone, 2-.epsilon.-caprolactam, N-methyl-2-caprolactam, 2-piperidone or N-(4-hydroxybenzyl)pyrrolidone.

Abstract: Maleimidic derivatives containing acrylic residues having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is equal to H, CH.sub.3 ; A represents a cycloalkyl radical containing from 5 to 10 carbon atoms or an aryl radical containing from 6 to 12 carbon atoms and with the acryloxy residue --[--OCOC(R).dbd.CH.sub.2 ] in an ortho, meta or para position. The compounds are useful as thermostabilizing agents in structural adhesives with an acrylic base.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 is succinimidoxy; unsubstituted or substituted hetaryl; OR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or substituted methyleneamino; OR.sup.8 where R.sup.8 is hydrogen, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal cation, ammonium or organic ammonium;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkoxy and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio;R.sup.4 is ethynyl or unsubstituted or substituted vinyl;X is oxygen or sulfur;Z is nitrogen or methine)are used as herbicides and bioregulators.

Abstract: Provided are novel superoxide dismutase derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein [SOD] is a superoxide dismutase residue derived by removal of two mercapto groups, and W is a divalent long chain hydrocarbon residue which may optionally be interrupted by one or more groups each independently selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a group of -N(R)- (R being a lower alkyl group). The SOD derivatives retain most of the enzymatic activities of unmodified SOD and have much longer plasma half-life than unmodified SOD. They are effective for treating various diseases caused by active oxygen species.Also provided are chemical modifiers to prepare the above SOD derivatives.

Abstract: Succinimide derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of M, ##STR2## wherein R is a hydrocarbon-based group containing from about 8 up to about 35 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group containing up to 8 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is a hydrocarbon-based group containing up to about 28 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently hydrogen or a hydrocarbon-based group containing up to about 25 carbon atoms; and M is a metal cation.

Abstract: A fulgimide derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 are independently alkyl cycloalkyl aryl etc.; R.sup.4 is thienyl, indolyl, furyl, etc.; X is a divalent organic residue; and R is amino, OH, etc., or a vinyl group, has a photochromic action and can be used for producing photochromic polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: There is provided a safe and effective means of introducing an alkoxymethyl group onto the ring Nitrogen atom of a wide variety of pyrrole compounds via the reaction of the appropriate pyrrole precursor sequentially with dialkoxymethane, Vilsmeier reagent and a tertiary amine. The product 1-(alkoxymethyl)pyrroles are useful as insecticidal, acaricidal, nematocidal and molluscicidal agents.

Abstract: The invention is from the field of heterobifunctional cross-linking reagents. More particularly, the invention concerns cross-linking reagents which combine a nucleophilic hydrazide residue with an electrophilic maleimide residue, thereby allowing coupling of aldehydes to free thiols.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substance useful as a detergent-dispersant which has excellent stability at high temperatures and has an oxidation stability, a detergent-dispersant containing the same, a process of producing it, and fuel oil and lubricating oil composition comprising it.

Abstract: A tetrahydrofuran derivative represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein A represents direct bonding or a group represented by --B--CHR.sup.1 --(wherein B represents oxygen atom, sulfur atom or imino group; R.sup.1 represents hydrogen atom or an alkyl group); R represents hydrogen atom, halogen atom, hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, benzyloxy group, an alkylsulfonyloxy group or a group represented by --O--COR.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cycloalkyl group, phenyl group, benzyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylamino group or a dialkylamino group; X represents halogen atom; Y represents hydrogen atom or halogen atom) and the herbicide containing the same as the effective ingredient. The compounds of the present invention have exceedingly high herbicidal activity, and furthermore, the compounds are superior to the known similar compounds in terms of safety on crops. Thus, the compounds are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: A herbicidal 2-oxo-3-pyrroline derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, Z is an oxygen atom or a group of the formula .dbd.N--OR.sup.1 (wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a benzyl group or a phenyl group which is substituted by halogen atoms); and R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a benzyl group, a chloro-substituted benzyl group, a benzylidene methyl group, a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group or an alkoxy group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 3, or a group of the formula ER.sup.2 wherein E is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a group of the formula >N--R.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkenyl group, and R.sup.

Abstract: Haloalkylthio, -sulfinyl and -sulfonyl arylpyrrole compounds which are effective for the control of insects and acarids are described. A method for the insecticidal and acaricidal use of said compounds and methods for the preparation of said compounds are presented.

Abstract: In chemical structure of a fulgide type photochromic compound having the following general formula; ##STR1## introduction of electron donative groups into its heteroaromatic structure is effective in improving the long wave length sensitivity without any lowering in its thermal stability. Thanks to such combined functional properties, the products are advantageously used for optical recording media, copying media, printing media, optical filters and display materials.

Abstract: A sequence directed reagent is constructed by conjugating a methyl naphthoquinone derivative to a hexamethylamino linker attached to the 5' terminus of an oligonucleotide. Annealing this modified fragment of DNA to its complementary sequence allows for target modification subsequent to photochemical activation. The product of this reaction is a covalent crosslink between the reagent and target strands resulting from an alkylation of DNA by the photoexcited quinone. The modified sequence is not labile to acid, base or reductants, and blocks the exonuclease activity of the Klenow fragment of DNA polymerase I. In another embodiment, a highly reactive moiety, such as Br is attached to the methyl group of the naphthoquinone derivative. This reagent is similarly linked to an oligonucleotide probe. Activation of this probe linked alkylating agent is by a reductive signal which may either naturally occur within the cell, such as an enzyme, or introduced into the media containing the target molecule.

Abstract: Novel compounds, useful as radiolabeling reagents, including an alkoxy group on the phenyl ring and having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a radionuclide are disclosed. The invention further includes novel radiohalogenated proteins as well as processes for preparing such reagents and radiohalogenated proteins.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 5-hydroxyethylpyrrolidone of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.3 - to C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, aryl or C.sub.7 - to C.sub.12 -aralkyl, by reactinga) a caprolactone of the general formula II ##STR2## or b) a butyrolactone of the general formula III ##STR3## where R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 -alkyl, ##STR4## R.sup.3 has the meaning of R.sup.2 and is additionally hydrogen and R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 - to C.sub.8 -alkyl or phenyl,with ammonia or a primary amine of the general formula IVR.sup.1 --NH.sub.2 (IV)where R.sup.1 has the abovementioned meanings, at from 150.degree. to 450.degree. C. and at from 10 to 350 bar, and the preparation of the caprolactones II and the butyrolactones III from the cyclohexanones V.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for preparing an activated ester of polyethylene glycol or a polyoxyethylated polyol. After the activated ester is prepared, it can be reacted with a protein to form a polymer/protein conjugate. Conjugation with a polymer can reduce the protein's immunogenicity, increase its solubility, and increase its circulating in vivo half-life. Preferred proteins are IL-2, CSFs, and interferons.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one adduct of (A) a polyolefin of 700 to 5,000 number average molecular weight substituted nitrogen- or ester-containing ashless dispersant and (B) a bis-keto/thioketo compound.

Abstract: Preconditioned automatic transmission fluids are made by using a preblend formed by heating an alkenyl succinimide or succinamide dispersant with a phosphorus ester and water to partially hydrolyze the ester and then mixing the preblend and other additives with a base oil.

Abstract: Novel sulfur-containing compounds which inhibit the activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, having a sulfur-containing side-chain bonded to a hydrophobic anchor group through an acetylenic or ethylenic linkage. Pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use for the treatment or prevention of hypercholesterolemia, atheroschlerosis, hyperlipoproteinaemia and hyperlipidemia are provided, as are novel methods for preparation and intermediate compounds.

Abstract: A cyanoketone derivative of the following formula (1) ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group;each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 is independently an oxygen or sulfur atom;each of B.sub.1, B.sub.2 and B.sub.3 is independently a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group;each of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group; andA.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted group selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl group, an unsubstituted benzoyl group, a halogen-substituted benzoyl group, a cyano group or a group as defined in A.sub.1 ;provided that when B.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom and B.sub.

Abstract: Polynitrogen compound having two terminal cycles of the imide type, its preparation by conventional organic chemistry methods and its use as an additive for engine fuel. This compound complies with the general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are as set forth in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to branched amido-amine dispersant additives useful in oleaginous compositions formed by (a) reacting a first nitrogen-containing compound (e.g., ammonia or an organic amine) with an alpha, beta-unsaturated compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W.sup.1 is sulfur or oxygen, Y is --OR.sup.4, --SR.sup.4, or --NR.sup.4 (R.sup.5), and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl, to form a first adduct containing unreacted --C(W.sup.1)--Y groups; (b) reacting the first adduct with a polyamine (e.g., a polyalkylene polyamine) to form a second adduct containing unreacted --NH-- groups (preferably primary amine groups) and comprising a branched amido-amine oligomer; and (c) reacting the second adduct with a long chain hydrocarbyl substituted mono- or dicarboyxlic acid material comprising a polyolefin of 300 to 10,000 number average molecular weight substituted with at least 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-cycle oil additive, compositions and concentrates containing said two-cycle oil additive and methods of preparing and using the two-cycle oil additive which comprises the reaction product of (A) at least one high molecular weight acylating agent (B) at least one polyalkylenpolyamine and (C) at least one monocarboxylic second acylating agent, wherein the molar ratio of the carboxylic acid acylating agent to the high molecular weight acylating agent is at least 3:1 and wherein the tertiary amine to total amine ratio of the reaction product is at least 0.7:1. The two-cycle oil additive of the invention are dispersant additives which will improve engine cleanliness and which will substantially avoid the formation of insoluble gel agglomerants at low temperatures which can adversely affect engine performance.

Abstract: 2,5-Dioxo-3-pyrroline-1-acetanilide compounds which are effective for the control or prevention of phytopathogenic fungi are described. A method for the fungicidal use of said compounds, fungicidal compositions containing said compounds and a method for the preparation of said compounds are also presented.

Abstract: A new monomer is used to prepare homo or copolymers containing blocked imide groups which are characterized by deblocking in two stages, first when acid catalyzed and thereafter in aqueous alkaline solutions. Such polymers are, therefore, especially useful in formulating positive photoresist compositions. The polymers are combined with a latent photoacid, which when exposed to actinic radiation removes the acid sensitive blocking moiety, preferably an acetal or ketal group, leaving a methylol group or substituted methylol group remaining attached to the nitrogen atom, which groups are subsequently removed by exposure to aqueous alkaline developing solutions, leaving only imide groups. ##STR1## The new monomer is a derivative of maleimide in which the imide hydrogen has been replaced with a methylol group, which is subsequently reacted to form an acetal or ketal. Preferred monomers include N-(2,4-dioxa-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2H,5H-2,5-dioxopyrrole and related compounds.

Abstract: Linear or multidimensional, crosslinking, solvent resistant oxazole, thiazole, or imidazole (i.e., heterocycle) oligomers and blends of the crosslinking oligomers and noncrosslinking comparable polymers are described. The oligomers are prepared by reacting tetraamines, diaminodiols, or diaminothiols (i.e. four-functional compounds) with poly-carboxylic acid halides, and crosslinking phenylimide end cap monomers in a suitable solvent under an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: Preconditioned automatic transmission fluids are made by using a preblend formed by heating an alkenyl succinimide or succinamide dispersant with a phosphorus ester and water to partially hydrolyze the ester and then mixing the preblend and other additives with a base oil.

Abstract: Cycloalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is ##STR2## and A is CO--R.sub.3 or CN; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or fluorine; R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano; R.sub.3 is chlorine, X--R.sub.5, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, d-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkylamino, di-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkylamino, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenylamino, diallylamino, --N-pyrrolidino, --N-piperidino, --N-morpholino, --N-thiomorpholino, --N-piperidazino, the group --O--N.dbd.C--(R.sub.9)R.sub.10 or the group --N--R.sub.6 (OR.sub.6); each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.14, independently of the other, is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, cyano-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Reaction products which provide antioxidant properties to lubricants and fuels while serving as effective dispersants and detergents in these mediums. These products, of the reaction of a hydroxyalkylene substituted polyamines and substituted succinic anhydrides, contain mixtures of esters, amides and imides. Furthermore, preferred embodiments of the reaction products have pendent alcohol groups which provide extra dispersancy and detergency over traditional dispersants which typically do not have alcohol groups.

Abstract: Novel phenol derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, X, Y and n are as defined in the specification, which have therapeutic and prophylactic activities against cerebral, cardiac, renal and pulmonary circulatory system diseases, respiratory diseases, allergy, anaphylactic shock, endotoxin shock, inflammation and the like as well as inhibiting activities against vascularization by oncocytes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel methods for the extraction of nucleic acid. In particular methods are described for isolating nucleic acid from a sample containing a complex biological mixture of nucleic acid and non-nucleic acids wherein the sample is combined with an extraction solution comprising a lactam and then the nucleic acid material is isolated from the resulting combined solution. The resulting combined solution is mixed and becomes biphasic and the nucleic acid material is isolated from the aqueous phase by precipitation with ethanol. The lactam is preferably about 5 to about 70% of the extraction solution and is most preferably 2-pyrrolidone, N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-dodecyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-piperidone, 2-.epsilon.-caprolactam, N-methyl-2-caprolactam, 2-piperidone or N-(4-hydroxybenzyl)pyrrolidone. Methods for selectively isolating DNA, ribosomal RNA and plasmid DNA are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel copolymers of unsaturated acidic reactants and high molecular weight olefins wherein at least 20 percent of the total high molecular weight olefin comprises the alkylvinylidene isomer are useful as dispersants in lubricating oils and fuels and also may be used to prepare polysuccinimides and other post-treated additives useful in lubricating oils and fuels.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel methods for the release of nucleic acids from cells in complex biological samples or specimens to prepare and make available the nucleic acid material present for a hybridization assay or for extraction. Novel methods for hybridization of nucleic acids are also presented. In particular methods are described for isolating nucleic acid from a sample containing a complex biological mixture of nucleic acid and non-nucleic acids wherein the sample is combined with a hybridization medium comprising a lactam which promotes and enables nucleic acid pairing when complementary nucleic acid is introduced. The lactam is preferably about 5 to about 70% of the hybridization medium and is most preferably 2-pyrrolidone, N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-dodecyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-piperidone, 2-.epsilon.-caprolactam, N-methyl-2-caprolactam, 2-piperidone or N-(4-hydroxybenzyl)pyrrolidone.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having improved dispersancy and antioxidancy. The dispersant being prepared by coupling mono- and/or bis-alkenyl succinimides with an aldehyde and hydroxyaromatic amine. The resulting coupled succinimide is then acylated with an acylating agent to form a Mannich hydroxyaromatic amine coupled acylated mono and/or bis-alkenyl succinimide.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O, CR.sub.7 R.sub.8, S or NR.sub.9 wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen, or lower alkyl, and R.sub.9 is lower alkyl;n is 0 or 1;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, monoorganosilyl, diorganosilyl, triorganosilyl, halogen, aryl, or nitro;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, monoorganosilyl, diorganosilyl, triorganosilyl, halogen, 9-fluorenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, or aryl or one of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is 9-fluorenyl;R.sub.6 is H or COZ wherein Z is an amino acid, a peptide residue or a leaving group; andwith the provisos that when n is 0 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen, halogen or nitro; that when n is 0 and R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen; and that when X is O or CR.sub.7 R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are H, that R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.

Abstract: Linear or multidimensional, crosslinking, solvent resistant oxazole, thiazole, or imidazole (i.e., heterocycle) oligomers and blends of the crosslinking oligomers and noncrosslinking comparable polymers are described. The oligomers are prepared by reacting tetraamines, diaminodiols, or diaminothiols (i.e. four-functional compounds) with poly-carboxylic acid halides, and crosslinking phenylimide end cap monomers in a suitable solvent under an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: Heat-resistant epoxy resin composition obtained by incorporation of 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(4-maleimidophenyl)propane in a resin composition consisting esssentially of epoxy resin and an epoxy hardener is disclosed.

Abstract: A guanidinobenzoic ester derivative having the formula is novel and effective to inhibit enzymes such as trypsin, plasmin and thrombin, being useful for treatment of the pancreatitis and hemorrhagic disease and thrombosis. ##STR1## wherein X represents a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which Y is a group of the formula: --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, m being an integer of 2 or 3, ##STR3## or a group of the formula:--ORin which R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and n represents an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: The solvent resistance of polyethersulfone oligomers is enhanced by using difunctional imidophenol end-cap monomers to provide improved crosslinking. The imidophenol monomers include two unsaturated functionalities capable of cross-linking upon thermal or chemical activation. Blends, pregregs, and composites using the novel end caps are described for linear or multidimensional polyethersulfone oligomers.

Abstract: A motor fuel composition which inhibits engine ORI and intake valve deposit formation comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons boiling in the range of 90.degree.-450.degree. F. and the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted dibasic acid anhydride and a polyoxyalkylene diamine; it may optionally additionally comprise a polymeric component which is a polyolefin polymer, copolymer, or the corresponding aminated or hydrogenated polymer or copolymer, or mixtures thereof, of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbon. Motor fuel compositions of the instant invention show improved ORI control in comparison with typical commercial fuel compositions. The instant invention is advantageous in that it may be produced and stored as a precipitation-resistant concentrate composition.

Abstract: A maleimide derivative useful as an active agent for a fungicide for agriculture and horticulture, having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X and Y each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, an aralkyloxy group or a trifluoromethyl group,Z represents a chlorine atom or bromine atom,and R represents a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an oxoalkyl group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group or a phenyl alkyl group which may be substituted.

Abstract: The invention comprises a curable acrylic ester formulation which contains a maleimide thermal additive which is essentially miscible in conventional acrylic monomers. The formulation comprises a substantially solvent free adhesive formulation comprising:a) an acrylic functional maleimide compound of the formula: ##STR1## where the R.sub.1 groups are independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, R.sup.2 is lower alkylene and R.sup.3 is defined as for R.sup.1 ;b) at least one acrylate or methacrylate monomer or prepolymer compound other than a compound as defined in a); and,c) an effective amount of an anaerobic or thermal free radical initiator.

Abstract: Polyimide oligomers include (1) linear, monofunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing a monoanhydride end cap with a diamine that includes alternating ether and "sulfone" (--SO.sub.2 --, --S--, --CO--, --(CF.sub.3).sub.2 C--, or --(CH.sub.3).sub.2 C--) linkages connecting alternating aromatic radicals and with a dianhydride (or dianhydride mixture), particularly the unsaturated, aliphatic dianhydride commonly known as MCTC; (2) linear, mono- or difunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing an amine end cap with a diamine and a dianhydride; and (3) multidimensional, crosslinking oligomers having an aromatic hub and at least three radiating arms connected to the hub, each arm including a crosslinking end cap at its distal end and at least one imide linkage.Blends, prepregs, and composites can be prepared from the oligomers.

Abstract: Chiral substituted tartarimides, a process for their preparation and their use as doping agents in liquid-crystal mixtures.The new chiral N-substituted tartarimides which are esterified on both of the OH groups (pyrrolidinediones) are characterized by the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which the symbols have the following meaning: R.sup.2 denotes linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.16)-alkyl, it being possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by O or S, or, if n1=1, also denotes F, Cl, Br or CN,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 independently of one another denote 1,4-phenylene, diazine-2,5-diyl, diazine-3,6-diyl, 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,3-dioxane-2,5-diyl, 1,3-dithiane-2,5-diyl or 1,4-bicyclo(2,2,2)octylene, it being also possible for these groups to be at least monosubstituted by F, Cl, Br, CN and/or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)-alkyl (if appropriate one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups are replaced by O atoms),denotes CO--O, O--CO, CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, OCH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 O, CH.dbd.N, N.dbd.CH or N.dbd.

Abstract: A process is described for obtaining sulfophenyl quaternary ammonium or phosphonium substituted carbonic acid esters. These esters are prepared through sulfonation with sulfur trioxide of aromatic chloroformates followed by reaction of the sulfonated aromatic chloroformate with quaternary ammonium or phosphonium substituted alcohols. The resultant sulfophenyl esters are useful as bleach precursors in combination with peroxygen compounds such as sodium perborate or percarbonate.

Abstract: Method for producing an immunoconjugate comprising the steps of reacting a toxin or protein with a heterobifunctional reagent having the following general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is: ##STR2## where n=1 to 10; and where R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of o- and p-nitrophenyl, 2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl, cyanomethyl, 2-mercaptopyridyl, hydroxybenztriazole, N-hydroxysuccinimide, trichlorophenyl, tetrafluorophenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 4-fluoropheyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, o-nitro-p-sulfophenyl, N-hydroxyphthalimide, N,N-diethylamino, N-hydroxypyrrolidone, tetrafluorothiophenyl, and 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl, under reactive conditions, thereby forming a derivatized toxin or protein.