Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the continuous preparation of a cycloadduct product from the reaction of a furanic with a dienophile, comprising heating a first liquid feed stream comprising the dienophile and a solvent in which the dienophile is dissolved; providing a second liquid feed stream comprising the furanic; leading the first liquid feed stream and the second liquid feed stream into a continuous reactor to produce a product solution stream comprising the cycloadduct product; and leading the product solution stream to an product isolation zone to produce an isolated cycloadduct product. A further aspect of the invention is an apparatus for carrying out this reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to perfluoroalkyl group-containing bismuth compounds as Lewis acid catalysts, to specific compounds, and to the method for the production thereof.

Abstract: A norbornane-2-spiro-?-cycloalkanone-??-spiro-2?-norbornane-5,5?,6,6?-tetracarboxylic dianhydride represented by the following general formula (1): wherein the formula (1), n represents an integer of 0 to 12, and R1s, R2, R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an actinic ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition containing (A) a resin containing a repeating unit represented by general formula (1) below and a repeating unit that is decomposed by an action of an acid to generate an alkali-soluble group, and (B) a compound that generates the acid when exposed to actinic rays or radiation, where L represents a bivalent connecting group, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents a cyclic acid anhydride structure.

Abstract: The preparation of cyclohexadienes from one or more plant oils is disclosed. The cyclohexadiene can be used to form polymers or derivatized to form other monomers that can be used to form polymeric materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tetracarboxylic dianhydride represented by the following formula (1). [In formula (1) R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, m represents a number from 1 to 30, all of the silicon atoms bonding to the norbornane rings are in an exo-configuration with respect to the norbornane rings, and all of the dicarboxylic anhydride groups bonding to the norbornane rings are in an exo-configuration with respect to the norbornane rings.

Abstract: A norbornane-2-spiro-?-cycloalkanone-??-spiro-2?-norbornane-5,5?,6,6?-tetracarboxylic dianhydride represented by the following general formula (1): [in the formula (1), n represents an integer of 0 to 12, and R1s, R2, R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like].

Abstract: A method of efficiently extracting a high-purity stereoisomer from a mixture comprising the endo isomer and the exo isomer of a dicarboxylic acid having a norbornene or norbornane structure, or a derivative thereof. The present invention relates to a method of separating the endo isomer and the exo isomer of a dicarboxylic acid represented by a general formula (1) or (2) or a derivative thereof, and includes the step of stirring and mixing a mixture comprising mainly the endo isomer of the dicarboxylic acid represented by the general formula (1) or (2) or a derivative thereof, and the exo isomer of the dicarboxylic acid represented by the general formula (1) or (2) or a derivative thereof, with a basic compound and a solvent. (wherein, R1 to R8 represent a hydrogen atom, methyl group, ethyl group, or butyl group), (wherein, R?1 to R?10 represent a hydrogen atom, methyl group, ethyl group, or butyl group).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light absorbent for organic anti-reflection coating formation, and an organic anti-reflection film composition containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel tetracarboxylic acid compound having excellent characteristics such as high transparency, low dielectric property, low water absorption, low thermal expansion, solvent solubility and etching characteristics, while exhibiting high heat resistance at the same time. This tetracarboxylic acid compound is useful as a raw material monomer for producing a polyesterimide or a polyamideimide. Specifically disclosed is a tetracarboxylic acid compound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) below. In the formulae, A represents a divalent group; X1, X2 and X3 respectively represent a hydrogen atom or the like; R1, R2, R3 and R4 respectively represent a carboxyl group or an acid anhydride group; n represents 1 or 2; and ring B represents a cyclic group.

Abstract: Novel compounds, their preparation and their use as bifunctional acid-labile crosslinking agents which are cleavable in an acid environment at a pH of below about 5.0 allowing for the controlled release of nucleophilic groups attached thereto are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel compound 5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydro-3-furanylmethyl)norbornane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid anhydride has been provided. The compound is prepared by hydrogenating 5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydro-3-furanylmethyl)-5-norbornene-2,3-di-carboxylic acid anhydride. The compound may be used as a hardening agent for epoxy resins, a raw material of producing polyimides, polyamides and polyesters, and a raw material for a plasticizer for vinyl chloride polymers.

Abstract: Methylnorbornene dicarboxylic anhydride is produced from a C.sub.6 -C.sub.7 fraction containing 5-methylcyclopentadiene by carrying out the reaction in the presence of a maleic anhydride and a protonic acid at a temperature of 0.degree.-50.degree.C., whereby the 5-methylcyclopentadiene is isomerized to 1-MCPD and 2-MCPD which undergo a Diels-Alder reaction to form methylnorbornene dicarboxylic anhydride.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a carene-dienophile diadduct in high yield is provided. Delta-3-carene is reacted with a Diels-Adler dienophile, preferably maleic anhydride, at a dienophile:carene molar ratio of at least 1.5:1 and a temperature of at least 150.degree. C. The diadduct produced by the reaction of delta-3-carene and a Diels Alder dienophile, preferably maleic anhydride, is useful as a curing agent in epoxy resin systems.

Abstract: Diadducts of gamma-terpinene and Diels-Alder dienophiles are prepared in high yield by contacting dienophile and gamma-terpinene in a preferred molar ratio of at least about 2:1 at elevated temperatures. The resulting reaction product generally comprises at least about 80% diadducts and no more than about 20% monoadducts. Preferred dienophiles include maleic anhydride.

Abstract: Diadducts of gamma-terpinene and Diels-Alder dienophiles are prepared in high yield by contacting dienophile and gamma-terpinene in a preferred molar ratio of at least about 2:1 at elevated temperatures. The resulting reaction product generally comprises at least about 80% diadducts and no more than about 20% monoadducts. Preferred dienophiles include maleic anhydride.

Abstract: Novel chromophor derivatives of cyclic anhydrides are provided which have the ability to react with a variety of organic substrates forming adducts which are useful in analytical techniques for the detection and measurement of biological compounds.

Abstract: Described herein are novel carboxylic acid amide compounds or carboximide compounds represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z represents either the monoamido radical of an aromatic or cycloaliphatic ortho dicarboxylic acid or the amide of the corresponding anhydride, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts; processes for the production thereof; and medicines containing the same. The novel compounds are useful as treating, preventing and improving agents for diseases attended with cerebral dysfunction as well as various symptoms caused by the said diseases.

Abstract: A method is provided for making norbornane anhydride substituted organosiloxane by equilibrating norbornane anhydride organosiloxane with cyclopolydiorganosiloxane, organopolysiloxane and mixtures thereof under neat conditions in the presence of an acidic equilibration catalyst followed by quenching the resulting mixture with a silazane and thereafter devolatilizing the resulting equilibrated product.

Abstract: A method is provided for making norbornane anhydride substituted organosiloxane by equilibrating norbornane anhydride organosiloxane with cyclopolydiorganosiloxane, organopolysiloxane and mixtures thereof under neat conditions. A reduction in the amount of cyclopolydiorganosiloxane generated in the mixture is realized compared to solvent equilibration procedures.

Abstract: Fluoroaliphatic-thio,-sulfinyl and -sulfonyl substituted bicycloaliphatic amic acid amine salts of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl, R' is alkylene optionally interrupted by --O--, --S-- or ##STR2## where R.sub.a is hydrogen or alkyl, Y is lower alkylene or --O--, n is 0-2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl or together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, represented morpholino, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, or hydroxy lower alkyl, R.sub.6 is lower alkyl, carboxy lower alkyl, sulfo lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, benzyl or together with R.sub.5 and the nitrogen to which they are attached represent morpholino, and R is hydrogen or methyl are provided. These salts applied in the form of aqueous solutions, dispersions or emulsions are useful in rendering cellulosic and natural and synthetic polyamide materials oil and water repellent.

Abstract: Polyesteramides modified by having at least one terminal norbornene radical have improved physical and chemical properties, such as enhanced corrosion resistance, electrical properties, and heat stability. The modified polyesteramides are prepared by a process of reacting a dicarboxylic acid, a diamine, a polyol and a norbornene compound.

Abstract: Dicyclopentadiene modified polyesteramides containing endomethylenetetrahydrophthalyl functionality within the esteramide chain show improved reactivity during cure. The process for preparing the modified polyesteramides provides for improved hydrocarbon modifier efficiency.

Abstract: Silylnorbornane anhydrides are provided by effecting reaction between a silicon hydride and a norbornene carboxylic acid anhydride in the presence of a platinum catalyst. The resulting silicon functionalized norbornane monoanhydrides or dianhydrides can be used to synthesize a variety of tough organosilicon polyimide copolymers and polydiorganosiloxane polyimide block polymers.

Abstract: Novel polyimides and molding compositions are prepared from novel tricyclo[4.2.1.0.sup.2,5 ] nonane-3,4 dimethyl-3,4,7,8-tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride. The dianhydride is useful for the manufacture of polyimides which are useful as engineering plastics.