Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a molding material which can suppress film lifting, gives good peelability of release paper, and can produce therefrom a fiber-reinforced composite article with good demoldability from a metal mold, and a fiber-reinforced composite article. The molding material of the present invention comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising a component (A): an epoxy resin, a component (B): an epoxy resin curing agent, and a component (C): an unsaturated fatty acid ester compound having a melting point or pour point of 25° ° C. or lower; and a reinforcing fiber substrate, wherein the reinforcing fiber substrate is impregnated with the epoxy resin composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to herbicidal compositions, and more particularly, herbicidal compositions comprising glyphosate or a salt thereof and a surfactant comprising at least one castor oil triglycidyl ether-based (“COTE-based”) adjuvant.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of glycidol from the thermal decarboxylation of glycerol carbonate. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the preparation of glycidol by thermal decarboxylation of glycerol carbonate, said process comprising the steps of: d) contacting liquid glycerol carbonate with a decarboxylation promotor, having a boiling point of at least 160° C. at atmospheric pressure and consisting essentially of an aliphatic mono-ol, an aliphatic polyol, or mixtures thereof, to form a liquid phase mixture; e) applying heat to the liquid phase mixture formed in step a) to induce thermal decarboxylation of the glycerol carbonate; and f) separating glycidol formed in step b) from the liquid phase mixture by evaporation of glycidol; and wherein the process does not comprise the use of a decarboxylation catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive for a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, which may suppress the generation of metallic foreign matter causing a side effect in a battery while forming a stable film on the surface of an electrode, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery which includes the additive, and a lithium secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient method of synthesizing and purifying dianhydrohexitols such as dianhydrogalactitol. In general, as applied to dianhydrogalactitol, the method comprises: (1) reacting dulcitol with a concentrated solution of hydrobromic acid at a temperature of about 80° C. to produce dibromogalactitol; (2) reacting the dibromogalactitol with potassium carbonate in t-butanol to produce dianhydrogalactitol; and (3) purifying the dianhydrogalactitol using a slurry of ethyl ether to produce purified dianhydrogalactitol. Another method produces dianhydrogalactitol from dulcitol; this method comprises: (1) reacting dulcitol with a reactant to convert the 1,6-hydroxy groups of dulcitol to an effective leaving group to generate an intermediate; and (2) reacting the intermediate with an inorganic weak base to produce dianhydrogalactitol through an intramolecular SN2 reaction. Other methods for the synthesis of dianhydrogalactitol from dulcitol are described.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed. The compound has a general structure: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, substituted saturated hydrocarbons, non-substituted saturated hydrocarbons, substituted unsaturated hydrocarbons, and non-substituted unsaturated hydrocarbons; wherein E and D are each independently selected from the group consisting of CH2, O, S, and NH; and wherein a, b, x, y, and z are each independently any whole number between 0 and 45, inclusive, wherein the sum of a and b is less than 45 or equal to 45 and wherein the sum of x, y, and z is less than 45 or equal to 45.

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient method of synthesizing and purifying dianhydrohexitols such as dianhydrogalactitol. In general, as applied to dianhydrogalactitol, the method comprises: (1) reacting dulcitol with a concentrated solution of hydrobromic acid at a temperature of about 80° C. to produce dibromogalactitol; (2) reacting the dibromogalactitol with potassium carbonate in t-butanol to produce dianhydrogalactitol; and (3) purifying the dianhydrogalactitol using a slurry of ethyl ether to produce purified dianhydrogalactitol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making a negative pattern of carbon nanotubes or a polymerized carbon nanotube composite having an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) by modifying the surfaces of the carbon nanotubes with polymerizable functional groups such as oxirane and anhydride groups and subjecting the surface-modified carbon nanotubes either to a photolithography process or to a heatcuring process. By virtue of the present invention, desired patterns of carbon nanotubes can be easily made on the surfaces of various substrates, and polymerized carbon nanotube composites improved in hardening properties can be made without additional polymers.

Abstract: Glycidyl 2-propylheptanoate, glycidyl 4-methyl-2-propylhexanoate or a mixture of these (referred to collectively for short as glycidyl ester).

Abstract: A composition is provided that contains an intermediate for a water-soluble monomer, wherein this intermediate is suitable for producing a water-soluble polyalkylene glycol-type monomer that has a polymerizable terminal double bond, and suitable for the production of water-soluble polymer, and moreover allows the high-yield production of water-soluble polymer. A process of producing this composition and a water-soluble monomer-containing composition obtained therefrom are also provided. A water-soluble monomer is also provided that can be used as a starting material for a water-soluble polymer that even at high hardnesses exhibits an excellent capacity to capture metal ions such as the calcium ion and magnesium ion, an excellent anti-gelation performance, an excellent anti-soil redeposition performance, a better anti-dye transfer performance than in the past, and also an excellent compatibility with surfactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to solvent-containing two-component polyurethane moisture cured hybrid sol-gel coating formulation comprising 1) an epoxy-functional binder with carbamate functionality and 2) a blended curing component comprising at least one sol gel precursor and an amine crosslinker.

Abstract: A modified bismaleimide resin of Formula (I) or (II) is provided. In Formula (I) or (II), Q is —CH2—, —C(CH3)2—, —O—, —S—, —SO2— or null, R is —(CH2)2—, —(CH2)6—, —(CH2)8—, —(CH2)12—, —CH2—C(CH3)2—CH2—CH(CH3)—CH2—CH2—, 10<n<500, and x+y=n. The invention also provides a method for preparing a modified bismaleimide resin and a composition including the modified bismaleimide resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulation and optimization protocols for delivery of therapeutically effective amounts of biologically active agents to liver, tumors, and/or other cells or tissues. Also provided are compositions and uses for cationic lipid compounds of formula (I). The invention also relates to compositions and uses for stealth lipids of formula (XI). Also provided are processes for making such compounds, compositions, and formulations, plus methods and uses of such compounds, compositions, and formulations to deliver biologically active agents to cells and/or tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing glycidol from glycerol carbonate by subjecting the glycerol carbonate to decarboxylation reaction in the presence of a solvent containing no active hydrogen. In the process, glycidol can be produced from glycerol carbonate as a raw material of the glycidol with a high selectivity.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to find a novel pharmacological effect of a compound having an HDAC inhibitory effect. The compound having an HDAC inhibitory effect of the invention has an excellent effect of cell morphological change on trabecular meshwork cells and/or effect of intraocular pressure reduction, and is therefore useful as a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for a disease considered to be associated with aqueous humor circulation and/or intraocular pressure, particularly as a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Abstract: A process for preparing (meth)acrylic esters (F) of alcohols (A) having at least one epoxy group, in which at least one alcohol (A) having at least one epoxy group is esterified with (meth)acrylic acid (S) or is transesterified with at least one (meth)acrylic ester (D) in the presence of at least one enzyme, the alcoholic leaving group being stable under the reaction conditions in the case of the transesterification.

Abstract: A surface-treating agent for forming a resist pattern, includes: a compound represented by formula (1) as defined in the specification, wherein the surface-treating agent is used in a step between a formation of a first resist pattern on a first resist film and a formation of a second resist film on the first resist pattern to form a second resist pattern, and a pattern-forming method uses the surface-treating agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a composition comprising a silane having the formula: (R1)(R2)(R3)Si—R4—Si(R5)(R6)(R7) wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of 1 to 6 monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, aryl, and a hydrocarbon group of 7 to 10 carbons containing an aryl group; R4 is a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 3 carbons; R7 comprises an anionic, cationic or zwitterionic substituent. The silanes of the present invention exhibit resistance to hydrolysis over a wide pH range.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making a negative pattern of carbon nanotubes or a polymerized carbon nanotube composite having an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) by modifying the surfaces of the carbon nanotubes with polymerizable functional groups such as oxirane and anhydride groups and subjecting the surface-modified carbon nanotubes either to a photolithography process or to a heatcuring process. By virtue of the present invention, desired patterns of carbon nanotubes can be easily made on the surfaces of various substrates, and polymerized carbon nanotube composites improved in hardening properties can be made without additional polymers.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods that employ an eremophilane sesguiterpene are presented for controlling an arthropod pest population. The compounds have minimal adverse or toxic effects on humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment. The compounds may be isolated from natural sources, semi-synthesized from naturally occurring compounds, or completely synthesized. The compounds may be applied directly to a pest or the locus of a pest, and function as topical or ingestible toxins. Eremophilane sesguiterpenes 13-hydroxy-valencene, valencene-11,12-epoxide, valencene-13-aldehyde, and nootkatone-1,10-11,12-diepoxide are exemplary compounds.

Abstract: A continuous and scalable process for producing glycidyl nitrate, or glyn, from glycerin, nitric acid, and caustic wherein the process includes the reaction of glycerin and nitric acid to form dinitroglycerin and the reaction of dinitroglycerin with caustic, such as sodium hydroxide, system for producing the inventive material is also disclosed. The vessel, a second reaction vessel, and a separation apparatus.

Abstract: A process is provided in which at least one multi-functional alcohol having a hydroxyl functionality of at least two serves as a polymerization initiator. The multi-functional alcohol initiator is optionally, although preferably, reacted with a catalyst to form a catalyst-initiator complex, which is then used in the polymerization of glycidyl nitrate. The resulting poly(glycidyl nitrate) has a functionality substantially equivalent in number to the hydroxyl functionality of the multi-functional alcohol initiator. The poly(glycidyl nitrate) is cross-linked with at least one aromatic polyisocyanate having at least one aromatic ring and, on average, more than two isocyanate moieties bonded directly to the aromatic ring.

Abstract: A halogen-free, phosphorus-free poly-cyclic compound is used a flame retardant. This compound has amide and hydroxy groups, and thus it is able to react with an epoxy resin to form a reactive type flame-retardant advanced epoxy resin. The advanced epoxy resin together with an inorganic additive are mixed with an epoxy resin to form a halogen-free, phosphorus-free flame-retardant epoxy composition, which can be used in the manufacture of a printed circuit board and as an encapsulation material for a semi-conductor device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy resin composition a cure article thereof, a novel epoxy resin used therein, a polyhydric phenol compound suited for used as an intermediate thereof, and a process for preparing the same. One of the objects to be achieved by the present invention is to exert the heat resistance, the moisture resistance, the dielectric performances and the flame-resistant effect required of electric or electronic materials such as semiconductor encapsulating materials and varnishes for circuit boards in the epoxy resin composition.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible branched or unbranched cationic epoxy compounds comprise a backbone having covalently attached thereto two or more epoxy moieties and one or more of the same or different organoonium moieties. The backbone comprises at least 25 weight % oxygen.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds that inhibit MMPs; methods for treating or preventing cancer, angiogenesis, arthritis, connective tissue disease, cardiovascular disease, inflammation or autoimmune disease in a mammal; a method for inhibiting a matrix metalloproteinase in vivo or in vitro; and a method for imaging a tumor in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds that inhibit MMPs; methods for treating or preventing cancer, angiogenesis, arthritis, connective tissue disease, cardiovascular disease, inflammation or autoimmune disease in a mammal; a method for inhibiting a matrix metalloproteinase in vivo or in vitro; and a method for imaging a tumor in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, methods have been developed for the reduction of the chloride content of epoxy compound starting materials. Invention methods comprise fractionating an epoxy compound starting material into portions (e.g., fractions or cuts) having different chloride content relative to the epoxy compound starting material. Certain of these collected portions (i.e., the portions fractionated and collected after collection of the forecut and before discontinuation of the fractionation) contain substantially reduced chloride levels relative to the epoxy compound starting material.

Abstract: Curable compositions, reaction products of which are reworkable through thermal decomposition, are provided. Specific compounds useful in such curable compositions, as well as curable compositions and thermosets incorporating such compounds, are provided in the present invention. The compounds include a cyclic hydrocarbon moiety including an oxirane or thiirane group and an aromatic ether moiety including an oxirane or thiirane group. The cyclic hydrocarbon moiety and the aromatic ether moiety are joined to each other through an oxycarbonyl-containing linkage or a thiocarbonyl-containing linkage, preferably a secondary or tertiary linkage. Compositions incorporating such compounds are capable of curing by exposure to a specific temperature, and are decomposable at a temperature in excess of the curing temperature, thus providing a composition which is reworkable.

Abstract: The terminal glydidyl groups of a diglycidyl ether of a hydroxyaliphatic bisphenol is optionally reacted with (meth)acrylic acid to obtain a vinyl ester. The internal hydroxyaliphatic groups are reacted with (meth)acrylic acid or cyanoacrylic acid to prepare a diglycidyl and/or (meth)acrylate-terminated (meth)acrylate or urethane acrylate.

Abstract: Compounds containing vinyl silane and epoxy functionality can be used as adhesion promoters or the main resin in curable compositions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of diglycidylether of alkoxylated resorcinol using novel catalysts is disclosed. In particular, it has been found that antimony, indium and tellurium halides are effective catalysts for preparation of the diglycidylether of alkoxylated resorcinol.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermosetting resin compositions useful for mounting onto a circuit board semiconductor devices, such as CSPs, BGAs, LGAs and the like, each of which having a semiconductor chip, such as LSI, on a carrier substrate. The compositions of this invention are reworkable when subjected to appropriate conditions.

Abstract: Novel compounds that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive are described. Also described are methods for determining if an animal is at risk for a disease involving abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction resulting in pathology comprising evaluating an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism or structure; methods for identifying agents that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive comprising evaluating the effect of the agent on an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism; methods for treating a cell having an abnormality in metabolism or structure of MetAP2; and methods for treating abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction which results in pathology in an animal. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A perfluoro group-containing compound are represented by the following formula (I): —Rf— is a perfluoro group; and —A represents —OH or a group: or —CyF2y+1 or —CzF2z−1 and a perfluoro group-containing polymerizable compound represented by the following formula (II): R1—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—Rf—B  (II) In Formula (II), —Rf— is a perfluoro group; —B is —OH or —O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—R2, or —CyF2y+1 or —CzF2z−1; and R1 and R2 each is a dehydroxyl residue of a (meth)acryloyl group-containing compound or a vinyl group-containing compound. The hardened polymer from the compound has water-repellency, oil-repellency and adhering ability.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 5-(3,5-dimethylphenoxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone, which includes: a) reacting 3,5-dimethylphonel with epichlorohydrin to obtain a mixture of 1-(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)2,3-epoxy propane (1) and 1-(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)-3-chloro-2-propanol (2); b) reacting the mixture of (1) and (2) obtained from step (a) with benzylamine to obtain a first compound; c) reducing the first compound with hydrogen in presence of ammonia, to obtain a second compound; and d) reacting the second compound with dimethylcarbonate in the presence of a strong base to obtain 5-(3,5-dimethlphenoxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone.

Abstract: The present invention concerns hydroxyaliphatic functional diglycidyl ethers of bisphenols (epoxy resins); curable (thermosettable) mixtures of at least one hydroxyaliphatic functional epoxy resin and at least one curing agent and/or catalyst therefor, as well as cured (thermoset) compositions prepared therefrom; and derivatives prepared therefrom. The bisphenol precursor to the diglycidyl ether contains a hydroxyaliphatic group linkage between the two aromatic rings of the bisphenol.

Abstract: An epoxysiloxane condensate is modified by means of an in situ reaction with an organic compound, which is di-functional or multifunctional if warranted. By means of the disclosed method, the characteristics of epoxysiloxane condensates, epoxy resin mixtures, epoxy resin formulations and molded bodies manufactured therefrom can be varied easily and economically.

Abstract: Invention relates to H2S scavengers polysulfide compounds and methods for scavenging H2S from polysulfide compounds. Furthermore, the invention uses a scavenger for selectively reducing the levels of hydrogen sulfide present in a polysulfide product.

Abstract: A crosslinked material of a polyether copolymer comprising: (A) 1 to 98% by mol of a repeating unit derived from a monomer represented by the formula (I): (B) 95 to 1% by mol of a repeating unit derived from a monomer represented by the formula (II): (C) 0.005 to 15% by mol of a repeating unit derived from a monomer having one epoxy group and at least one reactive functional group; provides a polymer solid electrolyte which is superior in ionic conductivity and also superior in processability, moldability, mechanical strength and flexibility, furthermore thermal resistance.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, methods have been developed for the reduction of the chloride content of epoxy compound starting materials. Invention methods comprise subjecting specifically defined combinations comprising an epoxy resin starting material and other components to conditions sufficient to produce a treated epoxy compound (i.e., an epoxy compound having a chloride content which is reduced relative to that of the epoxy resin starting material), and separating the treated epoxy compound from the combination. Other components contemplated for use in the practice of the present invention comprise, alternatively, mixtures of crown ether, organic solvent and suitable base; mixtures of crown ether-like solvent and suitable base; mixtures of aprotic solvents and hydrides (other than tin hydride); mixtures of nonhalogenated organic solvent and reducing metal; and the like. In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, products (i.e.

Abstract: Novel compounds that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive are described. Also described are methods for determining if an animal is at risk for a disease involving abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction resulting in pathology comprising evaluating an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism or structure; methods for identifying agents that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive comprising evaluating the effect of the agent on an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism; methods for treating a cell having an abnormality in metabolism or structure of MetAP2; and methods for treating abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction which results in pathology in an animal. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel dicationic and polycationic monoprimary alcohol compounds and their derivatives, represented by the formula wherein each alk is independently alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms; each ALK is independently alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms; each R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 is independently H or alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms; n is 2-5; G is H, CR1R2CR3OHCR4R5X or X is Cl, Br or I; An− is an anion and p is 1-10; provided that the compound is soluble in water.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compounds, compositions and methods of treating viral infections. Compounds of the present invention have the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from --CH.sub.2 OH, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, or COR.sup.5, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, R.sup.5 is an amino acid residue bound via a terminal nitrogen or peptide having at least two amino acid residues; and wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.5 -C.sub.13 alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, aralkyl(lower alkyl)ether, or C.sub.5 -C.sub.13 alkyl(lower alkyl)ether.

Abstract: Epoxy resins which are diglycidyl ethers of tetrabromobisphenol A having a crystalline structure and in particulate form have an epoxy equivalent weight between 320 and 380 g/eq and a chlorine content that is smaller than 0.3%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diglycidyl ether represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different, and represent lower alkyl having 1.about.6 carbon atoms), a composition including the glycidyl ether and epoxy resin, and epoxy resin cured product obtained by the composition. The glycidyl ether can be used as a reactive diluent for epoxy resins.

Abstract: Alpha-hydroxy-epoxides of alpha-alkoxy-epoxides of the formula IV ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 -cycloalkylalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -hydroxy-alkyl, a heterocyclic ring, or an aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 -arylalkyl group optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halo-alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy, halophenyl, halophenoxy, carboxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkoxycarbonyl, or cyano, or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 or R.sup.7 and R.sup.9 or R.sup.7 and R.sup.10 or R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 or R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 together form a (CH.sub.2).sub.n group in which n is an integer from 1 to 10 and which may be optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, and/or halogen, andR.sup.12 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, or benzyl,provided that R.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkynyl, O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, CO--C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, in which radicals alkyl chains may also be interrupted by O, S, S.dbd.O, SO.sub.2 or N--C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, or is C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, O--C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, CO--C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 aryl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 9 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/orC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, O-benzyl, which on the aromatic ring is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, CO-benzyl, which on the aromatic ring is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparation of a glycidyl sulfonate derivative with high purity and in high yield, which is characterized in reacting glycidol which is prepared from treating 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol in an aqueous solvent in the basic condition, without isolating the resulting glycidol with a sulfonyl halide in a two phase solvent consisting of an organic solvent and water in the presence of an inorganic base and a tertiary amine or a pyridine derivative.

Abstract: Chiral nonracemic molecules which are useful as high tilt, high polarization and/or high birefringence FLC materials or are useful as components of such FLC materials and which have the following general structure are provided:RO--(Ph.sub.1).sub.m --(A).sub.a --(Ph.sub.2).sub.n --(B).sub.b --(Ph.sub.3).sub.p --Twhere Ph.sub.1, Ph.sub.2 and Ph.sub.