Abstract: The polymerization of monomers may be at least partially reduced or inhibited by introducing an effective amount of an additive. The additive may be or include a first compound: where: R1 and R2 may be or include an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkyl group having a heteroatom, an aryl group having a heteroatom, and combinations thereof. The hetero atom may be or include sulfur, nitrogen and/or oxygen. R1 may be the same or different from R2. The polymerizable monomers may be or include, but are not limited to styrene, butadiene, isoprene, acrylic acid, acrylonitrile, vinyl acetate, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of novel biologically active selenoquinone-derived organometallic complexes, and to the uses thereof in the context of preventing or treating cancer.

Abstract: Novel quinones are provided, as well as compositions comprising these novel quinones. Methods of using the novel quinones in treatment of various indications including cancer are also provided.

Abstract: A bioengineered synthesis scheme for the production of quinic acid from a carbon source is provided. Methods of producing quinic acid from a carbon source based on the synthesis scheme as well as conversion of quinic acid to hydroquinone are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing dimer of a monohydroxy aromatic compound. In the method of the present invention, oxidative coupling reaction of a monohydroxy aromatic compound represented by formula [I]: Ar—OH??[I] wherein Ar represents an optionally substituted aromatic group is carried out in a nitrogen containing polar solvent in the presence of a copper salt. By the method of the instant invention, dimer of the monohydroxy aromatic compound can be obtained in high yield.

Abstract: A bioengineered synthesis scheme for the production of quinic acid from a carbon source is provided. Methods of producing quinic acid from a carbon source based on the synthesis scheme as well as conversion of quinic acid to hydroquinone are also provided.

Abstract: Single-site catalysts useful for polymerizing olefins are disclosed. The organometallic catalysts incorporate a Group 3 to 10 transition, lanthanide or actinide metal and a caged diimide ligand. The diimide ligands are made by a tandem Diels-Alder and photochemical [2+2] cycloaddition sequence to give a multicyclic dione, followed by condensation with a primary amine. Because a wide variety of caged diimide ligands are easy to prepare from commercially available dienes and dienophiles, the invention enables the preparation of a new family of single-site catalysts. Based on their unique structure and geometry, the catalysts offer polyolefin producers new ways to improve activity, control comonomer incorporation, or regulate polyolefin tacticity.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel process to oxidize 1,4-dihydroxy aromatic compounds into the corresponding quinones using sulfuryl chloride as the oxidant. The process is simple and cost effective and provides an efficient way to synthesize hindered quinones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2-benzoquinones; methods of preparation of 1,2-benzoquinones that include preparation of 4,5-substituted-1,2-benzoquinones in a one-pot reaction; and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more of such benzoquinones.

Abstract: A terminally functionalized liquid polymer is prepared by reacting a low molecular weight living diene polymer or copolymer obtained by anionic polymerization of a diene monomer or mixture of a diene monomer and a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer with a fused-ring polynuclear aromatic compound. The resultant terminally functionalized liquid diene polymers or copolymers can be utilized as dispersants for particulates such as carbon black or graphite and may also be employed as viscosity modifiers for lubricating oils or in electrorheological devices or damping devices.

Abstract: Tetrakis(dialkylamino)aromatics Ia to Ic ##STR1## where the radicals A may be identical or different and are n-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl and the radicals R may be identical or different and are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, and their charge transfer complexes with electron acceptors, and the preparation of Ia to Ic from the corresponding N-unsubstituted amines by alkylation with A'--CHO (where A'.dbd.H or N-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl) and reduction with NaBH.sub.3 CN.The charge transfer complexes of Ia and Ic are used to prepare electrically conductive polymers.