Abstract: A novel method is provided for the preparation of food grade esterified propoxylated glycerin by transesterification in a solventless system by reacting at temperatures of from about 100.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. a propoxylated glycerin having from 2 to 100 oxypropylene units per glycerin with a saturated or unsaturated C10 to C24 fatty acid ester or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An improved process for the hydrolysis and purification of an alkoxylated polyol containing a ketal protective functionality is described. The process may be employed to prepare reduced calorie esterified alkoxylated polyol fat mimetics useful in cooking and in food compositions.

Abstract: A method for the rapid and uninterrupted single stage manufacture of polyglycerol esters comprising reacting a monoester of glycerine in the presence of an acidic catalyst and heat. The method can be practised in current reaction vessels of the vertical cylinder type. There is no need to draw off polyglycerol during the course of the reaction.

Abstract: Esterified alkoxylated polyols useful as fat mimetics may be prepared by alkoxylating a benzylated polyol with an epoxide under basic conditions, reacting the benzyl ether group with hydrogen to convert it to a hydroxy group, and then esterifying with a fatty acid compound. The resulting product has at least one fatty acid ester group attached directly to the polyol residue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process, more especially a discontinuous process, for conducting a reaction taking place at elevated temperature in which heat-sensitive products are formed. To increase the volume-time yield, a heat transfer unit independent of the reactor is used for heating. The invention also relates to an apparatus for the production of heat-sensitive products at elevated temperatures. This apparatus comprises a reactor and a heating system. To increase the volume-time yield, the heating system comprises at least one heat transfer unit arranged outside and connected to the reactor.

Abstract: [1-Oxo-2-aryl or thienyl-2-substituted-5-indanyloxy (or thio)]aklanoic acid, derivatives thereof, their salts, esters and amides are disclosed. The products display a dual pharmaceutical utility in that they exhibit diuretic, saluretic and uricosuric activity. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of such [1-oxo-2-aryl or thienyl-2-substituted-5-indanyloxy (or thio)]alkanoic acids, pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of such compounds and methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds and compositions.