Chalcogen Bonded Directly To Aluminum Patents (Class 556/181)
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Patent number: 5998644Abstract: A novel organometallic compound of formula M[(.mu.-OR').sub.2 M'R.sub.2 ].sub.2 can be vaporized at a low temperature and advantageously employed in the CVD of a heterometallic oxide film of the MM'.sub.2 O.sub.4 type, wherein M is a divalent element such as Be, Mg, Zn or Cd; M' is a Group 13 element such as Al or Ga; and R and R' are each independently a C.sub.1-10, alkyl group, with the proviso that if M is Mg, M' is not Al.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Chemical TechnologyInventors: Yun-Soo Kim, Won-Yong Koh, Su-Jin Ku, Chang-Gyoun Kim, Kyu-Sang Yu
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Patent number: 5902891Abstract: An aluminoxane product is prepared by reacting water which contains a stabilizing agent, such as a lithium halide, with a hydrocarbyl aluminum compound, such as tri-methylaluminum, in an organic solvent. The product has increased resistance to gel-formation therein because of the stabilizing agent dissolved in the water used in forming the reaction product.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventors: Samuel A. Sangokoya, Lawrence H. Shepherd, Jr., Edward A. Burt
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Patent number: 5895771Abstract: Catalyst compositions for the polymerization of an olefin are disclosed which comprise a neutral metallocene and, as the ionizing agent an anionic aluminum-containing complex which is a fluorinated alkoxy and/or aryloxy aluminate. The fluorinated alkoxy aluminate can be of the formula A.sup.+ (Al(OR).sub.4).sup.-, where A.sup.+ is a cation capable of reacting with the neutral metallocene to produce a cationic metallocene and a non-reacting neutral species and R is a fluorinated alkyl and/or aryl group, with a representative group for A.sup.+ being (C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.3 C.sup.+ and with the representative fluorinated alkoxy aluminates including ?Al(OC(Ph)(CF.sub.3).sub.2).sub.4 !.sup.-, where Ph is phenyl, and ?Al(OC(CH.sub.3)(CF.sub.3).sub.2).sub.4 !.sup.-.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: Akzo Nobel NVInventors: Ronald A. Epstein, Thomas J. Barbarich
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Patent number: 5789610Abstract: Materials and methods for preparing the surface of dentin, enamel, or other natural or industrial substrates containing or capable of binding metallic ions, for adhesion of composite materials or resins, are disclosed. Preferably, the substrate is treated with an aqueous solution comprising at least one acid, acidic salt, or chelating or sequestering agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1995Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: American Dental Association Health FoundationInventor: Rafael L. Bowen
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Patent number: 5693838Abstract: A aluminoxane product is prepared by reacting water which contains a stabilizing agent, such as a lithium halide, with a hydrocarbyl aluminum compound, such as trimethylaluminum, in an organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1995Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventors: Samuel A. Sangokoya, Lawrence H. Shepherd, Jr., Edward A. Burt
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Patent number: 5670682Abstract: Stable liquid clathrate aluminoxane compositions are obtained by the reaction, in aromatic solvents, of aluminoxanes such as, methylaluminoxane, with organic, inorganic or organometallic compounds, such as salts, which can dissociate or partially dissociate into cationic and anionic species (M-X species).Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1995Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventor: Samuel A. Sangokoya
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Patent number: 5532373Abstract: An aluminate complex represented by formula (I): ##STR1## with the groups in the aluminate complex as defined in the specification, and which is capable of radical generation upon photoexcitation; a photopolymerizable composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable compound and the aluminate complex; and an image-forming material comprising a support, an organoaluminum compound anion represented by formula (I'): ##STR2## with the groups in the organoaluminum compound anion as defined in the specification, and a photobleachable dye; are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1994Date of Patent: July 2, 1996Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hirotaka Matsumoto, Jun Yamaguchi, Naoto Yanagihara, Hisashi Yamamoto
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Patent number: 5527930Abstract: Alkylaluminoxanes having improved catalytic activity such as when they are used in combination with metallocenes for the polymerization of alpha-olefins, are prepared by treating an organic solvent solution of an alkylaluminoxane, such as methylaluminoxane, with anhydrous lithium halide.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1995Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventor: Samuel A. Sangokoya
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Patent number: 5463002Abstract: A halogenated aluminum-based cocatalyst provides a metathesis catalyst system with high activity, moisture insensitivity, and long pot lives. The cocatalyst can be employed in solution or in in-mold bulk polymerization processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1992Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Assignee: Nippon Zeon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomoo Sugawara, Shingo Kudo, Kin-ichi Okumura
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Patent number: 5344948Abstract: Neutral single-source molecular organic precursors containing tetradentate tripodal chelating ligands are provided that are useful for the preparation of films using chemical vapor deposition. These complexes can be generally represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein "M" is selected from the group consisting of a lanthanide, an actinide, a Group IIIA metal, a Group IIIA metalloid, a Group IVA metal, a Group IVA metalloid, a Group VA metal, a Group VA metalloid, a Group IIIB metal, a Group IVB metal, a Group VB metal, a Group VIB metal, a Group VIIB metal, and a Group VIIIB metal. The ligand "Z" can be present or absent, i.e., k=0-1, and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halide, and a group bonded to "M" through N, O, P, S, As, Si, or C. In the tetradentate tripodal chelating ligand "E.sub.c " is N, P, or As, and m=0-1. When "E.sub.t " is N, P, or As, m=1, and when "E.sub.t " is O, S, or Se, m=0. Each "R.sup.1 " is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1992Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: John G. Verkade
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Patent number: 5273686Abstract: Organic-solvent soluble magnesium hydrides or formulas ##STR1## are prepared by catalytically hydrogenating finely powdered magnesium, optionally in the presence of a magnesium halide, in an organic solvent in the presence of their MgH.sub.2 -free counterparts in whichQ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, aralkyl, aryl or diarylamino group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,R is an alkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine, ##STR2## is a chelating ligand, E is --CH.sub.2, --N(R)-- or --O--,is an alkylene radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p,D is a dialkylamino, diarylamino or alkoxy group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,M is aluminum or boron,m is 1, 2, or 3, and1<n.ltoreq.50.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1991Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: Studiengesellschaft Kohle mbHInventors: Borislav Bogdanovic, Manfred Schwickardi
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Patent number: 5179220Abstract: This invention pertains to a method of making non-aqueous solutions of aluminum and aluminum-zirconium compounds. The non-aqueous solutions are produced by: (A) protonating a hydroxylated solvent, such as ethanol or propylene glycol, by adding an acid selected from ZrOCl.sub.2, ZrO(OH)Cl, ZrCl.sub.4, AlCl.sub.3, HCl, HI, HBr, HNO.sub.3, and mixtures thereof to the hydroxylated solvent; and (B) adding at a controlled rate to protonated solvent aluminum chlorohydrate, Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.a Cl.sub.6-a, wherein a has the value of greater than 0 but less than 6; until the desired solution is formed. The non- aqueous solutions are useful in antiperspirant compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1991Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignee: Somerville Technology Group, Inc.Inventors: Dimitris E. Katsoulis, Donald A. Kadlec
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Patent number: 5177233Abstract: A catalyst system for the preparation of 1,2-dichloroethane by reacting ethylene and chlorine in a solvent, if desired, in the presence of an inhibitor for reducing the formation of byproducts. The catalyst system comprises a phenolate/chlorine complex. The invention also relates to a process for the chlorination of ethylene using indicated catalyst system.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1991Date of Patent: January 5, 1993Assignee: Wacker Chemie GmbHInventors: Ludwig Schmidhammer, Klaus Haselwarter, Hermann Klaus, Gerhard Dummer, Klaus-Peter Mohr
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Patent number: 5157137Abstract: Clear, gel free solutions of alkylaluminoxane, such as methylaluminoxane, in an organic solvent, such as toluene, are provided by treating a solution of the alkylaluminoxane with an anhydrous salt and/or hydroxide of an alkali or alkaline earth metal and then removing the solids from the solution such as by filtration.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1991Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: Ethyl CorporationInventor: Samuel A. Sangokoya
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Patent number: 5154912Abstract: The peroxides which include the O.sup.17 isotope, especially the hydrogen peroxides and peroxides and hydroperoxides prepared therefrom, are well adapted as nonradioactive labeled compounds for use in the medicinal and biological arts.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1990Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: AtochemInventors: Jean-Pierre Schirmann, Jean-Jacques Barieux
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Patent number: 5141676Abstract: Organic-solvent soluble magnesium hydrides of the formulas(MgH.sub.2).sub.n. MgQ.sub.2 (II)(MgH.sub.2).sub.n. RMgX (III) ##STR1## are prepared by catalytically hydrogenating finely powdered magnesium, optionally in the presence of a magnesium halide, in an organic solvent in the presence of their MgH.sub.2 -free counterparts in whichQ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, aralkyl, aryl or diarylamino group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,R is an alkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine,--E D.fwdarw. is a chelating ligand,E is --CH.sub.2, --N(R)-- or --O--,is an alkylene radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p,D is a dialkylamino, diarylamino or alkoxy group, each with up to 19 carbon atoms,M is aluminum or boron,m is 1, 2, or 3, and1<n.ltoreq.50.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1991Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Studiengesellschaft Kohle mbHInventors: Borislav Bogdanovic, Manfred Schwickardi
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Patent number: 5142078Abstract: Aluminum alkoxides can be formed by reaction of aluminum metal and alcohol in the presence of soluble titanium (e.g., derived from a titanium carboxylate) as the catalyst for the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1992Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Akzo nvInventors: Fawzy G. Sherif, Johst H. Burk
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Patent number: 5112991Abstract: A process is provided herein for preparing an organo-substituted sodium aluminum hydride by reacting sodium, aluminum, an organic compound of specific structure containing a hydroxyl group and hydrogen.In such process, an aluminum alloy is used as the aluminum.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1990Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals IncorporatedInventors: Tetsuya Iwao, Shuichi Osaka, Takao Sakaki, Tadao Nishida, Kiyoshi Yamamura, Seijiro Koga, Reiji Hirai, Haruo Nakagawa
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Patent number: 5091536Abstract: Organic-solvent soluble magnesium hydrides of the formulas ##STR1## are prepared by catalytically hydrogenating finely powdered magnesium, optionally in the presence of a magnesium halide, in an organic solvent in the presence of their MgH.sub.2 -free counterparts in whichQ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, dialkylamide, aralkyl, aryl or diarylamide group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,R is an alkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine,--E D.fwdarw. is a chelating ligand,E is --CH.sub.2, --N(R)-- or --O--,is an alkylene radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p,D is a dialkylamide, diarylamide or alkoxy group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,M is aluminum or boron,m is 1, 2, or 3, and1<n.ltoreq.50.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1988Date of Patent: February 25, 1992Assignee: Studiengesellschaft Kohle mbhInventors: Borislav Bogdanovic, Manfred Schwickardi
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Patent number: 5084586Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds which are useful as initiators for cationically polymerizable monomers. The novel compounds comprise a carbon containing cation (e.g., trimethyloxonium) which is capable of initiating cationic polymerization and a non-nucleophilic counterion which is an at least partially fluorinated hydrocarbylsulfonato metallate (e.g. perfluoroethylsulfonato-aluminate). The disclosed initiators are capable of initiating the cationic polymerization of a wide variety of monomers such as epoxides, tetrahydrofuans, oxazolines, vinyls, lactones, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1990Date of Patent: January 28, 1992Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Omar Farooq
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Patent number: 5066487Abstract: Dibasic aluminium salts of acylated amino acids having the formula ##STR1## (R.dbd.C.sub.5 --C.sub.10 hydrocarbon, R' is the main chain of the illustrated .alpha.-amino-acid) have antisudoral properties. R' may be such that the .alpha.-aminoacid is singular, e.g. lysine, glycine or aspartic acid, or a mixture, e.g. a hydrolysate of a protein such as collagen, keratin or casein. R may be saturated, e.g. pentyl, heptyl or nonyl, or unsaturated, e.g. dec-9-enyl. Antisudoral compositions containing these salts are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1989Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc ChimieInventors: Jean V. Morelle, Eliane Lauzanne-Morelle
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Patent number: 5041584Abstract: Methylaluminoxane can be formed by the reaction of a tetraalkyldialuminoxane containing C.sub.2 or higher alkyl groups with trimethylaluminum with the trimethylaluminum being present in an amount which is not present in stoichiometric excess. Another embodiment of the present invention involves the synthesis of the methylaluminoxane by reaction of a trialkylaluminum compound or a tetraalkyldialuminoxane containing C.sub.2 or higher alkyl groups with water to form a polyalkylaluminoxane with is then reacted with trimethylaluminum. A third embodiment of the present invention involves the synthesis of the methylaluminoxane by reaction of the aforementioned polyalkylaluminoxane with trimethylaluminum and then with water.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1990Date of Patent: August 20, 1991Assignee: Texas Alkyls, Inc.Inventors: Clark C. Crapo, Dennis B. Malpass
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Patent number: 5008420Abstract: Novel precursors for forming spinel upon oxidation or evaporation from solution can be formed by reaction of an alkylaluminum alkoxide with a magnesium alkoxide to yield an organoaluminum-magnesium alkoxide coordination compound or complex having a molar ratio of aluminum to magnesium of substantially 2:1.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1990Date of Patent: April 16, 1991Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventors: Carl C. Greco, Kelly B. Triplett
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Patent number: 4996338Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing aluminoxane which comprises reacting an organoaluminum compound and water in a solvent system containing solvent having a higher boiling point than that of the organoaluminum compound, or reacting an organoaluminum compound and water, and then adding a solvent system containing the solvent having a higher boiling point than that of the organoaluminum compound to the reaction mixture; and thereafter condensing the resulting reaction mixture under atmospheric pressure or reduced pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1990Date of Patent: February 26, 1991Assignee: Idemitsu Kosan Company LimitedInventors: Hiroshi Maezawa, Norio Tomotsu
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Patent number: 4996339Abstract: A compound for developing electrostatic latent images for use in a toner wherein the compound comprises an aluminum compound of aromatic o-aminocarboxylic acid, the aromatic o-aminocarboxylic acid being represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is benzene nucleus which is optionally substituted with at least one nuclear substituent or naphthalene nucleus which is optionally substituted with at least one nuclear substituent, R is hydrogen, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.18), aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.18), aralkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.18), or --COR', wherein R' is alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8) or amino.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1989Date of Patent: February 26, 1991Assignee: Orient Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Akihiro Tada, Takashi Kiriu, Motoomi Arakawa
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Patent number: 4990640Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided benzene-insoluble organoaluminum oxy-compounds having less than 10% in terms of Al atom of Al component dissolving in benzene kept at 60.degree. C. and less than 0.09 of a (D.sub.1260 /D.sub.1220) of an absorbance (D.sub.1260) at 1260 cm.sup.-1 to an absorbance (D.sub.1220) at 1220 cm.sup.-1, both obtained by infrared spectrophotometry, and also processes for preparing said benzene-insoluble organoaluminum oxy-compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1989Date of Patent: February 5, 1991Assignee: Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Toshiyuki Tsutsui, Mamoru Kioka, Akinori Toyota
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Patent number: 4855120Abstract: A process is described by which two useful products, silane and hydrocarbyloxyaluminun hydride, can be produced concurrently and in excellent yield. The process involves reaction between tetrahydrocarbyloxysilane such as Si(OEt).sub.4 and tertiary amine alane such as AlH.sub.3 .multidot.NEt.sub.3.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1988Date of Patent: August 8, 1989Assignee: Ethyl CorporationInventor: Everett M. Marlett
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Patent number: 4837358Abstract: Process for the production of 9-alkenyl acetates is provided. The process comprises first disproportionating cyclooctene with an .alpha.-olefin to give a 1,9-alkadiene. The alkadiene is metallated to form a 1-metallo-9-alkene, which is then contacted with oxygen to produce a 9-alkenyl-1-oxymetallo compound, which is optionally hydrolyzed to the corresponding alcohol, with the alcohol being esterified to the desired 9-alkenyl ester or the 9-alkenyl-1-oxymetallo compound can be directly esterified, to produce the desired 9-alkenyl esters.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1986Date of Patent: June 6, 1989Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Jim D. Byers, Charles A. Drake
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Patent number: 4748283Abstract: Stable liquid hydrocarbon-soluble novel magnesium dialkoxide compositions useful as or in the preparation of polymerization catalysts and initiators for the polymerization of alpha-olefins and diolefins are prepared, for instance, by reacting certain organomagnesium compounds in liquid hydrocarbon solvents with (a) aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or acyclic beta- and gamma-alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.18 monohydric secondary and tertiary alcohols; or (b) mixtures of (a) with beta- and/or gamma-alkyl-unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 aliphatic secondary or tertiary alcohols; or (c) mixtures of (a) with C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 aliphatic primary linear alcohols. Such dialkoxides, and complexes thereof, soluble in hydrocarbon or chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents, can be reacted with triorganoaluminum compounds such as, for instance, TIBAL, organolithium, or organopotassium compounds, e.g., alkyllithiums, or alkali metal alkoxides.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1987Date of Patent: May 31, 1988Assignee: Lithium Corporation of AmericaInventor: Conrad W. Kamienski
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Patent number: 4744974Abstract: A process for producing alumina wherein an aluminum trialkyl is reacted with a substantially water immiscible alcohol to produce an aluminum alkoxide and an alkane, the reaction between the aluminum trialkyl and the alcohol being conducted in an organic phase, the alkoxide being hydrolyzed in an aqueous phase which is in contact with the organic phase, the alumina formed by hydrolysis of the aluminum alkoxide being recovered from the aqueous phase.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1986Date of Patent: May 17, 1988Assignee: Vista Chemical CompanyInventors: Duane J. Lewis, William H. McNeese
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Patent number: 4732993Abstract: Novel compounds having the formulaR.sub.n Al(OR.sub.f).sub.3-nin which R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, R.sub.f is a C.sub.1- C.sub.6 fluoroalkyl group, and 0.ltoreq.n<3 have been found suitable as Ziegler-Natta type co-catalyst components for polymerization or co-polymerization of olefins.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1986Date of Patent: March 22, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: Dennis B. Malpass, Andrzej M. Piotrowski, Michael J. Breen
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Patent number: 4678496Abstract: As new compound is provided a cyclohexane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group; and R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted benzyl group, a phenethyl group, a phenoxymethyl group, a 2-thienylmethyl group, an alkoxymethyl group or an alkylthiomethyl group, or a salt of said cyclohexane compound.This cyclohexane compound exhibits useful plant-growth regulating effects on crop-plants and also non-crop plants such as lawn and may be prepared by cyclization of an acetonylsuccinic acid dialkyl ester, followed by reaction with an organic acid chloride and by intermolecular rearrangement.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1985Date of Patent: July 7, 1987Assignee: Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Motojima, Takeshige Miyazawa, Yasufumi Toyokawa, Masafumi Matsuzawa, Hiroshi Hokari, Shoji Kusano
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Patent number: 4611072Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material which comprises in its color reactant system, as developer for the color former, at least one aluminum or zinc phenate of a phenolsulfonyl compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or phenyl which is substituted by halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, nitro or methylenedioxy, andX is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1985Date of Patent: September 9, 1986Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann Nachbur, Christel Tempel
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Patent number: 4609755Abstract: An ester interchange process, preferably for the formation of vinyl higher esters from methyl acrylate or methacrylate, is conducted in the presence of a novel alcoholate of the formula[M.sup.1 (OR.sup.4).sub.2-a R.sub.a.sup.6 ].sub.x [M.sup.2 (OR.sup.4).sub.n-b R.sub.b.sup.6 ].sub.y IwhereinM.sup.1 is selected from Mg, Ca and BaM.sup.2 is selected from Ti, Zr and Aln is 3 or 4 and is the valency of M.sup.2a is a number from 0 to 1.5b is a number from 0 to 0.75nx+Y=1 and each is a number from 0.005 to 0.995 and is such that the compound is liquid at 30.degree.0 C.R.sup.4 is selected from alkyl having at least 4 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having at least 4 carbon atoms and aminoalkyl, andeach group R.sup.6 is individually selected from C.sub.1-3 alkoxy and blocking groups that are substantially less reactive in the ester interchange reaction than the groups OR.sup.4.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1985Date of Patent: September 2, 1986Assignee: Allied Colloids LimitedInventor: David Farrar
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Patent number: 4577042Abstract: A complex of a tetradentate tetraanionic ligand L of the formula: ##STR1## and a metal, preferably a transition metal, is described. The chelate and ring Z-CH-M-Z functional groups Z, such as N or O are resistant to oxidation and the ring contains 4 to 7 preferably 5 to 6 chain atoms. An osmium complex containing two pyridine ligands is an oxidation catalyst. Further activation by anodic oxidation and heating to a temperature exceeding 30.degree. C. greatly increases catalytic activity.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1983Date of Patent: March 18, 1986Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Terrence J. Collins, Fred C. Anson, Stephen L. Gipson, Terry E. Krafft
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Patent number: 4560403Abstract: As new compound is provided a cyclohexane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group; and R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted benzyl group, a phenethyl group, a phenoxymethyl group, a 2-thienylmethyl group, an alkoxymethyl group or an alkylthiomethyl group, or a salt of said cyclohexane compound.This cyclohexane compound exhibits useful plant-growth regulating effects on crop-plants and also non-crop plants such as lawn and may be prepared by cyclization of an acetonylsuccinic acid dialkyl ester, followed by reaction with an organic acid chloride and by intermolecular rearrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1983Date of Patent: December 24, 1985Assignees: Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Ihara Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Motojima, Takeshige Miyazawa, Yasufumi Toyokawa, Masafumi Matsuzawa, Hiroshi Hokari, Shoji Kusano