Abstract: A conveyor belt system that provides a continuous flat support surface for a food item that grips the food item when compressed against a reactive surface. The conveyor belt system comprises a conveyor belt and a reactive surface, the conveyor belt having a top side and a bottom side, the top side being parallel to the reactive surface and facing the reactive surface. The conveyor belt further comprises a plurality of spaced rods and a plurality of flat metal slats, each slat having a leading edge and a trailing edge relative to a direction of conveyance travel of the conveyor belt, the leading edge of the slat coupled to one of the plurality of rods to provide a hinged joint at the leading edge of the slat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst for olefin polymerization represented by the general formula (1): wherein; M is a transition metal; X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of halide, alkyl group, aryl group, alkyl amine group, or alkyl aryl group, and are directly bond to M, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl group or aryl group; and Cp is a cyclopentadienyl group.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (1) is provided: wherein M represents an aluminum atom, a titanium atom, a silicon atom, or a boron atom; m represents 1 or 2; n represents a positive integer; R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a C1-16 alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms or a C2-17 acyl group optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; and in the case where a plurality of R3 is present, the plurality of R3 may be the same or different to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing stabilized and/or activated urease inhibitors, as well methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A material is deposited onto a substrate by exposing the substrate to a metal-containing precursor to adsorb metal atoms of the metal-containing precursor to the substrate. The substrate injected with the metal-containing precursor is exposed to an organic precursor to deposit a layer of material by a reaction of the organic precursor with the metal atoms adsorbed to the substrate. The substrate is exposed to radicals of a reducing agent to increase reactivity of the material deposited on the substrate. The radicals of the reducing agent are produced by applying a voltage differential with electrodes to a gas such as hydrogen. The substrate may be exposed to radicals before and/or after exposing the substrate to the organic precursor. The substrate may be sequentially exposed to two or more different organic precursors. The material deposited on the substrate may be a metalcone such as Alucone, Zincone, Zircone, Titanicone, or Nickelcone.

Abstract: A complex compound obtained by reacting a compound represented by the following formula (1) and a polyol having an ether bond in a molecule and having 4 to 12 carbon atoms or a branch polyol having 5 to 7 carbon atoms: M(OR)n ??(1) wherein R respectively represents an alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms or an acyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, M represents an aluminum atom, a titanium atom or a silicon atom, and n represents 3 or 4.

Abstract: A material which electronically isolates a rubidium or cesium atom, which is bonded to only one or two oxygen atoms. This electronic isolation is manifested in narrow photoluminescence emission spectral peaks. The material may be an alkali metal compound comprises the empirical formula: AM(R1)(OR)x; where A is selected from Rb and Cs; M is selected from Al, Ti and V; each R is an independently selected alkyl or aryl group, R1 is selected from alkyl alcohol, aryl alcohol, or a carboxyl group, where OR and R1 are not the same, and x is 2, 3, or 4.

Abstract: Compositions useful for activating catalysts for olefin polymerization, and methods for making same, are provided. Such compositions can be derived from at least: an organoaluminum compound, a carrier, an oxygen source, and, optionally, a Lewis base.

Abstract: To provide a method for recovering a precious metal from a solution containing precious metal ions, an extracting agent or adsorbent used therefor, and a back-extracting agent or desorbent. An extracting agent or adsorbent in which precious metal ions are extracted or adsorbed, is brought into contact with a back-extracting agent or desorbent containing a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 is a methyl group, an ethyl group, a vinyl group, a C3-8 linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group, or a C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbon group, R2's are each independently a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a vinyl group, a C3-8 linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group or a C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbon group, and n is 0 or 1, to obtain a solution containing the precious metal ions, which is subjected to a reduction treatment to obtain a precious metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a porous metal-organic framework comprising at least one at least bidentate organic compound coordinated to at least one metal ion, where the at least one metal ion is based on an aluminum ion and the at least one at least bidentate organic compound is based on fumaric acid, by reacting at least one aluminum compound with at least fumaric acid in an alkaline aqueous medium, optionally in the presence of at least one base, at a temperature in the range from 20° C. to 100° C. at an absolute pressure of not more than 2 bar for from 0.2 to 4 hours.

Abstract: An ionic compound is represented by formula (1): AM(OY1)(OY2)(OY3)(OY4). A is a group 1 element. M is a group 13 element. Y1 is one selected from an oligoalkylene ether group, an oligoalkylene thioether group, and an oligoalkylene amino group and includes an electron donating group on carbon that is located in one of ?-? positions with respect to oxygen atom adjacent to M. Y2, Y3, and Y4 are the same each other or different from each other or cross-linked to each other. Y2, Y3, and Y4 are each any one of an alkyl group, an alkyl group with a fluorinated terminal, an aryl group, and one selected from the group consisting of an oligoalkylene ether group, an oligoalkylene thioether group, and an oligoalkylene amino group and including an electron donating group on carbon that is located in one of ?-? positions with respect to oxygen atom adjacent to M.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a solid polymethylaluminoxane composition which does not utilize silica or the like, has the form of relatively fine particles, has more uniform particle sizes, and exhibits a high polymerization activity when used in the preparation of an olefin polymer; a process for producing the solid polymethylaluminoxane composition; a polymerization catalyst; and a process for producing an olefin polymer.

Abstract: Compositions useful for activating catalysts for olefin polymerization, and methods for making same, are provided. Such compositions can be derived from at least: an organoaluminum compound, a carrier, an oxygen source, and, optionally, a Lewis base.

Abstract: A catalyst for obtaining isopulegol of high diastereoselectivity by highly selective cyclization reaction of citronellal is provided. The present invention relates to an organoaluminum compound obtained by reacting at least one organoaluminumoxy compound selected from the group consisting of chain aluminoxanes, cyclic aluminoxanes and bis(dialkylaluminumoxy)alkylboranes, with at least one hydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of diarylphenols, bis(diarylphenol) compounds, biaryldiols, dimethanols and silanols.

Abstract: Provided is a process in which cyclization of a compound having, in a molecule, a formyl group and a double bond which allow carbonyl-ene cyclization, the compound existing as a mixture of optical isomers thereof, increases the ratio of a particular optical isomer not only in a cyclized compound, but also in an unreacted compound. The process comprises performing, in the presence of a specified aluminum complex represented by the general formula: [Al2(L1)n(L2)3-n]m, cyclization of a compound having, in a molecule, a formyl group and a double bond which allow carbonyl-ene cyclization, the compound existing as a mixture of optical isomers thereof, to increase the ratio of a particular optical isomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to arylated, silylated and/or alkylated bis(2,2?-diphenolato)metallates and to a method for the production thereof.

Abstract: Precursors useful for vapor phase deposition processes, e.g., CVD/ALD, to form metal-containing films on substrates. The precursors include, in one class, a central metal atom M to which is coordinated at least one ligand of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently H or ogano moieties; and G1 is an electron donor arm substituent that increases the coordination of the ligand to the central metal atom M; wherein when G1 is aminoalkyl, the substituents on the amino nitrogen are not alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloaliphatic, or aryl, and are not connected to form a ring structure containing carbon, oxygen or nitrogen atoms. Also disclosed are ketoester, malonate and other precursors adapted for forming metal-containing films on substrates, suitable for use in the manufacture of microelectronic device products such as semiconductor devices and flat panel displays.

Abstract: A process for preparing an alkoxylation catalyst wherein a catalyst precursor which is formed from an alkoxylated alcohol and an alkaline earth metal compound to form a dispersion of an alkaline earth metal species is reacted with propylene oxide to propoxylate at least a portion of the ethoxylated alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for dissolving solid bodies with a liquid, in particular for bringing solid bodies of different shapes and sizes, but mainly very course bodies, in contact with liquids, in order to dissolve them by a chemical reaction or dispersion. The device comprises a closed container (1) that is partially filled with the liquid and into which the solid bodies are introduced before being received inside the container (1) into a basket (2) that is movable relative to the container (1), and the solid bodies inside the basket (2) are brought into contact with the liquid. For the solid bodies to be introduced more easily, quickly and also more uniformly into the basket inside the container (1), in order to be dissolved, the basket (2) is suspended inside the container (1) in an oscillating manner, such that it can be moved back and forth, after it is filled with a bulk load of solid bodies, in alternating directions of rotation relative to the container (1).

Abstract: A catalyst for obtaining isopulegol of high diastereoselectivity by highly selective cyclization reaction of citronellal is provided. The present invention relates to an organoaluminum compound obtained by reacting at least one organoaluminumoxy compound selected from the group consisting of chain aluminoxanes, cyclic aluminoxanes and bis(dialkylaluminumoxy)alkylboranes, with at least one hydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of diarylphenols, bis(diarylphenol) compounds, biaryldiols, dimethanols and silanols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for modifying or functionalizing oxide surfaces, such as surfaces of SiO2 and Al2O3, but also metals including alloys such as stainless steel with alkenes or alkynes under mild conditions by photochemical reaction. The process is very well suited to form patterned modified surfaces which are of use for example in microelectronics, biosensing and catalysis.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing an organically modified layered double hydroxide having a distance between the individual layers of the layered double hydroxide of about 1.5 nm and comprising an organic anion as charge-balancing anion, the process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a precursor suspension comprising a divalent metal ion source and a trivalent metal ion source; (b) solvothermally treating the precursor suspension to obtain a double layered hydroxide, wherein an organic anion is added before or during the formation of the layered double hydroxide of step (b), or following the formation of the layered double hydroxide, so as to obtain the organically modified layered double hydroxide, with the proviso that deoxycholic acid is not the sole organic anion.

Abstract: A polymethylaluminoxane preparation exhibiting excellent storage stability with a high yield is provided. A polymethylaluminoxane preparation is formed by thermal decomposition of an alkylaluminum compound having an aluminum-oxygen-carbon bond, the alkylaluminum compound being formed by a reaction between trimethylaluminum and an oxygen-containing organic compound.

Abstract: Provided are aluminum chelates having the formula (I). Also provided are compositions having these chelates, methods of producing these chelates, and methods of modifying the viscosity of a liquid or a semisolid using these chelates.

Abstract: The present invention provides organometallic latent catalyst compounds, which are suitable as catalysts in polyaddition or polycondensation reactions which are catalysed by a Lewis acid type catalyst, in particular for the crosslinking of a blocked or unblocked isocyanate or isothiocyanate component with a polyol or polythiolto form a polyurethane (PU).

Abstract: A stable catalyst solution suitable for catalyzing the polycondensation of reactants to make polyester polymers comprising: (i) M, wherein M is represented by an alkaline earth metal or alkali metal and (ii) aluminum and (iii) ethylene glycol and (iii) organic hydroxyacid compounds having at least three carbon atoms and less than three carboxylic acid groups when the hydroxyacid compound has 8 or less carbon atoms, wherein the molar ratio of ethylene glycol:aluminum is at least 35:1. The hydroxyacid compounds enhance to solubility of M and Al in ethylene glycol, even at even at molar ratios of M:Al approaching 1:1. There is also provided a method for the manufacture of the composition, its feed to and use in the manufacture of a polyester polymer, and polyester polymers obtained by combining certain ingredients or containing the residues of these ingredients in the composition.

Abstract: A polymer composite material provides superior heat resistance, mechanical physical properties, substance permeation barrier properties, flame retardant properties, electrical conductivity and the like. Moreover, a novel surface-modified nanofiller utilizes this type of polymer composite material. The polymer composite material contains nanofillers, fluorocompounds and polymers. Fluoruocompounds bond to the surface of the nanofillers. The nanofillers to which fluorocompounds are surface-bonded are mixed with or dispersed in polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for dissolving solid bodies with a liquid, in particular for bringing solid bodies of different shapes and sizes, but mainly very course bodies, in contact with liquids, in order to dissolve them by a chemical reaction or dispersion. The device comprises a closed container (1) that is partially filled with the liquid and into which the solid bodies are introduced before being received inside the container (1) into a basket (2) that is movable relative to the container (1), and the solid bodies inside the basket (2) are brought into contact with the liquid. For the solid bodies to be introduced more easily, quickly and also more uniformly into the basket inside the container (1), in order to be dissolved, the basket (2) is suspended inside the container (1) in an oscillating manner, such that it can be moved back and forth, after it is filled with a bulk load of solid bodies, in alternating directions of rotation relative to the container (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of salts of weakly coordinating anions of the type according to the following formula (1), (2) or (3): M[F—X(OR F)m]z (1), M[(FRO)mX—F—X(ORF)m]z (2), M[(FRO)mX—F—X(ORF)n—F—X(ORF)m]z (3), these salts of weakly coordinating anions and use thereof.

Abstract: Single precursors for use in flash ALD processes are disclosed. These precursors have the general formula: XmM(OR)n or XpM(O2R?)q where M is Hf, Zr, Ti, Al, or Ta; X is a ligand that can interact with surface hydroxyl sites; OR and O2R? are alkoxyl groups with R and R? containing two or more carbon atoms; m+n=3 to 5; p+2q=3 to 5; and m, n, p, q?0. Further precursors have the general formula: (R12N)mM(?NR2)n or (R3CN2R42)pM(?NR2)q where M is Hf, Zr, Ti, or Ta; R12N is an amino group with R1 containing two or more carbon atoms; NR2 is an imido group with R2 containing two or more carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are alkyl groups; m+2n=4 or 5; p+2q=4 or 5; and m, n, p, q?0. Flash ALD methods using these precursors are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing an organically modified layered double hydroxide having a distance between the individual layers of the layered double hydroxide of above 1.5 nm and comprising an organic anion as charge-balancing anion, the process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a precursor suspension comprising a divalent metal ion source and a trivalent metal ion source; (b) solvothermally treating the precursor suspension to obtain the layered double hydroxide, wherein an organic anion is added before or during the formation of the layered double hydroxide of step (b), or following the formation of the layered double hydroxide, so as to obtain the organically modified layered double hydroxide, with the proviso that deoxycholic acid is not the sole organic anion. The invention further pertains to a process for preparing an organically modified layered double hydroxide having a distance between the individual layers of the layered double hydroxide of above 1.

Abstract: An organoaluminum reaction product of A.) a ligand of the formula I, wherein R1 represents an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, or hydrogen, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R12, and R13 are the same or different and represent an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, or hydrogen, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R4 and R13 represents hydrogen, R8 represents an alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, hydroxyl radical, or hydrogen, E represents O, S, Se, or Te, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and B.) an aluminum compound of formula AlR9R10R11, wherein R9 and R10 are the same or different and represent C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, or hydrogen, and R11 is a C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or alkoxy group, hydrogen, or halogen is useful as a polymerization catalyst, particularly for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of an alkylene oxide.

Abstract: A practical and efficient method for halogenation of activated carbon atoms using readily available N-haloimides and a Lewis acid catalyst has been disclosed. This methodology is applicable to a range of compounds and any halogen atom can be directly introduced to the substrate. The mild reaction conditions, easy workup procedure and simple operation make this method valuable from both an environmental and preparative point of view.

Abstract: A process for producing semiconductor nanocrystal cores, core-shell, core-buffer-shell, and multiple layer systems is disclosed. The process involves a non-coordinating solvent and in situ surfactant generation.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use as a catalyst for the reaction of an isocyanate compound or prepolymer thereof with an alcohol to form a polyurethane comprises a mixture of (a)an organometallic compound selected from: (i) a compound of formula M(RO)4, where M is titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminium, cobalt or iron or a mixture of these metals and OR is the residue of an alcohol ROH in which R comprises an (optionally substituted) C1-30 cyclic, branched or linear, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkyl-aryl group or a mixture thereof, or; (ii) a complex of titanium, zirconium and/or hafnium and an acetoacetate ester and (b) a coordinating compound selected from a ketone, aldhehyde, carboxylic acid, sulphonic acid, nitride or an imine. An isocyanate composition containing a catalyst of the claimed composition is also described.

Abstract: A process for producing organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds including biaryl and biheteroaryl compounds in a two-step reaction. In the first step, the aromatic or heteroaromatic compound is borylated in a reaction comprising a borane or diborane reagent (any boron reagent where the boron reagent contains a B—H, B—B or B—Si bond) and an iridium or rhodium catalytic complex. In the second step, a metal catalyst catalyzes the formation of the organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compound from the borylated compound and an electrophile such as an aryl or organic halide, triflate (OSO2CF3), or nonaflate (OSO2C4F9). The steps in the process can be performed in a single reaction vessel or in separate reaction vessels. The present invention also provides a process for synthesis of complex polyphenylenes starting from halogenated aromatic compounds.

Abstract: There are provided (1) a process for producing a compound, which comprises the step of contacting a compound (A) defined by the formula, M1L13, a compound (B) defined by the formula, R1t-1TH, and a compound (C) defined by the formula, R2t-2TH2; (2) a catalyst component for addition polymerization, which comprises a compound produced by said process; (3) a process for producing a polymerization catalyst, which comprises the step of contacting said catalyst component with a transition metal compound and an optional organoaluminum compound; and (4) a process for producing an addition polymer, which comprises the step of addition polymerizing an addition polymerizable monomer in the presence of a catalyst produced by said process.

Abstract: The invention relates to chemical products which are suited for use as co-catalysts and which can be obtained by reacting a compound of formula (I), M1R1R2(R3)m with a compound of formula (II), (R4X)q-(G)*(M2R5R6)g. In formula (I), R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, C1–C20 alkyl, C1–C20 alkyl halide, C6–C20 aryl, C6–C20 aryl halide, C7–C40 arylalkyl, C7–C40 arylalkyl halide, C7–C40 alkylaryl or C7–C40 alkylaryl halide; M1 represents an element of the second or third main group of the periodic table of elements, and; m equals 0 or 1, whereby m is equal to 1 when M1 represents an element of the third main group, and m is equal to 0 when M1 represents an element of the second main group.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aluminum tri-alkoxide compound represented by Formula I: Al(X)a(Y)b??(I) wherein “X” is an alkoxide moiety of one or more normal or iso-monohydroxy alcohols having from about 6 to 14 carbon atoms, and “Y” is an alkoxide moiety of one or more glycols having from about 6 to 8 carbon atoms. For those aluminum tri-alkoxides that comprise alkoxide moieties of alcohols having 6 or 7 carbon atoms, “a” is 0.1 to 0.75 moles and “b” is 1.45 to 1.125 moles. For those aluminum tri-alkoxides comprising alkoxide moieties of alcohols having 8 to 14 carbon atoms, “a” is 0.25 to 0.85 and “b” is 1.45 to 1.075. Further disclosed is a solution having the aluminum tri-alkoxide and a solvent. Still further disclosed is a process for making a printing ink vehicle.

Abstract: A process for producing organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds including biaryl and biheteroaryl compounds in a two-step reaction. In the first step, the aromatic or heteroaromatic compound is borylated in a reaction comprising a borane or diborane reagent (any boron reagent where the boron reagent contains a B—H, B—B or B—Si bond) and an iridium or rhodium catalytic complex. In the second step, a metal catalyst catalyzes the formation of the organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compound from the borylated compound and an electrophile such as an aryl or organic halide, triflate (OSO2CF3), or nonaflate (OSO2C4F9). The steps in the process can be performed in a single reaction vessel or in separate reaction vessels. The present invention also provides a process for synthesis of complex polyphenylenes starting from halogenated aromatic compounds.

Abstract: Epoxides, aziridines, thiiranes, oxetanes, lactones, lactams and analogous compounds are reacted with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of catalyst having the general formula [Lewis acid]z+{[QM(CO)x]w?}y where Q is any ligand and need not be present, M is a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the periodic table of elements, z is the valence of the Lewis acid and ranges from 1 to 6, w is the charge of the metal carbonyl and ranges from 1 to 4 and y is a number such that w times y equals z, and x is a number such as to provide a stable anionic metal carbonyl for {[QM(CO)x]w?}y and ranges from 1 to 9 and typically from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention provides new coordinative catalysts for the polymerization of alkylene oxides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing partial hydrolysates of organometallic compounds and to a process for preparing partial hydrolysates of organometallic compounds, in particular alkylaluminoxanes, or transition metal catalysts immobilized on inert support materials and also to the products prepared by this process.

Abstract: An organoaluminum reaction product of A.) a ligand of the formula I, wherein R1 represents an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, or hydrogen, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R12, and R13 are the same or different and represent an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, or hydrogen, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R4 and R13 represents hydrogen, R8 represents an alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, hydroxyl radical, or hydrogen, E represents O, S, Se, or Te, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and B.) an aluminum compound of formula AlR9R10R11, wherein R9 and R10 are the same or different and represent C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, or hydrogen, and R11 is a C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or alkoxy group, hydrogen, or halogen is useful as a polymerization catalyst, particularly for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of an alkylene oxide.

Abstract: Charge control agent and toner for developing electrostatic images containing said charge control agent. The active ingredient of the charge control agent is a metal compound obtainable by reacting one or two or more molecules of a compound having a phenolic hydroxy group and one or two or more molecules of a metal alkoxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compounds of general formula (A) by reacting an alkali metal hydride with a compound (B) during which the reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst that contains boron, whereby: M represents Li, Na, K, Rb or Cs; E represents B or Al, and; X1, X2, X3, independent of one another, represent a secondary or tertiary alkyl group, which is comprised of 2 to 10 atoms, or represent a phenyl group which itself can be alkyl-substituted or they represent an alkoxy group, and the catalyst, which contains boron, or the conversion product thereof with MH is capable of acting as a hydride transfer agent.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel coupling agents which are compatible with a wide variety of adhesive formulations and which provide substantial adhesion enhancement relative to base formulations to which they are added. Invention compounds comprise at least one free-radically polymerizable group (other than acrylate) and at least one reactive moiety which forms covalent bond(s) with substrates having free hydroxyl groups on the surface thereof. Thus, invention compounds are covalently linked to adhesive formulations upon free radical cure, while at the same time providing “residual” functionality which is capable of undergoing reaction with any substrate having reactive (e.g., hydroxyl) groups in the surface thereof.

Abstract: Surprisingly stable olefin polymerization catalysts and co-catalysts formed from hydroxyaluminoxanes are revealed. In one embodiment of the invention, a solid composition of matter is formed from a hydroxyaluminoxane and a treating agent, whereby the rate of OH-decay for the solid composition is reduced as compared to that of the hydroxyaluminoxane. Gelatinous compositions of matter formed from hydroxyaluminoxane and having similar stability characteristics are also disclosed. Processes for converting a hydroxyaluminoxane into a such compositions of matter, supported catalysts formed from such co-catalyst compositions of matter, as well as methods of their use, are described.

Abstract: Free perfluorosulfonylmethide compounds and metal salts thereof show strong catalytic activity in carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, in amounts as low as 0.1 mole %. Fluorous media may be used, especially biphasic fluorous media enabling ready recycling of the catalyst. The formula thereof is: M[C(SO2R1)3−(m+q)(SO2R2)m(SO2R3)q]x where M is H, Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Zr, Hf, Th, Nb, Ta, U, Bi, Al, Ga, In or Tl, x is the common oxidation state of a said metal M, R1, R2 and R3 are perfluorinated or polyfluoronated hydrocarbon, ether or amine moieties or mixtures thereof and m+q=0, 1, 2 or 3 (m and q being zero or integers).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether polyols by the reaction of alkylene oxides and compounds containing active hydrogens, in the presence of specific Lewis acid metal compounds as catalysts, novel bis(perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid) compounds of Group 13 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and to a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof as catalysts for ring-opening polymerization of cyclic ethers.