Abstract: Metallocene complexes of the general formula I ##STR1## where the substituents Y, M, x, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 are as described in the disclosure, and ligand systems of the general formula II ##STR2## as intermediates.

Abstract: Novel catalyst compositions comprising a cationic transition metal complex containing palladium, a mono-, di-, or tridendate ligand, and an anion are disclosed. The novel catalyst compositions can be used in a process for polymerizing carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon to produce linear alternating polymers. Processes for preparing the novel catalyst compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Phospholipid derivatives containing higher elements of the Vth main group (P, As, Sb, Bi), their method of preparation and antineoplastic and antimicrobially active medications that can be prepared from the phospholipid derivatives.

Abstract: Novel compounds obtainable by reacting together an imido-reagent such as diphenylphosphonimidotriphenylphosphorane) with a chelate of a transition or lanthanide or actinide metal, such as tris(dibenzoylmethide) europium III, has the property of fluorescing in UV radiation. The invention includes solid polymer bodies containing such compounds, or chelates of transition or lanthanide or actinide metals generally, the bodies having the property of emitting light by virtue of internally generated, e.g. by tritium ionising radiation. The body is preferably of polystyrene formed by polymerising the monomer in the presence of the compound or metal chelate.

Abstract: An antimony and tin containing compound for passivating contaminant metals to which a catalyst is exposed during fluid catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons containing said contaminant metals, said compound having a composition as follows (R*).sub.x Sb(OSn(R**).sub.3).sub.n wherein R* and R** are aryl compounds having between 6 to 13 carbon atoms, wherein n=1, 2 or 3 and x=4 when n=1, x=3 when n=2, and x=0 when n=3.

Abstract: A novel initiator for photopolymerization is provided, which can polymerize cationically polymerizable organic material by only irradiating at wavelength of 200-500 nm without specific sensitizer and/or post-curing even when it is used at comparatively small amount, whereby the obtained cured product has good physical properties and electric properties.The initiator for photopolymerization of cationically polymerizable organic material according to the present invention comprises a composite obtainable from a reaction between (a) charge transfer complex consisting of biscyclopentadienyl iron derivative and quinoid and (b) at least one salt selected from a group consisting of tetrafluoroborates, hexafluorophosphates and hexafluoroantimonates.

Abstract: Tungsten-(VI) or molybdenum-(VI)-based compounds which contain cationic groups from onium salts anchored on solid inorganic matrices having the general formula (I):(P) - - - [(CH.sub.2).sub.n Q.sup.+ RR'R"].sub.2 [M.sub.2 O.sub.11 ].sup.2-(I)wherein:(P) represents a solid matrix of inorganic type;n represents an integer comprised within the range of from 1 to 20;Q represents a pentavalent element belonging to Group VA of the Periodic System;R, R' and R", which may be the same or different from each other, represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl C.sub.1 C.sub.20 group;M represents a tungsten or molybdenum atom.

Abstract: An oleophilic molybdenum compound comprising an aliphatic amine group and a heteropolyanion group containing at least one molybdenum atom as a polyatom is disclosed. The oleophilic molybdenum compound is a catalyst precursor capable of being changed, in the hydroconversion reaction system, to a catalyst having excellent catalytic activity in hydroconversion of a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrocarbon product having a decreased molecular weight. The oleophilic molybdenum compound is efficiently produced from an aliphatic amine and a heteropolyacid.

Abstract: Metal organic compounds comprising three atoms of cobalt, nickel or bismuth each linked through oxygen atoms to boron or phosphorus and comprising a combination of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acid residues are useful as adhesion promoters to promote the adhesion of brass-coated steel to vulcanised rubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of stabilised organometallic adduct compounds for the production of thin films and epitaxic layers by gas phase deposition.

Abstract: Preparation of ethylene copolymers from ethylene and polar and/or non-polar comonomers in the presence of selected nickel-containing catalysts.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: In a process for the production of thin films and epitaxial layers by gas-phase deposition, intramolecularly stabilized organometallic compounds are employed as a source of metal.

Abstract: An energy polymerizable composition and process therefore, comprising a cationically polymerizable material and a catalytically effective amount of an ionic salt of an organometallic complex cation as polymerization initiator, said ionic salt of an organometallic complex cation being capable of adding an intermediate strength nucleophile or upon photolysis capable of liberating at least one coordination site, said metal in said organometallic complex cation being selected from elements of Periodic Groups IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB, and VIIIB are disclosed. Certain of the organometallic metallic polymerization initiators are novel cationic salts.

Abstract: A catalyst for addition polymerization comprising:(a) an (initiator) first component of Formula (I):MX(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.p (I)whereinM is Si, Ge or Sn;n is O or an integer, and p is an integer such that (n+p)=3;X is a radical ##STR1## where Q and Q.sup.1 are each independently N, P or As;Q.sup.2 is O, S, NR or PR where R is C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.1 is H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbadiyl;all such R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 being inert in the process conditions of the present invention;Y is A or OA where A is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl inert in the process conditions of the present invention, or trialkylsilylalkyl; andZ is independently any group as definedd for Y, or an organic polymer radical comprising further MXY.sub.n moieties; orp is 2 andZ.sub.2 is a group Z.sup.1 .sub.2 of the formula --OSiR.sup.5 R.sup.8 O-- where R.sup.5, R.sup.

Abstract: Layered divalent metal pentavalent metallate, M(HAO.sub.4).sub.x (RAO.sub.3).sub.y (Z).sub.z wherein M is divalent metal, A is a pentavalent metal, e.g. phosphorus, R is a substituent group other than H or OH, e.g., phenyl, covalently bonded to A, x+y=1, y is greater than 0, z ranges from 0 to 2, inclusive, and Z is an intercalated moiety is prepared by contacting a source of divalent metal with a substituted phosphonic acid-type compound under hydrothermal conditions.

Abstract: Preparation of the novel monomeric compounds of the formula (t-Bu).sub.2 ME(t-Bu).sub.2, where M is Ga, Al, or In and E is As, P, Sb, or N, by reaction of (t-Bu).sub.2 MCl and LiE(t-Bu).sub.2. The resulting product (t-Bu).sub.2 ME(t-Bu).sub.2 can be pyrolyzed to form crystalline films of the metallic material, ME.

Abstract: Two improved methods for preparation of compounds with the structure shown in equation X[(Cp)--Fe--(Ar)].sup.+.sub.b X.sup.b- (X)where Cp is an eta.sup.5 complexed, substituted or unsubstituted, cyclopentadienyl or indenyl anion, Ar is an eta.sup.6 complexed substituted or unsubstituted, pi-arene ligand anad X is a b-valent anion where b is an integer between 1 and 3. The two methods, which differ in the source of the cyclopentadienyl anion - Lewis acid complex, utilize a Lewis acid assisted ligand transfer reaction. The cyclopentadienyl anion ligand, assisted by a Lewis acid is transferred to ferrous ion in the presence of an arene. In the first method, the cyclopentadienyl anion is derived from ferrocene and ferrous chloride. In this reaction, the cyclopentadienyliron (II) arene product is derived partially from ferrocene and partially from the ferrous salt.

Abstract: A solid composition of matter comprising heteropolyoxo vanadium oxide compounds of the general formula: (R'.sub.4 N).sub.x H.sub.y (VO.sub.b).sub.a (RQO.sub.3).sub.-- nH.sub.2 O) wherein (VO.sub.b).sub.a (RQO.sub.3) is a molecular anion; R' is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent organic group covalently bound to nitrogen to form a tetraorgano ammonium cation (R'.sub.4 N); R is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent organic group covalently bound to Q to form an organophosphorus or organoarsenous group; R and R' are selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, aryl, hetero alkyl, hetero aryl or mixtures thereof; Q is a phosphorus or arsenic atom; a is about 1.0 to about 3.0; b is about 1.0 to about 2.0; (x+y) are determined by the vanadium oxidation state (m) where (x+y) equals (2ab+2)-ma and where (x+y) and x can not equal zero; and n is zero or a positive number.

Abstract: The present invention involves chemical compounds particularly useful for the preparation of thin films or layers of group 3/group 5 materials by MOCVD and other techniques. Such compounds may be represented as having the formulas [M(ER'R").sub.3 ].sub.n or [RM(ER'R").sub.2 ].sub.n or [R.sub.2 M(ER'R")].sub.n wherein M is aluminum, gallium or indium; E is phosphorus, arsenic or antimony; R, R', and R" are one or more of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkyl-substituted aryl, cyclic alkyl, halide or other anionic group; and n is between about 1 and about 6.

Abstract: Antimony oxo-metalate complexes having anti-viral activity are disclosed. The disclosed complexes are organic derivatives of tungstoantimonate or molybdoantimonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic organometallic compounds which are intramolecularly stabilized and also to their use to produce thin films and epitaxial layers by gas-phase deposition.

Abstract: The invention relates to organometallic compounds which are stabilized intramolecularly and have a cyclic or bicyclic structure and to the use thereof for the preparation of thin films and epitaxial layers by gas phase deposition.

Abstract: The hydroformylation of olefins with rhodium complex catalysts is described. The catalysts employed comprise a rhodium complex with at least one bidentate ligand having a specified structure, ##STR1## Hydroformylation reactions at relatively low temperatures and pressure and yet with high rates of reaction and high selectivity to aldehyde product are obtained by the practice of the present invention.

Abstract: Cyclopentadienyl compounds of aluminum, gallium and indium which when reacted at low temperature with amines, phosphines and arsines form compounds which are potential precursors to ceramic materials and semiconductors.

Abstract: Transition metal complexes of the general formula I[A].sup.x- [Q].sup.+.sub.x Iwhere Q is one equivalent of a cation, x is from 0 to 2 and A is a transition metal complex of the general formula ##STR1## where n is from 1 to 3, M is positively charged cobalt, rhodium, iridium or ruthenium, the ligands B are phosphonic, arsonic, phosphinic and/or arsinic acid ligands which are esterified with identical or different alcohols, one or more of these alcohol components carrying a functional group, L is ##STR2## the radicals R.sup.5 are identical or different radicals from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and phenyl, p is an integer from 0 to 6, q is an integer from 0 to 5, and R.sup.1 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, cyanide, isocyanide, cyanate, isocyanate, thiocyanate, isothiocyanate, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing single enantiomers of chiral sulphoxides is provided. The process involves (a) reacting an achiral sulphur-containing, e.g. a disulphide, with a single enantiomer of a chiral template having the formula T--(CO)--CH.sub.2 R.sup.1, wherein T is suitably (eta.sup.5 --C.sub.5 H.sub.5)Fe(CO)(PPh.sub.3)-- (Ph=phenyl) and (b) thereafter sterospecifically oxidizing the sulphur atom with an oxidizing agent. A single enantiomer of the chiral sulphoxide can then be generated by reacting the oxidized product with a carbanion. In a preferred embodiment the reaction mixture is thereafter treated with further achiral sulphide to provide a process which is catalytic on the chiral template.

Abstract: Langmuir Blodgett films are provided having second order molecular hyperpolarizability of at least 30.10.sup.-50 C.sup.3 m.sup.3 J.sup.-2. combined with chemical stability and a melting point of over 70.degree..They also have desirable pyroelectric properties shown by a static pyroelectric coefficient of at least 0.0039 nCcm.sup.2 k.sup.-1. The films comprise compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein M is ruthenium, iron or cobalt; R.sup.1 is cyclopentadienyl, methylcyclopentadienyl, pentamethylcyclopentadienyl or indenyl;A.sup.1 is (R.sup.2).sub.3 Z or carbonyl;Q.sup.2 is (R.sup.2).sub.3 Z or carbonyl;Z is phosphorus or arsenic;R.sup.2 is an aryl of alkyl radical;A is ##STR2## Y is a straight chain alkyl or alkoxy radical comprising from 3 to 17 carbon atoms, or, when A is ##STR3## N(R.sup.3).sub.2 ; R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl radical comprising up to 5 carbon atoms; andX is PF.sub.6 or BF.sub.4.

Abstract: A catalyst for addition polymerisation comprising(a) an (initiator) first component of formula (I):M(X.sub.m)(Y.sub.n)Zp (I)whereinM is Si, Ge or Snm and p are each an integer and n is 0 or an integer such that (m+n+p)=4;X is QR.sup.1 R2.sup.2 where Q is N, P, As or P(=T)G.D where T is O or S and G and D are each independently a bond, O or S and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or together are optionally substituted hydrocarbadiyl which are inert in the process conditions of the present invention, or, when Q is P(=T)G.D as hereinbefore defined, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently M(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.p as hereinbefore defined.Y is independently any group as defined for X, or any group selected from a group OA where A is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl inert in the process conditions of the present invention, or trialkylsilylalkyl;Z is independently any group as defined for Y, or an organic polymer radical comprising further M(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.

Abstract: Layered divalent metal pentavalent metallate, M(HAO.sub.4).sub.x (RAO.sub.3).sub.y (Z).sub.z wherein M is divalent metal, A is a pentavalent metal, e.g. phosphorus, R is a substituent group other than H or OH, e.g., phenyl, covalently bonded to A, x+y=1, y is greater than O, z ranges from 0 to 2, inclusive, and Z is an intercalated moiety is prepared by contacting a source of divalent metal with a substituted phosphonic acid-type compound under hydrothermal conditions.

Abstract: A novel ligand for use in hydroformylation reactions wherein at least one olefin having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms is contacted in a reaction zone at a temperature of from about 20.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. and a pressure of from about 50 psig to about 800 psig with hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and a catalyst containing rhodium, the ligand having the formula ##STR1## wherein: n is 1-4;each R is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloaliphatic, halogen, alkanoyl, alkanoyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl or cyano;each R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently selected from alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl or cycloaliphatic;each R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrogen and the R.sub.1 substituents; andeach Y is independently selected from the elements N, P, As, Sb and Bi.

Abstract: Tetraalkylammonium salts of 1:4 organoarsonate molybdenum polyoxoanions and resinoid products thereof. The salts have the formula[R.sub.4 N].sub.2 {[R.sup.1 As(OH)O.sub.2 ]Mo.sub.4 O.sub.13 H}where R is an alkyl group having from one to about 18 carbon atoms and R.sup.1 is an aryl group having the formula ##STR1## where G is selected from the group consisting of --NH.sub.2, --NH(CH.sub.3), --N(CH.sub.3).sub.2, --OH, --OCH.sub.3 and --H and at least one G is --NH.sub.2 to form 3-, 4-, 3,4-, 3,5- or 3,4,5-substituted aryl-arsonic acids. The resinoids comprise from about 7 to 17 parts by weight of the salt and from about 1 to 3 parts by weight of a dicarboxylic acid halide having the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of all organic radicals and X is Cl or Br. Processes for the preparation of the salts and resinoids are provided as is a method for the treatment of steel surfaces with the resinoids.

Abstract: New chiral catalysts for asymmetric synthesis reactions. The catalysts induce chirality in desired fashion in product molecules. The catalysts are rigid quadruped or triped ligands which provide a rigid asymmetric enantio-face at the active catalyst cite, thus inducing preparation of enantiomer molecules.

Abstract: Novel compositions of matter comprising Group VIII metal chelates of linear ferrocenyl phosphines, arsines or stibines. The complexes are useful recoverable hydroformylation catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to high-coordination transition metal complexes, i.e., those of coordination number seven and above, and the use thereof in the room temperature/atmospheric pressure formation of carbon-carbon bonds via reductive coupling of linear carbon-containing ligands, and methods for the isolation and recovery of the newly formed C.sub.2 containing species.

Abstract: A facile synthesis of the precursor, Cp.sub.2 Mo.sub.2 (.mu.-S).sub.2 (.mu.-SH).sub.2, to novel heterobimetallic cluster compositions (e.g., Cp.sub.2 Mo.sub.2 Fe.sub.2 (.mu.-S).sub.2 (CO).sub.8 ; Cp.sub.2 Mo.sub.2 Ni.sub.2 (.mu..sub.3 -S).sub.4 (CO).sub.2 ; Cp.sub.2 Mo.sub.2 Co.sub.2 (.mu..sub.3 -S).sub.2 (.mu..sub.4 -S)(CO).sub.4 ; Cp.sub.2 Mo.sub.2 Fe.sub.2 (.mu..sub.3 -S).sub.4 (CO).sub.6 and Cp.sub.4 Mo.sub.2 Ni.sub.2 S.sub.4 and the subsequent synthesis and use of the heterobimetallic cluster compositions as highly active and selective catalysts for the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide. Such heterobimetallic cluster catalysts supported on alumina exhibit extraordinary activity and selectivity with respect to the formation of ethane without concommitant formation of C.sub.3, C.sub.4 and heavier hydrocarbons. The catalysts are contemplated as being useful for syngas conversion even in the presence of several ppm of H.sub.2 S or the like in the feedstream.

Abstract: Palladium complexes and pharmaceutical compositions containing palladium complexes adapted for the treatment of tumors cells sensitive to the palladium complexes and methods of treating tumor cells using the palladium complexes are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions of formula (I):Q.sub.3 XW.sub.4 O.sub.24-2n (I)wherein:Q represents a cation of an "onium" salt;X is either a P or an As atom; whilen is 0, 1 or 2.The preparative method consists in reacting an oxygenated tungsten (VI) derivative, an oxygenated P (V) or As (V) derivative, and hydrogen peroxide, in an aqueous acid phase, with an "onium" salt or a precursor thereof, if desired contained in an organic phase immiscible with the aqueous phase, at substantially room temperature. The oxygenated compounds of W (VI), P (V) or As (V) may be prepared "in situ" under the conditions of the reaction.Compositions (I), which appear as solids or as viscous oils, find use as oxidizing agents in general in oxidation processes, and especially as epoxidation catalysts for olefinic compounds, both in a homogeneous phase as well as in a heterogeneous phase, and preferably according to the phase-transfer technique, in the presence of oxidizing agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of complex compounds of the transition metals which is characterized in that transition metals are reacted with magnesium, to which a catalytic quantity of anthracene and/or magnesium anthracene has been added as activator, in the presence of complexing ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for preparing diesters of malonic acid by subjecting ketene, carbon monoxide and an ester of nitrous acid to a liquid phase reaction in an organic solvent, in which the reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst of a platinum group metal complex represented by the formula:L.sub.2 MX.sub.2wherein, L represents a ligand selected from the group consisting of triorganophosphines, triorganophosphite and triorganoarsines; M represents a platinum group metal; and X represents a halogen or an acetic acid ion.

Abstract: Novel linear polymers of ferrocene are prepared by the reaction of 1,1'-dilithioferrocene with controlled amounts of a dihaloorganylphosphine, arsine or stibine. The polymers form stable complexes with Group VIII metals which are useful as recoverable hydroformylation catalysts.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing nickel ylides which are themselves novel compounds defined by the following Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: A cationic lipophilic complex of technetium is disclosed wherein all of the coordination positions of the technetium atom are filled with a neutral donor atom having a pair of electrons available for forming a coordinate bond with technetium. The donor atoms are provided by target-seeking ligands or salts thereof, said ligands having the following structure of one of formulas I, II or III. Such complexes are useful for imaging heart and hepatobiliary tissues.