Abstract: An aqueous glass fiber sizing composition acetate file former and an effective amount of a lubricant additive having the formula: ##STR1## where R is an alkyl or alkenyl group of 6 to 20 carbons, A is a divalent organic--S--or--NH--group, R.sup.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbons, m is or 1 and n is 0 to 10 with the proviso that when n is O, m is also O.

Abstract: A method for metallizing a polymeric substrate is disclosed. The method includes contacting a surface of an etched polymeric substrate with a silane coupling agent and depositing a metallic layer over the surface. The silane coupling agent forms a chemical linkage between the substrate and the metallic layer. A coupling agent composition and a metallized polymeric substrate are also described.

Abstract: Cyclic organosiloxanes which contain at least one Si-bonded organic radical and have at least one donor/acceptor .pi.-electron system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone derivatives and substituted cyclopentenone and cyclohexenone derivatives, which are useful as intermediates for pharmaceutical products and agricultural chemicals and especially useful for the synthesis of prostaglandins, and also to a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A silylating agent comprising an N-(trialkylsilyl)benzanilide having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group. This agent is reacted with a secondary amine to produce an N,N-dialkylaminotrialkylsilane. This process is free of formation of amine hydrochlorides as by-products. Therefore, the problem associated with disposal of such amine hydrochlorides and the problem of limitations on the use of the silane compound product due to mixing of such amine hydrochlorides can be obviated effectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic siloxanes which have at least one group of formula (1) bonded to a silicon atom--(CH.sub.2).sub.x --R"--[--L--A--].sub.y --(L).sub.z --T (1),in which x is an integer having a value of at least 2, preferably having a value of from 2 to 10, R" is a chemical bond or a divalent radical of the formula --COO--, --OOC--, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, --N.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.N(O)--, --CH.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.CH--, --N.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.N(O)--, --N.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, or --Si(R).sub.

Abstract: A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 denotes a linear or branched alkyl group having 2-16 carbon atoms capable of including one or non-neighboring two methylene groups which can be replaced with --O--, --S--, --CO--, --COO-- or --OCO-- and capable of including a hydrogen atom which can be replaced with a fluorine atom; A denotes --A.sub.1 -- or --A.sub.1 --A.sub.2 --; B.sub.2 denotes --B.sub.3 -- or --B.sub.3 --B.sub.4 --; A.sub.1, A.sub.2, B.sub.1, B.sub.3 and B.sub.4 independently denote ##STR2## wherein Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 independently denote a hydrogen atom, F, Cl, Br, --CH.sub.3, --CN or --CF.sub.3, with the proviso that B.sub.1 can be a single bond; Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 independently denote a single bond, --COO--, --OCO--, --CH.sub.2 O-- or --OCH.sub.2 --; Z.sub.3 denotes --O--, --CO--, --COO-- or --OCO--; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel organosilicon compounds having a second order hyperpolarizability coefficient .beta. greater than zero, well suited for use in the field of nonlinear optics, e.g., in telecommunication devices, have the general formula: ##STR1## which n is an integer ranging from 1 to 20; R.sub.1 is an electron donating group; R.sub.2 is an electron accepting group; R.sub.3 is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a hydrogen atom, an aryl radical, or an R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 radical; and R.sub.4 is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a hydrogen atom, an aryl radical, or an R.sub.1 radical when R.sub.3 is not an R.sub.2 radical or an R.sub.2 radical when R.sub.3 is not an R.sub.1 radical.

Abstract: A primer composition of gamma-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane dissolved in an aprotic solvent having a solubility parameter of about 10.8 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2, for example, N,N'-dimethylacetamide, useful for bonding coating compositions to substrates. A superior bond is formed between a condensation cure silicone rubber and a polyimide film substrate when a primer composition of gamma-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane dissolved in N,N'-dimethylacetamide is first applied to the surface of the polyimide film and dried and cured thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reaction product of a tetraalkoxysilane or a silicate oligomer obtained by its partial hydrolysis-dehydration-polycondensation, with an amino alcohol having one or two hydroxyl groups, and a dehydrating agent comprising such a reaction product.The dehydrating agent of the present invention is suitable for dehydrating a moisture at a level of a few hundreds ppm. Further, since an amino alcohol is formed by the dehydration, it is particularly useful as a dehydrating agent for a raw material for the production of a urethane resin or an epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Y represents an organosilicon radical;R" represents a divalent radical which connects the radical Y to the benzene ring via a chain of at least three atoms;X represents a radical of the formula --COOH, --CN, --CHO, --NH.sub.2 or --OH, in which it is possible to block the hydroxyl group with a protecting group;Z represents the same or different substituents in the 2-, 3-, 5- or 6-position to the radical X, preferably hydrogen or halogen atoms; andp represents a value of 0 to 4;and the use of these and related compounds in the preparation of compounds having liquid-crystalline properties.

Abstract: The derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X is either an oxygen atom, in which case R.sub.2 =H or halogen, or a methylene group or a --CH.dbd.CH-- group, in which case R.sub.2 =H;n is 1 or 2 when X is an oxygen atom or a methylene group and 0 or 1 when X is a --CH.dbd.CH-- group; each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl;R.sub.5 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, CHF.sub.2, CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CF.sub.2, C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 may further form together a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --chain;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may further form together a --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --or --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --chain; andR.sub.7 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 acyl or benzyl,useful as drugs, prepared by cyclizing N ethoxy carbonyl anilines with substituted 1, 3 dioxolane-2-ones.

Abstract: Vicinal substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.24 carboxylic acid derivatives and their silane and siloxane derivatives as well as polymers and copolymers of silane and siloxane derivatives are disclosed. The compounds are useful as coupling agents, emulsifiers and demulsifiers, textile processing aids, and cosmetic additives.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1 l represents an arylene group; Ar.sub.2 and Ar.sub.3 independently represent an aryl group or an arylene group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or not, independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having a carbon number of 4 or less, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 both represent --SiR.sub.4 R.sub.5 R.sub.6 (R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which may be identical or not, independently represent an alkyl group, aralkyl group or aryl group which may be substituted);R.sub.1 represents --SiR.sub.7 R.sub.8 R.sub.9 (R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, which may be identical or not, independently represent an alkyl group, cycloalkyl group, aralkyl group or aryl group which may be substituted, or none (only in the case where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent --SiR.sub.4 R.sub.5 R.sub.6), one or two of R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 represent the following: ##STR2## wherein Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2, Ar.sub.3, R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl; C.sub.5-8 cycloalkyl;--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3, wherein n is 1 to 5; C.sub.2-5 alkylenyl; arylmethylene; aryl; heteroaryl; or wherein such aryl or heteoaryl bears 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from halogen, amino, C.sub.1-8 alkyl mono- or disubstituted amino, C.sub.1-8 alkyl and C.sub.1-8 alkoxy and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-8 alkoxy, pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds and their use as vasodilators and in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X is an oxygen atom, a methylene group or a --CH.dbd.CH-- group;n is 1 or 2 when X is an oxygen atom or a methylene group and 0 or 1 when X is a --CH.dbd.CH-- group;D is an oxygen atom or a NOR group, wherein R.dbd.H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl group;each of R.sub.2 and R'.sub.2 independently is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl group; andR'.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may further form together a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 -- chain,useful as drugs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing an optically active cyclobutylamine which comprises reacting a racemic modification of cyclobuthylamine represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent each a hydrogen atom or a protecting group; with an optically active N-acylphenylglycine to thereby give two corresponding diastereomeric salts, crystallizing the more difficultly soluble diastereomeric salt and isolating the corresponding optically active cyclobutylamine from the diastereomeric salt thus crystallized. The optically active substances of the compound of the above general formula [I] are useful as, for example, an intermediate in the synthesis of 9-[(1R, 2R, 3S)-2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1-cyclobutyl]guanine which is expected as an antiviral agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel phthalocyanine compositions (or compounds) suitable for use as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy. Specifically, the invention relates to a series of new aluminum (Al) and/or silicon (Si) phthalocyanines having substituted amine or quaternary ammonium axial ligands attached to the central metal, and the use of these new phthalocyanine compositions for the treatment of cancer through photosensitization. Moreover, the present invention is directed to the methods of preparing these compositions for use in photodynamic therapy.

Abstract: A silylation reagent is useful for preparing binders which are soluble in aqueous alkali and contain silanyl groups in the side chain, comprises a compound having the formula I(A-B.sub.n).sub.m C (I)whereinA denotes a silanyl group containing at least 2 silicon atoms in total linked to each other, but not more than 3 silicon atoms linked to each other in an unbranched chain of silicon atoms;B denotes a bridging group;C denotes a functional group which is capable of forming a covalent bond with an aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydroxyl group;n denotes 0 or 1; andm denotes 1 or 2.Binders prepared with the silylation reagents described are soluble in aqueous alkali and exhibit a high resistance to plasma etching and a high storage stability, and are resistant to rediation with a wavelength of greater than 300 nm.

Abstract: Silane coupling agents and a method of preparing the coupling agents are provided in which a silane coupling agent is prepared by reacting 2.3 to 4.0 mols of a haloalkylalkoxysilane with 1 mol of a diamine having N atoms to which 4 active hydrogen atoms are bound, by reacting 1.3 to 3.0 mols of a haloalkylalkoxysilane with 1 mol of a diamine having N atoms to which 3 active hydrogen atoms are bound and to which one alkylsilyl group is bound, or by reacting 0.3 to 2.0 mols of a haloalkylalkoxysilane with 1 mol of a diamine having N atoms to which 2 active hydrogen atoms are bound and to which 2 alkylsilyl groups are bound. In addition, a silane coupling agent may be prepared by reacting the diamine with a haloalkylalkoxysilane and a halomethylstyrene.

Abstract: Amino group-containing silicon compounds having at least two aromatic rings and hydrochlorides thereof are effective modifiers for composite materials for improving soldering heat resistance and heat shock resistance.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to polysiloxane polyoxyalkylene compounds containing at least one perfluoroalkyl terminated polyoxyalkylene group. These compounds are useful as surfactants and improve or impart properties such as wetting, penetration, spreading, levelling, foam stability, flow properties, dispersion properties and oil and water repellency.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the preparation of primary aminoorganosilanes. The process comprises contacting an cyanoorganosilane with hydrogen gas in the presence of a supported cobalt catalyst. The result of this process is a near quantitative conversion of the cyanoorganosilane to a primary aminoorganosilane. The apparent rate and yield of the process can be improved by use of an organic solvent, without effecting specificity for the primary aminoorganosilane.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel fatty carboxylic acid salts of organofunctional silicone amines. The amino pendant functionality is present within the polymer. Compounds of the invention by virtue of their being salts, deposit on the surface of various substrates. Thereby altering the substrate's surface physical properties. The desirable durable properties which can be given to substrates include; softness, lubrication, soil release, and hydrophobicity. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the neutralization of a silicone amine with a fatty carboxylic acid.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 represents a substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, X represents a chloromethyl group, (meth)acryloxymethyl group, glycidoxymethyl group or aminomethyl group, Y represents a hydrolyzable group or hydroxyl group, n represents a number of 1, 2 or 3. The compound is useful, for example, for the improvement of adhesion between the organic and inorganic materials.

Abstract: Fluorescent organopolysiloxane compounds which bear two or more reactive silicon-bonded sites are useful as durable markers in curable silicone compositions. Having more than one reactive site the compounds participate in the curing reaction of the curable composition and thus do not adversely affect its curing behavior. The resulting fluorescent curable compositions are particularly useful in the preparation of adhesive-release coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Z is a halogen atom, a cyano group or a hydroxyl group,n is 0, 1 or 2,R' is a radical of the formulaR'"--[Si(R*).sub.2 ].sub.x (CH.sub.2).sub.y R""-- (9),in whichx is the number 0 or 1,y is an integer from 1 to 18,R'"is a defined in the description,R* is identical or different, optionally substituted C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy radicals,R"" is a phenylene or biphenylene radical or a radical of the formula --E--, whereE is a divalent radical of the formula --O-- or --[Si(R*).sub.2 ].sub.z --, andz is the number 0 or 1,and the compounds contain at least one group of the formula --Si(R*).sub.2 -- per molecule, and the radicalR" is a cholesteryl radical, a radical as defined for R* or a radical of the formula --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --R*,and the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is a process specific for the preparation of bis- and tris- amines by the contact of silylorganoamines in the presence of palladium monoxide catalyst. The process results in near quantitative conversion of the silylorganoamines to the desired bis- and tris-amines, without the need for elevated pressures and without formation of salts of ammonia and chloride.

Abstract: A lower alkanol, such as methanol is oxycarbonylated with carbon monoxide and oxygen to yield e.g. dimethyl carbonate at 50.degree. C.-125.degree. C. and 300-1500 psig in the presence of as catalyst, a functionalized inorganic oxide substrate (such as silica gel) typically bearing on the surface thereof a ligand of ethyl formate and 3-aminopropyl triethoxy silane--which has been reacted with a metal salt such as CuCl.sub.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone phosphate organic amine salts. These compounds have one or more pendant phosphate group in the free acid form which is neutralized by a fatty amine group. The amine group will become protonated and a net positive charge will result. The phosphate will donate the proton and develop a net negative charge. This compound is more substantive and higher foaming than any of the components alone. These phosphated silicone salts by virtue of this unique salt formation is highly foaming, non irritating to eyes and skin and deposits on fiber surfaces and form effective surface modifying finishes. The compounds of the present invention are therefore very well suited to applications in the personal care market.

Abstract: A carboalkylated amino alcohol having each of the below shown formulae is novel and optically active. A separating agent comprising the alcohol and a support is effectively useful to separate a variety of racemates for example with chromatography. The alcohol may be chemically or physically combined with the support.

Abstract: This application relates to novel compositions of matter generally classified as alkanolaminofunctional siloxanes. These compositions have a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## wherein x represents an integer of from 1 to 100; y represents an integer of from 1 to 10; R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group; and M is an alkanolamino group selected from the group consisting of:--(CH.sub.2).sub.a N(R.sup.2)--(CH.sub.2).sub.b OR.sup.3 ; (c)and--(CH.sub.2).sub.a N.sup.+ (R.sup.2)(R.sup.4)--(CH.sub.2).sub.b OR.sup.3 Z.sup.-1 (d)Compositions of this invention exhibit utility in altering the surface activity of water.

Abstract: Difunctional halo silicon amide compounds are prepared by cleaving the nitrogen-silicon bond in a nitrogen-silicon heterocycle with a reactive halide. The reaction is straight forward with no intermediates or byproducts. The halo functionality is capable of capping any SiOH group. When the other functionality is an acrylamide, the capped entity may be polymerized or crosslinked by free radical initiators of the acrylamide functionality thereby producing useful products such as paper release coatings and photoresists.

Abstract: Novel silanes having sterically hindered aminohydrocarbyl groups of the formula X.sub.3 SiRCR'.sub.2 NR".sub.2 and having utility as coupling agents and a process for their preparation are described.

Abstract: Difunctional halo silicon amide compounds are prepared by cleaving the nitrogen-silicon bond in a nitrogen-silicon heterocycle with a reactive halide. The reaction is straight forward with no intermediates or byproducts. The halo functionality is capable of capping any SiOH group. When the other functionality is an acrylamide, the capped entity may be polymerized or crosslinked by free radical initiators of the acrylamide functionality thereby producing useful products such as paper release coatings and photoresists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel alkylamino-substituted organosilicon compounds and a method for their preparation. The described process involves a dehydrohalogenation reaction between a triorganosilylalkyl halide and an aminophenol in the presence of a hydrogen halide acceptor.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating fibers is based on an organopolysiloxane having at least one cyclohexylamino-substituted hydrocarbon radical directly bonded to a silicon atom. The composition and method provide non-yellowing fibers and a treatment agent that does not gel during use, such as when exposed to carbon dioxide and/or used to treat carbon fibers.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel organofunctional silicone polymers which have an amphoteric pendant functionality. Compounds of the invention by virtue of their amphoteric structure are good detergents and foaming agents and essentially non irritating to eyes and skin. The compounds of the invention are nonirritating, and non yellowing and provide detergency and foam to many formulated products, including cosmetic and personal care products.The compounds of the present invention are prepared by introduction of a amphoteric group by reaction of acrylic acid or methyl acrylate with a primary alkoxylated amine containing the silicone polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of mixtures of novel organofunctional alkoxysilanes by the reaction of mixtures of certain substituted organic halides and chlorosilanes with molten sodium dispersed in alkoxysilanes. In the described process, the substituted organic groups of the organic halide replace alkoxy groups of the alkoxysilanes. Also claimed, are organofunctional alkoxysilanes prepared by the claimed process.

Abstract: An anionic silicone surfactant, with excellent surface tension lowering properties in aqueous and solvent systems, of the general formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or halogen-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1-20 carbon atoms or a trialkylsiloxy group of 1-20 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is an unsubstituted, halogen-substituted or hydroxyl-substituted bivalent hydrocarbon group of 1-10 carbon atoms, or a corresponding hydrocarbon group wherein no more than half of the carbon atoms are replaced by an oxygen atom; M is a Group A alkali metal or NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1-20 carbon atoms; and .sub.a is a number which lies in the range 0.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.

Abstract: 2-Aminodecalin derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H or methyl,A is H, OH, O-alkylcarbonyl, O-benzoyl or O-CH.sub.3,R.sup.4 is H, cyclopropyl, alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl,R.sup.5 is alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl which is substituted or unsubstituted,cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl whic is substituted or unsubstituted, substituted phenylalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl-alkyl, substituted 5-membered heterocyclic ring, bicycloalkyl-alkyl orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5, together with the nitrogen atom, are a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated piperidine radical,their plant-tolerated salts and N-oxides, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: A dehydrogenative silylation process of organic compounds having active hydrogen which comprises reacting an organic compound having active hydrogen with t-butyldimethylsilane in the presence of a catalyst which is a metal of Group VIII of the periodic table or its compound. The reaction may be carried out in a solvent. When the organic compound is a strongly acidic compound, the reaction may be carried out without use of any catalyst.

Abstract: A compound having the formula[(R.sub.3 SiO).sub.2 --SiR--(CH.sub.2).sub.a ].sub.b N.sup.+ R'.sub.4-b X.sup.-wherein R is an alkyl radical having one to six carbon atoms; R' is an alkyl or aryl radical having one to eighteen carbon atoms; X is chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate, or RSO.sub.4.sup.- ; a is an integer having a value from one to ten; and b is an integer having a value of two or three. A method of reducing the surface tension of an aqueous solution is also disclosed in which an effective amount of one of the above described compounds is added to the aqueous solution.

Abstract: Chemically reactive fluorinated organosilicon compounds as described for use as, e.g., lubricants, sealants and elastomers, are described corresponding to the formulaeX.sub.2 R.sup.1.sub.2 Si IorXR.sup.2.sub.2 Si(R.sup.3 SiR.sup.2.sub.2).sub.z X IIwhere X a represents a reactive group selected from a halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, acetoxy, amino, alkyl amino or dialkyl amino, z is from 1 to 5, inclusive, at least one of the R.sup.1 radicals and at least one of the R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing an organic silicon compound is here disclosed which comprises the step of reacting a halogenated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting ##STR1## wherein each of X.sup.1 to X.sup.16 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group, alkenyl group, phenyl group, naphthyl group, alkoxy group, acyl group, alkylamino group and dialkylamino group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which are unsubstituted or substituted and a halogen atom; and each of at least one of X.sup.1 to X.sup.4, at least one of X.sup.8 to X.sup.10 and at least one of X.sup.11 to X.sup.16 is a halogen atom,with a silane selected from the group consisting of SiH.sub.4, Si.sub.2 H.sub.6 and Si.sub.3 H.sub.8.

Abstract: Novel silanes having sterically hindered aminohydrocarbyl groups of the formula X.sub.3 SiRCR'.sub.2 NR".sub.2 and having utility as coupling agents and a process for their preparation are described.

Abstract: A metal-containing polymer represented by the general formula: ##STR1## where M represents a group IV metal atom, X represents N(SiR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3).sub.2 or N(R.sup.4)SiR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3, each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represents an alkyl group or aryl group, Ar represents a (substituted) phenylene, (substituted) naphthylene or (substituted) anthrylene group, and n represents an integer of 2 to 5000.The polymer can be produced by the oxidation-reduction alternating copolymerization using a reductant monomer represented by MX.sub.2 as and substituted-benzoquinones, -naphthoquinones or -anthraquinones as the oxidant monomer.The polymer is solvent-soluble and can be used as functional materials such as resist materials, electronic materials, etc.

Abstract: Surface active silicone compounds which have an improved stability at a pH above 9 or below 4, have the general formula ##STR1## wherein each R independently represents an alkyl or aryl group, each R' represents an alkylene group preferably separating neighbouring silicon atoms by up to 3 carbon atoms, each R" independently denotes R or, only if a is 0, the group R.sub.3 SiR'--, Z represents a hydrophilic sulphur, nitrogen or phosphor containing substituent or a carboxy-functional group or a salt thereof, and a has the value 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: A process for preparing a perfluoroalkyl-substituted compound is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a halopolyfluoroalkane having 1 to 20 carbon atoms with a compound selected from the group consisting of (1) a substituted or unsubstituted ethylene, (2) a substituted or unsubstituted acetylene and (3) a substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane, in the presence of a metal-carbonyl complex of the metal of the Group VIII of the Periodic Table. Alternatively, the reaction between the halopolyfluoroalkane and the substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane is effected under radical generating condition.

Abstract: Difunctional halo silicon amide compounds are prepared by cleaving the nitrogen-silicon bond in a nitrogen-silicon heterocycle with a reactive halide. The reaction is straight forward with no intermediates or byproducts. The halo functionality is capable of capping any SiOH group. When the other functionality is an acrylamide, the capped entity may be polymerized or crosslinked by free radical initiators of the acrylamide functionality thereby producing useful products such as paper release coatings and photoresists.