Abstract: Organotrialkoxysilane stabilizers for inorganic silicate corrosion inhibitor additives in antifreezer/coolant formulations are described. The stabilizers have the following structure; ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is either ##STR2## and R.sub.2 may be selected from ##STR3## and R.sub.3 is phenyl or ##STR4## These stabilizers help prevent the gelling of the corrosion inhibiting silicate additives in antifreezer/coolant formulations thereby increasing the useful lifetime of such formulations.

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: 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: Cosmetic and dermatological application of polysiloxanes containing a diester functional group and compositions employed.The invention relates to the use in cosmetics and in dermatology of diorganopolysiloxanes containing a diester functional group carrying, per molecule, at least one unit of formula:ZR.sub.a SiO.sub.(3-a)/2where a is 0, 1 or 2, Z is a radical of formula: ##STR1## the symbols R', which are identical or different, denote a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 monovalent saturated hydrocarbon, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkoxyalkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 aryl, alkylaryl or aralkyl radical, X denotes H or CH.sub.3 ; W is a covalent bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene radical; and the symbols R, which are identical or different, denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, vinyl, phenyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl or hydroxyl, provided that only one radical R per silicon atom denotes hydroxyl.

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: Organotrialkoxysilane stabilizers for inorganic silicate corrosion inhibitor additives in antifreezer/coolant formulations are described. The stabilizers have the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is either ##STR2## and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be same or different and selected from --Ph, --CN, ##STR3## (wherein R is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms). These stabilizers help prevent the gelation of the corrosion inhibiting silicate additives in antifreezer/coolant formulations so that the silicates could be more persistent in their corrosion inhibiting properties.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound having general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents fluorine; l is an integer of 1 to 5; R.sup.2 represents a lower alkyl group, a lower unsaturated alkyl group or an aromatic group, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent hydrogen, halogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a nitro group, a cyano group, and an alkoxyl group, which may be the same or different; m is an integer of 0 to 2, when m is 2, each R.sup.2 may be the same or different; and n is an integer of 1 to 3, provided that m+n is not more than 3 (m+n.ltoreq.3), and a photopolymerizable epoxy resin composition prepared by mixing an epoxy resin component, the above photodecomposing organosilicon compound, and an aluminum compound are disclosed.

Abstract: Process for preparing a silyl ketene acetal adduct, the process comprising contacting and reacting a silyl ketene acetal and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated compound in the presence of a mercury- or Lewis acid-containing catalyst, for example, HgI.sub.2.

Abstract: A method is provided for silylating aromatic acylhalide by effecting reaction between an aromatic acylhalide and halogenated polysilane in the presence of an effective amount of a supported transition metal catalyst, such as a transition metal catalyst supported by an organic or inorganic substrate.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel substituted o-phthalaldehydes of formula I ##STR1## wherein at least one of the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 is Q(alkyl).sub.3, --CH.sub.2 --Q(alkyl).sub.3, --O--Q(alkyl).sub.3, --Q(aryl).sub.3 or --Q(alkylenearyl).sub.3, wherein Q is Si, Sn or Ge, the alkyl moieties contain 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the aryl groups contain 6 or 12 ring carbon atoms and the alkylene radicals contain 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and each of the remaining substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a cyano, nitro, carboxyl or hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or an alkoxycarbonyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkoxy moiety.The novel o-phthalaldehydes can be polymerized to give polymers that can be used as photoresists.

Abstract: Bisbenzocyclobutene monomers bridged by a polyorganosiloxane group. The monomers are liquid at room temperature.

Abstract: A method for promoting production of useful livestock comprising administering to such livestock an amount effective therefor of a monosilylated aminopheylethylamine derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which X and Y are identical or different and represent hydrogen or CN,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.3 represents t-butyl, isopropyl, monofluoro-t-butyl or 1-cyclohexyl-ethyl, andR.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 denote a straight-chain or branched alkyl rdical,or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof.Those compounds wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Non-crosslinked, branched liquid crystalline organosilicon compounds exhibit the general formula(R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2).sub.w (R.sub.2 SiO).sub.x (RSiO.sub.3/2).sub.y (SiO.sub.4/2).sub.zwhere at least one R represents a mesogenic (liquid crystal forming) group, the remaning R represent monovalent hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon radicals, w represents an integer having a value of at least 1, x, y, and z individually represent an integer including zero, the sum of x and y is at least 1 and the sum of w, x, y, and z is from 4 to 50, inclusive.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds of the formula IR.sup.1 --A.sup.1 --A.sup.2 --O--C.sub.n H.sub.2n --SiX.sub.a Y.sub.b Z.sub.c Iwherein R.sup.1, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, X, Y, Z, n, a, b and c have the meaning given can be used for producing a homotropic orientation of liquid crystal phases on surfaces.

Abstract: A method is provided for silylating organic substrates, utilizing a halogenated polysilane, such as 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro dimethyldisilane and an aromatic acyl halide, for example, trimellitic anhydride acid chloride in the presence of a transition metal catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone/silicate-containing antifreeze characterized by dilute aqueous stability includes substituted organosilicon carboxylates characterized by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein M is a monovalent cation such as, for example, sodium; Z represents a moiety hydrolyzable to silanol; R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, a monovalent hydrocarbon radical such as methyl, ethyl, phenyl, and the like or a substituted monovalent hydrocarbon radical; a has a value from 0 to 20, b has a value of 1 or 2, c has a value of 0 or 1, n has a value of 2, 3, or 4, and m has a value of from 3 to 15 when a is other than 0 and from about 7 to about 15 when a is 0.

Abstract: A method for purifying alkoxysilane with the general formula, R.sub.m Si(OR.sup.1).sub.4-m. The method significantly lowers the level of non-hydrolyzable chlorine-based impurities, as well as the level of hydrolyzable chlorine-based impurities. The method comprises: (i) heating the alkoxysilane in the presence of a treating agent selected from a group which consists of acid clays and metal halides; (ii) contacting the alkoxysilane with a neutralization agent; and (iii) separating the alkoxysilane from the unused neutralization agent and by-products of neutralization.

Abstract: Perfluoropolyether oligomers or block polymers, having a backbone with one or a plurality of perfluoropolyether segments each consisting essentially of (1) at least one perfluoroisopropyleneoxy unit, (2) a bis(perfluoromethyleneoxy-terminated) unit, and (3) a perfluoroethylidene unit terminating each segment, the backbone of the perfluoropolyether being terminated with COF and/or a functional or nonfunctional derivative thereof, said perfluoropolyethers being made by reacting a perfluoroaliphatic diacid fluoride with hexafluoropropylene epoxide to produce an acid fluoride-terminated perfluoropolyether adduct or oligomer which then can be photopolymerized to yield an acid fluoride-terminated perfluoropolyether block polymer. These oligomers and block polymers are useful as high temperature lubricants, hydraulic fluids, gaskets, adhesives and coatings as well as co-reactants wtih urethane in forming propellant binders.

Abstract: Perdeuterated methacrylates of a high degree of deuteration can be obtained by a process for the preparation of perdeuterated methacrylates from hexadeuteroacetone by conversion into the corresponding cyanohydrin, subsequent elimination of water, hydrolysis of the cyano group and esterification with perdeuterated alkanols, the conversion of hexadeuteroacetone into the cyanohydrin being effected by reaction with trimethylsilyl cyanide to give 1,3-hexadeutero-2-(trimethylsiloxy)-2-cyano-propane and subsequent hydrolytic elimination of the trimethylsilyl group.

Abstract: The invention is directed to N,N' and N,N',N'-substituted silylureas and a process for their production in which in a single step process there are reacted a halogenoalkylsilane or a halogenbenzylsilane with a primary or secondary amine and an alkali cyanate in equimolar amounts.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a substituted trialkylsilyloxymalonic acid dinitrile of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 -alkyl andn is an integer from 1 to 4, comprising reacting a trialkylsilyl cyanide of the formula(R.sup.2).sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and acid addition salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, heteroaryloxy or heteroaralkoxy; andone of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen and the others are the same or different and each is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl or heteroaralkyl; orR.sup.2 is hydrogen and ##STR2## is mono- or bi-cyclic amino, inhibit enterotoxin-induced secretion into the small intestine and are, therefore, useful in treating enterotoxin induced diarrhoea in humans and scours in animals.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel cyclic organopolysiloxane compound having one or more of 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl groups and one or more of alkenyloxy groups, e.g. isopropenyloxy group of the formula --O--C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CH.sub.2, each directly bonded to the silicon atom in a molecule. This novel organopolysiloxane compound is useful as a crosslinking agent for a hydroxy-terminated diorganopolysiloxane and a formulation of a room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition capable of giving a rubbery elastomer by curing is proposed comprising, each in a limited proportion, (a) a hydroxy-terminated diorganopolysiloxane, (b) the above disclosed novel cyclic organopolysiloxane having 2 or 3 alkenyloxy groups, (c) a second cyclic organopolysiloxane having 2 or 3 alkenyloxy groups each directly bonded to the silicon atom in a molecule and (d) a guanidino-containing organosilicon compound, e.g. 3-(tetramethylguanidino)propyl trimethyl silane, as a curing accelerator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted hydroxy-malonic acid amide-thioamides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl,and a process for their preparation and their use as agents for combating pests, in particular insecticides and acaricides.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for the production of organic polyisocyanate-based molded polymers prepared from at least one organic polyisocyanate and at least one polyol wherein there is employed an internal mold release agent comprising an amino-polysiloxane having at least one group of the formulaRNH-alkylene--O--bonded to a silicon atom of a polysiloxane, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower-alkyl, cycloalkyl, and ECHR"CHR'-- wherein E is an electron withdrawing group and R' and R" are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl.The molding process can be repeated many times before the mold surfaces must be cleaned or treated with release agent. The ease of release of the molded polyurethanes makes the process particularly suitable for RIM production methods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing optically active alpha-aminonitriles of the formula ##STR1## by the reaction of alpha-trimethylsilyloxynitriles with optically active alpha-methylbenzylamine in the presence of a loweralkyl alcohol.In the above formula, R denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.15 aralkyl or unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl.In general, R-alpha-methylbenzylamine gave I and III as the major and the minor products, respectively. Whereas, S-alpha-methylbenzylamine gave II and IV as the major and the minor products, respectively.The compounds so prepared are intermediates in the preparation of optically active aminoacids.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a tartronic ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is an optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl radical, comprising reacting (trimethylsilyloxy)tricyanomethane in the presence of a mineral acid, with at least one alcohol of the formula R.sub.1 OH and R.sub.2 OH and hydrolyzing the product of reaction. Advantageously the alcohols are employed in at least three times the molar amount of the (trimethylsilyloxy)tricyanomethane, and the reaction and hydrolysis are carried out in immediate succession in the same reaction vessel.

Abstract: In an improved catalytic process for preparing trialkylsilyl ethers from trialkylsilyl compounds and carbonyl group-containing compounds, the improvement consisting of using an organic or inorganic bifluoride (HF.sub.2.sup..crclbar.) as the catalyst.

Abstract: A process for preparing partially known .alpha.-dicyanotrimethylsilyloxy compounds which are intermediates in the production of insecticidal substituted hydroxymalonic acid diamides and are of the general formula ##STR1## comprises reacting a carboxylic anhydride of the general formula ##STR2## at a temperature between 10.degree. and 250.degree. C. with trimethylsilyl cyanide, if appropriate in the presence of a solvent and/or if appropriate in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Novel 3-isoxazolidinone compounds and novel hydroxamic acid intermediates from which they are prepared exhibit herbicidal activity to grassy and broad-leaf plant species while leaving legumes, especially soybeans, unaffected. The preparation and herbicidal activity of the compounds is exemplified.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-phenyl and 5-naphthyl oxazolidine-2,4-diones and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; certain 3-acylated derivatives thereof; a method of treating hyperglycemic animals therewith; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: Curable isocyanate prepolymers have been made in which all or a portion of the available isocyanate terminal groups have been reacted with a secondary amine-containing silane monomer having two trialkoxy silane groups.

Abstract: Aromatic silanes are prepared by reacting an aromatic halogen compound with a disilane in the presence of a palladium complex and a phosphite or phosphine.The aromatic silanes obtainable by the process of the invention are valuable intermediates for the preparation of drugs, dyes and pesticides.

Abstract: The preparation of racemic 1R, 4R, 5R-5-(4', 8'-dimethyl-5'-hydroxy-7'-nonenyl)-5-methyl-8-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]-octane-1-a cetic acid is described. The cycloheptane compounds are active uteroevacuant agents.

Abstract: Described is a process for exchanging some or all of the radicals R' in alkoxysilane cluster compounds with different radicals R"; this process being based on the following reaction: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkenyl, and an aryl, or an aralkyl; and each R' is independently selected from the same groups as R with the proviso that at least a majority of said R' radicals are sterically hindered alkyl groups having at least 3 carbon atoms; and each R" is selected from groups consisting of alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, aryl groups, aralkyl groups, functionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl and aralkyl groups, and polyoxyalkylene groups with the proviso that R" radicals are different than R' radicals; and n is a number from 1 to 9.

Abstract: 1-(Dicyano-trimethylsiloxy)methyl-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## and X.sub.1 is halogen. A process for the production of these compounds and their use as intermediates for obtaining biocidal compounds is described.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing silanes and siloxanes having SiOC groups which comprises (a) introducing in a liquid phase a chlorosilane and a hydroxyl-containing aliphatic compound in parallel flow into a first stage of a first reactor in an amount such that from 0.5 to 0.

Abstract: Monomeric polysiloxanes end-capped with activated unsaturated groups polymerized with acrylic acid and a comonomer comprising a polycyclic ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid to form a hydrophilic, water absorbing contact lens is disclosed. These polysiloxane polymer contact lenses are unexpectedly capable upon hydration of retaining from 1 percent to about 99 percent by weight of water, based upon the total weight of the dry, i.e., unhydrated polymer.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing organopolysiloxanes which are obtained from the condensation and/or equilibration of organosilicon compounds in the presence of phosphoronitrile chlorides which comprises treating the organopolysiloxanes with ammonia or an amine of the general formulaYHNC(CH.sub.3).sub.n (CH.sub.2 X).sub.3-nin which each X represents a hydrogen atom or a radical of the formulae --OCH.sub.3, --N(CH.sub.3).sub.2, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.3, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 NHY and --OC(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ; Y represents a hydrogen atom or a trimethylsilyl radical and n represents 0, 1, 2 or 3.