Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing bis-silyl ureas which consists in reacting urea and a disilazane in an aliphatic nitrile and most particularly in acetonitrile. The process of the present invention applies particularly to the manufacture of bis(trimethylsilyl)urea from urea and hexamethyldisilazane.

Abstract: A sprayable coating composition that contains at least one soluble film-forming silicon-containing compound having, on average, more than one fuctionalized silicon group, a volatile organic carrier, a polymer microparticle component, and a catalyst; a substrate coated with the composition; a process for coating the substrate to provide a protective finish; the finish-protected substrate; certain oligomeric compounds and a process therefor.

Abstract: Moisture curable polymers having terminal or pendant silyl groups of the formula: where R1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, optionally interupted with one or more ether oxygen atoms, or a group of the formula R2 represents a C1 to C6 alkoxy group or a C6-C8 aryloxy group; R3 represents an alkyl or an aryl group; T represents a branched or cyclic alkylene radical of 4 to 10 carbons, which may be optionally interrupted by one or more ether oxygen atoms; X is an alkylene group of 3-10 carbon atoms, which may be linear, branched or cyclic; and a is 0, 1 or 2, may be prepared by reacting (A) a compound having at least two isocyanate groups thereon with (B) a silane of formula (3): Moisture cured sealant formulations formulated with the polymers exhibit improved thermal stability, elongation, and tear resistance.

Abstract: A surface for the alignment of liquid crystals containing directionally-linked groups and compounds useful for preparing such surfaces are disclosed.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant coating for a substrate, particularly a transparent polymeric substrate or a metallic substrate, includes a cured inorganic/organic hybrid network material formed by a sol-gel co-condensation of at least one metal alkoxide and a silane-functionalized organic compound, wherein the silane-functionalized organic compound is a di- or triamine (such as, for example, diethylene triamine and 3,3'-iminobispropylamine), an aliphatic diol (such as, for example, ethylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol and 1,5-pentanediol), an aromatic diol (such as, for example, hydroquinone) or a triol (such as, for example, glycerol), functionalized by a silane-functional compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to colloidal metal oxides having blocked isocyanate groups, which are based on the reaction product ofA) blocked isocyanate group-containing silanes corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or an organic group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms,X, Y and Z represent identical or different organic groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms which are inert to isocyanate groups below 100.degree. C., provided that at least one of these groups is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy group,Q represents an organic group which contains at least one isocyanate group reacted with a blocking agent andn is 2, 3 or 4 withB) colloidal metal oxides selected from Al, Si, Ti, Ta, W, Hf, Zr, Sn and Y.The present invention also relates to the use of modified metal oxides, either alone or in combination with compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, for the preparation of optionally expanded polyurethane plastics, lacquers or coating agents.

Abstract: A surface for the alignment of liquid crystals containing directionally-linked groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing alkoxysilane and urea groups corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents identical or different organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups below 100.degree. C., provided that at least one of these groups is an alkoxy group,Z represents COOR.sub.1 or an aromatic ring,R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from an organic monomeric polyisocyanate or a polyisocyanate adduct,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and represent organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen or organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less andn is an integer from 1 to 8.The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds for the preparation of coatings, sealants and adhesives.

Abstract: An improved aqueous electrocoating composition that contains an anticrater agent which is a reaction product of polyoxyalkylene diamine and isocyanto alkyl alkoxy silane which is hydrolyzed and has a number average molecular weight of about 2,000-5,000; electrodeposited finishes are formed that have a significant reduction in craters and are smooth and even finishes.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula A--X--B is disclosed. Also disclosed are a composition and method for inhibiting a retroviral protease and for treating an HIV infection. Also disclosed are processes and intermediates useful for the preparation of the retroviral protease inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the organosiloxane and organosilane type, bearing at least one function derived from salicylic acid. These novel products have, in particular, desquamating and/or anti-aging properties and may be used in topical application.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyisocyanate mixturei) having an NCO content of 5 to 35% by weight and prepared from an organic diisocyanate,ii) containing up to 25% by weight of isocyanurate groups (calculated as N.sub.3, C.sub.3, O.sub.3, MW 126),iii) containing allophanate groups in an amount such that there are more equivalents of allophanate groups than urethane or urea groups and such that the polyisocyanate mixture remains stable and homogeneous in storage for 3 months at 25.degree. C. andiv) containing siloxane groups (calculated as SiO, MW 44) in an amount of 0.002 to 50% by weight,wherein the preceding percentages are based on the solids content of the polyisocyanate mixture, excluding any unreacted organic diisocyanate, and wherein the siloxane groups are incorporated by reacting an isocyanate group with a compound containing one isocyanate-reactive group directly attached to a carbon atom and one or more siloxane groups.

Abstract: A method for silating unsaturated monomers by contacting a system having at least one SiH group, an unsaturated monomer, a transition metal catalyst and a free radical polymerization inhibitor is described.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula (I):{X.sub.a R.sub.b Si(R'(A).sub.c).sub.(4-a-b) }.sub.x B (I)in which the groups and indices have the following meaning:X: hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, alkyl carbonyl, alkoxycaryl or --NR".sub.2 ;R: alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, or aralkyl;R': alkylene, arylene or alkylene arylene;R": hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;A: O, S, PR", POR", NHC(O)O or NHC(O)NR";B: straight chain or branched organic group, which is derived from a B' compound with at least one C.dbd.C double bond for c.dbd.1 and A.dbd.NHC(O)O or NHC(O)NR") or at least two C.dbd.C double bonds, and 5 to 50 carbon atoms;a: 1, 2 or 3;b: 0, 1 or 2;c: 0 or 1;x: whole number, whose maximum value corresponds to the number of double bonds in compound B' minus 1, or is equal to the number of double bonds in compound B', when c.dbd.

Abstract: Ultraviolet curable polymerizable systems having a built-in secondary curing mechanism are disclosed. The polymerizable coating system is a one component system comprising at least one alkoxysilyl-urethane-acrylate or methacrylate, an acrylate or methacrylate or vinyl ether diluent. The coating systems may include a polymerization initiator of the cationic or free radical photoinitiator type, and a metal catalyst. The coating system is UV curable, and also possesses an additional cure mechanism.

Abstract: Organosilicon-containing materials are useful in articles such as biomedical devices, including contact lenses. The materials include macromonomers endcapped with at least one ethylenically unsaturated radical, and monomers. The macromonomers and monomers include units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: each Y is --O-- or --NR.sup.30 -- wherein R.sup.30 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;each R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl wherein at least one methylene group is replaced with --O--, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl wherein at least one methylene group is replaced with --O--, and --R.sup.Si ;m and n are independently 0 or an integer of 1 to 6;each R.sup.Si is independently an organosilicon radical; andR is the divalent residue of an .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxyl compound or an .alpha., .omega.-diamino compound.

Abstract: A composition which is curable to an elastomer comprising:A polymer or mixture of polymers of the formula ##STR1## A composition which is curable to a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising the above polymer and a sufficient amount of tackifier. The invention also relates to fluorosilane compounds useful in the preparation of silicone macromonomer, their preparation and the preparation of silicone macromonomer.

Abstract: A novel coating for glass with an adhesive strength of >45 Kg/cm.sup.2 and improved resistance to moisture and sunlight, which may contain opacifying pigments for decorating glass surfaces, is a hard (Shore D 84), crosslinked siloxane-urea, siloxane-urethane, siloxane-sulfide or siloxane-amide which adheres covalently to the glass surface and is resistant to scratching and delamination.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula (I):{(X.sub.a R.sub.b Si(R'(A).sub.c).sub.(4-a-b) }.sub.x B (I)in which the groups and indices have the following meaning:X: hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, alkyl carbonyl, alkoxycaryl or --NR".sub.2 ;R: alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, or aralkyl;R': alkylene, arylene or alkylene arylene;R": hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;A: O, S, PR", POR", NHC(O)O or NHC(O)NR";B: straight chain or branched organic group, which is derived from a B' compound with at least one C.dbd.C double bond for c=1 and A=NHC(O)O or NHC(O)NR") or at least two C.dbd.C double bonds, and 5 to 50 carbon atoms;a: 1, 2 or 3;b: 0, 1 or 2;c: 0 or 1;x: whole number, whose maximum value corresponds to the number of double bonds in compound B' minus 1, or is equal to the number of double bonds in compound B', when c=1 and A stands for NHC(O)O or NHC(O)NR";are suitable to prepare homo and copolycondensates and homo or copolymers according to the sol-gel method or by photochemical or thermal polymerization.

Abstract: Fully alkoxysilane-functionalized aliphatic polyamine compounds (e.g., fully functionalized dialkylenetriamine compounds) can be formed by reacting a dialkylenetriamine (e.g., diethylenetriamine) with a compound comprising an amine-reactive group and an alkoxysilane group (e.g., an isocyanatoalkylalkoxysilane). These functionalized compounds find utility as the predominant component in forming organic/inorganic hybrid materials via sol-gel processing.

Abstract: N-alkoxysilylalkyl-aspartic acid esters are prepared by the reaction of equimolar quantities of amino-alkyl alkoxysilanes with maleic or fumaric acid esters. These N-alkoxysilylalkyl-aspartic acid esters are particularly useful as reactants in the preparation of prepolymers containing alkoxysilane and urea groups.

Abstract: Ultraviolet curable polymerizable systems having a built-in secondary curing mechanism are disclosed. The polymerizable coating system is a one component system comprising at least one alkoxysilyl-urethaneacrylate or methacrylate, an acrylate or methacrylate or vinyl ether diluent. The coating systems may include a polymerization initiator of the cationic or free radical photoinitiator type, and a metal catalyst. The coating system is UV curable, and also possesses an additional cure mechanism.

Abstract: This invention has as its subject a basic organo-mineral proton conducting polymer, produced by copolymerization of three precursors:a precursor based upon a trialkoxysilane, onto which a methane sulphonamide group is grafted by means of an alkyl or aryl link,a "deprotonizing" precursor based upon a trialkoxysilane, onto which is grafted a group derived from a nitrogenous base, preferably an imidazoline group, by means of an alkyl or aryl link,a "plasticizing" and solvating precursor, having at least one urea group which is the product of a reaction between a primary mono-, di- or triamine D and a trialkoxysilane E onto which an isocyanate group has been grafted by means of an alkyl link.

Abstract: A novel coating for glass with an adhesive strength of >45 Kg/cm.sup.2 and improved resistance to moisture and sunlight, which may contain opacifying pigments for decorating glass surfaces, is a hard (Shore D 84), crosslinked siloxane-urea, siloxane-urethane, siloxane-sulfide or siloxane-amide which adheres covalently to the glass surface and is resistant to scratching and delamination.

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: Compounds of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl substituted by --OH, --CN or by --Si(OR.sup.3).sub.3-q R.sup.4.sub.q, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl,R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or two radicals R.sup.3 together are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl, andq is from 0 to 2, andE is a radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl andR.sup.6 is hydrogen, orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkylene, orandA is --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --O--, wherein r is 1,2 or 3, and p is 0 or 1, andY is oxygen or sulfur; andwhereinT is a radical --R.sup.9 --Si(OR.sup.3).sub.3-q R.sup.4.sub.q, a radical of the formula ##STR3## X is --S-- or --NH--, and Z is an organic radical derived from a polyisocyanate or polyisothiocyanate having at least 2 NCO or NCS groups, respectively,are suitable as adhesion promoters, especially for moisture-curing polyurethane resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N,N-disubstituted compounds containing urethane groups and terminal hydroxyl groups corresponding to the general formula ##STR1## wherein X is the residue of a strong memobasic or polybasic acid remaining after dissociation of the proton or protons of said acid or a hydroxyl group;Y is an n-functional hydrocarbon group having a molecular weight of from about 15 to about 8000 (preferably from about 300 to about 4000) and optionally interrupted by oxygen, sulfur, or silicon atoms, or by ester, carbonate, urea, N-monosubstituted urethane, or N,N-disubstituted urethane groups;1.sub.R hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group having a molecular weight of from about 15 to about 200;2.sub.R is the radical of an alkylating or arylating agent; and is an integer of from 2 to about 6.The present invention further relates to a process for preparing such compounds and to a method for using such compounds in the production of plastics.

Abstract: Contact lenses which are optically clear, wettable, flexible, and of high oxygen permeability in the aqueous ocular environment of use, of a block copolymer containing polysiloxane and polyoxyalkylene oxide units are disclosed, as well as the preparation thereof and methods of treating vision defects therewith.

Abstract: Contact lenses which are optically clear, wettable, of high oxygen permeability and substantially non-swellable in the aqueous ocular envionment of use, of a block copolymer containing polysiloxane and polyoxyalkylene oxide units are disclosed, as well as the preparation thereof and methods of treating vision defects therewith.

Abstract: N,N'-disubstituted or N,N,N'- or N,N',N'-trisubstituted thioureas with additional organyloxysilyl function and tertiary amine function of the general formula ##STR1## These compounds are prepared as follows: a) Aminoorganylsilanes of the general formula ##STR2## are reacted in an organic, inert solvent with carbon disulfide, b) The dithiocarbamates formed thereby having the general formula: ##STR3## are isolated and combined with at least the equimolar amount of an amino compound of the general formulaH.sub.2 N--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NR.sup.3.sub.2,this mixture is heated until the reaction is completed and the desired product is subsequently isolated.

Abstract: The invention is relative to optionally cross-linked organopolysiloxane urea derivatives and thiourea derivatives consisting of: ##STR1## wherein X stands for 0 or S andR.sup.1 is a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 is alkylene with 1 to 10 C atoms or cycloalkylene with 5 to 8 C atoms or a group of the formula: ##STR3## with n=1-6 (on the nitrogen)m=0-6 (on the silicon), wherein R.sup.2 has the same meaning as R.sup.1 or stands for H, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the same meaning as R.sup.1 or stands for H or alkyl with 1 to 5 C atoms. At least two but at the most three groups according to formula (2) are bound to the units according to formula (1). The free valances of the oxygen atoms bound to the silicon atom are saturated by silicon atoms of further groups of formula (2) with the optional inclusion of cross-linking agents. In addition, preparative methods for the products and a use for the removal of dissolved metals from liquid phases are indicated.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing trialkylsilyl ester and acid halide derivatives of carboxylic acids is provided along with novel trialkylsilyl ester intermediates of 2-(2-furyl)-2-methoximinoacetic acid.

Abstract: A novel class of silicon-containing vinyl polymers having in its molecule at least one constitutent unit of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon residue; R.sup.2 is ##STR2## R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl group; R.sup.4 is a substituent directly bonded to silicon atom and is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene containing hetero atoms; m and n each is a positive integer, which will fulfill the requirement of 2.ltoreq.m+m.ltoreq.4; A is a direct bond, ##STR3## phenylene or substituted phenylene; B is ##STR4## R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represents an alkylene, providing that when A is ##STR5## m+n is 2. The present vinyl polymers are very useful in various technical fields including preparation of lens and other molding products, paints and various industrial resins.

Abstract: A liquid polymer which is rapidly curable, at room temperature, to a solid hydrolytically stable elastomer having high tensile and tear strengths, said liquid polymer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a liquid polymeric backbone selected from the group consisting of polyether and polythioether, said backbone having a number average molecular weight of at least 1,500 and having no carboxyl or hydroxyl groups; R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, R.sup.3 is a divalent organic radical having no sulfur atoms, R.sup.4 is alkylene of from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and which separates the oxygen atom from X by at least 3 carbon atoms, X is sulfur or --S--R.sup.5 --S-- wherein R.sup.5 is alkylene having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, alkylene thioether of from 4 to 12 carbon atoms or hydrocarbon ether of from 4 to 20 carbon atoms, p is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 3, n is 0 to 2 and the sum of m and n is 3. There is also disclosed a method for curing such liquid polymers.

Abstract: Fluorocarbonylimino biurets derived from a tris(isocyanotoalkane)biuret, a fluoroaliphatic alcohol and a modifier group imports oil/water repellency, soil-release properties.

Abstract: Polysiloxane-polyurea block copolymers are prepared from isocyanate and aminophenoxy functional polyorganosiloxane. These block copolymers are hydrolytically stable and exhibit improved thermal stability compared to aminoalkyl functional polyorganosiloxanes.

Abstract: A polish formulation containing as components at least one member selected from the group consisting of waxes, solvents, surfactants, thickening agents, abrasives, dyes, odorants, and other ingredients normally used in making polishes, and as an improvement incorporating a composition which is the reaction product of an acid anhydride and an aminofunctional siloxane. The resulting zwitterionic aminofunctional siloxane can, if desired, be further reacted with a strong acid to provide an equilibrium of the zwitterion and a conjugate acid base pair of the zwitterion and the acid. The invention also includes a method of sheeting water on a surface with the polish, a method of making an aminofunctional siloxane zwitterionomer, and an aminofunctional zwitterionomeric siloxane compound which is the reaction product.

Abstract: A novel class of polymerizable monomers containing silicons represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon residue; R.sup.2 represents an alkylene attached to silicon atom and selected from an unsubstituted alkylene, a substituted alkylene, an unsubstituted alkylene containing hetero atoms or a substituted alkylene containing hetero atoms; m and n each represents a positive number which will fulfil the requirement of 2.ltoreq.m+n.ltoreq.4; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl; A is a direct bond, ##STR2## or a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene; B is ##STR3## R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represents an alkylene, providing that when A represents ##STR4## m+n is 2. The invention also provides a preparation method thereof.

Abstract: The present invention comprises reaction products resulting from the reaction of hydrazido-substituted or certain amino-substituted polymer stabilizers and cyclic dianhydrides, as well as the use of such products. The polymer stabilizers of the invention are useful for protecting a large variety of synthetic polymeric organic materials from the degradative effects of heat, light and oxygen. Some of the modifiers are flame retardants and many are metal deactivators in addition to their primary activity.

Abstract: R.sup.4 --Si(OR).sub.3R.sup.4 =alkylene, cycloalkylene or an entity of the formula: ##STR2## whereby n=1-6, R=alkyl containing C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 and R.sup.3 =R.sup.2 or H. A method of preparing these compounds is also disclosed.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane products containing acyl thiourea groups and from the units: ##STR1## are disclosed. R.sup.1 stands for an optionally substituted phenyl group or an alky group and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 forR.sup.4 --SiO.sub.3/2 (2)units. R.sup.4 is alkylene. The free valences of the oxygen atoms are saturated by Si atoms of further R.sup.4 --SiO.sub.3/2 groups and/or by Si atoms of: ##STR2## amine units, wherein R.sup.5 =H; R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 and/or by cross-linking compounds of Si, Ti or Al. The ratio between the Si atoms in (1) and (3) to the Si, Ti, Al cross-linking atoms is 1:0 to 1:10. Various methods of preparing the products are described. These polymers to separate metals from solutions.

Abstract: An auto-adhering one-component room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealant composition generally utilizing a di-substituted mixed oximealkoxysilyalkyl area adhesion promoter compound. The sealant has low odor, is non-corrosive to ferrous or aluminum substrates, has good adhesion to many types of substrates, and eliminates the need for a silicone resin primer. In addition, it exhibits surprisingly good adhesion to oil contaminated surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to the functionalization of particulate bonded phase chromatographic supports prepared by silanization of silica gel or controlled pore glass and containing pendant primary alkyl amine groups. Functionalization results from the activation of the amines by reaction with N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI), or a related azolide, in anhydrous organic solvent, followed by derivatization of the support. Derivatization results from reaction of the activated support with a functionalizing reagent consisting of a primary or secondary, alkyl or aryl amine in organic solvent, or from an aqueous solution of the amine or its salt. A urea linkage results through which the functionalizing reagent is covalently attached to the support. Derivatization can result from the addition of an excess of a single reagent, or as a consequence of the sequential addition of two or more functionalizing reagents.

Abstract: This invention relates to chiral compositions.

Abstract: Novel supports useful in solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides of the formula ##STR1## wherein .circle.P is a material selected from the group consisting of functionalized glass micropellets, silica functionalized by aminoalkyl trialkoxysilane capable of to obtain for ##STR2## Kieselguhr, polytetrafluoroethylene, cellulose and metallic oxides, m is an integer from 1 to 20, A is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, saturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, phenyl and 5 to 6 member heterocycles, x and y are an integer from 0 to 20, x.sub.1 is an integer from 1 to 20 and y.sub.1 is an integer from 0 to 10, a process for the preparation of said supports, the use of said supports and intermediates.

Abstract: A repetitive immunoassay analytical method for determination of a free analyte is carried out by loading an affinity column of covalently bound analyte with tagged antibody, passing a continuous aqueous stream of carrier liquid over the column, introducing an aliquot of a sample to be analyzed for free analyte into the carrier stream upstream of the column, and monitoring the eluting carrier stream for a signal spike resulting from the presence of tagged antibody material released from the column by the application of free analyte in the analytical sample. Many samples may be analyzed by this method before the antibody-loaded affinity column needs to be regenerated. It is also disclosed that substrate-analyte conjugates of superior stability are produced by linking a substrate to a hydroxyalkyl analyte via an amino, hydrazide, or sulfide linking group replacing a hydroxy group.

Abstract: Novel supports useful in solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides of the formula ##STR1## wherein .circle. is micro pellets of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, silica, Kieselguhr, polytetrafluoroethylene, cellulose and metallic oxides, m is an integer from 1 to 20, A is selected from the group consisting of alkylene of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, saturated cycloalkylene of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, phenyl and 5 to 6 member heterocycles, x is an integer from 0 to 20, x.sub.1 is an integer from 0 to 10 and the amino group may be in the m-, p- or o-position, a process for the preparation of said supports, the use of said supports and intermediates.

Abstract: An auto-adhering one-component room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealant composition generally utilizing a di-substituted mixed oxime-alkoxysilyalkyl area adhesion promoter compound. The sealant has low odor, is non-corrosive to ferrous or aluminum substrates, has good adhesion to many types of substrates, and eliminates the need for a silicone resin primer. In addition, it exhibits surprisingly good adhesion to oil contaminated surfaces.

Abstract: The invention is directed to N-silylpropyl-N'-acyl ureas and their production from an alkali cyanate, a 3-halopropylsilane and in a given case, a cyclic acidamide. By heating the compounds of the invention the blocked isocyanate function can be set free.

Abstract: A novel organosilane coupling agent is disclosed and its use as an adhesion promoter in mineral-filled unsaturated polymer systems is described. Additionally, use of the organosilane as a primer for various substrates is presented. The coupling agent comprises the reaction product of an isocyanatoalkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid with an aminoorganosilane. The organosilane so formed links the acryloxyalkyl or methacryloxyalkyl functionality to an alkylene, or aminoalkylene, group on the silicon atom through a urea group. Use of the organosilane as a coupling agent in a mineral-filled unsaturated polymer results in superior resistance to moisture, particularly when the polymer is selected from the group of corrosion resistant unsaturated polyesters.