Abstract: One-part moisture curable sealant compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The compositions include a silyl-functional polythioether and a polyepoxide. Methods of making sealant compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A crosslinked polysulfide-containing cycloaliphatic compound, useful as a crosslinker for filled sulfur-vulcanizable elastomer compositions, is represented by the general formula: [(CaH2a-)mG1(-CbH2bSx—)n?m]o[CcH2c-G2-CdH2dSy—]p[R]q wherein G1 is a saturated, monocyclic aliphatic group of valence n containing from 5 to 12 carbon atoms and optionally containing at least one halogen or a saturated monocyclic silicone [RSiO—]n[R2SiO—]r group of valence n; G2 is a saturated, divalent cyclic aliphatic group of valence 2 containing from 5 to 12 carbon atoms and optionally containing at least one halogen or a saturated monocyclic silicone [RSiO—]n[R2SiO—]r group of valence n; each R independently is a selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, monovalent hydrocarbon of up to 20 carbon atoms and a halogen atom; each occurrence of subscripts a, b, c, d, m, n, o, p, q, x and y independently is an integer wherein a is 2 to 6; b is 2 to 6; c is 1 to 6; d is 1 to 6; m is 1 or 2; n is 3 to 5; o is a positive

Abstract: There is disclosed an organosilicon compound of the following general formula (1): wherein R1 is an alkyl group or an aryl group, R2 is an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, an alkenyl group or an organoxy group, R3 is an alkyl group or an aryl group, n is an integer of 1 to 3, and m is an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: This invention relates to organometallic precursor compounds represented by the formula (H)mM(R)n wherein M is a metal or metalloid, R is the same or different and is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, heterocyclic radical containing at least one nitrogen atom, m is from 0 to a value less than the oxidation state of M, n is from 1 to a value equal to the oxidation state of M, and m+n is a value equal to the oxidation state of M, a process for producing the organometallic precursor compounds, and a method for producing a film or coating from the organometallic precursor compounds.

Abstract: This invention describes an amidation process whereby amino acids of the Formulae IIA or IIB can be activated and treated with an amine in the presence of a base to yield amides of the Formula (I), without loss of optical purity.

Abstract: Cyclic organosilicon compounds that may be employed as an electron donor for polymerization catalyst systems, polymerization catalyst systems employing the cyclic organosilicon compounds as an electron donor, methods of making the polymerization catalyst systems, and polymerization processes to produce polyolefin are disclosed. The organosilicon compounds, which are useful as electron donors in polymerization catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins, are represented by the formula: where Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 may be identical or different and are each hetero-atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, Si, B, and P. R1, R2, R3, and R4 may be identical or different and are each hydrocarbon-based substituents to Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4, respectively. The subscripts i, j, m, and n are independently 0 to 3 R5 and R6 may be identical or different and are each a bridging group with a backbone chain length between the two hetero-atoms Q1 and Q3, and Q2 and Q4, respectively, 1-8 atoms.

Abstract: An amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane (AMS) comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of an amino AMS, an amino/mercaptan co-AMS, an amino/blocked mercaptan co-AMS, mixtures thereof, and a weak acid-neutralized solid or aqueous solution thereof, and a method of making the amino AMS, are presented. The compounds are useful in compounding, processing, cure and storage of silica-reinforced rubbers because they contain low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC).

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing mercaptoorganyl(alkoxysilanes), wherein bis(alkoxysilylorganyl)polysulfides are hydrogenated at temperatures of <190° C. and pressures of <100 bar with hydrogen and a transition metal catalyst without the addition of water, alcohol or H2S.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of mercaptoorganyl(alkoxysilanes), wherein bis(alkoxysilylorganyl)polysulfides are hydrogenated with hydrogen and a transition metal catalyst in a solvent without the addition of alcohols, H2S or water.

Abstract: The method for producing polyorganosiloxane from at least one type of organosilicon compound having a siloxane unit or alkoxysilane by the equilibrating reaction involving cleavage and recombination of the silicon-oxygen bond as a method carried out in the presence of an acidic catalyst capable of giving the product in high productivity and yield, corrosive to the system to a limited extent, and remaining in the product to a limited extent or degrading product quality to a limited extent if it remains, wherein a solid, acidic zirconium oxide catalyst is used as the acidic catalyst.

Abstract: Silanes of the formula Ra1R4-a-xSiLx??(I) where each R is identical or different and is a monovalent, optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical which is free of aliphatic carbon—carbon multiple bonds and has from 1 to 18 carbon atoms per radical, R1 is an optionally substituted 2-norbornyl radical, L is a leaving group, a is 1, 2 or 3 and x is 1 or 2, with the proviso that the sum of a+x?4, are useful for protecting functional groups of organic compounds (2) which have at least one functional group having an active hydrogen atom, preferably as a hydroxyl group —OH, a thiol groups —SH, an amine group —NH— or —NH2, a carboxyl group —COOH, or an amide group —CONH— or —CONH2.

Abstract: Method is provided for selectively opening rings of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) compounds to from functionalized derivatives thereof or new POSS species. Per the inventive method, the POSS compound is reacted with an acid to selectively cleave bonds in the POSS rings to add functionalities thereto for grafting, polymerization or catalysis, to thus form new familes of POSS derived compounds. Also provided are the new compounds so formed. Method is also provided for expanding rings of POSS compounds. Per the inventive method, a POSS compound is reacted with silane reagents to obtain an expanded POSS framework with added Si ring substituends to form new families of POSS compounds. Also provided are the new compounds so formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing lithium complex salts and their intermediaries and to the use of these in electrolytes.

Abstract: Process for the production of yellow bis(3-[trialkoxy-silyl]alkyl)polysulfanes with an iodine color index of ≦10 mg iodine/100 ml, in which an organic acid is added to neutral chloroalkyltrialkoxysilane and then reacted with sodium polysulfide (NPS) or sodium sulfide (Na2S) and sulfur or sodium polysulfide (NPS) and Na2S in alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the manufacture of a blocked mercaptosilane wherein the process is selected from the group consisting of: (1) reacting a mercaptosilane and a monoacid anhydride corresponding to a thioester group present in the desired product; (2) reacting an alkali salt of a mercaptosilane with the appropriate acid anhydride or acid halide; (3) transesterifying a mercaptosilane and an ester in the presence of an alkali metal of an acid corresponding to the ester; (4) transesterifying a thioester silane and another ester; (5) transesterifying a 1-sila-2-thiacyclopentane or a 1-sila-2-thiacyclohexane and an ester; and (6) reacting an alkali metal salt of a thioacid with a haloalkylsilane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of organosilylalkylpolysulfanes, of the general formula I (R1R2R3SiR4)2SX (I) by reaction of organosilylalkylpolysulfanes of the general formula II (R1R2R3SiR4)2Sy (II) with an ionic sulfide of the general formula M+2S2− (III) and an organosilylalkyl halide of the general formula R1R2R3SiR4X (IV), the long-chain organosilylalkylpolysulfane of the general formula (II) and the organosilylalkyl halide of the general formula (IV) being initially introduced into the reaction vessel and the ionic sulfide of the general formula (III) being added to this solution in several portions.

Abstract: Hetero-spiro compounds of the formula (I), where &PSgr; is an element of the 4th main group of the Periodic Table with the exception of carbon, preferably Sn, Ge or Si, particularly preferably Ge or Si, and K1 and K2 are, independently of one another, conjugated systems, for use in electroluminescence devices. The compounds of the formula (I) have a good solubility in customary organic solvents, improved film-forming properties and a significantly reduced tendency to crystallize.

Abstract: Compounds having the following formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, including dual inhibitors of ACE and NEP and selective ACE inhibitors: wherein: Y1 and Y2 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, halogen, or alkoxy; X is O or S(O)t; A is t is zero, one or two; m and n are independently zero or one; and wherein R, R5, R5a, R5b, R6, R7, R11, q and r are defined herein.

Abstract: Sulfanylsilanes of the formula X1X2X3Si—A—S—SiR1R2R3 are prepared by reacting mercaptosilanes of the formula X1X2X3Si—Alkyl—SH with chlorosilanes Cl—SiR1R2R3. They are used as coupling agents in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: Silicon compound of general formula a), in which A, B, C, D are radicals which are different from OH and are covalently bonded to Si; two or three of these bond that are linked to Si are Si—O—C, Si—S—C or Si—N—C type bonds and are hydrolyzable in vivo, forming Si—OH bonds that are biologically active especially when in contact with living tissue, the A and D bonds of formula b) being invariably hydrolyzable; at least one of the hydrolyzable bonds corresponds to an acyloxy, aryloxy or vinyloxy radical; at least one of the compounds obtained after hydrolysis of the hydrolyzable bonds is a stabilizer, and the non-hydrolyzable bonds, which are of the Si—C type, correspond to hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon radicals for which Si is not directly linked to the phenyl ring.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of biologically active silicon compounds by hydrolysis of a precursor which produces a compound which prevents the formation of polymers from the silicon hydrolyzed bonds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.

Abstract: Oligomeric organosilicon compounds are disclosed of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 independently of one another denote H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) haloalkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)haloalkyl, phenyl, aryl or aralkyl andZ denotes an alkylidene radical having 0-6 carbon atoms, x can be a statistical average of 1-6 andn=1-150 and . . . means that z can be bonded either to the one or the other C atom, and the particular free valency is occupied by a hydrogen.and their use in rubber mixtures and for the production of shaped articles, in particular pneumatic tires.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, identical or different, represent a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl radical, an alkenyl or alkynyl radical, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, an aryl radical optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, one or more hydroxyl radicals, one or more linear or branched alkyl radicals, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, one or more O-alkyl or S-alkyl radicals optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms,X represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, O-alkyl, O-alkenyl, O-alkynyl, S-alkyl, S-alkenyl or S-alkynyl radical, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms and containing up to 11 carbon atoms, an aryl radical containing up to 14 carbon atoms, a C.tbd.N, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, ##STR2## CO.sub.2 alk.sub.3 radical, alk.sub.1, alk.sub.2 and alk.sub.

Abstract: A layer forming material is a compound which has a structure of six-membered ring coordinated to Cu and containing Si, and of which general formula is represented by the following chemical formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are elements of the VI group of the same or different types which are coordinate-bonded to Cu, and of which examples include O, S, Se, Te and the like, at least one of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2 and Y.sub.3 is Si, L is a group which has a double or triple bond and which is able to supply electrons to Cu, and each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is any of SiF.sub.3, SiH.sub.3, CF.sub.3 and CH.sub.3 for example.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organopolysiloxane composition containing a cyclopentenyl radical and crosslinkable in a thin layer by exposure to ultraviolet light, characterized in that it comprises:A. 100 parts of diorganopolysiloxane containing at least 3 cyclopentenyl radicals per molecule, each of these groups being directly linked, by an SiC bond, to a different silicon atom, andB. an effective amount of at least one photoinitiator.Application of the compositions to the production of coatings, especially for the production of non-stick coatings on paper, and for the encapsulation of printed circuits.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to photochemically removable protecting groups, and, in particular, to the use of styrylsilyl groups to protect reactive functional groups, such as, hydroxyl, amino and thiol groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides liquid crystals that are diphenyldiacetylenes of the general formulas: ##STR1## where W, X, Y and Z are, independently of one another, a halogen atom, a hydrogen atom or a trihalomethyl group, T.sub.1 and T.sub.2, independently of one another can be an alkyl, alkene, alkoxy, alkenoxy, ether, thioalkyl, thioalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or haloalkylether groups having from three to twenty carbon atoms or a silylalkyl, silylalkenyl, silylalkoxy or silylthioalkyl group having from three to twenty-eight carbon atoms and wherein M.sub.1 and M.sub.2 can both be single bonds or one of M.sub.1 or M.sub.2 can be a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene or a --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -trans-1,4-cyclohexylene.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a novel acrylic alkoxy substituted silane and to a single phase solid solvent-containing electrolyte having recurring units derived from such silane incorporated within the solid polymeric matrix of the solid electrolyte. A novel electrolytic cell that incorporates the subject electrolyte also is provided. The specific molecular structure exhibited by such solid polymeric matrix is believed to advantageously facilitate the positioning of an inorganic ion salt and solvent between adjacent polymeric molecules during service within the solid electrolyte.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a novel silane acrylate and to a single phase solid solvent-containing electrolyte having recurring units derived from the silane acrylate incorporated within the solid polymeric matrix of such solid electrolyte. A novel electrolytic cell that incorporates the subject electrolyte also is provided. The specific molecular structure exhibited by such solid polymeric matrix is believed to advantageously facilitate the positioning of an inorganic ion salt and solvent between adjacent polymeric molecules during service within the solid electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a silane and an organopolysiloxane containing a cyclopentenyl radical, characterized in that the silane or the organopolysiloxane has a radical Y of the formula: ##STR1## directly linked to the silicon atom. The silanes according to the invention can be used as coupling and crosslinking agents, in particular in the compositions of acrylic paints.The diorganopolysiloxanes according to the invention can be used as base polymer of a silicone composition which is crosslinkable to an elastomer, in particular by exposure to atmospheric oxygen.

Abstract: A polydimethylsiloxane compound terminated at one end by a branched aminoalkyl group, having the average formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are alkylene groups having at least two carbon atoms, Me is a methyl radical, m is an integer between 6 and 1,000 and n is an integer between zero and 6, is disclosed. The polydimethylsiloxane of the invention can be easily prepared by the method described and imparts improved surface properties, such as water repellency and slipperiness, to organic resins modified therewith.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of compounds in all their possible isomeric forms of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an easily cleavable derivative of the alcohol R-OH and a residue of an alcohol used in the pyrethrinoid series and when Y is --COOR' or --COSR', W is hydrogen and W is halogen when Y is --COOR' and R' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with at least one functional group, aryl optionally substituted with at least one functional group and heterocycle optionally substituted with at least one functional group and when W is hydrogen, the double bond has Z configuration and when W is halogen, the double bond has the E configuration comprising reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R has the above definition with a compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein W and Y have the above definitions and A is alkylene of

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substituted cyclohexanedione compounds, the preparation of said compounds, compositions containing said compounds and the use of said compositions in the selective pre- and postemergent kill and control of grassy weeds in the presence of various crop plants.

Abstract: Novel compositions of silicone/polyether block copolymers are provided which are useful as surfactants in several classes of polyurethane foam production. While conventional copolymers have a polysiloxane backbone with pendant polyethers, the surfactants of the present invention are the reverse with siloxane pendants on a polyether chain. These novel non-hydrolyzable polysiloxane polyoxyalkylene copolymers which are characterized by an "inverted" structure, i.e., polyoxyalkylene backbones with lateral and/or terminally pendant polysiloxanes, represent species that are of a narrow molecular weight and compositional distribution and are free of unreacted polyether or non-modified silicone oil diluent. These surfactants are useful in various urethane foam systems and can also display aqueous wetting properties.

Abstract: A process for producing a silane or siloxane compound containing at least one cycloalkyl ring by hydrogenation of a corresponding derivative containing at least one aromatic ring in the presence of a Raney nickel catalyst modified with chromium.

Abstract: Hexaalkyldisilthiane compounds (e.g., hexamethyldisilthiane) are synthesized by reaction of lithium disulfide and a halotrialkylsilane (e.g., chlorotrimethylsilane) in a non-oxygenated solvent (e.g., acetonitrile).

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: Hexaalkylcyclotrisilthiane compounds (e.g., hexamethylcyclotrisilthiane) are synthesized by reaction of lithium disulfide and a dihalodialkylsilane (e.g., dichlorodimethylsilane) in a non-oxygenated solvent (e.g., acetonitrile).

Abstract: Substituted diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## where Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3 are hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylmercapto, haloalkylmercapto, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl or haloalkylsulfonyl, Z.sub.4 is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, acetoxy or alkylmercapto, Y is hydrogen, halogen, cyano or nitro, X is oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl or sulfonyl, and A is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl ##STR2## and can also be sulfonyl ##STR3## when X is oxygen, and, when Z.sub.4 is alkoxy or alkylmercapto, can also be a methylene chain --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- by which the radicals Z.sub.4 --CH--X-- are bonded to form a ring, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or n-propyl, R.sub.2 is cyano, methoxy, ethoxy or ##STR4## where B is OH, ONa, O--alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy, --NH.sub.2, --NH--alkyl or --N(alkyl).sub.2, n is 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

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: Disclosed is a one-pack curing type composition having an excellent storage stability and rapid curing property after application. The composition comprises a polymer having in the molecule at least two structures represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent a group selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group and a chloromethyl group, and an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of a N- or S-1,2-ethylenically unsaturated organic compound which comprises(a) contacting a N- or S-silylated organic compound with an aldehyde, wherein the aldehyde has a hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl moiety, at elevated temperatures under conditions such that a N- or S-1-siloxyalkyl-substituted organic compound is prepared; and(b) pyrolyzing the N- or S-1-siloxyalkyl-substituted organic compound under conditions such that the siloxy moiety is elminated to prepare a N- or S-1,2-ethylenically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of thioethers comprising reacting a silylated thiol of the formulaR--S--SiR.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 Iwherein R is an organic group and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are individually selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms with an organic halide, sulfate or sulfonate in the presence of hexamethylphosphoric triamide as a solvent or co-solvent preferably under neutral conditions in aprotic solvents at a temperature between 0.degree. and 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Refrigeration fluid compositions for refrigeration and air-conditioning circuits include a usual refrigerant fluid together with a liquid, hydrolyzable organosilane which remains in the liquid phase throughout the air-conditioning circuit, and which is capable of removing moisture from the interior of the circuit and sealing leaks.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymeric organosilicon compounds containing aryl radicals and to a method for improving the gliding or slipping properties of organic fibers treated therewith. The polymeric organosilicon compounds are represented by the formulaM.sub.a R.sub.b Si{[(OSiR.sub.2).sub.n D].sub.m (OSiR.sub.2).sub.n OSiR.sub.3-d M.sub.d }.sub.4-a-bin which R is hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radical, D represents radicals of the formula--X.sub.a A--X.sub.a (A--X.sub.a).sub.c --,X represents the groups: ##STR1## --NR'--, --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --R"--, --NR'R", ##STR2## --OR"--, --SR"--, --SO.sub.2 R", where R' is hydrogen or R, R" is a bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, A is a bivalent or substituted bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon radical, M represents radicals of the formula--X.sub.a --A--X.sub.a (A--X.sub.a).sub.c H,a is 0 or 1, b is 0, 1 or 2, c is 0 or a number of from 1 to 5, m is 0 or a number of from 1 to 20, n is a number of from 1 to 1,000 with the proviso that at least one OSiP.

Abstract: Active hydrogen-containing compounds are silylated by contacting with trimethylsilyl trichloroacetate at elevated temperatures in the presence of an initiator.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) an organic compound having at least one hydrolyzable silyl group and (b) an organic amine and/or an alkali metal hydroxide. The composition is curable upon exposure to moisture, and has superior properties, such as hardness, toughness and stain resistance, when used for example as a coating. The composition can be utilized as a coating material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing N-protected 2-aminoethanethiol which proceeds via the silyl covered sulfur intermediate: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is triorganosilyl and R.sup.2 is a readily removable N-protecting group.