Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone based lactylates. This class of compounds provides unique emulsification properties as well as outstanding wet comb and conditioning properties when applied to hair. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the carboxyl group on a silicone polymer with the hydroxyl group in lactic acid.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel alkoxylated salicylate esters of silicone compounds which contain an ester linkage, a polyoxyalkylene portion and a silicone polymer portion. Compounds of the invention are made by reacting (a) an alkoxylated carboxy silicone, and (b) salicylic acid to form an ester. Compounds of the invention by virtue of (i) the silicone group, (ii) the ester group and (iii) the ultra violet absorbing group salicylic, the compounds are effective durable ultra violet absorbers. The presence of the polyoxyalkylene portion of the molecule allows for the modification of the solubilities of the molecule in a variety of polar and non-polar solvents.

Abstract: Mesogens are provided based on substituted unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic and methacrylic acid. Substitution of a variety of hydrophobic tails onto the carboxylic acid or acid derivative via the vinyl carbon proximal to the carbonyl of the carboxylic acid results in mesogens that are capable of forming thermotropic and single-phase lyotropic mesophases over a broad range of compositions. The mesophases can be polymerized to lock in the ordered phases.

Abstract: Photoluminescent polydisilacyclobutanes are made by reacting a dialkenyldihalosilane with an organolithium reagent in the presence of a solvent at 0-25.degree. C. Optional reactants such as aromatic acetylenic hydrocarbons or bicyclic dienes may also be included.

Abstract: A dental material is described which is characterized by a content of silicic acid condensates of norbornene or mercapto silanes, and which, after thiol-ene polymerisation with suitable reactants, shows only slight polymerisation shrinkage and produces polymerisates with high mechanical strength.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel salicylate esters of silicone compounds which contain an ester linkage, and a silicone polymer. Compounds of the invention are made by reacting (a) a carboxy silicone, and (b) salicylic acid to form an ester. Compounds of the invention by virtue of (i) the silicone group, (ii) the ester group and (iii) the ultra violet absorbing group salicylic, the compounds are effective durable ultra violet absorbers.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing organosilicon compounds containing (meth)acxyloxy groups is described, in which alkoxylated alk-2-yne 1,4-di(meth)acrylates (1) of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical,R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms per radical andR.sub.4 is a linear or branched alkylene radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms per radical, andz is an integer from 1 to 12,are reacted with organosilicon compounds (2) comprising units of the formula ##STR2## where R is an identical or different monovalent, optionally halogenated hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms per radical, ande is 0 or 1, on average from 0.01 to 1.0,f is 0, 1, 2 or 3, on average from 0.0 to 3.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymers, especially emulsion polymers, and their use for the thickening of a variety of aqueous systems, to methods of thickening utilizing the polymers, to enhancement of such thickening by the addition of surfactants, solvents or non-solvents, and to other aspects including coating compositions and other aqueous systems thickened with the polymers. This invention also relates to new complex hydrophobe-containing oligomers and their use in producing the polymers of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain reconstituted wax esters, prepared by the reaction of a silicone polymer and a natural high molecular wax ester selected from the group consisting of beeswax, candelillia, and carnauba wax. These materials are useful in preparation of cosmetic products where their ability to couple organic silicone and other components into a uniform mass is unsurpassed. One major area for the use of these materials is in lipsticks. In addition they are useful in antiperspirants and other formulations which contain both oils and silicones.

Abstract: Silicon-containing peroxyester compounds, for example, represented by the following formula: ##STR1## useful as a polymerization initiator, which compounds can produce vinyl chloride polymers having a high quality in a high yield and in a short reaction time.

Abstract: A process for preparing an oxyglutaric acid ester derivative of the formula: ##STR1## in which each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, C.sub.1-7 aralkyloxy, C.sub.7-9 halogenated aralkyloxy or phenyl, R.sup.4 is a hydroxyl-protecting group, and R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-10 alkyl which may have a substituent, comprises the steps of reacting a methyl phosphonate derivative or methyl phosphine oxide derivative with an oxyglutaric acid mono-ester to give a reaction product which comprises an oxyglutaric acid derivative having a phosphorus-containing group and a pentenedioic acid mono-ester (by-product), removing the pendenedioic acid mono-ester from the reaction product to isolate the oxyglutaric acid derivative, and converting the isolated oxyglutaric acid derivative into the oxyglutaric acid ester derivative. A process for obtaining an optically active oxyglutaric acid ester derivative is also disclosed.

Abstract: The individual enantiomers of the compounds (Ia), (Ib), (IIa) or (IIb), optionally substituted by non-interfering substituent(s). The novel enantiomers can be obtained by biotransformation. The (Ia) or (IIa) compounds can be used for the synthesis of chiral carbocyclic nucleosides.

Abstract: Specific optically active 4- hydroxy-2-cyclopentenone derivatives and mixtures thereof having the formula (I): ##STR1## and an anticancer-agent and a bone formation accelerator containing the same as effective active ingredients.

Abstract: A process for preparing carboxylates of polyoxyalkylene siloxanes and -amines, alkylpolyoxyalkylenes, polyoxyalkylene block polymers, alkylamidepolyoxyalkylenes and alkylpolyglucosides comprising subjecting a primary hydroxyl group-containing polyoxyalkylene compound or alkylpolyglucoside to mild oxidiation. The invention also relates to the novel polyoxyalkylene amine and alkylamidepolyoxyalkylene carboxylates prepared by the process.

Abstract: This invention may be described as follows. (1) A defoaming agent for the production of highly elastic soft and semi-rigid polyurethane foam, having as a main component thereof an organio silicone compound represented by the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of one to eighteen (18) carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of one to eighteen (18) carbon atoms or an organic substituent, and x and y are each not less than 1, providing x+y equals a number between 3 to 8. A method for the production of a highly elastic soft and semirigid polyurethane foam with said defoaming agent per formula (1) and a highly elastic soft polyurethane foam and a semirigid polyurethane foam produced by this method are also taught.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound selected from these of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and B are as defined in the description, their enantiomers and diastereoisomers, their Z and E isomers, and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products containing the same which is useful for treating a disorder selected from an inflammatory disorder and a pathological inflammatory condition.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing prostaglandin E.sub.1, E.sub.2 and derivatives thereof is provided. The process is a "one-pot" method in which 2-furyllithium, copper cyanide, a lower alkyllithium reagent and either an (E)-alkenylstannane or a halogenide are combined with cyclopentenone (II) ##STR1## in which A, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are as defined herein. The reaction gives rise to the desired prostaglandin product in yields of 80% or higher.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the meaning described in the specification have retinoid-like biological activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.6 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R is hydrogen or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q wherein Q is hydrogen or --COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4;Z is a thio, oxy or methylene group;A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group;R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are each independently a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(Ar) wherein n is an integer 0, 1, 2 or 3; and Ar is phenyl or naphthyl unsubstituted or substituted with one to three substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or --NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, wherein R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; with the proviso that when R.sub.2 and at least one of R.sub.5 or R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and Ar is not substituted with trifluoromethyl or --NR.sub.8 R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the following general structural formula (1) and methods for producing the compounds: ##STR1## R.sup.1 represents a group such as benzyloxycarbonyl, R.sup.2 represents a lower alkyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a protecting group, each of M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 represents a metal atom, and n represents the atomic valence of M.sup.1. Intermediates for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors can be prepared safely and easily from these compounds.

Abstract: A novel process for the production of a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z and Z' each represents a protective group for the hydroxyl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a group represented by the formula --B--D (in which B is an alkylene group and D is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group or a cycloalkyl group), a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group or a group represented by a formula --COOR.sup.8 ; R.sup.6 represents a group represented by a formula --COOR.sup.9, a cyano group, a hydroxyl group, a group represented by a formula --OCOR.sup.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to a compound having the following formula ##STR1## in which X.sup.1 and X.sup.2, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen or a hydroxy-protecting group, X.sup.4 is hydrogen, A is selected from --COOAlkyl and CH.sub.2 OH, and B is a hydroxy group, or A and B, when taken together, represent an oxo group. These compounds are useful as intermediates in the production of 19-nor vitamin D derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organosilicon compounds containing (meth)acryloxy groups which can be prepared in a simple manner with high selectivity using readily accessible starting substances. The organopolysiloxanes containing (meth)acryloxy groups rapidly crosslink in the presence of a photoinitiator and light. The compounds of the present invention may be employed in the production of coatings.

Abstract: The invention provides a lactone-modified organopolysiloxane compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and each represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a n-propyl group, an isopropyl group or a group represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is a methyl group, an ethyl group, a n-propyl group or an isopropyl group, X is a saturated divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 14 carbon atoms, and m is an integer of 1 to 3, provided that at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is a group represented by the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5, X and m are as defined above, and n is an integer of 1 to 100. The polysiloxane compound of the invention is excellent in compatibility with various organic resins.

Abstract: A curable composition which comprises(C) a non-polymeric organic curing agent having at least two hydrosilyl groups in a molecule,(D) an organic polymer having at least one alkenyl group in a molecule, and(E) a hydrosilylation catalysthas rapid curability and good depth curability, and gives a homogeneous cured material having good mechanical properties.

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: The invention describes intermediates for use in the synthesis of 1.alpha.-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D compounds. The intermediates have the following formula: ##STR1## The disclosed process includes (a) the construction of a 5,8-diol-6-yne intermediate by joining ring-A and ring-C/D portions of the desired end product via the condensation of an acetylenic derivative containing the C/D-ring portion of the desired end product with a cyclic dihydroxy ketone representing the A-ring of the desired end product; (b) the partial reduction of the 6,7 acetylenic triple bond linkage between the A and C/D ring portions to obtain a 5,8-diol-6-ene intermediate; and (c) the reductive removal of the 5,8-oxygen functions to generate the required 5,7-diene end product from which the desired 7-trans(7E)-isomer is purified directly, or after optional double bond isomerization of the 7-cis(7Z)-isomer employing a novel thiophenol-promoted isomerization step.

Abstract: Fluorinated silylated aromatic compounds, their intermediates, methods of use in treating diseases associated with deficiencies of cholinergic transmission in the central nervous system and methods for their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycondensates of the general formula I ##STR1## in which ##STR2## and the other variables are defined as indicated in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a diorganopolysiloxane having a functional group at only one end of the molecular chain and having the formulaR(R.sub.2 SiO).sub.p Bwherein R is an independently selected monovalent hydrocarbon group, B is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an organosilyl group having the formula--SiR.sub.

Abstract: Methods of producing carboxylic acid ester derivatives of formulae (I) and (II), which are useful, for instance, as intermediates for producing an anti-hypercholesterolemic agent having an inhibitory effect on HMG-CoA Reductase: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently a protective group for hydroxyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 integrally constitute a protective group for hydroxyl groups; R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, or an aryl group; and R.sup.4 is a substituted aryl group, a substituted heterocyclic group, a substituted vinyl group, or a substituted cycloalkenyl group; and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are respectively the same as defined in the above formula (I), are disclosed. In addition, intermediates for use in these methods of producing the carboxylic acid ester derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel polyester emulsifiers. Compounds of the invention are made by reacting (a) a dimethicone copolyol, (b) a diacid and (c) a fatty alcohol alkoxylate containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms. The compounds of the invention by virtue of (a) the silicone group, (b) the fatty alcohol terminal group and (c) the polyoxyalkylene present in the compound are extremely efficient emulsifiers for a variety of oils at heretofore unknown levels.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel ester emulsifiers. Compounds of the invention are made by reacting (a) a carboxy silicone, and (b) a glycerine which has been substituted with a fatty group containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms. The compounds of the invention by virtue of (i) the silicone group, (ii) the fatty group and (iii) the polyoxyalkylene present in the compound are extremely efficient emulsifiers for a variety of oils at heretofore unknown levels.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel ester emulsifiers. Compounds of the invention are made by reacting (a) a carboxy silicone, and (b) a fatty alcohol alkoxylate containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms. The compounds of the invention by virtue of (i) the silicone group, (ii) the fatty alcohol group and (iii) the polyoxyalkylene present in the compound are extremely efficient emulsifiers for a variety of oils at heretofore unknown levels.

Abstract: A method for the removal and concentration of desired ions such as Pd(II), Ru(III), Pd(IV), Au(III), Au(I), Ag(I), and Hg(II) from a multiple ion source solution which may contain larger concentrations of other undesired ions including H.sup.+ comprises bringing the source solution into contact with a compound comprising a sulfur and electron withdrawing group containing ligand covalently bonded through an organic spacer silicon grouping to a solid inorganic support. The sulfur and electron withdrawing group containing ligand portion(s) of the compound has an affinity for the desired ions to form a complex thereby removing the desired ions from the source solution. The desired ions are removed from the compound by contacting the compound with a much smaller volume of a receiving solution having a greater affinity for the desired ions than does the sulfur and electron withdrawing group containing ligand portion of the compound.

Abstract: Organosilsesquioxanes having at least one mesogenic side group and processes for their preparation, which comprise reacting organosilsesquioxanes having at least one Si-bonded hydrogen atom with chiral or achiral mesogenic compounds containing an aliphatic multiple bond.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula ##STR1## are prepared wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic hydrocarbon groups,R.sup.4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 3 to 14 carbon atoms,R.sup.5 is a group having the formula --O(CH.sub.2).sub.b -- or a polyether group having the formula --(OC.sub.n H.sub.2n).sub.c --, wherein b has a value of 1 to 6, n has an average value of 2 to 2.5 and c has a value of 1 to 10,R.sup.6 is an --OSO.sub.3 X group or an --OR.sup.7 group, wherein X is a hydrogen, an alkali or an optionally substituted ammonium ion and R.sup.7 is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an acetyl group,a is 0 or 1,with the proviso that, when R.sup.6 represents the --OR.sup.7 group, a=1. The silanes are biologically degradable, resistant to hydrolysis and have pronounced surfactant properties.

Abstract: A novel alcohol-modified silicone ester derivative of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear, branched or cyclic aromatic residual or hydrocarbon group; a, b and c are numbers which sum falls in the range from 0 to 130; d is a number lying between 0 and 1; and 1, m and n are numbers which sum falls in the range from 0 to 6.Cosmetic compositions containing the above silicone ester derivative (I) were also disclosed.The silicone ester derivative (I) is useful as a cosmetic ingredient due to the capability of improving feel on use.

Abstract: The protected cyclobutanone of the formula ##STR1## is treated with a dialkylaluminum chloride, an alkylaluminum dichloride, a trialkylaluminum compound, diphenylsilane in the presence of tris(triphenylphosphine) rhodium (I) chloride, or iridium tetrachloride to yield the corresponding diprotected cyclobutanol. This compound is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of antiviral agents.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane polyethers with increased resistance to hydrolysis are prepared. Furthermore, a method of rendering an aqueous system hydrolysis-resistant and exhibiting increased wetting property utilizing such polysiloxane polyethers as wetting agents in aqueous systems is described. Aqueous coating systems containing such polyethers exhibit increased wetting property and are resistant to alkaline and acidic hydrolysis.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which P is hydroxy and T is the group -X.sup.2 -CR.sup.7a R.sup.7b -CHR.sup.8 -OH or T is hydrogen and P is the group O-CHR.sup.8 -CR.sup.7a R.sup.7b -X.sup.2 -OH and, wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7a, R.sup.7b, and R.sup.8 are as defined in the specification,or a reactive derivative thereof. These compounds are useful in the preparation of DNA gyrase inhibitors.

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: A lactone-modified silicone composition comprising a lactone-modified silicone compound of general formula (I), and a low-viscosity silicone oil of general formula (II) having a viscosity of not more than 100 cSt at 25.degree. C., a cosmetic agent containing it, and a lustering agent containing it. ##STR1## In formula (I) above, R.sup.1 is the same or a different group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, a substituted or non-substituted phenyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or a phenylalkylene group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms consisting of a substituted or non-substituted phenyl group and an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and wherein at least 50 wt. % of R.sup.1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms;A and B is each the same or a different group, and represents a methyl or R.sup.2 Z group;wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an .alpha.-methylene-cyclopentanone derivative represented by the formula [I] below which is useful as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and insecticides, especially prostaglandins. Also disclosed herein is a process for producing the derivative advantageously on an industrial scale. ##STR1## where X denotes (.alpha.-OZ, .beta.-H) or (.alpha.-H, .beta.-OZ), with Z representing a protecting group for the hydroxyl group; U denotes (.alpha.-H, .beta.-R.sup.1) or (.beta.-R.sup.1, .alpha.-H); R.sup.1 denotes ##STR2## where R.sup.2 denotes a protected hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-15 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.2-15 alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.2-15 alkynyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6-15 aryl group; Z' denotes a protecting group for the hydroxyl group; and k is 0 or 1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone esters of hydroxy acids. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the hydroxyl group in a silicone polymer with a hydroxy acid selected from the group consisting of lactic acid and glycolic acid. The compounds of the present invention find use in skin care products and other personal care products.

Abstract: Synergistic surfactant compositions. Polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers in which the polyether pendants bear carboxylic acid groups or salts of carboxylic acid groups are demonstrated to have synergystic interactions with anionic and cationic organic surfactants to improve the surface characteristics of a solution, requiring unexpectedly low concentrations to obtain specific surface tension values or to attain critical micelle concentrations in aqueous solutions. Compositions containing an organic surfactant and a polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer bearing carboxyl groups are claimed. A method for modifying the surface properties of an aqueous system by employing such compositions as components of the system is also claimed.

Abstract: Anionically polymerizable monomers containing at least one silicon or titanium atom form polymeric photoresists having good dry etch resistance for use in microlithography. The monomers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --H or --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; X is a strong electron withdrawing group;Y is a strong electron withdrawing group containing at least one silicon or titanium atom.Preferably Y is ##STR2## wherein n is 1-5 and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl. A particularly preferred monomer is 3-trimethylsilylpropyl 2-cyanoacrylate.Methods for applying a resist coating by vapor deposition of these monomers and exposure to radiation are described. A positive or negative tone image can be produced, depending upon the imaging method employed. The imaging layer may be applied over a planarizing layer to form a multilayer photoresist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthetic method of optically active starting materials for various medicaments, which are represented by Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydroxy protecting group; * is an asymmetric carbon; R.sup.2 ' is hydrogen or an optionally substituted lower alkyl; and Q is --CH.dbd.P(Ph).sub.3, --CH.sub.2 P(O)(OMe).sub.2, or --CH.sub.2 S(O)Me, in high optical purity on a large scale.In more detail, the present invention provides intermediates and a method for the production thereof for synthesizing optically active compounds which are able to inhibit activities of HMG-CoA reductase and are, therefore, useful for inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis.

Abstract: A benzonaphthalene compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## or (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH; R.sub.6 represents ##STR3## or OR.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, r' or r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or a residue of an amino acid or a sugar, or together form a heterocycle; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radical; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic radical, a thiocycloaliphatic radical or --O--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.8 represents lower alkyl; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower acyloxy.This compound is useful in the topical and systemic treatment of dermatologic diseases and in the treatment of the degeneration of conjunctive tissues.

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.