Abstract: The novel silylalkyl or silylalkenyl compounds correspond to the general formula (I) ##STR1## Here the symbols A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 denote aromatic or heteroaromatic molecular units such as 1,4-phenylene or pyrimidine-2,5-diyl which are combined via a single bond (for k, m=0) or via functional groups M.sup.1,M.sup.2 such as CO--O or CH.sub.2 --O; j, k, l, m, n are zero or 1 (j+l+n=2 or 3). The radicals R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 are hydrogen or alkyl/alkenyl, cycloalkyl, and the radicals R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 have a comparable meaning (hydrogen); R.sup.1 is alkyl/alkenyl or one of the substituents known from LC chemistry such as an .alpha.-haloalkanoic radical. In some cases compounds have wide and polymorphous liquid crystalline phases.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electroless process for making a catalyst in a liquid or gaseous medium comprising contacting a base metal with a chemical cleaning agent and simultaneously or sequentially treating said base metal under reducing conditions with a noble metal-containing material, the catalyst prepared using the process, and a method of using the catalyst.

Abstract: Siloxane macromonomers are disclosed which can be copolymerized with hydrophilic monomers or hydrophobic monomers to prepare polymeric materials useful as biomedical devices. The copolymers made from hydrophilic monomers exhibit good oxygen permeability and are particularly suitable for use in contact lenses.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, halogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen optionally substituted alkyl, an optionally substituted aryl or arylalkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m Si (Alk.sub.1).sub.3, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n OAlk.sub.2 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p SAlk.sub.3, m, n and p are an integer from 0 to 6, Alk.sub.1, Alk.sub.2 and Alk.sub.3 are alkyl and R is alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms or the remainder of an alcohol used in the pyrethrinoid series having pesticide properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid silicone ester having a melting point of up to about 30.degree. C., and comprising (A) units of the general formula R.sub.a R.sup.E.sub.b SiO.sub.[4-(a+b)]/2 or (B) R.sub.x R.sup.E.sub.y SiO.sub.1/2 units and SiO.sub.4/2 units; R.sup.E being an ester-containing organic group. The silicone ester is liquid at ambient skin temperature and has improved workability, improved payout, improved emollient properties, greater solubility in organic compounds, greater substantivity to surfaces and improved water resistance.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising (A) a fluorinated alkoxysilane containing an epoxy group, (B) an organic titanium or aluminum compound, and (C) a solvent is effective in bonding fluorinated organic polymers to metal and glass members.

Abstract: Novel fluorosiloxane-containing monomers are disclosed which are especially useful for the preparation of biomedical materials such as contact lenses.

Abstract: A silicone type cinnamic acid derivative which is a siloxane having at least one unit represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and having the other units which may exist in the siloxane being represented by the formula:O.sub.(4-m)/2 SiR.sub.m.sup.3wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a trimethylsiloxy group, R.sup.2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group having at least two carbon atoms, which may include a heteroatom, O, X is an alkoxy group, n is an integer of 0 to 3, a is an integer of 2 or 3, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a trimethylsiloxy group, and m is an integer of 0 to 3.

Abstract: Fluorine-substituted .alpha.-(5-aryloxy-naphthalen-1-yl-oxy)-propionic derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, as defined herein, are useful as herbicides. Processes and intermediates for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition consisting of a mixture of a silicone polymer having the formula ##STR1## having a viscosity of 350-30,000 centistokes, and a polyoxyalkylene siloxane copolymer having a viscosity of fifteen hundred centistokes at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkoxylated esters which contain terminal carboxyl groups. This class of compounds provides unique solubility in many organic solvents as well as very substantive salts of the carboxylic acid when neutralized with base. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the hydroxyl group in a silicone polymer with an anhydride.

Abstract: A fluoroalkyl group-containing organosilicon oligomer is represented by the following formula (I) or (IV) of: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, X and Y each are the same or different groups and stand for an alkyl, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, n represents an integer of 1 to 3, m.sub.1 and m.sub.3 represent an integer of 1 to 10, m.sub.2 represents an integer of 0 to 10, m.sub.4 represents an integer of 1 to 5 and R.sub.F represents --CF.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.1 A or ##STR2## where A stands for a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom, n.sub.1 represents an integer of 1 to 10 and n.sub.2 represents an integer of 0 to 8. A surface treating agent contains the oligomer defined by the formula (I) or (IV).

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a radical of the formulaR.sup.1 --R.sup.5 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.y --,in which R.sup.1 is a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkyl group or a cholesteryl radical, R.sup.5 is a phenylene or biphenylene radical which may be linked to a phenylene radical via the --OOC-- group or a phenylene radical linked the --OOC-- group, y is an integer of from 3 to 12, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of a radical of the formulaR.sup.6 --R.sup.1 and R.sup.7 --SiCH.sub.3).sub.2 H,where R.sup.6 is a single chemical bond or a phenylene, biphenylene or cyclohexylene racial or a phenylene radical linked to the --OOC-- or --COO-- radical or a phenylene radical linked to a cyclohexyl radical through the --OOC-- group, R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing myoinositol polyphosphoric acid from myoinositol via a polyacylmyoinositol, a process for preparing a polysilyl-polyacylmyoinositol from a polyacylmyoinositol, and a process for preparing an optically active myoinositol polyphosphoric acid from the above product or a polysilylmyoinositol.

Abstract: A branched monoester represented by the formula R.sup.1 COOR.sup.2 acts as a silicone-dissolving or solubilizing agent. In the formula, R.sup.1 is an isoalkyl group having 4 to 17 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 is an isoalkyl group having 3 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkoxylated ester salts which contain terminal carboxyl groups which have been neutralized with various fatty amine compounds. This class of compounds provides a high dense foam and unique solubility in many organic solvents as well as very substantive salts of the carboxylic acid when neutralized with base. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the hydroxyl group in a silicone polymer with an anhydride, followed by neutralization with an amine.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of vitamin D-related compounds, namely the 1.alpha.-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D analogs, as well as a general method for their chemical synthesis. The compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells, including malignant cells, and in inducing their differentiation, and thus represent novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant and other diseases characterized by the proliferative growth of undifferentiated cells. Formulations for therapeutic use and treatment methods are also provided.

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: Alpha-fluorinated olefins are hydrosilated using selected cobalt compounds as catalysts. The products are useful in coatings, and as chemical intermediates, elastomers, and caulks.

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

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

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

Abstract: A novel 2,4-dihydroxyadipic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group or a silyl group, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and each a hydrogen atom or a protective group of a hydroxy group or together form a ring, which is useful as a common intermediate in the synthesis of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.

Abstract: An ester-modified silicone derivative of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each represents a saturated or unsaturated straight- or branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, a saturated or unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon group having from 3 to 30 carbon atoms or an aromatic hydrocarbon group having from 6 to 30 carbon atoms; l and m each represents a number of 0 to 100; n represents a number of 1 to 100; a represents a number of 3 to 16; and b represents a number of 1 to 3 is disclosed as well as a cosmetic composition containing the ester-modified silicone derivative.

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

Abstract: A region-specific monofunctionalization of a phenolic hydroxy onto a polyphenol for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl and alkynyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, --CN, formyl, carboxy, alkoxy carbonyl of up to 9 carbon atoms, aralkoxy carbonyl or up to 12 carbon atoms and halogen and R' is a hydroxy protective group comprising reacting a polyphenol of the formula ##STR2## wherein R has the above definition with a base to form the corresponding dianion, reacting the latter with a trialkyl borate of the formulaB(OAlk).sub.3wherein Alk is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms to form a compound of the formula ##STR3## reacting the latter with a reagent capable of introducing a hydroxy protective group and reacting the latter with a hydrolysis agent for the oxygen-boron bond to obtain the corresponding compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone ester quaternary polymers which are substantive to fiber and provide outstanding softening properties to various fibers, hair and skin. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the esterification of a terminal hydroxyl group which is present on a silicone polymer with monochloroacetic acid, and in a subsequent step, reacting the chloro ester so produced with a tertiary amine to produce the desired quaternary compound.

Abstract: The compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 have the meanings given in the specification, as described.The compounds of formula I are active as inhibitors of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase and can be used in therapy as anti-hypercholesterolemics.

Abstract: A silicone compound of the rational formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical free from acetylenic unsaturaiton; Z is --O--, --S-- or --NH--; Y is a divalent organic group; R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, an akyl, alkenyl, alkoxy or phenyl group; and m and n are rational numbers satisfy the ration of 4>m+n.gtoreq.2. The compound is useful as a precursor of nonemanating, self-curing and heat resistant silicone resins.

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

Abstract: An organopentasiloxane having the formulaA--R.sup.1 --SiMe.sub.2 (OSiMe.sub.2).sub.3 OSiR.sup.2 .sub.(3-n) (OR.sup.2).sub.nwherein Me denotes a methyl radical; A is a group selected from the group consisting of methacryloxy, glycidoxy and amino; R.sup.1 is a divalent organic group selected from the group consisting of an alkylene group having at least 2 carbon atoms and an alkyleneoxyalkylene group; R.sup.2 is independently selected from monovalent hydrocarbon groups free of aliphatically unsaturated bonds; and n is an integer having a value of 1 to 3, and methods for the preparation thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an unsaturated benzalmalonate derivative of formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl, a trimethylsiloxy, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkoxy or a --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --C(R.sub.4).dbd.CH.sub.2 radical, where p is an integer between 1 and 10 and preferably between 1 and 4 and R.sub.4 denotes a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight or branched chain alkyl radical, one of the two radicals R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 denoting a residue --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --C(R.sub.4).dbd.CH.sub.2,R.sub.3 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl radical or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkoxy radical,R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which are identical or different, denote a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 straight or branched chain alkyl radical.Use as a sunscreen in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved solventless hydrosilation process for preparing a siloxane-oxyalkylene copolymers, the improvement comprising conducting the reaction in the presence of at least one sodium metal phosphate.

Abstract: Benzoic acid derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or lower-alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen, trimethylsilyl, or trimethylgermyl, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, trimethylsilyl, or trimethylgermyl, R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, acetyl, or hydroxy, at least one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being trimethylsilyl or trimethylgermyl, and R.sub.6 means hydroxy, lower-alkoxy, or a group of the formula --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 mean hydrogen or lower-alkyl, and X represents a group of the formula --CONH--, --NHCO--, --COO--, --OCO--, --COCH.dbd.CH--, --COCH.dbd.C(OH)--, or --CH.dbd.CH--, which exhibit excellent effect as differentiation-inducing agents for neoplastic cells, especially leukemia cells, or a therapeutic agent for psoriasis or immune and inflammatory diseases, and a process for the preparation thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: The peroxides which include the O.sup.17 isotope, especially the hydrogen peroxides and peroxides and hydroperoxides prepared therefrom, are well adapted as nonradioactive labeled compounds for use in the medicinal and biological arts.

Abstract: There is disclosed a herbicide composition in which a postemergent herbicide is activated by the inclusion of a silicone glycol adjuvant consisting essentially of (i) a silicone glycol having an average structure ##STR1## wherein Me denotes a methyl radical, and (ii) a silicone glycol dispersant compound for component (i). When compared to similar prior art silicone glycol adjuvants not having an acetoxy terminated glycol chain, the compositions of the present invention provide enhanced rainfastness in the control of weeds, particularly velvetleaf plants.

Abstract: There is disclosed a herbicide composition in which a postemergent herbicide is activated by the inclusion of a silicone glycol adjuvant consisting essentially of (i) a silicone glycol having an average of 4 or 5 ethylene oxide units in its glycol chain and (ii) a silicone glycol dispersant compound for component (i). The composition provides enhanced phytotoxicity in the control of weeds, particularly velvetleaf plants, and shows an improved degree of rainfastness relative to prior art compositions.

Abstract: The platinum catalyst composition comprises a diolefin component represented by the following general formulaCH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--R--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2wherein R is a divalent saturated hydrocarbon radical, and a platinum compound component. The platinum catalyst composition is extremely useful for hydrosilylation of an organosilicon compound having a .tbd.SiH radical with an olefin. When used for the hydrosilylation reaction, it inhibits effectively the isomerization of the starting material olefin, thereby enabling the intended organosilicon compound to be obtained in a high yield.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone fatty esters. This class of compounds, provide outstanding softening and lubricating when applied to textiles and fibers. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the hydroxyl group in a silicone polymer with a fatty carboxylic acid, ester or anhydride.

Abstract: The specification discloses an organopolysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene emulsifier for polar in nonpolar liquid emulsions wherein organopolysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene polymer molecules are intentionally cross linked through a cross linking agent joined thereto by nonhydrolyzable bonds and being free of internal hydrolyzable bonds.

Abstract: An ion-selective polymeric membrane for an electrochemical sensor for use in analytical chemistry, comprisinga) a supporting matrix e.g. of PVC, andb) an ionophore selected from calixarene or oxacalixarene derivatives of the formula IV ##STR1## wherein n+m=3-8;m=0-8;n=0-8;a, which may be the same or different on each aryl group, is 0 or 1;R.sup.2 is alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, aryloxy, alkaryloxy, alicyclic, alkylthio, arylthio, alkarylthio, or a substituted derivative thereof;R.sup.3 is --H, alkyl or alkenyl;X is --OH or a group containing an acrylate or methacrylate functional group;provided that when X is --OH, n is at least 1/2(n+m);and provided that when m=0, n=4, a=0 and R.sup.3 is alkyl or allyl, R.sup.2 is not alkoxy having 4 or more carbon atoms in the alkyl group;and provided that when m=0, n=4, a=0 and R.sup.3 is t-butyl, R.sup.2 is not methoxy or ethoxy;or of the formula V ##STR2## wherein R.sup.

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

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds represented by the following general formula, which acquire high thermal resistance suitable for silane coupling agents by containing a phenylene group between an alkoxysilyl group and a (metha)acrylic group; ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon residue containing one or two carbon atoms, R.sup.2 represents a divalent hydrocarbon residue containing two or three carbon atoms, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, m represents an integer from 1 to 3, and n represents 0 to 1).

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

Abstract: A novel organopolysiloxane compound, which has high surface activity to form an emulsion of the water-in-oil type of various hardly emulsifiable materials, is proposed. The organopolysiloxane compound is a dimethylpolysiloxane having two types of modifying groups including polyether or polyoxyalkylene groups on one hand and higher alkyl groups bonded to the silicon atoms through an ether linkage on the other hand bonded to the silicon atoms. Different from conventional dually modified dimethylpolysiloxanes as an emulsifying agent having modifying groups of polyether groups and higher alkyl groups directly bonded to the silicon atoms, the dually modified dimethylpolysiloxane of the invention can be synthesized easily in a one-step process of the reaction in addition to the advantage of excellent emulsifying activity for various kinds of hardly emulsifiable liquids as compared with conventional emulsifying agents.

Abstract: Novel fluorinated carboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups, Rf is a divalent perfluoroalkyl or perfluoropolyether group, X is a hydrogen atom or triorganosilyl group, and a is equal to 2 or 3 are useful curing catalysts for RTV organopolysiloxane compositions. These fluorinated carboxylic acid derivatives are prepared by effecting hydrosilylation between alkenyl-containing fluorinated carboxylic acid derivatives and hydrosilanes in the presence of catalysts.

Abstract: The preparation of magnesium benzyl fluoromalonate and other equivalent materials, the synthetic equivalents of the --CH.sub.2 F moiety, is described. Reaction between these reagents and the in situ-formed imidazolides of various carboxylic acids gives beta-keto-alpha-fluoroesters, which upon hydrogenation and spontaneous decarboxylation yields fluoromethyl ketones in excellent yields. The overall transformation from RCOOH to RCOCH.sub.2 F is thus illustrated.

Abstract: A silicone type cinnamic acid derivative which is a siloxane having at least one unit represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and having the other units which may exist in the siloxane being represented by the formula:O.sub.(4-m)/2 SiR.sup.3.sub.mwherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a trimethylsiloxy group, R.sup.2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group having at least two carbon atoms, which may include a heteroatom O, X is an alkoxy group, n is an integer of 0 to 3, a is an integer of 2 or 3, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a trimethylsiloxy group, and m is an integer of 0 to 3.

Abstract: The effects of acne and psoriasis are relived by applying either topically or by oral adminstration, a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, Cl, straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, NO.sub.2, COOR.sub.6, CN, OR.sub.6, NR.sub.6 R.sub.7, NR.sub.6 C(.dbd.S)NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, NF.sub.6 COR.sub.7, SO.sub.2 NR.sub.6 R.sub.7, CH(CH.sub.3)COOH, CONR.sub.6 R.sub.7, COR.sub.6, OCONR.sub.6 R.sub.7, NR.sub.6 COONR.sub.7, R.sub.9 OR.sub.6, NR.sub.6 SO.sub.2 R.sub.7, Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3, and NR.sub.6 CONR.sub.7 R.sub.8,R.sub.3 together with R.sub.4 forms a benzo ring or taken together with R.sub.2 forms a benzo or tetrahydrobenzo ring or together with R.sub.2 and R.sub.1 forms a: ##STR2## moiety or together with R.sub.2 forms a ##STR3## moiety or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1 forms a benzo ring or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.3 forms a ##STR4## moiety, or R.sub.

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.