Abstract: A hydrofluoroolefin ether represented by the general Formula (I), compositions that include such compounds, and apparatuses and methods for use that include such compositions and compounds, wherein Formula (I) is represented by: Rf—O—CH2CH?CHCH2—O—Rf (I) wherein each Rf group is independently a linear, branched, and/or cyclic perfluoroalkyl group having 2 to 9 carbon atoms and optionally further including 1 to 3 nitrogen and/or oxygen catenary heteroatoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel perfluoropolyether group containing silane compound wherein the compound is represented by any one of the following general formulae (1a), (1b) (2a) and (2b), has a number average molecular weight of 6×103 to 1×105 and can form a layer having water-repellency, oil-repellency, antifouling repellency and high friction durability.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated ether compound, a fluorinated ether composition and a coating liquid, whereby it is possible to form a surface-treated layer which has high initial water/oil repellency and which is excellent in abrasion resistance and fingerprint stain removability, and a substrate having a surface-treated layer and a method for its production. A fluorinated ether compound which has a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain ((??)n) made of at least two units (??) linked to one another, and which has a hydrolysable silyl group on at least one terminal of the chain ((??)n) via a linking group, wherein each unit (??) is a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) group comprising one to three groups (?) made of at least one type of a C1-2 oxyperfluoroalkylene group and one to three groups (?) made of at least one type of a C3-6 oxyperfluoroalkylene group.

Abstract: A new class of neuramidase inhibitor prodrugs is provided characterized by a prodrug moiety of a carboxyl group modified to form a carbonyl ethoxy amino acid, a carbonyl ethoxy dipeptide or a carbonyl ethoxy tripeptide, a guanidine group modified to form a carbonyl ethoxy amino acid, a carbonyl ethoxy dipeptide, a carbonyl ethoxy tripeptide; a primary alcohol modified to form an esterified single amino acid, dipeptide or tripeptide of zanavimir of the unaltered therapeutic agent. Exemplary therapeutic agents so modified to form prodrugs include zanavimir, oseltamivir and peramivir. The prodrug has increased oral bioavailability relative to the unaltered neuraminidase inhibitor and is effective in the inhibition of viral infections involving neuraminidase in the viral reproductive cycle.

Abstract: A polyether-modified polysiloxane containing a perfluoropolyether group and its production method are provided. The polysiloxane has both the properties of a perfluoropolyether and the properties of a polyether-modified silicone, and it also has high affinity for organic solvents as well as coating compositions, cosmetics, and various coating materials. The polysiloxane is represented by the following general formula (1): wherein Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group; X is fluorine atom or trifluoromethyl group; Q is a divalent organic group, R is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or acyl group; R1 and R2 are an alkyl group, aryl group, or an aralkyl group; a, b, c, d are 0 to 200; a+b+c+d is at least 1; e is 0 or 1; p and q are 0 to 50 with the proviso that p+q is at least 2; and k is 1 to 3.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents having in addition to at least one hair-setting polymer, at least one polyether of formula (I) T-K-A-K?-T???(I), wherein A is a polyoxyalkylene chain comprising ethylene oxide units or ethylene oxide units and propylene oxide units, having a maximum of 50 wt % propylene oxide units based on the weight of A, K and K? are, mutually independently, a connectivity chosen from a covalent bond or a molecule fragment having two free valences, T and T? are, mutually independently, a molecule fragment having at least one substituent chosen from anionic residue or —Si(OR)x(R?)3-x residue, wherein R and R? are, mutually independently, a (C1 to C4) alkyl group, and x is 1, 2, or 3, wherein at most one residue from T or T? can also be a (C1 to C6) alkyl group, aryl group, aryl-(C1 to C6) alkyl group, (C1 to C6) alkoxy group, or (C2 to C6) acyl group.

Abstract: Alkoxysilane compounds having two fluoroalkyl groups and represented by the formula (1): wherein Rf and Rf? are each a fluoroalkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R1 is a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are each methyl group or ethyl group, X and Y are each an ether linkage or an ester linkage, a and b are each 0 or 1, m, n and p are each an integer of 0 to 6, q is an integer of 1 to 6, and r is an integer of 0 to 2. By treating an inorganic material with the alkoxysilane compound having ether linkage and two fluoroalkyl groups, high water and oil repellency and high sliding properties are imparted to the inorganic material. The alkoxysilane compounds are easily purified, owing to enhanced volatility by the branched structure.

Abstract: The subject of invention is the method of synthesis of fluorocarbofunctional alkoxysilanes and chlorosilanes of the general formula HCF2(CF2)n(CH2)mOC3H7SiR1R2R3 in which -n takes values from 1 to 12, m takes values from 1 to 4,—R1 stands for an alkoxy group or halogen, if R1 stands for an alkoxy group, then R2 and R3 can be the same or different and stand for an alkoxy group containing C=1-4, alkyl group containing C=1-12 or an aryl group, if R1 stands for a halogen, then R2 and R3 can be the same or different and stand for based on hydrosilylation of an appropriate fluoroalkyl-allyl ether with an appropriate trisubstituted silane of the general formula HSiR1R2R3 in the presence of siloxide rhodium complex [{Rh(OSiMe3)(cod)}2] as a catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed are a transition metal complex represented by the formula (1) and a method for producing the same; a substituted fluorene compound represented by the formula (2) and a method for producing the same; an olefin polymerization catalyst including the transition metal complex as a constituent component; and a method for producing a polyolefin resin, which includes polymerizing an olefin in the presence of the olefin polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a perfluoroalkyleneoxy group-substituted phenylethylsilane compound and a polymer thereof. The perfluoroalkyleneoxy group-substituted phenylethylsilane compound represented by Formula 1 has excellent thermal and chemical stability to be solution-processed in a monomer state, and the polymer prepared by thermally crosslinking the compound has a high resistance to organic solvents. Moreover, since an insulating layer prepared by applying the same shows improved thermal and physical properties, it is possible to manufacture organic thin-film transistors having a high on/off ratio in a simple process such as a photolithography for a large-size substrate: wherein R1, R2, R3, Z1, Z2, Z3, and n are the same as defined in the detailed description of the invention.

Abstract: A primer composition comprises (a) a fluoroalkylene or fluoropolyether compound having at least one alkenyl radical and at least one hydrolyzable silyl radical, (b) an organic titanic acid ester, (c) an organic tin compound, and (d) a silane compound. The primer composition is fully adherent to various substrates of metals, glass, ceramics, cement, mortar, carbon, and plastics, and is particularly suited for use with a thermosetting elastomer composition based on a polymer having at least two alkenyl radicals and a perfluoropolyether structure in its backbone.

Abstract: A water repellent composition comprising a compound of the following formula 1, and a compound of the following formula 4 and/or a compound of the following formula 5: RfSi(R)p(X)3−p  Formula 1 RFSi(R1)q(X1)3−q  Formula 4 SiX24  Formula 5 wherein Rf is a fluorine-containing organic group having an etheric oxygen atom, RF is a fluorine-containing organic group having no etheric oxygen atom, each of R and R1 which are independent of each other, is a C1-6 hydrocarbon group containing no fluorine atom, each of X, X1 and X2 which are independent of one another, is a halogen atom or a hydrolyzable group, and each of p and q which are independent of each other, is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: Fluorosilicone fluids useful as high-density fluid ocular tamponades and methods of producing, purifying and using the fluorosilicone fluids in an ocular surgical procedure for retinal treatment.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising an oxyalkylene base copolymer having at least one silicone atom containing group to the silicone atom of which a hydroxyl group and/or hydrolyzable group is attached and which is cross-linked through formation of a siloxane bond.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organic silicon compound represented by the following formula (1):   (1) provided that the symbols in the formula (1) have the following meanings: R1 and R2: respectively independently monovalent hydrocarbon groups; Af: a group represented by the following formula (2), (3), (4) or (5): A1—X1—  (2) A2—X2—O—X1—  (3) A1—X2—O—X1—  (4) A2—X1—  (5) provided that the symbols in the formulae (2), (3), (4) and (5) have the following meanings: A1: a monovalent polyfluorohydrocarbon group; A2: a monovalent polyfluorohydrocarbon group containing an etheric oxygen atom; X1: —(CH2)a— (a is an integer of at least 3); X2: a bivalent hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: This invention relates to new fluoroalkyl substituted cyclotrisiloxanes, their use in the preparation of new homopolymers, block copolymers and random copolymers, and to such new homopolymers, block copolymers and random copolymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydroxy, (1-6C)alkoxy or NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 being independently hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (3-7C)cycloalkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl, (4-6C)aryl or (5-7C)aralkyl, the aryl groups of which may be optionally substituted with halogen, (1-6C)alkyl or (1-6C)alkoxy;R.sup.2 is a halo atom, (1-8C)acyloxy, --O--C(O)--O-(1-6C)alkyl, --O--C(O)--O-(5-7C)aralkyl, --SR.sup.6, --S(O)R.sup.6, --SeR.sup.6 or --Se(O)R.sup.6, R.sup.6 being (1-6C)alkyl or (4-6C)aryl; andR.sup.3 is --Si(R.sup.7).sub.3, R.sup.7 being independently (1-6C)alkyl or (4-6C)aryl. The compounds of the invention may be used as protective groups or as linkers in solid phase organic chemistry.

Abstract: Novel organosilicon compounds having a perfluoroalkyl or perfluoropolyether group and at least one ethynyl group are useful as an agent for controlling hydrosilylation reaction between a --SiH group-bearing compound and a --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 group-bearing compound.

Abstract: A fluorinated organosilicon compound is represented by formula (I).

Abstract: Compositions of unstrained perfluorinated organo substituted cyclosiloxanes of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of 1 to 12; n is an integer of 1 to 4; X is a divalent radical which may include O, NH, N(CH.sub.3), OC(O), NHC(O), N(CH.sub.3)C(O)CH.sub.2 ; and R.sup.F is a perfluorinated straight chain or branched chain monovalent alkyl radical of 1 to 25 carbon atoms; or R.sup.F is a perfluorinated ether radical of the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein p is an integer of 1 to 10 are described, along with copolymer compositions prepared from these cyclopolysiloxanes and from mixtures of these cyclosiloxanes and other siloxanes.

Abstract: Polyether modified fluoroalkylsiloxanes having the general structure of Formula (I), Formula (II) or Formula (III): ##STR1## wherein x is about 0 to 500, y is about 1 to 50, z is about 1 to 50, R=C.sub.p H.sub.2p --(OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.n --(OC.sub.3 H.sub.6).sub.n).sub.m --OR' in which p is about 2 to 5, n is about 0 to 50, N is about 0 to 50, and one of n or m must be >0, and R'=H, an alkyl group with 1-4 carbons, or an acetyl group and R.sub.f =C.sub.a H.sub.2a --O.sub.b --C.sub.c H.sub.2c --C.sub.d F.sub.2d+1 in which a is 3 or 4, b is 0 or 1, c is 0 or 2-4 and d is 4-12 with the provisos that if b=0, then c=0, and that if b=1, then c=2-4; z.sub.1 is about 0 to 50 and y.sub.1 is about 0 to 50, are useful to reduce the coefficient of friction and to increase mar resistance of coatings, to increase spreadability and wettability of coating formulations, and as foam control agents.

Abstract: Compositions of unstrained perfluorinated ether organo substituted cyclosiloxanes of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of 1 to 12; n is an integer of 1 to 4; X is a divalent radical which may include O, NH, N(CH.sub.3), OC(O), NHC(O), N(CH.sub.3)C(O)CH.sub.2 ; and R.sup.F is a perfluorinated ether radical of the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein p is an integer of 1 to 10 are described, along with copolymer compositions prepared from these cyclopolysiloxanes and from mixtures of these cyclosiloxanes and other siloxanes.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organic compound of the following formula (1):R.sup.f CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ( 1)wherein R.sup.f is a C.sub.1-20 fluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluorine-modified silicone derivative the organopolysiloxane chain which is partly substituted by the siloxane chain of the following general formula (1), (2) or (3), a preparation process thereof, intermediates useful for the preparation thereof and cosmetic compositions containing this derivative. ##STR1## wherein Rf and Rf' mean individually a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-20 carbon atoms or a .omega.-H-perfluoroalkyl group represented by the formula H(CF.sub.2).sub.t -- in which t stands for an integer of 1-20, R.sup.1 may be identical with or different from each other and means a straight-chain or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1-20 carbon atoms, or an alicyclic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 5-10 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, a straight-chain or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1-20 carbon atoms, an alicyclic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 5-10 carbon atoms, a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-20 carbon atoms, or a .

Abstract: Novel alkene intermediates useful in the preparation of 1,2-dioxetanes.

Abstract: A fluorine-modified silicone derivative having an organopolysiloxane chain which is partly substituted by the siloxane chain of the following general formula (1), (2) or (3), ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sub.f, R.sub.f ', l, m, n and r are as described herein, a preparation process thereof, intermediates useful for the preparation thereof and cosmetic compositions containing this derivative.

Abstract: A novel organic silicon compound having at least one .tbd.SiH group in a molecule and a fluorinated organic group at either end is a useful crosslinking agent for various resins, especially fluorinated resins. An organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having in a molecule at least two alkenyl groups and at least one fluorinated substituent, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two .tbd.SiH groups in a molecule and a fluorinated organic group at either end, and (C) a platinum catalyst is readily curable to products having solvent and moisture resistance.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organosilicon compound and a method for its preparation are disclosed, said compound having the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, excluding alkenyl group, R.sup.2 represents a divalent organic group, a is 2 or 3, and m is an integer having a value of 4 to 12.

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: A fluorine containing organosilicon compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group or an aryl group, a is an integer of 1 to 7, b is an integer of 2 to 8, and c is an integer of 1 to 3. This compound is useful as a surface treating agent for silicas, an adhesive improver for resists, an oil or water-repellent treating agent, and a raw material for synthesis of various silicone compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for separating silyl ketene acetals from carbonyl by-products having a terminal olefinic bond and a boiling point similar to that of the silyl ketene acetals. The method employs a platinum catalyst which specifically effects hydrosilation of the carbonyl by-product's terminal olefinic bond by an organohydrosilane. The platinum catalyst is the reaction product of hexachloroplatinic acid and sym-tetramethyldivinyldisiloxane. In a preferred method the silyl ketene acetal is separated from the hydrosilated carbonyl by-product by distillation.

Abstract: Fluorinated organic silicon compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n is an integer of from 1 to 6, and m is equal to 1, 2 or 3 are novel and useful as treating agents and intermediates for the synthesis of fluorinated cyclic organic silicon compounds. The fluorinated organic silicon compounds are prepared by reacting a chlorosilane with a fluorinated olefin.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing organosilicon compound according to the present invention is expressed by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Rf is a perfluoropolyether group having 3 to 17 carbon atoms, R is an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a group of the general formula, --R.sup.2 --O--R.sup.3 --, wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be the same or different and are each alkylene groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The present compound is useful as a curing catalyst for organo-polysiloxane compounds that are condensation curable at room temperature. The compositions added with the fluorine-containing organosilicon compound have excellent characteristics such as water and oil repellencies, chemical resistance and contamination resistance and offer a variety of uses such as high performance sealing, coating and electric insulating materials.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for preparation of silyl ketene acetals. The process comprises contacting a mixture containing an organosilane having a silicon-bonded hydrogen (organohydrosilane) and a vinylic compound with RhCl(di-tert-butylsulfide).sub.2 as catalyst at a temperature within a range of about 20.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. The RhCl(di-tert-butylsulfide).sub.2 catalyst demonstrates higher activity than that typically described for rhodium catalysts, allowing for lower concentrations of catalyst and lower reaction temperatures to be used while maintaining high conversion to the desired silyl ketene acetals.

Abstract: Fluorinated cyclic organic silicon compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are independently selected from alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and n is an integer of from 1 to 6 are novel and susceptible to ring-opening polymerization to form chain siloxane polymers having improved properties. The cyclic compounds are produced by reacting disiloxane diols with fluorinated organic silicon compounds in the presence of amine catalysts.

Abstract: The invention provides novel cyclic triketone compounds of the formulae ##STR1## wherein S is H, alkyl or alkoxy and R* is a group of the formule ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is methyl and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group containing at least 2 carbon atoms or R.sup.1 is an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sup.2 is an aryl group, a hetero aryl group, a --CH.sub.2 OR' group, a --CH.sub.2 N<group, a --CH.sub.2 SR" group or a --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 group, wherein R' and R" are alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atoms.These compounds can be used for preparing daunomycinone and derivatives thereof. Daunomycinone is used for preparing daunomycin and adriamycin.By introducing chirality at C-1 of ring A in the preparation of said novel compounds by using a novel diene of formula (1) in a Diels-Alder reaction for said preparation, the chirality of C-3 is established in the subsequent reaction with LiC.tbd.CSi(CH.sub.3).sub.3 in the synthesis of daunomycinone and deriviatives thereof.

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: Fluorine-containing organic silicon compounds represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is any integer of 1 to 4, and x is any integer or 0 to 3; and a method of manufacturing the same compounds consisting of hydrosilylization between a hexafluoropropeneoxide oligoether derivative having an isopropenyl group at one end represented by the following formula: ##STR2## wherein n is any integer from 1 to 4, and a silane represented by the following formula: ##STR3## wherein x is any integer from 0 to 3.

Abstract: The fluorine-surfactant of the present invention has a fluorine-containing group and a hydrophilic polyether group bonded to each other through a silicon atom, and this is obtained by reacting an organosilicon compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a fluorine-containing organic group, l and m are each an integer of 0 or 1, and n is an integer of 1 to 3, with a polyether compound represented by the formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 O--Q--Rwherein Q is a polyether group, and R is either a hydrogen atom, the allyl group or an acyl group, in the presence of a platinum catalyst.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organosilicon compound represented by Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R.sup.f represents a fluorine-containing group represented by the formula: C.sub.p F.sub.2p+1 -, where p is an integer of 3 to 6, ##STR2## where q is an integer of 1 or 2, or ##STR3## where q is as defined above; m is an integer of 0 to 2; and n is an integer of 3 or 4.This novel compound is useful for the preparation of fluorosilicone polymers having a good thermal resistance, chemical resistance and weathering resistance.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organosilicon compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f represents a perfluoroalkyl group or a perfluoroalkyl ether group, and m and n are each an integer of 0 or 1. This fluorine-containing organic silicon compound is useful as a modifier for improving properties of various materials, such as heat resistance, chemical resistance and surface properties.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing silane compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a fluorine-containing C.sub.4 --C.sub.18 aliphatic group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, A is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene group or a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 acyl group, R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 acyl group, A' is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkylene group, A" is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group, and Q is --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --, B is a group of the formula: ##STR3## in which R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each a straight or branched C.sub.2 or C.sub.3 alkylene group, and p is 2 or 3, X is chlorine or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy group, X' is chlorine or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or alkoxy group, a phenyl group or a glycidyl group, m is 0 or 1, and n is an integer of 0 to 40, which modifies surface characteristics of a solid substrate.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound represented by general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be the same or different and each represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.f represents --C.sub.1 F.sub.2l+1 where l represents an integer of 3 to 10, ##STR2## where q represents an integer of 1 to 5, or ##STR3## where q is as defined above; and X represents --O-- or --CH.sub.2 --; provided that n is 3 and m is an integer of 0 to 2 when X represents --O--, and n is 0 and m is 1 when X represents --CH.sub.2 --. The compound is useful for preparing silicone polymers having a high thermal resistance, chemical resistance and weathering resistance and have a small surface energy.

Abstract: The organosilane compound of the invention is represented by the general formulaCIFC.dbd.CF--O--(R.sup.1 --O--).sub.m --(--R.sup.2 --).sub.n --CHR.sup.3 --CH.sub.2 --SiR.sub.3,in which, for example, each R.sup.1 is an ethylene group, R.sup.2 is a methylene group, R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, each R is an alkyl or alkoxy group, the subscript m is zero, 1, 2 or 3 and the subscript n is zero or 1. The terminal group of CIFC.dbd.CF--O-- has copolymerizability with conventional fluorine-containing polymerizable unsaturated compounds, e.g., tetrafluoroethylene, so that it is useful as a modifying agent of fluorine-containing polymers. A synthetic method for the compound is disclosed.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X denotes CH.sub.2, O, S or NR.sup.6,R.sup.1 denotes alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, (substituted) phenyl, or (substituted) naphthyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote alkyl, alkenyl or phenyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together denote an alkylene chain,R.sup.4 denotes --H, --CN, --CCl.sub.3, --C.tbd.CH, alkyl, F, or --C(S)--NH.sub.2,R.sup.5 denotes pyridyl, furyl, thienyl, phthalimidyl, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylmaleinimidyl, thiophthalimidyl, dihydrophthalimidyl or tetrahydrophthalimidyl, which may all be substituted, or substituted phenyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 --together with the carbon atom bridging them--denote an optionally substituted indanyl, cyclopentenoyl or cyclopentenyl radical,with the proviso that compounds of the formula I in whichR.sup.1 denotes phenyl which is substituted in the para-position by (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, halogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote CH.sub.3 ;X denotes O;R.sup.4 denotes H andR.sup.

Abstract: Fast high resolution separations of biopolymers with retention of biological activity have been achieved by hydrophobic interaction chromatography using trialkoxy silyl ethers of the general formula(RO).sub.3 Si--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --(CH.sub.2).sub.p R'chemically bonded to silica-based chromatographic supports. In the formula R is alkyl of from one to five carbons, m is an integer from two to five, n is an integer from one to five, p is an integer from zero of ten, and R' is methyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl. Stable and reproducible bonded phases are prepared in a novel solventless procedure by a bonding process which uses a defined and controlled amount of water on the silica surface and a gaseous or volatile basic catalyst such as ammonia to produce a controlled amount of silane polymerization and cross-linking in addition to extensive bonding between silane and silica.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X denotes CH.sub.2 or O,R.sup.1 denotes (subst.) pyridyl or (subst.) pyrimidyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote alkyl or alkenyl or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote an alkylene chain,R.sup.4 denotes --H, --CN, --CCl.sub.3, --C.tbd.CH, alkyl, F, or --C(S)--NH.sub.2,R.sup.5 denotes pyridyl, furyl, thienyl, phthalimidyl, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylmaleimidyl, thiophthalimidyl, dihydrophthalimidyl or tetrahydrophthalimidyl, which may all be substituted, or substituted phenyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 --together with the carbon atom bridging them--denote an optionally substituted indanyl, cyclopentenoyl or cyclopentenyl radical,have advantageous insecticidal, acaricidal and nematocidal properties.

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

Abstract: Trialkanoyloxysilanes of the formula IR.sup.1 --A.sup.1 --A.sup.2 --O--C.sub.n H.sub.2n --Si(OOCR.sup.2) 3 Iwherein R.sup.1 is H or an alkyl group of 1-10 c atoms, wherein one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups may also be replaced by oxygen atoms, or is F, Cl, Br or CN, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group of 1-5 atoms, A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are each 1,4-phenylene or 1,4-cyclohexylene groups and n is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, can be used for generating a homeotropic orientation of liquid-crystalline phases on surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to fluoroalkyloxyalkyl diorganopolysiloxanes having the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 represents fluoroalkyloxyalkyl groups of the general formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.a --O--C.sub.b R.sub.2b Hin which the hydrogen atom is in the beta position to the ether oxygen, a is 2, 3 or 4; b is an integer having a value of from 1 to 6; R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms whose terminal units may also contain an amino or a thiol group, or an alkenyl group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having from 6 to 8 carbon atoms or hydrogen; R.sup.3 represents the group having the formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.c --C.sub.d F.sub.(2d-e+l) Hal.sub.e ,in which Hal represents a terminal chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, c is 2, 3 or 4; d is an integer having a value of from 1 to 18; e is 0 or 1; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same as R.sup.