Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the regulation of plant physiology, in particular to methods for inhibiting the ethylene response in plants or plant products, and has three embodiments. The first embodiment relates to methods of minimizing impurities capable of reversibly binding to plant ethylene receptor sites during the synthesis of cyclopropene and its derivatives such as methylcyclopropene, thereby avoiding the negative effects these impurities have on plants treated with cyclopropene and its derivatives. The second embodiment relates to complexes formed from molecular encapsulation agents such as cyclodextrin, and cyclopropene and its derivatives such as methylcyclopropene, in addition to cyclopentadiene and diazocyclopentadiene and their derivatives, thereby providing a convenient means for storing and transporting these compounds capable of inhibiting the ethylene response in plants, which are reactive gases and highly unstable because of oxidation and other potential reactions.

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: An electroluminescence element (EL) obtained by using a silacyclopentadiene. derivation expressed by the general formula (I) and the derivative are provided. ##STR1## (wherein X and Y are independently hydrocarbon radicals with from 1 to 6 atoms and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are hydrogen, halogens, alkyl radicals with from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a condensed (un)substituted ring if being adjacent).

Abstract: The present invention provides propylene-bridged bidentate silane reagents for modifying the surface of liquid chromatography supports, these supports and methods of making and using the same. When bonded to the surface of a support material, the resulting modified support material provides improved properties, such as better separations and more stable support materials, especially when used in liquid chromatography. These bidentate silanes have the general structure: RSiMe(NMe.sub.2)--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --SiMeR--NMe.sub.2. R is an n-octadecyl group or an n-tetradecyl group, and Me is a methyl group. When reacted with a silica surface, the resulting modified surface has a structure: PSiO--?RSiMe--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --SiMeR!--OSiP. PSiO is surface-reacted silica.

Abstract: The invention provides new fluorinated .gamma.-tri-substsituted silylpropargyl phosphonates and methods for their use to generate a variety of diverse fluorine-containing compounds. The new fluorinated phosphonate synthons contain a novel juxtaposition of four different functional groups: fluoro, alkynyl, tri-substituted silyl, and phosphonato groups. The latter three of these groups provide convenient handles for the construction of fluorine-containing organic molecules.

Abstract: A method for preparing fatty acid chlorides. The method comprises reacting a silylation product of a fatty acid comprising at 1east 2 aliphatically unsaturated bonds per molecule and a chlorinating agent.

Abstract: A description is given of salts and amides derived from (i) a polyacrylic acid, an acrylic acid-maleic acid copolymer or a carboxylic acid of formula (I), and (ii) an aminosilane of formula (V) which are useful as corrosion inhibitors in coating compositions for protecting metallic surfaces.

Abstract: Silyl cation of the formula Si.sup.+ R.sub.2 R' wherein R denotes a hydrogen, a hydrocarbon or fluorine and R' denotes a norbornyl or cyclopentenyl containing substituent is free of co-ordination with a solvent and is stable at a temperature of upto at least 40.degree.C. Also disclosed is a compound consisting of the cation and a borate or carborane anion, a composition comprising the cation and a solvent and a process for making the cation.

Abstract: A highly conductive polymer is obtained by electrochemically oxidizing a polysilane.

Abstract: A branched alkylsilane includes a branched hydrocarbon backbone which has a linear or branched alkylsilyl moiety extending asymmetrically from the backbone such that the backbone has a first portion and a second portion extending from the moiety. The second portion has two carbon atoms more than the first portion, and the alkylsilyl moiety includes at least one hydrolyzable group bound to silicon for reacting with a substrate. A method for preparing a branched alkylsilane useful for chromatographic applications includes the steps of preparing a vinylidene olefin by dimerization of an .alpha.-olefin and reacting it with a monomeric silane having a silicon-hydrogen bond in the presence of a metallic catalyst such that the silicon-hydrogen bond is added to the vinylidene double bond of the vinylidene olefin thereby converting the double bond to a single bond and bonding the silicon of the monomeric silane to the vinylidene olefin to form a branched alkylsilane.

Abstract: Fluoroalkyl organosilicon compounds are prepared by reacting fluoroolefins with organosilicon compounds that contain at least one H--Si group, in the presence of a Pt(0) complex catalyst. Further, fluoroalkylalkoxy organosilicon compounds are prepared by esterifying fluoroalkyl organosilicon compounds. The process proceeds uniformly under mild conditions with high yields and selectivities.

Abstract: A catalyst precursor of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is a cycloalkadienyl ligand;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or a silyl group, and may be connected to R.sup.1 through a bridging group comprising at least two Group IVA atoms; with the proviso that one of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 is a negative charge stabilizing group selected from the group consisting of Group IVA trialkyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaromatic groups, ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon groups, acetylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon groups, ketonic groups, and aromatic organometallic moieties, is provided. When combined with a compound comprising a metal from Groups IIIB to VIII or the Lanthanide series of the Periodic Table of elements and an activating cocatalyst, the catalyst precursor is useful for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## where R is a solid support; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl, unsubstituted alkyl, or phenyl, and where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be the same or different, for use in solid-phase synthesis.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 5, at least one of the residues R represents a hydrolyzable residue selected from the group of substituents consisting of halogen, alkoxy, sec. amino and oxycarbonyl hydrogen or oxycarbonyl alkyl, and the other residues represent alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or one of the said hydrolyzable residues, a process for their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: An (organo) (omega-alkenyl) (cyclopentacarbyl) silane compound is provided. A process that produces an (organo) (omega-alkenyl) (cyclopentacarbyl) silane compound is provided. A process to polymerize olefins, especially ethylene, with a metallocene compound that comprises an (organo) (omega-alkenyl) (cyclopentacarbyl) silane compound is provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl, and R is hydrogen or alkyl, which comprises removing the protective group (P) of hydroxyl of a compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein P is a protective group of hydroxyl, .about. indicates an E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof, and the other symbols are as defined above; and an intermediate for the production of the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: Non-naturally occuring dynemicin analogs are provided, which are useful as DNA cleaving agents, cytotoxic agents, and/or anti-tumor compounds. Methods of making dynemicin analogs are also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing metallocene complexes of the general ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings:M is titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium or tantalum,X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 -aryl or --OR.sup.5,where R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 -aryl, alkylaryl, aryl-alkyl, fluoroalkyl or fluoroaryl with, in each case, 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical and 6 to 20 carbon atoms in the aryl radical,R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 to R.sup.9 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, 5- to 7-membered cycloalkyl which can in turn carry C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyls as substituents, or C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 -aryl or aryl-alkyl, it also being possible where appropriate for two adjacent radicals together to be cyclic groups having 4 to 15 carbon atoms, or Si(R.sup.10).sub.3 withR.sup.10 being C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 -aryl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organosilicon compounds containing glycoside radicals, having units of the formula ##STR1## in which R is identical or different and represents a hydrogen atom or an organic radical,a is 0, 1, 2 or 3,b is 0, 1, 2 or 3 andR.sup.1 can be identical or different and represents a radical of the formulaZ--(R.sup.2 O).sub.c --R.sup.3 -- (II)in whichZ represents a glycoside radical which is built up from 1 to 10 monosaccharide units,R.sup.2 can be identical or different and represents an alkylene radical,c is 0 or a number from 1 to 20, andR.sup.3 represents an alkylene radical, with the proviso that the sum of a and b is less than or equal to 3 and the organosilicon compound comprising units of the formula (I) contains at least one radical R.sup.1 per molecule.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.7, R.sup.10, X and the dotted bond have the meaning given in the specification, bind selectively to retinoid RXR receptors and are useful as antiproliferative agents for dermatological and oncological indications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an indene, which involves reacting an indanone with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst comprising one or more oxides, preferably metal oxides. Preferred oxides comprise elements from groups Ia, IIa, IIa, IVa, Va, VIa, Ib, IIb, IIIb, IVb, Vb, VIb, VIIb and VIII of the Periodic Table, or elements from the lanthanide group.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which X is OHY is H, OH methyl or F,A and B are independentlya) alkyl of one to ten carbons or heteroatoms,b) aryl of four to seven carbons or heteroatoms,c) cyclic of three to ten carbons or heteroatoms, or moieties of the formulas ##STR2## in a), b), c), d), e) and f), CH is bonded to silicon; R.sup.1 to R.sup.11 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons or heteroatoms, aryl of 4 to 14 carbons or heteroatoms, arylalkyl of 5 to 20 carbons or heteroatoms, substituted carbonyl or unsubstituted carbonyl;heteroatoms are nitrogen, oxygen, silicon or sulfur; andat least one of A and B is independently moieties d, e or f.The compounds of formula I inhibit protease enzymes and can be used as pharmaceuticals.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to unsaturated amine-functional silane compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkyl radicals having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and aryl radicals having 6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is an alkoxy radical; R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and an alkyl group having 1 carbon atom and X is a halogen atom selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br and I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dental impression compounds which contain as hydrophilation agent 0.1 to 10 wt.-%, relative to the total weight of the compound, of a polyether carbosilane.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.

Abstract: Azeotropic compositions made up of from about 60 to about 78% by weight of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and from about 22 to about 40% by weight of tetramethylsilane have been found to be particularly useful as blowing agents for the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to new transition metal compounds useful as olefin polymerization catalysts. They are characterized by the formula (V)(E)(W)M(L), which in which M is a transition metal, V, E, and W, is e.g.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oganosilicon compound possessing a .beta.-branched alkyl group or a .beta.-branched aralkyl group represented by Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents methyl group or ethyl group; R.sup.2 represents C1-C18 alkyl group or aryl group. The present invention relates to optically active organosilicon compounds for use as a new type of enantio-recognitive material, and organosilicons which can be anticipated for use as a high polymer standard material in one-dimensional semiconductor quantum wire structures.

Abstract: A thermosensitive stencil paper includes a thermoplastic resin film, and optionally a porous support for supporting the resin film thereon, and a silicone oil containing layer formed the resin film, which contains at least one modified silicone oil component selected from the group consisting of (a) an ether.cndot.epoxy-modified silicone oil having both an epoxy group and an ether group and (b) an ether-modified silicone oil with HLB of 6 or less. The above thermosensitive stencil paper can be produced by coating a coating liquid which contains at least one of the above-mentioned modified silicone oils in an amount of 2.0 g/m.sup.2 or less before the drying of the coating liquid.

Abstract: An alignment film for liquid crystals comprising a quasi-monomolecular layer of compounds of the formula IIC.sub.y --S.sub.p --A.sub.n (II)in whichC .sub.y is a mediocyclic or macrocyclic carbon ring having 8 or more ring members, it also being possible for this ring to contain fused benzene rings and --O--, --N--, --S--, --Si-- and --B-- as heteroatoms;S.sub.p is an alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, in which one or more non-adjacent --CH.sub.2 --groups may be replaced by --O--, --S--, --CO--, --O--CO--, --NH--CO--, --O--COO--, --NH--CO--NH--, --NH--CO--O--, --SO.sub.2 --, --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or --C.tbd.C--;A.sub.n is SiX.sup.1 X.sup.2 X.sup.3, where X.sup.1 is a single bond, and X.sup.2 and X.sup.3, independently of one another, are a single bond or an alkyl or alkoxy group,where the compound of the formula (II) is bonded to an oxidic layer via the single bond(s) of the group A.sub.n.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing charge transporting materials which impart a charge transporting property to a polysiloxane resin, and which is soluble in the resin. The charge transporting material is an aromatic substituted tertiary amine with a plurality of aromatic groups, and a silyl group introduced via a hydrocarbon group, into at least one of the aromatic groups. The method is characterized by using an unsaturated aliphatic group bonded to an aromatic group which makes up the silicon-type charge transporting compound, or using a newly bonded unsaturated aliphatic group which is bonded to a silane in which the substituent for silicon is hydrogen or a hydrolyzable group. This is conducted in the presence of a platinum compound as catalyst by means of hydrosilylation. The silicon-type charge transporting material is then brought into contact with an adsorbent for the platinum compound, causing the platinum compound to be adsorbed onto the adsorbent.

Abstract: New alkyl substituted siloxanes and alkyl substituted polyether fluids are prepared by reacting an unsaturated alkyl, a aralkyl or ether with alkylhydrido siloxanes such as (i) comonomers RSi(OSiMe.sub.2 H).sub.3, (ii) oligomers (HMe.sub.2 SiO).sub.2 --Si(R)--O--Si(R)--(OSiMe.sub.2 H).sub.2, and (iii) higher molecular weight siloxane species RSi?(OSiMe.sub.2).sub.x OSiMe.sub.2 H!.sub.3 and ?HMe.sub.2 SiO(Me.sub.2 SiO).sub.x !.sub.2 Si(R)O(R)Si?(OSiMe.sub.2).sub.x OSiMe.sub.2 H!.sub.2. R is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.18 straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl substituent.

Abstract: A photosensitive member having stable electrophotographic characteristics can be constituted by an electroconductive support and a photosensitive layer disposed thereon and containing a novel fullerene compound having an organosilicon group as a charge-transporting substance. The fullerene compound may preferably have a polyhedral structure, particularly that of Buckminsterfullerene (C.sub.60) and be represented by the formula: C.sub.60 (A).sub.n . . . (2), wherein A denotes an organosilicon group represented by the formula: ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1-1 and R.sub.1-2 independently denote a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted silyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted germyl group, a halogen atom, or a group constituting a substituted or unsubstituted ring by a mutual combination of R.sub.1-1 and R.sub.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a supported cyclopentadiene-type compound comprising contacting a cyclopentadiene-type compound containing an active halogen with an inorganic support having surface hydroxyl group. Also there is provided a method of preparing a supported metallocene comprising reacting the supported cyclopentadiene-type compound with a transition metal compound under suitable conditions. There is also provided a process for producing bridged cyclopentadiene-type ligands having a bridge having branch that has a terminal vinyl group. Also metallocenes of these ligands are provided. Still further there is provided a process for producing bridged cyclopentadiene-type ligands having a bridge having a branch that has a terminal active halogen. The resulting new ligands and supported metallocenes produced therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: The magnesium complexes of cyclic hydrocarbons and conjugated dienes, such as 1,2-dimethylenecycloalkanes and 1,3-butadienes, are readily prepared in high yields using highly reactive magnesium. Reactions of these (2-butene-1,4-diyl)magnesium reagents with electrophiles such as dibromoalkanes, alkylditosylates, alkylditriflates, bromoalkylnitriles, esters, or amides serve as a convenient method for synthesizing carbocyclic systems. Significantly, carbocycles prepared by this method contain functional groups such as the exocyclic double bond or a keto group in one of the rings which could be used for further elaboration of these molecules. Furthermore, fused bicyclic systems containing a substituted five-membered ring can be conveniently prepared at high temperatures by the reactions of (2-butene-1,4-diyl)magnesium complexes with carboxylic esters or acid halides whereas low temperatures lead to regioselective synthesis of .beta.,.gamma.-unsaturated ketones. Additionally, .gamma.-lactones, including spiro .

Abstract: Glycosylated prodrugs, a preparation method therefor, and their use with tumor-specific immunoenzymatic conjugates for the treatment of cancer, are described. These anthracycline prodrugs have formula (I).

Abstract: A process for the production of a cyclopentenol compound represented by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a 2-propenyl group or a 2-propynyl group from a cyclopentenolone compound represented by the formula II: ##STR2## by protecting the hydroxyl group of the compound II, reacting the protected compound II with a reagent system obtained from TiCl.sub.4, Zn and CH.sub.2 Br.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 I.sub.2 and removing the protecting group from the resulting reaction product.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for preparing compounds of the formula Z--R--Z where each Z can be selected from cyclopentadienyl type radicals such as substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl, indenyl, fluorenyl or tetrahydroindenyl or where one Z is Cl, Br, or I by reacting specific Z precursors with a dihaloalkylene compound. Also new cyclopentadienyl-type compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Hard surfaces are polished by applying an abrasive free, preferably clear, composition formed from an aqueous phase and a silicone phase. The aqueous phase contains water and a water soluble hydrophilic organic solvent. The silicone phase contains a volatile methyl siloxane, a siloxane polyether, and an organosilicon resin.

Abstract: This invention includes di- and tri(alkoxysilylalkyl)- or haloalkoxysilylalkylcyclic pentanes, which may have substituents thereon, including vinyl groups, and their use as waterproofing agents, as crosslinking agents in room temperature vulcanizing silicone caulks, in coating compositions and as surface treatments. The cyclic hydrocarbons are pentane (C.sub.s). The silane groups are attached to the ring through an alkyl group, which may have substituents thereon. Multiple silane groups may be attached to the ring. The silanes may have the standard substituents thereon, including alkoxy and halogens.The specific silanes contemplated herein have the following formula:R.sub.a X.sub.3-a Si(CR'.sub.2).sub.n !.sub.b cycloC.sub.5 R".sub.

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 magnesium complexes of cyclic hydrocarbons containing conjugated dienes, such as 1,2-dimethylenecycloalkanes, and 1,3-butadienes, are readily prepared in high yields using highly reactive magnesium. Reactions of these (2-butene-1,4 diyl)magnesium reagents with electrophiles such as dibromoalkanes, alkylditosylates, alkylditriflates, bromoalkylnitriles, esters, or amides serve as a convenient method for synthesizing carbocyclic systems. Significantly, carbocycles prepared by this method contain functional groups such as the exocyclic double bond or a keto group in one of the rings which could be used for further elaboration of these molecules. Furthermore, fused bicyclic systems containing a substituted five-membered ring can be conveniently prepared at high temperatures by the reactions of (2-butene-1,4-diyl)magnesium complexes with carboxylic esters or acid halides whereas low temperatures lead to regioselective synthesis of .beta.,.gamma.-unsaturated ketones. Additionally, .gamma.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the preparation of new bridged cyclopentadienylmagnesium compounds of the general formula Q(CpR.sub.a)(Cp'R'.sub.a ')Mg, and the use thereof for preparing bridged metallocenes.

Abstract: The invention concerns iodonium salts of the general formula A-I.sup.+ --B X.sup.-, in which A is a group of the general formula ##STR1## in which C is a monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon group with 6 to 14 carbon atoms or a monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon group containing at least one oxygen and/or sulphur atom and with 5 to 14 atoms in the aromatic ring, D, E and F are each substituents of C, D being a group of the formula --(O).sub.x --(R).sub.y --SiR1/3, E being a group of the formula --OR.sup.2, F being a group of the formula --R.sup.3, a being 1, 2, or 3, b being 0, 1 or 2, c being 0, 1 or 2, x being 0 or 1 and y being 0 or 1, and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined in claim 1; B is a group of the formula ##STR2## in which E and F, which are as defined above, may each be bound to the 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 position in the benzene ring, d is 0, 1 or 2, e is 0, 1 or 2 and X.sup.- is a tosylate anion or a weakly nucleophilic or non-nucleophilic anion Y.sup.- selected from the group comprising CF.sub.

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: Disclosed are new bridged cyclopentadienylmagnesium compounds of the general formula Q(CpR.sub.a) (Cp'R'.sub.a')Mg, processes for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof for preparing bridged metallocenes.

Abstract: Novel 1-aza-3-oxa-4-silacyclohex-1-ene compounds, and tautomers thereof, having utility as chemical modifiers or cross linkers for hydroxy-containing organic or inorganic substances are disclosed, said compounds being represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently denotes a monovalent organic group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of saturated hydrocarbon groups and unsaturated hydrocarbon groups, R.sup.3 deontes an organic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of saturated hydrocarbon groups and unsaturated hydrocarbon groups, said R.sup.3 groups optionally containing a heteroatom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, silicon, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, Me denotes a methyl radical and n is an integer having a value of 1 to 4.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing enediynes is provided. Specifically, the formed enediynes contain a hex-3-ene-1,5-diynyl group. Production of the enediynes involves adding a base to a propargylic halide in the presence of a chelating agent, which causes a carbenoid coupling-elimination sequence of the propargylic halides. A carbenoid destabilizing agent can also be added to the reaction mixture in order to enhance yield. Acyclic and cyclic enediynes can be synthesized according to this process. The enediynes are useful compounds that can be used in a variety of applications including use in the production of anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to allylakylsilanes represented by the general formula (III) and their preparation methods by reacting allylsilanes represented by the formula I with olefin compounds represented by the formula II in the presence of hydrosilation catalysts such as chloroplatinic acid, platinum on silica, tributyl amine and Pd, Rh, Ni metals. ##STR1## wherein X represents independently chloro or alkoxy (C.sub.1-C.sub.4) and R is selected from the group consisting of Ph, CH.sub.2 Cl, C.sub.n H.sub.2n CH.sub.3 (n=0-15), Si(Me).sub.m Cl.sub.3-m (m=0-3), CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CN, CH.sub.2 CN, ##STR2## CH.sub.2 Si(Me).sub.m CL.sub.3-m (m=0-3), Si(Me).sub.m (OR.sup.1).sub.3-m (m=0-3), CH.sub.2 Si(Me).sub.m (OR.sup.1).sub.3-m (m=0-3), (wherein Me is methyl and R.sup.1 is methoxy or ethoxy group), Ph-CH.sub.2 Cl, and cyclohexenyl group.