Abstract: The anionic polymerization of unsaturated monomers with functionalized initiators having the structure R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 Si--O--A'--Li is improved when each R is methyl and A' is --CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.10 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CR'R"--CH.sub.2 -- wherein R' is a linear alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R" is hydrogen or a linear alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms. This initiator provides process and product advantages over all other known initiators of the same type.

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: New fluorenyl silane compounds and method for their production are disclosed. The fluorenyl compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a substituted or unsubstituted fluorenyl radical and Z' is a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl-type radical or a halogen.

Abstract: The invention provides silicon substituted fullerene compounds. The compounds can form polymers or wrapped fullerenes. The compounds may be made by reacting an organo-silicon compound with a fullerene in the presence of a catalyst by a hydrosilylation reaction.

Abstract: Process for anionically polymerizing a conjugated 1,3-diene monomer consists of contacting the monomer in an inert hydrocarbon solvent with a monofunctional silyl ether initiator of general formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 Si--O--A--Li where R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are independently selected from monovalent organic substituent groups and A is a short chain hydrocarbon bridging group, to yield a polydiene having a molecular weight of typically 1,000-10,000, a high 1.4 content of typically 90% and a low polydispensity of typically 1.15. The reactive ends of the living polymer chains may be terminated with a reactive group such as hydroxyl by treating the polymer with ethylene oxide. Subsequent removal of the polymer's relatively unreactive silyl end groups by reaction with tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride produces a difunctional, chain-extendable, hydroxy-terminated polydiene useful as a rubbery binder prepolymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula (II) ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein Q is an monocyclic aromatic ring, or fused bicyclic ring system of which at least one ring is aromatic containing 9 or 10 atoms of which one may be nitrogen and the rest carbon each ring system being optionally substituted, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halogen or hydrogen; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 , R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; and R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-8 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by dioxalanyl, halo, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethylthio or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy and X.sup.1 is hydrogen, fluoro or chloro.

Abstract: This invention provides a high polymer having the following repeating unit (I), a diene compound which is represented by the following formula (II) and is a raw material of the high polymer: ##STR1## and a ferroelectric liquid-crystalline composition containing the high polymer and a low molecular weight smectic liquid-crystalline compound. The ferroelectric liquid-crystalline composition is easy to orient and exhibits a fast response against applied electric field.

Abstract: A Process is disclosed comprising reacting an alkali metal salt of Z with MX.sub.4 to form a trihalo compound; reacting the trihalo compound with an alkali metal salt of Z' to form a dihalo compound; and reacting the dihalo compound with at least one alkali metal organic compound to form Z-MR.sub.2 -Z', where Z is a substituted or unsubstituted fluorenyl radical, M is Ge, Si, or Sn, X is Cl, Br, F, or I, each R is a hydrocarbyl radical containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and Z' is an unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl, substituted cyclopentadienyl, unsubstituted indenyl, substituted indenyl, unsubstituted fluorenyl, or a substituted fluorenyl. Also new fluorene compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel substituted .beta. amino acid derivatives are provided which inhibit platelet aggregation. This invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such derivatives.

Abstract: A triorganomonohalogenosilane is prepared by reacting a triorganomonohydrosilane represented by the following general formula (I):R.sup.1.sub.3 S i H (I)with a halogenated allyl compound represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR1## in the presence of metal palladium, or a salt or complex of palladium to replace the hydrogen atom directly bonded to the silicon atom of the triorganomonohydrosilane with a halogen atom. In Formula ( I ), the substituents R.sup.1 's directly bonded to the silicon atom may be identical to or different from one another and each represents a monovalent organic group. In Formula (II), the substituents R.sup.2 's may likewise be identical to or different from one another and each represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent alkyl group and X represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom.

Abstract: Alkenylchlorosilane of formula I and a direct synthesis thereof are disclosed, wherein silicon metal is reacted with mixed gas comprising alkenyl chloride of formula II and hydrogen chloride or alkyl chloride of formula III in the presence of copper catalyst at a temperature range from 220.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. ##STR1## In formula I, R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, methyl, SiHCl.sub.2, SiCl.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 SiCl.sub.3 and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or chlorine. ##STR2## In formula II, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or chlorine and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, methyl or CH.sub.2 Cl.Cl--R.sub.5 (III)In formula III, R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Cl.

Abstract: The present application discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula I:QQ.sup.1 CR.sup.1 .dbd.CR.sup.2 CR.sup.3 .dbd.CR.sup.4 C(.dbd.X.sup.1)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6or a salt thereof, wherein Q is an monocyclic aromatic ring, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.7 --C.dbd.C-- where R.sup.7 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halogen or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl, halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, alkynyl, or cyano; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; X.sup.1 is oxygen or sulphur; R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-8 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted, halo, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethylthio or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; and R.sup.6 is selected from:(A) --Y.dbd.X.sup.2 --(R.sup.8).sub.a where X.sup.2 is O or S, Y is carbon, R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a platinum-organosiloxane complex which comprises (I) reacting (a) a platinous halide having an average crystal size of less than 2500 Angstroms and (b) an organosiloxane having from 2 to 4 silicon- bonded organic groups having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and having terminal olefinic unsaturation, the remaining silicon- bonded organic substituents being selected from alkyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and phenyl groups, wherein said reaction is carried out in the presence of a polar organic liquid which is at least a partial solvent for platinous halide, and (II) neutralizing the reaction mixture of (I). The complexes of the instant invention are useful as catalysts for hydrosilylation reactions.

Abstract: Photographic silver halide materials are disclosed comprising a support and a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a coupler having in a non-coupling position a silyl substituent represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.4 individually are unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic groups, R.sub.5 is an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group which can be bonded to a non-coupling position of a second coupler moiety, and n=0, 1 or 2. In a preferred embodiment, the coupler is a photographic image dye-forming coupler. Processes for developing images in the photographic materials are also disclosed.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing compounds of the structure (I):(R.sub.1).sub.a (R.sub.2).sub.b SiX.sub.c (I)wherein R.sub.1 is a neophyl, neohexyl or (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiCH.sub.2 --group; R.sub.2 is a methyl group; X is a halo group or a saturated, unsaturated, branched, unbranched or cyclic alkoxy group of 1-18 carbon atoms; a is 1 or 2, b is an integer from 0 to 2, and c is an integer from 1 to 3.

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

Abstract: A process for separating alkenes from a methylchlorosilane mixture by adding at least a stoichiometric amount of hydrogen chloride necessary for saturating the alkenes in the methylchlorosilane mixture and thereafter removing resulting chloroalkanes by distillation.

Abstract: Halogenated polycarbosilanes with uniform or mixed halogenation prepared from aryl-substituted, particularly phenyl-substituted polycarbosilanes by reaction with halogenating reagents under polar or ionic reaction conditions, optionally in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. The halogen atom introduced can optionally subsequently be replaced by another halogen atom through a transhalogenation reaction.

Abstract: There are provided enantiomerically enhanced chiral substituted cyclopentadienyl ligands and compounds thereof, and a process for their making comprising contacting a substituted fulvene or derivative thereof with an enantiomerically enhanced or pure nucleophile having at least one chiral center. There are further provided enantiomerically enhanced chiral organometallic complexes having one or more chiral substituted cyclopentadienyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to new cleavable surface-active silane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, n, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, X, m and R.sub.4 have the meaning given in the description, and furthermore processes for the preparation of these silane derivatives and the use of these compounds as surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention is a silylating method employing of formula(CH.sub.3)(R)(R.sup.1)SiX ;where R is an isopropyl group, R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and X is a chlorine atom or bromine atom. The silylating agent of the present invention provide silylation product which is much more stable than the silylation product obtained with trimethylchlorosilane, and its protective group is as stable as the silylation product obtained from t-butyldimethylchlorosilane. Moreover, the present described silylating agents are characterized by an easier desilylation than the t-butyldimethylsilyl group.

Abstract: Volatile liquid organometallic copper complexes are provided which are capable of selectively depositing a copper film onto metallic or other electrically conducting portions of a substrate surface under CVD conditions. There organometallic copper complexes are represented by the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 perfluoroalkyl, R.sup.2 is H, F or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 perfluoroalkyl, R.sup.4 is H, C .sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, or Si(R.sup.6).sub.3, each R.sup.5 is independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl and each R .sup.6 is independently phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl. A process for depositing copper films using these organometalic copper complexes is also provided.

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

Abstract: The silicon-containing phenoxy ethers are of the formula III: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different are selected from H, --R.sup.3 --X, aliphatic hydrocarbyl having 1-6 carbon atoms or aryl, or substituted derivatives thereof, provided that not more than one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is H;R.sup.3 is a divalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 aliphatic and/or aromatic hydrocarbyl group which may optionally be substituted, or interrupted, by a hetero atom;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which may be the same or different are H, ##STR2## or an ortho para directing activating group for aromatic electrophilic substitution, other than an amine;and X is a reactive functional group capable of undergoing an acid-catalyzed electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction with a phenol, for example an aldehyde group. They can be polymerized to produce silicone-modified polymers of the phenol-aldehyde type without the use of free aldehyde.

Abstract: An improved polish having improved rub-out characteristics results when a silylated polyether film former is incorporated into a conventional polish formulation. The silylated polyether contains at least one polyoxyalkylene block selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene in its molecule wherein the polyoxyalkylene block is attached through an organic connecting group to a silicon atom bearing at least one hydrolyzable group. A preferred water-in-oil emulsion embodiment of the polish is particularly suitable for automotive or marine applications.

Abstract: Compounds, and a process for their preparation, have the formula ##STR1## or corresponding salts thereof wherein R represents a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents oxazolinyl, --C.tbd.N, --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.2 or ##STR3## These compounds in the form of pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions are useful for the treatment of keratinization disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing phosphonitrile chlorides and/or compositions thereof containing reaction products which accelerate the condensation and/or equilibration of organo(poly)siloxanes, halogen-free organic solvents and solubilizers and the use of such compositions in the condensation and/or equilibration of organo(poly)siloxanes.

Abstract: The instant invention is a method for the quenching of a spent bed resulting from the reaction of organic halides with silicon metal to form organohalosilanes. The method employs a strong base and elevated temperature to digest the hydrophobic siloxane-rich coating and dislodge the carbon coating which forms around the spent bed particles. Removal of these coatings allows more rapid and complete quenching of the autoxidants on the surface of the spent bed particles.

Abstract: A bisindenyl derivate of the formula I ##STR1## (M.sup.1 =Si or Ge, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 =unsubstituted or substituted idenyl radical)is obtained in very good yield by reacting a compound of the formula II ##STR2## (X=halogen) with a compound of the formula III or IVR.sup.6 -M.sup.2 (III) R.sup.7 -M.sup.2 (IV)(M.sup.2 =alkali metal)if, in the reaction, compound III or IV is added slowly to compound II.Compound I is suitable as a starting material for the preparation of metallocene catalyst components.

Abstract: Therapeutic produced based on an organic derivative of silicon, notably of silanol complexed with an amino acid, with a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of such an acid, or with a protide. The produce is suitable for the preparation of medicaments for activation and regulation of metabolism and of growth and of multiplication of cells, in particular those which are involved in the immuno-processes or in the formation of conjunctive and bone tissue.

Abstract: A silahydrocarbon functional fliud comprising a mixture of silahydrocarbons of the formula RSiR'.sub.3, wherein the R' radicals may be alike or different, is prepared by a three step process. In the first step in a preferred embodiment, sodium, aluminum, hydrogen, and olefin (corresponding to the radical R') are reacted in the presence of a triorganoaluminum catalyst. In a second step, fresh catalyst is added and reaction is continued. In a third step, the product of the second step is reacted with a trihaloalkylsilane to produce the RSiR'.sub.3 product. Such a product satisfied the U.S. Air Force specification for silahydrocarbon base stock.

Abstract: A silicon compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein either one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents a vinyl group with the other representing a hydrogen atom; either one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represents a vinyl group with the other representing a hydrogen atom; and R.sup.5, R.sup.6, and R.sup.7, which may be the same or different, each represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, an alkoxy group or a halogen atom. The compound exhibits improved compatibility with polymerizable monomers or organic polymers and is useful as a crosslinking agent or modifier.

Abstract: Transition metal-bis-phosphite catalyzed carbonylation processes, especially hydroformylation, as well as transition metal-bis-phosphite compositions, bis-phosphite ligands and transition metal-bis-phosphite catalysts.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, pyridinyl, furanyl, naphthyl, thienyl, or thiazolyl; R is a (C.sub.1-4) alkyl; W is oxygen or methylene; and Ph is substituted or unsubstituted phenoxyphenyl, benzylphenyl, phenyliminophenyl, benzodioxolyl, or benzoylphenyl, exhibit pyrethroid-like insecticidal activity with low toxicity to aquatic fauna.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polysilane containing a unit represented by the following formulas I, II, or III, and a photosensitive composition consisting of the polysilane.

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: Novel Isoprene Derivatives which have mucosa-protective and gastric acid secretion-inhibiting properties and are useful for combatting ulcers both by treating and as a prophylaxis against gastric and/or duodenal ulcers.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel substituted o-phthalaldehydes of formula I ##STR1## wherein at least one of the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 is Q(alkyl).sub.3, --CH.sub.2 --Q(alkyl).sub.3, --O--Q(alkyl).sub.3, --Q(aryl).sub.3 or --Q(alkylenearyl).sub.3, wherein Q is Si, Sn or Ge, the alkyl moieties contain 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the aryl groups contain 6 or 12 ring carbon atoms and the alkylene radicals contain 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and each of the remaining substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a cyano, nitro, carboxyl or hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or an alkoxycarbonyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkoxy moiety.The novel o-phthalaldehydes can be polymerized to give polymers that can be used as photoresists.

Abstract: A process for the disproportionation of olefins comprising contacting said olefins under suitable reaction conditions with a neutral-carbene complex catalyst and then using anhydrous ammonia to effect separation of the catalyst and the organic products.

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: This disclosure describes novel 15-deoxy-16-hydroxy-16-substituted prostanoic acids and congeners thereof having utility as bronchodilators as hypotensive agents, and as agents for the control of excessive gastric secretion.

Abstract: The surface-coated optical fiber of the invention is composed of a fibrous body of a vitreous material, e.g. fused quartz glass, and a coating layer thereon formed of a coating composition comprising an organosiloxane-modified organic polymer, of which the backbone is formed of recurring organic units such as a polybutadiene, an acrylic polymer and the like having modifying pendant groups containing an organosiloxane unit. The workability of the coating composition in the coating application is excellent so that a high uniformity is obtained in the coating layer in comparison with a coating composition comprising an unmodified organic polymer. The coating layer thus formed has a remarkably improved mechanical strength over a coating layer formed of an organopolysiloxane resin alone.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula Ia ##STR1## in which X and R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 are as defined in the claims, are obtainable by reacting monochlorosilanes of the formula II ##STR2## with tetrasubstituted ethylenes of the formula III ##STR3## X as Cl and Br can be replaced by ester groups of inorganic and organic acids. The compounds of the formula I and those with other ester groups are suitable especially as a protective-group reagent for hydroxyl, mercapto, carboxyl, amino and amide groups.

Abstract: There are prepared silafluoroolefins and silafluoroolefin ethers and polymers thereof by reacting carbon with silicon tetrafluoroide and a source of hydrogen followed by polymerization. The polymers are useful for architectural purposes and as release coatings.

Abstract: This invention describes novel molded flexible polyurethane foam surfactants which can be used in foam having high concentrations of reinforcing graft copolymer solids. The invention also describes the improved process for making these foams using the novel surfactants.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-3-arylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid or ester of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is naphthyl or the radical ##STR2## R.sup.1 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, Z is oxygen, sulphur, or 1,2-ethenediyl, andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro or trialkylsilyl or a radical, which is optionally substituted by halogen, from the series comprising alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkylenedioxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, dialkylamino, phenyl and phenoxy,comprising reacting a 1-aryl-1-halogeno-2,2-dimethyl-3-butanone of the formula ##STR3## in which X.sup.1 is chlorine or bromine, with a base in the presence of a diluent at a temperature between about -20.degree. and +150.degree. C., thereby to form a 2,2-dimethyl-3-arylcyclobutanone of the formula ##STR4## and reacting such 2,2-dimethyl-3-arylcyclobutanone with chlorine or bromine in the presence of an inert diluent at a temperature between about -30.degree. and +50.degree. C.

Abstract: "Living" polymers and their preparation from acrylic-type or maleimide monomers and organosilicon, -tin or -germanium initiators.

Abstract: A novel 2-substituted-1,3-butadiene compound which may be used as a coupling agent is disclosed, i.e. a 2-substituted-1,3-butadiene compound of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent a halogen, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group with the exception of those compounds wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are all lower alkyl groups.

Abstract: Novel block copolymers are provided, comprising poly(oxazoline) blocks and polysiloxane blocks. Novel polysiloxane intermediates for preparing such block copolymers are also provided which contain benzyl halide terminal groups. The block copolymers are useful as surface-modifying additives for base polymers.