Abstract: The present invention relates to the use in human and animal nutrition (monogastric and polygastric animals) of known chelates of bivalent metal Mg, Ca, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn and Fe with methionine hydroxy analogue. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing new chelates with methionine hydroxy analogue, both in solid form with iron (II), vanadium (iV) and (V) and molybdenum (V) and (VI), and in liquid form in aqueous solution with iron (II) and (III) and chrome (III). Eventually, the present invention relates to the use of said new chelates, both in solid form with iron (II), vanadium (IV) and (V) and molybdenum (V) and (VI), and in liquid form in aqueous solution with iron (II) and (III) and chrome (III), in human and animal nutrition.

Abstract: A metal complex comprising a metal compound complexed to a heteroatomic ligand, the metal complex having Structure X: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted cycloalkyl group, an aromatic group, or a substituted aromatic group, R1c, R2c, R3c, R4c, and R5c are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group, and MXp comprises a group IVB, VB, or VIB metal. A metal complex comprising a metal compound complexed to a diphosphino aminyl ligand comprising at least two diphosphino aminyl moieties and a linking group linking each aminyl nitrogen atom of the diphosphino aminyl moieties.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of a chromium complex 2, [Cr3O(carboxylate)6(H2O)3]+ (2), wherein carboxylate is a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C5 alkyl carboxylate, is provided, including the step of: heating an aqueous reaction mixture of a Cr(III) salt, a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C5 alkyl carboxylic acid and a metal hydroxide for a time period and at a temperature sufficient to generate an aqueous product mixture comprising chromium complex 2 and non-toxic byproducts.

Abstract: This invention relates to organometallic precursor compounds represented by the formula (H)mM(R)n wherein M is a metal or metalloid, R is the same or different and is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, heterocyclic radical containing at least one nitrogen atom, m is from 0 to a value less than the oxidation state of M, n is from 1 to a value equal to the oxidation state of M, and m+n is a value equal to the oxidation state of M, a process for producing the organometallic precursor compounds, and a method for producing a film or coating from the organometallic precursor compounds.

Abstract: A metal complex comprising a metal compound complexed to a heteroatomic ligand, the metal complex having Structure X: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted cycloalkyl group, an aromatic group, or a substituted aromatic group, R1c, R2c, R3c, R4c, and R5c are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group, and MXp comprises a group IVB, VB, or VIB metal. A metal complex comprising a metal compound complexed to a diphosphino aminyl ligand comprising at least two diphosphino aminyl moieties and a linking group linking each aminyl nitrogen atom of the diphosphino aminyl moieties.

Abstract: Metal(IV) tetrakis(N,N?-dialkylamidinates) were synthesized and characterized. Exemplary metals include hafnium, zirconium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, tin and uranium. These compounds are volatile, highly stable thermally, and suitable for vapor deposition of metals and their oxides, nitrides and other compounds.

Abstract: A process for making an additive comprising one or more oil-soluble or oil-dispersible molybdenum-sulfur compounds, said process comprising the steps of: (I) reacting in a polar medium a reactant molybdenum compound (A) and a source of a ligand (B), which ligand (B) is capable of rendering the or each molybdenum-sulfur compound oil-soluble or oil-dispersible; and (II) reacting a compound (C), which is capable of reacting with labile sulfur, either with (a) the reaction mixture of step (I) after the reaction of (A) and (B) has begun or (b) the product of step (I). The additive has improved color characteristics and a lubricating oil composition comprising said additive is more benign to corrosion of metals.

Abstract: A composition having the formula I where R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, C1 to C12 alkoxy, F, Cl, SO3, C1 to C12 perfluoroalkyl, and N(CH3)2, R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, A is —C(R4)—, —(CH2)x—, —(CH2)xNH(CH2)x—, or —CY2CY2—, where R4 is a hydrocarbyl, halosubstituted hydrocarbyl, or alkoxy group of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, x is an integer from 1 to 12, and Y is halogen, and X is halogen, triflate, acetate, trifluoroacetate, hydride, or tetrafluoroborate. When combined with an activating co-catalyst is useful in polymerizing olefinic monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed are colorant compounds of the formulae wherein R1, R2, R3, M, A, E, G, J, m, n, and p are as defined herein.

Abstract: There are provided a transition metal complex of formula (1): wherein M represents an element of Group 6 of Periodic Table of Elements, A and A? are the same or different, and represent a substituted or unsubstituted C1-10 alkylene group or the like, Y represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-10 alkyl group, or the like, X1 and X2 are the same or different, and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-10 alkyl group, or an amino group disubstituted with C1-20 hydrocarbon, and n1 is an integer of 0 to 3, an olefin polymerization catalyst obtained by combining a transition metal complex with an organic aluminum or aluminoxane, a polymerization catalyst further containing a boron compound, and a process for producing olefin polymer using the polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Compounds and processes for catalytic ring-opening cyclooligomerization metathesis and ring-closing metathesis of olefins are described. The compound is a molybdenum or tungsten metal (M) complex which comprises an imido ligand (N—R) bound to the M to provide an M=N—R site, an M=C reaction site wherein the C of the M=C reaction site is tethered to the R of the imido ligand via a carbon or carbon and heteroatom (NOS) chain containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms to form a ring structure, and two to four ligands (R?) bound to the M to provide two to four M-R? sites. In particular embodiments, the M-R? sites include each of the oxygens of a dialkoxide ligand or each of the nitrogens of an ?1-pyrrolyl ligand bound to the M.

Abstract: This invention relates to a one pot method for large scale production of an organometallic compound comprising (i) reacting a hydrocarbon or heteroatom-containing material with a base material in the presence of a solvent and under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a first reaction mixture comprising a hydrocarbon or heteroatom-containing compound, (ii) adding a metal source compound to said first reaction mixture, (iii) reacting said hydrocarbon or heteroatom-containing compound with said metal source compound under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a second reaction mixture comprising said organometallic compound, and (iv) separating said organometallic compound from said second reaction mixture.

Abstract: This invention is a process for preparation of 2,4-heteroatom-substituted molybdena-3,3-dioxocycloalkane compounds by reacting diol-, diamino, thiol-alcohol- and amino-alcohol-compounds with the following reagents: ammonium molybdate (or in situ produced ammonium molybdate by the reaction of ammonia with molybdenum trioxide or molybdic acid) as a molybdenum source, ammonia as an additional or secondary reagent or promoter, in molar ratio NH3:Mo (amount of molybdenum in the molybdenum source) of ?1:1, preferably 1–3:1, more preferably 2–3:1, and most preferred 2.2–2.65:1.

Abstract: The current invention provides novel thiomolybdate derivatives, methods of making novel thiomolybdate derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions of novel thiomolybdate derivatives, methods of using novel thiomolybdate derivatives to treat diseases associated with aberrant vascularization, copper metabolism disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, obesity or NF-?B dysregulation and methods of using pharmaceutical compositions of thiomolybdate derivatives to treat diseases associated with aberrant vascularization, copper metabolism disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, obesity or NF-?B dysregulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen or oxygen-delivering substances and hydrogen or hydrogen-delivering substances in the presence of at least one catalyst containing a metal-organic framework material, wherein said framework material comprises pores and a metal ion and an at least bidentate organic compound, said bidentate organic compound being coordinately bound to the metal ion. The invention further relates to a novel material consisting of said metal organic framework material wherein the material is brought in contact with at least one additional metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isomerizing reactant allyl alcohols of the formula (I) to product allyl alcohols of the general formula (II) where R1 to R5 are each hydrogen or a mono- or polyunsaturated or saturated C1–C12-alkyl radical, which can be substituted or unsubstituted, in both directions of the equilibrium, which comprises isomerizing in the presence of a dioxotungsten(VI) complex of the general formula (III), where L1, L2 are each independently a ligand selected from the group consisting of the aminoalcohols, the aminophenols and mixtures thereof, m, n are each 1 or 2, new dioxotungsten(VI) complexes, and also their use.

Abstract: A catalyst compound of formula I or II: (wherein R1–R11, M, E, T, X, Y, m and n are defined herein). The compound, when combined with a suitable activator, is active for the polymerization of olefins. In an embodiment of combinations of the R1–R7 and T groups, these catalysts can engage in weak attractive non-covalent interactions with the polymer chain. In another embodiment, the R1–R11 groups in formula II exhibit weak attractive non-covalent interactions with the polymer chain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione, comprising reacting a pivalic acid alkyl ester with pinacolone in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide catalyst using a pivalic acid alkyl ester as a solvent but using no other solvent or reacting them in an amide type or urea type solvent in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide catalyst. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanesione metal complex using the 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione obtained by the above process. The process for preparing 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione is an industrially advantageous process in which an alkali metal alkoxide that is easy to handle can be used as a catalyst for preparing 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione from a pivalic acid alkyl ester and pinacolone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst system containing at least one imidochrome compound and at least one activation compound. This invention also relates to imidochrome compounds, to a method for olefin polymerization and to methods for producing said imidochrome compounds.

Abstract: Complexes of a selected class of chiral ligands with molybdenum, tungsten or chromium, preferably molybdenum, are effective as catalysts in highly enantioselective and regioselective alkylation of allylic substrates. Such compositions provide a versatile and low-cost alternative to existing catalysts.

Abstract: A metal bis-triflimide compound having the formula: [Mx]n+[(N(SO2CF3)2)(nx?yz)](nx?yz)?[Ly]z? where M is a metal selected from the metals in groups 5 to 10, 12 and 14 to 16 and Cu, Au, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Y, La, Ac, Hf, Rf, Ga, In, Tl, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Lu and the actinides; L is a negative or neutral ligand; n is 2,3,4,5,6,7 or 8; x is greater than or equal to 1 y is 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 or 8; and z is 0,1,2,3 or 4.

Abstract: Complexes of the formulae I a to d, where M is an element of groups 6 to 10 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, preferably Ni, can be used for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, for example in suspension polymerization processes, gas-phase polymerization processes, bulk polymerization processes and emulsion polymerization processes.

Abstract: A polymeric food spoilage sensor comprises a polymer containing a polyazamacrocyclic transition metal complex. The complex selectively binds biogenic amines, such as cadaverine, putrescine and histamine, which are released by food spoilage microorganisms. The polymer undergoes a detectable color change upon exposure to biogenic amine, thus indicating that food spoilage has probably occurred. In one embodiment, the polymer is molecularly imprinted with the biogenic amine to impart selective binding affinity. The polymer is easily incorporated in common food containers and can be employed in fiber optic detection devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst precursor and catalyst system comprising the precursor, an embodiment of the precursor is selected from the following structures: wherein T is a bridging group; M is selected from Groups 3 to 7 atoms, and the Lanthanide series of atoms the Periodic Table of the Elements; Z is a coordination ligand; each L is a monovalent, bivalent, or trivalent anionic ligand; X and Y are each independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus; R is a non-bulky substituent that has relatively low steric hindrance with respect to X; and R? is a bulky substituent that is sterically hindering with respect to Y.

Abstract: A spray drying process for preparing a solid catalyst and composition for use therein comprising a catalyst compound, an activator for the catalyst compound, and at least one compound selected from among siloxanes, polyalkylene glycols, C1-4 alkyl or phenyl ether or diether derivatives of polyalkylene glycols, and crown ethers, and optionally a filler or support.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for producing organomolybdenum compositions with high molybdenum content that are highly useful as lubricant additives, in which the process involves reacting a fatty oil with a diamine, followed by reaction with a molybdenum source. The process of the present invention does not require a volatile organic solvent to promote molybdenum incorporation and produces an organomolybdenum composition having a high molybdenum content. In addition, the process can be conducted in the absence of sulfur and phosphorus-containing reactants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter represented by the formula below, and to a polymerization process comprising combining an olefin in the gas or slurry phase with an activator, a support and a compound represented by the following formula: wherein M is a group 3 to 14 metal, each X is independently an anionic leaving group, n is the oxidation state of M, m is the formal charge of the YZL ligand, Y is a group 15 element, Z is a group 15 element, L is a group 15 or 16 element, R1 and R2 are independently a C, to C20 hydrocarbon group, a heteroatom containing group, silicon, germanium, tin, lead, phosphorus, a halogen, R1 and R2 may also be interconnected to each other, R3 is absent, or is hydrogen, a group 14 atom containing group, a halogen, a heteroatom containing group, R4 and R5 are independently an aryl group, a substituted aryl group, a cyclic alkyl group, a substituted cyclic alkyl group, or multiple ring system, R6 and R7 are independently absent or hydrogen, halogen, a heteroatom o

Abstract: Epoxides, aziridines, thiiranes, oxetanes, lactones, lactams and analogous compounds are reacted with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of catalyst having the general formula [Lewis acid]z+{[QM(CO)x]w?}y where Q is any ligand and need not be present, M is a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the periodic table of elements, z is the valence of the Lewis acid and ranges from 1 to 6, w is the charge of the metal carbonyl and ranges from 1 to 4 and y is a number such that w times y equals z, and x is a number such as to provide a stable anionic metal carbonyl for {[QM(CO)x]w?}y and ranges from 1 to 9 and typically from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hetero-multimetallic catalyst precursors and catalysts for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: Various olefins may be polymerized using a catalyst systems containing selected &agr;-diimine, urethane or urea ligands, some of them novel, complexed to nickel, palladium or other selected transition metals. The polymers are useful as molding resins and elastomers.

Abstract: A process for making an additive comprising one or more oil-soluble or oil-dispersible molybdenum-sulfur compounds, said process comprising the steps of:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the isomerization of precursor allyl alcohols of the formula (I) to product allyl alcohols of the formula (II) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for producing organomolybdenum compositions with high molybdenum content that are highly useful as lubricant additives, in which the process involves reacting a fatty oil with a diamine, followed by reaction with a molybdenum source. The process of the present invention does not require a volatile organic solvent to promote molybdenum incorporation and produces an organomolybdenum composition having a high molybdenum content. In addition, the process can be conducted in the absence of sulfur and phosphorus-containing reactants.

Abstract: A catalyst obtained by contacting a transition metal compound (A) of the general formula [1]: [LpXoCpjM(N2)nM′XmLl]X′k  [1], wherein M and M′ independently represent a transition metal of Group 3 to 10; X independently represents a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, a specific hydrocarbon group or the like; Cp is a cyclopentadienyl group; L represents a group which bonds to M or M′ by lone pair of electrons or a &pgr; electron; X′ represents a counter anion; k, l, m, o and p each independently represent an integer of 0 to 5; j represents an integer of 0 to 2; n+o+p+j≦6; n represents an integer of 1 to 3; and n+l+m≦6, with an organoaluminum, and an aluminoxane and/or boron compound, or with an aluminoxane and/or boron compound, and a process for producing an addition polymerization with the catalyst.

Abstract: A composite metal polybasic salt containing a trivalent metal and magnesium as metal components and having a novel crystal structure, and a method of preparing the same. The invention further deals with a composite metal polybasic salt which has anion-exchanging property, which by itself is useful as an anion-exchanger, capable of introducing anions suited for the use upon anion-exchange, and finds a wide range of applications, and a method of preparing the same. The composite metal polybasic salt has a particular chemical composition and X-ray diffraction peaks, and further has a degree of orientation (Io) of not smaller than 1.5.

Abstract: Chromium is an essential element which has been shown to have beneficial effects on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Often, dietary intake is suboptimal, and nutritional supplements may not be effective due to poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. A novel chromium-histidine complex has been prepared which significantly improves absorption capability over current available chromium nutritional supplements. The complex is safe, easily prepared and may be combined with an ingestible carrier for consumption as a tablet, capsule, aqueous solution, food or food product.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of aryl methyl ketones converts a variety of ethyl arenas to the corresponding aryl methyl ketones using a dioxygen-containing gas as the oxidant. The catalyst used for the reaction is a metal complex bearing general formulas as disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a mixture of alcohols/ketones by decomposing an alkyl hydroperoxide, particularly to a method for producing a cyclohexanol/cyclohexanone by decomposing cyclohexyl hydroperoxide in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst. According to the invention, the reaction is carried out in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst containing an organometallic segment fixed on the surface of a porous solid compound such as silicon. The organometallic segment can be formula (I).

Abstract: A thermal cutoff member and compositions used to manufacture such members are described herein as including at least two organic compounds which, when sufficiently combined, give rise to a component which has a lower melt transition temperature than the initial organic compounds prior to combining the same. The thermal cutoff member is generally utilized in a thermal cutoff construction having an electrical switching unit that changes its operating condition when the member therein melts by being heated to a certain temperature for the particular material that forms the member being utilized.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a process for preparing polyoxometalates having amine-derived substituents attached thereto. In a first embodiment, the process comprises contacting a polyoxometalate and an amine in the presence of a diimide. The present invention is further directed to novel functionalized polyoxometalates prepared by the present process.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for producing organomolybdenum compositions with high molybdenum content that are highly useful as lubricant additives, in which the process involves reacting a fatty oil with a diamine, followed by reaction with a molybdenum source. The process of the present invention does not require a volatile organic solvent to promote molybdenum incorporation and produces an organomolybdenum composition having a high molybdenum content. In addition, the process can be conducted in the absence of sulfur and phosphorus-containing reactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for producing organomolybdenum compositions with high molybdenum content that are highly useful as lubricant additives, in which the process involves reacting a fatty oil with a diamine, followed by reaction with a molybdenum source. The process of the present invention does not require a volatile organic solvent to promote molybdenum incorporation and produces an organomolybdenum composition having a high molybdenum content. In addition, the process can be conducted in the absence of sulfur and phosphorus-containing reactants.

Abstract: Single imido tungsten imido precursors are described for the deposition of tungsten nitride on a substrate by processes such as metal organic chemical vapor deposition. The precursors may be employed to form diffusion barrier layers on microelectronic devices. A method for forming tungsten nitride layers includes the steps of providing a tungsten imido species having the formula LyW(NR)Xn, where R is a carbon containing group, y is an integer between 0 and 5, n is an integer between 0 and 4 and Ly and Xn are selected from the group of non-imido ligands. The single imido tungsten imido species is flowed to a surface of a substrate where the single imido tungsten imido species decomposes to form a tungsten nitride layer.

Abstract: Oil-soluble or oil-dispersible trinuclear molybdenum-sulfur compounds are made by reacting, in a polar medium, a reactant molybdenum compound containing an anion that possesses a trinuclear molybdenum core, and a dithiocarbamate that is produced in situ.

Abstract: Organic molybdenum complexes comprising the reaction products of a long-chain mono carboxylic acid, a mono-alkylated alkylene diamine, glycerides, and a molybdenum source and their use as multifunctional additives for lubricating compositions.

Abstract: A method to synthesize a Group 15 containing metal polymerization catalyst is disclosed. The method includes an efficient high temperature synthesis of Group 15 containing ligands, especially arylamine ligands, for use in preparing polymerization catalysts and catalyst systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst systems, processes for making such catalysts, intermediates for such catalysts, and olefin polymerization processes using such catalysts wherein such catalyst includes a component represented by the following formula 1A: wherein R and R′ independently represent a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched hydrocarbyl or organosilyl radical; R1, R2, and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched hydrocarbyl radical; M is a group IIIB, IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB or VIII transition metal; T independently represents a univalent anionic ligand such as a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl halogeno, aryloxido, arylorganosilyl, alkyloriganosilyl, amido, arylamido, phosphido, or arylphosphido group, or two T groups taken together represent an alkylidene or a cyclometallated hydrocarbyl bidentate ligand; L independently represents a sigma donor

Abstract: Organic molybdenum complexes comprising the reaction products of fatty oils, a mono-alkylated alkylene diamine, and a molybdenum source and their use as multifunctional additives for lubricating compositions.

Abstract: Olefins such as ethylene and propylene may be polymerized by using as catalysts novel selected transition metal complexes of bis(carboximidamidatonates) in which the carboximidamidatonate groups are connected together through covalent bonds by a bridging group. The resulting polymers are useful as molding and extrusion resins.

Abstract: A chiral catalyst is disclosed together with methods of using it for enantioselective syntheses. The chiral catalyst includes a nucleus with two metal atoms that has four bridging ligands oriented radially to the axis of the nucleus. Each of these ligands includes a two complexing atoms each complexed to one of the metal atoms. At least one of the bridging ligands includes a chiral center which is bonded to one of the complexing atoms. Preferably, all four of the bridging ligands include a chiral center bonded to one of the complexing atoms. The catalyst of the invention has been found to be useful in catalyzing carbenoid transformation reactions such as cyclopropanation.