Abstract: Radically polymerizable, difunctional phenylene sulfide according to Formula I in which X, Y independently of each other in each case are absent or are O or NR6, R1, R2 independently of each other in each case are H, a linear or branched C1 to C10 alkyl radical, —OR7, —SR8, Cl or Br, R3 is absent or is a C1-C10 alkylene radical which can be interrupted by O or S, R4 is absent or is a C1-C10 alkylene radical which can be interrupted by O or S, wherein R3 and R4 cannot be absent at the same time, R5 is H or a C1-C5 alkyl radical, R6, R7, R8 independently of each other in each case are H or a linear or branched C1 to C10 alkyl radical, a, b, c, d independently of each other in each case are 0 or 1 and e is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymer dispersants and to a liquid compositions containing solid fine particles, such as organic or inorganic pigments and fillers, and the polymer dispersants.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a polymerizable composition having excellent storage stability can be provided by adding an acid that serves as a stabilizing agent and a free-radical polymerization inhibitor to a polymerizable composition that contains a polythiol compound and an enic compound having a phenylthio backbone as monomer components. In the present invention, an embodiment in which the acid is at least one compound having a protonic-acid-type functional group which is selected from phosphoric acid, phosphonic acid, phosphinic acid, sulfonic acid, sulfoneimide and carboxylic acid is preferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids that can be used in combination with other lipid components such as cholesterol and PEG-lipids to form lipid nanoparticles with oligonucleotides, to facilitate the cellular uptake and endosomal escape, and to knockdown target mRNA both in vitro and in vivo. The invention also relates to lipid particles comprising a neutral lipid, a lipid capable of reducing aggregation, a cationic lipid of the present invention, and optionally, a sterol. The lipid particle may further include a therapeutic agent such as a nucleic acid.

Abstract: Subject It is to provide a polymerizable compound having a high polymerization reactivity, a high conversion yield and a high solubility in a liquid crystal composition, a polymerizable composition including the compound, a liquid crystal composite prepared from the composition and a liquid crystal display device containing this composite. Means for Solving the Subject A compound represented by formula (1). In this formula, for example, P1 and P2 are —SCO—CH?CH2; Sp1 and Sp2 are a single bond; ring A1, ring A2, ring A3 and ring A4 are 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2 and Z3 are a single bond; and a is 1, and b and c is 0.

Abstract: Dithioamine reducing agents useful for the reduction of disulfide bonds. The reducing agents of this invention are useful, for example, to reduce disulfide bonds, particularly in proteins, or to prevent the formation of disulfide bonds, particularly in proteins and other biological molecules. Reducing agents of this invention are useful and suitable for application in a variety of biological applications, particularly as research and synthetic reagents. The invention provides S-acylated dithioamines which can be selectively activated reducing agents by removal of the S-acyl groups enzymatically or chemically. The invention further provides dithiane precursors of thioamino reducing agents. The invention provides dithioamine reducing agents, S-acylated dithioamines and dithianes which are immobilized on surfaces, including among others, glass, quartz, microparticles, nanoparticles and resins.

Abstract: Multi-armed, monofunctional, and hydrolytically stable polymers are described having the structure wherein Z is a moiety that can be activated for attachment to biologically active molecules such as proteins and wherein P and Q represent linkage fragments that join polymer arms polya and polyb, respectively, to central carbon atom, C, by hydrolytically stable linkages in the absence of aromatic rings in the linkage fragments. R typically is hydrogen or methyl, but can be a linkage fragment that includes another polymer arm. A specific example is an mPEG disubstituted lysine having the structure where mPEGa and mPEGb have the structure CH3O—(CH2CH2O)nCH2CH2— where n may be the same or different for polya- and polyb- and can be from 1 to about 1,150 to provide molecular weights of from about 100 to 100,000.

Abstract: Demulsifiers containing an anionic surfactant selected from alkylsulfosuccinates, alkylsulfonates, alkylphosphonic acids, and their salts; a nonionic surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers, ethoxylated fatty acids of polyethylene glycol, terpene alkoxylates, and modified alkanolamides; or a combination of an anionic and a nonionic surfactant, and methods of use thereof in breaking emulsions.

Abstract: Aromatic and heteroaromatic molecular structures with controllable electron conducting properties are derived from the incorporation of electron active substituents in selective positions. Such compounds can form self-assembled layers on metal or other substrates, and can be used in molecular scaled opto-electronic devices including field-effect transistors, light-emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: Enediyne compounds of the formula: (1) characterized in that the structure thereof is very simple and the production process is easy, and that the molecular length thereof is shorter than those of compounds having been proposed. Consequently, electrode assemblies comprising any of these enediyne compounds are highly promising in the application to nanomolecular wiring (nanomolecular wire) whose production has been difficult.

Abstract: Demulsifiers containing an anionic surfactant selected from alkylsulfosuccinates, alkylsulfonates, alkylphosphonic acids, and their salts; a nonionic surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers, ethoxylated fatty acids of polyethylene glycol, terpene alkoxylates, and modified alkanolamides; or a combination of an anionic and a nonionic surfactant, and methods of use thereof in breaking emulsions.

Abstract: Enediyne compounds of the formula: (1) characterized in that the structure thereof is very simple and the production process is easy, and that the molecular length thereof is shorter than those of compounds having been proposed. Consequently, electrode assemblies comprising any of these enediyne compounds are highly promising in the application to nanomolecular wiring (nanomolecular wire) whose production has been difficult.

Abstract: A blocked mercaptosilane of the structure: G-C(?O)—S—CH2CH2CH2SiX3 is disclosed wherein each X is an independently selected RO— group or R— group wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl that may or may not contain unsaturation, alkenyl groups, aryl groups, and aralkyl groups, such moieties other than hydrogen having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, at least one X is RO—, and G is a monovalent alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention concerns drug precursors with antimalarial effect, characterised in that it consists in quaternary bis-ammonium salts of general formula (I) wherein A and A?, identical or different, are respectively either a group A1 and A?1 of formula (1) wherein n=2 to 4; R?1 is hydrogen, C1-C5 alkyl, optionally substituted by an aryl, a hydroxy, an alkoxy, wherein the alkyl comprises 1 to 5 C, or aryloxy and W is halogen or a nucleofuge group; or a group A2 which represents formyl-CHO, or acetyl-COCH3.

Abstract: A thiol carboxylate ester as shown by general formula (I) below, which has a half ester content of 0.0001 to 2 mass %, and favorably, which has a halogen content of not more than 2 mass % and/or to which a polymerization inhibitor such as a catechol family member is added.

Abstract: Cleavable alkene-containing linkers and supports useful for the solid phase synthesis of chemical compounds, and combinatorial libraries of compounds, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the linkers and supports.

Abstract: Amidomethyl esters, carbonylmercaptomethyl esters, keto-containing esters, amidomethyl thioesters, amidomethyl amides, and methylene dithioesters are disclosed. The novel compounds have two carbonyl groups connected by a linking moiety having an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen attached to a methylene group, to which is further attached a sulfur, nitrogen or CH2 group. Methods of treating illnesses and conditions, such as cancer, hemological disorders, inherited metabolic disorders and others, using these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thiol carboxylate ester as shown by general formula (I) below, which has a half ester content of 0.0001 to 2 mass %, and favorably, which has a halogen content of not more than 2 mass % and/or to which a polymerization inhibitor such as a catechol family member is added.

Abstract: Amidomethyl esters, carbonylmercaptomethyl esters, keto-containing esters, amidomethyl thioesters, amidomethyl amides, and methylene dithioesters are disclosed. The novel compounds have two carbonyl groups connected by a linking moiety having an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen attached to a methylene group, to which is further attached a sulfur, nitrogen or CH2 group. Methods of treating illnesses and conditions, such as cancer, hemological disorders, inherited metabolic disorders and others, using these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A blocked mercaptosilane of the structure: G—C(═O)—S—CH2CH2CH2SiX3 is disclosed wherein each X is an independently selected RO— group wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl that may or may not contain unsaturation, alkenyl groups, aryl groups, and aralkyl groups, such moieties other than hydrogen having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and G is a monovalent alkyl of from 2 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of (R)-2-bromo-3-phenylpropionic acid starting from D-phenylalanine, sodium nitrite and HBr in an aqueous solution, the reaction being carried out in the presence of a bromide salt, at a temperature between −10 and 30° C.

Abstract: A novel tandem acyl-Claisen rearrangement reaction is provided. An allylic reactant such as an allylic amine or an allylic thioether, having at least two functional groups that enable the reactant to undergo at least two successive Claisen rearrangement reactions, is reacted with an acid chloride in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst composition composed of a Lewis acid and a second catalyst component selected from the group consisting of tertiary amines and non-nitrogenous bases. The stereochemistry of the reaction product is readily controlled by the positioning and size of substituents on the allylic reactant. The reaction may be carried out on a solid support, i.e., on the surface of a substrate suitable for conducting solid phase chemical reactions.

Abstract: Compositions for lithographic or flexographic inks are disclosed comprising at least one compound of Formula 1: 1

Abstract: Selective MMP-13 inhibitors are isophthalic acid derivatives of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are two-part molecules, and compositions containing such compounds, in which one part is designed to become covalently bonded to the skin (bonding agent) and the other part (a characteristic use agent) is designed to impart some characteristic use, such as emolliency, moisturizing effect, anti-acne, anti-wrinkle, anti-pain, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-irritation, skin tanning and skin lightening effects, extended protection of the skin (e.g., from ultraviolet light, by incorporation of a sunscreen component; from toxic and/or irritating substances; from insects and skin parasites, by incorporation of insecticides and/or insect repellants; from free radicals or other agents, as in aging, by incorporation of antioxidants), or dyeing of hair, skin nails, wool or fuir. The covalently bonded part may also be useful to impart skin strengthening effect (e.g., from shear forces) or as wound healing agents.

Abstract: A cross-linkable polymeric casting composition includes an effective amount of an acrylic or methacrylic di- or polythiol monomer of the formula (1) wherein p is an integer of 0 or 1, M or M′ are each spacer groups selected from one or more of the following formulae (i), (ii) wherein m is an integer of 0 or 1 and n is an integer of 0 to 3, with the proviso that m and n are not both equal to zero, R1R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, are selected from hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, alkoxy or substituted alkoxy of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or R1 or R2 is (iii) and optionally a polymerisable comonomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides 6,8-Dimercaptooctanoic acid derivatives substituted at the 6-S and/or 8-S position with the (3-methylthiopropanoyl) radical, wherein they correspond to the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R represents OR.sub.3 or ##STR2## R.sub.3 representing a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl radical, or a radical of the formula ##STR3## n being an integer from 1 to 10 and r' and r", which are identical or different, representing a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl radical or, taken together, form with the nitrogen atom, a nitrogen-containing heterocycle optionally substituted with an optionally substituted oxygen or nitrogen atom,R.sub.5 and R.sub.4, identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a radical --COCH.sub.3 or a radical of formula:--CO(CH.sub.2).sub.2 SCH.sub.3 (II)with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R.sub.1 or R.sub.

Abstract: A sulfur-containing O-(meth)acrylate compound of the following formula (1) is useful as a starting material for a resin composition used in optical applications such as a lens; wherein R represents hydrogen atom or methyl group; l represents an integer from 1 to 3; B is ##STR1## when B is ##STR2## n is 2; m is 1 or 2; A is selected from the following groups: ##STR3## wherein m represents 1 or 2; each ring may be substituted by one or more alkyl, alkylthio or alkoxy groups having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; p and q are 0 or 1, while m is 1 when p is 1;when B is ##STR4## n is 1; m is 2 or 3; A is selected from the following groups:--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --,--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --,--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.s --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r -- and ##STR5## wherein r and s are an integer from 1 to 3; when B is ##STR6## n is 1; m is 2; A is selected from the following groups:--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --,--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r -- and--(CH.sub.

Abstract: .alpha.,.alpha.-Difluoro-.beta.-hydroxy thiol esters of Formula (III): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.c and R.sup.d are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, S-tert-butyl difluorothioacet-2-yl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, aryl, substituted aryl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fused aromatic rings, and substituted C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fused aromatic rings; orR.sup.c and R.sup.d together make up a ring selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl and substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl;R.sup.e is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl and substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: S,S'-ethylidene dithioacetate is used as a flavoring ingredient for giving the edible products in which it is incorporated not only a sulphurous but also a green, fruity, rich and even meaty quality. It has been particularly successfully used in grapefruit and other fruit flavorings. It can also be used in the preparation of perfuming compostions.

Abstract: A process for preparing polymeric amides is disclosed. The process comprises sequentially reacting a hydrocarbon polymer functionalized (e.g., via the Koch reaction) to contain acid, ester, thioacid and/or thioester groups with a heavy polyamine to form a partially derivatized product in which at least about 85% of the functional groups are converted to heavy (thio)amide groups, and then reacting the partially derivatized product with an excess of light amine to complete the derivatization by converting substantially all of the remaining functional groups to light (thio)amide groups. Products of the foregoing process are also disclosed, which products are useful as additives in fuels and in lubricants.

Abstract: A process to make .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoro-.beta.-hydroxy thiol esters of formula (IIIA) ##STR1## comprising reacting a difluoroethanethioate of formula (IVA) ##STR2## with a second reactant selected from the group consisting of aldehydes, ketones, acid halides and esters; in a solvent and in the presence of a strong base; with the proviso that the process is conducted in the absence of a catalyst and in the absence of a silyl containing compound. These thiol esters are useful as intermediates in organic syntheses of pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: A Koch functionalized product which is the reaction product of at least one polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least 500 and at least ethylenic double bond per polymer chain, with carbon monoxide and a nucleophilic trapping agent. The invention includes functionalized polymer, derivatives thereof and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A Koch functionalized product which is the reaction product of at least one polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least 500 and at least one ethylenic double bond per polymer chain, with carbon monoxide and a nucleophilic trapping agent. The invention includes functionalized polymer, derivatives thereof and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thio(meth)acrylic acid bisester of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or methyl;r represents the number 0 or 1; ands, m, and n independently represent an integer from 2 to 6, with the proviso thatwhen r=0, s+n>4; andwhen r=1, s+m+n>6 useful as or monomer for high refractive index plastics.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal chelating compounds, to chelates and chelate-targeting agent conjugates formed from the chelating compounds, and to methods for making and using these compositions. The chelating compounds incorporate two nitrogen atoms and three sulfur atoms ("N.sub.2 S.sub.3 "), two nitrogen atoms and four sulfur atoms ("N.sub.2 S.sub.4 "), or three nitrogen atoms and three sulfur atoms ("N.sub.3 S.sub.3 "). Metals, and metal oxides, capable of being chelated by the compounds include those that are radionuclides, such as .sup.99m Tc and .sup.186/188 Re.The targeting agent portion of the chelate-targeting agent conjugates provided includes antibodies, peptides, hormones, enzymes and biological response modifiers. Methods for making the conjugates are provided and encompass the addition of a metal, or metal oxide, to a chelating compound prior to attachment to a targeting agent as well as subsequent to the attachment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing (meth)acryloylthio esters of general formula I ##STR1## where R represents hydrogen or methyl, and R.sup.1 represents a phenyl group, a substituted phenyl group, a C.sub.1-24 alkyl group, a substituted C.sub.1-24 alkyl group, a cyclic C.sub.3-24 alkyl group;comprising reacting (meth)acrylic acid anhydride (formula II) ##STR2## where R represents hydrogen or methyl, with at least the stoichiometric amount with a thiol or thiolate of formula IIIR.sub.1 --S--M, (III)where M represents hydrogen or a metal cation, andR.sub.1 is defined as above.

Abstract: A thiol methacrylate or acrylate compound represented by the formula (1) or (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H or CH.sub.3 and X is selected from: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is H or CH.sub.3 and m is an integer of 1 to 4. The thiol methacrylate or acrylate compound gives a resin having a high refractive index, a large Abbe number, and a good hardness and heat resistance, and giving little or no smell at processing.

Abstract: Novel N-(mercaptoalkyl)urea or carbamates of the formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein A is a monocyclic or bicyclic arylene or heteroarylene;Q is hydrogen or R.sub.9 CO--;Y is --O--,--S-- or --NR.sub.8 --;R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen; lower alkyl; cyclolower alkyl; substituted lower alkyl; aryl; or heteroaryl;R.sup.3 is --OR.sub.5 or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;R.sub.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R.sub.7 ; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 and the carbons to which they are attached complete a ring;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, lower alkoxy lower alkyl or aryl lower alkyl, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one adduct of (A) a polyolefin of 700 to 5,000 number average molecular weight substituted with carboxylic acid producing moieties (preferably acid or anhydride moieties), and (B) a monoepoxy thiol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one adduct of (A) a polyolefin of 700 to 5,000 number average molecular weight substituted nitrogen- or ester-containing ashless dispersant and (B) a bis-keto/thioketo compound.

Abstract: Aminomethylene compounds of the formula ##STR1## can be prepared by reaction of C-H-acid compounds of the formula ##STR2## with salts of the formula ##STR3## in the presence of simple inorganic bases, where the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.4, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and X.sup..crclbar. have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the formula [I], which are useful for treatment of various diseases such as immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases caused by immune disorders, processes for preparing the compounds and compositions containing the compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one adduct of (A) a polyolefin of 700 to 5,000 number average molecular weight substituted with carboxylic acid producing moieties (preferably acid or anhydride moieties), and (B) a monoepoxy thiol.

Abstract: Arylamine/hindered phenol, acid anhydride and thioester-derived reaction products, have been found to be effective multifunctional antioxidant, antiwear and rust inhibiting additives for lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: An acylcyclohexadionethiocarboxylic S-ester of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or phenyl, and R.sup.2 is additionally hydrogen, are prepared by reacting an acylcyclohexadione II ##STR2## with hydroxylamine or hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid in an inert solvent at from 0.degree. to 150.degree. C., to give an acylcyclohexadione compound III ##STR3## and then reacting the compound III with a mercaptan IVR.sup.2 --SH IVin the presence of an anhydrous acid HX to give an acylcyclohexadionethiocarboximidic S-ester salt V ##STR4## where X is the anion of the acid, and hydrolyzing the compounds V to the acylcyclohexadionethiocarboxylic S-ester I.

Abstract: 4,4'-Bis(methacryloylthio)diphenylsulfide having the formula (I): ##STR1## and a curable composition characterized by comprising: (A) 4,4'-bis(methacryloylthio)diphenylsulfide having the above formula (I):(B) (i) another vinyl monomer copolymerizable with 4,4'-bis(methacryloylthio)diphenylsulfide having the above formula (I), and (ii) a polythiol represented by the formula (II):R-(SH).sub.n (II)wherein R is a polyvalent organic group and n represents an integer of 2 or more, wherein the content of the component (B)(i), when the component (B)(i) is present, in the total amount of said components (A), (B)(i) and (B)(ii) is 10 to 90% by weight, and the functional group equivalent ratio of the mercapto groups of the component (B)(ii), when the component (B)(ii) is present, to the methacryloyl groups of the component (A) is from 0.02 to 1.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are described for treating a CNS disorder such as a cognitive disorder, epilepsy, depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disease or neurotoxic injury. Compound of interest are 2-amino-4,5-methyleneadipic acid compounds and derivatives defined by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, ##STR2## with each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein each of X and Y is independently selected from hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino and ##STR3## with each of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein any of R.sup.1 through R.sup.