Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing latent heat storage material from linear alcohols by dehydrating to dialkyl ethers or to olefins, and hydrogenating to paraffins and dialkyl ether as a latent heat storage material.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds useful for treating fungal infections, more specifically topical treatment of onychomycosis and/or cutaneous fungal infections. This invention is directed to compounds that are active against fungi and have properties that allow the compound, when placed in contact with a patient, to reach the particular part of the skin, nail, hair, claw or hoof infected by the fungus. In particular the present compounds have physiochemical properties that facilitate penetration of the nail plate.

Abstract: A polymerization initiator based on boroesters of benzopinacol for curing unsaturated polymers is disclosed. Methods of preparing the benzopinacol boroester initiator and using the initiator in polymerization reactions are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: A polymerization initiator based on boroesters of benzopinacol for curing unsaturated polymers is disclosed. Methods of preparing the benzopinacol boroester initiator and using the initiator in polymerization reactions are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds useful for treating fungal infections, more specifically topical treatment of onychomycosis and/or cutaneous fungal infections. This invention is directed to compounds that are active against fungi and have properties that allow the compound, when placed in contact with a patient, to reach the particular part of the skin, nail, hair, claw or hoof infected by the fungus. In particular the present compounds have physiochemical properties that facilitate penetration of the nail plate.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of formulas (I) to (XIV) and compositions comprising such compounds. Such compounds and compositions are particularly useful for treating inflammation and/or pain, or for water treatment.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing an ionic metal complex corresponding to formula (1) in which a compound of formula (2) and/or a compound of formula (3) E3-O—R2??(3) is reacted with a halogen containing compound in an organic solvent in the presence of a compound containing an element of group 1, group 2, group 13 or group 14 of the periodic table as a reaction aid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing lithium complex salts and their intermediaries and to the use of these in electrolytes.

Abstract: A method for the protection of a medium by susceptible to microbial attack by the treatment of the medium with an oxaborale or a salt of an oxaborale.

Abstract: A borate ester having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is N, S or O, X is O or S, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independent of one another, selected from the group consisting of H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.40)hydrocarbon residues and (C.sub.3 -C.sub.50)cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl, each of which may further contain N, O or S, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independent of one another, selected from the group consisting of H and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)hydrocarbon residues, n is 0 to 4. An anti-wear/anti-oxidant/anti-friction/anti-rust additive comprises the borate ester of the invention when added to a lubricating oil.

Abstract: Viscosity index improver and friction modifier additive constituted by a on-containing poly-(alkyl)-acrylate, process for preparing said additive and use of said additive in the formulation of lubricating oils.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined dialkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catecholdialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method of preparing a compound or formulation having biocidal or preservative properties, or both comprises reacting an organic complexing agent, preferably a selected organic alcohol, with a borate or boric acid to produce a borate organic complex ion. The complex ion is preferably further reacted with a suitable cationic species. A compound or formulation so prepared is also claimed.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols having a 3:2 mole ratio of catechol to boron can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined trialkylamines. Lubricating oils containing a 3:2 borated alkyl catechol-trialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined monoalkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-monoalkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-dialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols having a 3:2 mole ratio of alkyl catechol to boron can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined trialkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a 3:2 borated alkyl catechol-trialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined monoalkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catecholmonoalkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Compounds have a structure represented by Formula I:CF.sub.2 =CF-X-R-(X-CF=CF.sub.2).sub.mwherein R represents an unsubstituted or inertly substituted hydrocarbyl group; each X is independently selected from the group consisting of groups having at least one non-carbon atom between R and --CF=CF.sub.2 ; and m is an integer of from 1 to about 3. Polymers formed from such compounds are also prepared. The compounds are preferably prepared by a method by a process comprising the steps of:(a) forming a salt having anion corresponding to a compound of Formula II:HX--R--(XH).sub.m ;wherein X, R and m are as defined for Formula I;(b) reacting the salt with a 1,2-dihalo-1,1,2, 2-tetrafluoroethane wherein the halo groups are iodine, bromine, chlorine or mixtures thereof, at least one halo group being bromine or iodine, to form a compound of Formula III:Z-CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 -X-R-(X-CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 - Z).sub.

Abstract: A borated reaction product that is useful as a dispersancy enhancing lubricant additive. The product is produced from the maleic anhydride adduct of an olefinic alpha-olefin oligomer. The oligomer (HVI-PAO) comprises the product of the oligomerization of C.sub.2 to C.sub.24 alpha-olefin using a reduced valence state Group VIB metal as the oligomerization catalyst. This adduct of maleic anhydride and HVI-PAO is reacted with a secondary amine such as diphenylamine, an alkanol amine such as triethanolamine, and a borating agent such as boric acid or a borate ester.

Abstract: Mixed alkoxylated alcohol-hydroquinone or alkoxylated alcohol-resorcinol borates are effective multifunctional antioxidants for lubricants.

Abstract: Sulphur-containing borate esters for use in lubricants appropriate to modern oil requirements with reduced or zero amounts of phosphorous and without the need for large amounts and/or expensive forms of antioxidant and additional anti-wear additives are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is a hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more --XR" group, or the two R groups attached to one boron represent a group --(R'CH).sub.m --, x is 1 or 2, each n is from 1 to 6, each m is from 2 to 4 and each R' is hydrogen, and --XR" group, or a hydrocarbyl radical optionally substituted by one or more --XR" group, X is O, S or NR" and R" is hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl radical or a hydrocarbylcarbonyl group.

Abstract: A boron-containing heterocyclic compound prepared by reacting a primary amine or ammonia with an alkylene oxide or epoxide and then reacting concurrently or subsequently this reaction intermediate with a boric acid. This boron-containing heterocyclic compound may further be reacted with a metal, metalloid or other metal compound and even further contain sulfur, such as a sulfide group.

Abstract: Described is the novel compound genus the beta-alkylidene phenethyl alcohol esters and ethers of our invention defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or methyl; wherein R.sub.6 represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents the same or different hydrogen or methyl; wherein R.sub.7 represents methyl or ethyl; and wherein R.sub.8 represents hydrogen or methyl; useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener articles, fabric softener compositions, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.

Abstract: In a process for hydroboronizing alkenes or alkynes with catecholborane (1,3,2-benzodioxaborolane) optionally in the presence of an added organic solvent the reaction is catalyzed by a complex compound having one of the formulas:(I) RhCl(CO).sub.x [E(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.3 ].sub.3-x' wherein "E" is arsenic or phosphorous and "x" equals 0 or 1,(II) [RhCl(alkene).sub.2 ].sub.2'(III) [(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.3 P].sub.3 3 Ru(CO)ClH or(IV) [(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.3 P].sub.3 RuCl.sub.2,particularly suitable catalysts are, e.g. tris (triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) chloride and bis(cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) chloride.

Abstract: Products made by reacting (i) an alkenylsuccinic compound with (ii) an arylamine and (iii) an alkanolamine, an aminomethane or a hindered alcohol and borated reaction products thereof which provide superior dispersant and antioxidant activity to lubricant compositions when incorporated therein.

Abstract: A method for converting ether groups such as alkyl or aryl ether groups including hydroquinone ether groups to hydroxyl groups and ester groups such as alkyl or aryl ester groups to carboxylic acid groups which comprises reacting a compound including at least one ether and/or ester group with a 2-halo-1,3,2-benzodioxaborole to form an intermediate and hydrolyzing the intermediate such as by quenching it into water to form the desired final product.

Abstract: Lubricating oils containing borated alkyl catechols-succinimide complex are effective in reducing fuel consumption in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method of preparing a compound or formulation having biocidal or preservative properties, or both comprises reacting an organic complexing agent, preferably a selected organic alcohol, with a borate or boric acid to produce a borate organic complex ion. The complex ion is preferably further reacted with a suitable cationic species. A compound or formulation so prepared is also claimed.