Abstract: Provided is a process for the degradation of at least one polymer of an alkene carbonate, a polymeric composition for a lithium-ion battery electrode having a degradation residue obtained by this process, a process for the preparation thereof, an electrode and a battery incorporating it and a degradation process for the sintering of ceramics. The degradation process includes a reaction at 120° C. and 270° C., and under air of a primary amine with a poly(alkene carbonate) polyol, which depolymerizes it in order to obtain a non-polymeric degradation residue. This composition includes an active material, an electrically conductive filler, a polymeric binder and a residue from the degradation under air between 120° C. and 270° C. of a sacrificial phase which includes the polymer and which has been melt blended beforehand with the active material, with the filler and with the binder in order to obtain a precursor mixture of the composition.

Abstract: A thermoacid generator for antireflective film formation, characterized by being represented by the following formula (1): (wherein R1 represents C1-20 alkyl, alkenyl, oxoalkyl, or oxoalkenyl (hydrogen atoms in these groups may have been replaced with fluorine atoms); R2 represents linear, branched, or cyclic C1-20 alkyl, alkenyl, oxoalkyl, or oxoalkenyl, C6-20 aryl, or C7-12 aralkyl or aryloxoalkyl; R3 represents hydrogen or alkyl; and Y? represents a non-nucleophilic counter ion); a composition for forming an antireflective film; and an antireflective film made from the composition. With the thermoacid generator and composition, satisfactory etching resistance and the satisfactory ability to prevent the reflection of short-wavelength light (ability to absorb short-wavelength light) are attained. Furthermore, the antireflective film can inhibit an overlying photoresist film from generating a scum.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the isolation of a stereoisomer from a mixture comprising the two stereoisomers of the general formulae (I-A) and (I-A?) and/or the two stereoisomers of the general formulae (I-B) and (I-B?) in which R1, R2 and R3, identical or different, are selected from the group consisting of —H, —F, —Cl, —C1-C6-alkyl, —S—C1-C6-alkyl, —OH, —O—C1-C6-alkyl, —O—C1-C6-alkylenephenyl, —OCO—C1-C6-alkyl, —OCON(C1-C6-alkyl)2 and —O—SiR8R9R10 (in which R8, R9 and R10, identical or different, are —C1-C6-alkyl or -phenyl); R4 is —H or —C1-C6-alkyl; R5 is —C1-C6-alkyl; and R6 and R7, identical or different, are —H or —C1-C6-alkyl; or their salts with organic or inorganic acids; comprising the step (a) manipulating the mixture ratio of the stereoisomers in the mixture so that at least one of the stereoisomers is present in an enantiomeric excess.

Abstract: A method is described for the preparation of polymorphic forms of water-soluble derivatives of probucol compounds having the following formula where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Z and Z? are defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to arylcycloalkyl-substituted derivatives and to their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives.

Abstract: A probucol or a probucol derivative can be efficiently converted to a monoester or monoether of probucol by reacting the free hydroxyl-containing probucol or a derivative thereof (by which is meant a probucol compound with at least one substituent that is different from that on the parent probucol molecule but which maintains the two free hydroxyl groups) with a Grignard reagent or a lithium reagent that produces a magnesium bromide or lithium salt of probucol or the probucol derivative. The probucol compound anion anion is then reacted with an ester or ether forming compound.

Abstract: Organic amine salts of compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved covalent coupling of two or more entities such as biomolecules, polymer compositions, organic/inorganic molecules/materials, and the like, including their combinations, through one or more novel reactive groups attached to linker groups of 2-1000 atoms length. The present invention also contemplates the use of bifunctional bridge molecules to link two or more entities, wherein the functional groups of the bridge molecules are the novel reactive groups of the present invention.

Abstract: A process for preparing acyloxybenzenesulfonates by reacting anhydrous phenolsulfonates with carboxylic acid derivatives comprises conducting the reaction with a salt of a phenolsulfonic acid which has a water content of less than 0.5% by weight and has been contacted with a substance having basic properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds have formula (I); where R1-R4 are as defined in the specification. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions in mammals, such as arthritis, and as analytical reagents for detecting free radicals.

Abstract: Process for preparing benzenesulfonate salts from an appropriately substituted acid chloride and a hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is conducted in the absence of solvent, in a molar excess of acid chloride and in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst selected from quaternary ammonium and quaternary phosphonium salts and the target reaction product. The molar excess of the acid chloride is used to reduce the occurrence of gelation in the product.

Abstract: An organic compound is provided which contains at least one nitric oxide donor group and at least one group being, or being adapted to be converted in vivo to a free sulfhydryl group. A preferred compound contains at least one sulfhydryl group, either in the reduced —SH form or in the oxidized —S—S-disulfide form.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula wherein when X is S; R is selected from the group consisting of CH3, CH2CH3, CH2Ph, (CH2)2Ph, (CH2)2CH3, (CH2)3CH3, (CH2)4CH3, CH2)5CH3, (CH2)6CH3, (CH2)2O(CH2)3CH3, CH2HC═CH(CH2)3CH3, CH2C≡C(CH2)3CH3, CH2C≡C(CH2)2CH3, CH2C≡CCH2CH3, CH2C≡CCH3, CH2C≡CH, CH2C≡C(CH2)4CH3, CH2C≡C(CH2)5CH3, CH2C≡C(CH2)6CH3, (CH2)2C≡C(CH2)2CH3, CH(Ch3)C≡C(CH2)3CH3, (CH2)6I, (CH2)6Br, (CH2)5Br, (CH2)5COOH and (CH2)5OCOCH3, and R′ is selected from the group consisting of CH3, CF3, CH2Cl, CH2Br, CH2CH3, NH2, and OSO2CH3; wherein when R is CH3, R′ can not be CH3 or CH2Cl; wherein when R is CH2CH3, R′ can not be CH3; wherein when X is Se, R is (CH2)6CH3, and R′ is CH3 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof; and wherein when X is O, R is CH2C≡C(CH2)3CH3, and R′ is CH3 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## Y is thio, oxy or a methylene group; Z is hydrogen or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q wherein Q is hydrogen or --COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;or a stereoisomer thereof; useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammatory disorders; for inhibiting cytokine-induced expression of VCAM-1 and/or ICAM-1; for inhibiting the peroxidation of LDL lipid; for lowering plasma cholesterol; and as anti-oxidant chemical additives useful for preventing oxidative deterioration in organic materials.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of an N-acylated activated derivative of an amino acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamic oxime derivatives I and cinnamic hydroxamide derivatives II ##STR1## (R.sup.1= halogen, NO.sub.2, CN, CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 =H, halogen; R.sup.3= H, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl;R.sup.4= H, halogen, CN, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl orR.sup.3 +R.sup.4 =chemical bond;Y=--O--, --S--, --O--CO--, --O--SO.sub.2 -- or chemical bond;Y'=--O-- or --S--;R.sup.5= unsubst. or subst. C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, unsubst. or subst. phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, or, if Y is --O--, --S-- or a chemical bond, is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)carbonyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy)carbonyl; or, if Y is a chemical bond, is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.5 '=R.sup.5, H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl)carbonyl;R.sup.6= H, C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: Prodrugs, of generic formula I, are disclosed for use in antibody directed enzyme prodrug therapy (ADEPT). The prodrugs are substrates for carboxypeptidase G2 (CPG2) and yield more active cytotoxic drugs than known products of CPG2 catalyzed reactions.

Abstract: Prodrugs, of generic formula I, are disclosed for use in antibody directed enzyme prodrug therapy (ADEPT). The prodrugs are substrates for carboxypeptidase G2 (CPG2) and yield more active cytotoxic drugs than known products of CPG2 catalysed reactions.

Abstract: Prodrugs, of generic formula I, are disclosed for use in antibody directed enzyme prodrug therapy (ADEPT). The prodrugs are substrates for carboxypeptidase G2 (CPG2) and yield more active cytotoxic drugs than known products of CPG2 catalysed reactions.

Abstract: Prodrugs, of generic formula I, are disclosed for use in antibody directed enzyme prodrug therapy (ADEPT).

Abstract: Low molecular weight polyaldehydes are prepared by converting the acetal groups of the low molecular weight polyacetal to aldehyde groups or by reacting an aldehyde-containing reagent (e.g., glyoxal) with a polyamide.

Abstract: Prodrugs, of generic formula I, are disclosed for use in antibody directed enzyme prodrug therapy (ADEPT). The prodrugs are substrates for carboxypeptidase G2 (CPG2) and yield more active cytotoxic drugs than known products of CPG2 catalyzed reactions.

Abstract: The ethylenically unsaturated organic compounds are of the general formula ##STR1## where R is alkyl, aryl or a radical R.sup.1, and R.sup.1 is a radical ##STR2## where R.sup.2 to R.sup.6 are each H, alkyl, OH, Oalkyl, SH, Salkyl, halogen, N(alkyl).sub.2 or N(alkyl)(aryl), and not less than one but not more than three of the radicals R.sup.2 to R.sup.6 are each a radical ##STR3## where X is alkylene or oxaalkylene, each of 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and Y is H or CH.sub.3. These compounds have particularly high photochemical reactivity in the medium-wavelength to relatively long-wavelength UV range.

Abstract: The compounds of the present invention have the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X and Y is oxygen or sulfur, R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, and each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, substituted naphthyl, aralkyl, a hydrocarbon chain, a hetero group, or a heteroalkyl group, and the compounds are useful in treating atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Glycerine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein the residues R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the significance given in the description, and their hydrates, which inhibit blood platelet activating factor (PAF), are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of aryl esters of N-alkyl carbamic acids. The process comprises reacting an alkyl N-alkyl carbamate of the general formula:R.sub.1 --NH--COO--R.sub.3wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are both alkyl groups, with a substituted phenol in the presence of a halogen-containing phosphorous compound to produce an aryl ester of N-alkyl carbamic acid having the general formula:R.sub.1 --NH--COO--R.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group and R.sub.2 is an aryl group derived from the substituted phenol. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the process is used for the preparation of aryl esters of N-methyl carbamic acid.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of N-alkyl-carbamates by directly reacting low-molecular weight alkyl-isocyanates, in particular methyl isocyanate, and a substituted phenolic precursor in solution in the presence of a basic catalyst compound selected from the class of bicyclic amidines or bicyclic guanidines.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene carbonate) monoahls and polyahls useful as nonionic surfactants and having a poly(alkylene carbonate) backbone are prepared by reacting an oligomeric poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl with a compound having mono- or difunctional active hydrogen moieties, such as alcohols, carboxylic acids, mercaptans, amides, primary or secondary amines, or substituted phenols, optionally in the presence of a catalyst, under transesterification conditions.

Abstract: Novel bis-S-alkylbenzene derivatives capable of inhibiting lipoxygenase, inparticular, 5-lipoxygenase are disclosed. It is expected that the compounds, which are hardly metabolized in vivo, are highly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases, including allergic diseases such as asthma, inflammation, myocardial infarction, nephritis, scabies and gout.

Abstract: A method for producing aliphatic O-arylurethanes by the reaction of an aliphatic primary amine with an aromatic hydroxyl compound and urea. Ammonia produced as a by-product in the reaction is removed during the reaction so that the ammonia concentration of the reaction solution is maintained at 2 wt % or less.

Abstract: A method of combating endoparasites which comprises applying thereto or to an endoparasite habitat an endoparasiticidally effective amount of an N-organooxycarbamic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or aryl, which can optionally be substituted,R.sup.2 represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, which can optionally be substituted, andR.sup.3 represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, which can optionally be substituted.Those compounds wherein one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is alkinyl are new.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenyl and benzyl nitroguanidine and phenyl and benzyl cyanoguanidine compounds. Methods for increasing crop yield, inhibiting lodging of graminaceous crops, and inducing cytokinin-like responses in crop plants with said novel guanidine compounds and derivatives thereof, as well as methods for inhibiting deterioration and/or extending the shelf life of harvested fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals are disclosed.

Abstract: The molecule of the new urethanes contains an aliphatic fluoroalcohol, an isocyanate and an aromatic dihydroxy, diamino, aminohydroxy, aminocarboxy or hydroxycarboxy compound. They are prepared by reacting an aliphatic fluoroalcohol with a diisocyanate or triisocyanate to give the fluoroalcohol/isocyanate adduct and by reacting this adduct with said aromatic compound to give the desired urethanes composed of an aliphatic fluoroalcohol, an isocyanate and the bifunctional aromatic compound mentioned, and also be reacting a urethane of this type which also carries an active hydrogen atom on the bifunctional aromatic compound, with an isocyanate compound containing one or more isocyanate groups. The new urethanes are preferably used for imparting an oleophobic and hydrophobic finish to textiles and leather.

Abstract: Process for the production of N-methylcarbamates: ##STR1## (wherein RO- is the radical of a substituted phenol or of a naphthol), wherein:in a first reaction step methylamine and diphenyl carbonate are reacted with each other, operating in the liquid phase and as a continuous process, in order to form phenol and phenyl-N-methylurethane;in a second reaction step phenyl-N-methylurethane, within the related reaction mixture outcoming from the first step, is thermally continuously decomposed, to yield a gaseous stream containing methyl isocyanate, from which the components different than methyl isocyanate are condensed off;in a third step the methyl isocyanate stream, outcoming from the second step, after an optional preliminary condensation, is continuously fed and contacted with a solution of a substituted phenol or of a naphthol in an inert organic solvent, containing a basic catalyst, to form N-methylcarbamate (I);N-methylcarbamate (I) is finally recovered from the reaction mixture outcoming from the third st

Abstract: Carbamate-sulfenyl-carbamoyl fluoride compounds are valuable insecticidal compositions and are also useful intermediates in the production of bis-carbamate compounds.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenyl and benzyl nitroguanidine and phenyl and benzyl cyanoguanidine compounds. Methods for increasing crop yield, inhibiting lodging of graminaceous crops, and inducing cytokinin-like responses in crop plants with said novel guanidine compounds and derivatives thereof, as well as methods for inhibiting deterioration and/or extending the shelf life of harvested fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals are disclosed.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: Di-perfluoroalkyl containing acrylate and methacrylate monomer derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl, omega-hydroperfluoroalkyl, or perfluoroalkoxy substituted perfluoroalkyl;R.sub.1 is alkylene of up to 12 carbon atoms:X is --S-- or --SO.sub.2 --;Alk is alkanetriyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms;.phi. is phenylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by chlorine, bromine, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;n is 0 or 1;R.sub.2 is alkylene of up to 12 carbon atoms; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl; their preparation and use as hydrophobic and oleophobic finishes are disclosed.

Abstract: Bis-sulfenylated bis-carbamate compounds exhibit activity against insect and mite pests.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N,O-disubstituted urethanes. A substituted urea, an alcohol and a compound taken from the group consisting of N-unsubstituted urethanes, urea, polyurets and mixtures thereof at a temperature of 120.degree.-350.degree. C. The urethanes prepared by this process are particularly suitable for the preparation of isocyanates.

Abstract: Bis-sulfenylated bis-carbamate compounds exhibit activity against insect and mite pests.

Abstract: A novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of N-alkoxysulfenylcarbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds, their physical properties, formulations, and use to control both household insects and crop pests are exemplified.

Abstract: Novel phenyl and naphthyl esters of 2-(1-oxo-alkoxy)ethyl carbamic acids are prepared. The compounds are useful as pharmacological and agricultural agents.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical bis-carbamates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl, naphthyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, quinolinyl or tetrahydroquinolinyl group, andR.sub.2 is a benzyl group,processes for producing them and their use for combating pests are described.

Abstract: Novel esters of phenylalkyloxy- or phenylalkylthioacylamino acids and pyridylalkyloxy- or pyridylalkylthioacylamino acids, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of said esters for the control of weeds.

Abstract: N-chlorosulfinylcarbamate esters are produced by the reaction of thionyl chloride with carbamate esters having one unsubstituted hydrogen on the carbamate nitrogen atom, preferably in the presence of a hydrogen chloride acceptor. The resulting N-chlorosulfinylcarbamate esters are useful intermediates in the preparation of pesticides having relatively low mammalian toxicity.

Abstract: Asymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: A urethane is produced by reacting an organic nitro compound with carbon monoxide and an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group in the presence of a catalyst and a co-catalyst. This reaction is conducted in the liquid phase at elevated temperature and pressure. The catalyst employed is an element and/or compound of an element from the group of noble metals of the 8th Secondary Group of the Periodic Table. The co-catalyst used is formed from (1) a component taken from the group consisting of iron oxychloride, a mixture of iron compounds containing iron oxychloride and oxide-chloride combinations and (2) metallic iron or an iron alloy in finely divided or high surface form. The oxides which may be used in the oxide-chloride combinations of co-catalyst component (1) are the oxides and/or oxide hydrates of tetravalent tin, trivalent chromium, hexavalent molybdenum, hexavalent tungsten, pentavalent vanadium, divalent iron and trivalent iron.

Abstract: Sulfinylamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, andR.sub.3 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by identical or different substituents selected from the group comprising halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, nitro, ##STR2## processes for producing them, and their use in combating insect pests.

Abstract: A novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of alkylpolyoxysulfinyl and alkylpolythiosulfinyl derivatives of carbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds and their formulation to control insects are exemplified.