Abstract: Cleaning compositions that include non-alkoxylated esteramines. Related methods of preparation and use.

Abstract: The invention provides biobased lubricants comprising the reaction product of a natural oil, fatty acid or derivative having unsaturation sites with a suitable substrate such as maleic anhydride that is capable of undergoing an “ene” or Diels Alder reaction with the natural oil to form an adduct; followed by a controlled non-aqueous neutralization with a suitable inorganic base such as lithium hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel non-aqueous gels of natural oils and their derivatives and provides a novel process for the gelation of natural oils and their derivatives that does not require the addition of gellants or the irreversible heat bodying of the oil. The gels and method of the present invention are applicable to a wide range of natural oils, and the method is easily tailored to provide thermoreversible gels of any desired viscosity. The natural oil based gels of the present invention and the method of their preparation have many advantages over the prior art. The natural oil based gels provided have exemplary properties and find use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: Here described are compounds of formula I: wherein R1 and R2 is independently selected from a group consisting of C10 to C18 alkyl, C12 to C18 alkenyl, and oleyl group; wherein R3 and R4 are independently selected from a group consisting of C1 to C6 alkyl, and C2 to C6 alkanol; wherein X is selected from a group consisting of —CH2—, —S—, and —O— or absent; wherein Y is selected from —(CH2)n, —S(CH2)n, —O(CH2)n—, thiophene, —SO2(CH2)n—, and ester, wherein n=1-4; wherein a=1-4; wherein b=1-4; wherein c=1-4; and wherein Z is a counterion; as well as compositions and pharmaceutical formulations including compounds of formula I which are useful for the delivery of therapeutic agents; and methods of using these compositions and formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for stimulating an immune response using cationic lipids alone or in combination with antigens.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are crystalline forms of (N,N-Diethylcarbamoyl)methyl methyl (2E)but-2-ene-1,4-dioate, which is a prodrug of methyl hydrogen fumarate. Crystalline form 1, Crystalline form 2, Crystalline 3, and Crystalline form 4 are disclosed.

Abstract: A new synthetic method of forming free radical polymerizable end terminal functionalized poloxamers and poloxamines in commercial scale batches which uses a binary system of inhibitors to eliminate the formation of high molecular weight impurities. It has also been surprisingly discovered that the inorganic impurities formed during the commercial scale synthetic process are removed by the use of resin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to enantiomerically pure DOTAP chloride and stable crystal modifications of (2R,S)-, (25)- and (2R)-DOTAP chloride, to a process for the preparation of these modifications, and to the use thereof as constituent for the preparation of medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitroso derivatives including carboxylic acid and phosphoric acid esters of hydroxy nitroso compounds that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure, ischemia/reperfusion injury and cancer.

Abstract: Prodrugs of methyl hydrogen fumarate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising prodrugs of methyl hydrogen fumarate, and methods of using prodrugs of methyl hydrogen fumarate and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating diseases such as psoriasis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound has Structure I: where R1 and R2 independently are C2-C12 alkyl groups, R3 and R3? independently are H or CH3, X1 is a C4-C28 alkyl or alkenyl group, and R4 is H or a N,N-bis((meth)acryloylalkyl)-amide group having Structure II: where R5 and R6 independently are C2-C12 alkyl groups, and R3? and R3?? independently are either H or CH3.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel bio-based dispersant comprising the reaction product of a natural triglyceridic oil, fatty acid oil or fatty acid oil derivative wherein said natural triglyceridic oil, fatty acid oil, or fatty acid oil derivative containing greater than about 80 percent of unsaturated or conjugated unsaturated fatty acids with a substrate capable of undergoing an ene or Diels Alder reaction to form an adduct that is further esterified and/or neutralized with an alkanolamine or alkoxylated alkanolamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel non-aqueous gels of natural oils and their derivatives and provides a novel process for the gelation of natural oils and their derivatives that does not require the addition of gellants or the irreversible heat bodying of the oil. The gels and method of the present invention are applicable to a wide range of natural oils, and the method is easily tailored to provide thermoreversible gels of any desired viscosity. The natural oil based gels of the present invention and the method of their preparation have many advantages over the prior art. The natural oil based gels provided have exemplary properties and find use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: Novel natural oil derived ink vehicles are provided by a two step process that does not require the addition of gelants or the irreversible heat bodying or polymerization of the oil. The gelled natural oil may be used as the vehicle/carrier in the ink formulation or alternatively used as a carrier or dispersant for additives in ink formulations. The gelled ink vehicles disclosed have many advantages over ink vehicles disclosed in the prior art.

Abstract: A multifunctional polymerizable ionic liquid is described comprising an anion and a cationic group having at least two ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups, each bonded to the cationic group via a divalent non-alkyl linking group. The multifunctional linking groups independently comprise a heteroatom such as oxygen or nitrogen. The linking groups may independently comprise one or more linkages such as an amide, urea, and more typically a urethane or ester linkage. The ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups are typically (meth)acrylate groups. Coatings and coated articles are also described.

Abstract: There are provided compounds comprising optionally substituted (FORMULA I) fused with one or two optionally substituted (FORMULA II), wherein A and E each independently represent —CH2—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, or —C(?O)— and B represents a bond, —CH2—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, or —C(?O)—, said compound having directly or indirectly attached thereto at least one acyl and/or oxime ester group. Such compounds are useful inter alias as photoinitiators.

Abstract: A telechelic macromer is disclosed having (meth)acrylic end-groups and a core. The macromer defined by Formula 1 comprises a core Y (Formulas 2 to 9) that is linked to (meth)acrylic groups by urethane, ester or anhydride bonds and has iodine value ranging from 5 to 75. The method involves a chemical reaction carried out in solvent, ranging 6-24 hours, wherein the precursor of a core (Formulas 2 and 3) reacts in two stages with compounds forming urethane bonds, or wherein the precursor of a core (Formulas 4 to 8) reacts in one stage with compounds forming ester bonds, or wherein the precursor of a core defined by Formula 9 reacts in one stage with compounds forming anhydride bonds. The urethane, ester and anhydride moieties comprise groups capable of free radical polymerization isolating the final product by evaporation. The composition disclosed provides the macromer, a photoinitiator and possibly a reactive diluent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polymeric quaternary ester product as a collector in a froth flotation process, to a method for froth flotation utilizing the polymeric quaternary ester, to the polymeric quaternary ester as such, and to methods for the production of the polymeric quaternary ester.

Abstract: A polymerizable compound is provided. The polymerizable compound has two or more polymerizable functional groups in a molecule thereof, wherein one of the two or more polymerizable functional groups of the polymerizable compound is an acrylamide group having the below-mentioned formula (1). The polymerizable compound can be preferably used for inkjet ink.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of succinylcholine chloride, a pharmaceutically active compound used as skeletal muscle relaxant which comprises condensing succinic anhydride with N,N-diemthylaminoethanol using a catalyst in presence of a solvent to form bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]succinate; in situ purifying the bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]succinate using a base; reacting pure bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]succinate with methyl chloride gas using an alcohol; and purifying the obtained crude succinylcholine chloride using water and alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyester quaternary ammonium salts, including amine, amide, and ester salts, processes for making them, and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel and fuel oils. The invention particularly relates to the use of polyester quaternary ammonium salts as detergents in fuels and the methods of making them.

Abstract: Esteramine compositions and their derivatives are disclosed. The esteramines comprise a reaction product of a metathesis-derived C10-C17 monounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives with a tertiary alkanolamine. Derivatives made by quaternizing, sulfonating, alkoxylating, sulfating, and/or sulfitating the esteramines are also disclosed. In one aspect, the ester derivative of the C10-C17 monounsaturated acid or octadecene-1,18-dioic acid is a lower alkyl ester. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin. The esteramines and derivatives are valuable for a wide variety of end uses, including cleaners, fabric treatment, hair conditioning, personal care (liquid cleansing products, conditioning bars, oral care products), antimicrobial compositions, agricultural uses, and oil field applications.

Abstract: An arylamine compound including: a partial structure shown in formula (1-1) or (1-2), wherein either X or Y is one of leaving substituents and the other is a hydrogen atom; either (X1, X2) or (Y1, Y2) is one of the leaving substituents respectively and the other is the hydrogen atom respectively; each of Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, and Q6 is selected from the hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, organic substituents other than the leaving substituents, and an atomic bonding to link with an adjacent arylamine group respectively; and adjacent two substituents selected from Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, and Q6 may be linked together to form the ring which may be a part of an arylamine group.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel salt compositions and to explosive compositions comprising said salt compositions. The salt compositions are useful as emulsifiers in the explosive compositions. The explosive compositions are water-in-oil emulsion explosives.

Abstract: A Photoresist composition comprising a polymer comprising a structural unit derived from a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 represents a C6-C12 aromatic hydrocarbon group which can have one or more substituents, R3 represents a cyano group or a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group which can have one or more substituents and which can contain one or more heteroatoms, A1 represents a single bond, —(CH2)g—CO—O—* or —(CH2)h—O—CO—(CH2)i—CO—O—* wherein g, h and i each independently represent an integer of ?1 to 6 and * represents a binding position to the nitrogen atom, a resin having an acid-labile group and being insoluble or poorly soluble in an aqueous alkali solution but becoming soluble in an aqueous alkali solution by the action of an acid, and an acid generator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use for the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.

Abstract: Compounds having building blocks according to the general formulae as shown in FIG. 1., wherein [BB1] is building block 1; [BB2] is building block 2; R1 is H or CH3, Z is a bridging group and is an ester group (—C(?O)O—) or an amide group (—C(?O)—NH—), X is an element selected from nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen and sulfur; i is an integer which is 2 in case of nitrogen and phosphorus and 1 in case of oxygen and sulfur; Rj denotes groups which may be the same or different and have a C1-C20 hydrocarbyl group; Rk is a C7-C50 hydrocarbyl group; Y? is a negatively charged ion; and wherein the molar fraction of [BB2] in a molecule of the compound is between 0.3 and 1 and the weight average molecular weight of the compound is between 1.000 and 100.000 g/mol, determined with GPC. Compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds as surfactants in a method for coating objects and in a method for preparing a latex composition.

Abstract: Here described are compounds of formula I: wherein R1 and R2 is independently selected from a group consisting of C10 to C18 alkyl, C12 to C18 alkenyl, and oleyl group; wherein R3 and R4 are independently selected from a group consisting of C1 to C6 alkyl, and C2 to C6 alkanol; wherein X is selected from a group consisting of —CH2—, —S—, and —O— or absent; wherein Y is selected from —(CH2)n—S(CH2)n, —O(CH2)n—, thiophene, —SO2(CH2)n—, and ester, wherein n=1-4; wherein a=1-4; wherein b=1-4; wherein c=1-4; and wherein Z is a counterion; as well as compositions and pharmaceutical formulations including compounds of formula I which are useful for the delivery of therapeutic agents; and methods of using these compositions and formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a hydrophilic monomer, and hydrophilic photoresist composition containing the same. The photoresist composition further comprises a hydrophilic resin. The hydrophilic monomer and the hydrophilic resin respectively have a hydrophilic group which is used to react to H2O for the purpose of solving them in pure water. The present invention is also to provide a resist pattern formation method comprising spin coating a hydrophilic photoresist composition on a surface of a substrate to limit a photoresist layer. As a result, the photoresist layer can be developed by pure water. The present invention seeks to overcome the deficiencies in prior art which result in pollution of the environment and cost of photolithography by using basic developing solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in particular to dipeptide-like compounds derived from functionally substituted amino acids, having fatty acid chains bound thereto through amidification of the amine functional groups of said dipeptide-like compounds, one end portion of which bears an accessory functional side chain spacer, with the other end portion being an acid group either in neutral or charged state. Compounds of the present invention have immunomodulating properties like adjuvants, In addition, compounds of the invention can be grafted on a given antigen in order to modulate or tune the immune response or can be equally grafted on a pharmaceutical carrier to enhance the therapeutic effect or targeting thereof. Accordingly, compounds of the invention find use in human and veterinary medicine both as immunogens and diagnostic tools.

Abstract: [Problem] To reduce the time required for a film to exhibit decreased hydrophobicity after liquid immersion lithography while allowing the surface of a film to exhibit high hydrophobicity during liquid immersion lithography. [Solution] A radiation-sensitive resin composition including (A) a polymer that includes a repeating unit (a1) and a fluorine atom, and (B) a photoacid generator, the repeating unit (a1) including a group shown by any of the following formulas (1-1) to (1-3).

Abstract: Absorbable polyurethanes, polyamides and polyester urethanes prepared from at least one compound selected from: or the diamines and diisocyanates thereof, wherein each X represents a member independently selected from —CH2COO— (glycolic acid moiety), —CH(CH3)COO— (lactic acid moiety), —CH2CH2OCH2COO— (dioxanone), —CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COO— (caprolactone moiety), —(CH2)yCOO— where y is one of the numbers 2, 3, 4 or 6-24 inclusive, and —(CH2CH2O)z?CH2COO— where z? is an integer between 2 and 24, inclusive; each Y represents a member independently selected from —COCH2O— (glycolic ester moiety), —COCH(CH3)O— (lactic ester moiety), —COCH2OCH2CH2O— (dioxanone ester), —COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2O— (caprolactone ester), —CO(CH2)mO— where m is an integer between 2, 3, 4 or 6-24 inclusive, —COCH2O(CH2CH2O)n— where n is an integer between 2 and 24, inclusive; R? is hydrogen, benzyl or an alkyl group, the alkyl group being either straight-chained or branched; p is an integer between 1 and 4, inclusive; and Rn represents one or more

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compounds and nutritional supplements that are acetylated derivatives of naturally occurring amino acids and acetylated derivatives of peptides derived from naturally occurring amino acids containing hydroxyl groups. They are as useful as anti-platelet drugs, and as nutritional supplements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.

Abstract: A hair growth regulating agent containing, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the following formula (I): [wherein R1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched C2 to C25 alkyl group; a group represented by the following formula (II): (wherein R1? represents a substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched C2 to C20 alkylene group, or —(CH2)n-{O—(CH2)m}o-O—(CH2)p- in which each of n, m, o, and p is an integer from 1 to 6; X? represents —CO—NH—, —O—CO—O—, —NH—CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO—, or —O—; Y? represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C4 alkylene group; R2? represents a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C4 alkyl group; R3? represents a C1 to C4 alkyl group; and when R2? and R3? each represent a C1 to C4 alkyl group, the two alkyl groups may be identical to or different from each other); or a group represented by the following formula (III): (wherein R1?, X?, and Y? have the same meanings as defined above; R4?, R5?, and R6?, which may be identical to or different from one another,

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

Abstract: Novel improved processes for the production and isolation of methylidene malonates via direct and indirect adduct processes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in particular to dipeptide-like compounds derived from functionally substituted amino acids, having fatty acid chains bound thereto through amidification of the amine functional groups of said dipeptide-like compounds, one end portion of which bears an accessory functional side chain spacer, with the other end portion being an acid group either in neutral or charged state. Compounds of the present invention have immunomodulating properties like adjuvants, In addition, compounds of the invention can be grafted on a given antigen in order to modulate or tune the immune response or can be equally grafted on a pharmaceutical carrier to enhance the therapeutic effect or targeting thereof. Accordingly, compounds of the invention find use in human and veterinary medicine both as immunogens and diagnostic tools.

Abstract: A dendritic compound of the following structure: PDn-Z-L is disclosed. In the structure above, P is X—(CH2CH2—O)r—, r is an integer ranging from 1000 to 4000, X is OH, NH2, or OR, R is C1 to C10 alkyl, Dn is a residue of branched C3 to C30 polyol compounds, n is the quantity of layers of the residue of branched compounds and is an integer equal to or greater than 1, L is a metal cation, Z is the residue of a C3 to C30 compound with multi functional groups. The functional groups illustrated above can be carboxylic groups, amino groups, amide groups, or chelating groups. The carboxylic groups, ester groups, amino groups, or amide groups bind to Dn, and the chelating groups bind to the metal cations.

Abstract: Absorbable polyurethanes, polyamides and polyester urethanes prepared from at least one compound selected from: or the diamines and diisocyanates thereof, wherein each X represents a member independently selected from —CH2COO— (glycolic acid moiety), —CH(CH3)COO— (lactic acid moiety), —CH2CH2OCH2COO— (dioxanone), —CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COO— (caprolactone moiety), —(CH2)yCOO— where y is one of the numbers 2, 3, 4 or 6-24 inclusive, and —(CH2CH2O)z?CH2COO— where z? is an integer between 2 and 24, inclusive; each Y represents a member independently selected from —COCH2O— (glycolic ester moiety), —COCH(CH3)O— (lactic ester moiety), —COCH2OCH2CH2O— (dioxanone ester), —COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2O— (caprolactone ester), —CO(CH2)mO— where m is an integer between 2, 3, 4 or 6-24 inclusive, —COCH2O(CH2CH2O)n— where n is an integer between 2 and 24, inclusive; R? is hydrogen, benzyl or an alkyl group, the alkyl group being either straight-chained or branched; p is an integer between 1 and 4, inclusive; and Rn represents one or more

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a reactive urethane compound having superior curability, adhesion to substrates, transparency, molecular flexibility, and mechanical properties, a curable composition containing the compound, and a cured material formed from the composition. An ethylenically-unsaturated-group containing reactive urethane compound of the present invention is represented by formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an alkylene group; R3 is a hydrogen atom, a alkyl group, or an aryl group; R4 is a single bond or an alkylene group; R5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R6 is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or an imino group; n is 2 to 12; m is 1 to 300; and X is an aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic compound residue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel polyethylene oxide)imine; a novel amine reactive moiety; a novel moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant mixture comprising (1) a ketimine or aldimine, and (2) an amine reactive moiety; and a novel moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant comprising the reaction product of (1) and (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to aminoalkyl substituted fumarates and there use as malodor neutralizers.

Abstract: Processes for making a diester compound of formula (B) and for converting it to pregabalin, especially via a compound of formula (2), can provide several advantages. The compound (B) can be converted to the compound (2) via reductive hydrogenation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use or the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.

Abstract: To provide novel carnitine derivatives and salts thereof that are resistant to hydrolysis in the presence of aqueous media, and also provide external skin preparations and cosmetics that are excellent in storage stability, product life, skin affinity and percutaneous absorption properties. In particular, to provide novel ?-branched acyl carnitine derivatives and salts thereof, external skin preparations and cosmetics comprising specific ?-branched acyl carnitine derivatives and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for stimulating an immune response using cationic lipids alone or in combination with antigens.

Abstract: There are provided a novel ethylenically unsaturated group-containing isocyanate compound, a process for producing the same, and a reactive monomer produced from the isocyanate compound, a reactive polymer and its use. The ethylenically unsaturated group-containing isocyanate compound according to the present invention is represented by formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel acylated aminopropanediols and the nitrogen and sulfur analogues thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, therapeutic uses thereof, in particular for the treatment of cerebral ischemia. The invention also provides a method of preparing said derivatives.