Abstract: Carboxylic acid esters are produced by the reaction of a carboxylic acid halide with a carbonate ester in the presence of an initiator. The reaction of a dicarboxylic acid dihalide and a bis(alkyl carbonate) ester produces a polymeric polyester.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel catalyst systems and method for curing a peroxide-curable ethylenically unsaturated (e.g. acrylic or vinyl) composition wherein the catalyst system is a combination of the peroxide curing agent and a Cu.sup.+1 activator or a combination of a peroxide curing agent and an activator system comprising a furfuryl alcohol and an acid catalyst. Also disclosed is a new catalyst system for curing ring compounds (e.g. epoxides) which comprises a combination of ferrocene and a diazonium salt of a Lewis acid. Preferred curable compositions are adhesives and especially acrylic adhesives and epoxy adhesives. Also disclosed is a new adhesion promoter which improves the adhesion of acrylic adhesive.

Abstract: A fluoroacrylate ester monomer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl. The monomer has a water-repellent "umbrella" of 3 gem bis trifluoromethyl groups around the acrylate monomer which do not interfere with the acrylate properties. Polymerization of the monomer results in a stable, exceptionally hydrophobic, linear thermoplastic polymer. The invention also includes processes for making the monomer from a diether halide and certain novel intermediates.

Abstract: A methacrylic ester which functions as the main unit of a polymer or copolymer which is useful as an agent to optically resolve racemic mixtures of compounds.

Abstract: Photocurable polyacrylate or methacrylate compounds which exhibit extremely low, neat viscosities while at the same time maintaining the high cure response of other related photocurable materials may be represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkyl ether alkyl and A is the residue of a diol or dicarboxylic acid, preferably a diphenol such as Bisphenol A. The process for preparing these materials involves reacting a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 aliphatic alcohol or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 aliphatic ether alcohol with a diglycidyl ether or ester and esterifying the remaining hydroxyl groups with acrylic or methacrylic acid.

Abstract: Novel polymers having high activity as cationic surface-active agents are prepared by the addition polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated aromatic sulfonium salts, e.g., ##STR1## When such polymers are heated and/or dried, they are irreversibly converted to inert, nonionic residues without the elimination of odorous by-products. The novel sulfonium salt polymers having relatively low molecular weight and low charge density are particularly useful as surfactants or emulsifiers in the emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers such as styrene, butadiene, alkyl acrylates and the like. The polymers having high molecular weight and high charge density are useful as thickeners and flocculants.

Abstract: 1-Halomethyl-2-alkoxyethyl acrylates and methacrylates useful for making acrylate and methacrylate polymers and copolymers. Preferred monomers are used to prepare fluorochemical copolymers which impart oil and water repellency to cellulosic materials and textile fibers. The fluorochemical copolymers are derived (by weight) from about 1 to 30% of the preferred monomers, 60 to 80% fluorochemical acrylate, 1 to 15% glycidyl acrylate or methacrylate, 1 to 6% of certain cationic acrylates or methacrylates, and 0 to 20% vinylidene chloride.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an acrylate or methacyrate of monohydric or dihydric, mononuclear or binuclear phenols which are substituted by allyl, methallyl or 1-propenyl groups, or hydroxyalkyl ethers thereof.The acrylates or methacrylates of the invention can be used in compositions useful in a casting or impregnating resin, adhesive, lacquer and binder which can be cured by irradiation and/or heat.

Abstract: A diacrylate monomer represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represent CF.sub.3 or C.sub.2 F.sub.5, R' represents --H or --sub.3, R" represents H or --(CF.sub.2).sub.n F, and n is an integer from 1 to 10, and polymer therefrom.

Abstract: Novel heat-curable acrylic-terminated monomers are provided which exhibit an optically anisotropic melt phase at a temperature which enables it to undergo melt processing in the formation of molded articles, etc. The monomers are capable of being heat-cured at temperatures in excess of the melt processing temperatures to produce a thermoset self-reinforced composite. The monomer may, for example, consist essentially of the reaction product of p-acryloyloxybenzoic acid and a difunctional aromatic moiety in a molar ratio of about 2:1.

Abstract: Compounds useful in making crosslinkable polymers having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.1 is cyano or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is alkyl; Z is --X--R.sup.3 --X--or ##STR3## wherein each --X-- is --O-- or --NR.sup.4 --, provided at least one --X-- is --NR.sup.4 -- wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.3 is divalent hydrocarbon and D.sub.1 and D.sub.2 together are the carbon atoms necessary to complete a 5 to 7 membered ring. These compounds can be homopolymerized or copolymerized with each other or with other polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers to give crosslinkable polymers. Such polymers can be purified by conventional purification techniques such as dialysis, diafiltration, ultrafiltration without losing their capability of crosslinking. The resulting purified polymers are particularly useful in photographic materials as gelatin extenders, binders or polymeric color couplers.

Abstract: 2-Aryl-1, 3-cyclohexanedione enol ester compounds exhibit outstanding miticidal,mite ovicidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel ester compounds derived from alkynoic acids and to their preparation. This invention is also directed to insecticidal and miticidal compositions comprising an acceptable carrier and an insecticidally or miticidally effective amount of a novel ester compound of this invention as well as a method of controlling pests by subjecting them to an insecticidally or miticidally effective amount of a novel ester compound of this invention.

Abstract: Intermediates and Process For Insecticidal Synthetic Pyrethroids Compounds of the formulas ##STR1## and their use in a process for preparing a pyrethroid insecticide of the formula ##STR2## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted biphenylmethyl radical or 4-phenyl-2-indanyl radical are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: Tertiary aromatic amines derived from aminoglutethimide or para-aminophenylacetic acid act as accelerators for the peroxide catalyzed polymerization of acrylic resins, especially methacrylates, acrylates and unsaturated polyesters. The amines are characterized by good hardening, strength, color and toxicity characteristics, and are thereby particularly suited for use in the filling and restoration of human teeth and the cementing of bone.

Abstract: Novel compounds used as polymerizable monomers in a dental adhesive composition, and having a general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is a carboxyl group and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 is a methyl group, and R.sup.2 is a hydroxyl group and R.sup.3 is a carboxyl group when R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, that is, N-methyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxypropyl)-m-aminobenzoic acid and 2-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxypropyl)amino]benzoic acid are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of telluroxides as mild and selective oxidizing agents serving to oxidize certain functions, notably >C.dbd.S groups, in the presence of other relatively easily oxidized functions which remain unaffected; telluroxides of interest as oxidizing agents include, for example, compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1, which may be the same or different, each represent an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic group; or R and R.sup.1 together with the tellurium atom therebetween represent a heterocyclic ring, which may contain one or more further heteroatoms, and which may carry substituents and/or fused aromatic rings.

Abstract: A monoester compound of a 2,2'-alkylidene bis(4,6-di-substituted phenol) useful as an antioxidant in synthetic polymers having good resistant to oxides of nitrogen fumes, represented by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl group or a methyl-substituted C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl group; and one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom and the other represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl group or both of them represent a methyl group; R.sub.5 represents a C.sub.4-9 alkyl group, a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group, a phenyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl-substituted phenyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy-substituted phenyl group, a mono- or di- C.sub.1-4 alkyl-substituted hydroxyphenyl group, a styryl group, a benzyl group or a pyridyl group, and a method of preparing such a monoester compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are C-9 enol acylate analogs of E.sub.1 and E.sub.2 prostaglandins which are variously useful as bronchodilators, gastric anti-secretory agents and cyto-protective agents.

Abstract: A family of polyfunctional surface-active comonomers which act to improve the adhesion between a resin or composite material and solid surfaces capable of binding polyvalent cations is described. These polyfunctional surface-active comonomers, or "PolySACs", are preferably the reaction product of an epoxy acrylate or methacrylate and an aminobenzoate. The adhesion of the resin or composite material to certain solid surfaces is also improved by the preparatory treatment of these surfaces with a monobasic acid of intermediate strength followed by treatment with a mordant.In its most preferred form the invention is employed in reconstructive dental work to improve the adhesion between a resin or composite material and dentin. The dentin is cleansed with isotonic formic acid, treated with an isotonic ferric chloride mordant and then treated with a PolySAC which is the reaction product of an oligomeric diglycidyl ether, acrylic acid and lithium ortho-aminobenzoate. The resin or composite material is then applied.

Abstract: A diacrylate monomer represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represent CF.sub.3 or C.sub.2 F.sub.5, R' represents --H or --sub.3, R" represents H or --(CF.sub.2).sub.n F, and n is an integer from 1 to 10, and polymer therefrom.

Abstract: Mono-, di- and tri-esters of 3-(hydroxy or hydroxymethyl)-4-hydroxy-alpha-(aminomethyl)benzyl alcohols, obtained by methods involving reduction of the corresponding mono- and di-ester ketones, are useful for producing sympathomimetic effects, such as bronchodilation, of long duration with low cardiovascular stimulating effect, in warm-blooded mammals.

Abstract: Substituted arylamine dye intermediates and their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymerizable ultraviolet light monomers which are acrylate esters of 2-hydroxy, alkoxy, methylolbenzophenones having the formula: ##STR1## where R is alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.8,n is 1 or 2, andY is a copolymerizable radical selected from acryloyl and alkylacryloyl.

Abstract: The level of hydrolyzable chloride-containing impurities in an isocyanatoalkyl ester of an organic carboxylic acid is reduced by reacting the impurities with a vicinal epoxide-containing compound and then fractionally distilling the mixture to recover the isocyanatoalkyl ester. As an example, crude 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate (IEM) in a methylene chloride solution containing 0.084 weight percent of hydrolyzable chloride is contacted with a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A at 23.degree. C. This reaction mixture is then fractionally distilled to separate the IEM from the methylene chloride first cut and the epoxy resin residue. The hydrolyzable chloride level of the distilled IEM product is only 0.03 weight percent.

Abstract: This invention relates to ultraviolet light stable copolymer compositions comprising:(a) a monomer which is an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic half-ester of a 2-hydroxy, alkoxy, methylolbenzophenone, and,(b) a comonomer which is styrene or styrene-butadiene, is described.

Abstract: A crosslinkable compound obtained by reacting an aromatic hydrocarbon-formaldehyde resin with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid or an ester thereof has no odor or very slight odor. Said crosslinkable compound can be radical polymerized at a low temperature to give a cured article having excellent electrical insulating properties. Said crosslinkable compound can also be used as one component of a resin composition containing an unsaturated polyester resin or a polybutadiene resin modified with acrylic or methacrylic acid to give an odorless or low-odor resin composition suitable for producing reinforced plastics, paints and varnishes, adhesives, electrical parts, etc.

Abstract: A method for preparing vinyl ester resins comprises reacting mono-, di- or polyhydroxy functional phenols with a tertiary alkyl glycidyl ether in the presence of a catalyst, e.g., triphenyl phosphine, followed by dealkylating and esterifying the adduct with an olefinically unsaturated aliphatic acid, e.g., acrylic acid, in the presence of a strong acidic catalyst, e.g., p-toluene sulfonic acid.

Abstract: Novel esters of halo-4-alkenoic acid compounds having pesticidal activity and methods of their preparation.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group OR.sub.2, in which R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an acyl group, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group optionally substituted by an aryl or cycloalkyl group;or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the nitrogen atom may form a saturated four to seven membered ring,with the provisos that, when R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 simultaneously represent hydrogen atoms then (i) when R.sub.1 is hydrogen then R.sub.3 is not methyl and (ii) the compounds are the .beta.-isomers;and their physiologically acceptable salts.Compounds of formula (I) may be prepared from the corresponding .alpha.- or .beta.-configuration alcohols, from an aziridine intermediate or by a variety of alkylation procedures whereby the group R.sub.4 and/or R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition suitable for external application against skin injuries and diseases, such as ulcera, [e.g., Ulcus Cruris (indolent leg ulcer)], burns, scalds, open skin wounds, and the like, and having as its active ingredient a compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen or --OX in which X represents hydrogen, a carboxylic acid residue, or a derivative of a carboxylic acid residue, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl groups, e.g., lower alkyl groups such as methyl, and mixtures of these compounds. The most active of these ingredients is the compound of the above formula wherein X is the acetyl ester of the 3-methyl-3-hydroxy-butanecarboxylic acid residue. When mixtures of compounds including said most active compound of said general formula are employed against the aforesaid skin injuries and diseases, a synergistic effect is obtained.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymerizable ultraviolet light absorber compounds having the formula ##STR1## where R is alkyl C.sub.1 --C.sub.6, substituted alkyl C.sub.1 --C.sub.6 or alkoxy C.sub.1 --C.sub.6 ; andY is a copolymerizable radical selcted from acryloylC.sub.3 --C.sub.12, acryloxyalkyl C.sub.3 --C.sub.12, acryloxyhydroxyalkylC.sub.3 --C.sub.12, and alkylacryloxyhydroxyalkyl C.sub.3 --C.sub.12.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymerizable ultraviolet light absorber compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 ; and Y is a copolymerizable radical selected from acryloyl C.sub.3 -C.sub.12, acryloyloxyalkyl C.sub.3 -C.sub.12, acryloyloxyhydroxyalkyl C.sub.3 -C.sub.12, and alkylacryloyloxyhydroxyalkyl C.sub.3 -C.sub.12.

Abstract: 4-(6-Substituted naphthyl)butan-2-ols,-butan-2-ones,-pentan-2-ols and -pentan-2-ones bearing a fluoro group in the naphthyl ring, and pro-drugs thereof, are anti-inflammatory agents. A typical embodiment is 4-(4-fluoro-6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-butan-2-one.

Abstract: A process for the production of a colored polyolefin molded articles comprising adding to a polyolefin either a compound of the formula D--CH.sub.2 O.OC--R]).sub.n as a colorant wherein D is the residue of a common organic pigment, R is an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group having up to 20 carbon atoms and n is an integer of 1-4, or a mixture of the compound of the above formula with at least one usual pigment, to form a mixture, and then molding the mixture thereby producing the desired colored articles. This invention also relates to the compound of said formula and to a mixture thereof with at least one common pigment.

Abstract: Hindered phenol hydrazones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl of 1 to 8 carbons or R.sub.1 can also be hydrogen, n is 1 to 6, R' is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sub.3 is alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkylenethioalkyl or alkylenethioether ester of a carboxylic acid or a group ##STR2## where T is a direct bond, alkylene, sulfur or oxygen interrupted alkylene or phenylene, said compounds being useful as diene rubber stabilizers.

Abstract: Radiation-curable coating compositions are disclosed which contain one or more amide acrylate compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z may each independently be H, alkyl, aryl, acrylyloxyalkyl, acrylyloxy aliphatic ester or acrylyloxy aliphatic ether, provided that X, Y and Z together have two, three or four acrylyloxy groups. The compositions are highly radiation-sensitive and very fast curing and form mar-resistant protective and decorative film coatings which are particularly useful as UV-cured overprint varnishes.

Abstract: Chloroacetanilides are disclosed having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =H, or alkyl with 1-5 carbon atoms, or X;X=alkenyl, and preferably ##STR2## in which the various R.sup.2, which may be equal to or different from each other, are H or an alkyl with 1-3 carbon atoms;A=alkylene, optionally substituted, of the formula: ##STR3## in which the various R.sup.2, which may be equal to or different from each other, have the meanings specified above; andY=H; alkyl with 1-5 carbon atoms; alkenyl with 2-5 carbon atoms; alkinyl with 2-5 carbon atoms; phenyl; cycloalkyl with 3-8 carbon atoms; halogen; ##STR4## wherein R=H; alkyl with 1-5 carbon atoms; alkenyl or alkinyl with 2-5 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl with 3-8 carbon atoms; phenyl;The chloroacetanilide derivatives are useful in combatting infestations of infesting monocotyledons and dicotyledons during pre-emergence, by spreading the chloroacetanilide derivative on the soil adjacent thereto in quantities ranging from 0.25 kg/ha upwards.

Abstract: Process for the side-chain chlorination of aromatic compounds completely halogenated in the nucleus, containing methyl groups, and having the general formulas: ##STR1## wherein y=1 or 2, z=0 to 1, x=6-(y+z), n=0 to 8 and k=(8-n) and the methyl groups are, respectively, in the ortho, meta or para position to one another and in the p-position to the oxygen bridge, by thermal chlorination in the liquid phase. The bis-monochloromethyl compounds of formula (II) are novel compounds. The chlorination products are useful as intermediates.

Abstract: Polymerizable acrylic monomers, and anaerobic adhesives which contain such monomers, wherein the acrylic monomers contain internal chain unsaturation in addition to terminal acrylic unsaturation.

Abstract: A multi-step, stereospecific total synthesis of steroids is disclosed. The starting materials for this process are the relatively inexpensive and readily available m-alkoxy acetophenones. The process is suitable for the preparation of racemic or optically active, medicinally valuable steroids, particularly A-ring aromatic steroids. This process features an early optical resolution and a unique asymmetric induction which insures the correct stereochemistry of the final steroidal product.

Abstract: A sulfonic acid salt of an acyloxyalkylamine is prepared by reaction of an organic acid or amino-acid with a sulfonic acid salt of an alkanolamine. Isocyanates are prepared therefrom by reaction with phosgene.

Abstract: A process for preparing photopolymerizable photosensitizing compounds which comprises addition reacting a specific benzophenone derivative with an alkylene oxide to obtain a hydroxyl group-containing reaction product which is then esterified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or addition reacted with glycidyl acrylate; the photopolymerizable photosensitizing compounds; and photocurable compositions comprising the photopolymerizable photosensitizing compound.

Abstract: Phenolic age resistors such as 4-(3,5-ditertiary butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butyl 2-methyl-4-thia-6-octanoyloxyhexanoate are used as antioxidants in diene rubbers, such as butadiene-styrene types and in polyolefins, such as polypropylene.

Abstract: Surface-active products containing a highly fluorinated aliphatic substituent are prepared by nucleophilic attack of an oligomer of tetrafluoroethylene with an organic hydroxy compound in association with a proton acceptor.

Abstract: Halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or a methyl group and X represents chlorine and/or bromine, are provided as well as a process for producing such compounds. The compounds are useful for the formation of polymers and copolymers and as a cross-linking agents. Also included in the invention are the polymers and copolymers based on the above-described halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates, methods for the production of said polymers and the use of said polymers as flame proofing agents, etc.

Abstract: Tetrahaloxylene diesters of formulas 1 and 2: ##STR1## wherein R= hydrogen or a methyl group, and each X is bromo, with the proviso that some of the X's can be chloro. The compounds are useful as flame retardants for plastics.

Abstract: A curable coating composition for paints and printing inks, which contains an acrylic or methacrylic acid ester prepared by addition reacting a monocyclic phenolic compound such as resorcine with ethylene or propylene oxide to produce an adduct and then esterifying the thus-produced adduct with acrylic or methacrylic acid to prepare the acrylic or methacrylic acid ester.

Abstract: A self-adhesive composition comprising a crosslinked copolymer of 0.01 to 5% by weight based on said composition of a compound taken from the class consisting of acrylic and methacrylic-[(2-alkoxy-2-phenyl-2-benzoyl) ethyl] esters and at least one monomer capable of producing a self-adhesive polymer. A method of preparation of the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae II, III and IV: ##STR1## are useful intermediates for preparation of an insecticidal compound of formula (I) ##STR2## in which R.sub.a and R.sub.b are independently hydrogen, halogen, or alkyl. The intermediate II is prepared by reacting 3,3-dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid, a salt thereof, a lower alkyl ester or an acid chloride thereof with a compound of the formula ##STR3## in which X is hydroxy or a good leaving group. Intermediate III is prepared by reacting II with 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane in the presence of a solvent and catalyst. Intermediate III is then dehydrohalogenated in the presence of base to remove 2 moles of halogen halide per mole of III in one or two steps to produce I.