Abstract: Compounds represented by the following general formula (1a) or (1b). A complex comprising a center metal of rhodium and a compound represented by the following general formula (1a) or (1b) as a ligand. A catalyst for optically active beta-substituted carbonyl compound synthesis and catalyst for asymmetric 1, 2 addition reaction being composed of the complex. A method of production of an optically active beta-aryl compound from an alpha, beta-unsaturated compound and an aryl-boronic acid derivative and method of production of an optically active aryl alcohol compound from an aldehyde compound and aryl boronic acid derivatives using the catalyst. A complex comprising a center metal of palladium and a compound represented by the following general formula (1a) or (1b) as a ligand. A catalyst for asymmetric allylic substitution reaction being composed of the complex.

Abstract: A method of producing dicarboxylic acids (e.g., ?,? dicarboxylic acids) by reacting a compound having a terminal COOH (e.g., unsaturated fatty acid such as oleic acid) and containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond with a second generation Grubbs catalyst in the absence of solvent to produce dicarboxylic acids. The method is conducted in an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon, nitrogen). The process also works well with mixed unsaturated fatty acids obtained from soybean, rapeseed, tall, and linseed oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified colored pigment comprising a colored pigment having an attached organic group. The organic group is attached to the colored pigment via at least one carbon atom of a C—C single bond or double bond, wherein the C—C single bond or double bond is not a component of an aromatic system. The organic group further comprises at least one activating group on at least one carbon atom of the C—C single bond or double bond. A method of preparing a modified colored pigment is also disclosed, as are aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions, e.g., including ink jet inks, comprising the modified colored pigments.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a saturated dicarboxylic acid, comprising the steps of (a) contacting a conjugated diene with carbon monoxide and water to obtain a mixture containing an ethylenically unsaturated acid product and one or more reversible adducts of the conjugated diene and the ethylenically unsaturated acid; and (b) reacting the ethylenically unsaturated acid product further with carbon monoxide and water to obtain the dicarboxylic acid, wherein step (a) and (b) are performed in the presence of a catalyst system including a source of palladium, a source of an anion and a bidentate phosphine ligand, and wherein in step (a) the water concentration is maintained at a range of from 0.001 to less than 3% by weight of water, calculated on the overall weight of the liquid reaction medium, and wherein in step (b) the water concentration is maintained at a range of from 3% to 50% by weight of water, calculated on the overall weight of the liquid reaction medium.

Abstract: A process for producing (meth)acrylic acid or (meth)acrylic acid esters, which comprises a reaction step comprising vapor phase catalytic oxidation of propylene, propane or isobutylene and, if necessary, a reaction step comprising an esterification step, characterized in that at the time when a high boiling mixture (hereinafter referred to as a high boiling material) containing a Michael addition product, is decomposed in a decomposition reactor to recover (meth)acrylic acids, while forcibly imparting a liquid flow in the circumferential direction to a liquid reaction residue in the decomposition reactor, the liquid reaction residue is discharged. In a process for recovering a valuable substance by thermally decomposing the high boiling material containing the Michael addition product of (meth)acrylic acids, it is possible to transfer the decomposition residue from the decomposition reactor to the storage tank without clogging, whereby a long-term continuous operation is possible.

Abstract: A process for the solid-phase synthesis of salts of organic acids in a granular, free-flowing, and dust-free form particularly suited for use as animal feed additives. A mixture of liquid organic acids, including butyric acid, is applied to an inert, absorbent carrier. A solid base is then added during stirring. The acid is slowly released from the carrier preventing the fast reactions that lead to the formation of clumps. The exothermic reaction releases heat which assists in reducing the moisture content of the product. The addition of butyric acid results in a product which has an improved effect on animal growth over the animal feed additive without the addition of butyric acid.

Abstract: A process for the solid-phase synthesis of salts of organic acids in a granular, free-flowing, and dust-free form particularly suited for use as animal feed additives. A liquid organic acid is applied to an inert, absorbent carrier. A solid base is then added during stirring. The acid is slowly released from the carrier preventing the fast reactions that lead to the formation of clumps. The exothermic reaction releases heat which assists in reducing the moisture content of the product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to carbocyclic hydrazino compounds that function as inhibitors of copper-containing amine oxidases commonly known as semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidases (SSAO), including the human SSAO known as Vascular Adhesion Protein-I (VAP-1). These SSAO inhibitors have therapeutic utility as drugs to treat conditions and diseases including, but not limited to, a number of inflammatory conditions and diseases (in particular chronic inflammatory conditions such as chronic arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and chronic skin dermatoses), diseases related to carbohydrate metabolism and to aberrations in adipocyte differentiation or function and smooth muscle cell function, and vascular diseases. The novel compounds have the general formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate, hydrate, or salt thereof wherein R1 to R11 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Process for the carbonylation of n-pentenoic acid or its derivatives of the formula (I) C4H7—R1??(I) where R1 is —CN or COOR2 where R2 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl by reaction of a compound of the formula (I) with carbon monoxide and a compound (II) containing a hydroxyl group in the presence of a catalyst system, wherein the catalyst system is obtainable by reaction of a) a source for a metal ion of a metal (III) of the 8th subgroup of the Periodic Table of the Elements with b) a bidentate phosphine ligand of the formula (IV) (R3R4R5C)(R6R7R8C)P-L1-X-L2-P(CR9R10R11) (CR12R13R14)??(IV) where R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 independently of one another is an organic radical which in each case contains a carbon atom, via which the respective radical is linked to the relevant tertiary carbon atom mentioned in formula (IV); L1, L2 independently of one another are a lower alkylene group; X is an arylene group.

Abstract: Low water soluble salts of venlafaxine, especially venlafaxine maleate, are provided. Such salts can provide a variety of dosage forms including hydrogel-based extended release dosage forms.

Abstract: Processes for producing citraconic anhydride and citraconic acid using porous materials with specific surface acidities and surface areas are described. The preferred catalyst is a porous gamma alumina. Itaconic acid is produced from citraconic acid. Itaconic acid is an intermediate to a variety of compounds including polymers.

Abstract: Low water soluble salts of venlafaxine, especially venlafaxine maleate, are provided. Such salts can provide a variety of dosage forms including hydrogel-based extended release dosage forms.

Abstract: Processes for producing citraconic anhydride and citraconic acid using porous materials with specific surface acidities and surface areas are described. The preferred catalyst is a porous gamma alumina. Itaconic acid is produced from citraconic acid. Itaconic acid is an intermediate to a variety of compounds including polymers.

Abstract: Processes for producing citraconic anhydride and citraconic acid using porous materials with specific surface acidities and surface areas are described. The preferred catalyst is a porous gamma alumina. Itaconic acid is produced from citraconic acid. Itaconic acid is an intermediate to a variety of compounds including polymers.

Abstract: Processes for producing citraconic anhydride and citraconic acid using porous materials with specific surface acidities and surface areas are described. The preferred catalyst is a porous gamma alumina. Itaconic acid is produced from citraconic acid. Itaconic acid is an intermediate to a variety of compounds including polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing maleic acid with close control of the temperature for optimum conversion of maleic anhydride into maleic acid and minimal production of fumaric acid.

Abstract: Polyenepolycarboxylic acids represented by the following formula (1); (wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 5 and m represents an integer of 1 or 2, provided m is 1 when n is 0), or derivatives thereof at their carboxyl group(s) or their salts. The above compounds originate from natural products and are capable of exhibiting excellent dispersing ability.

Abstract: HETE derivatives and methods of their use for treating dry eye are disclosed.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the use of water-soluble polymers comprising structural elements of the formula 1

Abstract: The invention relates to ethylenically unsaturated compounds of the formula

Abstract: A polyalkenyl derivative of an unsaturated acidic reagent prepared by the process of reacting a polyalkene having a Mn of at least 300 with an unsaturated acidic reagent at elevated temperatures in the absence of a strong acid until at least 25% of the polyalkene is converted to a polyalkenyl derivative of an unsaturated acidic reagent, continuing the reaction of the polyalkene with an excess of the unsaturated acidic reagent at elevated temperatures in the presence of a strong acid to convert at least some of the unreacted polyalkene to additional polyalkenyl derivative of an unsaturated acidic reagent, and removing the unreacted unsaturated acidic reagent.

Abstract: Mesogens are provided based on substituted unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic and methacrylic acid. Substitution of a variety of hydrophobic tails onto the carboxylic acid or acid derivative via the vinyl carbon proximal to the carbonyl of the carboxylic acid results in mesogens that are capable of forming thermotropic and single-phase lyotropic mesophases over a broad range of compositions. The mesophases can be polymerized to lock in the ordered phases.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided improved methods for the preparation of maleimide monomers. This new method for the synthesis of maleimides is clearly superior to those documented in the prior art. Furthermore, the invention method utilizes materials with reduced toxicity, thus the overall process has a minimal impact on the environment. Thus, in accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that certain amine salts can be successfully used to replace the polar, aprotic solvents cited in the prior art for the cyclodehydration of maleamic acids. The use of these salts provides competitive reaction times and product yields relative to results obtained with the polar, aprotic solvents. These salts have the advantage of having no vapor pressure and, therefore, have no possibility to co-distill with the water produced by the cyclodehydration reaction. Furthermore, such salts can be tailored to have desirable solubility characteristics (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for recovering fumaric acid formed as a by-product during the production of maleic anhydride so that both fumaric acid and maleic anhydride are obtained. The process of the present invention further eliminates the wasting of MAN that occurs when fumaric acid is incinerated and improves the production of maleic anhydride by eliminating a source of fouling caused by the fumaric acid which leads to down-time in the reaction process to clean out the fumaric acid.

Abstract: Mesogens are provided based on substituted unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic and methacrylic acid. Substitution of a variety of hydrophobic tails onto the carboxylic acid or acid derivative via the vinyl carbon proximal to the carbonyl of the carboxylic acid results in mesogens that are capable of forming thermotropic and single-phase lyotropic mesophases over a broad range of compositions. The mesophases can be polymerized to lock in the ordered phases.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## characterised in that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of COOR, CN, aryl, substituted aryl, COOH, halogen, C(O)NHR.sup.4, C(O)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 ;X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of H, COOH, COOR, CN, R.sup.3 CO--, C(O)NHR.sup.4, C(O)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, P(O)(OR.sup.7).sub.2 and SO.sub.2 R.sup.8 ; with the proviso that X and Y are not both H; or X and Y together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring system which can contain oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atoms; and R, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are various groups;and polymers and copolymers derived from such compounds.

Abstract: Described are allyl esters of 2-norbornane acrylic acids and 2-norbornylidene propionic acids defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein one of the dashed lines is carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond; and wherein R represents methyl or hydrogen; as well as methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles.

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 dry food acidulent composition, reminiscent of vinegar when hydrated, comprises a dry food acid, a buffering salt and a fully dissociatable salt. The dry food acid preferably comprises adipic, citric, fumaric, malic acid or a mixture. The buffering salt is preferably a sodium or potassium salt of a food-grade acid such as sodium citrate, potassium citrate, disodium phosphate, dipostassium phosphate, and mixtures. The fully dissociatable salt is preferably sodium chloride or potassium chloride. The preferred weight ratio of the buffering salt to the acid is within the range of from about 0.1:1 to about 0.3:1, that of the fully dissociatable salt to the acid is within the range of from about 1:1 to about 6:1, and that of the fully dissociatable salt to the buffering salt is within the range of from about 10:1 to about 30:1. These compositions are admixed with other dry ingredients to prepare dry sauce and dressing mixes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel glycerol derivative and a process for preparing the same, and a process for preparing a triazole derivative.According to the present invention, an optical active 2-arylglycerol derivative which is a novel and useful as a synthetic intermediate of medicament can be provided and furthermore, (R)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-yl)-propane-1,2-diol which is useful as an antifungal agent can be prepared.

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: A novel process is described for reacting a perfluoroalkyl iodide with an olefinic compound, which comprises carrying out a free-radical addition reaction of the perfluoroalkyl iodide to the olefin in the presence of azoic or peroxy initiator and a water-soluble salt selected from the group consisting of sulfites, bisulfites, metabisulfites and dithionites. The adducts are obtained in high yield and purity and are useful for the preparation of oil- and water repellent products for use on paper, textiles, metal, wood and the like, or as precursors for fluorinated surfactants.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising 70-99% by wt. of cobaltic salt and 1-30% by wt. of ferric salt, the acid component of the salt being such as acetate; propionate; naphthenate adipate and phthalate; a process for preparing the above catalyst, and a process for the preparation of carboxylic acids by oxidation of a hydrocarbon with oxygen or air in the presence of the above catalyst.

Abstract: Novel basic ether of general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, or together they represent a 3,4-methylenedioxy group,R stands for C.sub.1-8 alkyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydroxy,A is a valency bond or methylene group,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl or C.sub.1-12 alkenyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 form together with the adjacent nitrogen atom 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, morpholino or 1-piperazinyl groups, stereo and optically active isomers and their possible mixtures, acid-addition salts and quaternary ammonium derivatives thereof. The basic ethers have antiulceric and anxiolytic activities.

Abstract: Dialkyl 2-haloethyl malonates are prepared from a dialkyl cyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate by reaction with a hydrogen halide in the presence of a 1,2-dialkoxy ethane as a solvent and of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst.

Abstract: Fumaric acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group or a metallic cation, andR.sub.2 is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 alkyl group, psoralen-9-yl, retinyl, .alpha.-tocopheryl (vitamin E), calciferyl, corticosteroid-21-yl or monosaccharid-.omega.-yl; a group of fumaric acid derivatives based on glycerol, alkane diol or polyol molecules; and fumaric acid derivatives of the formula ##STR2## wherein n is an integer from to 30 to 260,R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group,R.sub.4 is one of the R.sub.3 groups and n is the number of molecule repetitions, processes for their production and compositions containing same are described. These compounds are useful as drugs for the treatment of cryptogenically-caused diseases and have antisporiatic as well as antimicrobial action.

Abstract: Process for improving a controlled oxidation reaction between at least one reactant and oxygen, in which at least one reactant is reacted with oxygen or an oxygen containing gas, constituting a reaction mixture, in the presence of at least one additional gas which is introduced into said reaction mixture and is selected from methane, ethane and helium, and the resulting reaction product from the oxidation reaction is possibly treated so as to give a final product.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an unbranched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkoxy group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl) (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy) group or an aryl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy) group,R.sub.2 represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group, an aryl group optionally substituted with at least one methoxy group, a pyridyl group or a benzodioxanyl group,R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group, and n=0 to 3, or are addition salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids. The compounds of the invention have anti-ischaemic activity.

Abstract: Oxadimethacrylics useful for preparing pollers have the general formula ICH.sub.2 .dbd.C(A)CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 C(B).dbd.CH.sub.2 Iwhere A and B are selected from the group consisting of --COOR.sup.1, --COR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 and --CN with the proviso that A.noteq.B, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each defined as follows:R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, wherein the cycloalkyl rings may be C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl- or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-monosubstituted, -disubstituted or -trisubstituted, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, amino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, N-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, N,N-di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)amino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, wherein the aryl groups may carry up to three of the following groups: halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of carboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acids by the catalytic oxidation of olefins and vicinal diols by hydrogen peroxide is provided. The process employs a rhenium (VII) catalyst, and a solvent comprising a mixture of a carboxylic acid or anhydride having 2 or more carbon atoms and a high boiling cyclic or acyclic ether. Particularly suitable carboxylic acids or anhydrides include acetic acid, propionic acid and acetic anhydride. Particularly suitable high-boiling ethers include 1,4-dioxane and diglyme.

Abstract: Difunctional butenes are linearly dicarbonylated into 3-hexene-1,6-dioic acid or alkyl diesters thereof, well suited for the ultimate production of, e.g., adipic acid, by reacting such difunctional butene with carbon monoxide and, if appropriate, an alcohol, at an elevated temperature under superatmospheric pressure, in the presence of at least one source of hydrogen chloride and a catalytically effective amount of palladium, at least a portion of which palladium being in the zero oxidation state, as well as a quaternary onium chloride of nitrogen or phosphorus, the nitrogen or phosphorus atom being tetracoordinated to carbon atoms, with the proviso that the nitrogen atom may be coordinated to two pentavalent phosphorus atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides a class of water-soluble probucol derivatives having one or more ester groups replacing the phenyl hydroxyl groups of the probucol molecule. Some derivatives have polar or charged functionalities such as carboxylic acid groups, amino groups, aldehyde groups and amide groups located on the ester groups. Some of these compounds are spontaneously hydrolyzable in typical biological milieus. The present invention also provides method of treating an animal with probucol by administering a water-soluble probucol prodrug to the animal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and method for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: Liquid telechelic polymers are made from dienes and are produced via anionic polymerization. While having low molecular weight, for example less than 15,000, the telechelic polymers are generally gel-free, have high amounts of trans-1,4 structure, low vinyl unsaturation and low bulk viscosities. The liquid telechelic polymers are made utilizing a trimetallic initiator comprised of (1) an organopolylithium compound and (2) a complex of a trialiphatic substituted aluminum compound or derivative thereof and a barium salt of an organic alcohol.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacture of dialkyl monohalomaleate and dialkyl monohalofumarate and mixtures thereof via a dehydrohalogenation of the appropriate dialkyl dihalosuccinate precursor in the presence of an aqueous base and a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: Diesters of hexene-1,6-dioic acids are prepared by reacting at least one 1,2-dialkoxy-3-butene with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a palladium-based catalyst and a halogen compound, in liquid phase, at elevated temperature and at superatmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of copolymers which contain monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acids as copolymerized monomer units, which comprises copolymerizinga) 10 to 60% by weight, based on the sum of the monomers, of a monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid of 4 to 6 carbon atoms, -or an alkali metal salt thereof or, an anhydride thereof,b) 90 to 40% by weight of a monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid of 3 to 10 carbon atoms or an alkali metal salt thereof andc) 0 to 20% by weight of another monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, not having carboxyl groups and which is copolymerizable with a) and b);in an aqueous medium in the presence of from 0.5 to 5% by weight, based on monomers, of a water-soluble initiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to new propenone oxime ethers, a method of preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.Said new propenone oxime ethers have the formula ##STR1## in which--Ar and Ar' each independentlyl denotes a phenyl group non-substituted, mono or polysubstituted, a 9-anthryl group or a naphthyl group, a pyridyl, thienyl or furyl group;R.sub.1 R.sub.2 each independently denotes hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or together with the N-atom to which they are bonded a 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino or 1-piperazinyl group;M=H, Cl, Br or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groupn=2 or 3.The invention also deals with the salts of compounds of formula (I). Said compounds have good activity in the anti platelet-clotting tests and are also antagonists of the 5HT.sub.2 receptors.