Abstract: A method of stabilizing imino-functional silane involving adding thereto at least one Brønsted-Lowry base to inhibit, suppress or prevent the addition reactions of the imino-functional silane with itself to form a imino- and amino-functional silane and the subsequent deamination reactions to form conjugated carbon-carbon double bond-containing imino-functional silanes and stabilized imino-functional silanes containing the at least one Brønsted-Lowry base.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-substituted 3-acylated pyridinium compounds by reacting a pentamethine precursor with a primary amine.

Abstract: A method for making a group 2 metal-containing polydentate ?-ketoiminate represented by the following structure A: wherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr, and Ba; R1, R3, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group, a fluoroalkyl group, a cycloaliphatic group, and an aryl group; R2 is selected from a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a cycloaliphatic group, and an aryl group; and R4 is an alkyenyl bridge, comprising: reacting M in a reaction mixture comprising a tridentate ketoimine ligand and an alcohol comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of R7OH and (OH)nR8 wherein R7 and R8 are independently selected from an alkyl group and an aryl group. In certain embodiments, the reaction mixture further comprises an organic solvent.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-substituted 3-acylated pyridinium compounds by reacting a pentamethine precursor with a primary amine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a mixture containing hydroxy- and aldehyde functional compounds by a cross-metathesis reaction of at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid or at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid derivative with an olefinic compound having at least one hydroxy group and at least one C—C double bond, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst at a maximum temperature of 180° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing aldehyde functional compounds by a cross-metathesis reaction of an olefinic compound having at least one hydroxy group and at least one C—C double bond with at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid or at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid derivative, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst at a maximum temperature of 180° C. and in the presence of at least one reagent that acts as a protective group-forming compound in relation to the aldehyde group of the aldehyde functional compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vinamidinium salt represented by the formula (I): [wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or the like; R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or alternatively R2 and R3 may combine together to form a ring; R4 and R5 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or alternatively R4 and R5 may combine together to form a ring; X and Y are the same or different and each represents a bromine atom or a chlorine atom; n represents a number of not less than 2; and m represents 0 or n], and methods for synthesizing a heterocyclic ring compound using the salt.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to high coordination sphere Group 2 metal ?-diketiminate compositions, such as bis(N-(2,2-methoxyethyl)-4-(2,2-methoxyethylimino)-2-penten-2-aminato) barium; and the deposition of the metals of such metal ligand compositions by chemical vapor deposition, pulsed chemical vapor deposition, molecular layer deposition or atomic layer deposition to produce Group 2 metal containing films, such as barium strontium titanate films or strontium titanate films or barium doped lanthanate as high k materials for electronic device manufacturing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing aldehyde functional compounds by a cross-metathesis reaction of an olefinic compound having at least one hydroxy group and at least one C—C double bond with at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid or at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid derivative, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst at a maximum temperature of 180° C. and in the presence of at least one reagent that acts as a protective group-forming compound in relation to the aldehyde group of the aldehyde functional compounds.

Abstract: A method for making a group 2 metal-containing polydentate ?-ketoiminate represented by the following structure A: wherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr, and Ba; R1, R3, R5, and R6 are independently selected from an alkyl group, a fluoroalkyl group, a cycloaliphatic group, and an aryl group; R2 is selected from a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a cycloaliphatic group, and an aryl group; and R4 is an alkyenyl bridge, comprising: reacting M in a reaction mixture comprising a tridentate ketoimine ligand and an alcohol comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of R7OH and (OH)nR8 wherein R7 and R8 are independently selected from an alkyl group and an aryl group. In certain embodiments, the reaction mixture further comprises an organic solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vinamidinium salt represented by the formula (I): [wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or the like; R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or alternatively R2 and R3 may combine together to form a ring; R4 and R5 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or alternatively R4 and R5 may combine together to form a ring; X and Y are the same or different and each represents a bromine atom or a chlorine atom; n represents a number of not less than 2; and m represents 0 or n], which can be used as a general purpose reagent useful for synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic rings having a substituent. The vinamidinium salt has excellent storage stability and reaction selectivity. A method for synthesizing a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring compound using the vinamidinium salt is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to high coordination sphere Group 2 metal ?-diketiminate compositions, such as bis(N-(2,2-methoxyethyl)-4-(2,2-methoxyethylimino)-2-penten-2-aminato) barium; and the deposition of the metals of such metal ligand compositions by chemical vapor deposition, pulsed chemical vapor deposition, molecular layer deposition or atomic layer deposition to produce Group 2 metal containing films, such as barium strontium titanate films or strontium titanate films or barium doped lanthanate as high k materials for electronic device manufacturing.

Abstract: A catalytic transfer hydrogenation process is provided. The catalyst employed in the process is a metal hydrocarbyl complex which is coordinated to defined bidentate ligands substituted with at least one group selected from an optionally substituted sulphonated hydrocarbyl group, a sulphonated perhalogenated hydrocarbyl group, or an optionally substituted sulphonated heterocyclyl group. Preferred metals include rhodium, ruthenium and iridium. Preferred bidentate ligands are diamines and aminoalcohols, particularly those comprising chiral centres. The hydrogen donor is advantageously a secondary alcohol or a mixture of triethylamine and formic acid. The process can be employed to transfer hydrogenate ketones and imines, which are preferably prochiral. Catalysts for use in such a process are also provided.

Abstract: An asymmetric &bgr;-ketoiminate ligand compound, represented by the following chemical formula (4): wherein, R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R2 is a linear or branched alkyl group containing 2 to 9 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R2 contains more carbon atoms than R1; R′ is a linear or branched alkylene group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon containing 1 to 3 ethylene ether or propylene ether moieties, represented by —(CH2)nO— (n=2 or 3); R3 is a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 9 carbon atoms; and X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.

Abstract: Process for producing a nitroetheneamine derivative or its stereoisomer, its tautomer or a salt thereof comprising reacting a compound of the formula with a compound of the formula R6—CH2NO2 to obtain a compound of the formula and reacting the resulting compound with a compound of the formula

Abstract: A catalytic transfer hydrogenation process is provided. The catalyst employed in the process is a metal neutral hydrocarbyl complex which is coordinated to defined bidentate ligands. Preferred metals include rhodium, ruthenium and iridium. Preferred bidentate ligands are diamines and aminoalcohols, particularly those comprising chiral centers. The hydrogen donor is advantageously a mixture of triethylamine and formic acid. The process can be employed to transfer hydrogenate iminium salts, which are preferably prochiral.

Abstract: A medical composition containing, as an active constituent, a nitroetheneamine derivative represented by the formula (I): wherein the substituents are as defined in the disclosure, its stereoisomers, its tautomers or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A tetrahydrofluorene, which is represented by the following formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of purifying an aqueous dye solution having an aldehyde and/or ketone impurity including a step of reacting the impurity with a hydrazine derivative, forming a water-insoluble hydrazone compound. The hydrazone compound is then removed from the solution to form a dye having an increased purity.

Abstract: The present invention describes a stereospecific process for the isomerization of prochiral allyl amines into chiral enamines and imines, using Rh, Ir or Ru catalysts which carry chiral phosphine ligands derived from ferrocenes, which may be immobilized on a solid carrier, or from steroides. The process is in particular appropriate for the production of chiral citronellal, which can be obtained in optical purities of greater than 95%.

Abstract: Novel trifluoromethylated intermediates are provided which are useful in synthesizing trifluoromethylated organic compounds. Specifically, compounds of the formula CF.sub.3 CR are provided, wherein R is (Cl).dbd.CHCH.sub.2 SO.sub.2 Ph, (Cl).dbd.CHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 C(.dbd.O)CH.sub.3, (Cl).dbd.CHCH.sub.2 CH(COCH.sub.3).sub.2, (Cl).dbd.CHCH.sub.2 NR'R" or H.dbd.CHCH.dbd.NR'; R' and R" are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 straight chain or branched alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 to C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.2 to C.sub.12 alkenyl, a benzyl group unsubstituted or substituted with R'", or a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted with R'"; or R' and R" taken together form a five- or six-membered ring; and R'" is an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 straight chain or branched alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of aliphatic imines of the general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted, andR.sup.2 is optionally substituted alkyl andcharacterized in thatamines of the general formula (II):R.sup.1 --NH.sub.2 (II)in whichR.sup.1 is as defined above,are reacted with aldehydes of the general formula (III): ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 is as defined above,in the presence of a practically water-immiscible organic solvent, at temperatures between -30.degree. C. and +50.degree. C.

Abstract: Halogen-free fuel additives based on a long-chain hydrocarbon having a polar terminal group are obtained by reacting a hydroformylated olefin with a polyamine and hydrogenating the reaction product.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula ##STR1## wherein: R is a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical, m is either 0 or 1; n has a value of from 1 to 10, are corrosion inhibitors, suitable for inhibiting the general corrosion and the stress brittlening caused by hydrogen sulfide (SSC), in an acidic environment, in the presence, or absence of carbon dioxide, of medium-and high-strength manganese steels and low-alloy steels, commonly used in petrochemical facilities and in bore drilling, transport and processing systems for natural gas or petroleum.

Abstract: New perfluoroaminoether polymers and a process for preparing them which comprises copolymerizing fluorinated olefins with oxaziridines in the presence of ultra-violet radiations or of chemical initiators.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polyisobutene amine, in particularly a polyisobutene amine of formula (I): ##STR1## comprises reacting a carbonyl funtionalized polyisobutene [PIB]--(CO)R and an amine H.sub.2 NR.sup.1 and hydrogenating the product of the reaction between said carbonyll functionalized polyisobutene and said amine, where PIB is a polyisobutenyl group,R=H, methyl or vinyl,R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl group or --(CHR.sup.2).sub.n [X(CH.sub.2).sub.m ].sub.p X.sup.1 R.sup.3R.sup.2 =H or methyln=an integer of 1-4m=an integer of 2-4p=0, or an integer of 1-10R.sup.3 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylXm X.sup.1 =O or NR.sup.4R.sup.4 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group, or [(CH.sub.2).sub.q X.sup.2 R.sup.5 ]q=an integer of 2-4R.sup.5 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl groupX.sup.2 is 0 or NHeach of X and X.sup.1 may be the same or may be different and when p>1 each of the repeating units [X(CH.sub.2).sub.m ] may be the same or may be different.Polyamines or alcoholamines are preferred amines.

Abstract: A process for the vapor-phase synthesis of non-adduct volatile fluorinated and non-fluorinated metal-ligand complexes comprising contacting a .beta.-diketone or .beta.-ketoimine ligand with an inert carrier gas to vaporize the ligand, reacting the vaporized ligand with a metal species at a temperature sufficient to form the metal-ligand complex and recovering the metal-ligand complex by sublimation. The process is conducted in the absence of solvent thereby providing pure non-adduct metal-ligand complexes. Such complexes are particularly suited for specialty applications requiring use of high purity compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: X=O, S, or NOH;R.sup.1 is H or CH.sub.3 ;n=1, 2, or 3;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are as defined in one of the following paragraphs(a) R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently Cl or Br, and R.sup.4 is H;(b) R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently Cl or Br;(c) R.sup.2 is F, R.sup.3 is Cl, and R.sup.4 is H; or(d) R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5, and R.sup.4 is H;R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are as defined in one of the following paragraphs(a) one of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is CF.sub.3, R.sup.5 and the other of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is H;(b) R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are H; and R.sup.7 is F, Cl, or Br;(c) R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are independently F, Cl or Br and R.sup.6 is H;(d) R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently F, Cl, or Br, and R.sup.7 is H;(e) R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently F, Cl, or Br, and R.sup.5 is H; or(f) R.sup.6 is phenoxy and R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are Hare plant fungicides.

Abstract: Novel diazepinium compounds having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are individually alkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are individually H or alkyl; and X.crclbar. is an anion. The compounds are of the class of amidiniums, useful as dyes. The compounds are particularly useful in antireflective layers having unexpected thermal resistance for use in photoresist applications.

Abstract: N-(3-Dialkylamino-2-propenylidene)-N-alkylalkanaminium salts substituted in the 2-position with an ether or thioether and having the formula ##STR1## are active as hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: N-(3-Dialkylamino-2-propenylidene)-N-alkylalkanaminium salts substituted in the 2-position with an ether or thioether and having the formula ##STR1## are active as hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: Tricyclic antidepressant functionalized compounds are provided for conjugation through a side chain to antigenic compounds, particularly poly(amino acids), and enzymes. The antigenic conjugates are employed for the production of antibodies and together with the enzyme conjugates find particular use in immunoassays for the determination or detection of the total amount of tricyclic antidepressants present in a sample.

Abstract: An .alpha., .beta.-keto-imine having a nutty corn, cereal aroma which may be used as a flavoring composition for food and having the structure: ##STR1## and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are selected from the group consisting of a saturated or unsaturated alkyl straight or branched chain hydrocarbon having from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 carbon atoms but preferably having from C.sub.1 to C.sub.2 carbon atoms. Alternatively R.sup.3 may also be (CH.sub.3).sub.n -SH wherein n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing solanone and norsolanadione wherein in preparing solanone, the compound having the structure: ##STR1## or a mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## is reacted with methyl lithium and the resulting intermediate is hydrolyzed and the resulting compound is dehydrated and wherein in preparing norsolanadione this compound or mixture of compounds is reacted with ethylene glycol or propylene glycol thereby forming a ketal and the resulting ketal is reacted with methyl lithium and the resulting intermediate is then hydrolyzed in the presence of acid in which one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: A novel alkyl 4-methyl-3-formyl-penten-1-oate of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and the dotted lines represent a double bond in the 3,4 or 4,5-position and their preparation and novel intermediates therefore and a novel process for the preparation of 4-methyl-3-formyl-pent-3-en-1-oic acid which is an intermediate for the preparation of compounds of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and the residue of an alcohol R.sub.3 OH by the process of European Patent Application Ser. No. 0023849 published Feb. 11, 1981, which are used to prepare very active insecticidal esters.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing solanone and norsolanadione using chemical intermediates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of the moieties: ##STR2## wherein R represents hydrogen or methyl; wherein Y represents one of the structures: ##STR3## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond; with the provisos that:(i) when Y is the moiety having the structure: ##STR4## then X is the moiety having the structure: ##STR5## (ii) when X is the moiety having the structure: ##STR6## then Y is the moiety having the structure:--C.tbd.N]In preparing solanone, the compound having the structure: ##STR7## or a mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR8## is reacted with methyl lithium and the resulting intermediate is hydrolyzed and the resulting compound is dehydrated.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of cyclocitrals of the general formula I ##STR1## via the novel N-methylaldimines of the general formula II ##STR2## and the novel N-methylaldimines of the formula II. The cyclocitrals of the formula I are obtained in yields of 80-90%, based on citral employed. The compounds I and II are important intermediates for the preparation of fragrances and carotinoids, such as vitamin A, and products related thereto.

Abstract: Fluorinated alkenylamines of the Formula V ##STR1## wherein n represents 0, 1, 2 or 3; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and Y represents (a), when n represents O, CH.sub.2 F, (b), when n represents 1, CH.sub.2 F or CHF.sub.2, or (c) when n represents 2 or 3, CH.sub.2 F, CHF.sub.2 or CF.sub.3 are novel process intermediates. They are obtained by hydrolysis and subsequent reduction of the corresponding alkenyl fluorinated methyl ketimine magnesium halides, which are novel compounds resulting from reaction of the corresponding alkenyl magnesium halides with the corresponding fluorinated acetonitriles. The fluorinated alkenylamines of Formula V are oxidized while the amino group is protected to provide, after removal of the amine protecting group, the corresponding fluorinated methyl aminoalkanoic acids which are useful pharmacological or anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: Novel substituted 11-aminoundecanols of the formula ##STR1## and a process for their preparation are described; in the formula, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen or alkyl having 1-8 C atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and/or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the bonding C atom form a cycloaliphatic ring having 4-8 C atoms, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another are hydrogen or alkyl having 1-4 C atoms. The compounds of the formula I are valuable active compounds for combating plant pests.

Abstract: Oxalyl compounds and polyalkylene polyamine derivatives of ethylene diamine and higher homolog polyamines are reacted to form a reaction product. This product is useful as an antifouling agent in the water systems of boiler and scrubbers, and particularly the quenching waters of blast furnaces.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another represent alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, or together with the bond C atom they represent a cycloaliphatic ring having 4-8 C atoms, and R.sub.3 represents ethyl; or wherein R.sub.1 represents alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, or alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, and R.sub.3 represents tertiary alkyl having 4-8 C atoms.The compounds of the formula I can be produced in a simple manner, in good to very good yields, by isomerisation of suitably substituted allylamines in an inert organic solvent and in the presence of a catalyst. The compounds of the formula I constitute valuable intermediates for producing active substances for combating plant pests.