Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical formulations of a beta-2 agonist for inhaled administration via the nose or mouth, and methods of using them are provided.

Abstract: Provided are a modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) biuret curing agent and preparation method thereof, the curing agent being prepared by reacting dibasic alcohol, water and MDI in an organic solvent. The preparation method includes the steps of: firstly, using the dibasic alcohol to modify a part of MDI, dividing the metered water into multiple parts, and adding the water by multiple times; after adding the first part of water, reacting firstly under 70-100° C., then heating up to 120-140° C. for reaction; secondly, lowering the temperature to 70-100° C., adding the second part of water; and repeating the above processes until all the metered water is added, to produce the MDI curing agent with partial biuret structure. The curing agent is mainly used as the curing agent of polyurethane coating and adhesive agent, and has a higher NCO percentage and a slower curing speed than that of common MDI prepolymer curing agents.

Abstract: The invention provides innovative blocked polyisocyanates whose crosslinking is initiated thermally and photochemically. The polyisocyanates comprise at least one thermally reversibly blocked NCO group whose blocking agent contains at least one group which on exposure to actinic radiation reacts, with polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds. A process for preparing the polyisocyanates, and their use in binders, is also provided.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an allophanate of one or more identical or different isocyanates, compositions obtained by the process, and uses of the compositions are disclosed. The process comprises reacting an isocyanate with at least one monoalcohol comprising an ether or polyether functional group in the presence of a bismuth-comprising catalyst and a metal compound as co-catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides addition compounds, which suitable as dispersants and as dispersion stabilizers, and to the salts of the said compounds. The invention further provides processes for preparing these addition compounds, to their use as dispersants and dispersion stabilizers for organic and inorganic pigments and also fillers in organic and aqueous systems, and to pulverous or fibrous solids coated with such dispersants and intended for incorporation into liquid systems.

Abstract: The invention provides for novel (bis)urea and (bis)thiourea compounds which are inhibitors of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1). Such compounds may be used to treat disorders, including cancer.

Abstract: (1R)-2-[(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethoxy}hexyl)amino]-1-(2,2-dimethyl-4H-1,3-benzodioxin-6-yl)ethanol and (5R)-3-(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethoxy}hexyl)-5-(2,2-dimethyl-4H-1,3-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one are claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of a polyisocyanate composition comprising acylureas. According to the invention, a starting composition comprising a compound having at least two isocyanate functional groups is subjected to a reaction with at least two acid functional groups, with at least one of the acid functional groups having a pKa value of less than or equal to 3, and at least one of the acid functional groups having a pKa value of more than 3 and less than or equal to 6, at a temperature at least equal to 50 ° C., wherein the acid functional group having a pKa value of less than or equal to 3 and the acid functional group having a pKa value of more than 3 and less than or equal to 6 are present on two different acids or on the same acid.

Abstract: A low viscosity polyisocyanate composition containing at least one isocyanate dimer having a uretidinedione unit is prepared from a reaction medium containing at least one isocyanate monomer in which the isocyanate groups are borne by sp3 carbon atoms. The reaction medium is heated, in the absence of a dimerization catalyst, to a temperature of at least 50° C. and not more than 200° C. for a period of not more than 24 hours.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (II) and (IV) are provided, which may be employed as intermediates for making compounds useful in treating respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and a method of preparing one such composition and an isocyanatoalkoxysilane; the polyisocyanate composition contains at least two different oligomeric compounds comprising at least three units and at most five units selected from aminoalkylsilane units and diamine units and at least one function selected from isocyanate functions and from those derived therefrom, the aforementioned compounds having at least two aminoalkylsilane units and another compound having at least two diamine units; the invention is suitable for coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to alcohol-modified glycidyl carbamate resins wherein at least some of the glycidol groups in the resin have been replaced with an alcohol. The invention also relates to coating compositions containing the resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds. More specifically the iodine containing compounds are chemical compounds containing an aliphatic central moiety allowing for the arrangement of three iodinated phenyl groups bound thereto. The invention also relates to methods of diagnosis and imaging employing such diagnostic compositions as contrast agents in particular in X-ray imaging, and to contrast media containing such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to biuret compounds of the idealized general formula in which R1 is a (C1-C22)-alkylene, (C3-C22)-alkenylene, (C5-C15)-cycloalkylene, arylene, (C7-C12)-aralkylene, a polyoxyalkylene radical or is a polyester radical, R2 is a (C1-C22)-alkyl, hydroxy-(C1-C22)-alkyl, (C3-C18)-alkenyl, aryl, (C7-C12)-aralkyl, or (C5-C12)-cycloalkyl radical, a hydroxy-, (C1-C22)-alkoxy-, (C5-C12)-cycloalkoxy-, or (C7-C12)-aralkoxy-polyoxyalkylene radical, or a polyester radical prepared starting from a (C1-C22)-alkanol, (C5-C12)-cycloalkanol, or (C7-C12)-aralkanol or from a (C1-C22)-alkoxy-, (C6-C12)-cycloalkoxy-, or (C7-C12)-aralkoxy-polyoxyalkylene, Y stands for identical or different radicals O, NH, CO—NH—NH or NH—NH—CO, R3, R4 and R5 independently of one another are a (C2-C40)-alkylene, (C3-C40)-alkenylene, (C5-C40)-cyclo-alkylene, arylene, (C7-C40)-aralkylene or polyoxy-alkylene radical or are a polyester radical, R6 is a (C1-C30)-alkyl, (C3-C22)-alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl and hydroxyalkenyl, (C4-C13)-cy

Abstract: The present invention relates to biuret compounds of the general formula in which R1 is C2-C18 alkylene, cycloalkylene, arylene or aralkylene, Y is —O— and/or —NH—, R2 is C4-C22 alkyl, C3-C18 alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, CmH2m+1(O—CnH2n)x—(O—CH(C6H5)—CH2)u-, CmH2m+1(OOC—CvH2v)x-, X—C6H4—(O—CnH2n)x—(O—CH(C6H5)—CH2)u-, where m=1-22, n=2-4, x=0-15, u=0-15, v=4-5, X is C1-C12 alkyl, —(C6H5)1-4 and R3, R4 and R5 are C2-C18 alkylene, cycloalkylene, arylene or aralkylene, it being possible for R3, R4 and R5 to be identical or different, Z is —COO—, NHCO—, NHCOO—, NHCONH— and/or mixtures thereof and a is 1-20. The invention also relates to a process for preparing biuret compounds and to their use as rheology control agents. The invention further relates to urethane- and/or urea-containing uretdiones which are useful intermediates for preparing the biuret compounds.

Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for preparing biuret and cyanuric acid by thermal decomposition of urea. Specifically, a product of thermal decomposition is cooled to precipitate a crystal and the precipitated crystal is dissolved using an alkali aqueous solution and cooled to obtain biuret having high purity. Furthermore, the cyanuric acid that is one of byproducts by the thermal decomposition of urea is effectively recovered with high purity.

Abstract: This invention relates to dicycloalkylcarbamoyl ureas of formula (I), which are activators of glucokinase and thus may be useful for the management, treatment, control, or adjunct treatment of diseases, where increasing glucokinase activity is beneficial.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-{(1R)-2-[(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethoxy}hexyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl}-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol; and salts and solvates thereof, including those which are pharmaceutically acceptable, along with formulations thereof, combinations thereof, and methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of mammals by administering such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds. More specifically the iodine containing compounds are chemical compounds containing an aliphatic central moiety allowing for the arrangement of three iodinated phenyl groups bound thereto. The invention also relates to methods of diagnosis and imaging employing such diagnostic compositions as contrast agents in particular in X-ray imaging, and to contrast media containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to blocked biuret group-containing polyisocyanate compositions, wherein the blocking agent is of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different and represent a moiety selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl and C3-C6-cycloalkyl, R5 represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of C1-C10-alkyl and C3-C10-cycloalkyl, and B is a group according to one of the following structural formulas wherein each occurrence of R6, R7, and R8 may be the same or different and represent a moiety selected from the group consisting of C1-C6-alkyl and C3-C6-cycloalkyl and R9 is a moiety selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl and C3-C6-cycloalkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I), to a process for their manufacture, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy, in particular their use in the prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory diseases

Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for preparing biuret and cyanuric acid by thermal decomposition of urea. Specifically, a product of thermal decomposition is cooled to precipitate a crystal and the precipitated crystal is dissolved using an alkali aqueous solution and cooled to obtain biuret having high purity. Furthermore, the cyanuric acid that is one of byproducts by the thermal decomposition of urea is effectively recovered with high purity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for producing low-viscosity polyisocyanates or secondary products thereof, which carry activated, radiation-curable double bonds and can optionally also cure thermally, and low-viscosity polyisocyanate mixtures or secondary products thereof and their use in coating compounds.

Abstract: A method is described for preparing a tricondensate polyfunctional isocyanate composition, preferably having at least an isocyanurate and/or biuret group, which includes adding to a tricondensate polyfunctional isocyanate, or a mixture of different tricondensate polyfunctional isocyantes, obtained by (cyclo)condensation, in particular (cyclo)trimerization of one or several identical or different isocyanate monomers and optionally of another monomer, an allophanate of one or several identical or different isocyanates, or a mixture of different allophanates. The isocyanates or isocyanate monomer mixtures used for preparing the polyfunctional isocyanate(s) may be identical to or different from the isocyanate(s) or isocyanate mixture used for preparing the allophanate(s).

Abstract: A blocked polyisocyanate adduct including 5 to 95% by weight of at least one isocyanate component having at least one NCO group, the isocyanate component selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and aromatic isocyanates, wherein the isocyanate has an average molecular weight of up to 1000 g/mol and an average NCO functionality of 2–4; 5 to 70% by weight of at least one hydrophilicizing component containing at least one group which is reactive toward the at least one NCO group; at least one blocking agent for blocking from 95 to 100% of the NCO groups which do not react with the hydrophilicizing component; and up to 15% by weight of at least one neutralizing agent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyisocyanates which contain one or more biuret groups, by reacting a) an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic isocyanate containing two or more isocyanate groups (isocyanate a) with b) a tertiary alcohol or a mixture of water and a tertiary alcohol (biuretizing agent b) at from 100 to 250° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new high functionality MDI. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric allophanates based on diphenylmethane diisocyanate having an NCO group content of 12 to 30%, prepolymers thereof, and processes for the production of these compositions. The prepolymers are stable liquids having NCO group contents of about 10 to about 28%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound comprising a reaction product of (A) an isocyanate functional compound of which at least 40 wt. %, relative to the total amount of (A), has a molecular weight of at least about 500, and (B) a nitrogen-containing compound capable of reacting with said isocyanate functional compound (A). The reaction product has a molecular weight of less then about 20,000 and comprises an effective amount of groups that are able to form reversible intermolecular physical interactions such that a resulting compound shows polymeric mechanical properties at a temperature below a transition temperature. The nitrogen-containing compound is, for instance, melamine, urea, acetoguanamine, benzoguanamine, cyanamide, dicyanamide, thiourea, isocytosine, pyrimidone or aminopyridine. The supramolecular compound comprising a suitable amount of the reaction products exhibits a relatively high elongation at break.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyisocyanates which contain one or more biuret groups, by reacting

Abstract: A method of forming a methylol urea prepolymer and a particle coated in with the prepolymer. The method involves providing a source of methylol urea and a source of aldehyde and reacting the urea and the aldehyde in the presence of an excess of urea to form the methylol urea prepolymer. The coated particle is preferably a controlled-release fertilizer particle. The particle is a substrate coated with a substantially uniform coating comprising a total nitrogen content ranging from about 39N to about 42N. The coating includes a low molecular weight methylene urea compounds.

Abstract: Pigment dispersants prepared by reacting an isocyanate oligomer having an average functionality of at least three with a polyester or polyacrylate, a poly(ethylene glycol)alkyl ether, and a diamine having a primary amine and a tertiary amine have excellent stabilizing properties and offer a wide formulation latitude with a variety of solvent systems, including polar solvents and water, and are particularly useful as pigment dispersants for paints and coating applications.

Abstract: N-Substituted-N′-substituted urea derivatives represented by the following formula, analogs thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are herein provided. These compounds show a TNF-&agr; production inhibitory activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-crystallising, amine-blocked polyisocyanates, to the preparation thereof and to their in one-component polyurethane stoving compositions, in particular for coil-coating applications.

Abstract: Products prepared by reacting polyisocyanates with alkenyl or alkynyl compounds; then with perfluoroalkyl iodides & dehydroiodinating the product.

Abstract: The present invention presents a benzylsulfide derivative of the formula (I) or its salt: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group, a cyano group, etc., and each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl group, etc., R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, etc., A is a hydrazinoaralkyl group or hydrazonoaralkyl group, and n is 0, 1 or 2; a process for its production; and a pesticide containing such a benzylsulfide derivative as an active ingredient. The benzylsulfide derivative of the present invention is capable of controlling various pests without adversely affecting crop plants.

Abstract: Polyfluoro organic compound having at least one urea linkage derived from: (1) at least one polyisocyanate containing at least three isocyanate groups, (2) at least one fluorochemical compound which contains per molecule (a) a single functional group having one or more Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms and (b) at least two carbon atoms each of which contains at least two fluorine atoms, and (3) water in an amount sufficient to to react with from about 5% to about 60% of the isocyanate groups.

Abstract: Process comprising (I) reacting (a) at least one polyisocyanate or mixture of polyisocyanates which contains at least three isocyanate groups per molecule with (b) a stoichiometric deficiency of at least one fluorochemical compound which contains per molecule (i) a single functional group having one or more Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms and (ii) at least two carbon atoms each of which contains at least two fluorine atoms, and (II) thereafter forming one or more urea linkages per mol of said polyisocyanate by reacting the remaining isocyanate groups with water in an amount sufficient to to react with from about 5% to about 60% of the isocyanate groups in said polyisocyanate.

Abstract: This invention provides benzamide compounds of general formula ##STR1## wherein each of A and B independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, X represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom, n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, each Z moiety independently represents a halogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, and Y represents a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1-6 haloalkoxy group, a group of formula ##STR2## wherein P is 0, 1 or 2, each Z' moiety independently represents a halogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, Y' represents a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 haloalkoxy, nitro or cyano group and Q represents N or C-H, or, when n is 2 or 3, Y may also be a halogen atom; processes for their preparation; and their use as pesticides.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as ACAT inhibitors having the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is R.sub.5 O; R.sub.5 S-- or NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 ; wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 or --CH.sub.2 Ph; wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen, a hydrocarbon chain aralkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl or form a heterocyclic ring; wherein R.sub.5 is phenyl or substituted phenyl, naphthyl or substituted naphthyl, a hydrocarbon chain or aralkyl.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of an o-aminophenyl derivative of a polyalkyleneoxy polyamine which comprises adding a polyalkyleneoxy polyamine to a dispersion or solution of an isatoic anhydride under reaction conditions sufficient to form the corresponding o-aminophenyl derivative. Also disclosed is an o-aminophenyl derivative of a modified polyamine comprising a backbone portion containing at least one polyalkyleneoxy moiety and one or more internal urea, biuret, amide, thiourea, dithiobiuret, or thioamide moieties, and a plurality of o-aminophenyl end groups wherein each o-aminophenyl group is separated from each urea, biuret, amide, thiourea, dithiobiuret, or thioamide moiety by at least one alkylene, cycloalkylene, aralkylene, arylene, or alkyleneoxy moiety with 4-20 carbon atoms, or at least one polyalkyleneoxy moiety containing from 2-50 alkyleneoxy units; as well as prepolymers and polymers prepared therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polymeric polyamines containing internal urea, biuret, thiourea, dithiobiuret, amide, and/or thioamide moieties, and to polymers prepared therefrom. This invention also relates to novel isocyanate-functional prepolymers containing urea, biuret, thiourea, dithiobiuret, amide, and/or thioamide moieties and to polymers prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Fluorocarbonylimino biurets derived from a tris(isocyanotoalkane)biuret, a fluoroaliphatic alcohol and a modifier group imports oil/water repellency, soil-release properties.

Abstract: Aromatic polyalkyleneoxy polyamines which are the reaction products of an aminocarbonyl, a polyalkyleneoxy polyamine, and aromatic diamines are useful in reaction injection molding processes to enhance the physical properties of the products produced. In addition, the polyamines of this invention are also useful as compatiblilizing agents in RIM systems to compatibilize mixtures of high molecular weight and low molecular weight polyols.

Abstract: A method of fighting fungus infections by using compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is H, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, an alkenyl, or an alkynyl radical; n is 1 or 2;A represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene bridge, an arylene or a heterocyclic bridge;X represents O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 ; andR.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radicals, a phenyl radical, optionally substituted, polyfluoroalkyl radicals containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 2 fluorine atoms, polyfluoroalkenyl radicals containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 2 fluorine atoms, but excluding compounds having the formula (I) wherein A is an alkylene radical, n is 2, and R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical.

Abstract: Polyisocyanates containing only trace amounts of free aromatic diisocyanates are recovered by purifying and isolating an isocyanate condensate containing free NCO groups from an impure admixture thereof, said isocyanate condensate impure admixture having been prepared by reacting a stoichiometric excess of an aromatic di- or polyisocyanate with a reactant compound containing at least two functional groups which are reactive with NCO groups, and such purification/isolation entailing extracting unreacted excess di- or polyisocyanate from said impure admixture with an inert gas, e.g., carbon dioxide, in either the liquid or supercritical state.

Abstract: Modified organic isocyanate composition containing urea and/or biuret groups and/or salts of these groups, obtained from the reaction of a blocked polyamine composition and an unblocked isocyanate composition.

Abstract: A high performance water and oil repellant composed of a compound comprising at least two terminal segments and an intermediate segment connecting the terminal segments and having a molecular weight of from 800 to 20,000, each terminal segment containing at least one polyfluoroalkyl group connected by a --CONH-- linking group, said intermediate segment being a urethane oligomer containing at least two --CONH-- linking groups in one molecule, and said terminal segments and intermediate segment being connected by a --CONH-- linking group.

Abstract: A process for producing compounds containing hydroxy alkyl amide groups by the reaction of a bicyclic amide acetal with a member selected from the group consisting of urea, biuret, thiourea, thiobiuret, alkyl substituted ureas, aryl substituted ureas, alkyl substituted thioureas, aryl substituted thioureas, alkylene ether ureas, arylene ether ureas, alkylene ether tioureas and arylene ether thioureas is disclosed.

Abstract: Polyaminohydroxyl compounds having molecular weights of from 200 to 20,000 and a functionality greater than 1 but less than or equal to 8 containing 0.165-16.5 wt. % amino and hydroxyl groups and 0.295-29.5 wt. % urethane and/or urea groups are produced by hydrolyzing the corresponding NCO prepolymer containing OH groups. The equivalent ratio of amino groups to hydroxyl groups in these polyaminohydroxyl compounds is from 99:1 to 0.1:99.9. Groups which are inert with respect to amines and isocyanates may optionally be present in the polyaminohydroxyl compounds in quantities such that the equivalent ratio of amine groups to inert groups is from 100:0 to 33.3:66.6 and the equivalent ratio of hydroxyl groups to inert groups is from 100:0 to 33.3:66.6. These polyaminohydroxyl compounds are useful in the production of polyurethanes. The polyaminohydroxyl compounds in which the difference between the sum of amino groups plus hydroxyl groups plus inert groups and the sum of hydroxyl groups plus inert groups is 2.+-.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I), to a process for their manufacture, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy, in particular their use in the prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory diseases