Abstract: A two-component adhesive composition is provided. The two-component adhesive composition comprises an isocyanate component, an isocyanate-reactive component and an polyether amine-epoxy silane adduct, and can achieve superior adhesion strength between the adhesive and a substrate like metal alloy substrate. A laminated article prepared with said composition, a method for preparing the article and the use of the polyether amine-epoxy silane adduct as adhesion promoter in a two-component polyurethane adhesive composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides cationic lipids and lipid nanoparticle formulations comprising these lipids, alone or in combination with other lipids. These lipid nanoparticles may be formulated with nucleic acids to facilitate their intracellular delivery both in vitro and for therapeutic applications. The present invention also provides methods of chemical synthesis of these lipids, lipid nanoparticle preparation and formulation with nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to demulsifying and dehydrating formulations of heavy crude oil based block copolymers amine bifunctionalized with low polydispersities. These formulations can contain solvents whose boiling point is in the range from 35 to 200° C.

Abstract: Provided are compounds that are capable of modulating the activity of the influenza A virus via interaction with the M2 transmembrane protein. Also provided are methods for treating an influenza A-affected disease state or infection comprising administering a composition comprising one or more compounds that have been identified as being capable of interaction with the M2 protein.

Abstract: Highly selective 5-HT(2C) receptor agonists receptors are disclosed. The 5-HT(2C) receptor agonists are used in the treatments of disease and conditions wherein modulation of 5-HT(2C) receptors provides a benefit, such as obesity and psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the synthesis of an ? amino acetal, comprising (i) oxidizing a tertiary amine in the presence of a copper catalyst, at least one oxidant and a solvent, or (ii) reacting a secondary amine and an aliphatic aldehyde in the presence of a copper catalyst, at least one oxidant and a solvent.

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention relate to a multifunctional lithiated amine-containing compound comprising at least two molecules of lithiated amine in a molecule of the compound. In one embodiment, the compound has a formula where x is an integer of 1 or more, Q is (a) an element selected from the group consisting of O, S, N, P and Si or (b) an alkylene group having from 1 to 20 methylene groups, and R1 and R2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyls, cycloalkyls and aralkyls containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the compound comprises cyclic lithio amines and has a formula: where x is 1 or more, R3, R4 and R5 are the same or different and represent alkylene groups containing from 3 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating disease caused by infectious agents, particularly tuberculosis. In particular, methods and compositions comprising substituted ethylene diamines for the treatment of infectious diseases are provided. In one embodiment, these methods and compositions are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections, including, but not limited to, tuberculosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides regio- and stereoselective oxidation of unactivated C—H bonds using an engineered mutant cytochrome P450 monooxygenase and an engineered substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to amine-epoxy adducts with symmetrical and asymmetrical structures based on one hand on aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic mono-, di- and triamines, and on the other hand on aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and aromatic, mono-, di- or polyepoxy compounds, having an average molecular mass (Mn) of more than 300, but less than 8000, preferably less than 6000, containing at least one, preferably on an average more than one alcoholic hydroxyl group per molecule which is formed in the course of the epoxy-amine reaction, which contain at least two amino groups per molecule being able to react with isocyanate groups, among those maximum one is primary amine, the adduct molecules are of polymeric character and their viscosity is ?300 mPas at 70° C. The invention also relates to the process for the preparation of these adducts, and to their use for preparing sprayable polyurea and polyurea-polyurethane coatings.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating disease caused by infectious agents, particularly tuberculosis. In particular, methods and compositions comprising substituted ethylene diamines for the treatment of infectious diseases are provided. In one embodiment, these methods and compositions are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections, including, but not limited to, tuberculosis. In certain embodiments, the present invention comprises compositions comprising novel substituted ethylene diamine compounds further comprising antitubercular agents such as rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.

Abstract: To provide a water-soluble working fluid which less adversely affects the human body and the ecological system as compared with conventional water-soluble working fluids, which has high rotting resistance, and which provides excellent working performance. The water-soluble working fluid of the invention contains methyldicyclohexylamine.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds according to formula I relates to compounds with the general formula I said compounds being useful, e.g. in the treatment of inflammatory, ophthalmic diseases or cancer.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating disease caused by infectious agents, particularly tuberculosis. In particular, methods and compositions comprising substituted ethylene diamines for the treatment of infectious diseases are provided. In one embodiment, these methods and compositions are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections, including, but not limited to, tuberculosis.

Abstract: Cyclopentadienyl and Indenyl barium/strontium metal precursors and Lewis base adducts thereof are described. Such precursors have utility for forming Ba- and/or Sr-containing films on substrates, in the manufacture of microelectronic devices or structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of chiral zeolites and their use in liquid chromatography. The zeolite material may be used in the chromatographic separation of mixtures of components, such as the separation of enantiomers.

Abstract: Precursors useful for vapor phase deposition processes, e.g., CVD/ALD, to form metal-containing films on substrates. The precursors include, in one class, a central metal atom M to which is coordinated at least one ligand of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently H or ogano moieties; and G1 is an electron donor arm substituent that increases the coordination of the ligand to the central metal atom M; wherein when Ga is aminoalkyl, the substituents on the amino nitrogen are not alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloaliphatic, or aryl, and are not connected to form a ring structure containing carbon, oxygen or nitrogen atoms. Also disclosed are ketoester, malonate and other precursors adapted for forming metal-containing films on substrates, suitable for use in the manufacture of microelectronic device products such as semiconductor devices and flat panel displays.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating disease caused by infectious agents, particularly tuberculosis. In particular, methods and compositions comprising substituted ethylene diamines for the treatment of infectious diseases are provided. In one embodiment, these methods and compositions are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections, including, but not limited to, tuberculosis.

Abstract: Conformationally restricted polyamine compounds useful in treatment of cancer and other diseases marked by abnormal cell proliferation are disclosed. Improved methods of synthesizing such compounds are also disclosed. In one method of the invention, a carbene-bearing or carbene equivalent-bearing compound is reacted with the double bond of an alkene compound to form a cyclopropyl ring as the first step in the synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides carbohydrate analogs of the formula: wherein X is CH2, O, or NH, and R1-8 are independently H, a short hydrocarbon, a substituted amine, an alcohol, a substituted ether, a substituted amide, a substituted ketone, a substituted carboxylic acid, a short peptide, or a short oligosaccharide, Y is H, a short hydrocarbon, a short peptide, or a short oligosaccharide, and R9 is H, a short hydrocarbon, a substituted amine, an alcohol, a substituted ether, a substituted amide, a substituted ketone, a carboxylic acid, a short peptide, or a short oligosaccharide.

Abstract: Conformationally restricted polyamine compounds useful in treatment of cancer and other diseases marked by abnormal cell proliferation are disclosed. Improved methods of synthesizing such compounds are also disclosed. In one method of the invention, a carbene-bearing or carbene equivalent-bearing compound is reacted with the double bond of an alkene compound to form a cyclopropyl ring as the first step in the synthesis.

Abstract: Conformationally restricted polyamine compounds useful in treatment of cancer and other diseases marked by abnormal cell proliferation are disclosed. Improved methods of synthesizing such compounds are also disclosed. In one method of the invention, a carbene-bearing or carbene equivalent-bearing compound is reacted with the double bond of an alkene compound to form a cyclopropyl ring as the first step in the synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating Alzheimer's disease using a compound of Formula (I). Also provided is a method of inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins using a compound of the Formula (I) and a method of imaging amyloid deposits, as well as new compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: This invention relates to improved polyepoxide resins cured with a mixture of methylene bridged poly(cycloaliphatic-aromatic)amines and a process for preparing such polyepoxide resins as well as to the methylene bridged poly(cycloaliphatic-aromatic)amine compositions and a method of making them. The improvement resides in using a curative (herein referred to as “Heavy MPCA”) comprised of the partially hydrogenated condensation product of formaldehyde and aniline or methyl substituted aniline containing a substantial amount (from 35 to 85% by weight, preferably 40 to 60% by weight) of oligomers in the form of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 aniline or methyl substituted aniline derivatives.

Abstract: Conformationally restricted polyamine compounds useful in treatment of cancer and other diseases marked by abnormal cell proliferation are disclosed. Improved methods of synthesizing such compounds are also disclosed. In one method of the invention, a carbene-bearing or carbene equivalent-bearing compound is reacted with the double bond of an alkene compound to form a cyclopropyl ring as the first step in the synthesis.

Abstract: Nobel polyamine compounds and polyamine compounds having carcinostatic action are provided. There are also provided anticancer agents containing as active ingredient at least one of polyamine compounds represented by the following Formula (I) or (III) and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Specifically, there are provided anticancer agents containing as active ingredient at least one of 1,18-bis(ethylamino)-5,14-diazaoctadecane, 1,16-bis(cyclopropylmethylamino)-5,12-diazahexadecane, 1,17-bis(cyclopropylmethylamino)-5,13-diazaheptadecane and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides modifiers for the anionic polymerization of conjugated dienes or of conjugated dienes with vinylaromatic compounds, wherein the modifiers are specific aminoethers.

Abstract: A material for a light emitting device which is a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein Ar1 and Ar6, which are the same or different, each represents a divalent aryl group or a divalent heterocyclic group; R2, R3, R7 and R8, which are the same or different, each represents an aryl group, a heterocyclic group or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group; R4a, R5a, R9a and R10a, which are the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent group, and at least one of R4a, R5a, R9a and R10a represents an electron withdrawing group having a Hammett's &sgr;p value of 0.

Abstract: In the presence of an imide compound (e.g., N-hydroxyphthalimide) shown by the formula (2): wherein R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a cycloalkyl group; or R1 and R2 may bond together to form a double bond or an aromatic or non-aromatic ring; Y is O or OH and n=1 to 3; or the imide compound and a co-catalyst (e.g., a transition metal compound), an adamantane derivative having a functional group such as a nitro group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group and an isocyanato group is oxidized with oxygen. According to the above method, an adamantane derivative having a hydroxyl group together with a functional group such as a nitro group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group and an isocyanato group is efficiently obtained.

Abstract: The disclosed invention comprises a compound having the formula: in which R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen or an alkyl group of 4 carbon atoms or greater. Further disclosed is a process for the preparation of the disclosed chiral amino alcohols from a starting amine compound and a limonene oxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl by reduction of a camphene intermediate with a reducing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I)R.sup.1 --NH--B--NH--R.sup.2 (I),whereinR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another denote an unsubstituted or substituted radical of the formula ##STR1## and B represents an unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkylene-containing bridge member, which are suitable for bulk dyeing of plastics.

Abstract: New antimicrobial spirocarbocyclic compounds are described, having the general formula I, ##STR1## or an acid-addition salt thereof, in which R.sub.1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, aralkyl groupR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently represent hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, bicycloalkyl, tricycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, aralkyl, aryl or haloaralkyl, a 4- to 6-membered heterocyclyl, tetrahydrofuryl or dioxolanyl group, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together represents an optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated chain which may optionally contain one or more oxygen atoms and which may optionally be aryl- or cycloalkyl-fused, andn represents zero or an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, each independently of the other, are selected from lower alkyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more fluorine atoms which are not linked to the carbon atom of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 bonding the nitrogen; from lower alkenyl wherein the double bond does not originate from the carbon atom that is bonded to a nitrogen bonding R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 ; from lower alkynyl wherein the triple bond does not originate from the carbon atom that is bonded to a nitrogen bonding R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 ; from cycloalkyl; and from cycloalkyl-lower alkyl; with the proviso that not more than one of the two radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl; or salts thereof. The mentioned compounds are pharmacologically active against disorders that are responsive to a recuction in intracellular polyamines, such as tumours or protozoal diseases.

Abstract: Compounds and methods are disclosed that are useful in inhibiting the TNF-.alpha. converting enzyme (TACE) responsible for cleavage of TNF-.alpha. precursor to provide biologically active TNF-.alpha.. The compounds employed in the invention are peptidyl derivatives having active groups capable of inhibiting TACE such as, hydroxamates, thiols, phosphoryls and carboxyls.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the preparation of new bridged cyclopentadienylmagnesium compounds of the general formula Q(CpR.sub.a)(Cp'R'.sub.a ')Mg, and the use thereof for preparing bridged metallocenes.

Abstract: Disclosed are new bridged cyclopentadienylmagnesium compounds of the general formula Q(CpR.sub.a) (Cp'R'.sub.a')Mg, processes for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof for preparing bridged metallocenes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward artionic polymerization employing lithio amines mixed with an organic alkali metal compound and optionally, a chelating reagent. The lithio amines have the general formula (A)Li(SOL)y, where SOL is a solubilizing component, A is an alkyl, dialkyl, cycloalkyl or dicycloalkyl amine radical or a cyclic amine, and y is 0 or is from about 0.5 to about 3. The invention is also directed toward polymers and other products made using the initiator, and methods therefor. Further, the invention contemplates a polymer, a polymer composition and products therefrom, which include a functional group from the reaction product of an amine and an organolithium compound. The resulting polymers may be terminated with a terminating, coupling or linking agent, which may provide the polymer with a multifunctionality.

Abstract: A Pd catalyst in which an .alpha.- or .gamma.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 as support is first treated with at least one compound of the rare earth metals and with at least one compound of manganese and then with at least one palladium compound is suitable for the preparation of a mixture of optionally substituted cyclohexylamine and optionally substituted dicyclohexylamine by hydrogenation of a correspondingly substituted aniline.

Abstract: Cyclohexylamine and dicyclohexylamine can be prepared as a mixture with one another by reaction of phenol with aniline, ammonia or a mixture of aniline and ammonia in the presence of hydrogen over a catalyst, the reaction being carried out according to the invention over a palladium catalyst which has a support of niobic acid or tantalic acid or a mixture of niobic acid and tantalic acid or a support containing such acids. The reaction is carried out at 100.degree.-220.degree. C. under an H.sub.2 partial pressure of 0.5-500 bar.

Abstract: Methods are provided whereby an N-C-N compound is regenerated from a product of a sulfur scavenging reaction, in which said N-C-N compound removes a sulfur atom from a sulfur compound, to form the original N-C-N compound. The N-C-N compound is represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## The product includes a hetero compound having sulfur, carbon and nitrogen atoms in its backbone. In one embodiment, the product is mixed with (1) a nitrogen compound represented by the formula (II): ##STR2## and (2) an alkaline compound selected from alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and transition metal compounds, to form a solution, slurry or dispersion. The hetero compound is reacted with the nitrogen compound in the presence of the alkaline compound, such that a sulfur atom of the hetero compound is replaced by a nitrogen atom of the nitrogen compound. If necessary, the pH of the solution may be adjusted to about 8 to about 13 to facilitate the reaction. In alternative embodiments, the product also includes an amine complex.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward anionic polymerization initiators which are soluble in acyclic alkane solvents. The initiators include a solubilized lithio amine having the general formula (A)Li(SOL).sub.y. SOL is a solubilizing component and A is an alkyl, dialkyl or cycloalkyl amine radical or a cyclic amine and y is from about 1 to 4. The invention is also directed toward polymers and other products made using the initiator, and methods therefore. Further, the invention contemplates a polymer, a polymer composition and products therefrom, which include a functional group from the reaction product of an amine and an organolithium compound. The resulting polymers may be terminated with a terminating, coupling or linking agent, which may provide the polymer with a multifunctionality.

Abstract: Optionally substituted cyclohexylamine and optionally substituted dicyclohexylamine can be obtained by catalytic hydrogenation of optionally substituted aniline, a catalyst being employed which contains ruthenium, palladium or a mixture of both metals, which are applied to a support of niobic acid or tantalic acid or a mixture of both. The catalyst contains the noble metal(s) in a total amount from 0.05 to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the catalyst. In the case of the use of both noble metals, their weight ratio to one another is 1:9-9:1.

Abstract: N,N,N',N'-Tetrasubstituted 1,4-diamino-2-butenes where the substituents are alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl or mixtures thereof provide effective antioxidant protection to lubricants and/or synthetic polymers.

Abstract: A branched chain polyalkylene polyamine ("PAPA") having plural amine groups, including a secondary amine group intermediate terminal primary amine groups one of which is hindered, and having at least two carbon atoms between each group, is selectively reductively alkylated with a ketone. The reaction provides a convenient method for selectively reductively alkylating a PAPA having a hindered primary amine group, the method comprising contacting the PAPA with hydrogen and the ketone in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a Group VIII metal on a catalyst support, at a pressure in the range from about 500-1000 psi and a temperature in the range from about 50.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. for a period of time sufficient to preferentially alkylate the unhindered amine primary terminal amine group. The alkylation proceeds essentially without alkylating either the sterically hindered terminal primary amine group or the intermediate unhindered secondary amine group.

Abstract: A process for increasing the rate of catalytic hydrogenation of aromatic amines by reacting aromatic amines with hydrogen in the presence of a noble metal catalyst, an organic solvent or a mixture of solvents, and at least one salt of a transition or lanthanide metal as a promoter, in an effective amount to increase the rate of the hydrogenation reaction, decrease the induction period, and decrease the amount of higher boiler by-products.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lipophilic polyamines of formula I, the method of using these compounds to treat hypercholesterolemia, and intermediates thereto.Z.sub.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.1 --X.sub.1 --R.sub.

Abstract: An herbicide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are oxo;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n --wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: In the presence of an imide compound (e.g., N-hydroxyphthalimide) shown by the formula (2): wherein R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a cycloalkyl group; or R1 and R2 may bond together to form a double bond or an aromatic or non-aromatic ring; Y is O or OH and n=1 to 3; or the imide compound and a co-catalyst (e.g., a transition metal compound), an adamantane derivative having a functional group such as a nitro group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group and an isocyanato group is oxidized with oxygen. According to the above method, an adamantane derivative having a hydroxyl group together with a functional group such as a nitro group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group and an isocyanato group is efficiently obtained.