Abstract: The invention is a two part polymerizable composition comprising in one part an organoborane amine complex and one or more compounds containing ring opening heterocyclic moieties, and in a second part, compounds capable of being polymerized by free radical polymerization, a catalyst capable of polymerizing compounds containing ring opening heterocyclic moieties and optionally a component that will decomplex the organoborane amine complex. In one embodiment the invention is a two phase system comprising a first phase containing one or more polymers prepared from the compounds which polymerize by free radical polymerization and a second phase comprising polymerized or partially polymerized compounds derived from one or more compounds containing ring opening heterocyclic moieties.

Abstract: The invention is polymerizable composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the organoborane is a trialkyl borane or an alkyl cycloalkyl borane and the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; and, b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and optionally c) an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate wherein the compound which causes disassociation of the complex is kept separate from the complex until initiation of polymerizat

Abstract: A method of modifying the surface of a low surface energy polymer by contacting the surface with a composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and optionally, c) an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate.

Abstract: A method of bonding two or more substrates together which comprises I. contacting the components of the composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and, c) optionally an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate or heating the composition to a temperature at which the complex dissassociates; II.

Abstract: A method of coating a substrate which comprises coating a substrate with the composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation, and c) an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate; together under conditions such that polymerization is initiated.

Abstract: The invention is a method of polymerization comprising contacting the components of the polymerizable composition of a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group; and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and c) in the presence of an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate or at a temperature at which causes the complex to disassociate.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing perhalogenated monoorganoboranes or diorganoboranes which makes it possible to obtain these compounds under conditions which can readily be implemented in the industry is described.

Abstract: Process for preparing arylboron and alkylboron compounds of the formulae (II) and (III) by reacting arylmagnesium and alkylmagnesium halides of the formula (I) with boron compounds in microreactors in accordance with equation I or equation II, 1

Abstract: A composition comprises organoborane amine complex and 1,4-dioxo-2-butene-functional material. The composition can form a part of a polymerization initiator system that also includes a compound that is reactive with the amine portion of the complex. The system can be used to initiate polymerization of acrylic monomer and to form an acrylic adhesive that has exceptionally good adhesion to low surface energy polymers.

Abstract: A composition comprises organoborane amine complex and 1,4-dioxo-2-butene-functional material. The composition can form a part of a polymerization initiator system that also includes a compound that is reactive with the amine portion of the complex. The system can be used to initiate polymerization of acrylic monomer and to form an acrylic adhesive that has exceptionally good adhesion to low surface energy polymers.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound comprising fluorinated aminoborate monoanion of the formula: [R1R2R3N—BaHbFc]−1  I methods for preparing the same, and uses thereof, where R1, R2, R3, a, b, and c are those defined herein.

Abstract: A composition comprises organoborane amine complex and 1,4-dioxo-2-butene-functional material. The composition can form a part of a polymerization initiator system that also includes a compound that is reactive with the amine portion of the complex. The system can be used to initiate polymerization of acrylic monomer and to form an acrylic adhesive that has exceptionally good adhesion to low surface energy polymers.

Abstract: Novel chiral boron and aluminum hydride complexes, compositions comprising the chiral hydride complexes, and methods for their synthesis and use are described. The novel chiral hydride complexes are of the formulas:MBH.sub.4-n-a (R*).sub.n (R').sub.a ;MBH.sub.2-b (R**) (R').sub.b ;MBH(R***);MBH(R*) (R");MAlH.sub.4-n-a (R*).sub.n (R').sub.a ;MAlH.sub.2-b (R**)(R').sub.b ;MAlH(R***); andMAlH(R*) (R"),whereinM is Na.sup.+, Li.sup.+ or K.sup.+ ;each R* is independently a monodentate chiral ligand;R** is a bidentate chiral ligand;R*** is a tridentate chiral ligand;R' is a monodentate achiral ligand;R" is a bidentate achiral ligand;n is 1-3;a is 0-2; andb is 0-1,with the proviso that n+a.ltoreq.3, and with the further proviso that when R** is S-BINOL, M is not Li.sup.+.

Abstract: A composition comprises organoborane amine complex and aziridine-functional material. The composition can form a part of a polymerization initiator system that also includes a compound that is reactive with the amine portion of the complex. The system can be used to initiate polymerization of acrylic monomer and to form an acrylic adhesive that has exceptionally good adhesion to low surface energy polymers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a compound of the FormulaM (R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N.BH.sub.3)or a complex thereof of the FormulaM (R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N.BH.sub.3).xLwhereinM is Li, Na, K, Rb or Cs;R.sup.1 is H, an aliphatic C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 residue, an aromatic residue, or a cycloaliphatic residue;R.sup.2 is H, an aliphatic C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 residue, an aromatic residue, or a cycloaliphatic residue; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form a common cyclic residue;L is a dipolar aprotic solvent; andx is a numerical value from 0.1 to 5, which comprises the steps of:(a) where the compound of the Formula M(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N.BH.sub.3) is prepared, reacting a compound of the FormulaR.sup.1 R.sup.2 NH.BH.sub.3with an alkali metal or an alkali metal amide in a non-polar aliphatic or aromatic solvent; or(b) where the complex of the Formula M(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N.BH.sub.3).xL is prepared, reacting the compound of the FormulaR.sup.1 R.sup.2 NH.BH.sub.

Abstract: Substituted borate and carborate anions having unusual properties of being exceptionally weakly nucleophilic and being soluble in non-polar solvents. One-electron oxidation of the anions yields the corresponding radicals. The compounds are useful, e.g., as electrolytes, catalysts, and electrochromic materials.

Abstract: Novel boronic acid and ester and carboxyl-modified amino acid compounds of the Formula I, which are inhibitors of trypsin-like enzymes, are disclosed :R.sup.1 --Z--CHR.sup.2 --A,where R.sup.1, Z, R.sup.2 arid A are defined within.

Abstract: A complex comprises organoborane and polyamine. The polyamine is the reaction product of a diprimary amine-terminated material and a material having at least two groups reactive with primary amine. The complexes are useful in systems for initiating the polymerization of acrylic monomer, which systems further include a material reactive with amine. Polymerizable acrylic monomer compositions useful as adhesives can be prepared.

Abstract: In the preparation of dimethylamine-borane by reacting an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal borohydride with a dimethylammonium salt, the improvement which comprises effecting the reaction in a liquid mixture comprising dimethylamine as a solvent and an additional organic solvent.

Abstract: Borane-N,N-dialkylanilines represented by the formulaH.sub.3 B. C.sub.6 H.sub.5 NRR'wherein N is nitrogen, R is isobutyl or isopropyl and R' is straight or branched chain lower alkyl. The compounds are useful as hydroboration agents and for generating diborane.

Abstract: A method for producing amine-boranes, specifically pyridine-borane which is highly stable and of good color is described.

Abstract: Novel poly(B-alkenyl-borazines), such as poly(B-vinyl borazine), are useful as precursors to BN ceramics. The poly alkenylborazines, which may advantageously be soluble and easily processed, are prepared by heat treatment of corresponding B-alkenylborazines, which are themselves novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, powerful reducing agents, lithium aminoborohydrides which are prepared by addition of BH.sub.3 .cndot.THF to the corresponding dialkylamine at 25.degree. C. to give the intermediate amineborane complex. Subsequent deprotonation by strong base, e.g. n-BuLi, yields the aminoborohydride quantitatively. Lithium aminoborohydrides are powerful reducing agents, comparable in strength to lithium aluminum hydride. The activity is determined by the dialkylamine. Lithium pyrrolidinoborohydride has unique activity and selectivity in its reducing properties. Esters, lactones and anhydrides are reduced cleanly at 25.degree. C. to give the corresponding alcohols, while carboxylic acids are not reduced. Test reductions show that lithium pyrrolidinoborohydride is also capable of reducing a wide range of functional groups including amides, epoxides, oximes, nitriles and halides.

Abstract: A two-part initiator system useful in acrylic adhesive compositions comprising in one part a stable organoboron amine complex and in the second part an aldehyde destabilizer or activator. This initiator is particularly useful in elastomeric acrylic adhesive compositions and provides room temperature, relatively slow curing systems with good adhesive properties making them useful in applications where longer open times are required.

Abstract: A novel process for producing hindered and unhindered primary amines represented by the formula RNH.sub.2 and R*NH.sub.2 in high yields from novel intermediates RBMe.sub.2 or R*BMe.sub.2 wherein R is an organo group, R* is a chiral organo group. attached to boron, B is boron and Me is methyl.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dimethylorganoborane represented by the formula R*BMe.sub.2 wherein R* is a chiral organyl group attached to the boron, B is boron and Me is methyl comprising treating a chiral boronic ester R*B(OR').sub.2 with a methyl magnesium salt or trimethylaluminum wherein R* is the same chiral organyl group and R' is alkyl.

Abstract: Organic-solvent soluble magnesium hydrides or formulas ##STR1## are prepared by catalytically hydrogenating finely powdered magnesium, optionally in the presence of a magnesium halide, in an organic solvent in the presence of their MgH.sub.2 -free counterparts in whichQ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, aralkyl, aryl or diarylamino group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,R is an alkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine, ##STR2## is a chelating ligand, E is --CH.sub.2, --N(R)-- or --O--,is an alkylene radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p,D is a dialkylamino, diarylamino or alkoxy group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,M is aluminum or boron,m is 1, 2, or 3, and1<n.ltoreq.50.

Abstract: A novel process for producing hindered and unhindered primary amines represented by the formula RNH.sub.2 and R*NH.sub.2 in high yields from novel intermediates RBMe.sub.2 or R*BMe.sub.2 wherein R is an organo group, R* is a chiral organo group,attached to boron, B is boron and Me is methyl.

Abstract: A novel process for producing hindered and unhindered primary amines represented by the formula RNH.sub.2 and R*NH.sub.2 in high yields from novel intermediates RBMe.sub.2 or R*BMe.sub.2 wherein R is an organo group, R* is a chiral organo group, attached to boron, B is boron and Me is methyl.

Abstract: Borated or partially borated, amine-contained hindered phenols provide effective antioxidant properties to compositions comprising lubricants and liquid fuels.

Abstract: A method for producing an optically active amine which is an important compound as a resolving agent for medicines, agricultural chemicals, intermediates thereof, etc is disclosed.

Abstract: Alkenecarboxylic esters of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl or 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the substituents being identical or different, and n is 1, 2 or 3 are prepared by reacting lactones of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.2 has the same meanings as in the formula I, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl and m is 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that n and m differ by 1 when R.sub.3 is hydrogen and by 2 when R.sub.3 is methyl, with alkanols having 1 to 6 carbon atoms at from 50.degree. to 450.degree. C. in the presence of zeolites and/or phosphates as catalysts.

Abstract: An improved curing agent for use in coatings, laminates, moldings, castings and adhesives comprising the use of an amine-boron adduct component along with anhydride and epoxy component mixtures. Also provided is an improved process for the preparation of tertiary amine borane curing agents.

Abstract: Organic-solvent soluble magnesium hydrides of the formulas(MgH.sub.2).sub.n. MgQ.sub.2 (II)(MgH.sub.2).sub.n. RMgX (III) ##STR1## are prepared by catalytically hydrogenating finely powdered magnesium, optionally in the presence of a magnesium halide, in an organic solvent in the presence of their MgH.sub.2 -free counterparts in whichQ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, aralkyl, aryl or diarylamino group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,R is an alkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine,--E D.fwdarw. is a chelating ligand,E is --CH.sub.2, --N(R)-- or --O--,is an alkylene radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p,D is a dialkylamino, diarylamino or alkoxy group, each with up to 19 carbon atoms,M is aluminum or boron,m is 1, 2, or 3, and1<n.ltoreq.50.

Abstract: A two-part initiator system useful in acrylic adhesive compositions comprising in one-part a stable organoboron amine complex and in the second part an organic acid destabilizer or activator. This initiator is particularly useful in elastomeric acrylic adhesive compositions and provides a fast, room temperature cure with good stability and exhibiting both high tensile strength and high peel strength.

Abstract: Organic-solvent soluble magnesium hydrides of the formulas ##STR1## are prepared by catalytically hydrogenating finely powdered magnesium, optionally in the presence of a magnesium halide, in an organic solvent in the presence of their MgH.sub.2 -free counterparts in whichQ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, dialkylamide, aralkyl, aryl or diarylamide group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,R is an alkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine,--E D.fwdarw. is a chelating ligand,E is --CH.sub.2, --N(R)-- or --O--,is an alkylene radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p,D is a dialkylamide, diarylamide or alkoxy group, each with up to 18 carbon atoms,M is aluminum or boron,m is 1, 2, or 3, and1<n.ltoreq.50.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a product formed by reacting under condensation conditions, in effective molar ratios, an orthoboric acid and an alkanoletheramine having the formulaH(OCHR-CH.sub.2).sub.n --OR.sub.1 NH.sub.2whereinR is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.1 is lower alkylene andn is 1-5.

Abstract: Organoborane imidazole compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and X are defined in the description, and intermediates therefor are disclosed.The compounds of formula I are especially useful as agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an asymmetrically modified borohydride type compound obtained by reacting an optically active amino alcohol represented by the formula, ##STR1## or its salt with an acid with a borohydride compound; its production method; and a method for producing an optically active alcohol derivative useful as fungicides, herbicides or plant growth regulators and represented by the formula, ##STR2## which comprises asymmetrically reducing a ketone compound represented by the formula, ##STR3## with the asymmetrically modified borohydride type compound.

Abstract: Novel amine-alkylborane derivatives are disclosed which exhibit significant antineoplastic and antihyperlipidemic activities. Methods for preparing the compounds are disclosed as well as methods for utilizing the compounds to induce antineoplastic and antihyperlipidemic activity.

Abstract: The optically active benzylamine derivatives of the present invention are very useful for use as the asymmetric ligand of an asymmetric reducing agent. By using the optically active amine-boron complex prepared from the compound of the present invention, optically active products can be obtained in a specifically high optical yield. Moreover, the separation and recovery of the reaction products and asymmetric ligand can be easily achieved.

Abstract: Poly (C.sub.5 -C.sub.9 lactone) modified Mannich base adducts are made by reacting a C.sub.5 -C.sub.9 lactone, an amine, an aldehyde, and a hydrocarbyl substituted, hydroxy aromatic compound, e.g. a polyisobutenyl phenol which, in turn, preferably is made by reacting a polymer of a C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 monoolefin, preferably polyisobutylene, having a molecular weight of about 700 to 10,000 with a hydroxy aromatic compound. The resulting adducts are useful per se as oil soluble dispersant additives. They are also useful in fuel and lubricating oil compositions, as well as in concentrates and additive packages.

Abstract: Admixing an aluminum alkyl, and optionally a boron compound, with a hydride of nitrogen in the gas phase and maintaining a gas phase temperature, optionally in the presence of a carrier gas, and producing aluminum nitride alone or in admixture with a precursor thereof or boron nitride or both.

Abstract: A process for preparing tractable preceramic precursors of Group IIIA metal/Group VA nonmetal compounds, such as BN, in which a first reactant containing a Group VA nonmetal to hydrogen bond, such as ammonia or an amine is reacted with a second reactant containing a Group IIIA metal to hydrogen bond, such as a metal hydride, in the presence of a metal catalyst that catalyzes dehydrocoupling of the bonds to form the precursor. Further reaction of the precursor in the presence of the catalyst forms oligomeric/polymeric forms of the precursor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an asymmetrically modified borohydride type compound obtained by reacting an optically active amino alcohol represented by the formula, ##STR1## or its salt with an acid with a borohydride compound; its production method; and a method for producing an optically active alcohol derivative useful as fungicides, herbicides or plant growth regulators and represented by the formula, ##STR2## which comprises asymmetrically reducing a ketone compound represented by the formula, ##STR3## with the asymmetrically modified borohydride type compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optically active borane complex represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an aryl group, R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group and a mark * means an asymmetric carbon, and a method for producing optically active alcohol derivatives by the reduction of prochiral ketones with said borane complex. The optically active alcohol derivative is useful for fungicides, herbicides or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Carboxylic amide dispersants are reacted with a fluorine-containing acid reagent selected from fluorophosphoric acid, boron trifluoride, fluoboric acid and the ammonium salts thereof. The reaction of the dispersant with the fluorine-containing acid passivates the dispersant to fluorocarbon compositions used as seals, for example in automobile engines.

Abstract: Compounds and methods featuring, in one aspect, compositions containing an organic boronic acid and one or more reporter groups.

Abstract: Borated adducts of alkyl diamines and alkoxides impart effective multifunctional friction reducing and high temperature stabilizing characteristics to compositions comprising hydrocarbyl lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: A method for producing amine-boranes, specifically pyridine-borane which is highly stable and of good color is described.