Abstract: A process for making a cyclic compounds such as cyclic acetal or cyclic ketones by feeding aldehyde or ketone compounds and polyhydroxyl compounds to a reaction zone at a molar ratio of polyhydroxyl compounds to aldehyde or ketone compounds of at least 3:1, reacting these compounds in the presence of a solid acid such as an acidic ion exchange resin, to generate a liquid reaction mixture without separating water from the reaction mixture as it is being formed in the reaction mixture, withdrawing the liquid reaction mixture from the reaction zone as a liquid product stream, and feeding the liquid reaction product stream to a distillation column to separate cyclic acetal compounds from unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds, and optionally recycling back the unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds to the reaction zone. The process produces cyclic acetal compounds in yields of at least 90% with long catalyst life. The process is also suitable to make cyclic ketals from ketone compounds.

Abstract: A liquid composition containing at least 2 mole % of water, at least 50 mole % of polyhydroxyl compounds, at least 3 mole % of cyclic compounds, and at least 0.01 mole % of a homogeneous acid catalyst. The mole percentages are based on the moles of all liquids in the composition. The liquid composition optionally contains up to 20 mole % of carbonyl compounds, based on the number of moles of the cyclic compounds. The cumulative amount of any other liquid ingredient in the liquid composition does not exceed 10 mole %. The cyclic compounds include cyclic acetals, cyclic ketals, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing an ether compound easily in a small number of steps at lower costs in high yields. The present invention relates to a method in which the ether compound represented by the general formula (1) is produced by reacting the specific carbonyl compound specified in the general formula (2) and the specific dialkoxy compound specified in the general formula (3) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst and an acidic substance to perform hydrogenation.

Abstract: The invention provides pentabromobenzyl moiety containing hydroxy-functional compounds which are useful as flame-retardants in flexible and rigid polyurethane foams and also in rigid polyisocyanurate foams. Processes for preparing the compounds, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams containing the compounds are also provided by the invention.

Abstract: New polyol ether compounds and a process for their preparation. The process comprises reacting a polyol, a carbonyl compound, and hydrogen in the presence of hydrogenation catalyst, to provide the polyol ether. The molar ratio of polyol to carbonyl compound in the process is greater than 5:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polyether alcohols by reacting a) aromatic amines with b) alkylene oxides in the presence of c) a catalyst, wherein the alkylene oxide b) comprises at least 90% by weight, based on the weight of the component b), of propylene oxide and an amine is used as catalyst c).

Abstract: A new methodology for the synthesis of a novel difunctional- and a known trifunctional initiator, i.e., 1,3-di(2-methoxy-2-propyl)-5-isopropyl benzene and 1,3,5-tri(2-methoxy-2-propyl)benzene, respectively, for the preparation of di- and tri-telechelic polyisobutylenes. The synthesis proceeds in three steps: 1) catalytic peroxidation of 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene, 2) reduction of the peroxides to the corresponding alcohols, and 3) methylation of the alcohols. By controlling the conversion of the key peroxidation step the relative ratio of di- and tri-functional intermediates can be controlled. By the use of the 1,3-di(2-methoxy-2-propyl)-5-isopropyl-benzene, well-defined di-methoxy telechelic polyisobutylenes can be synthesized. Although the overall combined yield of the two initiators was only 14-20%, because of the low cost of the starting material, reagents used, and simple manipulations these compounds represent the most cost effective initiators to-date for the preparation of telechelic polyisobutylenes.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydroxytyrosol ethers derived from fatty alcohols and phenolic compounds of olive oil and the salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, which have an affinity for type 1 cannabinoid receptors (CB1) and which can: prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL); and modulate the actions regulated by said receptor, such as inducing satiety, controlling intake and reducing body fat.

Abstract: According to some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to methods of forming dimethyl 5-tert-butylisophthalate which comprise comprising converting 5-tert-butylisophthalic acid into dimethyl 5-tert-butylisophthalate in synthesis procedures that comprises methanol and a dehydrating agent as chemical reagents. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to methods of forming 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-methoxy-1-methylethyl)benzene that comprise deprotonating 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)benzene with a Brønsted-Lowry superbase and methylating the deprotonated 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)benzene to form the 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis(1-methoxy-1-methylethyl)benzene.

Abstract: Disclosed are a production method for a ubiquinone powder for use in preparations, including Step 1 of compression molding a ubiquinone crystal powder at a linear molding pressure of from 0.6 to 2.5 tons/cm to obtain a compressed fragment; and Step 2 of grinding the compressed fragment obtained in Step 1 to obtain a powder; and a ubiquinone powder for use in preparations, which is obtained by the subject production method. According to the subject production method, it becomes possible to provide a ubiquinone powder for use in preparations for medicines and health foods, which has a high bulk density, a small angle of repose and excellent handling properties and fluidity, without using an additive such as an excipient, a binder and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to fuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the water insoluble components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to volatile C2+O1-2 oxygenates, such as alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof. In certain applications, the volatile C2+O1-2 oxygenates can be collected and used as a final chemical product, or used in downstream processes to produce liquid fuels, chemicals and other products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nitrogen-free fuel detergent additive, fuel additive compositions containing the same, and fuel compositions containing the same, for use in internal combustion engines, where the additive is the reaction product of (i) hydrocarbyl phenol, cresol or similar material and (ii) a aldehyde, in the presence of an optional catalyst, wherein the additive provides acceptable engine deposit control that is comparable and/or better than the deposit control provided by nitrogen-containing fuel additives.

Abstract: A method for producing certain 2-alkoxy-ethanol derivatives by depolymerising oligomeric or polymeric polyglycol derivatives in the presence of alcoholate or 1,3-diketonate derivatives of zirconium, titanium, aluminum or molybdenum.

Abstract: Processes for preparing vitamin D2 derivatives and intermediates to vitamin D2 derivatives are disclosed. An improved photolysis process for the preparation of cis intermediate (I) from the trans starting material (II) are disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved process for the formation of a trans double bond at C22-C23 of the vitamin D2 derivative, which provides high selectivity of the desired trans double bond of compound (III) over the undesired cis double bond of compound (IIIA).

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid crystal compound having stability to heat, light and so forth, a wide temperature range of the nematic phase, a small viscosity, a suitable optical anisotropy, a suitable dielectric anisotropy and an excellent compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds. The invention also provides a liquid crystal composition containing this liquid crystal compound and a liquid crystal display device containing this liquid crystal composition. The compound is represented by formula (a). Ra is, for example, alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, and Rb is, for example, alkenyl having 2 to 10 carbons; La is, for example, hydrogen; and Z1, Z2 and Z3 are, for example, a single bond. The liquid crystal composition comprises this compound. The liquid crystal display device comprises this liquid crystal composition.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which comprises an aryl perfluoropolyether, optionally a halogenated oil, and further optionally a thickening agent. The composition can be used as a lubricant itself or as an additive to an oil or grease lubricant and can withstand temperatures higher than 300° C. without decomposition. The halogenated oil can be a perfluoropolyether, a fluorosilicone, a polytrifluorochloroethylene, or combinations of two or more thereof. The thickening agent can be finely divided silica, boron nitride, clay, soap, poly(tetrafluoroethylene), clay, talc, silica, titanium dioxide, polydimethylsiloxane, polyurea, polyurethane, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which comprises an aryl perfluoropolyether, optionally a halogenated oil, and further optionally a thickening agent. The composition can be used as a lubricant itself or as an additive to an oil or grease lubricant and can withstand temperatures higher than 300° C. without decomposition. The halogenated oil can be a perfluoropolyether, a fluorosilicone, a polytrifluorochloroethylene, or combinations of two or more thereof. The thickening agent can be finely divided silica, boron nitride, clay, soap, poly(tetrafluoroethylene), clay, talc, silica, titanium dioxide, polydimethylsiloxane, polyurea, polyurethane, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A fused aromatic ring derivative shown by the following formula (1): wherein Ra and Rb are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent, m and n are independently an integer of 1 to 13, and when m and n are two or more, Ras and Rbs may be independently the same or different, and L1 is a single bond or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent linking group, provided that the fused aromatic ring derivative shown by the formula (1) does not have an anthracene ring.

Abstract: A process for producing a stable polymer such as poly(hydroxystyrene) which comprises the decarboxylation of a corresponding phenolic in the presence of a non-amine basic catalyst and a polar organic solvent, followed by the polymerization thereof.

Abstract: A process for preparing derivatized poly(4-hydroxystyrene) having a novolak type structure which comprises the steps of (i) supplying a solution of methanol containing 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol, (ii) subjecting said solution to an acid catalyzed displacement reaction for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to convert substantially all of said carbinol to 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol methyl ether in solution, (iii) polymerizing said ether containing solution in the presence of a suitable acid catalyst for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to form a novolak type polymer.

Abstract: New polyol ether compounds and a process for their preparation. The process comprises reacting a polyol, a carbonyl compound, and hydrogen in the presence of hydrogenation catalyst, to provide the polyol ether. The molar ratio of polyol to carbonyl compound in the process is greater than 5:1.

Abstract: 3-[5?-(3,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzyloxy)-2?-ethyl-2-propylbiphenyl-4-yl]pentan-3-ol is prepared from the novel intermediate, 6-ethyl-4?-(1-ethyl-1-hydroxypropyl)-2?-propylbiphenyl-3-ol.

Abstract: Provided are a carbon nanotube dispersing agent, a carbon nanotube composite, a carbon nanotube film, and a method for manufacturing the carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube dispersing agent has at least one chromophore including at least one aromatic carbon ring, and has a plane structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of protecting a hydroxyl group, which includes reacting a hydroxyl group-containing compound with a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R is a phenyl group optionally having substituent(s), an alkyl group optionally having substituent(s) or a benzyl group optionally having substituent(s), and X is a halogen atom, in the presence of an acid catalyst to substitute the hydrogen atom of the hydroxyl group of the hydroxyl group-containing compound with a protecting group represented by the formula (II): wherein R is as defined above. The present invention provides a method capable of introducing an acetal type protecting group into a hydroxyl group under mild conditions, and a protecting reagent therefor and a method of producing the protecting reagent.

Abstract: A process for the alkoxyalkylation of an unsubstituted aromatic substrate or a substituted aromatic substrate, said substitution being via a carbon-carbon bond, said process comprising reacting the aromatic substrate with a dialkoxyalkane in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for obtaining reduced coenzyme Q10 which is useful as an ingredient in foods, functional nutritive foods, specific health foods, nutritional supplements, nutrients, drinks, feeds, cosmetics, medicines, remedies, preventive drugs, etc. suited for a commercial scale production in high quality and efficiently. The high-quality oily reduced coenzyme Q10 which has low viscosity and thereby easily handled may be produced by separating an aqueous phase from the reaction mixture obtainable by oily reacting oxidized coenzyme Q10 with a reducing agent in water, or by distilling off an coexisting organic solvent at or above the melting temperature of reduced coenzyme Q10 in concentrating the organic phase containing reduced coenzyme Q10. Moreover, a solution or slurry of reduced coenzyme Q10 may be obtained by adding a desired solvent to the obtained oily product, or a solid of reduced coenzyme Q10 may be produced by contacting the oily product with a seed crystal.

Abstract: Aromatic vinyl ether compounds represented by Formula (1) or by Formula (2) wherein each R and R? is a hydrogen atom or a group represented by Formula (3) and wherein the remaining variables are as defined in the specification, provided that at least one pR in Formula (1) and at least one uR in Formula (2) is a Formula (3) group. These aromatic vinyl ether compounds are useful as, e.g., curing agents for cationic polymerization.

Abstract: A process for preparing derivatized poly(4-hydroxystyrene) having a novolak type structure which comprises the steps of (i) supplying a solution of methanol containing 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol, (ii) subjecting said solution to an acid catalyzed displacement reaction for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to convert substantially all of said carbinol to 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol methyl ether in solution, (iii) polymerizing said ether containing solution in the presence of a suitable acid catalyst for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to form a novolak type polymer.

Abstract: A novel perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether compound, a process for preparing a copolymer by using the perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether compound, and an optical plastic material comprising a copolymer prepared by the process are provided. More specifically, the perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether has a particular molecular structure; the process is performed by copolymerizing the perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether compound with a common fluorinated olefin in the presence of a perfluorinated radical initiator; and the optical plastic material comprises a copolymer prepared by the process and optionally a dopant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing tetrahydrogeranylacetone (tetrahydropseudoionone) by aldol condensation of citral with acetone and subsequent hydrogenation. The invention further relates to the use of thus obtained tetrahydro-geranylacetone for preparing phytol, isophytol, tocopherol and/or tocopherol derivatives. In addition, the invention relates to processes for preparing tocopherols and/or tocopherol derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, acne, alopecia, hirsutism, a wound, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer and Kennedy's disease.

Abstract: A novel soluble compound which is a distyrylarylene derivative having a soluble substituent and a specific central group and having a solubility of 0.5% by weight or greater at 20° C. in an organic solvent; and an organic electroluminescence device having an organic thin film layer which has a single layer or a plurality of layers, is disposed between a cathode and an anode and has at least one layer containing the novel soluble compound. The organic thin film layer can be formed in accordance with a wet process, and the organic electroluminescence device exhibiting a great efficiency of light emission can be produced easily.

Abstract: An optically active compound having an unsaturated bond at an optically active binding site, wherein the unsaturated bond and a fluorescent substituent or a substituent capable of imparting fluorescence are united in a conjugated manner; and a chiral sensor comprising the optically active compound as defined above. The chiral sensor can highly selectively recognize a specified chiral compound in high sensitivity.

Abstract: Method for preparing compounds of the formula (III) by reacting compounds of the formula (II) with a) an alcoholate or b) an alcohol R1-OH and a base in the presence of a Cu-containing catalyst and of a ligand, where X1-5 are independently of one another either carbon or nitrogen, or in each case two adjacent X1R1, with i=1?6, linked by a formal double bond together O, S, NRH or Nrl. The ligands preferably employed are acyclic and/or cyclic oligo- and polyglycols, oligo- and polyamides or oligo- and polyamine glycols of the general formula (IV) k is an integer >0 and n is an integer >1; X and Y are independently of one another O, NH or NR1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a formula: where R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, —CH2(OC2H4)OCH3, and —(OC2H4)OCH3; n is 0-4; Olig is an oligomer having a formula: -L-O-PAGR2]q where L is a optional linker moiety selected from the group consisting of —CH2O—, —CH2OX—, —OX—, —C(O)—, —C(O)X, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —XNHC(O)—, —NHC(O)X—, —C(O)NH—, —C(O)NHX—, and where X is alkyl1-6 or is not present, Y is N or O or is not present, and R3 is alkyl1-6; PAG is a linear or branched polyalkylene glycol moiety; R2 is an alkyl1-22 capping moiety if X is present or alkyl2-22 if X is not present; and q is a number from 1 to the maximum number of branches on PAG; and m is 1-5.

Abstract: Novel biaromatic vitamin D analogues have the general formula (I): and are suited for a wide variety of pharmaceutical applications, whether in human or veterinary medicine, and also for cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for obtaining reduced coenzyme Q10 which is useful as an ingredient in foods, functional nutritive foods, specific health foods, nutritional supplements, nutrients, drinks, feeds, cosmetics, medicines, remedies, preventive drugs, etc. suited for a commercial scale production in high quality and efficiently. The high-quality oily reduced coenzyme Q10 which has low viscosity and thereby easily handled may be produced by separating an aqueous phase from the reaction mixture obtainable by oily reacting oxidized coenzyme Q10 with a reducing agent in water, or by distilling off an coexisting organic solvent at or above the melting temperature of reduced coenzyme Q10 in concentrating the organic phase containing reduced coenzyme Q10. Moreover, a solution or slurry of reduced coenzyme Q10 may be obtained by adding a desired solvent to the obtained oily product, or a solid of reduced coenzyme Q10 may be produced by contacting the oily product with a seed crystal.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing styrene monomer of the formula (2) is produced by a first, second or third process. The first process includes (a) reacting a compound of the formula (1) with a compound of the formula (3), in the presence of a metal catalyst; (b) reacting the product of the step (a) with a base; and (c) reacting the product of the step (b) with hydrogen, in the presence of a metal catalyst and a phosphine or amine, thereby producing the target styrene monomer. The second process includes reacting a compound of the formula (1) with a compound of the formula (12), in the presence of a metal catalyst, thereby producing the target styrene monomer. The third process includes reacting a compound of the formula (13) with a compound of the formula (14) or (15), in the presence of a base, thereby producing the target styrene monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for obtaining reduced coenzyme Q10 which is useful as an ingredient in foods, functional nutritive foods, specific health foods, nutritional supplements, nutrients, drinks, feeds, cosmetics, medicines, remedies, preventive drugs, etc. suited for a commercial scale production in high quality and efficiently.

Abstract: A process for producing an optically active 2-alkoxy-1-(trifluoromethyl-substituted phenyl)ethanol derivative represented by the formula 5: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of conveniently and efficiently producing reduced coenzyme Q10 having excellent qualities which is useful in foods, functional nutritive foods, specific health foods, nutritional supplements, nutrients, drinks, feeds, animal drugs, cosmetics, medicines, remedies, preventive drugs, etc. This method is suitable for industrial production thereof.

Abstract: According to a production process, aromatic ethers are producible by reacting phenols with an oxirane compound with use of an anion exchange resin as a catalyst. According to another production process, aromatic ethers having an alcoholic hydroxyl group are producible by a crystallization-purification step of using a solvent having a solubility parameter ranging from 7.5 to 12.5 for purification by crystallization. Further, according to still another production process, producible are aromatic ethers having an alcoholic hydroxyl group, wherein the content of a metal in the aromatic ethers is less than 100 ppm by mass, and the content of a halogen element in the aromatic ethers is less than 100 ppm by mass.

Abstract: Antimicrobially active 4-methyl-4-aryl-2-pentanols of the Formula 1 below, methods for the preparation of these compounds and their use as antimicrobial active compounds are described.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula: 1

Abstract: A process of producing organic compounds, such as acetaminophen, nitroalcohols and indoles, employs a catalyst system of an oxyethylene ether and a metal containing inorganic or organic reagent. The oxyethylene ether at least partially complexes the metal of the inorganic or organic reagent. As such, the reactions may be conducted neat. The processes are environmentally friendly and operationally simple.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing 2-alkyl-3-chlorophenols.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing 2,3,5,6-tetrahaloxylylidene compounds of formula (I) where each Hal is independently fluorine or chlorine, and X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, —O—R, or —O—C(═O)R, where R is hydrogen, a straight-chain or branched C1-C12-alkyl- or a C6-C14-aryl radical, by reacting 2,3,5,6-tetrahaloxylylidenediamines of formula (II) with an alkyl nitrite and/or nitrous acid in HX as a solvent.

Abstract: The use of various novel oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals. These chemicals are suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.

Abstract: The use of various oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed. Novel compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of converting (Z)-1-(3,5-disubstituted phenyl)-2-(4-substituted phenyl)ethene of general formula (II) to (E)-1-(3,5-disubstituted phenyl)-2-(4-substituted phenyl)ethene of general formula (I) 1