Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one dicyclohexylmethanol derivative of the formula (I) as antimicrobial active compound or as anti-acne, antidandruff, deodorant or antiperspirant active compound, to preparations comprising these compounds, and to specific dicyclohexylmethanol derivatives and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one cyclohexanol ether derivative of the formula I as antimicrobial active compound or as anti-acne, antidandruff, deodorant or antiperspirant active compound, to preparations comprising these compounds, and to specific cyclohexanol ether derivatives.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid crystal compound that has an excellent compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds and also has at least one of characteristics such as a high stability to heat, light or the like, a suitable refractive index anisotropy (?n), a low threshold voltage and a suitable dielectric anisotropy (??). A compound represented by formula (1) For example, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, R2 is halogen or alkenyl having 2 to 10 carbons; the ring A1, the ring A2 and the ring A3 are 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2 and Z3 are a single bond or alkylene having 1 to 4 carbons; G is —CH2— or —O—; and m is 1, and n and p is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A liquid crystal compound having high stability to heat and light, etc., a high clearing point, a low minimum temperature of liquid crystal phase, a low viscosity, a suitable optical anisotropy, a large dielectric anisotropy, a suitable elastic constant, and good compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound, and a LCD element using the composition are described. The compound is represented by formula (1): wherein, for example, R1 is C1-10 alkyl, ring A1, ring A2, ring A3, ring A4 and ring B1 are independently 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene, 1,4-phenylene in which at least one hydrogen is substituted with halogen, 1,3-dioxane-2,5-diyl, or tetrahydropyran-2,5-diyl, Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 are single bonds, l, m, n and o are independently 0 or 1, and l+m+n+o?1.

Abstract: To provide a compound, when the compound has both a high clearing point and a low crystallization temperature, having a wide temperature range of a liquid crystal phase and also an excellent solubility in other liquid crystal compounds, and further having general physical properties necessary for the compound, namely, stability to heat, light and so forth, a suitable optical anisotropy and a suitable dielectric anisotropy. A compound is represented by formula (1): wherein, for example, Ra and Rb are alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons; A1, A2, A3 and A4 are 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 are a single bond or alkylene having 1 to 4 carbons; and m, n, q and r are independently 0, 1, or 2, and a sum of m, n, q and r is 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a novel cyclohexane compound that can form a liquid crystal composition of which response speed is improved when mixed with a nematic liquid crystal and the like and to provide a specified liquid crystal composition in which a novel cyclohexane compound is mixed. The novel cyclohexane compound is represented by the following formula (1). (In the formula (1), R1 and R2 represent the same or different R, ROCO or RCOO, and the R represents an alkyl group. The alkyl group may have an unsaturated bond, and, in the group, —CH2— may be substituted with —O—, —CO— or —COO—, and a part of or an entirety of hydrogen atoms may be substituted with a halogen atom or a cyano group. X and Y each independently represents a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom and does not simultaneously represent a hydrogen atom. Further, alternatively, X represents an oxygen atom and Y represents a direct bond to the oxygen atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystalline media and to high-frequency components comprising same, especially microwave components for high-frequency devices, such as devices for shifting the phase of microwaves, in particular for microwave phased-array antennas.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid crystal compound that has an excellent compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds and also has at least one of characteristics such as a high stability to heat, light or the like, a suitable refractive index anisotropy (?n), a low threshold voltage and a suitable dielectric anisotropy (??). A compound represented by formula (1). For example, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, R2 is halogen or alkenyl having 2 to 10 carbons; the ring A1, the ring A2 and the ring A3 are 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2 and Z3 are a single bond or alkylene having 1 to 4 carbons; G is —CH2— or —O—; and m is 1, and n and p is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic film composition comprises (A) a heat-decomposable polymer, (B) an organic solvent, and (C) an aromatic ring containing resin, with the weight reduction rate of (A) the heat-decomposable polymer from 30° C. to 250° C. being 40% or more by mass. There can be provided an organic film composition having not only a high dry etching resistance but also an excellent filling-up or flattening characteristics.

Abstract: To provide a compound, when the compound has both a high clearing point and a low crystallization temperature, having a wide temperature range of a liquid crystal phase and also an excellent solubility in other liquid crystal compounds, and further having general physical properties necessary for the compound, namely, stability to heat, light and so forth, a suitable optical anisotropy and a suitable dielectric anisotropy. A compound is represented by formula (1): wherein, for example, Ra and Rb are alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons; A1, A2, A3 and A4 are 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 are a single bond or alkylene having 1 to 4 carbons; and m, n, q and r are independently 0, 1, or 2, and a sum of m, n, q and r is 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: To provide a liquid crystal compound having a large positive value of dielectric anisotropy and a small viscosity. The compound is represented by formula (1): wherein, in formula (1), R1 is alkyl having 1 to 20 carbons or the like; ring A1 is 1,4-cyclohexylene or the like; ring A2 is 1,4-phenylene, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene, 2,6-difluoro-1,4-phenylene or the like; ring A3 is 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene, 2,6-difluoro-1,4-phenylene or the like; and X1 is halogen, alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons or the like, and in the alkyl, at least one of hydrogen may be replaced by halogen.

Abstract: To provide a compound, when the compound has both a high clearing point and a low crystallization temperature, having a wide temperature range of a liquid crystal phase and also an excellent solubility in other liquid crystal compounds, and further having general physical properties necessary for the compound, namely, stability to heat, light and so forth, a suitable optical anisotropy and a suitable dielectric anisotropy. A compound is represented by formula (1): wherein, for example, Ra and Rb are alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons; A1, A2, A3 and A4 are 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 are a single bond or alkylene having 1 to 4 carbons; and m, n, q and r are independently 0, 1, or 2, and a sum of m, n, q and r is 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a novel cyclohexane compound that can form a liquid crystal composition of which response speed is improved when mixed with a nematic liquid crystal and the like and to provide a specified liquid crystal composition in which a novel cyclohexane compound is mixed. The novel cyclohexane compound is represented by the following formula (1). (In the formula (1), R1 and R2 represent the same or different R, ROCO or RCOO, and the R represents an alkyl group. The alkyl group may have an unsaturated bond, and, in the group, —CH2— may be substituted with —O—, —CO— or —COO—, and a part of or an entirety of hydrogen atoms may be substituted with a halogen atom or a cyano group. X and Y each independently represents a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom and does not simultaneously represent a hydrogen atom. Further, alternatively, X represents an oxygen atom and Y represents a direct bond to the oxygen atom.

Abstract: A vinyl ether compound represented by formula (1-a) or formula (1-b): wherein n represents 0 or 1, and R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group, provided that a total of the number of carbon atoms of R1 and the number of carbon atoms of R2 is 1 or 2.

Abstract: A bicyclohexane derivative compound useful in the field of photoresist, the field of intermediate of drugs and pesticides, and the like, and a manufacturing method of the same are provided. A bicyclohexane derivative compound represented by the following general formula (II) is provided. (In formula (II), Y independently represents an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, a halogen atom, an acyloxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group or a hydroxyl group, X1 represents a halogen atom, m represents an integer of 0 to 11, and m represents an integer of 0 to 10.

Abstract: Oxidized and maleated compositions, such as oxidized and maleated tall oil compositions, can be prepared and used in a variety of industrial applications, including as emulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel compounds of Formula I: as well as its stereoisomers and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, for the treatment of diabetes and diabetes associated dyslipidemia.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing polymer obtained using a 1,6-diene ether compound represented by formula [1] is a high-performance polymer exhibiting a low refractive index, high glass transition point, a high degree of transparency, and solubility in solvents. There are many potential uses, such as use as a coating material or bulk material. For example, said polymer could be effectively used in high-tech fields such as: optical materials such as low-reflection films and optical waveguide cladding; semiconductor materials such as pellicles and resists in semiconductor lithography; and protective film materials, insulating film materials, and water-repellent materials. (In the formula, R1 represents a C6-18 aryl group or a C1-12 alkyl group, which may be substituted.

Abstract: Processes for the alkoxylation of alcohols using alkylene epoxides in the presence of boron based catalysts are provided.

Abstract: Described is a process for the alkoxylation of alcohols with I, Cl, or CH3CO2 endgroups, using alkylene epoxides in the presence of boron based catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystal (LC) media for use in LC displays of the PS (polymer stabilised) or PSA (polymer sustained alignment) type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium of negative dielectric anisotropy based on a mixture of polar compounds, which comprises at least one compound selected from the group of the compounds of the formulae IA, IB and IC in which R1A, R2A, R1B, R2B, R1C, R2C, L, m, n, o, p and b have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, and to the use thereof for an active-matrix display, in particular based on the ECB, PALC, FFS or IPS effect.

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: Disclosed are liquid-crystal (LC) media for use in LC displays of the PS (polymer stabilised) or PSA (polymer sustained alignment) type which contain a liquid-crystal (LC) mixture that contains one or more compounds of formula I

Abstract: An antiviral preparation comprising as an active ingredient, a phorbol derivative of formula 1: wherein is R1 is —(CH2)aX(CH2)bCH3, —(CH2)cX(CH2)dYCH3, —CO(CH2)eCH3 or —(CH2)fCH3 R2 is —CO(CH2)nCH3, R3, R4 and R5 are hydrogen atom, or an aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid residue, X and Y are O or S, and each of a-f and n is a number, and having a specific safety index S.I.=CC50/EC50 of 10 or more wherein EC50 means a concentration at which HIV-1 induced cytopathogenic effect (CPE) in MT-4 cell is inhibited by 50%, and CC50 means a concentration at which survival of MT-4 cell in a cell proliferation test is reduced by 50%. These preparations are particularly effective for human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV).

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium based on a mixture of dielectrically negative, polar compounds which comprises at least one compound of the formula I in which the parameters have the meanings indicated in claim 1, to the use thereof in an electro-optical display, particularly in an active-matrix display based on the VA, ECB, PALC, FFS or IPS effect, and to displays of this type.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal material, method for producing the liquid crystal material, and liquid crystal device thereof which shows low light absorption in the ultraviolet light region. A compound of formula (I) wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group which is optionally interposed with one or more oxygen or sulphur atoms, Y is independently selected from oxygen or sulphur, n is an integer of from 2 to 8, X is a direct bond, C1-4alkylene or C2-4alkenylene, and A is selected from a various specified ring structures. The liquid crystal material (compounds) are of low birefringence and are U.V. stable and are useful in liquid crystal devices that need low birefringence such as reflective displays, or which are exposed to high levels of U.V. light such as phosphor display cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal material, method for producing the liquid crystal material, and liquid crystal device thereof which shows low light absorption in the ultraviolet light region. A compound of formula (I) wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group which is optionally interposed with one or more oxygen or sulphur atoms, Y is independently selected from oxygen or sulphur, n is an integer of from 2 to 8, X is a direct bond, C1-4alkylene or C2-4alkenylene, and A is selected from a various specified ring structures. The liquid crystal material (compounds) are of low birefringence and are U.V. stable and are useful in liquid crystal devices that need low birefringence such as reflective displays, or which are exposed to high levels of U.V. light such as phosphor display cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fragrance precursor of formula I: that is capable of forming a fragrant ketone of formula II: and a fragrant lactone of formula III:

Abstract: The invention relates to bis(alkylthio)carbenium salts of the formula I with the stated definitions for R1, R2, R3 and Y?, and to a process for the preparation thereof. The compounds according to the invention are advantageously suitable as electrophilic reagents for the transfer of fluorinated alkyl and acyl radicals onto nucleophilic compounds.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an alkanediol derivative represented by the general formula (II) from an ester compound represented by the general formula (I), safely without giving rise to racemization. The present invention lies in a process for producing an alcohol derivative represented by the following general formula (II): (wherein R2 and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; X is a hydrogen atom or a protecting group for hydroxyl group; and n is 0 or 1), which process comprises reducing an ester compound represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R2, R3, X and n have the same definitions as given above) with sodium borohydride in a mixed solvent of at least one kind of solvent selected from the group consisting of aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons and alicyclic hydrocarbons and a primary alcohol.

Abstract: This invention relates to a palladium catalyst comprising a mesoporous aluminosilicate which has been treated with ammonia or a salt thereof, and palladium supported on said mesoporous aluminosilicate; and also to a process for producing an ether, which comprises reacting a cyclic acetal and hydrogen in the presence of the palladium catalyst.

Abstract: Intermediate compounds, including 2-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxymethyl)-3,4-[(dimethylmethylene)dioxy]-5-hydroxy-tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-8-ene, which are useful for the synthesis of neplanocin A having strong antitumor activity. Improved processes for the preparation of neplanocin A, starting from optically active 2-hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-3,8-diene and via a key step comprising a retro-Diels-Alder reaction of the above intermediate.

Abstract: An ether compound of formula (1) is provided wherein R1 is H or C1-6 alkyl, R2 is C1-6 alkyl, R3 is H, C1-15 acyl or C1-15 alkoxycarbonyl which may be substituted with halogen atoms, k is 0 or 1, m is from 0 to 3, and n is from 3 to 6. The ether compound is polymerized to form a polymer having improved reactivity, robustness and substrate adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing 4-(6-bromohexyloxy)-butylbenzene by reacting 4-phenylbutanol with 1,6-dibromohexane in the presence of a base and a phase transfer catalyst, wherein 4-phenylbutanol in a diluent is metered into a mixture consisting of 1,6-dibromohexane, a base, a phase transfer catalyst and a diluent, and the use of the 4-(6-bromohexyloxy)-butylbenzene thus prepared for producing salmeterol in a method known per se.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to glycidyl ether-capped acetylenic diol ethoxylates having a structure according to the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention related to an oligocycloalkanoid compound comprising formula (I) wherein m, n, and o are independently an integer from 0 to 2; A1 through A10 are independently a direct link, alkylene, alkylene-O—, carbonyl, oxygen, or sulfur; X and Y are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, or in combination an electrophilic group; and R1 through R10 are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, N-, S-, or O-heterocycles, fused or multi-ring aryl with or without hetero ring members, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, alkylphenyl, alkenylphenyl, alkynylphenyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkoxy, alkylacyl, alkenylacyl, alkynylacyl, arylacyl, aroyl, alkylaroyl, aminoaroyl, aminoalkylacyl, aminoalkyl, aminoalkenyl, aminoalkynyl, amino, alkylamino, alkenylamino, alkynylamino, arylamino, dialkylamino, dialkenylamino, dialkynylamino, arylalkylamino, arylalk

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: in which P is hydrogen or alkyl; Y and Y′ are each hydrogen or, when taken together, represent a group ═CH2; W and W′ are each hydrogen; X is selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyalkyl, a hydroxyalkoxy, an alkoxy optionally comprising an epoxide function, a hydroxyalkene, a hydroxyalkadiene, a hydroxyalkyne and isomeric forms thereof; and a) either R1 and R3 or R′3 form a saturated 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic ring and R2, R′2, R3 or R′3, R4, R′4, R5 and R′5 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl; or b) R2 or R′2 and R4 or R′4 form a saturated 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic ring, and R1, R2 or R′2, R3, R′3, R4 or R′4, R5 and R′5 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl; or c) R3 or R′3 and R5 or R′5 form a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic ring, and R1, R2, R′2, R3 or R′3, R4, R′4, and R5 or R′5 are each indep

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium one or more compounds of the general formula IA and one or more compounds of the formula IB R, R*, R**, z, L and Y are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for alkoxylating organic compounds comprising contacting an organic compound adapted to be alkoxylated with an alkylene oxide in a reaction vessel under conditions effective to alkoxylate the organic compound. The alkylene oxide is maintained in vapor form during transport to said reaction vessel, during discharge into said reaction vessel, and during contacting of the organic compound with the alkylene oxide. The result is an alkoxylated product containing less flocculant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ether compounds, compositions comprising ether compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising an ether compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's Disease, Syndrome X, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders, obesity, pancreatitis, hypertension, renal disease, cancer, inflammation, and impotence. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: Decane compound or decene compound shown in the formula [1] below wherein A1 and A2 are independently hydrogen or (meth)acryloyl group or 2-vinyloxyethyl group; and the dotted line is single bond or double bond with the proviso that A1 and A2 are not hydrogen at the same time; and curable resin composition containing said compound therein. The compound are suitable as the photo-monomer for resist raw materials because of high clarity at short wavelength ultraviolet light, dry etching resistance, adhesive property for the substrate and high solubility in alkaline developing solution in addition to high sensitivity and greater resolution; as the monomer for optic raw materials and disk overcoat materials because of high clarity, low birefringence and low water absorption rate; and as the monomer for the coating raw materials such as EB curable coating raw materials because of high reactivity, high wear characteristics and water resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monomers for preparing photoresist polymer resins which can be used in a photolithography process employing a deep ultraviolet light source, and the preparation of the same. Preferred monomers are represented by following Chemical Formula 1: <Chemical Formula 1> wherein, X represents CH2, CH2CH2, or oxygen; R1 represents hydrogen, C1-C5 alkyl, or R′OH; R2 represents hydrogen; —OH, C1-C5 alkoxy, or —OR′—OH; R′ represents:  and, m is an integer from 1-5, n is 1 or 2 and p is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel compounds selected from the class of compounds having the structural formulae wherein the cyclohexane moiety with the dotted circle represents either a cyclohexane ring or a benzene ring, n represents an integer with the value 1, 3, or 4, m represents an integer with the value 1 or 2, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5, represent hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, and the total carbon number of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5, combined is eight or less.

Abstract: Enol ethers of the formula I where R1 is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic radical which may carry further substituents which do not react with acetylenes or allenes, and the radicals R, independently of one another, are hydrogen or aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic radicals, which may be bonded to one another to form a ring, and m is 0 or 1, are prepared by reacting an acetal or ketal of the formula II with an acetylene or allene of the formula III or IV where R and R1 have the abovementioned meanings, in the gas phase at elevated temperatures in the presence of a zinc- or cadmium- and silicon- and oxygen-containing heterogeneous catalyst.

Abstract: A process for producing chromans, comprising reacting a phenol, a formaldehyde and an alcohol in the presence of a secondary amine and an acid, to generate an alkoxymethylphenol compound with the ortho position to the phenolic hydroxyl group substituted with an alkoxymethyl group, and reacting the alkoxymethylphenol compound with an unsaturated compound having a carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: The invention relates to bisalkenylbicyclohexanes of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and Z are as defined in claim 1, and to their use in liquid-crystalline media.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 1,3-diphenylpropane derivative having an inhibitory activity against tyrosinase represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which - - represents double or single bond,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl,R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxyalkyl, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent a 5 to 6 membered heterocycle which can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl and which contains oxygen as the hetero atom,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl,R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, or oxo, andR.sub.5 and R.sub.6 mindependently of one another represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl.

Abstract: A process reaction between: (1) a compound that contains one or more epoxide moieties per molecule, and (2) a compound that contains one or more primary aliphatic hydroxyl groups per molecule; is catalyzed by: (3) a catalyst compound containing one or more trifluoromethanesulfonate moieties and one or more silyl moieties and run at a temperature of no more than 130.degree. C., such that the catalyst preferably catalyzes reaction at the primary aliphatic hydroxyl group, so that the resulting resin does not gel.