Abstract: A process of integrated system formed by coupling of fixed bed, jetting floating bed, and separating unit, aimed to provide a new process and equipment of higher efficiency, which integrates multi-type reactors and separation is provided. Reaction materials undergo preliminary reaction in fixed bed reactor and intensified reaction in jetting floating bed reactor, and then separation in the subsequent separation system. Unreacted materials will be returned to the raw material intermediate storage tank for mixing with fresh materials, as raw materials for continued reaction. During this process, materials first pass the fixed bed reactor once to achieve certain conversion rate, and then enter the jetting floating bed reactor for intensified reaction. When the product reaches required concentration, the materials will enter subsequent separation equipment for separation.

Abstract: A process for isolating at least one target compound, such as manool, geranyl linalool, ethyl guaiacol, eugenol, veratraldehyde, squalene, terpin, cholesterol, beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, stigmastenol and dehydroabietic acid, from biomass, the process including steps of: obtaining a condensate from a recovery evaporator, a reverse osmosis retentate of a condensate of a pulp and paper mill, or both, the condensate, retentate or both being substantially free of higher molecular weight (approximately >1000 Da) cellulose and/or lignin and/or lignin-derived material; optionally pH adjusting and filtering the condensate to collect insoluble material; extracting the condensate, the collected insoluble material, or both, with solid phase extraction (SPE), liquid-liquid extraction or solid-liquid extraction to produce an extract containing the at least one target compound; and optionally purifying the extract containing the at least one target compound by thermal fractionation, chromatographic separ

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structured catalyst based on sintered metal fibers (SMF) coated by a non-acidic metal oxide layer impregnated with Pd and Agnanopartides, characterized in that the ratio of the Pd:Ag is 1:1 to 10:1, as well as the use of such a catalyst in selective catalytic hydrogenations of organic compounds.

Abstract: A process of integrated system formed by coupling of fixed bed, jetting floating bed, and separating unit, aimed to provide a new process and equipment of higher efficiency, which integrates multi-type reactors and separation is provided. Reaction materials undergo preliminary reaction in fixed bed reactor and intensified reaction in jetting floating bed reactor, and then separation in the subsequent separation system. Unreacted materials will be returned to the raw material intermediate storage tank for mixing with fresh materials, as raw materials for continued reaction. During this process, materials first pass the fixed bed reactor once to achieve certain conversion rate, and then enter the jetting floating bed reactor for intensified reaction. When the product reaches required concentration, the materials will enter subsequent separation equipment for separation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing an alicyclic alcohol represented by general formula (III) which is useful as a starting material for a flavor mixture or the like at low cost in high yield. The alicyclic alcohol represented by general formula (III) is produced by preparing a cyclohexanecarbonyl compound represented by general formula (II) through the carbonylation of an unsaturated hydrocarbon represented by general formula (I) (preferably a compound obtained through the partial reduction of a diene compound) using carbon monoxide in the presence of HF, and thereafter reducing the cyclohexanecarbonyl compound. In formulae (I), (II), and (III), R1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 represents an OH group, fluorine, or an OR4 group, and R4 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention discloses a compound having branching alkyl chains, the method for preparing the same and use thereof in photoelectric devices. By applying the branching alkyl chains as the solubilizing group to the preparation of organic conjugated molecules (for example, organic conjugated polymers), the number of methylenes between the resultant alky side chains and the backbone, i.e., m>1, which can effectively reduce the effect of the alkyl chains on the backbone ?-? stacking, thereby ensuring the solubility of the organic conjugated molecule while greatly increasing the mobility of their carriers. It is suitable for an organic semiconductor material in photoelectric devices such as organic solar cells, organic light emitting diodes and organic field effect transistors, etc.

Abstract: Insulating paint, containing a resin that can form an insulating film by application and baking, and a reducing agent having a boiling point of 160° C. or higher.

Abstract: A process for isomerizing olefinically unsaturated alcohols over supported noble metal catalysts with a support based on carbon in an oxygenous atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a catalyst comprising palladium on a porous Silica glass as carrier, as well as to the use of such catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of alkines to alkenes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for purifying a monoterpene or sesquiterpene having a purity greater than about 98.5% (w/w). The process comprises the steps of derivatizing the monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) to produce a monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) derivative, separating the monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) derivative, and releasing the monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) from the derivative. Also encompassed by the scope of the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) having a purity greater than about 98.5% (w/w). The purified monoterpene can be used to treat a disease such as cancer. The present monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) may be administered alone, or may be co-administered with radiation or other therapeutic agents, such as chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides edible compositions comprising a compound of the present invention, food products comprising such edible compositions and methods of preparing such food products. The present invention also provides methods of reducing the amount of NaCl in a food product, methods of reducing the sodium intake in a diet, and methods of reducing bitter taste in a food product.

Abstract: A process for isolating at least one target compound, such as manool, geranyl linalool, ethyl guaiacol, eugenol, veratraldehyde, squalene, terpin, cholesterol, beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, stigmastenol and dehydroabietic acid, from biomass, the process including steps of: obtaining a condensate from a recovery evaporator, a reverse osmosis retentate of a condensate of a pulp and paper mill, or both, the condensate, retentate or both being substantially free of higher molecular weight (approximately >1000 Da) cellulose and/or lignin and/or lignin-derived material; optionally pH adjusting and filtering the condensate to collect insoluble material; extracting the condensate, the collected insoluble material, or both, with solid phase extraction (SPE), liquid-liquid extraction or solid-liquid extraction to produce an extract containing the at least one target compound; and optionally purifying the extract containing the at least one target compound by thermal fractionation, chromatographic separ

Abstract: A process for isomerizing olefinically unsaturated alcohols over supported noble metal catalysts with a support based on carbon in an oxygenous atmosphere.

Abstract: A process for isomerizing olefinically unsaturated alcohols over supported noble metal catalysts with a support based on carbon in an oxygenous atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of essential oil compounds as histomonastats. An example of a essential oil compound of the invention is cinnamaldehyde.

Abstract: The insecticide comprises an insecticide particularly for killing bed bugs comprising nanospheres and primary ingredients of Organic Andirobia, Orange, Citronella, Organic Neem and Australian Myrtle oils. The insecticide can further comprise Isopropyl Alcohol as a carrier, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandox and Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract.

Abstract: To provide a method of rapid methylation of alkenes, which is applicable to the preparation of a PET tracer and which enables alkenes to be methylated through cross coupling between SP2 (alkenyl) and SP3 (alkyl) carbon atoms rapidly and in a high yield. Methyl iodide and an alkenyltrialkylstannane are subjected to cross coupling in an aprotic polar solvent in the presence of a palladium complex having a valence of 0, a phosphine ligand, a cuprous halide, and a carbonate and/or alkali metal fluoride.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a catalyst comprising palladium on a porous Silica glass as carrier, as well as to the use of such catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of alkines to alkenes.

Abstract: A catalytic reaction-rectification integrated process and a catalytic reaction-rectification integrated column (T-01), the specialized device of such process. The process comprises that the reactants are preheated and mixed with catalysts, and then fed into a jet agitation reaction section (6) located in the middle of the catalytic reaction-rectification integrated column (T-01) from a feeding inlet. The jet agitation reaction section (6) is a kettle-like reactor located in the middle of the catalytic reaction-rectification integrated column (T-01). After pressurized by a centrifugal pump (21), the reactant materials are admitted into a subsonic or transonic agitator (33) located within the reaction section (6). The reactant materials are ejected into the jet agitation reaction section (6) at high speed, to efficiently mix the solid and liquid phases in the reaction section (6) and to reinforce heat and mass transfer efficiency during the reaction.

Abstract: A process for separating at least one tertiary alcohol from at least one secondary alcohol from pine oil, the process comprising: reacting the pine oil comprising the at least one secondary alcohol and the at least one tertiary alcohol with at least one C3-C30 carboxylic acid ester, and at least one base, wherein the secondary alcohol is esterified to produce at least one secondary ester, with the proviso that the base is not a hydroxide; and separating the tertiary alcohol from the secondary ester.

Abstract: A process for isomerizing olefinically unsaturated alcohols over supported noble metal catalysts with a support based on carbon in an oxygenous atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention relates to the area of the chemical-pharmaceutical industry and medicine, in particular, to an agent for treatment of dependence on ethyl alcohol and/or drugs, treatment of psychosomatic and neurological complications in such patients; to pharmaceutical compositions containing this agent; and to treatment methods for psychosomatic and neurological complications with this agent. The aim of the invention is to develop a new pharmaceutical agent with minimal side effects. The proposed therapeutic substance, for treatment of addiction to ethanol and/or drugs, for treatment of psychosomatic and neurological complications in such patients, which is presented by polyprenols of formula (1) Therapeutic composition for treatment of addiction to ethanol and/or drugs, for treatment of psychosomatic and neurological complications in patients is suggested, which includes an effective amount of polyprenols of formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, including carriers, and/or solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of extracting solanesol by microwave-assisted from potato stems and/or leaves. In particular, the invention provides a technique whereby the solanesol can be extracted effectively, in a relatively short period of time with respect to conventional extraction methods and allows for an enhanced extraction yield. The invention has bright perspectives in promoting local economic development and increasing farmers' income.

Abstract: A process for separating at least one tertiary alcohol from at least one secondary alcohol from pine oil, the process comprising: reacting the pine oil comprising the at least one secondary alcohol and the at least one tertiary alcohol with at least one organic carbonate, and at least one base, wherein the secondary alcohol is esterified to produce at least one secondary ester; and separating the tertiary alcohol from the secondary ester.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of extracting solanesol by microwave-assisted from potato stems and/or leaves. In particular, the invention provides a technique whereby the solanesol can be extracted effectively, in a relatively short period of time with respect to conventional extraction methods and allows for an enhanced extraction yield. The invention has bright perspectives in promoting local economic development and increasing farmers' income.

Abstract: A process of preparing an unsaturated alcohol (olefin alcohol), such as, a homo-allylic mono-alcohol or homo-allylic polyol, involving protecting a hydroxy-substituted unsaturated fatty acid or fatty acid ester, such as methyl ricinoleate, derived from a seed oil, to form a hydroxy-protected unsaturated fatty acid or fatty acid ester; homo-metathesizing or cross-metathesizing the hydroxy-protected unsaturated fatty acid or fatty acid ester to produce a product mixture containing a hydroxy-protected unsaturated metathesis product; and deprotecting the hydroxy-protected unsaturated metathesis product under conditions sufficient to prepare the unsaturated alcohol. Preferably, methyl ricinoleate is converted by cross-metathesis or homo-metathesis into the homo-allylic mono-alcohol 1-decene-4-ol or the homo-allylic polyol 9-octadecene-7,12-diol, respectively.

Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed. This compound comprises as an active ingredient a triterpene derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 represents a hydroxyl group, arylmethyloxy, lower alkoxy, or lower alkanoyloxy, R2 represents lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, —CH2OR5, formyl, —COOR6, or —CH2N(R7)R8, or R1 and R2 may combine with each other to form —O—C(R9)R10—O—CH2—, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, aryl, hydroxymethyl, —N(R11)R12, formyl, —COOR6, or —OR13, or R3 and R4 may combine with each other to form oxo, hydroxyimino, or alkylidene and X represents O, CH2, or NH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isomerizing reactant allyl alcohols of the formula (I) to product allyl alcohols of the general formula (II) where R1 to R5 are each hydrogen or a mono- or polyunsaturated or saturated C1–C12-alkyl radical, which can be substituted or unsubstituted, in both directions of the equilibrium, which comprises isomerizing in the presence of a dioxotungsten(VI) complex of the general formula (III), where L1, L2 are each independently a ligand selected from the group consisting of the aminoalcohols, the aminophenols and mixtures thereof, m, n are each 1 or 2, new dioxotungsten(VI) complexes, and also their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isomerizing reactant allyl alcohols to product allyl alcohols in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the reactant allyl alcohol is rearranged to product allyl alcohol in semicontinuous or continuous mode in a catalyst-containing suitable reactor. In particular, the process according to the invention is used to prepare linalool from Geraniol and/or nerol.

Abstract: A process is described for selectively hydrogenating citronellal to citronellol in which a liquid phase, in which the citronellal is dissolved and particles of a catalyst are suspended which is capable of preferentially hydrogenating carbon-oxygen double bonds over carbon—carbon double bonds, is conducted through a device which inhibits the transport of the catalyst particles in the presence of a hydrogen-containing gas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for the selective hydrogenation of olefinically unsaturated carbonyl compounds to give unsaturated alcohols in particular of citral to give a mixture of geraniol and nerol, in a reactor containing a liquid phase, in which at least one catalyst is suspended, and which can additionally contain a gas phase, wherein the liquid phase and, if present, the gas phase are passed through a device in the reactor having openings or channels.

Abstract: An alkali metal alkoxide or alkaline earth metal alkoxide in granular form.

Abstract: Improved methods for generating a —C—C— bond by cross-coupling of a transferable group with an acceptor group. The transferable group is a substituent of an organosilicon nucleophile and the acceptor group is provided as an organic electrophile. The reaction is catalyzed by a Group 10 transition metal complex (e.g., Ni, Pt or Pd), particularly by a palladium complex. Certain methods of this invention use improved organosilicon nucleophiles which are readily prepared, can give high product yields and exhibit high stereoselectivity. Methods of this invention employ activating ions such as halides, hydroxide, hydride and silyloxides. In specific embodiments, organosilicon nucleophilic reagents of this invention include siloxanes, particularly cyclic siloxanes. The combination of the cross-coupling reactions of this invention with ring-closing metathesis, hydrosilylation and intramolecular hydrosilylation reactions provide useful synthetic strategies that have wide application.

Abstract: Higher &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated alcohols are prepared by monoethynylation of a ketone by the NH3/KOH method, if desired hydrogenation of the acetylene alcohol in the presence of hydrogen over a Pd-containing thin layer catalyst, purifying distillation of the hydrogenation product, preferably in a dividing wall column with recirculation of the unreacted ketone to the ethynylation step, and, if desired, preparation of higher alcohols having in each case 5 more carbon atoms in the chain by reacting the alcohols prepared by monoethynylation and, if desired, partial hydrogenation with alkyl acetoacetates diketene in a Carroll reaction to form ketones and using these as starting materials for the steps ethynylation, optional hydrogenation and fractional distillation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of tetrahydrogeraniol, wherein the product mixtures and distillation residues from linalool, citronellal, citronellol or geraniol/nerol synthesis are fed directly to catalytic hydrogenation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for selective liquid phase hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds of the general formula I, where R1 and R2 are identical or different and are each independently hydrogen or a saturated or a mono- or polyunsaturated straight-chain or branched, optionally substituted C1-C20-alkyl radical, an optionally substituted aryl radical or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, to give the corresponding alcohols of the general formula II where R1 and R2 are each as defined above, in the presence of hydrogen and a Pt/ZnO catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enantioselectively producing a nonracemic 6,7-dihydroxy geranyloxy compound from a geranyloxy compound. In particular, methods of the present invention involve enantioselectively epoxidizing the geranyloxy compound and hydrolyzing the epoxide moiety under conditions sufficient to produce the nonracemic 6,7-dihydroxy geranyloxy compound.

Abstract: Process for the isomerization of precursor allyl alcohols to product allyl alcohols in the presence of tungsten oxo(VI) complexes comprising additional nitrogen-containing ligands at temperatures of from 50 to 300° C., wherein, in the catalyst, as well as the nitrogen bases known as additional nitrogen-containing ligands, or instead of these nitrogen bases, aminoalcohols such as triethanolamine, diethanolamine, monoethanolamine, tripropanolamine, dipropanolamine, 3-amino-1-propanol, 1-amino-2-propanol, 2-amino-1-propanol, butyldiethanolamine, methyldiisopropanolamine, N,N′-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,2-diaminoethane or N-(2-hydroxybenzyl)amine are present as additional nitrogen-containing ligands. The process is particularly suitable for the preparation of tertiary product allyl alcohols, such as linalool, by isomerizing primary or secondary allyl alcohols, such as geraniol and nerol.

Abstract: Provided is citronellol, which has an elegant rosy fragrance and is extremely useful for fragrance impartation to aromatic articles. A mixture of an alkylamine and isoprene in a molar ratio of from 1:4 to 1:4.5 is subjected to telomerization at 80 to 100° C. for 2.5 to 3.5 hours in the presence of an alkyllithium catalyst and/or phenyllithium catalyst to obtain a nerylamine compound containing 2 to 10 wt % &agr;-nerylamine compound represented by general formula (4). From this nerylamine compound, citronellol containing 2 to 10 wt % optically active 3,7-dimethyl-7-octenol is produced through the reaction steps of asymmetric isomerization, hydrolysis, and hydrogenation.

Abstract: Cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,7-octadienylamine containing from 2 to 10% by weight cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,7-octadienylamine is prepared by subjecting a mixture of an alkylamine and isoprene in a molar ratio of 1:4 to 1:4.5 to telomerization at 80 to 100° C. for from 2.5 to 3.5 hours in the presence of an alkyllithium catalyst and/or phenyllithium catalyst.

Abstract: A method of promoting the uptake of exogenous antimicrobial compounds by microbial cells is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of exposing the microbial cell to an amount of at least one sesquiterpenoid effective to enhance antimicrobial compound uptake in a microorganism and an antimicrobial compound. An antimicrobial composition comprising at least one sesquiterpenoid and an antimicrobial compound, the sesquiterpenoid being present in a concentration of between 0.1 mM and 50 mM, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The fixed-bed catalyst comprises palladium and selenium or tellurium or a mixture of selenium and tellurium on a silicon dioxide support and has a BET surface area of from 80 to 380 m2/g and a pore volume of from 0.6 to 0.95 cm3/g in the pore diameter range from 3 nm to 300 &mgr;m, with from 80 to 95% of the pore volume being in the pore diameter range from 10 to 100 nm. It is prepared by impregnating a silicon dioxide support with a solution of a palladium compound and a selenium compound or tellurium compound or a mixture of a selenium compound and a tellurium compound, drying it and reducing it in the presence of hydrogen. The catalyst is used, in particular, for isomerizing 3-buten-1-ol compounds.

Abstract: In a process for preparing aliphatic alcohols by hydrogenating aliphatic carboxylic acids or anhydrides or esters thereof or lactones in the presence of a catalyst comprising Pt and Re, in the form of the metal or an oxide in each case, the catalyst further comprises at least one further element from the groups 5 to 12 and 14 and the lanthanides of the Periodic Table of the Elements in the form of the metal or an oxide.

Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed. This compound comprises as an active ingredient a triterpene derivative represented by the following formula (IV) or a salt thereof: Y represents a single bond to form a double bond in the ring with Y bonded thereto.

Abstract: A .beta.,.gamma.-dihydropolyprenyl alcohol derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 5 to 7 and R is hydrogen, a lower alkyl group or an aliphatic or aromatic acyl group, is new and useful as a prophylactic therapeutic agent for human and animal immuno-deficiency deseases and phylactic agent against human and animal infectious deseases. Another disclosed polyprenyl compound is also useful as the same agent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polyprenol represented by formula (1): ##STR1## where Y and Z individually represent a hydrogen atom or are coupled together to form a carbon-carbon bond; R represents a hydrogen atom or a protective group for a hydroxyl group, and n is 0 or an integer not less than 1, by reacting an organic complex of an alkali metal with a compound represented by formula (2): ##STR2## where either V represents a halogen atom, while W and X are coupled together to form a carbon-carbon bond, or X represents a halogen atom, while V and W are coupled together to form a carbon-carbon bond; A represents a protective group for a hydroxyl group, and Y, Z and n are as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified Raney nickel catalyst which can serves as hydrogenation catalyst for hydroxy aldehydes, such as 4-hydroxy-butanal, and 2-methyl-3-hydroxypropanal and hydroxy cyclic ethers such as 2-hydroxy-tetrahydrofuran. Further, a process for preparing diols by using the modified Raney nickel catalyst is provided.

Abstract: The object of the present invention resides in efficiently providing unsaturated alcohol from an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehyde.The present invention provides a process for preparing unsaturated alcohol by selectively reducing the aldehyde group of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehyde in the presence of a primary or a secondary alcohol having 2 to 8 carbon atoms using an aluminum alcoholate to produce an unsaturated alcohol such as compounds represented by the formula (III). ##STR1## (wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms) wherein the reaction is carried out with addition of a protonic acid.

Abstract: An all trans-form polyprenol is obtained by;(A) subjecting a 3,7-dimethyl-6-hydroxy-7-octen-1-ol derivative to five-carbon lengthening reaction m-times which comprises reacting with 2-methyl-3,3-dimethoxy-1-butene and reducing the carbonyl group of the resulting compound, to obtain an allyl alcohol derivative;(B) halogenating the hydroxyl group of the allyl alcohol derivative to convert it to form an allyl halide derivative;(C) allowing the allyl halide derivative to react with a polyisoprenyl sulfone derivative to form a sulfonated polyprenol derivative; and(D) subjecting the sulfonated polyprenol derivative to desulfonylation to obtain the all trans-form polyprenol.

Abstract: There is described a process for the manufacture of isoprene derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein the asymmetric centres can each individually have the (R)- or (S)-configuration, R represents a residue of the formulae ##STR2## R.sup.1 signifies lower alkyl or both R.sup.1 's together signify ethylene or propylene and n stands for the number 0, 1 or 2,in which a compound, which is present in the (E)- or (Z)-form, of the general formula ##STR3## wherein R, n and an optionally present asymmetric centre have the above significance,is asymmetrically hydrogenated with a ruthenium complex of an optically active atropisomeric diphosphine.