19th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130116394 | SOLID PARTICULATE CATALYSTS COMPRISING BRIDGED METALLOCENES - Solid, particulate catalysts comprising bridged his indenyl n-ligands are disclosed, together with methods for the preparation and use thereat for example, in olefin polymerization. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116395 | Specific mixtrues of N,N-bis(2-hydroxyalkyl)-4-toluidine derivatives, their preparation and a method of using such specific mixtures - A process is provided for preparing new mixtures of N,N-bis(2-hydroxyalkyl)-4-toluidine derivatives which can be used as polymerization accelerators. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116396 | POLYMER FOR USE IN LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT LAYER - The present invention relates to materials used for aligning liquid crystals of liquid crystal display elements and to a polymer for use in liquid crystal vertical alignment layer used in producing a liquid crystal vertical alignment layer. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116397 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AN AROMATIC LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYESTER RESIN AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A COMPOUND OF AROMATIC LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYESTER RESIN - Methods of preparing an aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin and an aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin compound are disclosed. A method of preparing an aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin may include: acetylating a first monomer including an amino group by a reaction with a carboxylic acid anhydride; acetylating a second monomer including a hydroxyl group and not including an amino acid group with an additional carboxylic acid anhydride; and synthesizing an aromatic liquid crystalline polyester prepolymer by a condensation polymerization reaction of the acetylated first and second monomers with dicarboxylic acid. A method of preparing an aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin compound may use the aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin prepared according to the forgoing method. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116398 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING CAPROLACTAM AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF FROM FERMENTATION BROTHS CONTAINING DIAMMONIUM ADIPATE, MONOAMMONIUM ADIPATE AND/OR ADIPIC ACID - Processes for making caprolactam (CL) from monoammonium adipate (MAA) and/or adipic aicd (AA) obtained from a clarified diammonium adipate-containing (DAA-containing) fermentation broth or MAA-containing fermentation broth and converting the MAA or AA to the CL with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst at selected temperatures and pressures. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116399 | METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT POLYMERISATION PROCESSES - A method for carrying out polymerization processes, includes a first step involving polymerization or co-polymerization of a monomer or monomers, and a second step involving a separation step. In an embodiment, before the separation step, during the separation step, or both before and during the separation step, one or more substance is added to the reaction mixture that induces stripping, influencing of the temperature, or both stripping and influencing of the temperature such that the reaction equilibrium is shifted to the polymers and the rate of reaction to the monomer is slowed. In embodiments, before and/or in the second step, a substance is added to the reaction mixture so that a stop is achieved, and as a further function stripping and/or influencing of temperature occurs. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116400 | POLYCONDENSATION OF LACTIC ACID FOR MEDICAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYLACTIC ACID CATALYZED BY CREATININE - The present invention provides a direct polycondensation method for medical biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) using creatinine catalyzed lactic acid. The invention uses commercialized creatinine (a type of biomaterial organic guanidine compounds—the arginine metabolite creatinine (CR) in human body) as the catalyst and industrial lactic acid (LA, mass content 85-90%, aqueous solution) as the monomer to synthesize the high biosafety of medical PLA in terms of second polycondensation without solvent (identity). Instead of tin catalysts having cytotoxicity, the catalyst used in the invention has high biocompatibility and biosafety. The synthesized PLA does not contain any metal and other toxic components; therefore, it can be used as the carrier for targeting drugs and controlled release drugs. In addition, the green catalyst and green processing method (no solvent applied and no toxic products produced) are used in the invention to synthesize the green biodegradable PLA with high biosafety. The polymerization reaction is simple and the raw materials required are low in costs, thus it is easy for industrialization. Further, the molecular weight distribution for all synthesized products is narrow and the molecular weight is controllable within 1.5-3.0×10 | 2013-05-09 |
20130116401 | Production Process of Poly(Arylene Sulfide) and Production Apparatus Thereof - A production process of a poly(arylene sulfide) (PAS), including a polymerization step of forming a PAS from a sulfur source that is an alkali metal (hydro)sulfides and a dihalo-aromatic compound in an organic amide solvent; a separation step of PAS particles; a countercurrent washing step that is a step of washing the PAS particles with water and/or an organic solvent, wherein a downward current of a PAS particle-containing aqueous slurry is continuously brought into countercurrent contact with an upward current of a washing liquid; a PAS particle re-separation step of capturing a washing waste liquid by a PAS particle re-separating unit, in which a micro-slit filter has been installed, and then re-separating the PAS particles from the micro-slit filter, preferably using a backwashing unit, to discharge them; and a collecting step of the PAS particles discharged, and a production apparatus of a poly(arylene sulfide). | 2013-05-09 |
20130116402 | METHOD TO PRODUCE COPOLYMERS OF TETRAHYDROFURAN AND EPOXIDISED NATURAL OILS - The invention relates to a method to produce polytetrahydrofuran (PTHF) copolymer from plant oil by copolymerizing epoxidized oil; preferably from natural sources like animal oils and more preferably from plants oils; with tetrahydrofuran (THF), in the presence of boron trifluoride-diethylether complex or tetrafluoroboric acid to yield the desired copolymer with specific properties. The properties of the produced PTHF copolymer depends on the (i) type of epoxidized oil used as co-monomer (ii) mole ratio between epoxidized oil and THF (iii) amount of catalyst (iv) reaction temperature (v) reaction time. The produced PTHF copolymers were then used as raw material for the production of polyurethane and polyurea. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116403 | FLUORESCENT POLYMETHINE CYANINE DYES - The invention encompasses fluorescent cyanine dyes and methods of using such dyes. In particular, the invention encompasses near infrared polymethine cyanine dyes. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116404 | TARGETED NON-INVASIVE IMAGING PROBES OF EGFR EXPRESSING CELLS - A probe for imaging EGFR expressing cells includes an EGFR targeting moiety, a reporter moiety, and a hydrophilic linker that links the EGFR targeting moiety to the reporter moiety. The hydrophilic linker enhances solubility of the probe in an aqueous media as well as binding affinity of the probe to EGFR expressing cells. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116405 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MODIFIED COLLAGEN AND USES THEREFOR - The invention provides modified collagen and related therapeutic and diagnostic methods. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116406 | BORRELIA ANTIGENS - The present invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a protein, preferably a hyperimmune serum-reactive antigen from | 2013-05-09 |
20130116407 | CONTROLLED RELEASE FROM MACROMOLECULAR CONJUGATES - The invention relates to conjugates of macromolecular carriers and drugs comprising linkers that release the drug or a prodrug through rate-controlled beta-elimination, and methods of making and using the conjugates. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116408 | Virion Derived Protein Nanoparticles For Delivering Radioisotopes For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Malignant And Systemic Disease And The Monitoring Of Therapy - The invention is directed to novel compositions and methods utilizing virion derived protein nanoparticles for delivery of medical imaging agents and therapeutic agents for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant and systemic diseases. The nanoparticles of the present invention are designed to deliver radioactive isotopes suitable for imaging a tumor and its metastases. Additionally, the nanoparticles may deliver a radioisotope that is suitable for treating a tumor and its metastases by alpha, beta or gamma radiation. Alternatively, the virion derived nanoparticles may deliver a treatment agent for cancer or a combination of a radioisotope and a cancer treatment agent. Additionally the virion derived nanoparticle may include delivery of a drug that enhances the immune system's recognition of the tumor. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116409 | Method for Enriching Methylated CpG Sequences - Compositions and methods are provided for facilitating the enrichment of single-stranded DNA containing methylated CpG in a mixture containing methylated and unmethylated DNA. The compositions relate to methylation-binding protein domains that selectively bind to methylated single strand DNA. In embodiments of the invention, the methylated DNA is eluted in 0.4M-0.6M NaCl while the unmethylated single strand DNA is eluted in less than 0.4M salt. The ability to readily enrich for methylated DNA permits high throughput sequencing of the methylated DNA and identification of abnormal methylation patterns associated with disease. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116410 | NEW STABILIZING AGENT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PROTEINS - A method for stabilising a human blood protein or human blood plasma protein with a molecular weight of >10 KDa by adding melezitose to a solution comprising the human blood protein or human blood plasma protein with a molecular weight of >10 KDa. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116411 | METHODS OF MAKING HYALURONIC ACID/COLLAGEN COMPOSITIONS - Hyaluronic acid and collagen may be crosslinked in aqueous solution as described herein. The crosslinked macromolecular matrices obtained in this process may be used as a hydrogel for implants and fillers for human aesthetic and therapeutic products. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116412 | Production of Post-Translationally Hydroxylated Recombinant Proteins in Bacteria - Bacterial cells capable of producing recombinant proteins, such as post-translationally hydroxylated recombinant proteins, methods and kits for producing recombinant proteins, such as post-translationally hydroxylated recombinant proteins, and particular post-translationally hydroxylated recombinant collagen molecules produced by the methods and cells disclosed herein are provided by this invention. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116413 | PURIFICATION OF PROTEINS - The invention describes a method for protein purification. More particularly, the invention relates to a purification process comprising protein A chromatography and anion exchange chromatography wherein protein A chromatography eluate is further purified by anion exchange chromatography at similar pH or at a pH less than or equal to 6. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116414 | METHODS OF EXTRACTING CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS FROM ORGANISMS WITH RESISTANT CELL WALLS - A method is provided for extraction of chemical compounds from an organism having a cell wall that includes adding nanomaterials, which may be metallic nanofibers such as silver nanofibers, to the organism. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116415 | FLUORESCENCE QUENCHING AZO DYES, THEIR METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Disclosed is a group of azo quencher compositions useful as fluorescence quenchers having the general structure of formula 1, methods of making or using the compositions, and kits comprising the composition. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116416 | KETOREDUCTASE MUTANT - Disclosed are a ketoreductase mutant which can be used for an efficient production of daunorubicin derivatives, a DNA encoding the mutant, a transformant prepared by introducing the DNA thereinto to produce a daunorubicin derivative, and a process of producing a daunorubicin derivative using the transformant. The ketoreductase mutant has an amino acid sequence in which one amino acid residue or two or more amino acid residues selected from the group consisting of amino acids located at positions corresponding to the 42nd, 149th, 153rd, 270th, and 306th amino acids in the amino acid sequence of a ketoreductase (EvaE) from a chlororemomycin-producing bacterium ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130116417 | Methods for the Development of Vaccines Based on Oligosaccharide-Oligonucleotide Conjugates - Described herein are oligosaccharide-oligonucleotide conjugates useful as vaccines against one or more human or veterinary therapeutic indications, and methods of synthesizing and identifying them. The conjugates may be identified using non-human antibodies as binding targets, thereby expanding the power and scope of the invention. Efficacious conjugates may be identified through an iterative. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116418 | POLYSACCHARIDE DERIVATIVE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SEPARATING AGENT - An object of the present invention is to provide a novel polysaccharide derivative used for a separating agent for optical isomers. The novel polysaccharide derivative contains a structure in which a hydrogen atom of a hydroxyl group or an amino group at 2-position in a structural unit of the polysaccharide is substituted with a monovalent group represented by the following general formula (1), and a hydrogen atom of a hydroxyl group or an amino group at 3-position in the structural unit is substituted with a monovalent group represented by the following general formula (2): | 2013-05-09 |
20130116419 | POST-SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF RNA AT THE 2'-POSITION OF THE RIBOSE RING VIA "CLICK" CHEMISTRY - This invention relates to the post-synthetic chemical modification of RNA at the 2′-position on the ribose ring via a copper catalyzed Huisgen cycloaddition (“click” chemistry: Kolb, Sharpless Drug Discovery Today 2003, 8, 1128). The invention 1) avoids complex, tedious multi-step syntheses of each desired modified ribonucleoside; 2) allows diverse chemical modifications using high-fidelity chemistry that is completely orthogonal to commonly used alkylamino, carboxylate and disulfide linker reactivities; 3) allows introduction of functional groups that are incompatible with modern automated solid-phase synthesis of RNA and subsequent cleavage-deprotection steps; 4) allows introduction of functional groups useful as targeting ligands; and 5) enables high-throughput structure-activity relationship studies on chemically modified RNA in 96-well format. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116420 | 5' MODIFIED NUCLEOSIDES AND OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention provides 5′ modified nucleosides and oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides modified nucleosides having at least one 5′-substituent and an optional 2′ substituent, oligomeric compounds comprising at least one of these modified nucleosides and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. In some embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein are expected to hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116421 | Method for Producing Unsaturated Omega-3-Fatty Acids in Transgenic Organisms - The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences coding for polypeptides with ω-3-desaturase activity. The invention furthermore relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors and organisms comprising at least one nucleic acid sequence according to the invention, at least one vector comprising the nucleic acid sequence and/or the nucleic acid constructs, and transgenic organisms comprise the abovementioned nucleic acid sequences, nucleic acid constructs and/or vectors. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116422 | DENDRITIC STARCH-BASED DEXTRIN ADHESIVES - Starch-based dextrin adhesive additives and methods of preparation are described. Adhesives containing the additive exhibit antimicrobial properties and increased water solubility. The additive contains at least one sugar unit, at least one polyphenol side chain, and at least one Frechet-type poly(aryl ether)dendron. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116423 | Synthetic Oligosaccharides for Staphylococcus Vaccine - The present invention synthetic oligo-β-(1→6)-glucosamine structures and a methodology which essentially allows for the synthesis of any oligo-β-(1→6)-glucosamine species having a definite number of monosaccharide units, including a set pattern of acetylated and non-acetylated residues. The invention further provides antibodies to these synthetic oligo-β-(1→6)-glucosamines as well as compositions thereof and methods for treating and preventing infections caused by bacteria expressing poly-β-(1→6)-glucosamines, such as | 2013-05-09 |
20130116424 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIOBASED CHEMICALS FROM PLANT BIOMASS - A method for utilizing biomass components, namely cellulose, hemicellose, and lignin, and converting them to value-added biobased chemical products is described herein. The present method provides treatments to obtain a plurality of component streams from biomass for producing derivative products while minimizing waste products. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116425 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116426 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116427 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116428 | NOVEL POLY(ETHYLENE OXIDE)-BLOCK-POLY(ESTER) BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The present invention relates to micelle-forming poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(ester) block copolymers having reactive groups on the polyester block therein. The biodegradability of these copolymers and their biocompatibilities with a large number of bioactive agents make them suitable as carriers for various bioactive agents. The bioactive agents, such as DNA, RNA, oligonucleotide, protein, peptide, drug and the like, can be coupled to the reactive groups on the polyester block of the copolymer. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116429 | Gadobutrol Preparation in a One-Pot Process by means of DMF Acetal and N-Methylimidazole - A process is described for preparation of the gadolinium complex of N-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,4,7-triscarboxymethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane “gadobutrol=Gadovist®” in a one-pot process by means of DMF acetal and N-methylimidazole. Gadovist is a gadolinium-containing contrast agent for nuclear spin tomography and has been approved since 2000 in Germany in the indication “contrast amplification in cranial and spinal magnetic resonance tomography”. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116430 | NOVEL NICOTINAMIDE DERIVATIVE OR SALT THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide to a compound and a pharmaceutical composition, which have excellent Syk-inhibitory activity. The present invention provides a nicotinamide derivative represented by the following formula (I) (wherein R | 2013-05-09 |
20130116431 | Novel HSP90 Inhibitor - Disclosed is a triazole derivative(s) represented by the general formula (1) below or a pharmacologically acceptable salt(s) thereof. Also disclosed are a prodrug(s) of such a triazole derivative(s) and an HSP90 inhibitor(s) containing any one of them as an active constituent. (1) (In the formula, X represents a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an optionally substituted alkynyl group or the like; Y represents a mercapto group, a hydroxyl group, an optionally substituted sulfonyl group, an optionally substituted amino group or the like; and R represents an optionally substituted aryl or alkyl group or the like.) | 2013-05-09 |
20130116432 | MODIFIED MACROMOLECULE - The present invention relates to a macromolecule having a controlled terminal group stoichiometry, the macromolecule including a surface layer, at least one subsurface layer and at least two terminal groups including: a first terminal group which is a residue of a pharmaceutically active agent, a derivative thereof or precursor therefor; and a second terminal group selected to modify the pharmacokinetics of the pharmaceutically active agent and/or macromolecule, wherein terminal group stoichiometry refers to the number and type of terminal groups. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116433 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ETRAVIRINE - A novel process for the preparation of Etravirine comprises the condensing of ethyl cyanoacetate with N-cyanophenylguanidine to obtain an —OH compound of formula (II), which is further converted to a leaving group of formula (III). The compound of formula (III) is optionally protected and brominated to yield compound of formula (IV). The condensation of formula (IV) with 3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzonitrile yields a compound of formula (VI), and an optional deprotection of the compound of formula (VI) results in Etravirine. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116434 | TUNGSTEN OXO ALKYLIDENE COMPLEXES FOR Z SELECTIVE OLEFIN METATHESIS - The current application describes tungsten oxo alkylidene complexes for olefin metathesis. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116436 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING PYRANO - [2,3-C]PYRIDINE DERIVITAVES - The present invention relates to a process comprising the step of dehydrating a compound of Formula (I): | 2013-05-09 |
20130116437 | PROCESS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PREPARING INTEGRASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides synthetic processes and synthetic intermediates that can be used to prepare 4-oxoquinolone compounds having useful integrase inhibiting properties. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116438 | IRIDIUM COMPLEX AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUND - An object of the present invention is to provide a novel iridium complex, and to provide a novel catalyst having excellent performances in terms of enantioselectivity, catalytic activity, and the like. Provided is an iridium complex of the following general formula (1): | 2013-05-09 |
20130116439 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF 2-METHYL-2'-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND NOVEL INTERMEDIATE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-methyl-2′-phenylpropionic acid derivatives showing antihistamine activity in more simplified way, intermediate compounds and their preparation processes used therefore. According to the present invention, pharmaceutically useful 2-methyl-2′-phenylpropionic acid derivatives can be prepared with high yield and purity on industrial scale. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116440 | PROCESS OF PREPARING A THROMBIN SPECIFIC INHIBITOR - A process of preparation of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R | 2013-05-09 |
20130116441 | INTERMEDIATES AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING A THROMBIN SPECIFIC INHIBITOR - Process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R | 2013-05-09 |
20130116442 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-CARBONYL)AMINO]-3-FLUOROPHENOXY}-N-METHYLPYRIDINE-2-CARBOXAMIDE, ITS SALTS AND MONOHYDRATE - The present invention relates to a process for preparing 4-{4-[({[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]-3-fluorophenoxy}-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide, its salts and monohydrate. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116443 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUBSTITUTED PYRIDIN-2-ONE - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of substituted 3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-[4-nitrophenyl]pyridin-2(1H)-ones which serve as important intermediate compounds for producing drugs. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116444 | PROCESS FOR CABAZITAXEL, AND INTERMEDIATES THEREOF - The present invention relates to processes for making cabazitaxel, cabazitaxel analogues and intermediates thereof. The invention provides novel compounds useful in the synthesis of cabazitaxel. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116445 | TRIAZOLIUM CARBENE CATALYSTS AND PROCESSES FOR ASYMMETRIC CARBON-CARBON BOND FORMATION - Provided herein are chiral triazolium catalysts useful for asymmetric C—C bond formation and processes for their preparation. Also provided are synthetic reactions in which these catalysts are used, in particular, in asymmetric C—C bond formation. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116446 | FUNCTIONALIZED NON-PHENOLIC AMINO ACIDS AND ABSORBABLE POLYMERS THEREFROM - The present invention relates to compound of formula I, which are functionalized, non-phenolic amino acids, and polymers formed from the same. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116447 | FUSED POLYHETEROAROMATIC COMPOUND, ORGANIC THIN FILM INCLUDING THE COMPOUND, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE ORGANIC THIN FILM - A low-molecular-weight fused polycyclic heteroaromatic compound may have a compact planar structure in which seven or more rings are fused together. The compound may exhibit a relatively high charge mobility and enable the use of a deposition process or a room-temperature solution process when applied to devices, therefore realizing improved processibility. An organic thin film and electronic device may include the fused polycyclic heteroaromatic compound. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116448 | Process for the manufacture of a cyclic diester of an alpha-hydroxyacid - Process for the manufacture of a cyclic diester of an alpha-hydroxyacid comprising heating the alpha-hydroxyacid at a temperature from 100 to 250° C. in the presence of at least one polyol and of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting carboxylates and alkoxides of Ti, Zr, Al and Sn. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116449 | SINGLE-REACTOR PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LIQUID-PHASE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM BIOMASS - Disclosed is a method for preparing liquid fuel and chemical intermediates from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons. The method includes the steps of reacting in a single reactor an aqueous solution of a biomass-derived, water-soluble oxygenated hydrocarbon reactant, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, and Au, at a temperature, and a pressure, and for a time sufficient to yield a self-separating, three-phase product stream comprising a vapor phase, an organic phase containing linear and/or cyclic mono-oxygenated hydrocarbons, and an aqueous phase. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116450 | METHOD FOR ENANTIOSELECTIVE HYDROGENATION OF CHROMENES - A method for preparing an enantiomeric chromane, by asymmetrically hydrogenating a chromene compound in the presence of an Ir catalyst having a chiral ligand. The method includes the enantioselective preparation of enantiomeric equol. A preferred Ir catalyst has a chiral phosphineoxazoline ligand. Enantiomeric chromanes of high stereoselective purity can be obtained. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116451 | METHOD FOR PREPARING DIAMINO-DIANHYDRO-DIDEOXYHEXITOLS, PARTICULARLY PREFERABLY 2,5-DIAMINO-1,4:3,6-DIANHYDRO-2,5-DIDEOXY-D-HEXITOL - Method for preparing diamino-dianhydro-dideoxyhexitols, particularly 2,5-diamino-1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-dideoxy-D-hexitol. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116452 | CHLOROHYDRIN PROCESSING EQUIPMENT COMPRISING STAINLESS STEEL - The present invention provides a process for the production of chlorohydrins, comprising generating a chlorohydrins processing stream and contacting at least a portion of a surface comprising a austenitic stainless steel with the chlorohydrin processing stream. It has now been surprisingly discovered that certain stainless steels can be utilized to form portions, or the entirety of, one or more pieces of processing equipment utilized in such processes. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116453 | ORDERED MESOPOROUS TITANOSILICATE AND THE PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention discloses three-dimensional, ordered, mesoporous titanosilicates wherein the Ti is in a tetrahedral geometry and exclusively substituted for Si in the silica framework. Such titanosilicates find use as catalysts for epoxidation, hydroxylation, C—H bond oxidation, oxidation of sulfides, aminolysis of epoxide and amoximation, with approx. 100% selectivity towards the products. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116454 | EPOXIDATION PROCESS - The present invention relates to an epoxidation process for the preparation of alkylene oxide comprising contacting a hydroperoxide with an olefin in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is a titanium containing catalyst obtainable by a method comprising the steps of (a) making a support by a method comprising reacting a silicate with water in the presence of a surfactant selected from block copolymers based on ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO), and calcining the obtained re-action product; and (b) impregnating the support of step (a) with a titanium containing agent. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116455 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING EPOXY COMPOUND - Provided is a safe and simple method for producing an epoxy compound, wherein a compound with a carbon-carbon double bond is epoxidized by using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent in the presence of acetonitrile, wherein there is no need for concentration of a reaction mixture that contains residual hydrogen peroxide. A method for producing an epoxy compound wherein a compound with a carbon-carbon double bond is epoxidized by using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent, in the presence of acetonitrile, comprises a first step of adding water and an organic solvent that is incompatible with water and does not dissolve an acetamide by-product of the epoxidation reaction to a reaction mixture, upon completion of the epoxidation reaction, to dissolve the acetamide in the water, a second step of separating an organic layer and an aqueous layer, and a third step of subjecting the organic layer to reduction treatment, and then rinsing and concentrating it to provide an epoxy compound. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116456 | MULLITE-CONTAINING CARRIER FOR ETHYLENE OXIDE CATALYSTS - The present invention relates to an improved carrier for an ethylene epoxidation catalyst, the carrier comprising alumina in combination with a stability-enhancing amount of mullite. The invention is also directed to an improved catalyst containing the improved carrier, as well as an improved process for the epoxidation of ethylene using the catalyst of the invention. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116457 | CLEAN, HIGH-YIELD PREPARATION OF S,S AND R,S AMINO ACID ISOSTERES - The present invention provides compounds and methods that can be used to convert the intermediate halomethyl ketones (HMKs), e.g., chloromethyl ketones, to the corresponding S,S- and R,S-diastereomers. More particularly, the present invention provides: (1) reduction methods; (2) inversion methods; and (3) methods involving the epoxidation of alkenes. Using the various methods of the present invention, the R,S-epoxide and the intermediary compounds can be prepared reliably, in high yields and in high purity. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116458 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING SATURATED AMINO ACIDS OR SATURATED AMINO ESTERS COMPRISING A METATHESIS STEP - The subject matter of the invention is a process for synthesizing a saturated long-chain o.,0)-amino ester (acid) obtained in a first step by cross-metathesis between an acrylic first compound and a monounsaturated second compound comprising at least one nitrile, acid or ester trivalent function, one of these compounds comprising a nitrile function and the other an acid or ester function, in the presence of a ruthenium carbene metathesis catalyst, and in a second step by hydrogenation of the monounsaturated nitrile ester (acid) obtained in the presence of the metathesis catalyst of the preceding stop, acting as a hydrogenation catalyst. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116459 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACOUSTICALLY MANIPULATING BIOLOGICAL PARTICLES - Systems and methods for concentrating biological particles in a liquid suspension use acoustic focusing technology. In some instances, the systems and methods include extracting and separating a target material from the concentrated biological particles in the liquid suspension. Algae cells can be concentrated and lipids isolated from the algae for the production of biofuel. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116460 | METALWORKING FLUID BASE OIL - A water-insoluble cutting fluid base oil or grinding fluid base oil for metalworking includes a fatty acid polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether represented by the following formula (I-A), wherein a hydroxyl value of the fatty acid polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether is less than or equal to 2.0 mgKOH/g. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116461 | BRANCHED POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL LINKED WITH DIACYL GLYCEROL, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL MODIFIED LIPOSOME - Provided is a polyethylene glycol derivative which contains two PEG chains, which is bound to a diacylglycerol, which has high purity, and which enhances the stability of liposomes. Polyethylene glycol is represented by the following formula (1) and which is bound to a diacylglycerol: | 2013-05-09 |
20130116462 | METHOD TO PRODUCE ACETYLDIACYLGLYCEROLS (AC-TAGS) BY EXPRESSION OF AN ACETYLTRANSFERASE GENE ISOLATED FROM EUONYMUS ALATUS (BURNING BUSH) - The present invention relates to novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. In particular, the invention describes genes encoding proteins having diacylglycerol acetyltransferase activity, specifically for transferring an acetyl group to a diacylglycerol substrate to form acetyl-Triacylglycerols (ac-TAGS), for example, a 3-acetyl-1,2-diacyl-sn-glycerol. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the transferase, as well as mutants and variant forms. The present invention also relates to methods of using novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, including their expression in transgenic organisms at commercially viable levels, for increasing production of 3-acetyl-1,2-diacyl-sn-glycerols in plant oils and altering the composition of oils produced by microorganisms, such as yeast, by increasing ac-TAG production. Additionally, oils produced by methods of the present inventions comprising genes and proteins are contemplated for use as biodiesel fuel, in polymer production and as naturally produced food oils with reduced calories. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116463 | INDIUM OXOALKOXIDES FOR PRODUCING COATINGS CONTAINING INDIUM OXIDE - The present invention relates to halogenated indium oxo alkoxides of the generic formula In | 2013-05-09 |
20130116464 | METAL COMLEXES - The present invention relates to metal complexes of the formula (1) and to electronic devices, in particular organic electro-luminescent devices, comprising these metal complexes. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116465 | ALLYL 2-CYANOACRYLATE PREPOLYMER, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND BIOADHESIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE PREPOLYMER - An allyl 2-cyanoacrylate prepolymer, a preparation method thereof, and a bioadhesive composition including the prepolymer thus produced are provided, and more particularly, an allyl 2-cyanoacrylate prepolymer having a structure, in which at least one double bond in a molecule remains at an adjacent site to a cyano group prepared by causing a prepolymerization in a double bond moiety of an allyl group by pre-polymerizing through heating 2-cyanoacrylate having at least two double bonds in a molecule such as allyl 2-cyanoacrylate, a method for preparing the same, and a bioadhesive composition including the prepolymer thus produced are provided. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116466 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF 2-METHYL-2'-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND NOVEL INTERMEDIATE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-methyl-2″-phenylpropionic acid derivatives showing antihistamine activity in more simplified way, intermediate compounds and their preparation processes used therefor. According to the present invention, pharmaceutically useful 2-methyl-2″-phenylpropionic acid derivatives can be prepared with high yield and purity on industrial scale. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116467 | Process for Aftertreating Polyolesters - A process for aftertreatment of polyol esters prepared by reacting polyols of the general formula | 2013-05-09 |
20130116468 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AMINOALKYLTHIOSULFURIC ACID COMPOUND - An aminoalkylthiosulfuric acid compound represented by formula (1): | 2013-05-09 |
20130116469 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING N-ACYL AMINO ACIDS - An object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing an N-acyl amino acid (1) in a good yield. The present invention provides a process for producing an N-acyl amino acid (1) by reacting an aldehyde compound (2), an amide compound (3), and carbon monoxide in the solvent in a reactor in the presence of a cobalt compound and hydrogen, characterized in the aldehyde compound (2), the amide compound (3) and the solvent are supplied to the reactor in which the solvent, the cobalt compound, hydrogen and carbon monoxide have been placed in advance. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116470 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ACETIC ACID - A production process of acetic acid comprises a reaction step for continuously allowing at least one member selected from the group consisting of methanol, dimethyl ether, and methyl acetate to react with carbon monoxide in a catalyst system comprising a rhodium catalyst, an iodide salt, and methyl iodide in the presence of acetic acid and water in a plant compromising a reactor | 2013-05-09 |
20130116471 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING LONG-CHAIN DICARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An organic solvent free method for purifying and refining of a long-chain dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof is disclosed. This method avoids problems caused by organic solvents which have been used in the purifying process of the prior art. This method reduces effectively the content of such impurities as proteins and coloring materials in the product. The purity of the crystallized long-chain dicarboxylic acid product is greater than 99 wt %. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116472 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING UREA - A method of producing urea includes reacting SiO | 2013-05-09 |
20130116473 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OXOVINYLIONOL AND ITS O-PROTECTED DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to the preparation of oxovinylionol and its O-protected derivatives of the formula I | 2013-05-09 |
20130116474 | Electrochemical Co-Production of a Glycol and an Alkene Employing Recycled Halide - The present disclosure is a method and system for electrochemically co-producing a first product and a second product. The system may include a first electrochemical cell, a first reactor, a second electrochemical cell, at least one second reactor, and at least one third reactor. The method and system for co-producing a first product and a second product may include co-producing a glycol and an alkene employing a recycled halide. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116475 | PRODUCTION OF ARABITAL - A method for producing arabitol, and more particularly to producing arabitol in a major amount based on a total weight of all polyols produced and in relatively high concentration from a mixture including a carbon source such as glycerol. The method includes in one embodiment utilizing select yeast strains to produce arabitol in high yield while minimizing the amounts of other polyols, using carbon sources such as glycerol as a component in a medium. In a beneficial embodiment, biodiesel byproduct glycerol is used as the substrate for arabitol production. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116476 | Integrated Acid and Alcohol Production Process - An integrated process for producing ethanol, comprising the step of reacting carbon monoxide with at least one reactant in a reactor containing a reaction medium to produce a liquid reaction product comprising acetic acid. The reaction medium comprises water, acetic acid, methyl acetate, a halogen promoter, and a first catalyst. The process further comprises the steps of directly feeding the liquid reaction product from the reactor to a distillation column and withdrawing from it an overhead stream comprising methyl acetate, and/or halogen promoter, a bottoms stream comprising a solution of the first catalyst, and a liquid acetic acid sidestream; and hydrogenating acetic acid of the liquid acetic acid sidestream in the presence of a second catalyst and under conditions effective to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water. No flashing vessel is used to purify the liquid reaction product. Ethanol is recovered from the crude ethanol product. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116477 | Integrated Acid and Alcohol Production Process Having Flashing To Recover Acid Production Catalyst - In one embodiment, the invention is to a process for producing ethanol, comprising the step of reacting carbon monoxide with at least one reactant in a reactor containing a reaction medium to produce a liquid reaction product comprising acetic acid. The process further comprises the step of separating the reaction product in a flasher into a liquid recycle stream and a vapor stream. The vapor stream is then distilled in a rectification tower and an overhead stream and an acetic acid stream are withdrawn therefrom, wherein the acetic acid is substantially free of halogen promoters. The process further comprises the step of hydrogenating acetic acid of the acetic acid stream in the presence of a second catalyst and under conditions effective to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water. Ethanol is recovered from the crude ethanol product. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116478 | Producing Ethanol Using Two Different Streams From Acetic Acid Carbonylation Process - This invention relates to processes for producing ethanol from at least two different streams obtained by carbonylating methanol. The process comprises the steps of reacting carbon monoxide with at least one reactant in a first reactor containing a reaction medium to produce a reaction solution comprising acetic acid, wherein the at least one reactant is selected from the group consisting of methanol, methyl acetate, methyl formate, dimethyl ether and mixtures thereof and wherein the reaction medium comprises water, acetic acid, methyl iodide, and a first catalyst, purifying the reaction solution to yield an acetic acid product stream and at least one derivative stream, introducing the acetic acid product stream and the at least one derivative stream into a second reactor in the presence of a second catalyst to form a crude ethanol product, and recovering ethanol from the crude ethanol product. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116479 | Integrated Process For Producing Ethanol - In one embodiment, the invention is to a process for producing ethanol, the process comprising the steps of carbonylating methanol in a carbonylation system in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst under conditions effective to form acetic acid; hydrogenating the acetic acid in a hydrogenation system in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water; separating the ethanol from the water to form an ethanol stream and a water stream; and directing at least a portion of the water stream to the carbonylation system, e.g., for use as an extractant in a permanganate reducing compound removal system. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116480 | Integrated Process For Producing Ethanol and Water Balance Control - Described is an integrated process for producing ethanol from acetic acid in which the water from ethanol production is used to control water balance in the acetic acid production. In one embodiment, the invention comprises carbonylating methanol in a carbonylation system in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst under conditions effective to form acetic acid, hydrogenating the acetic acid in a hydrogenation system in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water, separating the ethanol from the water to form an ethanol stream and a water stream, and directing at least a portion of the water stream to the carbonylation system, e.g., for use in the carbonylation reaction medium. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116481 | CONVERSION OF ALCOHOLS - A method is described for use in a process for the conversion of an alcohol, the method including the step of contacting a composition comprising a first alcohol with a catalyst composition. Catalyst composition described comprises: i) a source of a Group VIII transition metal; ii) a phosphine ligand of formula PR | 2013-05-09 |
20130116482 | FACILE AND EFFECTIVE METHOD OF PREPARING 1,4-BIS(CHLORODIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZENE - The present invention relates to a facile method of preparing 1,4-bis(chlorodifluoromethyl)benzene, comprising the steps of: (A) providing a reactant liquid of 1,4-bis(difluoromethyl)benzene; optionally (B) providing a light source for UV radiation; and (C) introducing chlorine gas into the reactant liquid at a temperature of 50-90° C. under a pressure above 1 atm to obtain 1,4-Bis(chlorodifluoromethyl)benzene. The invented facile method can be utilized in a batch process or a continuous process for effective production of 1,4-bis(chlorodifluoromethyl)benzene. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116483 | Process for the fluorination of haloolefins - A process for the fluorination of haloolefins with elemental fluorine in the presence of anhydrous HF proceeds with high yield and selectivity in the product deriving from the addition of fluorine to the carbon-carbon double bond. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116484 | CATION-EXCHANGED ZEOLITE CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MONO-IODO BENZENE THROUGH TRANSIODINATION BY USING IT - The present invention relates to a cation-exchanged zeolite catalyst for an transiodination and a process for producing mono-iodo benzene by using it. Particularly, the cation-exchanged zeolite catalyst has a molar ratio of Si/Al from 5 to 100 and is ion-exchanged with an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal in range of 2% to 50% of ion exchange capacity. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116485 | PROCESS FOR SEPARATION BY SELECTIVE ADSORPTION ON A SOLID CONTAINING A ZEOLITE WITH A CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE ANALOGOUS TO IM-12 - A process for adsorption separation uses a solid IM-12 type adsorbent to separate a molecular species from any feed. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116486 | Retarder Composition - The invention relates to a retarder composition for the control of unwanted polymerisation reactions during the production and processing of ethylenically unsaturated compounds, the composition comprising at least one di-substituted quinone compound and at least one hydroxylamine compound. Optionally, the composition also comprises at least one stable free radical nitroxyl compound and one or more formulation adjuvants. The invention also envisages a process stream comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound, and a method for the prevention of unwanted polymerisation reactions during the production and processing of ethylenically unsaturated compounds. The composition has been found to be far more effective than expected, given that the individual components show little or no efficacy when used alone, and poses much less hazard to humans than the compositions of the prior art. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116487 | FUEL COMPOSITION - Unleaded blend composition having a Motor Octane Number (MON) of at least 80 having less than 42% of aromatic compounds, and at least 2% by volume of the total composition of component (a′), which is a substantially aliphatic hydrocarbon refinery stream of MON value of at least 85. At least 70% in total of the stream is branched chain alkanes, the stream being obtained by distillation from a refinery material as a cut having Initial Boiling Point of at least 15° C. and Final Boiling Point of at most 160° C. The Boiling Points are measured according to ASTMID2892. At least 5% of at least one paraffin, aromatic hydrocarbon compound or olefinic hydrocarbon has a bp 60-160° C., with not more than 5% of the total composition of hydrocarbon having a bp more than 160° C. Less than 5% 2,2,3-trimethylbutane or 2,2,3-trimethylpentane is present. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116488 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS FOR CONVERSION OF VEGETABLE OILS TO HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS IN THE DIESEL BOILING RANGE AND PROCESS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for conversion of vegetable oils to hydrocarbon products in the diesel boiling range, comprising a porous support; Group III A or VA element in the range of 1-10 wt %; Group VI B elements in the range of 1 to 20 wt %; Group VIII B elements in range of 0.01 to 10 wt %. The present invention further provides the process for preparing the catalyst composition for conversion of vegetable oils to hydrocarbon products in the diesel boiling range. The present invention also provides the process for conversion of vegetable oils to hydrocarbon products in the diesel boiling range using the catalyst composition or discarded refinery spent hydro-treating catalyst. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116489 | Separating styrene from C6 - C8 aromatic hydrocarbons - The invention disclosed relates to a process for refining a hydrocarbon feed to make substantially styrene-free C6-C8 aromatic hydrocarbons (BTX). The hydrocarbon feed, for example, unhydrotreated pyrolysis gasoline, is distilled to make a BTX rich stream containing styrene which is fractionated to separate C6 and C7 hydrocarbons from C8 hydrocarbons including styrene. Styrene in the C8 hydrocarbons reacts in the presence of a selective etherification catalyst with a C1-C3 lower alkyl alcohol to form the corresponding styrene ether, which is then separated by distillation into a styrene ether stream and a C8 hydrocarbons rich stream. The C8 hydrocarbons rich stream is then re-mixed with the C6 and C7 hydrocarbons, and sent to hydrogenation reactors to remove sulphur and olefinic hydrocarbons to form substantially styrene-free BTX. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116490 | PRODUCTION OF PARAFFIN FUELS USING RENEWABLE MATERIALS BY A CONTINUOUS HYDROTREATMENT COMPRISING A PRE-TREATMENT STEP - A process for hydrotreatment of a feed from renewable sources such as vegetable oils for the production of paraffinic hydrocarbons comprising pre-treatment by crystallisation and/or precipitation allowing the elimination of insoluble inorganic impurities under hydrotreatment conditions. The flow of the total feed is divided up into a certain number of different, part flows equal to the number of catalytic zones in the reactor, and the different part flows are injected in the successive catalytic zones in increasing proportions to produce an effluent containing paraffinic hydrocarbons. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116491 | PRODUCTION OF PARAFFIN FUELS USING RENEWABLE MATERIALS BY A CONTINUOUS HYDROTREATMENT COMPRISING A PRE-TREATMENT STEP UNDER HYDROGEN - A process for hydrotreatment of a feed from renewable sources such as vegetable oils for the production of paraffinic hydrocarbons comprising a pre-treatment step by crystallisation and/or precipitation and pre-hydrogenation of the feed under hydrogen allowing the elimination of insoluble inorganic impurities under hydrotreatment conditions and improved exothermal management of the reaction. The effluent is separated to a gas fraction and a liquid fraction containing paraffinic hydrocarbons, a portion of said liquid fraction is recycled. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116492 | Preparation of Alkyl Aromatic Compounds - Provided is a process for preparing alkyl aromatic compounds. The process comprises contacting an alkane under dehydrogenation conditions in the presence of a dehydrogenation catalyst, e.g., a pincer iridium catalyst, to form olefins, and then contacting the olefins generated with an aromatic compound under alkylation conditions. Both reactions are conducted in a single reactor, and occur simultaneously. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116493 | AROMATIZATION OF METHANE WITH COMBINATION OF CATALYSTS - A heated reaction gas comprising methane is contacted with first and second catalysts to catalyze production of an aromatic hydrocarbon. The first catalyst is more active than the second catalyst for catalyzing aromatization of methane, and the second catalyst is more active than the first catalyst for catalyzing aromatization of ethane. A reactor for producing aromatic hydrocarbons from the reaction gas may have a conduit defining a reaction zone for the reaction gas to react therein, and the first and second catalysts may be disposed in the reaction zone. | 2013-05-09 |
20130116494 | Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis Process - Disclosed is a pyrolysis process that is capable of being with reduced coke and/or tar formation. The process can pyrolyze hydrocarbon feed that contains low- to mid-range levels of non-volatiles. Pyrolysis is carried out with a predetermined amount of the feed being in the liquid phase so as to minimize coke and/or tar formation in the pyrolysis reactor. The pyrolysis feed may also include a diluent, such as molecular hydrogen, that further acts to minimize coke and/or tar formation in the pyrolysis reactor. The amount of diluent in the pyrolysis feed can be adjusted to adjust or control dry point of the hydrocarbon in the pyrolysis feed. | 2013-05-09 |