34th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120214889 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCING ANHYDRIDE-CONTAINING VINYL AROMATIC-VINYL CYANIDE COPOLYMERS HAVING REDUCED DIRT PARTICLE CONTENT - The present invention relates to processes for preparing copolymers A) with a reduced soil particle content, comprising
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20120214890 | POLYPROPYLENE RESIN EXPANDED PARTICLES AND POLYPROPYLENE RESIN IN-MOLD FOAMING MOLDED BODY - Polypropylene resin expanded particles include polypropylene resin as base material resin having at least two melting peaks on a DSC curve, the at least two melting peaks including (i) a lowest-temperature melting peak of 100° C. or more but 130° C. or less and (ii) a highest-temperature melting peak of 140° C. or more but 160° C. or less, so that the expanded particles: produce an in-mold foaming molded product at a very low mold heating steam pressure; exhibit low distortion, low shrinkage, and a wide range of heating condition for molding, even if the mold heating steam pressure is increased; have satisfactory moldability when the expanded particles are molded by using a mold having a complicated shape or a large mold; and maintain properties such as compressive strength, substantially unimpaired, when the expanded particles make the in-mold foaming molded product. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214891 | POLYESTER POLYOLS BASED ON AROMATIC DICARBOXYLIC ACIDS - The present invention relates to polyester polyols based on aromatic dicarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof and to the use of the polyester polyols for producing polyurethanes. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214892 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYESTERETHEROLS - The present invention relates to a novel process for producing polyesteretherols via alkoxylation of polyesterols, and also to the use of the polyesteretherols for producing polyurethanes. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214893 | Hydrophobic Coating Compositions and Articles Coated With Said Compositions - Hydrophobic coating compositions are provided as are processes to coat articles with the compositions. Extremely hydrophobic coatings are provided by the compositions. Durable, weatherable and scratch-resistant coatings are provided by compositions comprising a fluorinated component and an adhesion promoter compound. The adhesion promoter compound can include an alkoxy group, a furfuryl-containing ring structure, and a reactive group. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214894 | RHEOLOGICAL AGENT FOR RADIATION-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to new, radiation-curable compounds, to their use in radiation-curable coating compositions, to such radiation-curable coating compositions, and to the use of the new, radiation-curable compounds as rheological agents in radiation-curable coating compositions. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214895 | URETHANE ACRYLATE HAVING A HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX AND REDUCED DOUBLE BOND DENSITY - The invention relates to novel specially substituted urethane acrylates based on tris(p-isocyanatophenyl)thiophosphate having a high refractive index and reduced double bond density, and to a method for the production and use thereof. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214896 | UV-CURABLE OPTICAL RESIN ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A UV-curable optical resin adhesive composition is provided having excellent transparency, adhesion reliability, and durability without causing any adverse affect on image qualities such as luminance and contrast, and suitable for a reworking (repairing) process. The UV-curable optical resin adhesive composition fills a gap between an image display panel and a protective cover plate. The UV-curable optical resin adhesive composition contains, a urethane acrylate-based polymer (A) having a (meth) acryloyl group and a hydroxyl group on side chains thereof, and a photopolymerization initiator (B). | 2012-08-23 |
20120214897 | SYNTHETIC MYCOTOXIN ADSORBENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND UTILIZING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). In particular, the present invention relates to reusable, ecologically friendly MIPs that can be produced in relatively large quantities, methods of producing the same, and methods of utilizing the same (e.g., to sequester and/or adsorb target compounds (e.g., mycotoxins)). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including dietary therapeutic, prophylactic, food and beverage processing and manufacture, as well as research, quality control and traceability applications. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214898 | SILICONE HYDROGEL WITH HIGH WATER CONTENT - The present invention provides a silicone hydrogel comprising a reaction product of a monomer mixture for forming the silicone hydrogel and water, wherein the water is present in an amount not less than 50 wt % based on the total weight of the silicone hydrogel. The monomer mixture comprises at least one silicon-containing monomer and at least one ionic monomer, wherein the ionic monomer is present in an amount not less than 0.7 wt % based on the total dry weight of the silicone hydrogel. The present invention also provides ocular articles made from the silicone hydrogel. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214899 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING WATER CONTENT OF SILICONE HYDROGEL CONTACT LENS - The present invention provides a method for producing a silicone hydrogel having a high water content. The method comprises the following steps:
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20120214900 | DENTAL COMPOSITION - An aqueous dental glass ionomer composition comprising (a) a reactive particulate glass, (b) a linear or branched polymer comprising acidic groups, which is reactive with the particulate glass in a cement reaction, whereby the linear or branched polymer comprising acidic groups has a polymer backbone and optionally pendant groups, (c) optionally dispersed nanoparticles comprising grafted linear or branched polymer chains comprising acidic groups, and having a polymer backbone characterized in that a polymer backbone of the linear or branched polymer of component (b) and/or, if present, the grafted Sinear or branched polymer chains of component (c) are obtainable a process comprising (i) cyclopolymerizing or cyclocopolymerizing one or more compounds of the following formula (I). | 2012-08-23 |
20120214901 | Use of HyperBranched Polyether Surfactant in Cementitious Systems - A cementitious composition containing hydraulic cement, water, and a hyper-branched polyether surfactant. An aqueous admixture composition for cementitious compositions including a hyper-branched polyether surfactant, optionally a dispersant, optionally an additional surfactant or defoamer, and optionally a stabilizing agent. A method of making a cementitious composition including mixing cementitious material, water, a hyper-branched polyether surfactant, optionally a dispersant for cementitious compositions, optionally an additional surfactant or defoamer, and optionally a stabilizing agent. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214902 | Paintable Elastomer - This invention relates to the provision of a room temperature vulcanisable (RTV) elastomeric composition which contains one or more silicone based polymers and which is paintable with a variety of paints. The application also relates to a method for producing a painted surface on an elastomer obtained from said composition. The curable composition capable of cure to an elastomeric body comprises a diluted polymer comprising a high molecular weight organopolysiloxane polymer having an organopolysiloxane chain having a number average molecular weight (M | 2012-08-23 |
20120214903 | RUBBER COMPOSITION, ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - A manufacturing method of rubber composition for tire tread or the other, which is comprised of adding 30-110 mass parts of silica powders to 100 mass parts of diene rubber component and adding silane coupling agent by 3-15 mass % of the silica powders, comprising: preparing hetero-modified SBR having hetero atom functional group; a first kneader-mixing step, in which 60-85 mass parts of the diene rubber component including no less than 20 mass % of the hetero-modified SBR is mixed in a kneader device with substantially all of the reinforcing fillers; taking out of obtained mixture to give a master batch; and second kneader-mixing step, in which the master batch is mixed substantially solely with remaining mass parts of the diene component. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214904 | POLYAMIDE RESISTANT TO HEAT AGING - Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising | 2012-08-23 |
20120214905 | PROCESS OF RECYCLING POWDER COAT MATERIAL AND COMPONENT MADE THEREOF - A process for making a solid component out of recycled powder coat is provided. The process can include providing a powder coat material and providing a second material. Thereafter, the powder coat and the second material are mixed to produce a powder coat-second material mixture. The powder coal-second material mixture is processed in order to produce a polymer containing precursor. The processing can include granulating or densifying the powder coat-second material mixture. After the precursor has been produced, it can be placed within a molding machine and a solid component is molded. The molding machine can be an injection molding machine, an extrusion molding machine or a blow molding machine. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214906 | PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR MAKING HALOGEN-FREE, IGNITION-RESISTANT POLYMERS - Phosphorus-containing compounds useful for flame retardant epoxy resins are disclosed. The flame retardant epoxy resins may be used to make electrical laminates. This invention is particularly useful in end use applications in which a low bromine or low halogen content is required or desired. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214907 | Seamless Model and Method of Making a Seamless Model - The present disclosure relates to a seamless model free of bond lines made by a method which includes the steps of providing a substructure having an exposed outer surface, applying a modeling paste to the outer surface of the substructure in the form of a continuous layer, curing the continuous layer of applied modeling paste, and machining said cured layer of modeling paste to the desired contour to form the seamless model. The modeling paste may be a mechanically frothed syntactic foam prepared by injecting inert gas with mechanical stirring into either a formed froth-forming polyurethane or epoxy composition containing mieroballoons. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214908 | Composition of polyacrylate, epoxy and polyamine - A composition suitable for forming a paint marking on a roadway comprises a polyfunctional acrylate having at least four acrylate groups, an epoxy component and a polyfunctional amine. The polyfunctional acrylate reacts with the polyfunctional amine to form an adduct with secondary amine groups. The secondary amine reacts with the epoxy component to yield a chemically high crosslinked material having a no track time of less than about five minutes. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214909 | LOW PH SOY FLOUR-NON UREA DILUENT AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention provides an improved composition of soy with a non-urea diluent at a pH of less than 5.0, having improved viscosity stability with excellent wet and dry strengths, with more efficient production and lower production costs. Optionally, the composition may also include adding a crosslinking agent, additional diluent or both to the soy-non urea diluent adhesive and/or adding an emulsified or dispersed polymer. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214910 | REED COMPOSITE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND BUILDING MATERIAL USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to reed composite which can be used as building material, method for manufacturing the composite, and building material using the composite. More specifically, the present invention relates to reed composite which comprises 55 to 75 wt % of reed stalk having a particle size of 40 to 180 mesh wherein its joints are removed and 25 to 45 wt % of thermoplastic polymer impregnated into fibers of the reed stalk, thereby being eco-friendly and having higher strength and no swelling. Further, reed used as raw material of the composite according to the present invention has many advantages as interior and exterior material since it has similar texture and pattern to natural wood and a higher weight than cornstalk, bagasse or rice straw which are non-wood materials. Moreover, the composite of the present invention can be used as various building materials such as interior material, exterior finishing material and landscaping material. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214911 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING MICROFIBRILLATED PLANT FIBERS - This invention provides a polyolefin-based molded article containing microfibrillated plant fibers having high strength and high elastic modulus. Specifically, the present invention provides a composition comprising (1) a polymeric compound having a primary amino group, (2) a polymeric compound modified with maleic anhydride, (3) microfibrillated plant fibers, and (4) a polyolefin; and a molded article obtained by subjecting the composition to heat treatment. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214912 | USE OF FATTY ACID DERIVATIVES IN BITUMINOUS COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING THEIR RESISTANCE TO CHEMICAL ATTACK AND BITUMINOUS COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAID DERIVATIVES - The present disclosure relates to the use of at least one fatty acid derivative of general formula (1) in a bituminous composition for improving their resistance to aggressive chemical agents, and in particular to hydrocarbons, such as gasolines, gas oils and/or kerosenes, general formula (1) being: | 2012-08-23 |
20120214913 | IMPACT MODIFIED POLY(BUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) ESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A dimethyl terephthalate residual composition comprising
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20120214914 | FLAME RETARDANT POLY(BUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) ESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A dimethyl terephthalate residual composition comprising
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20120214915 | Ultra-low petroleum plastics - Plastic-like compositions having ultra-low contents of petroleum derived materials are provided. The materials comprise up to about 80% by weight of an inorganic salt having an average particle size between about 0.001 and about 300 μm and a plastic binder. The compositions have a low propensity to ignite or smoke in the presence of heat or flame. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214916 | LATEX COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present technology provides a latex comprising: a mixture of microgels and sol polymers of an acrylic copolymer, wherein the M | 2012-08-23 |
20120214917 | Stable Protective Coatings For Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms - A coating material, containing a mixture of i) a polymer obtained by radical polymerization from a) N,N-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate, and b) at least one radically polymerizable compound, selected from esters of α,β-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids with C | 2012-08-23 |
20120214918 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR TIRES AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire in which the reaction rate between a silane coupling agent and silica is increased to enhance the fuel economy and the abrasion resistance, and a pneumatic tire comprising a component of any kind produced using the rubber composition for a tire. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire, comprising: silica; a silane coupling agent; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a hydroxy acid, itaconic acid, and a salt thereof. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214919 | Process - There is provided a process for the preparation of a compound having the formula (I) wherein R | 2012-08-23 |
20120214920 | BIO-BASED PLASTICIZER - A plasticizer composition comprising vicinally diacylated fatty acid esters derived from renewable feedstocks, and a process for the preparation thereof, are disclosed. A composition comprising a halogen-containing polymer and a plasticizer composition comprising the vicinally diacylated fatty acid esters is also described. A method for plasticizing halogen-containing polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins is provided. The plasticizer compositions may be added to PVC resins in amounts ranging between 1 and 200 phr. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214921 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION, MOLDED BODY, AND LIGHT EMISSION BODY - Disclosed is a production method of a thermoplastic resin composition comprising: compounding 0.001 to 50 parts by mass of a metal complex (B) with respect to 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A), and kneading it under a condition of a kneading temperature of 225 to 300° C. and of a kneading time of 0.5 to 20 minutes, wherein a metal of the metal complex (B) is a metal except for zinc; a molded body obtained by molding the thermoplastic resin composition which is obtained by the production method; and a light emission body using the molded body. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214922 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION, MOLDED BODY, AND LIGHT EMISSION BODY - Disclosed is a production method of a thermoplastic resin composition which has a good light emission property of visible light by ultraviolet irradiation, the production method comprising: compounding 0.001 to 50 parts by mass of at least one of metal compound (B) selected from a metal complex (B1) and a metal halide (B2), and 0.001 to 30 parts by mass of a polyalkylene glycol compound (C), with respect to 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A); and heating it at a temperature of 100 to 320° C. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214923 | POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE - A polymer nanocomposite comprises a polymer; and a nanoparticle derivatized to include functional groups including carboxy, epoxy, ether, ketone, amine, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, lactone, functionalized polymeric or oligomeric groups, or a combination comprising at least one of the forgoing functional groups. The variability in tensile strength and percent elongation for the polymer nanocomposite is less than the variability of these properties obtained where an underivatized nanoparticle is included in place of the derivatized nanoparticle. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214924 | COMPOSITE PTFE PLATING - The present invention is directed to compositions, baths, and methods for composite plating including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and more particularly, to compositions, baths, and methods of composite plating with PTFE in a metal or alloy matrix where the materials used in the process contain no or essentially no PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and/or no PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). | 2012-08-23 |
20120214925 | Organosiloxane Compositions - This invention relates to the use of silyl terminated organic polymers in phenylorganosiloxane based silicone sealant formulations containing silyl terminated organic polymers are described. Subsequent to cure the compositions, provide sealants exhibiting superior mechanical properties, particularly with respect to elongation, tensile strength and adhesion on glass. The composition comprises a phenylorganosiloxane having terminal groups selected from —OH or hydrolysable groups and unsaturated groups. Typically the phenylorganosiloxane has a viscosity of at least 10000 mPa.s at 25° C. Other ingredients include either: (i) one or more organic polymers having terminal and/or pendent silyl groups containing —OH functional groups or hydrolysable functional groups, or (ii) one or more organic polymers having terminal and/or pendent silyl groups containing one or more unsaturated groups, selected in accordance with the terminal groups of (a) as well as fillers, cross-linkers and catalyst. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214926 | Novel Trimodal Polyethylene for use in Blow Moulding - A novel polyethylene formed by Ziegler catalyst is devised, for use in blow moulding. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214927 | STRONTIUM CARBONATE MICROPOWDER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION - A fine strontium carbonate powder having a BET specific surface area of 20 to 150 m | 2012-08-23 |
20120214928 | WATERBORNE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE AS PAINTS AND STAINS - Waterborne compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising a latex are disclosed. Disclosed are latexes that are the reaction product of reactants that include a ureido-functional ethylenically unsaturated compound, an ethylenically unsaturated silicone, and another ethylenically unsaturated compound. Use of such composition to treat porous substrate is also disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214929 | INJECTION MOLDED ARTICLE AND POLY(ARYLENE ETHER) COMPOSITION FOR USE THEREIN - Injection molded articles, such as automotive headlight bezels, are formed from a composition that includes specific amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a rubber-modified polystyrene, a hydrogenated block copolymer, and an aliphatic hydrocarbon resin. The injection molded articles are significantly lighter than corresponding articles prepared from both mineral filled polyester compositions and unfilled polyester compositions, so they contribute to fuel efficiency without sacrificing impact strength, heat resistance, gloss, and melt flow properties. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214930 | ANIONIC CROSS-LINKED POLYMERS IN WATER-IN-WATER POLYMER DISPERSIONS - The present invention relates to water-in-water polymer dispersions containing cross-linked anionic polymers, methods for their preparation and their use. The water-in-water polymer dispersions are useful inter alia as flocculants, dewatering (drainage) aids and retention aids in papermaking. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214931 | METHOD FOR INCORPORATING SOLIDS INTO POLYMERS - The invention relates to a method for incorporating solids into polymers by means of a tightly meshing twin-screw or multi-screw compounder for producing a polymer composite material. The method according to the invention is especially used to incorporate solids, such as carbon nanotubes, that significantly increase the viscosity in the polymer melt. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214932 | Polyphenylene Ether-Based Resin Composition and Molded Product Using the Same - Disclosed is a polyphenylene ether-based resin composition that includes (A) a base resin including (A-1) polyphenylene ether-based resin and (A-2) polyamide resin, (B) carbon nanotubes, (C) a styrene-based copolymer, and (D) an olefin-based copolymer. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214933 | TIRE, THE TREAD OF WHICH COMPRISES A SATURATED THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER - The present invention relates to a tyre, the tread of which comprises an elastomer composition comprising:
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20120214934 | ADHESION COMPOSITION AND TEXTILE MATERIALS AND ARTICLES TREATED THEREWITH - This invention relates to improved adhesion compositions and textile materials and articles treated therewith. The improved adhesion composition comprises a non-crosslinked resorcinol-formaldehyde and/or resorcinol-furfural condensate (or a phenol-formaldehyde condensate that is soluble in water), a rubber latex, and an aldehyde component such as 2-furfuraldehyde. The composition may be applied to textile substrates and used for improving the adhesion between the treated textile substrates and rubber materials. End-use articles that contain the treated textile-rubber composite include, without limitation, automobile tires, belts, and hoses as well as printing blankets. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214935 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED POLYESTER RESIN BLENDS FOR OXYGEN SCAVENGING AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - Disclosed is a method for producing an oxygen scavenging resin comprising: a) reacting an aromatic diacid or its diester, and an ionic diacid or its diester, with a diol and a metal compound to produce an ionic copolyester, b) cooling, cutting and drying the ionic copolyester into solid pellets, and c) mixing the dried ionic copolyester with a dried oxidizable polymer, provided that the oxidizable polymer is not a partially aromatic polyamide. Also disclosed is i) a composition made by the above method wherein the composition comprises an ionic copolyester, containing a metal compound, and an oxidizable polymer, provided that the oxidizable polymer is not a partially aromatic polyamide; and ii) the method of making articles from this composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214936 | OPTICAL PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET - The present invention provides an optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet which has low relative dielectric constant, does not cause white turbidity by humidification, and is excellent in corrosion resistance. The present invention relates to an optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, comprising: a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in which a relative dielectric constant at a frequency of 100 kHz is 4 or less, and a moisture ratio after storage under an environment of 60° C. and 95% RH for 120 hours is 0.65 wt % or more. The optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet preferably has a total light transmittance of 90% or more and a haze of 3% or less. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214937 | METHODS FOR MAKING ADHESIVES - Methods of preparing latex-based adhesives are provided. Such methods include aging and heating of latex-films to improve performance properties with respect to tack, peel strength, and sheer strength. The latex adhesives may be used as pressure sensitive adhesives. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214938 | BIO-BASED POLYURETHANE DISPERSION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The disclosure relates to water-dispersible polyurethane polymers as well as related polyurethane dispersion (PUD) compositions including the same, methods of making the same, methods of using the same, and articles coated with the same. The water-dispersible polyurethane polymer includes hydrophobic oligomeric polyether soft segments that include 1,2-di-substituted oxyethylene repeating units. The 1,2-di-substituted oxyethylene repeating units are derived from unsaturated fatty acid esters, such as from a distribution of epoxidized vegetable oil fatty acid esters subjected to a ring-opening polymerization process for oligomeric polyether polyol formation. The water-dispersible polyurethane polymer further includes hard segments common to other PUD compositions. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214939 | CROSS-LINKED PIGMENT DISPERSION BASED ON POLYURETHANE DISPERSANTS - The present disclosure provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a colorant and a polyurethane dispersant, wherein said polyurethane dispersant is comprised of a polymer having a cross-linkable moiety, wherein the cross-linkable moiety is cross-linked with a cross-linking agent. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214940 | Styrene-Free Unsaturated Polyester - A thermosetting unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) composition comprising an unsaturated polyester polymer having at least two strained cycloolefinic double bonds and optional unstrained cycloolefinic double bonds, which can be cross-linked through a ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) or combination of ROMP and cationic or free radical polymerization is provided. No styrene is used in the resin composition. The thermosetting unsaturated polyester resin composition also comprises a catalyst system for the ring-opening metathesis polymerization, and in embodiments, can further comprise one or more optional unsubstituted or substituted cycloolefin monomer containing unsaturation, an optional co-catalyst selected from a cationic initiator or free radical initiator, and optional additives. The cured resin properties can be controlled through adjusting the structure and properties of the unsaturated polyester resin. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214941 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AQUEOUS POLYACRYLIC ACID SOLUTIONS - A process for preparing aqueous solutions of homo- or copolymers of acrylic acid by means of free-radical polymerization of acrylic acid and optionally water-soluble, monoethylenically unsaturated comonomers in an aqueous medium in the presence of at least one water-soluble initiator and of at least one water-soluble regulator, wherein the polymerization is conducted by means of a continuous process, and wherein, after the polymerization, low molecular weight components are at least partly removed from the resulting aqueous polymer solution. For the polymerization, preference is given to using microstructured mixers and reactors. Preference is given to using at least one reactor and/or mixer with microstructures for the process. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214942 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POWDER MOLDED PRODUCT AND POWDER MOLDED PRODUCT - A powder molded product produced through molding of a slurry containing a powdery molding raw material, a dispersion medium for dispersing the molding raw material, a dispersant for uniformly dispersing the molding raw material in the dispersion medium, a binder precursor for producing an organic binder through a chemical reaction, a reaction promoter for promoting the chemical reaction, and a pseudo-plasticity-imparting agent for imparting pseudo-plasticity to the slurry. The method for producing a powder molded product of the present invention includes a slurry preparation step; a molding step of molding the prepared slurry into a primary molded product having a specific shape; and a drying-solidification step of solidifying the slurry by promoting the aforementioned chemical reaction in the primary molded product, and removing, through evaporation, the dispersion medium from the primary molded product. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214943 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a process for producing a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a matrix phase comprising a polyamide and an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and a disperse phase comprising a rubber composition, by which gelation by a reaction between a polyamide and an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer can be inhibited and the dispersion of the rubber composition can be good. In the process, the polyamide resin and the rubber composition are melt-blended to the extent necessary for the rubber composition to form a disperse phase, and then the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer is added and further melt-blended together. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214944 | POLYOLEFIN POLYLACTIC ACID IN-SITU BLENDS - Polymeric compositions and methods of forming the same are described herein. The methods generally include contacting a polyolefin and a lactide in the presence of a catalyst within an extruder under conditions sufficient to polymerize the lactide and form a polymeric composition including polyolefin and polylactic acid. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214945 | CROSS-LINKABLE NITRILE RUBBER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME - A cross-linkable nitrile rubber composition obtained by mixing a master batch (B) which contains a nitrile copolymer rubber (b | 2012-08-23 |
20120214946 | 10-50 G/D HIGH STRENGTH POLYETHYLENE FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A 10-50 g/d high strength polyethylene fiber and preparation method thereof are provided, which are in the high molecular material field. Said fiber is obtained by cross blend melt spinning method, and its strength is 10-50 g/d, its modulus is 400-2000 g/d. The material used by said cross blend melt spinning method is obtained by mixing low density polyethylene with molecular weight of 2/5-500,000 and super molecule weight polyethylene with molecular weight of 120-7000,000 in the proportion of 2-10:1. Flow modifier or diluent is not additionally added in the present invention, raw material consumption is low, extra high pressure is avoided, energy consumption and cost of production are low, technological process is simple, single line capacity is easily raised, and large scale industrial production can be realized. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214947 | HETEROPHASIC POLYPROPYLENE RESIN - Heterophasic polypropylene resin comprising a propylene random copolymer matrix phase (A), and an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber phase (B) dispersed within the matrix phase wherein the heterophasic polypropylene resin has a MFR (2.16 kg, 230° C.) of 1.0 to 100 g/10 min, determined according to ISO 1133, and a fraction soluble in p-xylene at 25° C. (XCS fraction) which is present in the resin in an amount of 28 to 50 wt %, and which has a molecular weight distribution (M | 2012-08-23 |
20120214948 | SOLVENTLESS FUNCTIONALIZATION, MILLING, AND COMPOUNDING PROCESS WITH REACTIVE DILUENTS - Methods of compounding nanoparticles with a resin, e.g., a curable resin and one or more surface modifying agents are described. The methods use wet milling technology, including both continuous and batch milling processes, and can be used to functionalize the nanoparticles and disperse the functionalized nanoparticles into the resin system in a single process. Methods of compounding curable resin systems containing reactive diluents are also disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214949 | POLYMER, GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYMER - A polymer having a repeating unit represented by formula (1). | 2012-08-23 |
20120214950 | Rosin-Derived Cationic Compounds and Polymers Along with Their Methods of Preparation - Methods for forming rosin-derived cationic compounds are provided. The method can include attaching a cationic group to a conjugated diene on a hydrophenathrene-based ring of a resin acid (e.g., levopimaric acid, abietic acid, dehydroabietic acid, or a mixture thereof) to form a rosin-derived cationic compound. Attaching the cationic group to the conjugated diene on the hydrophenathrene-based ring of the resin acid can be achieved via a Diels-Alder reaction of a dienophile with the hydrophenathrene-based ring of the resin acid. Rosin-derived cationic compounds are also provided. The rosin-derived cationic compound can include a cationic group attached to a conjugated diene on a hydrophenathrene-based ring of a resin acid, wherein the rosin-derived cationic compound further comprises a carboxylic acid group. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214951 | PREPARATION OF POLYPHOSPHAZENE MICROSPHERES - Methods of producing polyphosphazene microspheres comprising admixing aqueous solutions of a water-soluble polyphosphazene and an organic amine, or salt thereof, are disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214952 | Methods for Preparing Polymeric Reagents and Compositions of Polymeric Reagents - Methods for preparing active carbonate esters of water-soluble polymers are provided. Also provided are other methods related to the active carbonate esters of water-soluble polymers, as well as corresponding compositions. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214953 | PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR MAKING HALOGEN-FREE, IGNITION-RESISTANT POLYMERS - Phosphorus-containing compounds useful for flame retardant epoxy resins are disclosed. The flame retardant epoxy resins may be used to make electrical laminates. This invention is particularly useful in end use applications in which a low bromine or low halogen content is required or desired. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214954 | Polymer Compositions for Rotational Molding Applications - A polymer having a density of from about 0.94 g/cm | 2012-08-23 |
20120214955 | SUPPORTED NONMETALLOCENE CATALYST, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst and preparation thereof. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst can be produced with a simple and feasible process and is characterized by an easily controllable polymerization activity. This invention further relates to use of the supported nonmetallocene catalyst in olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, which is characterized by a lowered assumption of the co-catalyst as compared with the prior art. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214956 | MULTISTAGE PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ETHYLENE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a process of producing an ethylene polymer composition in multiple stages, of which the first stage is preferably a slurry polymerization stage, in the presence of a catalyst system, comprising: a) a solid catalyst precursor, comprising a transition metal selected from titanium and vanadium; magnesium; a halide, optionally an electron donor; and a solid particulate material comprising an inorganic oxide, and wherein the median particle diameter, D | 2012-08-23 |
20120214957 | SUPPORTED NONMETALLOCENE CATALYST, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst and preparation thereof. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst can be produced with a simple and feasible process and is characterized by an easily controllable polymerization activity. This invention further relates to use of the supported nonmetallocene catalyst in olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, which is characterized by a lowered assumption of the co-catalyst as compared with the prior art. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214958 | POLYOXAZOLIDONE RESINS - An epoxy oxazolidone including the reaction product of (a) a divinylarene dioxide, and (b) an excess of a polyisocyanate to provide an epoxy oxazolidone composition; wherein the composition has an oxazolidone selectivity of greater than 40% relative to the total of the carbonyl compounds; a process for making the epoxy oxazolidone; and a curable epoxy resin composition including (i) the epoxy oxazolidone derived from a divinylarene dioxide such as divinylbenzene dioxide (DVBDO) and a polyisocyanate, (ii) at least one curing agent; and/or (iii) a catalyst. The cured product made from the above epoxy resin composition is thermally stable and offers improved properties such as a lower viscosity and a high heat resistance compared to known cured products prepared from known epoxy resins. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214959 | ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND PREPARATION OF POLYLACTIDE RESIN USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an organotin compound represented by R | 2012-08-23 |
20120214960 | POLYESTER RESIN AND TONER COMPRISING SAME - The present invention relates to a polyester resin prepared by adding an anti-hydrolysis agent to a reactant comprising an acid selected from an alkylester of aromatic dibasic acid or a mixture of an alkylester of aromatic dibasic acid and an alkylester of aliphatic dibasic acid, an aromatic diol and an aliphatic diol; and a toner produced by using the same as a binder resin. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214961 | POLY(BUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) ESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A dimethyl terephthalate residual composition including
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20120214962 | Monomers, Oligomeric Complexes, Coordination Polymers, and Methods for Their Preparation and Use - Implementations and techniques for preparing and using monomers, oligomeric complexes, and coordination polymers are generally disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214963 | ASPART PROINSULIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING ASPART INSULIN ANALOGS THEREFROM - Aspart modified proinsulin sequences that have a modified C-peptide amino acid and/or nucleic acid modification for producing aspart insulin analogs are provided. Highly efficient processes for preparing the aspart insulin analogs and improved preparations containing the aspart insulin analogs prepared according to the methods described herein are also provided. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214964 | LIQUID INSULIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are novel and improved preparations and methods for manufacturing substantially liquid preparations of recombinant human insulin API. The purified recombinant human insulin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) preparations are substantially free of by-products associated with the lyophilization and/or crystallization. The methods for manufacturing the substantially liquid recombinant human insulin API preparations are provided with optional steps for subjecting the recombinant insulin preparation to lyophilization and/or crystallization. Enhanced yield of recombinant insulin of greater purity are thereby provided according to the present invention. Highly purified formulations of recombinant human insulin of the API insulin preparations disclosed herein are also provided. Stably transformed | 2012-08-23 |
20120214965 | GLARGINE PROINSULIN AND METHODS OF PRODUCING GLARGINE INSULIN ANALOGS THEREFROM - Glargine proinsulin sconstructs that have a modified C-peptide amino acid and/or nucleic acid sequence for producing glargine insulin analogs are provided. Highly efficient processes for preparing the glargine insulin analogs and improved preparations containing the glargine insulin analogs prepared according to the methods described herein are also provided. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214966 | MULTICOLUMN SEQUENTIAL SEPARATION PROCESS - A process is disclosed for separating biomolecules from an aqueous solution containing the biomolecules and impurities, having different affinities and/or interactions with a solid support. The solution is passed over a fixed bed of chromatographic resin containing at least three zones, with flow of liquid being arranged between adjacent zones and between a last and first zone. Each of several sequences includes at least an adsorption stage, a rinsing stage, or a desorption stage, with each subsequent sequence being carried out by a downstream displacement of fronts in the zones by approximately the same increment before the periodical displacement of the introduction and withdrawal points. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214967 | CROSS-LINKED GLYCOPEPTIDE-CEPHALOSPORIN ANTIBIOTICS - This invention provides cross-linked glycopeptide-cephalosporin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as antibiotics. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds; methods for treating bacterial infections in a mammal using such compounds; and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214968 | Preparation of phalloidin and its derivatives - The present invention relates to novel phalloidin derivatives and their fluorescent dye conjugates. These new compounds may be used in studies of actin dynamics in living systems. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing such compounds. The synthesis routes combine solid-phase and solution phase peptide synthesis, and has great advantage for efficient preparation of a diverse library of the phalloidin derivatives, especially for the synthesis of phalloidin. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214969 | Methods and Compositions for F-18 Labeling of Proteins, Peptides and Other Molecules - The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of F-18 labeled molecules of use in PET imaging. In particular embodiments, the labeled molecules may be peptides or proteins, although other types of molecules may be labeled and utilized. Preferably, the F-18 is attached to a targeting molecule by formation of a metal complex and binding of the F-18-metal complex to a chelating moiety. In other embodiments, the metal may first be attached to the chelating group and subsequently the F-18 bound to the metal. More preferably, the F-18 label moiety may be attached to a targetable conjugate that is used for pretargeting in combination with a bispecific or multispecific antibody. The F-18-metal labeled molecules are stable in human serum at 37° C. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214970 | High Stability Streptavidin Mutant Proteins - The present invention provides a mutant streptavidin subunit which comprises one or more amino acid substitutions compared to a wildtype streptavidin subunit at any one of residue positions equivalent to positions (50, 51, 52, 53) and (54) of SEQ ID NO. 2 and wherein amino acid residues at positions equivalent to positions (23, 27, 43, 45, 49, 79, 88, 90, 92, 108, 110) and (128) of SEQ ID NO. 2, in said mutant streptavidin subunit, are wildtype, wherein (i) when said mutant streptavidin subunit unit is comprised in streptavidin, said streptavidin has a lower off rate for biotin or for a biotin conjugate than wildtype streptavidin or (ii) when said mutant streptavidin subunit is in monomelic form said mutant monomelic streptavidin has a lower off rate for biotin or a biotin conjugate than monomelic streptavidin. The invention also encompasses nucleic acid molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the mutant streptavidin subunit and vectors and cells comprising the nucleic acid. Further, methods of capturing biotinylated molecules and cells and therapeutic methods are encompassed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214971 | NOVEL ANTI-IL13 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to anti-IL13 antibodies that bind specifically and with high affinity to both glycosylated and non-glycosylated human IL13, does not bind mouse IL13, and neutralize human IL13 activity at an approximate molar ratio of 1:2 (MAb:IL13). The invention also relates to the use of these antibodies in the treatment of IL13-mediated diseases, such as allergic disease, including asthma, allergic asthma, non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, eczema, urticaria, food allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ulcerative colitis, RSV infection, uveitis, scleroderma, and osteoporosis. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214972 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVITY - The present invention provides a novel lymphocyte inhibitory receptor termed BTLA which is expressed on both T and B cells, and identifies B7 family member B7x as interacting with BTLA to attenuate lymphocyte activity. Methods and compositions for modulating BTLA-mediated negative signaling and interfering with the interaction of BTLA and B7x for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214973 | USE OF METAL COMPLEXES - A method of immobilising a target molecule on a substrate, which comprises exposing the target molecule to the substrate in the presence of a metal complex, wherein the target molecule is an unmodified target molecule, and wherein the metal complex is selected to provide a stable binding interaction between the target molecule and the substrate. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214974 | Devices and Methods for the Purification, Isolation, Desalting or Buffer/Solvent Exchange of Substances - A spin column device, which contains a rigid porous filter that retains its shape during centrifugation, chromatography methods using the device to isolate a desired substance, e.g., a biological molecule, from other substances in a mixture, and kits containing the device with one or more reagents for use in the method. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214975 | AAD-1 EVENT DAS-40278-9, RELATED TRANSGENIC CORN LINES, AND EVENT-SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to cells for producing a molecule lacking fucose, having a reduced amount of fucose, or having other atypical sugars on its glycomoieties. It also relates to methods for producing a molecule lacking fucose, having a reduced amount of fucose, or having other atypical sugars on its glycomoieties using said cells and to molecules obtainable by said methods. The present invention further relates to molecules having an artificial glycosylation pattern. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214976 | Scalable Process for Protein Purification - The invention provides a process for the purification recombinantly expressed, self-assembled VLP from the homogenate of a bacterial host, wherein the process can be scaled up to a commercial production scale in a cost effective manner. The process comprises a first chromatography using an anion exchange matrix, a second chromatography using hydroxyapatite and, optionally, a size exclusion chromatography. VLP preparations obtained by the process of the invention are essentially free of endotoxin contaminations. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214977 | SCRAPED SURFACE HEAT EXCHANGER AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - The invention relates to a scraped surface heat exchanger ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120214978 | Reducing Non-Covalently Bound Polysaccharide On Supports - Methods and reagents are disclosed for reducing an amount of non-covalently bound polysaccharide on a support. The method comprises contacting a support comprising both covalently bound polysaccharide and non-covalently bound polysaccharide with an aqueous solution comprising an amount of a chaotropic agent effective to remove non-covalently bound polysaccharide from the support. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214979 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE IN AN EXTRUDER AND MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THE PROCESS - The present invention relates to a process for the production of microfibrillated cellulose wherein the process comprises the steps of, providing a slurry comprising fibers, adding the slurry to an extruder, treating the slurry in the extruder so that the fibers are defibrillated and microfibrillated cellulose is formed. The invention further relates to a microfibrillated cellulose produced. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214980 | METHODS FOR PREPARING ALKALI CELLULOSE AND CELLULOSE ETHER - Provided is a method for efficiently preparing alkali cellulose having a uniform alkali distribution. More specifically, provided are a methods for preparing alkali cellulose comprising a contact filtration step of bringing a pulp into contact with an alkali metal hydroxide solution on a moving filtration plane for vacuum filtration to collect a contact product remaining on the filtration plane, and a draining step of draining the contact product; and a method of preparing cellulose ether by using the alkali cellulose. Also provided is an apparatus for preparing alkali cellulose comprising a continuous horizontal vacuum filter type contactor. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214981 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ALKALI CELLULOSE AND CELLULOSE ETHER - A degree of polymerization of cellulose ether is accurately controlled, and quality and a manufacturing process of the cellulose ether are stabilized. There is provided a method for producing depolymerized alkali cellulose having a degree of polymerization controlled, comprising at least a step of depolymerizing, in the presence of an oxygen-containing gas flow, alkali cellulose obtained by bringing a pulp into contact with an alkali solution, while measuring feeding and discharging amounts of oxygen in the oxygen-containing gas flow. There is also provided a method for producing cellulose ether, comprising at least a step of adding an etherifying agent to the depolymerized alkali cellulose having a degree of polymerization controlled. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214982 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALKALI CELLULOSE COMPRISING REMOVAL OF CELLULOSE PARTICLES - There is provided a method for producing alkali cellulose comprising efficiently removing cellulose particles which are introduced by a pulp and have accumulated in a circulating alkali metal hydroxide solution. More specifically, there is provided a method for producing alkali cellulose, comprising at least the steps of bringing a pulp into contact with an alkali metal hydroxide solution to obtain a contact product, draining the contact product by a drainer, reusing an alkali metal hydroxide solution recovered in the step of draining for contact with a pulp, and adjusting an amount of cellulose particles in the recovered alkali metal hydroxide solution to 0.5% by weight or less prior to reusing for contact with the pulp. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214983 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CELLULOSE ETHER - Provided is a method for producing cellulose ether whose aqueous solution is transparent and contains a smaller amount of water-insoluble portion. The method comprises at least the steps of providing at least two alkali cellulose materials having different compositions, each of the materials having been prepared by bringing a pulp into contact with a solution of alkali metal hydroxide and draining; and mixing the at least two alkali cellulose materials having different compositions, wherein each weight ratio of the alkali metal hydroxide in each of the alkali cellulose materials having different compositions to a solid component in the pulp (alkali metal hydroxide/solid component in pulp) is equal to 0.4 to 2.5 times of a weight ratio of alkali metal hydroxide in the alkali cellulose obtained in the step of mixing to solid components in a sum of pulps used for preparation of the alkali cellulose materials. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214984 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ALKALI CELLULOSE AND CELLULOSE ETHER - When a combination of pulps having different alkali metal hydroxide solution absorption rates is as a raw material, contact conditions such as a contact temperature and a contact time have to be changed frequently, depending on the absorption rate of pulps currently processed, thereby causing a problem of reduced productivity. For solving the problem, provided is a method for producing alkali cellulose, comprising at least the steps of: bringing two or more types of pulps having different alkali metal hydroxide solution absorption rates into contact with an alkali metal hydroxide solution to obtain a contact product; and draining the contact product, wherein the highest absorption rate is not more than 4.0 times as fast as the lowest absorption rate. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214985 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR CATIONIC HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE - The present invention relates to a process for producing a cationic hydroxypropyl cellulose including the step of reacting a low-crystalline powdery cellulose with a cationizing agent represented by the following general formula (1) and/or a cationizing agent represented by the following general formula (2), and propylene oxide in the presence of water in an amount of from 10 to 60% by mass on the basis of the low-crystalline powdery cellulose, and a catalyst: | 2012-08-23 |
20120214986 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF IRON (III) CARBOXYMALTOSE COMPLEX - The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of iron (III) carboxymaltose complex. Thus, for example, a mixture of one or more maltodextrins, ferric hydroxide and water is heated, the resulting iron maltodextrin complex is oxidized using an aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution, followed by maintaining at 25° C. to 125° C. to produce iron (III) carboxymaltose complex. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214987 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR PREPARING 3ALPHA-OXYGEN SUBSTITUTED STEROIDS - The invention relates to processes for preparing 3α-O-linked steroids including 3α-O-linked-androst-5-ene steroids and 3α-O-linked-5a-androstane steroids. In one process a 3α,4α-epoxy androst-5-en-17-one is predominately reduced at the epoxy moiety wherein reduction of the 3α,4α epoxy functional group occurs preferentially at position C4 with retention of configuration at position C3 to provide a 3α-O-linked-androst-5-ene steroid. In another process, conditions are provided for inversion of configuration of a 3β-hydroxy-androst-5-ene steroid by the Mitsunobu reaction to provide a 3α-O-linked-androst-5-ene steroid with reduced amounts of 3α,5α-cycloandrostane side-product impurities. | 2012-08-23 |
20120214988 | PHOSPHORAMIDE COMPOUND, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, LIGAND, COMPLEX, CATALYST AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE ALCOHOL - Disclosed is a method for highly efficiently obtaining an optically active alcohol from a carbonyl compound highly enantioselectively. Also disclosed is a ligand used in such a method. Specifically, an optically active alcohol is obtained by reacting a carbonyl compound and an organozinc compound by using a ligand (L) shown below. | 2012-08-23 |