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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442814 | 1-methoxy-2-phenyl ethenes useful for the preparation of 5-carboxaldehyde-2-3-dihydrobenzoxepines The present invention relates to the compounds of general formula (I) wherein R, R1, R2 are as defined in claim 1. Compounds of f... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7271274 | Phenolic antioxidants for the treatment of disorders including arthritis, asthma and coronary artery disease The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, wherein the compounds are of the following Formulas: or a pharmaceutically acceptable ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7192963 | Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, such as the enzyme Janus Kinase 3. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7091344 | Infrared chromophores An infrared dye, characterized in that the dye comprises of Formulae 1 to 5 ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7067702 | Process for preparing vinyl substituted beta-diketones A process for preparing vinyl substituted beta-diketones includes reacting a halogen-containing beta-diketone with an olefin in a reaction zone under Heck coupling reaction conditions in the presence of a catalyst, a base, and an organic phosphine to provide a vinyl... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7045641 | Process for preparing polyenedialdehyde monoacetals A process for preparing compounds of the formula I is described and entails converting a compound of the formula II by Wittig or Wittig-Horner reaction into ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041345 | Chiral compounds III The invention relates to chiral compounds of formula (I) wherein Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, X1, X2, X3 and X4 have the meaning given in claim 1, to liquid crystalline mixtures comprising at... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6962993 | Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, such as the enzyme Janus Kinase 3. ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6887700 | Process for the enzymatic preparation of enantiopure 1, 3-dioxolan-4-one and 1,3-oxathiolan-5-one derivatives A process is provided for preparing an enantiopure 1,3-dioxolan-4-one or 1,3-oxathiolan-5-one derivative, which includes bringing a mixture containing enantiomeric 1,3-dioxolan-4-one or 1,3-oxathiolan-5-one derivatives and an enzyme with hydrolytic activity into con... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6867310 | Arylation and vinylation of activated carbons The present invention provides transition-metal-catalyst-based methods for the arylation and vinylation of activated methyl, methylene, and methine carbons with aryl halides, vinyl halides, and the like. The methods of the invention provide several improvements over... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6864254 | Inhibitor for 20-hete-yielding enzyme An inhibitor for 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid production which comprises as the active ingredient a specific hydroxyformamidine derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. It is useful especially as a remedy for kidney diseases, cerebrovascular dis... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6844375 | 4-methylene-1,3-dioxolanes as cross-linking agents The invention relates to: 4-methylene-1,3-dioxolanes of the general formula (I) wherein R1 denotes hydrogen, C5-C6-cycloalkyl or C1-C4-alkyl; m and n, which may be the same o... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6830789 | Chiral additives for cholesteric displays A unique class of chiral additive materials is disclosed for use in cholesteric displays that possess a helical twist power substantially independent of temperature. The additives have a solubility and a helical twist power large enough to be used as a single chiral... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6803488 | Process for producing fluorinated ketone The present invention provides a process whereby fluorinated ketones of various structures can be produced by short process steps and which is useful as an industrial production process. Namely, it is a process for producing a fluorinated ketone of the follow... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6800658 | Substituted diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds and analogues thereof useful for the treatment of prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell prolifera... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6706899 | Acyclic chiral compound from garcinia acid and process for preparing the same The present invention relates to a novel acyclic chiral compound of Garcinia acid of formula I, Wherein: R2=R5=lower aryl ester or alkyl ester or substituted aryl alcohol or alkyl alcohol... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6607677 | Optically active compounds Optically active butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol derivatives of formula (I). The compounds may be used as doping agents for liquid crystals for a wide range of applications, such as solid state cholesteric filters for projection displays, circular polarizers, and ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6608061 | Bisaryl compound and medicament for cancer treatment comprising the same A medicament for treatment of cancer comprising a compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof: Ar1 --S--R1 --S--Ar2 wherein R1 represents a nonmetal bridging... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6590110 | Method for synthesizing C-glycosides of ulosonic acids The invention is directed to a method for synthesizing C-glycosides of ulosonic acids, as well as intermediates thereof and C-glycosides prepared by this method.... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6586465 | Esters The present invention deals with the certain novel esters derived from specific cyclic ether containing alcohols. These products have surprising hydroalcoholic solubility and a very desirable skin feel, making them ideal candidates for use in products lik... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6548681 | Process for the recovery of a polyol from an aqueous solution A process for the separation of a polyol or multiple polyols in admixture with other organic compounds, usually those produced with the polyol, is described. The process uses a distillation in a column (11) of a cyclic acetal from an aqueous solution whic... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6515150 | Cyclic acetal compound, polymer, resist composition and patterning process Cyclic acetal compounds of formula (1) wherein k=0 or 1 and n is an integer of 0 to 6 are novel. Using the cyclic acetal compounds as a monomer, polymers are obtained. A resist composition comprising the polymer as a base resin is sensitive to high-energy... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6489493 | Acyclic chiral derivatives of hibiscus acid and the process of preparing the same The present invention relates to a novel acyclic chiral derivatives of Hibiscus acid of formula I, ##STR1## wherein: R1 =R5 =lower aryl or alkyl ester or substituted aryl or alkyl alcohol R3 =substituted aryl or alkyl este... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6437045 | Powder coating of carboxyl polyester or (poly)methacrylate and cycloaliphatic polyepoxide Powder coating compositions comprise a binder selected from carboxyl-group-containing polyesters, carboxyl-group-containing poly(meth)acrylates and mixtures of the said substances, and one or more epoxy compounds, wherein the epoxy compounds comprise at l... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6433124 | Reactive polymers and isocyanate-reactive polymers obtainable therefrom In a compound of the formula I ##STR1## (reactive polymer), L is a, polymer, XY is a reactive radical which is inert toward NCO groups and splits off one or more protective groups Y under acidic, neutral or basic conditions and the radical X bears, after ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6395911 | Process for cis-1{2-[4-(6-methoxy-2-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)phenoxy] ethyl}pyrrolidine This invention provides an improved process for cis-1-{2-[4-(6-methoxy-2-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)phenoxy] ethyl}pyrrolidine which is an intermediate for the preparation of (-)cis-6-phenyl-5-[4-(2-pyrrolidin-1-yl-ethoxy)-phenyl]-5,6,7,8-tet... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6388104 | 4-methylene-1,3-dioxolanes having functional groups Novel 4-methylene-1,3-dioxolanes of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R1 denotes hydrogen or alkyl, X denotes a single bond, C1 -C18 alkylene, cycloalkylene, arylalkylene, --CH2 (OCH2 CH2)n... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6355844 | Process for the preparation of malondialdehyde-derivatives Process for the preparation of malondialdehyde-derivatives by reacting vinylesters with orthoesters in the presence of a precious metal catalyst.... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6232476 | Intermediates in a process for cis-1-{2-[4-(6-methoxy-2-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)phenoxy] ethyl}pyrrolidine This invention provides an improved process for cis-1-{2-[4-(6-methoxy-2-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)phenoxy] ethyl}pyrrolidine which is an intermediate for the preparation of (-)cis-6-phenyl-5-[4-(2-pyrrolidin-1-yl-ethoxy)-phenyl]-5,6,7,8-tet... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6143908 | Process for preparation of 1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol compounds A process for preparing easily and economically a 1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol compound in a racemic form or an optically active form with high purity and in high yield. The process comprises reacting an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an alcohol... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6124479 | Process for the preparation of 1,3-dioxolane-4-methanols A process for preparing a 1,3-dioxolane-3-methanol (5) in a racemic form or an optically active form involves reacting with an alcohol in a base (i) a 3-halogeno-1,2-propanediol (1a) in which X is halogen atom, or (ii) a glycidol effecting a 3-alkoxy-1,2-... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6114364 | 2,3-disubstituted cyclopentanone derivatives, process for producing the same, and medicinal use thereof The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following general formula (1) ##STR1## (wherein X represents O, S, SO, SO2, or NH, Y is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue containing 1 through 6 carbon atoms a... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6066763 | Process for preparing free -hydroxy acids from ammonium salts thereof A process for preparing -hydroxy acids by heating ammonium salts of -hydroxy acids of general formula (I), removing the formed ammonia and water, adding water to the residue, and heating the obtained mixture, wherein R is hydrogen, C1 | 05/23/2000 |
| 6001994 | Process for making gemcitabine hydrochloride An improved process to make gemcitabine hydrocrhloride, the improvement consisting essentially of making the lactone intermediate, 2-deoxy-2,2-difluoro-D-erythro-pentafuranose-1 ulose-3,5-dibenzoate: ##STR1## from D-erythro-2-Deoxy-2,2-difluoro 4,5-O... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5969154 | Liquid crystalline diketopyrrolopyrroles A liquid crystalline compound of formula ##STR1## wherein B and D are each independently of the other C6 -C24 alkyl, ##STR2## L is ##STR3## methyl or C10 -C18 alkyl, wherein R1 is ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5959012 | Methyl oxirane dibenzoylresorcinol UV absorbers An epoxylated DBR, dibenzoylresorcinol and various derivatives thereof have been prepared to show usefulness in coatings due to compatibility and solubility. Such coatings can be acrylics, epoxies, or silicone hardcoats which are thermally or photo cured ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5917059 | Preparation of cyclic acetals or ketals Cyclic acetals or ketals are prepared by reacting a polyol with the appropriate aldehydes or ketones, with part of the aldehyde or ketone being distilled out during the reaction.... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5912366 | , -Difluoro-ଲ-hydroxy thiol esters and their synthesis ,-Difluoro-ଲ-hydroxy thiol esters of Formula (III): ##STR1## wherein: Rc and Rd are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1 -C6 alkyl, substituted C1 -C6 | 06/15/1999 |
| 5869702 | Polyol ether derivatives and production methods therefor Polyol ether derivatives, a method for producing the polyol ether derivatives, and a working fluid composition for a refrigerating machine containing a hydrofluorocarbon and a refrigeration oil containing the polyol ether derivatives as a base oil.... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5814612 | Retinol derivatives and uses thereof The present invention provides a purified retinoid compound characterized by a molecular mass of about 320 daltons and an atomic composition of C20 H32 O3. The present invention also provides a purified retinoid compound h... | 09/29/1998 |
