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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7368125 | Amphiphilic polymers for medical applications The present invention is directed to medical devices or pharmaceutical compositions, each containing a synthetic, bioabsorbable, biocompatible polymer that is the reaction product of a polybasic acid or derivative thereof, a monoglyceride, and a polyether. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7078015 | Ultrasound imaging and treatment Methods of and apparatus for preparing temperature activated gaseous precursor-filled liposomes are described. Gaseous precursor-filled liposomes prepared by these methods are particularly usefull for example, in ultrasonic imaging applications and in therapeutic dr... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6864381 | Process for preparing acyloxybenzenesulfonates A process for preparing acyloxybenzenesulfonates by reacting a carboxylic acid derivative with a salt of a phenolsulfonic acid in the presence of an antioxidant, preferably 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol. The addition of such antioxidants gives a product having a ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6562874 | Compositions comprising combination of DEFI and modified DEFI and methods of making Composition may be prepared in a single DEFI reactor comprising mixtures of (1) DEFI (directly esterified fatty acyl isethionate) and (2) a compound produced by the reaction of (a) isethionate with a fatty acid replacement (e.g., a multicarboxylic fatty a... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6562988 | Methods and products relating to 16-HETE analogs The present invention includes 16-HETE analogs which are agonists and antagonists of 16-HETE. The compositions may be formulated in pharmaceutically acceptable formulations. The invention also includes methods and products for inhibiting neutrophil adhesi... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6333040 | Cosmetic preparations Compositions having refatting properties for use in and as cosmetic preparations wherein the compositions contain (a) monoglyceride (ether) sulfates, and (b) fatty acid partial glycerides; and processes for their preparation.... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6255496 | Trifluoromethyl ketone analogs as selective cPLA2 inhibitors Selective inhibitors of the cPLA2 enzymes are provided which are of use in controlling a wide variety of inflammatory diseases. The inhibitors of the present invention have the general formula ##STR1##... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6218555 | Process for the preparation of alkanoyloxy-benzenesulfonic acids and salts thereof Disclosed is a process for the preparation of alkanoate esters of hydroxybenzenesulfonic acids and salts thereof by the steps of (1) contacting or reacting phenol with an alkanoic acid in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and trifluoroacetic anhy... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6180667 | Esters of acyl L-carnitines and pharmaceutical compositions containing same for treating endotoxic shock Esters of alkanoyl L-carnitines wherein the alkanoyl is a saturated or unsaturated, staight or branched alkanoyl having 2-26 carbon atoms, optionally ω-substituted with trialkylammonium, dialkylsulfonium, hydroxyl, carboxyl, halogen, methanesulfonyl and ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 5994289 | Surfactant mixtures comprising acyloxyalkanesulfonates Surfactant mixtures containing acyloxyalkanesulfonates, which are prepared by mixing different acyloxyalkanesulfonates, the total quantity of acyloxyalkanesulfonates comprising a mixture of ammonium and alkali metal and/or alkaline-earth metal cations.... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5877140 | Detergent compositions The present invention relates to anionic compounds and their application in detergent compositions. The compounds have the dual benefits of surfactancy and suds suppression.... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5705091 | Alkoxylated peracid activators Bleaching compositions are provided that comprise peracid activators. The peracid activators are ester derivatives of a carboxylic acid where the oxygen is covalently bound through a polyhydroxy linking group to a leaving group that is displaceable in a p... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5625085 | Esters of acyl L-carnitines and pharmaceutical compositons containing same for treating endotoxic shock Esters of alkanoyl L-carnitines wherein the alkanoyl is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkanoyl having 2-26 carbon atoms, optionally ω-substituted with trialkylammonium, dialkylsulfonium, hydroxyl, carboxyl, halogen, methanesulfonyl and... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5393466 | Fatty acid esters of polyalkoxylated isethionic acid The present invention provides novel fatty acid esters of alkoxylated isethionic acid and compositions comprising these compounds.... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5391812 | Polyglycolate peracid precursors Polyglycolate compounds are provided having the general structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 2 to about 10; R is C1-20 linear or branched alkyl, alkoxylated alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, substituted aryl; R' and R" are in... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5384421 | Process for making sodium acylisethionates This invention discloses an improved method for making salts of acylisethionates using a direct esterification of a fatty acid with one or more salts of a selected hydroxyalkanesulfonic acid in the presence of a catalyst selected from the described group.... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5312932 | Process for the continuous production of partial glyceride sulfates Process for the continuous production of partial glyceride sulfates comprising the steps of A. continuously reacting partial glycerides with gaseous sulfur trioxide, B. subjecting the resulting acidic sulfonation products to ageing, and C. neutralizilng the aged ac... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5304669 | Process for the production of alkyl sulfate pastes having improved flow properties The alkylsulphate pastes disclosed can be prepared by sulphonating mixtures containing a)50-90% by weight of at least one aliphatic primary alcohol with 6-22 carbon atoms and b)1-50% by weight of at least one unsaturated fatty acid glyceride ester derived... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5292915 | Compounds containing carbonate groups and carbonyl groups and the preparation and use thereof The invention relates to compounds containing carbonate groups and carbonyl groups and having the general formula ##STR1## in which R stands for a C1 -C4 -alkyl radical, an aryl radical, or a radical R1, where R1... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5124475 | Preparation of p-phenyl sulfonate esters of acyl glycolic acids The invention encompasses methods for preparing in high purity and in high yield p-phenyl sulfonic acid acyl glycolates of the formula ##STR1## where R represents branched or straight chain alkyl having 6-12 carbon atoms by treating a phenyl ester or... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5091560 | Method for synthesizing acyloxycarboxylic acids A method for synthesizing an acyloxycarboxylic acid by providing a reaction chamber, establishing sources of an -hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid chloride, and repeatedly contacting substantially equal molar amounts of the -hydroxycarboxyl... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5091558 | Naphthalene anti-psoriatic agents Psoriasis in mammals is relieved by topically administering naphthalenes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R1 is alkoxy, alkylthio, optionally substituted phenoxy or optionally substituted phenylthio; R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5069828 | Process for preparing benzenesulfonate salts An improved process for preparing benzenesulfonate salts, such as 4-nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt, from an appropriately substituted acid chloride or chloroformate and a hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid in which the reaction is conducted in the ... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5053547 | Benzonorbornene derivatives, processes for their preparation and medicinal and cosmetic compositions containing them A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## its isomers and its salts in which --R1, R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C8 -alkyl, C1 -C8 -alkoxy, halogen, C1 ... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5021197 | Process for production of sulfonium compounds A process for producing a sulfonium compound of the formula (III) ##STR1## which process comprises reacting a p-dialkylsulfoniophenol of the formula (I) ##STR2## and a carbonyl halogenide compound of the formula (II) ##STR3## in the pr... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4985180 | Process for preparing phenyl esters of substituted acids Phenyl esters of substituted acids are prepared by a two-step process in which a phenol derivative is first treated with an acid halide to yield a phenyl ester intermediate, and the intermediate is reacted with an appropriate nucleophile.... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4956109 | Lubricating oil Herein disclosed is a lubricating oil comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of esterified products obtained by reacting: (A) a compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols represented by the following general formula... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4950666 | Difluoroalkane and difluoroalkenylalkane pesticides The present invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a 1,1-difluoroalkyl group or a 1,1-difluoroethenyl group having an even numbered carbon chain length of from 4 to 22 carbon atoms, pesticidal compositions thereof; and th... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4950440 | Process for the manufacture of high fatty acid monoglyceride monosulfate detergents A process for the manufacture of water soluble higher fatty acid monoglyceride monosulfate detergents is described which includes reacting a sulfating agent, such as chlorosulfuric acid, with glycerol in an aprotic organic solvent medium, such as chlorofo... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4946845 | Naphthalene anti-psoriatic agents Psoriasis in mammals is relieved by topically administering naphthalenes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R1 and R2 are the same and are lower alkoxy or optionally substituted phenoxy, R3 is lower alkyl, lower alkoxy... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4936551 | Fatty acid polyoxyalkyl ester sulfonates, a process for their production and their use as surfactants Fatty acid polyoxyalkyl ester sulfonates obtained by reaction of C11 -C22 monounsaturated monocarboxylic acid polyoxyalkyl esters corresponding to the following general formula Cm H2m-1 --CO--(O--Cn H... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4933510 | Propanol derivatives Propanol derivatives of formula (I) wherein X is a leaving group; R1 is H or a protecting group; and R2 is H, and R3 is a group--CH2 Y wherein Y is a leaving group; or R2 and R3 together fo... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4916230 | Process for preparing novel N-(acyloxy-alkoxy)carbonyl derivatives useful as bioreversible prodrug moieties for primary and secondary amine functions in drugs This invention relates to a new one-step process for preparation of novel N-(acyloxyalkoxy)carbonyl derivatives useful as bioreversible prodrug moieties for drugs having a primary or secondary amine function thereon.... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4897225 | Process for the preparation of room temperature flowable derivatives of natural fats and oils and their use The present invention relates to a process for the production of derivatives of natural fats and oils that is characterized in that the fats that are solid at room temperature or which contain solid fractions, mixtures of these with free fatty acids, mono... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4877899 | Novel compositions Sulfur-substituted alkenyl compounds, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of the compounds to control pests.... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4832876 | Process for the manufacture of higher fatty monoglyceride monosulfate detergents A process for the manufacture of water soluble higher fatty monoglyceride monosulfate detergents is described which includes reacting a sulfating agent, such as chlorosulfuric acid, with glycerol dissolved in an organic solvent, such as chloroform, to tri... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4827004 | Isoprene derivatives Novel Isoprene Derivatives which have mucosa-protective and gastric acid secretion-inhibiting properties and are useful for combatting ulcers both by treating and as a prophylaxis against gastric and/or duodenal ulcers.... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4803015 | Continuous process for the production of acyloxybenzenesulfonic acids A process for the continuous production of C7 -Cl2 -acyloxybenzenesulfonic acids, wherein phenol and a sulfonating reagent, diluted with an aliphatic C7 -Cl2 -carboxylic acid, is charged to the top of a continuo... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4792556 | Naphthalene anti-psoriatic agents Psoriasis in mammals is relieved by topically administering naphthalenes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R1 and R2 are the same and are lower alkoxy or optionally substituted phenoxy, R3 is lower alkyl, lower alkoxy... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4788316 | Preparation of sulphonated aromatic esters A process for preparing sulphonated aromatic esters of the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted sulphonato-phenyl carboxylates and sulphonato-phenyl carbonates is disclosed, comprising the steps of: (1) preparing the unsulphonated aromatic ester; (... | 11/29/1988 |