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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7439266 | Malononitrile compound and use thereof The present invention relates to a novel malononitrile compound represented by the formula (A): wherein, R1 represents C1 to C6 alkyl that may be substituted with halogen, C2 to C6 alkenyl that may be substituted with halogen, etc; R2 represent... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7335788 | S-(α, α′-disubstituted-α″-acetic acid) substituted dithiocarbonate derivatives for controlled radical polymerizations, process and polymers made therefrom Dithiocarbonate derivatives are disclosed, along with a process for preparing the same. The dithiocarbonate compounds can be utilized as initators, chain transfer agents and/or terminators in controlled free radical polymerizations. The dithiocarbonates can be used ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332552 | Low odor chain transfer agents for controlled radical polymerization The present invention relates to low odor α-cyano-dithiocarboxylic ester compounds of formula I for use as chain transfer agents in free radical polymerizations, and polymerization processes employing them: wher... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7160845 | Dithiocarbamate derivatives useful as lubricant and fuel additives Dithiocarbamate derivative compounds, useful as multifunctional additives for lubricating oils and fuels, are provided and are derived from a reaction product obtained from (a) a di(hydrocarbyl)thiocarbamate intermediate derived from the reaction of a dihydrocarbyla... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7030205 | Polydithiocarbamate resin The present invention is directed to a solid chelating resin consisting of a reactive hydrophobic backbone having pendent carbodithioic groups. Preferably the resin is a poly(dithiocarbamate) containing no tertiary nitrogen groups. The invention is also directed to ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6962961 | S,S′-BIS-(α, α′-DISUBSTITUTED-α-ACETIC ACID)-TRITHIOCARBONATES AND DERIVATIVES AS INITIATOR-CHAIN TRANSFER AGENT-TERMINATOR FOR CONTROLLED RADICAL POLYMERIZATIONS AND THE PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME A s,s′-bis-(α, α′-disubstituted-α″-acetic acid)-trithiocarbonate and derivatives thereof can be used as an initiator, chain transfer agent, or terminator for polymerization of monomers such as free radical polymerizable monomers. Homopolymers, copolymers, a... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6888020 | Water-soluble dithioesters and method for polymerization thereof Disclosed are water soluble dithioesters capable of acting as chain transfer agents in preparing a vinyl-based polymer to control molecular weight and molecular weight distribution thereof as well as being capable of living polymerization even in an aqueous solution... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6844407 | Control agents for living-type free radical polymerization, methods of polymerizing and polymers with same Control agents that have a nitrogen-nitrogen bond covalently bonded to a thiocarbonyl moiety are provided for living-type free radical polymerization of a wide variety of monomers. These control agents provide superior properties for control of the polymerization an... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6710086 | Protected forms of pharmacologically active agents and uses therefor In accordance with the present invention, there are provided conjugates of dithiocarbamates “DC”) and pharmacologically active agents (e.g., NSAIDs). Invention conjugates provide a new class of pharmacologically active agents (e.g., anti-inflammatory agents) whi... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6518448 | Compounds useful for control agents for living-type free radical polymerization Control agents that have a nitrogen-nitrogen bond covalently bonded to a thiocarbonyl moiety are provided for living-type free radical polymerization of a wide variety of monomers. These control agents provide superior properties for control of the polyme... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6518364 | Emulsion living-type free radical polymerization, methods and products of same Heterogeneous (e.g., emulsion) polymerization systems include a control agent that has a nitrogen-nitrogen bond covalently bonded to a thiocarbonyl moiety for living-type free radical polymerization of a wide variety of monomers. These control agents prov... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6124382 | Use of multi-block copolymers as thermo-thickeners The invention concerns the use as thermothickeners of multi-block copolymers of general formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein E designates a polyoxyalkylene sequence; A designates a water-soluble polymer sequence; X is a sulphur or oxygen atom; Y is ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 5916910 | Conjugates of dithiocarbamates with pharmacologically active agents and uses therefore In accordance with the present invention, there are provided conjugates of nitric oxide scavengers (e.g., dithiocarbamates, or "DC") and pharmacologically active agents (e.g., NSAIDs). Invention conjugates provide a new class of pharmacologically active a... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5811449 | Treatment for atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases A method for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and noncardiovascular inflammatory diseases that are mediated by VCAM-1 is provided that includes the removal, decrease in the concentration of, or prevention of the formation of oxidized polyunsaturat... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5792787 | Treatment for atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases Dithiocarboxylates, and in particular, dithiocarbamates, block the induced expression of the endothelial cell surface adhesion molecule VCAM-1, and are therefor useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, post-angioplasty... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5783596 | Treatment for atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases Dithiocarboxylates, and in particular, dithiocarbamates, block the induced expression of the endothelial cell surface adhesion molecule VCAM-1, and are therefor useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, post-angioplasty... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5773231 | Treatment for atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases A method for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and noncardiovascular inflammatory diseases that are mediated by VCAM-1 is provided that includes the removal, decrease in the concentration of, or prevention of the formation of oxidized polyunsaturat... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5750351 | Treatment for atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases A method for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and noncardiovascular inflammatory diseases that are mediated by VCAM-1 is provided that includes the removal, decrease in the concentration of, or prevention of the formation of oxidized polyunsaturat... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5726339 | Thiocarbonyl allophanate derivatives used as lubricants The instant invention relates to novel compounds of formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R, R2 and x are as defined in the Specification. These compounds retard oxidation of, confer protection under extreme pressures to and reduce frictional wear... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5702850 | Thermosensitive reversible color-developing and disappearing agent A thermosensitive reversible color-developing and disappearing agent includes an aromatic compound having at least one group of the formula, --SO2 NHCXNH--, wherein X.dbd.O or S atom, and at least one straight chain alkyl group with 11 or more ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5656615 | Pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the growth of cancers and viruses in mammals This invention is a pharmaceutical composition that inhibits the growth of cancers and tumors in mammals, particularly in human and warm blooded animals. The composition contains a 10:1 to 1:10 mixture of (1) N-chlorophenyl carbamates and N-chlorophenylth... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5629341 | Pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the growth of viruses and cancers This invention is a pharmaceutical composition that inhibits the growth of cancers and tumors in mammals, particularly in human and warm blooded animals. The composition is also effective against viruses. The composition contains N-chlorophenylcarbamates ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5629440 | Lubricant composition A composition comprising a) a lubricant or a hydraulic fluid and b) at least one compound of the general formula I ##STR1## in which x=1 or 2 and, if x=1, R is as defined for R1 or R3 --O-- or, if x=2, R is as defined for R8, ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5506263 | Benzyl derivatives and pesticides containing them Benzyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A is CH2, CHCl, CH-alkyl, CH-alkoxy, CH-alkylthio or N-alkoxy, B is OH, alkylthio, alkoxy or alkylamino, U, V, W are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, D is ##STR2## where R' is hydrogen ... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5476957 | Salicylic acid derivatives The heat-sensitive recording material disclosed comprises a colorless or pale colored dyestuff precursor, one or more salicylic acid derivative of the formula (1) or metal salt of the derivative and an aliphatic amide compound having 18~60 carbon atoms in... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5468870 | Dyes and dye-donor elements for use in thermal dye sublimation transfer Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer containing a dye corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## wherein Z represents CN, COOR1 or CONR2 R | 11/21/1995 |
| 5449812 | Intermediates for the preparation of phenylsulfonylurea herbicides and plant growth regulators The compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R1 -R4, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for controlling harmful plants in crops. Their preparation may employ the intermediates of the formulae II and III: ... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5416110 | Benzyl derivatives and pesticides containing them Benzyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A is CH2, CHCl, CH-alkyl, CH-alkoxy, CH-alkylthio or N-alkoxy, B is OH, alkylthio, alkoxy or alkylamino, U, V, W are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, D is ##STR2## where R' is hydrogen ... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5391806 | Heat-sensitive recording materials and phenol compounds Heat-sensitive recording materials contain an electron-donating chromogenic compound and an electron-attracting compound. The recording materials also contain at least one compound represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5274166 | Dithiocarbamic acid salt, process for production thereof, and process for production of isothiocyanate using said dithiocarbamic acid salt The present invention provides a dithiocarbamic acid salt which can be converted, at a very high yield, to an isothiocyanate suitable for use as an intermediate for production of thiazabicyclononane derivative or monothiourazole derivative; a process for ... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5247087 | Epoxy modified water clarifiers Dithiocarbamic salts made from the reaction products of certain polyamines and epoxides have been found to be useful to clarify water, particularly the oil-in-water emulsions which accompany crude oil production. The water clarification may be accomplishe... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5159072 | Dichloromethane abatement A method of heating dichloromethane laden streams to prevent discharge into the environment by contacting the laden stream with N,N-dialkyldithiocarbamate salt in the presence of oxygen and water.... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5089619 | Methods for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Certain dithiocarbamates are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5073647 | Reduction and inhibition of ETU content in alkylenebisdithiocarbamates A method is provided for stabilizing alkylenebisdithiocarbamates (EBDC) by mixing the EBDC with chloralhydrate to reduce the content of alkylenethiourea (ETU) in the EBDC. The chloralhydrate is preferably added in an amount of about 0.1 to 5 weight percen... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5066674 | Carbamate inhibitors of cholesterol esterase and their use as hypolipidemic and hypocaloric agents Certain carbamate esters are used as inhibitors as cholesterol esterase and function as hypolipidemic and hypocaloric agents. The invention also relates to a method of decreasing the absorption of dietary cholesterol and fats through the wall of the intes... | 11/19/1991 |
| 4894393 | Dithiocarbamate-choline adduts and use thereof in treatment of brain diseases The subject of the invention is the choline diethyl-dithiocarbamate having the following structural formula: ##STR1## as well as a process for its preparation from choline chloride and sodium diethyl-dithio-carbamate trihydrate. This substance is use... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4883585 | Ore flotation and sulfenyl dithiocarbamates as agents for use therein A process for the recovery of minerals from an ore or concentrate containing the same wherein the minerals are recovered in a froth from an aqueous pulp containing the ore or concentrate and wherein one or more mineral flotation agents are employed in the... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4876375 | Norbornyl dithiocarbamates Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: a. each of R, R2 and R4 when taken singly is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, an aryl group containing from 6 to about 15 carbon atoms or... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4859787 | Process for the preparation of dialkyldithiocarbamates of multivalent metals A direct method of preparing dialkyl-dithiocarbamates of multivalent metals by reacting the oxide of a multivalent metal with a secondary amine and carbon disulfide while simultaneously heating to 50°-95° C. and removing the so-formed water of the react... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4853483 | Preparation of alkyl thiosemicarbazides The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkyl semicarbazides by reaction of a dithiocarbamate and hydrazine in a weakly basic reaction media using a metal rearrangement catalyst.... | 08/01/1989 |