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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101792 | Compounds isolated from and use thereof The present invention relates to novel compounds from Antrodia cinnamomea and their use. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8084634 | Production method The present invention relates to a process for preparing compounds of general formula I wherein R1 and R2 are defined as in claim 1, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and the solvates thereo... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071804 | Process for the manufacture of R-(+)-2-(4-(4-cyano-2-fluorophenoxy)phenoxy)propionic acid esters Cyhalofop esters are prepared by coupling 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-propionic acid with 3,4-difluorobenzonitrile with base in a polar aprotic solvent (optionally including a phase-transfer catalyst), alkylating with alkyl halide, removing the polar aprotic solvent (optio... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8044228 | Liquid crystal compositions This invention relates to liquid crystal compositions, and polymer networks and articles comprising the compositions. The compositions comprise at least one compound of the group of compounds represented by the structures of each of the following Formulas (IV), (V) ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7985871 | Preparation of tetrakis[3(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyl oxymethyl]methane A transesterification process for the preparation of tetrakis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy phenyl)propionyl oxymethyl]methane by the reaction of methyl-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy phenyl)propionate ester with pentaerythritol wherein the reaction takes place in th... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7741508 | Single step green process for the preparation of substituted cinnamic esters with -selectivity The invention provides a green process for direct oxidation of a large number of substituted or unsubstituted cinnamaldehydes or cinnamyl alcohols into the corresponding alkyl or aryl cinnamates in one step. The process of the present invention is a convenient and e... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7629487 | Alkaline earth-based alkoxylation catalysts Provided herein are catalysts useful in enabling and promoting the insertion of alkylene oxides into ester linkages. The esters employed as a substrate to be alkoxylated include esters of fatty acids, such as methyl esters of C14 to C22 fatty a... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7601862 | Preparation of tetrakis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy phenyl) propionyl oxymethyl] methane A transesterification process for the preparation of tetrakis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy phenyl)propionyl oxymethyl] methane by the reaction of methyl-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy phenyl)propionate ester with pentaerythritol wherein the reaction takes place in ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7442418 | Polymerizable liquid crystal compound, liquid crystal composition, optical anisotropic material and optical element The present compound represented by formula(I) CH2═CR1—COO—(L)k-E1-E2-E3-(E4)m-(E5)n-R2 (1) provided that the symb... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7411084 | Method of preparing phenoxy alkanoic, alkenoic, and alkynoic acids and salts thereof via a dicarboxylate intermediate The present invention relates to a method of preparing a phenoxy alkanoic, alkenoic, or alkynoic acid or a salt thereof from a phenoxy containing compound via a dicarboxylate intermediate. The phenoxy alkanoic, alkenoic, and alkynoic acids and salts thereof prepared... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7396953 | Angiogenesis inhibitors and pharmaceutical/cosmetic applications thereof Novel derivatives of fumagalone have the general formula (I): and are useful angiogenes is inhibitors; these can be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions suited for human or veterinary medicine, or can be formulated i... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7371889 | Chemical entities with multiple modes of anti-inflammatory action The invention relates to new chemical compounds that inhibit the various enzymes in the arachidonic acid pathway implicated in inflammatory disease conditions. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371886 | Process for the preparation of ferutinine from genus plants The invention relates to a process for the preparation of ferutinine (Ia) from Ferula spp extracts comprising basic hydrolysis of the extracts and treatment with p-pivaloyloxybenzoic acid. The invention relates also to the use of the extracts and ferutinine i... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7355063 | Shogaol compound and tyrosinase activity inhibitor comprising the compound The compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3 and Z are as defined in the specification is analogous to shogaol and gingerol useful in the fields of foods, medicines, quasi-drugs, cosmetics... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7323608 | Copper-catalyzed formation of carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds One aspect of the present invention relates to copper-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming methods. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to copper-catalyzed methods of forming a carbon-sulfur bond between the sulfur atom of a t... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309720 | 2-ethoxy-3-phenylpropionic acid derivatives for the treatment of lipid disorders A compound of formula (I) wherein T represents O, S or NR and wherein R represents a H, a C1-6alkyl group or a phenyl C1-6alkyl group and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for preparing such compounds, their the utility in tr... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7288526 | Dipeptide and related compounds which inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4 Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds aslo inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, su... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282596 | Method and intermediate for preparing a prostaglandin F-type compound A method for preparing a prostaglandin F-type compound. Also disclosed is an intermediate of the following formula (II) compound wherein R′, X and A have the same meaning as given in the specification. ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279593 | Prime ring substituted thyroid receptor antagonists for the treatment of cardiac and metabolic disorders This invention relates to novel compounds which are thyroid receptor ligands, preferably antagonists, and to methods for using such compounds in the treatment of cardiac and metabolic disorders, such as cardiac arrhythmias, thyrotoxicosis, subclinical hyperthyrodism... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273946 | Prostaglandin derivatives Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7230129 | Process for the preparation of optically pure isomers of 2-(4-hydroxy phenoxy)-2-methyl-butyric acid methyl ester The invention provides a process for preparing R-(+)-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-2-methyl-butyric acid methyl ester of the formula (I): Various embodiments and variants are provided. The invention also provides ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220289 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in diesel fuel additives for reduced emissions A diesel fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any diesel fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also pro... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7163827 | Aromatic esters for marking or tagging organic products A compound represented by formula I is used as a marker for organic products. wherein Ar1 and Ar2 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group or a substituted... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160338 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in jet fuels for reduced emissions A jet fuel and jet fuel additive are provided that include a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The jet fuel additive may be added to any jet fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel, or to reduce the smoke point of... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160339 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in gasoline additives for reduced emissions A gasoline additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any gasoline to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153548 | Compound, retardation plate and method for forming optically anisotropic layer A retardation plate having a high film strength and having an optical property is provided by using a biaxial liquid crystal compound, in which the direction having a minimum refractive index of the optically anisotropic thin layer almost coincides with the normal d... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153969 | Hydroxyacetic ester derivatives, preparation method and use as synthesis intermediates Methyl (R)-2-(R1OSO2)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetates useful as intermediates in the preparation of methyl (S)-2(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]-5-pyridyl)acetate. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144435 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in two-cycle oil additives for reduced emissions A two-cycle oil additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any two-cycle oil or fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144434 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in coal-based fuels for reduced emissions A coal-based fuel and fuel additive are provided that include a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any coal-based fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the coa... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144433 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in fossil fuels for reduced emissions A fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any liquid hydrocarbon fuel, coal, or other hydrocarbonaceous combustible fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141083 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in resid fuel additives for reduced emissions A resid fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any resid fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provi... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7115784 | Copper-catalyzed formation of carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds The present invention relates to copper-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming methods. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to copper-catalyzed methods of forming a carbon-nitrogen bond between the nitrogen atom of an amide or a... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108896 | Method of increasing helical twisting power, optically active compound, liquid crystal compostion containing the same, and liquid crystal display device A method of increasing helical twisting power (HTP) in an optically active compound used in a liquid crystal material is provided. An optically active compound which exhibits a large HTP value is also provided. Furthermore, a liquid crystal composition which exhibit... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109333 | Heterocyclic compounds A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) comprising the steps: (a) reacting a compound of formula (II) ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105714 | Solvent-free mechanochemical preparation of phosphonium salts, phosphorus ylides, and olefins The present invention provides a method of preparing a phosphonium salt of the formula [R1R2R3P—CR4R5R6]X, comprising ball-milling a phosphine of the formula R1R2R3P... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7064124 | NF-κB inhibitor containing substituted benzoic acid derivative as active ingredient A NF-κB inhibitor represented by the following formula (I) is provided: ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7053218 | Process for regioselective demethylation of -methoxy group in phenolic ester and diaryl ketone moieties Demethylation of 3′, 4′-dimethoxy or 3′, 4′, 5′-trimethoxy benzoic ester of a phenol is carried out in the presence of an excess of aluminum halide in an organic solvent to get 4′-Hydroxy, 3′-methoxy or 4′ hydroxy, 3′, 5′-dimethoxy benzoic acid e... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029506 | Organic cetane improver The present invention relates generally to a composition and method for increasing the amount of cetane in fuel. More specifically, it was discovered that the amount of cetane in fuel can be increased by mixing a fuel additive comprising β-carotene that was prepare... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7030114 | Compounds which inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4 Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, su... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7019104 | Diamine novel acid dianhydride and novel polyimide composition formed therefrom An object of present invention is to provide a diamine and an acid dianhydride having photoreactivity and thermoreactivity and a polyimide composition containing the diamine and the acid dianhydride as monomer components, and specifically to synthesize a diamine and... | 03/28/2006 |
