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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7160334 | Composition for bleaching human hair A water-free composition for the bleaching and brightening of human hair at the same time with a simultaneous conditioning effect is disclosed. The particularly exceptional effects of the bleaching agent is that improvement of shine and elasticity. The bleaching age... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7112698 | 4-(c2-6alkoxy)-substituted chalcones as therapeutic agents The present invention pertains to compounds of the following formula: (1) wherein: RALK is primary or secondary aliphatic saturated C2-6alkyl; each of RB2, RB3, RB4, and RB5 is independently —H, —... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7037953 | Radiation curable aqueous compositions A method for producing a solvent resistant, low-extractable, film from an actinic radiation curable homogenous aqueous composition containing a water soluble compound, having at least one alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated radiation polymerizable double bond, and... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7012160 | Fluorine-containing acetophenone derivative, surface layer material containing the same as photo initiator, article with composite hard coat layer, and method for forming composite hard coat layer The present invention provides a new fluorine-containing acetophenone derivative useful as a photo initiator, and a surface layer material containing the fluorine-containing acetophenone derivative. The present invention provides inexpensively an article with a hard... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6949680 | Ketones as precursors of active compounds A compound of formula wherein Y represents a pyridyl group, or a phenyl group of formula wherein R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a CF3 group or an al... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6939845 | Fragrance precursors The present invention provides a fragrance precursor of formula I: that is capable of forming a fragrant ketone of formula II: and a fragrant lactone of formula III: | 09/06/2005 |
| 6930208 | 3-Keto- or 3- oxime-ether-substituted benzoylcyclohexanediones What is described are derivatives of benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, R3, R4 | 08/16/2005 |
| 6906076 | Compounds and methods of use to treat infectious diseases The present invention concerns alkyl aryl carbonyl compounds that possess anti-infective activity. The compounds of the invention can be used to target specific nuclear localization signal, thereby blocking importation of specific proteins or molecular complex into ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6867332 | Process for producing xanthohumol present in hops and xanthohumol-rich hop extract obtainable thereby A process is specified by which the xanthohumol present in hops can be isolated in high yield in an economical manner. In the process an ethanol pure resin extract is first extracted with a liquid or supercritical solvent in which the xanthohumol is insoluble and th... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6867331 | Method for producing deoxybenzoins The invention describes a process for the preparation of 1,2-diarylethanones by reaction of an arylacetonitrile and an aromatic compound and hydrolysis of the ketimine compound formed, where the solvent used for the reaction is at least one dialkyl ether of a mono- ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6852894 | Tribenzoyl compounds An oxygen scavenging composition or system is provided comprising an oxygen scavenging material, a photoinitiator, and at least one catalyst effective in catalyzing an oxygen scavenging reaction, wherein the photoinitiator comprises a benzophenone derivative contain... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6838583 | Non-halogenated naphthol compounds, antimicrobial compositions containing the same, and the methods of using the same An antimicrobial compound, composition containing such compound, and method of use of the same for reducing the presence of microorganism on a substrate or in a fluid environment comprising an antimicrobial effective carrier and one or more essential antimicrobial c... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6809223 | Process for stereoselective synthesis of prostacyclin derivatives An improved method is described for making 9-deoxy-PGF1-type compounds. In contrast to the prior art, the method is stereoselective and requires fewer steps than the known methods for making these compounds. “Also described are novel intermediate compou... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6787672 | Substituted chalcones as therapeutic compounds This invention pertains to substituted chalcones, specifically substituted 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)prop-1-en-3-ones, which have therapeutic application, for example, as potent antiproliferative agents and antiinflammatory agents, and which have th... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6768025 | Benzoylcyclohexanedione derivatives and their use as herbicides Benzoylcyclohexanedione derivatives of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides are described. In this formula (I), R1, R3, and R4 are various radicals, L—(R2)n | 07/27/2004 |
| 6608217 | Process for producing 4-substituted benzopyran derivatives The present invention relates to a first process for producing a 2,2-bis(fluoromethyl)-6-(perfluoroalkyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-4-carboxylic acid. The first process includes the steps of (a) reacting a 2,2-bis(fluoromethyl)-6-(perfluoroalkyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-4-... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6603046 | Bis-aromatic a,ଲ-unsaturated ketones The invention is drawn to novel bis-aromatic a,ଲ-unsaturated ketones. The compounds are useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of diseases caused by parasites or bacteria.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6500875 | Ink, ink-jet recording method using the same, and photopolymerization initiator An ink for ink-jet recording contains a coloring agent, a polymerizable oligomer, water, and a photopolymerization initiator having a solubility in water of 3 percent by weight or more. Another ink for ink-jet recording contains a coloring agent, a polyme... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6498195 | Use of 1-propanone-1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl) as an anticarcinogenic agent Compositions and methods are provided for prevention and treatment of cancer. The compositions comprise pure hydroxylated chalcone compounds of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) including 1-propanone-1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl)... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6492563 | Fragrance precursors The present invention is a fragrance precursor of formula I: ##STR1## for a fragrant ketone of formula II: ##STR2## and a fragrant ester of formula III: ##STR3## wherein, R1 to R5 represent independently H, --NO2, linear o... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6455578 | Aromatic derivatives and iron complexes thereof for the use as normalizing agents of the iron level The present invention is directed to aromatic derivatives of formula (I), wherein: R1 is (a), wherein R3 and R4 are selected from between H and OH, provided that R3 and R4 are not simultaneously H, an... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6346260 | Microbicidal active ingredients The use of hydroxyphenyl-1,3-propanediones of formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1 -C12 alkyl, C1 -C12 alkoxy, trifluoro-C1 -C3 | 02/12/2002 |
| 6342635 | Ketoximes, processes therefor, and copper extraction process Ketoximes, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them, and a copper extraction process using the compositions. One process for the preparation of the ketoximes comprises the following steps: A) reacting a phenol with a monocarboxylic acid, m... | 01/29/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6215016 | Ketone derivatives and medical application thereof The present invention relates to ketone derivatives represented by the following formula and medical agents containing the ketone derivatives or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof as an active ingredient, and in particular, relates to a hematopoie... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6177474 | Polyhydroxyphenol derivatives and preventive and therapeutic agents for bone and cartilage diseases containing the same Compounds useful as preventive and therapeutic agents for bone and cartilage diseases; and drug compositions containing the same. The compounds are polyhydroxyphenol derivatives of general formula (I) ##STR1## and quinione analogues derived therefrom (whe... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6147260 | Preparation of 5-(3-butyryl-2,4,6-trimethyl)-2-(1-(ethoxyimino)propyl)-3-hydroxycyclohe x-2-en-1-one A process of preparing the compound of formula (I) which comprises: (a) reacting butyryl chloride with the compound of formula (IV) in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst in an inert diluent to produce a compound of formula (II) and (b) reacting the... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6130246 | Pesticides The compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein: a) X is O, and Y is OC1 -C4 alkyl; or b) X is O or S, and Y is NHCH3 have fungicidal properties and can be used in plant protection for controlling and preventing disease infest... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6037059 | High molecular weight dibenzoylresorcinol UV absorbers, coating compositions, articles and method of making Novel dibenzoylresorcinol compositions capable of absorbing ultraviolet light having the formula ##STR1## where Ar1 and Ar2 are independently substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or polycyclic aryl groups, R is hydrogen, an a... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6017471 | Colorants and colorant modifiers A light-stable colored composition which includes a colorant and a radiation transorber. The colorant, in the presence of the radiation transorber, is adapted, upon exposure of the transorber to specific, narrow bandwidth radiation, to be mutable. The rad... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6013840 | Process for the acylation of aromatic ethers The present invention concerns a process for the acylation of an aromatic ether. Preferably the invention relates to a process for the acylation of a substituted aromatic ether, in particular veratrol. The acylation process of the invention consists of reactin... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5969147 | Substituted biphenyloxazolines New pesticidal substituted biphenyloxazolines of the formula (I) in which A, B, X, m and n have the meanings stated in the description, and new intermediates therefor.... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5952386 | Dihalopropene compounds, insecticides containing them as active ingredients, and intermediates for their production The present invention provides dihalopropene compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is C1 -C10 alkyl or the like; L is C(.dbd.O)NH or the like; R2, R3 and R4 are indepen... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5786514 | Process for alkoxylating carbonyl-functionalized phenols using double metal cyanide catalysts A process for alkoxylating phenols is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a carbonyl-functionalized phenol with an alkylene oxide in the presence of a substantially non-crystalline double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst. The process offers fast reactio... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5741924 | Sunblocking polymers and their formulation Novel polymeric compositions and their intermediates are provided, providing for broad range protection from ultraviolet radiation. Acryl polymers comprising at least two different ultraviolet absorbing moieties having different light absorbing ranges are... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5663449 | Intermediate compounds in the synthesis of heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines and piperazines Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. D... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5654319 | N-[(4-heteroaryl-1-piperidinyl)alkyl]-2,3-naphthalimides and related compounds and their therapeutic utility Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. D... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5639764 | 2-[(4-heteroaryl)-1-piperidinyl)alkyl]-1,3-indandiones and related compound and their therapeutic utility Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents, the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. D... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5612343 | N-[(4-heteroaryl-1-piperazinyl)alkyl]-2,3-naphthalimides and related compounds and their therapeutic utility Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. D... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5589514 | Arylcycloalkyl derivatives, their production and their use Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein the substituents R1 -R4 and a have the given meanings and show an activity against inflammatory conditions.... | 12/31/1996 |
