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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7951979 | 2,4,6-trisubstituted phenols having anesthetic properties Trisubstituted phenol compounds and methods of using the compounds, e.g., for anesthetizing a subject, are disclosed. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7902407 | Method for preparation of salts of hydroxy-substituted aromatic compounds A method for preparing a metal salt of a hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound is described. The method comprises contacting in an aqueous medium at least one hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound with a base comprising a metal cation to provide a mixture comprising... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7678946 | 2,4,6,-trisubstituted having anesthetic properties Trisubstituted phenol compounds and methods of using the compounds, e.g., for anesthetizing a subject, are disclosed. ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7468464 | Resorcinol derivatives for skin New 4-substituted resorcinol derivatives of general formula I and/or B and process for synthesizing same, cosmetic compositions and methods of using same, particularly for skin lightening: Wherein X1 an... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7414160 | Process for producing aromatic compounds A process produces an aromatic compound by bringing an aromatic compound (B) into contact with molecular oxygen (C) in the presence of a catalyst (A) comprising at least one of (A1) a heteropolyacid and/or a salt thereof, and (A2) a mixture of oxoacids and/or salts ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7282613 | Process for producing phenol and methyl ethyl ketone A process for producing phenol and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7268242 | Chelating carbene ligand precursors and their use in the synthesis of metathesis catalysts Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin metathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various metathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7244772 | Process for preparing polyurethane polyol and rigid foams therefrom We describe a process for the preparation of polyurethane polyol from CARDANOL 3-(8pentadecenyl)phenol, derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a renewable resource material. The polyol is made by oxidation with peroxy acid generated in situ to give epoxidised ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7230033 | Pest control compositions and methods for their use Compositions and methods for controlling an arthropod pest population that include an eremophilane sesquiterpene pest control agent (such as, nootkatone or 13-hydroxy-valencene) and a dialkyl-substituted phenol pest control agent (such as, carvacrol) are disclosed. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7211700 | Non-halogenated phenyl substituted phenols, antimicrobial compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same A antimicrobial compound, compositions containing the same, and method of using the same for reducing the presence of microorganism on a substrate or in a fluid environment comprising an antimicrobial effective carrier and at least one antimicrobial compounds includ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7169737 | Phenolic compound and recording material using the same An object of the present invention is to provide a novel phenolic compound, and a recording material containing the same, which is excellent in storage stability. The object can be achieved by a phenolic compound represented by the formula (I): | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166337 | Liquid-crystal composition, methods of adjusting the resistance, and substituted phenols The present invention relates to liquid-crystal mixtures having specific resistance values, comprising acidic compounds. The present invention furthermore relates to liquid-crystal displays containing these liquid-crystal mixtures. The invention furthermore relates ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7129381 | Glucopyranosyloxybenzylbenzene derivatives, medicinal compositions containing the same and intermediates in the production thereof The present invention relates to glucopyranosyl-oxybenzylbenzene derivatives represented by the general formula: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted a... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7115785 | Method for making salts hydroxy-substituted hydrocarbons Disclosed is a method for preparing an alkali metal salt of a hydroxy-substituted hydrocarbon which comprises the steps of (i) contacting in solvent media at least one hydroxy-substituted hydrocarbon with a base comprising an alkali metal cation; and (ii) devolatili... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7102036 | Process and catalyst for purifying phenol The goal of this invention is to produce phenol of high purity by conversion of impurities that are present in the starting phenol, which is produced by the decomposition of cumyl hydroperoxide. The indicated goal is achieved by purifying the phenol containing admix... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7091285 | Adducts of mid-range vinylidene content polyisobutylene polymer products and methods for making the same A reaction product comprising an adduct of a mid-range vinylidene content PIB polymer composition and maleic anhydride, a phenolic compound or a compound having a reactive site for subsequent amination. The PIB composition comprises a relatively low molecular weight... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087799 | Amino group containing phenol derivative An object of the present invention is to provide a material which resolves the drawbacks associated with polyimide polymers, and yet retains the advantages offered by conventional polyimide polymers. An amino group containing phenol derivative of the present ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087798 | Process for preparation of spirofluorenols A spirofluorenol such as 3′,9′-dimethoxy-5′-hydroxyspiro[(1H-cyclopent[d,e,f]phenanthrene)-1,7′-benzo[c]fluorene] is produced by protecting a hydroxyl group bonded to a particular fluorenone compound such as 3,9-dimethoxy-5-hydroxybenzo[c]fluorene-7-one with... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084309 | Process for the synthesis of phenol and acetone This invention refers to a process for the synthesis of phenol and acetone starting from cumene hydroperoxide, and to a plant specifically developed for performing this process. More in particular, this invention refers to a process for the synthesis of phenol and a... | 08/01/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7045664 | Process for producing bisphenol A In a process for producing bisphenol A, an adduct of bisphenol A with phenol is promptly recovered in highly purity and high efficiency from a reaction mother liquor in the case of singling out bisphenol A from a reaction product. An adduct layer of bisphenol A with... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045665 | Glucopyranosyloxybenzylbenzene derivatives, medicinal compositions containing the same and intermediates for the preparation of the derivatives The present invention relates to benzylphenol derivatives represented by the general formula: wherein R11 represents a hydrogen atom or a protected hydroxy(lower alkyl) group; ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7019179 | Process for producing aromatic compounds A process produces an aromatic compound by bringing an aromatic compound (B) into contact with molecular oxygen (C) in the presence of a catalyst (A) comprising at least one of (A1) a heteropolyacid and/or a salt thereof, and (A2) a mixture of oxoacids and/or salts ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009079 | Chiral copper complex and production processes thereof and using the same There is disclosed an optically active salicylideneaminoalcohol compound of formula (1): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or the like, R2 represents an aryl g... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7002047 | Biocatalytic synthesis of quinic acid and conversion to hydroquinone A bioengineered synthesis scheme for the production of quinic acid from a carbon source is provided. Methods of producing quinic acid from a carbon source based on the synthesis scheme as well as conversion of quinic acid to hydroquinone are also provided. ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6960641 | Method of making block copolymers by solid state polymerization A method of preparing block copolymers by solid state polymerization is described. A mixture of a partially crystalline polycarbonate having activated terminal aryloxy groups, for example terminal methyl salicyl groups, when heated together with an oligomeric polyes... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958405 | Polymer-encapsulated titanium zeolites for oxidation reactions Catalysts useful for oxidation reactions are disclosed. The catalysts comprise a polymer-encapsulated titanium zeolite. The catalysts are easy to prepare and use, they are easy to recover and reuse, and they provide good conversions in a variety of important oxidati... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6936738 | Process for the preparation of phenol by means of the hydrodeoxygenation of benzene-diols A process is described for the preparation of phenol characterized in that the phenol is obtained by means of the hydrodeoxygenation of benzene-diols with hydrogen, operating in continuous, in an aqueous solution, at temperatures ranging from 250 to 500° C., at pre... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6890619 | Optical systems and refractive index-matching compositions Optical systems such as, for example, optical switches, are disclosed comprising a solid component and a refractive index-matching liquid composition interfaced with the solid component. The liquid composition has a refractive-index that is substantially equal to th... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6844472 | Method and installation for separating and purifying diphenols in the phenol and phenol derivatives industry A method and installation for separating and purifying a crude mixture containing hydroquinone, resorcinol and possibly tars and/or catechol, comprising the following steps: —a possible distillation stage (I) in order to obtain a catechol head, —the foot (I) or ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6835858 | Catalytic conversion of an organic carbonate The invention relates to a method for the catalytic conversion of organic carbonate to the corresponding alcohol, wherein the organic carbonate is contacted with alcohol and/or water in the presence of a zinc supported catalyst. ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6794415 | Biphenyl compounds and their use as oestrogenic agents A method of treating osteoporosis in warm-blooded animals comprising administering to warm-blooded animals in need thereof an effective amount to treat osteoporosis of a compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula: | 09/21/2004 |
| 6670500 | Chiral copper complex and production processes thereof and using the same There is disclosed an optically active salicylideneaminoalcohol compound of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or the like, R2 represents an aryl group and the like, and when X1 represents a nitr... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6602551 | Curable silicone adhesive compositions A silicone composition is provided which comprises a vulcanizable adhesive formulation which comprises at least one oxygen-substituted allyl aromatic compound, a vinyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane, a hydrogen-containing polysiloxane, and a catalytic am... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6600004 | Method of preparing polyestercarbonates A method of preparing polyestercarbonates is presented in which a mixture of at least one activated diaryl carbonate is reacted under melt polymerization conditions with at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound together with at least one dicarboxylic acid... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6600077 | Biocatalytic synthesis of quinic acid and conversion to hydroquinone A bioengineered synthesis scheme for the production of quinic acid from a carbon source is provided. Methods of producing quinic acid from a carbon source based on the synthesis scheme as well as conversion of quinic acid to hydroquinone are also provided... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6569906 | Composition containing a precursor capable of being hydrolysed by glucocerebrosidase The invention concerns a composition capable of being hydrolyzed by a cutaneous enzyme, glucocerebrosidase. The active precursor is advantageously a gluco-conjugate derived from phenol whereof the two carbons are free. The invention also concerns ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6566560 | Resorcinolic compounds The invention provides a resorcinol derivative and a method of using the resorcinol derivative to attenuate the growth of a neoplasm.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6563008 | Biphenyl compounds and their use as oestrogenic agents Novel intermediates of Formula IV wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and a process for preparing the same.... | 05/13/2003 |
