Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series inventions 06/08

20080154047 - Process for the preparation of enantiomerically pure1-substitued-3-aminoalcohols: wherein R1 is 2-thienyl, 2-furanyl or phenyl, each optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms and/or one or more C1-4-alkyl or C1-4-alkoxy groups, and wherein R2 is C1-4-alkyl or phenyl, each optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms and/or one or more C1-4-alkyl or C1-4-alkoxy groups. The corresponding... Agent: Fisher, Christen & Sabol

20080154048 - Use of a multi-layer catalyst for producing phthalic anhydride: The present invention relates to the use of a catalyst comprising at least one first catalyst zone located towards the gas inlet, a second catalyst zone located closer to the gas outlet and a third catalyst zone located even closer to or at the gas outlet for the preparation of... Agent: Scott R. Cox Lynch, Cox, Gilman & Mahan, P.s.c.

20080154049 - Method for acylation of an aromatic compound: A method for acylation of an aromatic compound, comprising reacting an aromatic compound and an acylating agent of the carboxylic acid type, in the presence of a Lewis acid and of a silylated reagent selected from the group consisting of halosilanes and halosiloxanes.... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney Pc

20080154050 - Method for making an epoxide: Process for preparing an epoxide, wherein halogenated ketones are formed as by-products and there is at least one treatment intended to remove at least part of the halogenated ketones formed.... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.c.

20080154051 - method of installing an epoxidation catalyst in a reactor, a method of preparing an epoxidation catalyst, an epoxidation catalyst, a process for the preparation of an olefin oxide or a chemical derivable from an olefin oxide, and a reactor suitable for s: The present invention relates to an improved epoxidation process and an improved epoxidation reactor. The present invention makes use of a reactor which comprises a plurality of microchannels. Such process microchannels may be adapted such that the epoxidation and optionally other processes can take place in the microchannels and that... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20080154052 - Method of installing an epoxidation catalyst in a reactor, a method of preparing an epoxidation catalyst, an epoxidation catalyst, a process for the preparation of an olefin oxide or a chemical derivable from an olefin oxide, and a reactor suitable for su: The present invention relates to an improved epoxidation process and an improved epoxidation reactor. The present invention makes use of a reactor which comprises a plurality of microchannels. Such process microchannels may be adapted such that the epoxidation and optionally other processes can take place in the microchannels and that... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20080146820 - Phosphate fluorosurfactant and siloxane surfactant: This invention relates to surfactant compositions comprising a phosphate fluorosurfactant and a siloxane surfactant wherein the surfactant composition's ability to lower equilibrium surface tension exceeds that of either the phosphate fluorosurfactant or the siloxane surfactant. Because of the synergistic interaction of the phosphate fluorosurfactant and the siloxane surfactant, it is... Agent: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Company Legal Patent Records Center

20080146821 - Internal 1,15-lactones of fluprostenol and related prostaglandin f2a analogs and their use in the treatment of glaucoma and intraocular hypertension: Novel derivatives of prostaglandin compounds of the F-series (PGF), specifically macrocyclic internal 1,15-lactones of fluprostenol and related PGF analogs, such as cloprostenol or latanoprost. The novel analogs can be formulated into ophthalmic solutions and topically applied for the treatment of the increased intraocular pressure caused by glaucoma and the reduction... Agent: Dickinson Wright Pllc

20080146822 - Stable lactide particles: The present invention is directed to stable lactide particles, more specifically lactide particles which are stable enough to be stored and transported at room temperature and have a quality high enough for use as starting material for polylactic acid. The lactide particles have a surface/volume ratio of the particle is... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, Plc

20080146823 - Method of making purified odor free tocopherol acetate: A process for producing odor free tocopherol acetate is disclosed. This process comprises forming a solution of tocopherol acetate in a suitable solvent, e.g., isopropyl alcohol, subjecting said solution to a sufficient amount of low pressure and heat to remove said solvent and sparging sufficient amount of an inert gas... Agent: Cognis Corporation Patent Department

20080146824 - Semi-synthesis and isolation of taxane intermediates from a mixture of taxanes: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis and isolation of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis and isolation of 10-deacetylbaccatin III, the semi-synthesis of a mixture of 10-deacetylbaccatin III and baccatin III, and protected derivatives thereof, from a mixture of taxanes.... Agent: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

20080146825 - Direct epoxidation catalyst: A catalyst comprising a noble metal supported on a diatomaceous earth and a transition metal zeolite is disclosed. The catalyst is used in an epoxidation process comprising reacting an olefin, hydrogen, and oxygen. The diatomaceous earth is readily available and may be used in a slurry process without further particle... Agent: Lyondellbasell Industries

20080146826 - Direct epoxidation process: A catalyst comprising a transition metal zeolite and a noble metal is disclosed. The catalyst is prepared by an extrusion method using a comb-branched polymer as an extrusion aid. The catalyst is used in a reaction to produce epoxide from an olefin, hydrogen, and oxygen. The comb-branched polymer improves the... Agent: Lyondellbasell Industries

20080146827 - Preparation of titanosilicate zeolite ts-1: A process for oxidation of hydrocarbon, comprising contacting said hydrocarbon with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of crystalline, titanosilicate zeolite TS-1 catalyst for a time and at a temperature effective to oxidize said hydrocarbon, wherein the catalyst is in the form of binderless, shaped particles... Agent: Chevron Corporation

20080139824 - Dibenzothiophene oxide compound, and process for producing the same: P

20080139825 - Process for producing optically active beta-hydroxy-alpha-aminocarboxylic acid derivative:

20080139826 - Method for manufacturing fullerene derivatives: Provided is a method for manufacturing fullerene 1,3-dioxolane conveniently at high yield. Fullerene 1,3-dioxolane is manufactured by reacting a fullerene oxide and a carbonyl compound in the presence of a catalyst.... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20080139827 - Method for improving the shelf-life of hematoxylin staining solutions: A method is provided for improving the shelf-life of a nuclear staining solution. In particular, the present invention provides a method of adding an antioxidant to a hematoxylin staining solution which maintains the performance of the stain over its shelf-life.... Agent: Cytyc Corporation

20080139828 - Production process of tetrahydropyran compound and tetrahydropyran compound produced by the production process: The invention provides a production, process of a tetrahydropyran compound, characterized by allowing 3,4-dihydro-2-alkoxy-2H-pyran compound or tetrahydro-2-alkoxy-2H-pyran compound which can be easily prepared through reaction between acrolein and alkylvinylether, with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst containing an element of Groups VIII to X under acidic condition. The production... Agent: Sughrue Mion, Pllc

20080139829 - Process for the production of bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silylalkylglycerol methacrylates: The present invention relates to a process comprising the steps of reacting a substituted epoxide, and preferably a silicone containing substituted epoxide with at least one lithium acrylic acid salt, at least one acrylic acid and optionally at least one inhibitor at a temperature above about 60° C. to form... Agent: Philip S. Johnson Johnson & Johnson

20080132712 - Peroxide reduction in functionalized vegetable oils: Disclosed is a method for the reduction of residual peroxides in vegetable oils, preferably epoxidized vegetable oils using a phosphorous compound preferably alkyl/aryl substituted phosphite compounds or hypophosphorous acid and its derivatives.... Agent: Daniel Reitenbach Chemtura Corporation

20080132713 - Probe for measuring phytase activity: R1, R2, R3 and R4 are identical, being selected from PO3H2, PO3Na2, PO3K2, PO3Li2, PO3Ca, PO3Mg, PO3(NH4)2, PO3(RNH3)2, PO3(R2NH2)2, PO3(R4N)2, PO(OR)2, H, COZ and BHPP, where R is benzyl or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and Z is an alkyl or arylalky group providing a cleavable protecting group;... Agent: Young & Basile, P.c.

20080132714 - Manufacture of esters using a multiple catalyst approach: Esters are prepared from hydroxyl-containing compounds and carboxylic acids or anhydrides or lower alkyl esters thereof using a multiple catalyst approach, wherein a first catalyst such as an organotin catalyst can be present at the beginning of the reaction and a second catalyst such as an organotitanium catalyst can be... Agent: Mcandrews Held & Malloy, Ltd

20080132715 - Stable lactide particles: The present invention is directed to a method for the manufacture of stable lactide particles, more specifically lactide particles which are stable enough to be stored and transported at room temperature and have a quality high enough for use as starting material for polylactic acid. The lactide particles are obtained... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, Plc

20080132716 - Fluorophenyl compounds for liquid-crystalline mixtures: e

20080132717 - Propylene oxide system: In a propylene oxide process wherein propylene is oxidized in a reaction mixture comprised of a solid catalyst slurried in a solvent and wherein propane and propylene are separated by distillation in a C3 splitter, the improvement of removing exothermic heat of reaction by indirect heat exchange with propane, separating... Agent: Lyondellbasell Industries

20080132718 - Process for manufacturing an oxirane: A plant for producing hydrogen peroxide and using the hydrogen peroxide so made for manufacturing an oxirane by reaction between an olefin and said hydrogen peroxide, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is manufactured by an alkylanthrahydroquinone (AO) process in which an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution is obtained by extraction, with substantially... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.c.

20080132719 - Chemical process for preparation of intermediates: The present invention relates to compounds useful as pharmaceutical intermediates, to processes for preparing the intermediates, to intermediates used in the processes, and to the use of the intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceuticals. In particular, the present invention concerns enantiomerically pure trans-cyclopropane carboxylic acid derivatives, processes for preparing the... Agent: Pepper Hamilton LLP