Abstract: Provided is a golf shaft comprising an element tube made of steel, a plating layer formed on an outer periphery of the element tube, an outer layer covering the plating layer, an adhesive layer interposed between the plating layer and the outer layer to bond between the plating layer and the outer layer. The outer layer is formed of a fiber reinforced plastic having a matrix resin that is an epoxy resin, and the adhesive layer is an epoxy resin composition or a carbon nano tube resin composition, the epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin and a mixed curing agent in which two or more kinds of amine-based curing agents are mixed, and the carbon nano tube resin composition comprising an epoxy resin and at least one kind of curing agents as well as dispersed carbon nano tubes.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (1). In the formula, A represents a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring and the like, wherein these rings may be substituted with a halogen atom and the like, R1 represents a hydrogen atom and the like, R2 represents a C1-35 hydrocarbon group having or not having at least one group selected from an epoxy group, 4-vinylphenyl group and a (meth)acryloyloxy group, or a hydrogen atom, wherein at least one of R2 with n occurrences is a C3-35 hydrocarbon group having at least one group selected from an epoxy group, a 4-vinylphenyl group and a (meth)acryloyloxy group, n represents an integer of 1 to 6, and X represents a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a phosphorus atom, or an n-valent organic group having 35 or less carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to drug derivatives and linkers. The invention specifically relates to compounds and methods of phosphonates and linkers, that are useful as carriers for imaging agents and useful in the treatment of various bone diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods that can be used to convert the intermediate halomethyl ketones (HMKs), e.g., chloromethyl ketones, to the corresponding S,S- and R,S-diastereomers. More particularly, the present invention provides: (1) reduction methods; (2) inversion methods; and (3) methods involving the epoxidation of alkenes. Using the various methods of the present invention, the R,S-epoxide and the intermediary compounds can be prepared reliably, in high yields and in high purity.

Abstract: A novel epoxy compound represented by the following formula and a method for producing the same are provided: wherein R1 and R2 are members selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, halogen atom, ether group, ester group, acyl group and nitro group, n is an integer of 1 to 4, and m is an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: Processes and intermediates for preparing linezolid, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of substituted thiotriazolo groups of the general formula (I) wherein the variables have the meanings as given in the claims and the description.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds and methods of synthesizing hydroxyethylamino amides and their use in treatment of aspartyl protease mediated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic N-glycidylamines is described, wherein an amine which contains at least one aromatic aminehydrogen atom is heated with at least 0.7 equivalent of epichlorohydrin per aminehydrogen equivalent of the aromatic amine, using a divalent or polyvalent metal salt of nitric acid, as a catalyst, dissolved in propylene carbonate, and the product is then dehydrochiorinated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triazolylmethyloxiranes of the formula I in which the variables A, B and D have the meanings described in the claims and the description.

Abstract: Disclosed are intermediates and processes for preparing epoxides of the formula: where R and PROT are defined herein. These epoxides are useful as intermediates in the production of biologically active compounds, i.e., in the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds and methods of synthesizing hydroxyethylamino amides and their use in treatment of aspartyl protease mediated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for synthesizing Atazanvir, including novel intermediates and novel steps to various intermediates along the synthetic pathway.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing an epoxytriazole derivative represented by formula (2): (wherein R and Ar are defined below), which comprises a step including a reaction of an epoxy derivative represented by formula (1?): (wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or C1-12 alkyl group and Ar represents an aromatic group optionally substituted by a halogen atom(s) or trifluoromethyl group(s), and X? represents a hydroxy group or leaving group), with 1,2,4-triazole in the presence of a base and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel diepoxides having the formulas I. and II. R*N(A)SO2RSO2N(A)R*??I R*SO2N(A)RN(A)SO2R*??II where A=2,3-epoxypropyl, R* is a monovalent hydrocarbon alkyl aryl, aryl-alkyl, alkyl-aryl radical of 1-20 carbon atoms or a monovalent inertly substituted hydrocarbon aryl, alkyl, alkyl-aryl or aryl-alkyl radical of 1-20 carbons atoms and R is a divalent hydrocarbon arylene, alkylene, alkylene-aryl, arylene-alkyl radical or combinations thereof of 2-20 carbon atoms or an inertly substituted divalent hydrocarbon alkylene, arylene, arylene-alkyl, or alkylene-aryl radical or combinations thereof of 2-20 carbon atoms. The epoxides are useful in preparing novel epoxide resins.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds and methods of synthesizing hydroxyethlamino amides and their use in treatment of aspartyl protease mediated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are intermediates and processes for preparing epoxides of the formula: where R and PROT are defined herein. These epoxides are useful as intermediates in the production of biologically active compounds, i.e., in the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: Provided is an epoxy resin having glycidylamino group, wherein the content of hydrolyzable chlorine is 1000 ppm or less. The epoxy resin is useful for adhesives, paints and electric/electronic materials(e.g. insulation materials, laminated plate, etc.).

Abstract: A synthesis is described for intermediates which are readily amenable to the large scale preparation of hydroxyethylurea-based chiral HIV protease inhibitors. The method includes forming a diastereoselective epoxide from a chiral alpha amino aldehyde.

Abstract: A process for producing (2R,3S)-3-amino-4-phenylbutane-1,2-epoxide compounds which comprises treating a (2S,3S)-3-amino-1-halo-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutane compound or a (2S,3S)-3-amino-4-phenylbutane-1,2-epoxide with a carboxylic acid quaternary ammonium salt or a carboxylic acid metal salt a quaternary ammonium salt and a quaternary ammonium salt, to give a (2S,3S)-1-acyloxy-3-amino-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutane compound, further treating the same with a sulfonic acid halide in the presence of an organic base to give a (2S,3S)-1-acyloxy-3-amino-2-sulfonyloxy-4-phenylbutane compound, furthermore treating said compound with an inorganic base.

Abstract: 5-Substituted isophthalic acid bis(allylamides) and bis(allylamide epoxides) in which said 5-substituent is --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.1 or --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, acyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl groups.

Abstract: In a method of preparing an aminoepoxide wherein a protected aminoaldehyde is reacted with a halomethyl organometallic reagent in an appropriate solvent at a temperature above -80.degree. C., wherein said halomethyl organometallic reagent is formed by reaction between an organometallic reagent and a dihalomethane, the improvement comprising flowing said protected aminoaldehyde into a mixing zone maintained at a temperature below 0.degree. C., also flowing said halomethyl organometallic reagent in said mixing zone for contacting in said mixing zone with said protected aminoaldehyde and also withdrawing from said mixing zone reaction products of said protected aminoaldehyde and said halomethyl organometallic reagent.

Abstract: A method of treating vegetation by application of a microbial insecticide in which a quinone has been covalently bonded to the viral occlusion body surface of the microbial insecticide in order to improve the UV stability of the microbial insecticide by forming a protective shield around the pathogen.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where r is 0 or 1 and y is a number from the range 1-3; X is a direct bond or --NR.sub.8 --, --CO--, --CONH-- or --COO-- or a divalent aliphatic or mixed aromatic-aliphatic C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 hydrocarbon radical;Z is an aromatic, aliphatic or mixed aromatic-aliphatic C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 hydrocarbon radical which is interrupted in the aliphatic moiety by one or more divalent functional groups, in each case in a carbon-carbon single bond, and/or in the aromatic or aliphatic moiety by one or more divalent functional groups, in each case in a carbon-hydrogen bond, possible functional groups being --O--, --NR.sub.8 --, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.

Abstract: A method for producing an amide derivative of the formula ?XV! ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, and an enantiomer thereof, a novel intermediate useful for producing said compound and a production method thereof. The production method of the present invention is extremely easy and simple as compared to the conventional methods, and enables effective production of compound ?XV! at high yields, which includes compound ?XVI! having an HIV protease inhibitory action. In addition, the novel intermediates of the present invention are extremely useful as intermediates for producing not only the aforementioned compound ?XVI! but also compounds useful as X-ray contrast media.

Abstract: The invention relates an epoxysuccinamide derivative represented by the general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different from each other and independently represent H or an aromatic hydrocarbon group or aralkyl group which may be substituted, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring together with the adjacent nitrogen atoms, R.sup.3 is H or an acyl group, R.sup.4 is H or an aralkyl group, and R.sup.5 is an aromatic hydrocarbon group or aralkyl group which may be substituted, or R.sup.5 may form an amino acid residue, which may be protected, together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, or a salt thereof, and a medicine comprising the derivative as an active ingredient; and this compound has an inhibiting activity against cathepsin, and particularly, specifically inhibits cathepsin L and is hence useful for prevention and treatment of osteopathy such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: Process for preparing optically active trans-3-phenylglycidamide compound, which comprises subjecting racemic trans-3-phenylglycidamide compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ring A is substituted or unsubstituted benzene, and R.sup.1 is H or lower alkyl, to optical resolution using a microorganism having ability of preferentially hydrolyzing one of (2S,3R) isomer or (2R,3S) isomer thereof, and process for preparing an optically active 1,5-benzothiazepine derivative from the thus-obtained optically active trans-3-phenylglycidamide compound.

Abstract: A polymeric material incorporating a polyvalent cation chelating agent in an amount effective to inhibit the growth of an ocular pathogen, particularly a protozoan, can be used to produce eye care products such as contact lens cases and containers for containing eye care solutions and contact lenses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof which is an irreversible HIV protease inhibitor; a process for the preparation thereof; and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound as an active ingredient which is useful for treating or preventing diseases caused by HIV infection.

Abstract: Cis-epoxide compounds of formula (I-3) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is a cycloalkyl, or arly-substituted lower alkyl group;K and J are independently a group having the formula of ##STR2## wherein R.sup.18 is a lower alkyl group optionally substituted with an aryl radical; X is O, NH, or N--CH.sub.3 ; and R.sup.19 is an aromatic hetercyclic sysstem containing a nitrogen atom in its ring, or a lower alkyl group optionally substituted with an aryl radical, or a hydrogen;G is an amino acid which is linked to K-- and ##STR3## by peptide bonds in formula (I-3); Q is an amino acid which is linked toby peptide bonds in formula (I-3), or a group having the formula ofwherein R.sup.20 is a lower alkyl group optionally substituted with an aromatic radical; and Y is CH.sub.2, O or NH; andr is 0 or 1, except that Q is a group having the formula ofr is 0.

Abstract: A polymeric material incorporating a polyvalent cation chelating agent in an amount effective to inhibit the growth of an ocular pathogen, particularly a protozoan, can be used to produce eye care products such as contact lens cases and containers for containing eye care solutions and contact lenses.

Abstract: This invention relates to flexible epoxy resins that have a structural composition comprising an oligomeric backbone of alkylene or alkyleneoxy repeat units, terminated with an aromatic moiety bearing one or more epoxy functionalities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized ketones and novel processes for synthesizing those ketones. The processes of this invention are especially well suited for synthesizing .alpha.-methyl leaving group functionalized ketones. This invention also relates to processes for using .alpha.-methyl leaving group functionalized ketones to produce other compounds and intermediates useful in those processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) which have inhibitory activity against human immunodeficiency virus ("HIV") protease, a process for the preparation thereof, and compositions for prevention or treatment of AIDS by HIV infection comprising the above compounds as active ingredients. ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is an aromatic group, a nitrogen-containing aromatic group, C.sub.1-4 alkyl group optionally substituted with an aromatic group or a nitrogen-containing aromatic group, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group optionally substituted with an aromatic group or a nitrogen-containing aromatic group;R.sup.2 is an amino acid residue or a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group substituted with a C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfonyl group;R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group optionally substituted with an aromatic group;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group;R.sup.5 is an aromatic group, a C.sub.1-10 alkyl group or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups optionally substituted with an aromatic group; andn is 1 or 2.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formulaA-X-Bor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or ester thereof, wherein X is a linking group;A is(1) substituted amino,(2) substituted carbonyl,(3) functionalized imino,(4) functionalized alkyl,(5) functionalized acyl,(6) functionalized heterocyclic or(7) functionalized (heterocyclic)alkyl; andB is(1) substituted carbonyl independently defined as herein,(2) substituted amino independently defined as herein,(3) functionalized imino independently defined as herein,(4) functionalized alkyl independently defined as herein,(5) functionalized acyl independently defined as herein,(6) functionalized heterocyclic independently defined as herein or(7) functionalized (heterocyclic)alkyl independently defined as herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) which has inhibitory activities against human immunodeficiency virus ("HIV") protease, a process for the preparation thereof, and compositions for prevention or treatment of AIDS by HIV infection comprising the above compounds as active ingredients. ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is an aromatic group, a nitrogen-containing aromatic group, C.sub.1-4 alkyl group optionally substituted with an aromatic group or a nitrogen-containing aromatic group, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group optionally substituted with an aromatic group or a nitrogen-containing aromatic group;R.sup.2 is an amino acid residue or a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group substituted with a C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfonyl group;R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group optionally substituted with an aromatic group;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-2 alkyl group;R.sup.5 is a C.sub.1-10 alkyl group optionally substituted with an aromatic group; andn is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Novel cyclohexyl-group-containing glycidyl ethers of formulae I to IV according to claim 1, which are distinguished especially by a low chlorine content and a low viscosity and which can be used, for example, in epoxy resin formulations as reactive diluents, flexibilisers or adhesion enhancers, or can also be polymerised per se and used as coatings or casting resins, the products having only slight water absorption and having good external weather resistance.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## are HIV protease inhibitors. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and in the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making a chiral compound of the formula ##STR1## comprising reacting an epoxide compound of the formula ##STR2## and an amide of the formula ##STR3## in the presence of a strong base at a low temperature.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxy-3-aminopropylsulfonamides are provided along with methods for synthesizing and using such compounds, and chemical intermediates employed in the synthetic methods.

Abstract: O-Benzyloxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## where 5 X is substituted or unsubstituted CH.sub.2, NOalkylY isO, S, NR.sup.5R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5 are H, alkylZ.sup.1, Z.sup.2 are H, halogen, methyl, methoxy, cyanoR.sup.3, R.sup.4 are hydrogen, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, benzylthio, alkylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl,N(R.sup.6).sub.2, where R.sup.6 is H, alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,--CO--N(R.sup.7).sub.2, where R.sup.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed.

Abstract: Novel alcohols of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.a is azido or phthalimido, R.sup.4 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 together are a trimethylene or tetramethylene group which is optionally substituted by hydroxy, alkoxycarbonylamino or acylamino or in which one --CH.sub.2 -- group is replaced by --NH--, --N(alkoxycarbonyl)--, --N(acyl)-- or --S-- or which carries a fused cycloalkane, aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, and R.sup.9 is alkoxycarbonyl, monoalkylcarbamoyl, monoaralkylcarbamoyl, monoarylcarbamoyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 each is alkyl, are described along with a process for their manufacture. These alcohols are useful as intermediates, for example in the manufacture of amino acid derivatives having antiviral activity.

Abstract: A diphenylpiperazine derivative represented by general formula (1), salt thereof, and drug for the circulatory organs containing the same as the active ingredient: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different from each other and each represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, amino, hydroxy, optionally esterified carboxyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, acyl, nitro or optionally esterified carboxymethyl; Ar represents phenyl or naphthyl which may have one to three substituents such as halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, nitro, amino, cyano, acyl, hydroxy, optionally esterified carboxyl, substituted sulfonyl, aryl or trifluoromethyl; Z represents sulfur or -NR.sup.4 - wherein R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, acyl, aryl, substituted sulfonyl or optionally esterified carboxyl; m represents a number of 1 to 5; and n represents a number of 0 to 5.

Abstract: The new compound N,N,N'N'-tetraglycidyl-3,3'-diethyl-4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane and curable resin compositions containing it.

Abstract: Glycidyl amines containing mesogenic moieties result in improved properties when cured. These amines are useful in coatings, adhesives, encapsulants, moldings, laminates, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is optically active epoxides and its production characterized in that the process comprises reacting alkenyl ethylene glycols with 0.5 to 2.0 equivalents of a titanium-tetraalkoxyde, a peroxide and an L-(+)- or D-(-)-dialkyl tartrate at a temperature of -78.degree. to 50.degree. C. to asymmetrically oxidize the alkenyl ethylene glycols. The production of the present invention is an excellent method for producing chiral epoxides in which steric configuration of three asymmetric points can be perfectly controlled, the reaction is performed by mild conditions and the chemical yield and the optical yield are extremely high. The optically active epoxides which can be efficiently produced by the production of the present invention are useful as stating materials of several kinds of compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are glycidyl diamines having the formulas ##STR1## where n is 1 or 2, m is 0, 1, or 2, X is Y or ##STR2## and Y is --, O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CO, C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, or C(CF.sub.3).sub.2. An epoxy resin can be made by mixing the glycidyl diamine with an epoxy curing agent. The epoxy resins can be used as adhesives or to make composites.

Abstract: The new compound N,N,N'N'-tetraglycidyl-3,3'-diethyl-4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane and curable resin compositions containing it.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an epoxy-containing polymeric material having nonlinear optical properties, particularly a glycidyl amine polymer, and a process for making the nonlinear optical (NLO) epoxy-containing polymeric material including poling the polymeric material under high voltage at elevated temperature for a period of time to bring about orientation of the nonlinear optical functionalities in the polymer. The polymers have enhanced thermal stability and good NLO properties.