Polyols are typically produced using batch processes and KOH as the dominant homogeneous catalyst. In this case, the main reaction is an ionic polymerization reaction, and products with narrow molecular weight distributions (MWDs) are typically obtained. As observed in living polymerization systems, polyols of varying molecular weights serve as starting points for manufacture of polyols of high...

Novel polyols were synthesized by controlled polymerization of hydroxylated fatty acids from methyl soyate. Polymerization of methyl esters of hydroxy fatty acids gives a hyperbranched (HB) product with different content of hydroxyl groups depending on the degree of conversion. Molecular weights, functionality and hydroxyl equivalent of polyols can be controlled by controlling the degree of con...

Two kinds of aqueous acrylic polyols (single step and multi step synthesis type) have been investigated for their performance in the two-component aqueous polyurethane application, by using more selective catalysts. The aliphatic polyfunctional isocyanates based on hexamethylen diisocyanates have been employed as suitable hardeners. The complex of zirconium, commercially known as K-KATXC-6212, ...

An efficient 1,2-deoxygenation method, involving an unexpected mechanism, was found for simple diols and for biomass-derived polyols (glycerol and erythritol) that results in the conversion of the 1,2-dihydroxy group to a carbon-carbon double bond.

Cyclooctatetraene (COT) derived bicyclo[4.2.1]nona-2,4,7-trien-9-one has been recognized as a cyclooctane carbasugar equivalent and elaborated to a range of cyclooctane polyols (cyclooctitols) through a flexible strategy with moderate regio- and stereo-control.

Introduction and purpose: Even though sweeteners’ popularity is increasing as they are approved by the Food Drug Administration (FDA) generally considered to be safe, their whole impact on human body still confusing. Polyols among one of most used sweeteners, therefore in this review we will focus gut microbiome community various bacteria influences many aspects overall health. Brief descriptio...

We show that urea inhibits the ATPase activity of MgATP submitochondrial particles (MgATP-SMP) with Ki = 0.7 M, probably as a result of direct interaction with the structure of F0F1-ATPase. Counteracting compounds (sorbitol, mannitol or inositol), despite slightly (10-20%) inhibiting the ATPase activity, also protect the F0F1-ATPase against denaturation by urea. However, this protection was onl...

Standing litter of emergent macrophytes often forms a major portion of the detrital mass in wetland habitats. Microbial assemblages inhabiting this detritus must adapt physiologically to daily fluctuations in temperature and water availability. We examined the effects of various environmental conditions on the concentrations of osmoregulatory solutes (polyols and trehalose) and the respiratory ...

Candida albicans produces and accumulates large amounts of the polyols d-arabitol and glycerol in culture, and/or in infected mammalian tissues. However, the effects of environmental stresses on production and accumulation of these polyols, and the means by which polyol production and accumulation are regulated have not been studied. C. albicans grown in glucose at 30 degrees C (i) produced max...