A temozolomide compound according to formula (I) ##STR00001##
is described, wherein R.sup.1, L.sup.1, and X are defined herein. The temozolomide compound can be used to prepare polymers comprising temozolomide. Additionally, the polymers comprising temozolomide can be particularly useful in the treatment of certain diseases.

A branched monodispersed polyethylene glycol represented by the formula (1): ##STR00001##
wherein X.sup.1 is a functional group that forms a covalent bond upon a reaction with a functional group present in a biofunctional molecule; n is an integer of 4 to 50, which represents number of repeating units of ethylene oxide units; and L.sup.1 represents a single bond, NH, -L.sup.2-(CH.sub.2).sub.m1- or -L.sup.2-(CH.sub.2).sub.m1-L.sup.3-(CH.sub.2).sub.m2-, L.sup.2 represents an ether bond, an amide bond, an urethane bond or a single bond, L.sup.3 represents an ether bond, an amide bond or an urethane bond, and m1 and m2 represent each independently an integer of 1 to 5.

Modified chemical structures of cardanol extracted from cashew nut shell oil, and the use of the same to prepare imidazolium ionic liquids (IILs). The IILs can be used to prepare different types of silica, magnetite and calcium carbonate nanoparticles (NPs) as multifunctional oilfield chemicals for use in various oil spill collection, de-emulsification, viscosity improvement, asphaltene dispersant, and enhanced oil recovery applications.

The present invention relates to micellar nanocomplexes and a method of forming the same. The micellar nanocomplex comprises a micelle and an agent encapsulated within said micelle, where the micelle comprises a polymer-flavonoid conjugate, wherein said polymer is bonded to the B ring of said flavonoid. The micellar nanocomplex may have useful applications as a drug-delivery system.

The present invention suggests novel inorganic binder formulations and the use of these formulations for the production of acid and heat-resistant construction products.

Storage stable polyhydroxylated aromatic ether adducts of polyalkylene oxide are described. Reactive compositions are formed by combining an ether adduct with an aldehyde, optionally further adding a phenolic-aldehyde prepolymer. The reactive compositions are cured by removing water, by acidification, or both. The cured compositions sorb solvated compounds from environments containing water. The cured compositions are also useful for pre-loading with compounds that are subsequently released at a controlled rate into environments containing water.

The present invention relates to polycondensates containing at least a structural unit, which is an aromatic moiety bearing a polyether side chain, at least a structural unit, which is an aromatic moiety bearing at least one phosphoric acid monoester group, at least a structural unit, which is an aromatic moiety, bearing at least one hydroxy group and at least a methylene unit (CH.sub.2), which is attached to two aromatic structural units. The invention also concerns a process for the production of the polycondensates, their use for the dispersion of inorganic binders, for increasing the strength development of concrete and for improving the slump-retention of concrete. The invention relates also to building material mixtures comprising the polycondensates and inorganic binders.

The present invention relates to micellar nanocomplexes and a method of forming the same. The micellar nanocomplex comprises a micelle and an agent encapsulated within said micelle, where the micelle comprises a polymer-flavonoid conjugate, wherein said polymer is bonded to the B ring of said flavonoid. The micellar nanocomplex may have useful applications as a drug-delivery system.

Storage stable polyhydroxylated aromatic ether adducts of polyalkylene oxide are described. Reactive compositions are formed by combining an ether adduct with an aldehyde, optionally further adding a phenolic-aldehyde prepolymer. The reactive compositions are cured by removing water, by acidification, or both. The cured compositions sorb solvated compounds from environments containing water. The cured compositions are also useful for pre-loading with compounds that are subsequently released at a controlled rate into environments containing water.

The present invention relates to micellar nanocomplexes and a method of forming the same. The micellar nanocomplex comprises a micelle and an agent encapsulated within said micelle, where the micelle comprises a polymer-flavonoid conjugate, wherein said polymer is bonded to the B ring of said flavonoid. The micellar nanocomplex may have useful applications as a drug-delivery system.