The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene. The syntheses from fluorene to 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene via a hydroxymethylation and further to 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene via a etherification are known. 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene is a compound that is used as an electron donor for Ziegler-Natta catalysts. The present invention is related to an improvement in the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene leading to a decrease in the amount of solvent used and an easier work up while achieving high yield and purity.

The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene. The syntheses from fluorene to 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene via a hydroxymethylation and further to 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene via a etherification are known. 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene is a compound that is used as an electron donor for Ziegler-Natta catalysts. The present invention is related to an improvement in the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene leading to a decrease in the amount of solvent used and an easier work up while achieving high yield and purity.

The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene. The syntheses from fluorene to 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene via a hydroxymethylation and further to 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene via a etherification are known. 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene is a compound that is used as an electron donor for Ziegler-Natta catalysts. The present invention is related to an improvement in the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene leading to a decrease in the amount of solvent used and an easier work up while achieving high yield and purity.

The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene. The syntheses from fluorene to 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene via a hydroxymethylation and further to 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene via a etherification are known. 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene is a compound that is used as an electron donor for Ziegler-Natta catalysts. The present invention is related to an improvement in the synthesis of 9,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)fluorene leading to a decrease in the amount of solvent used and an easier work up while achieving high yield and purity.

Providing a modified-graphene-like carbon material into which hydroxyl groups are introduced. By reacting a graphene-like carbon material with hydrogen peroxide, a hydroxyl group is introduced into the graphene-like carbon material.

Providing a modified-graphene-like carbon material into which hydroxyl groups are introduced. By reacting a graphene-like carbon material with hydrogen peroxide, a hydroxyl group is introduced into the graphene-like carbon material.

A method for treatment or prevention epilepsy comprising administering a phenyl carbamate compound in a pharmaceutically effective amount to a subject in need of treatment or prevention of epilepsy is provided.

A method for treatment or prevention epilepsy comprising administering a phenyl carbamate compound in a pharmaceutically effective amount to a subject in need of treatment or prevention of epilepsy is provided.

Provided is a compound represented by General Formula (1) ##STR00001## in General Formula (1), Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 independently represent a group selected from the following Formulae, ##STR00002##

Provided is a compound represented by General Formula (1) ##STR00001## in General Formula (1), Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 independently represent a group selected from the following Formulae, ##STR00002##