Methods and compositions containing a phorbol ester or a derivative of a phorbol ester are provided for the treatment and prevention of stroke and the sequelae of stroke. Additional compositions and methods are provided which employ a phorbol ester or derivative compound in combination with at least one additional agent to yield more effective treatment tools to treat or prevent stroke and the long term effects of stroke in mammalian subjects.

Methods and compositions containing a phorbol ester or a derivative of a phorbol ester are provided for the treatment and prevention of stroke and the sequelae of stroke. Additional compositions and methods are provided which employ a phorbol ester or derivative compound in combination with at least one additional agent to yield more effective treatment tools to treat or prevent stroke and the long term effects of stroke in mammalian subjects.

Disclosed is a method for preparing an organic carboxylic ester by using a combined catalyst of an aryl bidentate phosphine ligand. The method includes subjecting a terminal olefin, carbon monoxide, and an alcohol to a hydroesterification reaction in the presence of a combined catalyst of a palladium compound, an aryl bidentate phosphine ligand, and an acidic additive, to generate an organic carboxylic ester having one more carbon atom than the terminal olefin.

Disclosed is a method for preparing an organic carboxylic ester by using a combined catalyst of an aryl bidentate phosphine ligand. The method includes subjecting a terminal olefin, carbon monoxide, and an alcohol to a hydroesterification reaction in the presence of a combined catalyst of a palladium compound, an aryl bidentate phosphine ligand, and an acidic additive, to generate an organic carboxylic ester having one more carbon atom than the terminal olefin.

A method of producing a supported palladium catalyst includes the steps of: oxidizing a palladium compound by heating; dissolving the palladium compound after the heating in a solvent to prepare a palladium compound solution; and bringing the palladium compound solution into contact with a carrier.

A ceramic-supported palladium catalyst includes: palladium serving as an active component; and a ceramics carrier for supporting the palladium. In the ceramics carrier, a content ratio of aluminum oxide is from 15 mass % to 45 mass %, a content ratio of silicon oxide is from 40 mass % to 60 mass %, and a content ratio of magnesium oxide is from 5 mass % to 30 mass %.

The present application discloses an erythritol analog of phenylbutyrate, and compositions including same. Also disclosed are methods of using the erythritol analog of phenylbutrate.

The present application discloses an erythritol analog of phenylbutyrate, and compositions including same. Also disclosed are methods of using the erythritol analog of phenylbutrate.