The present invention discloses processes for producing a thiol compound or a sulfide compound from an olefin compound. Diphenylamine or a phenol compound can be used to increase the rate of conversion of the olefin compound to the thiol compound or the sulfide compound.

The present application relates to mass spectrometry methods for use in identifying proteins or other biomolecules which are bound irreversibly by test compounds.

The present application relates to mass spectrometry methods for use in identifying proteins or other biomolecules which are bound irreversibly by test compounds.

Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and processes for obtaining desired mercaptans or thiophenes from a feed stream containing a mixture of mercaptans, thiophenes and other components. In one aspect of the invention, a system for separating one or more components from a feed stream of mixed mercaptans includes one or more distillation columns in connection with a feed containing mercaptans, the distillation column having a rectification section, a stripping section, and a feed side section separated from a side draw section by a dividing wall that extends from the rectification section to the stripping section. The distillation column further being in connection with a condenser and a reboiler; and a distillate stream, a side drawn stream, and a bottoms stream.

Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and processes for obtaining desired mercaptans or thiophenes from a feed stream containing a mixture of mercaptans, thiophenes and other components. In one aspect of the invention, a system for separating one or more components from a feed stream of mixed mercaptans includes one or more distillation columns in connection with a feed containing mercaptans, the distillation column having a rectification section, a stripping section, and a feed side section separated from a side draw section by a dividing wall that extends from the rectification section to the stripping section. The distillation column further being in connection with a condenser and a reboiler; and a distillate stream, a side drawn stream, and a bottoms stream.

The present invention discloses processes for producing methyl ethyl sulfide by contacting dimethyl sulfide and diethyl sulfide in the presence of a suitable catalyst. Methyl ethyl sulfide can be used as an odorant in natural gas. Integrated mercaptan and sulfide manufacturing systems and integrated methods for making mercaptans and sulfides also are disclosed.

The present invention discloses processes for producing methyl ethyl sulfide by contacting dimethyl sulfide and diethyl sulfide in the presence of a suitable catalyst. Methyl ethyl sulfide can be used as an odorant in natural gas. Integrated mercaptan and sulfide manufacturing systems and integrated methods for making mercaptans and sulfides also are disclosed.

The invention relates to a catalyst comprising an active component based on molybdenum and on potassium and a support based on hydroxyapatite, and also to a process for preparing said catalyst and a process for producing methyl mercaptan in a catalytic process by reaction of carbon monoxide, sulphur and/or hydrogen sulphide and hydrogen, comprising the use of said catalyst.

The invention relates to a catalyst comprising an active component based on molybdenum and on potassium and a support based on hydroxyapatite, and also to a process for preparing said catalyst and a process for producing methyl mercaptan in a catalytic process by reaction of carbon monoxide, sulphur and/or hydrogen sulphide and hydrogen, comprising the use of said catalyst.

The present invention discloses an amino mercaptan compound, preparation method thereof and use thereof in radiation protection. The compound has the structure of formula I, wherein A.sub.1 is selected from: C(O)NR.sup.8, S(O).sub.2NR.sup.8, S(O)NR.sup.8, and R.sup.7NR.sup.8; A.sub.2 is selected from: carbonyl, sulfonyl, sulfinyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 may be the same or different and are selected from: hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl or heteroalkyl; n is an integer from 0 to 20,000; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from: hydrogen, X, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; X is selected from: F, Cl, Br and I; R.sup.7 is selected from: substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; and R.sup.8 is selected from: hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl. The compound has the effects of reducing the biological damage caused by ionizing radiation, extending the survival period and survival rate of the radiated animals, and significantly alleviating the side effects of radiotherapy, and has a low toxicity. The present invention opens up a new way for protection and treatment of ionizing radiation damage.

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