Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A compound of the formula [R.sub.n.sup.1 (R.sup.2 O).sub.3-n --Si--Alk--S--].sub.x Z in which Z has the meanings .tbd.PO, .tbd.PS, .tbd.P, .tbd.PR, --P(R) 2 , --P(OR) 2 , ═P(OR), --PO(OR) 2 , --PS(OR) 2 , ═PO(OR) or ═PS(OR) where R is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the phenyl radical or the nitrophenyl radical; Alk is an alkylene group containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; R 1 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the benzyl group or the phenyl group; R 2 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group containing from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, the phenyl group, the benzyl group or the 2-methoxy ethyl group; n=0, 1 or 2; and, x=3, 2 or 1.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A compound of the formula [R.sub.n.sup.1 (R.sup.2 O).sub.3-n --Si--Alk--S--].sub.x Z in which Z has the meanings .tbd.PO, .tbd.PS, .tbd.P, .tbd.PR, --P(R) 2 , --P(OR) 2 , ═P(OR), --PO(OR) 2 , --PS(OR) 2 , ═PO(OR) or ═PS(OR) where R is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the phenyl radical or the nitrophenyl radical; Alk is an alkylene group containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; R 1 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the benzyl group or the phenyl group; R 2 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group containing from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, the phenyl group, the benzyl group or the 2-methoxy ethyl group; n=0, 1 or 2; and, x=3, 2 or 1.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 1 wherein Z is .tbd.PO, .tbd.PS, .tbd.P, ═PR, --P(OR) 2 , ═P(OR), --PO(OR) 2 , --PS(OR) 2 , --PO(OR) or ═PS(OR).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
A compound according to claim 2 where n is 0.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A compound according to claim 3 wherein R 2 is alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 3 wherein R 2 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 3 wherein R 2 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 4 wherein Z is .tbd.PS, .tbd.PO, --P(S)(OR) 2 or --PO(OR) 2 .
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 2 where R 1 is alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 3 wherein Alk is trimethylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
A compound according to claim 1 wherein Alk is trimethylene.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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A process for producing a compound of claim 1 comprising reacting (1) a phosphorus halide corresponding to the formula Z--Hal.sub.x where Hal represents chlorine or bromine, with (2) a mercaptosilane corresponding to the formula R.sub.n.sup.1 (R.sup.2 O).sub.3-n -Si-Alk-SH.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A processing according to claim 11 wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of a hydrogen halide acceptor and in an inert, anhydrous or substantially anhydrous organic solvent in which the hydrohalide salt formed is insoluble or substantially insoluble.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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A process as claimed in claim 12 wherein the reaction is carried out in the substantial absence of air and moisture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 1 wherein Z is ═PO, ═PS, ═P, ═PR, --P(OR) 2 , ═P(OR), --PS(OR) 2 , --PO(OR) or ═PS(OR).
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
10 words
A compound according to claim 1 wherein Z is ═PS.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
10 words
A compound according to claim 1 wherein Z is ═PO.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
A compound according to claim 1 wherein Z is --P(S)(OR) 2 .