Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making the compound of formula I: using the compounds of formulas II, Q, and XI or XII: wherein A is selected from the group consisting of Br, Cl and I (with Br being preferred); and R represents (C1–C10)alkyl. Also disclosed are intermediate compounds that are made in the disclosed process.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic pyranyl compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and their use as anti-viral agents are disclosed.

Abstract: A free-flowing particulate delivery system for providing enhanced flavor and sweetness to comestible compositions comprising a powdered flavor composition encapsulated in a matrix comprising thaumatin, monellin, dihydrochalcones and mixtures thereof, and a hydrophobic wax or fat. The delivery system is particularly useful in chewing gums, confectioneries and pharmaceutical preparations as well as other food products.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having prolonged juiciness and flavor through the incorporation of a premixed blend of acids having different organic/aqueous partitioning coefficients such that they have sequential release rates during mastication.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a bonded particulate article by admixing particulate material with a binder system, the binder system being formed by admixing a polyol comprising a water soluble amylaceous hydrolyzate with a heterocyclic compound comprising the reaction product of glyoxal, urea, and formaldehyde, alone, or in further combination with ethylene glycol, with a solvent, and with an acid effective to control the rate of cross-linking between said polyol and said heterocyclic compound; forming the admixture in a shape and curing the shape to a bonded article.