Abstract: Hydrates of N-(4-acetyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-fluorobenzamide, which are stable against heat, light, and humidity, are described. The material is easy to handle under ordinary interior humidity conditions. N-(4-acetyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-fluorobenzamide hydrate is useful as a medicament in the treatment of amnesia and senile dementia.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new class of phosphoryl hydrazine compounds which are useful as insecticides, acaricides, anthelmintics, and nematocides, compositions containing the compounds, and methods for their use. This invention also relates to methods to produce such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a group of the formula ##STR2## and Z is an O or S atom, to the further processing thereof to form novel sec-amidoalkylcarbonic acid derivatives and to those sec-amidoalkylcarbonic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of a combination of inorganic co-catalysts containing manganese and nickel; manganese and iron; manganese and chromium; manganese and cerium; manganese and europium; manganese, cerium, and europium; manganese, iron, and europium; or manganese and thorium. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various other inorganic co-catalyst combinations.

Abstract: A method for efficiently recovering a hydroxyaromatic compound from aqueous extract streams of diaryl carbonate reaction mixtures, comprises contacting the aqueous extracts with a suitable solvent, preferably diphenyl carbonate or anisole. The aqueous stream may then be further recycled or reclaimed, and the hydroxyaromatic compound isolated from the solvent for disposal or further use.

Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing zinc. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various inorganic co-catalyst combinations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a unique phosphation reagent and to a simple, single-stage process utilizing is reagent to produce alkyl phosphate esters having high monoalkyl phosphate content in combination with low dialkyl phosphate, trialkyl phosphate, phosphoric acid and residual alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new lipid derivatives of phosphonocarboxylic acids of the general formula I, ##STR1## in which the meaning of the symbols is elucidated in the description, tautomers thereof and their physiologically tolerated esters and salts of inorganic or organic bases as well as processes for the production thereof and pharmaceutical agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of a hydrocarbyl bis(dihydrocarbyl phosphate), such as a hydrocarbyl bis(diaryl phosphate), comprises the reaction of an unstable hydrocarbyl-containing diol, such as an aromatic group-containing diol, with a dihydrocarbyl halophosphate, such as diphenyl chlorophosphate, in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as magnesium dichloride, in the additional presence of an effective amount (e.g., up to about 100% by weight of diol and halophosphate) of a liquid hydrocarbon, such as an aliphatic hydrocarbon, like heptane, or an aromatic hydrocarbon, such as toluene, to enhance the removal of hydrogen halide by-product and thereby increase the yield of hydrocarbyl bis(dihydrocarbyl phosphate).

Abstract: A process for producing terephthalic acid and/or dimethyl terephthalate includes contacting a toluene-containing reaction stream with a first catalyst under toluene disproportionation conditions to produce an intermediate product stream of para-xylene with negligible ortho-xylene. The first catalyst includes a crystalline molecular sieve which has an ortho-xylene diffusion rate of at least 50 minutes. The first catalyst can be modified by selectivation with a silicon compound or carbon compound. The intermediate product stream, without need for para-xylene purification, is oxidized to terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the synthesis of 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-methoxydiphenyl ether, and it's precursor 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-bromodiphenyl ether, a novel compound.

Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, is useful in perfumery and in the field of flavors. The compound of formula (I) confer an odor and flavor effect extremely powerful of the clary-sage type, even when used in small amounts.

Abstract: A process for preparing an organic compound, comprising conducting an organic reaction in the presence of a phosphine oxide represented by formula (1); ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is the same or different and each represents a hydrogen or hydrocarbon group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and x is the amount of water as a molar ratio which is 0 to 5.0, exhibiting a high catalytic performance especially in an organic reaction involving an alkylene oxide.

Abstract: Stable and nonhygroscopic salts consisting of L-carnitine magnesium tartrate or lower alkanoyl-L-carnitine magnesium tartrate are disclosed that are suitable for preparing solid compositions useful as dietary or nutritional supplements for human use and as a fodder supplement for veterinary purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous process for making O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate. In accordance with this process, O,O-dimethyl phosphorochloridothioate is reacted with ammonia and sodium hydroxide; addition of the sodium hydroxide controls the pH of the reaction mixture. The formed reaction mixture contains an aqueous phase and an organic phase. The organic phase of the reaction mixture is separated from the aqueous phase; a second organic phase is solvent extracted from the aqueous phase; and the resultant O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate is isolated from the combined organic phases via vacuum solvent stripping. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reaction of O,O-dimethyl phosphorochloridothioate with ammonia and sodium hydroxide is carried out in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: An optically active (R)-(E)-(4-substituted-phenyl-1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-1-imidazolylacetoni trile derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X represents 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group and a haloalkoxy group, provided that X does not represent a 2-chloro group or a 2,4-dichloro group; an antifungal composition comprising the same; and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: X represents N, C or CH,Y represents N when X represents C or CH, or Y represents C or CH when X represents N,R.sub.1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, represent Z or W, as defined in the description,their isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A novel nitroisourea derivative and a process for producing the same, which is an important intermediate for the production of a nitroguanidine derivative having an insecticidal activity, and a process for producing a nitroguanidine derivative having an insecticidal activity using the nitroisourea derivative. The process for producing a nitroguanidine derivative represented by formula (1), effective as an insecticide is shown by reaction scheme (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl group; R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and Q represents a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic ring having at least one of the following: a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, one of the hydrogen atoms being substitutable with a halogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to several newly prepared semi-synthetic ecteinascidin (Et) species, designated herein as Et 757, Boc-Et 729, Iso-Et 743, Et 875, and Et 1560. The physical properties of these compounds, their preparation and bioactivities are also reported.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of triarylmethyl protecting group reagents. The reagents are prepared from reaction effluent from the cleavage step of oligonucleotide synthetic regimes.