Abstract: What is described is a compound of formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, each a linear or branched alkyl with 1-9 carbons, or an alkenyl or alkynyl with 2 to 11 carbon atoms; L1 and L2 are the same or different, each a linear alkyl having 5 to 18 carbon atoms, or form a heterocycle with N; X1 is a bond, or is —CO—O— whereby L2-CO—O—R2 is formed; X2 is S or O; L3 is a bond or a lower alkyl, or form a heterocycle with N; R3 is a lower alkyl; and R4 and R5 are the same or different, each a lower alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Reaction products prepared from reactants including: (a) at least one compound of structural Formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from aryl and heteroaryl; X is selected from a direct bond, —O—, —S—, —NH—, alkylene, cycloalkylene, heterocyclylene, arylene, alkarylene, and heteroarylene; Y is a substituted alkylene group having at least two contiguous carbon atoms and which can be interrupted by one or more —O—, —S—, or —NH— moieties as defined herein, wherein the alkylene group of Y has substituents independently selected from —OH, —NH2, —SH, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, or two hydrogen atoms on the same carbon atom of Y are replaced by carbonyl, and wherein at least two substituents of Y are each independently selected from —OH, —NH2, and —SH, as defined herein; and (b) at least one isocyanate functional material.

Abstract: A novel hydroxyalkyldithiocarbamate borate ester compound is presented according to the formula: where R=alkyl C1 to C25; R?=H or CO2R; R?=(CH2)mOH where m=1 to 8, or alkyl C1 to C25; n=1 to 8. The borate ester compound is prepared by reacting boric acid with a novel hydroxyalkyldithiocarbamate ester compound according to the formula, and optionally with an alcohol: where R, R?, R? and n are as above. The hydroxyalkyldithiocarbamate ester is prepared by reacting a hydroxyalkylamine with CS2, and an acrylate or maleate compound. A lubricating composition is based on a major amount of lubricating oil and a minor amount of the hydroxyalkyldithiocarbamate borate ester.

Abstract: Thiocarbamides comprising at least one carbodiimide group and at least one thiocarbamic ester group of the formula

Abstract: Fuels, especially hydrocarbon fuels, and lubricants, especially lubricating oils, contain dithiocarbamyl ?-hydroxy fatty acid esters, a class of anti-corrosion, anti-wear, anti-fatigue, and extreme pressure additives that are derived from epoxidized fatty acid esters. The additives exhibit synergistic anti-wear activity in combination with phosphorus containing additives.

Abstract: The invention discloses a use of dithiocarbamate compounds having the structural formula R1R2NCS2H, in which R1 and R2, independently of each other, represent a straight or branched C1-C4 alkyl, or, with the nitrogen atom, form an aliphatic ring with 4 to 6 C atoms, in which R1, R2, or the aliphatic ring is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from OH, NO2, NH2, COOH, SH, F, Cl, Br, I, methyl or ethyl, and oxidized forms of these compounds, in particular dimers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to prepare an agent for treating or preventing an infection by RNA viruses which attack the respiratory tract and cause disease there.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity, a hydroxy-substituted dithiocarbamate, an organo-molybdenum compound, and optionally a phosphorous source.

Abstract: The invention features tetralin and indane compounds, compositions containing them, and methods of using them as PPAR alpha modulators to treat or inhibit the progression of, for example, diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds for the modulation of the glycolysis enzyme complex and of the transaminase complex, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as well as uses of such compounds for preparing pharmaceutical compositions for treating various diseases.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel chemical entities which have multiple utilities, e.g., as prodrugs of NSAIDs; as dual inhibitors of cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO); as anticancer agents (through promoting apoptosis and/or inhibiting the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)); as anti-diabetics; and the like. Invention compounds comprise a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID), covalently linked to a hydroxamate. Invention compounds are useful alone or in combination with one or more additional pharmacologically active agents, and can be used for a variety of applications, such as, for example, treating inflammation and inflammation-related conditions; reducing the side effects associated with administration of anti-inflammatory agents; promoting apoptosis; inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases; as anti-diabetic agents; and the like.

Abstract: A method for the inhibition of high affinity glycine transporters, compounds that inhibit these transporters; pharmaceutically active compositions comprising such compounds; and the use of such compounds either as above, or in formulations for the control or prevention of disease states in which glycine is involved are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing S-alkyl and S-aryl thiocarbamates comprising reacting a precursor thiol reagent with trichloroacetyl chloride to produce an S-alkyl and S-aryl trichloroacetyl thioester intermediate, which is reacted with an amine to yield the corresponding thiocarbamate product. Also disclosed is the method for preparing S-alkyl and S-aryl thiocarbamates comprising reacting an amine with trichloroacetyl chloride to produce a trichloroacetamide intermediate, which is then reacted with the precursor thiol to yield the corresponding thiocarbamate product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein U, Y, V, W, L, X, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6 are as defined in the description and claims and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or pharmaceutically acceptable esters thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with 2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase such as hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis, vascular diseases, mycoses, parasite infections, gallstones, tumors and/or hyperproliferative disorders, and/or treatment and/or prophylaxis of impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (1): 1

Abstract: Dithiocarbonate derivatives are disclosed, along with a process for preparing the same. The dithiocarbonate compounds can be utilized as initators, chain transfer agents and/or terminators in controlled free radical polymerizations. The dithiocarbonates can be used to produce polymers having narrow molecular weight distribution. Advantageously, the compounds of the present invention can also introduce functional groups into the resulting polymers. The dithiocarbonate compounds have low odor and are substantially colorless.

Abstract: Polyamides comprising at least one hydrophilic C1-C10 hydrocarbyl substituent on an amide nitrogen atom, and methods for producing and using the same is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds and novel pharmaceutical compositions for use in medical therapy, as well as intermediates and processes for preparing such compounds. Therapeutic methods for preventing or treating glutamate-related disorders in a mammal and methods to inhibit or prevent glutamate binding in mammalian tissue are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and libraries of compounds having formula (I): 1

Abstract: A novel calcium receptor active compound having the formula is provided:

Abstract: The present invention relates to azo amino acid derivatives for treating or preventing neuronal damage associated with neurological diseases. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and methods of utilizing those compositions for treating or preventing neuronal damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to urethanes and the thio and dithio analogues thereof of general formula 1

Abstract: Describes a method of producing N-1-alkenyl carbonylamino compounds represented by the following general formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is the residue of an active hydrogen functional material, n is a number from 1 to a number equal to the number of active hydrogen groups of said active hydrogen functional material, X is selected from O, S and N(R.sub.5), R.sub.5 being hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.1 may together form a cyclic ring, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure ##STR1## wherein S* is S.dbd.O or O.dbd.S.dbd.O; and wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of (C.sub.1 -C.sub.9) alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8) cycloalkyl, (C.sub.5 -C.sub.7) cycloalkenyl, and (C.sub.6 -C.sub.20) aryl substituted with halogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.18) alkyl; and wherein R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.9) alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8) cycloalkyl, (C.sub.5 -C.sub.7) cycloalkenyl, and (C.sub.6 -C.sub.20) aryl substituted with halogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.18) alkyl. Also provided are various methods of using the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds having anti-inflammatory and other activities are disclosed. The compounds are derived from phorboids of the diterpene- and benzolactam-classes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where m and n are integers 0 to 10 and m+n equals 0 to 10, (a) X is O or S(b) Z is a covalent bond; a monocyclic or polycyclic carbocycle ring moiety; or a monocyclic or polycyclic heterocyclic ring moiety containing one or more heteroatoms selected from O, S, or N;(c) Q is covalent bond; O; or S;(d) R is COOH, SO.sub.3 H, PO.sub.3 H.sub.2, or P(O)(OH)R.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl;(e) R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are as defined in the claims.are useful in the treatment of calcium and phosphate elated disorders, such as arthritis and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of synthesizing a 2-substituted nitrogen containing compound having a formula (I): ##STR1## by reacting a hydroxylamine of formula (II); ##STR2## or a nitrone of formula (III): ##STR3## with a compound of formula (IV); ##STR4## thereby to form an intermediate compound, and thereafter causing or allowing said intermediate compound to undergo a pericyclic sigmatropic rearrangement reaction to form the compound (I); wherein X is a nucleofugal group, Y is selected from O,S,NH,NR.sub.5 and CR.sub.6 R.sub.7, R.sub.1 is a group which directs the reactivity of compound (II) on to the oxygen atom and R.sub.2 to R.sub.9 are each a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, aromatic, heteroaryl or cyclic group or hydrogen which is substantially inert or is protected during the reaction.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an S-alkyl ester of an N-alkyl carbamothioic acid having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.2 are each an alkyl group and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, which includes refluxing the corresponding alkyl ester of N-alkyl thiocarbamio acid having the formula I ##STR2## wherein R and R.sub.2 are each alkyl and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, in the presence of an acid catalyst selected from the group consisting of iodine and sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A process which can be used for producing thiolcarbamates is provided wherein the process comprises contacting a reaction mixture with a hydrocarbyl chloride such as, for example, benzyl chloride under a condition which is sufficient to produce a product mixture wherein the reaction mixture comprises carbonyl sulfide, an amine such as, for example, a secondary amine, a solvent; the solvent comprises a tertiary amine; and the reaction mixture, hydrocarbyl halide, and solvent are each present in an amount sufficient to effect the production of a thiolcarbamate. Optionally, the reaction mixture can also comprise a metal hydroxide. Further optionally, the product mixture can be contacted with a metal hydroxide if the reaction mixture does not comprise a metal hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal chelating compounds, to chelates and chelate-targeting agent conjugates formed from the chelating compounds, and to methods for making and using these compositions. The chelating compounds incorporate two nitrogen atoms and three sulfur atoms ("N.sub.2 S.sub.3 "), two nitrogen atoms and four sulfur atoms ("N.sub.2 S.sub.4 "), or three nitrogen atoms and three sulfur atoms ("N.sub.3 S.sub.3 "). Metals, and metal oxides, capable of being chelated by the compounds include those that are radionuclides, such as .sup.99m Tc and .sup.186/188 Re.The targeting agent portion of the chelate-targeting agent conjugates provided includes antibodies, peptides, hormones, enzymes and biological response modifiers. Methods for making the conjugates are provided and encompass the addition of a metal, or metal oxide, to a chelating compound prior to attachment to a targeting agent as well as subsequent to the attachment.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of asymmetrically substituted ureas, carbamates, thiocarbamates or substituted isocyanates by reaction of an adduct of isocyanic acid and a tertiary amine with a primary and secondary amine, an alcohol, a thiol or a compound having one or two non-cumulated olefinic double bonds, and a process for the preparation of N-mono- or N,N-disubstituted ureas by reaction of ammonium isocyanate with a primary or secondary amine in a diluent.

Abstract: Dithiocarbamic salts made from the reaction products of certain polyamines and epoxides have been found to be useful to clarify water, particularly the oil-in-water emulsions which accompany crude oil production. The water clarification may be accomplished by demulsification or flocculation. The polyamine reaction products themselves are novel and may have the structure ##STR1## where R" is selected from the group consisting of the structure --R--NH.sub.2 and ##STR2## where R is selected from the group consisting of straight, branched or cyclic alkylene moieties; arylene moieties; substituted straight, branched or cyclic alkylene moieties; substituted arylene moieties or mixtures thereof; and where R' is--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--R--O--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --where n and m independently range from 1 to 5 and q is 0 or 1. The dithiocarbamic salts made from these polyamines also find use as corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: Process for the removal of isocyanic acid from a gaseous mixture of isocyanic acid and ammonia by introducing a tertiary amine or ether at 250.degree. to 600.degree. C. The gaseous reaction mixture is passed into an inert diluent and cooled, to condense an adduct of isocyanic acid and tertiary amine or ether, and the ammonia being removed as a gas.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from (1) hydrogen; (2) --NR.sub.2 R.sub.3, --OR.sub.2 or --SR.sub.2 where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl and alkylaryl; and (3) optionally substituted C1-C8 alkyl, C2-C8 alkenyl, arylalkyl or cycloalkyl;Y is selected from sulfur and oxygen;n is an integer selected from 0 and 1;M is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, or a metabolically cleavable group; andZ is a residue of a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug of general form Z--COOH;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof,as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compounds and a method for their use as lipoxygenase inhibitors.

Abstract: A thiolcarbamate granule formulation comprising granules consisting essentially of Fuller's earth and a thiolcarbamate of the following formula I or II impregnated in the granules: ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of from 0 to 4, n is an integer of from 1 to 4, and p is an integer of from 1 to 5, provided that the sum of m+n+p is at most 7.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing N-acylaminothiophenols, e.g., N-acetyl-para-aminothiophenol, or aminothiophenols, e.g., para-aminothiophenol, or N,S-diacylaminothiophenols, e.g., N,S-diacetyl-para-aminothiophenol, by reacting any of certain sulfur-containing ketones, viz., an S-(acylaryl) N,N-di(organo)thiocarbamate, e.g., S-(4'-acetophenyl)-N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate, an acylthiophenol acylate ester, e.g., 4-acetothiophenol acetate, or a free acylthiophenol, e.g., 4-acetothiophenol with hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine salt, to form the oxime of the ketone, subjecting the oxime to a Beckmann rearrangement in the presence of a catalyst to form an S-(N-acyl-aminoaryl) N,N-di(organo)thiocarbamate, e.g., S-(N-acetyl-para-aminophenyl) N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate, an N,S-diacylaminothiophenol, e.g., N,S-diacetyl-paraaminothiophenol, or an N-acyl aminothiophenol, e.g., N-acetyl-para-aminothiophenol, respectively.

Abstract: A cofactor having an aromatic or benzylic amino group is converted into an isothiocyanate by reaction with a compound such as thiophosgene and the isothiocyanate of the cofactor is attached to a polymer which is preferably water-soluble. When the polymer has amino groups, a thiourea bridge is formed between the polymer and cofactor and a polymer having hydroxyl groups results in a thiocarbamate bridge. The polymer may be a copolymer of vinylamine or vinylmethylamine and vinylmethylacetamide, partially alkylamine-substituted .alpha., .beta.-poly-(2-hydroxyethyl)-D,L-aspartamide, polyethyleneimine or carbohydrate. The cofactor bound to a polymer and an enzyme are contained in microcapsules or in a membrane to form an enzyme reactor.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is substituted phenyl or substituted pyridyl; Y is nitro, cyano, or halogen; R is a group of the formula --(CHR.sup.1).sub.m --A--(CH.sup.2)--.sub.n --R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of each other and in each (CHR.sup.1) and (CHR.sup.2) group, are hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or alkylthio; A is --N(R.sup.1)--, --N(O)--, --O--, --S--, --S(O)--, --S(O).sub.2 --, --C(O)--, --C(O)B--, or --N(H)S(O).sub.2 --; B is alkylene, --O--, --S--, or --N(R.sup.4)--; R.sup.3 is cyano, halogen, or C(O)Z; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl; Z is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, --N(R.sup.4).sub.2, --OR.sup.5, --SR.sup.5, or --N(R.sup.4)SO.sub.2 R.sup.6 ; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, or an agronomically-acceptable cation; R.sup.

Abstract: 4-(N-Substituted amino)-2-butynyl-1-carbamates and thiocarbamates and derivatives thereof are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as centrally acting muscarinic agents and are useful as analgesic agents for the treatment of pain, as sleep aids and as agents for treating the symptoms of senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's chorea, tardive dyskinesia, hyperkinesia, mania, or similar conditions of cerebral insufficiency characterized by decreased cerebral acetylcholine production or release.

Abstract: There are provided new 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B and R.sup.1-5 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds of the invention can be used as pesticides, especially against insects and mites.

Abstract: Methods for the alkylation of substituted amines with trifluorate esters is disclosed.

Abstract: A high performance water and oil repellant composed of a compound comprising at least two terminal segments and an intermediate segment connecting the terminal segments and having a molecular weight of from 800 to 20,000, each terminal segment containing at least one polyfluoroalkyl group connected by a --CONH-- linking group, said intermediate segment being a urethane oligomer containing at least two --CONH-- linking groups in one molecule, and said terminal segments and intermediate segment being connected by a --CONH-- linking group.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluoroacrylic monomers of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.f denotes a perfluoroalkyl radical, R is hydrogen or a methyl radical, R' denotes an alkyl or cycloalkyl radical, or --NR'-- denotes a 1, 4-piperazinylene radical, W and Z denote divalent connecting groups, Q is oxygen or sulphur or an --NR"-- group, R" denoting hydrogen an alkyl radical, and A is a C.sub.2 or C.sub.3 alkylene group. The polymers (homo- or copolymers) derived from these monomers may be used for the water-repellency and oil-repellency treatment of various substrates, particularly leather.

Abstract: m-Anilido-urethanes of the formula ##STR1## where A and B independently of one another are oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.1 is alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or cyano, or is alkenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or is alkynyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or alkoxy, or is cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl, or is aryl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently of one another hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or haloalkyl,R.sup.4 is alkylene of 1 to 6 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or haloalkyl,X is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, halogen, nitro or amino,Y is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, nitro, aryl, thiocyanato, cyano, ##STR2## where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each, independently of one another, hydrogen or have the meanings given for R.sup.

Abstract: An isocyanate-terminated sulfocompound is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a sulfopolyol or sulfopolyamine which is the reaction product of one mole of a sulfodicarboxylic acid and about two moles of an aliphatic polyol or polyamine having two or more hydroxyl or amino groups attached to a linear chain and having a molecular weight of up to 2000. The sulfocompound can be reacted with ethylenically-unsaturated alcohols, water, polyamines, or polyols, to give ethylenically-unsaturated sulfocompounds, sulfopolyureas or sulfopolyurethanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing carbamic acid derivatives of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic radical, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a ring, and Y denotes OR, SR, ##STR2## groups, R being a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic radical, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 denote a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic radical or together form a ring, and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 denote a saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, a hydrogen atom, an alkylthio radical or an alkyloxy radical.According to the process, a compound of formula ##STR3## is reacted with an .alpha.-halogenated derivative of formula ##STR4## at a temperature of -5.degree. to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: S-n-butyl-N,N-diisopropyl thiocarbamate which has the structural formula ##STR1## which is useful as a selective herbicide in sugarbeets, carrots and cabbage.

Abstract: A collector composition for use in froth flotation processes comprises two collectors. One of the collectors is preferably an omega-(hydrocarbylthio)alkylamine, S-(omega-aminoalkyl) hydrocarbyl thioate, N-(hydrocarbyl)-alpha, omega-alkanediamine, (omega-aminoalkyl) hydrocarbon amide, omega-(hydrocarbyloxy)alkylamine, omega-aminoalkyl hydrocarbonoate or mixture thereof. The second collector is a thiocarbonate, a thionocarbamate, a thiophosphate, thiocarbinilide, thiophosphinate, mercaptan, xanthogen formate, xanthic ester or mixture thereof. The collector composition floats a broad range of metal-containing minerals.

Abstract: A collector composition useful for the recovery of metal values from metal ores in a froth flotation process comprises two collectors. One collector is an organic compound containing at least 4 carbon atoms and one or more monosulfide units, wherein the carbon atoms to which the sulfur atoms are bound are aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carbons. The other collector is preferably an omega-(hydrocarbylthio)alkylamine, S-(omega-aminoalkyl)hydrocarbyl thioate, N-(hydrocarbyl)-alpha, omega-alkanediamine, N-(omega-aminoalkyl)hydrocarbon amide, omega-(hydrocarbyloxy)alkalamine, omega-aminoalkyl hydrocarbonate or mixture thereof. The collector composition floats a broad range of metal values including sulfide ores, oxide ores and precious metals.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of thiocarbamates having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R represents alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms, alkenyl C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms, phenyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms, benzyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms on the phenyl ring;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, equal or different from one another, represent alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 or cycloalkyl;consisting in reacting organic dithiocarbonates with organic carbamoyl halides, in the presence of an aqueous solution of an inorganic base and a phase transfer catalyst, at a temperature of 10.degree. to 50.degree. C. for time periods of 5 to 10 hours.The thiocarbamates obtained are used as herbicides, fungicides, etc., and in general in various fields of "fine chemicals".

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for preparing known thiolcarbamate esters of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand independently for hydrogen or a straight or branched chain alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group containing 2 to 6 atoms, or an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 or an alkenyl group containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms and mono- or polysubstituted by halogen, oxygen, sulphur and/or nitrogen; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together may represent an optionally substituted .alpha.,.omega.-alkylene group containing 4 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 stand independently for hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen or by a group containing oxygen, sulphur and/or nitrogen; andR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 both stand for hydrogen; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together may represent a chemical bond.