Abstract: This invention relates to a compound having the formula I: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 1; when n is 1, one of dashed lines a and b is a single bond and the other of dashed lines a and b is a double bond, dashed line c is not present, and dashed line d is a single bond; when n is 0, dashed lines a, b, c and d are single bonds or one of dashed lines a and b is a single bond and the other of dashed lines a and b is a double bond, dashed line c is not present, and dashed line d is a double bond; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, lower branched or straight chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 ; and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower branched or straight chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5, or C(O)R.sub.5, wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower branched or straight chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 ; wherein the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is less than or equal to eight carbon atoms.

Abstract: Catalyst particles are contacted with a liquid and a gas in a vertically extending cylindrical vessel. The particles and liquid are placed in the vessel into which the gas and liquid are continuously fed from the bottom thereof so that an upwardly flowing mixture comprising the particles, liquid and gas is formed. The mixture is introduced into a gas separating zone disposed adjacent to an upper portion of the vessel to separate the mixture by gravity into a gas phase, a supernatant liquid phase and a phase rich in the catalyst particles. The gas and supernatant phases are continuously withdrawn from the separating zone while the catalyst particles-rich phase is continuously recycled to the bottom of the vessel by gravity.

Abstract: A hydroquinone derivative (I) represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, acetyl group or benzoyl group, such hydroquinone derivative being useful as an intermediate for chroman derivatives useful as a blood sugar-lowering agent.

Abstract: Formic acid or derivatives thereof are produced from non-toxic carbon dioxide in the supercritical state, using it as raw materials, without using solvents, and at a high efficiency owing to a high reaction velocity, by reacting said carbon dioxide and an active hydrogen group-containing compound.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an ester comprises carrying out an esterification in the presence of a catalyst comprising the reaction product of an orthoester or a condensed orthoester of titanium or zirconium, an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups, a 2-hydroxy acid and a base. The process can be a direct esterification or a transesterification and can be a polyesterification. The catalyst can effectively produce esters without leading to a haze in the final product and there is a reduced amount of yellowing of polyesters in comparison to known catalysts.

Abstract: Pharmacologically active leukotriene-B.sub.4 derivatives of general formula I, ##STR1## are described, in whichR.sub.1 represents CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, COOR.sub.4, CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, orR.sub.2 represents H or an organic acid radical with 1-15 C atoms,R.sub.3 symbolizes H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.14 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl optionally substituted singly or multiply; C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl radicals, independently of one another, optionally substituted singly or multiply by halogen, phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, fluoromethyl, chloromethyl, trifluoromethyl, carbonyl, carboxyl or hydroxy; or a 5- to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring with at least 1 heteroatom,R.sub.4 means hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl; C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl radicals optionally substituted by 1-3 halogen, phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, fluoromethyl, chloromethyl, trifluoromethyl, carboxyl or hydroxy; CH.sub.2 --CO--(C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process of producing compounds containing an acyloxyalkoxy group from an alcohol consists of reacting the alcohol with a formaldehyde donor until a compound of the formula:R--O--CH.sub.2 (OCH.sub.2).sub.X OR (V)is generated, wherein x is between about 1 to about 5 and R is an organic moiety. This product is then reacted with a carboxylic acid anhydride. The resulting product has the formula:R--O--CH.sub.2 O--COR.sup.1wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group. The invention further relates to intermediates used in the production of such acyloxyalkoxylated compounds.

Abstract: A process for partially oxidizing alcohols such as methanol, comprising the steps of a) introducing into a reactor unit containing a solid acid catalyst amounts of alcohol and oxygen; and a supercritical fluid (such as SCF CO.sub.2) mobile phase; and b) partially oxidizing the alcohol to its corresponding ether, aldehyde, ester or acid. In an advantageous embodiment, methanol is oxidized using an aerogel acid catalyst to produce methyl ether.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making vinyl carboxylate esters such as vinyl acetate and vinyl propionate, by a reactive distillation process comprising a reaction zone wherein a vinyl carboxylate ester is formed from a carbonyl compound selected from aliphatic aldehydes and ketones and an anhydride of an aliphatic carboxylic acid and a distillation zone from which the vinyl carboxylate ester is recovered and substantially separated from other compounds contained within the column. The process requires significantly less equipment than known, analogous processes and thus the cost of constructing a plant for the operation of the present process is substantially reduced.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing a 4-substituted-2-butenal represented by the following formula (1); ##STR1## (wherein X represents an acyloxy group or halogen atom; R represents hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group or an aromatic hydrocarbon group; and these hydrocarbon groups can be substituted with hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an acyl group or an alkoxycarbonyl group), which is useful as synthetic intermediates of phormaceutieals, agricultural chemicals and the like,comprising subjecting a substituted acetaldehyde represented by the following formula (2);X--CH.sub.2 --CHO (2)(wherein X has the same meaning as defined above), with an aldehyde represented by the following formula (3);R--CH.sub.2 --CHO (3)(wherein R has the same meaning as defined above) in the presence of an amino carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Oxidation of liquid ethanol in the presence of excess liquid ethanol and a supported oxidation catalyst provides a one step process for production of ethyl acetate. The acetic acid produced in the oxidation is absorbed by the excess liquid ethanol, which esterifies to ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate and water are removed from the process for separation of the ethyl acetate. The oxidation portion of process is preferred with a metallic oxidation catalyst on a hydrophobic support. The esterification portion of the process is preferred with an acidic solid ion exchange resin to promote the esterification. The process can be performed in series in separate steps, or preferably, in parallel in a single vessel, preferably a trickle bed reactor.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated monomers are protected from premature polymerization during manufacture and storage by the incorporation therein of an effective stabilizing amount of a 7-substituted quinone methide compound.

Abstract: Described are 1(4'-methylpentyl)-4-substituted ethylcyclohexane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are the same or different hydrogen or methyl; wherein the dashed line represents a carbon carbon single bond or a carbon carbon double bond; wherein the wavy line represents a carbon carbon single bond or a carbon carbon double bond; with the proviso that when the wavy line is a carbon carbon single bond then the dashed line is a carbon carbon single bond; wherein Y represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein H represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 acyl; and wherein R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl with the additional proviso that when Y is the moiety: ##STR3## then the dashed line is a carbon carbon single bond, and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, perfumed articles and colognes.

Abstract: A low temperature method for esterifying ammonium- and amine-containing salts is provided whereby the salt is reacted with an alcohol in the presence of heat and a catalyst and then subjected to a dehydration and deamination process using pervaporation.The invention also provides for a method for producing esters of fermentation derived, organic acid salt comprising first cleaving the salt into its cationic part and anionic part, mixing the anionic part with an alcohol to create a mixture; heating the mixture in the presence of a catalyst to create an ester; dehydrating the now heated mixture; and separating the ester from the now-dehydrated mixture.

Abstract: Antiviral activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, hydroxy or amino; or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.5 is alkyl; R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, or aryl; and R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing a carboxylic acid ester which includes subjecting a carboxylic acid and an alcohol or a phenol to an esterification reaction in the presence of a silica-titania catalyst. The silica-titania catalyst is prepared by adding an acidic solution containing a silicon compound and a titanium compound dissolved therein to a solution of a basic compound to bring about co-precipitation, in which the acidic solution is a nitric acid-acidic solution or a sulfuric acid-acidic solution, a ratio of the amount (gram equivalent) of nitric acid or sulfuric acid to the amount (mol) of the silicon compound in the acidic solution is 0.5 to 50 and the amount of the titanium compound in the acidic solution is such that a ratio of titania (TiO.sub.2) in the silica-titania catalyst is 1 to 50% by weight.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the dotted line represents a bond or the absence of a bond, the wavy lines represent bonds which are either in cis or trans configuration; R.sub.1 represents H, or CO--R.sub.2 where R.sub.2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, carbocyclic aryl or heterocyclic aryl; or carbocyclic aryl or heteroaryl substituted lower alkyl group; X represents CO--NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.5, CH.sub.2 O--COR.sub.6, and CH.sub.2 --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently are H or lower alkyl, R.sub.5 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, and R.sub.6 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, carbocyclic aryl or heterocyclic aryl; or carbocyclic aryl or heteroaryl substituted lower alkyl group, and n is an integer between 0 and 8 are capable of lowering intraocular pressure in the eye of a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for the manufacture of optically active compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R signifies lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, benzyl or --NR.sub.2.sup.1, R.sup.1 signifies lower alkyl, phenyl, benzyl or hydrogen and * signifies an optically active center, by asymmetrically hydrogenating an enol derivative of ketoisophorone of the formula ##STR2## wherein R has the significance given above, in the presence of a rhodium complex of an optically active diphosphine ligand.

Abstract: A process for preparing carboxylic acid halides and carboxylate salts by reacting metal or "onium" halides with carboxylic anhydrides, which process is very suitable for working-up anhydrous, spent catalyst preparations. The resulting carboxylic acid halide or carboxylate salt can be used as an acylating reagent or alkylating reagent, and metal halide or "onium" halide liberated during this can be reacted anew with carboxylic anhydride and regenerated, thereby making it possible to effect a hydrolysis-free alkylation or acylation without forming salt-type waste products. If the mixture of carboxylic acid halide and carboxylate salt is allowed to react with an alcohol, preferably in situ, the resulting ester can be isolated without hydrolysis.

Abstract: A process and intermediates for the enantioselective synthesis of 5,10-dideaza-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (X) useful as precursor for the A-ring in taxanes ##STR1## wherein R' is an ##STR2## in which R" is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms. The invention further relates to the novel compound (X) and to novel intermediates in said process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique and novel way of producing 4-acetoxystyrene. In this new process, 4-hydroxystyrene is acetylated, in the presence of an acetylation agent, under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure and for a sufficient period of time to form acetoxystyrene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing (E)-alkoxyiminoacetamide compounds useful as agricultural fungicides and a process for producing (E)-hydroxyiminoacetamide compounds useful as intermediates for producing them. The present invention also relates to an industrial process for producing (E)-methoxyiminoacetamide compounds useful as agricultural fungicides. This process is advantageous in terms of the cost, safety and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst formed of an active charcoal support in the form of particles or of cylinders having a diameter from 0.3 to 1.5 mm and a length of 0.3 to 5 mm or spheres having a diameter from 0.3 to 2 mm, the said particles being loaded with a precious metal from group 8. Advantageously, palladium on active charcoal is used.The invention is particularly useful for purifying monochloroacetic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to(1) a Ru-Sn hetero-polynuclear complex as a novel catalyst which has a high catalytic activity and is useful for producing acetic acid and/or methyl acetate from methanol, and(2) a process for producing acetic acid and/or methyl acetate through a one-stage reaction starting with methanol wherein a catalyst can be used at a high concentration and the catalytic activity is maintained throughout the reaction.

Abstract: Leukotriene-B.sub.4 derivatives of formula I ##STR1## are described, in which R.sup.1 means CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, COOR.sup.5, CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7, orR.sup.1 together with R.sup.2 means a carbonyl group,R.sup.4 symbolizes H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl optionally substituted, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl radical optionally substituted, or a 5-6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring,A symbolizes a trans, trans-CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH, a --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH-- or a tetramethylene group,B symbolizes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylene group, which optionally can be substituted by fluorine or the group ##STR2## D can mean a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --C.tbd.C--, --CH.dbd.CR.sup.6 or together withB can also mean a direct bond, their salts with physiologically compatible bases and their cyclodextrin clathrates.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method of manufacturing isobornyl acrylate or isobornyl methacrylate by reacting camphene with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, respectively, in the presence of a molybdenum heteropolyacid as a catalyst.

Abstract: The average molecular weight of polyoxyalkylene glycols and polyoxyalkylene glycol derivatives is adjusted in the heteropolyacid-catalyzed polymerization of cyclic ethers and/or acetals with ring cleavage in the presence of proton donors by a process in which the amount of the relevant proton donor present in the reaction system is regulated in the course of the reaction by the measurement of the electrical conductivity.

Abstract: Polymers of 2,2-disubstituted-3-hydroxypropionic acid, e.g., polymers of .beta.-propiolactone, are employed in ceramic compositions as binders or dispersing agents.

Abstract: Angiotensin II inhibition is exhibited by ##STR1## wherein: X is --CH.sub.2 -- or O;R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently O or absent;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, halo, haloalkyl, or haloalkoxy;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, --R.sup.8 --OH, or --R.sup.8 CO.sub.2 R.sup.9 ;and the remaining symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel ester which presents as (CF 1) and a method for the production of the same as well as a process for hydrolysis and a method for the determination of an optical purity using this ester, and the object thereof is to provide an intermediate for the synthesis or various natural products, which has high stability, and the optical purity of which can readily be determined, according to the esterification of 1-oxo-5-hydroxymethyl-2-cyclohexene which is unstable to acids and alkalis.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the esterification of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.24 monocarboxylic acid with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 monoalcohol in a reactor at an increased reaction temperature and increased pressure which is carried out in the absence of any esterification catalyst while continuously feeding in the alcohol during the reaction and removing a gaseous alcohol/water mixture. Preferably the process is carried out in countercurrent in column reactor which is packed or contains plates. The reaction temperature is usually between 200.degree. C. and 260.degree. C. at a pressure between 0.5 and 1.5 MPa. There is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 monocarboxylic acid and monoalcohol a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 monoalcohol. More preferably the process is carried in two steps with a first step as described above and a second step in which further reaction to a conversion of at least 99% is carried out in the presence of an esterification catalyst at a temperature below 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Oxamides useful as dye intermediates have the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently of each other hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl,X is hydroxyl, nitro or a radical of the formula --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, where R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl,Z is C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted phenylene or substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene, or X--Z and R.sup.1 are, together with the nitrogen atom joining them together, the radical of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is as defined above,L is a bridge member andY is vinyl or a radical of the formula --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 --A, where A is hydroxyl or a group which is detachable under alkaline reaction conditions.

Abstract: A process for producing a carboxylic acid ester which comprises reacting a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst to produce a reaction solution and neutralizing the reaction solution, characterized by using a countercurrently contacting column for neutralization, into which the esterified reaction solution is introduced at the lower portion of the column, an aqueous strong alkaline solution at a middle portion and an aqueous weak alkaline solution at an upper portion, removing a neutralized oil phase containing the carboxylic acid ester from the top of the column and removing an aqueous phase from the bottom, thereby continuously neutralizing the reaction solution.

Abstract: Azo compounds of the formula D.sup.o --N.dbd.N--K.sup.o, in which D.sup.o is a radical of the formula (2), (2a) or (2b) ##STR1## in which Y is a substituent which can be eliminated by alkali to form the vinyl group, X is chlorine or bromine and R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl or halogen, and K.sup.o is the radical of a coupling component or another radical which contains azo groups, K.sup.o containing a group of the formula --N(R.sup.o)--Z, in which R.sup.o is hydrogen or lower alkyl and Z is a radical of the formula ##STR2## in which A is halogen or cyanoamido, R.sup.20 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, and R.sup.21 has one of the meanings given for R.sup.20, or is an optionally methyl-substituted cycloalkylene radical, or is a phenyl radical, or in which R.sup.20 and R.sup.21, together with the nitrogen atom and if appropriate one or two further hetero groups, can form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical.

Abstract: A process for producing (R)-2-hydroxy-6-haloalkane is disclosed. In the first step, a cyclic alkanol is photohalogenated. In the second step, the photohalogenation product is reacted with a chiral catalyst and dialkyl zinc to produce (R)-2-hydroxy-6-haloalkane.

Abstract: A method for racemizing an optically active aliphatic carboxylic acid, or ester thereof, of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are different and are hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched haloalkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, alkyl substituted cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkoxy, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aryloxy, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.2 to C.sub.8 cycloalkylthio, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 arylthio, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 arylcarbonyl, C.sub.4 to C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, trifluoromethyl, halo, C.sub.4 to C.sub.5 heteroaryl, C.sub.10 to C.sub.14 aryl, or biphenyl unsubstituted or substituted with methyl or halo, comprising heating said optically active carboxylic acid, ester or salt thereof at a temperature of from about 100.degree. C. to about 400.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 2-aryl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehydes from 1-arylcyclohexenes which are intermediates for trans-6-[(2-arylsubstituted cycloalkenyl and substituted cycloalkyl)alkenyl and alkyl]-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-ones.

Abstract: Cyclohexyl acetate is produced by reacting acetic acid with cyclohexene in the presence of a heteropolyacid mainly composed of oxides of tungsten as a catalyst. The heteropolyacid may have water of crystallization adjusted to the amount of average 3.0 molecules or less per one molecule of the heteropolyacid. Cyclohexyl acetate can be produced in high selectivity and high conversion. The catalyst is effective even at a low temperature and stable even at a high temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound represented as ##STR1## The present novel compound is prepared by reacting fluorine with pyridine-boron trifluoride and is useful as a fluorinating agent in the fluorination of organic compounds.

Abstract: Vitamin D derivatives corresponding to the following formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a substituted alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, in particular the side chains of vitamin D.sub.2 (C.sup.20 to C.sup.28) or D.sub.3 (C.sup.20 to C.sup.

Abstract: A novel process and intermediates are disclosed for the preparation of the optically active compound ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is a protecting group. This cyclobutanone compound is used to prepare a compound of the formula ##STR2## having anti-viral activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## can advantageously be prepared by reacting compounds the formula II ##STR2## in which the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 have the meanings given, with the anhydride of the formula III ##STR3## in the presence of dimethyl sulfoxide and the acid corresponding to the anhydride of the formula III.

Abstract: A process for producing an .alpha.-hydroxyketone represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, or an alkoxycarbonyl group; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, provided that they do not simultaneously represent a hydrogen atom; or a pair of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, a pair of R.sup.1 and R.sup.3, or a pair of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is taken together to form a ring; and the pair of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and the pair of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may form a ring simultaneously, is disclosed, comprising reacting a compound represented by formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are as defined above, with an oxidizing agent in the presence of a ruthenium compound and water. .alpha.-Hydroxyketones useful as physiologically active substances are produced with good selectivity and in high yield.

Abstract: Provided are 1,5-bis(4-carboxycyclohexyl)-3-pentanol and its esters and processes for their preparation. Also provided are polyester compositions containing this residue, thermosetting coating compositions containing the polyesters, and coatings and casted or molded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: Cyclobutanols of the formula ##STR1## wherein P is a hydroxy protecting group are useful intermediates in the preparation of antiviral compounds.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a 3,3-dimethyl-1-cyclopentyl or a 3,3-dimethyl-1-1cyclohexyl radical, R.sup.5 represents a saturated, linear or branched, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl radical and, either R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand each for a hydrogen atom, R.sup.3 and/or R.sup.4 representing a methyl radical, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent each a hydrogen atom, R.sup.1 and/or R.sup.2 representing then a methyl radical, are novel compounds and useful perfuming ingredients, capable of imparting to the compositions into which they are incorporated odor notes of the musky-ambrette and fruity type.A process for the preparation of compounds (I) is disclosed.

Abstract: A 2-cyclopentenone derivative represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may be substituted by a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or phenoxy group, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkanoyl group, and the wavy line shows that the bonded state of the double bond is E or Z.This compound is useful for treating, for instance, malignant tumors.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel chiral rhodium-diphosphine complexes having the formula[Rh(X) (Y) (Lp)]owherein X represents a residue of the formula X--COO.sup.- in which Z signifies a group ##STR1## aryl or substituted aryl, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 =hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkyl, perfluoro-C.sub.1-20 -alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, the group --OR.sup.7, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --COA or AOC--(CF.sub.2).sub.n, with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 represents --OR.sup.7, aryl or substituted aryl,R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 =hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkyl, perfluoro--C.sub.1-20 -alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --COA or AOC--(CF.sub.2).sub.n,R.sup.7 =hydrogen, lower alkyl, partially or completely halogenated lower alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl or aryl-lower alkyl,A=The residue --OR or NR'.sub.