Abstract: A process for the asymmetric hydrogenation of N-acylhydrazones to optically active N-acylhydrazines in the presence of a chiral phospholane catalyst complex, a process for the reductive N--N bond cleavage of N-acylhydrazine to amines with samarium diiodide, and a multistep process for converting keto group-bearing compounds to the corresponding optically active amino group-bearing compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical material comprising a compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R and R' are each an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group or a hetero ring, and a method of converting the wavelength of laser light using the organic nonlinear optical material.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R is ##STR2## where Ph is phenyl, or ##STR3## X is --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or --OR.sub.7 ; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclohexyl, ##STR4## butyl, or heptyl; R.sub.4 is o-phenylene or p-phenylene and R.sub.4 can be alkyl- halo- or alkoxy- substituted;R.sub.3 is hydrogen;R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, tert-butyl, isobutyl, butyl, alkoxy, acyl, acylamino, aryl, amino, cyclohexyl, aminoalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted phenylamino;Y is sulfur and oxygen atom; and n is zero or 1; provided n=1 when Y is sulfur.

Abstract: Mono-acylated hydrazines are prepared in high yield by reaction of a hydrazine salt with an azole derivative of acyl halide in the presence of a strong base. Useful hydrazine salts include those of the formula RNHNH.sub.2 .multidot.HX, where R is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, acyl, aroyl, heterocyclic or heteroaryl, and HX is a mineral or organic acid. Useful azole derivatives include those of the formula R'CO--A, where R' is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic or heteroaryl and A is an azole radical such as pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, triazole, tetrazole, indole or benzimidazole.

Abstract: A new process for preparing oxalyl- and oxamyl-hydrazides which comprises contacting oxamide or diacetyloxamide with the corresponding hydrazine derivative of formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 N--NHR.sub.3wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aryl-alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom represent a saturated heterocyclic ring, and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to insecticidal compositions containing N'-substituted-N,N'-disubstitutedhydrazines, methods of using such compositions and N'-substituted-N, N'-disubstitutedhydrazines. Specifically, the invention relates to insect growth regulating compositions, and methods of using such compositions, which include compounds having a nucleus of the formula ##STR1## where A', B', D and J are independently any atom or group of atoms; where E is a tertiary carbon containing organic radical, a haloalkyl having a total of at least four carbon and halogen atoms but not more than six halogen atoms, or a non-tertiary carbon containing non-haloalkyl organic or organometallic radical having at least five atoms other than hydrogen, oxygen and halogen, and is attached to the nitrogen shown in the formula by a carbon-to-nitrogen single bond; where one G.sub.1 is C, N, O and S, and both G.sub.2 's and the other G.sub.1 are carbon; or one G.sub.2 is S or P, and both G.sub.1 's and the other G.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of (1) phenyl, (2) naphthyl, (3) phenyl substituted with one or more halo, cyano, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, nitro, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)haloalkyl, and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)thioalkyl, (4) naphthyl substituted with one or more halo, cyano, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl,nitro,(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) thioalkyl, (5) thiophene, (6) furan, (7) thiophene substituted with one or more substituents selected from halo and nitro, and (8) furan substituted with one or more substituents selected from halo and nitro;R disclose as microbicidally and fungicidally active.

Abstract: Phenylhydrazones of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 and m and n have the meanings stated above, and the manufacture thereof. The substances are suitable for combating disease and for cosmetic use.

Abstract: A new process for preparing oxalyl- and oxamyl-hydrazides which comprises contacting oxamide or diacetyloxamide with the corresponding hydrazine derivative of formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 N--NHR.sub.3wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aryl-alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom represent a saturated heterocyclic ring, and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X=--NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, or --OR.sub.7 ;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl alkoxyalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl or arylalkyl having up to 18 carbons, cycloalkyl; phenyl or naphthyl; alkylphenyl, cyanophenyl, halophenyl or alkoxyphenyl substituents;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, benzyl, alkoxybenzyl, halobenzyl or alkylbenzyl, provided that if neither R.sub.1 nor R.sub.2 is hydrogen, then R.sub.3 is hydrogen;R.sub.4 is a divalent aromatic group which is substituted or unsubstituted;R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, acylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl or phenylalkyl having up to 12 carbons; a cycloalkyl substitutent; phenyl or naphthyl; an alkylphenyl, cyanophenyl, halophenyl or alkoxyphenyl substituent;Furthermore, either R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 or R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel reactive amino or hydrazino peroxides (hereinafter generally referred to as "AHP's") and derivatives all having a Structure A:(P--R11--X--(--NH--).sub.x --R22--).sub.y --Q].sub.z Ain which the definitions of P, R11, R22, X, Q and x, y and z are given in the Summary of The Invention section, for example, 4,4-di-(t-butylperoxy)pentanohydrazide (I-1), and the use of these novel compounds in curing unsaturated polyester resins, in initiating polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, for modifying rheology, for crosslinking and curing olefin polymers and elastomers, for producing novel graft and block copolymers, and for producing novel polymers with covalently bound performance additive functions.

Abstract: Gem 3 dialkyl or spiro 4 aryl or heteroaryl 5 heterocyclic 3 H indoles and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are prepared. They are useful for reducing blood pressure producing a positive inotropic action influencing thrombocyte aggregation and improving microcirculation. Hydrazinophenyl heterocyclic intermeidates are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises reaction products resulting from the reaction of hydrazido-substituted or certain amino-substituted polymer stabilizers and cyclic dianhydrides, as well as the use of such products. The polymer stabilizers of the invention are useful for protecting a large variety of synthetic polymeric organic materials from the degradative effects of heat, light and oxygen. Some of the modifiers are flame retardants and many are metal deactivators in addition to their primary activity.

Abstract: Described herein are novel substantially linear monomeric compositions which can be polymerized with one or more difunctional monomers to give novel polymeric compositions having liquid crystal properties. This invention is also directed to a process for preparation of the novel substantially linear monomeric compositions.

Abstract: Substituted aminoxy propionamide derivatives corrsponding to the formula ##STR1## said derivatives being useful as color improvers and stabilizers in various polymeric substrates.

Abstract: 1,2,2-Trihalocyclopropane 1-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof are useful in regulating the growth and flowering of plants when applied as a foliar spray or as a post emergent or pre-emergent soil treatment.

Abstract: Substituted 3-hydrazinopropionates comprising compounds of the general fola: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 =H, an alkyl, a substituted alkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, an aryl, an aralkyl, an unsaturated alkyl, a substituted aryl or a substituted aralkyl: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.7, R.sup.8 =H, an alkyl, an unsaturated alkyl, an aralkyl, an aryl, a substituted alkyl,R.sup.9 =OH, an alkoxy, an aralkoxy, an alkyl, an unsaturated alkyl, an aryl, a substituted aryl, an aralkyl;R.sup.4 is --C.tbd.N, --COR.sup.10, wherein R.sup.10 =OR.sup.11, NR.sup.12 R.sup.13, where R.sup.11 is H, an alkyl, an aralkyl and an alkali metal, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are each H, an alkyl, an aralkyl, an aryl;R.sup.5, R.sup.6 = an alkyl, an aryl, an aralkyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of N,N'-bis-salicyloyl hydrazine by a catalytic reaction of salicylic-acid alkyl esters with hydrazine or salicylic-acid hydrazide and has the object to develop such a method in such a manner that not only an N,N'-bis-salicyloyl hydrazine with reduced eye irritation is obtained, but wherein the product is also produced with a high yield and purity. For this purpose, the invention provides that hydrazine or salicylic-acid hydrazide is heated with a 1-to-10 times excess of salicylic-acid alkyl ester in the presence of a halogenide, hydroxide or oxide of boron, aluminum or zinc to temperatures of up to 150.degree. C. The N,N'-bis-salicyloyl hydrazine prepared by the method according to the invention is suitable particularly as an additive to polymers for cable and wire insulation in power and communication engineering.

Abstract: Layers of adhesives which are applied onto polyolefin surfaces from aqueous dispersion exhibit improved adhesion if a dicarboxylic acid dihydrazide of 2 to 10 carbon atoms and an aqueous dispersion of an adhesive polymer are applied, preferably as a mixture, onto the polyolefin surfaces which have been pretreated by corona discharge.

Abstract: Novel 4H-1,2,4-triazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be in different positions of the benzene rings and are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --OH, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2 and --NH--AlK and ##STR2## and AlK, AlK.sub.1 and AlK.sub.2 are alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together and/or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are methylenedioxy, R is selected from the group consisting hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --CH.sub.2 --COOH and --CH.sub.2 --COOAlK.sub.3 and AlK.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having a remarkable analgesic activity and a novel method for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel key intermediates for the production of biologically active compounds coupled to polymers, of the general formula P--NCX.sub.2, wherein X designates a halogen atom selected from chlorine and bromine, and wherein P designates the polymer backbone of a polymer of the polyamide, polyester and ureaformaldehyde type. The invention further relates to compounds obtained by the reaction of the above compound P--NCX.sub.2 with a bifunctional or polyfunctional nucleophile. Suitable nucleophiles are hydrazides of dicarboxylic acids and amongst these there may be mentioned polyacrylamides partially substituted with acylhydrazide groups; polyfunctional amines selected from alkylamines, aralkylamines, arylamines and macromolecular compounds containing amino groups. The key intermediate PNCX.sub.2 may be coupled directly to biologically active macromolecules and amongst the preferred compounds of this type there are the various biologically active proteins and enzymes.

Abstract: A pyruvic acid hydrazone derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an aryl radical optionally substituted by lower alkyl or is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical which can be substituted by a lower alkoxy, a cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted aryl radical,A is an alkylene radical containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms, with at least 2 carbon atoms between B and the nitrogen atom, andB is an oxygen or sulphur atom;or a physiologically acceptable salt, ester or amide thereof which possesses hypoglycaemic activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted heptadeca-5,9- and 5,10-dienoic acid and similar fatty acid compounds which are derivatives of certain prostaglandins and are potent thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibitors. By virtue of this pharmacological property, they represent useful pharmacological agents for a wide variety of purposes.

Abstract: Novel compounds are described which are substituted benzophenone hydrazones. They have pesticidal activity, especially against insects and acarids, and pesticidal compositions and methods are described. Methods of making the compounds, and novel intermediates, are also described.

Abstract: Spiro-.DELTA..sup.3 -1,2,3-thiadiazolines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.F represents a perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, each X and each Y is independently selected from the class consisting of hydrogen, halogens, lower alkyl, and halogen-substituted lower alkyl, Z is fluorine, chlorine, or bromine, p is an integer from 2 to 6, and n is either 1 or 2; and a method for the preparation of such compounds comprising the reaction of certain acylated perfluorinated aliphatic aldehyde hydrazones with a thionyl halide.