Abstract: The novel 5-hydroxy-alkyl-substituted phenyls are prepared by either reacting the corresponding benzaldehydes with the Grignard compounds and subsequently reducing the other functional groups or by reducing the corresponding benzoic esters by customary methods to give the corresponding hydroxyl compounds. The 5-hydroxy-alkyl-substituted phenyls are suitable for use as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of dyslipidaemia.

Abstract: Compounds of ethynyl aromatic compounds form polymers which have high thermal stability. The monomers are useful for coating a wide variety of substances such as dielectric coatings where high thermal resistance is desirable including electronic components such as computer chips.

Abstract: A chemical linking agent is formed of a di- or higher functional photoactivatable compound having at least one group that is charged to improve water solubility, and two or more photoreactive groups (preferably comprising an aryl ketone such as benzophenone) that allow use of the agent in aqueous systems. Charged groups include salts of organic acids such as sulfonate, phosphonate and carboxylate groups, onium groups such as quaternary ammonium, sulfonium and phosphonium groups, and protonated amines. A surface can be coated with a substance such as a synthetic polymer, carbohydrate, protein, lipid, nucleic acid, drug, vitamin, cofactor or dye by forming an aqueous solution of the linking agent and the substance, placing the solution in contact with the surface and activating the photoreactive groups of the linking agent to cross-link the substance to the surface.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4,5,3',4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone of the formula: ##STR1## is prepared by mononitration of 3,3',4,4'-tetramethyoxybenzophenone using nitric acid in the presence of acetic acid, and subsequent reduction of the nitro group. The compound is an intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients against rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: A method of generating reactive species which includes exposing a photoreactor composition to radiation, in which the photoreactor composition comprises a wavelength-specific sensitizer associated with one or more reactive species-generating photoinitiators. Also described are methods of polymerizing unsaturated monomers and curing an unsaturated oligomer/monomer mixture.

Abstract: Oligomeric materials contain ultraviolet light absorbing compounds that are covalently bound to the oligomer backbone through an ester or amide linkage. These ultraviolet light absorbing oligomers may be combined with polymers such as polyolefins to provide protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluorescent dyes that are substituted or unsubstituted derivatives of 1-(isoindolyl)methylene-isoindole that are bound through both isoindole nitrogens to a boron difluoride moiety, forming a fluorescent dibenzopyrrometheneboron difluoride compound ##STR1## that is further substituted by bathochromic substituents that are aryl or heteroaryl moieties further substituted by an additional aryl or heteroaryl, that is itself optionally further substituted by an additional aryl or heteroaryl. These aryl and heteroaryl groups are separated by a covalent bond, or by an ethenyl, butadienyl or hexatrienyl linkage. The dyes of the invention are particularly useful as labels for carriers, particularly polymeric microparticles. The resulting microparticles have a long-wavelength fluorescence emission, and possess utility for tracing flow in biological systems, particularly in tracing blood flow.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represent by the following structural formula: ##STR1## X is --H or an amine protecting group; --OY is --OH, an activating group for a carboxylic acid or a protecting group for a carboxylic acid; Z is --H or a phenolic protecting group, with the proviso that Z is not a straight chained, unsaturated alkyl group such as, for example, methyl or ethyl, and at least one of X, Y or Z is not --H.Also disclosed is a photoreactive polypeptide having a polypeptide chain comprising a residue of the compound described above. Also disclosed is a method of labeling a target molecule which forms a complex with the photoreactive polypolypeptide by photolyzing the photoreactive polypeptide when complexed with the target molecule.

Abstract: Novel dibenzoylresorcinol compositions capable of absorbing ultraviolet light having the formula ##STR1## where Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are independently substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or polycyclic aryl groups, R is hydrogen, an aryl group, or a linear or branched alkyl chain having less than about 10 carbons, and Ar.sub.3 is an aryl group bearing at least one hydroxyl group. Methods of making the compositions are provided. The novel dibenzoylresorcinol compositions are methylene-bridged dibenzoylresorcinol derivatives having a phenol group on the bridging methylene and are compatible in coating compositions to improve the weatherability of thermoplastic substrates.

Abstract: A process and intermediate compounds for the preparation of fluoroolefin compounds which are useful as pesticidal agents.

Abstract: A pesticidal compound of formula I: ##STR1## in which formula: either R.sup.1 is hydrogen and R.sup.2 represents a cyclopropyl group or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent an alkyl group, which alkyl groups may be the same or different;Ar.sub.A represents an optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl group;Ar.sub.B represents a phenoxy, phenyl, benzyl or benzoyl-substituted phenyl group which is optionally further substituted;the configuration of the groups Ar.sub.A --CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 and --CH.sub.2 Ar.sub.B about the double bond being mutually trans.Preferably Ar.sub.A is a substituted phenyl group; more preferably being substituted at the 4-(para) position by halogen, alkoxy or haloalkyl.Further provided is a process for the preparation of a pesticidal compound of formula I in which a compound comprising a moiety ##STR2## and a compound comprising a moiety Ar.sub.B -- are reacted together forming a link --CH.dbd.C(F)CH.sub.2 -- between ##STR3## and Ar.sub.B in the compound of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of benzophenone derivatives and comprises a selective crystallization of alkali salts of compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower-alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower-alkyl or halogen,from the isomeric alkali salts of the 3-hydroxy compounds of formula (II), ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined above.

Abstract: Synthetic procedures to tetraalkyls, tetraacids and dianhydrides substituted 1,1,1-triaryl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanes which comprises: (1) 1,1-bis(dialkylaryl)-1-aryl-2,2,2 -trifluoroethane, (2) 1,1-bis(dicarboxyaryl)-1-aryl-2,2,2-trifluoroethane or (3) cyclic dianhydride or diamine of 1,1-bis(dialkylaryl)-1-aryl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanes. The synthesis of (1) is accomplished by the condensation reaction of an aryltrifluoromethyl ketone with a dialkylaryl compound. The synthesis of (2) is accomplished by oxidation of (1). The synthesis dianhydride of (3) is accomplished by the conversion of (2) to its corresponding cyclic dianhydride. The synthesis of the diamine is accomplished by the similar reaction of an aryltrifluoromethyl ketone with aniline or alkyl substituted or disubstituted anilines. Also, other derivatives of the above are formed by nucleophilic displacement reactions.

Abstract: Method and reagent composition for covalent attachment of target molecules, such as nucleic acids, onto the surface of a substrate. The reagent composition includes groups capable of attracting the target molecule as well as groups capable of covalently binding to the target molecule, once attracted. Optionally, the composition can contain photoreactive groups for use in attaching the reagent composition to the surface.

Abstract: Calixarene conjugates useful for imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are described. Said calixarene conjugates comprise (i) a calixarene backbone, and (ii) at least one imaging moiety linked thereto, and may be of the formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one of the R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 substituents comprises an imaging moiety, the remaining R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 substituents are spectator groups, J is an ortho-linker, and n is an integer from 4 to 8. Imaging moieties useful for CT imaging include those comprising two or more iodine atoms. Imaging moieties useful for MRI include (i) organic moieties comprising four or more fluorine atoms; (ii) nitroxyl spin labeled moieties; and (iii) metal chelate moieties.

Abstract: A novel class of nonionic gemini surfactants and methods for their preparation consist of compounds with three hydrophilic heads and two lipophilic tails of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 independently represents a C.sub.1 to C.sub.22 straight or branched chain alkyl, alkylene, aryl or alkylaryl, or hydrogen, with the proviso that both cannot be hydrogen; R.sub.2 represents a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 straight or branched chain alkyl, alkylene or hydrogen, (Y) represents ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 represents C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl or hydrogen and may be the same or different; X represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.a -- wherein a is a whole number of from 1 to 5; --S--, --S--S--, --SO.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.a SO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.a --,--O--, --C.dbd.O, or --CH.sub.2 --NR--CH.sub.2 -- wherein R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 straight or branched chain alkyl, alkylene or hydrogen and x, y, and z are whole numbers of from about 6 to about 300.

Abstract: A process comprising the reaction of an optionally substituted benzene with thiophosgene in the presence of a Friedel Crafts catalyst for the preparation of the equivalent optionally substituted benzophenthione. The benzophenthiones are converted into the equivalent benzophenone derivatives by hydrolysis.

Abstract: Novel dibenzoylresorcinol compositions capable of absorbing ultraviolet light having the formula ##STR1## where Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are independently substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or polycyclic aryl groups, R is hydrogen, an aryl group, or a linear or branched alkyl chain having less than about 10 carbons, and Ar.sub.3 is an aryl group bearing at least one hydroxyl group. Methods of making the compositions are provided. The novel dibenzoylresorcinol compositions are methylene-bridged dibenzoylresorcinol derivatives having a phenol group on the bridging methylene and are compatible in coating compositions to improve the weatherability of thermoplastic substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of protecting surfaces of wood against damage by light by treatment with a coating composition comprising a benzophenone of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: A chemical linking agent is formed of a di- or higher functional photoactivatable compound having at least one group that is charged under the conditions of use in order to provide improved water solubility. The linking agent contains two or more photoreactive groups in order to allow the agent to be used as a cross-linking agent in aqueous systems. The charged group can be provided by a radical that includes one or more salts of organic acids, onium compounds, or protonated amines, (and optionally one or more additional photoreactive groups) and the photoreactive groups can be provided by two or more radicals that include an aryl ketone. The onium compound can provide a quaternary ammonium, sulfonium or phosphonium group.

Abstract: Fluorinated benzils and a process for their preparation A process for the preparation of fluorinated benzils of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which X.sub.1 -X.sub.6, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms, or alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.10), phenyl or naphthyl groups which may be substituted, or are groups reducing the electron density, at least one of the substituents X.sub.1 -X.sub.6 being a fluorine atom, by reacting 1 mol of a benzil of the formula (1), in which X.sub.1 -X.sub.6 and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have the abovementioned meanings, with the proviso that at least one of the substituents X.sub.1 -X.sub.6 is a chlorine atom, with about 0.8 to about 2.5 mol of potassium fluoride, rubidium fluoride, cesium fluoride or tetraalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.18)-ammonium fluoride per chlorine atom to be exchanged, at temperatures of from about 100.degree. C. to about 280.degree. C.

Abstract: A multifunctional reagent is provided that is useful for the attachment of desired molecules to support surfaces. A reactive reagent molecule of the invention is "restrained" in that it is conformationally and/or chemically restricted from reacting with either itself or with other molecules of the same reagent. Upon activation, this feature causes the attachment of less than all of the reactive sites of the multifunctional reagent to a surface, thereby leaving the remaining sites free to react with molecules desired to be immobilized onto the surface.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing, chiral and achiral liquid crystal compounds comprise (a) an aliphatic fluorocarbon terminal portion comprising a perfluorinated or partially-fluorinated alkylene group and a terminal hydrocarbon alkyl group, the groups optionally containing at least one catenary ether oxygen atom; (b) an aliphatic hydrocarbon terminal portion; and (c) a central core connecting the terminal portions. The compounds have smectic mesophases or latent smectic mesophases and are useful, for example, in liquid crystal display devices.

Abstract: A new class of polymers is provided, as well as the monomers used for their preparation. The polymers provided in accordance with practice of the present invention include repeating units comprising one or more quinoline groups, wherein at least a portion of the repeating units includes a hexafluoroisopropylidene (6F) group or a 1-aryl-2,2,2-trifluoroethylidene (3F) group, or both.The hexafluoroisopropylidene group is referred to herein as a "6F" group and has the following structure: ##STR1## The "6F" group includes a tetravalent carbon atom bound to two trifluoromethyl moieties, with its other two bonds forming linkages in the polymer chain.The 1-aryl-2,2,2-trifluoroethylidene group is referred to herein as a "3F" group and has the following structure: ##STR2## wherein Ar' is an aryl group.

Abstract: A composition of matter having the general structure: ##STR1## (wherein X is F, Cl, or NO.sub.2, and Y is CO, SO.sub.2 or C(CF.sub.3).sub.2) is employed to terminate a nucleophilic reagent, resulting in the exclusive production of phenylethynyl terminated reactive oligomers which display unique thermal characteristics. A reactive diluent having the general structure: ##STR2## (wherein R is any aliphatic or aromatic moiety) is employed to decrease the melt viscosity of a phenylethynyl terminated reactive oligomer and to subsequently react therewith to provide a thermosetting material of enhanced density. These materials have features which make them attractive candidates for use as composite matrices and adhesives.

Abstract: The invention is a poly(arylcyclobutene) comprising arylcyclobutene moieties connected by a bridging member, wherein the bridging member is (a) a direct bond, (b) a polyvalent inorganic radical or (c) a polyvalent organic radical which contains (1) one or more heteroatoms comprising oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen or phosphorus or (2) one or more aromatic radicals, and wherein one or more cyclobutene rings are fused to one of the aryl rings.

Abstract: The invention concerns .alpha.,.alpha.-dialkylbenzyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is phenyl or naphthyl, or a 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing one or two nitrogen heteroatoms and optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1 or is (1-3C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;the phenylene group may optionally bear one or two substituents R.sup.3 ;each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, is (1-4C)alkyl, (2-4C)alkenyl, (2-4C)alkynyl, fluoro-(1-4C)alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl, provided that both of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not methyl or fluoromethyl; andQ is cyano, amino, nitro, formyl, (1-4C)alkoxy, thiazolyl or (2-4C)alkanoyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof;processes for their manufacture; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing liquid crystal compounds are provided. The compounds comprise a fluorocarbon terminal portion having at least one catenary ether oxygen and a hydrocarbon terminal portion, the terminal portion being connected by a central core, the compounds having smectic mesophases or having latent smectic mesophases.

Abstract: A process for purifying a halogenated aromatic sulfone or ketone compound comprises contacting the compound with a mixture containing a solvent having a normal boiling point less than about 225.degree. C. and water to form a second mixture, heating the second mixture at a temperature sufficient to substantially dissolve the halogenated compound to form a third mixture, cooling the third mixture to purify and recrystallize the compound, and recovering the purified, recrystallized compound. A second embodiment of the invention comprises repeating the purification process steps at least once to further purify the halogenated aromatic sulfone or ketone compound.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-phenyl 4-nitro-benzoate, an intermediate for the preparation of 5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-salicylic acid, which is a drug known with the international non-proprietary name Diflunisal, is described.

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: A novel fluorine-containing aromatic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## in which R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sub.f ' is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms,p is an integer of 1 to 3,q is an integer of 0 to 3,r is 0 or 1,s is an integer of 0 to 5and t is an integer of 0 to 5,Y is X, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, andeach A is independently ##STR3## in which D is an amino, carboxyl, hydroxyl, methyl or haloformyl group, and n is an integer of 1 or 2, or ##STR4## can be used to derive various compounds, some of which are useful for preparing a fluorine-containing epoxy compound of polyimide with good properties.

Abstract: Acylation or sulphonylation of aromatic compounds, one of which is selected from aromatic carboxylic and sulphonic acids and esters and anhydrides thereof, using an aluminosilicate catalyst having acidic sites.

Abstract: A lubricating compound having the structure:R.sup.1 --R.sub.f --O--Ar--R.sup.2wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent radical selected from the group consisting of fluoride, unsubstituted aryloxys, substituted aryloxys, unsubstituted arylthios, substituted arylthios, perfluoroalkoxys, and perfluoro (3,6-dimethyl-1, 4-dioxanyl-2-oxy), R.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides benzene derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using the derivatives for the treatment of inflammation in mammals.

Abstract: An aromatic compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1,(1) when n is 1,R' represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy,R" represents hydrogen, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 acyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or amino,or R' and R" taken together form an oxo, methano or hydroxy-imino radical,R.sub.1 represents--CH.sub.2 OH or --COR.sub.10,R.sub.10 represents hydrogen, OR.sub.11 or ##STR2## R.sub.11 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxy alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, the residue of a sugar or ##STR3## p is 1,2 or 3, r' and r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl, benzyl, the residue of an amino acid or the residue of an aminated sugar, of r' and r" taken together form a heterocycle,R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent hydrogen, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl or a radical of the formulas (i)--X--C.sub.6 H.sub.5, (ii)--X--R.sub.12 or (iii)--NHCOR.sub.13,X is --0--,--S--,--SO--,--SO.sub.

Abstract: A synthetic resin based on a polystyrene that can be used as a support for solid phase peptide synthesis and that has been cross-linked with from 0 to 5 mol % of divinyl benzene, characterized in that it has been substituted at benzene rings of its skeletal structure by groups of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents --O-- or --NH-- and R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, as a support renders possible the solid phase synthesis of peptides and peptide amides that are, if desired, protected at the N-terminal and/or at other functional groups. The resin is manufactured by reaction of a customary chloromethylated polystyrene resin with an alkali metal salt of the corresponding 4-hydroxybenzophenone and subsequent reduction of the carbonyl group and, optionally, amination.

Abstract: A novel dialkyl peroxide is represented by a general formula (I): ##STR1## This peroxide is produced by particular methods and used as a photolysis type or pyrolysis type radical forming agent.

Abstract: Substituted benzophenones are disclosed having the following formula ##STR1## where R.sub.A and R.sub.B are --OH, C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 linear or branched alkoxy or taken together with the adjacent carbonyl carbons form an anhydride ring, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl, halo, aryl unsubstituted or substituted with one or more aryloxy groups or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together are (CH.sub.2).sub.x where x is an integer from 3 to 6 with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 cannot both be hydrogen.Processes to produce these benzophenones are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel aminoketones useful as central muscle relaxants and their preparation processes are disclosed. The disclosed processes are novel processes which do not use any heavy metal in view of the facts that their products are will be used as drugs and which require no complex purification step such as liberation of the aminoketones from their hydrochlorides or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of alkyl aryl ketones, cycloalkyl aryl ketones and diaryl ketones by contacting an aromatic compound with an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid in the presence of a catalytic amount of an organic sulfonic acid while removing the water of reaction as an azeotrope from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of halogen-containing aromatic compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Hal represents fluorine, chlorine or bromine and Z represents an aromatic group which comprises reacting a halobenzene of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.5 Hal (II) under anhydrous conditions with a halide of a bisacid having the formula Hal-CO-Z-CO-Hal (III) in a molar ratio of at least 2:1 in the presence of a haloalkane sulfonic acid of the formula Y(C.sub.n X.sub.2n)SO.sub.3 H (IV), in formulae II and III Hal and Z having the afore-mentioned meaning and Y representing fluorine or hydrogen, X at least one of fluorine and chlorine, but at least one X being fluorine, and n being an integer of from 1 to 10.The said bis-(4-halobenzoyl) compounds being useful monomers for chemically resistant plastics which are still resistant even at high temperatures.

Abstract: Cured resins of high fracture toughness are prepared from N,N'-bisimides of formula I ##STR1## and alkenyl compounds of formula IID(G).sub.m IIin which D is an m-valent group and G represents a phenyl ring having at least one alkenyl (e.g. allyl or 1-propenyl) substituent.

Abstract: Described herein are crystalline block polymers and chain extended polymers containing blocks of crystalline poly(aryl ether ketones). Also, described herein are monomers and oligomers suitable for preparing the crystalline block polymers and chain-extended polymers. Further, described herein are methods for producing the crystalline block and chain-extended polymers, as well as the monomers and oligomers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the production of acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is 2-fluoro-4-(1,1'-biphenyl), 4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl, 6-methoxy-2-napthyl, 3-benzophenyl, 4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)-phenyl or 7-chlorocarbazole-3-yl which comprises contacting an organometallic compound of the formula R--M--R.sub.

Abstract: Two kinds of novel fluorobenzophenones represented by the general formula (A), wherein X is F or Cl, are synthesized from 1,2-difluorobenzene and 4,4'-difluorobenzophenone, respectively. Novel fluorophenyl fluorobenzoates represented by the general formula (B), wherein X is F or Cl, are obtained by oxidizing the fluorobenzophenones (A), respectively, in an organic solvent by using trifluoroacetic acid and aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide. By hydrolysis of each of the fluorobenzoates (B), 3,4-difluorophenol or 3-chloro-4-fluorophenol can easily be obtained.

Abstract: Described are crystalline block copolymers displaying high glass transition temperatures, excellent mechanical properties, excellent chemical and thermal stability, and good melt processability. These block polymers contain segments of crystalline poly(aryl ether ketones).

Abstract: Colloidal suspensions of charged polymer particles containing charged metal complexes are prepared from charged polymer colloids by ion exchange. The charged polymer latex particles containing the metal complex are characterized as ranging from about 0.01 to 1.5 micrometers in diameter and containing from about 0.01 to 3.0 millimoles of metal complex per gram of dry polymer and are useful for catalysis of chemical reactions in aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aromatic alkane derivatives represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphtyl group, R.sup.1 stands for a methyl, ethyl or isopropyl group and R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached jointly represent a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, and R.sup.3 stands for a fundamental group of an alcohol which is usually used in a form of R.sup.3 OH as to natural or synthetic pyrethroids, and also to processes for the preparation of these compounds and the uses of these compounds.These compounds of the present invention have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities while the toxicities of these compounds are very low.

Abstract: Aromatic carbonyl compounds, in particular arylene ether ketones, are prepared by reacting an appropriate reagent system in the presence of free Lewis acid and a complex between a Lewis acid, for example, aluminum trichloride, and a Lewis base, for example, N,N-dimethylformamide, and, optionally, a diluent, such as methylene chloride. The process is particularly advantageous for the preparation of substantially or all para-linked arylene ether ketones as the presence of the Lewis acid/Lewis base complex markedly reduces alkylation and ensures the substantial absence of ortho substitution.