Abstract: A trihydroxybenzophenone compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl group, halide group, a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a lower alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A novel aroyl ketone derivative represented by formula (I) is disclosed.Ar(COCH.sub.2 COR.sup.1).sub.n (I)wherein R.sup.1 represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1-24 carbon atoms, or a linear or branched alkoxyalkyl or alkenyloxyalkyl group having 1-24 carbon atoms, dialkylamino group having 1-24 carbon atoms, Ar represents a benzene or naphthalene ring which may be substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, alkoxy groups having 1-24 carbon atoms, alkenyloxy groups having 1-24 carbon atoms, polyoxyleneoxy groups, mono- or dialkyl amino groups having 1-24 carbon atoms, or .alpha.-methylenedioxy groups, and n denotes an integer of 1-4. An UV-ray absorber and cosmetic composition comprising the aroyl ketone derivative of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to catechol carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sub.1 is ##STR2## acetyl, hydrogen, hydroxy or alkanoyloxy, R.sub.2 is ##STR3## hydroxy, hydrogen or alkanoyloxy, wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --N--(lower alkyl).sub.2,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or amino,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen or aminoA is ##STR4## wherein, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or acyl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, aryl or cycloalky, and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen, orA is ##STR5## wherein, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or acyl, R.sub.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, R.sub.10 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen, R.sub.11 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or halogen, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of 2-10, provided, that no more than one of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 can be hydroxy, alkanoyloxy or ##STR6## and when R is hydrogen, salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable bases or when R is --(CH.sub.2).sub.

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: 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: 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 an inorganic salt controlling agent, for example, lithium chloride, 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.

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: This invention relates to new aromatic polyethers, preferably polyphenylene ethers, containing keto groups in side chains and their use.

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: 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: A process for the preparation of (pentafluoroethoxy)- and (pentafluoroethylthio)benzene derivatives either from phenol, thiophenol or from halobenzene. A halobenzene is reacted with trifluoroethanol or a phenol or a thiophenol is reacted with a compound of the formula CF.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --O--R'. The product is chlorinated and the chlorinated product is fluorinated in liquid hydrofluoric acid in the presence of a Lewis acid.The compounds obtained by the process of the present invention are used as synthesis intermediates in the phytosanitary, pharmaceutical and veterinary industries, and are used in lubricants.

Abstract: A process for preparing substituted or unsubstituted trifluoroethoxy- or trifluoroethylthiobenzenes by reaction of a phenol or thiophenol, both of which may be substituted or unsubstituted, with a compound of the formula CF.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --O--R', where R' is a moiety selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl, methanesulfonyl, paratoluenesulfonyl, trichloromethanesulfonyl and chlorosulfonyl, in the presence of a strong alkaline base and a complexing agent of the formula:N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--(CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O).sub.n --R.sub.5 ].sub.3 (II)wherein n is an integer from 0 to 10 (0 is less than or equal to n is less than or equal to 10), R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, are selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an alkyl moiety having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.5 denotes an alkyl or cycloalkyl moiety having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a phenyl moiety or a moiety of the formula: --C.sub.m H.sub.2m --C.sub.6 H.sub.

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: This invention provides certain diphenylmethane derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use in treating inflammation and arthritis in mammals.

Abstract: Symmetric benzophenones substituted by groups containing fluorine are prepared by reacting aromatic compounds substituted by groups containing fluorine with formaldehyde and/or a formaldehyde derivative, with the addition of hydrogen fluoride, fluorosulphonic acid and/or sulphuric acid, to give the corresponding diphenylmethanes and oxidizing these. The symmetric benzophenones substituted by groups containing fluorine are used for the preparation of polyether ketones by reacting them with diols. New symmetric benzophenones substituted by groups containing fluorine are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the general formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R=ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; andA=(CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein n is 2, 4 or 5, and C(CH.sub.2).sub.3.

Abstract: A crude 3,3'-dinitrodiphenyl compound selected from 3,3'-dinitrodiphenylsulfone or 3,3'-dinitrobenzophenone is purified by reacting the crude 3,3'-dinitrodiphenyl compound with a lower alcohol in the presence of a base so as to convert practically the isomer or isomers, which contain one or more nitro groups at the ortho- or/and para-positions, only into the corresponding alkoxy compound or compounds thereof and then separating the alkoxy compound or compounds.

Abstract: Monomers and oligomers containing a plurality of vinylbenzyl ether groups are prepared by reacting a material containing a plurality of aromatic hydroxyl groups such as tetramethyltetrabromobisphenol A with a vinylbenzyl halide such as vinylbenzyl chloride in the presence of a polar aprotic solvent such as dimethylformamide. The monomers and oligomers prepared by this process have an improvement in one or more properties selected from dielectric constant (before and/or after moisture absorption) or thermal stability. Also disclosed are new monomers and oligomers containing a plurality of vinylbenzyl ether groups such as bis(vinylbenzyl)ether of dicyclopentadienyl bisdimethylphenol.

Abstract: This invention describes UV-stabilized step growth polymers such as polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and combinations thereof. The UV-stabilizing moieties present in these polymers comprise chemically bound, pendant ortho-hydroxydiphenyl ketone based moieties. The polymers are especially useful as protective films and fibers which are highly resistant to ultraviolet (UV) and sunlight degradation.

Abstract: New biphenyl compounds and a process for producing them are provided. These new compounds have an acyloxy group in the 2- or 4-position of the biphenyl and an acyl hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl or vinyl group in the 4'-position of the biphenyl or, alternatively a hydroxyl group in the 2- or 4-position of the biphenyl and an acyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl or vinyl group in the 4'-position of the biphenyl. These compounds can be produced easily from 2- or 4-acyloxybiphenyl compounds.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing benzophenone derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a group of the formula: --OM (in which M is hydrogen or alkali metal), lower alkoxy, lower acyloxy, a group of the formula: ##STR2## (in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are same or different and hydrogen or lower alkyl) or a group of the formula: --OCH.sub.2 COOR.sup.5 (in which R.sup.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or alkali metal); R.sup.2 is halogen, nitro, chlorosulfonyl, sulfo, trifluoromethyl or a group of the formula: --SCF.sub.2 H; and m and n are each an integer of 1 to 4 provided that the sum of m and n is not more than 5 having selective herbicidal activities on grasses and crops.

Abstract: Chiral smectic compounds having a high response rate and being superior as a ferroelectric liquid crystalline material, and chiral smectic mixtures containing the same are provided, which compounds being expressed by the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents --CH.sub.2 --, --O-- or --CO--; n represents 0, 1 or 2; when X represents --CH.sub.2 --, Y represents R--, R--CO--, ROCO--, ##STR2## wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and when X represents --O-- or --CO--, Y represents R; and * represents a symbol indicating an optically active carbon atom.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## (wherein Az is imidazolyl or triazolyl;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 members selected from halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy;X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy;Y is C.dbd.O, C.dbd.S, S.dbd.O, or R.sup.1 --C--R.sup.2 ; andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or, taken together may form C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkylene)or its acid addition salt being useful as an antimycotic agent is prepared by reacting a corresponding diol with a cyclizing agent.

Abstract: A method is described for autoxidizing a novel class of bis(ortho dialkyl-phenoxy)benzophenones directly to their corresponding dianhydrides. The method comprises autoxidizing the benzophenones in a solution of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms with oxygen in the presence of a heavy metal oxidation catalyst and a promoter at a temperature of at least about 120.degree. C. to form the dianhydride.The dianhydrides are used in the preparation of organic high temperature polymers such as polyetherimides.

Abstract: The invention provides novel .alpha.-(ethynyl substituted phenyl)-.alpha.-hydrocarbyl-1H-azole-ethanols wherein the azole group is 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl or imidazol-1-yl, the ethynyl group is unsubstituted or substituted and the phenyl group may bear an additional substituent and ethers thereof, which are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: Aryl-diethers are provided which are produced by reacting a halogenated xylene compound, preferably 4-chloro-ortho-xylene, and an alkali metal salt of a bisphenol compound, preferably bisphenol-A. These aryl-diethers serve as precursors in a process for producing polyetherimide polymers.

Abstract: A method is described for autoxidizing a novel class of bis(ortho dialkyl-phenoxy)benzophenones directly to their corresponding dianhydrides. The method comprises autoxidizing the benzophenones in a solution of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms with oxygen in the presence of a heavy metal oxidation catalyst and a promoter at a temperature of at least about 120.degree. C. to form the dianhydride.The dianhydrides are used in the preparation of organic high temperature polymers such as polyetherimides.

Abstract: 2-Arylpropyl ether or thioether derivatives represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for an aryl group, R stands for a methyl or ethyl group, Y stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom, and B stands for a group represented by the following formula [II]: ##STR2## or the following general formula [III]: ##STR3## wherein Z stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom or a carbonyl or methylene group, R.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 5 with the proviso that when n is 2 or more, the groups R.sup.1 may be the same or different,are produced by reacting a compound represented by the following formula (V): ##STR4## with a compound represented by the following formula (VI):B--CH.sub.2 --D (VI)wherein Ar, R and B are defined above, A is a halogen atom and D is Y--H in which Y is as defined above,in the presence of a base in dimethylsulfoxide or sulfolane.

Abstract: A transalkylation process for the preparation of dihydric phenols comprising reacting, in the presence of an acid or base catalyst, at least one mole of an aromatic monohydroxy compound such as a phenol with at least one mole of an aromatic dihydroxy compound such as a dihydric phenol, thereby forming at least one dihydric phenol which is different than said aromatic dihydroxy compound.

Abstract: Arylether compounds containing terminal phenylethynyl groups are provided. Also provided is a process for producing these compounds. The following compounds are claimed; 4,4'-bis(3-phenylethynyl-phenoxy) diphenylsulfone; 2,2-bis[([([3-phenoxy]-3-phenoxy)-3-phenylethynyl]-3-phenoxy)-4-phenyl]-pr opane and 2,2-bis[([([3-phenoxy]-3-phenoxy)-3-phenyl ethynyl]-3-phenoxy)-4-phenyl]-hexafluoropropane.

Abstract: Aromatic polyvinylethers and active hydrogen compound reaction products thereof have been found to provide fast heat curable molding compositions when used with various heat activated curing catalysts, for example, diaryliodonium salts in combination with aromatic polyvinylether soluble copper compounds, or dialkylhydroxyarylsulfonium salts in combination with certain organic oxidants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-arylpropyl ether or thioether derivatives represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for an aryl group, R stands for a methyl or ethyl group, Y stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom, and B stands for a group represented by the following formula [II]: ##STR2## or the following general formula [III]: ##STR3## wherein Z stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom or a carbonyl or methylene group, R.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 5 with the proviso that when n is 2 or more, the groups R.sup.1 may be the same or different, and also to processes for the preparation or these ethers of thioethers and a use of these ethers or thioethers.These compounds of the present invention have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities while the toxicity of these compounds are very low.

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory compositions are prepared which comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is CO or CHOH; Y is CO; the dotted line represents a double bond which is present or absent; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxyl, hydroxyl, acetoxyl, nitro or amino; R.sub.3 is alkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkenyl of 5 to 8 carbon atoms or phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, methoxyl, ethoxyl, benzyloyl, hydroxyl, acetoxyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, acetyl, methylthiol, methylsulphonyl, methylamino and dimethylamino. Compounds of formula I above are also novel.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents A, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, X, n and m are defined hereinbeloware effective photoinitiators, especially for the photopolymerization of ethylenically unsaturated compounds and for the curing of printing inks.

Abstract: New 5H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl having a trifluoromethyl or halogen substituent,R.sup.1 is methyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen,R.sup.3 is methoxy and R.sup.4 is methoxy, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are potent tranquilizers.

Abstract: Chemical reaction products, obtained in an alkaline medium and which require the addition of a dispersing agent, are neutralized by addition of a free surface-active acid to which, after its preparation, basic agents have not been added or have only been added up to a pH value of 3.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and trifluoromethyl, are disclosed.The compounds are useful as intermediates in the production of 2-benzazepines, compounds of pharmacological activity.Also disclosed are other intermediates and processes for their production.

Abstract: This invention relates to 2-hydroxy,alkoxy,methylolbenzophenone intermediate compounds for the manufacture of copolymerizable ultraviolet light absorber compounds. The intermediates have the formula: ##STR1## where R is alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.8, andn is 1 or 2.The intermediate compounds herein are prepared by converting a 2-hydroxy,alkoxy,benzophenone to the corresponding methylol derivative by a formylation reaction.In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the alkoxy group is methoxy in the 4-position, and methylol is a monomethylol group located at the 3- or 5- position of the phenyl ring containing the hydroxy group.The intermediates of this invention can be transformed into useful copolymerizable ultraviolet light absorber compounds by monoesterification with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride to produce the corresponding polymerizable half-ester compound, or by esterification with an acryloyl halide to form corresponding acrylate compound.

Abstract: There is presented triazolobenzazepines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and X and Y are hydrogen or halogenand the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Also disclosed are novel processes and intermediates leading to the triazolobenzazepines.The triazolobenzazepines are useful compounds having anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant activity.

Abstract: Certain 3-alkylhydroxybenzophenone derivatives, such as 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methylbenzophenone have been found to be superior as UV stabilizers for a variety of organic polymeric substrates. Coating compositions of such stabilizers in organic resins, for example, melamine can be used to protect such polymeric substrates from the effects of exposure to UV radiation.

Abstract: Method of providing an analgesic effect by administring compounds having the general formula I ##STR1## in which each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andeach of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or a C.sub.1-4 alkylor their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.The invention provides also compounds of fromula (I) where each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl.

Abstract: Aromatic diketones and diesters are provided of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is independently methyl or chloro; R' is independently hydrogen or R; R.sup.2 is 1,4-phenylene, 1,3-phenylene, 2,6-naphthylene, 4,4'-biphenylene, or 4,4'-biphenylene ether; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or ##STR2## where R.sup.4 is a hydrocarbon group of 1-10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Diaryloxy-imidazolyl-O,N-acetals of the formula ##STR1## or pharmaceutically-acceptable, nontoxic salts thereof wherein X and Y are each halo, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkylthio, nitro, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino;Z is a direct bond, methylene, oxygen, sulphur, sulphonyl, alkoxymethylene or a keto moiety;A is a keto moiety or a moiety of the formula C(OH)R, wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl; anda and b are each integers from 0 to 3;are useful for their antimycotic activity and their sporocidal action.

Abstract: A process for producing hydroxydiaryl ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R respesents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or chlorine, n represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and X represents a phenyl group of the formula II ##STR2## or a 2-pyridinyl group or a 4-pyridinyl group of the formulae ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represent hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkyl group which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and which is mono- or disubstituted by halogen, phenyl, halogen, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano or benzoyl, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl, and R.sub.6 has all the meanings given, with the exception of halogen, for R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is disclosed.

Abstract: Benzophenone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is isopropyl, t-butyl or 2-phenylethyl, R.sup.2 is methyl or chlorine, n is 1 or 2 and m is 0, 1 or 2, are new compounds possessing pharmacological properties especially indicative of utility in the treatment of migraine.