Abstract: The instant invention provides intermediates and processes for the preparation of compounds of formula IV ##STR1## wherein: n is 0, 1, or 2;R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X.sup.1 is hydrogen, cyano, 4-hydroxybenzoyl, 4-halobenzoyl, or 4-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)benzoyl;Y is NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, 4-hydroxyphenyl, or 4-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)phenyl;and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: A method wherein a gas stream containing a methyl mercaptan is passed in contact with a catalyst comprising a supported metal oxide or a bulk metal oxide in the presence of an oxidizing agent and for a time sufficient to convert at least a portion of the methyl mercaptan to formaldehyde (CH.sub.2 O) and sulfur dioxide (SO.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to new bifunctional chelating agents with intermittent chalcogen atoms, pharmaceuticals containing these compounds, their use in radiodiagnostics and radiotherapy, and methods for the production of these compounds.The compound according to the invention has the general formula (I)M--Lwhere M represents a radionuclide and L a ligand of the general formula (II).It was found, surprisingly, that these new, bifunctional chelating agents with intermittent chalcogen atoms and their coupling products with compounds that accumulate specifically are excellently suited for producing radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: Ligands for radiopharmaceutical use are capable of chelating radiometal species and of being bound to biological targeting molecules. The ligands have the formula (a) and (b), where A, A'=--SZ or Y, B=O or S, Y=(c), Z=H or a thiol protecting group, m=2 or 3, n=2 or 3, q=0 or 1, R=H or unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, provided that at least one CR.sub.2 group represents CO and forms, together with an adjacent N atom; a --CONR-- amide group.

Abstract: A mixture formed from one or more alkyl disulfides, benzene, and at least about 1.5 equivalents of Lewis acid catalyst is heated to form alkanethiobenzene. Reaction in a mixture formed from excess benzene, dimethyldisulfide (DMDS) and AlCl.sub.3 in which the mole ratio of AlCl.sub.3 to DMDS was 2:1 was complete in 2 hours and afforded 98% conversion and 93% yield of thioanisole. In contrast, the same reaction when attempted using a 1:1 mole ratio of AlCl.sub.3 to DMDS after 6 hours achieved only 66% conversion and a thioanisole yield of only 35%. So far as is known, this is the first example of a highly efficient electrophilic aromatic substitution of the inactivated benzene ring by an alkanethio group.

Abstract: Oil soluble compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are independently cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, substituted aminocarbonyl, alkylphosphoryl, arylphosphoryl, alkenylphosphoryl, aryl, or heterocyclics, or together form a carbocycle or heterocycle, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, sulfurized alkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, arylalkyl, or borated hydroxyalkyl, with the proviso that R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together contain sufficient carbon atoms to render the compound oil soluble in an oil of lubricating viscosity. The compound are useful as wear protectants or extreme pressure agents to enhance wear protection or extreme pressure properties in lubricating oils and greases.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ozonide reducing agent for use in the ozonolysis reaction of an organic compound, the ozonide reducing agent finding wide applications, and being safe and inexpensive from a commercial viewpoint and easy to treat for disposal.The ozonide reducing agent of the invention is a compound wherein sulfur has, at both ends of its molecule, a hydrocarbon residue substituted by a polar functional group.

Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of 3-(methylthio)propanal. A liquid reaction medium is contacted with a gaseous acrolein feed stream in a gas/liquid contact zone. The reaction medium contains 3-(methylthio)propanal, methyl mercaptan and a catalyst for the reaction between methyl mercaptan and acrolein. The gaseous acrolein feed stream comprises acrolein vapor and non-condensable gas. Acrolein is transferred from the acrolein feed stream to the reaction medium and reacts with methyl mercaptan in that medium to produce a liquid reaction product containing 3-(methylthio)propanal. The non-condensable gas is separated from the liquid reaction product. The reaction product is divided into a product fraction and a circulating fraction, and the circulating fraction is recycled to the gas/liquid contact zone.

Abstract: Lipid prodrugs of phosphonoacids and their analogs that have increased antiviral activity over the parent drugs in inhibiting cytomegalovirus and other susceptible viruses.

Abstract: A process for the deoxygenation of organic oxo compounds, in particular phosphine oxides to phosphines and nitrobenzene to aniline, with reduced redox catalysts in a non-steady-state reaction with decoupled reductive regeneration of the redox catalyst entails the redox catalyst being reduced to a lower oxidation state and being reused for the deoxygenation.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are herein described, A is a straight or branched (C.sub.2 -C.sub.12)alkyl or a phenyl moiety and B is a moiety of the formula: ##STR2## The compounds are effective in potentiating the activity of chemotherapeutic anti-cancer agents by increasing the sensitivity of multi-drug resistant cells to such chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: The composition of the present invention is excellent in compatibility, transparency and curability and give a cured coat of excellent gloss and of less smell, and cured products of excellent properties can be obtained by curing the composition.The present invention relates to an onium salt represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a mono- to tetra-valent aromatic group, X is a bisphenylsulfonio group which may have a substituent, a is 1-4, b is 0 or 1-3, a+b is 1-4, n is 1-4, and Z is a halide represented by the following formula (3): ##STR2## where M is a boron atom, a phosphorus atom, an arsenic atom or an antimony atom, Q is a halogen atom, m is 3-6, l is 0 or 1, and m+l is 4-6; a photopolymerization initiator containing the onium salt as an active ingredient; an energy ray-curable composition containing the initiator; and a cured product.

Abstract: Difluoromethoxyarenes and difluoromethylthioarenes of the general formula (I),Ar--Q--CHF.sub.2 (I)in whichAr represents optionally substituted aryl, andQ represents oxygen or sulphur,(which can be used as intermediates for preparing biologically active products) are obtained in very good yields and in a high degree of purity by reacting hydroxyarenes or mercaptoarenes of the general formulaAr--Q--H (II)with chlorodifluoromethane (ClCHF.sub.2) in the presence of an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide at temperatures of between 20.degree. C. and 120.degree. C.

Abstract: An aromatic compound (such as benzene) is alkylated with a alkene (such as propylene) by contacting the two compounds together in the presence of a tungsten on zirconia catalyst. The reaction preferably takes place at elevated temperature and elevated pressure. The process of the invention has very high selectivity and conversion, and produces no or only very low amounts of undesirable oligomers (as measured by bromine number).

Abstract: This invention relates to structurally novel acyclic tocotrienol analogs, which are useful for cholesterol/lipid lowering in cases of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, and for atherosclerosis. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and a method of use employing those compositions.

Abstract: A compound having at least one 2-hydroxy-1,3-propylidene, 2-acetoxy-1,3-propylidene, or 2-alkoxy-1,3-propylidene moiety between two benzocyclobutene end moieties is prepared by (a) contacting a diepoxide species with a benzocyclobutene species containing a functionality capable of reacting with an epoxy group, (b) contacting an epoxy-containing benzocyclobutene species with a species containing two functionalities capable of reacting with an epoxy group, (c) contacting an epoxy-containing benzocyclobutene species with a benzocyclobutene species containing a functionality capable of reacting with an epoxy group, (d) contacting epichlorohydrin with benzocyclobutene species capable of reacting with an epoxy group, or (e) contacting epihalohydrin with benzocyclobutene species and difunctional species, wherein both species contain functionalities capable of reacting with epoxy groups.

Abstract: Alkylphenyl alkyl ethers or alkylphenyl alkyl thioethers, of the formula ##STR1## where U represents O or S; and R.sub.1 -R.sub.6 each independently represent an alkyl or aryl group with 1-6 C atoms, but R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 may each independently represent a functional group other than these, particularly --COOR (R=C.sub.1-4 alkyl), --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2, --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --OH, --OH, --CHO, --H, or -halogen;R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 may be bridged by suitable bifunctional substituents, such as, e.g., --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.y -- (where Z represents a hetero atom; x=0-7 and y=0-7), or by unsaturated substituents or anellated ring systems; may be produced in high space-time yield by reacting the corresponding phenol or thiophenol with a arylalkyl carbonate at a temperature of 70.degree.-300.degree. C. under elevated or normal pressure, in the presence of a monocyclic, bicyclic, polycyclic, or acyclic amidine as a catalyst.

Abstract: Nitrodiphenyl(thio) ethers in which the nitro group is in the ortho- or para-position with respect to the ether oxygen or ether sulphur can be prepared from halonitrobenzones in which the nitro group is in the ortho- or para-position with respect to the halogen and, alkali metal (thio)phenolates in liquid ammonia, the reaction being carried out under pressure and at a temperature from -30.degree. C. to +140.degree. C. and the ammonia being separated off after the reaction is completed.

Abstract: Compounds having non-linear optical activity of the general formula ##STR1## wherein D and A are electron donor and acceptor groups, respectively, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are aromatic bridging groups, X and Y are preferably groups capable of partaking in polymerization reactions are suitable for use in polymer-based light modulator devices.

Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of 3-(methylthio)propanal. A liquid reaction medium is contacted with a gaseous acrolein feed stream in a gas/liquid contact zone. The reaction medium contains 3-(methylthio)propanal, methyl mercaptan and a catalyst for the reaction between methyl mercaptan and acrolein. The gaseous acrolein feed stream comprises acrolein vapor and non-condensable gas. Acrolein is transferred from the acrolein feed stream to the reaction medium and reacts with methyl mercaptan in that medium to produce a liquid reaction product containing 3-(methylthio)propanal. The non-condensable gas is separated from the liquid reaction product. The reaction product is divided into a product fraction and a circulating fraction, and the circulating fraction is recycled to the gas/liquid contact zone.

Abstract: A mercapto compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## is obtained by reacting, in the presence of a mineral acid, thiourea with a compound represented by the following formula (2): ##STR2## wherein X means a hydroxyl group or a chlorine or bromine atom, and then adding a base to alkalinize the reaction mixture so that the reaction product is hydrolyzed.The mercapto compound represented by the formula (1) can be reacted with at least one cyanate compound selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanate compounds, polyisothiocyanate compounds and isocyanate-group-containing isothiocyanate compounds to form a sulfur- containing urethane resin. A lens made of the resin is colorless and transparent, has high refractive index and low dispersion characteristics, and is excellent especially in heat resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved method of preparation of trifluoromethylthiocopper n a very highly purified state and its application to the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds containing the trifluoromethylthio moiety. Biological testing has shown that dimethyl(trifluoromethylthio)arsine is one of the most potent lung irritants known.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein the substituents have various significances, and physiologically acceptable hydrolyzable derivatives thereof having the hydroxy group in the 2 position of the 3-aminopropoxy side chain in esterified form, are useful as cardioselective .beta.-adrenoceptor blocking agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is 1-4; R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 independently are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, Cl, Br, or I; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, Cl, Br, I, lower alkoxy or lower thioalkoxy of 1-6 carbons; R.sub.6 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, Cl, Br, I, OR.sub.11, SR.sub.11, OCOR.sub.11, SCOR.sub.11, NH2, NHR.sub.11, N(R.sub.11).sub.2, NHCOR.sub.11 OR NR.sub.11 --COR.sub.11 ; R.sub.20 is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3-6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbons, alkenyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds; B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.8, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.11, CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.11, CHO, CH(OR.sub.12).sub.2, CHOR.sub.13 O, --COR.sub.7, CR.sub.7 (OR.sub.12).sub.2, or CR.sub.7 OR.sub.13 O, where R.sub.

Abstract: A multi-purpose distillation column reactor is disclosed which may be used for the production of tertiary amyl methyl ether from the reaction of the isoamylenes contained in a light naphtha with methanol. Two reaction distillation zones are disposed above a stripping section. The stripping, in addition to removing the TAME product, also removes the C.sub.6 and heavier components. The first reaction distillation zone contains a hydrotreating catalyst for removing diolefins and mercaptans. The second distillation reaction zone contains an acid cation exchange resin for the etherification reaction and the entire column serves to fractionate the multiple component reaction system (reacts, inerts, products and contaminants) concurrently with the multiple reactions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel unsymmetrical dithiol ketals which are useful in the treatment or prevention of hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: A mercapto compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## is obtained by reacting, in the presence of a mineral acid, thiourea with a compound represented by the following formula (2): wherein X means a hydroxyl group or a chlorine or bromine atom, and then adding a base to alkalinize the reaction mixture so that the reaction product is hydrolyzed.The mercapto compound represented by the formula (1) can be reacted with at least one cyanate compound selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanate compounds, polyisothiocyanate compounds and isocyanate-group-containing isothiocyanate compounds to form a sulfur-containing urethane resin lens made of the resin is colorless and transparent, has high refractive index and low dispersion characteristics, and is excellent especially in heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of perhaloalkylthioethers by bringing a perhaloalkyl halide, preferably a bromide or an iodide, into contact with a disulphide in the presence of zinc and of sulphur dioxide or of a dithionite or of a hydroxymethanesulphinate or of a formate anion and sulphur dioxide.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted phenyl analogs are now found to have activity as for the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure: Diphenylheteroalkyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A and R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the meanings specified in the description, and the preparation thereof are described.The substances are suitable for controlling diseases and as cosmetic agents.

Abstract: A hair treating composition comprising one or more thioglyceryl ethers provides effective wave formation, with a minimized mercapto smell and minimized irritation to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antidegradant system comprised of (A) an antidegradant selected from the group consisting of phenolic antidegradants, amine antidegradants and mixtures thereof; and (B) a unique polymerizable synergist. In addition, there is disclosed a stabilized polymer comprising (A) a polymer selected from the group consisting of (1) homopolymers and copolymers of monoolefins; (2) natural rubber; and (3) synthetic rubber derived from a diene monomer; (B) from about 0.05 to about 10 parts by weight based upon 100 parts of polymer of an antidegradant selected from the group consisting of phenolic antidegradants, amine antidegradants and mixtures thereof; and (C) from about 0.05 to about 20 parts by weight based upon 100 parts of polymer of a unique polymerizable aromatic sulfide synergist.

Abstract: A novel class of cross-linking agent, which comprises a monomeric organic compound having at least two hydroxyl groups each bonded to a different carbon atom, wherein said hydroxyl groups are activated by reaction with 2-fluoro-1-methylpyridinium toluene-4-sulfonate (FMP). Suitable monomeric organic compounds include diols and polyols. Such cross-linking agents may be conveniently prepared by reaction of the monomeric organic compound with FMP in a suitable solvent, followed by recovery of the resultant reaction products, e.g., via precipitation and filtration. The novel cross-linking agents have a wide variety of uses, including the interconnection of subunits of multimeric enzymes and the covalent immobilization of organic ligands to suitable carriers or supports.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dihydroxy bis-sulfide is disclosed, wherein a thiolate salt, a dihaloalkane, an ether solvent that is partially soluble in water and is substantially nonreactive with either said thiolate salt or said dehaloalkane; and water are contacted under reaction conditions sufficient to synthesize a dihydroxy bis-sulfide; to subsequently recover a dihydroxy bis-sulfide.

Abstract: Reactions between a solid polar and a non-polar compound, especially nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions between an alkali metal salt of a hydroxyaromatic compound or thio analog thereof and an activated halo- or nitro-substituted aromatic compound, are conducted in a non-polar organic solvent such as toluene or xylene, in the presence of a hexaalkylguanidinium or .alpha.,.omega.-bis(pentaalkylguanidinium)alkane salt, or a corresponding heterocyclic salt, as a phase transfer catalyst. The method is particularly useful for the preparation of bisimides from bisphenol A or 4,4'-biphenol salts and 4-nitro- or 4-halophthalimides.

Abstract: Compositions containing sulfuric acid and one or more of certain chalcogen-containing compounds in which the chalcogen compound/H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 molar ratio is below 2 contain the mono-adduct of sulfuric acid which is catalytically active for promoting organic chemical reactions. Suitable chalcogen-containing compounds have the empirical formula ##STR1## wherein X is a chalcogen, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently selected from hydrogen, NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, and NR.sub.5, at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen, each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a monovalent organic radical, and R.sub.5 is a divalent organic radical. Such compositions are useful for catalyzing organic reactions such as oxidation, oxidative addition, reduction, reductive addition, esterification, transesterification, hydrogenation, isomerication (including racemization of optical isomers), alkylation, polymerization, demetallization of organometallics, nitration, Friedel-Crafts reactions, and hydrolysis.

Abstract: Herbicides of formula: ##STR1## in which: n=0,1, 2f=0,1A is chosen from the groups ##STR2## in which: Ar is chosen from the groups ##STR3## B is chosen from optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: Phenolic thioethers of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a protective group for carboxyl, X is a straight or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.15 alkylene group, a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkylene group having a phenylene group or a straight or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkenylene group, and their salts, which inhibit the denaturation of low density lipoproteins (LDL) and the incorporation of LDL by macrophages and are useful as anti-arteriosclerosis agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of perhaloalkylthioethers by bringing a perhaloalkyl halide, preferably a bromide or an iodide, into contact with a disulphide in the presence of zinc and of sulphur dioxide or of a dithionite or of a hydroxymethanesulphinate or of a formate anion and sulphur dioxide.

Abstract: 3-Haolgeno-2,3-diphenylacrylaldehyde derivatives represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, X and Y each represent a halogen atom, and n is 0, 1, or 2, a process for preparing the derivatives, a medicament for preventing and treating hyperlipidemia containing a pharmacologically effective amount of the derivative, and a method for preventing or treating hyperlipidemia using the medicament.

Abstract: Novel 1,3-diaryl cyclopentanes of the following general formula were prepared. ##STR1## These compounds were found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and as such useful in the treatment or amelioration of various diseases or disorders mediate by the PAF, for example, hypotension, inflammation, nephritis, stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, asthma, allergic and skin diseases, peptic or stomach ulcer, shock, lung edema, psoriasis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain including dental pain, and aggregation of platelets.

Abstract: A process for preventing the substantial decomposition of an alkyl sulfide compound at high temperatures comprising combining a non-reactive basic compound with the alkyl sulfide compound prior to subjecting the resultant mixture to the high temperatures.

Abstract: The invention provides insecticidally active compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from oxygen and a group of formula S(O).sub.n, where n represents 0, 1 or 2; W represents one or two substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy, or W represents a bidentate group linking adjacent carbon atoms, selected from alkylene and alkylenedioxy; Y represents a substituted aryl group where each substituent is selected from halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, aryloxy and arylamino; Z represents a fluoroalkyl group of up to two carbon atoms; and either X' represents hydrogen and X is selected from hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy and acyloxy, or X and X' together represent a second bond between the adjacent carbon atoms.The invention also provides processes and intermediates useful for the preparation of the compounds of formula I, insecticidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula I, and methods of combating and controlling pests therewith.

Abstract: The present invention deals with compositions containing sulfur and oxygen which are useful in lubricants and automatic transmission fluids.

Abstract: ar-(Hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amines, such as (alkylthio) anilines, are prepared by heating one or more other ar-(hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amines in the presence of a catalyst, such as aluminum chloride, to redistribute the hydrocarbylthio groups with little or no co-formation of secondary or tertiary amines. The amine starting material is one or more primary aromatic amines having at least one free ring position and at least one hydrocarbylthio substituent in a ring position other than a meta-position.

Abstract: A process for the halogenation (bromination or chlorination)/nitration/fluorination of aromatic derivatives substituted by at least one group containing a halogenoalkyl unit. The aromatic derivative is reacted with a halogen and a nitrating agent in liquid hydrofluoric acid. The products obtained are useful as intermediates for the synthesis of compounds having a plant-protecting or pharmaceutical activity.

Abstract: 2-Substituted-1-naphthols are 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors which make them useful in the treatment of inflammation, obstructive lung diseases and/or psoriasis. Useful 2-substituent groups are alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls, cycloalkyls, cycloalkenyls, the groups CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--(CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.5 and CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sup.5 (where m is 1-4, n is 0-3 and R.sup.5 includes phenyl, COOR.sup.9, where R.sup.9 is H or alkyl of 1-4 carbons, AR.sup.6 (where A is a methylene chain and R.sup.6 is a variety of groups including Cl, Br, I, CHO, CN, COOR.sup.9, NH.sub.2, SC(NH)NH.sub.2, phenyl, P(O)(OR.sup.9).sub.2, etc.), and CHR.sup.7 R.sup.21 (where R.sup.7 is a variety of aromatic and heterocyclic groups and R.sup.21 is H, optionally substituted phenyl and a variety of heterocyclic groups).

Abstract: Novel cyclopentane derivatives which are useful as an intermediate for the preparation of N-(L-aspartyl)-N'-(2,2,5,5-tetramethylcyclopetanecarbonyl)-R-1,1-diaminoet hane are represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 is cyano, formyl, carbamoyl, alkanesulfonyloxy, or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and represent alkyl, substituted alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are combined to be methylsulfinylmethylene, acetoxymethylthiomethylene, halomethylthiomethylene, methylthiomethylene, alkoxymethylene, or --CH.sub.2 --O--.

Abstract: 3-(Substituting phenyl)-3-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-2-methyl-5-{[(substituted phenyl)thio]m ethyl}isoxazolidines in which hydrogens of their phenyl rings may be replaced by halogen, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl or nitro groups, and the sulfur atom may be oxidized, are useful as antifungal agents.

Abstract: A (hydrocarbylthio)aromatic amine, such as a methylthiosubstituted toluenediamine, is separated from corresponding aromatic amines containing fewer hydrocarbylthio groups by washing an organic solution of the amine mixture with a dilute aqueous acid having a pKa value below 7 to extract at least a portion of the corresponding aromatic amines.