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: A process for the preparation of 2-(hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl)-3-(hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OC.sub.2 H.sub.5, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCH.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SC.sub.2 H.sub.5)-4-(alkythio or alkylsulfonyl)-acetophenones.

Abstract: A charge generating compound for use in electrophotographic devices of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and A.sup.1 are each independently selected from phenyl, substituted phenyl, quinolino, naphthyl and substituted naphthyl wherein the substituents are independently selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, NHCOR.sup.1, COR.sup.1, NO.sub.2 and NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl.

Abstract: 2,2-Difluorocyclopropyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl andX represents hydroxymethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, isocyanato, amino, amino hydrohalide or a radical of the formula --CO--R.sup.1, whereR.sup.1 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, halogen or amino,are intermediates for fungicides.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydroxy, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are carbonyl (.dbd.O) with the proviso that R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, with the proviso that when R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, the R.sub.3 and R.sup.4 are not together carbonyl; R.sup.7 is methyl or ethyl; and R.sup.8 is (1) halogen; (2) nitro; or (3) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0 or 2, and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and its salts.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X has the formula --CR.sup.5 .dbd.CR.sup.6 --, --C.tbd.C-- or ##STR2## wherein ring A is phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic; wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl or aroyl;wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each is an electron withdrawing substituent or each is hydrogen or alkyl, alkoxy or dialkylamino, provided that when ring A is phenyl or naphthyl at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an electron-withdrawing substituent;wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, each is hydrogen, halogeno or alkylwherein R.sup.7 is alkyl or halogenoalkyl; and wherein R.sup.8 has the formula --Y--Q--R.sup.9 wherein Y is straight- or branched-chain alkylene or alkenylene; wherein Q is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --;and wherein R.sup.9 is alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms which contains one or more defined substituents, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Novel intermediates for fungicides, comprising fluorocyclopropyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl,X represents hydrogen, chlorine or bromine andR.sup.1 represents hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl or halogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzylketone phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of treating phospholipase A.sub.2 -mediated conditions in mammals by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of such a benzylketone phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitor. These compounds are also intermediates in the synthesis of other PLA.sub.2 inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different members of the group consisting of 1,1-dimethylethyl, halo, phenyl and substituted phenyl; Alk is straight or branched chain lower alkylene; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; or a cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 8 carbon atoms. The formulation of this invention are useful as anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy agents.

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: Compounds of the present invention are represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein X represents a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl or lower haloalkoxy group or a halogen atom, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. They are useful intermediates for preparing herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: A novel cyclohexane compound represented by the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl group, R.sup.2 represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkynyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkylmethyl, halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, cyano(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthiomethyl or benzyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and when R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom, R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxycarbonyl group, and when R.sup.5 is a methyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing a perfluoroalkyl-substituted compound is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a halopolyfluoroalkane having 1 to 20 carbon atoms with a compound selected from the group consisting of (1) a substituted or unsubstituted ethylene, (2) a substituted or unsubstituted acetylene and (3) a substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane, in the presence of a metal-carbonyl complex of the metal of the Group VIII of the Periodic Table. Alternatively, the reaction between the halopolyfluoroalkane and the substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane is effected under radical generating condition.

Abstract: A method is provided for the production of 2,2-diorgano-1-indanones, e.g., 2,2-dimethyl-1-indanone, by reacting an alcohol which is the corresponding (diorganosubstitutedmethyl)phenyl(or substitutedphenyl)carbinol, e.g., 2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanol, with carbon monoxide in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, e.g., hydrogen fluoride, with any substituents on the phenyl group of the alcohol being hydroxy or organo. The foregoing reaction is preferably integrated with the preparation of the feed alcohol by reducing the corresponding (diorganosubstitutedmethyl)phenyl(or substitutedphenyl)ketone, e.g., isobutyrophenone, with a reducing agent containing available hydrogen, e.g., sodium borohydride, or with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: A process to prepare compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which n=0, 1 or 2 comprising the cyclisation of compounds of formula II ##STR2## in which n=0, 1 or 2. The cyclisation may be effected in the presence of an organic or inorganic base or thermally at a temperature in the range 40.degree.-160.degree. C.Compounds of formula II and certain analogues thereof are disclosed as cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: A novel cyclohexane compound represented by the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl group, R.sup.2 represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)-alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkynyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkylmethyl, halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, cyano(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthiomethyl or benzyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and when R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom, R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxycarbonyl group, and when R.sup.5 is a methyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention involves process for the preparation of compounds having the chemical structure: ##STR1## wherein Ar--H is an aromatic compound which is activated to an electrophilic attack, and wherein --Y is an aliphatic group having a labile moiety, especially where the labile moiety is a terminally unsaturated moiety: --C.tbd.CH, ##STR2## or aldehydes in the form of their acetals. The process comprises the step of reacting Ar--H and ##STR3## wherein --X is --Cl or --Br, and where the reaction step is carried out in a solvent medium at a temperature of from about -40.degree. C. to about -100.degree. C. using stannic chloride as a catalyst.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R is chlorine or bromine; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydroxy, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are carbonyl (.dbd.0) with the proviso that R.sup.1 , R.sup.2, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are all C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, with the proviso that when R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, then R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are not together carbonyl; R.sup.7 is methyl or ethyl; and R.sup.8 is (1) halogen; (2) nitro; or (3) R.sup. b SO.sub.n --wherein n is the integer 0 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; and their salts.

Abstract: An herbicidally effective benzoyl derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;X.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;X.sub.5 is hydrogen or fluorine;Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3, Y.sub.4 and Y.sub.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2 is discosed.In addition, the herbicidally effective benzoyl derivative having the formula: ##STR2## wherein: X.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy halogen;X.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;X.sub.5 is hydrogen or fluorine;Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3, Y.sub.4 and Y.sub.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2;L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene is disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is 1-30 and X, Y, R, Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are as defined in claim 1 can be prepared by reaction of a benzil dialkyl ketal with a diol. Depending on the molar ratio of the two reaction components, products having a different polycondensation degree n are obtained. The compounds can be used as photoinitiators.

Abstract: Phenylacetaldehydes of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 are each independently of the others hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or haloalkylthio, by catalytic rearrangement in the presence of a zeolite, are prepared by reacting an epoxy of the formula II or a phenylglycol of the formula III ##STR2## where Y and Z can be identical to or different from each other and are each hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy or acyloxy, in the gas phase over a borosilicate zeolite catalyst at from 70.degree. to 200.degree. C. under reduced pressure.

Abstract: Propiolophenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## as well as corresponding hydroxy compounds of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.6' is hydrogen, lower alkyl, a group of formula (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) or a group of the formula--C(R.sup.14)(R.sup.15)OR.sup.16' (f'):exhibit mucosa-protective and/or gastric acid secretion-inhibiting properties, such that they can be used for the control or prevention of illnesses of the gastrointestinal tract, especially against gastric ulcers and/or duodenal ulcers.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties.The novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof are of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a 2- or 7-membered alkylene bridge, or a 3- to 7-membered alkenylene bridge which may be mono- or polyunsaturated,n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; or phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl, the phenyl ring of each of which may be substituted by ahlogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, cyano or nitro,X is oxygen or a radical --NOR.sub.3, andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel inosose compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are both halogen; X.sup.1 is hydrogen and X.sup.2 is halogen; or X.sup.1 is --SQ.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is --SQ.sup.2 (each of Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 is lower alkyl or Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 may form lower alkylene), R.sup.1 is a protective group for hydroxyl and Y is .dbd.O, .dbd.N--Z (Z is hydroxyl which may be protected) or ##STR2## (A is hydrogen or an amine residue), particularly to the compound wherein the symbol Y is oxygen.The inosose compound is useful as intermediates for production of valiolamine and the N-substituted derivatives thereof, which have potent .alpha.-glucosidase inhibiting activities and are useful as preventives or therapeutics for symptoms of hyperglycemia and various diseases derived therefrom in human and animals, such as diabetes, obesity and hyperlipemia.

Abstract: A process is provided for removing water from a mixture of hydrogen fluoride (HF), a carboxylic acid, e.g., acetic acid, and water by extractive distillation in the presence of a Lewis base as solvent, which does not azeotrope with water, forms bonds with the HF and carboxylic acid which can be broken by heat and has a boiling point at atmospheric pressure at least about 20.degree. C. above that of the carboxylic acid, e.g., N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and taking off an overhead vapor comprising a major proportion of the water in said mixture. The extractive distillation may be advantageously integrated in an overall process with the production of an aromatic ketone, e.g., 4-hydroxyacetophone, by the Friedel-Crafts acylation of an aromatic compound, e.g., phenol, with the carboxylic acid, using HF as catalyst, to produce a product mixture comprising the aromatic ketone, HF, carboxylic acid and water, and the removal of aromatic ketone from the product mixture by means of a solvent assisted distillation.

Abstract: Sulfur-substituted alkenyl compounds, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of the compounds to control pests.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n - wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n - wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)- wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A, m, n, x and y have the meanings given in the disclosure, a process for their manufacture, herbicidal and plant growth-regulating agents containing the novel active ingredients, and processes for combating unwanted plant growth and for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, (S(O).sub.n R wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.2 through R.sup.8 are hydrogen or certain substituents, their salts, herbicidal compositions containing the compound or salts and the herbicidal use thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses certain diaryl substituted cyclopentane and cyclopentene derivatives useful as PAF inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient thereof and a method of using such compositions for inhibiting PAF-induced blood platelet aggregation, PAF-mediated broncho-constriction and extravasation, PAF-induced hypotension, PAF-induced ischemic bowel disease and PAF-mediated, endotoxin induced lug injury.

Abstract: An intermediate compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.n - wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together can be oxo; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub. 1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n - wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

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: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl;R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, or phenyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is halogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, --C(O)--OR.sup.f wherein R.sup.f is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or --C(O)NR.sub.2.sup.b wherein R.sup.b is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; or R.sup.a SO.sub.n - wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n - wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)- wherein R.sup.e is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or (12) --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined; and (13) --N(R.sup.c)C(O)R.sup.

Abstract: .beta.-Substituted polyfluoroethyl compounds, process for the preparation thereof, copolymers thereof, compound intermediates, and process therefor. The copolymers are useful as ion exchange resins or structural foams.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing alpha-haloalkyl-aryl-ketones, comprising reacting a substantially anhydrous strong acid with a ketal of formula ##STR1## in which Ar, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and X have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can be oxo; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A phenol derivative of the formulaNU--A--X--R.sup.1wherein NU is a defined phenolic nucleus including a phenyl-hydroxynaphthyl; hydroxyphenyl-naphthyl; phenyl-hydroxyindanyl, phenyl-hydroxybenzothienyl or mono-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene or vinylene nucleus; wherein A is alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene which may be interrupted by phenylene or other linkages, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, halogenoalkoxyalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or R.sup.1 is joined to R.sup.2, and wherein X is --CONR.sup.2 --, --CSNR.sup.2 --, --NR.sup.12 CO--, --NR.sup.12 CS--, --NR.sup.12 CONR.sup.2 --, ##STR1## --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 --or --CO--, or, when R.sup.1 is not hydrogen, is --NR.sup.12 COO--, --(PO)R.sup.2 13 , --S--, --SO--or --SO.sub.2 --, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form alkylene; wherein R.sup.12 is hydrogen or alkyl, and wherein R.sup.22 is hydrogen, cyano or nitro; or a salt thereof when appropriate.

Abstract: Ketones of the formula II ##STR1## with Ar, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 as indicated below, can be hydroxylated, readily and in high yields, in the .alpha.-position using tetrahalogenomethanes and alkali metal hydroxides under phase-transfer conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is C--C single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(CH.sub.3)--, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 --, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 O--; R.sup.1a and R.sup.1 each independently is hydrogen or a protective group which can be cleaved by solvolysis or by hydrogenolysis; R.sup.2 is H or alkyl of 1 to 3 C atoms; R.sup.3 is alkyl of 3 to 5 C atoms, phenyl or phenyl which is monosubstituted to trisubstituted by F, Cl, OH, OCH.sub.3, OC.sub.2 H.sub.5, CF.sub.3 or alkyl of 1 to 3 C atoms, or, when A is not --CH.sub.2 O--, can also be pyridyl, thienyl, naphthyl or alkoxy of 1 to 4 C atoms; indicates a bond in the .beta.-position and wavy line ( ) means that the bond can be in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position, are valuable intermediates for the stereospecific preparation of 13-thiaprostaglandin derivatives. The latter are prepared by U.V.

Abstract: New compounds which are 4,4'-bis(trihaloacetyl) derivatives of aromatic compounds have been prepared by reacting an aromatic compound with a haloacetyl halide in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst, e.g. AlCl.sub.3, in a suitable solvent. The compounds are useful in preparing polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, polyketones and polyurethanes.

Abstract: Bis(haloacylaromatic) compounds have been made by a new process in which monohaloacylated aromatic compounds have been reacted by a coupling reaction. These bis(haloacylaromatic) compounds can be employed as monomers in the preparation of polyesters and polyamides which have easy processability. The monohaloacylated compound is coupled by reacting two moles of the monomer with a carbon or sulfur compound containing at least two halogen atoms in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; or R.sup.a SO.sub.m --wherein m is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are methyl or ethyl;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n --wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)--wherein R.sup.e is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or (12) --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined; and (13) --N(R.sup.c)C(O)R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared from the nucleophlic substitution of a cinnamylhalide with a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran anion or an analog thereof. These compounds were found to be potent topical anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, preferably methoxy; nitro; cyano; --S(O).sub.n R' wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2, preferably 2 and R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl; or R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or methyl and most preferably R is chlorine, bromine, methoxy, nitro, methyl or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) OCF.sub.3 ; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1, or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Substituted alkenoates and alkanoates, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and their use for the control of pests.

Abstract: Additives for rubber compositions, giving vulcanizates having improved retention of optimum physical properties, are compounds having the formula R--S--B--S--R where B is an organic bridging group and R is an electron-withdrawing group, for example CN, CCl.sub.3, a radical containing an activated methylene group linked to the sulphur atom or the enolic tautomer of a keto-activated methylene group. Also useful as stabilizing agents are oligomeric analogues of such compounds.