Abstract: This invention relates to novel fluorinated ethers, useful as insecticides and acaricides, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, to insecticidal and acaricidal compositions thereof and to methods of combating and controlling insect and acarine pests therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel tri-acetal polyol compounds and to a crystalline polyolefin composition having dispersed therein a nucleating agent composed of one or more of said polyol acetals.

Abstract: 2-Methylbenzaldehyde dialkyl acetals of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sup.8 -alkyl, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is not methoxy when R.sup.2 is methyl, are prepared and are used for the preparation of 2-methylbenzaldehydes.

Abstract: Arylacetaldehyde-dialkylacetals are prepared with high yields and selectivity from the corresponding chloromethylaromatics in the presence of hydrogen chloride acceptors and methyl carbonyl compounds as catalysts and in the presence of orthoesters as water-binding agents by hydroformylation with carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Abstract: Novel odorants, namely acetals and ketals of alkyl-substituted oxo-tetralins and oxo-indanes, are described.

Abstract: Aromatic aldehydes of formula ##STR1## possessing a single or a double bond in the position indicated by the dotted line and wherein symbol X represents a monovalent radical or formula ##STR2## or, when the dotted line represents a single bond, of formula ##STR3## and wherein symbol Z stands for an oxygen atom or for two R.sup.2 O radicals, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 representing an alkyl radical having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.Aromatic aldehydes (I) posses useful odorous properties and can be used as perfuming ingredients for the preparation of perfume bases and perfumed articles. They can also be used as starting materials for the preparation of useful end-products having herbicide and fungicide properties.Process for the preparation of aromatic aldehydes (I) starting from 8-methoxycuminic aldehyde.

Abstract: This invention relates to the process for preparing partially brominated non-condensed ring polyaromatic product. The process comprises forming a reaction mass by adding a substantially stoichiometric amount of Br.sub.2 to a mixture comprising a non-condensed ring polyaromatic, a solvent selected from a group consisting of methylene dibromide, methylene dichloride and mixtures thereof, and a catalyst selected from the group consisting of zirconium halide, iron, ferric chloride and mixtures thereof, the reaction mass being maintained at a temperature within the range of from about 10.degree. to about 50.degree. C. during at least substantially all of the addition; refluxing the reaction mass after the addition is completed or at least nearly completed; and recovering from the reaction mass the partially brominated non-condensed ring polyaromatic product.

Abstract: A process for producing a high quality di(aryloxy)alkane with a high yield by the use of readily commercially available materials, without using any particular solvent or agent and by means of a simple operation and a general apparatus is provided, which process comprises subjecting a halogenated alkane of the formula (II)X--A--Y (II)wherein X and Y each represent a halogen atom and A represents a lower alkylene group, and a phenol of the formula (III) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 each are same or different, represent hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, carboxylic acid salt, acyl or nitro group, and may form a ring in conjunction of two adjacent groups,to condensation reaction in the presence of an alkali in an aqueous medium to form a di(aryloxy)alkane of the formula (I) ##STR2## and is characterized (i) by carrying out the condensation reaction in a molar ratio of the compound of the formula (II): the phenol of the formula (III): the alkali in terms of monovalent base of 1:1.5 to 3.0:1.

Abstract: Compounds are described of formula ##STR1## in which: Ar represents an aryl, possibly substituted;R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R' represents a hydroxyl, an alkoxy, an amino group possibly mono or di-alkyl substituted, or an O.sup.-- M.sup.+ group where M.sup.+ represents the cation of an alkaline metal;X represents a hydrogen, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, a hydroxyl, or an acyloxy, alkylsulphonyloxy or arylsulphonyloxy group.The compounds of formula I can be easily transformed into alpha-arylalkanoic acids of formula ##STR2## in which Ar and R have the aforesaid meanings.

Abstract: Aromatic alkenes, especially diarylbutadienes are produced in a simple economic process by reaction of an anil with an organic compound having a non-aromatic unsaturated system conjugated with an aromatic system, and a terminal methyl group pendent from the non-aromatic unsaturated system; in particular the organic compound is a propenyl-substituted aromatic compound.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing a p-bromophenoxyacetaldehyde dialkylacetal derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group and R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,which comprises reacting a bromine to a phenoxyacetaldehyde dialkylacetal represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the same meanings as defined above,and then the reaction mixture is treated with an alkali metal hydroxide or alcoholate dissolved in an alcohol represented by the formula:R.sup.3 OHwherein R.sup.3 has the same meaning as defined above.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy group and Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a formyl group, an ethylene-dioxymethyl group, a hydroxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group or a group of either one of the formulas: --CH.dbd.N--OR.sup.1, --COOR.sup.2, --CONH--R.sup.2 and --CH(OR.sup.3).sub.2 in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl group, a halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.5)alkynyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group substituted with a phenyl group or a cyano group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl group and R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Styryl ketones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl or together represent an additional carbon-carbon bond andR.sup.10 is a group of the formula ##STR2## as well as corresponding compounds of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.10' is a group of formula (a), (b), (d) or (e) or a group of the formula--C(R.sup.18)(R.sup.19)OR.sup.20' ; (f')have 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 or duodenal ulcers.

Abstract: Derivatives of carbonyl-group containing behavior modifying compounds, in which said carbonyl group has been converted to a photolabile group which regenerates the carbonyl group on exposure to radiation, are of value in various methods for the control of animal, and in particular insect, species.

Abstract: Described herein are novel monomers, polyketals derived from such monomer, improved process for the production of such monomers and a process for producing the polyketals.

Abstract: Carbocyclic compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is a benzene or cyclohexane ring or a naphthalene system, X is in each case --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- where it is also possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O--, --S--, --CO--, --O--CO--, --CO--O-- or --CH.dbd.CH--,p is 0, 1 or 2,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 independently of one another are each a 1,4-phenylene group which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen atoms and/or CH.sub.3 groups and/or CN groups and in which it would also be possible for one or more CH groups to be replaced by N atoms, a 1,4-cyclohexylene group wherein it would also be possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O-- and/or --S--, a piperidine-1,4-diyl group or a 1,4-bicyclo[2.2.2]octylene group,Z is --CO--O--, --O--CO--, --O--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CHCN--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CHCN--, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.CH--, --NO.

Abstract: Halogenated unsymmetrical higher alkyl bisphenoxy alkanes having utility as non-blooming flame retardant agents.

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: 11-Haloprostane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## wherein X is F, Cl or Br,R.sub.1 is the residue CH.sub.2 OH or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 means a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, phenacyl or heterocyclic residue,A is a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or cis-CH.dbd.CH-group,B is a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or trans-CH.dbd.CH-- or a --C.tbd.C-group,W is an ethylenedioxymethylene group or a hydroxymethylene group,D and E together mean a direct bond orD is a C.sub.1-10 -alkylene group,E is an oxygen or sulfur atom, a direct bond, a --C.tbd.C-bond or a --CR.sub.6 .dbd.CR.sub.7 -group with R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 meaning a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or an alkyl group,R.sub.4 is a hydroxy group,R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, an aryl or a heterocyclic group, andthe salts thereof with physiologically compatible bases, processes for their preparation, and use thereof as agents inhibiting gastric acid secretion.

Abstract: Novel methyl carbinol derivatives of Vitamin E and a method for their manufacture.

Abstract: A multi-step process for the preparation of ethynylbenzaldehydes from bromo- or iodobenzaldehydes is disclosed. The arylhalogen is replaced with a protected ethynyl compound which is subsequently cleaved by base to form the arylacetylene. The aldehydic functionlity is preserved by formation of a corresponding Schiff's base or acetal, and its subsequent regeneration by treatment with aqueous acid.

Abstract: The new compound ##STR1## is prepared and converted to the new acetal ##STR2## which is reacted with an alkali phenolate or alkaline earth metal phenolate in the presence of copper or a copper compound as a catalyst and in the presence of a diluent at a temperature between about 100.degree. and 200.degree. C. to produce the new acetal ##STR3## which can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding aldehyde which is a known intermediate for pyrethroid-like insecticides.

Abstract: Benzaldehyde dialkyl acetals of the formula ##STR1## where R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, are prepared by electrochemical oxidation of 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxytoluene in the presence of an alkanol of the formula ROH and are used as scents or scent intermediates.

Abstract: Benzaldehyde derivatives of the general formula I, where X is an oxygen atom or two R.sup.2 O groups and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl radicals of 1-4 carbon atoms, their preparation, and their use as odorants or odorant intermediates.

Abstract: In this process of the invention a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a leaving group, is reacted with a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is an ether protecting group, and, if desired a thus-obtained compound of the formula ##STR3## is converted in a known manner into d-.alpha.-tocopherol.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of vinyl ethers of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, each independently, represent hydrogen or a primary, secondary or tertiary alkyl group,R.sub.3 is a hydrogen, a primary alkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl group, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3, taken together, represent a polymethylene chain containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms wherein one or more hydrogens can be replaced by methyl or ethyl groups, andR is a primary, secondary or tertiary alkyl group, which comprises reacting a suitably selected dioxolane derivative of formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are as defined above, andR.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7, each independently, represent hydrogen or an alkyl group, with a boric acid ester of formula IIIB(OR).sub.3 IIIwhereinR is as defined above, in the vapor phase, at a temperature comprised between 100.degree. and 400.degree. C., and in the presence of an acidic heterogeneous catalyst.

Abstract: Described herein are novel monomers, polyketals derived from such monomer, improved process for the production of such monomers and a process for producing the polyketals.

Abstract: The new compound ##STR1## is prepared and converted to the new acetal ##STR2## which is reacted with an alkali phenolate or alkaline earth metal phenolate in the presence of copper or a copper compound as a catalyst and in the presence of a diluent at a temperature between about 100.degree. and 200.degree. C. to produce the new acetal ##STR3## which can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding aldehyde which is a known intermediate for pyrethroid-like insecticides.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of (6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-(1-bromoethyl)-ketone or ketals thereof (I), by selective debromination of (5-bromo-6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-(1-bromoethyl)-ketone or ketals thereof (III) by means of a bromine acceptor in the presence of an acid and of an inert organic solvent. The bromine acceptor is preferably a phenol, a phenol ether or an aromatic ketone. The acid is preferably an halogenidric acid.

Abstract: Substituted diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## where Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3 are hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylmercapto, haloalkylmercapto, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl or haloalkylsulfonyl, Z.sub.4 is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, acetoxy or alkylmercapto, Y is hydrogen, halogen, cyano or nitro, X is oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl or sulfonyl, and A is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl ##STR2## and can also be sulfonyl ##STR3## when X is oxygen, and, when Z.sub.4 is alkoxy or alkylmercapto, can also be a methylene chain --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- by which the radicals Z.sub.4 --CH--X-- are bonded to form a ring, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or n-propyl, R.sub.2 is cyano, methoxy, ethoxy or ##STR4## where B is OH, ONa, O--alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy, --NH.sub.2, --NH--alkyl or --N(alkyl).sub.2, n is 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of fluorophenoxyphenoxypropionates and derivatives thereof which possess herbicidal activity selectively in the presence of broadleaf crops.

Abstract: Benzo(f)isoquinoline compounds, particularly, penta- and tetrahydrobenzo(f)isoquinoline dicarboxylic acid compounds, their preparation and their use as calcium entry blockers are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is 0 or S, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, halogen, (halo)alkyl or (halo)alkoxy or together are methylenedioxy, R.sup.3 is isopropyl optionally fluoro-substituted and R.sup.4 are the residues of certain alcohols of the pyrethroid type, are useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (C) ##STR1## where either R.sup.D represents a hydroxymethyl group and R.sup.E represents a hydroxyl group or R.sup.D represents a protected hydroxymethyl group and R.sup.E represents a protected hydroxyl group or R.sup.E represents a hydroxyl group and R.sup.D represents an ethenyl group and R.sup.F represents a hydroxyl or protected hydroxyl group or a leaving group with the proviso that either R.sup.D represents a protected hydroxymethyl group and R.sup.E represents a protected hydroxyl group or R.sup.F represents a protected hydroxyl group, which compounds are of use as intermediates in the preparation of compounds having antiviral activity.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of alpha-hydroxyl-alkanoic acids of formula ##STR1## which are known anti-inflammatory agents or intermediates for known pharmaceutical products. The process consists essentially in the rearrangement of phenolates of formula ##STR2## wherein Ar is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or naphthyl, in aqueous environment or in an organic medium, at temperatures comprised within the range of from 0.degree. to 100.degree. C. and within short times, followed by either acid or alkaline hydrolysis.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1,1-dimethoxy-2,5-dimethyl-2-vinyl-4-hexene, 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexene, and 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2-dimethyl-3-phenyl-propane. The invention also relates to the production of these compounds and their use as fragrant substances in the cosmetics, detergent and perfume industries.

Abstract: A catalyst for isomerization consisting essentially of a salt or complex salt represented by the formula:[ML.sub.m ].sup.n+ [Y].sub.n.sup.- (I)where M is a metal of Group IB, IIA, IIB or VIII of the periodic table, L is a ligand, Y is a conjugated base of a Bronsted acid, m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 and n is 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of intermediates in the totally synthetic antihypercholesterolemic agents, 6-[2-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl-ethenyl] pyranones, involving a highly efficient nickel catalyzed aryl cross-coupling reaction is disclosed.

Abstract: Described is an isomer-directed process for producing asymmetric ketones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of Z.sub.1 or Z.sub.2 is the moiety: ##STR2## and the other of Z.sub.1 or Z.sub.2 is hydrogen; wherein R.sub.11 and R.sub.21 represent hydrogen or the same or different alkyl or alkenyl with the proviso that R.sub.11 and R.sub.21 are not both hydrogen or wherein R.sub.11 and R.sub.21 taken together:(i) complete a cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, mono or polyalkyl cycloalkyl or mono or polyalkyl cycloalkenyl ring, or(ii) represent alkylidene, cycloalkenyl alkylidene, aralkylidene, mono or polyalkyl cycloalkenyl alkylidene or mono or polyalkyl aralkylidene;and wherein R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: A novel process for intermediates in the synthesis and hypercholesterolemic compounds of the HMG-CoA reductase type of the following general formula (1): ##STR1## involving an enantioselective aldol condensation is disclosed.

Abstract: Process for preparing esters of 2-(6'-methoxy-2'-naphtyl)-propionic acid via rearrangement of new ketals of 2-halo-1-(6'-methoxy-2'-naphtyl)-propan-1-one in the presence of a Lewis acid.The esters thus obtained are useful as intermediate products for preparing Naproxen.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing a diaryl or a mixture of diaryls represented by any or a combination of the following formulae (II), (III) and (V), characterized in that a diaryliodonium salt represented by the following formula (I) is reacted in a solvent in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and a reducing metal at a temperature in the range of room temperature to 100.degree. C.:[Ar.sub.1 -I.sup..sym. -Ar.sub.2 ]X.sup..crclbar. (I)Ar.sub.1 -Ar.sub.1 (II)Ar.sub.1 -Ar.sub.2 (III)Ar.sub.2 -Ar.sub.2 (IV)wherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2, which may be alike or different, are each an aryl group which may have a substituent group or groups and X.sup..crclbar. is a counter ion which is inert to said reaction.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful optically active .alpha.-arylalkanoic acids or esters, ortho esters, or amides thereof are stereoselectively prepared by contacting an aryl magnesium Grignard reagent with an optically active .alpha.-substituted acyl halide to form the optically active aryl .alpha.-substituted alkyl ketone, which is ketalized and rearranged to the desired optically active .alpha.-arylalkanoic acid or the corresponding ester, ortho ester or amide. In an alternate embodiment, the aryl .alpha.-substituted alkyl ketone is reduced to the corresponding alkanol, which is rearranged to the .alpha.-arylalkanal. The alkanal so produced is converted to the desired optically active .alpha.-arylalkanoic acid by conventional methods.

Abstract: Ketene O,O-acetals which can be converted in a simple manner to fungicidal ketene O,N-acetals are prepared by an addition reaction of a phenol with a phenoxyalkyne.

Abstract: A catalytic synthesis of chromans in racemic or optically active forms, including intermediates thereto; the synthesis employs an asymmetric palladium (II) catalyzed oxidative cyclization of a 2-homoallylphenol and provides intermediates useful in making chromans, especially vitamin E in racemic or optically active forms.

Abstract: Described is the compound having the structure: ##STR1## as well as mixtures thereof with the compounds having the structures: ##STR2## and a method for preparing same involving the reaction of the compound having the structure: ##STR3## with beta-phenylethyl alcohol having the structure: ##STR4## as well as uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders, hair preparations and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing an alkoxyphenol represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, formyl, hydroxymethyl, alkoxymethyl, dialkoxymethyl, acetoxymethyl or diacetoxymethyl, R' is alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 1 to 5, characterized in that a phenol halide represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R and n are as defined above, and X is chlorine or bromine is reacted, in the presence of a copper salt serving as a catalyst and of a solvent, with a product prepared by heating, in the presence of a dehydrating agent, an alkali metal hydroxide and a compound of the formula R'OH wherein R' is as defined above.

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: Diphenyl ethers are prepared by Ullmann reaction of alkali metal phenolates with halobenzenes in the presence of basic copper carbonate and/or copper salts of lower aliphatic carboxylic acids as catalysts. These special catalysts have a better catalytic activity than other copper catalysts known for the Ullmann reaction.The diphenyl ethers prepared or obtainable according to the invention are mainly intermediates in diverse fields such as pharmaceuticals or plant protecting agents.

Abstract: .Iaddend.hypercholesterolemic compounds of the HMG-CoA reductase type of the following general formula (1): ##STR1## involving an enantioselective aldol condensation is disclosed.