Abstract: This invention relates to novel cyclopropane derivatives useful as insecticides, to processes for their preparation, to compositions comprising them and to methods of combatting insect and similar invertebrate pests using them.

Abstract: This invention relates to 2-hydroxyarylethyl-1,2,4-triazoles, their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes. This invention also relates to the method of preparation and use of these compounds. These compounds and salts thereof are highly active broad-spectrum systemic fungicides effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi such as barley net blotch (Helminthosporium teres), grey mold (Botrytis fabae), bean powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni), grape downy mildew (Plasmopora viticola), rice blast (Piricularia oryzae), tomato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) and wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici race 158-2).

Abstract: This invention relates to oxyalkylations which take place in the presence of solid acid catalysts. More particularly this invention relates to increasing the selectivity of such processes employing a solid acid catalyst, preferably a polyfluorosulfonic acid catalyst, in which an hydroxylic compound reactant reacts with an alkylene oxide reactant to produce a desired mono-oxyalkylated product which tends to react with the alkylene oxide to produce an undesired second product.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of difluoromethoxyaromatic compounds which are useful intermediates for the preparation of pyrethroid pesticides. The method comprises alkylating a p-substituted phenol with excess chlorodifluoromethane at atmospheric or superatmospheric pressures in the presence of a base, water, and an inert water miscible organic solvent mixture.

Abstract: Insecticides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each selected from methyl, halomethyl, and halo; X is oxygen, sulphur, sulphonyl or a group NR.sup.4 where R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower carboxylic acyl; R.sup.3 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or benzyl; m has the value zero or one, and n has a value from one to four.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of certain difluoromethoxyaromatic compounds useful as intermediates in the preparation of pyrethroid pesticides. The method comprises alkylating a p-substituted phenol with excess chlorodifluoromethane at atmospheric or superatmospheric pressures in the presence of a base, water, and an inert water miscible organic solvent or solvent mixtures.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of certain difluoromethoxyaromatic compounds which are useful intermediates for the preparation of pyrethroid pesticides. The method comprises alkylating a p-substituted phenol with excess chlorodifluoromethane at atmospheric and superatomspheric pressures in the presence of a base, acetone, benzyltriethylammonium chloride, and water.

Abstract: There are described hydroquinone-diethers endowed with a high acaricide activity, the processes for their preparation and their use as acaricides.

Abstract: Azole compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or phenyl and m is an integer from 1 to 5, and, if m is greater than 1, the X's can be identical or different, n is an integer from 2 to 5, Z is N or CH and Y is CO or CR.sup.1 OR.sup.2, where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl, and their crop-tolerated addition salts with acids, and metal complexes.The compounds act as fungicides and growth regulators.

Abstract: Disclosed are aromatic bromopolyfluoroalkyl ethers of the formula: ##STR1## where n is equal to 1 or 2 and R represents at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, the alkyl radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the phenyl radical, the alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the phenyloxy radical, and the radicals NO.sub.2, CN, Cl, F, Br, I, CF.sub.3, and CONR.sub.1 R.sub.2 and NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and represent each a hydrogen or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a method for preparation of these ethers. These compounds are useful as intermediates in producing products exhibiting phytosanitary or pharmaceutical activity.

Abstract: Anisotropic compounds with negative or positive DCA and .DELTA.n.ltoreq.0.2 have the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 l are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy having 1 to 12 carbon atoms respectively, or one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can represent cyclical fragment of formulae (1a) or (1b); ##STR2## the bridges Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 are identical or different and means covalent bonds or carboxyl or oxycarbonyl groups; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, respectively; X.sup.1 and X.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, halogen, nitrile or nitro, wherein at least one of X.sup.1 and X.sup.4 is not hydrogen when R.sup.2 represents a cyclical fragment of formula (1a) or (1b) and Z.sup.2 is a carboxyl group or Z.sup.3 is an oxycarbonyl group, respectively. Liquid crystal compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed two hydroquinone diethers having at least one acetylenic and halogen-substituted chain and exhibiting juvenile hormone and acaricide activity and which show unexpected activity on Tenebrio molitor and Tribolium confusum.The two hydroquinone ethers are obtained by:(a) reacting one mole of hydroquinone alkali metal salt with two moles of 1,5-dichloropent-4-yne, or equimolar quantities of an alkali metal salt of 4-phenoxy-phenol with 1,5-dichlorpent-4-yne; or(b) by reacting the hydroquinone alkali metal salt or the 4-phenoxy-phenol alkali metal salt with the indicated quantities of 1,1,1,5-tetrachloropentane and then dehydrohalogenating the condensation product with alkali metal carbonates or hydroxides in dimethylsulphoxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted heptadeca-5,9- and 5,10-dienoic acid and similar fatty acid compounds which are derivatives of certain prostaglandins and are potent thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibitors. By virtue of this pharmacological property, they represent useful pharmacological agents for a wide variety of purposes.

Abstract: Novel substituted arylene compounds and methods for their preparation and use are disclosed. These new compounds are useful as anti-arteriosclerotic agents.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkylphenyl ether or thioether compounds are prepared by reaction of cyclic organic carbonate compounds with phenols or thiophenols in the presence of an alkali metal halide catalyst.

Abstract: 3,3-Dimethyl-1-phenoxy-butan-2-ols of the formula ##STR1## in which Y is a halogen atom, an optionally substituted phenyl radical, an optionally substituted phenoxy radical or a nitro, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or cycloalkyl radical, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3,exhibit plant growth stimulating properties and are also useful in the synthesis of known fungicides. They are produced from tert-butyloxirane and the corresponding phenols.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR2## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR4## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy and racemates thereof.There are also disclosed processes and intermediates utilized to produce the end products.The end products have utility as agents exhibiting both .alpha. and selective .beta. adrenergic blocking action.

Abstract: Novel o-benzylphenols as well as a process for their production, a method for combating harmful microorganisms and compositions comprising said o-benzylphenols are provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aromatic aldehyde represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may jointly form an alkylene group, provided that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 do not represent a hydrogen atom at the same time.

Abstract: Benzotrihalides are prepared by pyrolyzing a substituted phenyl trihaloacetate of the formula ##STR1## wherein each X is halo, nitro, alkyloxy, aryloxy, aralkyoxy, cyano, lower alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, carbamoyl, N,N-dialkylcarbamoyl, N,N-diarylcarbamoyl, or N,N-diaralkyloxy;Y is halo; andn is an integer of from 1 to 5. As an example, 4-chlorophenyl trichloroacetate is pyrolyzed at 550.degree. C. to 4-chlorobenzotrichloride.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;X is oxygen; NR.sup.3 in which R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or -Y-R.sup.2 ; --C.dbd.O; or --CHOH;Y is --CH.sub.2 --CHOH, and when X is --C.dbd.O it may also be --CH.dbd.CH--; andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, one carbon atom of which is di- or tri-halogenated;or salts thereof, are useful in promoting growth of ruminants. Processes for their production, veterinary formulations and treatments are described.

Abstract: A hydroquinone diether having two 5,5-dichloro-4-pentenyl side chains and possessing improved acaricidal and juvenile hormonal activity is disclosed.

Abstract: Penicillin compounds and methods for the production thereof are described, said penicillin compounds being represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 each represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, a lower alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkoxy group except that R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 cannot all represent hydrogen simultaneously; R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group; and R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting p-isopropenylphenol and derivatives thereof and, more particularly, oligomers of p-isopropenylphenol and derivatives thereof, to hydroquinone via monomeric intermediates [e.g. p-(2-haloisopropyl)phenol in the case of p-isopropenylphenol and oligomers thereof]. The process involves reacting the starting materials with a hydrogen halide (e.g. gaseous hydrogen chloride) in the presence of an organic solvent and subjecting the product so obtained to oxidation with hydrogen peroxide or an organic hydroperoxide.

Abstract: Aliphatic/aromatic ethers are prepared by reacting an aliphatic halide with either an alkali or alkaline earth metal, or ammonium phenolate or naphtholate, in an inert organic solvent, and in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having the formula:N--CHR.sub.1 CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.

Abstract: An improved process for producing meta-phenoxy benzoic acids and their lower alkyl esters in improved yields and with higher selectivity by reacting an alkali metal phenate with a lower alkyl ester of meta-halobenzoic acid in the presence of a copper sulfate catalyst.

Abstract: Cycloalkanones, cycloalkanols and unsaturated analogs thereof, each of which has at the 3-position a 2-hydroxy-4-substituted phenyl group wherein the 4-position substituent is alkyl which can have an oxygen atom as part of the chain, or aralkyl which can have an oxygen atom as part of the alkyl chain, their use for pharmacological and medicinal purposes, intermediates therefor and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: A method for preparing benzyl alcohols or substituted benzyl alcohols is disclosed by decarbonylation of formic acid esters of benzyl alcohols or ring substituted benzyl alcohols, the decarbonylation being carried out in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: 9-substituted, 4- or 6-fluorine substituted retinoic acid derivatives useful as antitumor agents and in the treatment of acne as well as a method for their manufacture are disclosed. Substituents at the 9-position include substituted phenyl, thienyl and furyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents alkoxy or aralkoxy, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkyl, aralkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together represent the group --O--CH.sub.2 --O--, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, acyl or a protecting group, Y represents Cl, Br, I or a leaving group; and X represents Cl, Br or I.The present invention also provides a process for preparation of compounds VI in a single step wherein X and Y are the same and represent Cl, Br, or I, and R.sup.3 is as previously defined except that in this instance, it does not represent a protecting group.According to another aspect of the present invention there are provided compounds VII-a and VII-b having the structure: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as previously defined, j is an integer having a value of 0 or 1, Z.sup.1 represents a non-reacting electron withdrawing group, and Z.sup.

Abstract: The reaction of a polyfluorocarbonyl compound such as a polyfluoroketone or polyfluorocarboxylic acid fluoride with fluoride ion and a polyfluoroallyl chloride, bromide or fluorosulfate produces a polyfluoroallyloxy compound, e.g., CF.sub.2 .dbd.CFCF.sub.2 OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3. The polyfluoroallyloxy compounds copolymerize with ethylenically unsaturated monomers such as tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene or vinylidene fluoride to form polymers which are moldable, and in some cases electrically conducting or are water-wettable and dyeable.

Abstract: There is described an essentially two step process for the preparation of benzylalcohols including those benzylalcohols having substituents on the benzyene ring by reaction of a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl halide with a formate typically an alkali or alkaline earth metal formate to form the corresponding substituted or unsubstituted benzyl formate. In the second step of the process the benzyl formate is contacted with an alcohol whereby the same is converted into the desired benzylalcohol. Both steps can be performed employing catalysts. Described in the specification is the realization of the desired product in exceptionally high yields in a short period of time whereby the process is characterized by high space-time yields.

Abstract: Oligomers of aromatic diols and brominated diphenyl compounds are described. They are useful in resin blends with thermoplastic polymers to impart flame-retardancy thereto without substantial resin degradation at molding temperatures.

Abstract: Compounds representd by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are lower alkyl, R.sub.4 is lower alkoxy, R.sub.6 and R.sub.8 are methyl or trifluoro methyl, R.sub.9 is formyl, hydroxymethyl, alkoxymethyl, alkanoyloxymethyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkenoxycarbonyl, lower alkynoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, mono(lower alkyl)-carbamoyl, di(lower alkyl)carbamoyl or N-heterocyclylcarbonyl, R.sub.5, R.sub.7, R.sub.10, R.sub.11, R.sub.12 and R.sub.13 are hydrogen or fluorine with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.5, R.sub.7, R.sub.10, R.sub.11, R.sub.12 or R.sub.13 is fluorine or at least one of R.sub.6 or R.sub.8 is trifluoro methyl, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful as antitumor agents are disclosed.

Abstract: Ethers, such as 2-[[4-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy]-phenoxy]]propanoic acid, methyl ester, useful for control of weeds.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR2## R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR4## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy and racemates thereof.There are also disclosed processes and intermediate utilized to produce the end products.The end products have utility as agents exhibiting both .alpha. and selective .beta. adrenergic blocking action.

Abstract: Tertiary alcohols of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 represents a carbonyl or hydroxymethylene group, and either(i) A.sup.1 represents a direct bond and R.sup.1 represents a phenyl group which may optionally carry one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms, straight- or branched-chain alkyl or alkoxy groups, each containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and the trifluoromethyl group, or(ii) A.sup.1 represents a straight- or branched-chain alkylene group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, or a phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio group each of which may optionally carry one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms, straight- or branched-chain alkyl or alkoxy groups, each containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and the trifluoromethyl group, are new compounds of use in the field of mammalian reproduction and also of use in the control of insects and acarines.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed which have a juvenile hormone action on insects and also exhibit acaricide action. Said compounds are unsaturated aliphatic compounds having a trichloromethyl end group and the other end group of which is a phenol group which may be substituted and/or condensed, and which are capable of hindering the growth of insects from the larval to the adult stage and also exhibit an acaricide action on both adult acari and their eggs.

Abstract: Novel 9-phenyl 5,6-dimethyl-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid, tetraenal or tetraenol derivatives useful as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel 13-thia prostanoic acids and derivatives thereof useful in causing prostaglandin-like biological responses.

Abstract: Benzylpyrimidines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently, are C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, R.sup.3 isC.sub.1-3 -alkyl and R.sup.4 is methylene or C.sub.2-4 -alkylideneand physiologically compatible acid addition salts thereof, are described. The compounds of formula I are useful as antibacterial agents and as potentiators of sulfonamides.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR2## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR4## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy and racemates thereof.There are also disclosed processes and intermediates utilized to produce the end products.The end products have utility as agents exhibiting both .alpha. and selective .beta. adrenergic blocking action.

Abstract: Derivatives, analogs, and congeners of prostane having a 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1-oxo-prostane structure in the F.sub.1 series.

Abstract: A novel method for producing hydroquinone and quinone derivatives by a regio- and stereo-specific coupling reaction of hydroquinone derivative having a terminal activated (poly)prenyl side chain with a prenyl derivative. This method can provide in good yield various hydroquinone and quinone derivatives having any prenyl length of the side chain.

Abstract: A process for the dehydrohalogenation of a (polyhaloalkyl)benzene containing a benzylic halogen such as 1,3-dichloro-5-(2,4,4,4-tetrachlorobutyl)benzene by contacting the (polyhaloalkyl)benzene with a suitably active Lewis acid catalyst such as SbCl.sub.5 or TiCl.sub.4 under conditions sufficient to catalyze said dehydrohalogenation to form a (polyhaloalkenyl)benzene such as 3,5-dichloro-.alpha.-(2,2,2-trichloroethyl)styrene.

Abstract: Novel 9-substituted phenyl-3,7-dimethyl-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraene derivatives useful as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Bromated phenylglycerin ethers, prepared by reacting a brominated phenol with 2,3-epoxypropanol-1 in the presence of an alkali at elevated temperatures, are useful flame retardant agents for phenol resins and phenolic resin laminates when used in amounts of about 3 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts of resin.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a method of preparing 5-bromopyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether by reacting equimolar amounts of pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether and N-bromosuccinimide in a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of monohydric alkyl alcohols, i.e., monohydric alkanols.

Abstract: Novel optically-active (S)- 1-aryloxy-2,3-epoxy-propane derivatives, a process for their manufacture, various intermediates used in the preparation thereof, and a process for using them for the manufacture of optically-active (S)-1-aryloxy-3-amino-2-propanol derivatives useful as .beta.-adrenergic blocking agents.

Abstract: Derivatives, analogs, and congeners of prostane having a 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1-oxo-prostane structure in the F.sub.2 series.