Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 2-arylvinyl alkyl ether compounds of the structural formula I In addition, the present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of 1,4-diaryl-2-fluoro-2-butene compounds of the structural formula V

Abstract: The present invention is directed to retinyl ethers, derivatives and analogues and their use in inhibiting breast carcinogenesis or breast cancer cell growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), their optically active isomers and salts wherein Ar=alycylic, aromatic or one or more heteroatom containing heterocyclic moiety, optionally substituted by one or more alkoxy-, methylenedioxy-, alkyl-, halogen-, haloalkyl-,or nitro- group and/or condensed with a benzene ring. Ar—(CR1R2)m—(YR3R4)n—X—(CR5R6)o—(CR7R8)p—C≡C—E  (I) The compounds of general formula (I) according to the invention can be applied as active ingredients of pesticides, preferably arthropodicide compositions, and as synergists of other arthropodicideactive ingredients.

Abstract: A compound of formula (II), wherein R1 is chloro, fluoro or trifluoromethyl; R2 is hydrogen, chloro, fluoro or trifluoromethyl; and R is hydrogen or a protective group for the hydroxy moiety useful as an intermediate for the synthesis of antimycotic azole compounnds.

Abstract: Arylmetal compounds are prepared by deprotonation of aromatics which have a hydrogen atom in the ortho position relative to a halogen atom or a trifluoromethoxy group, using a suitable base or by halogen-metal exchange of haloaromatics using a suitable metalating reagent. The arylmetal compounds are prepared in a continuous-flow reactor. The arylmetal compound can be further reacted with an electrophilic reagent.

Abstract: Compositions with protein kinase C-modulatory, anti-inflammatory and other activities are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides novel organic compounds, and more particularly those having excellent lubricity, compatible with lubricating organic compounds having a benzene ring and a phosphazine ring and retaining stability free of hydrolysis for a prolonged period of time. The organic compounds are represented by the formula R.sub.1 --R.sub.0 --R.sub.1 or R.sub.0 --R.sub.1. R.sub.0 is a chain saturated organic group containing a chain of carbon atoms or a chain of carbon atom C and oxygen atom O, and filled with fluorine atoms F or trifluoromethyl groups CF.sub.3 except at one end or both ends of the chain. R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --{CH(CH.sub.3)}.sub.k --{C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 }.sub.t --R.sub.2 wherein p, k and t are each an integer of 0 or not smaller than 1, and R.sub.2 is phenyl or a functional group corresponding to phenyl in which at least one of the hydrogen atoms is substituted with a compound of at least two elements selected from the group consisting of C, H, O and F or with F, Br or Cl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and, independently of one another, are hydrogen, an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 including the respective carbon atoms bound to them form a ring containing 6 carbon atoms, m and n independently of one another are 0 or 1 and (m+n) is 1 or 2, and R is an unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl radical, or a phenyl or naphthyl radical substituted by an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an amino or dialkylamino group containing a total of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Z--O--C(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is an alkali metal; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl groups containing lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, and lower dialkylamino groups, aryl or substituted aryl groups containing lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, and lower dialkylamino groups, and their employment as initiators in the anionic polymerization of olefin containing monomers in an inert, hydrocarbon solvent comprising reacting an omega-protected-1-haloalkyl with lithium metal dispersion having a particle size between 10 and 300 millimicrons in size, at a temperature between 35.degree. and 130.degree. C. in an alkane solvent containing 5 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A novel synthesis of compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein T is a stabilizing spiro-linked polycycloalkylidene group, R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, aralkyl or heteroatom containing group, Y is an aromatic fluorescent chromophore, and Z is a cleavable group which, when cleaved, induces decomposition of the dioxetane ring and emission of optically detectable light, is disclosed. A tertiary phosphorous acid alkyl ester of the formula:(R.sup.1 O).sub.3 Pwherein R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group, is reacted with an aryl dialkyl acetal produced by reacting a corresponding aryl aldehyde with an alcohol of the formula:R.sup.3 OHwherein R.sup.

Abstract: A process reaction between: (1) a compound that contains one or more epoxide moieties per molecule, and (2) a compound that contains one or more primary aliphatic hydroxyl groups per molecule; is catalyzed by: (3) a catalyst compound containing one or more trifluoromethanesulfonate moieties and one or more silyl moieties and run at a temperature of no more than 130.degree. C., such that the catalyst preferably catalyzes reaction at the primary aliphatic hydroxyl group, so that the resulting resin does not gel.

Abstract: Phenols monomethylated or dimethylated in the ortho or para position to the OH group and having the formula ##STR1## can be prepared by reaction of tert-alkyl-substituted phenols of the formula ##STR2## in which at least one free ortho or para position to the OH group is present, in three reaction steps a), b) and c). In a), (II) is reacted with formaldehyde or its polymers and a carboxylic acid of the formulaR.sup.3 --COOH, (III)which gives a mixture of substituted phenols of the formulae ##STR3## In b) the mixture of (IV)/(V) is hydrogenated using catalytically activated hydrogen to give the substituted phenols of the formula ##STR4## which, if m=0, are reacted in c) in the presence of an acid cleavage catalyst with elimination of tert-alkenes to give the methylated phenols of the formula (I).Before or during the hydrogenation, the phenols of the formulae (IV) and (V) can be reacted with the aid of an alcohol of the formulaR.sup.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetane derivative having a formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 each represent, individually, hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkoxyl group, a hydroxyl group, or --OSi(R.sup.9 R.sup.10 R.sup.11) in which R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 each represent an alkyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent, individually, hydrogen or an alkyl group, provided that R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each cannot be hydrogen at the same time, and that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, each taken together, can form a cycloalkyl group; R.sup.7 represents an alkyl group; R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, an alkoxyl group, a phosphate salt group, or --OSi(R.sup.9 R.sup.10 R.sup.11); intermediates for synthesizing the above 1,2-dioxetane derivative; and methods of producing the intermediates are provided.

Abstract: An optically active phenol useful in the preparation of liquid crystalline compounds which is represented by the formula (V): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 represents an alkyl or alkoxyalkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms optionally substituted by halogen atoms; Z' represents ##STR2## wherein q represents a number of 1 to 5 and * indicates asymmetric carbon atom; l represents a number of 2; t represents a number of 1 to 5; s represents a number of 0 or 1.

Abstract: A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 denotes a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-18 carbon atoms capable of including one or non-neighboring two or more methylene groups which can be replaced with at least one species of ##STR2## with the proviso that X denotes O or S and Y denotes halogen; R.sub.2 denotes a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-18 carbon atoms; A, B and D independently denote ##STR3## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 independently denote hydrogen, halogen, --CH.sub.3, --CN or --CF.sub.3 ; E denotes --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 F or --CF.sub.3 ; and f and g independently denote 0 or 1. The mesomorphic compound is effective for providing a ferroelectric liquid crystal composition showing an improved response speed and also effective for suppressing occurrence of reverse domain.

Abstract: Conformationally locked 4',6'-cyclopropane-fused carbocyclic nucleoside analogues. The compounds are prepared by condensing a cyclopropane-fused carbocyclic allylic alcohol with substituted purine or pyrimidine bases. The condensation products are then modified to produce the adenosine, guanosine, cytidine, thymidine and uracil nucleoside analogues. The compounds are therapeutically useful as antimetabolites, or in the preparation of anti-metabolic agents.

Abstract: A bis(methoxymethyl)biphenyl having the formula (I): ##STR1## which is capable of producing by a dehalogenating coupling of a halogenated methoxymethylbenzene and which is useful as an intermediate for a phenol novolak condensate, an epoxy resin curing agent, an epoxy resin composition, or a phenol resin composition.

Abstract: Positive photoresist compositions comprising, in an organic solvent, at leasta) one alkali-soluble resin,b) one photosensitive quinone diazide,c) one aromatic hydroxy compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein each R is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy,--OCH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OC.sub.6 H.sub.5 or --COOC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,--C.sub.6 H.sub.5 or a cycloaliphatic 5- or 6-membered ring, a is an integer from 0 to 4, and m and n are each independently of the other 0, 1 or 2, which compound enhances the photosensitivity and/or the rate of development, and optionallyd) additional customary modifiers,are eminently suitable for making relief structures.

Abstract: A composition for topical application to the skin in order to promote the repair of photo-damaged or aged skin and/or to reduce or prevent damaging effects of ultra-violet light on skin and/or to lighten the skin comprising a hydrocalchone of general structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, represent H, --OH, --OR or --COR (where R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl group);R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, which may be the same or different, represent H or --COR (where R is as herein before defined).Optional additional ingredients include sunscreens and other skin lightening skin lightening agents, particularly retinol or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A compound that can be converted, at a low cost and in a simple way, into 2-aryl-1,3-propanediols serving as precursors for synthesizing felbamate acting as an antiepileptic has a structure represented by Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an aryl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or is R.sup.4 or R.sup.5, where R.sup.4 represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R.sup.5 represents a hydroxy group or an acyloxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen atoms at the same time or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group represented by Formula (2): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together form an oligomethylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general structural formula I: ##STR1## have endothelin antagonist activity and are therefore useful in treating cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, postischemic renal failure, vasospasm, cerebral and cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, endotoxic shock, inflammatory diseases including Raynaud's disease and asthma.

Abstract: A novel methoxymethyl- or hydroxymethyl-containing phenol compound represented by the following formula (I), (II), (III), (IV) or (V) is disclosed: ##STR1## wherein each R represents CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OH, or H, provided that at least three of the R's are CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 OH, with at least one thereof being CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3 ; each R.sub.1 represents CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OH, or H, provided that at least two of the R.sub.1 's are CH.sub.2 OH; and each R.sub.2 represents CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OH, or H, provided that at least two of the R.sub.2 'S are CH.sub.2 OH.

Abstract: Cyclofluoralkylated fullerene compounds are prepared by reacting the fullerenes with a fluoroalkene as exemplified by tetrafluoroethylene or perfluoromethyl vinyl ether under thermolysis conditions as exemplified by temperatures of 200.degree. C., pressure and a halocarbon solvent, the products being useful as lubricants or additive thereto as well as in cooling systems, adhesives and polymers.

Abstract: The protected cyclobutanone of the formula ##STR1## is treated with a dialkylaluminum chloride, an alkylaluminum dichloride, a trialkylaluminum compound, diphenylsilane in the presence of tris(triphenylphosphine) rhodium (I) chloride, or iridium tetrachloride to yield the corresponding diprotected cyclobutanol. This compound is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of antiviral agents.

Abstract: Novel alkenes leading to light producing 1,2-dioxetanes of the formula ##STR1## wherein ArOX is an aryl ring substituted with an X oxy group and A are passive organic groups which allow the 1,2-dioxetane to produce light when triggered by removing X. X is a chemically labile group which is removed by an activating agent. The 1,2-dioxetane compounds can be triggered to produce light at room temperatures.

Abstract: Mixtures of cyclofluoroalkylated fullerenes are provided by the thermal 2+2 cycloaddition of fluoroalkenes to a solution or slurry of a fullerene. The cyclofluoroalkylated fullerene mixtures are useful as lubricants or additives to lubricants; in fluorocarbon and/or chlorofluorocarbon based cooling systems; in adhesives for fluorocarbon based polymers and in gas separation membranes.

Abstract: Preparation of diethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl radical, by formation of an unsaturated aldehyde of the formula ##STR2## wherein R is as defined above, by means of an aldol condensation reaction, reduction of said aldehyde to form the corresponding saturated compound, transformation of the saturated compound into the corresponding diol, and consequent methylation of the diol into diether.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of adducts by reacting an alcohol with an epoxy compound in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises reacting an alcohol of formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or araliphatic radical and r is a number from 1 to 10, with a mono- or diepoxide in the equivalent ratio of 1:20 to 20:1, based on the hydroxyl and epoxy groups, in the presence of a metal complex of formula II as catalyst[M.sup.n+ (L.sub.1).sub.x (L.sub.2).sub.y (L.sub.3.sup.m-).sub.z ][X.sup.k- ].sub.(n-zm)/k (II),whereinM is a metal of the main groups or subgroups of the Periodic Table of the Elements,L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 are weakly bonded, neutral, unidentale or multidentate ligands,L.sub.3 is a strongly bonded, non-replaceable neutral or anionic unidentale or multidentate ligand,X is an anion of the following formulae BF.sub.4.sup.-, PF.sub.6.sup.-, AsF.sub.6.sup.-, SbF.sub.6.sup.-, ClO.sub.4.sup.-, IO.sub.4.sup.-, NO.sub.3.sup.

Abstract: Monomers, B-stage polymers, C-stage polymers, cured polymers and electricy conducting polymers of acetylene-terminated aromatic monomers containing three benzene rings separated by ethylene groups are disclosed. These new polymers can withstand aggressive environments and are particularly adapted for use in high temperature composites in addition to the utilization of their electrical conducting properties. Preparation of these materials is accomplished by melt polymerization and heat treatment at high temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 2-aryl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehydes from 1-arylcyclohexenes which are intermediates for trans-6-[(2-arylsubstituted cycloalkenyl and substituted cycloalkyl)alkenyl and alkyl]-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-ones.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower-alkanoyl or hydrogen;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different lower-alkyl; or pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salts thereof are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A process for preparing ethers which comprises contacting a carboxylated ether with a metal oxide catalyst under conditions effective to produce the ether.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## its isomers and its salts in which R.sub.1, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -acyloxy or hydroxyl;R' is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl;R" is either a polyene chain or a benzene ringare useful in cosmetics and in the treatment of various dermatological and other complaints.

Abstract: Symmetrical diaryl-acetylenes can be prepared by reacting an aryl halide with acetylene in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a base. If the acetylene is introduced into the liquid reaction mixture using a high intensity gas dispersion means, the aryl halide used can be an aryl bromide.

Abstract: Cyclobutanols of the formula ##STR1## wherein P is a hydroxy protecting group are useful intermediates in the preparation of antiviral compounds.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (I). ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent independently a straight-chain alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; X represents a direct bond, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, ##STR2## n represents an integer of from 1 to 5; and ##STR3## represents a cyclohexane ring in trans configuration. A nematic liquid crystal mixture containing a compound of formula (I) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel fluorine-containing aromatic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## in which R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sub.f ' is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms,p is an integer of 1 to 3,q is an integer of 0 to 3,r is 0 or 1,s is an integer of 0 to 5and t is an integer of 0 to 5,Y is X, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, andeach A is independently ##STR3## in which D is an amino, carboxyl, hydroxyl, methyl or haloformyl group, and n is an integer of 1 or 2, or ##STR4## can be used to derive various compounds, some of which are useful for preparing a fluorine-containing epoxy compound of polyimide with good properties.

Abstract: Dialkoxybutenes are selectively prepared in high yields by reacting 1,3-butadiene with an alcohol in the presence of oxygen and a catalytically effective amount of solid particulates which comprise a catalytically active phase deposited onto particles of a support therefor, such catalytically active phase comprising at least one Group VIII noble metal first component, at least one tellurium, selenium and/or sulfur second component, and, optionally, at least one bismuth, antimony, copper and/or tin third component.

Abstract: Cyclobutane derivatives of the formulas ##STR1## wherein P is a hydroxy protecting group and X is a leaving group are useful intermediates in the preparation of antiviral compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the alkoxylation of an active hydrogen-containing compound comprising contacting the active hydrogen-containing compound with an alkylene carbonate in the presence of a mixed metal oxide catalyst under conditions effective to alkoxylate the active hydrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: Dialkoxyethenes of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are identical or different and are each straight-chain or branched alkyl or cycloalkyl or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may furthermore be hydrogen, aryl or alkenylaryl, and the aromatic may be substituted by further radicals, such as alkyl, alkoxy or halogens, are prepared by a process in which an alcohol of the formula R.sup.4 OH or R.sup.5 OH is eliminated from a trialkoxyethane of the formula (II) ##STR2## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have the above meanings and R.sup.5 is straight-chain or branched alkyl or cycloalkyl, in the presence of a zeolite and/or a phosphate and/or phosphoric acid or boric acid on a carrier and/or an acidic, untreated metal oxide as a catalyst. Zeolites of the pentasil type are preferably used as catalysts.

Abstract: Diethers of general formula: ##STR1## where R, R.sup.I, R.sup.II, R.sup.III, R.sup.IV and R.sup.V are the same or different and are H, C.sub.1-18 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.5-18 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6.about. aryl, C.sub.7-18 alkylaryl or C.sub.7-18 arylalkyl radicals, provided that when R is alkyl, R.sup.I is other than H or alkyl and when R.sup.I is alkyl, R is other than H or alkyl; R.sup.VI and R.sup.VIII are the same or different and are C.sub.1-18 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.5-18 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6-18 aryl, or C.sub.7-18 arylalkyl radicals; and two or more of R to R.sup.V may be bonded to form a cyclic structure having 5 to 18 carbon atoms.The diethers are particularly useful in the preparation of Ziegler-Natta catalysts.

Abstract: A method for making hydroxy-terminated arylene ethers is provided by condensing an aromatic diol, such as hydroquinone with 4-fluoroacetophenone followed by a Baeyer-Villiger oxidation, and hydrolysis of the resulting diester.

Abstract: Triggerable dioxetanes with a fluorescent molecule containing group bonded or tethered in the dioxetane so as to produce fluorescence from the group are described. The compounds are useful in immunoassays and in probes using enzymes or other chemicals for triggering the dioxetanes to produce light from the flurorescent molecule in the group as a signal.

Abstract: There is disclosed a biphenyl derivative of the formula (B): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.c are as defined or its salt, a composition for nerve cell degeneration repairing or protecting agent containing a phenyl derivative selected from compounds (1) to (4) and (B) as defined, and a process for preparing a phenyl derivative contained in the composition.

Abstract: Novel styryl-tetrahydronaphthalene and indane derivatives useful for treating neoplasms and dermatoses.

Abstract: A process is described for the improved synthesis of the optically pure C.sub.10 -C.sub.24 fragment of the macrolide structure of the immunosuppressant FK-506. This compound is also useful as an intermediate for preparing FK-506 derivatives.

Abstract: 1. An aromatic derivative having the formula (I) or the salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl, a halogen atom, or OR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl; A-B represents a hydrocarbon moiety having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and containing at least one double bond or a sulfur- or oxygen-containing hydrocarbon moiety having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; n is an integer of 2 to 4; X represents a group ##STR2## and Y represents a hydrogen atom; alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms which may be substituted with aryl; alkenyl having 2 to 5 carbon atoms which may be substituted with aryl or aryl substituted with at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy; aryl which may be substituted with at least one carboxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy; provided that, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are both hydrogen, the moiety --A--B--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--Y does not represent ##STR3## wherein n=2 to 4 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of vinyl ethers by the coupling reaction of an ester of the formula ##STR1## with a carbonyl containing compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein A and R are passive organic groups and OY is a hydroxyl group or OP where P is a protecting group is described. The ester and the carbonyl containing compound are reacted in an organic solvent with a titanium salt, a metallic reducing agent and an amine base to provide the vinyl ether. The reaction is safe and produces high yields. The vinyl ethers are useful for producing dioxetanes which produce light upon triggering.

Abstract: Anisotropic compounds of the formula (1) specified in claim 1 are suitable, owing to their low .DELTA..epsilon./.epsilon..perp. values for liquid crystal displays which have high information densities of for examples up to 10.sup.6 image dots and accordingly need to be highly multiplexible; compared with known compounds they offer improved application properties and are relatively simple to synthesize.