Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: in which R is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, preferably hydrogen and Y is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, CF3, halogen (F, Cl, Br or I) or SO3M in which M is H, Na, K, Ca, Mg, ammonium, mono-, di-, tri- or tetra-C1-C4alkylammonium, mono-, di- or tri-hydroxyalkylammonium or ammonium that is di- or tri-substituted with a mixture of C1-C4alkyl and C1-C4hydroxyalkyl groups; a process for their production; and their use as intermediates in the production of asymmetric or symmetric fluorescent whitening agents.

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active alcoholic compounds wherein a carbonyl compound is assymmetrically reduced in an economical and practical manner. The process comprises treating a prochiral carbonyl compound represented by the general formula (1) with an optically active organoaluminum compound represented by the general formula (2) to conduct asymmetric reduction, thereby preparing an optically active alcoholic compound represented by the general formula (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing optically active halomethyl phenyl carbinols of the formula (1), comprising reducing halomethyl phenyl ketones of the formula (2) using an asymmetric reducing agent obtained from boranes and optically active .alpha.-phenyl-substituted-.beta.-amino alcohols of the formula (3) or optically active .alpha.-non-substituted-.beta.-amino alcohols of the formula (4).The present invention further relates to a process for producing optically active carbinols, comprising reacting a prochiral ketone with, an asymmetric reducing agent obtained from optically active .beta.-amino alcohols of the formula (5), a metal boron hydride and Lewis acid or lower dialkyl sulfuric acid. All of the formulas (1) to (5) are the same as shown in the specification.

Abstract: A novel glycerol derivative, a process for preparing the same, and a process for preparing a triazole derivative. An optically active 2-arylglycerol derivative which is novel and useful as a synthetic intermediate of medicament is provided, and furthermore, (R)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-yl)-propane-1,2-diol, which is useful as an antifungal agent, is prepared.

Abstract: This invention is a process for preparing chlorohydrins by reacting a chlorinating species, such as hypochlorous acid, with at least one unsaturated organic compound, such as propylene or butylene, at a pH of greater than 6.0. The chlorinating species is formed in a first step by reacting a source of chlorine, such as Cl.sub.2 gas, with an aqueous pH adjusting source, such as aqueous NaOH.

Abstract: The anantoselective borane reduction of prochiral ketones to optically pure alcohols is effectively achieved by performing the reduction in the precence of catalytic amounts of the new and valuable oxazaborolidine compounds of formulas (I) and (II). The compounds of formulas (I) and (II) may be isolated and purified prior to use in the reduction reactions or the compounds of formulas (I) and (II) may be generated in situ.

Abstract: A process for preparing an optically active alcohol by reacting a prochiral ketone corresponding to the optically active alcohol and an acid with a mixture of (1) a boron-containing compound selected from the group consisting of i) a borane compound which is obtained from an optically active .beta.-aminoalcohol and a boron hydride; or obtained from the optically active .beta.-aminoalcohol, a metal borohydride and an acid and ii) an optically active oxazaborolidine and (2) a metal borohydride; and a process for preparing an optically active amine by reacting an oxime derivative and an acid with a mixture of (1) a boron-containing compound selected from the group consisting of i) a borane compound which is obtained from an optically active .beta.-aminoalcohol and a boron hydride, or obtained from said optically active .beta.-aminoalcohol, a metal borohydride and an acid and ii) an optically active oxazaborolidine, and (2) a metal borohydride.

Abstract: A process for producing a fluorinated benzonitrile comprising hydrogenolyzing a fluorinated dicyanobenzene substituted with 1 to 4 fluorine atoms and having the remainder which may be substituted with a chlorine atom in the presence of a catalyst to cause hydrodecyanation of only the cyano group of one side and a process for producing a fluorinated benzyl alcohol comprising reducing the fluorinated benzonitrile and hydrolyzing the fluorinated benzonitrile and reducing the resultant corresponding fluorinated benzoic acid to convert the cyano group to a hydroxymethyl group.

Abstract: An efficient method for the preparation of key intermediate, in the synthesis of (-)-6-chloro-4-cyclopropylethynyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-ben zoxazin-2-one, a reverse transcriptase inhibitor is achieved using a chiral addition reaction to the 4-chloro-2-trifluoromethylketoaniline with an organozinc complex to give the desired alcohol. This instant method has broad applicability in the chiral addition to any prochiral ketone.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is fluorine, hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic or unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical;R.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic radical, or unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical; andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic radical, or unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical.

Abstract: The invention provides low viscosity iodinated aryl compounds, useful as X-ray contrast agents, of formula I ##STR1## (wherein n is 0 or 1, and where n is 1 each C.sub.6 R.sub.5 moeity may be the same or different; each group R is a hydrogen atom, an iodine atom or a hydrophilic moiety M or M.sub.1, two or three non-adjacent R groups in each C.sub.6 R.sub.5 moiety being iodine and at least one, and preferably two or three, R groups in each C.sub.6 R.sub.5 moiety being M or M.sub.1 moieties; X denotes a bond or a group providing a 1 to 7 atom chain linking two C.sub.6 R.sub.5 moieties or, where n is 0, X denotes a group R; each M independently is a non-ionic hydrophilic moiety; and each M.sub.1 independently represents a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group substituted by at least one hydroxyl group and optionally linked to the phenyl ring via a carbonyl, sulphone or sulphoxide group, at least one R group being an M.sub.1 moiety; with the proviso that where n is zero either at least one M.sub.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing a compound of the formula or the S-enantiomer thereof,wherein:R is alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl,R.sup.1 is halogen;R.sup.2 is halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or ##STR1## wherein the process comprises treating the associated racemic alcohol with an acylatingagent ##STR2## (wherein L is a leaving group) and an enzyme or microorganism capable of enantioselective acylation. This process may also be used to isolate the unreacted R- or S-alcohol. The acylated product may be enantioselectively hydrolyzed with a lipase or lipase-supplying microorganism to the S- or R-alcohol. Compounds prepared by this invention are useful antipsychotic agents or useful intermediates therefor.

Abstract: A process for producing optically active 2-halo-1-(substituted phenyl)ethanol of a formula (Ia) or optically active styrene oxide of a formula (Ib). The process comprises the steps of reacting a compound of a formula (II) with phthalic anhydride to give a compound of a formula (III), performing optical resolution on the resulting compound using an optically active organic amine as a resolving agent, and finally performing hydrolysis or alcoholysis on the optically resolved compound (Ia) or (Ib). The scheme of the above process is: wherein X represents a halogen atom, Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy group, Z represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3 and m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 2. The resulting optically active compounds are useful as an intermediate for medicines.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably hydrogen and Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, CF.sub.3, halogen (F, Cl, Br or I) or SO.sub.3 M in which M is H, Na, K, Ca, Mg, ammonium, mono-, di-, tri- or tetra-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylammonium, mono-, di- or tri-hydroxyalkylammonium or ammonium that is di- or tri-substituted with a mixture of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl groups; a process for their production; and their use as intermediates in the production of asymmetric or symmetric fluorescent whitening agents.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a process for the selective introduction of one or more fluorine atoms into a disubstituted aromatic compound in an acid medium with fluorine gas characterized in that the acid medium has a dielectric constant of at least 20 and a pH of less than 3. The present process provides a cost effective means of selectively introducing one or more fluorine atoms into an aromatic compound in good overall yield.

Abstract: Pesticidal 1,4-diaryl-2-fluoro-2-butene compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## and compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of insect and acarid pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides an industrially advantageous process for the preparation of an optically active 2-halo-1-(substituted phenyl)ethanol useful as medicines, agricultural chemicals or as intermediates thereof; and a simple process for the preparation of an optically active substituted styrene oxide or 2-amino-1-(substituted phenyl)ethanol useful as medicines, agricultural chemicals or intermediates thereof. A 2-halo-1-(substituted phenyl)ethanol represented by the following general formula (I) is allowed to contact, in the presence of a carboxylic anhydride, with an enzyme stereoselectively catalyzing ester interchange to produce an optically active 2-halo-1-(substituted phenyl)ethanol: ##STR1## (wherein X represents a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-5 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing optically active halomethyl phenyl carbinols of the formula (1), comprising reducing halomethyl phenyl ketones of the formula (2) using an asymmetric reducing agent obtained from boranes and optically active .alpha.-phenyl-substituted-.beta.-amino alcohols of the formula (3) or optically active .alpha.-non-substituted-.beta.-amino alcohols of the formula (4).The present invention further relates to a process for producing optically active carbinols, comprising reacting a prochiral keytone with an asymmetric reducing agent obtained from optically active .beta.-amino alcohols of the formula (5), a metal boron hydride and Lewis acid or lower dialkyl sulfuric acid. All of the formulas (1) to (5) are the same as shown in the specification.

Abstract: A process for producing a benzhydrol compound (II) which comprises hydrogenating a benzophenone compound (I) in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst consisting of a transition metal complex, a base and an optically active diamine compound: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.10 each represents H, OH, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkanoyl, etc., R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, and R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 may form --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--, or any two of R.sup.1 to R.sup.9 adjacent to each other may be bonded to thereby form --OCH.sub.2 O-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --. By using this process, optically active benzhydrol compounds which have a high purity and are useful as, for example, intermediates in the synthesis of drugs can be produced by simple procedures.

Abstract: 2,4,5-Trihalogenobenzene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R is --COOH, --COCl, --COF, --CN, --CONH.sub.2, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 Cl, --CHCl.sub.2, --CCl.sub.3 or --CHO,R.sup.1 is H, Cl or F, andR.sup.2 is Cl or F,it only being possible for R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 to be F, and processes for their preparation starting from benzonitriles reacted with potassium fluoride. The novel compounds are intermediates for antibacterials such as quinolone carboxylic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a nucleophilic reagent which is useful for grafting a substituted difluoromethyl group onto a compound containing at least one electrophilic function, characterized in that it comprises:a) a fluorocarboxylic acid of formula Ew--CF.sub.2 --COOH where Ew represents an electron-withdrawing atom or group, at least partially salified with an organic or inorganic cation, andb) a polar aprotic solvent;and in that the content of releasable protons carried by its various components, including their impurities, is at most equal to half the initial molar concentration of the said fluorocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for producing optically active 2-halo-1-(substituted phenyl)ethanol of a formula (Ia) or optically active styrene oxide of a formula (Ib). The process comprises the steps of reacting a compound of a formula (II) with phthalic anhydride to give a compound of a formula (III), performing optical resolution on the resulting compound using an optically active organic amine as a resolving agent, and finally performing hydrolysis or alcoholysis on the optically resolved compound (Ia) or (Ib). The scheme of the above process is: ##STR1## wherein X represents a halogen atom, Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy group, Z represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3 and m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 2. The resulting optically active compounds are useful as an intermediate for medicines.

Abstract: Optically active alcohols are prepared by reducing optically active carboxylic acids with hydrogen in the presence of ruthenium catalysts.

Abstract: A process for producing an optically active alcohol comprising carrying out interesterification between a racemic alcohol and an ester selected from the group consisting of (a) a diester between a lower monohydric alcohol and a saturated dicarboxylic acid having 14 or more carbon atoms, (b) a triglyceride of a saturated fatty acid having 16 or more carbon atoms, and (c) a monoester between a lower monohydric alcohol and a saturated fatty acid having 18 or more carbon atoms in the presence of lipase, preferably heat-resistant lipase, and in the presence or absence of a solvent, preferably in the absence of a solvent, under a substantially water-free condition, separating an optically active alcohol rich in either one of R- and S-forms from the reaction mixture, and adding an optically inactive non-racemic alcohol to the residue of the previous step to carry out interesterification under the same conditions as in the previous reaction to separate the other enantiomer.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), stereosiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein each of Z and Z' are independently H or F; Q is (a), CH(OH), (b); X is H, Br, Cl, F or CF.sub.3 ; Y is H, Br, Cl, F, OH, OR.sub.5, OC(O)R.sub.4, N.sub.3, CN, NO.sub.2, SO.sub.3 H, CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, NH.sub.2, NHR.sub.9, NR.sub.9 R'.sub.9, C(R.sub.6)(R.sub.7)(V'R.sub.8) or C(O)R.sub.7, provided that when both Z and Z' are F, then Y is H or F; V and V' are each independently CH.sub.2 or O; R.sub.1 is H or CH.sub.3 ; R.sub.2, R.sub.9 and R'.sub.9 are each independently (C.sub.1-6)alkyl, or R.sub.2 and V--R.sub.3 taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 3-6 membered ring; R.sub.3, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each independently H, (C.sub.1-6)alkyl, or (C.sub.3-6)cycloalkyl; R.sub.4 is H, (C.sub.1-10)alkyl, (C.sub.0-4)alkylene aryl or (C.sub.3-8)cycloalkyl; and R.sub.5 is (C.sub.1-10)alkyl, benzyl, phenethyl or (C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which: n is 0, 1 or 2, and, if n is 2, the two radicals R.sub.3 are identical or different;R.sub.2 is methyl, fluorine, chlorine or bromine;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, fluorine, chlorine or bromine:R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl andX is methylene, O, S or C(.dbd.O):can be used as intermediates for agrochemical active ingredients.

Abstract: The compounds of the present invention are adaptable as blocking or protecting groups for an amine composition useful in peptide synthesis. The present invention is directed to a method of protecting an amino group of an organic molecule during a reaction which modifies a portion of the molecule other than the protected amino group.

Abstract: The compound 2,6-bis-(trifluoromethyl)-benzyl alcohol which is useful as an intermediate to compounds having pesticidal properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an electron withdrawing group; R.sub.1 is H or COZ;X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are independently H, lower alkyl,aryl, aryl lower-alkyl or polystyrene orR and X.sub.1 taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a ring containing from 4 to 15 ring carbon atoms and may contain up to 2 heteroatoms, wherein the heteroatoms are O, S, or N; andZ is an amino acid residue, a peptide residue or a leaving group. The compounds of the present invention are adaptable as blocking or protecting groups for an amine composition useful in peptide synthesis. The present invention is also directed to a method of protecting an amino group of an organic molecule during a reaction which modifies a portion of the molecule other than the protected amino group.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for producing epoxides which is continuous, inhibits formation of chlorinated byproducts, and eliminates or substantially reduces waste water discharge. The method includes:(a) forming a low chlorides aqueous hypochlorous acid solution;(b) contacting the low chlorides aqueous hypochlorous acid solution with at least one unsaturated organic compound to form an aqueous organic product comprising at least olefin chlorohydrin;(c) contacting at least the olefin chlorohydrin with an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide to form an aqueous salt solution product containing at least epoxide; and(d) isolating the epoxide from the aqueous salt solution;wherein water is recovered from the product of at least Step (b) and recycled into Step (a) for use in forming the low chlorides aqueous hypochlorous acid solution.

Abstract: It has surprisingly now been discovered that alkoxy-magnesium halides of the general formula ROMgX wherein R is an alkyl having from about 1 to 18 carbon atoms and X is a halide can be synthesized in an inert hydrocarbon in just one step process by reacting magnesium which has been preliminarily activated with small quantities (approximately 5 mol %) of magnesium alkyl with a substantially equimolar mixture of an alkyl halide and an alkanol. That is, the present invention provides a one step reaction process for preparing alkoxy-magnesium halides. This one step reaction process involves reacting magnesium metal which has been previously activated with a magnesium-alkyl compound, with an equimolar mixture of an alkyl halide and an alkanol. Yields in excess of 90% can be obtained by employing the inventive one step reaction process.

Abstract: Fullerenes are selectively functionalized by adsorbing fullerene molecules on molecular sieves such as zeolites as the first step in a desired functionalizing reaction and then adding functional groups or compounds to the fullerenes within the molecular sieves. An improved reactor for fullerene material is thereby available. Selectively functionalized fullerenes formed in accordance with the invention can also serve as precursors for further selectively functionalized products.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof wherein R.sup.1 represents a halogen or hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group;R.sup.2 represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or two substituents;R.sup.3 represents the group ##STR2## R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, or a group selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl.The compounds may be used in the treatment or prophylaxis of depression and other CNS disorders.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula (I) and a separating agent comprising the same: ##STR1## wherein Ar and Ar' are each an aromatic group; and the positional relationship of the two substituents on the central benzene ring may be any of ortho, meta and para.The above compound is effective in the separation and purification of many compounds and enables the provision of various compounds (such as intermediates of drugs) which are useful in the field of fine chemicals, particularly optically active substances, at high purities and in large amounts.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, halogen or lower alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons; R.sub.5 and R.sub.5 ' independently are hydrogen or lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; Y is oxygen or sulfur; Z is n-alkyl having 2 to 10 carbons, cyclo or branch-chained alkyl of 3 to 10 carbons, and straight chain alkenyl having 2 to 10 carbons, or cyclo or branched chained alkenyl of 3 to 10 carbons, and the Z-Y substituent is in a 1,2 (ortho) or 1,3 (meta) position on the phenyl ring relative to the ethene moiety; A is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3 to 6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3 to 6 carbons, alkenyl having 2 to 6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2 to 6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds; B is COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.8, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.11, CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.11, CHO, CH(OR.sub.12).sub.2, CHOR.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents hydrogen, --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2 and Y represents --CH.sub.3, --COOH, --CONH.sub.2, --NH.sub.2 or --N.dbd.N--Z, in which the group --Z is ##STR2## with the proviso that if Y represents the group --N.dbd.N--Z, X is only --NO.sub.2, and if Y represents the group --CH.sub.3, X is only hydrogen, are described. A compound of the formula ##STR3## the preparation of which in a multi-stage process, in which the compounds of the general formula (I) are also obtained, is described, is preferred.The resulting 3,4'-diamino compound is suitable for the preparation of polycondensates and shaped articles, films and fibers of high heat resistance.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the asymmetrical hydrogenation of (E)-2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined herein, to give compounds of formula ##STR2## The catalyst is a neutral or cationic rhodium complex of a chiral atropisomeric phosphine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a propargylcarbinol compound of formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined herein. The process comprises reacting a haloallycarbinol compound of formula (II) with a base. The present invention also relates to a process for producing the haloallylcarbinol compound. The above propargylcarbinol compound is useful as an intermediate for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, resin monomers, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a 4-halobenzyl alcohol of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 - to C.sub.20 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 - to C.sub.20 -cycloalkyl, or C.sub.4 - to C.sub.30 -cycloalkylalkyl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 - to C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 - to C.sub.20 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 - to C.sub.20 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.4 - to C.sub.30 -cycloalkylalkyl,X is halogen andm is 0 to 2,by reacting a haloaromatic carbonyl compound of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X and m are as defined above, with hydrogen on a hydrogenation catalyst consisting essentially of copper oxide (I), copper oxide (II) and mixtures thereof in the presence of at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amine selected from the group consisting of acyclic, cyclic and heterocyclic aliphatic amines, in the presence or absence of an inert solvent, at from 50.degree. to 130.degree. C. and at from 10 to 200 bar.

Abstract: Pesticidal compounds of formula II: R.sub.A CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4 CHDR.sub.Bin which formula:R.sub.A represents a group ArCR.sub.1 R.sub.2 - in which Ar represents a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or haloalkyl groups;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached represent a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups.R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 which may be identical or differ, represent hydrogen halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups andR.sub.B represents the residue of an alcohol R.sub.B CHDOH in which D is hydrogen or cyano and of which the [1R, cis] 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl) cyclopropane carboxylic ester is significantly insecticidal,the configuration of R.sub.A and CHDR.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of 1,1-bis(chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol in (dicofol) from chlorol and chlorobenzene, in which process the acid by-products formed during the condensation reaction of the chloral and the chlorobenzene are used as reaction medium in the final step for synthesis of dicofol.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of fluoroalcohols of the formula below ##STR1## in which R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and R is hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, by reaction of a perfluoroalkylethylene, R.sub.f --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, and an n-C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 -alkanol in the presence of a free radical initiator, the perfluoroalkylethylene, the alkanol and the free radical initiator being used in the molar ratio of 1 to 20-50 to 0.002-0.2. In the novel process, in addition, the reaction is carried out in a specific manner and under specific reaction conditions. The fluoroalcohols given are obtained in high yield.

Abstract: Introduction of a fluoro substituent into an aromatic ring adjacent an electron donating group is difficult producing mixed isomers and low yields of desired products.A process for the introduction of a fluoro substituent into a substantially adjacent position to an electron-donating group into an aromatic compound in high yield is disclosed.The fluoroaromatic compounds are useful as synthetic intermediates for example in the manufacture of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and dyestuffs.

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: A process for the formation of perfluoroalkylethyl alcohols from perfluoroalkylethyl iodides is disclosed. The process involves treatment of the perfluoroalkylethyl iodide with oleum.

Abstract: The invention provides cyclohexenol derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## in which n represents an integer from 0 to 5; each R represents a halogen atom, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl, alkanoyl, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, carbamoyl, alkylamido, cycloalkyl or phenyl group; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, with the provisos that when R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 all represent a hydrogen atom then n is not 0 and, when R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 all represent a hydrogen atom and n is 1, R does not represent a fluorine atom substituted at the 4-position of the phenyl ring; and a process for their preparation. Compounds of formula I are useful as intermediates in the preparation of certain fungicidal active cyclopentane derivatives.

Abstract: Benzene derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where Hal is halogen, R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and X is hydrogen or halogen, are prepared by a process in which a toluene derivative of the general formula ##STR2## is electrochemically oxidized in the presence of an acid of the formula R.sup.2 --COOH (III). Novel benzene derivatives of the general formula ##STR3## where R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an R.sup.2 --CO-- radical but R.sup.1 cannot be methyl if X is hydrogen, and of the general formula ##STR4## where R.sup.4 is a branched or cyclic alkyl radical of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, but R.sup.4 cannot be isopropyl if X is hydrogen. The compounds of formulas IV and VI are intermediates for crop protecting agents, e.g. pyrethroids.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for the preparation of chlorohydrins by reacting a concentrated, aqueous solution of hypochlorous acid with at least one unsaturated organic compound having from 2 to about 10 carbon atoms and selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted olefins and cyclic olefins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of geminal diarylalkanes of the formula ##STR1## by Friedel-Crafts alkylation of aromatic compounds with specific aliphatic halogen compounds (addition compounds of CCl.sub.4 , to .alpha.-olefins), to new geminal diarylalkanes and the aralkyl compounds resulting as intermediates.

Abstract: 4-Haloalkenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohols of formula (III): ##STR1## are intermediates to insecticidally active fluorobenzyl esters of formula (I): ##STR2## wherein X represents the residue of any carboxylic acid of formula X-COOH which forms an insecticidally active ester with a 3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol, and R, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each selected from hydrogen, halogen and alkyl of up to four carbon atoms, provided that at least one of R, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 represents halogen, and further provided that R and R.sup.6 are not both bromine when R.sup.7 is hydrogen.