Abstract: An alkyl ester of a chloro- or bromo-fluoroacetic acid is reacted with chlorosulfonic acid to produce the corresponding acid chloride. Exemplary is the reaction of ethylchlorofluoroacetate with chlorosulfonic acid at 120.degree.-200.degree. C to produce chlorofluoroacetyl chloride.

Abstract: N-Cyanoaziridines containing the grouping ##STR1## are obtained by reacting an ethylenically unsaturated compound with cyanogen azide (N.sub.3 CN). Exemplary is 3-cyanoazatricyclo[3.2.1.0.sup.2.4 ] octane of the formula ##STR2## obtained by reacting norbornene with N.sub.3 CN.

Abstract: Aroylcrownethers are complexing agents for metals, dispersing agents for carbon black and preferred ones are antiviral agents.

Abstract: In the hypohalite halogenation in a two phase aqueous/organic solvent medium of a mono- or dichloro- or bromo-methylnitrobenzene to a corresponding trihalomethylnitrobenzene, the improvement wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst or where the organic phase is a C.sub.4 to C.sub.8 alkanol.

Abstract: p-Aminobenzotrifluoride is prepared by aminating p-chlorobenzotrifluoride in an essentially nonaqueous solvent in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a copper compound and a selected salt compound. Exemplary is the reaction of p-chlorobenzotrifluoride with ammonia in the presence of cuprous chloride and potassium fluoride to yield p-aminobenzotrifluoride.

Abstract: Methanodibenzocycloheptapyrroles, such as 2-cyclopentylmethyl-2,3,8,12b-tetrahydro-1H-3a, 8-methanodibenzo[3,4:6,7]cyclohepta[1,2-c]pyrrole, useful as tranquilizers and analgesics.

Abstract: 2,2'-Azobis(4,5-imidazoledicarbonitrile), its alkyl derivatives, salts, metal complexes, hydrolysis products and hydrazine and hydroxylamine adducts are new compounds. The title compound having the formula ##STR1## is useful as a yellow dye for nylon, polyacrylonitrile, wool and silk.

Abstract: N-(p-methylphenethyl)-4a-aryl-trans-decahydroisoquinolines useful as analgesics.

Abstract: Certain 1-alkyl and 8-alkylmethanodibenzocycloheptapyrroles and their salts are useful as tranquilizers and analgesics.

Abstract: Selected 1-(2-carboxyaryl)-4-arylimidazoles and 1-(2-carboxyaryl)-3-aryl-1,2,4-triazoles are useful in making buffer solutions; as picrate dyes; and as plant growth regulators. Exemplary are 1-(2-carboxyphenyl)-4-phenyl-imidazole and 1-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-1,2,4-triazole.

Abstract: In the catalytic reaction of cyclohexane or an alkylated cyclohexane with ammonia to produce aniline or an alkylated aniline, the presence of water is beneficial in increasing the amount of aromatic amines produced, or in reducing the amount of undesired by-products, or both. The amount of water is 1 to 70 mole percent based on the total amount of the cyclohexane reactant and water used. The catalysts used are exemplified by zinc oxide, titanium oxide, etc.; metal compounds such as vanadates, molybdates and titanates; and cadmium sulfide, zinc selenide and the like.

Abstract: Aromatic phosphine oxide compounds are useful as flame retardants in synthetic polymers and textiles. Exemplary is 2,4,6-trimethylmesitylylenetris(diphenylphosphine oxide).

Abstract: A phenol is produced by heating water and a cyclic or acyclic alkane or alkene of 6-10 carbon atoms at a temperature of 350.degree. to 700.degree. C in the presence of a metal oxide catalyst. Exemplary is the heating of water and cyclohexane in a nitrogen atmosphere and in the presence of ZnO/TiO.sub.2 to produce phenol.

Abstract: Aniline and alkyl anilines are obtained by the reaction of anhydrous ammonia with cyclohexane or cyclohexane having up to two lower alkyl substituents at elevated temperatures, such as 300-650.degree. C, in the presence of selected catalysts such as zinc oxide alone or with vanadium, molybdenum, or titanium oxides, etc.; metal compounds such as vanadates, molybdates and titanates; and cadmium sulfide, zinc selenide and the like.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds containing an .alpha.-fluoroalkyl or .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoroalkyl side chain are prepared by reacting selected aromatic compounds with a mixture of HF and a metal oxide which is PbO.sub.2 or NiO.sub.2 at -30.degree. to +80.degree. C. Exemplary is the conversion of 4-nitrotoluene to 4-(fluoromethyl)nitrobenzene and 4-(difluoromethyl)nitrobenzene.

Abstract: Certain 3.alpha.-arylhydroisoindoles are useful as analgesics and/or narcotic antagonists. Exemplary is N-cyclopropylmethyl-3.alpha.-(m-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dimethyl-2,3,3.alpha.,4 ,7,7.alpha.-trans-hexahydroisoindole.

Abstract: An N-substituted methylamine is reacted in a liquid homogeneous system with molecular oxygen in the presence of a soluble halide of certain metals to produce an N-substituted formamide. Exemplary is the reaction of trimethylamine with oxygen in the presence of cupric chloride to produce dimethylformamide.

Abstract: A poly(dihydrocarbylamide) of a transition metal of groups IV, V or VI is reacted with a hydrocarbyllithium or a silahydrocarbyllithium in a solvent and a hydrocarbyl- or silahydrocarbyl(transition metal) dihydrocarbylamide is recovered. Exemplary is the process of dissolving vanadium tetrakis(dimethylamide) in pentane and adding trimethylsilylmethyllithium to obtain bis (trimethylsilylmethyl)vanadium bis(dimethylamide).

Abstract: Selected 1-(2-carboxyaryl)-4-arylimidazoles and 1-(2-carboxyaryl)-3-aryl-1,2,4-triazoles are useful in making buffer solutions; as picrate dyes; and as plant growth regulators. Exemplary are 1-(2-carboxyphenyl)-4-phenyl-imidazole and 1-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-1,2,4-triazole.

Abstract: Selected 3,4-disubstituted-1,3,4-thiadiazoline-2,5-diones are prostaglandin mimics or antagonists, and have uses typical of such compounds, such as inhibitors of gastric secretion, labor inducers, bronchodilators, topical antiinflammatory agents, etc.