Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl; and R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 taken together form a trimethylene chain, are insecticides.

Abstract: The invention is a process for recovering phosphorus value from magnesium pyrophosphate containing filter media in the wet superphosphoric acid purification process. The invention comprises treating the filter cake with a salt to remove the adhering phosphoric acid without solubilizing magnesium acid pyrophosphate. The filter cake, after phosphoric acid removal, can be utilized as commercial or technical grade magnesium acid pyrophosphate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a number of processes for the promotion of the Raney Nickel catalyzed hydrogenation of carbon-carbon double bonds. (a) One process uses tertiary amines to promote the Raney Nickel catalyzed hydrogenation. (b) Another process uses acetylene and acetylene derivatives to promote the Raney Nickel catalyzed hydrogenation. The promotion of Raney Nickel catalyst is particularly suited for the reduction of unsaturated hydantoins to saturated hydantoins and also for the reduction of cyclic and acyclic olefins and diolefins to the corresponding cyclic and acyclic alkanes.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sub.3 is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, trifluoromethyl, thio-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or phenoxy, and n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that if R.sub.2 is methyl, then R.sub.1 is methyl, are insecticides.

Abstract: Sunflower induction, maintenance and regeneration media comprising minimal salts, a carbohydrate source, and regeneration-effective mixtures of plant hormones and regeneration-effective mixtures of vitamins are disclosed and claimed. A method of selecting sunflower seedlines for regeneration using the medium is also disclosed. A method for regenerating sunflower plants using the medium is also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, preferably methoxy; nitro; cyano; --S(O).sub.n R' wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2, preferably 2 and R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl; or R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or methyl and most preferably R is chlorine, bromine, methoxy, nitro, methyl or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) OCF.sub.3 ; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1, or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A number of processes for the formation of insoluble metal alkoxides are disclosed. In one embodiment, there is disclosed a two step process wherein a halide of an at least divalent metal is reacted with an appropriate alcohol in the first step. In the second step, the intermediate compound formed is then reacted with more alcohol, said alcohol forming part of a solvent system in which the final metal alkoxide formed is insoluble. In another embodiment, a two step process is disclosed wherein the intermediate formed in the first step is isolated, and then in the second step the intermediate is reacted with an appropriate alcohol to yield the final product. The final embodiment of the present invention comprises a one step process for the production of insoluble metal alkoxides wherein a halide of an at least divalent metal is reacted with an appropriate alcohol in the presence of an excess amount of a hydrogen halide acceptor in a solvent in which the hydrogen halide compound formed is soluble.

Abstract: This invention relates to pretreating the support material for a polymerization catalyst comprising magnesium chloride with an active hydrogen compound such as an organic acid phosphate or a phenol in order to transform substantially elemental magnesium and other impurities. The impure magnesium chloride originates as a by-product from the manufacture of magnesium alkyls by the reaction of alkyl chlorides with elemental magnesium. Succeeding steps are activating the support material with an electron donor and treating the activated product with a titanium halide. The invention also includes the novel catalytic component containing titanium halide, itself, the process for making that component, use of this catalytic system for polymerizing olefins such as propylene, and the purification step for magnesium chloride, itself.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the production of arylsulfonyl halides, e.g., benzenesulfonyl chloride. The disclosed process adds a phosphorus-containing additive, e.g., phosphorous acid, before the reaction of an arylsulfonic acid with a sulfur halide and a halogen. The phosphorus-containing additive reduces the thermal instability of the residue remaining after distillation of the arylsulfonyl halide.

Abstract: Compounds for insecticidal control, having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.2 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkyl or bromo-C.sub.4 -alkyl and R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 bromoalkyl or 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, together with insecticidal compositions containing such compounds, and methods for controlling insects.

Abstract: The semiconductor layer of an opto-electronic device has one or more films of a pnictide rich material deposited thereon. The pnictide has a smaller reflective index than the semiconductor layer. These films provide a wave-guiding effect to light within the semiconductor layer in opto-electronic devices, such as solid state lasers and light emitting diodes and wave guides interconnecting such devices.

Abstract: A granular directly compressible anhydrous dicalcium phosphate having a particle size sufficient for efficient direct compression tableting, preferably at least 90 percent greater than 44 microns, a dentin abrasion value of less than 150 and a surface area of greater than 5 meters.sup.2 /gram can be prepared by dehydrating particles of soft dicalcium phosphate dihydrate of a particle size insufficient for direct compression tableting, preferably at least 10 percent less than about 44 microns such as by heating at a temperature sufficient to form anhydrous dicalcium phosphate. The dehydrated particles are then granulated with a binder. The product is a granular anhydrous dicalcium phosphate exhibiting good compressibility and flowability while being in an anhydrous state.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl by reacting a compound having the formula ##STR2## with sulfuryl chloride in the presence of a catalytic amount of a metal halide, the improvement in the process being reducing undesired impurities.

Abstract: MP.sub.15, where M is an alkali metal is used in a generator of P.sub.4 gas. KP.sub.15 is preferred. The generator is heated to produce the P.sub.4 gas. The generator may be used in various deposition processes such as chemical vapor deposition, vacuum evaporation, and molecular beam deposition. It is particularly useful in high vacuum processes below 10.sup.-3 Torr, particularly below 10.sup.-4 Torr such as vacuum evaporation and molecular beam deposition, for example vapor phase epitaxy and molecular beam epitaxy.

Abstract: There are disclosed improved methods for preparing metal alkoxides from metals and alcohols. The methods involve dry-grinding the metal in an inert atmosphere prior to the addition of the alcohol. When an activator is used, it is usually ballmilled with the metal. Higher yields are obtained, particularly when the metal and alcohol are not very reactive absent an activator. Typical metals are those from Groups 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B, particularly aluminum, magnesium, and yttrium. Typical alcohols are those which contain up to 16 carbon atoms, particularly those containing 4 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: Fish fillets can be storage stabilized and yield stabilized by means of a composition containing an alkali metal hexametaphosphate, an alkali metal acid pyrophosphate and an alkali metal sorbate at sorbate levels significantly less than required by prior art and without citric acid.

Abstract: Racemic mixtures of partially water-soluble esters defined by the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 represent hydrogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl andX represents halogen, aliphatic or aromatic groups and substituted derivatives thereof wherein R, R.sub.1 and X are differentcan be resolved by reducing the water solubility of a racemic mixture of said esters by means other than changing the chemical composition of the ester, contacting the racemic mixture of esters of reduced water solubility with a lipase enzyme from Candida cylindracea capable of stereospecifically resolving the racemic mixture of hydrolysis and stereospecifically resolving the racemic mixture.

Abstract: High yields of aromatic, aromatic acetic and olefinic acids, esters, amides and the like are derived from a process wherein a halo-hydrocarbon is carbonylated in the presence of a palladium catalyst, a hindered amine base and phosphine in excess. The hindered amine base can comprise C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 branched alkyls, cyclic compounds, or mixtures of the above. The preferred amine is N,N-diisopropylethyl amine. The preferred catalyst is PdCl.sub.2 (PPH.sub.3).sub.2 with the excess phosphine generally supplied by a compound of the formula PR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are preferably phenyl.

Abstract: Herbicide combinations with improved residual activity comprising (a) compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, haloalkyl, benzyl and substituted benzyl, phenethyl, pyridylmethyl, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and haloalkenyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, and C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, provided further that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 can join with the nitrogen to which they are attached to form a 5 to 6 carbon ring structure, and (b) an herbicidally effective amount of a chloroacetanilide having the formula ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 is a straight or branched chain lower alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is a straight or branched chain lower alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sub.6 is ##STR3## where R.sub.

Abstract: The energy requirements for preparing vinyl chloride monomer can be reduced by a process which includes the steps of purifying by distillation ethylene dichloride, compressing the ethylene dichloride vapor from the distillation column to a temperature and pressure sufficient for direct feed to a pyrolysis furnace. Up to 80% of the heat presently used after distillation and before pyrolysis can be saved.