Abstract: New phenoxy-phenyl ethers, their manufacture and use for the control of insects and representatives of the order acarina are disclosed. The compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein W represents --O--, --S--,R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -haloalkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or methyl, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the chain represent a 5- or 6-membered saturated ring, andR.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: Chlorothio-N-phthalimide is prepared by reacting N,N'-dithio-bis-phthalimide with chlorine or a chloriating agent at a temperature of 20.degree. to 100.degree. C. The product of the process can be used as an intermediate for preparing vulcanization retarding agents. The product produced can also be utilized to prepare N-[2-formylpropylthio-(2)]-phthalimide by reaction with isobutyraldehyde in the presence of an acid binding agent.

Abstract: 13-Oxatetracyclo[8.2.1.sup.2,9.0.0.sup.3,8 ]tridec-5-ene-1,5,6,10-tetracarbonitrile; clathrates thereof with monocyclic unsubstituted aromatic compounds; and methods of separating organic admixtures.

Abstract: Sulfonyl peroxides represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' independently are alkyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl groups having 1 to 20 carbons, are prepared in a liquid reaction phase by the sulfoxidation of an alkane or cycloalkane reactant with SO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 and acylation of the sulfoxidation product with a carboxylic acid anhydride. In the practice of this invention, an inert, immiscible organic solvent for the sulfonyl peroxide is introduced into the liquid reaction phase to dissolve the peroxide as it is formed and to produce a lower crude product phase containing the sulfonyl peroxide already dissolved in the inert solvent.

Abstract: New compounds of the following formula are described ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a methyl radical,R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical,R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a methyl or ethyl radical, andR.sub.4 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a methyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy radical,R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, whileR.sub.6 stands for a hydrogen atom, orR.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together form a carbon-carbon bond,X represents a sulphur atom or a sulphinyl, sulphonyl or sulphonyloxy group,Y represents an oxygen atom or sulphur atom or an imino group, andn represents 0 or the number 1.Processes for producing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods for pest control, using the new compounds as active substance.

Abstract: Pesticidal and anti-inflammatory cyclopropyl compounds, cyclopropyl intermediates for the preparation of pesticidal compounds, especially chrysanthemic acid-like intermediates, and a process for preparing same.

Abstract: Water-insoluble polythiaformals having substantial antioxidant activity are produced by the liquid phase reaction of primary thiadiols with formaldehyde and mono-alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A new process is disclosed for the preparation of N-acyl-.alpha.-aromatic and N-acyl-.alpha.-heteroaromatic glycines by reaction of an .alpha.-ester or ether of an N-acylglycine ester or acid with an aromatic or heteroaromatic compound. Also disclosed are new intermediates for preparing N-acyl-.alpha.-aromatic and N-acyl-.alpha.-heteroaromatic glycines.

Abstract: Water-insoluble compositions having substantial antioxidant activity which may be used as plasticizers are produced by liquid phase reaction of (a) dimercaptans or mercapto alcohols or combination of these with diols or polyols, (b) aldehydes and/or ketones, and (c) monomercaptans and/or mono-alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: Water-insoluble compositions are produced by the liquid phase reaction of primary thiadiols with formaldehyde and a monothiol in the presence of a protonic acid catalyst. These compositions have utility as plasticizers.

Abstract: 3'-Chloro-4'-thiocyanatohydrocinnamanilide is an effective antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Dimethylsulfoxide is prepared by a method which comprises adding separately dimethylsulfide and an aqueous solution of about 30 to 60 percent by weight hydrogen peroxide to a stirred aqueous liquid reaction medium under an atmosphere of inert gas, said reaction medium containing sufficient dimethylsulfoxide to solubilize the dimethylsulfide.Dimethylsulfoxide has many known uses, particularly as a solvent in spinning polymers, extracting hydrocarbons and the like.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is directed to new curable liquid polyene-polythiol compounds containing particular polar groups, at least one unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bond disposed at a terminal position on a main or pendant chain of the molecule and at least one terminally disposed thiol group, with the sum of the unsaturated bonds and thiol groups per polyene-polythiol molecule being at least 3. Upon curling in the presence of a free radical generator such as actinic radiation, the polar polyene-polythiol compounds form solid elastomeric and rigid products which are useful in a variety of applications including coatings, adhesives, sealants and molded articles.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##SPC1##In which R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro; or lower alkylthio; X is chlorine or bromine; A and B are each hydrogen, together form an epoxide link or together form a bond; the use of these compounds in controlling insects; and a method of preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Disulfides are produced in high yields and high purity by a process comprising first converting thiols to alkali metal mercaptides by treatment with an alkali metal hydroxide in a reaction medium comprising N-methylpyrrolidone, N-methylpyrrolidone/water, and isopropanol/water and then reacting the mercaptide with elemental sulfur in the reaction medium to form the disulfide.

Abstract: Novel polyoxyalkylene fluoroalkyltrimellitate compounds are disclosed that are useful for improving the soil release properties of textiles. These compounds may be conveniently prepared by reacting a fluorinated alkyl thiol or amine with trimellitic anhydride monoacid chloride to form a fluorinated trimellitic anhydride intermediate product which is then reacted with a polyoxyalkylene derivative.

Abstract: A new process is disclosed for the preparation of N-acyl-.alpha.-aromatic and N-acyl-.alpha.-heteroaromatic glycines by reaction of an .alpha.-ester or ether of an N-acylglycine ester or acid with an aromatic or heteroaromatic compound. Also disclosed are new intermediates for preparing N-acyl-.alpha.-aromatic and N-acyl-.alpha.-heteroaromatic glycines.

Abstract: Xanthate esters of the form: ##EQU1## where R is an alkyl function having at least one H in a position alpha to the R - O bond, (C).sub.n is a linear alkyl function either substituted or unsubstituted, with n = 1 - 3, X has a basicity greater than the >C = S function and comprises a C or S containing functional group having at least one double or triple bond to a hetero atom, the functional group being connected to (C).sub.n through C or S; are reacted with Lewis acids, either neat or in non-protonic non-aqueous solvents, to yield novel Lewis acid complexes of the esters. The Lewis acid -- xanthate ester complex is decomposed by admixture with water or a protonic non-aqueous solvent, e.g. methanol, ethanol, etc., glycol, cellosolve, liquid ammonia, lower alkyl primary or secondary amines, aniline, etc., to yield an unsaturated derivative of R.

Abstract: Mercaptans are prepared by reacting an organic carbonyl compound with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the presence of a catalyst consisting essentially of cobalt, molybdenum and an inorganic oxide support material.

Abstract: A process for catalyzing heterogeneous ionic organic reactions in a system of multiple liquid phases in which at least two of the reactants are each located in a different phase with respect to the other, the phases containing such reactants differing in polarity. Catalysis is effected by introducing to the system one of certain organic quaternary salts which are more soluble in the least polar reactant-containing phase than in the other reactant-containing phases. The quaternary salt catalysts utilized have the general structural formula (AM).sup.+X.sup.- where A is an organic portion of the salt molecule bonded to M by four covalent linkages, and preferably comprises a plurality of hydrocarbon radicals of either monovalent or polyvalent character, M is selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony and bismuth, and X.sup.- is an anion which will dissociate from the cation (AM).sup.