Abstract: This invention relates to 6,11-dihydro-11-oxo-dibenz[b, e]oxepin derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where Y is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl, n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R.sub.9 is hydrogen and alkyl; R is ##STR2## where Hal is a halogen; ##STR3## where R.sub.10 is hydrogen, alkyl and benzyl of the formula ##STR4## where Z is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro, and amino; where n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; p is 1 or 2; q is 0, 1 or 2; R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 are the same or different and are hydrogen and alkyl; and R.sub.8 is hydrogen, alkyl and phenyl; and R.sub.9 is hydrogen and alkyl, and where appropriate pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The industrially favored separation of nucleotides and nucleosides from a solution containing both of them can be conducted by contacting said solution, after adjusted to a pH of not higher than 7, with activated carbon to adsorb the nucleosides and nucleotides and then eluting the nucleotides with an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing 2,2'-disubstituted-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom form a 3 to 6 member cycloalkyl group, or aryl, the process comprising: reacting D- or L-serine with a nitrosating agent in an aqueous solution in the presence of formic acid, acetic acid, or propanoic acid to prepare 2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid (D- or L-glyceric acid), the aqueous solution comprising from about 0.1 to 0.5 liter of water per mole of the serine starting material; reacting the glyceric acid so formed with 2,2-dimethoxypropane in the presence of a loweralkyl alcohol to prepare the D- or L-glyceric acid alkyl ester which is reacted with a selected aldehyde or ketone or the acetal or ketal derivative to prepare the corresponding 1,3-dioxolane derivative.

Abstract: Trioxane and other acetals are purified by contact with an alkali metal hydroxide and phase transfer catalyst followed by isolation in a purified form. This reaction provides acetals sufficiently pure for polymerization to high molecular weight.

Abstract: 2-Amino-1-(1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)ethanol compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and can be hydrogen or a lower alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms; or when R.sup.2 is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 can also be an alkoxy group of 1-4 carbon atoms; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 combined form an alkylene residue of 5 or 6 carbon atoms,are especially suited as intermediates in the production of opacifying compounds useful in X-ray contrast media.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which can be the same or different, is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, fluoro, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, amino, hydroxy or nitro; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 7 carbons atoms; X is ##STR2## (R.sub.5 is hydrogen or hydroxy) and n is 1-4; and their non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable acid additions salts. These compounds exhibit valuable pharmacological activity and are useful in the treatment of mammals, especially as anti-hypertensive agents. Furthermore, some of the compounds have proved to possess diuretic, .beta.-blocking activity and/or antithrombotic activity. The compounds may be made by a variety of methods and may be incorporated in pharmaceutical compositions also comprising a compatible pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method for preparing an N.sup.6,8-disubstituted 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate or a salt thereof represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein X denotes a halogen atom or ##STR2## N.sub.3, OH or OR, R being an alkyl or aralkyl group; A.sup..sym. denotes a hydrogen ion, alkali metal ion, ammonium ion or organic ammonium ion; and R.sub.1 denotes an alkyl or aromatic group, which method comprises reacting an 8-substituted 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate or a salt thereof represented by the general formula (II) ##STR3## wherein X and A.sup.61 are as defined above, with an aldehyde represented by the general formulaR.sub.1 --CHO (III)wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above, to form an imine compound represented by the general formula ##STR4## wherein X, R.sub.1 and A.sup..sym. are as defined above, as an intermediate, and then reducing the imine compound.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel 4-phenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ylalkenoic acid derivatives of the formula I having cis relative stereochemistry at positions 4 and 5 of the dioxane ring and wherein Ra and Rb are variously hydrogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkenyl, and optionally substituted aryl or arylalkyl, Rc is hydroxy, alkoxy or alkanesulphonamido, n is 1 or 2, A is ethylene or vinylene, Y is (2-5C)polymethylene optionally substituted by alkyl, and benzene ring B is optionally substituted phenyl, or, when Rc is hydroxy, a salt thereof. The acid derivatives antagonize one or more of the actions of thromboxane A.sub.2 (TXA.sub.2) and are expected to be of value in those disease conditions in which TXA.sub.2 is involved. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing an acid derivative of formula I, and processes for their chemical production.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium salts exhibiting strong antimicrobial activity are disclosed along with the method of using them as antimicrobial agents. The salts having the formulas I or II: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1-20 alkyl, C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl or an aralkyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: A method of producing (S)-glyceraldehyde acetonide, which comprises reacting 3,4-O-isopropylidene-L-threonic acid or a salt thereof with hypochlorite ion or hypochlorous acid under an acid condition. Also a method of producing (S)-glyceraldehyde acetonide, which comprises reacting 5,6-O-isopropylidene-L-ascorbic acid or a salt thereof with an oxidizing agent to produce 3,4-O-isopropylidene-L-threonic acid or a salt thereof and then reacting the 3,4-O-isopropylidene-L-threonic acid or a salt thereof with hypochlorite ion or hypochlorous acid under an acid condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted dihydrobenzopyrans carboxylates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a methylene chain having 1-10 carbon atoms, inclusive, optionally substituted by hydroxy;wherein V is:(a) hydrogen;(b) hydroxy;(c) .dbd.O; or(d) R.sub.6 CH.sub.2 O--;wherein R.sub.1 is:(a) --COCH.sub.3 ;(b) --CHOHCH.sub.3 ;(c) --C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ;(d) -hydrogen; or(e) --COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5wherein R.sub.2 is:(a) -hydrogen;(b) -hydroxy; or(c) R.sub.12 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 --;wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9, R.sub.10, R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 each of which may be the same or different, are:(a) hydrogen;(b) lower-alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms inclusive; or(c) allyl;wherein R.sub.5 is:(a) hydrogen; or(b) R.sub.7 CH.sub.2 C(O)--;wherein R.sub.13 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive, or --OM wherein M is an alkali metal, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, inclusive, or NR.sub.8.sup..sym. R.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11, or HNR.sub.8.sup..sym. R.sub.9 R.sub.

Abstract: Liquid crystal substituted 1,3-dioxanes and mixtures containing the same.The invention relates to liquid crystal substituted 1,3-dioxanes and substances containing the same, for electro-optical arrays for the modulation of incident or transmitted light as well as for the reproduction of figures, symbols and images.The object of the invention is nematic liquid-crystal substances with favorable properties with respect to melting and clear points, stability toward thermal stress, effect of light, chemicals and electric fields as well as loss of color and processes for their production.The object is accomplished by the creation of new nematic liquid-crystal substances.According to the invention, liquid crystal 2,5-disubstituted derivatives of 1,3-dioxane of the general formula ##STR1## are proposed, wherein ##STR2## The new substances may be used in mixtures containing at least one of the substances according to the invention.

Abstract: N-Acylated N-phenyl-aminotetrahydro-2-furanones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or halogen,R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or halogen,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or halogen,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or methyl, with the total number of C atoms of the substituents R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 in the phenyl ring not exceeding the number 8,R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl, whileR.sub.5 represents one of the following groups: an alkylthioalkyl or alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxyalkoxymethyl group having a maximum of 6 carbon atoms, a 2-furanyl or 2-tetrahydrofuranyl group optionally substituted by halogen, a 1,2,4-triazolylmethyl group, a 1,2-pyrazolylmethyl group, or a group --CH.sub.2 --OR.sub.6 in which R.sub.6 represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having oxygen as the hetero atom.are valuable fungicidal active substances.

Abstract: A phosphoric acid diester of the formula: ##STR1## or its salt is produced by reacting .alpha.-tocopherol with a halogenophosphorylating agent and reacting the resulted product with ascorbic acid having protected hydroxy groups in the 5- and 6-positions followed by removing the protected groups. The compound can be employed as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for cataracts and climacteric hazards and also as an ingredient for cosmetics having skin-beautifying action.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing trioxane by heating and reacting an aqueous formaldehyde solution in the presence of a heteropolyacid. As the heteropolyacid, there is preferably used one that contains, as a coordinating element or coordinating elements, W, Mo, V or Nb alone or two or more of them.

Abstract: New para-phenylenediamines suitable for use in the oxidative dyeing of hair are described which provide useful "background" green shades. These compounds have the formula: ##STR1## in which n is an integer from 2 to 6 and R denotes an unsubstituted or mono- or poly-hydroxy substituted linear or branched alkylene group containing up to 6 carbon atoms, which alkylene group can optionally contain one or more ether groups.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a di-acetal of sorbitol and an aromatic aldehyde wherein an aqueous solution containing a catalytic amount of a mineral acid and sorbitol is formed. Thereafter, an effective amount of an aromatic aldehyde such as benzaldehyde is incrementally admixed into the homogeneous aqueous admixture containing the sorbitol at a rate sufficient to allow a substantially spontaneous reaction to occur between the D-sorbitol and aromatic aldehyde; thus, forming an aqueous slurry containing crude di-acetal, e.g., dibenzylidene sorbitol. The amount of aromatic aldehyde employed is that amount sufficient to provide a molar ratio of D-sorbitol to aromatic aldehyde of from about 1:0.75 to about 1:1.75. Thereafter, the aqueous slurry is neutralized, and crude di-acetal is removed from the liquid phase and washed with water to remove mono-acetal impurities, e.g., monobenzylidene sorbitol.

Abstract: Herbicide antidote compounds having the formula: ##STR1## in which R is haloalkyl wherein halo is chlorine, bromine or iodine and the alkyl group has 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; lower alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive; alkenyl having 2-4 carbon atoms, inclusive; and phenyl;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a nitro group; andeither R.sub.3 is hydrogen or R.sub.4 is hydrogen.

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-alkoxy-4-substituted-phenoxy-2,3-unsaturated acid esters, derivatives thereof, and the use of said acid esters and derivatives for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Perfluoro(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole) forms oligomers on standing in the presence of an ether. The preferred ethers are aliphatic and cycloaliphatic, especially tetrahydrofuran. Free radical generators, especially peroxydicarbonates, may be added to the reaction medium. The oligomers have a degree of polymerization of about 2-8. They are useful as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer agents, and plasticizers, and as intermediates to oligomeric acid fluorides and acids, which acids are useful surfactants.