Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing novel 1-position amino-derivatives of 1-(3',4'-methylenedioxyphenyl)propane-2-ol having general formula I: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 2 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, or benzyl, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not at the same time hydrogen, cycloalkyl or benzyl and where, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a ring having 5 to 7 bonds, which may contain another heteroatom selected from oxygen or nitrogen which can be substituted by benzyl or hydroxyl, as well as the non-toxic addition salts of such derivatives.

Abstract: Novel dibenzo[b,f]thiepin-3-carboxaldehydes and derivatives are prepared and employed in the treatment and control of allergic conditions such as allergic asthma.

Abstract: Novel fluorodioxoles which may have Cl or F substituents in the 4 or 5 positions and have two F or CF.sub.3 substituents in the 2 position are useful monomers for the preparation of homopolymers and copolymers with tetrafluoroethylene and terpolymers with tetrafluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride. The homopolymers are suitable for glazing materials, while copolymers are useful, among others, for corrosion-resistant seals, gaskets, and linings.

Abstract: 4-(4-Halo-3-nitrophenyl)pyridines, useful as intermediates in the synthesis of antibacterial 1-alkyl-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-pyridinyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids, are obtained by nitrating 4-(4-halophenyl)pyridines. The 4-(4-halo-3-nitrohenyl)pyridines may be converted to the antibacterial agents by reducing them to 4-(3-aminophenyl)pyridines and then subjecting the amino compounds to suitable known reactions.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a (cyclo) alkyl group, R.sup.3 represents H, CH.sub.3, or OCH.sub.3, n=0 or 1, and when n=0, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom and R.sup.1 a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent thereby forming an alkoxide, ether, ester, or other alcohol derivative, and when n=1, each R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represents one of the atoms specified for R.sup.1 when n=0, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a bivalent group thereby forming a cyclic ether, ester, or other diol derivative, have useful herbicidal properties.

Abstract: Process for preparing 6'-alkylspectinomycin and analogs thereof. Also provided are novel intermediates utilized in the process.

Abstract: A novel alkaloid compound named "sesbanimide" has been isolated from the tissue of a leguminous plant known as Sesbania drummondii. Sesbanimide is characterized by the structural formula ##STR1## and is effective as an antineoplastic agent in animals.

Abstract: A free amino microcrystalline chitin preferably in solid form is obtained. The process may involve the following steps of (1) treating particulate chitin at elevated temperature with phosphoric acid diluted with a lower aliphatic alcohol, (2) treating the resulting chitin with an alkali, (3) washing the chitin to remove the alkali from the chitin emulsion, (4) subjecting the chitin during at least one of the preceding steps to high speed shearing action to convert the processed chitin to the microcrystalline form, and (5) subjecting the resulting microcrystalline chitin emulsion from step 3 to the cycle of freezing and thawing, thereby separating the chitin as a solid from the liquid of the emulsion.

Abstract: Allyl acetals and substituted allyl acetals are rearranged to produce ketene acetals by heating the acetals in a solution of an alkali metal alkoxide in an ethylene amine.

Abstract: The yield and purity of 2-halomethyl-1,3-cyclic acetals is improved by subjecting the reaction product of 1,2-dihaloethyl acetate and aliphatic diol to alkaline hydrolysis. The resulting aqueous and organic phases are separated and the organic phase distilled to recover the 2-halomethyl-1,3-cyclic acetal product.

Abstract: 3-Formyl-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran is prepared by conversion of acrolein in the presence of water, acids and halohydrocarbons of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and 1 to 6 halogen atoms as solvents at from 60.degree. to 150.degree. C. The 3-formyl-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran obtained by the novel process is a valuable starting material for the preparation of dyes and crop protection agents.

Abstract: The oxime ethers of the formula I below are able to act as antidotes or safeners to protect cultivated plants from the phytotoxic effects of herbicides. Such cultivated plants are preferably sorghum, cereals, maize and rice, and herbicides are principally chloroacetanilides and thiocarbamates. The oxime ethers have the formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylsulfonyl or nitro; each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of the other is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method for preparing a substrate capable of undergoing catalytic-induced hydrolysis of the phosphate ester at the 3' position, to yield a species capable of being monitored spectrophotometrically or fluorometrically, comprises(a) forming a mononucleotide 20', 3' cyclic phosphate of the formula: ##STR1## wherein B is a nucleotide base, and wherein the CH.sub.

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: Pentaerythritol can be converted to its diformal, 2,4,8,10-tetroxaspiro[5.5]undecane, by heating it to a temperature within the range of about 110.degree. to 150.degree. C. for a period of up to 10 minutes, in the presence of a slight excess of paraformaldehyde and of a catalytic quantity of an acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid. The reaction may be carried out in two steps, by forming first the monoformal, then the diformal. In any case, total reaction time is about 10 minutes and yield of diformal are greater than 90%.Previous processes require hours or days, and often, tedious operating procedures.

Abstract: A 2,2-difluoro-2-desoxycarbohydrate is used to prepare antiviral nucleosides.

Abstract: Conjugated dienols for providing cure sites to air-drying acrylic finishes are prepared from conjugated dienoic acids by conversion to an activated ester followed by sodium borohydride reduction thereof.

Abstract: 2,6-Dioxa-bicyclo-[2,2,2]-octane-7-yl-acetaldehydes of the general Formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a benzyl or lower alkyl group, and A and B either are each hydrogen or together represent a single bond between their respective carbons, and a method for producing such compounds. The compounds are valuable intermediates in the synthesis of pharmacologically active substances having, for example, cardiovascular effects.

Abstract: The synthesis of substituted dioxolanes by direct oxidation of olefins over a molybdenum 8-hydroxyquinoline catalyst in the presence of water is described. An organic solvent such as chlorobenzene may also be employed. Water is essential to the reaction to make the dioxolanes, otherwise olefin oxides are produced. Hence, 4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane and 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane were prepared from propylene oxidation, and three isomers of 2,4,5-trimethyl-1,3-dioxolane were prepared from 2-butene oxidation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a single bond or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ; Y is a single bond or --CH.sub.2 -with the proviso that both X and Y are not a single bond, and Z is H or alkyl; each R is H, hydroxy, oxo, methylene, alkyl or alkoxy, or one pair of adjacent R groups form a carbon-carbon bond; and R.sup.1 is H or alkyl, are useful as herbicides or plant growth regulators.