Abstract: Monohydroperfluoroalkanesulfonic acid halides of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.f =F or perfluoroalkyl, X=Cl or F and n=1-7, are prepared by reacting monohydroperfluoroalkanesulfonic acids of the formula II ##STR2## in which R.sub.f and n have the same meaning as in formula I, with pyrocatechol-phosphorus trichloride (.fwdarw.compounds I in which X=Cl) and, if desired, further reacting the products with alkali metal fluorides and/or alkali metal hydrogen fluorides (.fwdarw.compounds I in which X=F). With the exception of the compound in which R.sub.f =F, n=1 and X=Cl (.dbd.HCF.sub.2 --CF.sub.2 --SO.sub.2 Cl), the compounds I are new.The compounds I are chiefly intermediates in organic fluorine chemistry, in particular for the preparation of perfluorinated ion exchanger resins containing sulfonic acid groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different groups selected from hydrogen or acyl orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together may represent an acetal group, andX and Y are the same or different groups selected from hydroxy, an etherified hydroxy and an esterified hydroxy group,having valuable lipid lowering, anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulating properties.

Abstract: Bis-N-chloramides of saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acids are prepared by chlorinating a saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic diamide, the aliphatic residue of which has 4 to 40 carbon atoms, in an aqueous inorganic acid medium, at a temperature between 0.degree. and 40.degree. C.; the chlorination is advantageously carried out in presence of an inorganic salt.

Abstract: Substances isolated after cultivation of a microorganism belonging to the genus Aspergillus in a culture medium comprise compounds which have structures: ##STR1## Together with salts and esters of the carboxylic acid, these compounds form a class of highly active hypocholesteremic and hypolipemic medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel basic ethers of the general formula /I/ and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and quaternary salts thereof, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and represent a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group or they form, together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, a heterocyclic ring containing 4-7 carbon atoms and optionally a further hetero atom, e.g. an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atom, and this latter may be optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-3 alkyl, benzyl or phenyl group,R represents a phenyl, phenyl-/C.sub.1-3 alkyl/ or thienyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen or C.sub.1-3 alkoxy substituent/s/,A represents a C.sub.2-5 straight or branched alkylene chain, and represents a valence bond of .alpha. or .beta. configuration.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1,2-diols having at least 4 carbon atoms by hydrolysis of the corresponding 1,2-epoxide compound with water in the presence of catalysts at elevated temperatures characterized in that salts of primary, secondary and/or tertiary amines with organic and/or inorganic acids, and/or quaternary ammonium salts, are used as catalysts.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of a naphthalenesulphonyl chloride by reacting an alkali metal salt or ammonium salt of a naphthalenesulphonic acid with thionyl chloride in the presence of a catalytically active substance the improvement wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of an optionally substituted pyridine, tertiary aliphatic amine, secondary amidine and/or quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein R.sub.1 =H, linear or branched alkyl-radical with from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl radical with from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, alkylphenyl radical where the phenyl group may be in turn substituted with a hydroxy or methoxy group;R.sub.2 =hydroxy, hydromethylR.sub.3 =H, alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, formyl, carboalkyl where the alkyl groups have 1-3 carbon atoms, carboamido group simple or mono- or di-substituted on the nitrogen atom with alkyl radicals containing 1-3 carbon atoms.The new compounds are useful in the treatment of bronchial affections. They are endowed with unique properties in that they provide the desired bronchial dilation effect without any concomitant cardiac stimulation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of 4-[2-(dimethylamino)-ethoxy]-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-phenol esters (I) and their salts with organic and inorganic acids comprising the reaction of thymol with a salt of an 1-halo-dimethylaminoethane to obtain ethylamine-N,N-dimethyl-2-(thymyloxy) (II), the subsequent reaction of (II) with an acylating agent according to the Friedel and Kraft reaction to obtain 4-[2-(dimethylamino)-ethoxy]-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-1-acyl-benzene (III) and the oxidation of (III) to obtain the products (I) which, if desired, may be transformed in their salts with organic or inorganic acids.This process allows to obtain the products (I) in high quality and quantity without isolating any intermediate product.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid anhydride, such as acetic anhydride, is prepared from a carboxylate ester or a hydrocarbyl ether in carbonylation processes comprising the use of an iodide, carbon monoxide and a molybdenum-nickel or tungsten-nickel component in the presence of a promoter comprising an organo-phosphorus compound or an organo-nitrogen compound wherein the phosphorus and nitrogen are trivalent.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid anhydride, such as propionic anhydride, is prepared from an olefin and a carboxylic acid in carbonylation processes comprising the use of a halide, carbon monoxide and a molybdenum-nickel or tungsten-nickel component in the presence of a promoter comprising an organo-phosphorus compound or an organo-nitrogen compound wherein the phosphorus and nitrogen are trivalent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are monomeric compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R and R.sup.1 are independently hydrogen, halide or alkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl;q is 0 or 1; andAr is arylene wherein no more than one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, and a method of preparing same.These monomers can be homopolymerized or coplymerized with one or more other monomers to yield polymers having desirable solubility characteristics. In particular, copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers can comprise aldehyde-containing vinylaryl ethers to yield crosslinkable polymers useful in relief image materials or as binders in photographic layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for making acetic anhydride by reacting methyl acetate and/or dimethylether with carbon monoxide under practically anhydrous conditions, at temperatures of 350 to 575 K., under pressures of 1 to 300 bars, and in the presence of a catalyst system containing noble metals belonging to group VIII of the periodic system of the elements, or compounds thereof, iodine and/or its compounds, and an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 1 to 8 carbon atoms. The improved process is effected in the presence of a catalyst system containing, as additional ingredients, a heterocyclic aromatic compound, in which at least one hetero atom is a quaternary nitrogen atom, or a quaternary organophosphorus compound, and a zirconium compound being soluble in the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-chlorothio(methyl)carbamoyl halides.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the production of carboxylic acid anhydride in high yield by the carbonylation of a liquid reaction mixture comprising a carboxylic acid ester using synthesis gas in the presence of a noble metal catalyst and iodide promoter. The improved process is carried out in the presence of a carboxylic acid inhibitor, preferably having an acyl group corresponding to the acyl moiety of the carboxylic acid ester, in a side-reaction-inhibiting amount to the liquid reaction mixture. The formation of undesirable by-products, particularly methane, is reduced and a hydrogen enriched gas is produced.

Abstract: Substituted olefins are prepared by the reaction of an organic halide with an olefin in the presence of a catalyst derived from zinc, a triarylphosphine and a nickel salt.

Abstract: 2,3-Dichloro-7-hydroxy-1H-inden-1-one derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or one of the groups ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, trifluoromethyl or nitro,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or R.sub.4 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro, or it is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl group, andR.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl.These compounds exhibit a microbicidal action against in particular phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria.

Abstract: Diacrylate and dimethacrylate esters corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are hydrogen or methyl and A is either a sigma (.sigma.) bond; a (CH.sub.2).eta. radical where .eta. is an interger that may vary from one through four; or phenylene, or an alkyl derivative thereof. The new adamantane containing difunctional olefinic monomers can then be polymerized, or copolymerized with other acrylic type olefinic monomers to produce polymers with unusual physical properties, including unusual hardness, inertness to degradable agents, and resistance to heat.

Abstract: A benzophenone having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is halo, hydroxy or lower alkyl optionally substituted with halogen; m has a value of from 0 to 2; R is a radical having not more than 4 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, haloalkenyl and haloalkyl; and x is phenyl or the similarly substituted phenyl radical as is bonded to the carbonyl radical of the formula; and the method of applying said esters to plants for control of fungi infestation.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a member selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl groups and lower alkoxy groups, R.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atoms, lower alkyl groups, a hydroxyl group and a trifluoromethyl group, R.sub.3 is a member selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atoms, lower alkyl groups, lower alkoxy groups, an acetyl group, a carbamoyl group and lower alkyl carboxylate groups, and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a phenylguanidine acetylsalicylate compound as an active ingredient; and a process for production of aforesaid compound.