Abstract: An improved process for preparing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid, which acid is a plant growth regulator.

Abstract: The compounds of the invention are certain new propenamides and 2-butenamides having a (carboxyalkanamido)phenyl or a (carboxyalkenamido)phenyl group at the 3-position, and certain esters thereof, and certain cyclopropanecarboxamide compounds having a (carboxyalkanamido)phenyl group or a (carboxyalkenamido)phenyl group at the 2-position, and certain esters thereof. The compounds are useful for antagonizing the spasmogenic activity of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) in a human subject. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful for preventing and treating certain obstructive airways diseases, notably allergic bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and certain skin disorders, in human subjects.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy or halogen,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl or halogen,R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl, the total number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 not exceeding 6,R.sub.5 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl both unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or it is C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, or it is C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -halogenoalkyl,R.sub.6 is 2-furyl or 2-tetrahydrofuryl both unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or R.sub.6 is .beta.-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxyethyl, or the group CH.sub.2 Z, where Z is one of the groups (a) -X-R.sub.7, (b) -NH-N(R.sub.8)(R.sub.9), (c) -OSO.sub.2 R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which can be used in the preparation of reagents useful for quantitatively determining the presence of b-adrenergic blocking agents. These compounds contain a derivative of the blocking agent which is linked to an antigen or enzyme, the antigen conjugates being useful for preparing antibodies, and the enzyme conjugates being useful as detectors in an immunoassay as well. Additionally carboxylic acids, esters and aldehydes which are derivatives of the blocking agents are provided which are useful in preparing the above conjugates.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (III): ##STR1## and esters, amides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl;A.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl; andn is 1, 2 or 3have anti-obesity activity. Methods for their preparation pharmaceutical formulations of the compounds and their use in medicine are described.

Abstract: Methylene-bis-phenylcarbamic acid esters and polymethylene-polyphenylcarbamic acid esters are prepared by reacting N-phenylcarbamic acid esters with formaldehyde, formaldehyde derivatives or formaldehyde donors in the presence of carboxylic acids having a pK.sub.a of less than 4.

Abstract: Iminoisoindolinone pigments of the formula ##STR1## are pigments with excellent color strength and good fastness to light, atmospheric influences, heat and migration, and are suitable for pigmenting organic material of high molecular weight.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkanoyl of one to 20 carbon atoms, benzoyl or lower alkyl-benzoyl, and processes for preparation thereof are disclosed. Said compound (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof are useful as a cardiotonic agent.

Abstract: Described are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## wherein Z is hydrogen or loweralkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may be the same or different and are hydrogen, loweralkyl or together are alkylene of 4 or 5 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halo, haloloweralkyl, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, loweralkylthio or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are previously defined, R.sub.3 is hydroxy, alkoxy, branched alkoxy, adamantyloxy, morpholino, amino or amino substituted by loweralkyl or alkylene of 4 or 5 carbon atoms,R.sub.4 is hydrogen or loweralkyl, andX.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are hydrogen, loweralkyl, halo or when substituted on adjacent carbon atoms of the benzene ring form a 1,3-butadienylene linkage, Y is oxygen or sulfur, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are effective as diuretic agents in increasing urinary excretion.

Abstract: Vinylcyclopropane monomers and oligomers, obtained by the reaction of a diol or ether diol with 2-vinylcyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylic acid or a lower alkyl ester thereof, are provided. These products are highly reactive and useful for the preparation of photocurable films, coatings and inks and in other related applications.

Abstract: Radiation curable coating compositions for providing solvent-resistant abhesive coatings comprise polyfluorinated acrylates and methacrylates, polyethylenically unsaturated crosslinking agents and a film-forming organic polymer. The compositions can be used after radiation curing to render substrates oil, soil, and water repellent. The cured compositions have particular use as release coatings in image transfer systems wherein a fused xerographic image is transferred from the release coated surface, to another surface due to the particular characteristics of the coatings. Novel poly(fluorooxyalkylene)urethane acrylate compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: In the process of producing an aromatic polyisocyanate from a methylated benzene compound having the sequential steps of ammoxidation, hydrolysis, conversion of amide to carbamate, condensation and conversion of polycarbamate ester to polyisocyanate, the improvement of converting said amide to said carbamate in a one-step reaction wherein said amide is reacted with an N-halogenating agent in the presence of alcohol and in a reaction medium having a pH of from neutral to basic and a temperature greater than 40.degree. C.

Abstract: Benzaminoethylphenoxycyclohexylacetic acid derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; n is 1 or 2; and R.sup.2 represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group which can have a substituent of phenyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyloxycarbonyl group or a heterocyclic group; hexadecyl group; phenyl group which can have a substituent of a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or a halogen atom; a cyclohexyl group or .alpha.-[4-(4-chlorobenzaminoethyl) phenoxy]-.alpha.-cyclohexylacetoxycyclohexyl group a antihyperlipidemic compositions thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an aromatic urethane by the reaction in solution of an aromatic nitro compound or aromatic amine in the presence of an oxidation agent, with a hydroxyl compound and carbon monoxide in the presence of a noble metal catalyst, the improvement which comprises (a) treating the reaction solution, containing the noble metal catalyst, after the urethane formation is complete, with hydrogen (b) separating the noble metal in elementary form from the reaction solution, and (c) reusing the noble metal, together with a hydrohalic acid, as a catalyst.

Abstract: The solvate of sodium amoxicillin and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and its preparation which is a stable antibiotic from which injectable solutions may be prepared.

Abstract: This invention comprises an alkylation, reduction and transesterification process for the preparation of ester substituted phenols. The products are useful as antioxidants and may be prepared in high yields and with a high degree of purity.

Abstract: Diurethanes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl, alkenyl or halogenoalkyl andR.sub.2 is phenyl or phenyl substituted in one or more places by the same or different substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, trifluoromethyl, alkyl and alkoxy.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula II: ##STR1## are produced by reacting a compound of the formula III ##STR2## with a compound of the formula IV: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted by cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, polyhaloalkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, allyl, propargyl, enzyl or aryl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, each of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, nitro, alkylamino or dialkylamino, wherein the alkyl groups have 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or aryl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, each of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or aryl,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, nitro, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy each of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or aryl,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkylthio or alkoxy each of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro, trifluoromethyl or aryl,R.sub.6 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or aryl, andR is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: (Arylmethyl)phenyl-aminocyclohexanols, (arylmethyl)phenyl aminocyclohexenes and (arylmethyl)phenyl-aminocyclohexanes and methods of preparing same are described. These compounds are useful as antidepressants and anticonvulsants.Compounds 8-[2-(phenylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dioxaspiro[4,5]-decan-8-ol, 1-[2-(phenylmethyl)phenyl]-4-oxocyclohexanol, and 1-[2-(phenylmethyl)phenyl]-4-oxocyclohexanol oxime, and methods of preparing same are also described. These compounds are useful as intermediates for preparing the antidepressant and anticonvulsant compounds.

Abstract: Asphalt emulsifying compositions comprising alkoxylated diquaternary ammonium compounds, the cationic portion of the compound preferably including aliphatic radicals containing from about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms. The compounds may be prepared by treating either a diamine or an alkoxylated diamine with an alkylene oxide in a preferred ratio of 1:8. The emulsion most suitably effected by the present compounds will preferably have a size of less than 10 microns.