Abstract: A process for removing iron contamination of aromatic carboxylic acids by oxidizing an aqueous solution of the ammonium salt of the acid to form insoluble iron compounds, separating the insoluble compounds, and converting the acid salt to free acid.

Abstract: Phosphonocarboxylic acid esters of the formula ##EQU1## in which R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, n and A have the meaning, given in the disclosure, and a process for their manufacture. The new compounds can be used as auxiliaries in dyeing and printing textile materials containing polyester fibres.

Abstract: Carbamates derived from polycyclic .gamma.-hydroxylactones and their production. The compounds may be used as pharmaceuticals by virtue of their analgesic properties.

Abstract: A new class of compounds: R--W--R' were R and R' are identical oxy radicals containing peroxide functions such as dialkyl or diaralkyl peroxide, peroxyketal, peroxyester, or monoperoxycarbonate, and W is a carbonyl group, or carbonyl containing group, or an alkylidene or aralkylidene group, or a phosphorus containing group.ExamplesDi[1,3-dimethyl-3-(t-butylperoxy)butyl]carbonate;Di[1,3-dimethyl-3-(n-butoxycarbonylperoxy)butyl]carbonate;2,2-Bis[3,3-di(t-butylperoxy)butoxy]propane;Di[1,3-dimethyl-3-(t-butylperoxy)butyl]ethyl phosphate.They are free radical affording compounds useful in crosslinking of polyolefins and unsaturated polymers, and for the polymerization of vinyl monomers and diolefinic monomers.

Abstract: New and valuable carbamates containing alkoxy groups and a process for controlling pests with these compounds.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of macrocyclic compounds comprising heating a mixture of a cyclic peroxide and an alkane solvent.

Abstract: The high-melting diastereoisomer of zearalanol or derivative thereof is prepared by heating its corresponding low-melting diastereoisomer under dehydrogenating conditions in the presence of a Raney nickel catalyst and under an oxygen-free atmosphere, and then subjecting the solution to reducing conditions under a hydrogen atmosphere at elevated pressure.

Abstract: Aldehydes are obtained from aryl, vinylic and heterocyclic halides and substituted derivatives thereof, a tertiary amine, carbon monoxide and hydrogen at from about 50.degree.-175.degree.C under from about one to 200 atmospheres pressure and with PdX.sub.2 [P(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.3 ].sub.1 or 2 as a catalyst where X is acetate or a halogen. The ratios of carbon monoxide to hydrogen are not critical but the most favorable reactions are usually obtained with ratio from about 0.1 to about 10. A typical example is the conversion of p-bromoanisole to anisaldehyde in 84% yield at 150.degree.C in 18 hrs. at 1000 psig. of 1:1 CO to H.sub.2 with one mole percent of PdBr.sub.2 [P(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.3 ].sub.2 as catalyst and with tri-n-butylamine as the tertiary amine.

Abstract: A carboxylic ester is prepared by reacting a hydrocarbon selected from monoolefins having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, benzene, toluene and xylene with an aliphatic saturated carboxylic acid having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and molecular oxygen in the vapor phase in the presence of a supported solid catalyst of palladium metal, an antimony component and a carboxylic acid salt of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, zinc, cadmium, lead or tin, with the improvement comprising: adding said antimony compound to the support of said catalyst by dipping a carrier into an aqueous solution of a water-soluble antimony compound selected from the group consisting of antimonic acid, antimonates and antimony complexes of organic acids.

Abstract: A novel process for making aryl propionic acids is described. It comprises reaction of a Grignard compound, obtained from an aryl bromide and magnesium, with a lithium, sodium, magnesium or calcium salt of 2-bromopropionic acid, followed by acidification.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hydroxy-aromatic derivatives of decachloropentacyclo (5.3.0.0.sup.2,6.0.sup.4,10.0.sup.5,9) decane-3-one (C.sub.10 Cl.sub.10 O) and to reaction products of such derivatives with carboxylic compounds; products of this invention are useful as resin intermediates in the preparation of unsaturated polyesters, and saturated polyesters which can be reacted with formaldehyde, trioxane, or hexamethylene tetramine to produce thermosetting plastics.

Abstract: Double silicate salts of alkali metals and quaternary nitrogen compounds are prepared by the reaction of (a) an alkylene oxide, (b) an amine, and (c) an alkali metal silicate.

Abstract: A phenyl ester and/or phenol is prepared by reacting benzene, a carboxylic acid and molecular oxygen in the presence of an improved catalyst comprising palladium metal, an antimony component and least one carboxylic acid salt of zinc, cadmium, lead or tin supported on a carrier.

Abstract: Allophanimidates and carbamates of the formulas ##EQU1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sub.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, benzyl or phenyl optionally substituted;R.sub.3 is SR.sub.4 or OR.sub.4 ;R.sub.4 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, or benzyl;R.sub.5 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or phenyl optionally substituted; andR.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkylX.sub.1, x.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are oxygen or sulfur,Are useful as herbicides.Exemplary of the compounds is methyl 4-tert-butyl-N-methoxycarbonyl-1-thioallophanimidate.

Abstract: 2-Substituted-3-disubstituted-4,5,6,7-substituted or unsubstituted phthalimidines, e.g., 3-t-butyl-5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methylphthalimidine prepared by treating a substituted or unsubstituted N-substituted-2-lithiobenzamidelithium salts with a substituted acetylhalide. The compounds are useful as minor tranquilizers/sedative hypnotics.

Abstract: .gamma.-Lactones may be selectively prepared by the hydrogenation of cyclic carboxylic acid anhydrides under mild conditions in a homogeneous solution in the presence of a ruthenium catalyst of the formula ##EQU1## WHEREIN X is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, iodine, or lower alkyl; n is an integer of from 0-2, but when n is 2, X may be the same or different; L is a neutral ligand, olefin, or CO; y is an integer of from 0-3, but when y is 2 or 3, L may be the same or different; R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are lower alkyl, cycloalkyl of from 5 to 15 carbon atoms, aryl, benzyl, or a bidentate ligand, and each of the R groups may be the same or different; and x is an integer of from 1-3.In a like manner, esters may be prepared in high yields by the selective hydrogenation of acyclic carboxylic acid anhydrides.

Abstract: Novel 4-hydroxy coumarins substituted in the 3 position with substituted tetrahydronaphthyl groups are described. A method of making them by condensing 4-hydroxy coumarin with hydroxyl or halogeno derivatives of the substituted tetrahydronaphthalenes is described. The compounds of the invention are potent anticoagulants finding typical uses as rodenticides. As rodenticides they are particularly effective against rodents resistant to such agents as Warfarin, Coumatetralyl, Diphacinone and Pival.

Abstract: A novel class of reagents react with primary amine-containing compounds, preferably polypeptides and amino acids, to form highly fluorescent products. This reaction serves as a basis for a rapid and highly sensitive assay method for primary amine-containing compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides metformine monoacetylsalicylate as a novel salt hag valuable pharmacological properties, particularly for the treatment of glycemia.

Abstract: This invention provides a new synthesis for zearalanone and for related compounds having more or fewer carbon atoms in the non-aromatic ring than does zearalanone, which related compounds and zearalanone are represented by the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X is an integer having a value from 2 to 6 inclusive and Y is an integer having a value from 2 to 8 inclusive. It also provides for new methods of making compounds useful in the synthesis of zearalanone and related compounds.The new compounds useful as intermediates are 2,7-octadienoic acid; methyl 2,7-octadienoate; sodium ethyl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-dihydroresorcylate; ethyl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-dihydroresorcylate; sodium methyl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-dihydroresorcylate; methyl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-dihydroresorcylate; methyl 3-bromo-6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-dihydroresorcylate; methyl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-resorcylate; ethyl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-resorcylate; ethyl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.-resorcylate dibenzyl ether; and 4-penten-2-yl 6-(4-pentenyl)-.beta.