Abstract: The invention discloses an improved process for the synthesis of D(+) biotin of the Formula ##STR1## where R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or methyl Biotin is one of the B-complex group of vitamins having immense commercial importance in the area of animal health and nutrition.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as described in the specification, antagonize LTD.sub.4 action and thus, are useful in treating bronchial asthma, pulmonary anaphylaxis, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, respiratory distress syndrome and pulmonary oedema.

Abstract: Process for the .alpha.-chlorination of phenylacetonitriles, for example benzyl cyanide, in which the phenylacetonitrile is contacted with a suitable chlorinating agent, sulphuryl chloride or chlorine gas, while an amount of strong acid, preferably HCl, is also present in the reaction mixture. The induction time and the reaction rate are dependent on, among other factors, the concentration of the acid. Preferably, the reaction is carried out under pressure. The reaction is well controllable.

Abstract: There are disclosed 1-aminoacetamidopyrroles and 1-amino-2-(substituted)-pyrroles and related compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein all substituents are defined herein, which are useful as glycine partial agonists and for the enhancement of learning and memory and for the treatment of memory dysfunctions associated with neurodegenerative disorders and are thus indicated in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other senile dementias.

Abstract: Antiinflammatory and analgesic oxindole prodrugs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 are hydrogen, alkyl or halogen and R is methyleneoxyalkanoyl, methyleneoxyalkenoyl or alkenoyl.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of certain tetra-substituted imidazolidin-2-one derivatives in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals. Also provided are certain novel tetra-substituted imidazolidin-2-one derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations employing them.

Abstract: A process for preparing mixtures of 3-aminopropionitrile of the formula IH.sub.2 N--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CN (I)and ethylene cyanohydrin of the formula IIHO--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CN (II)comprises reacting bis(2-cyanoethyl) ether of the formula IIINC--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CN (III)with ammonia at from 50 to 170.degree. C. and under from 1 to 500 bar thermally or in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst.

Abstract: The bisulfite adduct of a carbonyl compound, amine, and alkali metal cyanide are reacted in aqueous media to form an organic layer containing the desired .alpha.-aminonitrile product and an aqueous layer containing alkali metal sulfite. The aqueous layer, after separation from the organic layer, can be used as the reaction medium in a fresh reaction of bisulfite adduct, amine and alkali metal cyanide after its pH has been adjusted to the moderately acidic range, e.g., a pH of about 4 to about 5.

Abstract: A naphthalocyanine derivative having at least one substituent of the formula: SO.sub.2 R.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, a substituted alkyl group or an aryl group is excellent in ability to absorb diode laser beams and suitable for use in an optical recording medium.

Abstract: N-(sulfomethyl)-N'-arylureas inhibit or suppress bitter and sweet tastes when mixed with sweet and/or bitter tasting compositions, such as foods, beverages and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: The invention provides a new sub-class or organic peroxyacids comprising N-alkyl substituted peroxytrimellitimide of formula (I) in which R=hydrogen or linear or branched alkyl, which demonstrates an excellent combination of safe-handling and bleach performance rendering the sub-class particularly suitable for use as bleach and/or disinfectant in various bleach, bleach additive or washing compositions. Effective bleaching peroxyacids include those in which R=n propyl, iso-propyl, n butyl, sec-butyl, n pentyl and n heptyl. The invention also comprises processes for making the peroxyacids, compositions containing them and processes for washing and/or bleaching and/or disinfecting employing the invention peroxyacids or compositions containing them.

Abstract: A process for the production of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile from a hydrocarbon feed stream comprised of a mixture of an alkene and an alkane by reaction with an oxygen-containing gas and ammonia. The alkene is converted to unsaturated nitrile by reaction with the oxygen and ammonia in the presence of a suitable catalyst in a first ammoxidation reactor; the nitrile product is recovered from the product stream; some of the byproduct carbon oxides and some of the inert gas introduced into the system with the reactants are removed from product stream and the remainder of this stream, now rich in unreacted alkene and alkane, and containing the rest of the byproduct gases and inert gases is introduced with additional oxygen-containing gas and ammonia into a second ammoxidation reactor which contains a catalyst that catalyzes reaction between the alkane, oxygen and ammonia to produce additional unsaturated nitrile.

Abstract: N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide is improved in thermal stability by adding about 0.01 to 5 mol % of a 2-mercaptobenzothiazole or a salt thereof thereto.

Abstract: A process for preparing nonaromatic N,N,N-trisubstituted nitrogen-containing compounds which comprises heating a nonaromatic carboxylated N,N,N-trisubstituted nitrogen-containing compound at an elevated temperature for a period of time sufficient to produce the nonaromatic N,N,N-trisubstituted nitrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the reaction of fluorinated or chlorinated aromatics with electrophiles at the ortho position relative to the fluorine or chlorine atom, characterized in that a strong base is added to a mixture of the fluorinated or chlorinated aromatic and the electrophile.

Abstract: Polytetrahydrofuran derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where n is from 2 to 70, X is the bridge member --NH-- or --O-- and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are each hydrogen or various radicals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for ammoxidizing C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 mono-olefins to .alpha.,.beta.-mono-unsaturated acyclic nitriles having 3 to 5 carbon atoms and HCN by introducing such mono-olefins molecular oxygen and ammonia into a reaction zone into vapor phase contact with a solid ammoxidation catalyst, wherein the mol ratio of introduced molecular oxygen and ammonia to said introduced mono-olefin is at least 1.5 and 1.0, respectively, wherein said catalyst contains the elements and proportions indicated by the empirical formula:V1Sb.sub.a M.sub.m N.sub.n O.sub.xwherea=0.5 to 2M=one or more of: Sn, Ti, Fe, and Gam=0.05 to 3, usually at least 0.1 and at most 1N=one or more of: W, Bi, Mo, Li, Mg, P, Zn, Mn, Te, Ge, Nb, Zr, Cr, Al, Cu, Ce, Bn=0.0 to 0.5,and wherein the preparation of the catalyst includes contacting in an aqueous dispersion a vanadium compound and an antimony compound while said vanadium is in solution.

Abstract: Novel mitomycin derivatives represented by the formula (I) are obtained by introducing a substituent at the 6-position. The mitomycin derivatives of the present invention have an antitumor activity.

Abstract: An improved process for substantially eliminating, preferably completely eliminating of nitride formation on feed conduits for fluid bed catalyst reactors used in the manufacture of unsaturated nitriles from corresponding olefins, NH.sub.3 and oxygen comprising maintaining the temperature of the ammonia inside the conduit below its dissociation temperature and/or maintaining the temperature of the inside surface of the conduit below the temperature at which any monoatomic nitrogen can react with the conduit to form a nitride.

Abstract: Abstract of the disclosure: A process for the continuous preparation of 3-cyano-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanone by base-catalyzed reaction of isophorone and hydrogen cyanide, comprises carrying out the reaction in two separate reaction zonesa) with essentially complete back-mixing and subsequentlyb) essentially without back-mixing.