Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of an alkali metal formyl acetic acid alkyl ester by reaction of acetic acid alkyl ester, an alkali-metal alcoholate and carbon monoxide at elevated pressure and elevated temperature, the improvement wherein an excess of acetic acid alkyl ester referred to the alkali-metal alcoholate is employed and the reaction is carried out in the absence of a solvent.

Abstract: Methyl acetate is carbonylated, advantageously to acetic anhydride, in a homogeneous liquid phase, advantageously in a virtually anhydrous reaction medium, in the presence of (a) a cobalt source, (b) a source of iron in the zero oxidation state, (c) an ionic iodide of the formula A.sup.+ I.sup.- in which A.sup.+ is a nitrogen group quaternary onium cation, or an alkali metal cation, and, (d) if appropriate, a carboxylate of the formula A'.sup.n+ (OCOR).sub.n.sup.-, in which n is 1 or 2 and A'.sup.n+ is defined as was A.sup.+, or is an alkaline earth metal cation, with A'.sup.n+ and A.sup.+ either being the same or different, and R is an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl radical having a maximum of 8 carbon atoms, with the total amount of halogen compounds present in the carbonylation reaction medium (expressed in gram atoms of halogen and designated by X.sub.T) being such that the atomic ratio X.sub.T /(A.sup.+ +n.A'.sup.n+) is less than or equal to 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to new bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents a C.sub.1-12 alkyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkoxy group, a C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group or a phenyl-(lower alkyl) group optionally substituted on (I), phenyl ring by one or more lower alkoxy groups or halogen atoms.The invention relates further to plant growth regulating compositions comprising as active agent 0.001 to 95% by weight of a racemic and/or optically active compound of the general formula I, wherein R has the above defined meanings, along with a conventional organic or inorganic, solid and/or liquid carrier and/or filler and/or diluent and/or surfactant.

Abstract: Photocurable polyacrylate or methacrylate compounds which exhibit extremely low, neat viscosities while at the same time maintaining the high cure response of other related photocurable materials may be represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkyl ether alkyl and A is the residue of a diol or dicarboxylic acid, preferably a diphenol such as Bisphenol A. The process for preparing these materials involves reacting a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 aliphatic alcohol or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 aliphatic ether alcohol with a diglycidyl ether or ester and esterifying the remaining hydroxyl groups with acrylic or methacrylic acid.

Abstract: In the process of producing ethyl acrylate by the reaction of ethylene and acrylic acid in the presence of sulfuric acid, using phenolic type inhibitors, soluble manganese or cerium salts are additionally utilized.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing alkenoate products in the presence of an ethylaluminum dichloride type catalyst, such as the production of methyl 5-hexenoate by the reaction between propylene and methyl acrylate.

Abstract: A process for the production of oximes which comprises contacting, in the vapor phase, a primary saturated aliphatic or alicyclic amine of 2 to 12 carbon atoms with an elemental oxygen gas in the presence of an effective amount of a catalyst comprising an alumina or oxygen-containing tungsten substance on a metal oxide support using temperatures between about 130.degree. and 230.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure is disclosed. Preferred alumina catalysts are alumina xerogels, .gamma.-alumina and acidic, fluorinated alumina. Preferred oxygen-containing tungsten catalysts are WO.sub.3 on .gamma.-alumina or WO.sub.3 on alumina xerogels.

Abstract: Novel 4-phenyl-1,3-benzodiazepines, novel intermediates thereof, and methods of preparing same are described. These benzodiazepines are useful as antidepressants, analgetics and anticonvulsants.

Abstract: The compound N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)acetamidine ##STR1## and its addition salts with pharmaceutically compatible inorganic and organic acids, exhibit a fast, strong vasodilator and antihypertensive action, which is of prolonged duration.

Abstract: A process is herein described for obtaining lower alkyl esters of C-alkyl-tartronic or C-halogenalkyl-tartronic acids according to the reaction: ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.2, like or unlike each other, may be alkyls having C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 or halogenalkyls having C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 and R.sup.1 is an alkyl having C.sub.1 -C.sub.5.

Abstract: Use of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are, same or different, each a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a halogen atom and R is a methyl group or an ethyl group as a fungicidal agent against plantpathogenic fungi, particularly their drug-resistant strains.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid anhydrides of the formula RCO--O--COR', e.g., acetic anhydride, are facilely prepared by reacting, in an essentially anhydrous, liquid phase containing an aprotic organic solvent, (i) a compound of the formula RX, (ii) a carboxylate of the formula (R'COO.sup.-).sub.n A.sup.n+, and (iii) carbon monoxide, said reaction being carried out in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a salt of cobalt tetracarbonyl halide, at a temperature ranging from about 0.degree. to 200.degree. C. and under a pressure which is less than or equal to about 600 bars.

Abstract: A process for producing methyl lactate by (I) hydroformylating vinyl acetate or vinyl propionate with a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in an organic solvent in the presence of a substantially water-insoluble rhodium complex and a tri-substituted phosphine to form .alpha.-acetoxy- or propionyloxy-propionaldehyde, (II) subjecting at least part of the reaction mixture obtained in step (I) to extraction with an aqueous medium to obtain an aqueous layer containing .alpha.-acetoxy- or propionyloxy-propionaldehyde and an extraction residue containing the catalyst components, and recycling the extraction residue to the hydroformylation step (I), (III) separating .alpha.-acetoxy- or propionyloxy-propionaldehyde from the aqueous layer containing the same as obtained in step (II), (IV) oxidizing .alpha.-acetoxy- or propionyloxy-propionaldehyde obtained in step (III) in the liquid phase with oxygen gas or an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of an oxidation catalyst to form .alpha.

Abstract: The title salts are prepared in high purity by contacting in an aqueous reaction medium (a) 2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline present in its free form in low concentration and (b) an acid selected from the group consisting of hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, organic carboxylic acids, alkyl or aryl sulfonic acids and mixtures thereof. The low concentration of 2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline (IPO) in its free form can be achieved by adding the IPO slowly to the reaction mixture so that it does not accumulate or by maintaining a pH of less than about 2.5 in the reaction mixture so that nearly all of the IPO will be protonated.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a novel odorant and/or flavoring substance, namely, 2-methyl-2-buten-1-yl tiglate of the formula ##STR1## The invention is also concerned with a process for the manufacture of the compound of formula I, the compound of formula I as an odorant and/or flavoring substance and odorant and/or flavoring compositions containing the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Trifluoromethylbenzoyl chlorides are prepared by the reaction of trichloromethylbenzoyl chlorides or tribromomethylbenzoyl bromides with about 3 moles or less of hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a halogen transfer catalyst.

Abstract: Methyl acetate is carbonylated, advantageously to acetic anhydride, in a homogeneous liquid phase, in a virtually anhydrous reaction medium, in the presence of: (a) a cobalt source, (b) a ruthenium source, (c) an ionic iodide of the formula: A.sup.m+ I.sub.m.sup.- in which A.sup.m+ is a nitrogen group quaternary onium cation, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal cation, or a lanthanide or actinide group metal cation, (c') if appropriate, a carboxylate of the formula: A'.sup.n+ (OCOR).sub.n.sup.-, in which n is 1 or 2 and A'.sup.n+ is defined as was A.sup.m+, with A'.sup.n+ and A.sup.m+ either being the same or different, and R is an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl radical having a maximum of 8 carbon atoms, and (d) hydrogen, the total amount of halogen compounds present in the carbonylation reaction medium (expressed in gram atoms of halogen and designated by X.sub.T) being such that the atomic ratio X.sub.T /(m.A.sup.m+ +n.A'.sup.n+) is less than or equal to 1.

Abstract: The present invention is dealing with compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which n and m represent the number 1 or 2, X and Y hydrogen, alkyl (1-4 C), alkoxy (1-4 C), hydroxy, halogen, hydroxymethyl, trifluoromethyl, acyl (1-4 C), acyloxy (1-4 C) or the group NR.sub.x R.sub.y, in which R.sub.x and R.sub.y represent hydrogen, alkyl (1-4 C) or a sulphonyl group and R represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent hydrogen, alkyl (1-4 C), hydroxy, alkoxy (1-4 C), phenylalkoxy (7-10 C), acyloxy, amino or mono or dialkyl (1-4 C) amino, having potent platelet aggregation inhibiting properties.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing isobutyryl fluoride which involves reacting propylene, carbon monoxide and hydrogen fluoride under substantially anhydrous conditions in at least two continuous flow reaction zones, and the incremental addition of propylene and carbon monoxide to the reaction mixture at a point or points between the reaction zones.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for making acetic anhydride by reacting methyl acetate and/or dimethylether with carbon monoxide, if desired in admixture with up to 20 volume % hydrogen, under practically anhydrous conditions at temperatures of 120.degree. to 270.degree. C., under pressures of 1 to 500 bars in the presence of a catalyst system containing nickel or a nickel compound, an organic iodine or bromine compound as well as a tertiary or quaternary organic phosphorus compound. More particularly, a catalyst system containing a titanium or zirconium compound as an additional constituent is used.