Abstract: Process for the synthesis of perfluoroalkenyl-sulfonyl fluorides of formula:R.sub.f --CF.dbd.CF--SO.sub.2 Fwherein:R.sub.f is F or a perfluoroalkyl of from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, consisting in bringing a perfluoroalkyl-(sulfonyl fluoride) monofluoroacetyl-fluride of formula R.sub.f --CF.sub.2 --CF(COF)SO.sub.2 F into contact with a reactant constituted by a carbonate of a metal belonging to Groups IA, IIA and IIB of the Periodical Table of the Elements at a temperature comprised within the range of from 150.degree. to 400.degree. C., and then recovering the desired product.The process is run in continuous.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing perfluoroalkenyl sulfonyl fluorides (I)R.sub.f --CF.dbd.CF--SO.sub.2 F (I)wherein R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of F and a perfluoroalkyl of from 1 to 9 carbon atoms is disclosed, in which a perfluoroalkyl (sulfonyl fluoride) monofluoroacetyl fluoride of formulaR.sub.f --CF.sub.2 --CF(COF)SO.sub.2 F (II)is used as the starting product.The starting product is contacted with a reactant selected from the group consisting of the oxides of an element of the Groups IA, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IVA of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and of their mixtures, at a temperature comprised within the range of from 150.degree. to 450.degree. C., and the compound (I) is recovered from the reaction effluent.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention are represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein X represents a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl or lower haloalkoxy group or a halogen atom, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. They are useful intermediates for preparing herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: Addition products of phenylalkyl glycidyl ethers to polyalkylene glycol ethers of the formulaR-O Alkylene--O.sub.m H (1)their acid esters and salts thereof, wherein R is an aliphatic radical having at least 4 carbon atoms, "Alkylene" is an alkylene radical of 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and m is a number from 2 to 100.These products represent a novel class of non-ionic or anionic surfactants that are used as textile finishing agents, especially as emulsifiers, wetting agents, foaminhibitors or dyeing auxiliaries.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexandediones. The intermediate benzoic acids of this invention have the following structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.6 is chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or hydroxy; n is the integer 0 or 2; and R.sup.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: Diethers of general formula: ##STR1## where R, R.sup.I, R.sup.II, R.sup.III, R.sup.IV and R.sup.V are the same or different and are H, C.sub.1-18 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.5-18 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6.about. aryl, C.sub.7-18 alkylaryl or C.sub.7-18 arylalkyl radicals, provided that when R is alkyl, R.sup.I is other than H or alkyl and when R.sup.I is alkyl, R is other than H or alkyl; R.sup.VI and R.sup.VIII are the same or different and are C.sub.1-18 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.5-18 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6-18 aryl, or C.sub.7-18 arylalkyl radicals; and two or more of R to R.sup.V may be bonded to form a cyclic structure having 5 to 18 carbon atoms.The diethers are particularly useful in the preparation of Ziegler-Natta catalysts.

Abstract: A formylated alkylbenzenesulfonyl halide compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each a member selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; X is a halogen atom; the sulfonyl halide group is present at the ortho or para position while the formyl group at the para or ortho position relative to the group R.sub.1 when R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are both a hydrogen atom, while the sulfonyl halide group and the formyl group are present at the para positions relative to the groups R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, respectively, when R.sub.2 is an alkyl group and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, or the sulfonylhalide group and the formyl group are present at the para positions relative to the groups R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, respectively, when R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: A perfluorosuccinylfluoride is prepared by the reaction of a gaseous mixture of 1,4-dibromoperfluorobutane with SO.sub.3 in oleum with at least 65% of free SO.sub.3 containing a catalyst comprising, besides mono- and bi-valent mercury sulphates, B.sub.2 O.sub.3 in quantities of from 0.3% to 8% by weight with respect to the free SO.sub.3 present in the "oleum" during course of the reaction.

Abstract: Fluorinated styrene derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 1 to 3 are novel. They form homopolymers and copolymers having water and oil repellency, chemical resistance and flexibility. They are prepared by reacting a halomethylstyrene with an alcohol having a perfluoropolyether group in the presence of a base.

Abstract: Insecticidal and acaricidal compounds of formula: ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, where R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.2 represents H, CN, CH.sub.3, or CF.sub.3 ; Q represents CH or N; and Z represents one or more substituents selected from fluoro, benzyl, phenoxy and halophenoxy.

Abstract: Trifluoromethanesulphenyl chloride is prepared by reacting bis-(trifluoromethyl)disulfane in the liquid phase with chlorine in the presence of a strong acid.

Abstract: 1-Bromo-3-chloro-1,2-diaryl-2-propanols of the general formula I ##STR1## where n and m are each 1, 2 or 3, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, t-butyl or an aromatic radical which may be substituted, are prepared and converted into azolylmethyloxiranes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A represents the radicals ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are different from one another and denote hydrogen, --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or halogen, X represents --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is hydrogen, if R.sup.2 is --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, if R.sup.1 is --NO.sub.2 or --NH.sub.2.The compounds are prepared from 4,4'-bis[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)hexafluoroisopropyl]diphenyl ether by nitration or reaction with nitrobenzenes followed by reduction of the nitro groups. They are used for the preparation of high-temperature-resistant polycondensates.

Abstract: Various 1,4-disubstituted-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1,4-diphosphorinanes, their oxides and sulfides, methods for the production thereof, flame-retarded compositions of matter containing them and froth flotation processes therewith, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or alkyl or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 taken together with the nitrogen atoms to which they are attached form a 1,2-diazacyclobutane, 1,2-diazacyclopentane, 1,2-diazacyclohexane, or 1,2-diazacycloheptane ring and Y, and Y.sub.2 are either hydrogen or hydroxy but are not the same; are useful chemical intermediates for the preparation of .beta.-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: The invention provides insecticidally active compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from oxygen and a group of formula S(O).sub.n, where n represents 0, 1 or 2; W represents one or two substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy, or W represents a bidentate group linking adjacent carbon atoms, selected from alkylene and alkylenedioxy; Y represents a substituted aryl group where each substituent is selected from halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, aryloxy and arylamino; Z represents a fluoroalkyl group of up to two carbon atoms; and either X' represents hydrogen and X is selected from hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy and acyloxy, or X and X' together represent a second bond between the adjacent carbon atoms.The invention also provides processes and intermediates useful for the preparation of the compounds of formula I, insecticidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula I, and methods of combating and controlling pests therewith.

Abstract: A process for producing m-phenoxybenzyl alcohol by reacting chlorobenzene with m-hydroxybenzyl alcohol in the presence of a copper catalyst and a base, the process being characterized by using an alkylene glycol as a reaction solvent.

Abstract: A method for making hydroxy-terminated arylene ethers is provided by condensing an aromatic diol, such as hydroquinone with 4-fluoroacetophenone followed by a Baeyer-Villiger oxidation, and hydrolysis of the resulting diester.

Abstract: A fluorine-substituted compound containing an ether bond and an intermediate thereof are described, which are represented by: ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; n represents an integer of 2 to 7; m represents 1 or 2, X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom and ##STR2## represents a trans-(equatorial-equatorial)cyclohexane ring. A compound represented by formula (II): ##STR3## wherein R represents a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; n represents an integer of 2 to 7; m represents 1 or 2, ##STR4## represents a trans-(equatorial-equatorial)cyclohexane ring.

Abstract: 6-Aminocaproic esters are prepared by reacting alkyl 5-formylvalerates with excess ammonia and hydrogen in the presence of ruthenium catalysts at elevated temperature under superatmospheric pressure in liquid ammonia as reaction medium.