Abstract: The invention relates to novel ethers and their use as aroma precursors. The ethers are derived from ionol and related compounds. These aroma precursors do not have a substantial aroma as such under ambient conditions, but will break up into a complex mixture having useful organoleptic properties under heating. The ethers are especially suitable for use in products which are heated, burned or smouldered in some stage of their use. The compounds according to the invention are especially suitable for application to tobacco. Mixtures obtained by degrading (e.g. by heating) the ethers according to the invention may be used in a flavouring or perfuming mixture as well due to their organoleptic properties.

Abstract: A process for removing sulfur from an organic sulfide containing three or more chemically bound sulfur atoms is disclosed wherein said sulfide is contacted with a defined catalyst at elevated temperature to increase the disproportionation rate and the corresponding sulfide of lower sulfur rank is continuously removed from the reaction zone.

Abstract: A composition of matter having the general structure: ##STR1## (wherein X is F, Cl, or NO.sub.2, and Y is CO, SO.sub.2 or C(CF.sub.3).sub.2) is employed to terminate a nucleophilic reagent, resulting in the exclusive production of phenylethynyl terminated reactive oligomers which display unique thermal characteristics. A reactive diluent having the general structure: ##STR2## (wherein R is any aliphatic or aromatic moiety) is employed to decrease the melt viscosity of a phenylethynyl terminated reactive oligomer and to subsequently react therewith to provide a thermosetting material of enhanced density. These materials have features which make them attractive candidates for use as composite matrices and adhesives.

Abstract: Propoxybenzene derivatives represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein Ra represents a nitro group, an amino group which may have a protecting group or an --NHCH.dbd.C(COO--C.sub.1-6 -Alkyl).sub.2 group, Rb represents a hydrogen atom, a protecting group for the hydroxyl group or a substituted sulfonyl group and Xa and Xb, which may be the same or different, each represents a halogen atom, and processes for preparation thereof are disclosed. These derivatives are useful in preparing antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of dimethyl disulphide from methyl mercaptan and sulphur. The process according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises:(a) a first reaction zone in which the methyl mercaptan and sulphur are introduced and reacted in the presence of a catalyst,(b) a degassing zone in which the products originating from the first reaction zone are treated to remove at least partially the dissolved hydrogen sulphide, and(c) a second reaction zone in which the products originating from the degassing zone are brought into contact with a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-salicylic acid comprising the reaction of an organometallic derivative with a suitable substituted benzene in the presence of a transition-metal based catalyst is described.

Abstract: A process for preparing pure L-alpha-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol and its salts consists of a) preparing the crude Na+ or K+ salt of L-.alpha.-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol, passing an aqueous solution of the salt through an acid resin in H form whereby ion exchange occurs and the acid L-.alpha.-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol is eluted by washing the resin with water. Then the aqueous solution is passed through a basic resin whereby the L-.alpha.-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol is adsorbed on the resin as the anion. The resin is eluted first with a dilute solution of formic, acetic or propionic acid and then eluted with a more concentrated solution of the same acid. The preparation of severals salts is also described.

Abstract: The alkylsulphate pastes disclosed can be prepared by sulphonating mixtures containing a)50-90% by weight of at least one aliphatic primary alcohol with 6-22 carbon atoms and b)1-50% by weight of at least one unsaturated fatty acid glyceride ester derived from fatty acids having 16-22 carbon atoms and having one, two or three double bonds, with gaseous sulphur trioxide and subsequently neutralizing and hydrolysing the reaction products with aqueous bases in such a way that pastes with solids contents of 30-80% by weight are obtained.

Abstract: Novel phenol compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl substituent of 15 carbon atoms, R is an ethyl or propyl substituent, and n is about 200.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a protected phosphine oxide which comprises reacting a phosphinate ester having a protecting group on the phosphorus atom with an organomagnesium halide or an organolithium compound at a temperature of -70.degree. C. to 65.degree. C. Protected phosphine oxides so prepared are useful intermediates for the preparation of tertiary phosphine oxides and acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a 4-alkylsulfonyl-2-chloro-m-xylene useful as an intermediate for agricultural chemicals.

Abstract: A preparation process of a bis(3-nitrophenoxy) compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a direct bond, divalent hydrocarbon having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a divalent group selected from --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2, --CO--, --S--, --SO--, SO.sub.2 --or --O--, which comprises reacting 4,4'-bisphenol with m-dinitrobenzene in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate or alkali metal hydrogen carbonate having a particle size of 250 .mu.m or less while removing generated water from the reaction system during the reaction. In one embodiment of the process, the reaction is carried out while simultaneously adding 4,4'-bisphenol and m-dinitrobenzene to a reaction vessel which was previously charged with the base and an aprotic polar solvent.

Abstract: The diosmin heptakis (hydrogensulfate) aluminum complex is described, as l as its preparation procedure, characterized by reacting one mole of diosmin with seven moles of a sulfating agent in a dry medium and treatment with an aqueous aluminum hydroxycloride solution of the diosmin heptakis (hydrogensulfate) sodium salt thus obtained. A description of pharmacological assays carried out to confirm the cytoprotective action of the product is included.

Abstract: The alkyl groups of dialkyl trisulfides are exchanged with the alkyl groups of mercaptans by reacting a tertiary dialkyl trisulfide with an alkyl mercaptan having a greater number of carbon atoms in its alkyl group than said trisulfide in the presence of an acidic or basic type catalyst for a time and a temperature sufficient to produce a dialkyl trisulfide having at least one transferred alkyl group from said mercaptan.

Abstract: Intermediates to 1-phenyl-3-naphthalenyloxypropanamines which selectively inhibit serotonin uptake and are useful for treating a variety of disorders linked to decreased neurotransmission of serotonin in mammals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of alkali metal diarylphosphide compounds wherein at least one of the aryl radicals is substituted with an alkyl group. Also disclosed is the preparation of alkyl(diaryl)phosphine compounds which are obtained by the reaction of the alkali metal diarylphosphide compounds with alkyl halide alkylating agents.

Abstract: Open chain enediyne dihydroperoxides having eight carbons between the hydroperoxide groups that cleave DNA are disclosed, as are methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydroxyalkyl ethers of diphenols is disclosed. Accordingly, aromatic polycarbonate resin is reacted with alkylene diol in the presence of a basic catalyst, at temperatures of 150.degree. to 250.degree. C. at a molar ratio of 514 10 moles of alkylene diol to 1 mole of aromatic carbonate structural units to produce the corresponding hydroxyalkyl ether. Additional embodiments entail optional reactions of the aromatic polycarbonate with cyclic alkylene carbonate and with open chain monomeric bis-(hydroxyalkyl)-carbonate. Aromatic polycarbonate waste may thus be advantageously recycled.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone in a high yield and high purity by reaction of phenol with a sulfonating agent in a chlorinated aromatic, in which phenol is reacted with a sulfonating agent in ortho-, meta- or para-chlorotoluene or in any desired mixture of these isomeric chlorotoluenes as the inert solvent, at temperatures of from about 100.degree. to about 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A process of preparing diaryl ethers, such as diphenyl oxide, involving dehydrating a hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, such as phenol, over a zeolite catalyst. The preferred zeolites are dealuminated acid mordenite and dealuminated zeolite Y.