Abstract: A sandwich panel with conductive cores (10,12) interposed between layers (14,16,18) of foam insulating material, particularly of polyurethane, supporting elements (22) provided with at least one pin (26) for connection to the cores, particularly lamps (24) supplied with electrical energy by these cores connected to a source of current, characterized in that the insulating foam material has an elasticity threshold at least equal to the maximum pressure exerted by one of the pins of an element (22) inserted in the foam.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of syn isomers of cephalosporanic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## comprising reacting first in a solvent and optionally in the presence of a base, a compound of the formula ##STR2## with a compound of the formulaR.sub.4 --SO.sub.2 --Hal IIIwherein R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted alkyl, aryl and aralkyl and Hal is a halogen and reacting the resulting product in a solvent and optionally in the presence of a base with a compound of the formula ##STR3## to obtain the compound of formula I' which are known to possess good antibiotic properties.

Abstract: Novel lactones of 2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.

Abstract: The monohydrate of 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol having a remarkable vitamin activity and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: A novel process for the resolution of D,L-cis and D,L-trans 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2 -dihalovinyl)-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine and bromine comprising salifying the said acid with an optically active base selected from the group consisting of D-ephedrine, L-ephedrine, D-N-methyl-ephedrine, L-N-methylephedrine, D-pseudo-ephedrine and L-pseudo-ephedrine to form the corresponding salt, recovering the said salt and subjecting the latter to acid hydrolysis to obtain the corresponding resolved acid which are intermediates for the synthesis of esters having a remarkable insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Novel lactones of cis 2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 when identical are selected from the group consisting of chlorine and bromine and when at least two are different, are selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine and bromine and a novel process for their preparation and a process for the preparation of cis 2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acids of the formula ##STR2## The acids of formula IV are useful to prepare esters of elevated insecticidal activity.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of pure 9.alpha.-fluoro-16.alpha.-methyl-21-acetoxy-.DELTA..sup.1,4 -pregnadiene-11.beta.-ol-3,20-dione comprising reacting 9.alpha.-fluoro-21-acetoxy-.DELTA..sup.1,4,16 -pregnatriene-11.beta.-ol-3,20-dione with a methyl magnesium halide in the presence of a catalytic amount of a cuprous halide effecting protonation of magnesian to form 9.alpha.-fluoro-16.alpha.-methyl-21-acetoxy-.DELTA..sup.1,4 -pregnadiene-11.beta.-ol-3,20-dione, reacting the raw product with an acetylation agent to acetylate the partially deacetylated product and purifying the reacetylated product with an organic solvent, treating in solution with a peroxidation agent and then purifying again with an organic solvent.

Abstract: The novel product, dextrorotary 7-bromo-6-chloro-3-[3-(3-hydroxy-2-piperidyl)-acetonyl]-4(3H)-quinazolinon e and its non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having anticoccidiosis activity and its preparation and use.

Abstract: Novel stable crystalline hydrate of D form of the syn isomer of sodium 3-acetoxymethyl-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-methoxyimino-acetamido]-ceph- 3-eme-4-carboxylate having the formula ##STR1## which has excellent antibiotic activity against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: Novel 4,5-seco-estrane-3,5,17-trione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and K and K' are individually blocked ketones in the form of ketals which are intermediates for the preparation of therapeutically active steroids and their preparation and novel intermediates.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of 3-oximes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of methyl and ethyl and R' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and acyl of an organic carboxylic acid of 2 to 8 carbon atoms and novel intermediates formed therein.

Abstract: Novel lactones of 2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.

Abstract: A process for the production of a .DELTA..sup.4 -gonenic steroid having the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and the acyl of an organic carboxylic acid having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R' represents an alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.iv represents a member selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or lower alkynyl, and B represents a member selected from the group consisting of two hydrogens in the 9.alpha. and 10.beta. position and a double bond which comprises the steps of reacting a 3-ketal-4,5-seco-gonane-5-one with a ketalizing agent, oxidizing the resultant 3,5-diketal-4,5-seco-gonane-17.beta.-ol, reacting the resultant 3,5-diketal-4,5-seco-gonane-17-one with an organometallic compound, hydrolyzing the resultant 3,5-diketal-17.alpha.-R.sup.iv -4,5-seco-gonane-17.beta.-ol, cyclizing the resultant 17.alpha.-R.sup.iv -4,5-seco-gonane-17.beta.-ol-3,5-dione and recovering said .DELTA..sup.4 -gonenic steroid.

Abstract: Novel intermediates for the preparation of trienic steroids which intermediates have the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and X is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic of 1 to 6 carbon atoms optionally substituted and cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms and Y is selected from the group consisting of =O and ethylenedioxy.