Abstract: Curcumin is subjected to the action of heat and pressure in the presence of water by a continuous or batch process to produce vanillin and other natural flavor products. The proportion of vanillin in the final product varies with the pH of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Ketones or aldehydes containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds and a carbonyl group conjugated with at least one double bond are hydrolyzed by the action of heat and pressure in the presence of water by a batch or continuous process. The ketone or aldehyde cleaves at the double bond conjugated with the carbonyl group to produce additional carbonyl-containing compounds.

Abstract: Ketones or aldehydes containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds and a carbonyl group conjugated with at least one double bond are hydrolyzed by the action of heat and pressure in the presence of water by a batch or continuous process. The ketone or aldehyde cleaves at the double bond conjugated with the carbonyl group to produce additional carbonyl-containing compounds.

Abstract: Alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds are hydrolyzed under alkaline conditions in the presence of water to produce additional carbonyl-containing compounds. High yields are obtained when the alkaline catalyst contains hydroxide ion and the pH is maintained in the range of about 11 to about 13.

Abstract: Ketones or aldehydes containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds and a carbonyl group conjugated with at least one double bond are hydrolyzed by the action of heat and pressure in the presence of water. The ketone or aldehyde cleaves at the double bond conjugated with the carbonyl group to produce additional carbonyl-containing compounds.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing benzaldehyde by fractionally steam distilling benzaldehyde from cinnamaldehyde in the presence of hydroxide catalyst and at a pH on the order of about 11 to about 13. Conversions of cinnamaldehyde to benzaldehyde can be achieved on the order of about 75% or more.

Abstract: Novel 7-(1,3-dithiolan-2-imino)cephalosporin derivatives are described which are particularly useful for their antibacterial properties.

Abstract: Novel 7-(1,3-dithiolan-2-imino)-.DELTA..sup.2 -cephalosporanic acid derivatives are described which possess useful antibacterial properties.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sub.2 is hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; n is an integer of from 1 to 5; R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; and each of A and B is hydrogen or hydroxy; with the provisos that at least one of A or B is hydrogen and one of A or B is other than hydrogen when R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3 ; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; n is a positive whole integer of from 1 to 5; R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; and A and B are individually hydrogen or hydroxy; with the provisos that at least one of A or B is hydrogen and one of A or B is other than hydrogen when R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3 ; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sub.2 is hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; n is an integer of from 1 to 5; R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; and each of A and B is hydrogen or hydroxy; with the provisos that at least one of A or B is hydrogen and one of A or B is other than hydrogen when R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3 ; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; n is a positive whole integer of from 1 to 5; R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; and A and B are individually hydrogen or hydroxy; with the provisos that at least one of A or B is hydrogen and one of A or B is other than hydrogen when R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3 ; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: 2,4a-Ethanobenz[g]isoquinolin-5(1H)-one derivatives are described which are useful as analgesic and anti-fertility agents.

Abstract: Novel 7-(1,3-dithiolan-2-imino)-.DELTA..sup.2 -cephalosporanic acid derivatives are described which possess useful antibacterial properties.

Abstract: Novel 7-(1,3-dithiolan-2-imino)cephalosporin derivatives are described which are particularly useful for their antibacterial properties.

Abstract: Novel 6-(1,3-dithiolan-2-imino)penicillanic acid derivatives are described which are particularly useful for their antibacterial properties.

Abstract: Novel 7-[2-[.omega.-(1,3-dithiolan-2-imino)substituted]-acetylamino]cephalospora nic acid derivatives are described having useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are penicillanic acids and derivatives thereof which are substituted in the 6-position, processes for preparing such compounds and the utility thereof. The compounds of the invention have been found to be useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: .omega.-(1,3-Dithiolan-2-imino) substituted acetic acids are prepared useful as antibacterial agents, inhibitors of cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis, anti-inflammatory agents and as intermediates for cephalosporin antibiotics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel analogs of cephalosporins. They differ from prior art compounds in that they are substituted in the 2-position and can be prepared by reacting known cephalosporins with an active source of halogen to form a 2-halogenated intermediate. Substitution of the thus formed intermediate can be accomplished with various substitutents. The compounds of this invention are useful antimicrobial and antibacterial agents.