Abstract: Mono-, di-, tri- and tetra-esters derived from an acid of the general formula:R--OHin which R represents an acyl radical of the general formula: ##STR1## in which n represents 0 or 1, m represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represent a straight- or branched-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being from 4 to 10 when R.sub.3 represents hydrogen and the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being from 6 to 15 when R.sub.3 is different from hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 when they are taken together represent a tetramethylene, pentamethylene or hexamethylene radical and R.sub.

Abstract: Process for introducing a substituent selected from branched- or straight-chain alkyl radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, aralkyl or cycloalkyl radicals in which the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, into a carbon chain bearing a stable functional group the said carbon chain having at least one proton in .alpha.-position in relation to this functional group, process whereby, in a first step, this carbon chain is reacted with a complex base comprising a mixture of alkali metal amide and alkali metal alcoholate suspended in an anhydrous organic solvent to provide temporarily a carbanion, then in a second step this carbanion is reacted in an anhydrous organic solvent with an alkyl, aralkyl or cycloalkyl halide corresponding to the substituent to be introduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-(4'-chloro-phenylthio)-benzonitrile, to its process of preparation and to its use for preparing 2-chlorothioxanthone.2-Chloro-thioxanthone prepared from the compound of the invention is useful as a photoinitiator for the reticulation of synthetic resins and as an intermediate for preparing pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: .omega.-Dialkylalkanoic acid derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which can be the same or different, each represent an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and n represents 0, 1, 2 or 3.They possess a competitive inhibitory activity with respect to .gamma.-aminobutyric .alpha.-ketoglutaric transaminase as well as antianoxic and anticonvulsant properties and they are useful for treating central neurological disorders, whether resulting or not from cerebral ischemia, and disorders relating to the field of neuropsychiatry.

Abstract: 3-Thienyl-acetate derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl, a cycloalkyl or an aralkyl radical, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, when they are taken together to form a cyclic group with the carbon atom to which they are attached, represent a polymethylene radical having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, are prepared from a mixture consituted by a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 has the meaning given above and an organic halide of the formula:R.sub.4 Xwherein X represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine and R.sub.4 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl radical or --CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n X in which n is an integer in the range of from 1 to 4 inclusive and X has the meaning given above, which mixture is added to an alkali metal hydride in dimethylformamide, at a temperature between -20.degree. C. and -5.degree. C., and allowed to react, in one step, at a temperature between -20.degree. C. and -5.degree. C.

Abstract: This application relates to a new polyester of behenic acid and thiodiglycol, namely thiodiglycol dibehenate.The compound of the invention has been found to possess valuable properties as a lubricating agent for thermoplastic materials.This application relates also to a method of use of said compound as lubricating agent for thermoplastic materials.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of di-n-propyl acetonitrile of the formula: ##STR1## whereby, in a single step, sodium n-propylate in n-propanol medium is added to a reaction medium which is formed of a cyanacetate of general formula: ##STR2## in which R represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n-propyl bromide or iodide, the alkylation reaction taking place under reflux, the crude ester obtained is saponified with a 10 to 20% solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, the resulting salt is acidified with a strong acid, to give crude di-n-propyl cyanacetic acid, which is decarboxylated by heating at a temperature between 140.degree. C. and 190.degree. C., so as to obtain the di-n-propyl acetonitrile.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of the general formula : ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom or a methoxy radical and R.sub.3 represents an alkyl or aryl radical, with the proviso that at least one of the substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is not a hydrogen atom.The compounds of formula I are useful for preparing stabilizers for thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: Process for preparing di-n-propyl acetamide of the formula: ##STR1## whereby di-n-propyl acetonitrile is hydrolyzed by means of 80% sulphuric acid aqueous solution in the proportion of 2 to 2.5 g of dilute acid/g of nitrile, at a temperature between 80.degree. C and 130.degree. C to obtain the desired amide.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of di-n-propyl acetic acid of formula: ##STR1## and its non-toxic alkali and alkaline earth metal salts whereby in a single stage, sodium n-propylate in n-propanol medium is added to a reaction medium formed of a cyanacetic ester of general formula: ##STR2## in which R represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n-propyl bromide or iodide, the alkylation reaction taking place under reflux, the crude ester obtained is saponified with a 10 to 20% solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide, the salt thus obtained is acidified with a strong acid, to give the crude di-n-propyl cyanacetic acid, which is decarboxylated by heating at a temperature between 140.degree. and 190.degree. C, to provide the di-n-propyl acetonitrile, the di-n-propyl acetonitrile obtained is hydrolysed by means of an aqueous solution of 75 to 80% sulphuric acid at a temperature of 80.degree.-140.degree.

Abstract: This application relates to new lubricating associations for thermoplastic materials, which comprise at least two lubricating agents selected from 1,2-propanediol dibehenate, thiodiglycol dibehenate, diethyleneglycol dibehenate, triethyleneglycol dibehenate, trimethylolpropane tribehenate, dipentaerythrite pentabehenate, 1,4-butanediol dibehenate, glyceryl tribehenate, pentaerythrite tetrabehenate and one metallic salt of behenic acid.This application relates also to the polymers and co-polymers of vinyl chloride containing said lubricating associations.

Abstract: 3-Thienyl-acetate derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl, a cycloalkyl or an aralkyl radical, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, when they are taken together to form a cyclic group with the carbon atom to which they are attached, represent a polymethylene radical having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, are prepared from a mixture consituted by a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 has the meaning given above and an organic halide of the formula:R.sub.4 Xwherein X represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine and R.sub.4 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl radical or --CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n X in which n is an integer in the range of from 1 to 4 inclusive and X has the meaning given above, which mixture is added to an alkali metal hydride in dimethylformamide, at a temperature between -20.degree. C. and -5.degree. C., and allowed to react, in one step, at a temperature between -20.degree. C. and -5.degree. C.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of di-n-propyl acetonitrile of the formula: ##STR1## whereby, in a single step, sodium n-propylate in n-propanol medium is added to a reaction medium which is formed of a cyanacetate of general formula: ##STR2## in which R represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n-propyl bromide or iodide, the alkylation reaction taking place under reflux, the crude ester obtained is saponified with a 10 to 20% solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, the resulting salt is acidified with a strong acid, to give crude di-n-propyl cyanacetic acid, which is decarboxylated by heating at a temperature between 140.degree. C. and 190.degree. C., so as to obtain the di-n-propyl acetonitrile.