Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1,1-dioxopenicillanoyloxymethyl 6-beta-aminopenicillanate which comprises reacting 1,1-dioxopenicillanoyloxymethyl 6-phenylacetamidopenicillanate or the corresponding phenoxyacetamidopenicillanate under anhydrous conditions with a halogenating agent in the presence of a reaction inert solvent to form an intermediate imino halide, addition of a primary alcohol having from one to four carbon atoms to convert the imino halide to an imino ether and subsequent hydrolysis to give the desired product.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of the antiinflammatory agent piroxicam and intermediates leading thereto, the first of which comprises reacting N-methylsaccharin with (N-2-pyridyl)haloacetamides and alkyl haloacetates in the presence of an appropriate base to give, respectively, piroxicam and alkyl 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxylate 1,1-dioxides, intermediates which can be converted into piroxicam; and the second of which comprises reacting a novel alkyl 2-(2-methyl-3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1,2-benzisosulfonazol-3-yl)-2-haloacetat e with a metal hydride to give alkyl 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxylate 1,1-dioxides, intermediates leading to piroxicam.

Abstract: A process for the debromination of 6-monobromo- and 6,6-dibromopenicillanic acid, and various derivatives thereof, by the action of a bisulfite salt. The debrominated compounds produced find various utilities, as beta-lactamase inhibitors useful in therapy in combination with known beta-lactam antibiotics, or as intermediates in the further synthesis of useful beta-lactam compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; and R' is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms which comprises contacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R and R' are defined as above at -10.degree. to 50.degree. C. with an essentially anhydrous acid selected from the group consisting of formic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, methanesulfonic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, chloroacetic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid and hydrofluoric acid.

Abstract: p-Nitrophenyl 3-bromo-2,2-diethoxypropionate, useful in the synthesis of highly functionalized small molecules and heterocycles, including pyromeconic acid and 6-methylpyromeconic acid.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one is prepared by contacting 1(2-furyl)-1-ethanol in aqueous solution with two equivalents of a halogen oxidant at room temperature and then heating until the hydrolysis of the formed 4-halo-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Other valuable related gamma-pyrones are prepared in analogous manner from appropriate alcohols.

Abstract: Maltol (3-hydroxy-2-methyl-gamma-pyrone) is prepared from furfural through intermediates (a) 1-(2-furyl)-1-ethanol; (b) 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-2,5-dialkoxy-2,5-dihydrofuran; (c) alkyl or aralkyl-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one; and (d) 2-alkyl or aralkyl-4-methyl-3,7-dioxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-5-one.Pyromeconic acid (3-hydroxy-gamma-pyrone), ethyl maltol (3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-gamma-pyrone) and other valuable 2-substituted-3-hydroxy-gamma-pyrones are prepared in an analogous manner from furfural.

Abstract: 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one is prepared by contacting 1(2-furyl)-1-ethanol in aqueous solution with two equivalents of a halogen oxidant at room temperature and then heating until the hydrolysis of the formed 4-halo-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Other valuable related gammapyrones are prepared in analogous manner from appropriate alcohols.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of the antiinflammatory agent piroxicam and intermediates leading thereto, the first of which comprises reacting N-methylsaccharin with (N-2-pyridyl)haloacetamides and alkyl haloacetates in the presence of a metal hydride to give, respectively, piroxicam and alkyl 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxylate 1,1-dioxides, intermediates which can be converted into piroxicam; and the second of which comprises reacting a novel alkyl 2-(2-methyl-3-hydroxy2,3-dihydro-1,2-benzisosulfonazol-3-yl)-2-haloacetate with a metal hydride to give alkyl 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxylate 1,1-dioxides, intermediates leading to piroxicam.

Abstract: (2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4h-pyran-4-one is prepared by contacting 1(2-furyl)-1-ethanol in aqueous solution with two equivalents of a halogen oxidant at room temperature and then heating until the hydrolysis of the formed 4-halo-dihydro-pyran intermediate is substantially complete. Other valuable related gamma-pyrones are prepared in analogous manner from appropriate alcohols.

Abstract: Maltol (3-hydroxy-2-methyl-gamma-pyrone) is prepared from furfural through intermediates (a) 1-(2-furyl)-1-ethanol; (b) 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-2,5-dialkoxy-2,5-dihydrofuran; (c) alkyl or aralkyl-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one; and (d) 2-alkyl or aralkyl-4-methyl-3,7-dioxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-5-one.Pyromeconic acid (3-hydroxy-gamma-pyrone), ethyl maltol (3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-gamma-pyrone) and other valuable 2-substituted-3-hydroxy-gamma-pyrones are prepared in an analogous manner from furfural.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one is prepared by contacting 1(2-furyl)-1-ethanol in aqueous solution with two equivalents of a halogen oxidant at room temperature and then heating until the hydrolysis of the formed 4-halo-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Other valuable related gammapyrones are prepared in analogous manner from appropriate alcohols.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one is prepared by contacting 1(2-furyl)-1-ethanol in aqueous solution with two equivalents of a halogen oxidant at room temperature and then heating until the hydrolysis of the formed 4-halo-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Other valuable related gamma-pyrones are prepared in analogous manner from appropriate alcohols.

Abstract: Gamma-pyrones are prepared by contacting a 3-halo-furfuryl alcohol or a 3-alkoxy-furfuryl alcohol with one equivalent of a halogen, peracid or peroxide oxidant and then heating until hydrolysis of the formed 4-substituted-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Maltol (2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one) is prepared by this process from 2(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-alkoxy furans or 2(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-halo-furans. Gamma-pyrones are also prepared by contacting the corresponding 3-substituted-2,5-dialkoxy-furfuryl alcohols with acid until conversion to the gamma-pyrones is substantially complete.

Abstract: Gamma-pyrones are prepared by contacting a 3-halo-furfuryl alcohol or a 3-alkoxy-furfuryl alcohol with one equivalent of a halogen, peracid or peroxide oxidant and then heating until hydrolysis of the formed 4-substituted-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Maltol (2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one) is prepared by this process from 2(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-alkoxy furans or 2(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-halo-furans. Gamma-pyrones are also prepared by contacting the corresponding 3-substituted-2,5-dialkoxy-furfuryl alcohols with acid until conversion to the gamma-pyrones is substantially complete.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one is prepared by contacting 1(2-furyl)-1-ethanol in aqueous solution with two equivalents of a halogen oxidant at room temperature and then heating until the hydrolysis of the formed 4-halo-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Other valuable related gamma-pyrones are prepared in analogous manner from appropriate alcohols.

Abstract: Gamma-pyrones are prepared by contacting a 3-halo-furfuryl alcohol or a 3-alkoxy-furfuryl alcohol with one equivalent of a halogen, peracid or peroxide oxidant and then heating until hydrolysis of the formed 4-substituted-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Maltol (2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one) is prepared by this process from 2(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-alkoxy furans or 2(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-halo-furans. Gamma-pyrones are also prepared by contacting the corresponding 3-substituted-2,5-dialkoxy-furfuryl alcohols with acid until conversion to the gamma-pyrones is substantially complete.

Abstract: 2-METHYL-3-HYDROXY-4H-pyran-4-one is prepared by contacting 1(2-furyl)-1-ethanol in aqueous solution with two equivalents of a halogen oxidant at room temperature and then heating until the hydrolysis of the formed 4-halo-dihydropyran intermediate is substantially complete. Other valuable related gamma-pyrones are prepared in analogous manner from appropriate alcohols.