Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)perfluoroalkyl, R.sup.2 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)perfluoroalkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, R.sup.3 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)perfluoroalkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, R.sup.4 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl and R.sup.5 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, with the proviso that no more than two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)perfluoroalkyl; and transition metal complexes thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing epoxy esters, and intermediates prepared by this process, in particular, to a process which produces non-racemic epoxy esters which are of use as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing epoxy esters, and intermediates prepared by this process, in particular, to a process which produces non-racemic epoxy esters which are of use as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds.

Abstract: A method of conducting a Diels-Alder reaction is provided comprising reacting a Diels-Alder diene comprising a 1,3-conjugated diene with a dienophile comprising an alpha,beta-unsaturated acetal or ketal in the presence of a protonating acid to yield a [4+2] cycloadduct.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkylcyclopentadienylthallium compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n=1-5 are disclosed which are useful to modify the properties of transition metal complexes by the introduction of an electron-withdrawing perfluoroalkylcyclopentadienyl moiety thereinto.

Abstract: A method based on a cyclic single electron transfer mechanism has been developed for the electrochemical initiation and interruption of the exothermic quadricyclane to norbornadiene conversion.

Abstract: An aniline is converted to a 3-lower hydrocarbonthiooxindole by processes already known in the art and then air oxidized in an inert liquid vehicle in the presence of a base. The inert liquid vehicle advantageously is aprotic and the base is non-nucleophilic. Also, the aprotic liquid vehicle is desirably solvent for the starting 3-lower hydrocarbonthiooxindole and the non-nucleophilic base.

Abstract: An aniline is converted to a 3-lower hydrocarbonthiooxindole by processes already known in the art, the product converted to a 3-halo-3-lower hydrocarbonthiooxindole by oxidative halogenation, and the product subjected to hydrolysis to form the desired isatins.

Abstract: An aniline is converted to a 3-lower hydrocarbonthiooxindole by processes already known in the art, the product converted to a 3-halo-3-lower hydrocarbonthiooxindole by oxidative halogenation, and the product subjected to hydrolysis to form the desired isatins.

Abstract: Preparing indoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with a .beta.-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a strong base to form a thio-ether indole derivative, and then reducing the thio-ether indole, e.g. with Raney nickel, to form the indole compound. When an acetal or ketal of the .beta.-carbonyl hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the azasulfonium salt is treated with a base, and then with an acid to form the thio-ether indole derivative. When an .alpha.-ethyl-.beta.-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the resulting azosulfonium salt reacts with strong base to form a thio-ether indolenine derivative, which on reduction with Raney nickel or complex metal hydrides yields 3-substituted indoles. The aniline may be an aminopyridine to form an aza-indole compound in the process. The azasulfonium salts and thio-ether indole or thio-ether indolenine derivatives can be isolated and recovered from their respective reaction mixtures.

Abstract: Preparing indoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with a .beta.-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a strong base to form a thio-ether indole derivative, and then reducing the thio-ether indole, e.g. with Raney nickel, to form the indole compound. When an acetal or ketal of the .beta.-carbonyl hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the azasulfonium salt is treated with a base, and then with an acid to form the thio-ether indole derivative. When an .alpha.-ethyl-.beta.-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the resulting azosulfonium salt reacts with strong base to form a thio-ether indolenine derivative, which on reduction with Raney nickel or complex metal hydrides yields 3-substituted indoles. The aniline may be an aminopyridine to form an aza-indole compound in the process. The azasulfonium salts and thio-ether indole or thio-ether indolenine derivatives can be isolated and recovered from their respective reaction mixtures.

Abstract: Preparing indoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with a .beta.-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a strong base to form a thio-ether indole derivative, and then reducing the thio-ether indole, e.g. with Raney nickel, to form the indole compound. When an acetal or ketal of the .beta.-carbonyl hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the azasulfonium salt is treated with a base, and then with an acid to form the thio-ether indole derivative. When an .alpha.-ethyl-.beta.-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the resulting azosulfonium salt reacts with strong base to form a thio-ether indolenine derivative, which on reduction with Raney nickel or complex metal hydrides yields 3-substituted indoles. The aniline may be an aminopyridine to form an aza-indole compound in the process. The azasulfonium salts and thio-ether indole or thio-ether indolenine derivatives can be isolated and recovered from their respective reaction mixtures.

Abstract: Preparing oxindoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with .beta.-thio esters or .beta.-thio amides to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a base to form an ortho-[thioether (hydrocarbonoxycarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, or a [thioether (aminocarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, reacting the orthosubstituted aniline with an acid to form a 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole, and then reducing the 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole with Raney Nickel to form the 2-oxindole.

Abstract: Preparing ortho-substituted anilines by reacting an N-chloroaniline with a non-carbonylic di-hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium chloride, reacting the azasulfonium chloride with a strong base to form an aniline substituted in the 2-position with a hydrocarbon-S-hydrocarbyl thio-ether group. The ortho-substituted thio-ether compounds can be reduced with a de-sulfurizing reducing agent such as Raney nickel or the like to form the orthoalkylated aniline. The analine may be an amino-pyridine. The azasulfonium salt and thio-ether intermediate products can be isolated and recovered. If desired, the thio-ether compounds can be reduced to form ortho-alkylated aniline products which are useful as intermediates for a wide variety of purposes, including their uses in making dyes, herbicides, and the like.

Abstract: Preparing oxindoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with .beta.-thio esters or .beta.-thio amides to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a base to form an ortho-[thio-ether (hydrocarbonoxycarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, or a [thio-ether (aminocarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, reacting the ortho-substituted aniline with an acid to form a 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole, and then reducing the 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole with Raney Nickel to form the 2-oxindole.

Abstract: Preparing indoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with a .beta.-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a strong base to form a thio-ether indole derivative, and then reducing the thio-ether indole, e.g. with Raney nickel, to form the indole compound. When an acetal or ketal of the .beta.-carbonyl hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the azasulfonium salt is treated with a base, and then with an acid to form the thio-ether indole derivative. When an .alpha.-ethyl-.beta. -carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide is used, the resulting azosulfonium salt reacts with strong base to form a thio-ether indolenine derivative, which on reduction with Raney nickel or complex metal hydrides yields 3-substituted indoles. The aniline may be an aminopyridine to form an aza-indole compound in the process. The azasulfonium salts and thio-ether indole or thio-ether indolenine derivatives can be isolated and recovered from their respective reaction mixtures.

Abstract: Preparing ortho-substituted anilines by reacting an N-chloroaniline with a non-carbonylic di-hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium chloride, reacting the azasulfonium chloride with a strong base to form an aniline substituted in the 2-position with a hydrocarbon-S-hydrocarbyl thio-ether group. The ortho-substituted thio-ether compounds can be reduced with a de-sulfurizing reducing agent such as Raney nickel or the like to form the ortho-alkylated aniline. The aniline may be an amino-pyridine. The azasulfonium salt and thio-ether intermediate products can be isolated and recovered. If desired, the thio-ether compounds can be reduced to form ortho-alkylated aniline products which are useful as intermediates for a wide variety of purposes, including their uses in making dyes, herbicides, and the like.

Abstract: Preparing oxindoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with .beta.-thio esters or .beta.-thio amides to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a base to form an ortho-[thio-ether (hydrocarbonoxycarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, or a [thio-ether (aminocarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, reacting the orthosubstituted aniline with an acid to form a 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole, and then reducing the 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole with Raney Nickel to form the 2-oxindole.

Abstract: Preparing azasulfonium halide salt derivatives of an aniline by reacting a halogen with a non-carbonylic dihydrocarbon sulfide, a beta-carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide, or a .beta.-thio ester or amide to form a halogen: sulfur compound complex and then reacting the complex with an aniline to form the azasulfonium halide salts. The azasulfonium halide salts are useful as intermediates in processes for making ortho-alkylated anilines, indoles, and 2-oxindoles which have a variety of known uses.

Abstract: Preparing oxindoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an N-haloaniline with .beta.-thio ester or .beta.-thio amides to form an azasulfonium halide, reacting the azasulfonium halide with a base to form an ortho[thio-ether (hydrocarbonoxycarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, or a [thio-ether (aminocarbonyl) alkyl]aniline, reacting the ortho-substituted aniline with an acid to form a 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole, and then reducing the 3-thio-ether-2-oxindole with Raney Nickel to form the 2-oxindole.