Abstract: From compounds of formula II wherein R1 and R2 are independently of one another H, C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6halogenalkyl, C1–C6alkoxy, C1–C6alkoxy-C1–C6alkyl, or C1–C6alkoxy-C1–C6alkyloxy, R3 is C1–C6alkyl, R4 is C1–C6alkyl, and R5 is C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6hydroxyalkyl, C1–C6alkoxy-C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6alkanoyloxy-C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6aminoalkyl, C1–C6alkylamino-C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-dialkylamino-C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-alkanoylamido-C1–C6-alkyl, HO(O)C—C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6alkyl-O—(O)C—C1–C6alkyl, H2N—C(O)—C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6alkyl-HN—C(O)—C1–C6alkyl or (C1–C6alkyl)2N—C(O)—C1–C6-alkyl, R6 is C1–C6alkyl, R7 is C1–C6alkyl or C1–C6alkoxy, or R6 and R7 together are tetramethylene, pentamethylene, 3-oxa-1,5-pentylene or —CH2CH2O— substituted, if necessary, with C1–C4-Alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, it is possible—through halolactonization, azidation of the halogen group, ring opening with an amine R5—NH2, and reduction of the azide group to form the amino group—to prepare compounds of formula I wherein R5 is C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6hydroxyalkyl, C1–C6

Abstract: From compounds of formula II wherein R1 and R2 are independently of one another H, C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6halogenalkyl, C1–C6alkoxy, C1–C6alkoxy-C1–C6alkyl, or C1–C6alkoxy-C1–C6alkyloxy, R3 is C1–C6alkyl, R4 is C1–C6alkyl, and R5 is C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6hydroxyalkyl, C1–C6alkoxy-C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6alkanoyloxy-C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6aminoalkyl, C1–C6alkylamino-C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-dialkylamino-C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-alkanoylamido-C1–C6-alkyl, HO(O)C—C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6alkyl-O—(O)C—C1–C6alkyl, H2N—C(O)—C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6alkyl-HN—C(O)—C1–C6alkyl or (C1–C6alkyl)2N—C(O)—C1–C6-alkyl, R6 is C1–C6alkyl, R7 is C1–C6alkyl or C1–C6alkoxy, or R6 and R7 together are tetramethylene, pentamethylene, 3-oxa-1,5-pentylene or —CH2CH2O— substituted, if necessary, with C1–C4-Alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, it is possible—through halolactonization, azidation of the halogen group, ring opening with an amine R5—NH2, and reduction of the azide group to form the amino group—to prepare compounds of formula I wherein R5 is C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6hydroxyalkyl, C1–C6a

Abstract: From compounds of formula II wherein R1 and R2 are independently of one another H, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6halogenalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyl, or C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyloxy, R3 is C1-C6alkyl, and R5 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6hydroxyalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6alkanoyloxy-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6aminoalkyl, C1-C6alkylamino-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-dialkylamino-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkanoylamido-C1-C6-alkyl, HO(O)C—C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6alkyl-O—(O)C—C1-C6alkyl, H2N—C(O)—C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkyl-HN—C(O)—C1-C6alkyl or (C1-C6alkyl)2N—C(O)—C1-C6-alkyl, R6 is C1-C6alkyl, R7 is C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6alkoxy, or R6 and R7 together are tetramethylene, pentamethylene, 3-oxa-1,5-pentylene or —CH2CH2O— substituted, if necessary, with C1-C4-Alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, it is possible—through halolactonization, azidation of the halogen group, ring opening with an amine R5—NH2, and reduction of the azide group to form the amino group—to prepare compounds of formula I wherein R5 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6hydroxyalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyl,

Abstract: Processes for producing polyester amides, by reacting a polyisobutylene with a first reagent selected from the group consisting of at least monounsaturated acids having from 3 to 21 carbon atoms and derivatives thereof; and a second reagent selected from the group consisting of monoethanolamine and alkylamines of the general formula R—NH2, wherein R represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; are described. The polyester amides thus produced and their uses in stabilizing asphaltenes in crude oil and crude oil derivatives are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, H,C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6halogenalkyl, C1-C6alkoxyl, C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyl, or C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyloxy, and R3 is C1-C6alkyl, are obtainable in high yiedls by stereoselective addition of R3-substituted propionic acid esters to R1- and R2-substituted benzaldehydes of formula R—CHO to form corresponding 3-R-3-hydroxy-2-R3-propionic acid esters, conversion of the OH group to a leaving group, subsequent regioselective elimination to form 3-R-2-R3-propenic acid esters, and reduction to corresponding 3-R-2-R3-allyl alcohols and their enantioselective hydrogenation, wherein R is (a).

Abstract: A process for imparting lubricity to an aqueous drilling fluid used in geological exploration involving: (a) providing an aqueous drilling fluid; (b) providing a lubricant component containing a partial glyceride of predominantly unsaturated fatty acids having from about 16 to 24 carbon atoms; and (c) introducing the partial glyceride into the aqueous drilling fluid.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (XII), are simultaneously halogenated in the 5 position and hydroxylated in the 4 position under lactonization, the halolactone is reacted with an amine to form a carboxamide, the halogen is replaced with azide, if necessary after the introduction of a hydroxy protecting group, the resulting azide is converted to a lactone, the lactone is amidated and then the azide converted to the amine group, in order to obtain compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in the form of their racemates or enantiomers, preferably compounds of formula Ia wherein R4 is C1-C6alkyl, Z is chlorine, bromine or iodine, and X is —OH, chloride, bromide or iodide, or X forms an ester group with the carbonyl substituent, as well as salts of carboxylic acids. The compounds are valuable intermediates for the propagation of &dgr;-amino-&ggr;-hydroxy-&ohgr;-aryl-alkanecarboxamides, which exhibit renin-inhibiting properties and could be used as antihypertensive agents in pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2(S)-alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic esters by enzymatic hydrolysis, comprising the steps: a) enzymatic hydrolysis of racemic 2-alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic esters in aqueous and alkaline medium in the presence of an esterase; b) isolation of 2(S)alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic esters by extraction with an organic solvent; c) isolation of 2(R)-alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic acids from the aqueous-alkaline medium; d) Esterification of 2(R)-alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic acids, e) subsequent racemization to form 2-alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic esters; and f) return of the racemate obtained in step e) to step a), if necessary together with fresh racemic 2-alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic esters. The process permits the undesired R-stereoisomers to be converted into the desired 2(S)-alkyl-5-halogenpent-4-ene carboxylic esters to avoid waste product from the synthesis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, H,C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6halogenalkyl, C1-C6alkoxyl, C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyl, or C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyloxy, and R3 is C1-C6alkyl, are obtainable in high yiedls by stereoselective addition of R3-substituted propionic acid esters to R1- and R2-substituted benzaldehydes of formula R—CHO to form corresponding 3-R-3-hydroxy-2-R3-propionic acid esters, conversion of the OH group to a leaving group, subsequent regioselective elimination to form 3-R-2-R3-propenic acid esters, and reduction to corresponding 3-R-2-R3-allyl alcohols and their enantioselective hydrogenation, wherein R is (a).

Abstract: Compounds of formula (II) are simultaneously halogenated in the 5 position and hydroxylated in the 4 position under lactonization, the halolactone is converted into a hydroxylactone and then the hydroxy group into a leaving group, the leaving group is replaced with azide, the lactone amidated and then the azide converted to the amine group, in order to obtain compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of linear and/or branched fatty alcohols containing at least 12 carbon atoms in the molecule and/or to the use of mixtures of such fatty alcohols with carboxylic acid esters as a lubricating additive in water-based drilling fluids for their use in geological exploration by drilling. The fatty-alcohol-based lubricants or lubricant systems are particularly suitable for use in water-based alkali metal silicate drilling muds which are known to be distinguished by comparatively high pH values. The additives according to the invention combine their lubricating effect with a foam-suppressing effect, i.e. prevent unwanted foaming.

Abstract: Processes for producing polyester amides, by reacting a polyisobutylene with a first reagent selected from the group consisting of at least monounsaturated acids having from 3 to 21 carbon atoms and derivatives thereof; and a second reagent selected from the group consisting of monoethanolamine and alkylamines of the general formula R—NH2, wherein R represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; are described. The polyester amides thus produced and their uses in stabilizing asphaltenes in crude oil and crude oil derivatives are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, H, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6halogenalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyl, or C1-C6alkoxy-C1l-C6alkyloxy, and R3 is C1-C6alkyl, are obtainable in high yields by stereoselective addition of R3-substituted propionic acid esters to R1- and R2-substituted benzaldehydes of formula R—CHO to form corresponding 3-R-3-hydroxy-2-R3-propionic acid esters, conversion of the OH group to a leavaing group, subsequent regioselective elimination to form 3-R-2-R3-propenic acid esters, and their hydrolysis to form corresponding propenic carboxylic acids and their enantioselective hydrogenation, wherein R is (a).

Abstract: Bicyclic amino alcohols, whose amino group and hydroxy group are bonded in positions 1,3 adjacent to the bridge, for example are valuable ligands for metal complexes of the d-8 metals of the periodic table of elements. The metal complexes in question are catalysts or catalyst precursors for the asymmetric hydrogenation or asymmetric transfer hydrogenation with hydrogen donors of prochiral organic compounds with carbon double bonds or carbon/hetero atom double bonds, for example ketones and imines.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (XII), are simultaneously halogenated in the 5 position and hydroxylated in the 4 position under lactonization, the halolactone is reacted with an Rio amine to form a carboxamide, the halogen is replaced with azide, if necessary after the introduction of a hydroxy protecting group, the resulting azide is converted to a lactone, the lactone is amidated and then the azide converted to the amine group, in order to obtain compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (II) are simultaneously halogenated in the 5 position and hydroxylated in the 4 position under lactonization, the halolactone is converted into a hydroxylactone and then the hydroxy group into a leaving group, the leaving group is replaced with azide, the lactone amidated and then the azide converted to the amine group, in order to obtain compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: 1 Compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, H, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6halogenalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6alkoxy-C1-C6alkyl, or C1-C6alkoxy-C1l-C6alkyloxy, and R3 is C1-C6alkyl, are obtainable in high yields by stereoselective addition of R3-substituted propionic acid esters to R1- and R2-substituted benzaldehydes of formula R—CHO to form corresponding 3-R-3-hydroxy-2-R3-propionic acid esters, conversion of the OH group to a leavaing group, subsequent regioselective elimination to form 3-R-2-R3-propenic acid esters, and their hydrolysis to form corresponding propenic carboxylic acids and their enantioselective hydrogenation, wherein R is (a).

Abstract: The use is disclosed of at least substantially water-insoluble ethers which are fluid and/or at least plastically deformable at working temperature and have flash points of at least 80° C., of mono- and/or polyfunctional alcohols of natural and/or synthetic origin or corresponding solutions of such ethers in ecologically acceptable water-insoluble oils as the dispersed oil phase of water-based O/W-emulsion drilling fluids which are suitable for the environmentally acceptable development of geological formations and which contain, if desired, insoluble, finely particulate weighting agents for the formation of water-based O/W-emulsion drilling muds and/or further additives, such as emulsifiers, fluid-loss additives, wetting agents, alkali reserves and/or auxiliary substances for the inhibition of drilled rock of high water-sensitivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel advantageous process for the stereoselective preparation of 2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrates (HPB esters) and of their precursors. This is done by starting from readily accessible &agr;-unsaturated &agr;-hydroxy-&ggr;-keto esters which can be prepared by Claisen condensation.