Abstract: A process for preparing a compound (III) is provided, in which the compound (III) is prepared from a methoxycarbonyl derivative through a methoxyamide derivative. These two reaction steps are continuously carried out and substantially the same as one step. The compound (III) is useful as a synthetic intermediate for preparing a dual tyrosine kinase inhibitor and can be conveniently prepared in high yield according to the present invention.

Abstract: A process for producing a compound of the formula (II): (wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or the like, R5 is alkyl or alkoxyalkyl, A is O or S, Ar is aryl or the like, * represents the position of an asymmetric carbon atom and that the compound is the (R) or (S) isomer and Q is an optical resolution reagent) comprising isolating the compound as crystals from a solution or suspension containing the compound of the formula (II) (wherein * represents that the compound is the (R) or (S) isomer or a mixture thereof and the other symbols are the same as the above).

Abstract: A compound of the formula [I] ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen; R is lower alkyl; and .about. is any configuration of E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof is produced by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein X and .about. are defined above, W is --CN or --COOR; and R is a lower alkyl, with methylamine in the presence of methanol. The compound [I] is useful for an agricultural fungicide. An intermediate used for producing the compound [I] is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of the formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen; .about. is any configuration of E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof is produced by reacting a compound of the formula [II] ##STR2## wherein X and .about. are as defined above; W is --CN or --COOR; and R is a lower alkyl, with methylamine in the presence of methanol. The compound [I] is useful for an agricultural fungicide. An intermediate used for producing the compound [I] is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of the formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen; is any configuration of E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof is produced by reacting a compound of the formula [II] ##STR2## wherein X and are as defined above; W is --CN or --COOR; and R is a lower alkyl, with methylamine in the presence of methanol. The compound [I] is useful for an agricultural fungicide. An intermediate used for producing the compound [I] is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of the formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen; .about.is any configuration of E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof is produced by reacting a compound of the formula [II] ##STR2## wherein X and .about.are as defined above; W is --CN or --COOR; and R is a lower alkyl, with methylamine in the presence of methanol. The compound [I] is useful for an agricultural fungicide. An intermediate used for producing the compound [I] is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R' is optionally protected --CH.sub.2 OH or --COOH; R.sup.2 is phenyl or substituted phenyl; and Y is oxygen, methylene, or substituted methylene, which comprises treating a norbornyl acid amide of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R is optionally protected --CH.sub.2 OH or --COOR.sup.1 ; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or ester-forming group; and Y is oxygen, methylene, or substituted methylene under the reaction conditions for the Hofmann Rearrangement, and then with a substituted sulfonyl halide of formula (III):R.sup.2 SO.sub.2 X (III)wherein R.sup.2 is phenyl or substituted phenyl; and X is halogen atom.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing a vinyl imidazole derivative (I) and a new method of production of a monoimidazole derivative (II) are provided: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is halogen; and R.sup.2, X, and Y are each is hydrogen or halogen.The vinyl imidazole derivatives (I) are useful as antimycotic agents for humans and animals or agricultural fungicides, and the monoimidazole derivatives (II) can be utilized as intermediates for preparing them.