Abstract: Substituted thiopyridines of the general formula I where n is 1 or 2; R1 is chlorine, C1-C3-fluoroalkyl, nitro or methylsulfonyl; R2 is a C1-C10-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkynyl radical, in each case unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-alkoxycarbonyl, di-(C1-C4-alkylamino)carbonyl, cyano or nitro, a C3-C8-cycloalkyl radical, or a C1-C4-alkyl-enephenyl, phenyl or naphthyl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted in the phenyl moiety by halogen, C1-C3-alkyl, C1-C3-alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: n represents 0 or 1, R1 represents hydrogen, arylalkyl, alkyl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, arylalkoxycarbonyl or trifluoroacetyl, R2 represents alkyl, X represents oxygen, chlorine, OR3, SR4 or NOR5, R3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl or arylalkoxycarbonyl, R4 represents hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, R5 represents hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, represents a single or double bond, Ar represents aryl or heteroaryl, its isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful as facilitators of memory and cognition and antalgic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for converting 2,4-dichloropyridines into 2-aryloxy-4-chloropyridines, comprising reacting a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is (C1-C4)alkyl; R2 is methyl or ethyl; and R3, R4 and R5 are selected, independently, from (C1-C4)alkyl and (C1-C4)alkoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; comprising reacting a compound of formula (II), wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, with a compound of formula (III), wherein R3, R4 and R5 are defined as above, in the presence of a base that is capable of deprotonating the compound of formula (III), optionally in the presence of an organometallic halide or oxide and a suitable solvent, and then optionally converting the resulting compound of formula (I) into a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of such compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: wherein R, A, B and X have the meaning given in claim 1; and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and to herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds with (derivatised) hydroxyalkyl substituents on the pyridine ring, their use as fungicidal compounds, and their use in fungicidal compositions comprising at least one of the 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: Intermediates useful for the synthesis of huperzine A represented by the structures below, and methods for their synthesis, wherein: R1 is lower alkyl, benzyl, or substituted benzyl; X is a suitable leaving group; Y is an electron withdrawing group that can subsequently be converted into an amino group; one broken line is present as a carbon—carbon bond and the other broken line is absent, where the broken line forms an unconjugated carbon—carbon double bond, which double bond may be endocyclic whereby n is 3 or the double bond may be exocyclic whereby n is 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-substituted and 2,3-disubstituted pyridine compounds which are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of pyridylsulfonylurea herbicides. The invention also relates to arylation of alcohols using a pyridinediazonium salt. More particularly the arylation process of the instant invention relates to the synthesis of 2,3-disubstituted pyridine compounds via anhydrous diazotization of 3-aminopyridines to form a diazonium salt intermediate that is then reacted with the appropriate alcohol to produce the desired product. The invention additionally relates to pyridine-3-diazonium salt intermediates.

Abstract: 2-, 3- or 4-arylpyridines are prepared by reacting a halopyridine with an aryl Grignard compound, where the halogen is chlorine or bromine, in the presence of a palladium catalyst of the formula (IV)

Abstract: A process for the preparation of arylamides of heteroaromatic carboxylic acids of the formula: in which each An is nitrogen or CRn (n=1-5), with the proviso that at least one of the ring members is nitrogen and that two nitrogen atoms are not bonded directly to one another; R1 to R5, if present, independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl or aryl, also one of the substituents R1 to R5 can be a group of the formula —OR, in which R is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical; R6 is hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl; and R7 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical. The amides are obtained from the corresponding heteroaromatic halogen compounds, the corresponding aromatic amines and carbon monoxide in the presence of a palladium diphosphine complex. Compounds of this class, especially those in which one of the substituents R1 to R5 is an aryloxy group, are important herbicides.

Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, are treated by administering to a patient in need thereof aryloxyalkylamines, including pyridyloxylalkylamines and phenoxyalkylamines, such as (3-(3-pyridyloxy)propyl)methylamine and (3-(5-bromo(3-pyridyloxy))propyl)methylamine.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-hydroxy-6-trifluoromethylpyridine which comprises reacting 2-fluoro-6-trifluomethylpyridine or a mixture of 2-fluoro-6-trifluoromethylpyridine and 2-chloro-6-trifluoromethylpyridine with an alkali metal hydroxide at a temperature of from 50.degree. C. to 160.degree. C. and acidifying the product so formed.

Abstract: 2-chloro-3-hydroxypyridine is prepared by reacting 3-hydroxypyridine with aqueous sodium hypochlorite.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of compounds of formula I, ##STR1## useful in the preparation of compounds such as Omeprazole, Lansoprazole and Pantoprazole, wherein R.sup.1 =H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.2 =H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.3 =Alkoxy (1-4C), OCH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cyano, Hydrogen, Halogen, Acetoxy or Aryloxy, any electron withdrawing group or salts (organic or inorganic) of electron donating groups, R=Alkoxy, Hydroxy, Halogen, Activated ester, Tosylate, Mesylate, Thiol or Xanthyl, wherein the process for the preparation of compound of formula I employs a free radical reaction to functionalize the 2-position.

Abstract: (4-oxy-3-(aryl)phenyl)pyridine compounds, in free or acid addition salt form, are useful as pharmaceuticals for treatment and prophylaxis of inflammation, particularly inflammatory or obstructive diseases of the airways, e.g. for asthma therapy. Preferred compounds are novel biphenyl pyridines, biphenyl benzamides and biphenyl phenylcarboxy compounds. The compounds are selective inhibitors of PDE 4 isoenzyme activity and also act to down regulate or inhibit TNF-.alpha. release.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing 2-substituted pyridines via metal halogen exchange with sec-butyllithium on optionally substituted 2-bromo or 2-iodopyridines. The resulting lithopyridine intermediate is reacted with an electrophile to provide the desired 2-substituted pyridine. The substitution of sec-butyllithium for n-butyllithium in such a process results in an enhanced yield and purity of the desired 2-substituted pyridine.

Abstract: A pyridone derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## {wherein R is an alkyl group or a haloalkyl group, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group, an acetyl group, an amino group, an alkoxycarbonylamino group, an alkylcarbonylamino group or the like, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a carboxyl group or an alkoxycarbonyl group, R.sup.19 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group or the like, Q is a phenyl group which may be substituted or a condensed hetero ring which may be substituted}, a herbicide containing it and an intermediate for its production, are provided.

Abstract: A compound of the following formula ##STR1## wherein M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal atom and a process for the preparation of the compound is provided.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polycyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(e): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Herbicidal 2-(hetero)aryloxy-6-arylpyridines and 2-Aryl-4-(hetero)aryloxypyrimidinesNew herbicidal pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives of general formula (1), ##STR1## wherein Z represents a nitrogen atom or a C--H group; A represents an optionally substituted aryl group or an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic group; n represents an integer from 0 to 2 and R.sup.1 or each R.sup.1 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or dialkylamino group; m represents an integer from 0 to 5 and R.sup.1 or each R.sup.1 independently represents a hydrogen or a halogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkoxy, alkylthio group or a nitro, cyano or a halosulphonyl group; and X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxy-6-trifluoromethylpyridine is prepared by reacting 2-chloro-6-trifluoromethylpyridine with an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide in a sealed vessel at a temperature of at least 140.degree. C. under autogenous pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-(pyrid-2-yloxymethyl)phenylacetates of formula (I) useful as intermediates for agricultural pesticides, which comprises reacting a 2-pyridine of formula (II), wherein L is a leaving group and A, D and m are as defined in the description with a compound MO--CH.sub.2 R where M is a metal atom and R is the residue of a metal salt of phenylacetic acid. It also includes the compounds MO--CH.sub.2 R, a process for their preparation and a "one-pot" process for the preparation of 2-(pyrid-2-yloxymethyl) phenylacetates from 3-isochromanone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing an aromatic or heteroaromatic thiol represented by the formula (2), the process comprising hydrolyzing an aromatic or heteroaromatic halogenated methyl sulfide represented by the formula (1)Ar.paren open-st.SCH.sub.3-m X.sub.m).sub.n (1)Ar.paren open-st.SH).sub.n (2)wherein Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring which has no substituent or which has an optional substituent or substituents, X is a halogen atom, m is an integer of 1 to 3 and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The dihalopropene compounds of the general formula ?I! have excellent insecticidal/acaricidal activity, so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects, mites and ticks.

Abstract: Process for cross-coupling aromatic boron compounds with aromatic halogen compounds or perfluoroalkylsulfonates.In a process for preparing polycyclic aromatic compounds by cross-coupling aromatic boron compounds with aromatic halogen compounds or perfluoroalkylsulfonates under palladium catalysis in the presence of at least one water-soluble complex ligand, the reaction medium comprises an aqueous and an organic phase and the palladium is added in the form of a palladium compound soluble in the organic phase.Polycyclic aromatic compounds can thus be prepared economically and in very good yields and simultaneously very high purity, in particular without contamination by the complexing ligands.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluoropropene compound represented by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group or other groups, Z represents an oxygen atom or other groups, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 each independently represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group or other groups, r represents an integer of 0 to 2, and X represents a halogen atom or other groups.

Abstract: A trifluoromethylpyridine of the formula Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is chlorine or fluorine;R.sup.2 is halogen; andR.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, said groups being optionally substituted with 1 to 6 halogen atoms, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl radicals, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, 3-oxetanyl, carboxyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -dialkylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl-C.sub.3 -C.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1-hydroxy-2-pyridones is described in which a pyrone is reacted with a hydroxyl-ammonium salt in the presence of basic compounds, solvents and organic acids or salts thereof.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## R.sup.1,R.sup.3 =H, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, OH, haloalkoxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, haloalkylcarbonyloxy, SH, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, haloalkylthio, haloalkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, CHO, CN, CO.sub.2 H, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxyalkylcarbonyl, CONH.sub.2, alkyl-aminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, pyrrolidinyl-carbonyl piperidylcarbonyl, morpholinylcarbonyl, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, alkylamino, dialkylamino, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, alkylcarbonylamino, haloalkylcarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino;R.sup.2 =halogen, CN, NO.sub.2, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio; orR.sup.1 +R.sup.2 or R.sup.2 +R.sup.3 =trimethylene or tetramethylene chain;R.sup.

Abstract: Novel quaternary pyridinium compounds useful in inhibiting acetylcholinesterase in mammals of the general structure: ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R.sub.5 is pentafluorophenyl, phenyl monosubstituted with K, phenyl disubstituted with K, phenyl trisubstituted with K, or naphthyl; R.sub.6 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, pentafluorophenyl, phenyl mono, di, or trisubstituted with K, C.sub.1-6 alkyl with an attached phenyl group, C.sub.1-6 alkyl with an attached phenyl group mono, di, or trisubstituted with K; K is halogen, COOH, OH, CN, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 fluorinated alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylamine, C.sub.1-6 alkyl--O--CO--, C.sub.1-6 alkyl--CO--NH--, C.sub.1-6 alkyl--NH--CO--NH--, C.sub.1-6 alkyl--NH--CO--O--, C.sub.1-6 alkyl--NH--CO--, or (C.sub.1-6 alkyl).sub.2 N--CO--; X is OH, C.sub.1-6 alkyl--NH--CO--O--, (C.sub.1-6 alkyl).sub.2 --N--CO--O--, C.sub.1-6 fluoroalkyl--NH--CO--, or (C.sub.1-6 fluoroalkyl).sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H, halogen, an aliphatic radical or an aromatic radical, X is O, S or optionally substituted imino, Y is a bond or an optionally substituted bivalent hydrocarbon radical and Z is optionally substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl. The invention furthermore relates to processes for their preparation and their use as pesticides, in particular as insecticides, acaricides and fungicides.

Abstract: Methods for using novel quaternary pyridinium compounds in inhibiting acetylcholinesterase in mammals, specifically using the quaternary pyridinium compounds in the prophylaxis and treatment of organophosphate poisoning and mammalian dementia by mimicking or opposing the actions of the natural neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted heteroaryl group such as 2-chromanyl, 2-pyridyl or 5-fluoro-2-benzothiazoyl;X is O, S or (CH.sub.2).sub.m ;R.sup.1 is phenyl or pyridyl, optionally substituted by one or more (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy, carboxy or ?(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy!carbonyl groups;n is 0, 1 or 2;m is 1 or 2;Y and Y.sup.1 are taken together and are oxygen, or Y and Y.sup.1 are taken separately, Y is hydrogen and Y.sup.1 is hydroxy or an in vivo hydrolyzable acyloxy group;Z is CH.sub.2, NR.sup.2, O or S; andR.sup.2 is hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl;are useful in the treatment of asthma, arthritis and related diseases mediated by leukotrienes.

Abstract: A process for preparing polycyclic aromatic compounds by cross-coupling aromatic boron compounds with aromatic halogen compounds or perfluoroalkylsulfonates in the presence of metallic palladium as catalyst comprises adding to the reactiona) at least one water-soluble complexing ligand andb) sufficient water for the reaction mixture to form an aqueous phase.The reaction of the invention proceeds chemoselectively so that even electrophilic groups such as esters or nitriles do not have an adverse effect on the course of the reaction.The use according to the invention of a water-soluble complexing ligand in an aqueous phase enables polycyclic aromatic compounds to be prepared in very good yields and at the same time very high purity, in particular without contamination by the complexing ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the carbocyclic diarylmethylene derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## and to their use in therapeutics, especially as drugs with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Abstract: Substituted pyridines, their preparation, and their use as pesticides and fungicides.The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## and to salts thereof in which 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are an aliphatic, alicyclic or araliphatic radical bonded by a --O--CH.sub.2 -- or --O--CO--, and the remaining ones of these radicals are H, halogen or an aliphatic or aromatic radical, X is O, S or optionally substituted imino, Y is a bond or a bivalent radical and Z is an aromatic radical or optionally substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl. The invention furthermore relates to processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides, in particular as insecticides, acaricides and fungicides.

Abstract: This invention involves a coupling reaction involving an organo-metallic catalyst, preferably a palladium catalyst involving reacting 2-halo-3-hydroxy-6-hydroxymethylpyridine, acrylic acid or its alkali metal salt and benzyl or a phenylalkyl derivative in presence of a dipolar aprotic solvent producing none other than the expected 2-propenoate-3-benzyl or phenylalkylether-6-hydroxymethyl-pyridine product. Said products are converted into medicaments useful for treating psoriasis.

Abstract: 3-Chloropyridines, process for their preparation, and their use in liquid-crystal mixturesA 3-chloropyridine of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which the symbols have the following meaning: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, are, for example, H or straight-chain or branched alkyl, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 are identical or different and are, for example, 1,4-phenylene, pyrazine-2,5-diyl or trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, M.sup.1, M.sup.2, M.sup.3 and M.sup.4 are identical or different and are, for example, --O-- or --CO--O--, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, independently of one another are, for example, H or straight-chain or branched alkyl, M.sup.5 is, for example, --O--CO-- or a single bond, k, l, m, n, o, p, q and r are zero or one, with the proviso that the sum k+m+p+r is less than 4 and greater than zero, can advantageously be employed as a component in ferroelectric liquid-crystal mixtures.

Abstract: N-pyridinesulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinyl- and -triazinyl-ureas of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or fluorine;or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.3 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene chain;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, fluorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl substituted by fluorine or chlorine;R.sub.a is hydrogen or halogen, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio radical each of which may be unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen;R.sub.b is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical;X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl mono- to tri-substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy mono- to tri-substituted by halogen;Y is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl mono- to tri-substituted by halogen, C.

Abstract: Antibacterial compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, selected preferred examples of which include those compounds whereinA is.dbd.CR.sup.6 --;R.sup.1 is cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbon atoms or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R.sup.3 is halogen; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, or a prodrug ester group;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), or --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14 ; andR.sup.6 is halogen, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), loweralkoxy, or amino(loweralkyl),as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of the same in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: A process of preparing optically active alpha-chlorocarboxylic esters having the formula: ##STR1## from an optically active alpha-hydroxy carboxylic ester having the formula: ##STR2## in which process, an alpha-hydroxy carboxylate of formula II is brought into contact with phosgene and a compound chosen from amides, lactams and ureas, wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl residue and R is preferably a methyl group.

Abstract: A process for preparing polycyclic aromatic compounds by cross-coupling aromatic boronic acids with aromatic halogen compounds or perfluoroalkylsulfonates in the presence of metallic palladium, if desired applied to a support material, as catalyst, wherein the coupling is carried out in the presence of a ligand and a base. The process of the invention allows the yield of polycyclic aromatic compounds to be significantly increased in comparison with processes not using a ligand and thus allows a yield optimum for the Pd(0)-catalyzed cross-coupling of aromatic boronic acids with aromatic halogen compounds to be achieved.

Abstract: Process for preparing trifluoroethyl sulfur compounds from thiolates and 1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane. The invention relates to the preparation of trifluoroethyl sulfur compounds of the formula RSCH.sub.2 CF.sub.3 by reacting 1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane CH.sub.2 Cl--CF.sub.3 in a polar aprotic solvent with salts of thiols of the formula RSH, where R can be an alkyl or aryl radical or a heterocyclic radical.

Abstract: Novel anticholesteremic compounds capable of reducing blood cholesterol levels. Also included in this invention are (i) intermediates from which the abovementioned anticholesteremic compounds can be prepared, and (ii) methods for preparing both the intermediates and the anticholesteremic compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-aryl-3-pyridinyl-2-propene-1-ones, the use of these compounds as calcium uptake inhibitors in leukocytes and thrombocytes, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds as active ingredients, and the process of their preparation.

Abstract: A method for halogenating an aromatic compound, which comprises reacting the aromatic compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a hydroxyl group, an amino group or an acylamino group, each of Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, one of R and Y is a hydrogen atom and the other is a nitro group, a cyano group or a trifluoromethyl group, and Q is a nitrogen atom or --C(T).dbd. (wherein T is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group or a trifluoromethyl group), with a halogenating agent to obtain a 3-halogenoaromatic compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein one of R' and Y' is a halogen atom and the other is a nitro group, a cyano group or a trifluoromethyl group, and X, Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Q are as defined above.

Abstract: Methods of making asymmetric DE ring intermediates for the synthesis of camptothecin and camptothecin analogs employ a dioxane intermediate as the immediate precursor to the DE ring intermediate. Novel intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain 5-methoxypyridinyloxypyridazines, compositions thereof which are herbicidal and methods of using such compositions for controlling undesired plants.Intermediates useful in preparing the pyridinyloxypyridazines are also disclosed.

Abstract: A 3-fluoropyridine of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which the symbols have the following meanings: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, are, for example, H or straight-chain or branched alkyl, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 are identical or different and are, for example, 1,4-phenylene, pyrazine-2,5-diyl or trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, M.sup.1, M.sup.2, M.sup.3 and M.sup.4 are identical or different and are, for example, --O-- or --CO--O--, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, independently of one another are, for example, H or straight-chain or branched alkyl, M.sup.5 is for example, --O--CO-- or a single bond, k, l, m, n, o, p, q and r are zero or one, with the proviso that the sum k+m+p+r is less than 4 and greater than zero, can advantageously be employed as a component in ferroelectric liquid-crystal mixtures.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of isomer-free 2,5-dichloropyridine comprising alkoxylating 2-chloro-pyridine or 2-bromo-pyridine in the presence of a base at elevated temperatures, chlorinating with gaseous chlorine the alkoxylated product at ambient temperatures in an aqueous suspension in the presence of an auxiliary base, a small amount of a catalyst and optionally a small amount of an emulsifier, treating the isomer reaction mixture with a Vielsmeyer-Haack reagent, subjecting 2,5- and 2,3-dichloropyridine mixture to water vapor distillation and crystallizing the crystalline product from an alcohol-water mixture.

Abstract: There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.