Abstract: A compound represented by formula (II): (where Ar represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom and a trifluoromethyl group, and R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms) is produced by step A: reacting trimethyl oxosulfonium salt or trimethyl sulfonium salt with a base in a solvent, and removing the resulting solid to obtain a trimethyl oxosulfonium ylide solution or a trimethyl sulfonium ylide solution; and step B: reacting a compound represented by formula (I): and the solution obtained in step A, and the compound represented by formula (II) can be derived to a compound represented by formula (V): that is useful for production of an antifungal agent.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes for synthesizing dihydropyridophthalazinone derivatives, such as for example, 5-fluoro-8-(4-fluorophenyl)-9-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-8,9-dihydro-2H-pyrido[4,3,2-de]phthalazin-3(7H)-one and its stereoisomers, which are potent poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP) inhibitors as well as novel synthetic intermediate compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to process for the preparation of a chiral compound of formula (IX) or a salt thereof, wherein Y1 and Y2 are independently F or Cl, preferably F, the crystalline compound of formula (IX) as such, and its use for the preparation of an antifungal agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a diol of the formulae (Ia) or (Ib), or a mixture thereof, comprising the reaction of an epoxy alcohol of formulae (Va) or (Vb), or a mixture thereof, with alkali metal borohydride or earth alkaline borohydride, in particular sodium borohydride, and anhydrous aluminum(III) chloride. The invention also relates to processes and intermediates for preparing an epoxy alcohol of formulae (Va) or (Vb). The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing cis-metconazole in which a diol of the formulae (Ia) or (Ib) is applied as a precursor.

Abstract: In order to manufacture a higher yield of a 4-benzyl-1-methyl-6-oxabicyclo[3,2,0]heptane derivative, the present invention is a method for manufacturing a compound represented by General Formula (I) which includes a step for reducing a compound represented by General Formula (II) using a hydride-type reducing agent in an aprotic solvent having an amide bond.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes for synthesizing dihydropyridophthalazinone derivatives, such as for example, 5-fluoro-8-(4-fluorophenyl)-9-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-8,9-dihydro-2H-pyrido[4,3,2-de]phthalazin-3(7H)-one and its stereoisomers, which are potent poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP) inhibitors as well as novel synthetic intermediate compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline complexes comprising at least one agriculturally active organic compound A having at least one functional moiety which is capable as serving as a hydrogen acceptor in a hydrogen bond and thiophanate-methyl.

Abstract: A 4-benzyl-1-methyl-6-oxabicyclo[3,2,0]heptane derivative is manufactured by reducing, in the presence of both a halogenating agent and a hydride-type reducing agent, a methylene moiety bound to a sulfonyloxy group in a compound represented by General Formula (II).

Abstract: An azole derivative according to the invention is represented by Formula (I), wherein each of Ra and Rb denotes a hydrogen atom, or a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C2-C6 alkenyl group or a C2-C6 alkynyl group; Ra and Rb may be substituted with Xa or Xb which is a halogen atom; each of na and nb denotes 0 or the number of Xa- or Xb-substituted hydrogen atoms among the hydrogen atoms in Ra or Rb; each Y denotes a halogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, a phenyl group, a cyano group or a nitro group; m denotes 0 to 5; and A denotes a nitrogen atom or a methyne group. As a result, an azole derivative contained as an active ingredient in an agro-horticultural agent having an excellent controlling effect on diseases can be provided.

Abstract: An azole derivative according to the invention is represented by Formula (I), wherein each of Ra and Rb denotes a hydrogen atom, or a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C2-C6 alkenyl group or a C2-C6 alkynyl group; Ra and Rb may be substituted with Xa or Xb which is a halogen atom; each of na and nb denotes 0 or the number of Xa- or Xb-substituted hydrogen atoms among the hydrogen atoms in Ra or Rb; each Y denotes a halogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, a phenyl group, a cyano group or a nitro group; m denotes 0 to 5; and A denotes a nitrogen atom or a methyne group. As a result, an azole derivative contained as an active ingredient in an agro-horticultural agent having an excellent controlling effect on diseases can be provided.

Abstract: In order to produce an intermediate from which a cyclic alcohol compound can be stereoselectively obtained, a method for producing an oxetane compound according to the present invention includes the step of reacting, with a cyanide salt, a compound represented by Formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group optionally having a substituent; X1 is selected from a halogen atom and —OSO2R3 where R3 is selected from an alkyl group optionally having a substituent, a phenyl group, and a naphthyl group; and a ring Z1 represents a cyclic hydrocarbon optionally having a substituent, to obtain a compound represented by Formula (II):

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2, R3, m and n are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel intermediates, useful for the synthesis of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a hydrogen chloride (HCl) salt of a compound of formula (I) wherein Y1 and Y2 are independently F or Cl, preferably F, said compound of formula (I) containing the cis-isomer and the trans-isomer, wherein the process comprises (1) providing the compound of formula (I) comprised in a first suitable solvent; and (2) treating the compound of formula (I) comprised in the first suitable solvent with HCl comprised in a second suitable solvent to obtain the HCl salt of the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to process for the preparation of a chiral compound of formula (IX) or a salt thereof, wherein Y1 and Y2 are independently F or Cl, preferably F, the crystalline compound of formula (IX) as such, and its use for the preparation of an antifungal agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I in which A is phenyl which is substituted by three F, B is unsubstituted pyridyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl or furyl or is phenyl which is substituted by one to three of the following substituents: halogen, NO2, amino, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylamino, C1-C4-dialkylamino, thio or C1-C4-alkylthio, and to the plant-compatible acid addition salts or metal salts thereof, to the use of the compounds of the formula I for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and to compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline complexes of 4-hydroxy benzoic acid and selected pesticides. It also relates to agriculturally useful compositions of the complexes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triazolylmethyloxiranes of the formula I in which the variables A, B and D have the meanings described in the claims and the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I in which A is phenyl which is substituted by two F, B is unsubstituted pyridyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl or furyl or is phenyl which is optionally substituted by one to three of the following substituents: halogen, NO2, amino, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylamino, thio or C1-C4-alkylthio, with the proviso that B is not o-methylphenyl if A is 2,4-difluorophenyl, and to the plant-compatible acid addition salts or metal salts thereof, to the use of the compounds of the formula I for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and to compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I in which A or B is benzodioxolyl which is optionally substituted by one to five of the following substituents: halogen, CN, NO2, amino, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylamino, C1-C4-dialkylamino, thio or C1-C4-alkylthio, and the respective other substituent A or B is phenyl or 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaryl, these substituents optionally being substituted by one to three of the following substituents: halogen, CN, NO2, amino, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylamino, C1-C4-dialkylamino, thio or C1-C4-alkylthio, and to the plant-compatible acid addition salts or metal salts thereof, to the use of the compounds of the formula I for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and to compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I in which A is phenyl which is substituted by an F and another substituent selected from the group consisting of Cl, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl and C1-C4-alkoxy, B is unsubstituted pyridyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl or furyl or is phenyl which is substituted by one to three of the following substituents: halogen, NO2, amino, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylamino, C1-C4-dialkylamino, thio or C1-C4-alkylthio, with the proviso that B is not o-methylphenyl if A is 2-chloro-4-fluorophenyl, and to the plant-compatible acid addition salts or metal salts thereof, to the use of the compounds of the formula I for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and to compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I in which A or B is phenyl which is substituted by one CN and optionally by one to three of the following substituents: halogen, NO2, amino, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylamino, C1-C4-dialkylamino, thio or C1-C4-alkylthio, and the respective other substituent A or B is phenyl or 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaryl, these substituents optionally being substituted by one to three of the following substituents: halogen, CN, NO2, amino, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylamino, C1-C4-dialkylamino, thio or C1-C4-alkylthio, and to the plant-compatible acid addition salts or metal salts thereof, to the use of the compounds of the formula I for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and to compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides an industrially safe, easily operable process for producing an optically active epoxy alcohol derivative useful as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals from inexpensively available materials, and also provides a novel halohydrin derivative serving as an important intermediate for the epoxy alcohol derivative. Furthermore, the present invention provides a process for producing an intermediate for a triazole antifungal agent by allowing a halohydrin to react with a triazole sulfonamide, the process including a small number of steps.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds used as direct dyes, and dyeing compositions comprising such compounds. The disclosed compounds have the formula A-L-B, wherein A and B are chosen from arylazoimidazolium coloring functional groups, and L is a linker comprising at least one cationic group C. The disclosure also relates methods of using such compositions for coloring keratin fibers, such as the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 represent a variety of substituents; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis or postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: An antifungal compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: X is CH or N; Y is O, R1 and R2 are each independently F or Cl; R3 is a thiophenyl, naphthyl, or phenyl group, the phenyl group being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, methylenedioxy and halogen; and R4 is H or trifluoromethyl.