Abstract: To provide an alcohol compound containing fewer impurities at a high yield by conducting the following steps: a hydroboration process in which a reaction mixture is obtained by reacting in a solvent a compound represented by formula (C) and a boron agent selected from a group of diborane and borane complexes; and an oxidation process in which the pH of the reaction mixture is set at 0.5 to 4, which is conducted after treating the reaction mixture with hydrogen peroxide. In the formula, A1 to A6 are each independently a hydrogen atom, methyl group or ethyl group, and X is an oxygen atom, sulfur atom, methylene group or ethylene group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an ester from a ketone or an aldehyde, which is a reactive substrate, by a Baeyer-Villiger oxidation reaction using hydrogen peroxide, and in this method, as a catalyst, M(BAr4)n, which is a metal borate, is used (M represents an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal; Ar represents an aryl; and n is the same number as the valence of M). For example, when cyclohexanone was used as the reactive substrate, and Sr[B(3,5-CF3C6H3)4]2 was used as the catalyst, ?-caprolactone was obtained at an isolated yield of 82%.

Abstract: A class of bicyclic brominated furanone structures that have reduced toxicity and high activity for inhibiting biofilm formation and quorum sensing by microbes. The molecules have two fused cyclic alkyl groups that provide a structural framework that retain one or more bromine groups on the structure. The bicyclic furanones have reduced toxicity to mammalian cells as compared to other brominated furanones but retain the ability to inhibit biofilm formation in bacterial populations.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel process for the preparation of prostaglandin compounds having formula (K), wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C1-C7 alkyl; C7-C17 aralkyl wherein the aryl group is unsubstituted or substituted with one to three substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, halo and CF3; and (CH2)nOR2 wherein n is from 1 to 3 and R2 represents a C6-C10 aryl group which is unsubstituted or substituted with one to three substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, halo and CF3; and R1 is selected from OR3 and NHR3 wherein R3 is C1-C6 alkyl, H; and dashed lines represents a double bond or a single bond, is disclosed. Novel intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present technology relates to stabilizing additives and electrolytes containing the same for use in electrochemical devices such as lithium ion batteries and capacitors. The stabilizing additives include triazinane triones and bicyclic compounds comprising succinic anhydride, such as compounds of Formulas I and II described herein.

Abstract: A positive resist composition including a base component (A) which exhibits changed solubility in an alkali developing solution under the action of acid and an acid-generator component (B) which generates acid upon exposure, wherein the acid-generator component (B) includes an acid generator (B1) containing a compound represented by general formula (b1-1) shown below (wherein Z+ represents an organic cation).

Abstract: A process of making entecavir comprising converting a compound of formula (M5) to entecavir, wherein the two PGs on the formula (M5) are taken together to form an optionally substituted six- or seven-member cyclic ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2,4,6-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y and CKE have the meanings given in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides. The invention further relates to selectively herbicidal compositions containing 2,4,6-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols and a compound which improves crop plant tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthesis procedures and intermediates of a compound of formula: and the salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the preparation of diastereomerically pure (3R,3aS,6aR) hexahydro-furo[2,3-b]furan-3-ol as well as a novel intermediate, (3aR,4S,6aS) 4-methoxy-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-b]furan-2-one for use in said methods. More in particular the invention relates to a stereoselective method for the preparation of diastereomerically pure (3R,3aS,6aR) hexahydro-furo[2,3-b]furan-3-ol, as well as methods for the crystallization of (3aR,4S,6aS) 4-methoxy-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-b]furan-2-one and for the epimerization of (3aR,4R,6aS) 4-methoxy-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-b]-furan-2-one to (3aR,4S,6aS) 4-methoxy-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-b]furan-2-one.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one bicyclic fused 5-5-membered aza heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compound with an N-hydroxy or N-amino group and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: An optically active lactone compound is produced by using a Zr(salen) complex of the following formula (I) or its enantiomer as a catalyst and subjecting a cyclic ketone compound to a Baeyer-Villiger reaction with at least one oxidizer selected from hydrogen peroxide, aqueous hydrogen peroxide and urea-hydrogen peroxide adduct in a solvent: wherein Ar1 is an aryl group having a carbon number of 10 to 16 and Y is a phenoxy group or an alkoxy group having a carbon number of 1 to 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted (&agr;,&bgr;-fused butyrolactones, to processes for their preparation and to their use for the prevention and/or treatment of disorders caused by hyper- or hypofunction of the glutamatergic system, in particular of cerebral ischaemias, craniocerebral trauma, states of pain or CNS-mediated spasms.

Abstract: The use of nitroethane derivatives of the formula I where: R1 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-alkenyl, C3-C6-alkynyl, halogen, cyano or thiocyanato; R2 is hydrogen, formyl; halogen- or C1-C3-alkoxy-substituted or unsubstituted C1-C6-alkylcarbonyl, C2-C6-alkenylcarbonyl, C4-C6-alkyldienylcarbonyl or C2-C6-alkynylcarbonyl; A is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, naphthyl, quinolyl, quinazolyl, quinoxalyl, 1-methylindolyl, 1-methylbenzimidazolyl, 2-methylindazolyl, benzofuranyl, benzothienyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, triazolyl, pyridinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl or triazinyl, pyranyl or thiopyranyl; as microbicides is described.

Abstract: Trehalose is oxidized to give oxidized trehalose which then is hydrolyzed to produce D-glucuronolactone which is thereafter recovered to realize high-yield and low-cost production of D-glucuronolactone.

Abstract: An optically-purified enantiomer of the lactone 4-hydroxy-2-oxabicyclo-?3.3.0!oct-7-en-3-one or an acylate thereof can be obtained by biotransformation. It is a useful synthon in the preparation of an enantiomer of 3-hydroxymethyl-2-hydroxycyclopentene that can be used to prepare carbocyclic nucleosides as a desired enantiomer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a .gamma.-lactone of the formula ##STR1## which can be used to produce a single enantiomer of aminoazanoradamantane which is coupled to aromatic acid moieties to produce compounds useful as 5-HT agonists or antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to intermediates of the formula ##STR1## which are useful in a process for the preparation of aminoazanoradamanatanes.

Abstract: A difluoroprostacyclin of the following formula (V), its lower alkanol ester or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt: ##STR1## wherein A is an ethylene group, a vinylene group or an ethynylene group, R is a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy group, Q is a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group.

Abstract: There are described improved processes for the synthesis of a desired lactone useful as a synthon, the improved processes comprising oxidizing a protected arene diol with permanganate and periodate or subjecting a substituted epoxydiol to periodate oxidation to yield the desired lactone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of prostaglandin precursors of formula I ##STR1## as well as their enantiomers in which X is A--W or W--A,A is a --C.tbd.C-- group,W is a hydroxymethylene group, in which the OH group can be functionally modified by etherification or esterification,D is a straight-chain or branched-chain alkylene group with 2-5 C atoms each or a ##STR2## group, n i s 1 to 3,E is a --C.tbd.C-- group or a --CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4 group with R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each meaning a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group, which can be functionally modified as in W,R.sub.2 is a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with 1-7 C atoms, characterized in that vinyl bromides of formula II ##STR3## in which Z means the group ##STR4## and R.sub.1, W, D, E and R.sub.2 have the above-indicated meanings and hydroxy groups unprotected in R.sub.1 and W or represented by an optionally substituted benzoyl radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel 1,3-disubstituted pyrrolidines active on the central nervous system of the formula ##STR1## wherein A--denotes phenyl or hetaryl, which is optionally fused with aromatic, saturated or unsaturated cyclic or heterocyclic hydrocarbons, where this radical can optionally be substituted,X--denotes --O--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O-- or --O--,n--denotes a number from 1 to 19, andB--denotes cyano or a group of the formula --COOR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, --SO.sub.m R.sup.4, --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, or --C.tbd.C--CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6,and salts thereof.

Abstract: The primary hydroxy group of Corey lactone diols is optically selectively acylated to obtain the desired optically active ester and/or diol. The mixture of Corey lactone diols of formulae (Ia) and (Ib): ##STR1## is reacted with an acylating agent optically selectively in the presence of an enzyme and/or a microorganism thereby to acylate, isolate and purify the primary alcohol.

Abstract: A process for the production of esters or lactones, comprising reacting in the presence of a catalyst and under hydrogenation conditions hydrogen and an acyclic or cyclic carboxylic anhydride to produce the corresponding ester or lactone, wherein the catalyst is a supported catalyst comprising:(a) a group VIII metal, Re and Fe;(b) a group VIII metal on TiO.sub.2 ;(c) Ru and at least one of Re, Ag or Cu; or(d) Pd and Fe.Preferably, the anhydride has the formula ##STR1## and is reacted to form an ester of the formula ##STR2## or a lactone of the formula ##STR3## wherein R and R.sup.1 independently are lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 independently are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; and wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together may form a saturated or unsaturated ring, or an aromatic ring. The more preferred starting material is phthalic anhydride.

Abstract: 16-Cycloalkyl-7-fluoro prostacyclins having a 16 lower alkyl or fluoro substituent useful as blood platelet anti-aggregating agent, vasodilators, cyto protective lowering agents, anti-ulcerogenic agent and for treating peripheral vascular diseases such as schleroderma.

Abstract: A method for making a bicyclic lactone comprising heating under aqueous acidic conditions a beta, gamma unsaturated cyclic nitrile and an aldehyde, for a length of time sufficient to convert at least a portion of the reactants to a bicyclic lactone of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is --H; R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of --H, --CH.sub.3 ; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of --H, --CH.sub.3, and --CH.sub.3, and --C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; R.sub.8 is --H or --CH.sub.3 ; m is an integer from 1 to 5; o is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and p is 0, 1, or 2; provided that the sum of m+o+p is an integer from 3 to 5; either R.sub.3 or R.sub.8 together with R.sub.7 represents a carbon-carbon bond. The method uses commercially available and relatively inexpensive raw materials as reactants.

Abstract: New optically active intermediates and processes thereto are provided for use in synthesizing therapeutically active prostaglandins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; from a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is as above and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a carboxy blocking group convertible to an acid by hydrolysis.

Abstract: A process for producing 3-oxo-6-formyl-2-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]-6-octene useful as an intermediate for producing prostaglandins, via a few steps from raw materials which can be relatively easily prepared. The process comprises subjecting 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxin-4-one and cis-2-cyclopenten-1,4-diol to addition reaction in a solvent, preferably under a photo-irradiation, removing the solvent from the reaction mixture, adding water to the resulting adducts and reacting the resulting mixture on heating.

Abstract: This invention is directed to oxaspirododecane derivatives, the preparation thereof, and perfume compositions containing same.

Abstract: New optically active intermediates and processes thereto are provided for use in synthesizing therapeutically active prostaglandins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; from a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is as above and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a carboxy blocking group convertible to an acid by hydrolysis.

Abstract: Process for selective homogeneous catalytic hydrogenation of carboxylic acid anhydrides to ester or lactones at an improved rate and to obtain improved yields wherein the catalyst is a ruthenium trichlorostannate complex of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, iodine or lower alkyl; m is the integer 1 or 2; n is an integer of from 0 to 3 but when n is 2 or 3, X may be the same or different; M is P, As or Sb; R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, benzyl or a bidentate legand; x is an integer of from 1 to 4 but when x is 2 or more, M may be the same or different; L is a neutral ligand, olefin, CO or (R.sup.9).sub.2 CO wherein R.sup.9 is lower alkyl; y is an integer of from 0 to 3 but when y is 2 or 3, L may be the same or different; and the sum of x and y is at least 2.

Abstract: The rate of selective hydrogenation of carboxylic acid anhydrides to esters or lactones in the presence of a ruthenium organophosphorous catalyst which contains or liberates a hydrogen halide during the hydrogenation, is improved by providing in the reaction medium prior to or during the hydrogenation a basic amino compound to remove the hydrogen halide.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing compounds of the formulae ##STR1## wherein A may be --C.dbd.C-- or --C.tbd.C--, by reducing an epoxy lactone of the structure ##STR2## to form the corresponding epoxy hemiacetal, reacting the epoxy hemiacetal with a silyl compound to form an epoxy silyl acetal, reacting the epoxy silyl acetal with an acetylenic derivative to form a silyl acetal, removing the silyl protecting group to form a hemiacetal, reacting the hemiacetal compound with an appropriate Wittig reagent to form a protected difluoro PGF.sub.2.alpha. type compound, removing the protecting group, reacting the difluoro PGF.sub.2.alpha. with an iodine compound to form an iodoether and reacting the iodoether with a base to form the desired compounds.Novel intermediates produced in the above method are also provided.