Abstract: The invention provides a percarboxylic acid concentration-determining device capable of determining the concentration of percarboxylic acid contained in an aqueous solution for chemical sterilization or disinfection that contains a percarboxylic acid as an active ingredient; and an indicator solution for use in preparing the device. The indicator solution contains a starch, an iodide, a thiosulfate, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water, with the starch, the iodide, the thiosulfate, and the water-soluble organic solvent being present in the following proportions, based on the total amount taken as 100 mass %: (a) starch: 0.01 to 5 mass %; (b) iodide: 0.01 to 5 mass %; (c) thiosulfate: 0.01 to 10 mass %; and (d) water-soluble organic solvent: 0.1 to 40 mass %, wherein the total amount of (a), (b), and (c) is greater than 0.6 mass %.

Abstract: The invention provides a new method for the preparation of the dimeric Pd(l) tri-tert.-butylphosphine bromide complex, characterized by the chemical formula [Pd(?-Br)(PtBu3)]2. The method is based on a comproportionation reaction in which a Pd(ll) compound (?PdBr2) is reacted with a Pd(0) compound (?Pd(PtBu3)2) in organic solvents to yield the [Pd(?-Br)(PtBu3)]2 compound having the Pd atoms in the formal oxidation state +1. Unreacted PdBr2 may be reused in the process. The method is straightforward and applicable for industrial scale production and provides high product yields. Further, a new process for the isomerization of allyl ethers of the general type R1—C(O)—O—CH(R2)—C(R3)?CH2 employing the compound Pd?-Br)(PtBu3)]2 as a catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in which A, G, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds are suitable for the treatment of HCV infection in mammals and are also useful to modulate or inhibit NS3/4 dimerization.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-[4-[4-[4-[[(3R,5R)-5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)tetrahydro-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-3-furanyl]methoxy]phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]phenyl]-2-[(1S,2S)-1-ethyl-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one compound of formula-1, its intermediates and polymorphs thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a new method for the preparation of the dimeric Pd(l) tri-tert.-butylphosphine bromide complex, characterized by the chemical formula [Pd(?-Br)(PtBu3)]2. The method is based on a comproportionation reaction in which a Pd(ll) compound (=PdBr2) is reacted with a Pd(0) compound (=Pd(PtBu3)2) in organic solvents to yield the [Pd(?-Br)(PtBu3)]2 compound having the Pd atoms in the formal oxidation state +1. Unreacted PdBr2 may be reused in the process. The method is straightforward and applicable for industrial scale production and provides high product yields. Further, a new process for the isomerization of allyl ethers of the general type R1—C(O)—O—CH(R2)—C(R3)?CH2 employing the compound Pd?-Br)(PtBu3)]2 as a catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of the formulas (Ia) or (Ib) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which is useful in a medicine wherein the symbols, indices and substituents have the following meaning R1?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3 R2?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, n-Bu, t-Bu, phenyl, thienyl, furyl, thiazolyl and either R1 or R2 must be H R3?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, n-Bu, t-Bu, phenyl, thienyl, furyl, thiazolyl then X is e.g. with R4 being H, CH3, CH2CH3 or and Y being or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or amides and prodrugs of the above identified compounds of formulas (Ia) or (Ib). The compounds are applied to modulate the in-vitro and in-vivo binding processes mediated by E-, P- or L-selectin binding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new carbamate derivatives of formula I, processes for their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them for the treatment of neurological disorders, such as neuropathic pain and anxiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt selected from the group comprising the N-methyl-D-glucamine salt (NMG), the diethylamine salt (DEA) salt, the magnesium salt, the tromethamine salt, the choline salt, the L-arginine salt, the zinc salt, and the 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)morpholine (HEM) salt of compounds of the general formula (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of CH2, S, or O; D is O or S; R8 is hydrogen or alkyl; E is an optionally substituted phenylene group; Y is a monocyclic or bicyclic substituted or unsubstituted 6-9 membered ring system which may contain one or more heteroatoms selected from N or S and which contains at least one aromatic ring; n is 0 or 1; and q is 0 or 1; with the proviso that compounds wherein X?CH2, q=0, Y=unsubstituted phenyl and E=unsubstituted phenylene are excluded; or a hydrate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment and prevention of immunological and inflammatory disorders with a compound of formula (I) in combination with methotrexate,

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of the formulas (Ia) or (Ib) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier wherein the symbols have the following meaning —X- is e.g. and Y being e.g. or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be applied to modulate the in-vitro and in-vivo binding processes mediated by E-, P- or L-selectin binding.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which is useful in a medicine wherein the symbols and substituents have the following meaning —X— is e.g. and Y being e.g. or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or amides and prodrugs can be applied to modulate the in-vitro and in-vivo binding processes mediated by E-, P- or selectin binding.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted furan derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of e.g. the formulas (Ie) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which is useful in a medicine wherein the symbols and substituents have the following meaning—X— is e.g. and Y is e.g. or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or amides and prodrugs of the above identified compounds can be applied to modulate the in-vitro and in-vivo binding processes mediated by E-, P- or L-selectin binding.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for treating HIV and related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) and salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof, for the use as a medicament.

Abstract: A carbonyl compound represented by following Formula (1): wherein R1 represents hydrogen atom or an organic group; and R2 represents hydrogen atom or an organic group having a carbon atom at a bonding site with the carbonyl group in Formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 may be combined to form a ring with adjacent two carbon atoms, or an equivalent thereof is reacted with an unsaturated compound represented by following Formula (2): wherein each of R3, R4, and R5 represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, hydroxyl group, or an organic group and wherein R3 and R4 may be combined to form a ring with adjacent two carbon atoms, or a precursor thereof, to yield a furan compound represented by following Formula (3): wherein R3? represents R3, R5 or hydrogen atom; and R1, R2, R3, R4, are R5 are as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for treating or preventing diseases associated with nonsense mutations in an mRNA by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for suppressing premature translation termination associated with a nonsense mutation in an mRNA.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing arylethanoldiamines is described. Compounds of this type are known to be useful as agonists at atypical beta-adrenoceptors (also known as beta-3-adrenoceptors).

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of the formulas (Ia) or (Ib) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which is useful in a medicine wherein the symbols, indices and substituents have the following meaning R1?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3 R2?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, n-Bu, t-Bu, phenyl, thienyl, furyl, thiazolyl and either R1 or R2 must be H R3?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, n-Bu, t-Bu, phenyl, thienyl, furyl, thiazolyl then X is e.g. with R4 being H, CH3, CH2CH3 or and Y being or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or amides and prodrugs of the above identified compounds of formulas (Ia) or (Ib). The compounds are applied to modulate the in-vitro and in-vivo binding processes mediated by E-, P- or L-selectin binding.

Abstract: A checker which comprises potassium iodide, thiosulfate ion, and starch, wherein a weight ratio of the potassium iodide and the thiosulfate ion (potassium iodide/thiosulfate ion) is 0.70 to 0.3; and a kit comprising two or more of the aforementioned checkers, wherein the aforementioned weight ratio is different between said checkers are provided. The checker or the kit easily and precisely determines whether or not the concentration of an organic carboxylic acid peroxide such as peracetic acid in an aqueous composition for sterilization comprising the organic carboxylic acid peroxide as an active ingredient is an effective concentration.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed compounds of Formula I. The present invention also discloses beta-3 agonists of formula I and methods for treating beta-3 mediated diseases and condition using the compounds of formula I, in particular methods for treating diabetes or obesity.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical for treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of tetrahydro-3-furoic acid by the thermal, non-catalytic oxidation of 3-formyltetrahydrofuran using molecular oxygen.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, The compounds of the present invention are suitable for the treatment of pain and migraine. Also disclosed are method for preparing the compounds, and pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds as well as methods for treating pain and migraine using the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Process of treatment of mammals, including humans to treat diseases or conditions of the type which are normally treated with retinoid-like compounds is disclosed, with pharmaceutical compositions containing an active compound which is a selective agonist of the RXR retinoid receptor sites in preference to the RAR retinoid receptor sites. A compound is defined to be a selective agonist of the RXR receptor site if the compound is at least approximately ten times more effective as an agonist in the RXR receptor sites than in the RAR receptor sites.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-step process wherein a 4-acyl-2,3-dihydrofuran is converted to a 2-alkoxy-3-acyl-3-halotetrahydorfuran which then is contacted with an strong base to produce an alkyl 3-furoate. Also disclosed are novel 2-alkoxy-3-acyl-3-halotetrahydrofuran intermediates.

Abstract: An efficent synthesis of furan sulfonamide compounds of formula ##STR1## comprising reacting a compound of formula 11 with a Grignard reagent in a reaction inert solvent, wherein R' is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl. The compound of formula II is prepared by reacting a compound of formula III with a compound of formula IV wherein R' is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl with a chorinating reagent and an acid scaverger in an inert solvent. The invention also includes a novel compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R' is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl and Q is halo, hydroxy or amino.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I,A--B--D--E--F--G (I)in which A, B, D, E, F and G have the meanings given in the patent claims, to their preparation and to their use as medicaments. The compounds of the invention are used as vitronectin receptor antagonists and as inhibitors of bone resorption.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted and unsubstituted ???(aryl- and heteroaryl-) alkyl-, alkyloxy-, alkylthio-, oxo-, thio-, and alkylamino!- heteroaryl and aryl!- alkylamino-, aminoalkyl-, alkyloxy-, and alkylthio!- aryl and heteroaryl compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as antagonists of the pain enhancing effects of E-type prostaglandins, to processes for the preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods for treating pain comprising the administration of such compounds.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein X is oxygen, sulfur, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --CH.dbd.N--;wherein R.sup.1 is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2 or tetrazole;wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation;wherein R is an alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbons, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p CF.sub.3 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is alkoxy, phenoxy or alkoxy substituted phenoxy wherein the alkoxy group has from 1 to 8 carbons;wherein p and q are integers from 0 to 20;wherein n is 0 or 1; andwherein m is 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.19, Y, A, B, m and o have the meaning described in the specification have retinoid like biological activity.

Abstract: Process of treatment of mammals, including humans to treat diseases or conditions of the type which are normally treated with retinoid-like compounds is disclosed, with pharmaceutical compositions containing an active compound which is a selective agonist of the RXR retinoid receptor sites in preference to the RAR retinoid receptor sites. A compound is defined to be a selective agonist of the RXR receptor site if the compound is at least approximately ten times more effective as an agonist in the RXR receptor sites than in the RAR receptor sites.

Abstract: Di(aromatic) compounds corresponding to the following formula: ##STR1## in which: Ar represents either ##STR2## n=1 or 2 or: ##STR3## X represents a divalent radical, Z represents O, S or a divalent radical, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent a hydrogen atom or various organic radicals, and the salts of the compounds of formula (I) when R.sub.1 is a carboxylic acid function. Use is in human and veterinary medicine and in cosmetics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hitherto unknown intermediate of formula, in which R.sub.1 stands for hydrogen or a straight or branched aliphatic C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 carbon chain or an aryl or aralkyl group, aryl and "ar" meaning an aromatic or heterocyclic, 5- or 6-membered ring substituent containing 1 or 2 hetero atoms selected among O, S and N, R.sup.1 optionally being further substituted, and its chain being interrupted by hetero atoms like oxygen, or by carbonyl group(s); and R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl. The present intermediates can be used in a one step method for producing prodrugs of formula, where D-H =drug itself.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n is 0-5; and B is H, --COOH or an ester or amide thereof, --CH.sub.2 OH or an ether or ester derivative thereof, or --CHO or an acetal derivative thereof, or --COR.sub.1 or a ketal derivative thereof where R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.3 where m is 0-4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of optically active carboxylic acids of the formula I* or II* ##STR1## in which X is an oxygen or sulfur atom and n is 1 or 2. The process comprises reacting a racemic carboxylic acid I or II or its derivatives with an optically active 2-amino-carboxylic acid ester to give the diastereomeric carboxylic acid amides, separating the diastereomers and, after cleavage of the amide bond, isolating the optically active carboxylic acids of the general formula I* or II*. The invention also provides certain novel optically active carboxylic acid amides and a tetrahydrothiopyran-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A thermosetting resinous composition contains (a) a polyfunctional oxazolidinone compound and (b) a polyamine which react with one another a polyurea polymer upon heating without emitting any emanating by-product. A novel class of polyfunctional oxazolidinone compounds and an improved method for producing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory 4-substituted 2-furanones are made from intermediates having the formulas: ##STR1##

Abstract: A process for producing a carboxylic acid ester, which comprises reacting an organic chloride having at least one chlorine atom on its ring of a substituted or unsubstituted, aromatic or heterocyclic hydrocarbon with carbon monoxide and an amine or an alcohol in the presence of a base by using as catalysts a palladium compound and a phosphine compound represented by the general formula (V):(R).sub.2 P--X--P(R).sub.2 (V)wherein R is an alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, and X is an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, ##STR1## or a binaphthyl group.

Abstract: Novel mercapto-acylamino acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is hydrogen or R.sup.7 CO--;R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen; lower alkyl; cyclolower alkyl; lower alkyl substituted with hydroxy, lower alkoxy, mercapto, lower alkylthio, aryl or heteroaryl; aryl; or heteroaryl;R.sup.3 is --OR.sup.5 or --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 ;R.sup.4 and R.sup.9 are independently --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R.sup.8, provided that when R.sup.4 and R.sup.9 are both hydrogen, R.sup.2 is biphenylyl, phenoxyphenyl, phenylthiophenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, or lower alkyl substituted with hydroxy, lower alkoxy, mercapto or lower alkylthio;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, lower alkoxy lower alkyl and aryl lower alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5-7 membered ring;R.sup.7 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl;R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing furans of the formula (I) ##STR1## by reacting a furanone of the formula ##STR2## with an organic orthoacid or an orthosilicate in the presence of an acid catalyst at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory 4-substituted 2-furanones are made from intermediates having the formulas: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are n-alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; X is H, OH, NH.sub.2, I or Br; R.sub.4 is H, alkyl of 1-20 carbons, phenyl[C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl], naphthyl[C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl], CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 --CHO, CH.sub.2 --COOH or CH.sub.2 --COOR.sub.5, and R.sub.5 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, with the proviso that when X is hydrogen then R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 --CHO, or CH.sub.2 --COOR.sub.5 ; ##STR2## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 R.sub.3 independently are n-alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, and R.sub.5 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; ##STR3## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are n-alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, and R.sub.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n is 0-5; and B is H, --COOH or an ester or amide thereof, --CH.sub.2 OH or an ether or ester derivative thereof, or --CHO or an acetal derivative thereof, or --COR.sub.1 or a ketal derivative thereof where R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.3 where m is 0-4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I), salts, solvates and hydrates thereof: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen; alkyl; alkoxy; halogen; or CF.sub.3 ;R.sub.3 is hydrogen; acyl, such as ##STR2## where Z is optionally substituted aryl; or a group R--S-- where R is an organic residue such that the group R--S-- provides an in vivo-cleavable disulphide bond;R.sub.4 is C.sub.3-6 alkyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen; alkyl; --CH.sub.2 --R.sub.10 where R.sub.10 is optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl; or a group ##STR3## where R.sub.11 is hydrogen; alkyl; or --CH.sub.2 --Ph is optionally substituted phenyl; and R.sub.12 is hydrogen or alkyl; andR.sub.6 is hydrogen; alkyl; or a group ##STR4## where R.sub.13 is hydrogen; or alkyl; and R.sub.14 is hydroxy; alkoxy; or --NR.sub.7a R.sub.8 where each of R.sub.7a and R.sub.8 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sub.7a and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy-lower-alkyl, lower-alkylthio-lower-alkyl or furyl, R.sup.2 is lower-alkyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl or cyclohexyl-lower-alkyl, each of R.sup.3 and R.sup.6 independently is hydrogen or fluorine, each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently is hydrogen or lower-alkoxy or together are methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy or ethylenoxy and n is an integer from 1 to 3, have a pronounced activity in counteracting cerebral insufficiency or improving cognitive functions and also reduce the multiple-resistance towards cytostatics in the treatment of tumors or of chloroquine resistance in the treatment of malaria. They can accordingly be used as medicaments, especially for the control or prevention of cerebral insufficiency or for the improvement of cognitive functions. The novel compounds of formula I can be manufactured by O-acylating a likewise novel compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.5 represents C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 -alkyl or the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Ar;Z represents O, S or --CH.sub.2 --;n represents an integer of 1 to 8;m represents zero or an integer of 1 to 8;one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents the group ##STR2## and the other represents hydrogen or R.sup.7 CO--; R.sup.7 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, --N(R.sup.9 R.sup.10), or R.sup.11 O--; R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.9, and R.sup.10 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl and Ar.sup.1 ; R.sup.6 and R.sup.11 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; Ar and Ar.sup.1 are each independently selected from the group consisting of phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or two substituents selected from the group consisting of R.sup.12, R.sup.13 O--; R.sup.14 S(O).sub.x --, R.sup.15 CO--, (R.sup.16 R.sup.17)NCO--, F, Cl, Br, I, NO.sub.2, CF.sub.3, CN, or phenyl; R.sup.12, R.sup.13, R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composition of the formula ##STR1## by reacting a composition of the formula ##STR2## with a polyhydric alcohol of the formula HO--X--OH in the presence of an acid catalyst at an elevated temperature to form a ketal of the formula ##STR3## and reacting the ketal of the formula (II) with a monohydric alcohol in the presence of an acid at an elevated temperature to form ##STR4##

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory 4-substituted 2-furanones are made from intermediates having the formulas: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are n-alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; X is H, OH, NH.sub.2, I or Br; R.sub.4 is H, alkyl of 1-20 carbons, phenyl[C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl], naphthyl[C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl], CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 --CHO, CH.sub.2 --COOH or CH.sub.2 --COOR.sub.5, and R.sub.5 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, with the proviso that when X is hydrogen then R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 --CHO, or CH.sub.2 --COOR.sub.5 ; ##STR2## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are n-alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, or branched chain alkyl or 1 to 6 carbons, and R.sub.5 is alkyl or 1 to 6 carbons; ##STR3## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are n-alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, and R.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic carboxylic acids or their salts comprises heating carboxyl-free aromatic compounds and aromatic carboxylic acid salts whose basic structures differ from those of the aromatic compounds, or heating polycyclic aromatic compounds with three or more rings and monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic carboxylic acid salts, under carbon dioxide pressure in the presence of one or more metal compounds selected from group (a) of compounds of zinc, cadmium, and thallium and one or more compounds selected from group (b) of compounds of cesium, Group II metals, And Group IIIa metals to effect the intermolecular transfer of the carboxyl groups.