Abstract: There is provided a process for the production of aldehydes wherein an oric halide is reacted with carbon monoxide at a superatmospheric pressure in the presence of a hydrogen donor and in the presence of a base and of a catalyst in a solvent system.Catalysts of choice are transition metal catalysts. A preferred temperature range is from about 50.degree. to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Analogs of 2,5-Diaryl tetrahydrofurans which were substituted or unsubstituted at 3,4-positions were prepared.These compounds are found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and thereby useful in the treatment of various diseases or disorders mediated by the PAF, for example, inflammation, cardiovascular disorder, asthma, lung edema, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain, and aggregation of platelets.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of bicyclic ketones containing blocked hydroxy groups, of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is the residues --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 means benzyl, dimethyl-tert-butylsilyl, diphenyl-tert-butylsilyl, dimethylphenylsilyl, tribenzylsilyl, or tetrahydropyranyl, ##STR2## with R.sub.2 having the meanings given above, R.sub.4 meaning hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.5 meaning a straight-chain or branched-chain, saturated or unsaturated alkyl residue which can contain fluorine, chlorine, 1,2-methylene, 1,1-trimethylene, or methoxy substitutents, or a CH.sub.2 --X-Aryl residue with X meaning CH.sub.2 or O and Aryl meaning phenyl or a heterocyclic residue, which residues can be substituted by methyl, methoxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or trifluoromethyl, or ##STR3## with the meanings for R.sub.2, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 as indicated above, and R.sub.3 having the meanings set forth for R.sub.2, it being possible for R.sub.3 to be identical to R.sub.2 or different from R.sub.

Abstract: Tetrahydrofuranyl substituted ethers are provided having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein A is (CH.sub.2).sub.2, CH.dbd.CH or a single bond, m is 1 to 5, B is a single bond or CH.dbd.CH, n is 1 to 4, X is O or ##STR2## wherein n' is 0, 1 or 2, R is H, lower alkyl or alkali metal and R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, arylalkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or lower alkenyl and including all stereoisomers thereof.The compounds are cardiovascular agents useful, for example, in the treatment of thrombolytic disease and as antiinflammatory agents and analgesics.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel heterocyclic aminoalcoyl derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n=1, 2 or 3; A represents a nitrogen atom or the CH group, X=CH.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 O; R represents a phenyl nucleus possibly substituted; NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 =amino, methylamino, N,N-dialkylamino or an heterocyclic radical; and R.sub.3 =H, halogen, alkyl, alkyloxy or methoxy.These derivatives are useful as drugs, especially as analgesics and antidepressants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketones containing a 2-oxopropylidene moiety by the reaction of an aldehyde with a 2,2-dialkyl-4-methyl-6-keto-1,3-dioxene in the presence of a catalytic amount of certain metallic halides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 11.alpha.-alkylprostaglandin E compounds from corresponding prostaglandin A compounds via reaction with alkyllithium complexes, and novel 11-deoxy-11.alpha.-alkylprostaglandin E compounds useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the natural PGE compounds, e.g., antiulcer and antisecretory effects.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n=1, 2 or 3; and R' represents phenyl or orthofluorophenyl. Said compounds are used as intermediates in the preparation of heterocyclic aminoalkyl derivatives which are useful as analgesics and antidepressants.

Abstract: 3,5-di(t-butyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl- and 3,5-di(t-butyl)-4-hydroxybenzoyl-substituted furans have pharmacological activity as antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: A process for the production of 2,2-dimethyl-3-vinyl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or a radical of an alcohol which can be used in pyrethroids, andX.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each independently is a halogen atomor a fluorine-substituted alkyl radical, comprising adding (a) a polyhalogenoalkene of the formula ##STR2## in which X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 each independently is a halogen atom, to 1-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-pent-4-en-2-one of the formula ##STR3## in the presence of a catalyst which yields free radicals, or in the presence of a metal salt of the VIII main group or of the sub-group IVa, VIIa or Ib of the periodic system, thereby to obtain a mixture of compounds of the formula ##STR4## and (b) reacting either or both of such compounds with a base of a formula(R.sup.1 --O.sup..crclbar.).sub.n M.sup.n+in whichM is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, andn is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-substituted-cyclohexane-1,3-diones possessing antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: Novel sulfonate derivatives represented by the formulaR.sub.1 SO.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CO(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sub.2act to inhibit esterases and chymotripsin and are useful as antilipemic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, immunity controlling agents, etc.

Abstract: Reaction products from certain phenol, aldehydes and amines are effective friction reducing additives in lubricants and in liquid fuels, such as gasoline and alcohol fuels.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-substituted-cyclohexane-1,3-diones possessing antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: Derivatives of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketones having anticonvulsant activity and methods of their preparation from heterocyclic phosphonium salts and acyclic phosphoranes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present specification provides novel analogs of carbacyclin (CBA.sub.2), 6a-carba-prostacyclin (6a-carba-PGI.sub.2), which have pronounced prostacyclin-like pharmacological activity, e.g., as platelet antiaggregatory agents. Specifically the novel chemical analogs of CBA.sub.2 are those substituted by fluoro (C-5), alkyl (C-9), interphenylene (C-5), and methano (C-6a,9). Further provided are benzindene analogs of CBA.sub.2 and substituted forms thereof, i.e., 9-deoxy-2',9-methano (or 2',9-metheno)-3-oxa-4,5,6-trinor-3,7-(1',3'-interphenylene)-PGF.sub.1 compounds. Also provided are a variety of novel chemical intermediates, e.g., substituted bicyclo[3.3.0]octane intermediates, and chemical process utilizing such intermediates which are useful in the preparation of the novel CBA.sub.2 analogs.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an .alpha.-ketocarboxylic acid N-tert.-butylamide of the formulaR--CO--CO--NH--C(CH.sub.3).sub.3in whichR is an aliphatic radical with up to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl radical with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl or naphthyl radical or a heterocyclic radical,comprising reacting an acyl cyanide of the formulaR--CO--CNwith tert.-butyl methyl ether of the formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--O--CH.sub.3at a temperature between about 0.degree. and 80.degree. C. in the presence of an acid which is capable of activating the ether of formula (III) under the reaction conditions to give a tert.-butyl carbonium ion, and then hydrolyzing the reaction mixture. Advantageously the acyl cyanide is pivaloyl cyanide or benzoyl cyanide and is reacted with an approximately equimolar amount of the ether in the presence of about 1.1 to 1.5 times the molar amount of concentrated sulphuric acid as the activating acid. The products are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of known herbicides.

Abstract: 9-Substituted, 4- or 6-fluorine substituted retinoic acid derivatives useful as antitumor agents and in the treatment of acne as well as a method for their manufacture are disclosed. Substituents at the 9-position include substituted phenyl, thienyl and furyl groups.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a new class of 2-haloacetanilide derivatives which are useful as herbicides. This disclosure further relates to herbicidal compositions containing such 2-haloacetanilides and to herbicidal methods of use employing such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient and commercially adaptable process for the preparation of vinylcyclopropane derivatives in high yield. For the process an alkylating agent and activated methylene compound are reacted in the presence of a cyclic polyether compound and alkali metal compound. Water can also be present and/or the reaction may be carried out in an inert organic diluent.