Abstract: A novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of symmetrical and asymmetrical N,N'-sulfinyldicarbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds and their formulation to control insects are exemplified.

Abstract: The invention relates to new prostaglandin derivatives of the 6-keto-PGE.sub.1 series, to processes and intermediates for their manufacture and to their use as medicaments.

Abstract: There is described a new process for the preparation of optically active 2-(2',2'-dihalogenovinyl)-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acids substituted in the 3 position, and derivatives thereof. A racemate of certain cyclobutanones is reacted with a sulfurous acid salt of an optically active base to obtain a mixture of diastereomeric 4-2-(2',2',2'-trihalogenoethyl)-cyclobutane-1-sulfonic acid salts; this mixture is then separated into the pure diastereomeric sulfonic acid salts. Either the pure diastereomeric sulfonic acid salts are converted directly to the desired optically active products, or the optically active cyclobutanones obtained from the pure diastereomeric sulfonic acids salts by decomposition is converted, in the presence of a base to the desired product. Optionally, the product, optically active 2-(2',2'-dihalogenovinyl)-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acids can be converted to their 1',2'-dibromo derivatives.

Abstract: Certain 7-acylamido-3-(1-carboxy-loweralkyl-tetrazol-5-ylthiomethyl)-3-cephem-4-ca rboxylic acids and their salts and easily hydrolyzed esters of the 4-carboxyl group were synthesized and found to be potent antibacterial agents which exhibited good aqueous solubility. In a preferred embodiment the 7-substituent was 2'-aminomethylphenylacetamido.

Abstract: Novel esters of halo-4-alkenoic acid compounds having pesticidal activity and methods of their preparation.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel pesticidal esters of the pyrethrin or pyrethroid type in which the methylene group bonded to the ester carbonyl and/or ester oxygen bears a fluorine substituent. The compounds of the invention are active against insect pests including flies, moths, aphids and beetles and acarina pests including ticks.

Abstract: 2-Thiophenesulfonyl bromides having up to three additional substituents on the thiophene moiety selected from the group C.sub.1-4 alkyl, chloro and bromo. The compounds have antimicrobial utility.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae Ia, Ib, IIa and IIb ##STR1## are described, wherein R represents alkyl, haloalkyl, benzyl, naphthyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents methyl and the other represents hydrogen or methyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent alkylene of 2 or 3 carbon atoms. The compound of the formulae Ia, Ib, IIa and IIb are valuable intermediates for the manufacture of pyrethroid pesticides or precursors thereof.

Abstract: 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2'-perfluoroalkyl-2'-perhaloalkyl-vinyl)-cyclopropane of the formula ##STR1## in which R is --COOR.sup.2, --COOH, --CO--Halogen, --CN or --CO--CH.sub.3,R.sup.1 is fluorine or CF.sub.3,R.sup.3 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or R.sup.1 CF.sub.2 --, andR.sup.2 is the radical of an alcoholwhich possess arthropodicidal properties. These compounds can be produced by adding a compound of the formula ##STR2## to an olefin of the formula ##STR3## to produce a compound of the formula ##STR4## and dehydrohalogenating said compound. This compound may be hydrolyzed, saponified or esterified, depending upon the particular derivative desired.

Abstract: A method of reducing the content of a haloethynyl-containing impurity in a synthetic dihaloethenylcyclopropanecarboxylate by treatment with a phosphite under condition allowing the haloethynyl-containing impurity and phosphite to chemically interact, and thereafter recovering the dihaloethenylcyclopropanecarboxylate from the reaction mixture is disclosed.

Abstract: Novel cephalosporin derivatives having a higher antimicrobial activity across a broad antimicrobial spectrum. They are useful for treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria. Such cephalosporin derivatives are prepared by a relatively simple method.

Abstract: Perhaloalkylvinylcyclopropanecarboxylates having the general formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein one of Y and Z is a perhaloalkyl group. Compounds in which R is hydroxy, halogen or lower alkoxy are novel intermediates for preparation of insecticidal esters in which R is --OR.sup.1 where R.sup.1 is a wide variety of alcohol residues. The insecticidal efficacy and preparation of the compounds and intermediates therefor are described and exemplified.

Abstract: New thiophene compounds and a new process for the manufacture of thiophene compounds by dehydrogenating dihydrothiophene with certain halogen compounds. The products are starting materials for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dyes and plant protection agents and, in particular, for the manufacture of additives to foodstuffs, feeds, beverages and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Novel 9-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl-3,7-dimethyl-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraene derivatives, useful as antitumor agents as well as processes for their preparation and novel intermediates are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel 1-aryloxy-3-amidoamidoalkylamino-2-propanol derivatives, processes for their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of using them in the treatment of heart diseases. Representative of the compounds disclosed is 1-(o-cyanophenoxy)-3-.beta.-(2-thenamidoacetamido)ethylaminopropan-2-ol.

Abstract: An unsaturated carbonyl compound, for example, one expressed by the following formula, ##STR1## is prepared by maintaining at an elevated temperature a novel allyl acetal of a .beta.,.gamma.-unsaturated aldehyde, for example, one expressed by the following formula ##STR2## The allyl acetal can be derived, for example, for 3-methyl-3-butenal-1 having 5 carbon atoms and prenyl alcohol having 5 carbon atoms. Thus, the unsaturated aldehyde having the increased number of carbon atoms can be formed in a high yield by a relatively simple reaction.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, a heterocyclic ring, a cycloalkyl group or a fused ring system,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic ring, andX is a halogen atom.

Abstract: Substituted thiophenes of the following formula, some of which are new compounds, are useful in controlling certain pests, particularly mites: ##STR1## wherein A, Y and Z are various substituents such as phenyl and substituted phenyl.

Abstract: A process is described whereby esters of 3-(2,2,2-trichloroethyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid are prepared predominantly in their cis isomer form. The process comprises treating a 4,6,6,6-tetrachloro-3,3-dimethylhexanoate with an alkali metal tert-alkoxide under controlled conditions of temperature in the presence of a defined solvent-cosolvent mixture. The products of the process are intermediates in the production of pyrethroid insecticides.