Abstract: Acaricidal aryl arylthien-2-yl ethenes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each an optionally substituted phenyl or thienyl group are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Thiophene derivatives of the following formula are effective as acaricides: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.A is selected from -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, hydroxy, -lower alkoxy, -lower alkylthio, -lower alkoxyalkoxy, -lower alkoxycarbonyl, -aryloxycarbonyl, -lower alkoxycarbonyloxy, -lower alkylsulfonyl, -lower alkylsulfonyloxy, -arylsulfonyloxy, and -lower alkyl phosphonyloxy;R.sub.B is -hydrogen, or R.sub.A and R.sub.B together are --C.sub.4 H.sub.4 --bridging 2'-3' or 3'-4';R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are selected from -hydrogen, -lower alkyl, and -aryl;X is -halogen; andY is selected from -hydrogen and -halogen.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A and X have the meanings given in the disclosure, a process for their manufacture, herbicidal and plant growth-regulating agents containing the novel active ingredients, and methods of combating unwanted plant growth and of regulating plant growth.

Abstract: Analogs of 2,5-Diaryl tetrahydrothiophenes which were substituted or unsubstituted on 3,4-positions were prepared.These compounds are found to be leukotriene inhibitors and potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonists. They are therefore useful in the treatment of various diseases or disorders mediated by the leukotriene and/or PAF, for example, inflammation, cardiovascular disorder, asthma, lung edema, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain, and aggregation of platelets.

Abstract: 5-Alkyl-2,3-diarylthiophenes, such as 5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,3-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)thiophene, 5-(1-methylpropyl)-2,3-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)thiophene and 5-cyclohexyl-2,3-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)thiophene, are useful in the treatment of inflammation and/or pain.

Abstract: Process for preparing chlorinated ethylenic derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents acetyl, formyl optionally in the form of an acetal, hydroxy optionally as an ether or ester, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms substituted by one or more acetyl, formyl optionally in the form of an acetal, hydroxy optionally in the form of an ether or ester, or alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyl of 2 to 12 carbon atoms containing one or more double bonds optionally substituted by one or more of acetyl, formyl optionally in the form of an acetal, hydroxy optionally in the form of an ether or ester, or alkyloxycarbonyl, or R.sub.1 represents 3-sulpholenyl or a radical of formula ##STR2## in which R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen or acetyl, by reacting chlorine in a nonpolar aprotic solvent with a compound of general formula ##STR3## in which R.sub.1 is defined as above. The products of formula I, some of which are new, are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of terpene products such as vitamin E.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for the preparation of styrene, stilbene, and/or substituted derivatives thereof. The process involves the reaction of an aryl sulfonyl chloride with an olefinic compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of a metal catalyst consisting essentially of palladium.

Abstract: Certain 2,3-diaryl-5-halo thiophenes are useful in the treatment of inflammation and/or pain.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a heterocyclic radical selected from furanyl, thienyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, oxazolyl, pyrrolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, and isothiazolyl, and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a tetramethylcyclopropanecarbonyl group, a 1-(substituted-phenyl)-2-methylpropyl-1-carbonyl group, a 1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,2-dichlorocyclopropanecarbonyl group, or a substituted-vinylcyclopropanecarbonyl group. The compounds wherein R.sup.2 is other than hydrogen are insecticides.

Abstract: Improved yields of biaromatic compounds, e.g., unsymmetrical biphenyl compounds, result by incorporating metallic copper in a non-aqueous diazonium-type coupling reaction.

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 an alkylene oxide derivative and alkali metal compound. Water can also be present and/or the reaction may be carried out in an inert organic diluent.

Abstract: A chemical synthesis of an SRS-A active compound from the reaction product of 1-halo-2-octyne and the ether of 2-penten-4-yn-1-ol including intermediates in the synthesis, some of which being antagonists of SRS-A useful for treating allergic reactions.

Abstract: Antiinflammatory 5-substituted-2,3-diarylthiophenes, such as 2,3-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(trifluoromethylthio)thiophene, useful for treating arthritis and related diseases.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient and commercially adaptable process for the preparation of vinylcyclopropane derivatives in high yields. The process involves reacting an alkylating agent and an activated methylene compound in the presence of an onium compound, an alkali metal compound and water, which while only necessary in trace amounts can be present in substantial quantities.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-imino-1,3-dithiolane, 1,3-dithiole, 1,3-dithiane, 1,3-dithietane and 1,3-oxathiole have been found to reduce herbicidal injury to crop plants due to thiocarbamate and acetanilide herbicides.

Abstract: Esters of 1,2-diphenyl-cyclohex-1-ene-4-carboxylic-acid are effective plant growth regulating agents. They are useful for controlling wild oats in cereal cultures and for growth inhibition in different cultures, e.g. for the inhibition of suckers in tobacco plants.

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.