Abstract: The invention provides electrophilic monohalomethylating reagents, methods for their preparation and methods for preparation of monohalomethylated biologically active compounds using such reagents. Typical monohalomethyl groups transferred are FH2C—, CIH2C— and others. The reagents used for transferal of the groups are described by Formulae A-D: wherein: X?F, CI, Br, I, sulfonate esters, phosphate esters or another leaving group; R11=tetrafluoroborates, inflates, halogen, perchlorate, sulfates, phosphates or carbonates The other variables are as defined in the claims.

Abstract: High purity isotopically labeled phosphonic acid esters can be obtained from isotopically enriched Chloro[13C]methyl phenyl sulfide The labeled phosphonic acid esters can then be used as precursors for the one step production of labeled vinyl sulfides, labeled vinyl sulfoxides, and labeled vinyl sulfones. The labeled phosphonic acid esters can also be reacted with a variety of aldehydes to produce extended vinyl systems that are isotopically labeled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic lung surfactant compositions that contain one or more of phospholipase-resistant phospho-glycerol derivatives, phospholipase-resistant phospho-choline derivatives, and surface active proteins or peptides, more preferably a combination of at least two or all three of these materials. Novel phospholipase-resistant phospho-glycerol derivatives, phospholipase-resistant phospho-choline derivatives, and surface active peptides are also disclosed herein. Uses of the surfactant compositions of the present invention to treat endogenous surfactant dysfunctional or deficient lung tissue, to prepare synthetic peptides for use in the surfactant compositions, and to deliver therapeutic agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: High purity isotopically labeled phosphonic acid esters can be obtained from isotopically enriched Chloro[13C]methyl phenyl sulfide The labeled phosphonic acid esters can then be used as precursors for the one step production of labeled vinyl sulfides, labeled vinyl sulfoxides, and labeled vinyl sulfones. The labeled phosphonic acid esters can also be reacted with a variety of aldehydes to produce extended vinyl systems that are isotopically labeled.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent assays for the determination of the presence or amount of a biopolymer in bound assays using 1,2-dioxetanes in connection with AttoPhos™ as chemiluminescent substrates for enzyme-labeled targets or probes is provided. Further disclosed is a kit for conducting a bioassay for the presence or concentration of a biopolymer comprising a) an enzyme complex; b) a 1,2-dioxetane; and c) AttoPhos™.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of phosphinic acid esters, which comprises a) reacting elemental yellow phosphorus with alkylating agents in the presence of a base to give a mixture which comprises, as principal constituents, the (metal) salts of alkylphosphonous, phosphorous and hypophosphorous acids, b) esterifying the principal constituents of the mixture from a) to give an ester mixture, c) isolating the ester of the alkylphosphonous acid from the ester mixture, d) adding the resultant ester of the alkylphosphonous acid onto an olefin containing a functional group. The invention likewise relates to the use of the phosphinic acid esters prepared by this process, inter alia as flame retardants and precursors for further syntheses.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl;W is a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene;Y is--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --Z wherein Z is selected from --OSO.sub.3 H, --SSO.sub.3 H, --OPO.sub.3 H, --OCOCH.sub.2 --Cll.sub.3, Cl, Br or F; andm is 1 or 2, e is 0 or 1,with the sum of e+m=2.

Abstract: The present invention provides arylthioalkyl- and arylthioalkenylphosphonic acids and derivatives thereof having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: Flame retardant compounds including at least one of a group of specified phosphoryl compounds which have a phenylene group in the molecule are applied to fiber materials composed of polyester-based synthetic fibers. Sufficiently long-lasting flame retardancy may be imparted to polyester-based synthetic fiber materials without the use of halogen compounds.

Abstract: A monoazo compound of the following formula, ##STR1## wherein D is phenylene or naphthylene; X is halogeno, pyridinio or ##STR2## B is --OR.sub.3, --SR.sub.4, ##STR3## in which R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or benzyl, r is 0 or 1, and E is O, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2 or NR.sub.8, in which R.sub.8 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.7 are each hydrogen or alkyl; A.sub.1, A.sub.2 and A.sub.3 are each phenylene, naphthylene or alkylene; Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3 are each --SO.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Y, in which Y is a splittable group; and p is 0 or 1; which compound is useful for dyeing or printing fiber materials to obtain a product dyed or printed in a color superior in various fastness properties with superior build-up property.

Abstract: The compounds disclosed inhibit the prenylation of several proteins. These compounds are potent inhibitors of famesyl-protein transferase and geranylgeranyl-protein transferase. Further contained in this invention are chemotherapeutic compositions containing these prenyl-transferase inhibitors and methods for their production.

Abstract: Polyether bis-phosphonic acid compounds are disclosed which have the formula (HO).sub.2 OP--R--(OR').sub.n --OR--PO(OH).sub.2 where R is selected from the group consisting of methylene and ethylene, R' is selected from the group consisting of ethylene and ethylene substituted with one or more methyl groups, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, water soluble salts thereof, and esters thereof with alkyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: 5,5-Bis(perfluoroalkylheteromethyl)-2-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinan es, derived acyclic phosphorus and phosphoric acids obtained by ring-opening, and salts or esters thereof are prepared from heteroatom containing perfluoroalkyl terminated neopentyl glycols of the formula: HO[CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2 --X--E.sub.n --R.sub.f).sub.2 CH.sub.2 O]H by cyclization with appropriate phosphorus containing esters or acids, or hydrolysis. These compositions provide improved thermal stability, and useful low surface energy oil and water repellent coatings for textiles, glass, paper, leather and other materials.Another aspect of this invention relates to the use of the phosphite group containing products as polymer stabilizers.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein T is a polycycloalkylidene group (e.g., adamant-2-ylidene); R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl, aralkyl or cycloalkyl group; and Y is a fluorescent chromophore (e.g., m-phenylene), produced by reacting a compound having the formula: ##STR2## with an R-ylating agent (e.g., R.sub.2 SO.sub.4) in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide in a polar aprotic solvent. Also, compounds having the formula: ##STR3## are produced by reacting a compound having the formula: ##STR4## wherein X is an electronegative leaving group (e.g., a halogen anion such as chloride ion) in the presence of a Lewis base (e.g., a trialkyl-amine) dissolved in an aprotic organic solvent (e.g., benzene or toluene). Also, compounds having the formula ##STR5## are produced by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR6## with a tetra-O-acylated-O-hexopyranoside halide, then hydrolyzing off the protective acyl groups.

Abstract: Process for the introduction of functional or functionalizable substituents para to the amino group in 2-aminophenols and 3-aminophenols. The process proceeds in one step, with substitution occurring selectively at the position para to the amino group. Consequently, the reaction is surprisingly straightforward, with very little or no contamination by isomeric by-products. The process comprises reaction of (a) an aminophenol having an open para position to the amino function, with (b) an unhindered non-enolizble aldehyde, and (c) a thiol or sulfinic acid which acts as a nucleophile. In preferred embodiments, the process is conducted at a temperature of from about 50.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C., and in the presence of a polar solvent. The reaction is promoted by an acid having sufficient acidity to protonate the amino group of the aminophenol. Preferably, the acid promoter is a mineral acid, and it is present in an amount at least substantially equivalent to the amount of aminophenol reactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorylating agents containing at least one protected hydroxyl group and at least one leaving group. According to the invention, a methylsulphonylethyl group (Mse) is used as the hydroxyl protecting group. Typical examples of such phosphorylating agents are the compounds (MseO).sub.2 POL, (MseO)POLL', (MseO).sub.2 PL and (MseO)PLL', in which L and L' are leaving groups. The invention also relates to processes for preparing these phosphorylating agents and processes for the phosphorylation of organic hydroxyl or amine compounds, in particular nucleosides and (poly)nucleotides.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonamides with a substituted-alkyl-S(O).sub.n -substituent are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors useful in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (1) ##STR1## in which the Zs, preferably identical to each other, each denote a hydroxy group or a sulfato, thiosulfato or phosphato group. They can be prepared by first converting biphenyl by sulfochlorination into biphenyl-4,4'-disulfochloride, then reducing the latter with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfite or hydrogensulfite to sulfinic acid, and in turn reacting the latter with ethylene oxide to give 4,4'-bis-(.beta.-hydroxyethylsulfonyl)-biphenyl, which can be esterified in conventional manner. They are used for modifying and improving the physical and coloristic properties of materials made of natural and/or synthetic polyamide fibers and/or polyurethane fibers and as auxiliaries in dyeing processes for such fiber materials.

Abstract: Vinyl phosphoric esters of the following formula are effective in the control of insects and acarids: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkoxy;R.sub.2 is selected from lower alkoxy and lower thioalkyl;R.sub.3 is selected from lower alkyl, phenyl, and halophenyl;R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, and lower thioalkyl;V is selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl, amino, mono and dialkyl substituted amino, lower alkoxy carbonyl, lower thioalkyl, lower alkyl sulfonyl, nitro, and phenyl;W is oxygen or sulfur;Y is halogen;m is 0-2; andn is 0-2.

Abstract: New phospholipid derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or alkylsulfonyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy or lower alkylcarbamoyloxy;n is 0 or 1;R.sup.3 is hydroxy or protected hydroxy; andR.sup.4 is lower alkoxy or lower alicyclic-oxy group which is substituted with 2 or more hydroxy or protected hydroxy groups, and may be substituted with lower alkoxy or another alicyclic-oxy group having two or more hydroxy or protected hydroxy groups, in which the alicyclic ring may contain an oxygen atom;and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibit antitumor activity.