Abstract: Herbicidal .alpha.-(5-aryloxy-naphthalen-1-yl-oxy)propionic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.3 stands for halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy,R.sup.4 stands for hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.5 stands for hydrogen or halogen andZ stands for halogen, hydroxyl, amino, alkylamino, alkenylamino, alkinylamino, arylamino, aralkylamino, alkoxycarbonylalkylamino, cyanamino, dialkylamino, dialkenylamino, alkylsulphonylamino, arylsulphonylamino, hydroxylamino, alkoxyamino, hydrazino, alkylsulphonylhydrazino, arylsulphonylhydrazino, alkylthio, arylthio, aralkylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkylthio or for the --O--R.sup.6 group,wherein R.sup.6 can be various organic radicals.The starting material naphthol of the formula ##STR2## is also new.

Abstract: An acylcyclohexadionethiocarboxylic S-ester of the fomrula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or phenyl, and R.sup.2 is additionally hydrogen, are prepared by reacting an acylcyclohexadione II ##STR2## with hydroxylamine or hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid in an inert solvent at from 0.degree. to 150.degree. C., to give an acylcyclohexadione compound III ##STR3## and then reacting the compound III with a mercaptan IVR.sup.2 --SH IVin the presence of an anhydrous acid HX to give an acylcyclohexadionethiocarboximidic S-ester salt V ##STR4## where X is the anion of the acid, and hydrolyzing the compounds V to the acylcyclohexadionethiocarboxylic S-ester I.

Abstract: Hemiketals and hemithioketals are produced by bringing into reactive contact an alcohol or mercaptan and an oxetan-2-one compound having the following structural formula: ##STR1## where Hal is a halogen.

Abstract: Ammonium salt of methyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanethioate (TMTFAA).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the general formula:R--O--Ar--COS--Ph--COO--R'characterized by the presence of the thioester (--COS--) core and wherein R is an alkyl group with typically 8 to 16 carbon atoms, Ar is a substituted aromatic core group such as 1,4-benzene, 2,6-naphthalene, 4,4'-biphenyl, or 4,4'-diphenylethane, and R' is a chiral branched alkyl group such as the 1-substituted cases 1-methylpropyl through 1-methyloctyl or 2-substituted case such as 2-methylbutyl. These materials or their mixtures possess ferroelectric phases and as such are of interest for electro-optical applications. In certain cases specific materials are of particular interest due to the existence of stable ferroelectric phases near room temperature with large polarization density and fast electro-optic response.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one adduct of (A) a polyolefin of 700 to 5,000 number average molecular weight substituted with carboxylic acid producing moieties (preferably acid or anhydride moieties), and (B) a monoepoxy thiol.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is substituted phenyl or substituted pyridyl; Y is nitro, cyano, or halogen; R is a group of the formula --(CHR.sup.1).sub.m --A--(CH.sup.2)--.sub.n --R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of each other and in each (CHR.sup.1) and (CHR.sup.2) group, are hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or alkylthio; A is --N(R.sup.1)--, --N(O)--, --O--, --S--, --S(O)--, --S(O).sub.2 --, --C(O)--, --C(O)B--, or --N(H)S(O).sub.2 --; B is alkylene, --O--, --S--, or --N(R.sup.4)--; R.sup.3 is cyano, halogen, or C(O)Z; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl; Z is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, --N(R.sup.4).sub.2, --OR.sup.5, --SR.sup.5, or --N(R.sup.4)SO.sub.2 R.sup.6 ; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, or an agronomically-acceptable cation; R.sup.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A and X have the meanings given in the disclosure and claims, their preparation and their use as growth-regulating agents or herbicides.

Abstract: Borated glycerol hydroxyesters are effective friction reducing additives when incorporated into lubricating compositions.

Abstract: There are provided new 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B and R.sup.1-5 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds of the invention can be used as pesticides, especially against insects and mites.

Abstract: A carboalkylated amino alcohol having each of the below shown formulae is novel and optically active. A separating agent comprising the alcohol and a support is effectively useful to separate a variety of racemates for example with chromatography. The alcohol may be chemically or physically combined with the support. ##STR1## [wherein Ph represents a phenyl group, R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having the carbon number of 1 to 10, or an aryl group having the carbon number of 6 to 10, X represents an --0-- group or a --S-- group, and Z represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having the carbon number of 1 to 10 or a metal element].

Abstract: Acids, esters, amides and salts of benzhydryl compounds are antidotes for thiocarbamate and acetamide herbicides. These antidote compounds are especially effective to safen acetamide herbicides used to control grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds in rice, sorghum, corn and wheat.

Abstract: Described are cyano-substituted sulfur-containing compounds defined according to a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## wherein M is an alkali metal as well as uses of the nonionic structures of said group for their organoleptic properties.

Abstract: A new class of anti-spasmodic compounds having two branch chains is provided. The compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## where Y is H or OH;j is an integer from 0 to 4;k is an integer from 0 to 4, and whereinm is an integer from 1 to 4;n is an integer from 1 to 4;p is an integer from 1 to 4; andX may be nonexistent or may be O, S, NH or CH.sub.2 or salts thereof, but when X is nonexistent the terminal group in which both the n-chain and the p-chain is a methyl group. ##STR2## The reaction was performed under reflux condensation. Following the reaction, which was usually complete within a few hours, the acid chlorides were vacuum distilled and reacted with a thiol compound as described above.The compounds of this invention are anti-muscarinic agents (cholinergic-muscarinic receptor antagonists) which inhibit the actions of acetylcholine on autonomic effectors innervated by postganglionic cholinergic nerves as well as on smooth muscle that lacks cholinergic innervation.

Abstract: For the preparation of saline derivatives of mercaptoethansulfonic acid belonging to the class of the salts of alkali metals and of the salts with basic aminoacids, the sodium salt of the acid is obtained with a process comprising the reaction between sodium bromoethansulfonate with thiobenzoic acid and sodium bicarbonate and subsequent reaction of the resulting sodium benzoylethansulfonate with ammonia in water solution.

Abstract: A process for preparing an optically active alcohol is disclosed, which comprises asymmetrically hydrogenating a .beta.-keto acid derivative in the presence of a ruthenium-optically active phosphine complex as a catalyst. The resulting alcohol has high optical purity.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## in which each of X and Y represents a halogen atom, R represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an agronomically acceptable soluble salt ion, R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and Z represents an oxygen or sulfur atom. This compound is useful as herbicide.

Abstract: Described is the S(4-hydroxy-1-isopropyl-4-methylhexyl) thioacetate having the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes, perfumed articles and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: A process for introducing thiocarboxylic ester at ortho-position of phenols or phenylamines which comprises reacting a phenyl compound having group or optionally substituted amino or cyclic amino group, of which at least one ortho-position is vacant, with C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl thiocyanate, C.sub.7 -C.sub.13 aralkyl thiocyanate or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl thiocyanate in the presence of a boron trihalide and hydrolyzing the resultant product under acidic conditions is provided, and said process is useful in the synthesis of medicinals, pesticides and dyes.

Abstract: An optically active 4-alkylbenzenethiol and an optically active bis(4-alkylphenyl)disulfide represented by the formula: ##STR1## respectively, wherein R.sub.1 * and R.sub.2 * are respectively an alkyl group having 4-12 carbon atoms including an asymmetric carbon atom, may be prepared, e.g., through halogenation or sulfonation of an optically active alcohol, followed by reaction with a phenylmagnesium halide, chlorosulfonylation and reduction. The optically active thiol or disulfide is effective, e.g., in preventing occurrence of reverse domain when added to a nematic liquid crystal, and also can be bonded to an intermediate to provide a functional material including a mesomorphic compound represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1-18 carbon atoms, n is 1 or 2, and C* is an asymmetric carbon atom.

Abstract: Lubricating oil, containing a beta-hydroxethyl mercapto ester of a fatty acid derived from coconut oil, is characterized by improvement in anti-wear and anti-friction properties.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: Y is selected from phenyl, furyl, thienyl and pyrrolyl rings (each optionally substituted by group X), optionally branched alkylene or alkylenethio(oxy)alkylene;X which may be the same or different are independently selected from halogen, nitro, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino and alkanoyl;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl and alkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl; andR.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, and alkoxycarbonyl.

Abstract: A series of water-dispersible corrosion inhibiting solutions and a method of using these solutions are disclosed which contain a thiol ester represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, or an alkyl or alkylaryl group that is the nucleus of a dimerized fatty acid having about 28 to about 36 carbon atoms, X is a dithiol having about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, m=0 where R has about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, m=0 or 1 where R has about 28 to about 36 carbon atom. It has been discovered that the use of these thiol esters along or the addition of the thiol esters to organic inhibitor systems reduces corrosion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing a malonic acid derivative compound of formula (i) depicted herein in high yield and high purity by reacting a malonic acid derivative compound of formula (ii) depicted herein with an alkylating agent of formula (iii) depicted herein in the presence of a solvent and a base.

Abstract: .beta.-Aminothiol ester having the general formula (I): ##STR1## which is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of carbapenen beta-lactam antiobiotics, wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl or aryl and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are protective groups. The .beta.-Aminothiol ester of formula (I) is prepared by reacting a .beta.-hydroxythiol ester having the general formula (III): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is as above, with a boron compound having the general formula (IV): ##STR3## wherein each of R and R' is alkyl or cycloalkyl, or R and R' taken together, form a ring including the boron atom in the presence of a tertiary amine, the obtained reaction mixture being reacted with an imine having the general formula (V): ##STR4## Wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are protective groups, followed by treating the resultant product with hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A new class of anti-spasmodic compounds having two branch chains and containing quaternary nitrogen is provided. The compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined hereinbelow and m is an integer from 0 to 3.

Abstract: Novel 7-(Aryloxy)-2-naphthoxyalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in racemic or separated isomeric form, have herbicidal activity.

Abstract: 5-2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-2-nitro-.alpha.-substituted-acetopheno nes and oxime derivatives thereof represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and Y are as defined in the disclosure, process for the preparation thereof, herbicidal composition and method for the destruction of undesirable weeds. The herbicides comprising the above compounds are capable of selectively controlling undesirable weeds among desirable crop plants.

Abstract: Isothioureas of the formula ##STR1## where X, Y and Z are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryloxy or unsubstituted or substituted arylalkoxy, R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or methoxy and R.sup.3 is benzoyl which may be monosubstituted or disubstituted by alkyl, halogen or haloalkyl, or is a radical of the formula ##STR2## where A is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.4 is alkyl, alkoxyethyl, haloalkyl or phenyl and R.sup.5 is methyl, ethyl, phenyl, alkoxy, alkoxyethoxy, haloalkoxy, phenoxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino or alkylthio, a process for their preparation, and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: A collector composition for use in froth flotation processes comprises two collectors. One of the collectors is preferably an omega-(hydrocarbylthio)alkylamine, S-(omega-aminoalkyl) hydrocarbyl thioate, N-(hydrocarbyl)-alpha, omega-alkanediamine, (omega-aminoalkyl) hydrocarbon amide, omega-(hydrocarbyloxy)alkylamine, omega-aminoalkyl hydrocarbonoate or mixture thereof. The second collector is a thiocarbonate, a thionocarbamate, a thiophosphate, thiocarbinilide, thiophosphinate, mercaptan, xanthogen formate, xanthic ester or mixture thereof. The collector composition floats a broad range of metal-containing minerals.

Abstract: A collector composition useful for the recovery of metal values from metal ores in a froth flotation process comprises two collectors. One collector is an organic compound containing at least 4 carbon atoms and one or more monosulfide units, wherein the carbon atoms to which the sulfur atoms are bound are aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carbons. The other collector is preferably an omega-(hydrocarbylthio)alkylamine, S-(omega-aminoalkyl)hydrocarbyl thioate, N-(hydrocarbyl)-alpha, omega-alkanediamine, N-(omega-aminoalkyl)hydrocarbon amide, omega-(hydrocarbyloxy)alkalamine, omega-aminoalkyl hydrocarbonate or mixture thereof. The collector composition floats a broad range of metal values including sulfide ores, oxide ores and precious metals.

Abstract: Certain novel aryl sulfonyl fluorides, their preparation, and their use in inhibiting serine proteases with chymotrypsin-like and elastase-like specificity.

Abstract: A novel photocurable monomer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: Ar is arylene;R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, amino, halogen, sulfide, sulfoxide, sulfonate, aryl or heterocyclic;R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl; andR.sup.3 is H or methyl,is useful in preparing a polymer having a high refractive index. The polymer is useful in optical components, such as lenses.

Abstract: A new class of anti-spasmodic compounds having two branch chains is provided. The compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow.