Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell proliferation in situ as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment or prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for topical use for protecting the skin and the hair, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable support, at least one compound of formula (1) or (2) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorinated aromatics, to a process for preparing them and also to the use of the fluorinated aromatics for preparing active ingredients, especially in medicaments and agrochemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to malononitrile compounds of formula 1

Abstract: Novel styrylacrylonitrile compounds which are useful in treating a variety of cell proliferative disorders such as cancer are disclosed. The compounds are of Formula (1).

Abstract: A five-step process for preparing 1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-2-[(4-(methylsulphonyl)phenyl]-ethanone of the formula 1

Abstract: A process for the preparation of arylcyclobutylnitrile derivatives which involves reaction of a solution of a 1,3-dihalopropane and a cyanobenzyl derivative in a substantialy dimethyl sulphoxide-free solvent with a suspension of a base in a substantially dimethyl sulphoxide-free solvent at a temperature of at least 35° C.

Abstract: Provided are a novel triphenyl phosphine derivative synthesized from a triphenylphosphine and a hydroxy-containing lactone; a palladium and a nickel complexes comprising the derivative as a ligand; and a process for preparing a biaryl derivative using the complex as a catalyst. A product can be easily separated from a catalyst or a phosphorus compound, and biaryl derivative can be synthesized in a higher yield, by using the complex of the present invention as a catalyst.

Abstract: The objective of this invention is to provide fluorescent compounds comprising a naphthalene skeleton, an electron donating group substituted at the 2- or 1-position of the naphthalene skeleton, and an electron attractive group substituted at the 6- or 4-position of the skeleton. The fluorescent compound of this invention is capable of emitting visible light having a desired color by choosing an appropriate combination of the electron donating group A, which has an electron-pushing function, and the electron attractive group B, which has an electron-pulling function.

Abstract: Cyano and carboxy derivatives of substituted styrenes are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor &agr;, nuclear factor &kgr;B, and phosphodiesterase and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, retrovirus replication, asthma, and inflammatory conditions. A typical embodiment is 3,3-bis-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile.

Abstract: Novel thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formula (I) where R1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbons; R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 3 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 5 carbons, at least one of R2 and R3 being other than hydrogen; n is an integer from 0 to 4; R4 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, carboxylic acid ester thereof, alkenyl carboxylic acid or ester thereof, hydroxy, halogen, cyano, or a phosphonic acid or an ester thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptible salt thereof. A method for treating diseases associated with metabolism dysfunction or which are dependent on the expression of a T3 regulated gene, such as obesity, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, and goiter, is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to multiply-substituted fullerene derivatives of novel configurations, and methods for their preparation and use. The methods involve the combinatorial synthesis of a library of fullerene derivatives and comprises the steps of forming a mixture of fullerene derivatives by reacting the Cn fullerene with two or more reactive precursor compounds, and removing the unreacted compounds to yield the fullerene derivatives having the desired activity. Methods for the identification and screening of a combinatorial library of fullerenes by 3He-nuclear magnetic resonance and electrospray mass spectrometry to define members with the optimal desired activity are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to multiply-substituted fullerene derivatives of novel configurations, and methods for their preparation and use. The methods involve the combinatorial synthesis of a library of fullerene derivatives and comprises the steps of forming a mixture of fullerene derivatives by reacting the Cn fullerene with two or more reactive precursor compounds, and removing the unreacted compounds to yield the fullerene derivatives having the desired activity. Methods for the identification and screening of a combinatorial library of fullerenes by 3He-nuclear magnetic resonance and electrospray mass spectrometry to define members with the optimal desired activity are also provided.

Abstract: A new method for producing unsymmetrically substituted fluorenyl compounds, one step of which is the preparation of 2,7-disubstituted fluoren-9-one derivatives via the nucleophilic substitution of a compound of the formula D wherein A′ is selected from the group consisting of —Br, —Cl, —F, —NO2, and —CN; A is selected from the group consisting of —NO2, —CN, —CO2R, —C(O)R, —SO2R, —SO2RF, —C(CN)═C(CN)2 and —CH═C(CN)2; RF is —CpF2p+1, p=from about 0 to about 10; R is an straight, branched or cyclic aliphatic alkyl group having about 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or an aromatic group such as phenyl or naphthyl; and is a carbonyl or a protected carbonyl such as a ketal or thio-ketal such as wherein R′ is —CrH2r+1; R″ is —(CH2)r—; and r is independently 2 or 3, with a nucleophilic reagent in the presence of an aprotic solvent

Abstract: (1) Methods for producing isochromanone compounds from o-xylene compounds as starting compounds through &agr;-halogeno-o-xylene derivatives, &agr;-cyano-o-xylene derivatives, and &agr;-halogeno-&agr;′-cyano-o-xylene derivatives, and (2) methods for producing isochromanone compounds from o-xylene compounds as starting compounds through &agr;,&agr;′-dihalogeno-o-xylene derivatives, &agr;,&agr;′-dihydroxy-o-xylene derivatives, &agr;-halogeno-&agr;′-hydroxy-o-xylene derivatives and &agr;-cyano-&agr;′-hydroxy-o-xylene derivatives, and methods for producing these intermediate compounds.

Abstract: Novel dephenylethylene compounds that are administered orally to decrease circulating concentrations of glucose are provided. The effect on insulin resistant rats is also shown. The effects on lipid and leptin concentrations are also shown. The compounds are orally effective anti-diabetic agents that may normalize glucose and lipid metabolism in subjects with diabetes.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to novel ligands for transition metals. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of catalysts comprising these ligands in transition metal-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. The subject methods provide improvements in many features of the transition metal-catalyzed reactions, including the range of suitable substrates, reaction conditions, and efficiency.

Abstract: Novel pyrimidin-4-one derivatives of formula [1] are provided, which are useful as active ingredients of herbicides, wherein R1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R2 is alkyl optionally substituted with halogen; R3 is alkyl optionally substituted with halogen, alkenyl, or alkynyl; and Q is substituted phenyl. Also provided are intermediates for their production and processes for producing these intermediates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making certain acetonitriles.

Abstract: The invention is directed to multiply-substituted fullerene derivatives of novel configurations, and methods for their preparation and use. The methods involve the combinatorial synthesis of a library of fullerene derivatives and comprises the steps of forming a mixture of fullerene derivatives by reacting the C.sub.n fullerene with two or more reactive precursor compounds, and removing the unreacted compounds to yield the fullerene derivatives having the desired activity. Methods for the identification and screening of a combinatorial library of fullerenes by .sup.3 He-nuclear magnetic resonance and electrospray mass spectrometry to define members with the optimal desired activity are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell proliferation in situ as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment or prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cyclohexylidene phenyl acetonitrile as an odoriferous substance.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell proliferation in situ as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment or prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel positive-working or negative-working chemical-sensitization photoresist composition useful in the photolithographic patterning works for the manufacture of electronic devices. The photoresist composition is characterized by a unique acid-generating agent capable of releasing an acid by the pattern-wise exposure of the resist layer to actinic rays so as to increase or decrease the solubility of the resist layer in an aqueous alkaline developer solution. The acid-generating agent proposed is a novel cyano group-containing oxime sulfonate di- or triester compound represented by the general formulaA[C(CN).dbd.N--O--SO.sub.2 --R].sub.n,in which each R is, independently from the others, an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group such as alkyl groups, A is a divalent or tervalent organic group or, preferably, phenylene group and the subscript n is 2, when A is a divalent group, or 3, when A is a tervalent group or, preferably 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel positive-working or negative-working chemical-sensitization photoresist composition useful in the photolithographic patterning works for the manufacture of electronic devices. The photoresist composition is characterized by a unique acid-generating agent capable of releasing an acid by the pattern-wise exposure of the resist layer to actinic rays so as to increase or decrease the solubility of the resist layer in an aqueous alkaline developer solution. The acid-generating agent proposed is a novel cyano group-containing oxime sulfonate di- or triester compound represented by the general formulaA[C(CN).dbd.N--O--SO.sub.2 --R].sub.n,in which each R is, independently from the others, an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group such as alkyl groups, A is a divalent or tervalent organic group or, preferably, phenylene group and the subscript n is 2, when A is a divalent group, or 3, when A is a tervalent group or, preferably 2.

Abstract: The invention is novel analogs of 9-cis-retinoic acid which are useful for the treatment and prevention of coronary artery disease and to protect against premature atherosclerosis by increasing HDL levels. The invention includes processes for preparing the novel 9-cis-retinoic acid analogs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of a compound having formula 4: ##STR1## The process comprises the step of reacting an enolate having the formula: ##STR2## with a Grignard reagent. The enolate salt is formed in situ from the reaction of a protected ester wherein M is an alkali metal. R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each hydrogen or are independently selected from ##STR3## wherein R.sub.a and R.sub.b are independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl and phenyl and R.sub.c, R.sub.d and R.sub.e are independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, halo and phenyl; and ##STR4## wherein the naphthyl ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substitutents independently selected from lower alkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy and halo. Alternatively, R.sub.6 is as defined above and R.sub.7 is R.sub.12 OC(O)-- wherein R.sub.12 is benzyl; or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form ##STR5## wherein R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel positive-working or negative-working chemical-sensitization photoresist composition useful in the photolithographic patterning works for the manufacture of electronic devices. The photoresist composition is characterized by a unique acid-generating agent capable of releasing an acid by the pattern-wise exposure of the resist layer to actinic rays so as to increase or decrease the solubility of the resist layer in an aqueous alkaline developer solution. The acid-generating agent proposed is a novel cyano group-containing oxime sulfonate di- or triester compound represented by the general formulaA?C(CN).dbd.N--O--SO.sub.2 --R!.sub.n,in which each R is, independently from the others, an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group such as alkyl groups, A is a divalent or tervalent organic group or, preferably, phenylene group and the subscript n is 2, when A is a divalent group, or 3, when A is a tervalent group or, preferably 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cinnamamides, a process for their manufacture and their use as UV absorbers. The cinnamamides of the invention may be used as UV absorbers in a variety of engineered resins such as polyamides (especially nylon 6 and 6,6), polycarbonates, polyacetals, polysulfones, polyimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyesters, (especially PET and PBT), as well as, other polymers such as polyvinylchloride and polyolefins (polyethylenes and polypropylenes).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stabilized phosphorous ylides and processes for their preparation. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for substituting the carbonyl oxygen of 2-formyl- or 2-oxoalkylidenetriphenyl-phosphoranes (OATP) by other stabilizing groups to form novel compounds having an increased tendency to form complexes or compounds which absorb in the visible region of the spectrum.The compounds according to the present invention areCompounds of the formula (1)Ph.sub.3 .dbd.CH--C(R).dbd.Nu (1)wherein R is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -fluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl radical, an unfluorinated or fluorinated C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 -aryl radical or a group OCH.sub.3 ; andNu is S, Se, C(CN).sub.2, NH, PhN, PhNHN, ##STR1## or a radical of the formulae (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) ##STR2## wherein Z is C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, S or N(CH.sub.3) and n=1 or 2 (provided that the combinations R.dbd.Ar, SAlk or OAlk and Nu.dbd.NPh, and the combinations R.dbd.

Abstract: A process for preparing quaternized glycine nitriles of formula I ##STR1## comprising reaction of the corresponding precursor amine, aldehyde, hydrocyanic acid or alkali metal cyanide, and subsequent quaternization with an alkylating agent, wherein the reaction and quaternization are carried out successively in aqueous medium without isolation of an intermediate.

Abstract: Description here is a novel process for preparing phenyl acetic acid derivatives of the formula (I)Ar--CH.sub.2 --R.sup.1 (I)in which Ar and R.sup.1 are as defined in the description by reaction of sulfonyloxy-activated hydroxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula (II)R.sup.3 --SO.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.r --R.sup.1 (II)in which R.sup.3 is as defined in the description. with aromatics of the formula (III)Ar--H (III)has been found. The intermediates of the formula (II), some of which are novel, are obtained from hydroxyacetic acid derivatives by reaction with sulfonyl halides or sulfonic anhydrides. The phenylacetic acid derivatives are important starting materials for preparing pesticides.

Abstract: A method for producing 4'-bromomethyl-2-cyanobiphenyl by the step of treating 4'-methyl-2-cyanobiphenyl with Br.sub.2 in a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent or an alkane solvent having 5 to 7 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein Q is optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl;X and Y are each H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or X and Y are together .dbd.O;Z is O or S;R.sup.1 is H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl (C.sub.1-4 alkyl), C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, COC.sub.1-6 alkylhalo, COR.sup.a, COOR.sup.a, CONHR.sup.a, COC.sub.1-6 alkylNR.sup.a R.sup.b or CONR.sup.a C.sub.1-6 alkylCONR.sup.a R.sup.b ;R.sup.2 is substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl), C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylhalo, COR.sup.a, COOR.sup.a, CONHR.sup.a, COC.sub.1-6 alkylNR.sup.a R.sup.b or CONR.sup.a C.sub.1-6 alkylCONR.sup.a R.sup.b ;or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a chain (CH.sub.2).sub.p optionally substituted by oxo;R.sup.3 is H [or C.sub.1-6 alkyl];R.sup.4 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl; andR.sup.5 is optionally substituted (CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrazine derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein each of Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group, or the like, R.sup.1 is an alkyl group or the like, and A is a divalent radical having --C.dbd.N--N-- or --CH--NH--N-- as a fundamental skeleton), which is a useful compound as an agricultural and horticultural insecticide.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and their pharmaceutical acceptable salts, which are defined herein, are ligands for cholecystokinin and/or gastrin receptors.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cyanoalkane and cyanoalkene of general formula (I) which shows liquid crystalline properties: wherein R and R.sup.1 are independently C.sub.1-12 alkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkoxy; rings A, B, C and D are independently phenyl, which may carry one or two halogen substituents, trans-cyclohexyl, or (2, 2, 2) bicyclooctyl, each of a, b, c or d being independently 0 or 1 provided (a+b+c+d) is 2 or 3; links A and C are independently a single bond, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, COO, OOC, CH.sub.2 O or OCH.sub.2 ; n, m and p are independently 0 or an integer 1 to 4 provided (n+m+p) is not 0; W and Z are independently selected --CH.dbd.C(CN)-- and --C(CN).dbd.CH--; X and Y are independently selected from --CHCN-- and --C(CN).sub.2 --; w, x, y and z are 0 or 1, provided that w and z are 0 if x and/or y are 1, and further provided that at least one of w, x, y and z is 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing (E)-alkoxyiminoacetamide compounds useful as agricultural fungicides and a process for producing (E)-hydroxyiminoacetamide compounds useful as intermediates for producing them. The present invention also relates to an industrial process for producing (E)-methoxyiminoacetamide compounds useful as agricultural fungicides. This process is advantageous in terms of the cost, safety and the like.

Abstract: Cyclofluoralkylated fullerene compounds are prepared by reacting the fullerenes with a fluoroalkene as exemplified by tetrafluoroethylene or perfluoromethyl vinyl ether under thermolysis conditions as exemplified by temperatures of 200.degree. C., pressure and a halocarbon solvent, the products being useful as lubricants or additive thereto as well as in cooling systems, adhesives and polymers.

Abstract: Solid particle dispersions of dyes according to the formula: ##STR1## wherein D is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and ketomethylene nuclei are disclosed as filter dyes for photographic elements.In this formula, E.sup.1 and E.sup.2 are each independently electron withdrawing groups. R.sup.1 and R.sup.6 are each independently R or NHR, where R is aryl. R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently alkyl or aryl, or represent the carbon atoms necessary to form a fused ring with the phenyl ring to which the N atom is attached. R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl or aryl. R.sup.5 is alkyl. Z represents the atoms necessary to complete a 5 or 6 memebered heterocyclic nucleus. M.sup.+ is a cation. L.sup.1 through L.sup.7 are each independently methine groups. m is 0, 1, 2, or 3. n is 0 or 1. p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. q is 0, 1, 2, or 3. At least one of R.sup.1 or D includes an aryl ring substituted with a carboxy or sulfonamido substituent.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new substituted sulfonamides, and the physiologically acceptable salts possibly in the form of complexes, esters and amides thereof, represented by the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Mixtures of cyclofluoroalkylated fullerenes are provided by the thermal 2+2 cycloaddition of fluoroalkenes to a solution or slurry of a fullerene. The cyclofluoroalkylated fullerene mixtures are useful as lubricants or additives to lubricants; in fluorocarbon and/or chlorofluorocarbon based cooling systems; in adhesives for fluorocarbon based polymers and in gas separation membranes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an .alpha.-methylene-cyclopentanone derivative represented by the formula [I] below which is useful as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and insecticides, especially prostaglandins. Also disclosed herein is a process for producing the derivative advantageously on an industrial scale. ##STR1## where X denotes (.alpha.-OZ, .beta.-H) or (.alpha.-H, .beta.-OZ), with Z representing a protecting group for the hydroxyl group; U denotes (.alpha.-H, .beta.-R.sup.1) or (.beta.-R.sup.1, .alpha.-H); R.sup.1 denotes ##STR2## where R.sup.2 denotes a protected hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-15 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.2-15 alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.2-15 alkynyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6-15 aryl group; Z' denotes a protecting group for the hydroxyl group; and k is 0 or 1).

Abstract: Compounds having non-linear optical activity of the general formula ##STR1## wherein D and A are electron donor and acceptor groups, respectively, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are aromatic bridging groups, X and Y are preferably groups capable of partaking in polymerization reactions are suitable for use in polymer-based light modulator devices.

Abstract: The present application discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula I:QQ.sup.1 CR.sup.1 .dbd.CR.sup.2 CR.sup.3 .dbd.CR.sup.4 C(.dbd.X.sup.1)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6or a salt thereof, wherein Q is an monocyclic aromatic ring, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.7 --C.dbd.C-- where R.sup.7 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halogen or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl, halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, alkynyl, or cyano; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; X.sup.1 is oxygen or sulphur; R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-8 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted, halo, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethylthio or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; and R.sup.6 is selected from:(A) --Y.dbd.X.sup.2 --(R.sup.8).sub.a where X.sup.2 is O or S, Y is carbon, R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which: A represents ##STR2## R represents linear or branched lower alkyl, R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or linear or branched lower alkyl, andR.sub.2 represents aryl or lower arylalkyl or aryl or lower arylalkyl substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, or halogen, aryl means phenyl or naphthyl, as well as optical isomers, epimers and diastereoisomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid, lower alkyl and lower alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive, andmedicaments containing the same which are useful for the treatment of disorders of the melatoninergic system.

Abstract: The invention relates to dihalogenobenzene derivatives of the formula IR.sup.1 --A.sup.1 --Z.sup.1 --A.sup.2 --(Z.sup.2 --A.sup.3).sub.n --R.sup.2wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and n are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Process for the .alpha.-chlorination of phenylacetonitriles, for example benzyl cyanide, in which the phenylacetonitrile is contacted with a suitable chlorinating agent, sulphuryl chloride or chlorine gas, while an amount of strong acid, preferably HCl, is also present in the reaction mixture. The induction time and the reaction rate are dependent on, among other factors, the concentration of the acid. Preferably, the reaction is carried out under pressure. The reaction is well controllable.

Abstract: There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: A process is provided for removing peroxide contamination from acrylonitrile. The process includes contacting the acrylonitrile with an activated alumina adsorbent and separating the acrylonitrile product from the alumina. The contaminated acrylonitrile is contacted with the activated alumina adsorbent for a time sufficient for the peroxide contaminate to be adsorbed by the activated alumina. The activated alumina may also be used to selectively remove color promoting contaminates in an acrylonitrile product.