Benzene Ring Attached Indirectly To The Cyano Group By Acyclic Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 558/388)
  • Patent number: 5254708
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone derivatives and substituted cyclopentenone and cyclohexenone derivatives, which are useful as intermediates for pharmaceutical products and agricultural chemicals and especially useful for the synthesis of prostaglandins, and also to a process for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumie Sato, Kazutaka Arai, Katsuaki Miyaji
  • Patent number: 5246958
    Abstract: Disclosed are antihypertensive pharmaceutical compositions and compounds which include the thiocarbamoylacetonitrile having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --A (where A is selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.6 to C.sub.12 aryl, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group or a fused heterocyclic group constituted by 9 or 10 atoms, each of which may be substituted by at least one substitute group selected from a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl and a halogen and n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6),R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl, and Ar represents an aryl, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group or a fused heterocyclic group, each of which may be substituted by at least one substituent group selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxy, a C.sub.2 to C.sub.7 alkylcarbonyl, a C.sub.7 to C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kasei Corporation
    Inventors: Hiromi Okushima, Akihiro Tobe, Makio Kobayashi, Tetsuro Shimpuku, Hideki Bessho, Junko Hayashi, Asami Seino
  • Patent number: 5245073
    Abstract: Novel 2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are individually halogen, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, optionally substituted aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms, perfluoroalkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --CN and ##STR2## R' is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Y is selected from the group consisting of --SO.sub.2 Alk.sub.1, --SO.sub.2 Ar, ##STR3## Alk.sub.1 is optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms optionally substituted with at least one halogen, Ar is aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms optionally substituted with at least one halogen Alk.sub.2 and Alk.sub.3 and Alk.sub.2 ' and Alk.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Roussel Uclaf
    Inventors: Joseph Cadiergue, Jean-Pierre Demoute, Jean Tessier
  • Patent number: 5237088
    Abstract: A process for transfer hydrogenation of nitriles and amines wherein the amines are the hydrogen donors is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Frank J. Weigert
  • Patent number: 5231208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone derivatives and substituted cyclopentenone and cyclohexenone derivatives, which are useful as intermediates for pharmaceutical products and agricultural chemicals and especially useful for the synthesis of prostaglandins, and also to a process for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumie Sato, Kazutaka Arai, Katsuaki Miyaji
  • Patent number: 5223536
    Abstract: The 1,4-diaryl-1-cyclopropyl-4-substituted butane pesticides of the following formula are effective as insecticides and acaricides: ##STR1## in which X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkylalkoxy, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, trialkylamino, nitro, or cyano; or X and Y together are --OCH.sub.2 O-- or --OCF.sub.2 O-- bridging the 2-3 or 3-4 positions of the phenyl ring; Ar is 3-phenoxyphenyl, 4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl, 6-phenoxypyridin-2-yl, or 2-methyl(1,1'-biphenyl)-3-yl;R is cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or halogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Cullen, Scott McN. Sieburth, Gary A. Meier, John F. Engel
  • Patent number: 5220048
    Abstract: Benzocyclobutene-1,2-dichlorides, -bromides and -iodides which are substituted in the benzene ring are accessible in good yields and short reaction times by reacting substituted 1,2-(dichloromethyl or dibromomethyl)-benzenes with NaI in acetonitrile as the solvent. They can be used together with dienophils, for example 1,4-quinones, in Diels-Alder reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Baumann, Walter Fischer, Vratislav Kvita, Carl W. Mayer
  • Patent number: 5214187
    Abstract: Novel benzonitriles, benzaldehydes and benzyl alcohols of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is methyl or ethyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, bicycloalkenyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl or bicycloalkenyl, X is hydrogen, chlorine or fluorine and Z is --CN, CHO or ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, with the proviso that R.sup.2 is not --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--B when B is hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl and at the same time R.sup.1 is methyl and Z is ##STR3## and with the proviso that R.sup.2 is not methyl or ethyl when R.sup.1 is methyl and at the same time Z is ##STR4## and furthermore with the proviso that R.sup.2 is not methyl when R.sup.1 is methyl or ethyl and at the same time Z is --CN or --CHO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Wolf, Hans Theobald, Norbert Goetz
  • Patent number: 5196607
    Abstract: A novel multi-step process for preparing the (4S)-enantiomer of 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone in a highly-optically pure form is disclosed. The process involves (1) first reacting 3,4-dichlorocinnamyl chloride with L-(-)-ephedrine in a chlorinated lower hydrocarbon solvent to form the corresponding chiral N-methyl-N-(.beta.-hydroxy-.beta.-phenylisopropyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)p ropenoamide; (2) then subjecting the chiral .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated amide formed in the first step to a Grignard reaction with phenyl magnesium chloride or bromide, followed by hydrolysis, to effect a conjugate addition of the phenyl group and the hydrogen element to the aforesaid .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated propenoamide and so selectively form the corresponding chiral N-methyl-N-(.beta.-hydroxy-.beta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: George J. Quallich
  • Patent number: 5179222
    Abstract: Described is the use in imparting, augmenting or enhancing aromas to or in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles by admixing therewith an aroma imparting, augmenting or enhancing quantity of 2,2-dimethyl-4-phenyl valeronitrile defined according to the structure: ##STR1## Also described herein is a process for preparing phenyl butyronitriles by reacting isobutyronitrile having the structure: ##STR2## with a styrene derivative defined according to the structure: ##STR3## according to the reaction: ##STR4## in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of sodium hydride and lithium diisopropyl amide having the structure: ##STR5## at a temperature in the range of from about 90.degree. C. up to about 130.degree. C. yielding more than about 65% by weight of product wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen or methyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, John J. De Virgilio, William L. Schreiber
  • Patent number: 5177250
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the enantioselective hydrogenation of olefins of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl, Z is ##STR2## where R' is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl, --CN, C(NH)OR" where R" is C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl, or --C(O)NH.sub.2 ; and Ar is phenyl or naphthyl unsubstituted or substituted with benzoyl or substituted benzoyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkoxy, halo, or carboxylic acid or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkyl ester thereof, which comprises contacting said aromatic-substituted olefin with a catalytically effective amount of a ruthenium phosphite complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventor: Kathleen S. Laurenzo
  • Patent number: 5124326
    Abstract: A pharmaceutically efficacious pteridine compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein A denote a bridging hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms and containing a ##STR2## group directly bonded to the phenyl group and one of the methylene radicals of the bridging A group is optionally replaced by --O--; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a cycloalkyl group with up to 7 carbon ring atoms, or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, benzyl, or aryl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form a five- or six-membered heterocyclic group which optionally contains additional hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 ' is hydrogen, an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxyl, hydroxyl or R.sub.3 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Roehm GmbH Chemische Fabrik
    Inventors: Ernst Mutschler, Angelika Christner, Ingrid Hofmann
  • Patent number: 5075489
    Abstract: Unsaturated nitriles of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is a branched or straight-chain alkyl radical of 4 to 10 carbon atoms or a phenyl ring which is substituted by alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, one or more alkoxy groups of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, preferably 1 or 2 methoxy groups, or alkylenedioxy, preferably methylenedioxy, and their preparation and their use as scents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gerald Lauterbach, Rainer Becker, Klaas Jansen
  • Patent number: 5004801
    Abstract: Dithioether-linked phthalonitrile monomer are prepared by a substitution reaction between 4-nitrophthalonitrile and a dimercaptan and are polymerized to a high-temperature, oxidation-resistant polymer by heating them at a temperature above their melting point. The rate of polymerization is increased by the addition of an amine. Electrical conductivity of the polymer can be increased to the conductor range by heating the polymer above about 400.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Teddy M. Keller, Thomas R. Price, deceased
  • Patent number: 4996346
    Abstract: Bis Reissert compounds can be formed by reaction of a cyanohydrin, formed by reaction of an aldehyde and a diamine, with benzoyl chloride in the presence of an amine acid acceptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry W. Gibson, Yajnanarayana H. R. Jois
  • Patent number: 4992576
    Abstract: This invention provides benzene derivatives which are leukotriene antagonists, formulations of those derivatives, intermediates for preparing the derivatives, and a method of using those derivatives for the treatment of conditions characterized by an excessive release of leukotrienes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventor: D. Mark Gapinski
  • Patent number: 4990494
    Abstract: Described are 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of: (i) cyanide having the structure: ##STR2## (ii) hydroxylamino methyl having the structure: ##STR3## and wherein R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 lower alkyl, uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to bleach compositions, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations. Also described are processes for preparing such 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes by means of reacting an alkyl benzyl halide with isopropyl cyanide in the presence of a basic catalyst such as sodamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, John J. De Virgilio, Eleanor Fox
  • Patent number: 4985582
    Abstract: Bicyclo-[2,2,1]-heptanes, bicyclo-[2,2,2]-octanes and bicyclo-[2,2,3]-nonanes, having 2 or 3 ring hetero atoms selected from O, S and N substituted at the 1-position by a carbocyclic group other than an alkynylphenyl group, and substituted at the 4-position and optionally substituted at the 3 and/or 5 position, are valuable pesticides, particularly insecticides and acaricides. Various cyclization processes are disclosed to form the various bicyclo ring systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: The Wellcome Foundation Ltd.
    Inventor: John P. Larkin
  • Patent number: 4983325
    Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a high performance nonlinear optical medium which comprises a transparent organic polymer film containing an array of charge asymmetric molecules such as 13,13-diamino-14,14-dicyanodiphenoquinodimethane: ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Corp.
    Inventors: Eui W. Choe, Alan Buckley, Dagobert E. Stuetz, Anthony F. Garito
  • Patent number: 4966913
    Abstract: Members of a novel class of organic nitriles related to an indole alkaloid of Dithyrea wislizenii (Cruciferae) have been discovered to be patent feeding inhibitors of the fall armyworm and European corn borer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Powell, Kenneth L. Mikolajczak, Bruce W. Zilkowski, Jon Clardy, Ellen K. Mantus
  • Patent number: 4959488
    Abstract: Polyfunctional hexasubstituted benzene derivatives wherein at least three of the substituents are saturated carbon chains having from 1 to 21 carbon atoms and functional groups containing hetero functionalities at the ends of the carbon chains and the remainder of the 6 substituents are either saturated carbon chains containing from 1 to 21 carbon atoms or saturated carbon chains containing from 1 to 21 carbon atoms having a functional group including a hetero functional group containing N, O, S, P, or Si at the end of the chains. These derivatives are made by reacting a disubstituted alkyne wherein one or both of the substituents are saturated carbon chains having 1 to 21 carbon atoms to which hetero functional groups are attached with a palladium catalyst and isolating the resulting hexasubstituted benzene derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Henkel Research Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Renga, Alan G. Olivero, Mark Bosse
  • Patent number: 4952718
    Abstract: Arylacetonitriles corresponding to the formula Ar-CH(R)CN are prepared by reducing a cyanohydrin corresponding to the formula Ar-C(R)(OH)CN with phosphorus pentasulfide in an inert solvent; Ar in the formulas representing aryl and R being hydrogen or alkyl. The products are primarily useful as pharmaceutical and agricultural intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventor: Barbara C. Stahly
  • Patent number: 4952722
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: W are selected from alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl;X are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime and imine derivatives thereof, and an alkylene group which bridges two adjacent carbon atoms of the benzene ring;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl;p is zero or an integer selected form 1 to 4;n is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 3; andm is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: ICI Australia Limited
    Inventors: Alexander Serban, Keith G. Watson, Graham J. Bird, Graeme J. Farquharson, Lindsay E. Cross
  • Patent number: 4942231
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a chlorinated, brominated, radiobrominated, iodinated and/or radioiodinated aromatic or heteroaromatic compound, in which the (hetero)aromatic nucleus optionally comprises one or more additional substituents, by reacting the corresponding halogenated or diazonium-substituted compound in the presence of a water-soluble acid and of copper ions as a catalyst with a likewise water-soluble chloride, bromide radiobromide, iodide or radio-iodide, in which the reaction is carried out in the presence of one or more reduction agents, which are stable in acid medium, in a quantity exceeding the quantity of catalyst. The invention also relates to a composition suitable for diagnostic examination and to a kit for the preparation thereof. The invention further relates to a method and an equipment for the preparation of said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt, Inc.
    Inventor: John Mertens
  • Patent number: 4942247
    Abstract: Members of a novel class of organic nitriles related to an indole alkoaloid of Dithyrea wislizenii (Cruciferae) have been discovered to be potent feeding inhibitors of the fall armyworm and European corn borer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Powell, Kenneth L. Mikolajczak, Bruce W. Zilkowski, Jon Clardy, Ellen K. Mantus
  • Patent number: 4940780
    Abstract: Basically substituted phenylacetonitriles ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 and n have the meanings stated in the description, and their preparation are described. The compounds are useful for the treatment of disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Werner Seitz, Liliane Unger, Manfred Raschack, Verena Baldinger, Klaus Ruebsmen, Josef Gries
  • Patent number: 4935533
    Abstract: Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain 1-cyclohexenylacetonitrile derivatives of aldehydes which act as UV filters when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Gosciniak
  • Patent number: 4921993
    Abstract: Fungicidally active substituted benzamides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkinyloxy or a heterocyclyl radical,R.sup.2 represents cyano, a carbamoyl radical or a thiocarbamoyl radical,X represents an alkanoyl radical or an alkoximinoalkyl radical, andn represents a number 1, 2 or 3.Intermediates wherein R' is replaced by bromine and R.sup.2 is cyano or a carbamoyl radical are also new.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Herbert Gayer, Klaus Jelich, Wolfgang Kramer, Wilhelm Brandes
  • Patent number: 4902814
    Abstract: A compound of formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from hydrogen, cyano, methyl, and ethynyl, and X represents the residue of any carboxylic acid of formula X-COOH which forms an insecticidally active ester with a 3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol. The compounds are useful as insecticides and acaricides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC
    Inventor: Alan J. Whittle
  • Patent number: 4894181
    Abstract: Carbocyclic compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is a benzene or cyclohexane ring or a naphthalene system, X is in each case --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- where it is also possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O--, --S--, --CO--, --O--CO--, --CO--O-- or --CH.dbd.CH--,p is 0, 1 or 2,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 independently of one another are each a 1,4-phenylene group which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen atoms and/or CH.sub.3 groups and/or CN groups and in which it would also be possible for one or more CH groups to be replaced by N atoms, a 1,4-cyclohexylene group wherein it would also be possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O-- and/or --S--, a piperidine-1,4-diyl group or a 1,4-bicyclo[2.2.2]octylene group,Z is --CO--O--, --O--CO--, --O--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CHCN--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CHCN--, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.CH--, --NO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Klaus Praefcke, Bernd Kohne, Eike Poetsch
  • Patent number: 4888432
    Abstract: 2-Aminothiophenes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R=substituent and n=0-4, are prepared by dehydrogenating ring closure of thioamides of the formula ##STR2## The 2-aminothiophenes are useful for preparing useful azo dyestuffs. A process for preparing a compound of the formula ##STR3## comprising reacting a compound of the formula ##STR4## in which R and n have the abovementioned meanings with a compound of the formula ##STR5## in which T denotes NH.sub.2, aryl or alkyl, in the presence of an acid. An azo dyestuff of the formula ##STR6## in which V denotes Cl, Br or CF.sub.3,W denotes Cl, Br or NO.sub.2,R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl or aryloxy,R.sub.2 denotes alkenyl or OH-, halogen-, CN-, CO.sub.2 -alkyl-, aryl-, cycloalkyl-, alkoxy-, aryloxy-, OCO-alkyl-, OCO-aryl-, OCONH-alkyl- or OCO.sub.2 -alkyl-substituted alkyl,R.sub.3 denotes hydrogen or identical or different R.sub.2 andR.sub.2 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy, halogen, CF.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Rainer Hamprecht
  • Patent number: 4873329
    Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X has the formula ##STR2## wherein ring A is phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic; wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl or aroyl; wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each is an electron withdrawing substituent selected from halogeno, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl and alkylsulphonyl or each is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or dialkylamino provided that when ring A is phenyl or naphthyl at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an electron-withdrawing substituent; wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each is hydrogen, halogeno or alkyl; wherein R.sup.7 is alkyl or halogenoalkyl; and wherein R.sup.8 is carbamoyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, halogenoalkynyl, alkanoyl, alkylcarbamoyl, dialkylcarbamoyl or aroyl; or wherein R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC
    Inventors: Leslie R. Hughes, John Oldfield, Howard Tucker
  • Patent number: 4855292
    Abstract: Novel 4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is 1-pyrrolidinyl which may have 1 to 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of (i) C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, (ii) amino-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, said amino being optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanoyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, (iii) amino which may be substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanoyl, and (iv) 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolenemethylamino which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; or 1-piperidinyl which may have 1 to 3 substituents selected from oxo, hydroxy, halogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Hiraki Ueda, Hisashi Miyamoto, Shinji Aki, Tatsuya Otsuka
  • Patent number: 4853477
    Abstract: A process for the separation of mutually diastereomeric forms of a cyclopropanecarboxylic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, Cn, --C.dbd.CH or CH.sub.3,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or halogen, andR.sup.6 represents hydrogen or halogen,comprising reacting such ester in a first stage with about half or an equal molar amount of a second compound of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 represent hydrogen or methyl, or, together with the C atom to which they are bound and with the adjacent C atoms of the basic structure form a fused 6-membered ring,R.sup.10 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, halogen, amino, methylamino or dimethylamino, andR.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Rainer Fuchs, Wilhelm Stendel
  • Patent number: 4837351
    Abstract: Described is a new chemical, 2-cyano-4-phenyl pentane, and the fragrance or perfume compositions containing said 2-cyano-4-phenyl pentane, in which the aroma of said 2-cyano-4-phenyl pentane is effectively imparted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Kuraray Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiro Torihara, Yoshin Tamai
  • Patent number: 4814340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aromatic alkane derivatives represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphtyl group, R.sup.1 stands for a methyl, ethyl or isopropyl group and R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached jointly represent a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, and R.sup.3 stands for a fundamental group of an alcohol which is usually used in a form of R.sup.3 OH as to natural or synthetic pyrethroids, and also to processes for the preparation of these compounds and the uses of these compounds.These compounds of the present invention have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities while the toxicities of these compounds are very low.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Nakatani Kiyoshi, Satoshi Numata, Kenji Kodaka, Kengo Oda, Shiro Shiraishi, Takatoshi Udagawa
  • Patent number: 4804775
    Abstract: An improved process is provided for preparing stable low viscosity polymer-polyols containing less than about 100 ppm residual monomers by using a monoperoxycarbonate initiator in combination with at least one initiator selected from diperoxyketals and peroxyesters, as chaser catalysts, at or near the end of the polymerization. The polymer-polyols prepared by the instant invention can be used to prepare high resiliency (load bearing) polyurethane foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Pennwalt Corporation
    Inventors: Vasanth R. Kamath, Leonard H. Palys
  • Patent number: 4800230
    Abstract: Alpha-cyano-phenoxybenzyl esters are prepared by reacting an acid halide with an ester of an alpha-cyano-phenoxybenzyl alcohol in the presence of an inert polar aprotic solvent and a transition metal alkoxide catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventor: Jerry M. Roper
  • Patent number: 4795488
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy or difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n --wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: David L. Lee
  • Patent number: 4795487
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: the substituent X is chosen from cyano, carbamoyl and thiocarbamoyl;Z is selected from hydrogen, methyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkanoyl, sulfamoyl, dimethylsulfamoyl and trifluoroacetylamino;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.The compounds of the invention show herbicidal properties and plant growth regulating properties and in further embodiments and the invention provides processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula I, compositions containing as active ingredient a compound of formula I, and herbicidal and plant growth regulating processes utilizing compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: ICI Australia Limited
    Inventors: Keith G. Watson, Craig G. Lovel
  • Patent number: 4791123
    Abstract: There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: Schering Akt.
    Inventors: Helga Franke, Heinrich Franke, Hans-Rudolf Kruger, Hartmut Joppien, Dietrich Baumert, David Giles
  • Patent number: 4791139
    Abstract: A compound of formula: ##STR1## wherein W represents one or more substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy or W represents a bidentate group linking adjacent carbon atoms selected from alkylene and alkylenedioxy; Y is a group of formula ##STR2## wherein X is a group of formula --(CF.sub.2).sub.n R.sup.3, where R.sup.3 is selected from hydrogen, chloro and fluoro, and n is one or two, R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, chloro, fluoro and hydroxy and R.sup.2 is selected from methyl, cyano, ethynyl and hydrogen; Q is selected from carbon bearing a hydrogen atom and nitrogen; and Z represents one or more substituents selected from fluoro, benzyl, phenoxy, chlorophenoxy, fluorophenoxy and bromophenoxy, or any isomer thereof. Processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates for use therein, insecticidal compositions containing these compounds and the use thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Bushell, Robin A. E. Carr
  • Patent number: 4791098
    Abstract: 2-methyl-3-(p-methylphenyl)-propionitrile is prepared for use as a scent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Roland Martin, Walter Gramlich
  • Patent number: 4789743
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparaton of compounds of the formula I by reacting an alkali metal alcoholate with a compound of the formula II in the presence of an aliphatic ester such as methyl formate, and then condensing guanidine with the resulting compound of the formula III.The compound of the formula II can be prepared by reacting the corresponding benzaldehyde with acrylonitrile in the presence of diazabicyclo-2,2,2,-octane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme: Sanofi Pharma S.A. - Succursale de Carouge
    Inventor: Abram Becker
  • Patent number: 4789754
    Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y represents OH or a halogeno group;D represents hydrogen or a cyano group;B represents hydrogen or a methyl, ethyl or vinyl group;A represents methyl;n is 0, 1 or 2;with the proviso that(1) when the CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHB group is in the 4-position with respect to the CHDY group, then D must be hydrogen and B must be methyl, ethyl or vinyl and the configuration about the double bond in the CH.dbd.CHB group must be Z and(2) when the group CH.dbd.CHB is in the 3-position with respect to the CHDY group and D is CN then n must be 0 and(3) when the group CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHB is in the 2 or 3-position with respect to the CHDY group, then D is CN, are useful in the production of pesticidal esters of chrysanthemic and related acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Elliott, Norman F. Janes, Richard L. Elliott, Bhupinder P. S. Khambay, David A. Pulman
  • Patent number: 4785127
    Abstract: A vinyl polymer polyol is prepared by the free radical initiated polymerization of vinyl monomers using partially alkoxylated polyoxyalkyleneamines as the dispersing media. The vinyl polymer polyols of this invention give faster curing flexible polyurethane foams with improved load-bearing properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: ARCO Chemical Company
    Inventor: Michael Cuscurida
  • Patent number: 4783547
    Abstract: The difunctional polyfluoroaromatic compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are identical and are selected from the class consisting of --COOR.sup.1, --CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, --CH.sub.2 NCO and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is --H, alkyl and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently are either --H, X or alkyl and n is either 0 or 1 are disclosed. These compounds are derived from those wherein X and Y are --CN which are produced in a solvent specific reaction. The process comprises reacting pentafluorobenzonitrile with a Grignard reagent of the formula CH.sub.3 MgHal, wherein Hal is --Cl or --Br, in the presence of either tetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxolane, dimethoxyethane or diglyme. When the solvent employed is tetrahydrofuran, the cyano compound wherein n is 1 is obtained. When the solvent is 1,3-dioxolane, the cyano compound wherein n is 0 is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.
    Inventors: Ludwig A. Hartmann, John F. Stephen
  • Patent number: 4762840
    Abstract: Novel pyrimido[2,1-b]benzothiazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.3 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or taken together with the carbon to which they are attached form a cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkoxy of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 7 to 12 carbon atoms, and ##STR2## R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or taken together with the nitrogen form piperidino or morpholino, R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Roussel Uclaf
    Inventors: David A. Rowlands, Julian M. C. Golec, Saroop S. Matharu, Peter W. Hairsine
  • Patent number: 4748264
    Abstract: Substituted .alpha.-[2'-tricyclo[3.3.1.1.sup.3,7 ]decylidene]benzeneacetonitrile derivatives having antihypoxia and anti-inflammatory activities of the formula: ##STR1## where the R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 substituents are independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethane, provided that at least one of such substituents is hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Pennwalt Corporation
    Inventors: Vassil S. Georgiev, George B. Mullen
  • Patent number: 4707303
    Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a high performance nonlinear optical substrate which comprises a transparent organic polymer film containing an array of charge asymmetric molecules such as 13,13-diamino-14,14-dicyanodiphenoquinodimethane: ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Assignee: Celanese Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Buckley, Eui W. Choe, Dagobert E. Stuetz, Anthony F. Garito