Abstract: Nitrogen mustard pro-drugs of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed where R is the residue of an .alpha.-amino acid RNH.sub.2 and M is a disubstituted amino "mustard" group, useful in antibody directed enzyme pro-drug therapy in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for liquid-phase fluorination for perfluorination of a wide variety of hydrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acarids that prey on agricultural crops. Polar compounds, for example, 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butene-l-amine or 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenoic acid, are particularly useful for systemic control of pests. Novel method and intermediates for the preparation of 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butene-1-amine are also provided.

Abstract: Novel pesticidal sulfamide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X is halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl,R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, andR.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonylmethyl.

Abstract: A hydrazone compound of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is halogen; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; R.sup.2 's are independently hydrogen or fluorine; R.sup.3 is a group of the general formula: CH.sub.2 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is cyano or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or R.sup.3 is a group of the general formula: SR.sup.5 wherein R.sup.5 is optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl; optionally substituted phenyl, or the like, has excellent insecticidal activity and rather low toxicity to mammals. The hydrazone compound is useful as an active ingredient of insecticides for controlling harmful insects.

Abstract: A process for preparing fluorocarbon fluoroalkanesulfonates comprises (a) forming a mixture comprising at least one fluoroalkanesulfonyl halide, e.g., perfluoromethanesulfonyl fluoride, at least one fluorocarbon-substituted carbinol, e.g., 1,1-dihydroperfluorobutoxyethoxyethanol, and at least one base, e.g., triethyl amine; and (b) allowing the mixture to react in the absence of solvent at a temperature below ambient. The process is volume-efficient and provides high yields of fluorocarbon fluoroalkanesulfonates useful as intermediates in, e.g., drug synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to anticoccidial methods, animal feed premixes, and animal feeds, employing a specified carbanilide compound. The present invention is also directed to anticoccidial methods, animal feed premixes, and animal feeds employing the specified carbanilide compound and a polyether antibiotic.

Abstract: This invention pertains to perfluoropolyethers and perhalogenated chlorofluoropolyethers that can be prepared by fluorinating addition polymers made by polymerizing epoxides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrazone compound of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, methoxymethyl or cyanomethyl, with the proviso that the R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen; R.sup.3 is trifluoromethyl or methyl; and X is halogen, and an insecticide containing the hydrazone compound as an active ingredient. The hydrazone compound has good insecticidal activity and lower acute toxicity to mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid, 3-HANA, of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and selected from H, alkyl, aryl and arylalkyl; X and Y are the same or different and selected from alkoxy, aryloxy, alkyl, alkylthio, arylthio, fluoroalkyl, halogen, cyano, OSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3 and SCF.sub.3 with the proviso that the compound of formula I wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 =H, X=Br and Y=Me is excluded;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, methods and intermediates for their preparation, novel pharmaceutical compositions and the use thereof for inhibiting the enzyme 3-hydroxyanthranilate oxygenase, 3-HAO, responsible for the production of the endogenous neurotoxin quinolinic acid, QUIN.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract wherein ##STR2## Z=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy;n=1-5;y=0-4; andw=1-4in an aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for liquid phase fluorination for perfluorination of a wide variety of hydrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinX= ##STR2## Z=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy,n is 1-5;y is 0-4; andw is 1-4.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof wherein R.sup.1 represents a halogen or hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group;R.sup.2 represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or two substituents;R.sup.3 represents the group ##STR2## R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, or a group selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl.The compounds may be used in the treatment or prophylaxis of depression and other CNS disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of o and p, independently of the other, is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, the radicals R.sub.1 being the same or different when o is greater than 1 and the radicals R.sub.2 being the same or different when p is greater than 1;each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently of the other, is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen, --NO.sub.2, --OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, --O--S(.dbd.O)--R.sub.6, --O--S(.dbd.O).sub.2 --R.sub.6, phenoxy or --N(R.sub.11)SO.sub.2 R.sub.12 and/or two substituents R.sub.1 and/or two substituents R.sub.2 are, independently of one another, together --Y--Z--Y--;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl or mono- or di-substituted phenyl or naphthyl;R.sub.5 is --S--R.sub.7, --S(.dbd.O)--R.sub.7, --S(.dbd.O).

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for liquid phase fluorination for perfluorination of a wide variety of hydrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for liquid phase fluorination for perfluorination of a wide variety of hydrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for liquid phase fluorination for perfluorination of a wide variety of hydrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: Aryl triflate compounds can generate a strong acid when exposed to irradiation of radiation and can be used as an acid generator in a radiologically-acid-producing agent system and a radiosensitive composition.

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.

Abstract: A process for preparing poly(p-phenylene)s comprises reacting dihydroxy aromatic compounds such as orthoquinone and bisphenols with halogen-substituted aliphatic sulfonic acids, halogen sulfonic acid, or their anhydrides. The monomers thus formed are subsequently polymerized with Ni(0) catalysts to yield the desired polymers. The monomers or polymers may be functionalized with reactive groups.

Abstract: A class of resist compositions sensitive to deep ultraviolet radiation includes a resin sensitive to acid and a composition that generates acid upon exposure to such radiation. A group of nitrobenzyl materials is particularly suitable for use as the acid generator.

Abstract: A composition for treating timber comprising a boron-containing preservative, a thickening agent and, optionally, a fluorosurfactant. The thickening agent can be at least one polysaccharide, such as xanthan gum, or two or more polyacrylamides. The boron-containing preservative can be in the form of a colloidal micro-crystalline suspension of a boron-containing salt. The composition allows the boron-containing preservative to be more readily absorbed by, and diffused into, the timber.

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, imine and Schiff base 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.

Abstract: Novel fluorinated (poly)sulfates, halosulfonates, halohydrins and expoxides, as well as novel processes for producing them are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for liquid phase fluorination for perfluorination of a wide variety of hydrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: Cyclic 1-one-2-ene-3-ol compounds substituted in 2-position by an aroyl or heteroaroyl group bearing a hydrocarbylsulfonyloxy or hydrocarbylsulfonylamino substituent exhibiting herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## which is useful as an insecticide.

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 no substituted or substituted with at least one functional group, Ar is aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms no substituted or substituted with at least one functional group, Alk.sub.2 and Alk.sub.3 and Alk.sub.2 ' and Alk.sub.

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.

Abstract: A 2,2'-bridged[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl compound of the following formula is an intermediate to insecticidal esters. ##STR1## wherein n is 1-4 and Y is a leaving group readily displaced by carboxylate anions.

Abstract: The reaction of a zinc compound compound of formula IIICF.sub.3 CCl.sub.2 ZnCl.yL (III)wherein y is 1 or 2 and L is a solvent ligand selected from the group consisting of the N-disubstituted acid amides, N-substituted lactams and organic sulfoxides, with an aldehyde of formula IIR--CHO (II)wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical or an aliphatic or aromatic heterocyclic radical, gives 1-propanols of formula I ##STR1## in high yields.

Abstract: Substituted [1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl compounds carrying leaving groups are intermediates to insecticidal esters.

Abstract: A process for preparing methyl chlorosulfates by reacting methylene chloride with sulfur trioxide, stabilizing and distilling the reaction mixture, and recovering at least one methyl chlorosulfate as a distillate is disclosed. Preferably, the reaction produces two methyl chlorosulfates, i.e. chloromethyl chlorosulfate and methylene bis-(chlorosulfate), which are separated and recovered by fractional distillation.