Abstract: The invention provides fungicidal compositions which comprise a carrier and, as active ingredient, a compound of the general formula ##STR1##

Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes and intermediates for the preparation of 5-amino-4-hydroxyvaleric acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl or the radical of a natural amino acid, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, amino, hydroxy, mercapto, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or the radical of a natural amino acid, and R.sup.3 represents optionally substituted hydroxy or amino, by sigmatropic rearrangement of a suitable allyl ester, halolactonization of the resulting .gamma.,.delta.-unsaturated acid or of a suitable derivative thereof, exchange of halogen for a nitrogen-containing nucleophile, opening of the lactone ring and freeing of the amino group. Compounds of the formula I are starting materials for the preparation of renin-inhibitors which have an anti-hypertensive action.

Abstract: Olefinically unsaturated carboxylic esters having a terminal ester group and of the general formulae Ia and IbR.sup.1 --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.r--1 --COOR.sup.2 (Ia)R.sup.1 --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --COOR.sup.2 (Ib)and, if desired, further double bond isomers, where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an organic radical, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl and r is from 1 to 20, are prepared by a process in which an .alpha.-substituted .alpha.,.omega.-(n-alkylenedicarboxylic ester) of the general formula II ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and r have the abovementioned meanings and R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, is converted over an acidic heterogeneous catalyst at from 150.degree. to 800.degree. C. and under from 0.01 to 50 bar.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized:Esters of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized, of the formula ##STR1## where the individual symbols have the meaning given in the description, process for their production and their use as corrosion inhibitors, particularly in crude oil recovery plants and crude oil treatment plants.

Abstract: New fluorinated bisaryloxy-substituted alkenes are prepared by reaction of substituted phenols with perhaloalkenes and can be used as electrical insulating agents.

Abstract: Novel phosphonate compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed and claimed, as well as methods for manufacturing the phosphonates from C-14 through C-16 aldehydes. The phosphonate compounds of the present invention can be employed to form 13-cis retinoic acid, retin-A and beta-carotene.

Abstract: Hydroxy sulfonic acids in general and isethionic acid (2-hydroxy ethyl sulfonic acid) in particular can be prepared at 99+% purity and good yields by the selective oxidation of a precursor hydroxy mercaptan with hydrogen peroxide. The resulting product is pure enough to be used directly in the synthesis of sulfo-acrylic esters which are finding considerable use as stabilizers in producing vinylidene chloride copolymers used for FDA approved packaging films.

Abstract: An additive for synthetic resins includes a [liquid rubber]/[polyester] block copolymer comprising block liquid rubber compound parts and block polyester parts as constituent segments. One or more of these polyester blocks are connected to each one of the polydiene block parts through ester bond.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a 1,1-disubstituted ethylene derivative of the formula ##STR1## which comprises reacting lead with a carbinol derivative of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, Y, m and n are defined in the specification. The reaction is conducted more advantageously in the presence of a metal having higher ionization tendency than lead.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or methyl, m is 1 to 5 and n is 1 to 5 and R.sup.4 is --NH.sub.2 or is derived from a mono- to pentavalent amine.Intermediates of formula VIII ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and m are as defined above and X is a carboxylic acid or acid ester group, --COCl, --COBr, --CHO or --CN, are also described.The compounds of formula I can be polymerized thermally. They are suitable for the preparation of adhesives, matrix resins or electrical insulating materials.

Abstract: Process for the production of substituted 2-oxocyclohexaneacetic acid esters and intermediates used for their production. The substituted 2-oxocyclohexaneacetic acid esters are themselves useful intermediates for the manufacture of substituted 2,34,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-acetic acid derivatives having useful analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which a is 1, 2 or 3, m is an integer from 2 to 20, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.4 is an m-valent radical of a polyol after removal of m hydroxyl groups, can be thermally reacted to give crosslinked polymers having outstanding physical properties.The polymers are suitable especially as casting resins, matrix resins, adhesives, encapsulating resins, insulating materials for electronics and electrical engineering and in surface protection.

Abstract: Perfume compositions containing at least one compound having the formula 1 ##STR1## wherein said compounds have the substituents as defined in claim 1. Perfumed compositions and perfumed products containing them are characterized by flowery, fruity, green and spicy odors, sometimes accompanied by a slight minty nuance with animal and/or wood notes in the after-odor.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein m represents is the number 0 or 1; A is a single covalent bond, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --OCH.sub.2 --, --COO-- or --OOC--; rings B, C and D are 1,4-phenylene optionally substituted with cyano, halogen or lower alkyl; Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are hydrogen or one of them also is cyano; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, either of which is optionally halogen-substituted, in which one CH.sub.2 group or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups is/are optionally replaced by oxygen; with the provisos that at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 has a chiral carbon atom or a C--C double bond or both when A is --COO-- and at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 has a C--C double bond when A is a single covalent bond, their preparation, liquid crystalline mixtures containing these compounds and their use for electro-optical purposes are described.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an acyl substituent of the formula:--(C.dbd.O)--R.sup.2wherein:R.sup.2 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkylene, haloalkyl, aryl, haloaryl or arylalkylene are described. These compounds have both gonadotropic and antigonadotropic properties depending upon the dosage level, and are therefore useful in therapy in the control of male fertility in mammals, particularly in human beings. These compounds combine gonadotropic, antigonadotropic and androgenic properties in the same compound. Their use with LHRH antagonists on male fertility control is also disclosed.

Abstract: Processes for preparing compounds which exhibit seed germinating activity are disclosed. An ester of acetoacetic acid is condensed with a ketone to produce a substituted cyclohexenone which is reacted with a thiol to get a dithioketal which is then desulfurized to produce an ester of a substituted cyclohex-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid which exhibits seed germinating activity. The same compound can be produced by a different process which reacts the substituted cyclohexenone with a reducing agent. An exemplary reducing agent would be an organosilane and a Lewis acid.

Abstract: The continuous preparation of .DELTA. 3-tetrahydrobenzoic acid- .DELTA. 3-tetrahydrobenzyl ester by reaction of 3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde is disclosed. The reaction is carried out in the presence of an aluminum mixed alcoholate, in which half of the alcohol components consists of isopropylate groups and the other half of sec-butylate groups.

Abstract: Terpene-based esters are found to be advantageous tackifiers in polymeric resin based adhesives.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A is the ##STR2## group and in which R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy and isopropoxy and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, methyl and ethyl. The compounds are used as perfume substances.

Abstract: Liquid crystal 4-n-pentylphenyl esters of 4'-(trans-4"-n-alkylcyclohex-2-enoyloxy(benzoic acids of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.2 H.sub.5, n--C.sub.3 H.sub.7.

Abstract: Novel syntheses of dihalovinylcyclopropanecarboxylates, including potent insecticides, are described. The processes begin with the reaction between an alkenol and an orthoester to produce a .gamma.-unsaturated carboxylate, followed by the catalyzed addition of a carbon tetrahalide to the double bond and dehydrohalogenation to produce a cyclopropane derivative.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or straight-chain alkyl; R.sup.2 is --CN, --R, --COR, --COOR or when R.sup.2 is positioned on an aromatic ring R.sup.2 also can be --OR, --OOCR or --F; R is alkyl; A is a group with 1 to 4 six-membered rings, these rings being linked directly with one another and with ring B in each case via a single covalent bond or being linked at one or two positions also via --COO--, --OOC-- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.

Abstract: 2-Alkyl-4,4-diacyloxybut-2-enals of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic radical, are prepared by a process in which a 2-alkyl-1,4-diacyloxy-1,3-butadiene of the formula ##STR2## is reacted with oxygen or an oxygen donor in the presence of an acidic ion exchanger.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ungelled radiation curable resin which is a reaction product of (a) a polyfunctional hydroxyl-containing carboxylic acid having a molecular weight less than or equal to 1,000 and having a total functionality of equal to or greater than 3; (b) an organic hydroxyl-functional compound; and (c) an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a radiation curable composition containing the radiation curable resin in combination with a polymer having a glass transition temperature equal to or higher than minus 17 degrees Celsius selected from an acrylic polymer and a polyester polymer.The radiation curable resins are particularly useful for coatings over non-metallic substrates such as ABS plastics, etc., having an adherent, thin film of metal deposited by vacuum metallizing, sputtering, electroless deposition, electroplating, and the like.

Abstract: The following dipeptides possess a high order of sweetness: ##STR1## wherein X=O or S;R is alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, lower alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, bicycloalkenyl, tricycloalkyl, cyclic ether, cyclic thioether, cyclic sulfoxides, cyclic sulfones, aryl, benzyl, alkylaryl, aromatic heterocyclic or alkyl substituted aromatic heterocyclic containing up to 10 ring carbon atoms and up to a total of 12 carbon atoms;R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 are each H or lower alkyl;R.sub.5 is H, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl containing 3-5 ring carbons;each n=0, 1 or 2;m=0 or 1;Z is an alkylene chain containing 0-2 carbon atoms in the principal chain and up to a total of 6 carbon atoms;and food-acceptable salts.

Abstract: Terpene-based esters are found to be advantageous tackifiers in polymeric resin based adhesives.

Abstract: Novel 3-hydroxy-4-alkyloxyphenyl aliphatic carboxylate compounds particularly well suited as sweeteners in foodstuff.

Abstract: Amides of .alpha.-aminodicarboxylic acids and .beta.-aminoethers are low calorie sweetners.

Abstract: Dipeptides of certain .alpha.-amino dicarboxylic acids and etherified hydroxy .alpha.-amino-mono-carboxylic acid esters possess a high order of sweetness. These dipeptides have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, lower alkyl substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, bicycloalkenyl or tricycloalkyl containing up to 10 ring carbon atoms and up to a total of 12 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are each H or alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 is H, alkyl containing 1-6 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl containing 3-5 ring carbons;n=0, 1 or 2; andm=0 or 1;and food acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Liquid crystalline mixtures containing compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n stands for the number 0 or 1; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 denote single covalent bonds or one of the symbols X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 also denotes --COO--, --OOC-- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --; the rings A.sup.1, A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 represent 1,4-phenylene, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene or trans-1,4-cyclohexylene or one of these rings also represents a 2,5-disubstituted pyrimidine ring or a trans-2,5-disubstituted m-dioxane ring; R.sup.1 signifies 4-alkenyl or on a cyclohexyl ring also 2Z-alkenyl; and R.sup.2 denotes alkyl, alkoxy, --CN or --NCS,as well as the manufacture of these compounds and the use for electro-optical purposes are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having pharmaceutical activity and having the general structure ##STR1## wherein the Z, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, n and m are defined within.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the isomerization reaction from quadricyclanes to norbornadienes in a conversion system from light energy to heat energy which comprises cyclopropenylidene palladium complex represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl or cyano group and X represents a halogen atom, and further relates to a fixed catalyst for the isomerization reaction from quadricyclanes to norbornadienes in a conversion system from light energy to heat energy which is obtained by adsorption-fixing a porphyrin Co(II) complex represented by the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents a lower alkyl group and R.sub.3 represents a hydroxycarbonyl lower alkyl group, to a modified inorganic carrier in which a polyamine sulfone comprising a recurring unit represented by the formula, ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group and X represents a halogen atom, has been adsorbed on a solid inorganic carrier.

Abstract: Process for the hydrogenation of functionally substituted acetylenic compounds employing catalyst comprising nickel boride on an inorganic oxide support is disclosed. Functionally-substituted acetylenic compounds are selectively reduced under mild reaction conditions to give functionally-substituted cis-olefinic compounds in high yield.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful anti-trypsine, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. Having strong anti-Cl (Clr, Cls) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula (II)R.sub.1 --COOH (II)with amidinophenol compound (III) and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Cycloheptadiene analogues of arachidonic acid as well as their cyclopropyl intermediates are described as inhibiting human leukocyte lipoxygenase and antagonizing SRS-A. Methods of manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions are described. The compounds are useful in treating allergic diseases, cardiovascular diseases and immunoinflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Novel self-emulsifying alkoxylate esters are described having a cloud point of less than about 15.degree. C. the structural formula: ##STR1## R.sub.1 contains from 2 to 20 carbon atoms and is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aromatic substituents and R.sub.3 is an alkyl or aryl substituent from 1 to 21 carbon atoms. One of R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 must contain greater than 8 carbon atoms.R.sub.2 is: ##STR2## x is from 1 to 10 and y is from 1 to 20 and the ratio of y to x is from 2:1 to 10:1.These alkoxylate esters are particularly useful in preventing the chalking of antiperspirant compositions containing volatile silicone oil by adding to the antiperspirant composition a chalking preventative amount of such ester. The compositions are also useful in a broad range of cosmetic compositions, and form stable oil-in-water emulsions at room temperature.

Abstract: Compounds which are .beta.-farnesene derivatives obtainable as a Diels-Adler adduct of .beta.-farnesene and a dienophile or by a modification of such an adduct in a manner as defined herein are of value in pest control, particularly in the control of aphids.

Abstract: Non-ortho substituted 2-aryl-1,3-cycloalkanedione enol ester compounds exhibit outstanding acaricidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. These compounds inhibit lipoxygenase, thus preventing the metabolism of arachidonic acid to the leukotrienes. These compounds are thus useful in the treatment of asthma, allergic disorders, inflammation, skin diseases and certain cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: 2-alkyl-4,4-diacyloxybut-2-enals of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic radical, are prepared by a process wherein a 2-alkyl-2,4-diacyloxybut-3-enal of the formula ##STR2## is treated with an aliphatic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful antitrypsine, antiplasmin, antikallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. Having strong anti-Cl (Clr, Cls) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula (II)R.sub.1 --COOH (II)with amidinophenol compound (III) and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Amidino compounds represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful antitrypsine, antiplasmin, antikallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. Having strong anti-Cl (Clr, Cls) activities and an anticomplement activity, they are also useful as anticomplement agents. These amidino compounds are prepared by usual esterification of carboxylic acid compounds represented by the formula (II)R.sub.1 --COOH (II)with 4-(.beta.-amidinoethenyl)phenol represented by the formula (III) ##STR2## and, if necessary, can be transformed into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Sulfonyl or carbonyl derivatives of inositols are found to be effective phospholipase C inhibitors and thereby potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. These inositol derivatives are prepared by condensation of a protected inositol with a substituted sulfonic or carboxylic acid derivative followed by removal of protecting groups.

Abstract: Pentaerythritol retinoates and monobenzal acetals thereof such as (E)-2.sub..alpha. -phenyl-5.sub..alpha. -hydroxy-methyl-5.sub..beta. -retinoyloxymethyl-1,3-dioxane, (E)-2.sub..alpha. -phenyl-5.sub..beta. -hydroxymethyl-5.sub..alpha. -retinoyloxymethyl-1,3-dioxane, and pentaerythritol monoretinoate are disclosed. These retinoids are useful as chemopreventive agents and as therapeutic agents for treating nonmalignant skin disorders.

Abstract: Esters of .beta.,.gamma.-unsaturated carboxylic acids are prepared by (i) carbonylating a conjugated diene with carbon monoxide in the presence of an alcohol, a halogenated hydracid and a palladium catalyst; (ii) distilling the carbonylation reaction product in the presence of an ammonium, phosphonium or arsonium quaternary onium chloride or bromide having a melting point below the temperature at which the carbonylation reaction is carried out, and at a temperature and pressure such that said reaction product separates into a gaseous phase and a homogeneous liquid phase; (iii) recovering said gaseous phase comprising the ester of the .beta.,.gamma.

Abstract: Alpha, beta-unsaturated esters are prepared by reaction between dimethylformal and carboxylic acid compounds of the formula RCH.sub.2 COOR' wherein R is a member of the class consisting of --H, -alkyl, -aryl, -aralky, -cycloalkyl, and -alkylaryl radicals, and R' is selected from the group consisting of --H and --CH.sub.3 radicals in the presence of AMS-1B borosilicate crystalline molecular sieve catalyst under reaction conditions.

Abstract: A cycloaliphatic diester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is straight or branched chain alkyl of 4-20 carbon atoms, polyoxyalkylene of the formula HO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, HO(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.3 --, HO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.p (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.q C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --, or HO(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.p (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.q C.sub.2 H.sub.4 -- or phosphated polyoxyalkylene, wherein n is 2-22 and the sum of p+q is n, in combination with a high boiling aromatic ester, is useful in fiber treating and textile processing compositions.

Abstract: 2-Aryl-1, 3-cyclohexanedione enol ester compounds exhibit outstanding miticidal,mite ovicidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel ester compounds derived from alkynoic acids and to their preparation. This invention is also directed to insecticidal and miticidal compositions comprising an acceptable carrier and an insecticidally or miticidally effective amount of a novel ester compound of this invention as well as a method of controlling pests by subjecting them to an insecticidally or miticidally effective amount of a novel ester compound of this invention.

Abstract: 2-Alkyl-4,4-diacyloxybut-2-enals of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic radical, are prepared by a process in which a 2-alkyl-1,4-diacyloxybuta-1,3-diene of the formula ##STR2## is reacted with oxygen or an oxygen donor, in the presence of a carboxylic acid of the formulaR.sup.3 -COOH III.