Abstract: Natural products such as certain ermophilane sesquiterpenoids and derivatives thereof are described. These compounds are useful in the inhibition of HIV integrase, the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described. The fungal culture MF6254, Xylaria sp. (ATCC 74397) is also described and disclosed.

Abstract: Novel (meth)acrylates containing fluoroalkenyl groups, of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or methyl,n represents an integer from 2 to 6,A represents a (n+1)-valent hydrocarbon radical having 3 to 30 carbon atoms which optionally contains up to 10 oxygen atoms, andR.sup.1.sub.f and R.sup.2.sub.f independently of one another each represent a perfluoroalkyl radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, orR.sup.1.sub.f and R.sup.2.sub.f together form a ##STR2## bridge, in which x represents an integer from 1 to 8, andR.sup.3 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or a perfluoroalkyl radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms,a process for their preparation, and their use for the preparation of coatings.

Abstract: New biotenside esters, processes for their preparation and their use as solvents and hydrotropic agents (coemulgators) in the preparation of spontaneously dispersible concentrates containing therapeutic or cosmetic agents are described.

Abstract: Oxyalkyne compounds corresponding to the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituent Y in the meta- or para-position is R.sup.1 represents CH.sub.3 or NH.sub.2, R.sup.2 represents H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.3 represents H, C.sub.1-3 -alkyl or COCH.sub.3, and Ar represents an aromatic residue selected from the group ##STR2## with the proviso that the substituents R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and each substituent represents H, F, Cl, Br, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, CF.sub.3 or C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, and R.sup.7 represents H, F, Cl, Br, C.sub.1-3 -alkyl or CF.sub.3,in the form of their racemates or mixtures of diastereoisomers or in optically active form, which are suitable active ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: 15,16-Seco-19-nor progestins are provided which display elevated progestational activity with a minimum of ancillary hormonal activity. Processes for the preparation of the novel progestins are provided as are methods of use. A preferred method of use is in the suppression of ovulation in the human female.

Abstract: A novel polymerizable monomer represented by the formula (I) useful as a raw material for the high surface hardness transparent resin. ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic residue having or not having an oxygen atom, an alicyclic ring, a heterocyclic ring or an aromatic ring, or an alicyclic residue, l is 0 or 1, each of i and j is an integer of 1 or more, and when l=0, i=j=1, when l=1, (i+j) is 4 or less, when j=1, X is oxygen or sulfur, when j.gtoreq.2, all X's are oxygen or sulfur, or one X is oxygen and the other X's are sulfur, or one X is sulfur and the other X's are oxygen.The high surface hardness transparent resin comprises a crosslinked polymer prepared by copolymerizing a monomer (A) represented by the formula (I) as above and a monomer (B) containing one or more functional groups of at least one kind selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--C(O)--O--, CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.

Abstract: Aromatic polyamide oligomers containing polymerizable unsaturated groups are prepared by heating and reacting together an aromatic diisocyanate, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and an unsaturated compound capable of reacting with the aromatic diisocyanate. The aromatic polyamide oligomers thus obtained have excellent molding processability and are useful as raw materials for thermosetting polyamides with enhanced mechanical strength and chemical stability at higher temperatures. The compositions comprising the aromatic polyamide oligomers and maleimide derivatives, further produce cured molded bodies with excellent heat resistance.

Abstract: Organic polymer additive containing polar functional groups enhances the stability of palladium-containing catalysts for the telomerization of conjugated diolefins in the presence of active hydrogen-containing telomerization agent to produce alpha-substituted alkadienes.

Abstract: A heterofunctional macromer represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.2 is a (poly) lactone or (poly) ether chain;X.sub.1 is --COO--, --COOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCO--, --CONHCOO--, --COOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH--COO-- or ##STR2## X.sub.2 is --O--, --COO-- or --OCO--NH--R.sub.3 --NHCOO-- group; R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene, aromatic or alicyclic group;A is --CH.sub.2 --, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- or ##STR3## group; and reactive polymers derived from said macromer.

Abstract: Organic polymer additive containing polar functional groups enhances the stability of palladium-containing catalysts for the telomerization of conjugated diolefins in the presence of active hydrogen-containing telomerization agent to produce alpha-substituted alkadienes.

Abstract: A process for the transvinylation of a vinyl derivative of a Bronsted acid with a different Bronsted acid which comprises providing a liquid phase mixture containing said vinyl derivative and said Bronsted acid in the presence of a ruthenium compound at a temperature at which transvinylation occurs and recovering as a product of transvinylation the vinyl derivative of the different Bronsted acid. The process is most favorably employed using carboxylic acids to make vinyl esters of carboxylic acids.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 represents a substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, X represents a chloromethyl group, (meth)acryloxymethyl group, glycidoxymethyl group or aminomethyl group, Y represents a hydrolyzable group or hydroxyl group, n represents a number of 1, 2 or 3. The compound is useful, for example, for the improvement of adhesion between the organic and inorganic materials.

Abstract: This application relates to monomers and homopolymers of diacetylenic ethers having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl, monoalkylamino or dialkylamino and Y is alkyl, alkenyl or ##STR2## where X' is independently selected from the group of X. The invention also relates to the method of preparing and using said alkoxy diacetylenes.

Abstract: There are disclosed a process for producing an .alpha.-acyloxy-.alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl compound represented by the general formula (VI): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen atoms or substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residues, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, when taken together with one another in an optional combination, form a ring, R.sub.3 is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue, and indicates that the configuration may be either E-configuration or Z-configuration, in particular, a 20-acyloxy-17(20)-methylen-21-al-steroid represented by the partial structural formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R is a hydrocarbon residue, and indicates that the configuration of the acyloxy group and the formyl group bonded to the carbon atom at the 20-position may be either E-configuration or Z-configuration, which comprises oxidizing a propargyl ester represented by the general formula (V): ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and exemplifies alcohol, ether and ester derivatives of difluoroalkanes and difluoroalkenylalkanes having the general formula R--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CR.sup.2 R.sup.3 --OR.sup.1, in which R is a 1,1-difluoroalkyl or a 1,1-difluoroalkenyl group, composition thereof, and use thereof to control agricultural crop pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the reaction of carboxylic acids with vinyl ethers using a non-polymeric pyridine hydrochloride and/or polymeric vinylpyridine hydrochloride as a catalyst.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of compounds in all their possible isomeric forms of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an easily cleavable derivative of the alcohol R-OH and a residue of an alcohol used in the pyrethrinoid series and when Y is --COOR' or --COSR', W is hydrogen and W is halogen when Y is --COOR' and R' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with at least one functional group, aryl optionally substituted with at least one functional group and heterocycle optionally substituted with at least one functional group and when W is hydrogen, the double bond has Z configuration and when W is halogen, the double bond has the E configuration comprising reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R has the above definition with a compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein W and Y have the above definitions and A is alkylene of

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of an ester or an amide from an anhydride with an alcohol or an amine, wherein the anhydride is first prepared by reacting an acid and an alkyl chloroformate in a 100% aqueous medium, that is, 100% water.

Abstract: .beta.,.gamma.-Unsaturated non-epoxide ethers react with carboxylic acids, carbamates or sulfonamides to form the corresponding .beta.,.gamma.-unsaturated esters, carbamates or sulfonamides. The reaction is catalyzed with sulfonated polystyrene beads and is promoted by copper (I) chloride.

Abstract: A pheromonal compound produced by the sweetpotato weevil has been identified as (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate. The synthetically-prepared compound demonstrates activity toward the sweetpotato weevil comparable to or greater than that of the natural female and comparable to that of its natural counterpart under field conditions. The novel compound provides a sensitive tool for detection of the sweetpotato weevil. By attracting adult weevils to field traps, this compound provides a means for monitoring and controlling this major agricultural pest.

Abstract: Production of a reaction mixture comprising the multifunctional acrylates, methacrylates or halogenated derivatives thereof of oxyalkylated allyl alcohol characterized as being free of odor typical of allyl compounds, not lachrimatory and substantially reduced skin irritation as compared with acrylates and methacrylates of allyl alcohol. The acrylate and methacrylate compositions of the invention are useful as radiation-crosslinkable diluents for radiation-hardenable compositions (binders).

Abstract: Salts having the formula:Y--NH.sub.3.sup.+.RCO.sub.2.sup.- Iin which Y is a group of formula R.sup.1 XCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 --, R and R.sup.1 are the same or different and each is a straight- or branched chain alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a straight- or branched chain alkenyl group having from 2 to 18 atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 4 to 12 ring atoms, an aryl group having 6-10 ring atoms, or an aralkyl group having from 7 to 10 carbon atoms; and X is O, CO.sub.2, NR.sup.2 or S and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a straight- or branched chain alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having from 2 to 18 C atoms.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a novel odorant and/or flavoring substance, namely, 2-methyl-2-buten-1-yl tiglate of the formula ##STR1## The invention is also concerned with a process for the manufacture of the compound of formula I, the compound of formula I as an odorant and/or flavoring substance and odorant and/or flavoring compositions containing the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Novel isomers and mixtures thereof of cyclopropane carboxylic acid derivatives with a 3-unsaturated side chain of the formula ##STR1## The double bond having Z or E geometry and having insecticidal and nematocidal activity as well as plant and animal acaricidal activity.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a novel odorant and/or flavoring substance, namely, 2-methyl-2-buten-1-yl tiglate of the formula ##STR1## The invention is also concerned with a process for the manufacture of the compound of formula I, the compound of formula I as an odorant and/or flavoring substance and odorant and/or flavoring compositions containing the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Unsaturated carboxylic acids may be reduced to an ester or to a corresponding alcohol by treatment with hydrogen in the presence of a reducing catalyst. The reducing catalyst which is used in the present invention comprises cadmium and ruthenium in a low valence oxidation state composited on a solid support. If so desired, the catalyst may also contain a platinum group metal of Group VIII of the Periodic Tale. By utilizing this catalyst which may be exemplified by cadmium, ruthenium and platinum composited on gamma alumina in a process in which hydrogen is continuously bled from the reaction vessel, it is possible to obtain products in which the carboxyl group of the molecule has been reduced without materially reducing the double bonds of the compound.

Abstract: Unsaturated carboxylic acids may be reduced to an ester or to a corresponding alcohol by treatment with hydrogen in the presence of a reducing catalyst system. The reducing catalyst system which is used in the present invention comprises rhenium and a nitrogen-containing compound composited on a solid support as exemplified by rhenium and ammonium hydroxide composited on gamma-alumina. By utilizing this catalyst system, it is possible to obtain products in which the carbonyl group of the molecule has been reduced with some retention of the double bond of the carbon chain.

Abstract: Unsaturated carboxylic acids may be reduced to the corresponding alcohols and esters while maintaining some degree of unsaturation in the carbon atom chain of the molecule by treating said acids with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst system comprising rhenium composited on a solid support such as alumina and a phosphorous-containing compound as a modifier. The catalyst which is employed at reaction condition, including a temperature in the range of from about 100.degree. to about 500.degree. C. and a pressure in the range of from about 100 to about 5000 psi, may be exemplified by rhenium composited on gamma-alumina and hypophosphorous acid.

Abstract: 1,2,4-triazol-(5)-yl-[thio] phosphates are disclosed having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 =OR.sup.1, R.sup.1, C.sub.6 H.sub.5, NHR.sup.1, N(R.sup.1).sub.2 ;X=O, SR.sup.3 =H, alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, C.sub.6 H.sub.5, benzyl, alkenyl with from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl with from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; andR.sup.4 =vinyl, halovinyl, polyhalovinyl, vinyl substituted with aryl groups, alkyl groups with from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, O-alkyl groups with from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, S-alkyl groups with from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; haloalkyl, acetyl, cyclohexenyl, benzoyl ##STR2## Also disclosed are 1,2,4-triazole intermediates having the formula ##STR3## wherein: X, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the same meanings as indicated above. The phosphate esters are useful in combatting infestations of pests such as orthoptera, aphides, diptera, lepidoptera, coleoptera, acari, nematodes.

Abstract: Methylenically-substituted undecadiene compounds having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of lower acyloxy, aryloxy having from 6 to 14 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy and hydroxy, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9, R.sub.10, R.sub.11, R.sub.12, R.sub.13, R.sub.14, R.sub.15 and R.sub.16 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 and at least one of R.sub.9, R.sub.10, R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 must be hydrogen, are prepared by reacting a diene having the structural formula: ##STR2## with a conjugated diene having the structural formula: ##STR3## in the presence of a rhodium/trivalent phosphorus catalyst, with the atomic ratio of the trivalent phosphorus to the rhodium therein being at least 1.5. The compounds can be hydrogenated and saponified to form known alcohols which are precursors for biodegradable detergents.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of 2-ethylidenehept-6-en-5-olide which comprises reacting in a liquid medium 1,3-butadiene with carbon dioxide in the presence of a palladium complex catalyst and a tertiary amine.

Abstract: Use of certain ester derivatives of 1,3-dimethyl-but-3-en-1-yl as perfuming and flavoring ingredients. These ester derivatives possess the following formula ##STR1## wherein symbol R represents a hydrogen atom, a saturated or an unsaturated, linear or branched lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aryl radical. The compounds of formula (I) are new chemical entities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of telluroxides as mild and selective oxidizing agents serving to oxidize certain functions, notably >C.dbd.S groups, in the presence of other relatively easily oxidized functions which remain unaffected; telluroxides of interest as oxidizing agents include, for example, compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1, which may be the same or different, each represent an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic group; or R and R.sup.1 together with the tellurium atom therebetween represent a heterocyclic ring, which may contain one or more further heteroatoms, and which may carry substituents and/or fused aromatic rings.

Abstract: Alkyl methacrylate polymers which have one or more hydroxyhydrocarbyl end groups and a process for making them employing an anionic initiator followed by hydrolysis. The polyfunctional polymers are useful in automobile powder finishes and the monofunctional polymers are useful in polymer blends.

Abstract: Unsaturated carboxylic acids, as exemplified by oleic acid, erucic acid, crotonic acid, etc., may be subjected to a reduction reaction by treatment with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst comprising cadmium and rhenium composited on a solid support such as alumina. The reduction reaction is effected at elevated temperatures and pressures, a specific feature of the reaction process being that hydrogen is continuously bled from the reactor during the reaction period. This feature results in obtaining a higher selectivity of esters and alcohols which retain the unsaturation of the original starting material.

Abstract: A cis-trans isomerization of a cis-.beta.-.gamma.-unsaturated alcohol or its ester having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; X represents hydrogen atom or ##STR2## and R.sub.2 represents a hydrocarbon moiety or a hydroxyhydrocarbon moiety; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon moiety into a transform, in the presence of a mercaptan as a catalyst, is provided. It can be also attained in the presence of a mercaptan and/or a disulfide as a catalyst in an inert gas environment with an initiator. It can be also attained in the presence of a mercaptan under an irradiation, if desired with a small amount of an initiator.

Abstract: Unsaturated carboxylic acids may be subjected to a reduction process in which the resulting product retains the unsaturation of the starting acids by effecting the reaction in the presence of a catalyst comprising cadmium and rhenium composited on a solid support such as alumina. If so desired, the catalyst composite may also contain a noble metal of Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Benzophenone thioethers of the general formula I or Ia ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or --COO-alkyl and X.sub.1 is hydrogen, Cl, Br or --SR, R is an unbranched or branched alkyl radical having 1-20 C atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by --OH, --OR.sup.1, --O--C(O)--R.sup.2, --COOR.sup.3, --C(O)-phenyl. --CN, --SR.sup.1, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.4, --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or phenyl, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, R.sub.a is an alkylene radical having 2-10 C atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by --OH. --OR.sup.1 or --O--C(O)--R.sup.2 and/or is interrupted by --O--, --NR.sup.4, --O--C(O)--R.sup.6 --C(O)--O--, --C(O)--O--R.sup.7 --O--C(O)-- or phenylene and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are divalent hydrocarbon radicals, can be prepared by reacting a mono- or di-halogenobenzophenone of the general formula II ##STR2## in which X.sub.2 is Cl or Br and X.sub.

Abstract: Carboxylic acids and/or esters are prepared by converting the ##STR1## moiety in a 1-substituted 2,2-trihaloethanol, or derivative wherein X represents halogen and R is hydrogen or an acyl group to an organic acid and/or ester grouping of the formula ##STR2## wherein R' is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, in the process which comprises reacting the 1-substituted 2,2,2-trihaloethanol or acylated derivative with molecular oxygen in the presence of a catalyst comprising a complex of a transition metal having an atomic number from 21-30, 39-48 or 57-80 and at least one molecule of a ligand containing trivalent nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic or antimony. This reaction is carried out in a reaction medium comprising an alcohol or aqueous alcohol having 1 to 6 carbon atoms optionally containing an alkali metal, said alcoholic solvent also serving as a reactant source when carboxylic acid esters are formed.

Abstract: 3-Methyl-2-butenyl 3,3-dimethyl-4-pentenoate, by-product in the condensation between 3-methyl-2-butene-1-ol and a lower alkyl orthoacetate, can be recycled into the condensation by alkoxylating it with a lower alkyl alcohol or orthoacetate in the presence of a basic ester exchange catalyst.

Abstract: Polymerizable acrylic monomers, and anaerobic adhesives which contain such monomers, wherein the acrylic monomers contain internal chain unsaturation in addition to terminal acrylic unsaturation.

Abstract: Polyprenyl derivatives having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and each represents hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group having 1-8 carbon atoms, an aliphatic acyloxy group having 2-18 carbon atoms, an aromatic acyloxy group or an araliphatic acyloxy group having 2-3 carbon atoms in the aliphatic acyl moiety, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms, an aliphatic acyl group having 2-18 carbon atoms, an aromatic acyl group or an araliphatic acyl group having 2-3 carbon atoms in the aliphatic acyl moiety, n is an integer of 1-4 and, when n is an interger of 2-4, R.sup.2 's may be the same or different; provided that, when n is 1 or 2, at least one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.2 's is hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, an aliphatic acyloxy group, an aromatic acyloxy group or an araliphatic acyloxy group. These derivatives are useful as medicines for treating peptic ulcer.

Abstract: Octadienyl esters of 2-ethylidene-hepta-3,5-dienoic and 2-vinyl-hepta-3,5-dienoic acids of formula C.sub.8 H.sub.11 COOC.sub.8 H.sub.13 and .delta.-lactone of formula ##STR1## or 2-ethylidene-hepta-6-ene-5-olide, are prepared by reaction of 1,3-butadiene with CO.sub.2 at a temperature comprised between about 20.degree. and 150.degree. C. and at a total pressure between about 10 and 500 atm in the presence of a phosphinic complex of palladium having the formula Pd[P(R).sub.3 ].sub.x, wherein x is an integer from 2 to 4, and (R).sub.3 is a homogeneous or heterogeneous group consisting of alkyls, cycloalkyls having up to 8 carbon atoms and of phenyls, also substituted, in an inert atmosphere.The obtained products are "per se" new and are valuable intermediates for synthesis of chemicals (fungicides, pesticides, etc.) and in particular as effective plasticizers.

Abstract: New bromine compounds are provided. They correspond to the formulaH -- X' -- COO -- (X--OOC).sub.t-1 -- X" -- Hin which t is 1 or 2 and X, X' and X" are brominated alkylene. The new compounds are useful as flameproofing agents for synthetic fibers.

Abstract: Esters are prepared by reaction of acyl halides and alcohols or hydroxyalkyl esters and acid halides in the presence of a tertiary amine and polar aprotonic solvents. Bis(2-methacrylatoethyl) phthalate is prepared by the reaction of phthaloyl chloride with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate in pyridine and acetone. Bis-phenol-A-bis(2-methacrylatoethyl)ether is prepared from 2,2-bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-propane and methacryl chloride in acetone.

Abstract: Immobilized enzymes, intermediates therefor, and a process for the preparation of such substances are described. The method comprises reacting an enzyme with a polymerizable, ethylenically, unsaturated monomer containing a reactive group, and then polymerizing or copolymerizing the covalently-bonded enzyme-monomer product thus produced in the presence of a cross-linking agent and an initiator. The process affords immobilized enzymes of high stability and activity.