Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 21, 1996
Date of Patent:
September 15, 1998
Assignee:
Allergan
Inventors:
Richard L. Beard, Min Teng, Alan T. Johnson, Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
Abstract: This invention describes an improved process for the production of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate by the reaction of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl alcohol with acrylic acid in the presence of esterification catalysts and soluble manganese or cerium ions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 5, 1983
Date of Patent:
March 21, 1989
Assignee:
Hoechst Celanese Corporation
Inventors:
Edward F. Dougherty, Mark O. Scates, James L. Paul
Abstract: A triarylmethyl methacrylate is produced by reacting methacrylic acid with a triarylmethylating agent in an inert, organic solvent containing therein an excess amount of an amine or in the presence of an anion exchanger.