Abstract: The esterification of neo acids catalyzed by the presence of a macro-reticular structured sulfonic acid cation exchange resin proceeds under mild conditions with a wide variety of alcohols to give readily recoverable esters in high yields and high purity and an easily recoverable and reusable catalyst.

Abstract: Soft quaternary surface active agents having the formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## represents a tertiary open chain or cyclic aliphatic amine; wherein ##STR3## represents an unsaturated amine; wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 open chain or cyclo alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxyalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 acyloxyalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 carboxyalkyl group, an aryl group, and a substituted aryl group, whose substituents are selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom, an O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, an O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 acyl group, a nitro group, a carboxyl group, and a carboethoxy group; wherein R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.9 -C.sub.22 straight or branched alkyl group, a --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- ##STR4## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group, a C.sub.0 -C.sub.

Abstract: Insecticidally active vinyl-cyclopropane carboxylic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by reacting ##STR2## in which R.sup.12 is a radical selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## with an alcoholate of the formulaM--O--R.sup.8.Various processes for making the intermediates are also described. Many of the intermediates and end products are new.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group OR.sub.2, in which R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an acyl group, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group optionally substituted by an aryl or cycloalkyl group;or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the nitrogen atom may form a saturated four to seven membered ring,with the provisos that, when R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 simultaneously represent hydrogen atoms then (i) when R.sub.1 is hydrogen then R.sub.3 is not methyl and (ii) the compounds are the .beta.-isomers;and their physiologically acceptable salts.Compounds of formula (I) may be prepared from the corresponding .alpha.- or .beta.-configuration alcohols, from an aziridine intermediate or by a variety of alkylation procedures whereby the group R.sub.4 and/or R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel substituted 2,6-dinitroaniline compounds. It further relates to certain preemergence herbicidal methods employing said novel dinitroanilines for the selective control of certain grasses and broadleaved weeds in the presence of graminaceous crops, especially rice. This invention also relates to the postemergence control of crabgrass and certain broadleaved weeds in the presence of established turf grasses.

Abstract: A process for forming non-polymeric disproportionation products of non-conjugated olefins using catalysts comprising (1) at least one of certain neutral carbene complexes, and (2) at least one of certain compounds of Groups IVa, IVb, Vb, VIb, VIIb, VIII, and Ib of the Periodic Table of the Elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of optically active aldehydes by the asymmetric catalytic hydroformylation of olefins. The process comprises the hydroformylation of olefinically unsaturated prochiral compounds in the presence of an optically active coordination compound containing a metal which is selected from the group consisting of rhodium, iridium, and cobalt.This invention describes a generalized process for the asymmetric hydroformylation of a wide variety of olefins in which a preponderance of one optical isomer is produced. It is especially useful for the preparation of natural products which may require the presence of only one optical isomer for their utilization, for example, as flavors, fragrances, and medications.The catalyst systems for the process of this invention are formed in the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, from coordination compounds consisting of a central metal atom, rhodium, iridium, or cobalt, and at least one optically active ligand, e.g.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is (a) optionally-substituted and optionally-hydrogenated biphenylyl, (b) optionally-substituted and optionally-hydrogenated bicyclic aryl having from 8 to 12 ring carbon atoms or (c) a radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.1 is aliphatic hydrocarbyl, alicyclic hydrocarbyl or optionally-substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is --H or lower aliphatic hydrocarbyl;R.sup.3 is --H, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally-substituted phenyl or, with R.sup.4, alkylene;R.sup.4 is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally-substituted phenyl, optionally-(nuclearly)-substituted phenalkyl or, with R.sup.3, alkylene;or R.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, together with the carbon to which each is bound, are adamantyl; andn is 3, 4 or 5;and salts thereof with a base are pharmacologically active. Esters thereof are valuable intermediates for the preparation of the pharmacologically-active compounds. Physiologically-acceptable embodiments are administered, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new N-substituted anilines which correspond to the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents an alkyl radical or substituted alkyl radical, R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or substituted alkyl radical, R.sub.3 represents a cyano, carbamoyl, carboxy or carbalkoxy radical and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy radical. These compounds are valuable intermediates for the preparation of coloring materials, especially as coupling compounds for the synthesis of azo dyes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, optionally halogenated alkyl, optionally halogenated cycloalkyl, optionally halogenated alkenyl, optionally halogenated aralkenyl or aryloxyalkenyl mono or bicyclic aryl (optionally substituted by halogen, alkyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, amino, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aminosulphonyl or alkylcarbonyloxy), or monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic of 5-11 chain members and having one or two hetero-atoms (optionally substituted), and R.sub.2 is a carboxylic acid group or a salt or ester thereof, is found to have plant growth regulating activity.

Abstract: Described are D-(threo)-1-aryl-2-acylamido-3-fluoro-1-propanols, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use as antibacterial agents.Of particular interest are D-(threo)-1-p-nitrophenyl-2-dichloroacetamido-3-fluoro-1-propanol and D-(threo)-1-p-methylsulfonylphenyl-2-dichloroacetamido-3-fluoro-1-propanol and the corresponding 2-difluoroacetamido compounds which are the 3-fluoro-3-deoxy analogs of chloramphenicol, thiamphenicol, difluoroacetyl analog of chloramphenicol, and of fluorthiamphenicol, respectively, and which are active both against organisms sensitive to and resistant to the parent amphenicol antibiotics.Other particularly valuable antibacterial agents include the corresponding 2-(chlorofluoroacetamido)-, 2-dichlorodeuterioacetamido, 2-difluorodeuterioacetamido-, and the 2-(chlorofluorodeuterioacetamido)- derivatives of the foregoing 3-fluoro-3-deoxy amphenicols.

Abstract: Chloroacetanilides are disclosed having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =H, or alkyl with 1-5 carbon atoms, or X;X=alkenyl, and preferably ##STR2## in which the various R.sup.2, which may be equal to or different from each other, are H or an alkyl with 1-3 carbon atoms;A=alkylene, optionally substituted, of the formula: ##STR3## in which the various R.sup.2, which may be equal to or different from each other, have the meanings specified above; andY=H; alkyl with 1-5 carbon atoms; alkenyl with 2-5 carbon atoms; alkinyl with 2-5 carbon atoms; phenyl; cycloalkyl with 3-8 carbon atoms; halogen; ##STR4## wherein R=H; alkyl with 1-5 carbon atoms; alkenyl or alkinyl with 2-5 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl with 3-8 carbon atoms; phenyl;The chloroacetanilide derivatives are useful in combatting infestations of infesting monocotyledons and dicotyledons during pre-emergence, by spreading the chloroacetanilide derivative on the soil adjacent thereto in quantities ranging from 0.25 kg/ha upwards.

Abstract: The preparation of (+)-9-[.alpha.-(2.alpha.,3.beta.-dihydroxy-4.alpha.-(hydroxymethyl)cyclope ntyl)]-6-substituted purines: ##STR1## and (+)-3-[.alpha.-(2.alpha.,3.beta.-dihydroxy-4.alpha.-(hydroxymethyl)cyclope ntyl)]7-substituted-v-triazolo[4,5d]pyrimidines: ##STR2## and their derivatives wherein R is amino, mercapto, methylmercapto, hydroxy, halogen, or substituted amino: ##STR3## wherein R' and R" may be the same or different and are of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl. The preparation of the single intermediate from which either of these series of compounds may be synthesized is also disclosed. The compounds exhibit antiviral and antitumor activity.

Abstract: Percompound activators comprising .alpha.-acyloxy-N-acylacetamides having the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or hydrocarbon radicals optionally substituted by other groups, used to activate percompounds in oxidizing and bleaching of textile fibers, oils, fats, and waxes, for cosmetic hair and skin treatment, metal surface passivation, purification, disinfection, and sterilization, the activators providing more rapid action at a given temperature and being useful at lower temperatures.

Abstract: New optically active bis phosphine compounds which are usful in optically active catalysts. Such catalysts are particularly useful in catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation.

Abstract: New and valuable O-aminosulfonylglycolic anilides, a process for their manufacture, herbicides containing these compounds as active ingredients and a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: There are disclosed herein derivatives of bisfunctionalized compounds, wherein said compounds have been formed by the introduction of a nitro group and a hydroxyl group in the form of an ester into a conjugated diene molecule by treatment of said conjugated dienes with nitric acid in the presence of a carboxylic acid anhydride. The novel compounds produced by this process are useful as bactericides, fungicides and valuable organic synthesis intermediates.

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory compositions are prepared which comprise a therapeutically effective effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is CO; Y is an oxygen atom; the dotted line represents a double bond which is present or absent; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen; and R.sub.3 is phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, methoxyl, ethoxyl, benzyloxyl, hydroxyl, acetoxyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, acetyl, methylthiol, methylsulphonyl, methylamino and dimethylamino; in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating inflammation utilizing the compounds of formula (I) are part of the present invention together with the compounds themselves of the above formula.

Abstract: Novel 9-phenyl 5,6-dimethyl-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid, tetraenal or tetraenol derivatives useful as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Anilide derivative compounds of the formula ##STR1## e.g., trans-N-(2-hydroxycyclopentyl)-3',4'-dichloropropionanilide, have been found to possess potent Central Nervous System (CNS) antidepressant properties.These compounds are promising antidepressant drugs which are characterized by less toxicity than imipramine, and long-acting activity which may allow longer durations between administrations, e.g., once a day. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and a process for treating conditions of depression with these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: m is 1 or 2; n is 4 to 8; X is CO, protected CO, or CROH wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and wherein the OH moiety may be protected; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or CO.sub.2 R.sub.1 represents an ester group in which the R.sub.1 moiety contains from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is hydroxy, or protected hydroxy; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are separately hydrogen, C.sub.1-9 alkyl, C.sub.5-8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5-8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl C.sub.1-6 alkyl, naphthyl, naphthyl C.sub.1-6 alkyl, any of which phenyl or naphthyl moieties may be substituted by one or more halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 taken with the carbon atom to which they are joined represent a C.sub.5-8 cycloalkyl group; and salts thereof; except that when one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl then the other of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 cannot be hydrogen or C.sub.

Abstract: This disclosure describes 4-monoalkylaminophenyl carbinols (primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols) and with derivatives and salts thereof useful as hypolipidemic and anti-atherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: Prostaglandin derivatives wherein the atom at the position 13 of the lower side-chain is replaced by nitrogen.The new compounds have abortifacient activity.

Abstract: Prostaglandin compounds substituted at the 11-position, and possessing bronchodilating and hypotensive activity are prepared from PGA.sub.2 and its esters and 15-epimers.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN Q is a hydrogen atom, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 Rf or a hydrocarbon residue having a valence corresponding to m which may contain one or more of --O--, --COO--, --NH--, --N.dbd. and ##STR2## IN THE CHAIN, R is a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon residue or --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 Rf and m is an integer of not less than 1, Rf being a perfluoroalkyl group, an .omega.-hydro-perfluoroalkyl group o an .differential.-chloro-erfluoroalkylgroup having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, which is useful as an agent for rendering fibrous materials oleophobic and anti-soiling and may be prepared by reacting a perfluoroalkylpropylene oxide of the formula: ##STR3## wherein Rf is the same as defined above, with a reagent of the formula:Q'(NHR').sub.mwherein Q' is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon residue having a valence corresponding to m which may contain one or more of --O--, --COO--, --NH-- and --N.dbd.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of optically active d-2-aminobutanol by catalytic asymmetric reduction of appropriate dehydro precursors to produce selectively the desired isomer. The same substrates can also be used to prepare the dl-mixture using optically inactive catalysts. The novel substituted-4-ethyl-4-oxazolin-2-one and substituted-4-ethyl-2-oxazolidinone compounds of this invention are useful as intermediates in the production of the antituberculosis drug ethambutol (Myambutol.RTM.).

Abstract: New substituted acyl derivatives of amino acids which have the general formula ##STR1## are useful as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.

Abstract: The preparation of (.+-.)-9-[.alpha.-(2.alpha.,3.beta.-dihydroxy-4.alpha.-(hydroxymethyl) cyclopentyl)]-6-substituted purines: ##STR1## and (.+-.)-3-[.alpha.-(2.alpha., 3.beta.-dihydroxy-4.alpha.-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentyl)]-7-substituted-v-tr iazolo[4,5d]pyrimidines: ##STR2## and their derivatives wherein R is amino, mercapto, methylmercapto, hydroxy, halogen, or substituted amino: ##STR3## wherein R' and R" may be the same or different and are of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl. The preparation of the single intermediate from which either of these series of compounds may be synthesized is also disclosed. The compounds exhibit antiviral and antitumor activity.

Abstract: Enamides are prepared by hydrogenating oximes having at least one hydrogen atom at the .alpha.-position in the presence of a carboxylic anhydride using a ruthenium catalyst. These enamides are important to obtain amino group-containing compounds by reduction or polymerization.

Abstract: Anilide derivative compounds of the formula ##STR1## e.g., trans-N-(2-hydroxycyclopentyl)-3',4'-dichloropropionanilide, have been found to possess potent Central Nervous System (CNS) antidepressant properties.These compounds are promising antidepressant drugs which are characterized by less toxicity than imipramine, and long-acting activity which may allow longer durations between administrations, e.g., once a day. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and a process for treating conditions of depression with these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Group IB and IIB metal phosphine complexes are disclosed. These complexes are reacted with rhodium complex precursors to form useful enantioselective hydrogenation catalysts. Also disclosed is a method of preparing useful compounds having optical activity such as natural products and compounds useful as flavors and fragrances.

Abstract: 1,1-Diphenyl-2-hydroxy-3-aminopropane derivatives are useful for their psychotropic activity and, in particular are useful as antidepressants.

Abstract: A method for regulating the elongation of plants so as to increase their resistance to lodging by applying a plant regulating effective amount of a plant growth regulator containing as active ingredient a benzenesulfonamide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and n are as defined hereinbelow.

Abstract: New carboxylic acid derivatives are proposed for use as agents in the treatment of prevention of arteriosclerosis. 1-(p-chlorophenoxy)-3-(N-phenyl-N-carbomethoxymethylamino)-2-propanol is a typical compound.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and salts thereof wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or benzyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or is joined to R.sub.1 so that the NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 moiety is a 5-, 6- or 7-membered saturated heterocyclic ring; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or acyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is an aromatic group; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms R.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; X is --CH.sub.2 -- or an oxygen atom and the dotted line represents a single or double bond, are useful for inducing anorexia and for their mood-modifying effects.

Abstract: A new series of substituted esters of 3-hydroxyindone compounds have been found to have exceptional miticidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Disazo dyestuffs of the formulaA'--N.dbd.N--B'--N.dbd.N--Kare disclosed in whichA' is an aromatic carbocyclic or aromatic heterocyclic radical;B' is aromatic carbocyclic and at least one of A' and B' carries a cyano group ortho to the azo group; andK is the radical of a coupling component, e.g. parahydroxyaryl or N-substituted paraaminoaryl radicals.These dyestuffs are useful for dyeing synthetic hydrophobic materials such as polyesters, cellulose triacetate, polyamides, polyolefins, polyurethanes and polymers and copolymers of acrylonitrile to give greenish-blue to bluish-red shades with good fastness properties.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of diazo compounds, particularly diazoalkanes, is described in which a hydrazone is oxidized with an oxidizing agent, said oxidizing agent comprising an organic peracid, chloramine-T or N-chlorosuccinimide to a corresponding diazo compound, preferably in the presence of a base. The reaction may be catalyzed by an oxidation catalyst such as iodine.

Abstract: The compounds are 1-aryl-1-lower alkyl-substituted-1-buten-3-ols, butan-3-ols, and acylation products thereof, e.g., (p-biphenylyl)-2-penten-4-ol and are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein X is an alkylene group of 2 - 4 carbon atoms; Y is CH.sub.2 or 0; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or benzyl group or is joined to R.sub.1 so that NR.sub.1 R.sub.1 is a 5-, 6- or 7- membered saturated ring; R.sub.3 is a naphthyl group or a naphthyl group substituted by a fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a methyl, methoxyl, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy or acetoxy group; R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; and R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; have been found to be mood modifying agents.

Abstract: New carboxylic acid derivatives are proposed for use as agents in the treatment or prevention of arteriosclerosis. 1-(p-chlorophenoxy)-3-(N-phenyl-N-carbomethoxymethylamino)-2-propanol is a typical compound.

Abstract: A phenyl amino compound having a tertiary amino group contain one or two N-bonded --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 CONHC(CH.sub.3).sub.2 CH.sub.2 COCH.sub.3 moieties; said tertiary amino group being bonded through the nitrogen atom to the phenyl group. These compounds are suitable for use as coupling agents in the preparation of keto-amido containing aminophenyl-azo dyestuffs.

Abstract: Derivatives of trifluoromethyl-substituted anthranilic acid amides, e.g., N-methyl-o-amino-.alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha.-trifluoromethyl-p-toluamide, are useful as minor tranquilizers and muscle relaxants.

Abstract: This disclosure describes 11-deoxy-11-substituted members of the E.sub.2, F.sub.2, E.sub.1, F.sub.1, dihydro E.sub.1 and dihydro F.sub.1 prostaglandin series which are useful as hypotensive agents and as anti-ulcer agents.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel 3-[(3-alkylamino-2-hydroxypropoxy)phenyl]-1,2-propanediols of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched-chain lower alkyls (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) and cycloalkyls (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6); R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and 2,3-dihydroxypropyl, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not be the same; and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyls (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) and lower alkoxys (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4); and the acid addition salts thereof. These novel compounds are useful as antiarrhythmic agents and .beta.-andrenergic blockers in mammals.This invention also concerns novel compounds of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and 2,3-dihydroxypropyl, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not be the same; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyls (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) and lower alkoxys (C.sub.