Abstract: Styryl-cyclopropane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.9 represents independently of one another when n=2, halogen, cyano, nitro, or an optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or alkylenedioxy radical,n represents zero, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5,R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or halogenandY represents acetyl, cyano or carbamoyl, are produced by reacting a benzylphosphonic acid ester of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 each independently represents alkyl or phenyl or together represent alkylene, with a formylcyclopropane derivative of the formula ##STR3## or by reacting an .alpha.-hydroxyphosphonic acid ester of the formula ##STR4## with an olefinating agent of the formula ##STR5## in which Z' represents a phosphorus-containing radical ##STR6## wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are identical or different and individually represent alkyl, phenyl, alkoxy or pehnoxy or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together represent alkanedioxy,R.sup.

Abstract: Novel esters of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of carbamoyl and R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.2 ', R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.2 ' are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 13 carbon atoms, alkoxycarbonyl of 2 to 5 carbon atoms and --CN, R.sub.3 and R.sub.3 ' are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkenyl of 2 to 3 carbon atoms and alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, Y' is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R.sub.4 ' and R.sub.5 ' are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, fluorine, bromine, chlorine and R.sub.4 ' and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to dihalophenoxypropionic acids and their derivatives useful for desiccating cotton plants, to a process for preparing these compounds, to cotton desiccating compositions containing them and to a method of desiccating cotton using them.

Abstract: Novel substituted arylene compounds and methods for their preparation and use are disclosed. These new compounds are useful as anti-arteriosclerotic agents.

Abstract: 2-Aryloxy-2-halopropionic acid compounds are prepared by reacting 2-aryloxypropionic acid compounds with N-halocarboxylic acid imides in the presence of aliphatic halohydrocarbons as solvents, and of from 0.0001 to 0.001 mole of halogen per mole of N-halocarboxylic acid imide, from 0.005 to 0.05 per cent by weight of water, based on N-halocarboxylic acid imide, and from 0.0005 to 0.005 mole of azo-bis-isobutyronitrile and/or dibenzoyl peroxide, per mole of N-halocarboxylic acid imide.The end products obtainable by the process of the invention are valuable starting materials for the preparation of drugs, crop protection agents and dyes.

Abstract: Substituted 2-(trifluoroethoxy)benzamide, benzoic acid and benzoate compounds which are intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutically active agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is H or Hal and R.sub.2 is a variety of functional groups among which is hydroxy, alkoxy and (substituted) amino, are valuable grass herbicides.

Abstract: .alpha.-[4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids (the "4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group" of which may contain one chlorine atom as a substituent) and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide, a herbicidal composition containing the compound, methods of controlling weeds and production thereof.

Abstract: Propionic acid esters of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl, R.sub.2 is alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cycloalkane ring containing 4 to 10 carbon atoms which can be mono-, di- or trisubstituted with alkyl of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 represents a halogen, trifluoromethyl or nitro, and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent a hydrogen or halogen atom, processes for their manufacture, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a styrylcyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or an alcohol radical customary in pyrethroids,R.sup.1 is alkoxy or alkylthio, either of which may be optionally substituted by halogen,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkoxy, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are optionally halogen-substituted alkylenedioxy, andR.sup.3 is hydrogen or chlorine,comprising reacting an ester of the formula ##STR2## in which Hal is chlorine or bromine,with a base.The compounds are insecticidally active. Numerous syntheses of the starting materials, some involving new intermediates, are also shown.

Abstract: This invention provides as new compositions of matter 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-T) and (2-2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid (Silvex) including the hydrolyzable salts, aliphatic esters and amides of these acids, which compositions are free of chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a styryl-cyclopropane-carboxylic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or an alcohol radical customary in pyrethroids,R.sup.1 is alkoxy or alkylthio, either of which may be optionally substituted by halogen,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkoxy, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are optionally halogen-substituted alkylenedioxy, andR.sup.3 is hydrogen or chlorine, comprising reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## with, respectively, one, two or three equivalents of a base at a temperature below 60.degree. C. The products are insecticidally active when R is the residue of a pyrethroid-type alcohol. Various syntheses are given for the starting materials which are new.

Abstract: Carboxylic ester and acyl fluoride groups are interchanged in the presence of a metal fluoride catalyst or a metal fluoride/strong sulfonic acid catalyst combination to produce fluorinated mono- and diacyl fluorides.

Abstract: .alpha.-[4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids (the "4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group" of which may contain one chlorine atom as a substituent) and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide, a herbicidal composition containing the compound, methods of controlling weeds and production thereof.

Abstract: Aliphatic/aromatic ethers are prepared by reacting an aliphatic halide with either an alkali or alkaline earth metal, or ammonium phenolate or naphtholate, in an inert organic solvent, and in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having the formula:N--CHR.sub.1 CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of (phenoxy- or benzyl-)-phenoxypropionic acids by simultaneous addition of 2-chloropropionic acid (ester) and the double molar amount of an aqueous alkali hydroxide to a solution of a phenoxyphenol or benzylphenol in a solvent forming an azeotropic mixture with water, while continuously distilling off the water formed or introduced.

Abstract: Novel substituted benzoyloxy compounds exhibit plant regulator activity, retarding or stimulating the growth of a variety of broadleaved plants, while leaving grasses unaffected. The preparation and plant regulator activity of the compounds is exemplified.

Abstract: .alpha.[4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids (the "4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group" of which may contain one chlorine atom as a substituent) and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide, a herbicidal composition containing the compound, methods of controlling weeds and production thereof.

Abstract: 3-Phenoxy-.alpha.-phenoxy-alkancarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed as possessing a surprising selective herbicidal activity. In the formula, Hal is a halogen atom, m is an integer 1, 2 or 3, Y is a hydrogen or halogen atom or the cyano group, Z is a halogen atom or the cyano group, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, and R is an acid function. Methods are disclosed for combatting weeds in mono- and dicotyledonous cultures such as cereals, corn, rice, soya and cotton, which comprise applying to the locus to be protected from weeds a dosage of from 0.1 to 10.0 kilograms per hectare of the above compounds.

Abstract: Prostaglandin-type compounds with a phenoxy or substituted-phenoxy substituent at the C-16 position are disclosed, with processes for making them. These compounds are useful for a variety of pharmacological purposes, including anti-ulcer, inhibition of platelet aggregation, increase of nasal patency, labor inducement at term, and wound healing.

Abstract: Novel 4-phenoxy-phenoxy-alkane-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 stands for hydrogen, methylthio, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl, methylcyclohexyl, ethylcyclohexyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 together stand for a --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- bridge or--unless at least one of the substituents R.sub.2 to R.sub.8 stands for hydrogen, or if R.sub.9 stands for a radical having at least 2 carbon atoms--for chlorine,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independent of one another, each stands for hydrogen, chlorine or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.4 stands for hydrogen, chlorine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, methylcyclohexyl or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together stand for a --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- bridge,R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, independent of one another, each stands for hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.8 stands for hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or allyl,R.sub.

Abstract: Trichlorophenoxy alkanoic acid including hydrolyzable salts, aliphatic esters and amides thereof said compounds being free of chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins are prepared by liquid phase alkaline condensation of 3-chlorophenol or 3,4-dichlorophenol with an alpha halo alkanoic acid, ester or amide followed by liquid phase chlorination of the condensation product.

Abstract: The invention describes nematic compositions for electrooptical devices for modulation of the transmitted or incident light and for the rendition of numbers, symbols and images as orientation in the spectroscopy and gas chromatography.

Abstract: Novel esters of halo-4-alkenoic acid compounds having pesticidal activity and methods of their preparation.

Abstract: Prostaglandin analogs are disclosed that have the .alpha.-chain terminating with the group --CH(OR')OR" wherein R' and R" are the same or different and are hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkanoyl or optionally substituted benzoyl, the substituents selected from the group C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo and trifluoromethyl. These compounds are useful as hypotensive agents, gastric secretory and platelet aggregation enhibitors and bronchodilators.

Abstract: Novel substituted oxy-cyclohexylacetic acid derivatives as antihyperlipidemic agents are given. The compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2; m is 0, 1 or 2; R.sub.1 represents a halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, a lower alkyl, a lower alkoxy, a lower alkylcarbonyl, dimethylphenylmethyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl, halogenophenyl, phenoxy or halogenophenoxy group, and two of R.sub.1 groups can be bonded to form an orthocondensed saturated alkylene ring; Hal represents a halogen atom; and R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention particularly relates to novel .omega.-aryl-9-deoxy-9-methylene-5,6-didehydro-PFG.sub.1 compounds and methods for their preparation in pharmacological use.

Abstract: This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the double bond between C-13 and C-14 is replaced by a triple bond. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes and novel chemical intermediates useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like.

Abstract: .alpha.-[4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids (the "4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group" of which may contain one chlorine atom as a substituent) and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide, a herbicidal composition containing the compound, methods of controlling weeds and production thereof.

Abstract: This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the double bond between C-13 and C-14 is replaced by a triple bond. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes and novel chemical intermediates useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition which comprises a herbicidally effective amount of a phenoxyphenoxy derivative having the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a halogen atom or CF.sub.3 ; Y represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and Z represents --COSR.sup.1 and R.sup.1 represents lower alkyl, phenyl, chlorophenyl, chlorobenzyl or methoxybenzyl; in combination with a suitable carrier is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel thromboxane analogs and intermediates. Particularly, the present invention provides novel 11a-homo-PG intermediates for preparing 11a-methano TXA.sub.2 compounds.

Abstract: (Phenoxy- or benzyl)-phenoxypropionic acid methyl esters are produced by esterification of the corresponding anhydrous alkali metal salts with half the molar amount of dimethyl sulfate at a temperature exceeding 120.degree. C.

Abstract: Water-degradable compounds formed from amine-type compounds, aldehydes and aromatic carboxylic acids, the respective components reacting to form a complex ester which upon contact with water slowly degrades to release, at least, the original carboxylic acid.

Abstract: This disclosure describes derivatives, analogs, and congeners of prostanoic acid having a terminal cyclic moiety in the .beta.-chain which possess the pharmacological activities associated with the prostaglandins.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel 4-cis-prostenoic acid derivatives, for example 16-(3-chlorophenoxy)-9.alpha.,11.alpha.,15-trihydroxy-17,18,19,20-tetranor -4-cis, 13-trans-prostadienoic acid, to chemical processes for their manufacture, to pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions containing them, and to the use of the compounds in a method of luteolysis, a method of inhibiting blood platelet aggregation, and a method of inhibiting gastric acid production.

Abstract: Novel 4-phenoxy-phenoxy-alkane-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 stands for hydrogen, methylthio, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl, methylcyclohexyl, ethylcyclohexyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 together stand for a --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- bridge or--unless at least one of the substituents R.sub.2 to R.sub.8 stands for hydrogen, or if R.sub.9 stands for a radical having at least 2 carbon atoms--for chlorine,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independent of one another, each stands for hydrogen, chlorine or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.4 stands for hydrogen, chlorine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, methylcyclohexyl or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together stand for a --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- bridge,R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, independent of one another, each stands for hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.8 stands for hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or allyl,R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A is lower alkyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, thienyl, furyl, indolyl or thiaindolyl radical, R, X.sub.4 and X.sub.5 are hydrogen or lower alkyl, Y is hydrogen, hydroxy, etherified hydroxy, substituted amino, or N-attached heterocyclyl, X.sub.0 is O or OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O, R' represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or acetyl; and acid-addition salts thereof, are novel and useful in pharmacy as hypolipaemiant, hypocholosterolaemiant and cholagogic agents or in the preparation of such agents.

Abstract: A family of diphenylic esters are disclosed, which, within certain temperature ranges exhibit mesomorphic phases, either smectic or nematic, having the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 O or C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 in which n is an integer of from 1 to 10,R.sub.2 is C.sub.m H.sub.2m+1 in which m is an integer of from 1 to 10, andX is Br or CN.

Abstract: Phenoxyphenoxy-propionic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## exhibit an outstanding herbicidal activity against a wide variety of weed grasses and are well tolerated by dicotyledonous crop plants and various cereals.

Abstract: Aryl substituted diketones and keto-esters, useful as antiviral agents and insecticides, are prepared by reacting an arylalkyl or arylalkenyl iodide with a metal salt of the appropriate diketone or keto-ester. The intermediate iodides are prepared by condensing a methyl cyclopropyl ketone with an aromatic aldehyde to give an arylvinyl cyclopropyl ketone, reducing the latter to an arylethyl cyclopropyl carbinol or arylvinyl cyclopropyl carbinol, treating the carbinol with phosphorus tribromide and then with zinc bromide to give an arylalkyl or arylalkenyl bromide, and then replacing the bromine atom by iodine.

Abstract: 11-Substituted prostaglandins E.sub.1, E.sub.2 and F.sub.2.alpha. useful as cardiovascular agents and as agents for inducing labor in pregnant females and for the termination of pregnancy and a process for preparing these prostaglandins.

Abstract: Novel esters of ether and thioether substituted cyclopropanecarboxylic acids, synthesis thereof, and intermediates therefor, such esters being useful as pesticides.

Abstract: 2,3-Dichloro-4-(2-thenoyl)phenoxyacetic acid (tienilic acid) is prepared by reacting (2,3-dichloro-4-carboxy)phenoxyacetic acid with thiophene in the presence of a dehydration agent. The (2,3-dichloro-4-carboxy)phenoxyacetic acid is a novel compound.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a cyclobutanone of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 each independently is a hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxamido, dialkylphosphono, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkenyl radical, or two of them together with the carbon atom to which each is linked form a ring,comprising reacting an N,N-disubstituted carboxylic acid amide of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 each independently is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl radical or together form a ring, with an inorganic acid halide, and then reacting the product with a tertiary amine, an olefin of the formula ##STR3## and a Lewis acid, and subsequently hydrolyzing the mass. Preferably isobutyric acid dimethylamide is employed as the carboxylic acid amide, phosgene is employed as the inorganic acid halide, triethylamine is employed as the tertiary amine and zinc chloride or titanium tetrachloride is employed as the Lewis acid.

Abstract: Process for preparing an organic compound of the formula R.sup.2 R.sup.2 CFC(O)R.sup.3, which process comprises contacting and reacting in a reaction mixture which includes an inert solvent, at a temperature of -40.degree. C. to -100.degree. C., ROF and ##STR1## R is polyfluoroperhaloalkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms or FOCF.sub.2 ; R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl of 1-6 carbon atoms;each R.sup.2 is selected from H, alkyl of 1-17 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3-6 carbon atoms, aryl, heteroaryl and such alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl substituted by halogen or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 is selected from H, alkyl and haloalkyl of 1-16 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3-10 carbon atoms, aryl and haloaryl, OSi(R.sup.1).sub.3, OH, NH.sub.2, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, aryloxy, NHR.sup.1 and NR.sup.1.sub.2 wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, N-arylamino and nitrogen or sulfur heterocyclic of 4-5 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 and one R.sup.2 taken together is a diradical which with the C.dbd.

Abstract: 1-Phenyl-3-(optionally substituted phenoxy)-propylamines, inhibitors of norepinephrine uptake.

Abstract: Isovaleric acid ester derivatives, process for producing thereof, and insecticides containing said derivatives of the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein A represents O, NH, or CH.sub.2,R.sub.1 represents, if A is O or NH, an alkyl, an alkenyl, a haloalkyl and a haloalkenyl radical with 2-6 carbon atoms, and a radical selected from those of the general formulae II, III, IV and V: ##STR2## in which n is an integer of 1-3, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, methyl group or chlorine atom; andif A is CH.sub.2, R.sub.1 represents an alkyl, an alkenyl, a haloalkyl and a haloalkenyl radical with 1-5 carbon atoms, whileR.sub.1 --A represents a naphthyl group bonding to the main chain at the .beta.-position, andR.sub.2 represents hydrogen or a cyano group.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are lower alkyl, R.sub.4 is lower alkoxy, R.sub.6 and R.sub.8 are methyl or trifluoro methyl, R.sub.9 is formyl, hydroxymethyl, alkoxymethyl, alkanoyloxymethyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkenoxycarbonyl, lower alkynoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, mono(lower alkyl)-carbamoyl, di(lower alkyl)carbamoyl or N-heterocyclylcarbonyl, R.sub.5, R.sub.7, R.sub.10, R.sub.11 R.sub.12 and R.sub.13 are hydrogen or fluorine with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.5, R.sub.7, R.sub.10, R.sub.11, R.sub.12 or R.sub.13 is fluorine or at least one of R.sub.6 or R.sub.8 is trifluoro methyl,or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful as antitumor agents are disclosed.

Abstract: 2-[p-(p-substituted phenoxy)phenoxy] propionyl oximes, processes for their preparation, herbicidal compositions containing these oximes and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.