Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein A.sup..sym. and B.sup..sym. independently of one another denote a proton, with the limitation that they do not both simultaneously denote protons, the equivalent part of the barium ion, an ion of the general formula II ##STR2## or an ion of the general formula III ##STR3## and wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.8, R.sup.11 to R.sup.16, X and m and n are as defined in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as charge control agents in toners and developers and as charge improving agents in powders and varnishes.

Abstract: The new substituted alkenoic acid derivatives can be prepared by reacting the appropriate aldehyde with a phosphonium compound. The compounds have leukotriene antagonistic properties and can be incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is novel substituted .alpha.-amino acids, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use, and preparations therefore having utility for treating disorders which benefit from blockade of aspartate and glutamate receptors.

Abstract: Novel N-(mercaptoalkyl)amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;R.sub.2 is (COR.sub.3)-aryl, heteroaryl, substituted (COR.sub.3)-aryl or substituted heteroaryl, wherein the substituents are 1-3 substituents selected from the group consisting of carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkyl, hydroxy, halo, lower alkoxy, cyclolower alkyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, phenoxy and phenylthio;R.sub.3 is --OR.sub.4 or --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 ;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, lower alkoxy lower alkyl and aryl lower alkyl, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring;Q is hydrogen or R.sub.6 CO--;R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R is ##STR2## where Ph is phenyl, or ##STR3## X is --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or --OR.sub.7 ; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclohexyl, ##STR4## butyl, or heptyl; R.sub.4 is o-phenylene or p-phenylene and R.sub.4 can be alkyl- halo- or alkoxy- substituted;R.sub.3 is hydrogen;R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, tert-butyl, isobutyl, butyl, alkoxy, acyl, acylamino, aryl, amino, cyclohexyl, aminoalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted phenylamino;Y is sulfur and oxygen atom; and n is zero or 1; provided n=1 when Y is sulfur.

Abstract: A 1,3,2-dioxathiolane oxide derivative is represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents --S(O)-- or --S(O).sub.2 --;R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, a benzyl group, or a lower alkyl group;R.sup.2 represents a lower alkyl group which may be substituted with a methylthio group, or a benzyl group, andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be the same or different and independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having one to ten carbon atoms, a lower alkyl group substituted with a guanidyl group, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a benzyl group, or a phenethyl group, or together form an alkylene group.

Abstract: Novel aryl ethers, containing both a carboxylic acid and a sulfonic acid functionality; and a process for making them are described. These difunctional aryl compounds comprise:i) a carboxylic acid group or its derivative,ii) a first aromatic group bonded to the carboxylic acid or its derivative,iii) a second aromatic group linked to the first aromatic group by a non-electron-withdrawing moiety,iv) a third aromatic group linked to the second aromatic group by a non-electron-withdrawing moiety, andv) a sulfonyl group or its derivative bonded to the third aromatic group.

Abstract: 2,2-Difluorocyclopropyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl andX represents hydroxymethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, isocyanato, amino, amino hydrohalide or a radical of the formula --CO--R.sup.1, whereR.sup.1 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, halogen or amino,are intermediates for fungicides.

Abstract: Retinoid like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 independently are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or lower alkenyl, A and B independently are hydrogen, lower alkyl cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, SR* or OR* where R* is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or lower alkenyl; Y is lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower cycloalkyl, lower branched chain alkyl or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0-6; and Z is H, --COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or amide thereof, --CH.sub.2 OH or an ether or ester derivative, or --CHO or an acetal derivative, or --COR' or a ketal derivative where R' is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 5 carbons.

Abstract: Aromatic dicarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, m, n, and X have the meaning mentioned in the description,can be prepared from the bisphenols, on which they are based, of the formula ##STR2## if the bisphenols are first reacted to give the bissulphonates, the sulphonate groups are removed catalytically with H.sub.2 and the hydrocarbons obtained in this way are doubly acylated in a known manner and the acyl groups are oxidized to the carboxyl groups.Many of the aromatic dicarboxylic acids which can be prepared in this way are new.

Abstract: Novel N-substituted mercaptopropanamide derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is mercapto or a group convertible into mercapto when cleaved within the biobody, W is hydrogen atom, an alkyl or an aralkyl, R.sub.2 is an aryl which may optionally have substituent(s), a heterocyclic group which may optionally have substituent(s), or an alkyl which may optionally have substituent(s), X is a cycloalkylene, a cycloalkylidene, or a phenylene which may optionally have substituent(s) or may optionally be fused with other ring, and R.sub.3 is carboxyl or a group convertible into carboxyl when cleaved within the biobody, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a solid solution of said N-substituted mercaptopropanamide derivative with an amino acid, which have excellent enkephalinase inhibitory activity and are useful for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, and a pharmaceutical composition containing said compounds as an active ingredient, and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: A pyrazole derivative having the formula ##STR1## is disclosed; the groups A, B, Q, V, W, X, Y, and Z are defined in the description.

Abstract: A process for producing substituted benzoic acids represented by General Formula II: ##STR1## wherein Q represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen atoms, --CN, --NO.sub.2, --COOH, --COOR.sub.1, --COR.sub.1, --SR.sub.1, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1 and --OR.sub.2 ; and Y and Z each represents a member selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, --CN, --NO.sub.2, --COOH, --COOR.sub.1, --COR.sub.1, --SR.sub.1, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1 and --OR.sub.2 (in which R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a phenyl group which may be substituted), which comprises oxidizing a substituted toluene represented by General Formula I: ##STR2## wherein W represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen atoms, --CH.sub.3, --CN, --NO.sub.2, --COOH, --COOR.sub.1, --COR.sub.1, --SR.sub.1, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1 and --OR.sub.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-(hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl)-3-(hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OC.sub.2 H.sub.5, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCH.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SC.sub.2 H.sub.5)-4-(alkylthio or alkylsulfonyl)-acetophenones.

Abstract: Oxidized diphenylheteroalkanes of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 and A have the meanings specified in the description, and the preparation thereof are described. The substances are suitable for controlling diseases and as cosmetic agents.

Abstract: A process for preparing nitro substituted polyarylketones of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed. The process involves the condensation of ##STR2## where R.sub.A is hydrogen, --COOH, or C.sup.1 to C.sub.12 linear or branched alkyl, Y and Y' are the same or different and are a chemical bond ##STR3## or --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- and m is 0 or 1 and X is halo. These nitro groups of these compounds can be reduced to provide the corresponding amines, which are useful for the preparation of thermally stable high melting polyimides.

Abstract: 2-Substituted-2-cyclopentenones represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is a hydroxyl group or ##STR2## and B is a hydrogen atom or A and B are bonded together to form one bonding arm;R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; wherein,when R.sup.3 is a single bond bonded to the cyclopentene skeleton, X represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a protected hydroxyl group; andwhen R.sup.3 is a double bond bonded to the pentene skeleton, X represents a bonding arm constituting a part of said double bond; andm and n independently represent 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: 2-methyl-3-(substituted)-4-(substituted) benzoic acids or their alkyl ester that are useful to prepare herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyfluoroalkyl nitrogen compounds of general formula:R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --Xin which X denotes an isothiocynate --N.dbd.C.dbd.S, carbodiimide --N.dbd.C.dbd.N(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --R'.sub.F or thiourea --NH--CS--A group, A denoting an optionally substituted amino group, and each of the symbols R.sub.F and R'.sub.F denotes a perfluoroalkyl radical.These compounds, prepared from the corresponding azides R.sub.F (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sub.3 or amines R.sub.F (CH.sub.2).sub.2 NH.sub.2, can be used as surface-active agents or precursors of such agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-(hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl)-3-(hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OC.sub.2 H.sub.5, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCH.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SC.sub.2 H.sub.5)-4-(alkythio or alkylsulfonyl)-acetophenones.

Abstract: 2,2-Difluorocyclopropyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl andX represents hydroxymethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, isocyanato, amino, amino hydrohalide or a radical of the formula --CO--R.sup.1, whereR.sup.1 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, halogen or amino,are intermediates for fungicides.

Abstract: A process for producing a 4-benzoyl-5-hydroxylpyrazole of the formula III: ##STR1## which comprises reacting carbon monoxide and a 5-hydroxypyrazole of the formula II: ##STR2## with a substituted benzene of the formula I: ##STR3## in the presence of a base and a catalyst of Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Novel intermediates for fungicides, comprising fluorocyclopropyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl,X represents hydrogen, chlorine or bromine andR.sup.1 represents hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl or halogen.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones are described.

Abstract: Compounds such as 1-(4-bromoacetamidobenzyl)-5-methoxy-2-methylindole-3-acetic acid, N-(4-bromoacetamidophenyl) anthranilic acid and N-(3-bromoacetamidophenyl) anthranilic acid function as irreversible ligands for nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and prostaglandin binding sites. It is therefore expected that these compounds, and analogs thereof, will have utility as anti-inflammatory drugs, as affinity labeling agents and as ligands for use in affinity chromatography.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 5-acylamino-2,4,6-triiodo or tribromo-benzoic acid derivatives of formula (I), wherein X is I or Br, R is H or a variously substituted alkyl, or a group of formula (II), wherein X has the above meanings; Y is hydroxy, alkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, alkylamino or hydroxyalkylamino; Z may be the same as COY or it is hydroxylalkylaminocarbonyl provided that at least one of the two acyl or R groups is hydroxy-substituted, which process comprises the rearrangement of the corresponding 5-(alkylaminocarbonyl-alkoxy)-2,4,6-trioodo ro tribromo-benzoic acid derivatives, in the presence of bases.

Abstract: Novel 1,3-diaryl cyclopentanes of the following general formula were prepared. ##STR1## These compounds were found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and as such useful in the treatment or amelioration of various diseases or disorders mediate by the PAF, for example, hypotension, inflammation, nephritis, stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, asthma, allergic and skin diseases, peptic or stomach ulcer, shock, lung edema, psoriasis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain including dental pain, and aggregation of platelets.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X and n have the meanings mentioned in the description, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in therapy in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyfluoroaklyl nitrogen compounds of general formula:R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --Xin which X denotes an isothiocyanate --N.dbd.C.dbd.S, carbodiimide --N.dbd.C.dbd.N(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --R'.sub.F or thiourea --NH--CS--A group, A denoting an optionally substituted amino group, and each of the symbols R.sub.F and R'.sub.F denotes a perfluoroalkyl radical.these compounds, prepared from the corresponding axides R.sub.F (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sub.3 or amines R.sub.F(CH.sub.2).sub.2 NH.sub.2, can be used as surface-active agents or precursors of such agents.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones are described.

Abstract: The present invention is novel selected hydroxamic acid derivatives of fenamic acids having 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inhibiting properties, pharmaceutical compositions for treating conditions advantageously affected by the inhibition and methods for treating these conditions in mammals, including humans suffering therefor.

Abstract: Aralkylphenylureas of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, alkoxy or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are unsubstituted or substituted alkylene which may or may not be interrupted by oxygen or sulfur, Y is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or haloalkyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, Z is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, halogen, a C.sub.4 H.sub.4 chain which is fused to the benzene ring to give a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl ring, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, thiocyanato, cyano, ##STR2## R' and R" being hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, and herbicides containing these ureas.

Abstract: Lipophilic quaternary ammonium salicylate, characterized in that it corresponds to the formula: ##STR1## in which: (i) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, denote an alkyl or alkylcycloalkyl radical, optionally substituted or interrupted;(ii) R.sub.3 and/or R.sub.4 denote(s) a group:R.sub.8 [OC.sub.2 H.sub.3 R.sub.7 ].sub.n [OCH.sub.2 CHOH--CH.sub.2 ].sub.pin which 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.4 and p denotes 0 or 1; R.sub.8 denotes H or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylcycloalkyl or alkylaryl radical;(iii) R.sub.4 denotes an alkylphenyl radical;(iv), (v) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form a saturated or unsaturated aromatic or non-aromatic heterocycle;(vi) R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form polycyclic derivatives with the nitrogen atoms; R.sub.5 denotes a group corresponding to the formula: ##STR2## in which n is an integer varying between 0 and 10.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X=--NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, or --OR.sub.7 ;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl alkoxyalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl or arylalkyl having up to 18 carbons, cycloalkyl; phenyl or naphthyl; alkylphenyl, cyanophenyl, halophenyl or alkoxyphenyl substituents;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, benzyl, alkoxybenzyl, halobenzyl or alkylbenzyl, provided that if neither R.sub.1 nor R.sub.2 is hydrogen, then R.sub.3 is hydrogen;R.sub.4 is a divalent aromatic group which is substituted or unsubstituted;R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, acylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl or phenylalkyl having up to 12 carbons; a cycloalkyl substitutent; phenyl or naphthyl; an alkylphenyl, cyanophenyl, halophenyl or alkoxyphenyl substituent;Furthermore, either R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 or R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which Y is halogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl optionally substituted by halogen or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, alkenyl optionally substituted by halogen, aryl, heteroaryl or alkoxycarbonyl,X is hydrogen, halogen or optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, orX and Y, together with the adjacent C atom, form a saturated cycloalkphatic ring having up to 6 C atoms, andR is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, comprising reacting an aldehyde of the formula ##STR2## with 2-methylbutan-3-one of the formula ##STR3## in the presence of a hydrohalic acid thereby to form a 4,4-dimethyl-3-halogeno-1-hexen-5-one of the formula ##STR4## in which Hal is halogen, halogenating said compound to produce a compound of the formula ##STR5## and reacting said compound with a base of the formulaR--OM (VI)in whichM is one equivalent of an alkali or alkaline earth metal ion.Compounds IV and V are new. By suitable conditions the trans isomer is selectively produced.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula, useful for treating diseases affected by retinoids, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids of the formula(HO--).sub.n A--COOHwhere n is 1 or 2 and A is a radical from the benzene, naphthalene, biphenyl, diphenyl ether, diphenyl sulfide or diphenyl sulfone series, are prepared by a process in which an acylated aromatic compound of the formula(R.sup.1 --CO--O--).sub.n A--CO--R.sup.2where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and n and A each have the abovementioned meanings, is oxidized with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst and of a solvent at from 20.degree. to 250.degree. C. to give a carboxylic acid of the formula(R.sup.1 --CO--O--).sub.n A--COOHwhere R.sup.1, n and A have the abovementioned meanings, and the acyl group or groups is or are then eliminated.

Abstract: A process for production of an alkylthiobenzoate comprising reacting a cyclohexenone having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; X is alkyl or unsubstituted alkyl; and Y is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, with a mercaptan having the formula R.sub.2 SH in which R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably in the presence of an acid catalyst, to form a cyclohexadiene thioether, and dehydrogenating the thioether to produce a thioalkylbenzoate.The thioalkylbenzoate may be further converted by oxidation and/or hydrolysis to a corresponding thioalkyl, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl benzoic acid.

Abstract: Novel benzoic acid or benzoic acid ester derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof are the present invention. Utility is for the treatment of arthritis, asthma, Raynaud's disease, inflammatory bowel disorders, trigeminal or herpetic neuralgia, inflammatory eye disorders, psoriasis, dental pain, and headaches, particularly vascular headache, such as migraine, cluster, mixed vascular syndromes, as well as nonvascular, tension headaches.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvement to a process for the preparation of mercaptoalcohols containing, more particularly, up to 24 carbon atoms and, preferably, more than 3 carbon atoms, by reaction of the corresponding vicinal epoxides with hydrogen sulphide.The process comprises incorporating into the reaction mixture a catalyst comprising a guanidine and/or of organic derivatives of a guanidine, and/or of guanidine salts, in particular of guanidine salts. The catalyst can be either in liquid and/or solid form, depending on the nature of the catalyst and its solubility in the reaction mixture, or fixed and/or impregnated into various solid materials. The materials can be organic in nature such as neutral and/or basic polymer resins, polymers or copolymers, or can be inorganic in nature such as alumninas, silicas, aluminosilicates, zeolites, active charcoals, oxides and/or metal salts.

Abstract: Novel benzoic acid or benzoic acid ester derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof are the present invention. Utility is for the treatment of arthritis, asthma, Raynaud's disease, inflammatory bowel disorders, trigeminal or herpetic neuralgia, inflammatory eye disorders, psoriasis, dental pain, and headaches, particularly vascular headache, such as migraine, cluster, mixed vascular syndromes, as well as nonvascular, tension headaches.

Abstract: Novel compounds which are 2,6-di-t-butylphenols substituted in the 4 position by an alkoxy or benzyloxy group or a benzylthio group, which alkoxy or benzyloxy group is directly substituted by a tetrazole ring, and which benzylthio group is directly substituted by carboxy or tetrazolyl are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis and as antiallergic agents. Synthetic intermediates for preparing such compounds are also described.

Abstract: Novel mercapto-acylamino acids useful in the treatment of hypertension and combinations of mercapto-acylamino acids and atrial natriuretic factors or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors useful for treating hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for production of an alkylthiobenzoate comprising reacting a cyclohexenone having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; X is alkyl or unsubstituted alkyl; and Y is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, with a mercaptan having the formula R.sub.2 SH in which R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably in the presence of an acid catalyst, to form a cyclohexadiene thioether, and dehydrogenating the thioether to produce a thioalkylbenzoate.The thioalkylbenzoate may be further converted by oxidation and/or hydrolysis to a corresponding thioalkyl, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl benzoic acid.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-arylthiobenzoic acids which are useful as intermediates in producing thioxanthene compounds comprises reacting by reacting lithium 2-chlorobenzoate of the formula ##STR1## with lithium thiophenoxide of the formula ##STR2## wherein R is alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or nitro andn is 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones. The intermediate benzoic acids of this invention have the following structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.6 is chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or hydroxy; n is the integer 0 or 2; and R.sup.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: Carbocyclic compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is a benzene or cyclohexane ring or a naphthalene system, X is in each case --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- where it is also possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O--, --S--, --CO--, --O--CO--, --CO--O-- or --CH.dbd.CH--,p is 0, 1 or 2,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 independently of one another are each a 1,4-phenylene group which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen atoms and/or CH.sub.3 groups and/or CN groups and in which it would also be possible for one or more CH groups to be replaced by N atoms, a 1,4-cyclohexylene group wherein it would also be possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O-- and/or --S--, a piperidine-1,4-diyl group or a 1,4-bicyclo[2.2.2]octylene group,Z is --CO--O--, --O--CO--, --O--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CHCN--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CHCN--, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.CH--, --NO.

Abstract: Novel compounds which are 2,6-di-tertiary-butylphenols substituted in the 4 position by an acylaminophenyl group, which acylaminophenyl group is substituted by a moiety which includes a carboxyl group, are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis and as antiallergic agents.

Abstract: A process for producing a 4-benzoyl-5-hydroxylpyrazole of the formula III: ##STR1## which comprises reacting carbon monoxide and a 5-hydroxypyrazole of the formula II: ##STR2## with a substituted benzene of the formula I: ##STR3## in the presence of a base and a catalyst of Group VIII of the Periodic Table.