Abstract: A compound containing two fluorosulfonyl groups which are groups convertible to sulfonic acid groups, an intermediate therefor, and methods for their production with high productivity, are provided. Also provided are a fluorosulfonyl group-containing polymer obtained by polymerizing such a compound, and a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained from such a polymer.

Abstract: Novel compositions are provided containing a compound represented by the formula YOSF5 or ZOSF5, where: (a) Y is: (i) an organic cation other than (Me2N)3S+ or (ii) an inorganic cation, provided that when Y is the inorganic cation, the composition further includes a complexing agent; and (b) Z is C1-20 alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, combinations thereof, or analogues thereof containing at least one heteroatom, provided that the compound represented by the formula ZOSF5 is a molecular compound. Processes of making the cationic compounds are disclosed as are processes for using the compositions containing cationic compounds in nucleophilic replacement reactions to prepare the compositions containing molecular compounds including the OSF5 group.

Abstract: A process for preparing bromo-1-oxypentafluorosulfanylbenzene is provided, the process including the step of brominating pentafluorosulfanyloxybenzene with a bromination agent to provide the bromo-1-oxypentafluorosulfanylbenzene. The process is more effective than prior art processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: In the process according to the invention for the manufacture of an alkanesulphonyl chloride RCH2—SO2Cl by oxidative chlorolysis of the corresponding mercaptan RCH2—SH, the mercaptan and water are introduced into the reaction mixture in the form of a dispersion of water in the mercaptan. This makes it possible to obtain both an alkanesulphonyl chloride of very good quality and a hydrochloric acid of commercial grade.

Abstract: A process is described for the manufacture of a pyridinesulfonyl chloride or a benzenesulfonyl chloride in which the benzene ring bears one or more electron-withdrawing groups, the process comprising reacting a diazonium salt of an aminopyridine or aminobenzene in which the benzene ring bears one or more electron withdrawing groups with a mixture of thionyl chloride in water, in the presence of an electron transfer catalyst.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo [1,5-c]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzene sulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): CF2═CX—CH2—CH2—S(O)—R wherein X represents hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl, and R represents a group OR1 or NR2R3 wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description. The compounds are useful for controlling insect and like pests of agriculture.

Abstract: A process was developed to prepare 1,3-diamino-5-pentafluorosulfanylbenzene. This process involved two steps: preparing the dinitro compound, 1,3-dinitro-5-pentafluorosulfanylbenzene, and reducing this compound to form the corresponding diamine. This diamine was reacted with various dianhydrides, diacidchlorides, and epoxy resins to form polyimides, polyamides, and crosslinked epoxies. These polymers were used to prepare semi-permeable membranes, wire coatings, and films.