Abstract: Polytetrahydrofuran derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where n is from 2 to 70, X is the bridge member --NH-- or --O-- and R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen or various radicals.

Abstract: Novel fluorine-containing compounds and processes for producing the same are disclosed, the compounds being represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group or an alkylvinyl group; R.sup.2 represents a fluoroalkyl group; and Y represents a carboxyl group, a chloroformyl group, an alkoxyalkoxycarbonyl group or a hydroxymethyl group.

Abstract: Aromatic tetracarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R denotes a divalent radical of the formula II ##STR2## Ar denotes tri- or tetravalent aromatic radicals or mixtures thereof, X, if Ar is trivalent, denotes an amide radical, and if Ar is tetravalent denotes an imide radical, and Y and Z either together denote the anhydride radical --CO--O--CO-- or by themselves and independently of one another denote the radicals --COOH, --COCL or --COOR.sub.1, and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Herbicidal substituted phenoxyphenylpropionic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which Q represents S, SO or SO.sub.2,m represents the numbers 0 or 1,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.3 represents halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy or trifluoromethylsulphonyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, cyano, carboxyl, alkyl optionally substituted by halogen or alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.7 represents halogen, hydroxyl, amino, alkylamino, alkenylamino, alkynylamino, arylamino, aralkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl-alkylamino, cyanoamino, dialkylamino, dialkenylamino, alkylsulphonylamino, arylsulphonylamino, hydroxyamino, alkoxyamino, hydrazino, alkylsulphonylhydrazino, arylsulphonylhydrazino, alkylthio, arylthio, aralkylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkylthio or the grouping O--R.sup.8.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## can be prepared by various process steps from 2-(4-methylphenyl)-2-hexafluoroisopropanol.Hexafluoroisopropyl-containing monomers are important starting compounds in the preparation of linear polycarboxamides and polycarboximides.

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: This invention provides benzene derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using the derivatives for the treatment of inflammation in mammals.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexandediones. 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: The present invention relates to new carboxylic acid halides containing trifluoromethyl groups, of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which the symbols used have the meanings given in the description, a process for their preparation by reaction of perhalogenoalkanes with carbon monoxide and an olefin and their use for the preparation of textile auxiliaries.

Abstract: New furanone compounds have anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and anti-proliferative activity and are useful in treating psoriasis and modifying calcium homeostasis. A compound of the invention is 4-(1-thioacetoxytridecyl-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone.

Abstract: Herbicidal (6-(hetero(aryloxy-naphthalen-2-yl-oxy)-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.3 stands for halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluomethoxy, trifluoromethylthio or trifluoromethylsulphonyl,R.sup.4 stands for hydrogen or halogen,X stands for nitrogen or the grouping C--R.sup.5 ,in whichR.sup.5 stands for hydrogen or halogen,A stands for optionally branched alkanediyl andZ stands for cyano or the grouping --CO--Y.

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: 2,3,4,5-trihalogenobenzene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R is --COOH, --COCl, --COF, --CN, --CONH.sub.2, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 Cl, --CHCl.sub.2, --CCl.sub.3 or --CHO,R.sup.1 is H, Cl or F, andR.sup.2 is Cl or F,it only being possible for R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 to be F, and processes for their preparation starting from benzonitriles reacted with potassium fluoride. The novel compounds are intermediates for antibacterials such as quinolone carboxylic acids.

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: Herbicidal (hetero)aryloxynaphthalene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X is N or --C--R.sup.5,R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or halogen or R.sup.1 may be cyano or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.3 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio or trifluoromethylsulphonyl,Y is optionally halogen-substituted alkanediyl or alkenediyl, andZ is CN or --CC--Z', whereZ' is halogen, hydroxyl, amine, alkoxy, or the like.Intermediates of the formula ##STR2## are also new.

Abstract: Quinolonecarboxylic acid derivatives of the following formula, ##STR1## wherein R indicates a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl group, R.sup.1 indicates a lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 indicates a hydrogen atom, amino group or nitro group, X indicates a halogen atom, and Z indicates a halogen atom, piperazino group, N-methylpiperazino group, 3-methylpiperazino group, 3-hydroxypyrrolidino group, or pyrrolidino group of the following formula, ##STR2## (here, n is 0 or 1, R.sup.3 indicates a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl group, R.sup.4 indicates a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group or substituted lower alkyl group and R.sup.5 indicates a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group, acyl group or alkoxycarbonyl group), the hydrates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Pentafluorophenyl derivatives are expressed by the formula (I): ##STR1## where X represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a halogen atom; Y represents any group of --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH, --COCl, --CON.sup.1 R.sup.2, or --OSO.sub.2 R.sup.3 ; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent an alkyl group which may have a substituted group, an aryl group which may have a substituted group, or a hydrogen atom except for R.sup.3. However, when X to a halogen atom, Y is the aforementioned groups other than --OSO.sub.2 R.sup.3. A racemate and/or an optical active form of the pentafluorophenyl derivatives can be used suitably as derivatizing agents for electron capture detection and optical resolution for analysis and as intermediates for medicines, agricultural chemicals, functional polymers, etc. The pentafluorophenyl derivatives are produced from pentafluorostyrene oxide.

Abstract: Carbonyl halides I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl or halocycloalkyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each alkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl or halocycloalkyl and may furthermore be bonded to one another to form a 5-membered to 7-membered ring andis halogen,are prepared by reacting an alkyl halide II ##STR2## with carbon monoxide under superatmospheric pressure in the presence of a catalytic amount ofa) aluminum bromide and in the presence or absence of a solvent orb) aluminum chloride or bromide and in the presence of a halohydrocarbon and a carbonyl halide of the formula IIIR.sup.4 --CH.sub.2 --CO--Hal (III)where R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and Hal is 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: An improved process for preparing trialkylsilyl ester and acid halide derivatives of carboxylic acids is provided along with novel trialkylsilyl ester intermediates of 2-(2-furyl)-2-methoximinoacetic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein Het is an oxazole or oxazine moiety; X is O, S or SO, n is an integer from 3 to 9, Y is an aliphatic bridge; and the various R groups represent hydrogen or various substituents as described herein, are useful as antiviral agents, especially against picornaviruses. N-(Chloroalkyl)amide intermediates for the compounds of Formula I are also active as antiviral agents. Related compounds outside the scope of the above formulas are also disclosed. Also disclosed are novel intermediates, N-halo-alkyl-4-(isoxazol-5-yl)alkoxybenzamides, also useful as antiviral 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 comprises compounds of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein X is Cl or Br. These compounds are useful as intermediaries for the production of 2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid and 2,4,5-trifluorobenzoyl fluoride.

Abstract: Preparation of 3-isothiazolones by a single-kettle synthesis from a 3,3'-dithiodipropionic acid, a 3-thiopropionic acid, or their related acid halide by reacting sequentially with a thionyl halide (if the (di)acid halide has not previously been formed), followed by reaction with a halogenating agent, then a primary amine and base, and then with a halogenating agent.

Abstract: An improved method for making biaryl compounds is disclosed, in which an aromatic acid halide having at least one strong electron-withdrawing group attached to or within the aromatic ring is reacted with at least one polysilane in the presence of an effective amount of a transition metal catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes for selectively chlorinating acyl compounds at the alpha or 2-position. The process of the present invention comprises a method of producing alpha-chloro acyl chlorides comprising contacting an acyl chloride with a chlorine source at a temperature of about 75.degree. C. to about 125.degree. C. in the presence of (i) an effective amount of an auxiliary acidic agent and (ii) an effective amount of a food grade antioxidant and optionally (iii) an effective amount of oxygen or air.

Abstract: Novel naphthyridine-, and quinolinecarboxylic acids as antibacterial agents are described as well as methods for their manufacture, formulation, and use in treating bacterial infections including the description of certain novel intermediates used in the manufacture of the antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Process for preparing CHF.sub.2 OCHFCF.sub.3 through the use of novel intermediate compounds CHCl.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 COCl and CHCl.sub.2 OCHClCOCl.

Abstract: Process for preparing CHF.sub.2 OCHFCF.sub.3 through the use of novel intermediate compounds CHCl.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 COCl and CHCl.sub.2 OCHClCOCl.

Abstract: Explosive compounds of the formulas ##STR1## where R is --CH.sub.2 C(NO.sub.2).sub.2 CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 C(NO.sub.2)b.3 --CH.sub.2 CF(NO.sub.2).sub.2, or --CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 (NO.sub.2) and R' is --CH.sub.2 CF(NO.sub.2).sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 (NO.sub.2); ##STR2## where R is --CH.sub.2 C(NO.sub.2).sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 CF(NO.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: 5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ones (I) ##STR1## (A and B being radicals for completing aromatic ring systems) are prepared by converting (Z)-2-(2-arylethenyl)arylcarboxylic acids (II) ##STR2## or E/Z-isomer mixtures thereof with a halogenating agent for carboxylic acids at from (-30.degree.) to +120.degree. C. to the corresponding carbonyl halides (III) ##STR3## where X is halogen, and cyclizing said carbonyl halides at from 0.degree. to 100.degree. C. in the presence of a Lewis acid.