Chalcogen And Plural Nitrogens Bonded Directly To The Same Phosphorus Patents (Class 564/14)
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Patent number: 5621144Abstract: New compounds are described typically having the formula CH.sub.3 C(CH.sub.2 R).sub.3 or ZCH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2 R).sub.3 where R is a fluorohydrocarbon or perfluorocarbon group, preferably containing 4-16 carbon atoms and more F atoms that H atoms. Z is a hydrophilic group which may make the compound self-emulsifiable. The compounds are useful as oxygen transport agents in vivo, for which purpose aqueous emulsions are used, as a blood substitute.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Isis Innovation LimitedInventor: Stephen R. Cooper
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Patent number: 5534646Abstract: Substituted 1,3,2,4-diazadiphosphetidines of formula I ##STR1## where preferably, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are branched alkyl or aryl, m and n are 1, p and q are 0, and YR.sub.3 and XR.sub.4 are substituted --O--phenyl or --N(alkyl).sub.2, are excellent stabilizers for organic materials, particularly polyolefins.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventor: Sai P. Shum
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Patent number: 5516940Abstract: A compound and method of making a compound for use as a diagnostic or therapeutic pharmaceutical comprises either a phosphorous or germanium core and at least two hydrazine groups forming a ligand for bonding to a metal extending from the phosphorous or germanium core.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Curators of the University of MissouriInventors: Kattesh V. Katti, Wynn A. Volkert, Alan R. Ketring, Prahlad R. Singh
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Patent number: 5468732Abstract: Phosphorus containing polypeptides as renin inhibitors, useful as antihypertensive agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1991Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: Pfizer Inc.Inventor: Ronald T. Wester
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Patent number: 5360563Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of formulae I and Ia ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 alkyl which may be interrupted by oxygen, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or, together with the linking N-atom, are a group of formula ##STR2## R is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 alkyl, andR.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl which may be interrupted by oxygen, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or, together with the linking N-atom, are a group of formula ##STR3## withe proviso that R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are not simultaneously hydrogen and HNR.sub.1 R.sub.2 are not identical with NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 R.sub.5.The compounds are suitable for use as lubricant additives.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1993Date of Patent: November 1, 1994Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Horst Zinke, Rolf Schumacher
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Polyphosphazene derivatives containing carbonyl groups and variously alkylated tertiary amino groups
Patent number: 5260103Abstract: Polyphosphazene derivatives containing carbonyl groups and variously alkylated tertiary aminic groups, suited to undergo rapid and efficient photo-crosslinking processes and having general formula: ##STR1## wherein: X represents substituents linked to the polyphosphazene chain by means of hydroxylic or aminic functions and containing carbonyl groups;X' represents additional substituents linked to the polyphosphazene chain by means of hydroxylic or aminic functions and containing one or more variously alkylated tertiary aminic groups;(w+y+z) is an integer ranging from 20 to 15,000;w and z are integers having a value higher than or equal to zero and at any rate lower than 15,000;y is an integer having a value of from 20 to 15,000.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1990Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: Consiglio Nazionale Delle RicercheInventors: Mario Gleria, Francesco Minto, Lucia Flamigni -
Patent number: 5232895Abstract: Herbicides have the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.3 is phenyl, optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, one or more halogens, one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy groups, one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy groups, or if R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.3 may also be phenyl substituted by two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl groups; pyridyl or tolylsulfonyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1991Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries plcInventors: Michael D. Broadhurst, Tsze H. Tsang
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Patent number: 5226944Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which: R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted by 1 or 2 groups selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, nitro or halo;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl;R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.3 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl or allyl; andX is oxygen, sulfur or NR.sub.4 where R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkyl;provided that(i) if R.sub.1 is methyl, R is phenyl or substituted phenyl and(ii) if R.sub.3 is isopropyl, X is NR.sub.4, and R.sub.1 is alkyl; and their agriculturally acceptable salts are herbicides.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Michael R. Leadbetter
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Patent number: 5216181Abstract: Liquid telechelic polymers are made from dienes and are produced via anionic polymerization. While having low molecular weight, for example less than 15,000, the telechelic polymers are generally gel-free, have high amounts of trans-1,4 structure, low vinyl unsaturation and low bulk viscosities. The liquid telechelic polymers are made utilizing a trimetallic initiator comprised of (1) an organopolylithium compound and (2) a complex of a trialiphatic substituted aluminum compound or derivative thereof and a barium salt of an organic alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1991Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Assignee: GenCorp Inc.Inventors: I. Glen Hargis, Hubert J. Fabris, John A. Wilson, Russell A. Livigni
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Patent number: 5208224Abstract: Novel phosphorus containing compounds are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of same, which are useful in preventing the intestinal absorption of cholesterol and thus are useful in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1991Date of Patent: May 4, 1993Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Gary L. Bolton, Janak K. Padia, Bharat K. Trivedi
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Patent number: 5206394Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of alkali metal salt complexes of the formula (M.sub.x X.nL).sub.y, where M is an alkali metal, e.g. lithium, X is an anion, e.g. halide or thiocyanate, L is an organic electron-donating ligand (Lewis base), x is the valency of the anion X, n is usually 1,2 or 4 and y is an integer, by the in situ reaction of an alkali metal or an alkali metal hydride or alkyl, for example lithium, lithium hydride or butyl lithium, and an anhydrous ammonium salt comprising the anion X, e.g. an anhydrous ammonium halide, the reaction being performed in solution in an anhydrous solvent in the presence of the ligand (L).Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1989Date of Patent: April 27, 1993Assignee: The Associated Octel Company LimitedInventors: Ronald Snaith, Dominic S. Wright
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Patent number: 5186733Abstract: Herbicides have the formula ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen, mono- or poly-halo, mono- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, phenoxy or nitro;R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, one or more halogens, or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy groups, or one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkyl or pyridyl; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, and/or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 respectively, taken together with the nitrogen atom, form a 4-8 member ring, optionally including an oxygen heteroatom;and R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, one or more halogens, or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1991Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Michael D. Broadhurst, Tsze H. Tsang, John Tomko
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Patent number: 4918064Abstract: A class of phenyl glycine compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a phenyl glycine compound alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1987Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.Inventors: Alex A. Cordi, Michael L. Vazquez
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Patent number: 4824783Abstract: The invention relates to novel urease inhibited fertilizer compositions containing urea and a urease inhibiting amount of one or more diaminophosphinyl compounds having oxidized sulfur functions, and methods and composition for inhibiting the activity of urease through use of such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1986Date of Patent: April 25, 1989Assignee: Enichem S.p.A.Inventors: Michael D. Swerdloff, Milorad M. Rogic, Larry L. Hendrickson
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Patent number: 4800194Abstract: The present invention involves compounds of the class of acylphosphorotriamides and methods for altering the blood plasma lipid content of mammals which comprises systemically administering to mammals an effective but nontoxic amount of a composition comprising such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1986Date of Patent: January 24, 1989Assignee: Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Moorehead, Allan V. Bayless
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Patent number: 4739115Abstract: Highly fire resistant composites or laminates particularly applicable as structural components in aircraft, e.g. in the engine nacelle, as part of the acoustic panel-fire wall structure, and capable of withstanding a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, comprising incorporating an additive in the form of a polymeric phosphorylated amide, into a resin, e.g., a polyimide or an epoxy resin, such additive being soluble in the resin. The resulting resin containing the additive is then applied to or impregnated into a substrate such as glass fiber cloth or graphite fiber, to form a composite structure which is then cured. The resulting cured composite when subjected to high temperatures of the order of, e.g., a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, forms a resin char of reduced thermal conductivity which holds the fibers of the laminate together and maintains the structural stability and integrity of the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1985Date of Patent: April 19, 1988Assignee: McDonnell Douglas CorporationInventors: Norman R. Byrd, Daniel C. Peek
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Patent number: 4701554Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyphosphonic acid amides by condensation of 0.5-2 moles of a phosphonic acid diaryl ester and 1 mole of an aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic or heterocyclic primary or secondary diamine in the melt at 50.degree.-350.degree. C., if appropriate in the presence of a catalyst which accelerates the condensation and under an inert gas atmosphere, the corresponding phenol being split off.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1985Date of Patent: October 20, 1987Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hermann Kauth, Manfred Schmidt, Dieter Freitag, Udo Rudolph, Frank Kleiner
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Patent number: 4642366Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of diaryl methylphosphonates through the reaction of triaryl phosphites with methanol in the presence of a catalytic quantity of methyl iodide. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of from about 170.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. New and useful derivatives are produced by reaction of the diaryl methylphosphonates with polyols or amines.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1986Date of Patent: February 10, 1987Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: Milton L. Honig, Edward D. Weil
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Patent number: 4629491Abstract: The invention relates to novel urease inhibited fertilizer compositions containing urea and a urease inhibiting amount of one or more diaminophosphinyl compounds having oxidized sulfur functions, and methods and composition for inhibiting the activity of urease through use of such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1983Date of Patent: December 16, 1986Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: Michael D. Swerdloff, Milorad M. Rogic, Larry L. Hendrickson
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Patent number: 4624695Abstract: The invention relates to novel urease inhibited fertilizer compositions containing urea and a urease inhibiting amount of one or more o-diaminophosphinyl derivatives of oximes, and methods and composition for inhibiting the activity of urease through use of such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1983Date of Patent: November 25, 1986Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: Michael D. Swerdloff, Milorad M. Rogic, Larry L. Hendrickson
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Patent number: 4588838Abstract: The invention is directed to the electrodeposition of a coating of a phosphorylated amide on a metal such as aluminum and the formation of a chemical bond between the metal and the coating, such amide being in the form of (a) an organic polymer consisting of a poly (phosphinohydrazide), a poly (phosphinoguanide) or a poly (phosphinoureide), including homopolymers and copolymers thereof, and their thio analogs or (b) a 2:1 molar adduct of a nitrogen=containing compound such as hydrazine, guanidine or urea or its thio analog, and an organic phosphite or phosphonate. In the method of electrolytically depositing such coating on the metal substrate, e.g., aluminum, the substrate is employed as the anode in a non-aqueous or aqueous electrolyte containing a phosphorylated amide of the type noted above, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1983Date of Patent: May 13, 1986Assignee: McDonnell Douglas CorporationInventor: Norman R. Byrd
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Patent number: 4587362Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of diaryl methylphosphonates through the reaction of triaryl phosphites with methanol in the presence of a catalytic quantity of methyl iodide. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of from about 170.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. New and useful derivatives are produced by reaction of the diaryl methylphosphonates with polyols or amines.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1984Date of Patent: May 6, 1986Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: Milton L. Honig, Edward D. Weil
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Patent number: 4582932Abstract: Highly fire resistant composites or laminates particularly applicable as structural components in aircraft, e.g. in the engine nacelle, as part of the acoustic panel-fire wall structure, and capable of withstanding a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, comprising incorporating an additive in the form of a polymeric phosphorylated amide, into a resin, e.g., a polyimide or an epoxy resin, such additive being soluble in the resin. The resulting resin containing the additive is then applied to or impregnated into a substrate such as glass fiber cloth or graphite fiber, to form a composite structure which is then cured. The resulting cured composite when subjected to high temperatures of the order of, e.g., a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, forms a resin char of reduced thermal conductivity which holds the fibers of the laminate together and maintains the structural stability and integrity of the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1983Date of Patent: April 15, 1986Assignee: McDonnell Douglas CorporationInventors: Norman R. Byrd, Daniel C. Peek
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Patent number: 4482718Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 2-(thien-2-yl)- and 2-(thien-3-yl)-ethylamine derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, in the 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-position, is a hydrogen or halogen atom, a nitro, carboxyl, cyano or amino group, a linear or branched alkyl or alkoxy radical or a heterocyclic or non-heterocyclic aromatic radical, which is optionally mono- or polysubstituted, the aminoethyl chain is in the 2- or 3-position, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which are the same or different, are hydrogen atoms or heterocyclic or non-heterocyclic aromatic radicals, which are optionally mono- or polysubstituted, and Ar is a heterocyclic or non-heterocyclic aromatic radical, which is optionally mono- or polysubstituted.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1982Date of Patent: November 13, 1984Assignee: SanofiInventors: Isaac Chekroun, Alain Heymes
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Patent number: 4456566Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of diaryl methylphosphonates through the reaction of triaryl phosphites with methanol in the pressure of a catalytic quantity of methyl iodide. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of from about 170.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. New and useful derivatives are produced by reaction of the diaryl methylphosphonates with polyols or amines.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1980Date of Patent: June 26, 1984Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: Milton L. Honig, Edward D. Weil
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Patent number: 4454126Abstract: Phosphoramide derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## are disclosed wherein X and Y each represents a hydrogen atom or X and Y are removed to form a double bond between the respective adjoining carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 to 2. A process for the preparation of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing these phosphoramide derivatives are also disclosed. The phosphoramide derivatives of the invention are used to treat urethral calculosis and pyelonephritis.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1982Date of Patent: June 12, 1984Assignee: Eisai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Isao Yamatsu, Yuichi Inai, Takeshi Suzuki, Shinya Abe, Masaru Satoh, Naosuke Seto
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Patent number: 4420436Abstract: The present invention relates to novel herbicidal and plant growth-inhibiting 2-substituted 5-phenoxyphenylphosphonic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently is hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, chlorine, benzyloxy or benzylthio, X is halogen or a --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN, --CONH.sub.2 or --CSNH.sub.2 group, n is 0 to 3, and Y is --OH, halogen, NO.sub.2, --CN, NH.sub.2, --NHCO--R, --NHCOOR or --NH--SO.sub.2 --R, wherein R is an unsubstituted or halogenated lower alkyl radical. Preferred compounds are 2-nitro-5-(2'-chloro-4'-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-phenylphosphonic acid and the lower dialkyl esters thereof. The invention also relates to the production of the novel phosphonic acid derivatives, starting from a 3,4-dinitrodiphenyl ether and reacting it with a trialkylphosphite as first step.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1981Date of Patent: December 13, 1983Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Ludwig Maier, Dieter Durr
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Patent number: 4419440Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the introduction of water-insoluble photographic additives, especially dye couplers, in aqueous media with the application of high-boiling organic solvents. The purpose of the invention is to develop an improved process for the introduction of hydrophobic photographic additives, especially dye couplers, in gelatin or other hydrophilic bonding agents in order to produce stable dispersions suitable for storage. This invention has the object of creating a new, high-boiling solvent for the dispersion of hydrophobic photographic additives. According to the invention, this aim is achieved by employing phosphonic acid diamides, methane bisphosphonic acid diamides, phosphonic acid esters, methane bisphosphonic acid esters or mixed phosphonic acid esters or methane bisphosphonic acid ester amides as high-boiling solvents.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1981Date of Patent: December 6, 1983Assignee: VEB Filmfabrik WolfenInventors: Lothar Kuhnert, Burkhard Costisella, Christoph Roth, Walter Kroha, Wolfgang Baumbach, Renate Hoppe
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Patent number: 4377558Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polychlorophosphazenes and to the process for their preparation.These polychlorophosphazenes of the general formula:Cl.sub.2 (O) P [NPCl.sub.2 ].sub.n Clare prepared by the polycondensation of P trichloro-N dichlorophosphoryl-monophosphazene with the controlled release of POCl.sub.3 according to the equation: ##STR1## The novel polychlorophosphazenes so obtained are useful as antiflame materials, as coatings, as fertilizers, etc. . . .Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1980Date of Patent: March 22, 1983Assignee: Institut Mondial du PhosphateInventors: Roger De Jaeger, Moncef Helioui, Emile Puskaric
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Preparation of novel S-brom-dithiophosphoric, dithiophosphonic and dithiophosphinic acid derivatives
Patent number: 4369147Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, alkylthio, arylthio, aralkylthio, alkylamino, arylamino or aralkylamino radical,is produced by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## in which X is hydrogen, an alkali metal ion, an optionally alkyl-, aralkyl- and/or aryl-substituted ammonium radical, a trialkylsilyl radical, or ##STR3## with bromine in the presence of an inert diluent at a temperature from about -50.degree. to 20.degree. C.The product can be employed as a flame retardant, a vulcanizing accelerator and/or an intermediate for synthesizing pesticides.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1981Date of Patent: January 18, 1983Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Jan Michalski, Marek Potrzebowski, Andrzej Lopusinski -
Patent number: 4337211Abstract: Novel perhalofluoro ethers and methods for preparing the same having generic formula, ##STR1## wherein a=0 or an integer greater than O;b=0 or an integer greater than O;n=zero or an integer greater than zero;R.sub.f and R'.sub.f are each independently selected from the group consisting of F, perfluoroalkyl and fluorochloroalkyl;X=F, Cl or Br;X'=Cl or Br;Y is an acid group or a group easily convertible to an acid group;Z=F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR' or OA;R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more than one carbon atom and aryl;A=alkali metal, quaternary nitrogen, or R.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1980Date of Patent: June 29, 1982Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Bobby R. Ezzell, William P. Carl, William A. Mod
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Patent number: 4322375Abstract: The present invention relates to novel herbicidal and plant growth-inhibiting 2-substituted 5-phenoxyphenylphosphonic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently is hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, chlorine, benzyloxy or benzylthio, X is halogen or a --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN, --CONH.sub.2 or --CSNH.sub.2 group, n is 0 to 3, and Y is --OH, halogen, NO.sub.2, --CN, NH.sub.2, --NHCO--R, --NHCOOR or --NH--SO.sub.2 --R, wherein R is an unsubstituted or halogenated lower alkyl radical. Preferred compounds are 2-nitro-5-(2'-chloro-4'-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-phenylphosphonic acid and the lower dialkyl esters thereof. The invention also relates to the production of the novel phosphonic acid derivatives, starting from a 3,4-dinitrodiphenyl ether and reacting it with a trialkylphosphite as first step.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1980Date of Patent: March 30, 1982Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Ludwig Maier, Dieter Durr