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: Numerous alpha-carboxylic acids are prepared in a liquid medium by the reaction of an organic compound having at least one reactive hydroxyl or thiol group, with a monoketone, and a haloform, in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and an alkali metal hydroxide. The term "alpha-alkoxycarboxylic acids" includes alpha-phenoxycarboxylic acids, alpha-thioalkoxycarboxylic acids and alpha-thiophenoxycarboxylic acids. Specific substituents on the beta carbon atom of an alpha-alkoxycarboxylic (or "2-alkoxycarboxylic") acid reaction product formed in this novel synthesis, are introduced by appropriate choice of the ketone reactant; alkoxy and phenoxy substituents on the alpha carbon atom of a 2-alkoxycarboxylic acid are introduced by appropriate choice of the organic compound having a hydroxyl or thiol group. De-alkoxylation of the 2-alkoxycarboxylic acid yields alpha-beta monoolefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids which are necessarily alpha substituted, and may also be beta-substituted.

Abstract: Benzamide derivative analgesic compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein P, Q, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, X and Y are as defined in the specification, e.g., 3,4-Dichloro-N-[[8-(dimethylamino)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl]methyl]benz amide, and their pharmacologically acceptable salts, have analgesic drug properties with a low ratio of analgesic to sedative activity for use as analgesic drugs in mammalian animals, including humans.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are .alpha.-[(alkylamino)-methyl]-.beta.-aryloxy-benzeneethanols exhibiting antiarrhythmic activity and having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; X is phenyl, 1-naphthyl, or a phenyl group substituted by a halogen, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; R.sub.1 is lower alkyl; and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Also disclosed is a process for the addition of an aryloxy group at the 3-position of a 3-phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxamide to produce an .alpha.-hydroxy-.beta.-aryloxy-benzenepropanamide, said process comprising contacting an alkali metal aryloxide with said 3-phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxamide in the presence of a crown ether. Such .alpha.-hydroxy-.beta.-aryloxy-benzenepropanamides may then be reduced to produce the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: 4-Phenoxy-2-butene derivatives are disclosed as inhibitors of cytokinin plant growth regulatory activity and as possessing seed germination regulatory properties and senescence delaying activity when applied to plants. 4-Phenoxy-2-butene derivatives can also be useful as plant dwarfing agents, agents to retard seedling development or as herbicides.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of an amido or an ureido derivative of certain 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-7-oxobenzo[b]thiophenes or certain 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxonaphthalenes which can be employed as an animal growth regulant. The process comprises: oxidizing in the presence of a cobalt catalyst a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each a substituent selected from the group consisting of alkanoyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.7, halogen-substituted alkanoyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.7, carboalkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.4, ##STR2## and ##STR3## R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 ; R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydr ogen, alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.8, alkanoyl C.sub.2 -C.sub.4, halogen-substituted alkanoyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: Carboxylic amides can be produced simply and in good yield by reacting primary alcohols with at least one compound selected from ammonia, primary amines, and secondary amines, in the presence of a molecular oxygen-containing gas and a palladium or platinum catalyst under oxidative conditions.

Abstract: 1-(Aralkoxyphenyl)-2 or 3-(bis-arylalkylamino)-alkanes, e.g. those of the formula: ##STR1## or therapeutically acceptable salts thereof are hypotensive and cardioactive agents.

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: An aminoalkylbenzene derivative of the formula: ##STR1## [wherein A is oxygen or sulfur;Y is oxo, thioxo, or cyanoimino;a is an integer of 1 to 3;b is an integer of 0 to 3;c is an integer of 1 to 4;R.sup.1 is alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together represent pyrrolidinyl;R is hydrogen, cycloalkyl, trihaloalkyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, aryl, aroyl, heterocyclic group, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, amino, alkyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylthio, or aryloxy;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or heterocyclic group; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together represent alkylidene or aralkylidene;with the proviso that the above aryl, aroyl, and heterocyclic group can be substituted by 1 to 3 substituents] and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts being useful as histamine H.sub.2 blockers, especially peptic ulcer remedies, are provided via several routes.

Abstract: Dye compositions comprising a coupler having to the formula ##STR1## in which formula R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical having 1 to 2 carbon atoms and n represents a number equal to 1 or 2 and a paraphenylenediamine.This coupler is particularly suitable for use in a dyeing composition comprising paraphenylenediamines responding to the formula ##STR2## or the corresponding acid salts; formula in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or alkoxy radical having 1 to 2 carbon atoms, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a alkyl radical, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl in which the alkoxy group comprises 1 to 2 carbon atoms, carbamylalkyl, mesylaminoalkyl, acetylaminoalkyl, ureidoaminoalkyl, carbethoxyaminoalkyl, the alkyl groups in R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, with the reservation that R.sub.1 or R.sub.3 represents hydrogen when R.sub.

Abstract: A process of preparing a carboxylic acid amide which comprises reacting (a) an aldehyde with (b) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ammonia, a primary amine and a secondary amine in the presence of a molecular oxygen-containing gas and palladium metal or platinum metal as the catalyst.

Abstract: The chemical compounds of the invention are useful as the active compound in drugs because of their anticonvulsant and/or antianoxic activity. They have the general formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a hydroxyl group; a group--OM wherein M is an alkali metal atom or an equivalent atom fraction of an alkaline-earth metal or an amino group such as --NH.sub.2, and R is a linear or branched alkyl group containing from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, and optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; a linear or branched alkenyl or alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, or acylalkyl group containing from 2 to 9 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; an aryl or arylalkyl or aryloxyalkyl group comprising at least one aromatic radical and an alkyl chain having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: N-substituted carboxylic acid amides are prepared by reacting cyano compounds with olefins and water in the presence of cation exchangers containing sulfonic acid groups. The end products I are starting materials for the preparation of dyes, pesticides, emulsifiers, dispersants, stabilizers, textile auxiliaries and printing assistants.

Abstract: Cyclohexadiene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1,R.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as hereinafter set forth, are described. The compounds of formula I are useful as analgesic agents.