Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## where Y is --OH; halogen; ##STR2## R.sub.1 SO.sub.3 --, where R.sub.1 is a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or aryl; and R.sub.2 is --C(CH.sub.3).sub.3 or --O--C(CH.sub.3).sub.3. Processes for preparing the compounds are provided. The compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of 4-phenyl-1,3-benzodiazepins, which exhibit activity as antidepressants, analgetics and anticonvulsants.

Abstract: 3-Amino-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutanoic acid and esters thereof as well as new derivatives thereof which are related to bestatin in their chemical structure are active to enhance the immune response in living animals.

Abstract: Described are D-(threo)-1-aryl-2-acylamido-3-fluoro-1-propanol esters and salts thereof, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 9-deoxy-9-methylene-6-keto-PGE derivatives which are useful for platelet aggregation inhibition and gastric cyctoprotection.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which X is (H).sub.2 or (CH.sub.3).sub.2 ; Y is oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.1 is alkyl, lower alkenyl, cyclopropyl, lower alkoxy, thio-lower alkyl or ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or lower alkoxy and n is 0 or 1. The compounds have been found to possess herbicidal activity.

Abstract: In the manufacture of an N-benzyl-N-isopropyl amide by reaction of N-benzyl-N-isopropylamine with an acid chloride, the amide product is obtained in better purity and yield by employing excess benzylisopropylamine as the acid accepting agent and recovering the amine for re-use by reacting the amine hydrochloride by-product with aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: 2-Aminotetralin compounds having 5- and 8- substituents are centrally acting alpha.sub.1 agonists.

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: Described are D-(threo)-1-aryl-2-acylamido-3-fluoro-1-propanol esters and salts thereof, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amido and sulfonamido derivatives of 2-decarboxy-2-amino-methyl-PG-type compounds. These analogs are useful as nasal decongestants, antifertility agents, and as cytoprotection agents.

Abstract: Novel 2-aryl-1,2-dialkylcycloalkylamines, physiologically tolerable acid addition salts thereof, and a method of preparing the same are described. These compounds are useful as analgesic and diuretic agents.

Abstract: Substituted formamides are prepared by the catalytic oxidation of substituted tertiary amines, in which the catalyst is a metal halide used in conjunction with an alkali metal halide or ammonium halide.

Abstract: Preparation of novel prochiral olefinic compounds which can be asymmetrically hydrogenated to enantiomers, which are converted to ephedrine and pseudoephedrine by described procedures.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a methoxy group or a chlorine atom, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkyl group or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a methoxy group, or when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, they represent a C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkylene group, provided that when R.sub.1 is a tertiary alkyl group, R.sub.2 does not represent a halogen atom, herbicidal compositions containing the above-mentioned compounds and methods for controlling weeds utilizing the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of optically active aldehydes by the asymmetric catalytic hydroformylation of olefins. The process comprises the hydroformylation of olefinically unsaturated prochiral compounds in the presence of an optically active coordination compound containing a metal which is selected from the group consisting of rhodium, iridium, and cobalt.This invention describes a generalized process for the asymmetric hydroformylation of a wide variety of olefins in which a preponderance of one optical isomer is produced. It is especially useful for the preparation of natural products which may require the presence of only one optical isomer for their utilization, for example, as flavors, fragrances, and medications.The catalyst systems for the process of this invention are formed in the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, from coordination compounds consisting of a central metal atom, rhodium, iridium, or cobalt, and at least one optically active ligand, e.g.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## which is useful as a herbicide, is effectively produced by reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR2## with dimethyl sulfate in a two phase reaction medium consisting of water and a hydrophobic organic solvent in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, or produced through a novel intermediate of the formula: ##STR3##

Abstract: Certain phenylthioalkylamines and amides thereof are antifungal or antibacterial agents, or both, and provide a method of controlling the growth of these microorganisms.

Abstract: Mono and bis substituted (arylsulfonyl)alkanes useful as color formers, particularly in carbonless duplicating and thermal marking systems, are prepared by the interaction of the appropriate aldehyde or dialdehyde with the appropriate aryl or heterocyclic moiety and the appropriate phenylsulfinic acid in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: The title compounds are prepared by the reaction of a 2-alkyl-2-oxazoline with hydrogen sulfide in a continuous process wherein both reactants are maintained in the liquid phase throughout the reaction by the use of superatmospheric pressure. This continuous process reduces the reaction time substantially compared to prior art process and also reduces the quantity of by-products.

Abstract: A 2-acyl-6-aminomethylphenol derivative having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted with 1 to 3 halogen atoms; a hydrogen atom or a group having the formula (II):--C.sub.n H.sub.2n --R.sup.7 (II)wherein n represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 6; R.sup.7 represents a cycloalkyl group of 3 to 8 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted with at least one lower alkyl group; a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted with at least one lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, a lower alkoxy group or a lower alkylthio group; a lower alkoxy group; a lower alkylthio group; a lower alkylsulfinyl group; a lower alkylsulfonyl group; an N-lower alkylamino group; an N,N-di-lower alkylamino group; or a pyridyl, furyl or thienyl group; R.sup.

Abstract: Described are D-(threo)-1-aryl-2-acylamido-3-fluoro-1-propanols, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use as antibacterial agents.Of particular interest are D-(threo)-1-p-nitrophenyl-2-dichloroacetamido-3-fluoro-1-propanol and D-(threo)-1-p-methylsulfonylphenyl-2-dichloroacetamido-3-fluoro-1-propanol and the corresponding 2-difluoroacetamido compounds which are the 3-fluoro-3-deoxy analogs of chloramphenicol, thiamphenicol, difluoroacetyl analog of chloramphenicol, and of fluorthiamphenicol, respectively, and which are active both against organisms sensitive to and resistant to the parent amphenicol antibiotics.Other particularly valuable antibacterial agents include the corresponding 2-(chlorofluoroacetamido)-, 2-dichlorodeuterioacetamido, 2-difluorodeuterioacetamido-, and the 2-(chlorofluorodeuterioacetamido)- derivatives of the foregoing 3-fluoro-3-deoxy amphenicols.