Benzene Ring Containing Patents (Class 568/306)
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Patent number: 5380755Abstract: The present invention provides alkyl and alkylbenzyl ethers of substituted hydroquinones and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The present invention further provides methods of using these compounds and compositions to inhibit monoamine oxidase, particularly monoamine oxidase B. The present invention further provides methods for the treatment of diseases involving monoamine oxidase.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1992Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: The Du Pont Merck Pharmaceutical CompanyInventors: Argyrios G. Arvanitis, Everett L. Scholfield
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Patent number: 5364968Abstract: There is provided o-nitrophenyl cyclopropyl ketone, a key intermediate in the manufacture of the crop-selective, herbicidal agent 1-{[o-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)phenyl]sulfamoyl}-3-(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidiny l)urea and a method for the preparation of said ketone from dihydro-3-acetyl-2(3H)-furanone and o-nitrobenzoyl halide.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1993Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Marco P. Burello, Jeffrey G. Stack, David A. Cortes
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Preparation of nitrobenzophenones, and a color-stable modification of a benzophenone-azopyridone dye
Patent number: 5364972Abstract: A process for preparing nitrobenzophenones by reaction of benzene or its derivatives with nitrobenzoyl chloride in the presence of a Lewis acid, a color-stable modification of 1,4-dimethyl-5-cyano-3-[4-(2,4-dimethylbenzoyl)phenylazo]-2-hydroxy-6-pyri done and its use for dyeing or printing synthetic fiber material are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1992Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Helmut Degen, Norbert Zimmerman, Ralf Brueckmann, Gunther Lamm, Arno Lange, Helmut Reichelt -
Patent number: 5344992Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of 1,3-diketones of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by halogen, hydroxy, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl or a radical of formula II--A--X--R.sub.4 (II)whereinA is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene, phenylene or phenylene which is substituted by halogen, hydroxy, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene which is substituted by hydroxy, halogen and/or alkoxy,X is oxygen or sulfur, andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by halogen, hydroxy,C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, NO.sub.2 and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or is C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, NO.sub.2 and/or C.sub.1 -C.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1993Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Rolf Drewes, Hans-Helmut Friedrich, Hans-Ludwig Mehner, Bernd Braun, Walter Wecht
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Patent number: 5312994Abstract: A composition of matter having the general structure: ##STR1## (wherein X is F, Cl, or NO.sub.2, and Y is CO, SO.sub.2 or C(CF.sub.3).sub.2) is employed to terminate a nucleophilic reagent, resulting in the exclusive production of phenylethynyl terminated reactive oligomers which display unique thermal characteristics. A reactive diluent having the general structure: ##STR2## (wherein R is any aliphatic or aromatic moiety) is employed to decrease the melt viscosity of a phenylethynyl terminated reactive oligomer and to subsequently react therewith to provide a thermosetting material of enhanced density. These materials have features which make them attractive candidates for use as composite matrices and adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Robert G. Bryant, Brian J. Jensen, Paul M. Hergenrother
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Patent number: 5306695Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is 0-6, R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, halocycloalkyl, phenyl or halogenated phenyl,R.sup.2 is Hal, CN, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, thioalkyl, R.sup.a SO.sub.2 --, R.sup.a SO.sub.2 O--, R.sup.a SO.sub.2 NR.sup.6, R.sup.a and R.sup.b being alkyl or haloalkyl, and R.sup.3 is H, Hal, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio, and R.sup.4 is haloalkyl, are suitable as selective herbicides and as growth regulators. To prepare them, a cyclohexanedione can be reacted a) with a 4-oxy-substituted benzoyl chloride and the resulting enol ether can be rearranged, or b) with a benzoyl cyanide. The benzoyl chloride or benzoyl cyanide required can be obtained from correspondingly substituted toluenes via the carboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1992Date of Patent: April 26, 1994Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Herbert Stark, Klaus Bauer, Hermann Bieringer
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Patent number: 5300654Abstract: .beta.-hydroxyketones are prepared by reacting an aldehyde with acetone in the presence of perhydroisoindole or pyrrolidine and water. The resulting .beta.-hydroxyketone is further reacted in the presence of a solvent mixture to produce .alpha.-.beta.-unsaturated ketones.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1991Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masashi Nakajima, Tadashi Kyotani, Mikio Sawaki
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Patent number: 5296635Abstract: A preparation process of a bis(3-nitrophenoxy) compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a direct bond, divalent hydrocarbon having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a divalent group selected from --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2, --CO--, --S--, --SO--, SO.sub.2 --or --O--, which comprises reacting 4,4'-bisphenol with m-dinitrobenzene in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate or alkali metal hydrogen carbonate having a particle size of 250 .mu.m or less while removing generated water from the reaction system during the reaction. In one embodiment of the process, the reaction is carried out while simultaneously adding 4,4'-bisphenol and m-dinitrobenzene to a reaction vessel which was previously charged with the base and an aprotic polar solvent.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1992Date of Patent: March 22, 1994Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Motohiro Kase, Hitoshi Nakayama, Masaru Wada, Teruyuki Nagata, Akihiro Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 5288742Abstract: The invention concerns .alpha.,.alpha.-dialkylbenzyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is phenyl or naphthyl, or a 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing one or two nitrogen heteroatoms and optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1 or is (1-3C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;the phenylene group may optionally bear one or two substituents R.sup.3 ;each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, is (1-4C)alkyl, (2-4C)alkenyl, (2-4C)alkynyl, fluoro-(1-4C)alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl, provided that both of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not methyl or fluoromethyl; andQ is cyano, amino, nitro, formyl, (1-4C)alkoxy, thiazolyl or (2-4C)alkanoyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof;processes for their manufacture; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1992Date of Patent: February 22, 1994Assignees: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC, ICI PharmaInventors: Philip N. Edwards, David Waterson
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Patent number: 5283352Abstract: Catechol compounds of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and X are as described herein are effective Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1992Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: Orion-yhtyma OyInventors: Reijo J. Backstrom, Kalevi E. Heinola, Erkki J. Honkanen, Seppo K. Kaakkola, Pekka J. Kairisalo, Inge-Britt Y. Linden, Pekka I. Mannisto, Erkki A. O. Nissinen, Pentti Pohto, Aino K. Pippuri, Jarmo J. Pystynen
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Patent number: 5278326Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically useful compounds which lower blood cholesterol levels and are beta-ketoamides, oximes, amines, and hydroxyl derivatives thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1991Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Corinne E. Augelli-Szafran, Bruce D. Roth
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Patent number: 5260486Abstract: Herein is disclosed a process for producing a .beta.-ketoalcohol by the oxidative ring-opening reaction of a 1,3-dioxane derivative, said .beta.-ketoalcohol being able to be a substrate for asymmetric reaction.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Kazuhiro Watanabe, Eiji Nakanishi, Takayuki Suzuki, Kunisuke Izawa
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Patent number: 5248830Abstract: Disclosed are intermediates and a process of making an anticholesterolemic compound of the formula ##STR1## the corresponding ring-opened hydroxy acids derived therefrom and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1992Date of Patent: September 28, 1993Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: John Ullrich, John R. Regan
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Patent number: 5239110Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower-alkanoyl or hydrogen;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different lower-alkyl; or pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salts thereof are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1992Date of Patent: August 24, 1993Assignee: Sterling Winthrop, Inc.Inventors: John P. Mallamo, William F. Michne, Aram Mooradian
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Patent number: 5236952Abstract: Catechol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ra, Rb and Rc have the significance given herein, the ester and ether derivatives thereof which are hydrolyzable under physiological conditions and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are described and possess valuable pharmacological properties. In particular, they inhibit the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), a soluble, magnesium-dependent enzyme which catalyses the transference of the methyl group of S-adensoylmethionine to a catechol substrate, whereby the corresponding methyl ethers are formed. Suitable substrates which can be O-methylated by COMT and which can thus be deactivated are, for example, extraneuornal catecholamines and exogeneously-administered therapeutically active substances having a catechol structure.Formula Ia above embraces not only compounds which form part of the invention, but also known compounds; the compounds which form part of the invention can be prepared according to known methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1991Date of Patent: August 17, 1993Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Karl Bernauer, Janos Borgulya, Hans Bruderer, Mose DaPrada, Gerhard Zurcher
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Patent number: 5164499Abstract: Nitroaryl carbonyl Formula (IIA) compounds, their nitrodihydroaryl carbonyl Formula (I) intermediates, processes for preparing Formula (II) compounds, and a process for preparing Formula (I) compounds, wherein each process comprises the reaction of a nitroaryl compound with a silane.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1990Date of Patent: November 17, 1992Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Thaliyil V. Rajanbabu
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Patent number: 5164112Abstract: .alpha.-hydroxyketone derivatives represented by the general formula (I) which are novel optically active compounds; liquid crystal compositions, such as chiral smectic or chiral nematic compositions, containing the derivatives; and liquid crystal devices using the compositions. ##STR1## wherein A and B are independently a radical represented by the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having 1 to 16 carbon atoms, which may contain --O-- and may be substituted by a cyano group and/or a halogen atom, ##STR3## are independently a single bond, ##STR4## etc., X and Y are independently a single bond, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, etc., or an aliphatic hydrocarbon having 1 to 16 carbon atoms; R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, a phenyl group, or a cyclohexyl group; n is 0 or 1; and the asterisk (*) indicates an asymmetric carbon atom.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1990Date of Patent: November 17, 1992Assignee: Chisso CorporationInventors: Shinichi Saito, Hiromichi Inoue, Kouji Ohno
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Patent number: 5140044Abstract: A UCN-1028D derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has protein kinase C inhibitory activity and is expected to be used as an active ingredient in anti-tumor agents, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1990Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Assignee: Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruo Kishi, Hiromitsu Saito, Hiroshi Sano, Isami Takahashi, Tatsuya Tamaoki
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Patent number: 5136081Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of fungicidally active cyclopentene derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## cyclopentane derivatives of the general formula ##STR2## and cyclohexane derivatives of the general formula ##STR3## in which n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5, X and Y are as herein defined. Compounds of formula II and III are also provided which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of certain fungicidally active cyclopentane derivatives.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1989Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Assignee: Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij B.V.Inventor: Paul H. Briner
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Patent number: 5120869Abstract: A herbicidal compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is O, S(O).sub.n or NR.sup.a where R.sup.a is H or alkyl and n is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is H or halo;R.sup.2 is N or CR.sup.3 where R.sup.3 is halo or NO.sub.2 ;R.sup.4 is H, halo, NO.sub.2, alkyl, haloalkyl, CN, CO.sub.2 alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, COalkyl, COphenyl, CHO,OH, NH.sub.2, NHCOalkyl or alkoxyR.sup.5 is H, halo or optionally substituted alkyl;R.sup.6 is H, halo or optionally substituted alkyl; provided that at least one of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is halo;R.sup.7 is CN, CHO, COOR.sup.8, CONR.sup.8 R.sup.9, where R.sup.8 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl and R.sup.9 is a group R.sup.8, SO.sub.2 alkyl, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 or N.sup.+ R.sup.10 R.sup.11 R.sup.12 Z.sup.- where Z is an agriculturally acceptable anion e.g. chloride and R.sup.10, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl. Processes for the preparation of these compounds and compositions containing them are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1989Date of Patent: June 9, 1992Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries plcInventor: David Cartwright
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Patent number: 5118839Abstract: A process for preparing nitro substituted polyarylketones of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed. The process involves the condensation of ##STR2## where R.sub.A is hydrogen, --COOH, or C.sup.1 to C.sub.12 linear or branched alkyl, Y and Y' are the same or different and are a chemical bond ##STR3## or --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- and m is 0 or 1 and X is halo. These nitro groups of these compounds can be reduced to provide the corresponding amines, which are useful for the preparation of thermally stable high melting polyimides.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1990Date of Patent: June 2, 1992Assignee: Ethyl CorporationInventors: Allan A. Eisenbraun, Venkataraman Ramachandran
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Patent number: 5114461Abstract: A 2-benzoylcyclic-1,3-dione derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents methylene, oxygen, sulphur or --NR.sup.4 --, Y represents --C(R.sup.5) (R.sup.6)-- or oxygen, R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted by halogen or represents cycloalkyl, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or R.sup.7 or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent alkylene, R.sup.3 represents halogen, hydroxy, carboxy, nitro, cyano or amino or carbamoyl (which may be substituted by one or two alkyl groups), alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyl, or alkanoylamino, R, RO, RS, RSO or RSO.sub.2 in which R represents alkyl optionally substituted by halogen, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl or alkoxycarbonyl, R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or alkyl or alkoxycarbonyl, R.sup.6 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.7 represents alkyl which may be substituted by halogen or alkylthio or by a group (R.sup.8).sub.n -phenyl-S-, or represents cycloalkyl or tetrahydrothiapyran-3-yl or represents a group (R.sup.8).sub.n -phenyl- in which R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1989Date of Patent: May 19, 1992Assignee: May & Baker LimitedInventors: Neil J. Geach, James Gilmour, Leslie R. Hatton, Philip H. G. Smith
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Patent number: 5110343Abstract: The invention relates to a herbicidal composition having an inert carrier and an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is the same or different substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, nitro, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halo C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio and C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyl;n is 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl which is substituted by cyano, halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyl or tetrahydropyranyloxy; C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, phenylthio, pyridyl or tetrahydropyranyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl;l is 0, 1 or 2.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1990Date of Patent: May 5, 1992Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akiyoshi Ueda, Haruhito Ohishi, Toshio Aihara, Hisao Ishikawa, Kazuyuki Tomida, Hideo Hosaka
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Patent number: 5107029Abstract: This invention concerns a process for preparing diketones and keto-acids by reacting a dicarboxylic acid and an aromatic compound in the presence of an alkylsulfonic acid such as methanesulfonic acid and an organic anhydride compound such as methanesulfonic anhydride or trifluoroacetic anhydride. The diketones and keto-acids can be used to prepare polyketones which are useful as molding plastics, coatings, films, fibers, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1990Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Theodore R. Walker, Jr., Winston J. Jackson, Jr., Jean C. Fleischer
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Patent number: 5106407Abstract: The present invention discloses the antimicrobial utility of certain iodonium ylide compounds. The particular iodonium ylide compounds are phenyl iodonium ylides having an ortho substituent that stabilizes the positive charge on the polyvalent iodine by a nonbonded electrostatic interaction. The polyvalent iodine is further stabilized by a cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl anion.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1989Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Attila G. Relenyi, Gerald F. Koser, Richard W. Walter, Jr., William J. Kruper, Jr., Ravi B. Shankar, Anthony P. Zelinko
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Patent number: 5105021Abstract: A higher yield of the difluorohalomethoxybenzene produced by the reaction of a metal phenolate with dibromodifluoromethane or bromochlorodifluoromethane can be obtained by conducting the addition of a metal alcoholate or a metal hydride as a reaction initiator to a solution or a suspension of an aprotic polar solvent containing the metal phenolate and dibromodifluoromethane or bromochlorodifluoromethane.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1990Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, IncorporatedInventors: Hideyuki Akieda, Naoki Sato, Koichi Morinaga, Yoshinori Ide, Ryuichi Mita, Mitsumasa Umemoto
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Patent number: 5098613Abstract: This invention provides benzene derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using the derivatives for the treatment of inflammation in mammals.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Nancy G. Bollinger, Theodore Goodson, Jr., David K. Herron
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Patent number: 5092919Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydroxy, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are carbonyl (.dbd.O) with the proviso that R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, with the proviso that when R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, the R.sub.3 and R.sup.4 are not together carbonyl; R.sup.7 is methyl or ethyl; and R.sup.8 is (1) halogen; (2) nitro; or (3) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0 or 2, and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and its salts.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1991Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries plcInventor: Nhan H. Nguyen
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Patent number: 5061706Abstract: Heterocyclic dihydroxyquinoxaline compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, cycloalkylalkoxy, cycloalkoxy, or acyloxy; andR.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are hydrogen, NO.sub.2, halogen CN, SO.sub.2 NR'R', SO.sub.2 R', CF.sub.3, or OR', wherein R' is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl;The invention also relates to a method of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use.The compounds are useful in the treatment of indications caused by hyperactivity of the excitatory neurotransmitters, particularly the quisqualate receptors, and especially as neuroleptics.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1989Date of Patent: October 29, 1991Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Tage Honoree, Poul Jacobsen, Flemming E. Nielsen, Lars Nafrim
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Patent number: 5041681Abstract: Process for the preparation of herbicidally active substituted cyclohexan-1,3,5-triones which comprises either(a) reacting a compound of formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are, for example, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl with a compound of formula (III):R.sup.1 COCN (III)wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted aryl in the presence of a base and a Lewis acid; or(b) reacting a compound of formula (VI) ##STR2## with a compound of formula (X) ##STR3## in the presence of a Lewis acid; or (c) where R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same, reacting a compound of formula (XI) ##STR4## with a compound of formula R.sup.2 X' in the presence of a base, wherein X' is a leaving group.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1990Date of Patent: August 20, 1991Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Glynn Mitchell
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Patent number: 5041604Abstract: A process for producing a high quality di(aryloxy)alkane with a high yield by the use of readily commercially available materials, without using any particular solvent or agent and by means of a simple operation and a general apparatus is provided, which process comprises subjecting a halogenated alkane of the formula (II)X--A--Y (II)wherein X and Y each represent a halogen atom and A represents a lower alkylene group, and a phenol of the formula (III) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 each are same or different, represent hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, carboxylic acid salt, acyl or nitro group, and may form a ring in conjunction of two adjacent groups,to condensation reaction in the presence of an alkali in an aqueous medium to form a di(aryloxy)alkane of the formula (I) ##STR2## and is characterized (i) by carrying out the condensation reaction in a molar ratio of the compound of the formula (II): the phenol of the formula (III): the alkali in terms of monovalent base of 1:1.5 to 3.0:1.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1990Date of Patent: August 20, 1991Assignee: Sanko Kaihatsu Kagaku KenkyushoInventors: Toranosuke Saito, Masakatu Kitani, Takashi Ishibashi
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Patent number: 5025036Abstract: The invention relates to catechol carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sub.1 is ##STR2## acetyl, hydrogen, hydroxy or alkanoyloxy, R.sub.2 is ##STR3## hydroxy, hydrogen or alkanoyloxy, wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --N--(lower alkyl).sub.2,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or amino,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen or aminoA is ##STR4## wherein, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or acyl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, aryl or cycloalkyl, and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen, orA is ##STR5## wherein, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or acyl, R.sub.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, R.sub.10 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen, R.sub.11 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or halogen, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of 2-10, provided, that no more than one of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 can be hydroxy, alkanoyloxy or ##STR6## and when R is hydrogen, salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable bases or when R is --(CH.sub.2).sub.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1989Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Matthew Carson, Ru-Jen L. Han, Ronald A. LeMahieu
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Patent number: 5015777Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic beta-diketones by the reaction of an acetophenone and a molar excess of an alphatic ester or an ester of benzoic acid in the presence of sodium alkoxide condensation agent in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. Also disclosed is a method of recycling the solvent and excess ester reactant after separation of the aromatic beta-diketone product.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1989Date of Patent: May 14, 1991Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Daniel R. Chisolm, Richard A. Weiss, Leonid Rozov
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Patent number: 4967009Abstract: This invention relates to a method for manufacturing aromatic compounds having the following formula (II) comprising the step of reacting an unsaturated aromatic compound having the following formula (I) with an aryl compound containing an iodosyl group or the salt thereof within a temperature range of from -50.degree. to 200.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1989Date of Patent: October 30, 1990Assignee: Nippon Petrochemicals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Isoo Shimizu, Yasuo Matsumura, Kouichi Iwamoto
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Patent number: 4957538Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R is chlorine or bromine; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydroxy, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are carbonyl (.dbd.0) with the proviso that R.sup.1 , R.sup.2, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are all C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, with the proviso that when R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, then R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are not together carbonyl; R.sup.7 is methyl or ethyl; and R.sup.8 is (1) halogen; (2) nitro; or (3) R.sup. b SO.sub.n --wherein n is the integer 0 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; and their salts.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1988Date of Patent: September 18, 1990Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.Inventor: William J. Michaely
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Patent number: 4918236Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.m -wherein m is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are oxo; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1986Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.Inventors: Christopher G. Knudsen, William J. Michaely
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Patent number: 4912262Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided process for preparing a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or a salt, acylate or sulphonate derivative thereof; wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aryl group, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkanoyl or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.a wherein R.sup.a is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl ring, provided that at least R.sub.2 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are not both hydrogen and that not more than two of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are C.sub.1-4 alkanoyl or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.a ; which process comprises reacting a compound of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in relation to formula (I) with a compound of formula (III):R.sup.1 COCN (III)wherein R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1988Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Glynn Mitchell
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Patent number: 4861854Abstract: A photosensitive polyimide precursor composed of the structural units (A) represented by the following general formula (I) and the structural units (B) represented by the following general formula (II), in which the ratio of the molar quantity of the structural units (A) to the sum of the molar quantity of the structural units (A) and that of the structural units (B) is 0.01 or greater, and having a viscosity of 100 cP or above as measured at 25.degree. C. in the state of a 10% by weight solution in N-methylpyrrolidone: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a tetravalent aromatic hydrocarbon residue; R.sub.2 represents a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon residue; X, identical or different represents a halogen or an alkyl group; and m represents 0 or an integer from 1 to 4. The photosensitivity of the present photosensitive polyimide precursor is about 20 to 100 times that of conventional products. After heat dehydration cyclization, it shows a heat resistance of 400.degree. C. or above.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1988Date of Patent: August 29, 1989Assignee: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.Inventors: Akitoshi Sugio, Takao Kawaki, Makoto Kobayashi, Katsushige Hayashi, Masahito Watanabe
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Patent number: 4845129Abstract: The invention discloses certain diaryl substituted cyclopentane and cyclopentene derivatives useful as PAF inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient thereof and a method of using such compositions for inhibiting PAF-induced blood platelet aggregation, PAF-mediated broncho-constriction and extravasation, PAF-induced hypotension, PAF-induced ischemic bowel disease and PAF-mediated, endotoxin induced lug injury.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1988Date of Patent: July 4, 1989Assignee: Sandoz Pharm. Corp.Inventors: Robert C. Anderson, William J. Houlihan, Howard C. Smith, Edwin B. Villhauer
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Patent number: 4783213Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl;R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, or phenyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1987Date of Patent: November 8, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: David L. Lee
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Patent number: 4781751Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is halogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, --C(O)--OR.sup.f wherein R.sup.f is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or --C(O)NR.sub.2.sup.b wherein R.sup.b is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1987Date of Patent: November 1, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: Hsiao-Ling M. Chin
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Patent number: 4780569Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; or R.sup.a SO.sub.n - wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n - wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)- wherein R.sup.e is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or (12) --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined; and (13) --N(R.sup.c)C(O)R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1986Date of Patent: October 25, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: David L. Lee
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Patent number: 4774360Abstract: Enol ester precursors of benzoyl-1,3-cycloalkyldiones (e.g., the enol ester precursors of 2-(2'-nitrobenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione compounds) are converted to the desired benzoyl-1,3-cycloalkyldiones by heating the precursor in the presence of base and a catalytic amount of a trialkylsilylcyanohydrin as a cyanide source.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1987Date of Patent: September 27, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: Elliott Bay
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Patent number: 4767879Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: X is selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl;m is an integer chosen from 3 to 5.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1986Date of Patent: August 30, 1988Assignee: ICI Australia LimitedInventors: Keith G. Watson, Lynette A. Garson, Graham J. Bird, Lindsay E. Cross, Graeme J. Farquharson
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Patent number: 4767447Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy or difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1986Date of Patent: August 30, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: David L. Lee, William J. Michaely
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Patent number: 4761503Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a class of 5-phenyl-1,3-dioxoalkenyl compounds useful as inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis and thus useful in the treatment of conditions associated with leukotrienes. This invention also relates to the use of the 5-phenyl-1,3-dioxoalkenyl compounds in the inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis and thus in the treatment of conditions associated with leukotrienes. This invention further relates to a novel process for the preparation of the 5-phenyl-1,3-dioxoalkenyl compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1986Date of Patent: August 2, 1988Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.Inventors: Richard A. Partis, Richard A. Mueller
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Patent number: 4741769Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; or R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the intger 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)-- wherein R.sup.e is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or (12) --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined; and (13) --N(R.sup.c)C(O)R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1986Date of Patent: May 3, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: David L. Lee
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Patent number: 4724268Abstract: A crude 3,3'-dinitrodiphenyl compound selected from 3,3'-dinitrodiphenylsulfone or 3,3'-dinitrobenzophenone is purified by reacting the crude 3,3'-dinitrodiphenyl compound with a lower alcohol in the presence of a base so as to convert practically the isomer or isomers, which contain one or more nitro groups at the ortho- or/and para-positions, only into the corresponding alkoxy compound or compounds thereof and then separating the alkoxy compound or compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1986Date of Patent: February 9, 1988Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, IncorporatedInventors: Keizaburo Yamaguchi, Kenichi Sugimoto, Yoshimitsu Tanabe, Teruyuki Nagata, Akihiro Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 4705650Abstract: Compounds halogenated in the .alpha.-position to an electron-attracting group of formula ##STR1## in which X denotes a halogen atom, R denotes a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical or a radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --COOR.sub.1 and Z denotes a radical --CHO, --COR.sub.2, --COOR.sub.3, --CONR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --CN, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.6, --NO.sub.2, --CO--(CH.sub.2)p--COO.sub.1 or --COO(CH.sub.2)p--COOR.sub.1 are made by a halogenating deacylation of a compound of formula ##STR2## in which R' denotes a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, R" denotes a methyl radical and Z' denotes a radical --CHO, --COR.sub.2, --COOR.sub.3, --CONR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --CN, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.6 or --NO.sub.2 or R' and R" may form a radical --(CH.sub.2)-- or R' and R" may form a radical --CO--(CH.sub.2)p-- or --COO(CH.sub.2)p--, using an alkali metal alcoholate or an alkali or alkaline-earth metal carbonate and a halogenating agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1985Date of Patent: November 10, 1987Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc SanteInventors: Gerard Mignani, Didier Morel
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Patent number: 4691059Abstract: This invention describes UV-stabilized step growth polymers such as polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and combinations thereof. The UV-stabilizing moieties present in these polymers comprise chemically bound, pendant ortho-hydroxydiphenyl ketone based moieties. The polymers are especially useful as protective films and fibers which are highly resistant to ultraviolet (UV) and sunlight degradation.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1985Date of Patent: September 1, 1987Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Sumita B. Mitra, Smarajit Mitra