Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and the gamma-lactone form thereof are described. They are antagonists of leukotrienes and SRS-A.

Abstract: Alpha,beta-unsaturated ketones of the formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkylaryl, are prepared by converting the corresponding .alpha.-hydroxy, alkoxy or carboxy compound in the presence of an acidic catalyst.Preferred starting materials are 3-methyl-3-hydroxy-butan-2-one, 3-methyl-3-hydroxypentan-2-one and 3-pentamethylene-3-hydroxypropan-2-one, and preferred catalysts are zeolites of the pentasil type.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-hydroxy-4-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)benzophenones, by reacting 2,4-dihydroxybenzophenones with ethylene carbonate in the presence of a quaternary ammonium salt catalyst at elevated temperatures, and isolating the finished product from the crude reaction mixture.

Abstract: Ketones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are each hydrogen and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are each alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 4 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl, aralkyl or alkylaryl, which each in turn may be substituted, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded form a cycloalkane, are prepared by reacting ketones of the formula ##STR2## where one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 is hydroxyl, alkoxy or carboxyl while the remaining R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have the abovementioned meanings, with hydrogen in the presence of acid catalysts supporting one or more hydrogenation components, zeolites of the pentasil type being particularly suitable.

Abstract: Aromatic ketones or .alpha.-diketones can be prepared from the corresponding carbinols by reaction with molar amounts of a sulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base. The corresponding sulfinic acid or salt thereof with the base is formed simultaneously.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making 6-aryl-2-methylpyridines from substituted benzaldehydes by way of 1-aryl-1,5-diketones. The 6-aryl-2-methyl-pyridines made by this process can be used in preparing biologically active 6-aryl-pyridine thiosemicarbazones.

Abstract: 2-Acetonaphthones are prepared by heating a compound selected from the group consisting of ketals and enol ethers of acetyl-substituted benzalacetone at a temperature effective to cyclize the compound and form said 2-acetonaphthones.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful optically active .alpha.-arylalkanoic acids or esters, ortho esters, or amides thereof are stereoselectively prepared by contacting an aryl magnesium Grignard reagent with an optically active .alpha.-substituted acyl halide to form the optically active aryl .alpha.-substituted alkyl ketone, which is ketalized and rearranged to the desired optically active .alpha.-arylalkanoic acid or the corresponding ester, ortho ester or amide. In an alternate embodiment, the aryl .alpha.-substituted alkyl ketone is reduced to the corresponding alkanol, which is rearranged to the .alpha.-arylalkanal. The alkanal so produced is converted to the desired optically active .alpha.-arylalkanoic acid by conventional methods.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of (6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-(1-bromoethyl)-ketone or ketals thereof (I), by selective debromination of (5-bromo-6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-(1-bromoethyl)-ketone or ketals thereof (III) by means of a bromine acceptor in the presence of an acid and of an inert organic solvent. The bromine acceptor is preferably a phenol, a phenol ether or an aromatic ketone. The acid is preferably an halogenidric acid.

Abstract: Ketones of the formula II ##STR1## with Ar, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 as indicated below, can be hydroxylated, readily and in high yields, in the .alpha.-position using tetrahalogenomethanes and alkali metal hydroxides under phase-transfer conditions.

Abstract: Process for preparing Naproxen via a sequence of stereospecific reactions which comprises: condensation of 1-chloro-2-methoxy-naphthalene with a (S)-2-halo-propionyl halide according to the Friedel-Crafts reaction, ketalization of the thus obtained (S)-2-halo-1-(5'-chloro-6'-methoxy-2'-naphthyl)-propan-1-one, rearrangement of said ketal to afford an ester, hydrolysis of the ester and removal of the chlorine atom in 5-position by hydrogenolysis.New (S) 2-halo-1-(5'-chloro-6'-methoxy-2'-naphthyl)-propan-1-ones.

Abstract: Active-hydrogen compounds, for example, primary and secondary alcohols or diols, are alkoxylated, for example, ethoxylated, using solid anion-bound metal oxide catalysts, such as, zirconium oxysulfate catalyst. Hydrous zicronium oxide is treated with solutions of sulfate phosphate, nitrate or tetrafluoroborate and calcined in air at 300.degree. to 950.degree. C. to produce highly active heterogeneous alkoxylation catalysts. The amorphous catalysts afford narrow molecular weight products. The catalyst can be removed from the product by filtration and reused with no significant loss in activity. Reaction temperatures of 50.degree. to 140.degree. C. are employed for alkoxylation.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Chloro-olefins which contain a group of the formula ##STR1## where Y is chlorine or hydrogen, which are prepared by a process in which a trichloromethyl compound which contains a group of the general formula ##STR2## where X is hydrogen or an organic radical, is reduced with a chromium(II) salt in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: 1-[2,5-Bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenyl]ethanone is chlorinated to 1-[2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenyl]-2,2-dichloroethanone and, if desired, to 1-[2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenyl]-2,2,2-trichloroethanone in a solvent mixture of about 0.5-35 parts by volume of 1,2-dichloroethane and one part by volume of acetic acid. The products can then be converted to flecainide. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the starting material is a crude, wet material that is prepared with a minimum of solids handling.

Abstract: A method for the dehydroxylation of alpha-hydroxyketone using lithium diphenylphosphide. The alpha-hydroxyketone, e.g. benzoin, is reacted with a solution of lithium diphenylphosphide followed by the addition of either an alkyl halide, e.g. methyliodide, or an alkyl halide and an organic acid, e.g. acetic acid, to yield the dehydroxylated compound, e.g. desoxybenzoin.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing hydroxyarylaldehydes wherein a corresponding phenolic compound is reacted with formaldehyde, in the presence of a titanium or zirconium containing catalyst, optionally in the presence of a catalyst promoter. Among other uses, the aldehydes are particularly useful as intermediates in the preparation of the corresponding oximes, which find utility as metal extractants.

Abstract: .alpha.-Methyl-substituted ketones are prepared by reacting the corresponding unsubstituted ketones, which must possess two or more geminal hydrogen atoms in the .alpha.-position, with methanol in the gas phase at from 350.degree. to 500.degree. C. and under from 1 to 20 bar in the presence of a metal oxide.

Abstract: Alpha, beta carbonyl compounds are prepared from an acid anhydride selected from the group consisting of glutaric anhydride and 3-alkyl glutaric anhydride, and a beta-hydroxy carbonyl compound having the following chemical formula:R.sub.2 COH--CHR--CRO or R.sub.2 COH--CHR--CNwhere each R is any substitutent group.The process comprises: (a) reacting the acid anhydride and the beta-hydroxy carbonyl compound in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of an acid catalyst to form an ester; (b) reacting the ester in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a base catalyst to form a alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compound and a carboxylic acid; and (c) separating the alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compound and the carboxylic acid.

Abstract: An isomeric mixture of C- and O-allylated aromatic compounds is prepared by contacting an allyl halide, a hydroxyaromatic reactant, an alkaline agent, water and a quaternary salt catalyst. This mixture may be thermally isomerized to obtain the C-allylated compounds in high yield.

Abstract: A method is provided for making aromatic ethers by effecting the displacement of reactive radicals on an activated aromatic nucleus such as a phthalimide with a mono or bisalkali metal phenoxide in the presence of an organic solvent and a dialkylamino branched alkyl substituted pyridinium salt as a phase transfer catalyst. Improved yields of bis(aromatic ethers) are achieved without the production of undesirable by-products, such as akylated phenols.

Abstract: A novel process for the manufacture of quinone derivatives is described.In this process a compound of the formula ##STR1## is reacted with a compound of the formula ##STR2## and the resulting compound of the formula ##STR3## is subjected to a retro-Diels-Alder reaction. The substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the significance given in the description.

Abstract: Diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is 1-3, n is 1 or 2, R is hydrogen, carboxy, carboxylate salt or ester, formyl oxime, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, chloro, bromo, or N, N-dialkyl amino, are prepared by reacting a chloro-fluoro-benzotrifluoride of the formula ##STR2## wherein m and n are as defined above with a nitro-phenoxide of the formula ##STR3## where R is defined above, and M is a cation of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: Beta-acids are separated from alpha-acids in a hop extract without using organic solvents by bubbling CO.sub.2 through an aqueous hop extract having a pH of about 9.6 to about 13 to lower the pH to about 8.5 to about 9.5 to precipitate the beta-acids and leave the alpha-acids in the extract.

Abstract: A process for direct preparation of enantiomers of a substituted fluorenyloxyacetic acid is disclosed. The acetic acid derivative is useful for treating brain edema.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for obtaining manipulated proportions of the (+) and (-) enantiomers of [(6,7-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-1-oxo-2-phenyl-1H-inden-5-yl)oxy]aceti c acid by asymmetric chiral phase transfer catalysis.

Abstract: Novel compounds of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R is a branched or unbranched alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aralkyl group, which group optionally contains or is substituted by a halogen or oxygen function, the oxygen function optionally being in the form of an alcohol or ether moiety;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen, an alkyl, acyl, or benzoyl group, which group optionally contains or is substituted by a halogen or oxygen function;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, an alkyl, alkenyl preferably being an allyl or prenyl group, or aralkyl group which group optionally contains or is substituted by an alkyl, aryl, halogen or oxygen function;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, an alkyl, aralkyl, acyl, or aryl group, which group optionally contains or is substituted by an alkyl, aryl, halogen, or oxygen function; except that R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are not both hydrogen;and except for the compounds when R.sub.

Abstract: A method for producing m-hydroxy-acetophenone which comprises allowing m-(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)cumene hydroperoxide to react at 30.degree. to 100.degree. C. in the presence of an aqueous solution containing 0.001 to 1 mole of iron salt per mole of said compound, 0.01 to 4 moles of copper salt per mole of said iron salt, and mineral acid to give m-(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)acetophenone, then allowing the resulting compound to react at 30.degree. to 95.degree. C. in the presence of 1 to 20 moles of 5 to 90% by weight aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution per mole of said compound and acid catalyst to form m-(2-hydroperoxy-2-propyl)acetophenone, and further subjecting the product formed to acid decomposition. m-Hydroxyacetophenone is an important intermediate in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, dyestuffs and the like.

Abstract: 2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone is prepared substantially quantitatively and in a highly purified form by reacting resorcinol with a benzotrihalide in the presence of an aqueous solution of N-methylpyrrolidone and subsequently subjecting the crude reaction product mixture to vacuum distillation.

Abstract: Spiro[5.5]undeca-1,4,8-trien-3-ones are prepared by reacting a phenol having a free p-position with formaldehyde, a nitrogen compound selected from ammonia and primary and secondary amines, and a conjugated diene in an inert solvent at a temperature of at least about 190.degree. C.

Abstract: Improvement in the process for preparing biaryl compounds via coupling of an arylamine with an arene in the presence of a nitrite, an acid and copper metal or a derivative thereof; the improvement is consisting in adding to the reaction mixture a trialkylorthoformate. The process may be used for preparing drugs such as Flurbiprofen and Xenbucin or intermediate compounds particularly useful for preparing Flurbiprofen, Flufenisal, Chlordimorin, Xenbucin, Xenysalate, Xenyhexenic acid and the like.

Abstract: Catalysts and a method of using said catalysts for the alkoxylation of a variety of materials is disclosed. Catalysts so described produce alkoxylates having a very sharp alkoxylate distribution. The catalysts are supported and unsupported dialkoxy and dialkyl metal fluorides and halides and alkyl metal difluorides and dihalides.

Abstract: Novel bis(3',5'-mono or dihydrocarbyl-4'-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3-diketones are prepared by reacting a (3',5'-mono or dihydrocarbyl-4'-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3-diketone with an N,N-dihydrocarbyl-2,6-mono or dihydrocarbyl-4-aminomethylphenol and an alkyl halide in the presence of an alkaline earth metal halide. The products are useful as antioxidants.

Abstract: Aryliodonium salts resulting from the condensation of aryliodosotosylates and aryl ketones are provided which are used as photoinitiators to effect deep section UV cures. Deep section photopolymerizable organic materials are also provided which can be used as encapsulating agents to encapsulate a wide variety of electronic components.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the preparation of ketones by a catalytic vapor phase reaction of using reactants such as ketones with carboxylic acids and/or carboxylic acid precursors. An example of such a reaction is that of acetone with pivalic acid over a ceria-alumina catalyst at a temperature of nearly 470.degree. C. to produce pinacolone.

Abstract: A method is provided for making aromatic ethers by effecting the displacement of reactive radicals on an activated aromatic nucleus such as a phthalimide with a mono or bisalkali metal phenoxide in the presence of an organic solvent and a dialkylamino branched alkyl substituted pyridinium salt as a phase transfer catalyst. Improved yields of bis(aromatic ethers) are achieved without the production of undesirable by-products, such as alkylated phenols.

Abstract: Alkoxymethyl protecting groups for organic hydroxyl substituents may be introduced into the desired compounds by acetal exchange between an alkylal and an alcohol in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride and dimethylformamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for substituting for a halogen atom attached to the nuclear carbon atom of an aromatic ring, a substituent of the formula -O-R wherein R represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or benzyl, which process comprises reacting the halogen-substituted aromatic compound with an alcoholate of the formula M.sup.n+ [O--R].sub.n.sup..crclbar. wherein M is an alkali metal atom or alkaline earth metal atom, n is the valency of M, and R is as defined above, in the presence of an active catalyst mixture comprising (i) a formic acid ester of an organic alcohol having the formula R.sup.2 --O--CO--H wherein R.sup.2 is as defined for R above; and (ii) a cuprous salt; in a liquid medium which is a solvent for the catalyst mixture and in which the halogen-substituted aromatic compound is at least partially soluble, under substantially anhydrous conditions and a non-oxidizing atmosphere. The invention further relates to a catalyst used in the above process.

Abstract: A method for producing an aromatic carbonyl compound represented by the formula (B)-1 or (B)-2: ##STR1## comprising decomposing a hydroperoxide represented by the formula (A)-1 or (A)-2: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined in the specification, in an inert gas atmosphere in the presence of an aqueous layer containing an iron salt, a copper salt and an acid is disclosed. Novel m-(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)acetophenone and m-isopropenylacetophenone which are useful as an intermediate for the preparation of medicines are also disclosed. A method for producing m-isopropenylacetophenone comprising dehydrating m-(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)acetophenone in the presence of an acid catalyst is further disclosed.

Abstract: At least one of the other functions comprising an aryl-aliphatic ether, e.g., veratrol, is catalytically hydrolyzed with water, e.g., to guaiacol, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a salt of a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Novel (3',5'-dihydrocarbyl-4'-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3-diketones are prepared by reacting an N,N-dihydrocarbyl-2,6-dihydrocarbyl-4-aminomethylphenol with a 1,3-diketone in the presence of a basic substance. The products are useful as antioxidants.

Abstract: Novel (3',5'-dihydrocarbyl-4'-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3-diketones are prepared by reacting an N,N-dihydrocarbyl-2,6-dihydrocarbyl-4-aminomethylphenol with a 1,3-diketone and an alkyl halide in the presence of an alkali or an alkaline earth metal hydride. The products are useful as antioxidants.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an alkylated phenolic ether comprising reacting a phenolic compound at a temperature of at least the melting point of the phenol and in the absence of a solvent with an alkylating agent until an alkylated phenol is produced.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoroalkoxy or .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoroalkylthiophenyl ketones, in which a polyhaloalkoxybenzene or a polyhaloalkylthiobenzene is reacted with a carboxylic acid, a precursor or a derivative of this acid in the presence of boron trifluoride in such an amount that the absolute pressure of the boron trifluoride within the reaction vessel exceeds 1 bar, and in the presence of hydrofluoric acid as a solvent. The resultant products are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of compounds having phytosanitary (e.g., herbicidal) or pharmaceutical activity.

Abstract: Novel poly-aromatic ethynyl-terminated enyne compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are provided together with a method of production thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is a strong electron withdrawing moiety and n is equal to or greater than 1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the reduction of .alpha.-,.beta.-unsaturated linear homo- and heterocyclic ketones by a transfer of hydrogen from an alcohol donor to said unsaturated ketone. The alcohol donor must be unsubstituted or substituted with an inert group. Also the alcohol donor may be a primary or secondary alcohol or a glycol. The process is a catalytic one and is carried out in the presence of complexed iridium and rhodium catalysts of the following formulae: ##STR1## wherein: M is selected from Ir and Rh;Chel represents a kelating bidentate nitrogenous compound;L--L represents a molecule of a preferably not conjugated diolefin, or two molecules of a mono-olefin;X.sup.- represents an anion selected from among: Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, J.sup.- ; PF.sub.6.sup.-, BF.sub.4.sup.-, CIO.sub.4.sup.-, B(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.4.sup.

Abstract: There is described a process for the production of a 4,6-diacetyl resorcinol having an alkyl C 1 to 6 or an alkenyl C 2 to 6 group in the 2-position, which comprises reacting 4,6-diacetyl resorcinol with an alkyl C 1 to 6- or an alkenyl C 2 to 6- halide.The product 4,6-diacetyl resorcinols are useful as intermediates in the production of pharmaceuticals. Certain of the product 4,6-diacetyl resorcinols are novel.

Abstract: A novel 3-endo-protected hydroxyl-tricyclo[3,2,0,0.sup.2,7 ]heptan-6-one is described which can be alkylated stereospecifically to give a 5-endo-protected hydroxyl-bicyclo[2,2,1]heptan-2-one which may then be converted via a sequence of reactions into prostaglandins of the F-series having a protecting group at the 9-position. The synthesis of the tricyclo[3,2,0,0.sup.2,7 ]heptan-6-one is also described.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are equal or different alkyl-, alkoxyalkyl-, or aryl groups, or together form a ring; R.sub.3 is an allyl or benzyl radical; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or further compounds of the formula II: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 have the meaning indicated above and R.sub.6 stands for hydrogen or methyl or to compounds which are modified by the addition of hydrogen to at least one olefinic or carbonylic double bond of compounds of the general formula I or II. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the new compounds. The compounds of the general formula II are obtained by thermal treatment of a selection of compounds of formula I, for which R.sub.3 stands for the allyl or methallyl radical. The compounds according to the invention are used as fragrant and flavoring substances.

Abstract: A method of preparing a diphenyl ether compound of the formula (II) ##STR1## wherein X is F, Cl or Br; Z is hydrogen, halogen, NO.sub.2 of CN; and W is methyl, cyano, CH.sub.3 CO--, or a group --C--OR, wherein R is --OH; --OM wherein M is a cation; OR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aliphatic radical; --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or an optionally substituted aliphatic radical; or --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, which comprises reacting a 3-X-substituted-4,5-difluorobenzotrifluoride with a salt of a 3,4-W,Z-substituted phenol. The invention further comprises novel 3-X-4,5-difluorobenzotrifluorides for use in the process.