Abstract: The patent discloses a novel metal free process for the preparation of corresponding phenol and ketone via allylic oxidation of substituted cyclohexenes. Air is used as oxidant in the present process and can be used as such or optionally selected from pure oxygen or atmospheric oxygen. Moreover, the process of the present invention utilizes easily available starting materials and is a green eco-friendly, convenient and economical process with high yield of >60% and high selectivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol based UV-filters as well as to topical compositions comprising such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters to enhance the solubility of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in cosmetic oils.

Abstract: A method for producing a norbornene derivative includes forming a Mannich base represented by any of general formulae (5) to (7) by reacting a carbonyl compound represented by any of general formulae (1) to (3) and an amine compound represented by general formula (4) with each other in an acidic solvent, to thereby obtain a reaction liquid comprising the Mannich base in the acidic solvent, wherein the acidic solvent comprises a formaldehyde derivative and 0.01 mol/L or more of an acid represented by formula HX; reacting the Mannich base and a diene compound represented by general formula (8) with each other by adding an organic solvent, a base in an amount of 1.0 to 20.0 equivalents to the acid, and the diene compound to the reaction liquid, and then heating the reaction liquid, to thereby form the norbornene derivative represented by any of general formulae (9) to (11).

Abstract: The present invention proposes a chiral diene ligand, a fabrication method thereof and applications thereof. The chiral diene ligand is a bicyclo[2.2.1] diene ligand having structural specificity and high stability, which favors the bicyclo[2.2.1] diene ligand to take part in asymmetric transformations, particularly an asymmetric addition reaction involving a metal catalyst in a basic environment. Most of the products of the reactions implemented by the chiral diene ligands of the present invention have superior optical activity. The method of the present invention comprises a first oxidation step, a saponification step, a second oxidation step, a deprotonation step, and a cross-coupling step. The chiral diene ligand of the present invention is very suitable to be used in the fabrication or synthesis of various chemicals and medical products.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the production of 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone and its bisulfite adducts, comprising the following steps: a) oxidizing 2-methyl-naphthalene (2-MNA) to achieve an organic phase containing 2-methyl-naphthoquinone (2-MNQ) and 6-methyl-naphthoquinone (6-MNQ); b) subjecting said organic phase to treatment with an aqueous solution of a bisulfite salt to extract preferentially the 6-MNQ isomer from the organic phase; c) separating said organic phase from the aqueous phase; d) subjecting the organic phase of process step c) to a second bisulfidation step with an aqueous solution of a bisulfite salt, resulting in an organic phase containing 2-MNA and trace amounts of 2-MNQ and an aqueous phase containing 2-MSB and trace amounts of 6-MSB; e) optionally removing interfering bisulfite ions from the aqueous phase of process step c); f) raising the pH of the aqueous phase from step c) or e) to higher than 8.

Abstract: A method for producing a norbornene derivative includes forming a Mannich base represented by any of general formulae (5) to (7) by reacting a carbonyl compound represented by any of general formulae (1) to (3) and an amine compound represented by general formula (4) with each other in an acidic solvent, to thereby obtain a reaction liquid comprising the Mannich base in the acidic solvent, wherein the acidic solvent comprises a formaldehyde derivative and 0.01 mol/L or more of an acid represented by formula HX; reacting the Mannich base and a diene compound represented by general formula (8) with each other by adding an organic solvent, a base in an amount of 1.0 to 20.0 equivalents to the acid, and the diene compound to the reaction liquid, and then heating the reaction liquid, to thereby form the norbornene derivative represented by any of general formulae (9) to (11).

Abstract: The present application discloses methods for the production of organic compounds comprising a linear series of five fused carbon rings. Such compounds are useful in the production of electronic components, devices and materials. For example the methods disclosed permit the production of 2,9- and 2,10-disubstituted pentacene compounds and 2,6,9,13- and 2,6,10,13-tetrasubstituted compounds that present particularly advantageous properties for the manufacture of semiconductor materials, and may be used in devices such as for example thin film transistors and solar cells. These features are enhanced by ?-? parallel stacking in the solid state. Also disclosed are compounds that are excellent candidates for use in the manufacture of semiconductor materials, and other components of electronic systems, by virtue of their solubility, crystal packing geometries, and electronic properties.

Abstract: Compounds containing a substituted or unsubstituted allyl group directly bound to a chiral carbon atom are prepared enantioselectively. Starting reactants are either chiral or achiral, and may or may not contain an attached allyloxycarbonyl group as a substituent. Chiral ligands are employed, along with transition metal catalysts. The methods of the invention are effective in providing enantioconvergent allylation of chiral molecules.

Abstract: A process for preparing vinyl substituted beta-diketones includes reacting a halogen-containing beta-diketone with an olefin in a reaction zone under Heck coupling reaction conditions in the presence of a catalyst, a base, and an organic phosphine to provide a vinyl substituted beta-diketone product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthesis method of cyclohexyl phenyl ketone with a high selectivity and a high yield from 1,3-butadiene and acrylic acid in the presence or absence of benzene or a non-aromatic organic solvent in the same reaction without a step of separating or purifying intermediates, the synthesis method including sequentially carrying out a [2+4] Diels-Alder reaction, a hydrogenation reaction, a chlorination reaction and a Friedel-Crafts reaction in the presence/absence of benzene or a non-aromatic organic solvent without separation of intermediates.

Abstract: An osmium-assisted process for the oxidative cleavage of oxidizable organic compounds such as unsaturated organic compounds, including alkenes and olefins into aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters, or ketones. The process uses a metal catalyst comprising osmium and a peroxy compound selected from the group consisting of peroxymonosulfuric acid and salts thereof to oxidatively cleave the oxidizable organic compound. In particular, the process enables aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters, or ketones to be selectively produced from the corresponding mono-, 1,1-di-, 1,2-di-, tri-, or tetra-substituted olefins in a reaction that produces the result of ozonolysis but with fewer problems. The present invention further provides a process for oxidizing an aldehyde alone or with the osmium in an interactive solvent to produce an ester or carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heavier halogen atom substituted squaraine based dyes of the formula 1 below where X is a heavier halogen atom and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, which can be used in photodynamic therapeutical and industrial applications, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: There are disclosed are a method for producing at least one compound selected from a carbonyl compound and a hydroxy adduct compound by an oxidative cleavage or addition reaction of an olefinic double bond of an olefin compound, which contains reacting an olefin compound with hydrogen peroxide, utilizing as a catalyst, at least one member selected from (a) tungsten, (b) molybdenum, or (c) a tungsten or molybdenum metal compound containing (ia) tungsten or (ib) molybdenum and (ii) an element of Group IIIb, IVb, Vb or VIb excluding oxygen, and a catalyst composition.

Abstract: A procedure for oxidizing organic compounds having allylic hydrogen atom(s) involving the steps of reactively contacting the organic compound with a combination of an N-hydroxy dicarboxylic acid imide and a chromium-containing oxidant. The reaction can conveniently be conducted under ambient temperature and pressure conditions, and is conveniently conducted in a co-solvent system of water and organic solvent(s).

Abstract: A cyclic anthraquinone process for producing hydrogen peroxide using at least two differently substituted 2-alkylanthraquinones and/or their tetrahydro derivatives. The working solution to be used contains (i) at least one reaction carrier from the series 2-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl) anthraquinone (IHEAQ), 2-(4-methylpentyl) anthraquinone (IHAQ) and their di- and tetrahydro derivatives such as, in particular 2-(4-methylpentyl)-&bgr;-tetrahydroanthraquinone (THIHAQ), and (ii) at least one reaction carrier from the series of the 2-(C1- to C5)-alkylanthraquinones, especially 2-ethylanthraquinone (EAQ), and their tetrahydro derivatives. The reaction carriers according to (i) make up 5 to 95 molar %, especially 20 to 50 molar % of all reaction carrier. The method is distinguished by greater H2O2 capacity, improved hydrogenation kinetics and lesser susceptibility to disturbances. A method for making THIHAQ is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing ketones has advantages of improving yields and reducing the time of the reactions due to high efficiency of catalysts. Ketones are prepared by reacting an aliphatic or an aromatic aldehyde with a vinyl olefin having an aliphatic or aromatic alkyl moiety in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, 2-aminopyridine catalyst, a primary amine and an acid, as catalysts and additives.

Abstract: An ortho-alkylation method of an aromatic ketone. In the method, as starting materials, the aromatic ketone is reacted with aliphatic or aromatic alkyl moiety-containing olefins in the presence of a primary amine and a transition metal catalyst as reaction catalysts, or ketimines resulting from a reaction of aromatic ketones with a primary amine are reacted with aliphatic or aromatic alkyl moiety-containing olefins in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, thereby introducing the alkyl moiety to the ortho-position of the aromatic ketone.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an aromatic organozinc compound is provided. The process comprises reacting a zinc chloride, bromide or iodide and an organometallic compound of another metal comprising an aromatic moiety, producing a reaction product comprising an organozinc compound and a halide salt of the other metal. The reaction product is then contacted with a liquid hydrocarbon, in which the organozinc compound is soluble and the halide salt of the other metal is of low solubility. The halide salt of the other metal is separated from the hydrocarbon, and the organozinc compound can be recovered from the hydrocarbon. Organozinc compounds produced by this process can be employed to generate chiral centres in suitable substrates.

Abstract: A method for preparation of a new ketone from a preexisting ketone is very advantageous in terms of production cost and yield. A reactant mixture consisting of a ketone containing &bgr;-hydrogen relative to the aldehyde group and a vinyl olefin or internal olefin having an aliphatic or aromatic alkyl moiety is allowed to react at approximately 100-180° C. for at least 6 hours in the presence of a rhodium or iridium transition metal catalyst and a 2-aminopyridine derivative.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of the formula I where R1 and R2 are hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl and R3 is C1-C10-alkyl, phenyl or C1-C4-alkyl-substituted phenyl, comprises reacting a compound II with a compound of the formula III where X is chlorine, bromine or iodine, in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst in one step to give a compound I.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## and the physiologically tolerable salts thereof, wherein the substituents R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 have the meanings given in the specifications and show an activity against inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of anthraquinones of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which can be identical or different, are hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkenyl radical, in which 1,4-naphthoquinone is reacted with a 1,3-diene of the general formula II ##STR2## in a cycloaddition step to give the corresponding tetrahydroanthraquinone and the tetrahydroanthraquinone is oxidized with oxygen in the presence of a basic catalyst to give the anthraquinone, in which both the cycloaddition step and the oxidation step are carried out in the presence of an aqueous diluent.Preferably, the cycloaddition step and oxidation step are carried out at a reaction temperature between 90 and 110.degree. C. and at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for preparing an alpha-arylated or vinylated carbonyl-containing compounds, comprising reacting a compound having a carbonyl group with an arylating or vinylating compound in the presence of a base and a transition metal catalyst. The transition metal catalyst has the formula X.sub.n M(ER.sub.1-4).sub.m, wherein X is an optional ligand, M is a group 8 transition metal, E is an element bearing a nonbonding electron pair when E is not bonded to the metal, and R is a substituent bonded to E through a carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur atom, with the proviso that R.sub.3 cannot contain 3 aryl groups, n is an integer from 0 to 4, and m is an integer from 1-4. The process of the invention is useful for preparation of alpha-arylated or vinylated carbonyl-containing compounds which are significant in the development of pharmacologically active compounds and polymers and oligomers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing alpha-arylated carbonyl-containing compounds, comprising the steps of reacting a compound having at least one carbonyl group with an arylating compound in the presence of a base and a transition metal catalyst under reaction conditions effective to form an alpha-arylated carbonyl-containing compound, the transition metal catalyst comprising a Group 8 metal and at least one chelating ligand selected from the group consisting of unsaturated Group 15 heterocycles, Group 15-substituted metallocenes, Group 15-substituted alkanes, Group 15-substituted arylenes, and combinations thereof. The process of the present invention simplifies the preparation of commercially significant organic alpha-aryl carbonyl-containing compounds, particularly for use in the pharmaceutical and polymer industries.

Abstract: An improved process is described for preparing .gamma.,.delta.-unsaturated ke-tones, which are in demand as aroma substances and intermediates for vitamins and carotenoids, by reacting tertiary allyl alcohols and alkenyl alkyl ethers in the presence of acid catalysts at elevated temperature, which comprises carrying out the reaction in the presence of a phosphorus derivative of the formula IV ##STR1## where A and B are each a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkoxy having from 1 to 10 carbons, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl, cycloalkyl, aryloxy or cycloaryloxy;A can additionally be --H or --OH orA and B together are a substituted or unsubstituted tetramethylene or pentamethylene or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl-1,2-diol or 1,1'-binaphthyl-2,2'-diol.

Abstract: A method for preparing 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone (vitamin K.sub.3), in which 2-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone and 1,3-butadienes are subjected to a ?2+4! Diels-Alder reaction and subsequently to oxidative dehydrogenation, using dimethylsulfoxide as both a dehydrogenating agent and a solvent in the presence of at least one Lewis acid or a Broensted acid, in a single pot, shows high selectivity and yield.

Abstract: Acetylenic compounds of the general formula IR.sup.1 --C.tbd.C--CHR.sup.2 --CH.sub.2 --X Iwhere the substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.1 hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or aryl;R.sup.2 hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;X CN; COOR.sup.3 where R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or benzyl; C(O)R.sup.4 where R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,are prepared by reacting an alkyne of the formula IIR.sup.1 --C.tbd.C--H IIwith an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated compound of the formula IIIR.sup.2 HC.dbd.CH--X IIIin the presence of a homogeneous rhodium-phosphine catalyst, in a process wherein a catalyst with a bidentate or tridentate phosphine compound is used.

Abstract: A method for preparing anthraquinones, by which 1,4-benzoquinone or 1,4-naphthoquinone and 1,3-butadienes are subjected to a ?2+4! Diels-Alder reaction and subsequently to oxidative dehydrogenation by using dimethylsulfoxide as a dehydrogenating agent in a single pot in the presence of a Lewis acid or Broensted acid shows high selectivity and yield.

Abstract: A process for producing an optically active .beta.-hydroxyketone represented by formula (I): ##STR1## by catalytic asymmetrical aldol reaction is disclosed, comprising reacting a silyl-enol ether represented by formula (II): ##STR2## with a substituted aldehyde represented by formula (III):R.sup.5 CHO (III)in the presence of a binaphthol-titanium complex represented by formula (IV): ##STR3## An optically active .beta.-hydroxyketone is efficiently produced with diastereo-specificity and enantio-specificity.

Abstract: An aromatic compound (such as benzene) is alkylated with a alkene (such as propylene) by contacting the two compounds together in the presence of a tungsten on zirconia catalyst. The reaction preferably takes place at elevated temperature and elevated pressure. The process of the invention has very high selectivity and conversion, and produces no or only very low amounts of undesirable oligomers (as measured by bromine number).

Abstract: A process for isolating and purifying oxadimethacrylics of the general formula ICH.sub.2 .dbd.C(A)CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 C(B).dbd.CH.sub.2 Iwhere A and B are selected from the group consisting of --COOR.sup.1, --COR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 and --CN and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each defined as follows:R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, N-alkylaminoalkyl, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl or arylalkyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen, alkyl, substituted or substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl or arylalkyl,comprises precipitating or crystallizing them from their solutions that contain at least one liquid hydrocarbon compound.

Abstract: Described is a two-step process for producing phenyl- and cyclohexyl-substituted oxybutane derivative-containing mixtures of our invention by means of first reacting methyl ethyl ketone with benzaldehyde in the presence of a sulfonic acid catalyst to produce a mixture of phenyl pentenone derivatives; and then hydrogenating the resulting mixture of phenyl pentenone derivatives in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, as well as the product produced thereby; and perfumery uses thereof for augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: An alpha-hydroxyl-alpha,alpha-di(inert-substituted)-gamma',delta'-yne ketone can be prepared by a procedure comprising contacting an acetylenic Grignard reagent with an alpha-hydroxyl-alpha,alpha-di(inert substituted)-alpha',beta'-ene ketone, and the alpha-hydroxyl-alpha,alpha-di(inert-substituted)-alpha',beta'-ene ketone can be prepared by a procedure comprising steps of contacting, first, an alkoxy allene with a lithium donating organic agent, second, product of the first step with a di(inert-substituted)ketone, and third, product of the second step with an acidic substance.

Abstract: Disclosed is the vapor phase cyclodehydration of an aldehyde or ketone over a solid Lewis acid as catalyst to make indene or a substituted indene according to the equation: ##STR1##

Abstract: Halogen-substituted olefin addition compounds that contain a carbonyl group are formed by oxidatively adducting an olefin and a carbonyl compound such as a ketone, aldehyde, or ester. The method consists of reacting the olefin and the carbonyl component, in solution, with an oxidizing ion of manganese, cerium or vanadium in the presence of fluoride, chloride or bromide ion. This ionic component is incorporated in the adduct and appears on the olefin-derived carbon atom gamma to the carbonyl group. The gamma halogen substituted adducts are readily converted to cyclopropane derivatives, including pyrethroid intermediate compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aromatic or furyl substituted olefins, which comprises reacting an olefinic compound with an aromatic compound or furan compound in the presence of carbon monoxide by using a rhodium carbonyl complex as a catalyst to form a corresponding aromatic or furyl substituted olefin.

Abstract: A process for the telomerization of dienes with a telomerizing compound containing a mobile hydrogen atom is disclosed wherein the reaction between the diene and the telomerizing agent is effected in the presence of a catalytic system comprising a water-soluble sulfonated triaryl phosphine compound, preferably a water-soluble salt of a mono-, di-, or trisulfonated triphenyl phosphine and a transition metal compound, preferably palladium or a palladium-containing compound. Water is added either before or after the reaction is completed and the reaction products can easily be separated from the aqueous catalyst solution.

Abstract: The invention is a generalized hydroacylation reaction. The reaction involves the activation of a selected aldehyde by converting by iminization to an aldimine or an aminal. The imine group replaces the carbonyl group. The imine C-H bond is then susceptible to attack by a chosen olefin, and hydrolysis to yield the ketone. One moiety of the ketone derives from the aldehyde and the other from the olefin added later. Therefore, the ketone may be symmetrical or unsymmetrical. Both aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes may be activated according to this process.