Abstract: Substituted 2,2'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfide, sulfoxide, and sulfone compounds, and their use as azo coupling components in light-sensitive diazo compositions. The novel compounds couple with rapidly developing diazonium compounds to provide lemon-yellow dyes, and can be used in combination with blue and violet couplers to provide a green-black diazo image in higher density areas with a neutral black in lower density areas.

Abstract: The present invention provides thioethers of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is a phenyl radical which is optionally substituted one, two or three times by alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkanoyl, hydroxyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, nitro, amino or halogen, Q is an oxygen or sulphur atom or an NH group, A is a straight-chained or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkylene radical which is optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group or can be interrupted by an ethenylene or ethynylene group, n is 0, 1 or 2, and R is a hydrogen atom or a straight-chained or branched alkyl radical which is optionally substituted one or more times by the same or different radicals selected from alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl, carboxyl or optionally substituted carbamoyl or amino; as well as the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, with the proviso that A cannot be ethylene when Ar is a phenyl radical, Q is an oxygen atom and R is the group --CH.sub.2 COOH.

Abstract: A chelate of zinc with 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone is obtained in a solvent-free system for use as a color developer in carbonless copy paper systems. The 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone is solubilized in an aqueous medium by reacting with a water-soluble amine. A mineral matrix is then added followed by the addition of a zinc halide, preferably zinc bromide, to cause the chelate of zinc with 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone onto and within the structure of the mineral matrix. After removal of any excess zinc cations, and addition of any desired fillers, a binder is added and the composition coated onto the substrate.

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: Aryl-diethers are provided which are produced by reacting a halogenated xylene compound, preferably 4-chloro-ortho-xylene, and an alkali metal salt of a bisphenol compound, preferably bisphenol-A. These aryl-diethers serve as precursors in a process for producing polyetherimide polymers.

Abstract: A asymmetrical aryl ether of the formulaX--Ar--O--Ar'--Y,wherein Ar and Ar' are each a divalent aromatic radical, X and Y are electron attracting atoms or groups which differ from each other or have different positions on the corresponding aromatic radicals, is produced by heating together, in the presence of a basic catalyst, equimolecular amounts of two aryl carbonates of the formulas:X--Ar--O--CO--O--Ar--X,andY--Ar'--O--CO--O--Ar'--Y

Abstract: A phenolic compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## a process for producing it and a recording material comprising a support bearing a heat- or pressure-sensitive color-forming layer containing the phenolic compound and a leuco dye.

Abstract: Novel diazonium salts which possess excellent photo speed, good thermal stability, exceptional resistance to discoloration in the D.sub.min areas, rapid development, and allow a wide range of azo dye colors are provided. The diazonium salts are of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is tertiary butyl or tertiary amyl; Y is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cyanoalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, aralkylthio, arylthio, alkylthio, halogen, allyl, allyloxy, allylthio, cyanoalkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, methoxyalkoxy, trifluoroalkyl, alkylacetylamino, morpholino, or dialkyl carbonamido;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different, and are alkyl, aralkyl, allyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydrogen, acyl, cycloalkyl, beta-chloroalkyl, branched alkyl, or a structure wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be linked together to form a heterocyclic structure; andX is an anion.

Abstract: Phenoxymethane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or halogen,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, phenyl which is optionally substituted by alkyl and/or halogen, phenylalkyl which is optionally substituted by alkyl and/or halogen, alkoxy, phenoxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkylthio, alkylsulphonyl, phenylthio, phenylsulphonyl, nitro or halogen,R.sup.

Abstract: 4-Hydroxy-4'-isopropoxydiphenylsulfone useful as color developer for heat-sensitive color-developable recording material.

Abstract: A diphenyl sulfone compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, same or different, each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkenyloxy group, a lower alkynyloxy group, a phenoxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower alkylsulfonyl group or a lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkoxy group, R.sub.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable esters and acid addition salts thereof, wherein:R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, halo, lower alkylthio, lower alkyl sulfinyl, lower alkyl sulfonyl; orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form --OCH.sub.2 O--; andR.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl.These compounds combine .beta.-blockade and calcium entry blockade properties in the same compound and therefore are useful in therapy in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, arrhythmias and variant and exercise induced angina.

Abstract: A process for preparing diarylsulfone, the process comprising reacting chlorosulfonic acid with a mixture of (i) aromatic hydrocarbon represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein one of X and Y is a halogen atom and the other is a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom and (ii) aromatic sulfonic acid represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein X and Y are as defined above.

Abstract: A developer system comprising a zinc chelate of 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone is provided for developing colorless dye precursors used in carbonless copy paper systems. The system preferably includes a styrene-methacrylic acid copolymer and a mineral matrix, especially sodium aluminosilicate, which promotes reactivity of the chelate. The developer system is particularly useful in coating compositions for carbonless second sheets.

Abstract: A process for sulfonylation of halobenzenes, in which a halobenzene is reacted with a sulfonic acid, a precursor or a derivative thereof in the presence of boron trifluoride in an amount such that the absolute pressure of 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 a phytosanitary (e.g., herbicidal) or pharmaceutical activity.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoroalkoxy or .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoroalkylthiophenyl sulfones, in which a polyhaloalkoxybenzene or a polyhaloalkylthiobenzene is reacted with a sulfonic acid, a derivative or a precursor of this acid, in the presence of boron trifluoride in an amount such 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 a phytosanitary (e.g., herbicidal) or pharmaceutical activity.

Abstract: A process for preparing halogen-terminated oligomers by an Ullmann condensation is disclosed wherein a diphenol and a dihalobenzene are reacted in the presence of cuprous oxide in 2,4,6-collidine. The oligomers are useful in producing acetylene-terminated resins by replacing the terminal halogen atoms with acetylene groups.

Abstract: Novel allylthiodiphenyl ether compounds exhibit excellent herbicidal activity against broadleaf weeds while leaving crops such as corn, wheat, rice and soybeans unaffected. Preparation and herbicidal activity of the compounds is disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: Arylether compounds containing terminal phenylethynyl groups are provided. Also provided is a process for producing these compounds. The following compounds are claimed; 4,4'-bis(3-phenylethynyl-phenoxy) diphenylsulfone; 2,2-bis[([([3-phenoxy]-3-phenoxy)-3-phenylethynyl]-3-phenoxy)-4-phenyl]-pr opane and 2,2-bis[([([3-phenoxy]-3-phenoxy)-3-phenyl ethynyl]-3-phenoxy)-4-phenyl]-hexafluoropropane.

Abstract: A diphenyl sulfone compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkenyloxy group, a lower alkynyloxy group or a lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkoxy group, R.sub.2 is a hydroxyl group, a lower alkenyloxy group, a lower alkynyloxy group, a halo(lower)alkoxy group, a lower alkoxy(lower)alkoxy group, a cyano(lower)alkoxy group, a lower alkoxycyano(lower)alkoxy group, a hydroxy(lower)alkoxy group, a lower alkylcarbonyloxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a lower alkylthio(lower)alkoxy group, a lower alkenyloxy(lower)alkoxy group, a di(lower)alkylamino(lower)alkoxy group, a hydroxyimino(lower)alkoxy group, a lower alkoxyimino(lower)alkoxy group, a lower alkylsulfonyloxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyloxy group, a di(lower)alkoxyphosphinyloxy group, an oxotetrahydrofuranyloxy group or a group of the formula: --O--A--COR.sub.

Abstract: Aromatic polyvinylethers and active hydrogen compound reaction products thereof have been found to provide fast heat curable molding compositions when used with various heat activated curing catalysts, for example, diaryliodonium salts in combination with aromatic polyvinylether soluble copper compounds, or dialkylhydroxyarylsulfonium salts in combination with certain organic oxidants.

Abstract: The compositions disclosed herein comprise compounds of the formula:DOOCArO-ArSO.sub.2 Ar'QAr'SO.sub.2 Ar-OArCOOD (I)and also derivatives and polymers therefrom or from the compound:X-ArSO.sub.2 Ar'QAr'SO.sub.2 Ar-Xin which compounds D is hydrogen, halogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical, preferably of 1-20 carbon atoms; Q is either --O-- or --SO.sub.2 --; Ar and Ar' are divalent aromatic groups including a multiplicity of aromatic groups linked by O, SO.sub.2, hydrocarbon groups, etc.; and X is preferably Cl but may be other halogen atoms. In these compounds, the central core or residue --ArSO.sub.2 Ar'QAr'SO.sub.2 Ar-- may be represented by A. Various derivatives and polymers having the core A are prepared, such as diamides of the formula R.sub.2 NOCArO-A-OArCONR.sub.2 ; polyester polymers of the formula [--OROOCArO-A-OArCO--]; polyarylate polymers of the formula [--ArCOOArO-A-OArOOCArCOO--]; polycarbonate polymers of the formula [--OCOOArO-A-OArOOCO--]; phenolic resins, and many other derivatives.

Abstract: In a method for the removal of alkali halides by washing them out of reaction products prepared, in the presence of ketones which form a miscibility gap with water, by a reaction of xylylene dichlorides and/or bromides with bisphenols in the presence of alkaline compounds or in the form of alkali salts, at 85.degree. to 160.degree. C., with the addition in some cases of terminal-group-closing monophenols or monohalogen alkyl compounds, water or a water-ketone mixture solvent is added to the reaction mixture before beginning the filtration, and afterward is recycled. For the complete recovery of the ketones and alkali halides and the reuse of the ketones with reduced energy consumption a kentonous phase and an aqueous phase are recovered by separate evaporation after the separation of the filtrate in two liquid phases, both of the condensates are combined to a ketone-water mixture, the filter cake is stirred up again in the ketone-water mixture and filtered a second time.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group, X and Y, being the same or different, are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a carboxy(lower)alkoxy group or a lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkoxy group and Z is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group and X and Y are, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a carboxy(lower)alkoxy group or a lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)-alkoxy group, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in the process of isolating certain diphenyl ethers from an aprotic organic solvent by the addition of a diphenyl ether phase forming amount of water to a reaction mixture comprising a liquid phase of the diphenyl ether dissolved in the solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)biphenyl disulfone.

Abstract: Sulphones useful for preparing polyenes have the formula: ##STR1## where the sulphonyl group replaces a hydrogen atom on carbon atom (a) or (b), R represents alkyl, aralkyl or aryl, optionally substituted, A and Q represent an optionally substituted hydrocarbon of 5n+1 carbon atoms (n is 1-5), methyl, optionally substituted by halogen, sulphide or sulphone, CH.sub.2 OH (or an ether or ester thereof), CHO (optionally protected), COOH (or an acid chloride, ester or nitrile thereof), with the proviso that when A represents a 2-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl) ethenyl radical, Q cannot represent --COOH or an ester thereof.

Abstract: The herbicidal 4-trifluoromethyl-3'-nitrogen-substituted-4'-substituted diphenyl ethers comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: The herbicidal-4-trifluoromethyl-3'-carbon-substituted-4'-substituted diphenyl ethers comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: The herbicidal 4-trifluoromethyl-3'-oxygen-substituted-4'-substituted diphenyl ethers comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory compositions are prepared which comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is CO or CHOH; Y is CO; the dotted line represents a double bond which is present or absent; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxyl, hydroxyl, acetoxyl, nitro or amino; R.sub.3 is alkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkenyl of 5 to 8 carbon atoms or phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, methoxyl, ethoxyl, benzyloyl, hydroxyl, acetoxyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, acetyl, methylthiol, methylsulphonyl, methylamino and dimethylamino. Compounds of formula I above are also novel.

Abstract: Purified bis(3,5-dialkyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone useful for production of improved carbonate polymer is described. This sulfone is precipitated by deammoniation of an aqueous solution and then removed from the supernatant solution. This produces a product having minimal phenol sulfonic impurities. It may be employed to form carbonate polymer having improved physical properties.

Abstract: 4,4'-Dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone is isolated from a mixture of dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone isomers by heat dissolving the mixture in phenol and then cooling the resulting solution thereby allowing 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone to precipitate as an adduct with phenol.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group and X and Y are, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a carboxy(lower)alkoxy group or a lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkoxy group, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of oligomeric bromine containing xylylene bisphenol ethers is described wherein xylylene dichlorides and/or dibromides are reacted with bisphenols at 85.degree. to 160.degree. C. in the presence of an alkaline compound or employing the bisphenol in the form of an alkali salt wherein the reaction is conducted employing a ketone as solvent.

Abstract: 4-substituted 3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ones of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents cyano or the grouping --X--R.sup.1,whereinR.sup.1 represents n-alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, isopropyl, isobutyl, sec.-butyl, alkenyl with 3 to 4 carbon atoms, alkynyl with 3 to 4 carbon atoms, optionally substituted aryl or substituted aralkyl, or represents cyano provided that X represents --O-- or --S--, andX represents --O--, --S--, --SO--, or --SO.sub.2 --,which are intermediates for the synthesis of fungicides.

Abstract: Acetylene terminated sulfones and oligomers thereof are prepared by reacting a sulfonyldiphenol with a material selected from the group consisting of a meta-dibromobenzene, a para-dibromobenzene and mixtures thereof in the presence of a potassium base to form a bis-bromophenoxydiphenyl sulfone, which is reacted with a substituted terminal acetylene compound containing at least three carbon atoms and an hydroxy group on the carbon atom adjacent to the acetylene group to form an hydroxy-acetylene terminated phenoxydiphenyl sulfone, which is then subjected to base catalyzed cleavage to form the desired acetylene terminated sulfones and oligomers. An hydroxy-arylacetylene terminated sulfone is prepared by reacting a sulfonyldiphenyl with a material selected from the group consisting of meta-dibromobenzene para-dibromobenzene and mixtures thereof in the presence of a sodium base.

Abstract: Novel compounds exhibiting antiviral activity are disclosed, such compounds are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein m represents the integer 0, 1 or 2; R represents trihalomethyl, alkyl or phenyl; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, nitro, amino, alkyl, alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.2 represents hydroxyl, bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, acetyl, benzoyl, substituted benzoyl, alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, benzyl, substituted benzyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylaminosulfonyl, dialkylaminosulfonyl, or the radical --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sub.4 wherein n represents the integer 1, 2 or 3 and R.sub.4 represents cyano or dialkylamino; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, acetyl, benzoyl, substituted benzoyl, alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, benzyl, substituted benzyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylaminosulfonyl, dialkylaminosulfonyl, or the radical --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z, Z.sub.1, R, m and p are as defined in patent claim 1, can be obtained in a simple and economical manner by a novel process wherein a halide of the formula II ##STR2## is reacted with a substituted or unsubstituted vinylbenzene or vinylnaphthalene derivative in the presence of a base and of certain palladium catalysts, such as palladium acetate. The compounds (I) or functional derivatives preparable therefrom are useful, for example, for the preparation of known dyes or fluorescent brighteners, or can be used directly as fluorescent brighteners or as scintillators.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient and commercially adaptable process for the preparation of vinylcyclopropane derivatives in high yield. For the process an alkylating agent and activated methylene compound are reacted in the presence of an alkylene oxide derivative and alkali metal compound. Water can also be present and/or the reaction may be carried out in an inert organic diluent.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient and commercially adaptable process for the preparation of vinylcyclopropane derivatives in high yield. For the process an alkylating agent and activated methylene compound are reacted in the presence of a cyclic polyether compound and alkali metal compound. Water can also be present and/or the reaction may be carried out in an inert organic diluent.

Abstract: Polyether hydroxyl-containing compounds are prepared by reacting a monoepoxy-containing compound such as propylene oxide with a compound containing one or more OH and/or SH groups such as a low molecular weight adduct of glycerine and propylene oxide in the presence of a solid calcium naphthenate catalyst. The solid form of the catalyst is more efficient than the liquid form.

Abstract: A method of preventing scale formation and adhesion onto the surfaces of a polymerization vessel and auxilliary equipment used in polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer, wherein the surfaces are coated prior to polymerization with a coating agent having the concurrent properties of (a) one or more functional groups having the ability to chelate, (b) one or more functional groups having the ability to inhibit action of free radicals, and (c) substantial insolubility to vinyl chloride monomer and insoluble to water. The concurrent presences of these functional characteristics syngergistically act to prevent scale adhesion onto the surfaces after substantial numbers of repeated polymerization charges.

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: Sulfuryl chloride is reacted in the liquid phase with an organic reactant which is a ketone or aromatic alcohol unsubstituted on both ortho carbons in the presence of a moderator selected from the group consisting of aliphatic alcohols of 1-3 carbons and aliphatic ethers of 2-6 carbons, with sufficient moderator being present to selectively produce a product substantially free of compounds with more than one chlorine atom per carbonyl or aromatic hydroxy. The products, such as monochloroacetone, monochlorocyclohexanone, monochlorophenol and 2,2-bis(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, are useful as chemical intermediates and as monomers for flame retardant polymers.

Abstract: Polycarbonate resins are based upon the reaction of an aromatic diol and a carbonic acid derivative. A sulfur containing difunctional phenolic compound represented by the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and "n" equals 0 to 4 and X is S or SO.sub.2 either totally or partially substitutes for said aromatic diol. Polycarbonates prepared in accordance with the invention exhibit good heat distortion characteristics and long term aging properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel monomers generically identified as bis(4-hydroxyphenyl sulfonylphenyl) biphenyl disulfones, to a process for their production and to their use in the preparation of polycarbonates, polyurethanes, polyesters, polysulfones and polyethers.

Abstract: Highly pure dihalodiphenols or predetermined, statistical mixtures of unreacted, monohalo- and dihalodiphenols are obtained reacting the diphenol, which is suspended or dissolved in a suitable solvent, with a halogen while concurrently purging the reaction with a gas that is inert to the reaction.

Abstract: Active hydrogen-containing fluorochemical is used as a foam stabilizer for polyurethane foams. For example, rigid or flexible polyurethane foams with high or low density and uniform cellular structure are prepared using fluoroaliphatic radical-substituted poly(oxyalkylene) polyols as foam stabilizers.