Abstract: An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative represented by the general formula [I] or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and a pest control agent containing the derivative or the salt as an active ingredient. [in the above formula, R1 is, for example, a C1˜C6 alkyl group which is mono- or poly-substituted with halogen atom; R2 is, for example, a halogen atom or a C1˜C6 alkyl group; R3 is, for example, a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and R4 is, for example, a hydrogen atom or a C1˜C12 alkyl group.] The derivative or the salt has an excellent pest control effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the asymmetric oxidation of nucleophilic organic compounds, particularly metal-free, with peroxide compounds in the presence of a chiral Brønsted acid catalyst. In one detail, the present invention relates to a process for enantioselective sulfoxidation of thiocompounds with peroxide compounds in the presence of a chiral imidodiphosphate catalyst. In another detail, the present invention relates to a process for enantioselective sulfoxidation of thiocompounds with peroxide compounds in the presence of a chiral phosphoric acid catalyst.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, 0, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FXI0)N—(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalised, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and to the use thereof in electronic devices. The invention furthermore relates to electronic devices, preferably organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs), comprising one or more com-pounds of the formula (I). The invention again furthermore relates to the preparation of compounds of the formula (I) and to formulations comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Aniline derivatives represented by formula (8) and formula (9): The aniline derivatives can be used as insecticides.

Abstract: 1,5-Dithiaocta-2,7-diene-5-oxide-1-yl (DODOyl) compounds and derivatives thereof, referred to collectively as DODOyl-derived compounds (DDCs), and chiral enantiomers and derivatives thereof, are described, which are integrin modulators that modulate integrin-mediated functions and/or processes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing integrin modulators and chiral enantiomers thereof, and methods for using integrin modulators and chiral enantiomers thereof are further described.

Abstract: 2-(3-Alkylthiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, Y, R1 to R8 represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl and alkoxy.

Abstract: (4-Trifluoromethyl-3-thiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones and use thereof as herbicides A description is given of (4-trifluoromethyl-3-thiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and of their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are radicals such as hydrogen and organic radicals such as alkyl. A and Z are oxygen or alkylene.

Abstract: ?,?-Unsaturated sulfones, sulfoxides, sulfonimides, sulfinimides, acylsulfonamides and acylsulfinamides of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, M1, M2, L, E1, E2, Q1, Q2 and n are as defined herein, are useful as anti-angiogenesis agents, as agents for treatment of age related senile dementia, and as antiproliferative agents including, for example, as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The invention provides novel acid generators which are unproblematic in combustibility and accumulation inside the human body and can generate acids having high acidities and high boiling points and exhibiting properly short diffusion lengths in resist coating films and which permit the formation of resist patterns excellent smoothness with little dependence on the denseness of a mask pattern; sulfonic acids generated from the acid generators; sulfonyl halides useful as raw material in the synthesis of the acid generators; and radiation-sensitive resin compositions containing the acid generators. The acid generators have structures represented by the general formula (I), wherein R1 is a monovalent substituent such as alkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, or alkoxysulfonyl; R2 to R4 are each hydrogen or alkyl; k is an integer of 0 or above; and n is an integer of 0 to 5.

Abstract: A compound given by the formula (I): has an excellent controlling activity against noxious arthropods.

Abstract: Polymers grafted with a compound of formula I, wherein the general symbols are as defined within, have outstanding stability against oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, O, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FX1O)N?(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalised, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte.

Abstract: 2-(3-Alkylthiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, Y, R1 to R8 represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl and alkoxy.

Abstract: 1,5-Dithiaocta-2,7-diene-5-oxide-1-yl(DODOyl) compounds and derivatives thereof, referred to collectively as DODOyl-derived compounds (DDCs), and chiral enantiomers and derivatives thereof, are described, which are integrin modulators that modulate integrin-mediated functions and/or processes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing integrin modulators and chiral enantiomers thereof, and methods for using integrin modulators and chiral enantiomers thereof are further described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a class of cyclohexene derivatives bearing sulfamoyl and ester groups which have an inhibitory activity on nitric oxide (NO) production and cytokine production, and are useful as an agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases such as, cardiac disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, central nervous system disease, infectious disease, sepsis, and septic shock.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, O, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FX1O)N?(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalised, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved process for preparing modafinil wherein benzhydrylthioacetate is prepared in high yield and purity by the reaction of a haloacetate with the reaction product of thiourea and benzhydrol. The reaction employing the haloacetate is conducted in a solvent comprising an organic solvent such as methanol having dissolved therein an organic base or an inorganic basic salt such as sodium bicarbonate. The resulting benzhydrylthioacetate can be amidated and then oxidized to provide the pharmaceutical grade modafinil in high yield and purity.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives of general formula I in which Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, and m have the meanings that are contained in the description, as inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases and VEGF-receptor tyrosine kinases, their production as well as their use as medications for treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing novel sulfur compounds, molecular compounds containing the same as the component compound, and so on. The above aim is achieved by using sulfur compounds of the general formula (I) wherein Rs are each independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-6 alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl, chloro, or bromo; m is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and Z is a group represented by any of the general formulae (II) to (V) (wherein R and m are each as defined above; W is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; and Y is a direct bond, C1-3 alkylene, or phenylene).

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, O, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FX1O)N?(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalised, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte.

Abstract: Onium salts of arylsulfonyloxynaphthalenesulfonate anions with iodonium or sulfonium cations are novel. A chemically amplified resist composition comprising the onium salt as a photoacid generator is suited for microfabrication, especially by deep UV lithography because of many advantages including improved resolution, improved focal latitude, minimized line width variation or shape degradation even on long-term PED, minimized debris after coating, development and peeling, and improved pattern profile after development.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a bis(4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl) compounds, characterized by nitrating a bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) compound wherein two phenyl groups are bonded to each other directly or through an electron-donating bridging group, sulfoxide group, sulfone group or carbonyl group in an inert solvent using nitric acid under the condition of substantially free from any other acid. According to the process, the target compounds reduced in the content of trinitrates can be produced in high yield and further recrystallizing the compound easily gives in high yield a high-purity products suitable for use as a raw material of producing a heat-resistant polymer and so on because the content of a trinitro-substitued compound in that compound is low.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for forming an azomethine compound, comprising: (a) reacting a compound “A” having an active methylene group or methine group with an arylprimaryamine compound “B”; (b) in the presence of a base and an oxidizing agent and in a solvent medium containing a ketone compound having the formula R1C(O)R2 wherein R1 and R2 are independently C1-C4 alkyl groups; (c) at a temperature low enough to provide a yield of the azomethine product of at least 50 mole % based on compound A.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the condensation of aromatic derivative(s) or a sulphinic derivative by a perhalogenated, advantageously perfluorinated, carbon atom. Said method is characterized in that it consists in subjecting said sulphinic derivative and said aromatic derivative to the action of a strong acid whereof the pKa is not more that 0. The invention is applicable to organic synthesis.

Abstract: This invention describes the new benzocycloheptenes of general formula I 1

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, O, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FX1O)N−(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalised, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, O, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FX1O)N−(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalized, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte.

Abstract: Novel sulfonylinide and sulfonylmethide compounds are described which are useful as conductive salts. Also described is the use of the above compounds in salt form in battery electrolytes, particular salts having mixed perfluorocaron and hydrocarbon groups or having all hydrocarbon groups. The above salts are less expensive to produce and still exhibit excellent conductivity and low corrosivity.

Abstract: The invention concerns ionic compounds in which the anionic load has been delocalized. A compound disclosed by the invention is comprised of an amide or one of its salts, including an anionic portion combined with at least one cationic portion M+m in sufficient numbers to ensure overall electronic neutrality; the compound is further comprised of M as a hydroxonium, a nitrosonium NO+, an ammonium —NH4+, a metallic cation with the valence m, an organic cation with the valence m, or an organometallic cation with the valence m. The anionic portion matches the formula RF—SOx—N−Z, wherein RF is a perfluorinated group, x is 1 or 2, and Z is an electroattractive substituent. The compounds can be used notably for ionic conducting materials, electronic conducting materials, colorants, and the catalysis of various chemical reactions.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing arylvinylsulfone of the formula: ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote each independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group,a nitro group, an amino group, a lower alkylamino group anda lower di(alkylamino) group,which comprises reacting .beta.-haloethylarylsulfone of the formula: ##STR2## wherein, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined above and X denotes a halogen atom, with an alkali metal carbonate or an alkali metal hydrogencarbonate in the presence of a catalytic amount of an amine or its inorganic acid salt or a quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Compounds are provided having structure (I), wherein the L groups are backbone segments, the Y and T groups are functional groups for interacting with target molecules of interest, the X groups are oxygen or sulfur and the E groups are H, conjugate groups or intermediate groups used during the synthesis of the compounds and wherein the compounds are prepared using H phosphonate type chemistry wherein the functional groups are added during an oxidation step or during a coupling step.

Abstract: Disclosed are bis-meta-benzotrifluoride compounds having the general formula ##STR1## where each A is independently selected from the group consisting of NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, and NH.sub.3.sup.+ Z.sup.-, Z.sup.- is an anion and B is selected from the group consisting of O, CO, S, SO, and SO.sub.2. The diamine compounds are useful as monomers in making polyimides, polyamide-imides, and polyamides.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new diarylvinyl sulfoxides.

Abstract: Compounds are provided having the structure: ##STR1## wherein the L groups are spanner or linker units, the Y and T group are functional groups for interacting with target molecules of interest, the X groups are oxygen or sulfur and the E groups are H, conjugate groups or intermediate groups used during the synthesis of the compounds are prepared using H phosphonate type chemistry wherein the functional groups are added during an oxidization step.

Abstract: Trifluoromethanesulfonic and p-toluenesulfonic acid bis- or tris(p-tert-butoxyphenyl)sulfonium salts are novel. They are prepared from bis(p-tert-butoxyphenyl)sulfoxide which is also novel. A chemically amplified positive resist composition which contains the sulfonium salt as a photo-acid generator is highly sensitive to deep-UV rays, electron beams and X-rays, can be developed with alkaline aqueous solution to form a pattern, and is thus suitable for use in a fine patterning technique.

Abstract: Bis(perfluorosulphonyl)methanes, process for preparing same and uses thereof. The compounds of the invention are based on the formula (1/nM)+[(R.sub.F SO.sub.2).sub.2 CY].sup.- in which Y denotes an electron-attracting group chosen from --C.dbd.N and RZ groupings in which Z denotes a carbonyl grouping, sulphonyl grouping or a phosphonyl grouping and R denotes an organic monovalent grouping, M denotes a metal having valency n or an organic group capable of existing in the cationic form, R.sub.F denotes a perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroaryl grouping. Said compounds are especially useful in the production of electrochemical devices.

Abstract: Nitrophenyl alkyl ethers can be advantageously prepared by reacting a nitrophenol with an alkyl halide in water as the reaction medium in such a manner that the nitrophenol is laid before with the water and the alkyl halide and a hydrogen halide-binding compound are then added simultaneously.

Abstract: This invention relates to structurally novel acyclic tocotrienol analogs, which are useful for cholesterol/lipid lowering in cases of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, and for atherosclerosis. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and a method of use employing those compositions.

Abstract: Azo compounds of the formula D.sup.o --N.dbd.N--K.sup.o, in which D.sup.o is a radical of the formula (2), (2a) or (2b) ##STR1## in which Y is a substituent which can be eliminated by alkali to form the vinyl group, X is chlorine or bromine and R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl or halogen, and K.sup.o is the radical of a coupling component or another radical which contains azo groups, K.sup.o containing a group of the formula --N(R.sup.o)--Z, in which R.sup.o is hydrogen or lower alkyl and Z is a radical of the formula ##STR2## in which A is halogen or cyanoamido, R.sup.20 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, and R.sup.21 has one of the meanings given for R.sup.20, or is an optionally methyl-substituted cycloalkylene radical, or is a phenyl radical, or in which R.sup.20 and R.sup.21, together with the nitrogen atom and if appropriate one or two further hetero groups, can form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl;A.sup.1 is (1-6C)alkylene, (3-6C)alkenylene, (3-6C)alkynylene or cyclo(3-6C)alkylene;Ar.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenylene, or a 6 membered heterocyclene moiety containing up to three nitrogen atoms;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl, (3-6C)alkynyl, cyano-(1-4C)alkyl or (2-4C)alkanoyl, or optionally substituted benzoyl; wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl, (2-6C)alkynyl or substituted (1-4C)alkyl; and whereinR.sup.3 is hydroxy-(1-4C)alkyl, mercapto-(1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxy-(1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyloxy-(1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkynyloxy-(1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxy-(2-4C)alkoxy-(1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkylthio-(1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkylsulphinyl-(1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkylsulphonyl-(1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxycarbonyl-(1-4C)alkyl, (2-4C)alkanoyl-(1-4C)alkyl, (2-4C)alkanoyloxy-(1-4C)alkyl or cyano-(1-4C)alkyl; or R.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns a diaryl ether cycloalkane of the formula I, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl; X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;Ar.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenylene, or a 6-membered heterocyclene moiety containing up to three nitrogen atoms;R.sup.1 is (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl, (3-6C)alkynyl, cyano-(1-4C)alkyl or (2-4C)alkanoyl, or optionally substituted benzoyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a (3-6C)alkylene group which defines an optionally substituted ring having 4 to 7 ring atoms.The invention also concerns processes for the manufacture of a diaryl ether cycloalkane of the formula I, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing said cycloalkane. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase.

Abstract: Sulfoxides of bisthiomethylated and tristhiomethylated phenols of formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, cyclohexyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently of the other hydrogen or methyl,R.sub.4 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl, phenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl,hydroxyethyl or a radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.r COOR.sub.5, wherein r is 1 or 2 and R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl,Z is sulfur ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined above, or are a direct bond, and n, m and p are each independently of one another 0 or 1, and mixtures thereof with the corresponding non-oxidized compounds, are suitable stabilizers for materials which are sensitive to oxidative, thermal and/or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: An herbicide 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.n -- wherein n 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.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.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; orR.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; orR.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.

Abstract: Novel 1,4-distyrylbenzene compounds of the formula ##STR1## and mixtures thereof with compounds of the formulae ##STR2## and/or ##STR3## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl, R.sub.2 is cyano, COOC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or chlorine and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or chlorine, agents for the fluorescent brightening of polyester fibers and a process for the preparation of the compounds of the formula 1 or mixtures thereof with compounds of the formulae 2 and/or 3 and also novel aldehydes which can be isolated as intermediates.

Abstract: 2-Substituted-2-cyclopentenones represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is a hydroxyl group or ##STR2## and B is a hydrogen atom or A and B are bonded together to form one bonding arm;R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; wherein,when R.sup.3 is a single bond bonded to the cyclopentene skeleton, X represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a protected hydroxyl group; andwhen R.sup.3 is a double bond bonded to the pentene skeleton, X represents a bonding arm constituting a part of said double bond; andm and n independently represent 0, 1 or 2.