Abstract: Volatile organic barium, strontium and calcium compounds, which consist of the complex of a barium-, strontium- or calcium-.beta. diketonate and one or more coordinating ligands, characterized in that at least one coordinating ligand of the barium or strontium compound is formed by a neutral oxygen or a neutral nitrogen donor ligand, or one of the coordinating ligands of the calcium compound is formed by a neutral oxygen donor ligand.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of low molecular weight polyketone polymers, wherein polymers of carbon monoxide with ethene and/or propene and optionally in addition with one or more other .alpha.-olefins are prepared by contacting the monomers in the presence of hydrogen with a catalyst containing a Group VIII metal and a tetraalkylbisphosphine ligand. The process may also be conducted in the presence of a liquid .alpha.-olefin diluent.

Abstract: Metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) formation of copper oxide superconductor materials. Various source reagents of Group II elements suitable for high temperature superconductor (HTSC) material formation are described, including beta-diketonates, cyclopentadienyls, alkyls, perfluoroalkyls, alkoxides, perfluoroalkoxides, and Schiff bases, as well as complexes of such Group II compounds, utilizing monodentate or multidentate ligands to provide additional coordination to the Group IIA atom, so that the resulting complex is of enhanced volatility characteristics, and enhanced suitability for MOCVD applications. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing such compounds and complexes, including a method of making Group II metal beta-diketonate compounds having enhanced thermal stability characteristics. Further disclosed are a vertical inverted reactor for chemical vapor deposition, and various methods of processing applied metal oxide films for enhanced HTSC character.

Abstract: Muscone of the formula I ##STR1## is prepared by a process in which an open-chain 2,15-diketone of the general formula IICH.sub.3 --CO--X--CO--CH.sub.3 (II)whereX is one of the radicals--(--CH.sub.2 --).sub.12 -- (a)--CH.dbd.CH--(--CH.sub.2 --).sub.8 --CH.dbd.CH-- (b)--CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--(--CH.sub.2 --).sub.6 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --(c)--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--(--CH.sub.2 --).sub.4 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- (d)or--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--(--CH.sub.2 --).sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- (e)is brought into contact, at from 300.degree. to 400.degree. C. in the presence of from 5 to 15% by weight, based on the amount of catalyst, of water, in the gas phase, with a fixed-bed catalyst containing TiO.sub.2, CeO.sub.2 or ThO.sub.2 as the catalytically active compound and the unsaturated cyclic ketone formed by intramolecular aldol condensation is subjected to catalytic hydrogenation.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are ACAT inhibitors rendering them useful in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The compounds are carbamates represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein Ar and Ar' represent phenyl or naphthyl each of which may be substituted; m and n each represent zero or one; Z and Y are hydrogen, aliphatic hydrocarbon, heterocyclic, aryl or carbocyclic containing groups.

Abstract: Novel thermosetting resins are produced from low molecular weight linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and a suitable curing agent. The resin compositions are particularly useful as coatings.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyacetylene compositions, a process of producing the compositions and a method for inhibiting tumors utilizing the compositions. More particularly, the compositions are antitumor polyacetylenes which are derived form marine organisms, i.e., the marine sponge Cribrochalina dura.

Abstract: Vinylglyoxal derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl, cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, are prepared by a process in which bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-enecarbaldehyde of the formula V ##STR2## is either (a) subjected to autocondensation with formation of a compound of the formula VII ##STR3## or (b) reacted with a compound of the general formula IIR-CH.dbd.O (II)where R has the above meanings, with formation of a mixture of the compounds of the general formulae VIII (a) and (b) ##STR4## where R is as defined above, in the presence of a catalyst, and the compound of the formula VII or the compounds of the formulae VIII (a) and (b) is or are oxidized to the corresponding dicarbonyl compounds, after which gas-phase pyrolysis is carried out at from 500.degree. to 700.degree. C. and under reduced pressure, in particular less than 10.sup.-1 mbar, and, if desired, the resulting compound of the general formula I is further purified.

Abstract: Novel Isoprene Derivatives which have mucosa-protective and gastric acid secretion-inhibiting properties and are useful for combatting ulcers both by treating and as a prophylaxis against gastric and/or duodenal ulcers.

Abstract: There are provided polyprenyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## represent a trans-isoprene unit and a cis-isoprene unit, respectively, n is an integer of 11-19, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 combinedly represent .dbd.O, .dbd.CH--COOH,.dbd.CH--COOR.sup.1, .dbd.CH--CN, .dbd.C(CN)COOR.sup.2, .dbd.CH--CO--NH.sub.2, .dbd.CH--CO--N(R.sup.3) (R.sup.4), .dbd.CH--CO--NHR.sup.5, .dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --N(R.sup.3) (R.sup.4), .dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --NHR.sup.5 or .dbd.CH--CHO or Z.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom and Z.sup.2 is --CH.sub.2 COOH, --CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.6, --CH(CN)COOR.sup.2, --CH.sub.2 CN, --CH.sub.2 --CO--NH.sub.2, --CH.dbd.CH--N(R.sup.3) (R.sup.4) or --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.N--R.sup.5, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 each being a lower alkyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each independently being a lower-alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 combinedly representing an alkylene group containing 2-5 carbon atoms, and R.sup.5 being a lower-alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group.

Abstract: Novel adducts of magnesium and zinc .beta.-diketonates with the bidentate ether 1,2-dimethoxyethane are disclosed which exhibit high vapor pressures upon moderate heating, and improved resistance to thermal decomposition at vaporization temperatures.

Abstract: A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of alliaceous flavors, particularly garlic flavors, by augmenting or enhancing the garlic and green aroma and taste nuances of alliaceous-flavored foodstuffs comprising the step of adding to a alliaceous-flavored foodstuff an aroma or taste augmenting quantity of a mixture of cis and trans isomers of a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines indicate both cis and trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen and methallyl moieties about the carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 represent hydrogen or methyl with the provisos that:(i) the sum total of carbon atoms in R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is three;(ii) when R.sub.7 is methyl, then R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are both methyl, and(iii) when either R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is methyl, then R.sub.7 is hydrogenand wherein R.sub.8 represents hydrogen, acetyl, alkoxyacyl, hydroxyacyl, or alkali metal carboxylate; and R.sub.9 is hydrogen or allyl with the additional proviso that R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are not both hydrogen.Also described is the use of the subgenus of such compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid nonionic, cationic, anionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders, hair preparations and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyprenyl ketone derivatives having the eral formula: ##STR1## in which n is an integer of 1-5, and R represents a hydroxymethyl, formyl or carboxyl group, and a process for the preparation of the same.

Abstract: A method and drug form enhancing the absorption of a rectally or orally administered drug from the rectal compartment into the blood stream of a warm blooded animal. The method includes the steps of preparing a drug form capable of being rectally and orally administered. The drug form comprises a therapeutically effective unit dosage amount of a selected drug of the type which is capable of being absorbed into the blood stream from the gastrointestinal area and an .alpha.-keto aldehyde or salts thereof being present in the drug form in a sufficient amount to be effective in enhancing the drug absorption rate, when administering the drug form to warm blooded animals.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing solanone and norsolanadione using chemical intermediates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of the moieties: ##STR2## wherein R represents hydrogen or methyl; wherein Y represents one of the structures: ##STR3## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond; with the provisos that:(i) when Y is the moiety having the structure: ##STR4## then X is the moiety having the structure: ##STR5## (ii) when X is the moiety having the structure: ##STR6## then Y is the moiety having the structure:--C.tbd.N]In preparing solanone, the compound having the structure: ##STR7## or a mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR8## is reacted with methyl lithium and the resulting intermediate is hydrolyzed and the resulting compound is dehydrated.

Abstract: Aqueous glycol compositions containing conventional corrosion inhibitors are improved by the addition of a .beta.-dicarbonyl compounds having the formulaR.sub.1 -C(O)-C(R.sub.2)(R.sub.3)-C(O)-R.sup.4whereR.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are independently alkyl groups of 1-4 carbons, and alkoxy groups, of 1-4 carbons,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl groups of 1-4 carbons, or acetyl groups, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be joined to form a 5 or 6 membered ring when R.sub.3 is hydrogen and R.sub.4 is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbons,with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 can be joined to form a 5 membered ring when R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbons, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 can be joined to form the 1,2-phenylene group when R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, andwith the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 can be joined to form the 1,2 phenylene group when R.sub.2 is hydroxyl and R.sub.3 is the 2-hydroxy 1,3-dione-indanyl-2 group.

Abstract: A synthesis of Vitamin E has the condensation of 2,4-pentanediene and 1,2-epoxy-2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane including intermediates in this synthesis which uses base catalyzed condensations of aliphatic compounds to construct the Vitamin E molecule from aliphatic precursors.

Abstract: The synthesis of 1RS,4SR,5RS-4-(4,8-dimethyl-5-hydroxy-7-nonen-1-yl)-4-methyl-3,8-dioxabicy clo[3.2.1]octane-1-acetic acid and related compounds is described. The above acetic acid compound and its isomer are contragestational agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein Y is .dbd.N-- or .dbd.CH--, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl, cycloalkyl, or phenyl and Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are carbonyl or a derivative thereof, or salts or metal complexes thereof. These compounds have fungicidal and plant growth regulating activity.

Abstract: Diketones are prepared by oxidizing glycols in the presence of a silver catalyst and/or copper catalyst of a specific particle size, under specific temperature conditions and with a specific composition of the catalyst. The end products are starting materials for the preparation of dyes, drugs, plastics, scents, wrinkle-resist finishes and assistants for increasing the tear strength and resilience of fibrous materials, hardeners for use in the photographic industry, textile assistants for preventing shrinkage after washing, and paper assistants.

Abstract: This invention consists of a process for preparing bifunctional aliphatic organic compounds of at least 6 carbon atoms, wherein a cycloaliphatic oxyhydroperoxide is reacted with an alpha-olefine having its double bond activated by a conjugate electron-attracting group, in the presence of a bivalent Cr salt, a bivalent V salt or a trivalent Ti salt.

Abstract: 7-Ethyl-undeca-2,4-dione as a chelation collector for the liquid-liquid extraction of transition metals from dilute ammoniacal leach solutions thereof exhibits the combination of requisite physical and dynamic properties marking an industrially attractive reagent for this purpose.