Ketone Containing Patents (Class 568/42)
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Patent number: 5189165Abstract: A process for preparing a compound I ##STR1## with A=t-butyl, aryl andR=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenynyl, cycloalkyl(alkyl), aryl, arylalkyl, alkyl-S-(-O)-arylby reacting a compound III ##STR2## with a compound IV ##STR3## under the conditions of a phase-transfer reaction, is described. The process gives excellent yields and is not associated with the unpleasant odor of mercaptans.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1990Date of Patent: February 23, 1993Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gerhard Burdinski, Reinhard Kirsch, Hariolf Kottmann
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Patent number: 5169988Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties.The novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof are of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a 2- to 7-membered alkylene bridge, or a 3- to 7-membered alkenylene bridge which may be mono- or polyunsaturated,n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; or phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl, the phenyl ring of each of which may be substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, cyano or nitro,X is oxygen or a radical --NOR.sub.3, andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1992Date of Patent: December 8, 1992Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventor: Hans Tobler
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Patent number: 5152826Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1991Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Christopher G. Knudsen
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Patent number: 5132462Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties.The novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof are of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a 2- to 7-membered alkylene bridge, or a 3- to 7-membered alkenylene bridge which may be mono- or polyunsaturated,n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; or phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl, the phenyl ring of each of which may be substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, cyano or nitro,X is oxygen or a radical --NOR.sub.3, andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1991Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventor: Hans Tobler
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Patent number: 5131945Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## are useful as herbicides, effective against dicotyledonous weeds.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1990Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Assignee: Shell Research LimitedInventors: Hans-Joachim Bissinger, Ludwig Schoeder, Helmut Baltruschat, Manfred Garrecht, Erich Raddatz, Wolfgang Fruhstorfer
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Patent number: 5132423Abstract: Reactions between a solid polar and a non-polar compound, especially nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions between an alkali metal salt of a hydroxyaromatic compound or thio analog thereof and an activated halo- or nitro-substituted aromatic compound, are conducted in a non-polar organic solvent such as toluene or xylene, in the presence of a hexaalkylguanidinium or .alpha.,.omega.-bis(pentaalkylguanidinium)alkane salt, or a corresponding heterocyclic salt, as a phase transfer catalyst. The method is particularly useful for the preparation of bisimides from bisphenol A or 4,4'-biphenol salts and 4-nitro- or 4-halophthalimides.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1991Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Brunelle, Deborah A. Haitko, James P. Barren, Sunita Singh
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Patent number: 5128479Abstract: Oxidized diphenylheteroalkanes of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 and A have the meanings specified in the description, and the preparation thereof are described. The substances are suitable for controlling diseases and as cosmetic agents.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1990Date of Patent: July 7, 1992Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bernd Janssen, Hans-Heiner Wuest
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Patent number: 5116869Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1991Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: Teijin LimitedInventors: Satoshi Sugiura, Atsuo Hazato, Toru Minoshima, Yoshinori Kato, Yasuko Koshihara, Seizi Kurozumi
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Process for phenol alkylthiolation and its application to the synthesis of 4-acyl-2-alkylthiophenols
Patent number: 5113019Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of alkylthiophenols by reaction of a dialkyl disulphide with a phenol.In the process according to the invention, the reaction is carried out in the presence of aluminum chloride or of ferric chloride in a solvent of the alkylbenzene type or, soley in the case of methylthiolation, in an excess of dimethyl disulphide.This process makes it possible, in particular to obtain, with a selectivity and in a yield which are excellent, 2-alkylthiophenols which may then be converted into 4-acyl-2-alkylthiophenols by means of a reaction at a temperature ranging from 40.degree. to 100.degree. C. with a complex BF.sub.3 :2RCOOH where R denotes an alkyl or propenyl radical, in a proportion of 10 to 15 moles of complex per mole of 2-alkylthiophenol.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1990Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Societe Nationale Elf Aquitaine (Production)Inventors: Catherine Vottero, Yves Labat, Jean-Marie Poirier -
Patent number: 5110343Abstract: The invention relates to a herbicidal composition having an inert carrier and an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is the same or different substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, nitro, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halo C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio and C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyl;n is 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl which is substituted by cyano, halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyl or tetrahydropyranyloxy; C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, phenylthio, pyridyl or tetrahydropyranyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl;l is 0, 1 or 2.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1990Date of Patent: May 5, 1992Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akiyoshi Ueda, Haruhito Ohishi, Toshio Aihara, Hisao Ishikawa, Kazuyuki Tomida, Hideo Hosaka
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Patent number: 5108489Abstract: Herbicidal disubstituted naphthalenes of the formula ##STR1## in which A represents optionally branched alkanediyl,R represents hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted alkyl or phenyl,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.3 represents halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio or trifluoromethylsulphonyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or halogen,X represents nitrogen or the group C--R.sup.5, whereR.sup.5 represents hydrogen or halogen,Y represents oxygen or sulphur, andZ represents oxygen, the group N--(O).sub.n --R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Roland Andree, Michael Haug, Hans-Joachim Santel, Robert R. Schmidt, Harry Strang
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Patent number: 5107029Abstract: This invention concerns a process for preparing diketones and keto-acids by reacting a dicarboxylic acid and an aromatic compound in the presence of an alkylsulfonic acid such as methanesulfonic acid and an organic anhydride compound such as methanesulfonic anhydride or trifluoroacetic anhydride. The diketones and keto-acids can be used to prepare polyketones which are useful as molding plastics, coatings, films, fibers, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1990Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Theodore R. Walker, Jr., Winston J. Jackson, Jr., Jean C. Fleischer
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Patent number: 5101053Abstract: Radiation sensitive sulfonium salts which contain (1) a sulfonium initiator portion, (2) a spacer portion, and (3) a reactive group portion. The spacer portion has the formula "-o-w- x-z-" wherein "w" is a single bond or one of --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --C(O)S--, --C(O)NH-- --C(O)N(alkyl)--, --C(S)--, --C(S)S--,--S(O)--, --S(O)(O)--, or --S(O)(O)O--; "X" is an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene radical; and "Z" is --O--, --NH--, --N(C,--C.sub.6 -alkyl)--, or --N(phenyl)--. The reactive group portion is --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --C(O)--C(Y).dbd.CH.sub.2 wherein "Y" is H, C.sub.1 -.sub.6 -alkyl, or phenyl. The sulfonium salts find use in curing monomers which can be subjected to cationic polymerization.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1990Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventor: Andreas Boettcher
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Patent number: 5100460Abstract: Herbicides of formula: ##STR1## in which: n=0,1, 2f=0,1A is chosen from the groups ##STR2## in which: Ar is chosen from the groups ##STR3## B is chosen from optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and C.sub.3 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1989Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AgrochimieInventors: Philippe Desbordes, Michel Euvrard
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Patent number: 5101076Abstract: Compounds of the present invention are represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein X represents a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl or lower haloalkoxy group or a halogen atom, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. They are useful intermediates for preparing herbicidal compounds.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1991Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Mitsunori Hiratsuka, Masao Shiroshita, Susumu Ohtsuka, Kenji Arai, Naonori Hirata
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Patent number: 5099071Abstract: A charge generating compound for use in electrophotographic devices of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and A.sup.1 are each independently selected from phenyl, substituted phenyl, quinolino, naphthyl and substituted naphthyl wherein the substituents are independently selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, NHCOR.sup.1, COR.sup.1, NO.sub.2 and NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Pralad Mistry, Prakash Patel
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Patent number: 5075339Abstract: The invention relates to benzylketone phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of treating phospholipase A.sub.2 -mediated conditions in mammals by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of such a benzylketone phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitor. These compounds are also intermediates in the synthesis of other PLA.sub.2 inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1990Date of Patent: December 24, 1991Assignee: Du Pont Merck Pharmaceutical CompanyInventor: Wendell W. Wilkerson
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Patent number: 5047420Abstract: Novel 1,3-diaryl cyclopentanes of the following general formula were prepared. ##STR1## These compounds were found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and as such useful in the treatment or amelioration of various diseases or disorders mediate by the PAF, for example, hypotension, inflammation, nephritis, stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, asthma, allergic and skin diseases, peptic or stomach ulcer, shock, lung edema, psoriasis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain including dental pain, and aggregation of platelets.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1989Date of Patent: September 10, 1991Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Donald W. Graham, Tesfaye Biftu, John C. Chabala, Michael N. Chang, Yuan-Ching P. Chiang, Kathryn L. Thompson, Shu S. Yang
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Patent number: 5047593Abstract: This invention encompasses a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different members of the group consisting of 1,1-dimethylethyl, halo, phenyl and substituted phenyl; Alk is straight or branched chain lower alkylene; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; or a cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 8 carbon atoms. The formulation of this invention are useful as anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1989Date of Patent: September 10, 1991Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.Inventor: Richard A. Mueller
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Patent number: 5041681Abstract: Process for the preparation of herbicidally active substituted cyclohexan-1,3,5-triones which comprises either(a) reacting a compound of formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are, for example, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl with a compound of formula (III):R.sup.1 COCN (III)wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted aryl in the presence of a base and a Lewis acid; or(b) reacting a compound of formula (VI) ##STR2## with a compound of formula (X) ##STR3## in the presence of a Lewis acid; or (c) where R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same, reacting a compound of formula (XI) ##STR4## with a compound of formula R.sup.2 X' in the presence of a base, wherein X' is a leaving group.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1990Date of Patent: August 20, 1991Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Glynn Mitchell
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Patent number: 5041679Abstract: Compounds of the present invention are represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein X represents a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl or lower haloalkoxy group or a halogen atom, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. They are useful intermediates for preparing herbicidal compounds.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1988Date of Patent: August 20, 1991Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Mitsunori Hiratsuka, Masao Shiroshita, Susumu Ohtsuka, Kenji Arai, Naonori Hirata
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Patent number: 5041613Abstract: Processes, intermediates, and products involved in preparing cyclohexanediones of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. An aldehyde of the formula R--CHO is reacted with a ketone type compound of the formula (R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)C.dbd.C.dbd.O at a temperature below about 110.degree. C. to give a polymer having the repeating unit --OCH(R)C(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)CO].sub.n wherein n ranges from about 2 to about 1,000. The polymer is hydrolyzed with alcoholic or aqueous base to produce a mixture of an unsaturated acid of the formula R--CH.dbd.C(R.sub.1)--COOH and a hydroxy ester or acid of the formula R--CH(OH)C(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)--COOR.sub.3, the mixture is then contacted with an esterifying agent to convert the acids to esters. The ester mixture is contacted with a dehydrating agent to convert the hydroxy ester to unsaturated ester of the formula R--CH.dbd.C(R.sub.1)--COOR.sub.3.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1989Date of Patent: August 20, 1991Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventor: Charles A. McCombs
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Patent number: 5023382Abstract: 2,3-disubstituted-2-cyclopenenones (such as cisjasmone) are prepared by (a) reacting an alkl 2-chloro-2,3-disubstituted-3-butenoate with a lithiomercaptan compound, (b) subjecting that product to reductive dehydrosulfurization. Methods of preparing the reactants are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1990Date of Patent: June 11, 1991Assignee: Petrolite CorporationInventor: Jacob Mathew
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Patent number: 5017718Abstract: A process for preparing a perfluoroalkyl-substituted compound is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a halopolyfluoroalkane having 1 to 20 carbon atoms with a compound selected from the group consisting of (1) a substituted or unsubstituted ethylene, (2) a substituted or unsubstituted acetylene and (3) a substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane, in the presence of a metal-carbonyl complex of the metal of the Group VIII of the Periodic Table. Alternatively, the reaction between the halopolyfluoroalkane and the substituted or unsubstituted allylsilane is effected under radical generating condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1984Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Sagami Chemical Research CenterInventors: Iwao Ojima, Takamasa Fuchikami
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Patent number: 5015777Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic beta-diketones by the reaction of an acetophenone and a molar excess of an alphatic ester or an ester of benzoic acid in the presence of sodium alkoxide condensation agent in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. Also disclosed is a method of recycling the solvent and excess ester reactant after separation of the aromatic beta-diketone product.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1989Date of Patent: May 14, 1991Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: Daniel R. Chisolm, Richard A. Weiss, Leonid Rozov
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Patent number: 5012007Abstract: A method is provided for the production of 2,2-diorgano-1-indanones, e.g., 2,2-dimethyl-1-indanone, by reacting an alcohol which is the corresponding (diorganosubstitutedmethyl)phenyl(or substitutedphenyl)carbinol, e.g., 2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanol, with carbon monoxide in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, e.g., hydrogen fluoride, with any substituents on the phenyl group of the alcohol being hydroxy or organo. The foregoing reaction is preferably integrated with the preparation of the feed alcohol by reducing the corresponding (diorganosubstitutedmethyl)phenyl(or substitutedphenyl)ketone, e.g., isobutyrophenone, with a reducing agent containing available hydrogen, e.g., sodium borohydride, or with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1989Date of Patent: April 30, 1991Inventor: Varadaraj Elango
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Patent number: 4994623Abstract: Thiophenones are produced by acylating the aromatic ring of thiophenolic ethers in the presence of anhydrous hydrofluoric acid. It has been found that if the thio group is in the form of a thioether and not a thiol, the aromatic ring can be acylated to form the thiophenone in the presence of anhydrous hydrofluoric acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1990Date of Patent: February 19, 1991Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Kenneth G. Davenport, Wilson B. Ray, Mohammad Aslam
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Patent number: 4992504Abstract: Composition containing a chlorine-containing polymer and at least one compound of the formula IA ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl which is substituted by one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl groups, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl ring by one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl groups and R.sup.1 is additionally --R.sup.2 --X--R.sup.3, R.sup.2' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylene, R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkanoyl and X is oxygen or sulfur.Compounds of the formula IA in which R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1990Date of Patent: February 12, 1991Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Hermann O. Wirth, Hans-Helmut Friedrich
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Patent number: 4982005Abstract: Benzophenones are prepared by condensing benzoic acids and aromatics of the benzene series by means of boron trifluoride in nitrobenzene as reaction medium.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Neumann, Ulrich Eichenauer
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Patent number: 4982006Abstract: The present invention involves process for the preparation of compounds having the chemical structure: ##STR1## wherein Ar--H is an aromatic compound which is activated to an electrophilic attack, and wherein --Y is an aliphatic group having a labile moiety, especially where the labile moiety is a terminally unsaturated moiety: --C.tbd.CH, ##STR2## or aldehydes in the form of their acetals. The process comprises the step of reacting Ar--H and ##STR3## wherein --X is --Cl or --Br, and where the reaction step is carried out in a solvent medium at a temperature of from about -40.degree. C. to about -100.degree. C. using stannic chloride as a catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Assignee: Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Thomas T. Hudec
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Patent number: 4980485Abstract: Optically active periplanone-B is manufactured through oxidizing (1RS, 4S, 5E)-isopropyl-7-methylene-5-cyclodecene-1-ol. The oxidized product is regioselectively enolized and then sulfenylated. The sulfenylated product is oxidized and then subjected to decomposition of the sulfoxide. The decomposed product is epoxidated, and the epoxidated product is converted into an enolate which is then oxidized. The oxidized product is oxidized and then regio- and stereoselectively epoxidated to obtain optically active periplanone-B.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1989Date of Patent: December 25, 1990Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.Inventors: Kenji Mori, Takeshi Kitahara, Koshi Koseki
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Patent number: 4966732Abstract: 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid (D,L-thioctic acid) of the formula ##STR1## is prepared by a process comprising (a) reacting a 2-(3-alkylthiopropionyl)-cyclopentanone-1 of the formula ##STR2## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl in aqueous alkaline solution at a temperature of about 20.degree. C. to about 90.degree. C. to form the corresponding carboxylic acid of formula VI ##STR3## (b) reacting the compound of formula VI with an alkyl mercaptan at a temperature between -20.degree. C. and 0.degree. C. to form the corresponding thioketal of formula VII ##STR4## (c) reacting the compound of formula VII with sodium in liquid ammonia at temperature temperture between -60.degree. C. and -10.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1987Date of Patent: October 30, 1990Assignee: Degussa AktiengesellschaftInventors: Guenes Giray, Klaus Huthmacher, Axel Kleemann, Thomas Lied
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Patent number: 4954165Abstract: An herbicidally effective benzoyl derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;X.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;X.sub.5 is hydrogen or fluorine;Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3, Y.sub.4 and Y.sub.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2 is discosed.In addition, the herbicidally effective benzoyl derivative having the formula: ##STR2## wherein: X.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy halogen;X.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;X.sub.5 is hydrogen or fluorine;Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3, Y.sub.4 and Y.sub.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2;L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1988Date of Patent: September 4, 1990Assignee: Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd.Inventors: Masatoshi Baba, Takuya Kakuta, Norio Tanaka, Eiichi Oya, Takashi Ikai, Tsutomu Nawamaki, Shigeomi Watanabe, Koichi Suzuki
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Patent number: 4929741Abstract: Propiolophenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## as well as corresponding hydroxy compounds of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.6' is hydrogen, lower alkyl, a group of formula (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) or a group of the formula--C(R.sup.14)(R.sup.15)OR.sup.16' (f'):exhibit mucosa-protective and/or gastric acid secretion-inhibiting properties, such that they can be used for the control or prevention of illnesses of the gastrointestinal tract, especially against gastric ulcers and/or duodenal ulcers.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1988Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Albert Fischli, Eva-Maria Gutknecht, Daniel Obrecht
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Patent number: 4909835Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties.The novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof are of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a 2- or 7-membered alkylene bridge, or a 3- to 7-membered alkenylene bridge which may be mono- or polyunsaturated,n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; or phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl, the phenyl ring of each of which may be substituted by ahlogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, cyano or nitro,X is oxygen or a radical --NOR.sub.3, andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1988Date of Patent: March 20, 1990Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventor: Hans Tobler
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Patent number: 4894482Abstract: A process is provided for removing water from a mixture of hydrogen fluoride (HF), a carboxylic acid, e.g., acetic acid, and water by extractive distillation in the presence of a Lewis base as solvent, which does not azeotrope with water, forms bonds with the HF and carboxylic acid which can be broken by heat and has a boiling point at atmospheric pressure at least about 20.degree. C. above that of the carboxylic acid, e.g., N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and taking off an overhead vapor comprising a major proportion of the water in said mixture. The extractive distillation may be advantageously integrated in an overall process with the production of an aromatic ketone, e.g., 4-hydroxyacetophone, by the Friedel-Crafts acylation of an aromatic compound, e.g., phenol, with the carboxylic acid, using HF as catalyst, to produce a product mixture comprising the aromatic ketone, HF, carboxylic acid and water, and the removal of aromatic ketone from the product mixture by means of a solvent assisted distillation.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1988Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Daniel D. Lindley, Carl D. Murphy
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Patent number: 4869748Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n - wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;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;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; andR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 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.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)- wherein R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1988Date of Patent: September 26, 1989Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.Inventor: Christopher G. Knudsen
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Patent number: 4853028Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, (S(O).sub.n R wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.2 through R.sup.8 are hydrogen or certain substituents, their salts, herbicidal compositions containing the compound or salts and the herbicidal use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1987Date of Patent: August 1, 1989Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: Charles G. Carter, David L. Lee, William J. Michaely
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Patent number: 4827004Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1987Date of Patent: May 2, 1989Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Albert Fischli, Max Schmid, Rudolf Schmid
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Patent number: 4822905Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, iodine, nitro, alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylthio having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together can be methylene or ethylenedioxy.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1986Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: David L. Lee, Donald R. James, William J. Michaely
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Patent number: 4814340Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aromatic alkane derivatives represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphtyl group, R.sup.1 stands for a methyl, ethyl or isopropyl group and R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached jointly represent a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, and R.sup.3 stands for a fundamental group of an alcohol which is usually used in a form of R.sup.3 OH as to natural or synthetic pyrethroids, and also to processes for the preparation of these compounds and the uses of these compounds.These compounds of the present invention have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities while the toxicities of these compounds are very low.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1986Date of Patent: March 21, 1989Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Nakatani Kiyoshi, Satoshi Numata, Kenji Kodaka, Kengo Oda, Shiro Shiraishi, Takatoshi Udagawa
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Patent number: 4792634Abstract: A method for preparing aryl sulfides by heating an iodoaromatic compound with elemental sulfur at a temperature above about 150.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1987Date of Patent: December 20, 1988Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventor: Mark Rule
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Patent number: 4788341Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1987Date of Patent: November 29, 1988Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventor: Joseph R. Zoeller
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Patent number: 4783213Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl;R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, or phenyl;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.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1987Date of Patent: November 8, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: David L. Lee
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Patent number: 4781751Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is halogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, --C(O)--OR.sup.f wherein R.sup.f is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or --C(O)NR.sub.2.sup.b wherein R.sup.b is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1987Date of Patent: November 1, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: Hsiao-Ling M. Chin
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Patent number: 4780569Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; 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 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 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.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)- wherein R.sup.e is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or (12) --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined; and (13) --N(R.sup.c)C(O)R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1986Date of Patent: October 25, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: David L. Lee
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Patent number: 4762551Abstract: A 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; or R.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; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can be 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; or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; and 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1986Date of Patent: August 9, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: Christopher G. Knudsen
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Patent number: 4751240Abstract: A phenol derivative of the formulaNU--A--X--R.sup.1wherein NU is a defined phenolic nucleus including a phenyl-hydroxynaphthyl; hydroxyphenyl-naphthyl; phenyl-hydroxyindanyl, phenyl-hydroxybenzothienyl or mono-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene or vinylene nucleus; wherein A is alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene which may be interrupted by phenylene or other linkages, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, halogenoalkoxyalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or R.sup.1 is joined to R.sup.2, and wherein X is --CONR.sup.2 --, --CSNR.sup.2 --, --NR.sup.12 CO--, --NR.sup.12 CS--, --NR.sup.12 CONR.sup.2 --, ##STR1## --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 --or --CO--, or, when R.sup.1 is not hydrogen, is --NR.sup.12 COO--, --(PO)R.sup.2 13 , --S--, --SO--or --SO.sub.2 --, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form alkylene; wherein R.sup.12 is hydrogen or alkyl, and wherein R.sup.22 is hydrogen, cyano or nitro; or a salt thereof when appropriate.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1985Date of Patent: June 14, 1988Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Jean Bowler, Graham C. Crawley, Philip N. Edwards, Alasdair T. Glen, Michael S. Large, Brian S. Tait
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Patent number: 4731484Abstract: New compounds which are 4,4'-bis(trihaloacetyl) derivatives of aromatic compounds have been prepared by reacting an aromatic compound with a haloacetyl halide in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst, e.g. AlCl.sub.3, in a suitable solvent. The compounds are useful in preparing polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, polyketones and polyurethanes.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1986Date of Patent: March 15, 1988Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Marlin E. Walters
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Patent number: 4724263Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; 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.m --wherein m is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are methyl or ethyl;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 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.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (11) R.sup.e C(O)--wherein R.sup.e is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or (12) --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined; and (13) --N(R.sup.c)C(O)R.sup.d wherein R.sup.c and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1986Date of Patent: February 9, 1988Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventor: Charles G. Carter