Abstract: Triphenylene derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 to X.sup.6 are each, independently of one another, --SH, --SR, --SOR, --SO.sub.2 R or --S--COR, and each R is an alkyl group with up to 20 C atoms, it being possible for one or two CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by O atoms and/or by unsubstituted or substituted vinylene or vinylidene groups, may be used as components of discotic liquid-crystalline phases.

Abstract: Organic materials are stabilized against thermal, oxidative and photo-degradation by incorporating therein an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is tert-butyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is alkyl of 1 to 17 carbon atoms, cyclohexyl, cyclohex-3-enyl, phenyl or 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl; where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together must have a total of at least 5 carbon atoms; or where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are alkylene of 5 to 11 carbon atoms. Polyolefins, ABS resins, natural and synthetic rubbers and polyesters are particularly well stabilized by the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The process of the invention involves reacting a phenol with a dialkyl disulfide in the presence of a zirconium phenoxide catalyst to prepare the corresponding ortho-(alkylthio)phenol.

Abstract: [(2-Hydroxy-5-alkoxyphenyl)methylthio]phenylmethanol and derivatives thereof were prepared from an appropriate 2-hydroxy-5-alkoxybenzaldehyde with a hydroxymethylthiophenol. These compounds were found to be potent anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Organic materials are stabilized against thermal, oxidative and photo-degradation by incorporating therein an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein T.sub.1 T.sub.2 independently are alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, aralkyl, T.sub.2 may also be hydrogen, T is alkyl, phenyl or substituted hydroxyphenyl, E is a direct bond, alkylene, cycloalkylene, phenylene or --CH.sub.2 CH(ST)CH.sub.2 --, T.sub.3 and T.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; or together are alkylene, T.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, n is 1 or 2, t is 0 or 1, and t is 2-n. Polyolefins, ABS resins, natural and synthetic rubbers and polyesters are particularly well stabilized by the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: (Hydrocarbylthio)phenols, such as 2-(alkylthio)phenols, are prepared by heating one or more (hydrocarbylthio)phenols selected from 2-, 3-, 4-, and poly(hydrocarbylthio)phenols in the presence of a catalytic amount of an aluminum phenoxide to redistribute the starting materials.

Abstract: (Hydrocarbylthio)phenols containing at least two hydrocarbylthio groups on a phenolic ring are prepared by reacting phenolic compounds with an excess of hydrocarbyl disulfide in the presence of catalytic amounts of an aluminum phenoxide. Novel and useful (hydrocarbylthio)phenols containing at least two hydrocarbylthio groups on a phenolic ring can be prepared by this process. (Hydrocarbylthio)phenols containing at least two hydrocarbylthio groups on a phenolic ring are effective antioxidants for organic material normally susceptible to oxidative deterioration, such as mineral oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenols which contain a number of aromatic nuclei and in which the bridge formation of these nuclei is in the meta-position to the OH groups. These phenols have the formula I, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined in claim 1.The novel phenols are most suitable for use as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricants and have particularly good color properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenols which contain a number of aromatic nuclei and in which the bridge formation of these nuclei is in the meta-position to the OH groups. These phenols have the formula I, ##STR1## or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, A and n are as defined in claim 1.The novel phenols are most suitable for use as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricants and have particularly good color properties.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 5-aryloxy-1-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-2-pentanone of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is halogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy or alkylthio each having 1 to 2 carbon atoms, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or halogenoalkylthio each having 1 to 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 halogen atoms, cyclohexyl, dialkylamino having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in each alkyl moiety, nitro, cyano, alkoxy-carbonyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, phenyl or halophenyl, m and n each independently is an integer from 0 to 5, and m+n.ltoreq.5,comprising reacting 1,1,5-trichloro-3,3-dimethyl-1-pentene of the formula ##STR2## with a phenol of the formula ##STR3## in the presence of a base in a diluent, to produce a compound of the formula ##STR4## and subjecting such reaction product to acid hydrolysis.

Abstract: Hydroxyl-containing liquid polymers having an aliphatic polymeric backbone and sulfide linkages near the terminal portions of the polymer molecule are prepared by polymerizing (1) at least one of selected vinylidene monomers having at least one terminal CH.sub.2 .dbd.C< group per monomer molecule, together with (2) at least one hydroxyl-containing disulfide in the presence of (3) ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel biphenyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen and the other is --CH.sub.3-m X.sub.m wherein X is chloro or bromo and m is an integer one or two, and the cyclic moiety A is a -2,5-; -2,3-; or -3,4-di-OR-1-phenyl moiety wherein R is a hydroxy-protecting group and to a method of preparing same. The biphenyl compounds are useful as intermediates in preparing redox compounds containing a phenylhydroquinone or phenylcatechol moiety.

Abstract: Copolyether glycols are modified so that they contain 1-25%, by weight of .beta.,.beta.'-dihydroxyalkyl sulfide moieties.These modified copolyether glycols have enhanced resistance to degradation by heat and oxygen.The invention also relates to a method of making the modified copolyether glycols, to their use as stabilizers against the degradation of the polyether chains, and to polyurethanes made with them.

Abstract: Polypropylene ether glycol is modified so that it contains 1-25%, by weight of .beta.,.beta.'-dihydroxyalkyl sulfide moieties.These modified polypropylene ether glycols have enhanced resistance to degradation by heat and oxygen.The invention also relates to a method of making the modified PPG's, to their use as stabilizers against the degradation of the polyether chain, and to polyurethanes made with them.

Abstract: Polytetramethylene ether glycol is modified so that it contains 1-25%, by weight of .beta.,.beta.'-dihydroxyalkyl sulfide moieties.These modified polytetramethylene ether glycols have enhanced resistance to degradation by heat and oxygen.The invention also relates to a method of making the modified PTMEG's, to their use as stabilizers against the degradation of the polyether chain, and to polyurethanes made with them.

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: There is disclosed a method for the stabilization of polyester resins by incorporating in the resins certain types of 4-mercaptophenol derivatives.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel 17,18,19,20-tetranor-prostanoic acid derivatives having prostaglandin-type properties, to a method for their manufacture, and also to pharmaceutical or veterinary compositions containing said novel derivatives and a method of inducing luteolysis in an animal host by use of said novel derivatives.

Abstract: Mercaptophenols are reacted with compounds containing olefinic unsaturation, or polycyclic olefins, or dihydroxy compounds to form phenolic antioxidants such as 3,8-bis(4-hydroxyphenylthio)-tricyclo[5.2.1.0..sup.2,6 ] decane; 1,4-bis[2-(4-hydroxyphenylthio)ethyl]benzene and age resistant polymers containing said antioxidants.

Abstract: This invention relates to halogenated polyhydroxy compounds of the formulaAr[OR(OH).sub.n-1 ].sub.mwherein Ar is a halogenated polyphenyl or halogenated polyphenylbenzene containing 2 to 5 aromatic rings with each of said rings having at least 3 halogen atoms thereon, R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon, an aliphatic ether or an alicyclic hydrocarbon containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms and n and m each is an integer 2, 3 or 4 and when R is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon n and/or m is 3 or 4.This invention also relates to a process for preparing halogenated polyhydroxy compounds of the formulaAr[OR(OH).sub.n-1 ].sub.mwherein Ar is a halogenated polyphenyl or halogenated polyphenylbenzene containing 2 to 5 aromatic rings with each of said rings having at least 3 halogen atoms thereon, R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon, an aliphatic ether or an alicyclic hydrocarbon containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms and n and m each is an integer 2, 3 or 4 which comprises:(a) reacting in a temperature range between about 80.degree. and 230.

Abstract: 2,2'-bis[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol]sulfide is prepared by suspending 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol in an organic solvent, reacting it with sulfur dichloride or sulfur monochloride at a temperature of from -10.degree. to 40.degree. C., and isolating the precipitate so formed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 2,6-di-tert-alkyl-4-alkylidene-2,5-cyclohexadien-one which comprises contacting a bis-(3,5-di-tert.-alkyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)sulphide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes a tertiary alkyl group andR.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, a straight or branched alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group with lead or mercury in the oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, acetate or other basic reacting salt form at an elevated temperature in an inert solvent.

Abstract: Certain sulfonium salts are herein described which are useful corrosion inhibitors in aqueous acidic cleaning solutions, even in the presence of ferric ions.

Abstract: Hydroxyl-terminated liquid polymers having an aliphatic polymeric backbone and sulfide linkages near the terminal portions of the polymer molecule are prepared by polymerizing (1) at least one vinylidene monomer having at least one terminal CH.sub.2 .dbd.C< group per monomer molecule, together with (2) a mixture of at least one hydroxyl-containing disulfide and at least one hydroxyl-containing trisulfide. Use of the above disulfide-trisulfide mixture permits viscosity control during polymerization with substantially less disulfide required than if the disulfide alone were used, and the resulting polymers have less odor and discolor less upon heating than if the disulfide alone were used.