Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-arylpropyl ether or thioether derivatives represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for an aryl group, R stands for a methyl or ethyl group, Y stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom, and B stands for a group represented by the following formula [II]: ##STR2## or the following general formula [III]: ##STR3## wherein Z stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom or a carbonyl or methylene group, R.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 5 with the proviso that when n is 2 or more, the groups R.sup.1 may be the same or different, and also to processes for the preparation or these ethers of thioethers and a use of these ethers or thioethers.These compounds of the present invention have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities while the toxicity of these compounds are very low.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are equal or different alkyl-, alkoxyalkyl-, or aryl groups, or together form a ring; R.sub.3 is an allyl or benzyl radical; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or further compounds of the formula II: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 have the meaning indicated above and R.sub.6 stands for hydrogen or methyl or to compounds which are modified by the addition of hydrogen to at least one olefinic or carbonylic double bond of compounds of the general formula I or II. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the new compounds. The compounds of the general formula II are obtained by thermal treatment of a selection of compounds of formula I, for which R.sub.3 stands for the allyl or methallyl radical. The compounds according to the invention are used as fragrant and flavoring substances.

Abstract: Described is the genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and each represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is methyl and the other two of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen which have been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.). Also described are novel processes for preparing such cyclohexyl phenethylether derivatives by reacting cyclohexene having the structure: ##STR2## with a phenethyl alcohol derivative having the structure: ##STR3## in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: Anisotropic compounds with negative or positive DCA and .DELTA.n.ltoreq.0.2 have the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 l are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy having 1 to 12 carbon atoms respectively, or one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can represent cyclical fragment of formulae (1a) or (1b); ##STR2## the bridges Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 are identical or different and means covalent bonds or carboxyl or oxycarbonyl groups; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, respectively; X.sup.1 and X.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, halogen, nitrile or nitro, wherein at least one of X.sup.1 and X.sup.4 is not hydrogen when R.sup.2 represents a cyclical fragment of formula (1a) or (1b) and Z.sup.2 is a carboxyl group or Z.sup.3 is an oxycarbonyl group, respectively. Liquid crystal compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: New anisotropic compounds suitable for use in LC-display devices are disclosed and claimed. The new compounds are cyclohexyl cyclohexylmethyl ethers of formula (1): ##STR1## in which X and Y are respectively hydrogen, alkyl group with 1 to 12 C-atoms, alkoxy group with 1 to 12 C-atoms, monoalkylamino group with 1 to 12 C-atoms, nitrile group, nitro group, halogen, or cyclic radical of formula (1a) or (1b): ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen alkyl group with 1 to 12 C-atoms, alkoxy group with 1 to 12 C-atoms, monoalkylamino group with 1 to 12 C-atoms, nitrile group, nitro group or halogen, and Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 represent simple covalent bonds or grounds of the formulas --COO--, --OOC--, --CH.sub.2 O-- or --OCH.sub.2, with the requirement that only one of the groups X, Y can be a cyclicradical or formula (1a) or (1b). Also disclosed and claimed are LC-mixtures containing these compounds and methods for their synthesis.

Abstract: A process to form glycol ethers by reacting an organic compound (A) having at least one aliphatic hydroxyl group with an oxirane compound (B) under reaction conditions in the presence of a catalytic amount of a polymeric material that is substantially insoluble in the reaction mixture, said polymeric material having a plurality of pendant sulfonate moieties with divalent metal counterions. Preferential formation of the mono adduct of glycol ethers is noted.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-naphthyl or indanyl stilbene derivatives which are useful as tumor inhibiting agents, in the treatment of neoplasms, dermatological conditions and rheumatic illnesses.

Abstract: Described is the genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and each represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is methyl and the other two of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen which have been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.). Also described are novel processes for preparing such cyclohexyl phenethylether derivatives by reacting cyclohexene having the structure: ##STR2## with a phenethyl alcohol derivative having the structure: ##STR3## in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (II): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is phenyl or naphthyl or substituted phenyl or naphthyl group; R.sub.2 is: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, tolyl or benzyl and R.sub.7 is hydrogen; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen atom or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and X is CO, CHOH, CHCI or C.dbd.C R.sub.8 R.sub.9 wherein R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; or CR.sub.10 OH or CHR.sub.10, wherein R.sub.10 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, have been found to be mood-modifying agents and anorexic agents.

Abstract: A homogeneous catalytic process for the decarbonylating of formate esters to alcohols and carbon monoxide. The process comprises contacting formate esters of the formula HCOOR where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 aliphatic, C.sub.7 -C.sub.14 araliphatic or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl with a copper complex of the formula Cu(L)X where L is CO, phosphine or phosphite and X is the anion of an acid in an inert atmosphere at temperatures of from about 100.degree. to 300.degree. C.

Abstract: Described are the compounds having the structures: ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl; aralkyl; hydroxy alkyl; and alkoxy alkyl, and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes, and perfumed articles (including fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair conditioners, floor waxes, solid or liquid anionic, cationic nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, and deodorant compositions and deodorant articles), as well as processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Described is the compound cyclohexyl phenethylether having the structure: ##STR1## which has been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.

Abstract: Ethers are prepared by reacting olefins and alcohols in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a palladium component and a copper component. The catalyst system can also contain an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halide with an optional surfactant component also being present in the reaction system. The reaction proceeds in high yield under relatively mild conditions without the presence of a strong acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aromatic or furyl substituted olefins, which comprises reacting an olefinic compound with an aromatic compound or furan compound in the presence of carbon monoxide by using a rhodium carbonyl complex as a catalyst to form a corresponding aromatic or furyl substituted olefin.

Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff flavor and aroma and perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, modifying, altering, and enhancing compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of indane alkanols and tricyclic isochromans defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, methyl or isopropyl; the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or no bond; X represents --CH.sub.2 --, CH.sub.3 or hydrogen; with the proviso (i) that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent methyl when R.sub.4 is hydrogen and R.sub.5 is isopropyl and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent methyl when R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is isopropyl; and the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond when X is --CH.sub.2 -- and the dashed line represents no bond when X is hydrogen or CH.sub.3.

Abstract: 4-(6-Substituted naphthyl)butan-2-ols,-butan-2-ones,-pentan-2-ols and -pentan-2-ones bearing a fluoro group in the naphthyl ring, and pro-drugs thereof, are anti-inflammatory agents. A typical embodiment is 4-(4-fluoro-6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-butan-2-one.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene compounds and derivatives having aminoalkyl substituents at the 5-position by reducing the corresponding 5-aminoalkyl-5-hydroxy compounds with an alkali metal borohydride in trifluoroacetic acid.

Abstract: Novel 7-(substituted indanyl or naphthyl)-3-methyl-octa-2,4,6-triene derivatives useful as anti-tumor agents are disclosed.

Abstract: Derivatives, analogs, and congeners of prostane having a 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1-oxo-prostane structure in the F.sub.2 series.

Abstract: A synthesis of 2,6,10-trimethyl-undecan-1-ol, an intermediate for producing vitamin E, from methacrolein, crotonaldehyde, .beta.-hydroxy-isobutyric acid including intermediates in this synthesis.

Abstract: Derivatives, analogs, and congeners of prostane having a 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1-oxo-prostane structure in the E.sub.2 series.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid, such as acetic acid, is prepared from a hydrocarbyl alcohol, such as methanol, in carbonylation processes comprising the use of an iodide, carbon monoxide and a nickel catalyst in the presence of a tin promoter.