Abstract: Alkylene oxides are hydrolyzed in a reaction menstruum containing an aqueous phase, a water-immiscible liquid phase, and a selectivity-enhancing, dissociatable metalate anion-containing material. The concentration of the metalate anion-containing material is greater in the water-immiscible liquid phase than that in the aqueous phase. The water-immiscible liquid phase can be separated from the aqueous phase to recover metalate anion-containing material.

Abstract: In processes for the hydrolysis of alkylene oxide to form alkylene glycols in the presence of selectivity-enhancing organometalate wherein the organometalate is provided in a water-insoluble phase, a stabilizing material is used to enhance the stability of the organometalate. The stabilizing material is water-soluble and comprises a cation and a selectivity-enhancing metalate anion.

Abstract: The process for the liquid-phase hydration of a vicinal alkylene oxide(s) to the corresponding alkylene glycol(s) comprising carrying out such hydration in the presence of vanadate anion and a selectivity-enhancing amount of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A continuous process for making alkylene glycols by the hydrolysis of alkylene oxides in the presence of selectivity-enhancing organometalate wherein the alkylene glycol-containing hydrolysis product contains organometalate comprises recovering organometalate by extraction with a water-immiscible solvent, separating the resulting organometalate-containing solvent into an organometalate-lean stream for reuse in the extraction and an organometalate-rich stream for reuse in the hydrolysis.

Abstract: High selectivity to monoalkylene glycol is obtained by contacting in an associated moiety-forming zone alkylene oxide and a selectivity enhancing, dissociatable metalate anion under conditions sufficient to associate at least a portion of the alkylene oxide with metalate anion, and then contacting the associated moiety with water in a glycol-forming zone to form alkylene glycol. The alkylene glycol can be separated from metalate anion. Desirably, the metalate anion can be recycled to the associated moiety-forming zone.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of water-soluble vicinal diols by means of a direct catalytic hydroxylation of the corresponding olefines with H.sub.2 O.sub.2. An olefine possibly carrying functional groups inert under the reaction conditions, and whose corresponding vicinal diol is soluble in water, is made to react, under vigorous stirring, with H.sub.2 O.sub.2 at a temperature between 0.degree. and 120.degree. C. and at a pressure between 1 and 100 atmospheres, in a two-phase aqueous liquid/organic liquid system consisting or consisting essentially of an acid aqueous phase containing H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and of an organic phase containing (1) said olefine; (2) possibly a solvent immiscible with the aqueous phase; and (3) a catalyst of the formula:Q.sub.3 XW.sub.4 O.sub.24-2nwherein Q represents an onium (RR.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 M).sup.+ cation, wherein M is chosen from among N, P, As and Sb, and R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: In processes for making alkylene glycols by the hydrolysis of alkylene oxides in the presence of selectivity-enhancing metalate anion-containing material, metalate anion can be recovered from the alkylene glycol-containing hydrolysis product by contact with a solid having electropositive complexing sites thereon such as anion exchange resins.

Abstract: Novel methods for making chlorohydrins are provided using a Lewis acid catalyst with an olefin and peroxy compound or where an enantiomer is desired, a Lewis acid catalyst in combination with a chiral alcohol, particularly glycol, and a combination of a peroxy compound and alkenol. In certain situations, an epoxide may be employed.

Abstract: The process for the liquid-phase hydration of a vicinal alkylene oxide(s) to the corresponding alkylene glycol(s) comprising carrying out such hydration in the presence of a vanadate salt wherein the pH of the liquid phase is between about 5 and 12.

Abstract: The process for hydroxylating olefins with oxygen in the presence of water, an osmium-halide (e.g., OsBr.sub.3) catalyst and transition metal containing co-catalyst (CuBr.sub.2) is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for hydroxylating olefins, such as ethylene or propylene, using an osmium oxide catalyst such as OsO.sub.4, a carboxylate salt co-catalyst, such as sodium acetate, and organic hydroperoxide oxidant is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to new resorcin derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 3 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 3 carbon atoms.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 4-hydroxy-benzhydrols of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen or a 3-trifluoromethyl group, or if R.sub.1 is a 2-methyl group, R.sub.2 is other than a 5-methyl group.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: Xylyleneglycol is produced by diazotization reaction of xylylenediamine in the presence of more than 5 parts by weight of water per 1 part of xylylenediamine, while maintaining the PH of the reaction mixture in the range of 1.5 to 5.0.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or CH.sub.2 ;A is CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, trans-CH.dbd.CH or C.tbd.C;W is free or functionally modified hydroxymethylene or free or functionally modified ##STR2## and the OH groups may be in the .alpha.- or the .beta.-position; D is straight chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon aliphatic of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, which may be substituted by fluorine;E is C.tbd.C or CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 being different and being hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is free or functionally modified hydroxy; andR.sub.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic,have valuable pharmacological properties, e.g., hypotensive and bronchodilatory characteristics. They can furthermore be used for prophylaxis and therapy of coronary infarct and as a treatment for stroke. They are produced by means of reduction of the corresponding 1-carbonic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A process directed to the hydroxylation of olefins by reacting said olefins in the presence of oxygen, water, and a catalyst composition comprising (i) a catalytically active osmium containing compound, (ii) a Co-catalyst I comprising a copper containing compound such as CuBr.sub.2, and (iii) a Co-catalyst II capable of increasing the rate and/or selectivity of the hydroxylation reaction, such as pyridine is disclosed.

Abstract: A process directed to the hydroxylation of olefins by reacting said olefins in the presence of oxygen, water, and a catalyst composition comprising (i) a catalytically active osmium containing compound, (ii) a Co-catalyst I comprising a copper containing compound such as CuBr.sub.2, and (iii) a Co-catalyst II capable of increasing the rate and/or selectivity of the hydroxylation reaction, such as 1,4-diazabicyclo [2.2.2.] octane is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for hydroxylating olefins, such as ethylene or propylene, using an oxidant selected from organic hydroperoxides, H.sub.2 O.sub.2, and oxygen and a catalyst composition comprising at least one osmium carbonyl catalyst, such as Os.sub.3 (CO).sub.12, and optionally at least one cocatalyst such as NaI, is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for hydroxylating olefins with an organic hydroperoxide and water in the presence of an osmium containing catalyst (e.g. OsO.sub.4) and an organic halogenated hydrocarbon co-catalyst (e.g., n-butyl iodide) is disclosed.

Abstract: 1,2-Diols of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms or such as alkyl substituted by a halogen, a hydroxy group, a phenyl group, a methoxy group, or an ethoxy group, a phenyl group or a furyl group or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form an alkylene group of 2 to 7 carbon atoms are formed by hydrogenating a correspondingly substituted cyanohydrin in an aqueous medium first in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst and an acid at a temperature between -20.degree. and +25.degree. C. and a hydrogen pressure of less than 10 bar until per mole of cyanohydrin employed there is taken up one mole of hydrogen and then the hydrogenation continued to the end of the absorption of hydrogen in the presence of metallic nickel at a temperature between 30.degree. and 100.degree. C. and a hydrogen pressure between 10 and 150 bar.

Abstract: The preparation of hydroxyaryldialkylcarbinols by the reaction of hydroxyaryl alkyl ketones or alkyl hydroxyarenecarboxylates with Grignard reagents in a mixed ether-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent is frequently difficult on a large-scale basis because of formation of a voluminous precipitate of mixed magnesium salt. In an improvement in this process, a solution of the ketone or ester in an ether is added to the solution of the Grignard reagent.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparation of hydroxymethyl aryl monocarboxylic acid compounds by reduction of arylene dicarboxylic acid compounds in the presence of a rhenium catalyst and an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: A process for hydroxylating olefins using a supported osmium catalyst such as Os.sub.3 (CO).sub.12 adsorbed on a support, such as MgO, and optionally in conjunction with a co-catalyst such as NaI, is disclosed.

Abstract: Hydrogenation catalysts which are prepared from mixed crystals of copper-zinc compounds, obtained by precipitation, of the formulaCu.sub.1.5-3 Zn.sub.1-2.5 (CO.sub.3).sub.1-2 (OH).sub.4-6.(H.sub.2 O).sub.0-1by decomposition at 200.degree.-500.degree. C., and are used for the catalytic preparation of propanediols of the formula ##STR1## where the R's may be identical or different and each is an aliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, or the two R's together with the adjacent carbon atom are members of an alicyclic ring, by hydrogenating hydroxypropionaldehydes of the formula ##STR2## where R has the above meanings, and to processes for the preparation of propanediols, using such catalysts. The propane-1,3-diols obtainable by the novel process are valuable starting materials for the preparation of lubricants, plastics, surface coatings and synthetic resins, for example of polyesters derived from the propanediols.

Abstract: A method for preparing polyols such as diols by catalytic hydroxylation of an olefinic compound by reacting the olefinic compound with an organic hydroperoxide and water in the presence of a catalyst comprising osmium compound and a specific halide co-catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: New quinone compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is methyl or methoxy, or the two R.sup.1 groups jointly represent --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--; X is --CH.dbd.CH-- or --C.dbd.C--; Y.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, carboxyl, cyano, acyloxy or --COZ in which Z is amino which may be substituted; m is zero or an integer of 1 to 3; n is zero or an integer of 1 to 10; n' is an integer of 1 to 5; k is an integer of 1 to 3; and when k is 2 or 3, n' is optionally variable within the range of 1 to 5 in each occurrence of the --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n' group; and their hydroquinone forms and salts, have useful physiological activities such as antiasthmatic, antiallergic and bloodpressure decreasing activities.

Abstract: Methylvanillyl ketone is prepared from a "through process" involving oxidation of isoeugenol followed by subsequent acidic hydrolysis.

Abstract: A process directed to the hydroxylation of olefins by reacting said olefins with an oxygen containing gas and water in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising (i) a catalytically active metal oxide such as OsO.sub.4, (ii) as a co-catalyst I a transition metal salt such as CuBr.sub.2, and (iii) optionally a co-catalyst II salt such as tetra ethyl ammonium bromide is disclosed.

Abstract: Phenol reactants and fluorinated aldehydes or fluorinated ketones are reacted in the presence of organic sulfonic acid catalysts to yield fluorinated monophenols and fluorinated diphenols. Fluorinated monophenols can be isolated and reacted with additional phenol reactant in the presence of organic sulfonic acid catalysts to yield asymmetrical, as well as symmetrical, fluorinated diphenols. A preferred organic sulfonic acid catalyst is methanesulfonic acid. The novel fluorinated monophenols have a hydroxy group and a fluorinated aryl radical or fluorinated alkyl radical substituted upon the benzylic carbon atom. The novel fluorinated diphenols have at least one fluorinated aryl radical or fluorinated alkyl radical substituted upon the methylene carbon atom of the bisphenol.

Abstract: Glycols are readily and conveniently prepared by hydrolysis of halohydrins and/or dihaloalkanes in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a strong acid.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;X is oxygen; NR.sup.3 in which R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or -Y-R.sup.2 ; --C.dbd.O; or --CHOH;Y is --CH.sub.2 --CHOH, and when X is --C.dbd.O it may also be --CH.dbd.CH--; andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, one carbon atom of which is di- or tri-halogenated;or salts thereof, are useful in promoting growth of ruminants. Processes for their production, veterinary formulations and treatments are described.

Abstract: Method for preparing polyols such as diols and triols by the homogeneous catalytic hydroxylation of an olefinic compound by contacting the olefinic compound with an organic hydroperoxide in an inert polar solvent containing catalytic amounts of an osmium compound and a halide and at least a stoichiometric amount of water based on the amount of said olefinic compound.

Abstract: Styrene or styrene substituted in the aromatic nucleus or on the vinyl group with a methyl group or styrene having the vinyl group substituted by hydroxymethyl is reacted with less than 2 moles of formic acid and less than 2 moles of hydrogen peroxide per mole of styrene or substituted styrene to hydroxylate the double bond. The formic acid is employed at a concentration between 20 and 100 weight percent and the hydrogen peroxide is employed at a concentration of less than 50 weight %. The concentration of the hydrogen peroxide in the aqueous phase of the reaction mixture is held below 15 weight percent during the entire reaction.The corresponding diols or triols are formed directly from the olefins employed within reasonable reaction times in high yields.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkylene glycols, which comprises causing a corresponding alkylene carbonate to react with water in the presence of a catalyst of at least one member selected from the group consisting of molybdenum and tungsten.

Abstract: There is described an essentially two step process for the preparation of benzylalcohols including those benzylalcohols having substituents on the benzyene ring by reaction of a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl halide with a formate typically an alkali or alkaline earth metal formate to form the corresponding substituted or unsubstituted benzyl formate. In the second step of the process the benzyl formate is contacted with an alcohol whereby the same is converted into the desired benzylalcohol. Both steps can be performed employing catalysts. Described in the specification is the realization of the desired product in exceptionally high yields in a short period of time whereby the process is characterized by high space-time yields.

Abstract: A process for the production of alkylene glycols, which comprises causing a corresponding alkylene oxide to react with water in the presence of a catalyst of at least one member selected from the group consisting of molybdenum and tungsten.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel organic compound, phenyl beta-chloro-alpha-hydroxy-beta-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethyl ketone. This compound may be produced by:(a) condensing 3-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde with acetophenone under basic conditions to form a substituted chalcone,(b) epoxidation of the substituted chalcone to produce the corresponding epoxide, and(c) converting the epoxide to a chlorohydrin, phenyl beta-chloro-alpha-hydroxy-beta-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethyl ketone.

Abstract: Tertiary alcohols of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 represents a carbonyl or hydroxymethylene group, and either(i) A.sup.1 represents a direct bond and R.sup.1 represents a phenyl group which may optionally carry one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms, straight- or branched-chain alkyl or alkoxy groups, each containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and the trifluoromethyl group, or(ii) A.sup.1 represents a straight- or branched-chain alkylene group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, or a phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio group each of which may optionally carry one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms, straight- or branched-chain alkyl or alkoxy groups, each containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and the trifluoromethyl group, are new compounds of use in the field of mammalian reproduction and also of use in the control of insects and acarines.

Abstract: A new liquid phase oxidation process in which a metal nitro complex transfers an oxygen atom from the nitro ligand to a substrate; especially such process conducted cyclically or catalytically using molecular oxygen as the oxygen source. Metal nitrosyl complex is formed as a coproduct together with an oxidation product of the substrate. In a catalytic process, molecular oxygen maintains a concentration of nitro ligand in the reaction mixture. In a cyclic process, nitrosyl ligand of the metal nitrosyl coproduct is reoxidized by molecular oxygen in presence of a monodentate base such as pyridine to nitro ligand; and the nitro complex, thus regenerated, can be used again to oxidize the substrate, In particular the metal is a Group VIII metal, especially cobalt and the nitro complex is pyridine cobalt nitro saloph. To accelerate oxidation of the substrate at given temperature, a cocatalyst is included in the reaction mixture, e.g.

Abstract: Esters of lower alkanoic acids substituted at the .alpha.-position with isoindoline or tetrahydroisoquinoline, and intermediates therefor, useful as pesticides.

Abstract: An asymmetric synthesis process which involves addition of optically active chelated organometal compounds of lithium, sodium, beryllium, magnesium, zinc, copper and cadmium to prochiral unsaturated substrates. The optically active chelating agent is not consumed and can be recycled.

Abstract: An improvement in a process for the preparation of a pinacol of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and represent optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or an aromatic hydrocarbon radical by reducing a ketone of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the abovementioned meanings with a base metal, the improvement comprising carrying out the reduction in the presence of an organic halogen compound and in the presence of a phosphoric acid amide, phosphoric acid ester and/or carboxylic acid amide.

Abstract: Alkynols of the formula, ##STR1## wherein X is F, Cl or Br; n is 0 or 1; m is 0 or 1 and R (if m is 0) is hydroxyalkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms or (if m is 1) alkyl, straight-chain hydroxyalkyl or straight-chain tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyalkyl of 2-6 carbon atoms in the alkyl, have anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: A process whereby photograde quality hydroquinone can be separated from the reaction mixture produced by a rearrangement of p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide, which process comprises the steps of (1) subjecting the mixture to hydrogenation to remove color; (2) concentrating the colorless solution; (3) adding a solvent to the concentrated mixture which dissolves impurities but which causes the hydroquinone to precipitate; and (4) separating the hydroquinone from the supernatant liquid in step (3).

Abstract: Thermally stable, rigid, aliphatic diols of the formula ##STR1## where R is a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group are useful as intermediates for forming polymers such as thermally stable, rigid polyesters.