Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: R.sup.1 to R.sup.9 are as defined herein and m is the integer 0 or 1.These compounds are beta 3 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful, therefore for example, in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal diseases and achalasia.

Abstract: Inks, particularly inks for ink jet printing, contain at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## as a stabilizer. The symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are as defined in claim 1. The compounds are in part novel and are suitable for use as light stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the carbocyclic diarylmethylene derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## and to their use in therapeutics, especially as drugs with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1,2-ethanediol derivative and a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, and a cerebral function-improving agent comprising the same. The cerebral function-improving agent of this invention is useful for treating cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, sequelae of ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral apoplexy.

Abstract: Methods of producing carboxylic acid ester derivatives of formulae (I) and (II), which are useful, for instance, as intermediates for producing an anti-hypercholesterolemic agent having an inhibitory effect on HMG-CoA Reductase: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently a protective group for hydroxyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 integrally constitute a protective group for hydroxyl groups; R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, or an aryl group; and R.sup.4 is a substituted aryl group, a substituted heterocyclic group, a substituted vinyl group, or a substituted cycloalkenyl group; and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are respectively the same as defined in the above formula (I), are disclosed. In addition, intermediates for use in these methods of producing the carboxylic acid ester derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: R.sup.1 to R.sup.9 are as defined herein and m is the integer 0 or 1. These compounds are beta 3 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful, therefore for example, in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal diseases and achalasia.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 bind opioid receptors: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently ##STR2##

Abstract: An (S)-1-phenyl-2-substituted propane derivative shown by the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent a lower alkyl group, etc., or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form together an alkylene group, etc.; R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represent a hydrogen atom, etc.; and X represents a hydroxyl group which may be protected with a protective group, or a halogen atom etc., can readily be produced (i) by permitting a microorganism belonging to the genus Torulaspora, the genus Candida, the genus Pichia or the like to act on a phenylacetone derivative and asymmetrically reducing the compound, or (ii) by sterically inverting an (R)-enantiomer. (R,R)-1-phenyl-2-[(2-phenyl-1-methylethyl)amino]ethanol derivative having a high optical purity can easily be obtained from the compound of the formula (I). The ethanol derivative is useful as an anti-obesity agent and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1,2-ethanediol derivative and a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, and a cerebral function-improving agent comprising the same. The cerebral function-improving agent of this invention is useful for treating cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, sequelae of ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral apoplexy.

Abstract: The reaction of 2,2-difluorobenzo-1,3-dioxole with (a) an alkali metal or an alkali metal compound and then (b) a compound R.sup.1 -Z.sup.1 in which Z.sup.1 is a leaving group, or with an aldehyde produces compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --OH, --SH, --CHO, --CN, --COOH, --B(OH).sub.2, --COX, with X being Cl or Br, or is --COOR.sup.2, --SiR.sub.3.sup.2 or --B(OR.sup.2).sub.2, with R.sup.2 being a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alcohol moiety without the hydroxy group, wherein R.sup.1 is further --C.sub.n H.sub.2n COOR.sup.2, with n being an integer from 1 to 4, or linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 hydroxyalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted by --F, --CN, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, phenyl, fluorophenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio-phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 fluoroalkyl-phenyl, nitrophenyl or by cyanophenyl, or wherein R.sup.1 is a benzyl alcohol which is unsubstituted or is substituted by F, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, acyl, lower-alkyl or --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.10, --COR.sup.7 or OR.sup.13 ; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy or halogen; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R.sup.7 is hydroxy, lower-alkoxy or NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; X and Y are, independently, >CR.sup.14 R.sup.15, --O--, --S--, >SO, >SO.sub.2 or >NR.sup.18 ; R.sup.10 and R.sup.18 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl or acyl; M is --C(R.sup.11).dbd.C(R.sup.12)--, --CONH-- or --NH--CO--; R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl, R.sup.

Abstract: Novel piperazinyl- and piperidinyl-cyclohexanols of the following formula are useful as anxiolytic agents and have other psychotropic properties ##STR1##

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where W is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 1 or 2, or n is O and W represents lower alkyl groups attached to each oxygen;m is an integer between 1 and 8;R.sub.1 is COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.4, CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, CONR.sub.5 SO.sub.2 R.sub.7, CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.7, CH.sub.2 O--COR.sub.7, CH.sub.2 O--CONR.sub.5, R.sub.7, CH.sub.2 OCOOR.sub.7, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, CH.sub.2 NR.sub.5 COR.sub.7, CHO, CH(OR.sub.8).sub.2, CHOR.sub.9 O, --COR.sub.10, CR.sub.10 (OR.sub.8).sub.2, or CR.sub.10 OR.sub.9 O, where R.sub.4 is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons, or R.sub.4 is phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently are hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons, or phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.7 is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons, phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.8 is lower alkyl, and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the hydroxymethylation of aromatic compounds and the subsequent transformation of the hydroxymethylated aromatic compounds to the polyalkoxyalkylene derivative thereof.

Abstract: Novel insecticides have the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 carboalkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbonyl, nitro or cyano;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.3 haloalkenoxy, nitro, cyano, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 carboalkoxy;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;provided that:R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are not all hydrogen; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyleneoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 perhaloalkyleneoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylenedioxy or halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylenedioxy;R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fluoro-amide derivatives, as described herein, which are human leukocyte elastase (HLE) inhibitors making them useful whenever such inhibition is desired, such as for research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which HLE is implicated, including treatment of tissue degenerative diseases such as pulmonary emphysema. The invention also includes intermediates useful in the synthesis of these fluoro-amide derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing such peptide derivatives and methods for their use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a propargylcarbinol compound of formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined herein. The process comprises reacting a haloallycarbinol compound of formula (II) with a base. The present invention also relates to a process for producing the haloallylcarbinol compound. The above propargylcarbinol compound is useful as an intermediate for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, resin monomers, and the like.

Abstract: An aromatic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is, the same or different, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy group; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.3 is, the same or different, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkoxy group, or two adjacent R.sup.3 s may be combined together to represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylenedioxy group optionally bearing one or two substituents selected from halogen and methyl; p is an integer of 2 to 5; q is an integer of 0 to 5, which is useful for control of insect pests.

Abstract: Pesticidal compounds of formula II: R.sub.A CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4 CHDR.sub.Bin which formula:R.sub.A represents a group ArCR.sub.1 R.sub.2 - in which Ar represents a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or haloalkyl groups;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached represent a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups.R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 which may be identical or differ, represent hydrogen halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups andR.sub.B represents the residue of an alcohol R.sub.B CHDOH in which D is hydrogen or cyano and of which the [1R, cis] 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl) cyclopropane carboxylic ester is significantly insecticidal,the configuration of R.sub.A and CHDR.sub.

Abstract: The reaction of 2,2-difluorobenzo-1,3-dioxole with (a) an alkali metal or an alkali metal compound and then (b) a compound R.sup.1 -Z.sup.1 l in which Z.sup.1 is a leaving group, or with an aldehyde produces compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 l is --OH, --SH, --CHO, --CN, --COOH, --B(OH).sub.2, --COX, with X being Cl or Br, or is --COOR.sup.2, --SiR.sub.3.sup.2 or --B(OR.sup.2).sub.2, with R.sup.2 being a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alcohol moiety without the hydroxy group, wherein R.sup.1 is further --C.sub.n H.sub.2n COOR.sup.2, with n being an integer from 1 to 4, or linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 hydroxyalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted by --F, --CN, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, phenyl, fluorophenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio-phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 fluoroalkyl-phenyl, nitrophenyl or by cyanophenyl, or wherein R.sup.1 is a benzyl alcohol which is unsubstituted or is substituted by F, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Insecticided compositions comprising (a) a mixture of methylenedioxybenzene derivative compounds having in the benzene ring one, two and three substituents of the formula --CH.sub.2 O--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.2 --R.sub.1 wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and (b) an insecticide selected from the group consisting of synthetic pyrethroids, carbamates, organic phosphorates, avermentines and insect growth regulators.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy or ethoxy radical and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together represent an aromatic carbon-carbon bond and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an ethoxy radical; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, as well as their use in therapy.

Abstract: Novel aromatic amine derivatives of specific structure are useful intermediates for herbicides. The aromatic amine compounds have the structure shown by formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar and A are as defined herein.

Abstract: Process for preparing predominantly Z-substituted allylic alcohols of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl group optionally bearing at least one substituent and/or at least one unsaturated linkage and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, which comprises reacting a vinyl epoxide of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above with an organolithium compound of the formula above. More particularly, there is disclosed a process for R.sup.1 --Li wherein R.sup.1 is as defined above; particularly, process for preparing .alpha.-santalol of the formula: ##STR3## which comprises reacting 3-methyl-3,4-epoxybutene-1 with lithiomethyl-2,3-dimethyltricyclo[2.2.1.0.sup.2,6 ]heptane.

Abstract: The invention provides novel arylalkene compounds of formula I, a process for their preparation and their use as intermediates for insecticidal compounds, comprising, ##STR1## wherein W represents 1 to 4 substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy and alkoxyalkyl, or W represents a bidentate alkylene or alkylenedioxy group linking adjacent carbon atoms, X represents fluoroalkyl, and Y is selected from chlorine, bromine and alkoxy; and a process for preparing said ethers. The compounds of formula I are prepared by reacting a ketone of formula: ##STR2## with a phosphonium salt of formula Hal.sup.- (Q).sub.3 P.sup.+ --CH.sub.2 --Y, where Hal.sup.- represents a halide ion and Q represents alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: Novel substituted 2-(1H-1,2,4-triazolyl)-1-phenylethan-1-one ketals of the general formula ##STR1## wherein one of the two phenyl substituents is in 2-position and the other is in 4-position, and wherein R.sub.a is halogen, methyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, and U and V are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, or together are an alkylene bridge selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are as defined herein, and the acid addition salts and metal complex salts, have microbicidal properties and are especially suitable for controling phytopathogenic microorganisms. They can be used in the form of plant protective or seed dressing agents for preventing or controlling plant pathogens.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I: ##STR1## are antagonists of leukotrienes of C.sub.4, D.sub.4 and E.sub.4, the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a 1,1-disubstituted ethylene derivative of the formula ##STR1## which comprises reacting lead with a carbinol derivative of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, Y, m and n are defined in the specification. The reaction is conducted more advantageously in the presence of a metal having higher ionization tendency than lead.

Abstract: Novel substituted .alpha.,.alpha.-diphenylethylene derivatives of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 independently of one another each represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy substituted by from 1 to 7 halogen atoms, alkoxyalkoxy having a total of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyloxy or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyloxy;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another each represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy or nitro; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent a radical --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- or --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another each represents hydrogen, halogen or methyl;R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: An ether compound represented by the following general formula (I), its produciton method and an insecticidal and/or acaricidal composition containing it as an active ingredient: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxyl, lower haloalkoxyl, lower alkenyl or lower alkenyloxyl group, or represent, taken together, methylenedioxy, lower alkylene, ethyleneoxy or lower alkylethyleneoxy group; R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen or fluorine atom; R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxyl or lower haloalkoxyl group; m represents an integer of 1 or 2; Y represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or a group represented by the formula --CH.sub.2 -- or --NH--; and Z represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by the formula --CH.dbd., and its starting materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of formula [I], a process for their production, and their use as a herbicide. ##STR1## wherein A represents the bond ##STR2## in which X is a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a nitro group or a trifluoromethyl group;B represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or a methoxy group; andAr represents one member selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.38, are as defined hereinafter.

Abstract: Aryl difluoromethyl sulfone adds to alkehydes under phase transfer conditions to give novel substituted alcohols of the general formulaRCH(OH)CF.sub.2 SO.sub.2 Ar (I)wherein R is an aryl, cycloaliphatic, sec- or tert-aliphatic, or heterocyclic group and Ar is an aryl group. The substituted alcohols of formula I are of particular utility as intermediates in the synthesis of a variety of useful end products. For example, the products of formula I may be utilized in desulfonylation reactions, oxidation reactions and fluorination reactions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, naphthyl, or thienyl; Z is oxygen, sulfur, or methylene; and Ar' is 2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl, 3-phenoxyphenyl, 4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl, or 6-phenoxy-2-pyridyl exhibit pyrethroid-like insecticidal and acaricidal activity and are relatively harmless to aquatic fauna.

Abstract: Substituted 5'-nonanol/5'-nonene compounds which exhibit important antimicrobial and antifungal activity, compositions and methods of delivery against pathovars and pathogens, and methods of synthesis from commonly available reactants. The antimicrobial composition active ingredient is one or more substituted 1,2-alkylidenedioxybenzene compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.3 is selected from 5'-nonanol and 5'-nonene, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from H and C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups. The preferred compounds are 5-(5'-hydroxy- 5'- nonanyl)-1,1-methylenedioxybenzene and 4-(5'-non-4'-enyl)-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene. Compositions including these compounds exhibit antimicrobial activity against a variety of pathogens and pathovars, e.g., Xanthomonas campestris spp. bacteria, antifungal activity against a variety of fungi and bacteria, and are highly specific, e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparaton of compounds of the formula I by reacting an alkali metal alcoholate with a compound of the formula II in the presence of an aliphatic ester such as methyl formate, and then condensing guanidine with the resulting compound of the formula III.The compound of the formula II can be prepared by reacting the corresponding benzaldehyde with acrylonitrile in the presence of diazabicyclo-2,2,2,-octane.

Abstract: Fluorinated nitroalcohols of the formula (I) ##STR1## process for their preparation by reaction of fluoronitroalkane of the formula (II) ##STR2## with a carbonyl compound of the formula (III) ##STR3## fluorinated aminoalcohols of the formula (IV) ##STR4## and a process for their preparation by hydrogentation of compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Pesticidal compounds of formula IR.sub.A CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4 CHDR.sub.B Iin which formula:R.sub.A represents a group ArCR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --in which Ar represents a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or haloalkyl groups;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached represent a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups.R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 which may be identical or differ, represent hydrogen halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups andR.sub.B represents the residue of an alcohol R.sub.B CHDOH in which D is hydrogen or cyano and of which the [1R, cis]2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl) cyclopropane carboxylic ester is significantly insecticidal,the configuration of R.sub.A and CHDR.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel compound represented by the following general formula (I), its production, and an insecticidal and acaricidal composition containing it as an active ingredient: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a lower alkoxyl group, a lower alkenyloxy group or a halogenated lower alkoxyl group or are, taken together, a methylenedioxy group; R.sub.3 is a vinyl group or a ethynyl group; R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxyl group or a trifluoromethyl group; Z is a nitrogen atom or a group represented by the formula --CH.dbd.; when Z is a nitrogen atom, Y is an oxygen atom; and when Z is a group of the formula --CH.dbd., Y is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a methylene group or a group represented by the formula --NH--.

Abstract: Compounds suitable for being used as lubricants, having general formula:(I) RO--(C.sub.3 F.sub.6 O).sub.m --(CFXO).sub.n --CFX--L, or(II) R"CFXO--(C.sub.3 F.sub.6 O).sub.x (CFXO).sub.y --(C.sub.2 F.sub.4 O).sub.z --(CFX--L, whereR=--CF.sub.3, --C.sub.2 F.sub.5, --C.sub.3 F.sub.7X=F, --CF.sub.3R"=F, --CF.sub.3, --C.sub.2 F.sub.5m=an integer from 3 to 100n=a finite integer, or=zero, wherefore m+n ranges from 3 to 100, provided that, if n is finite, m/n ranges from 5 ro 20 and R is preferably=CF.sub.3, if n=zero, R is preferably --C.sub.2 F.sub.5 or --C.sub.3 F.sub.7x=a finite integer, or=zeroy, z=finite integers, such that x+y+z ranges from 5 to 200, while x+z/y ranges from 5 to 0.5, provided that when x=zero, z/y ranges from 1 to 0.5 and y+z ranges from 5 to 200 n while X is preferably F, and R"=LL=group A--Y, whereA=--CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2, --CF.sub.2, CF.sub.2 O--,Y=an organic radical covered by one of the following formulas: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 =alkyls C.sub.1 -C.sub.3,E=CHR.

Abstract: 3-Phenoxybenzyl-(2-phenyl-2,2-alkylene-ethyl) ethers and -thioethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is oxygen or sulfur,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, cyano or ethinyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl,n is 2 to 4,X.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkoxy,X.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, or together with X.sub.1 in the adjacent position is methylenedioxy, andX.sub.3 and X.sub.4 are each hydrogen or halogen.A process for producing these compounds and their use for controlling pests are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-arylethyl ether or thioether derivatives represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for an aryl group, R.sup.1 stands for straight or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbons, R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom, or a methyl or ethyl group, R.sup.3 stands for a halogen atom, or a methyl or methoxyl group, R.sup.4 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, and n is an integer of 1 or 2 with the proviso that when n is 2, the groups R.sup.4 may be the same or different, and Y stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom, and also to processes for the preparation of these ethers or 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: 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,are produced by reacting a compound represented by the following formula (V): ##STR4## with a compound represented by the following formula (VI):B--CH.sub.2 --D (VI)wherein Ar, R and B are defined above, A is a halogen atom and D is Y--H in which Y is as defined above,in the presence of a base in dimethylsulfoxide or sulfolane.

Abstract: A 2-fluoroethoxy-substituted benzene derivative represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, n represents 0 or 1, and A represents a group of the general formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower haloalkyl group, a lower haloalkylthio group or a methylenedioxy group, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and p and m represent 0 or 1.This compound is useful as an active ingredient of insecticidal and acaricidal agents, and can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula ##STR3## with a compound of the general formulaA--D (IV)wherein in general formulae (III) and (IV), A, R.sup.1, R.sup.

Abstract: There is presented compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, lower alkyl, the group NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, the group --CH.sub.2 --CO--R.sub.7, the group --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.m NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, mercapto and lower alkyl mercapto; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, amino and di-lower alkyl amino; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower acyloxy and hydroxy; X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, .alpha.-hydroxy ethyl and acetyl; Y is hydrogen or halogen; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or lower alkyl or together with their co-bonded nitrogen atom form a five to seven membered heterocyclic group; R.sub.7 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy lower alkoxy and NR.sub.8 R.sub.9 ; R.sub.8 and R.sub.

Abstract: Conjugated dienols for providing cure sites to air-drying acrylic finishes are prepared from conjugated dienoic acids by conversion to an activated ester followed by sodium borohydride reduction thereof.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel process for preparing a number of cinnamaldehyde derivatives. These cinnamaldehyde derivatives can be reduced to dihydrocinnamaldehyde derivatives, a number of which are commercially important in the preparation of fragrances. The invention is also directed to a number of novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the oily appearance of hair and skin so as to reduce or eliminate said oily appearance comprises in a suitable cosmetic vehicle at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is either ##STR2## wherein r' and r" can be hydrogen, 2-hydroxy ethyl, 2-hydroxy propyl or 2,3-dihydroxy propyl, R.sub.2 is ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 is ##STR4## wherein R.sub.5 is --OH, --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.4 H.sub.9 or --OCH.sub.2 COOH and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form ##STR5## wherein m is 3-5 and n is 2-5.

Abstract: Certain polybutylbenzylphenols and benzyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzenes are useful for insect control especially as insect chemosterilants and oviposition inhibitors. The benzyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzenes also find utility as growth inhibitors for mosquito larvae.

Abstract: There is presented compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, lower alkyl, the group NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, the group --CH.sub.2 --CO--R.sub.7, the group--NH(CH.sub.2).sub.m NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, mercapto and lower alkyl mercapto; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, amino and dilower alkyl amino; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower acyloxy and hydroxy; X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, .alpha.-hydroxy ethyl and acetyl; Y is hydrogen or halogen; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or lower alkyl or together with their co-bonded nitrogen atom form a five to seven membered heterocyclic group; R.sub.7 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy lower alkoxy and NR.sub.8 R.sub.9 ; R.sub.8 and R.sub.