Labaz

Sanofi

Sapchim-fournier-cimag

Fevrier-decoisy-champion

Claude Grain

Charles Pigerol

Michel Chignac

Fernand Jammot

Pierre Luc Eymard

Marie-Madeleine Chandavoine

Michel Bouisset

Jean Boussely

Paul De Cointet De Fillain

Paul De De Fillain

Yves Bazile

Jacques Le Blay

Bernard Ferrandes

Madeleine Combet (epse Broll)

The invention relates to new molecular complexes of general formula: ##STR1## in which R represents a straight- or branched-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.1 represents one of the radicals: ##STR2## These molecular complexes are especially useful for the preparation of 2-alkyl-3-(4-hydroxybenzoyl)benzofurans.

Preparation of 2-alkyl-3-(4-hydroxybenzoyl)benzofuran

Mono-, di-, tri- and tetra-esters derived from an acid of the general formula:

Polyol derivatives, processes for preparing the same and their uses in

Process for introducing a substituent selected from branched- or straight-chain alkyl radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, aralkyl or cycloalkyl radicals in which the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, into a carbon chain bearing a stable functional group the said carbon chain having at least one proton in .alpha.-position in relation to this functional group, process whereby, in a first step, this carbon chain is reacted with a complex base comprising a mixture of alkali metal amide and alkali metal alcoholate suspended in an anhydrous organic solvent to provide temporarily a carbanion, then in a second step this carbanion is reacted in an anhydrous organic solvent with an alkyl, aralkyl or cycloalkyl halide corresponding to the substituent to be introduced.

Process for introducing alkyl radicals into carbon chains having a

The invention relates to 2-(4'-chloro-phenylthio)-benzonitrile, to its process of preparation and to its use for preparing 2-chlorothioxanthone. 2-Chloro-thioxanthone prepared from the compound of the invention is useful as a photoinitiator for the reticulation of synthetic resins and as an intermediate for preparing pharmaceuticals.

Preparation of 2-chloro-thioxanthone

.omega.-Dialkylalkanoic acid derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which can be the same or different, each represent an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and n represents 0, 1, 2 or 3. They possess a competitive inhibitory activity with respect to .gamma.-aminobutyric .alpha.-ketoglutaric transaminase as well as antianoxic and anticonvulsant properties and they are useful for treating central neurological disorders, whether resulting or not from cerebral ischemia, and disorders relating to the field of neuropsychiatry.

.omega.-Dialkylalkanoic acid derivatives used to induce antianoxic

This application relates to a new polyester of behenic acid and thiodiglycol, namely thiodiglycol dibehenate. The compound of the invention has been found to possess valuable properties as a lubricating agent for thermoplastic materials. This application relates also to a method of use of said compound as lubricating agent for thermoplastic materials.

Thiodiglycol dibehenate and method of use

Process for the preparation of di-n-propyl acetonitrile of the formula: ##STR1## whereby, in a single step, sodium n-propylate in n-propanol medium is added to a reaction medium which is formed of a cyanacetate of general formula: ##STR2## in which R represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n-propyl bromide or iodide, the alkylation reaction taking place under reflux, the crude ester obtained is saponified with a 10 to 20% solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, the resulting salt is acidified with a strong acid, to give crude di-n-propyl cyanacetic acid, which is decarboxylated by heating at a temperature between 140.degree. C. and 190.degree. C., so as to obtain the di-n-propyl acetonitrile.

Process for the preparation of an acetonitrile derivative

The invention relates to new compounds of the general formula : ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom or a methoxy radical and R.sub.3 represents an alkyl or aryl radical, with the proviso that at least one of the substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is not a hydrogen atom. The compounds of formula I are useful for preparing stabilizers for thermoplastic resins.

3-Methoxy-4-arylsulphonyloxy-acetophenones

Process for the preparation of di-n-propyl acetic acid of formula: ##STR1## and its non-toxic alkali and alkaline earth metal salts whereby in a single stage, sodium n-propylate in n-propanol medium is added to a reaction medium formed of a cyanacetic ester of general formula: ##STR2## in which R represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n-propyl bromide or iodide, the alkylation reaction taking place under reflux, the crude ester obtained is saponified with a 10 to 20% solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide, the salt thus obtained is acidified with a strong acid, to give the crude di-n-propyl cyanacetic acid, which is decarboxylated by heating at a temperature between 140.degree. and 190.degree. C, to provide the di-n-propyl acetonitrile, the di-n-propyl acetonitrile obtained is hydrolysed by means of an aqueous solution of 75 to 80% sulphuric acid at a temperature of 80.degree.-140.degree. C to give the crude di-n-propyl acetamide, which is hydrolyzed by means of an aqueous solution of 75-80% sulphuric acid at a temperature of 40.degree.-80.degree. C in the presence of sodium nitrite, to provide di-n-propyl acetic acid, which is caused to react, if so desired, with an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal oxide in order to obtain the corresponding salt.

Process for the preparation of acetic acid derivatives

Process for preparing di-n-propyl acetamide of the formula: ##STR1## whereby di-n-propyl acetonitrile is hydrolyzed by means of 80% sulphuric acid aqueous solution in the proportion of 2 to 2.5 g of dilute acid/g of nitrile, at a temperature between 80.degree. C and 130.degree. C to obtain the desired amide.

Process for the preparation of an acetamide derivative

Thiophene compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or aralkyl radical, R.sub.2 represents an atom of hydrogen or a methyl radical with the proviso that when R.sub.2 represents methyl R.sub.1 represents alkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, when they are taken together, represent, with the carbon atom to which they are attached, a cyclopolymethylene radical having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, whereby a reaction medium comprising a solvent and a compound of the general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 represents an atom of alkali metal, and R.sub.4 represents an atom of hydrogen or of alkali metal is treated at a temperature between -20.degree. and +80.degree. C with the appropriate quantity of a halide of the general formula:

Thiophene compounds and the production thereof

This application relates to new lubricating associations for thermoplastic materials, which comprise at least two lubricating agents selected from 1,2-propanediol dibehenate, thiodiglycol dibehenate, diethyleneglycol dibehenate, triethyleneglycol dibehenate, trimethylolpropane tribehenate, dipentaerythrite pentabehenate, 1,4-butanediol dibehenate, glyceryl tribehenate, pentaerythrite tetrabehenate and one metallic salt of behenic acid. This application relates also to the polymers and co-polymers of vinyl chloride containing said lubricating associations.

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Volonne, France

Claude Grain