Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of preparing chromanes from 2,5-dimethylfuran and substituted alkynes comprising an long chain unsaturated alkyl group as substituent in the alpha position of a substituted phenol followed by oxidation, reduction and acid ring closure. It is particularly advantageous to use 2,5-dimethylfuran as this offers an ecological beneficial synthesis of β-tocopherol.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a synthesis of chromanones or chromanes in a stereospecific matter in view of the 2-position in the chromanone or chromane ring. It has been found that this synthesis is particularly possible in the presence of a chiral compound of a specific type and of at least one Bransted acid or in the presence a specific chiral compound having a Bransted acid functional group in the molecule.
Abstract:
Dicarboxylic diesters are disclosed having the formula (I):
wherein n is 3, and X is a C2 alkylene or a C2 alkenylene group. Such dicarboxylic diesters are useful for inhibiting the methane production in ruminants.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of reduction of methane emission in ruminants. Particularly, it relates to the administration of limonene and propanediol mononitrate to a ruminant for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of said ruminant.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of reduction of methane emission in ruminants. Particularly, it relates to the administration of gossypol and propanediol mononitrate to a ruminant for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of said ruminant.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of preparing ortho substituted phenols from 2,5-dimethylfuran and propargyl ethers in the presence of a gold(I) complex. It is particularly advantageous to use 2,5-dimethylfuran as this offers an ecological beneficial synthesis of said ortho substituted phenols.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a synthesis of chromanones or chromanes in a stereospecific matter in view of the 2-position in the chromanone or chromane ring. It has been found that this synthesis is particularly possible in the presence of a chiral compound of formula of a specific type and of at least one urea or thiourea.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of reduction of methane emission in ruminants. Particularly, it relates to the administration of gossypol and a methane inhibitor to a ruminant for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of said ruminant.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel dicarboxylic diesters as well as the use thereof as for inhibiting the methane production in ruminants
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of preparing ortho substituted phenols from 2,5-dimethylfuran and propargyl ethers in the presence of a gold(I) complex. It is particularly advantageous to use 2,5-dimethylfuran as this offers an ecological beneficial synthesis of said ortho substituted phenols.