This invention relates to novel processes for synthesizing N-(4-cyclohexyl-3-trifluoromethyl-benzyloxy)-acetimidic acid ethyl ester and to the compound of formula I below and other intermediates that are used in such processes. ##STR00001##

This invention relates to novel processes for synthesizing N-(4-cyclohexyl-3-trifluoromethyl-benzyloxy)-acetimidic acid ethyl ester and to the compound of formula I below and other intermediates that are used in such processes. ##STR00001##

4-Aralkylphenols and derivatives thereof expressed by general formulas (6) and (7) are useful for producing trisphenols. ##STR00001##

4-Aralkylphenols and derivatives thereof expressed by general formulas (6) and (7) are useful for producing trisphenols. ##STR00001##

A process for preparing aryl ketones is disclosed. The process includes photo-oxidizing a compound of formula (V), (VI), (VII) or (VIII):

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in the presence of an oxidative system comprising at least one bromide compound to form aryl ketones. X.sub.1, X.sub.2, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, L.sub.1, L.sub.2, L.sub.3, L.sub.4, t, n, m and p have the meanings as described in the specification and claims.

A process for preparing aryl ketones is disclosed. The process includes photo-oxidizing a compound of formula (V), (VI), (VII) or (VIII):

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in the presence of an oxidative system comprising at least one bromide compound to form aryl ketones. X.sub.1, X.sub.2, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, L.sub.1, L.sub.2, L.sub.3, L.sub.4, t, n, m and p have the meanings as described in the specification and claims.

The present invention relates to a method for the crystallization of n-hexyl 2-(4-N,N-diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoate, to a method for the production of pourable or flowable particles of crystalline n-hexyl 2-(4-N,N-diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)-benzoate and to specific pourable or flowable particles of crystalline n-hexyl 2-(4-N,N-diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoate.

Device and methods for use in a biosensor comprising a multisite array of test sites, the device and methods being useful for modulating the binding interactions between a (biomolecular) probe or detection agent and an analyte of interest by modulating the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor. An electrochemically active agent that is suitable for use in biological buffers for changing the pH of the biological buffers. Method for changing the pH of biological buffers using the electrochemically active agents. The methods of modulating the binding interactions provided in a biosensor, analytic methods for more accurately controlling and measuring the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor, and analytic methods for more accurately measuring an analyte of interest in a biological sample.

Device and methods for use in a biosensor comprising a multisite array of test sites, the device and methods being useful for modulating the binding interactions between a (biomolecular) probe or detection agent and an analyte of interest by modulating the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor. An electrochemically active agent that is suitable for use in biological buffers for changing the pH of the biological buffers. Method for changing the pH of biological buffers using the electrochemically active agents. The methods of modulating the binding interactions provided in a biosensor, analytic methods for more accurately controlling and measuring the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor, and analytic methods for more accurately measuring an analyte of interest in a biological sample.