The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of substituted 4-(N′-hydroxy-carbamimidoyl)benzoic acids, which can be obtained by nitrilase catalyzed hydration of substituted terephthalonitriles of formula (II) in an aqueous medium to afford (ammonium) 4-cyanobenzoic acids (IIa). The hydration is followed by treatment of the aqueous reaction medium with hydroxylamine or a salt thereof to afford amidoximes (I).

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The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of substituted 4-(N′-hydroxy-carbamimidoyl)benzoic acids, which can be obtained by nitrilase catalyzed hydration of substituted terephthalonitriles of formula (II) in an aqueous medium to afford (ammonium) 4-cyanobenzoic acids (IIa). The hydration is followed by treatment of the aqueous reaction medium with hydroxylamine or a salt thereof to afford amidoximes (I).

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The invention relates to bimesogenic compounds of formula I

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wherein R.sup.11, R.sup.12, MG.sup.11, MG.sup.12, X.sup.11, X.sup.12 and Sp.sup.1 have the meaning given in claim 1, to the use of bimesogenic compounds of formula I in liquid crystal media and particular to flexoelectric liquid crystal devices comprising a liquid crystal medium according to the present invention.

The invention relates to bimesogenic compounds of formula I

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wherein R.sup.11, R.sup.12, MG.sup.11, MG.sup.12, X.sup.11, X.sup.12 and Sp.sup.1 have the meaning given in claim 1, to the use of bimesogenic compounds of formula I in liquid crystal media and particular to flexoelectric liquid crystal devices comprising a liquid crystal medium according to the present invention.

Preparation of aromatic carboxyamides by palladium-catalyzed carbonylation reaction The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aromatic carboxyamides of formula I, which can be obtained by palladium-catalyzed carbonylation reaction of aromatic chlorides of formula II, amines of formula III and carbon monoxide in the presence of a base. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of aryl-5-trifluoromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazoles, which are known for controlling phytopathogenic fungi.

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Preparation of aromatic carboxyamides by palladium-catalyzed carbonylation reaction The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aromatic carboxyamides of formula I, which can be obtained by palladium-catalyzed carbonylation reaction of aromatic chlorides of formula II, amines of formula III and carbon monoxide in the presence of a base. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of aryl-5-trifluoromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazoles, which are known for controlling phytopathogenic fungi.

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This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) wherein Cy.sup.1, L.sup.1, Y, R.sup.1, L.sup.2, and Ar2 are defined herein, for the treatment of cancers, inflammatory disorders, and neurological conditions. ##STR00001##

This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) wherein Cy.sup.1, L.sup.1, Y, R.sup.1, L.sup.2, and Ar2 are defined herein, for the treatment of cancers, inflammatory disorders, and neurological conditions. ##STR00001##

The present disclosure provides compositions for in vivo imaging of hydrogen peroxide; and methods for detecting hydrogen peroxide in vivo. The compositions and methods find use in various diagnostic applications, which are also provided.

The present disclosure provides compositions for in vivo imaging of hydrogen peroxide; and methods for detecting hydrogen peroxide in vivo. The compositions and methods find use in various diagnostic applications, which are also provided.