The invention relates to processes for large-scale diastereoselective syntheses of cycloheptadienylsulfone and stereotetrads, key intermediates for the preparation of Aplyronine A.

Derivatives of an organic substance containing one or more groups selected from the group consisting of sulfanyl, selanyl and sulfino may be produced by reacting an organic substance containing one or more groups selected from the group consisting of sulfanyl, selanyl and sulfino with an olefin compound containing an ethylene structure having at least two electron-withdrawing groups except halogen atoms under an acidic condition to form a derivative of the organic substance

Derivatives of an organic substance containing one or more groups selected from the group consisting of sulfanyl, selanyl and sulfino may be produced by reacting an organic substance containing one or more groups selected from the group consisting of sulfanyl, selanyl and sulfino with an olefin compound containing an ethylene structure having at least two electron-withdrawing groups except halogen atoms under an acidic condition to form a derivative of the organic substance

The present invention relates to a process for producing ajoene from allicin via a polymeric substrate, comprising the steps of heating allicin or an allicin solution at a predetermined temperature range such that at least a portion of the allicin is converted to ajoene to form an ajoene solution; and separating the ajoene from the ajoene solution; wherein at least one of the heating or separating steps is conducted via a polymeric substrate. The process for producing ajoene from allicin via a polymeric substrate further comprises a step of retaining the allicin or the allicin solution on the polymeric substrate before the heating step is conducted within or out of the polymeric substrate. The present invention also relates to ajoene or a composition comprising ajoene obtained by the process thereof.

The present invention relates to a process for producing ajoene from allicin via a polymeric substrate, comprising the steps of heating allicin or an allicin solution at a predetermined temperature range such that at least a portion of the allicin is converted to ajoene to form an ajoene solution; and separating the ajoene from the ajoene solution; wherein at least one of the heating or separating steps is conducted via a polymeric substrate. The process for producing ajoene from allicin via a polymeric substrate further comprises a step of retaining the allicin or the allicin solution on the polymeric substrate before the heating step is conducted within or out of the polymeric substrate. The present invention also relates to ajoene or a composition comprising ajoene obtained by the process thereof.

The present invention belongs to the field of agricultural acaricides, and particularly relates to a substituted phenyl sulfide compound and an application thereof. The substituted phenyl sulfide compound is as represented in general formula I. Definitions of substituted groups in the formula are given in the description. The compound of the general formula I has excellent acaricidal activity and can be used for preventing and controlling various mites.

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The present invention belongs to the field of agricultural acaricides, and particularly relates to a substituted phenyl sulfide compound and an application thereof. The substituted phenyl sulfide compound is as represented in general formula I. Definitions of substituted groups in the formula are given in the description. The compound of the general formula I has excellent acaricidal activity and can be used for preventing and controlling various mites.

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A novel organic sulfur compound, a method for preparing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating cancer or inflammatory diseases, containing the same as an active ingredient are provided. The novel organic sulfur compound is capable of excellently inhibiting histone deacetylated (HDAC) enzymes in a concentration of nanomolar or micromolar units and has been found to have an excellent effect against inflammatory diseases, and has been found to be capable of inhibiting the proliferation of cancer.

Organosulfur compounds of formula (I), where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined herein, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these organosulfur compounds. Uses of the organosulfur compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions for treating infection and/or for treating inflammation and/or for reducing the formation of blood clots.

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Organosulfur compounds of formula (I), where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined herein, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these organosulfur compounds. Uses of the organosulfur compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions for treating infection and/or for treating inflammation and/or for reducing the formation of blood clots.

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