Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of formula I ##STR1## and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, and salts thereof, have useful herbicidal properties. The substituents R.sup.1, L and X have the meanings defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to ureas having a herbicidal and plant growth-regulating action of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent, independently of the other, hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, nitro or cyano, andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents, independently of the other, hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, SH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, amino, mono-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl,processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and herbicidal and plant growth-regulating compositions containing a compound of the formula I.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 -R.sub.3 represent hydrogen or lower alkyl; m represents the integer 2 or 3; n represents the integer 1 or 2; Het represents a pyrrole or imidazole ring bonded at any two adjacent positions and optionally substituted by one or two or lower alkyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of formula I wherein Het represents optionally substituted imidazole; their methods of preparation; pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use for treating cognitive disorders in mammals.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl, nitro, halogen, free, etherified or esterified hydroxy, free, etherified, oxidized etherified or esterified mercapto, unsubstituted, mono- or disubstituted amino, ammonio, free or functionally modified sulfo, free or functionally modified formyl, C.sub.2 --C.sub.20 -acyl, cyano, free or functionally modified carboxy; and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl, halogen; free, etherified or esterified hydroxy; free, etherified, oxidized etherified or esterified mercapto; free or functionally modified carboxy, or acyl; the 7,8-dihydro derivatives thereof; and compounds of the formula I* ##STR2## wherein n denotes 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined above under formula I and salts thereof; e.g. as aromatase inhibitors; pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds; the use of these compounds for the treatment of conditions responsive to e.

Abstract: A single tow prepreg which is impregnated with a composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin having a softening point below 20.degree. C. and 3 to 30 parts by weight of a high molecular weight compound having a glass transition temperature below -10.degree. C. This prepreg is characterized in particular by high flexibility and non-tackiness.

Abstract: Benzamides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently of one another, each represents lower alkyl, R.sub.3 represents lower alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkoxy or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl-lower alkoxy, R.sub.4 represents halogen and R.sub.5 represents cyano, and their salts can be used, for example, as pharmaceutical agents and can be manufactured in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Dermal and transdermal patches having a discontinuous pattern printed adhesive layer on a first surface of an active-agent porous membrane, a non-porous backing layer in contact with a second surface of said porous membrane, opposite said first surface so as to define a compartment capable of containing an active agent or formulation thereof therein, an active-agent or formulation thereof within said compartment, and a protective overlayer on said adhesive layer distal to said porous membrane.

Abstract: Polymers formed from anhydrides of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are hydrogen or methyl.The novel polymers are suitable for use as curing agents for polyepoxide compounds.

Abstract: A preparation in paste form which contains an s-triazine (I) and a polyethylene glycol/polypropylene glycol condensate or an ethoxylated compound (II) ##STR1## In these formulae, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen, alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 -acyl radical, R.sup.5 is hydrogen or methyl, and n is an integer between 1 and 10.The paste is suitable as an algicide for water-containing or solvent-containing lacquer systems, especially for disperse dyes or antifouling paints.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for stabilizing organic polymeric materials comprising incorporating therein a benzofuran (2) one or indolin (2) one compound as stabilizer. Such stabilized polymeric materials are stabilized against degradation during the polymer processing.

Abstract: N-Phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinyl- and -triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts of these compounds with amines, with alkali or alkaline-earth metal bases or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good pre- and post-emergence selective, herbicidal and growth-regulating properties.The symbols in this formula are as follows:A is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl group,E is the methine group or nitrogen,X is oxygen, sulfur or a sulfinyl or sulfonyl bridge,Z is oxygen or sulfur,m is the number one or two,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or a group --Y--R.sub.5,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, or a group --Y--R.sub.5, --COOR.sub.6, --NO.sub.2 or --CO--NR.sub.7 --R.sub.8,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a low-molecular alkyl group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a low-molecular alkyl group, an aryl radical or the radical of an organic dyestuff containing sulpho groups, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom can form a ring, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are hydrogen, a sulpho group or the --N.dbd.N--K radical, wherein K is the radical of a coupling component and, if one X is the --N.dbd.N--K radical, the other X is a sulpho group, and the benzene ring A can contain further substituents.

Abstract: Human calcitonin in the form of four components and process for their isolation from C-cells material.