Abstract: Substituted (4-hydroxyphenylthioalkyl) derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by the reaction of the appropriate ring and hydroxybenzene thiol compounds and are useful stabilizers of organic materials.

Abstract: ((Hydroxyphenyl)silane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants.

Abstract: An esterification process particularly for the preparation of rosin esters, polyesters and polymeric esters wherein aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acids are reacted with appropriate alcohols in the presence of catalytic amounts of a mixture of a calcium hydroxyaryl phosphonate and an organosilicon heterocycle, the presence of said mixture serving to reduce the time necessary for complete esterification and to provide esters with increased oxidation stability and better color.

Abstract: Substituted amino carbamate derivatives corresponding to the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds; and certain of said derivatives as new compounds.

Abstract: Various substituted aminoxy alkylamine derivatives are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds; and certain of said derivatives as new compounds.

Abstract: 1,3,2-oxazaphospholidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 3,5-dialkyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid comprising the reaction of 2,6-dialkylphenol and carbon dioxide in the presence of a mono- or polyalkylene glycol ether.

Abstract: Substituted-(hydroxyphenyl)-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by the reaction of the appropriate maleimide and phenolic compounds and are useful as stabilizers for organic polymers.

Abstract: Substituted (4-hydroxyphenylthioalkyl) derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by the reaction of the appropriate ring and hydroxybenzene thiol compounds and are useful stabilizers of organic materials.

Abstract: Substituted-(aminoxy)-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by the reaction of the appropriate maleimide and hydroxylamine compounds and are useful as stabilizers for organic polymers.

Abstract: The title compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## and are useful as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricating oils to counteract the degradative effects of heat, light and air.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, phenyl substituted by alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms or said aralkyl substituted by alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms,R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, phenyl substituted by alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms or said aralkyl substituted by alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms;A is a direct bond, a methylene or an ethylene radical,B is an alkanediyl radical of 2 to 10 carbon atoms, the radical of formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --S--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or of the formula III--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --(O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Acylated calixarene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by the reaction of the appropriate hydroxyphenyl alkanoate and paraformaldehyde and are useful stabilizers of organic materials.

Abstract: Organic materials are stabilized against thermal, oxidative and photo-degradation by incorporating therein an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein T.sub.1 and T.sub.2 independently are alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, aralkyl, T.sub.2 may also be hydrogen, T is alkyl, phenyl or substituted hydroxyphenyl, E is a direct bond, alkylene, cycloalkylene, phenylene or --CH.sub.2 CH(ST)CH.sub.2 --, T.sub.3 and T.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; or together are alkylene, T.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, n is 1 or 2, t is 0 or 1, and t is 2-n. Polyolefins, ABS resins, natural and synthetic rubbers and polyesters are particularly well stabilized by the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Organic materials are stabilized against thermal, oxidative and photo-degradation by incorporating therein an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is tert-butyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is alkyl of 1 to 17 carbon atoms, cyclohexyl, cyclohex-3-enyl, phenyl or 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl; where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together must have a total of at least 5 carbon atoms; or where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are alkylene of 5 to 11 carbon atoms. Polyolefins, ABS resins, natural and synthetic rubbers and polyesters are particularly well stabilized by the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Hindered silane compounds of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by the reaction of the appropriate silane and phenol compounds, said hindered silanes being useful as stabilizers of organic polymers such as polyolefins, vinyl halide polymers, elastomers, polyesters and polycarbonates.

Abstract: Organic materials are stabilized against thermal, oxidative and photo-degradation by incorporating therein an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein T.sub.1 T.sub.2 independently are alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, aralkyl, T.sub.2 may also be hydrogen, T is alkyl, phenyl or substituted hydroxyphenyl, E is a direct bond, alkylene, cycloalkylene, phenylene or --CH.sub.2 CH(ST)CH.sub.2 --, T.sub.3 and T.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; or together are alkylene, T.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, n is 1 or 2, t is 0 or 1, and t is 2-n. Polyolefins, ABS resins, natural and synthetic rubbers and polyesters are particularly well stabilized by the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The title compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## where n is 1 and are characterized in that at least one of A, X or Y contains a group of formula ##STR2## these compounds being useful as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricating oils to counteract the degradative effects of heat, light and air.

Abstract: The title compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are alkyl, A is alkylene, X is --NH-- or --S--, m is 1 and n is 0 or 1, and are useful as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricating oils to counteract the degradative effects of heat, light and air.

Abstract: Substituted succinic anhydride or succinate stabilizers of the formula I or II ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or aralkyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or phenyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylthio, arylthio or the structure ##STR2## and R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen, alkyl; aryl or substituted aryl are useful as stabilizers for polymeric substrates, particularly polyolefins and rubber.