Abstract: 4-alkoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acids of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyanao, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxy and/or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -c.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy and/or halogen, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkylalkyl, cyano, hydroxyl or hydroxyethyl or are each phenoxy, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -phenalkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy and/or halogen, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or sulfo, are prepared by reacting a 4-alkoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone of the general formula II ##STR2## with chlorosulfonic acid at from -20.degree. to +100.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing benzenesulfonate salts, such as 4-nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt, from an appropriately substituted acid chloride or chloroformate and a hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid in which the reaction is conducted in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst selected from quaternary ammonium and quaternary phosphonium salts.

Abstract: The preparation is described of compounds of the structure ##STR1## in which the substituents have the meanings indicated in the descripion. The compounds, which are in part new, are used as intermediate products for dyestuffs.

Abstract: Aralkylphenylureas of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, alkoxy or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are unsubstituted or substituted alkylene which may or may not be interrupted by oxygen or sulfur, Y is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or haloalkyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, Z is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, halogen, a C.sub.4 H.sub.4 chain which is fused to the benzene ring to give a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl ring, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, thiocyanato, cyano, ##STR2## R' and R" being hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, and herbicides containing these ureas.

Abstract: The present invention comprises novel single-functional and mixtures of multi-functional oligomeric performance additive compounds having one or more components of Structure A ##STR1## (The definitions of R, Z1, Z2, Z3, A1, A2, A3 and y are given in the Summary Section), their uses and polymeric compounds and compositions containing them which have enhanced oxidative stabilities, enhanced ultraviolet (UV) and light stabilities and/or enhanced flame retardance. An example is the bis sulfonic acid bispotassium salt reaction product from an oligomeric caprolactone diol (TONE.RTM. 260), 2-sulfobenzoic acid anhydride and potassium carbonate, and use of this product, at levels up to about 3.0%, in a general purpose bisphenol A polycarbonate resin, to enhance the fire resistance or flame retardance of the polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel substituted cyclohexenyl phosphinylhydroxybutyrates as 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents represented by the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Anionic, especially sulfoaroyl, NaO.sub.3 S(C.sub.6 H.sub.4) C(O)--preferred, end-capped esters useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions and fabric-conditioner articles. The terephthalate esters contain unsymmetrically substituted oxy-1,2-alkyleneoxy units (oxy-1,2-propyleneoxy units preferred).

Abstract: There are described new trifluoroethyl esters of phenylacetic acid of general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds show insecticidal activity so that they can be used as pesticides.

Abstract: Cured resins of high fracture toughness are prepared from N,N'-bisimides of formula I ##STR1## and alkenyl compounds of formula IID(G).sub.m IIin which D is an m-valent group and G represents a phenyl ring having at least one alkenyl (e.g. allyl or 1-propenyl) substituent.

Abstract: A novel amphiphatic polymerizable vinyl monomer of the formula: ##STR1## having surface active function and crosslinking catalytic function, as well as increased amphiphatic nature. The invention also provides a preparation method of said amphiphatic polymerizable vinyl monomer, resin particles obtained by using said vinyl monomer, aqueous and organic solvent dispersion of said resin particles which are specifically useful in coating compositions.

Abstract: Precursors for the preparation of fiber-reactive triphendioxazine dyestuffs correspond to the general formulas: ##STR1## in which Y' is a vinyl, a beta-hydroxyethyl or an ethyl group which contains in the beta-position a substituent which can be eliminated by an alkali;T is an optionally substituted alkyl (e.g.

Abstract: There are provided new 2-(2,2-difluorocyclopropyl)alkyl esters of general formula I ##STR1## in which Y, R.sub.1-7 and n have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The new compounds can be used to combat insects and mites.

Abstract: An end carboxyl bearing reactive vinyl monomer represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl group; R.sub.2 is a bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, a bivalent alicyclic hydrocarbon having 6 to 7 carbon atoms, phenylene substituted with halogen, sulfo or carboxyl group; A is a repeating unit of the formula: ##STR2## R.sub.3 is ethylene or propylene; R.sub.4 is an alkylene having 2 to 7 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is an alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; m is an integer of 1 to 10 and n is an integer of 2 to 50. The present reactive vinyl monomer is very useful as a constituting unit of vinyl resin.

Abstract: Anionic, especially sulfoaroyl, NaO.sub.3 S(C.sub.6 H.sub.4)C(O)- preferred, end-capped esters useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions and fabric-conditioner articles. The terephthalate esters contain unsymmetrically substituted oxy-1,2-alkyleneoxy units (oxy-1,2-propyleneoxy units preferred).

Abstract: The present application relates to cationic block polyesters useful as soil release agents, softeners and antistatic agents. In addition to cleaning performance, laundry detergent compositions should have other benefits. One is the ability to impart soil release properties to fabrics woven from polyester fibers.

Abstract: Fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbons including fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acids fluorinated aromatic dianhydrides and fluorinated aromatic dialkyl esters that serve as precursor monomers for high temperature fluorinated polyimides. The fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid monomer comprises: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, carboxyl, sulfonic acid, hydroxy, alkyl, halogen or nitro and hydrates of said acids. The fluorinated aromatic dianhydride monomer comprises: ##STR2## wherein x is hydrogen, carboxyl, sulfonic acid, hydroxy, alkyl, halogen or nitro. The fluorinated aromatic dialkyl ester monomer comprises: ##STR3## wherein X is hydrogen, carboxyl, sulfonic acid, hydroxy, alkyl, halogen or nitro and Y is an alkyl group and hydrates of said esters.

Abstract: New quaternary ammonium salts are provided having advantageous utility as charge agents in electrostatographic toners and developers. The salts have the structure ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl having 12 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein X is long-chain alkyloxy, long-chain alkylamino or long-chain dialkylamino,M is alkali metal, pyridinium or ammonium,Y is hydroxy or long-chain alkyloxy,which are especially useful in photometric and fluorimetric investigations of lipids and lipid-water interactions and of cationic biomolecules such as nicotine adenine dinucleotide.

Abstract: Acrylic acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each alkyl, X is hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro, Y is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, halogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.4 H.sub.4 chain which is fused to the benzene radical, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, NO.sub.2, alkylthio, thiocyanato, cyano, ##STR2## R' and R" independently of one another are each hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or cycloalkyl or are each unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, and n is from 1 to 4, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Stilbene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, X is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro, Y is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, halogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.4 H.sub.4 chain which is fused to the benzene radical, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, NO.sub.2, alkylthio, thiocyanato, cyano, aralkyloxy, aryloxymethyl, ##STR2## and R' and R" independently of one another are each hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or cycloalkyl or are each phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl, halogen or alkoxy, and n is from 1 to 4, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Acrylates of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, X is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, haloalkyl, cyano or nitro, W is unsubstituted or alkyl-substituted, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene, Y is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, halogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.4 H.sub.4 chain fused to the benzene radical, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, thiocyanato, cyano, NO.sub.2, aralkyloxy, ##STR2## and R' and R" independently of one another are each hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or cycloalkyl or are each phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl, halogen or alkoxy, and n is from 1 to 4, and fungicides containing them.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is (i) R.sup.4 O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.m --, where R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-5 alkyl, n is 0 or 1 to 5 and m is 1 to 7, or (ii) R.sup.5 --X-- where R.sup.5 is a polar group and X is a C.sub.6-20 alkylene or a C.sub.6-20 alkenylene radical containing from 1 to 3 double bonds, R.sup.2 is a group of the formula A--B-- where A is --COOH or ##STR2## where R.sup.6 is hydrogen or a protecting group, and B is C.sub.1-6 alkylene, and R.sup.3 is --COOH or ##STR3## where R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a protecting group; or a salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: Certain novel aryl sulfonyl fluorides, their preparation, and their use in inhibiting serine proteases with chymotrypsin-like and elastase-like specificity.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a benzylidene compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or one or two substituents independently selected from the group consisting of nitro, cyano, halogen, SO.sub.3 H, alkyl, alkoxy and fluorinated alkyl, each with 1 to 4 C atoms and two or three fluorine substituents, andR.sup.3 is alkyl with 1 to 10 C atoms, which is optionally interrupted by an oxygen in the chain or is optionally substituted by fluorine, chlorine, hydroxyl or a methylbenzylamine group, comprising reacting an acetal of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 each independently is alkyl with 1 to 6 C atoms, which is optionally substituted by phenyl, or the two radicals R.sup.2 conjointly form an alkylene radical with 1-6 C atoms,with a .beta.-ketocarboxylic acid ester of the formulaCH.sub.3 CO--CH.sub.2 --COOR.sup.3in the presence of an acid at a temperature between about 40.degree. and 120.degree..

Abstract: Monomethyl-substituted methylene compounds are obtained by reacting methylene compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another represent --CN, --CO--R.sup.3, --SO.sub.2 --R.sup.3 or --NO.sub.2 andR.sup.1 can additionally denote -aryl(R.sup.1).sub.n,whereinR.sup.3 denotes --OH, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aralkoxy or aryloxy, or amino which is substituted by alkyl and/or aralkyl and/or aryl, and furthermoretwo radicals R.sup.3 together can be an alkylene group, the radical of an aliphatic diol or of an aliphatic diamine or the group --NH--CO--NH-- and n represents 1, 2 or 3,with formaldehyde and with hydrogen in the presence of a condensation catalyst and a hydrogenation catalyst at elevated temperature, the methylene compound being introduced into the liquid phase of the mixture of reactants in the course of the reaction.

Abstract: A low molecular weight, film-forming, polymerizable, ethylenically-unsaturated compound is water- and organic solvent-soluble (i.e., soluble in both water and organic solvents) but is readily converted on exposure to actinic radiation to a polymer that is solvent-insoluble (i.e., not soluble in water, organic solvents, or mixtures of water and organic solvents) and, in certain examples, is hydrophobic. The compound comprises the ethylenically-unsaturated derivative (i.e., an ester or an amide) of a sulfopolyol or sulfopolyamine having an ethylenic unsaturated functionality of 2 to 18 and an equivalent weight per ethylenic unsaturated functionality of less than 2500.

Abstract: Thioxanthonecarboxylic acid esters, thioesters or amides of the formula I ##STR1## in which X and Z are hydrogen or one of the substituents defined in more detail in claim 1 and Y is --OR.sub.1, --SR.sub.1 or --N(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2), in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-24 alkyl and R.sub.2 is H or R.sub.1, are suitable, if desired together with amines, as initiators for the photopolymerization of ethylenically unsaturated compounds or for photochemical crosslinking of polyolefines. They are also used an sensitizers for photocrosslinkable polymers. They can be prepared by methods known per se, for example by cyclization of phenylthio-phthalic, -isophthalic or -terephthalic acids, which can be correspondingly substituted, and subsequent reaction with suitable alcohols, thiols or amines.

Abstract: A process for producing aromatic carbamates in high yield is described, which comprises reacting aromatic nitro compounds, organic compounds containing a hydroxy group, and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst comprising: (1) a platinum group metal or its compound, (2) metallic vanadium or its compound, (3) metallic iron or its compound, (4) a halogen atom, and (5) a tertiary amine, wherein the amount of each component used and the composition are adjusted within specific ranges.

Abstract: There are described novel homoserine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## which possess valuable microbicidal properties. In the formula: Ar is substituted phenyl or naphthyl; R.sub.1 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl optionally interrupted by oxygen or sulfur, 2-furyl, 2-tetrahydrofuryl, 1H-1,2,4-triazolylmethyl, 1-imidazolylmethyl, 1-pyrazolylmethyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or cyclopropyl, each of which is optionally substituted by halogen; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and B is halogen or an ester, thioester, sulfonic acid ester or sulfonic acid amide group. Additionally, where B is halogen, R.sub.1 may be halomethyl. The novel derivatives can be used for combating microorganisms harmful to plants, particularly for combating phytopathogenic fungi, and they have for practical requirements a very favorable curative and protective action for protecting cultivating plants, without the plants being impaired as a result of undesirable secondary effects.

Abstract: 3,7-Substituted phenoxiodinin-5-ium compounds are effective against a variety of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria as well as fungi. The compounds of this invention may be prepared by the direct iodination of a suitably substituted diphenyl ether with iodosyl sulfate in concentrated sulfuric acid. The resulting bisulfate anion may be exchanged with a desired anion by standard metathetic processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for neutralizing detergent acid mixes containing unreacted sulfating agent such as sulfuric acid with an alkaline component such as sodium hydroxide. The neutralization process is highly exothermic and contains as a by-product large amounts of sodium sulfate. Due to the exothermic nature of the reaction it is necessary to use heat exchangers to regulate the temperature of the reaction mass following the addition of the alkaline component. When the sodium sulfate is supersaturated in the reaction mass, it has been observed that sulfate salts buildup upon the surfaces of the heat exchanger and eventually the system must be shut down to remove the buildup. This invention is therefore directed to a continuous neutralization and heat exchange process wherein the downtime required for removal of the sulfate salts from the heat exchanger surfaces is effectively eliminated.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic sulfohalides by reacting an aqueous solution, containing a hydrogen halide, of an aromatic diazonium halide with sulfur dioxide, wherein(a) the aqueous solution, containing the hydrogen halide, of a diazonium salt which is derived from the corresponding aromatic amine and the halogen of the desired sulfohalide is reacted with sulfur dioxide in the presence of an inert organic solvent which is immiscible or only partially miscible with water,(b) the diazonium salt is decomposed, simultaneously or subsequently, by means of a catalyst for diazonium salt decomposition and(c) the resulting reaction mixture, or the organic phase thereof after removal of the aqueous phase, is treated with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Phosphonium compounds of the formula(R).sub.3 P.sup..sym. --CH.sub.2 --X--CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.1 --Y.sup..crclbar.in which R is preferably alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, cyclohexyl or phenyl, R.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic radical, especially a phenyl radical, X is phenylene, 4,4'-biphenylene or 1,4- or 2,6-naphthylene and Y.sup..crclbar. is SO.sub.3.sup..crclbar., SO.sub.2.sup..crclbar. or COO.sup..crclbar., a process for their preparation and a process for the preparation of asymetrically substituted fluorescent brightening agents of the formulaZ--CH.dbd.CH--X--CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.1 --Y.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym.in which R.sub.1, X and Y.sup..crclbar. are as defined above, M.sup..sym. is a cation and Z is preferably a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or 2-phenyl-triazol-4-yl radical, by reacting a bis-phosphonium compound of the formula ##STR1## in which Q.sup..crclbar. is an anion, with an aldehyde of the formula M.sup..sym. Y.sup..crclbar. --R.sub.

Abstract: Chain extended random alkoxylated polyols having branched configurations are useful as internal antistatic additives for polymeric structures. A polyol having a branched configuration is alkoxylated with a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and then chain extended to produce a high viscosity fluid additive which is compatible as a dispersed phase with polymer melts and does not agglomerate or separate from the melt during spinning. From about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of the additive is incorporated in polymeric structures as an antistatic agent. A useful additive composition is obtained using pentaerythritol tetrapropoxylate as the polyol and Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether as the difunctional reactant.

Abstract: 2-Benzylideneglutaraldehydes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently are hydrogen or a substituent selected from the group consisting of halo, lower-alkyl, phenyl, carboxy, lower-alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxysulfonyl, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, lower-alkoxy and phenoxy, a method of use thereof as disinfectants, disinfectant compositions comprising them, and 2,6-dialkoxy-3-(.alpha.-alkoxybenzyl)tetrahydropyrans of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined above and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently are alkyl of one to four carbon atoms, which are intermediates for their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Biodegradable non-ionic surface-active agents containing carbonate groups can be prepared by reacting hydrophilic polyoxyalkylene glycols derived from the same or different alkylene oxides with hydrophobic amides or sulfonamides. The compositions of the invention contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups in the molecule making them suitable for use as surface-active agents.

Abstract: A process for the simultaneous preparation of an aromatic sulphonic acid halide and an aromatic carboxylic acid halide or the corresponding carboxylic acid is disclosed wherein an aromatic sulphonic acid or acid anhydride is reacted with an aromatic trihalogenomethyl compound in the presence of a Bronsted acid or Lewis acid at a temperature of 20.degree. to 300.degree. C., if appropriate in the presence of a solvent. Generally, at least half an equivalent of aromatic trihalogenomethyl compound is employed per equivalent of sulphonic acid.

Abstract: Fluorescent dyestuffs of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 independently of one another represent hydrogen, a salt-forming cation, an alkyl radical with 1 to 16 C atoms or an aryl or aralkyl radical which is optionally substituted by non-chromophoric groups,R.sup.2 to R.sup.5 independently of one another represent hydrogen, alkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkenoxy, aryloxy, halogen or a carboxyl, cyano, alkyl sulphone, aryl sulphone, aralkyl sulphone, carboxamide, sulphonamide or carboxylic acid ester group,o, p, q and s independently of one another represent 1 or 2 andm and n independently of one another denote 0, 1 or 2, it being possible for the sum of m and n to be 2 to 4,processes for their preparation and their use as laser dyestuffs.

Abstract: Substituted arylamine dye intermediates and their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Distyryl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A denotes 1,4-phenylene, 4,4'-biphenylylene, 4,4"-terphenylylene, 1,4-, 1,5- or 2,6-naphthylene, 9,10-dihydro-2,7-phenanthrenylene or 2,7-dibenzofuranylene,R.sup.1 denotes an optionally functionally modified phosphonic acid, phosphonyl or phosphinyl group,R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, an optionally functionally modified phosphonic acid, phosphonyl or phosphinyl group, sulpho, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, cyano, halogen, alkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, cycloalkoxy, aryloxy or alkylmercapto andR.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Phosphonium compounds of the formula(R).sub.3 P.sup..sym. --CH.sub.2 --X--CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.1 --Y.sup..crclbar.in which R is preferably alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, cyclohexyl or phenyl, R.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic radical, especially a phenyl radical, X is phenylene, 4,4'-biphenylene or 1,4- or 2,6-naphthylene and Y.sup..crclbar. is SO.sub.3.sup..crclbar., SO.sub.2.sup..crclbar. or COO.sup..crclbar., a process for their preparation and a process for the preparation of asymetrically substituted fluorescent brightening agents of the formulaZ--CH.dbd.CH--X--CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.1 Y.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym.in which R.sub.1, X and Y.sup..crclbar. are as defined above, M.sup.61 is a cation and Z is preferably a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or 2-phenyl-triazol-4-yl radical, by reacting a bis-phosphonium compound of the formula ##STR1## in which Q.sup..crclbar. is an anion, with an aldehyde of the formula M.sup..sym. Y.sup..crclbar. --R.sub.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent H or CH.sub.3 ; A and A' represent ##STR2## B represents ##STR3## X represents H, NH.sub.4 or an alkali metal; and m and n represent numerals determined by the following formulae, 0.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.25, 5.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.50 and 5.ltoreq.(m+n).ltoreq.50, can impart to fibers or fibrous structures durable excellent antistatic property, water absorption property, softness and pollution-resistant property in a simple heat treatment.

Abstract: Fluorescent dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another represent hydrogen, a salt-forming cation, an alkyl radical with 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an aralkyl radical which is optionally substituted by non-chromophoric groups,R.sub.2 to R.sub.5 independently of one another represent hydrogen, alkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkenyloxy, halogen or the carboxyl, cyano, alkylsulphonyl, arylsulphonyl, carboxamide or sulphonamide group or a carboxylic acid ester group, m and n independently of one another denote 0, 1 or 2 and the sum of m+n must be at least 2, and o, p, q and r independently of one another represent 0, 1 or 2.processes for their preparation, their use for whitening organic materials and a process for the production of a coherent laser emission using the fluorescent dyestuffs according to formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to oxybenzylidenebornanones which correspond to the general formula: ##STR1## in which Z and Z' denote hydrogen or a radical SO.sub.3 H, at least one of the two radicals Z and Z' denoting hydrogen, R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, an alkyl radical having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenyl radical having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, a radical --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H, ##STR2## --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 R, in which R denotes H or an alkyl radical, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SO.sub.3 H or a divalent radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.m or --CH.sub.2 --CHOH--CH.sub.2, m having the values 1 to 10, n having the values 1 to 20 and p having the values 1 to 6, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 representing hydrogen or an optionally branched or hydroxylic alkyl radical, or forming an aminoaliphatic heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen atom, R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkoxy radical or a divalent radical --O-- bonded to the radical R.sub.1 if the latter is also divalent, and q denotes 1 or 2; if q has the value 2, R.sub.

Abstract: A method of preparing 2-sulfochloride benzoates which comprises diazotizing any anthranilate to form a 2-diazonium chloride benzoate and thereafter reacting said 2-diazonium chloride benzoate with sulfur dioxide to form a 2-sulfochloride benzoate. The invention also provides for the total synthesis of saccharin which comprises pyrolyzing a 2-sulfochloride benzoate to form an o-sulfobenzoic anhydride and then ammonolyzing the o-sulfobenzoic anhydride to saccharin which is free of bitter tasting contaminants from such reactants.

Abstract: Novel cephalosporin compounds of the following formula are useful as antibiotic agents: ##STR1##

Abstract: Aromatic urethanes are produced by interacting an aromatic nitro compound, an organic compound containing hydroxyl groups and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst composed of elemental selenium or a selenium compound and of a promoter composed of a bicyclic amidine together with a phenolic compound or a carboxylic acid. The interaction proceeds smoothly with the aid of a small amount of the promoter, attended with secondary production of amino compounds only in small amounts. For instance, 2,4-diethyldicarbamatetoluene is obtained at a yield of 87% by interacting 2,4-dinitrotoluene, ethanol and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytic system composed of metallic selenium, 1,8-diazabicyclo(5,4,0)-undecene-7 and acetic acid.

Abstract: Hair-treatment agents having a content of branched copolyesters dispersible or soluble in water and an apparent molecular weight of 600 to 5000, and having a content of SO.sub.3 M groups, wherein M represents an alkali metal ion or ammonium ion or the cationic radical of an organic amine.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel monomers containing sulfonic acid groups or salts thereof and polymers thereof which are useful for many purposes, such as antistatic agents for textiles and other shaped articles formed of hydrophilic materials. They are useful for making copolymers that are particularly valuable in coating compositions, especially in the form of aqueous latices or organic solvent solutions thereof. Examples of the monomers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, such as methyl,A is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, at least 2 of which extend in one chain between the oxygen atoms, andX is an aromatic nucleus or an alkyl group, substituted by a sulfonic acid group and optionally one or more groups selected from sulfonic acid, carboxylic acid, and lower alkyl, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, independently, are hydrogen, a non-chromophoric second order substituent, or alkyl or alkenyl unsubstituted or substituted by a non-chromophoric group,R.sub.2 and R.sub.5, independently, are hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl, unsubstituted or substituted by a non-chromophoric group,R.sub.3 and R.sub.6, independently, are hydrogen, alkyl, carboxyl or a non-chromophoric esterified carboxyl group, orR.sub.2, together with R.sub.3, and/or R.sub.5 together with R.sub.6, signify an alkylene bridge,R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, independently, signify hydrogen or a non-chromophoric substituent, or, whenR.sub.7 is in the 3-position and/or R.sub.8 in the 3' position, R.sub.7 together with R.sub.2, and/or R.sub.8 together with R.sub.5 signify an alkylene bridge,With the proviso that no more than one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and no more than one of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 signify hydrogen, their production and use as optical brightening agents.