Abstract: Surfactants which are blocked against surfactant action (identified herein as "photolabile blocked surfactants") by a photolabile protective or masking group but which, on exposure to actinic radiation, become unblocked are provided. Coating compositions in which surfactant is formed on irradiation are provided by blending the photolabile blocked surfactant with polymeric film-forming materials.Compositions containing the photolabile blocked surfactants are useful when employed as protective coatings on various substrates or as the adhesive in a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Although initially well adhering to a substrate, such compositions may be readily removed from the substrate following exposure of the same to suitable radiation which unblocks the surfactant to permit it to regain its surfactant activity.

Abstract: Novel lipid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl or alkylcarbamoyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy which may be substituted, amino which may be substituted or cyclic amino; R.sup.3 is a chemical binding or alkylene which may be substituted; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl or aralkyl; X and Y are independently O, S or an imino group which may be substituted, and when Y is an imino group, Y, together with the imino group represented by X or R.sup.4, may form a ring; and Z is imino or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring which may be substituted] and salts thereof have inhibiting activity on platelet activating factor and are useful as a preventive or therapeutic agent for a variety of circulatory diseases and allergic disorders and also as an antineoplastic agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing carbamic acid derivatives of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic radical, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a ring, and Y denotes OR, SR, ##STR2## groups, R being a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic radical, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 denote a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic radical or together form a ring, and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 denote a saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, a hydrogen atom, an alkylthio radical or an alkyloxy radical.According to the process, a compound of formula ##STR3## is reacted with an .alpha.-halogenated derivative of formula ##STR4## at a temperature of -5.degree. to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Polymerizable carbamoyloxyalkyldicarboxylic acid esters, carrying hydroxyl groups, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or allyl or hydroxyalkyl having in each case 1 to 30 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical, R.sup.2 represents alkyl or hydroxyalkyl having in each case 1 to 30 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical or the radical ##STR2## subject to the proviso that R.sup.1 is hydrogen and x is an integer from 2 to 20, R.sup.3 represents linear or branched alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.5 represents hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyaminoalkyl having in each case 2 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical or an alkyl radical of this type which also contains ester and/or ether groups, and a process for their preparation.The esters according to the invention can be used for the preparation of copolymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing urethanes by reacting a solution of a nitrogen-containing organic compound and a hydroxyl-containing organic compound with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst comprising rhodium, as a metal or compound, is disclosed. In the process of this invention, the rate of conversion and selectivity to urethane is increased by providing a rhodium catalyst comprising a polyamino ligand having at least two tertiary amino groups capable of coordinating with rhodium.

Abstract: Water-soluble zwitterionic compounds having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties. The zwitterionic compounds are selected from monozwitterionic compounds, dizwitterionic compounds, polyzwitterionic compounds, and zwitterionic polymers. These zwitterionic compounds are useful in detergent compositions at from about 0.05 to about 95% by weight. In addition to the zwitterionic compounds, the detergent compositions further comprise from about 1 to about 75% by weight of a nonionic, anionic, ampholytic, zwitterionic, or cationic detergent surfactant or mixture thereof.

Abstract: Water-soluble cationic compounds having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties. The cationic compounds are selected from ethoxylated cationic diamines, ethoxylated cationic polyamines, ethoxylated cationic polymers and mixtures thereof. These cationic compounds are useful in detergent compositions.

Abstract: The novel reagent, vinyl phenylthiocarbonate, is prepared. It is useful for the introduction of the vinyloxycarbonyl protecting group which is a valuable protecting group for amines, amino acids, peptides, proteins and phenols.

Abstract: A process for producing a urethane compound which comprises reacting at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a primary amine, a secondary amine and a urea compound with carbon monoxide and an organic hydroxyl compound in the presence of a catalyst system comprising:(a) at least one member selected from the group consisting of platinum group metals and compounds containing at least one platinum group element; and(b) at least one halogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of alkali or alkaline earth metal halides, onium halides, compounds capable of forming onium halides in the reaction, oxo acids of halogen atoms and their salts, complex compounds containing halogen ions, organic halides and halogen molecules,in the presence of molecular oxygen and/or an organic nitro compound as an oxidizing agent at a temperature of from about 80.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. under a pressure of from about 1 Kg/cm.sup.2 to about 500 Kg/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel catalyst systems and method for curing a peroxide-curable ethylenically unsaturated (e.g. acrylic or vinyl) composition wherein the catalyst system is a combination of the peroxide curing agent and a Cu.sup.+1 activator or a combination of a peroxide curing agent and an activator system comprising a furfuryl alcohol and an acid catalyst. Also disclosed is a new catalyst system for curing ring compounds (e.g. epoxides) which comprises a combination of ferrocene and a diazonium salt of a Lewis acid. Preferred curable compositions are adhesives and especially acrylic adhesives and epoxy adhesives. Also disclosed is a new adhesion promoter which improves the adhesion of acrylic adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel O- or S-(2-mercaptoalkyl)mono- or dihydrocarbyl carbamothioates and S-(2-mercaptoalkyl)mono- or dihydrocarbyl carbamodithioate. The novel compounds of this invention are useful as collectors in the froth flotation of sulfide mineral ores.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote alkyl, CF.sub.3, benzyl cyclohexyl, cyanoethyl, phenyl or OH and A denotes, inter alia, the groups --CO--, CHOH or CH--NH.sub.2 and --COR.sub.3 denotes a carboxyl, carboxylic ester or carboxamido group, are active herbicides.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain halogenated allylthioisopropyl N-methylcarbamates having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 are independently halogen. In a typical application, the N-methylcarbamate is included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.

Abstract: Chiral N-protected, N-substituted .alpha.-amino acids are described. These compounds are prepared by condensation of an N-protected .alpha.-amino acid with an aldehyde followed by the selective reductive cleavage of an oxazolidinone intermediate.

Abstract: This invention relates to carbamates of beta-hydroxyethylsulfoxides which are useful as cosurfactants in enhanced oil recovery, surfactants and biocides, and as hydraulic fluids when of sufficiently low molecular weight.

Abstract: Herbicide antidote compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is halomethyl wherein halo refers to chlorine, bromine or iodine and the methyl group is mono- or di-substituted;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive; phenyl, and methylaminocarboxyethyl;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl, and,R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive; p-toluenesulfonyl; p-chlorophenylsulfonyl; halophenyl wherein halo refers to a member of the group consisting of chlorine, bromine and iodine and wherein said phenyl group may be mono-, di-, or tri-halosubstituted on the same or different substituents; and, halomethylphenyl wherein halo refers to a member of the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine and said methyl group may be mono-, di-, or tri-substituted.

Abstract: N-(Substituted alkanesulfenyl)-N-alkyl and N-(substituted alkanethiosulfenyl)-N-alkyl carbamate compounds exhibit pesticidal activity against a broad range of pests.

Abstract: There is herein provided a urethane-containing material having one or more moieties of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group; wherein X is hydrogen, an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group, or wherein X is a moiety of the structure: ##STR2## of which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, each independently, hydrogen, an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group, or members of a cyclic or heterocyclic group. The urethane-containing material is particularly useful as a low temperature curing agent for active hydrogen-containing compositions.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain halogenated allylthioisopropyl N-methylcarbamates having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 are independently halogen. In a typical application, the N-methylcarbamate is included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of telluroxides as mild and selective oxidizing agents serving to oxidize certain functions, notably >C.dbd.S groups, in the presence of other relatively easily oxidized functions which remain unaffected; telluroxides of interest as oxidizing agents include, for example, compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1, which may be the same or different, each represent an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic group; or R and R.sup.1 together with the tellurium atom therebetween represent a heterocyclic ring, which may contain one or more further heteroatoms, and which may carry substituents and/or fused aromatic rings.

Abstract: (Dimethylaminoalkyl)carboxylic and -carbamic acid esters and (dimethylaminoalkyl) ethers and ureas are compounds which are especially suitable for use as amine curing agents for polyepoxide compounds. They impart longer curing times to the curable mixtures and thus good processing properties, especially when the mixtures are used as adhesives. In addition, the mechanical properties are often improved. Further, these compounds afford advantages when used as curing agents on account of their low volatility.

Abstract: A process for producing urethanes by reacting primary amines, carbon monoxide and organic hydroxyl compounds in the presence of molecular oxygen and/or organic nitro compounds as oxidizing agents and a catalyst system comprising a noble metal and/or a compound of a noble metal of the 8th subgroup of the Periodic System of Elements and a compound capable of undergoing Redox reactions under reaction conditions of the 3rd to 5th main group and/or 1st to 8th subgroup of the Periodic System of Elements.

Abstract: Acrylic monomers containing a carbamate (urethane) functionality having the general formula: ##STR1## and difunctional carbamate monomers having the general formula: ##STR2## are prepared from 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)-acrylates, acrylamides, acrylonitriles, vinyl ketones and nitroethylenes.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing oxime compounds of the formula I given herein are suitable for protecting cultivated plants against the phytotoxic action of aggressive agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides. There are described methods for producing sulfur-containing oxime compounds of this type, and examples are given illustrating the application of these compounds.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyl compounds containing ether groups have the formulaR.sub.f R.sub.1 SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O T Zwherein R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl, R.sub.1 is alkylene or alkyleneoxy or aminoalkylene, T is alkylene, and Z is hydrogen; hydroxy; NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each is alkyl or together with nitrogen form a heterocyclic ring; N.sup.+ R.sub.3 R.sub.4 (R.sub.5)X.sub.z.sup.-y, where R.sub.5 is hydrogen, oxide, alkyl, or substituted alkyl, X is an anion, and y is 1 or 2; z is 0 or 1 or is --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SR.sub.1 R.sub.f ; can be prepared directly by free-radical catalyzed addition of a perfluoroalkylthiol to a vinyl ether or subsequent reaction. These compounds are useful as surfactants and oil spill collecting agents.

Abstract: A process for the production of urethanes is provided in which an organic primary or secondary amine is contacted, in the substantial absence of reactive oxygen, with a source of carbon monoxide and an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group in the presence of a catalyst comprising a member selected from the group consisting of carbonyls of Co, Mo, Ti, Rh, Fe, Ni and mixtures thereof. Urethane yields and selectivities are further improved by conducting the reaction in the additional presence of an organic compound containing at least one C.dbd.N or C.dbd.C group. When such unsaturated organic compounds are employed, the catalyst can additionally comprise iridium carbonyl.

Abstract: A process for the production of carbamates is provided in which an organic primary or secondary amine is contacted, in the substantial absence of reactive oxygen, with a source of carbon monoxide, an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group, and a metal reactant comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of compounds and complexes of Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: A process for the production of carbamates is provided in which an organic primary or secondary amine is contacted, in the substantial absence of reactive oxygen, with a source of carbon monoxide, an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group and a source of sulfur, selenium or tellurium, in the presence of an effective amount of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of non-halide compounds and complexes of metals of Groups IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB, VIII, IB and IIIA of the Periodic Table. Further improved results are obtained by employing in the reaction zone at least one promoter selected from the group consisting of metals of Group IA and IIA of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Substituted trichloropropylureas such as 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-methyl-(3,3,3-trichloro-2-hydroxypropyl)urea are useful in controlling plant fungus diseases.

Abstract: Prostan-1-ol esters and intermediates for their preparation are described; the former compounds exhibit improved organ specificity and a longer duration of activity at lower dosages than the corresponding non-esterified prostaglandins and are useful, inter alia, in triggering abortion, inducing labor and regulating the menstrual cycle.

Abstract: A process for the production of carbamates is provided which comprises contacting an organic primary or secondary amine with a source of carbon monoxide, an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group and a source of sulfur, selenium or tellurium, in the presence of a catalyst for the reaction and in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of disulfides of the formulaR.sup.1 --S--S--R.sup.2wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 comprise members selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkanoyl, aranoyl, halogenated derivatives of the foregoing groups, and derivatives of the foregoing groups in which one or more carbon atoms is replaced by an oxygen atom.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of urethanes by reacting a tertiary amine, an alcohol and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a copper salt, oxygen and a dehydrating agent is disclosed. The reaction is preferably carried out using a copper halide catalyst and dehydrating agents which combine with water to release the alcohol used in the preparation of the urethane product.

Abstract: Polyfluoroalkylthio alcohols and esters thereof are disclosed with utility as intermediates for the synthesis of fluorochemicals with low free surface energies having oil and water repellent properties. The novel alcohols and esters are obtained by a free radical catalyzed addition of polyfluoroalkylthiols to acetylenic alcohols or esters thereof. The alcohols are employed in preparation of fluorine containing polyurethanes which are useful as finishes to provide oil and water repellency to textiles and as additives to plastics to provide mold release and other desirable properties.

Abstract: Carbamates are manufactured by reaction of alcohols with urea in the presence of ion exchangers containing nickel.The products are starting materials for the manufacture of textile finishing agents, dyes and plant protection agents.

Abstract: Novel acetylenic derivatives of amines of the following general structure: ##STR1## WHEREIN Z is .beta.-methylthioethyl, .beta.-benzylthioethyl, S-(5'-desoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-S-methylthioethyl, .gamma.-guanidinopropyl, or ##STR2## WHEREIN N IS 2 OR 3 AND R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is other than hydrogen, n is 2; and each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or .rho.-hydroxybenzyl; with the provisos that when Z is .beta.-benzylthioethyl or S-(5'-desoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-S-methylthioethyl, R.sub.b is hydrogen, and when Z is ##STR4## EACH OF R.sub.a and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is aliphatic hydrocarbyl, alicyclic hydrocarbyl or aryl suitably substituted, if desired, or a heterocyclic group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkoxy, R.sup.3 is ##STR2## wherein a is 0 or 1, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or CW'.sub.3, the W' being hydrogen or halogen, Z is halogen and X is halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, acetoxy, carbethoxyalkoxy, phenoxy, alkylthio, carbethoxyalkylthio, phenylthio, phosphono, dithiophosphonoxy, phosphoramido, isocyanato, isothiocyanato, alkyl- and dialkylthiocarbamoylthio, alkyl- and dialkylcarbamoyloxy, alkylsulfonyl, etc., have herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A new series of substituted esters of 3-hydroxyindone compounds have been found to have exceptional miticidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Poly-carbonyloxyurethanes of the formula:A O--CO--NH--O--CO--R!.sub.n (1)wherein A is a linking group to which the oxygen atoms are attached at alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl carbon atoms, n is an integer of value at least 2, and each R which may be the same or different, is the residue of a monobasic carboxylic acid of formula R--COOH, and their salts, especially salts with cations based on teritary amines, are useful cross-linking or chain-extending agents for natural or synthetic polymers, or may be used as adhesives for binding these materials to each other or to metal substrates.

Abstract: Substituted 2-(carbamoyl)oxyimino-3-iminobutyramides and 2-(carbamoyl)oxyimino-3-iminobutyrates of the formula ##STR1## where Q is --OR.sub.4 or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, and A, R, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 are as hereinafter defined are useful as aphicides. The compounds are made by reacting an amine with a substituted 2-hydroxyiminoacetoacetamide (or 2-hydroxyiminopropionylacetamide) or an alkyl 2-hydroxyiminoacetoacetate (or 2-hydroxyiminopropionylacetate), then carbamylating the resulting substituted 2-hydroxyimino-3-iminobutyramide (or 2-hydroxyimino-3-iminovaleramide) or 2-hydroxyimino-3-iminobutyrate (or 2-hydroxyimino)-3-iminovalerate).

Abstract: Perfluoroalkylthio glycols and esters thereof can be prepared by the free-radical catalyzed addition of a perfluoroalkylthiol to an acetylenic alcohol or ester thereof. The compounds obtained are useful intermediates for the synthesis of fluorochemicals with low free surface energies having oil and water repellent properties. In one embodiment, a perfluoroalkylthio glycol can be reacted with a diisocyanate to obtain a polyurethane containing perfluoroalkylthio groups, which polyurethanes are useful as coatings to provide oil and water repellence to textiles and as additives to plastics to provide mold-release and other desirable properties.

Abstract: Novel polymerizable monomers which are ethylenically unsaturated esters of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 comprises a polymerizable ethylenic double bond. Homopolymers and copolymers of the monomers are disclosed and in one embodiment provide water-dispersible film-forming polymer which may be electrophoretically deposited on a conducting substrate.