Abstract: New fluorinated bisaryloxy-substituted alkenes are prepared by reaction of substituted phenols with perhaloalkenes and can be used as electrical insulating agents.

Abstract: The manufacture of optically active bifunctional compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents protected hydroxymethyl, protected formyl or alkoxycarbonyl and R.sup.1 represents a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represents lower alkyl or cycloalkyl or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a heterocyclic ring, by isomerizing compounds of the general formula ##STR3## wherein R, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the above significance and R.sup.3 can additionally signify hydrogen, is described.The compounds of formula I are potential intermediates in the manufacture of, interalia, natural vitamin E and natural vitamin K.sub.1.

Abstract: The invention relates to amine salts of phosphorous acid having a structure of the s-triazine, 1,2,4-triazole, benzimidazole, heptazine, pyrimidine, or piperazine type which may be combined with a polyhydroxylated compound as fireproofing agents for plastics, particularly polyamides and polyolefins, the process of fireproofing said plastics, and the resultant fireproofed plastics.

Abstract: An ethylene biosynthesis inhibitor is provided comprising 2-cycloalkyl-1-aminocyclopropanecarboxylic acids or a derivative thereof. By applying the subject compound in an ethylene-production-inhibiting amount, ripening and senescence can be slowed. The compound finds use in conjunction with the inhibition of ripening and improved storage of fruits, vegetables and cut flowers.

Abstract: All-cis-1,3,5-Triamino-2,4,6-trihydroxycyclohexane derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are identical or different and represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups or --CO-alkyl groups wherein the alkyl in the alkyl or --CO-alkyl group has 1 to 18 carbon atoms and the alkyl and --CO-alkyl groups may contain, independently of one another, one or more identical or different functional groups, and at least one of the groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 is one of the above mentioned unsubstituted or substituted alkyl groups or --CO-alkyl groups, and their salts with pharmacologically conventionally used inorganic or organic acids and their quaternary ammonium salts, processes for their preparation and their use, and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds.

Abstract: Perfluoroaminoethers are provided. The perfluoroaminoethers have two or more tertiary amino nitrogen atoms each of which is connected to the other(s) adjacent thereto by (1) a catenary, ether oxygen-containing, perfluoroalkylene linking group the catenary carbon atoms of which are in the form of segments of vicinal carbon atoms that are 2 to 4 in number, said segments having up to 5 carbon atoms, a catenary ether oxygen-containing perfluorocyclohexylene linking group, or (3) a catenary ether oxygen-containing linking group having perfluoroalkylene and perfluorocyclohexylene moieties, the sum of the catenary ether oxygen atoms being 1 to 6.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: A product having corrosion inhibiting properties consisting essentially of the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine; a composition having corrosion inhibiting properties consisting essentially of a carrier liquid and disposed therein the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of a cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine; a combination of a solid body carrying thereon a product having corrosion inhibiting properties consisting essentially of the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of a cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine; and a process for inhibiting corrosion of metal surface by contacting the same with the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of a cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine.

Abstract: New compounds having the formula:X--(YQNH.sub.2).sub.p Iwherein p is 1 or 2 and the residues QNH.sub.2 are the same or different and each is a residue of formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 15; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, from a C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkylene residue; R.sub.3 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl; and Y is a divalent residue of formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or, when p is 1, the group R.sub.4, together with the group X, can form a tetramethylene chain substituted by the group QNH.sub.2, X is NH.sub.2 or QNH.sub.2 or X may be combined with R.sub.4 as hereinbefore defined; and, when p is 2, X is a direct bond or a --CH.sub.

Abstract: Novel amine terminated polybutadiene compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, a straight or branched chain alkyl group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or aralkyl group containing one or more benzenoid rings which may be fused or joined by single valency bonds, and n is an integer of from about 5 to 1500 and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A disazo compound is provided which is represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each stands for hydrogen, a lower alkyl group with 1-4 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group, or a substituted or unsubstituted hetero ring group. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different. And, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may mutually bond to form a ring).This disazo compound may be obtained by diazotating 2.6-diaminoanthraquinone and reacting the same with a coupler represented by the formula (IV): ##STR2## (wherein, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same as defined above). Further, a multilayer type electrophotographic element is provided which comprises a charge carrier generating layer and a charge transfer layer and uses, as a charge carrier generating substance, a disazo compound represented by the formula (I).

Abstract: 2-(Substituted amino)-2-[2-hydroxy-2-alkyl (or phenyl)ethyl]tricyclo[3.3.1.1.sup.3,7 ]decane hydrohalides are described such as 2-(2-hydroxyoctyl)-2-(methylamino)-tricyclo[3.3.1.1.sup.3,7 ]decane hydrochloride. The compounds possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticonvulsant and/or anti-hypoxia activity.

Abstract: An N-t-alkyl-N-sec-alkyl secondary amine compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z are each independently selected from --H, --OH, or an alkyl group having from 1 to about 15 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 3 to about 6.

Abstract: Fluorinated compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. The cationic amine compounds are useful as surfactants.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing compounds are provided which are selected from compounds having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from OH and NH.sub.2, R.sub.1 is selected from --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 and --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, and R.sub.2 is selected from --NH.sub.2 and: ##STR2## where R.sub.1 has the value indicated above.

Abstract: Novel substituted 11-aminoundecanols of the formula ##STR1## and a process for their preparation are described; in the formula, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen or alkyl having 1-8 C atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and/or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the bonding C atom form a cycloaliphatic ring having 4-8 C atoms, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another are hydrogen or alkyl having 1-4 C atoms. The compounds of the formula I are valuable active compounds for combating plant pests.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyethers having an an average molecule weight of 3000 to 5000 and having a propylene oxide proportion of 60 to 80% and an ethylene oxide proportion of 20 to 40%. Also included in the invention are compositions containing said polyethers and methods for the use of said polyethers and compositions, particularly for their anti-lipidaemic effect.

Abstract: The process of the invention for preparing a N-(2-substituted aminoethyl)amide of the formula: ##STR1## comprises contacting one or more compounds of the formula: ##STR2## with an amine of the formula: ##STR3## wherein A is nitrogen or a quaternary nitrogen of the formula: ##STR4## wherein B is ##STR5## when A is nitrogen and B is ##STR6## when A is IV; whereinX.sup..crclbar. is a counterion;b is zero or one; andR.sub.1 -R.sub.9 are as defined in the specification.In a preferred embodiment, the process is catalyzed by a Lewis acid or a protonic acid with a non-nucleophilic counterion.

Abstract: Aliphatic/aromatic ethers are prepared by reacting an aliphatic halide with either an alkali or alkaline earth metal, or ammonium phenolate or naphtholate, in an inert organic solvent, and in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having the formula:N--CHR.sub.1 CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.

Abstract: New biscyclohexylamine derivatives represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 represent identical or different alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms;X is a single bond,a divalent aliphatic straight-chain or branched-chain group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms,a methylene group, when at least one of the substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 has more than 1 carbon atom,a divalent cycloaliphatic group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms,a divalent aliphatic straight-chain or branched-chain group with cycloaliphatic substituents having from 6 to 8 carbon atoms,a divalent straight-chain or branched-chain dialkyl cyclohexane group having from 8 to 12 carbon atoms and a divalent straight-chain or branched-chain dialkyl benzene group having from 8 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A group of novel, low temperature liquid crystalline compounds with terminal, primary or secondary amino polar electron donating groups are disclosed. These include, for example, p-alkyl-or alkoxy-phenylcyclohexanes, bicyclohexyls or biphenyl ring systems, substituted at the p' position with alkyl primary or secondary amines, of which one example is p-(4-trans-n-pentylcyclohexyl)benzylamine.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing anhydrous hydrazines by reacting a tertiary hydrazinium halide with a corresponding alkali metal or alkaline earth metal amide in the presence of a non-aqueous inert carrier.

Abstract: 1,3,5,7--Tetraacetamidoadamantane is prepared by reacting 1,3,5,7--tetraiadamantanewith acetonitrile and water in the presence of actinic radiation. The 1,3,5,7--tetraacetamidoadamantane can be hydrolyzed with hydrochloric acid to produce 1,3,5,7--tetraaminoadamantane tetrahydrochloride, which can be converted to the free base by treatment with an equivalent amount of an alkali, e.g. aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: New dinitriles are prepared by reacting an alpha, beta saturated nitrile with an alpha, beta unsaturated nitrile. For this preparation subzero temperatures are preferred. Higher diamines can be prepared by hydrogenating the dinitriles thus obtained, such diamines being reacted with a dicarboxylic acid or a salt, ester or chloride of such an acid to prepare polyamides having an amorphous character, i.e. transparent polyamides.

Abstract: Heavy reaction product after separation as by distillation of light reaction product or diadduct from a reaction mixture obtained by reaction of olefinically unsaturated nitriles with monoolefinic hydrocarbons containing an allylic hydrogen atom is hydrogenated to produce a polyamine mixture useful as an epoxy resin hardener yielding cured resins exhibiting low water absorption.

Abstract: Chelating tertiary amino metal amides selected from compounds having the formulae: Mg.sup. ++ [Chel N].sub.2.sup..crclbar. wherein [Chel N].sup..crclbar. is not ##STR1## [Chel N].sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym., [Chel N].sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym. M'H.sub.m R.sub.n X.sub.p, Z Mg.sup..sym. [Chel N--M'H.sub.m R.sub.n X.sub.p ].sup..crclbar., Mg.sup. ++ --[Chel N--M'H.sub.m R.sub.n X.sub.p ].sup..crclbar. [M'H.sub.m R.sub.n X.sub.p Z].sup..crclbar., Chel N-Mg.sym.[N--Mg.sup..sym. H.sub.m R.sub.n X.sub.p Z].sup..crclbar. and Mg.sup. ++ [Chel N--M'H.sub.m R.sub.n X.sub.p ].sub.2 .sup..crclbar., wherein M is a Group IA metal, M' is a metal selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, Mg, Be, Zn, Cd, B, Al, Ga, In, Zr, Ti, Sn and Cu and m and n=0 to 4, p=0 to 3 and (m+n+ p)=the valence of M' and (m+n)= at least 1 and X is a nonreactive group selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, iodine, C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkoxide, C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 thioalkoxide, C.sub.2 to C.sub.40 hydrocarbyl secondary amide and C.