Abstract: This invention relates to new compounds of the formula ##STR1## m is 1 or 2, n is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, Z represents a polyamine radical containing a basic tertiary or a quaternary nitrogen atom. The compounds of formula (m) an useful as crosslinking agents. They are particularly useful for crosslinking gelatine, preferably gelatin present in layers of photographic material.