Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of optically active 3-aminocarboxylic acids and their esters, in particular processes for the preparation of optically active compounds of the formula IA or IB as free bases or as acid addition salts thereof, in which the radicals are as defined in the description; in particular using the catalytic hydrogenation of olefinic precursors in the presence of platinum on alumina as a catalyst and the removal of chiral auxiliary groups from salt precursors; and novel process sections in the route for their synthesis, and processes for the preparation of biologically, in particular pharmacologically, active compounds, which comprise the novel processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen or bromine, R1 is hydrogen, methyl or —NHCO—C1–C4alkyl, R2 is C1–C4alkyl substituted by C1–C4alkoxy and R3 has, independently of R2, any of the meanings of R2, and to the process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof in dyeing or printing semi-synthetic and especially synthetic hydrophobic fiber materials, especially textile materials.

Abstract: A description is given of the use of a nanodispersion, which comprises (a) a membrane-forming molecule, (b) a coemulsifier and (c) a lipophilic component, in cosmetic end formulation, which nanodispersion is obtainable by (?) mixing the components (a), (b) and (c) until a homogeneous clear liquid is obtained, and (?) adding the liquid obtained in step (?) to the water phase of the cosmetic end formulations, steps (?) and (?) being carried out without any additional supply of energy. The nanodispersions used according to this invention can be easily prepared and are suitable as carrier systems for a very wide range of cosmetic active agents and oil-soluble dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an azo dye of formula (1), wherein R1 is the radical of a diazo component of the benzene, naphthalene, diphenyl, azobenzene, thiophene, benzothiazole, thiadiazole, indazole, benzatriazole, pyrazole, anthraquinone, naphtholic acid imide, chromone, phthalimide or diphenylene oxide series, R2 is an unsubstitued or substitued aryl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl radical and R3 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl radical, with the proviso that one of the substituents R2 and R3 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl radical and the other is an unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl radical, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl being expected as a substituted aralkyl radical, to mixtures comprising at least two structually different azo dyes of formula (1) and to the use of those azo dyes and dye mixtures in the dyeing or printing of semi-synthetic or synthetic hydrophobic fibre materials.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a pigments form of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid N,N?-bis-methylimide having a transparent clean yellowish shade, comprises comminution of a mixture comprising perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid N,N?-bis-methylimide produced by methylation of perylenetetracarboxylic imide with an alkylating agent and perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid N,N?-bis-methylimide produced by the condensation of perylenetetracarboxylic anhydride with methylamine, in the presence of dimerized rosin. The pigments obtainable are notable for their outstanding coloristic and rheological properties and are suitable for use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which process comprises reacting a compound of formula V wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Use of the mono-copper complex of a dye of formula (1) wherein Z1, Z2, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, n and m are as defined in the claims, and mixtures thereof with the bis-copper complex of such a dye, for dyeing natural and synthetic material.

Abstract: Compositions are described that are obtainable by preparing a mixture of methanephosphonic acid, boric acid, water and optionally urea and subsequently adding dicyandiamide and/or guanylurea to this mixture. The compositions thus obtained are useful for conferring a flame-retardant finish on fibrous materials, especially on woven fabrics composed of cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: Water-soluble granules of salen-type manganese complexes that are suitable as catalysts in reactions with peroxy compounds are described. The granules are used especially in washing agents. They are distinguished by retarded dissolution of and improved action of the manganese complexes.

Abstract: Tetrahydrocarbazoles of formula where Q is —SO2—; —O—; or —(CO)—; X is —(CH)—; or —N—; m is from 1 to 3; t is 0 or 1 and the remaining substituents are as defined herein, are useful as antimicrobial active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anthraquinone dyes of the formula (I) where R1 is hydrogen, R2 is hydrogen or CO—C2C6alkyl moiety may be substituted by carboxyl, or is (II) wherein R6 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, hydroxyl, carboxyl or halogen, R7 is hygrogen, C1-C4alkyl or halogen and R8 is hydrogen or C2-C3alkyl or when R4 is halogen R8 ? may be methyl or halogen R3 is hydrogen or halogen, R4 is hydrogen or halogen and n is (0), (1) or (2), with the proviso that R3, R4, R6, R7 and R8 are not all hydrogen at one and the same time, processes for their preparation and their use for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials or for preparing colored plastics or polymeric color particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use of a fabric softener composition for the wrinkle recovery treatment or the reduction of wet soiling of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a) a polyethylene, or a mixture thereof, b) a fatty acid alkanolamide, or a mixture thereof, c) a polysilicic acid, or a mixture thereof, and d) a polyurethane, or a mixture thereof; and C) selected polyorganosiloxane compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for enhancing the abrasion resistance of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a) a polyethylene, or a mixture thereof, b) a fatty acid alkanolamide, or a mixture thereof, c) a polysilicic acid, or a mixture thereof, and d) a polyurethane, or a mixture thereof; and C) a selected polyorganosiloxane compound.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula wherein A is the radical of a monoazo, polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan or dioxazine chromophore, R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl, X1 and X2 are halogen, B is an organic bridging member, T is a reactive radical as defined herein and V1 and V2 are each independently of the other N, C—H, C—Cl or C—F, give prints that are distinguished by brilliant color shades and good all-round properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrifone azo dyes of formula (1), wherein A is the radical of a diazo component of the benzene, naphthalene, diphenyl, azobenzene, thiophene, benzothiazole, benzoisothiazole, thiadiazole, indazole, benzotriazole, pyrazole, anthraquinone, naphttholic acid imide, chromone, phthalimide or diphenylene oxide series, R1 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or hydroxyl- or phenyl-substituted C1-C6alkyl, it being possible for the alkyl chain to be interrupted from C3 upwards by one or more oxygen atoms, or has the meanings of R2, R2 is a radical of formulae (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), or (7), wherein B is a bridging member, R4 is alkyl or aryl, R5 and R6 are each independently of the other alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and A is as defined for formula (1), or R1 and R2 toghether with the nitrogen atom in NR1R2 form a heterocyclic ring, Y is cyano, —CONH2 or CH2SO3H, and n is an integer from 2 to 6, to a process for their preparation and to their use in the production coloured plastics or polymeric colo

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for the antipilling treatment of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a) a polyethylene, or a mixture thereof, b) a fatty acid alkanolamide, or a mixture thereof, c) a polysilicic acid, or a mixture thereof, and d) a polyurethane, or a mixture thereof; and C) a selected polyorganosiloxane compound.

Abstract: Described are polyorganosiloxanes that contain at least one radical in which a quaternized nitrogen atom is present. Furthermore, the polysiloxanes contain at least one further polar radical. The polyorganosiloxanes can be transformed into stable aqueous solutions or dispersons that are excellently suited for finishing textile fiber materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for imparting hydrophilicity to textile fiber materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected form the group consisting of a) a polyethylene, or a mixture thereof, b) a fatty acid alkanolamide, or a mixture thereof, c) a polysilicic acid, and d) a polyurethane; C) selected polyorganosiloxanes.

Abstract: A crystalline form of sertraline hydrochloride was found, referred to hereinafter as polymorphic form CSC2 having a dissolution rate which surprisingly will increase rate of absorption of a drug. Furthermore, different crystalline forms of sertraline hydrochloride alcohol solvates, crystalline forms of sertraline hydrochloride hydrates, referred to hereinafter as polymorphic form CSC1, a process for the preparation of the amorphous form of sertraline hydrochloride, and different processes for the preparation of polymorphic forms I, II, V, and T1 are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluorescent brightener pigment and the use of said pigment, which is derived from formaldehyde, for improving the whiteness of paper or textiles, or for incorporation in detergent compositions.