Abstract: Disclosed are thiol dyes of formula (1), wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl; or phenyl-C1-C4alkyl; X is C1-C12alkylene; C2-C12alkenylene; C5-C10cycloalkylene; C5-C10arylene; or C5-C10arylene-C1-C10alkylene; Y is the residue of an organic dye which corresponds to the formula (1a), wherein R2 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; R3 is a radical of formula (1a1): (1a2); or (1a3); or R2 and R3 together with the linking carbon atom C form a 6 to 10 membered carbocyclic ring which may optionally be a condensated aromatic system and may contain one or more than one hetero atom; and R4, R5 and R6 independently form each other are hydrogen, or C1-C5alkyl; Z is H; or a thio ester group of formula (1b), wherein A is O; S; or N—R9; B is —OR7; —NR7R8, or —SR7; and A is O; S; or N—R9; B is —OR7; —NR7R8, or —SR7; and R7, R8 and R9, independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl C6-C12aryl; or C6-C12aryl-C1-C12alkyl. The compounds are useful for the dyeing of organic materials, such as keratin fibers, preferably human hair.

Abstract: A bleach composition containing (a) a peroxide generating hydrogen peroxide by being dissolved in water, (b) a water-insoluble or poorly water-soluble textile powder selected from powder cellulose, silk powder, wool powder, nylon powder, and polyurethane powder, and (c) (c-1) a bleaching activating catalyst and/or (c-2) a bleaching activator. A bleaching detergent composition containing (a) a peroxide generating hydrogen peroxide by being dissolved in water, (b) a water-insoluble or poorly water-soluble textile powder selected from powder cellulose, silk powder, wool powder, nylon powder, and polyurethane powder, and (c) (c-1) a bleaching activating catalyst or (c-1) a bleaching activating catalyst and (c-2) a bleaching activator, and (d) a surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of metal complex compounds which have terpyridine ligands and contain at least one quaternized nitrogen atom as oxidation catalysts. The present invention relates also to formulations comprising such metal complex compounds, to novel metal complex compounds and to novel ligands.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: in which R is hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C20-alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy or C7-C13aralkyl; R1 and R2, independently, are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C7-C13 aralkyl, —C(?O)—R4 (in which R4 is C1-C20alkyl, C2-C20alkyl interrupted by 1 to 6 oxygen atoms, hetero-substituted C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, C6-C12 aryl, C6-C12 aryloxy or C7-C13 aralkyl), or —C(?O)—NH—R1 in which R1 has its previous significance; and R3 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, phenyl, C7-C13 aralkyl or —N(R1)(R2) in which R1 and R2 have their previous significance, or R1 and R2 together form a C4-C12 membered ring.

Abstract: Formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 each independently from each other are a residue of an organic dye: Y1 and Y2 each independently from each other are unsubstituted or substituted, straightchain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted —C1-C10alkylene-; —C5-C10cycloalkylene-; C5-C10arylene; or —C5-C10arylene-(C1-C10alkylene)-; Z1 and Z2 independently from each other are Formula (II) are each independently from each other hydrogen; or unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, mono-cyclic or polycyclic, interrupted or uninterrupted C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; C6-C10aryl; C6-C10aryl-C1-C10alkyl; or C5-C10alkyl(C5-C10aryl); r, q and n independently from each other are 0 or 1, if n is 0, Z3 is hydrogen; and if n is 1, Z3 is —S—: with the proviso that the method does not comprise treating the fiber with an enzyme of the type of a protein disulfidisomerase (EC 5.3.4.1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of C2-symmetric 1,4-diols of the formula IVA or IVB, wherein ring A, R1 and R2 have the meanings given in the specification, that makes use of the metallation of pure enantiomers of ?-(aryl or heteroaryl)-?-substituted alkanol compounds or the use of said alkanol compounds in the preparation of said mmetric 1,4-diols; novel C2-symmetric 1,4-diols in enantiomerically pure form; and methods of use or their use in the synthesis of chiral ligands which find use to produce catalysts for a variety of asymmetric transformations such as hydrogenations.

Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq,??(1) wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11, are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —SO2R13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substi

Abstract: Sertraline hydrochloride polymorphic form II is conveniently prepared by adding hydrogen chloride to solution of sertraline free amine in a ketone. In preferred processes, the solution of sertraline free amine seeded with some crystals of polymorphic form II and/or the solution is heated before addition of the hydrogen chloride.

Abstract: A novel crystalline form of Fluvastatin sodium hydrate is described, referred to hereinafter as polymorphic Form G. Furthermore, processes for the preparation of this crystalline form and pharmaceutical compositions comprising this crystalline form are reported.

Abstract: These are described biphenylene compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-C18alkyl, C2-C18alkenyl, C6-C10aryl or C6-C10aryl or C6-C10heteroaryl radical each unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by hydroxy, halogen, C1-C18alkyl, C1-C18alkoxy, amino, C1-C5monoalkyamino or by di-C1-C5alkylamino; C5-C7cycloalkyl or C5-C7cycloalkenyl each unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C5alkyl; —OR?; or NR?R?; R2 is a C1-C18alkyl, C2-C18alkenyl, C6-C10aryl or C6-C10heteroaryl radical each unsubstituted or mono- poly-substituted by hydroxy, hadroxy, C1-C18alkoxy, amino, C1-C5monoalkylamino or by di-C1-C5alkylamino; —OR?; —NR?R?; or R1 and R2 together form a 5- to 7- membered monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R3 is hydrogen; C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6alkoxy; R? and R? are each independently of the other hydrogen; unsubstituted or mono- or poly-hydroxy-, halo-, C1-C18alkyl-, C1-C18alkoxy-, amino- or quaternary ammonium groupsubstituted C1-C18alkyl, C5-C7cycloalkyl or phenyl; and n is 0 or 1; wherein, when R2 is OR? or

Abstract: The invention relates to synthesis methods for the preparation of statin derivatives, which methods proceed by way of a key intermediate of formula I wherein X is halogen, acyloxy, activated hydrocarbyloxy, activated hydrocarbylthio or N(CH3)OCH3, Ra is a hydroxy-protecting group, and Rb is a carboxy-protecting group, and, as well as to the compound of formula I, to further intermediates and methods for their preparation by Friedel-Crafts acylation.

Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising (a1) a phenolic antioxidant of the formula (1) and/or (2); and/or (a2) an antioxidant of the formula (3); and (b) a surfactant comprising a long alkyl or alkenyl chain. The antioxidants used according to the invention have excellent reactivity, good stability to hydrolysis, particularly in an alkaline medium, and, because of their solubility, can be easily incorporated into the soap formulations.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

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: Described are amino substituted hydroxyphenyl benzophenone derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, and R2 independently from each other are; C1-C20alkyl; C2-C20-alkenyl; C3-C10cycloalkyl; C3-C10cycloalkenyl; or R1, and R2 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; n1 is a number from 1 to 4; when n1=1, R3 is a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical; hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl; cyclohexyl optionally substituted with one or more C1-C5alkyl; phenyl optionally substituted with a heterocyclic radical, aminocarbonyl or C1-C5alkylcarboxy; when n1 is 2, R3 is an alkylene-, cycloalkylene- or alkenylene radical which is optionally substituted by a carbonyl- or carboxy group; o R3 together with A forms a bivalent radical of the formula (Ia), wherein n2 is a number from 1 to 3; when n1 is 3, R3 is an alkanetriyl radical; when n1 is 4, R3 is an alkanetetrayl radical; A is —O—; or —N(R5)—; and R5 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; or hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl.

Abstract: Disclosed is a UV absorber mixture, comprising (a) 1% to 60% of a micronised UV broadband absorber of formula: Formula (I); wherein R1 is C1-C12alkyl; or phenyl-substituted C1-C12alkyl; and (b) 1% to 60% by weight of a water dispersible and/ir oil-dispersible coated titanium di-oxide.

Abstract: A method of dyeing keratin-containing fibers, especially human hair, which comprises using dyes of formula (1), wherein X? is an anion.

Abstract: UV absorber compositions are described, comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a hydroxyphenyltriazine compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently of the others C1-C18alkyl; C2-C10,alkenyl; or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; and (b) from 99 to 1% by weight of a further UV absorber selected from the group of (b) hydroxyphenyltriazines that are different from component (a), (b2) benzotriazoles, (b3) dibenzoylmethane derivatives and (b4) camphor derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel the cationic dyes of formula (1) wherein R1 is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-C14 alkyl or an aryl radical; X? is an anion; R3 is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-C14 alkyl, aryl radical, C1-C6 alkoxy, cyanid, nitro or halide; n is 1 or 2; and if n is 1, then R2 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C1-C14 alkyl; or if n is 2, then R2 is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-C14 alkylen.