Abstract: A DNA having a 5'-inosinate dehydrogenase gene and further having a Hind III cleavage site 2.9 kilo base pairs can be produced from the chromosomal DNA of a guanosine and/or xanthosine-producing strain of the genus Bacillus. A vector with the DNA obtained above is used to transform Bacillus strain capable of producing guanosine, and the transformed Bacillus strain is useful to increase the guanosine productivity as compared with the case in which a strain before transformantion is used.

Abstract: Fluorinated esters based on multi-ring anhydride systems are disclosed which have excellent anti-soiling properties, durability and resistance to laundering. The compounds are represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3, Q is a linking group such as --CO--, --O--, or (C.sub.a H.sub.2a+2-n --(O.sub.2 C).sub.n, R.sub.f is a fluorinated radical, and R is derived from an epoxide such as ethylene oxide or epichlorohydrin. Also disclosed are polyester and nylon fibers having these compounds incorporated therein, and a process for producing such soil-repellent fibers.

Abstract: Fluorinated esters based on multi-ring anhydride systems are disclosed which have excellent anti-soiling properties, durability and resistance to laundering. The compounds are represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3, Q is a linking group such as --CO--, --O--, or (C.sub.a H.sub.2a+2-n --(O.sub.2 C).sub.n, R.sub.f is a fluorinated radical, and R is derived from an epoxide such as ethylene oxide or epichlorohydrin. Also disclosed are polyester and nylon fibers having these compounds incorporated therein, and a process for producing such soil-repellent fibers.

Abstract: A method of directly producing copperized azo-dyestuffs of predetermined inorganic salt content is disclosed wherein an ortho, ortho'-dihydroxyazo-dyestuff is reacted with about one molar equivalent of a copper (II) compound consisting of from 1.0 to 0.1 molar equivalent of a non-salt-forming copper compound selected from CuCO.sub.3.Cu(OH).sub.2, 2CuCO.sub.3.Cu(OH).sub.2, Cu(OH).sub.2, CuO and mixtures thereof, and correspondingly from 0 to 0.9 molar equivalent of a salt-forming copper (II) compound selected from CuSO.sub.4, CuCl.sub.2 and Cu(NO.sub.3).sub.2. The disclosed method provides standard strength copperized dyestuff compositions at increased yields and without the need to precipitate the product from the reaction solution.

Abstract: An improved process for exterifying carboxyaromatics is disclosed wherein an anhydride of a carboxyaromatic, such as pyromellitic dianhydride, is reacted with a fluorinated alcohol and an epoxide to give a mixed ester capable of imparting oil and/or water repellency to textiles. The improvement comprises utilizing the epoxide as the reaction medium to reduce reaction times and waste water treatment requirements.

Abstract: An improved process for selectively N-acylating hydroxy-amino-arylsulfonic acids is disclosed wherein the hydroxy-amino-arylsulfonic acid is dissolved in water by treatment with an alkaline lithium salt, such as lithium hydroxide, and the acylation is conducted while maintaining the pH at about 3-6. The N-acyl-hydroxy-amino-arylsulfonic acids are useful as dyestuff precursors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a unique, efficient, concentrated synthetic thickener composition comprising a high molecular weight carboxyvinyl polymer, hydrocarbon solvent and cationic surfactant, a thickened concentrate formed by alkaline neutralization of said composition, an aqueous paste (cut clear) formed by dilution of said concentrate, textile print pastes containing said concentrate, and a method of thickening an aqueous system.

Abstract: A high impact polyamide composition is disclosed which comprises at least 50% of a polyamide resin having a relative viscosity of at least 4.0, 5 to 30% of an olefin-acid copolymer, ionomers thereof, or mixtures of these, and 5 to 30% of a stabilizing polyamide resin which contains at least one long chain amide-forming monomer component.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for coloring fiber materials selected from cellulose, natural or synthetic polyamides, and mixtures thereof, which comprises applying to said fiber material a water soluble dyestuff which, in the form of the free acid, has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is halogen and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy and ethoxy, and fixing said dyestuff on said fiber material by the action of an alkaline agent and the optional additional application of heat or steam . The dyestuffs utilized are distinguished by outstanding fastness properties such as fastness to light, wet processing and acid.

Abstract: Water-soluble dyestuffs are disclosed which, in the form of the free acid, have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl having 1-4carbon atoms, cyanoalkyl having 2-4 carbon atoms, hydroxy alkyl having 2-4 carbon atoms or a sulfuric acid ester of a hydroxy alkyl having 2-4 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, or carbonamido having 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy; andR.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy. These dyestuffs are suitable for dyeing and printing cellulose fiber materials and polyamide fibers according to known methods of applying and fixing fiber-reactive dyestuffs and are distinguished by outstanding fastness properties such as fastness to light, wet processing and acid.