Abstract: 4H-3,1-Benzoxazine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and Y have the meanings given in the description, and their use for controlling undesired plant growth.

Abstract: Polyadducts, free from epoxide groups, are obtained from ammonia and epoxide compounds by reacting 1 mole of ammonia with from 1.2 to 2.0 equivalents of epoxide, so that if diepoxide compounds are used products of the general formula (I) ##STR1## are obtained, while if triepoxides and/or tetraepoxide compounds are used, by themselves, or together with diepoxide compounds, products of the general formula II ##STR2## are produced; in these formulae, the E.sup.1 's are identical or different hydroxyl-containing divalent radicals and the E.sup.2 's are identical or different hydroxyl-containing trivalent or tetravalent radicals, resulting from the opening of the oxirane rings of epoxide compounds containing two, three or four epoxide groups in the molecule, n.sup.1, n.sup.3 and n.sup.5 are from 0 to 3, n.sup.2 and n.sup.4 are from 1 to 3 and X is 0 or 1, and one or more of the divalent radicals E.sup.1 in the general formlula (II) may or may not be replaced by polyvalent radicals E.sup.2.

Abstract: A process for depolymerizing polytetramethylene glycol ethers, wherein the latter are heated at from 90.degree. to 180.degree. C. in the presence of a bleaching earth.

Abstract: Aromatic silanes are prepared by reacting an aromatic halogen compound with a disilane in the presence of a palladium complex and a phosphite or phosphine.The aromatic silanes obtainable by the process of the invention are valuable intermediates for the preparation of drugs, dyes and pesticides.

Abstract: Novel arylalkyl silicone sulfonate-silicate copolymers are disclosed which are useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metals below sodium in the electromotive series that come in contact with aqueous liquids, especially aqueous alcohol solutions used as heat transfer media. Antifreeze concentrates and a process for inhibiting corrosion are also disclosed.

Abstract: 5-Substituted 9-cyanomethylene-dithieno[3,4-b:4',3'-e]-azepines, processes for their preparation, and therapeutic agents which contain these compounds and can be used as sedatives, hypnotic drugs, tranquillizers, neuroleptic drugs or anti-Parkinson drugs.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the preparation of flexible polyurethane foams by reacting organic polyisocyanates, liquid polyester polyols having hydroxyl numbers of 40 to 80 and molecular weights of 1500 to 5000, which are produced by the polycondensation of organic dicarboxylic acids with either polyol mixture A, based on the overall polyol weight consisting of:5 to 50 percent by weight of 1,4-butanediol,20 to 60 percent by weight of 1,5-pentanediol,8 to 35 percent by weight of 1,6-hexanediol,2 to 15 percent by weight of at least one triol, and0 to 65 percent by weight of diethylene glycol,or polyol mixture B, based on the overall polyol weight consisting of:10 to 50 percent by weight of 1,4-butanediol,15 to 45 percent by weight of 1,6-hexanediol,15 to 65 percent by weight of diethylene glycol, and2 to 15 percent by weight of at least one triol,in the presence of catalysts and blowing agents as well as optionally chain extenders, auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of acicular gamma-iron(III) oxide of high coercive force by reducing acicular iron(III) oxide hydroxide, as it is being passed continuously through a furnace having two or more heating zones at from 190.degree. to 700.degree. C., by means of a gas mixture which is produced by passing a stream of inert gas, heated to above 250.degree. C., through an organic substance also heated to above 250.degree. C. in a vessel, and, on introduction into the furnace, is first brought into contact with the .alpha.-iron(III) oxide formed from the iron(III) oxide hydroxide by elimination of water in the first heating zone of the furnace at from 190.degree. to 250.degree. C., the .alpha.-iron(III) oxide thereby being converted to magnetite which is subsequently oxidized with an oxygen-containing gas at from 150.degree. to 400.degree. C., to give gamma-iron(III) oxide.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion based on an acid-protonized reaction product from(a) Mannich bases free from epoxide groups, from(a.sub.1) condensed phenols free from ether groups with at least two aromatic rings and with at least two phenolic hydroxyl groups and/or(a.sub.2) condensed phenols, containing ether groups, with at least two aromatic rings and at least one phenolic hydroxyl group(a.sub.3) secondary amines with at least one hydroxyalkyl group, possible in a mixture with(a.sub.4) secondary dialkylamines or dialkoxyalkylamines without free hydroxyl groups,(a.sub.5) formaldehyde or compounds splitting off formaldehyde, with(b) epoxide resins, aliphatic hydroxyl groups from (a) and/or (b) being converted at least in part into urethane groups possibly by reaction with partly blocked isocyanates,containing furthermore fine-particulate non-ionic plastics in dispersed form. The dispersion and/or the fine-particulate plastics furthermore may contain pigments and/or fillers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of butane-1,4-diol by catalytic hydrogenation of a mixture obtained by treating maleic anhydride with an aliphatic alcohol at elevated temperatures, wherein a monohydric or dihydric aliphatic alcohol of boiling point above 180.degree. C. is used and the mixture of maleic acid and the alcohol is obtained by washing a gaseous reaction mixture, which contains maleic anhydride and is obtained in the catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons by air, with the alcohol.

Abstract: A flame-retardant, antistatic synthetic polymeric fiber which is the product of the process of coating on said fiber about 1 percent to about 12 percent by weight of a polymer composition which is the reaction product of a cross-linking agent and a polyoxyalkylene compound having as a nucleus a nitrogen containing reactive hydrogen containing compound with a diol which is halogenated.

Abstract: New, quaternary ammonium salts of .alpha.-aminoacetanilides of secondary anilines having a good biological action, agents for regulating plant growth containing these ammonium salts, and the use of .alpha.-aminoacetanilides of secondary anilines for manufacturing the new salts.

Abstract: A mixture of brominated oligomeric polystyrenes, having a degree of polymerization of from 3 to 400, and low molecular weight brominated aromatic compounds of the diphenyl ether type is obtained by polymerizing the non-brominated starting materials, in a halohydrocarbon solvent, using a Lewis acid catalyst. The reaction mixture is then brominated and extracted with water to remove hydrogen bromide and catalyst, and the solvent and volatile constituents are separated from the product. The bromination is carried out at from -30.degree. C. to +130.degree. C. The final mixtures have a low melt viscosity and are therefore particularly suitable for incorporation, as a flameproofing agent, into thermoplastics.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of electrically conductive polyaromatics having conductivities greater than 10.sup.-2 S/cm, wherein from 0.5 to 15% by weight of an oxidizing Lewis acid, e.g. antimony pentafluoride or arsenic pentafluoride, or their NO.sup.+ - or NO.sub.2.sup.+ -salts, or a nitroaromatic, e.g. trinitrophenol or trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid, and/or a fluorine derivative, e.g. CF.sub.3 --COOH, or an acid, e.g. sulfuric acid, nitric acid or perchloric acid, is added to a polyaromatic, in the absence of moisture.

Abstract: Ferromagnetic metal particles, consisting essentially of iron and comprising a core, containing not less than 85% by weight of metallic iron, and an iron oxide plus chromium oxide surface layer surrounding this core, which layer additionally contains one or more elements selected from the group comprising zinc, phosphorus in the form of phosphate, aluminum, calcium, strontium, barium, cadmium, lead, cobalt and nickel in a total amount of not more than 9.5% by weight, based on the total amount of the metal particles, and a process for the production of such particles.

Abstract: In a process for obtaining caprolactam by cleaving caprolactam oligomers by passing them through an alumina catalyst bed at an elevated temperature, the improvement that the oligomers are introduced, as liquid or solid, into a fluidized bed of alumina and are cleaved at from 290.degree. to 400.degree. C. in the presence of steam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of wave soldering an assembly composed of a plurality of electrical conductors disposed on a surface of a sheet of insulating material. In accordance with this method, the surface of the sheet and the conductors are contacted with a stationary wave of molten solder having a polyether admixed therewith and floating on the surface thereof. The polyether is a heteric or block copolymer of a dihydroxyphenol and at least one lower alkylene oxide. It is preferred that the alkylene oxide contain 2 to 4 carbon atoms. The alkylene oxide may be all ethylene oxide or may be a mixture with other lower alkylene oxides such as propylene oxides and butylene oxides. In any event, the copolymer should contain at least about 20 percent by weight of oxyethylene groups, balance oxypropylene groups and/or oxybutylene groups. A conventional polymeric oxidation inhibitor may also be included.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of alkyl formylvalerates, wherein butadiene or a butadiene-containing hydrocarbon mixture is reacted, in a first stage, with carbon monoxide and alkanols in the presence of cobalt carbonyl complexes and, per mole of butadiene, from 0.5 to 2 moles of tertiary nitrogen bases having a pK.sub.a of from 3 to 11, at from 80.degree. to 150.degree. C. and from 300 to 2,000 bar, and, in a second stage, the resulting alkyl pentenoate is reacted with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of cobalt carbonyl complexes at from 100.degree. to 160.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel valuable azolyl-acetophenone-oxime ethers and their salts and metal complexes which possess a good fungicidal activity, as well as fungicides which contain these compounds as active ingredients, and processes for combating fungi with these compounds.

Abstract: Substituted pyridazones of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.2 is halogen or alkoxy, R.sup.1 is amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxyamino, alkylalkoxyamino, halogen, alkoxy, trimethyleneimino or acylated amino, X is unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylmercapto, haloalkylmercapto, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl and Y is hydrogen, cyano, haloalkyl, halogen or nitro, and herbicides which contain these compounds.