Abstract: There are described derivatives of benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are various radicals, X1 is a bridging atom, X2 a carbon chain and X3 a chalcogen atom.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that features a combination of good notched impact strength and thermoplastic processability is disclosed. The composition contains one or more thermoplastic (co)polymers, a graft polymer and a combination of at least 3 components chosen from a compound (I) having at least one structural unit conforming to where M=a metal, and n=the valence of the metal M, and a compound (II) having at least one structural unit conforming to and a compound (III) having at least one structural unit conforming to and a compound (IV) that contains none of the structural units of (I), (II) and (III).

Abstract: The present invention provides mixtures containing bisphenol A, methods for the production thereof. The mixtures of the present invention may find use in the production of polymeric materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and intermediates for the preparation of enantiomerically pure cycloalkanoindolecarboxylic acids and azaindolecarboxylic acids and pyrimido[1,2a]indolecarboxylic acids and their activated derivatives, characterized in that the tolyl acetic acid is first esterified with a chiral alcohol, then diastereoselective substitution at &agr;-carbon atoms is carried out and this product is halogenated in the tolyl group and then reacted with appropriate cycloalkanoindoles, cycloalkanoazaindoles or pyrimido[1,2a]indoles. It is possible by this method to prepare specifically, in high purity, the enantiomerically pure carboxylic acids which are intermediates for valuable medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyaspartates corresponding to the formula wherein X1 represents the residue obtained by removing the amino groups from a polyether polyamine having a functionality of n and a number average molecular weight of less than 600, wherein the amino groups are attached to primary carbon atoms and the ether groups are separated by at least two carbon atoms, R1 and R2 are identical or different and represent organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100° C. or less, R3 and R4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen or organic groups which are inert towards isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100° C. or less and n is 2 to 4. The present invention also relates to polyureas prepared by reacting the polyaspartates and optionally other isocyanate-reactive compounds with polyisocyanates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable salts of O-acetylsalicylic acid with basic amino acids, a process for their preparation and their use as medicaments.

Abstract: An elastance spool is described which comprises a winding of elastane threads having a titre of greater than 160 dtex, particularly from 160 dtex to 1400 dtex, and a bobbin weight of elastane threads of at least 1.5 kg, in which the elastane threads have a ribbon-shaped fiber cross-section, wherein the ratio of the width of the elastane threads to the thickness of the elastane threads in cross-section is at least three to one. The elastane spool is used for the production of textile sheet products and for the production of disposable articles of hygiene.

Abstract: The invention concerns substituted spiro heterocyclic 1H-3-arylpyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives depicted by the formula: X is alkyl, halogen or alkoxy; Y is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or alkyl halide; Z is alkyl, halogen or alkoxy; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; G is hydrogen (a) or one of the groups (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) or (g) as defined in the specification. The invention also concerns methods of preparing the substituted spiro heterocyclic 1H-3-arylpyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivative compounds, intermediate compounds thereof and use of substituted spiro heterocyclic 1H-3-arylpyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivative compounds as pest-control agents.

Abstract: Polyurethane urea fibers produced by a dry or wet spinning process and comprising, in finely dispersed or dissolved form, a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane, alkoxylated polydimethylsiloxane and a fatty acid salt; and a process for their production.

Abstract: Phosphorus acid derivatives and the like are used as an amplifier (potentiator) of plant defense responses induced by other materials (elicitors).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclic imines of the formula (I) in which Ar1 and Ar2 each represent substituted phenyl and n represents 1, 2 or 3, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention provides hydro-oxidation catalysts for the oxidation of hydrocarbons, containing an organic-inorganic hybrid material as well as gold particles and/or silver particles, a process for the production thereof, and the use thereof as a catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process that makes it possible to epoxidize &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated enones or &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated sulfones with high conversions and enantiomeric excesses in the presence of a water-soluble base, an oxidant, a diastereomer- and enantiomer-enriched homo-polyamino acid as catalyst, water, an organic solvent that is immiscible or has only limited miscibility with water, and a specific phase-transfer catalyst as cocatalyst.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel tetrazole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein R1 represents halogen, methyl, ethyl, halomethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, C1-2 haloalkoxy, methylthio, ethylthio, C1-3 alkylsulfonyl, methylsulfonyloxy, ethylsulfonyloxy, nitro or cyano, R2 represents C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen or C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-2 haloalkyl or nitro, m represents 0, 1 or 2, two R1 s may be identical or different, in case m represents 2, n represents 1 or 2, Q represents one the cyclic groups which are mentioned in the specification, to intermediates and several processes for their preparation, to their use as herbicides and to novel compositions containing them.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a protecting group for N&agr;, R2 is a protecting group for NG, and R3 is aryl, and wherein the compound of formula (I) is a trypsin substrate such that trypsin cleaves the O—C single bond, which liberates R3—OH; a diagnostic device comprising same; a method for preparing the diagnostic device; and a method of using the diagnostic device to detect levels of urinary trypsin inhibitor in a biological sample; and a diagnostic kit for detecting levels of urinary trypsin inhibitor in a biological sample.

Abstract: A branched melt-polymerized polycarbonate having pronounced non-Newtonian flow behavior is disclosed. The polycarbonate is suitable for preparing molding compositions and the preparation of a variety of molded articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel human genes, to proteins expressed by the genes, and to variants of the proteins. The invention also relates to diagnostic assays and therapeutic agents related to the genes and proteins, including probes, antisense constructs, and antibodies. The subject nucleic acids have been found to be differentially regulated in tumor cells, particularly in colon cancer tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gene expression profiles for colon cancer, microarrays comprising nucleic acid sequences representing gene expression profiles, and methods of using expression profiles and microarrays. The invention also provides methods and compositions for diagnostic assays for detecting cancer and therapeutic methods and compositions for treating cancer. The invention also provides methods for designing, identifying, and optimizing therapeutics for cancer.

Abstract: A flame retardant, chemical and impact resistant, thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains (A) an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, (B) a graft polymer, (C) an oligophosphate conforming to a specific formulaEINBETTEN, (D) an anti-drip agent, and (E) a polyhydroxy ether is suitable for preparing molded articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous isothermal process for preparing mononitrotoluenes in the presence of a mixed acid component comprising mixtures of sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid with concentration of the resultant waste acid and recycling of the concentrated waste acid to the process.