Abstract: Dye mixtures which comprise at least one anionic acid dye of the formula ##STR1## together with at least one anionic acid dye of the formula ##STR2## in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the novel dyes of the formulae (1) and (2) are direct dyes for cellulosic fibre materials in particular. They have a high heat stability and are particularly suitable for one-bath, one-stage dyeing of polyester/cotton blend fabrics with a disperse dye for the polyester fibres under the dyeing conditions for polyester fibres.

Abstract: Liquid radiation-curable formulation, in particular for stereolithography, based on at least one compound that contains radically polymerizable groups, and at least one photoinitiator suitable for the polymerization, which formulation additionally contains a polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymer that is selected from copolymers of the chemical formulae ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group;R.sup.2 is a methyl or phenyl group;[T] is a polysiloxane group [PS] terminated as described in the specification in more detail;[PS] is the group of formula ##STR2## and [Alk] is an alkylene group of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, as well as novel block copolymers of formulae (I) and (II). The cured formulations have, inter alia, superior impact strength.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula I are described which are active, for example, as antioxidants, and also a process for their preparation: ##STR1## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently of one another C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, allyl, methallyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, phenyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, A is a direct bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH(CH.sub.3)--, E is --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --CHR.sub.6 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CHR.sub.6 --, n is 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl which is interrupted by --O-- or --S--, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 alkylphenyl or is of the formula ##STR2## R.sub.4 is phenyl, naphthyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 alkylphenyl or is a radical of the formula ##STR3## or NR.sub.3 R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein the variables are as claimed in the claims and which are suitable as fibre-reactive dyes for dyeing a wide range of fibre materials.

Abstract: A composition comprisinga) a lubricant or a hydraulic fluid andb) at least one compound of the general formula I ##STR1## in which x=1 or 2 and,if x=1,R is as defined for R.sup.1 or R.sup.3 --O-- or,if x=2,R is as defined for R.sup.8, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are, for example, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, phenyl, naphthyl, aralkyl or alkaryl, or alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, phenyl, naphthyl, aralkyl or alkaryl, which are monosubstituted or polysubstituted by groups from the series comprising halogen, cyano, nitro, e.g. --OCH.sub.3 or e.g. --COOCH.sub.3, or alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl or alkaryl which are interrupted by one or more groups from the series comprising --O--, --S--, --NH--, ##STR2## or alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl or alkaryl which are monosubstituted or polysubstituted by groups from the series comprising halogen, cyano, nitro, e.g. --OCH.sub.3 or e.g. --COOCH.sub.3 and interrupted by one or more groups from the series comprising --O--, --S--, --NH--, ##STR3## and R.sup.2 is NR.sup.4 R.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly process is described for the preparation of 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl by the carbonate-mediated hydrogen peroxide oxidation of 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, II, III and IIIa ##STR1## in which Ar.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical and at least one of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is an alkenyl, cycloalkenyl or arylmethyl group, are effective photoinitiators for photopolymerization of unsaturated compounds. They are particularly suitable for photocuring of pigmented systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted thiosemicarbazonethiones containing 6-ring members of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, or aryl-lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, unsaturated or saturated heterocyclyl-lower alkyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl-lower alkyl or a group --C(.dbd.O)-R.sub.3 or --C(.dbd.S)-R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkenyl, heteroaryl (hetaryl), aryloxy, aryl-lower alkoxy or lower alk-2-en-1-yloxy, and the salts thereof, to a process for the preparation of said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: .delta.-Amino-.gamma.-hydroxy-.omega.-aryl-alkanoic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## and the salts thereof, have renin-inhibiting properties and can be used as antihypertensive medicinal active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to ferrocenyldiphosphine ligands containing a silylene group, ferrocenyldiphosphines bound to inorganic or polymeric organic supports by this silylene group, their preparation and also their metal complexes with transition metals such as rhodium or iridium. The invention also relates to the use of these complexes for hydrogenating organic double or triple bonds, in particular olefinic double bonds and carbon-heteroatom double bonds. The complexes are particularly suitable for enantioselective hydrogenation using chiral diphosphines and prochiral unsaturated compounds.The preparation of these immobilized ferrocenyldiphosphines has only been made possible by the provision of correspondingly functionalized ferrocenyldiphosphines. These compounds and their preparation are likewise novel.Accordingly, the invention also provides compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by from 1 to 3 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of oxime sulfonates of formula 1 ##STR1## wherein R is naphthyl, ##STR2## Ar is an unsubstituted aryl group or an aryl group which carries one or more than one substituent selected from the group consisting of nitro, chloro, bromo, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 perfluoroalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy and acid degradable substituents;R.sub.0 is either a R.sub.1 --X group or R.sub.2 ;X is an oxygen or a sulfur atom;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or unsubstituted phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by a member selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, each independently of the other, are selected from lower alkyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more fluorine atoms which are not linked to the carbon atom of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 bonding the nitrogen; from lower alkenyl wherein the double bond does not originate from the carbon atom that is bonded to a nitrogen bonding R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 ; from lower alkynyl wherein the triple bond does not originate from the carbon atom that is bonded to a nitrogen bonding R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 ; from cycloalkyl; and from cycloalkyl-lower alkyl; with the proviso that not more than one of the two radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl; or salts thereof. The mentioned compounds are pharmacologically active against disorders that are responsive to a recuction in intracellular polyamines, such as tumours or protozoal diseases.

Abstract: Mixtures of certain triazole fungicides (component I) and 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-N-phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine (component II) have a synergistically increased activity against fungus infestation. Components I and II can also be applied to crops individually in immediate succession.

Abstract: The new crystalline modification of 1,1',1"-nitrilo{triethyl-tris-[2,2'-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl) ]phosphite} is obtained by crystallizing said compound from the melt at elevated temperatures. This crystalline form is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene. The instant crystalline form exhibits better handling characteristics, apparent density, flowability, meterability, storage and hydrolytic stability than the prior art powdery product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the manufacture of 4-acetoxy-3-hydroxyethyl-azetidinone of the formula ##STR1## especially 4(R)-acetoxy-3(R)-(1'(R)-hydroxyethyl)-2-azetidinone, from enantiomerically pure compounds of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 represents lower alkyl and Z.sup.1 represents amino, arylmethylamino, acylamino or azido, by reduction of the C.dbd.C double bond and optionally of the arylmethylamino or azido group with hydrogen, opening of the lactone ring, cyclisation to the .beta.-lactam, optionally after hydrolysis of the acylamino group, and oxidative decarboxylation of the original lactone carboxy group in the presence of an acetate-yielding agent. Compounds of the formula I can be used as starting materials for the manufacture of .beta.-lactam antibiotics. The invention also relates to novel intermediates and starting materials.

Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.

Abstract: N-pyridinesulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinyl- and -triazinyl-ureas of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or fluorine;or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.3 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene chain;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, fluorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl substituted by fluorine or chlorine;R.sub.a is hydrogen or halogen, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio radical each of which may be unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen;R.sub.b is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical;X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl mono- to tri-substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy mono- to tri-substituted by halogen;Y is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl mono- to tri-substituted by halogen, C.

Abstract: The new amorphous modification of 1,1',1"-nitrilo{triethyl-tris-[2,2'-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl) ]phosphite} is obtained by cooling rapidly said compound from the melt to ambient temperature. This amorphous form is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for the fluorescent whitening of paper comprising contacting the paper surface with a coating composition comprising a fluorescent whitening agent having the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is hydrogen, an alkali metal, preferably sodium, ammonium or magnesium; or comprising contacting the paper in the size press with a combination of the compound of formula (1) and an auxiliary selected from a sequestering agent and a dispersing agent and/or an emulsifier.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are H or a substituent such as phenylthio, and one of the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is a group of formula III--X--C(O)--CR.sub.5 .dbd.C(R.sub.6).sub.2 (III)or R is substituted by a group of formula III, wherein X is a linking group or --X--C(O)-- is a direct bond, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently of the other H, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, can be polymerised to homopolymers or copolymers. The monomers and polymers are reversible photochromic systems which can be used as colour indicators, as photochemically modifiable colour filters, or for the optical storage of information.