Abstract: Novel zearalin ethers are disclosed, which are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y may be a single bond or double bond; A may be --CH.sub.2 --, >C.dbd.O, or >CHOR.sub.1 ; R represents substituents on each of the aromatic rings in either the 2 or 4 positions and may be H or OR.sub.1 ; R.sub.1 may be lower alkyl, lower acyl, monocyclic aryl, or monocyclic aralkyl; R.sub.2 represents a substituent common to each of the aromatic rings at either of the 2 or 4 positions which are not substituted by R, and is represented by the formula --OR.sub.3 O--, wherein R.sub.3 is a straight chain or branched chain hydrocarbon; and each aromatic ring may be unsubstituted in the 3 and 5 positions or may be further substituted with one or more halo substituents. Also discosed are methods for making the above compounds, and animal feeds containing such compounds.

Abstract: Improved thickened aqueous slurry explosives of the type containing an inorganic oxidizing salt, a fuel, and water are disclosed, wherein the improvement includes the use of a colloidal hydrous metal oxide as a thickening agent.

Abstract: Cis isomers of compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## are prepared by electromagnetic irradiation (about 2800 to 3500 angstroms wavelength) of their respective trans isomers. The cis isomers of the compounds of this invention are of the class of compounds known to exhibit anabolic and estrogenic activity and may be employed as animal growth promoting agents.

Abstract: Novel steroid ethers are disclosed, which are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of >C=O >CHOH, and ##STR2## X is selected from the group consisting of --H and --OH, and R is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain hydrocarbon of from 1 to about 16 carbon atoms; A is selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 --, >C=O, and >CHOR.sub.3 ; Y may be a single bond or a double bond; R.sub.2 and --R.sub.1 O-- represent substituents on the aromatic ring of the group of the second formula, in either the 2 or 4 positions, and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of H and OR.sub.3 ; R.sub.

Abstract: A method of combatting microorganisms by applying to them or to their habitat an oxazoline represented by the formula ##STR1## where R and R.sup.1 can be methyl, ethyl or hydroxymethyl and can be the same or different; X is H.sub.2 or (--CH.sub.2 OH).sub.2 and R.sup.2 is alkyl of 4 to 16 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method for combatting coccidiosis in poultry by orally administering thereto a substituted quinoline or a compound represented by the formula ##STR1##This is a division, of copending application Ser. No. 602,602, filed Aug. 6, 1975 now U.S. Pat. No. 4,006,148.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of pyrogallol from glutaric ester and dialkoxymalonic ester.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing dideoxyzearalane and related compounds which comprises reacting a hexahydrozearalin with an organic sulfonyl chloride to form a sulfonate ester derivative; recovering the sulfonate ester derivative; and catalytically dehydrosulfonyloxylating and aromatizing the sulfonate ester derivative to form the desired product.

Abstract: A thermogenic system based on exothermic chemical reactions for heating consumer-type products as dispensed from suitable packages. The system includes the redox reactions of hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant and as the reductant compounds of the general oxazolidine formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and substituted alkyl such as hydroxyalkyl e.g. hydroxymethyl. The effectiveness of the system can be enhanced by the addition of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of p-toluene sulfonic acid, iron filings, and iron salts of either the ferrous of ferric ions such as sulfates and halides thereof e.g. FeSO.sub.4 and FeCl.sub.3.

Abstract: A water-dispersed coating composition of a short oil alkyd resin and tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane. The tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane improves the flexibility of coatings thereof without undue loss of hardness.

Abstract: An improved enclosure for explosive material of the type having an enclosed sealed, cylindrical container, and a sleeve in encircling engagement with the container, and cooperating with the sidewall of the container to define at least one recess adapted to receive a detonator, wherein the improvement comprises a depression in the sidewall of the container, and a resilient protrusion of the inner surface of the sleeve, engaging said sidewall depression, thereby hindering the sleeve from slipping off the container.

Abstract: A process for producing C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl substituted o-hydroxybenzoic acid esters comprising forming an anhydrous alkali metal phenolate-organic carrier mixture, carboxylating the phenolate by contacting the mixture with CO.sub.2 and reacting the resultant dialkali metal salt with 1 equivalent of an anhydrous acid/mole of salt and at least 1 mole of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl chloride per mole of salt.

Abstract: A process, and the composition used therein, for estrogenic therapy which comprises administering daily to the patient from about 0.2 to 2000 milligrams of a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and a lower saturated acyclic acyl; Z is selected from the group consisting of >CH.sub.2, >CHOH and >C=O; and A is selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- and --CH=CH--.

Abstract: A complex of copper and an oxazoline having utility in anti-fouling paints for the marine industry.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the growth of bacteria by contacting the bacteria and/or the environment inhabited by them with a compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group of from 7 to 15 carbon atoms and X is a halogen atom.

Abstract: A clay slurry containing 50% or more of non-volatile solids comprising calcined kaolin clay and from 8 - 331/3% of hydrated kaolin clay based on the weight of the calcined clay. Additionally the slurry contains from 0.01% to 10% of a suspending agent such as bentonite clay, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose and a dispersant such as a non-ionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant or an alkanolamine.

Abstract: A method of setting keratin fibers which have been treated with a thiol reducing agent by treating said fibers with an oxazolidine.

Abstract: Zearalenone is recovered from an aqueous mixture including zearalenone, water, and undissolved solids by a method comprising dissolving the zearalenone by contacting it with a zearalenone-dissolving mixture of water and a water-miscible, organic solvent, removing the undissolved solids, increasing the proportion of water to organic solvent to precipitate the zearalenone, and recovering the precipitated zearalenone.

Abstract: A method of controlling the growth of bacteria and fungi by applying to the environment inhabited by them a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## where R and R' are hydrogen, methyl, hydroxymethyl or ethyl and can be the same or different.

Abstract: Carbostyril derivatives useful as coccidiostats are prepared by reacting an ortho-halo benzaldehyde with a 2-alkyl-2-oxazoline, then heating at above about 200.degree. C thereby forming the carbostyril.