Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## or a water-soluble salt thereof each cation of which is independently a non-chromophoric cation, wherein X is chloro or hydroxy,m is 1 or 2, andn is 0 or 1, with the proviso that m + n is 2, with the proviso that one of the asterisked bonds is in the 1-position and the other asterisked bond is in the 2-position, and mixtures thereof, are useful for dyeing or printing hydroxy group- or nitrogen-containing organic substrates, preferably textile material consisting of or containing cellulose fibers, most preferably cotton, alone or blended with other suitable textile fibers. The resulting dyed or printed textile material may be aftertreated with a polymeric polybasic amino compound in order to improve the wet fastness of these dyeings and printings.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and each represent unsubstituted or substituted acyl,and(a) R.sub.1 represents lower alkyl, aralkyl or the phosphate, pyrophosphate, phosphorylethanolamine or pyrophosphorylethanolamine group, R.sub.4 represents the phosphate, pyrophosphate, phosphorylethanolamine or pyrophosphorylethanolamine group and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 may additionally represent hydrogen and R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or a glycosyl radicalor(b) R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or aralkyl and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen,which compounds are indicated for use as pharmaceuticals, in particular as immunostimulants.

Abstract: Certain novel derivatives of carbamates and their use for the control of pests.

Abstract: A cationic polymer composition suitable for use as a flocculating agent and as a retention aid and dewatering agent in paper making consists of a mixture of(a) a hydrophilic cationic polymer of(a.sub.1) acrylamide and/or methacrylamide and(a.sub.2) dialkylamino-C.sub.2-3 alkylene-(meth)acrylamidethe molar quantity of cationic monomer units (a.sub.2) being from 0.2 to 9 mol % of the total(b) an anionic surfactant(c) a water-immiscible oil in which the polymer (a) is insoluble, andoptionally (d) a lipophilic non-ionic surfactant,optionally (e) waterand optionally (f) an oil-miscible polar solvent.The compositions may be prepared by water-in-oil emulsion copolymerization and are readily diluted with water.

Abstract: These compounds are useful as light stabilizers in polymeric systems. ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are organic radicals.

Abstract: Certain substituted diaryl amines are used to inhibit the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers; for example, unsaturated carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A 6- or 8-monooxy- or 6,8-dioxy-1,2,3,4,4a,5,10,10a-octahydrobenzo[g]quinoline in which the 3-position is unsubstituted, is useful as a pharmaceutical, in particular as a prolactin secretion inhibitor, dopaminergic agent and dopamine receptor stimulating agent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R and R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or halo substitutents orR and R.sub.1 taken together are trimethylene or tetramethylene,each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently allyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) or C.sub.2-4 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy, cyano or carbamoyl, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are as defined in the specification, andA.sup..crclbar. is an anion, and mixtures thereof with cationic 5-hydroxypyrazole dyes, are useful for dyeing and printing materials dyeable with basic dyes, e.g., homopolymers and copolymers of acrylonitrile and asymmetrical dicyanoethylene, polyamides and polyesters modified to contain acidic groups, leather and paper.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-3 alkyl, andZ is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.7 is hydrogen, R.sub.8 or M, whereinR.sub.8 is a physiologically acceptable and hydrolyzable ester group, andM is a pharmaceutically acceptable cation,the use thereof for inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and lowering the blood cholesterol level and, therefore, in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia and atherosclerosis, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and processes for and intermediates in the synthesis of such compounds.

Abstract: Monoazo compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a coupling component radical,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl; C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from chloro, cyano, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl and phenyl substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from chloro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, carboxy, sulfo, sulfamoyl and acetamido; C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl; C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups; phenyl; phenyl substituted by 1 to 3 substituents selected from chloro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, acetamido (maximum of 1), carboxy (maximum of 1), sulfo (maximum of 1) and --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 (maximum of 1); 1- or 2-naphthyl or 1- or 2-naphthyl substituted by sulfo,whereineach of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 is independently hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy or phenyl; cyclohexyl; phenyl or phenyl monosubstituted by chloro, methyl or methoxy, or--NR.sub.7 R.sub.

Abstract: (i) Metal-free compounds of the formula ##STR1## (ii) tautomers thereof, (iii) 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes of (i) and (ii),(iv) salts of (i), (ii), and (iii), and(v) mixtures of (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv),wherein the symbols are as defined in the Specification, are useful as dyes for, for example, polymers and copolymers of acrylonitrile, polyesters modified to contain acid groups, polyamides such as wool, leather, cotton, bast fibers such as hemp, flax, sisal jute, coir and straw, regenerated cellulose, glass fibers and paper (those wherein R.sub.o is other than hydrogen) or as intermediates for the synthesis of dyes.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is the use of propanoic esters of the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having 10 to 16 atoms to increase the recoverable sugar in sugarcane.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel homopropargylamines of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3,R.sub.1 is a group of formula IIa, IIb or IIc ##STR2## in which R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 independently are H, halogen, CF.sub.3, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy,s is a number of 3 to 5,X is O, S, OCH.sub.2, SCH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 or NR.sub.8, andR.sub.8 is H or lower alkyl,R.sub.2 is H or lower alkyl, eitherR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently, are H or lower alkyl, orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are (CH.sub.2).sub.u, in which u is a number of 3 to 5, andR.sub.5 is H, alkenyl or is a group selected from alkyl, trialkylsilyl, dialkylphenylsilyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl and cycloalkyl, in which alkyl, phenyl and cycloalkyl groups or moieties are unsubstituted or substituted by OH, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl or halogen,in free base form or acid addition salt form thereof, their preparation, their chemotherapeutical and agricultural use and to compositions comprising such novel compounds and suitable for such use.

Abstract: Improved cyclosporin therapy in particular for counteracting cyclosporin (e.g. Cyclosporine) organ toxicity, comprises adjunct administration of co-dergocrine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where n is 0 or 1,R is alkyl, phenyl or R.sub.4 -substituted phenyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, alkyl orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with N is ##STR2## m is 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are, independently hydrogen, halo, alkyl or alkoxy, andR.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atomsor their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful as anti-diabetic agents, in particular, as hypoglycemic agents or inhibitors of post-prandial hypoglycemia.

Abstract: 9-thia ergot cyclic peptide alkaloids produced by fermentation or synthetic methods have interesting anti-parkinson and other pharmacological activities.

Abstract: The present invention provides propenylamines useful as anti-mycotic agents.

Abstract: 7-Substituted lower alkyl hept-6-enoates and 4-hydroxytetrahydropyran-2-ones bearing 6-olefinic substituents (e.g.,) ethyl erythro-3,5-dihydroxy-7-phenyl-hept-6-enoates are prepared by a multi-step process. The process involves 3-protected-lower alkyl 3,5-dihydroxy-hept-6-enoates, which are obtained by cleaving corresponding 6.alpha.-vinyl-4.beta.-protected hydroxy-tetrahydro 2H-pyran-2-ones. The final products are useful as anti hypercholesteremic agents.

Abstract: Textile substrates are impregnated with a aqueous disperison of a fine crystalline wax containing carboxy and carboxylic acid ester groups, a paraffin wax and a non-ionic emulsifier, optionally together with an optical brightener and/or a resin finish, and then submitted to a heat treatment. The treated textile substrates have improved sewability.

Abstract: A compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents ethyl or vinyl andR.sub.2 represents a five membered saturated heterocycle or aminoalkyl unsubstituted or substituted in its alkyl moiety by hydroxy,in free or in the form of an acid addition or quaternary salt, which compounds are indicated for use as chemotherapeutic agents e.g. as anti-bacterially active antibiotics and as veterinary agents e.g. in combatting microorganism infections and promoting growth in domestic animals.