Abstract: Polymers comprising two the more recurring units of formula ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is an aromatic bridging groupeach K.sub.1 is independently the radical of a coupling component,E is an aliphatic, aromatic or aromatic heterocyclic bridging radical,each R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl or substituted C.sub.3-6 alkenyl orboth R.sub.1 's together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached and/or both R.sub.2 3 s together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a morpholinium, piperidinium or pyrrolidinium group, andeach A.sup..crclbar. is independently a non-chromophoric anion, are useful as dyes, particularly for dyeing paper and leather.

Abstract: A compound of formula I ##STR1## in metal-free; 1:1 or 1:2 metal complex form and, when an acid group is present, in free acid or acid addition salt form, in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or --N.dbd.N--D where D is a diazo component and R, T and B are organic radicals defined in the text.

Abstract: The invention discloses substituted 2-[hydroxy(tetrahydro)-5-oxo-(2- and 3-furanyl or 2-thienyl) alkoxyphosphinyloxy]-alkanaminium hydroxide inner salt-4-oxides useful as anti-tumor agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient thereof and a method of using such compositions for treating tumors.

Abstract: Diazepinoindoles or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are useful as antidepressant, conflict reducing or neuroleptic agents.

Abstract: Fluid loss control additives for oil-based well-working fluids comprise a solubilized lignite derivative and an oil-swellable or oil-soluble polymer. The solubilized lignite derivative may be oil-solubilized (e.g. a lignite/amine complex) or water-solubilized (e.g. causticized lignite) and may be incorporated in a polymer matrix or added to a dispersion of a polymer in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A process for chrome aftertreatment comprising contacting the material to be chrome treated with a chromate in the presence of a composition comprising either(A.sub.1) a product of reacting a mono- or poly-functional primary or secondary amine with cyanamide, dicyandiamide, guanidine or biguanidine, whereby up to 50 mole % of the cyanamide, dicyandiamide guanidine or biguanidine may be replaced with a dicarboxylic acid or mono- or di-esters thereof, the product containing reactive hydrogen bound to nitrogen; or(A.sub.2) the product of reacting A.sub.1 above with an N-methylol derivative of a urea, melamine, guanamine, triazinone, urone, carbamate or acid amide optionally in the presence of a catalyst for the crosslinking of N-methylol compounds of the type above; or(A.sub.3) the product of A.sub.1 above with epihalohydrin or a precursor thereof; and(B) a reducing carbohydrate.

Abstract: Amines are substituted, e.g. alkylated, by reacting the unsubstituted amine with a ketone or aldehyde, a borohydride and a rigid acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in metal-free, 1:1 or 1:2 metal complex form, or in acid addition salt form, where the symbols are defined in the specification, useful as dyes for, for example, regenerated cellulose, cotton, synthetic polyamides and polyesters modified to contain acid groups and polymers and copolymers of acrylonitrile and 1,1-dicyanoethylene.

Abstract: 2,5-Dichlorophenol is readily and facilely prepared from 2,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid or salt thereof, said sulfonic acid/sulfonate itself being characteristically produced by hydrolysis of a precursor trichlorobenzenesulfonic acid, by cleaving the sulfo/sulfonate moiety therefrom by treatment, e.g., under reflux, with a constant boiling point hydrobromic acid.

Abstract: Tetrakisazo compounds of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, whereinB is ##STR2## wherein B.sub.1 is a bridging radical as defined in the specification,R.sub.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,R.sub.8 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andeach Y is independently halo, hydroxy, amino, hydroxyamino, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic amine radical or a saturated heterocyclic amine radical,each D is independently mono-, di- or tri-sulfonaphthyl or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halo, carboxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, --COOR.sub.4, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonylamino or (C.sub.1-4 alkoxy)carbonylamino, wherein R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl or phenyl or benzyl substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, andm is 0, 1 or 2,each M is independently ##STR4## wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein the various substituents are defined hereinbelow, 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: A process of dyeing a leather substrate comprising applying to the leather substrate a mixture of at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## and at least one compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein each R is independently ##STR3## wherein: R.sub.3 is hydrogen, --SO.sub.3 M or --COOM, andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy,each R.sub.1 is independently a coupling component radical, andeach n is independently 1 or 2, wherein each M is independently hydrogen or a cation.

Abstract: Monoazo compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is chloro, bromo nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfonyl, phenylsulfonyl, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonyl or benzoyl,each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen, chloro or bromo, with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen,each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently, is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, ##STR2## or in which each of R.sub.10, R.sub.11 and R.sub.12, independently, is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, methyl, methoxy or ethoxy, andR.sub.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, (C.sub.1-4 alkoxy)C.sub.2-4 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by up to three substituents selected from the group consisting of choro, bromo, methyl, methoxy and ethoxy,which compounds are useful as disperse dyes for substrates consisting of or comprising hydrophobic, high molecular weight synthetic or semi-synthetic organic fibers such as polyesters, synthetic polyamides and cellulose 21/2 acetate and triacetate.

Abstract: The invention provides 5-membered heteroaromatic compounds of formula IArN(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl Iwherein Ar is a 5-membered heteroaromatic group comprising 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from O, S and N and linked by a ring C-atom to the N-atom of the N(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl group to which it is bound, whereby where Ar is pyrazolyl, said N(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl group is in the 4-position,and Y is as specified in the description,the use of these compounds as herbicides, compositions for facilitating such use and the preparation of the chloroacetamides.

Abstract: Metal-free azo compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ra is an aromatic group or an active methylene coupling component radical as defined in the specification,R.sub.t is an arylazo group or a group of the formula --Y--Z,whereinY is a direct bond or a bridging radical, andZ is a basic amino or quaternary ammonium group, ##STR2## wherein each of the variables is as defined above or below, x is a direct bond or a bridging radical,x is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, amino or carboxy,ring B is further unsubstituted or further substituted,d is 0, 1 or 2, andn is 0 or 1,with the provisos that (i) the compounds contain an average of at least 1.3 basic water-solubilizing groups, and (ii) the compounds are free of sulfo groups, and 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof, which metal-free compounds and metal complexes are useful as dyes for leather and paper.

Abstract: The invention provides novel .alpha.-aryl- or -aralkyl-.alpha.-(cycloalkyl-alkyl)-1H-azole-1-ethanols, in which the alkyl moiety linking the cycloalkyl group to the ethanol group is substituted or branched at the carbon atom adjacent to the C(OH) group, which are useful as plant fungicides and for treating fungus diseases in man and animals. Other objects of the invention are plant fungicidal, pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions comprising such novel compounds and methods of combatting phytopathogenic fungi or fungus diseases with the aid of said novel compounds.

Abstract: A compound or a mixture of compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which Pc is a phthalocyanine group (which may be metallized or metal-free);R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;Q and Q.sub.1 are both either --NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 or are both --N.sup..sym. R.sub.4 R.sub.5 R.sub.6 A.sub.n.sup..crclbar. where R.sub.2 to R.sub.6 are organic substituents.M is hydrogen or a cation;A is a lower alkylene or a lower alkenylene;A.sub.n.sup..crclbar. is a non-chromophoric anion;m and n are average numbers from 0.3 to 4;p is an average number from 0 to 1;with the provisos that(i) m+n is an average number from 2 to 6; and(ii) Q and Q.sub.1 are not the same group.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is the use of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyethyl 2-[4-(3,5-dichloropyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]propanoate as a sugarcane ripener.

Abstract: Substituted alkenoates and alkanoates, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and their use for the control of pests.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is the new compound, pent-2-en-4-on-2-yl 2-[4-(5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinyloxy)phenoxy]propanoate. This compound is useful for increasing the recoverable sugar in sugarcane.