Abstract: Anti-allergic 4-hydroxy-naphthpyridine-2(1H)-one-3-carboxylic acids and esters are prepared by reacting a 1,3-dioxo-1-naphth[4,5-b]oxazine with an alkali metal salt of a malonic ester (and hydrolyzing to obtain the acids).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula, ##STR1## wherein THE X's are the same and are hydrogen or --SO.sub.3 M,Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, --COOM or --SO.sub.3 M,K.sub.1 and K.sub.2 are the same or different and are both radicals of a coupling component,Either A.sub.1 is --SO.sub.3 M and one of B.sub.1 and C.sub.1 is --SO.sub.3 M, the other being hydrogen,Or A.sub.1 and C.sub.1 are both hydrogen and B.sub.1 is --SO.sub.3 M, andM is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation, their production and use in dyeing anionic dyeable substrates, for example, natural and regenerated cellulose, natural and synthetic polyamides, polyurethanes, polypropylene modified to contain basic groups, anodized aluminum, paper and, particularly, leather. The dyes are well-soluble in water, possess good resistance to acid, have relatively high substantivity especially to paper and leather and give good penetration dyeings with leather.Compounds of the formula ##STR2## wherein Q is --NH.sub.2, --NO.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical brightening process for substrates comprising or consisting of synthetic polyamide in which the optical brightener is applied to the substrate by impregnation followed by heat treatment and wherein the brightener is applied in the presence of a compound or mixture of compounds of formula I,rnh.sub.2 iwherein R is --OH, --NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 or ##STR1## X being O, S or NH, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being, independently, hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl,Which compounds are in free base or acid addition salt form or, when R is OH, in O-sulphonic acid form, and preparations for use in such process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a textile finishing process in which there is employed, as pH regulator, a compound or mixture of compounds of formula I, ##STR1## in which N IS 0 OR 1,P is 0 or an integer from 1 to 6,Q is 2 or 3,X is a halogen,Each ofY and Z, independently, is hydrogen or halogen, andA is hydrogen, phenyl, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, or a radical of formula (a), (b) or (c), ##STR2## WHERE R IS 1 TO 4,S is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4,X, y z and n are as defined above,With the proviso that p is other than 0 when A is hydrogen or a radical of formula (c).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I, ##STR1## in which X signifies hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, cyano, --COOM, --COOR.sub.1, --CONR.sub.2 R.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.2 R.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1, --SOR.sub.1, --SO.sub.3 R.sub.1 or --SO.sub.3 M,Y signifies hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, cyano, --COOM, --COOR.sub.1, --CONR.sub.2 R.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.2 R.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1, --SOR.sub.1, --SO.sub.3 R.sub.1 or --SO.sub.3 M, with the proviso that X and Y do not simultaneously have a significance selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-4 alkyl,R signifies an aryl radical, unsubstituted or substituted by up to two substituents selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, chlorine, cyano, --COOM, --COOR.sub.1, --CONR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1 and --SO.sub.3 M,R.sub.1 signifies C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently, signify hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, either R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently, signify hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,Or R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to new di-triazolylstyrene derivatives, useful as optical brighteners for organic polymeric materials, especially when applied to or incorporated in synthetic fibres.

Abstract: Microspheres, prepared by the low-temperature e.g., -40.degree. to -100.degree. C., phase separation of a polymer and a core material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to para-substituted-amino-.beta.,.beta.-dicyano styryl disperse dye compounds having an acyloxy group in an ortho position to the methine group.

Abstract: Mixtures of symmetrical and asymmetrical 1:2 cobalt complexes of compounds of the formulae ##STR1## wherein, EACH R.sub.1, independently, is hydrogen or (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, andEach R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen, halogen, (C.sub.1-4)alkyl or (C.sub.1-4)alkoxy,Which complexes are optionally in salt form and which mixtures are useful for dyeing or printing substrates dyeable with anionic dyes, e.g., natural and synthetic polyamides such as wool, silk and nylon, polyurethanes, polyofefins modified to contain basic groups, leather and metals such as anodically oxidized aluminum.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is(i) hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or(ii) chlorine or bromine, in the 2, 3 or 7 position, or(iii) fluorine, cyano or COOB, wherein B is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, in the 2 or 3 position,R.sub.2 is(i) hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or(ii) chlorine or bromine, in the 2, 3 or 7 position, or(iii) fluorine, in the 2 or 3 position, eitherR.sub.3 is a group --COR.sub.4, whereinR.sub.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel photopolymerizable formulations which comprise a photopolymerizable system in association with a photosensitizing amount of the compound of formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is an unsubstituted or substituted binuclear aromatic group, e.g. phenoxy phenyl,M is 0, 1 or 2 andHal is halogen.

Abstract: Disclosed is mass-dyed linear, saturated, aromatic polyester comprising, as dyestuff, a compound or mixture of compounds selected from those of formulae I and II, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a radical of formula ##STR2## R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a radical of formula ##STR3## of R.sub.3 and R.sub.3 ', both are hydrogen, or one is hydrogen and the other chlorine or bromine, or both are chlorine or bromine,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine or methyl,R.sub.5 ' is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, nitro or a 4-phenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 4-bromophenyl or 4-para-nitrophenyl group,R.sub.6 is hydrogen, chlorine or bromineR.sub.6 ' is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine or methyl, andR.sub.7 and R.sub.9 are the same and are chlorine or bromine,With the provisos(i) R.sub.2 is hydrogen when R.sub.1 is a radical (1) or (2) or when R.sub.1 is a radical (3), in which R.sub.5 is phenyl or chloro-, bromo- or nitro-phenyl,(ii) R.sub.3 and R.sub.3 ' are both hydrogen when R.sub.1 is a radical (1), (3) or (4),(iii) R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides benz[f]isoindolines, useful in the treatment of aggression, a process for their preparation and compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: 2-amino-4H-3,1 benzoxazines, e.g. 6-chloro 2-dimethylamino-4H, 3,1-benzoxazine, are useful as herbicides. The compounds may be prepared by reacting an amine with a 2-halomethylphenyl isocyanate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a textile treatment process wherein a substrate is supported on one or more arms above a treatment liquor and is passed repeatedly through such liquor, characterised in that at least a part of that part of the substrate supported on the arm or arms and out of contact with the treatment liquor at any given time is heated employing heated air or steam, and that the liquor to goods ratio is in the range of from 5:1 to 15:1, and an apparatus suitable for performing such process.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or straight chain lower alkyl, andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl or trifluoromethyl, andN is 1, 2, 3, and 4,Which are useful as minor tranquilizers, sleep inducers and muscle relaxants.

Abstract: Succinic acid esters of -4,5-dihydro-3(2H)-pyridazinones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen or halo having an atomic weight of from 19 to 36, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, chloro or lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atomsAre useful as central nervous system depressants, in particular, as muscle relaxants.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein either R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl or lower alkyl or alkoxy, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkoxy, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are methylenedioxy,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl or alkoxy or alkylsulphonyl,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or alkoxy, andEither(i)R.sub.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, lower alkyl mono-substituted by cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, lower alkenyl or alkynyl, wherein the multiple bond is in other than the .alpha.,.beta.-position, or phenylalkyl of 7 to 10 carbon atoms, andR.sub.6 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, or(ii)R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound are 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-morpholinyl, 1-piperazinyl or 1-(4-lower alkyl)-piperazinylAre useful as anti-aggressives and anti-depressives.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel device for measuring the conductivity of a solution, comprising a probe having at least two electrodes for immersion in the solution, and converter means for converting the output from the electrodes which is proportional to the conductivity of the solution into an output having a frequency which is proportional to said conductivity. The converter means may comprise a difference amplifier operating as an oscillator.

Abstract: Pure and substantially pure asymmetric 1:2 cobalt complexes of the formula, ##STR1## and mixtures of such complexes, in which X is hydrogen or nitro, either, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, (C.sub.1-4)-alkyl, (C.sub.1-4)alkoxy, chlorine, bromine or nitro or R.sub.1 is hydrogen, chlorine or nitro, and R.sub.2 is -SO.sub.2 NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 occupy the 4- and 5-positions, either R.sub.3 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, (C.sub.5-7)cycloalkyl or phenyl, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.