Abstract: Halo-, hydroxy-, alkyl- and alkoxy-vincamine derivatives are useful vigilance increasing agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl (C.sub.1-5),R.sub.2 is alkyl (C.sub.1-5),R.sub.3 is hydrogen or halogen, and either each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is hydrogen, orR.sub.4 and R.sub.5, together, are a bond,Which are useful as sleep-inducing and sleep-prolonging agents.

Abstract: The present invention concerns certain novel compounds falling under the general formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are substituents, e.g. alkyl and Me is hydrogen or a metal cation.The compounds are useful stabilizers of organic material against the degradative effect of heat, oxidation and U.V. light.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel cyclization process useful for the production of the peptide moiety of an ergotalkaloid.

Abstract: This invention provides a new myotonolytic use of thiazoline, oxazoline and imidazoline derivatives and novel pharmaceutical compositions for such use.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, or together, oxygen; B and D together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound may be a benzene ring or a substituted or unsubstituted thiophene ring and A may, for example, be oxygen, sulpur, --CH.sub.2 --O--, --CH.sub.2 --S, ethylene or vinylene, useful as psychostimulants and vigilance-increasing agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein either R.sub.1 is hydroxy or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,Or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together, are methylenedioxy,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andR.sub.4 is phenyl or phenyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents independently chosen from halogen, hydroxy, nitro or alkyl(C.sub.1-4) haloalkyl(C.sub.1-4), or alkoxy (C.sub.1-4),are useful as anti-arrhythmic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to the production of phosphorus derivatives with a 5,5-bis-(halomethyl)-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane structure and to their use as flameproofing agents for plastics and textile fibres.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 signifies a divalent, mono- or binuclear aromatic radical of the carbocylic or heterocyclic series, R.sub.2 signifies a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or substituted (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or mono-or fused binuclear heterocyclic radical which is bound through a carbon atom, R.sub.3 signifies an oxygen atom or a group of formula >N--R.sub.5 in which R.sub.5 has one of the significances given above for R.sub.2, and each of the R.sub.4 's independently, signifies a mono- or binuclear aromatic radical of the carbocyclic or heterocyclic series,Or mixtures of such compounds, which compounds and mixtures are useful as colorants.

Abstract: Symmetrical hexakisazo compounds of the formula ##STR1## and mixtures of such compounds, WHEREINEach X is hydrogen or --SO.sub.3 M,each R.sub.1 is --OH or --NH.sub.2,each R.sub.2 is --OH or --NH.sub.2,each Y is hydrogen, methyl, or --SO.sub.3 M, andEach M, independently, is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation,Their production, dye compositions containing them, and their use in the dyeing of cellulosic substrates such as cotton and paper.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel sub-unit vaccine comprising a mixture of the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase components of the virus in the substantial absence of non-essential viral particles.

Abstract: Imidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolines useful as anorexics and antidepressants are prepared from a dilithium derivative of a 2-(o-tolyl)-2-imidazoline.

Abstract: Dyes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic diazo component radical,R.sub.2 is cyano or acyl,R.sub.3 is alkyl, carbocyclic aryl or heterocyclyl, or a substituted deriive thereof, andR.sub.4 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl, with the proviso that R.sub.4 is free of sulfo groups and protonizable groups, are useful as disperse dyes for the dyeing and printing of fibres and textiles of synthetic and semi-synthetic, hydrophobic organic substances of high molecular weight. These dyes build up excellently and yield dyeings which are fast to thermofixation, sublimation, pleating, ozone, rubbing, gas fumes, water, sea water, perspiration, alkali and washing.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an application liquor for a novel method of antistatically treating synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural porous material, particularly fibrous material, which comprises a polychlorohydrin ether of tris-(hydroxymethyl)-aminomethane and a polyglycol diamine in an admixture and/or in partially condensed form.

Abstract: The invention concerns polymeric basic amides produced by reacting a polymer containing carboxyl groups and a polyamine which contains an alkyl or alkenyl radical of 11 to 22 carbon atoms, at least one ethylene or propylene radical and at least two nitrogen atoms, of which at least one forms a primary or secondary amino group, at a temperature over 100.degree. C., which in the form of their acid salts are water-dispersible and useful textile softeners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-phenoxy or 2-phenylthio anthraquinone compounds which bear a group of formula VI, ##STR1## bound to the para position of the phenoxy or phenylthio group, IN WHICH R.sub.3 is hydrogen; (C.sub.1-6)alkyl; (C.sub.1-3)alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxyl, cyano, (C.sub.1-2)alkylcarbonyloxy, (C.sub.1-2)alkoxycarbonyl or (C.sub.1-2)alkoxycarbonyloxy; (C.sub.2-6)alkenyl; phenyl; or tolyl;R.sub.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --CH(R.sub.10)--,R.sub.5 is (C.sub.2-6)alkylene;--R.sub.11 --O--R.sub.12 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --0--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --,R.sub.6a is (C.sub.1-12)alkyl; (C.sub.1-12)alkyl monosubstituted by chlorine, bromine or hydroxyl; unsubstituted phenyl(C.sub.1-2)-alkyl, (C.sub.5-7)cycloalkyl or phenyl; or phenyl or phenyl(C.sub.1-2)alkyl in which the phenyl ring is monosubstituted by chlorine, bromine or methyl,R.sub.10 is (C.sub.1-6)alkyl or phenyl,Each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12, independently, is (C.sub.

Abstract: Solutions of certain hydrogenated ergopeptide alkaloids in mixtures of pharmacologically acceptable alcohols and water have improved stability. Preferred solvents are mixtures of ethanol, propylene glycol and glycerol containing from 15-40% wt. of water and having dielectric constants between 34 and 46. With these solutions it is not essential to carry out the filing operation under an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: This invention provides new compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein Het is a radical formed by removing one of the hydrogens from the phenyl ring of 2-indolinone or fluorenone, andR is the group A, B, C or D, ##STR2## wherein N IS THE NUMBER 2 OR 3,n' is the number 1, 2, 3 or 4, andX-x' is ethylene or vinylene,Wherein in group D each of the two C atoms adjacent to the N atom are identically substituted by hydrogen or by one or two alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms useful as antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: This invention provides new compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen of atomic number from 9 to 35 or lower alkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, each ofR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are oxygen,N is 2, 3 or 4, andA is ethylene or vinylene,Useful as antiphlogistics and anti-arthritics.

Abstract: .beta.-Haloethanephosphonates and thio derivatives thereof of formula, ##STR1## where X signifies chlorine or bromine,Y signifies oxygen or sulphur, andZ signifies a carboxylic acid ester or carbamoyl group, or an optionally further substituted methyl or ethyl group substituted by such a group, or signifies an acylmethyl, optionally aryl-substituted alkenyl or alkynyl, cyclic ether, e.g. tetrahydropyranyl, or optionally mono-substituted cyanomethyl group, or signifies an alkyl-, cyclo-alkyl- or aryl-thio, -sulphinyl or -sulphonyl group, or an optionally further substituted methyl or ethyl group substituted by such a group, or signifies a sulphonic acid ester group, or an optionally further substituted methyl or ethyl group substituted by such a group,Are useful as regulators of plant growth or plant secretion, especially as stimulators of latex flow in latex-forming plants.