Abstract: The invention concerns novel indenopyridine derivatives of the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein m is 1, 2, 3 or 4, andR.sub.3 is an --O--R.sub.4 group,Wherein R.sub.4 is alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, phenyl or phenylalkyl, wherein the alkyl radical is of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an ##EQU1## group, WHEREIN EACH OFR.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms, phenyl or phenyl-alkyl, wherein the alkyl radical is of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, orR.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together with the nitrogen atom form a saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, the heterocycle being selected from heterocycles containing 1 nitrogen atom, 1 nitrogen atom and 1 oxygen atom, and 1 nitrogen atom and a further nitrogen atom substituted by an alkyl radical of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,Useful as anti-aggressives and in the treatment of excitation conditions.

Abstract: 10-(2-substituted-aminoethyl)-10,11-dihydro-5-methyl-2 or 3, 7 or 8-substituted or unsubstituted-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptenes, e.g., 10-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-10,11-dihydro-5-methyl-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepte ne, are prepared by hydrogenating a corresponding 10-(2-dimethyl-aminoethyl)-10,11-dihydro-5-methylene-2 or 3, 7 or 8-substituted or unsubstituted-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptenes and are useful as anti-depressants.

Abstract: 3-Substituted-4-aryl isoquinolines, e.g. 3-tertiary butyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline, prepared from corresponding isoquinoline intermediates, are useful as anti-diabetic agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are optical brightening agents of formula I, ##SPC1##whereinR.sub.1 is hydrogen or chlorine,R.sub. 2 is hydrogen or methyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1.sub.-6 alkyl, andM is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel automatic metering system for producing a liquor containing a predetermined concentration of at least one component thereof, which comprises a mixing tank in which the liquor components are mixed, a metering device adapted to meter out at least one of the components into the mixing tank, an analyzer adapted to measure the concentration of the component(s) required at a predetermined concentration and a data processing unit, with an input from the analyzer and an output to the metering device, being programmed to effect an operational cycle which comprises computing the deviation of the measured concentration from the predetermined concentration of the component(s), correlating the deviation with the amount of at least one of the components necessary to be metered out, substantially to reduce said deviation by a reduction factor of less than 100 percent, and automatically operating the metering device to meter out the correlated amount, and to repeat said operational cycle until

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel 2-dialkylamino propane derivatives of the formula: ##EQU1## wherein either, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; Q is --OM, wherein M is hydrogen or a cation, --OR.sub.4, wherein R.sub.4 is alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl and R.sub.6, independently has one of the significances of R.sub.5 or is --NHR.sub.7, wherein R.sub.7 is hydrogen and n is an integer 1, 2 or 3, in free base or acid addition salt form.The compounds possess plant growth regulating and herbicidal properties and are accordingly useful in agriculture.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for increasing the affinity for anionic dyes of undyed water-insoluble high molecular weight organic compounds containing groups which can be alkylated, which process comprises reacting the high molecular weight compound with an ammonium salt of the formula: ##EQU1## in which X signifies chlorine or bromine.Y signifies a radical of formula --CH=CH-- or a phenylene radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by up to a total of 2 alkyl groups which may be methyl or ethyl,R.sub.1, r.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently signify hydrocarbon radicals consisting of aromatic and/or saturated aliphatic units, orTwo of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 jointly with the N atom form a heterocyclic ring, which is selected from heterocyclic rings containing one nitrogen atom, two nitrogen atoms and one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom, and the other signifies a hydrocarbon radical as defined above or a further bond when the ring is unsaturated,The total number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.

Abstract: Substituted or unsubstituted isoxazolyl benzamides, e.g., o-(3-phenylisoxazol-5-yl)-N-methylbenzamide, are prepared by cyclizing a corresponding 1-hydroxy-1-[substituted or unsubstituted-.beta.-(hydroxyimino)phenethyl]-2-alkyl phthalimidine with a strong acid and are useful as minor tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, and sleep inducers.

Abstract: Highly branched .alpha.-substituted indoles, e.g., 2-(1-methylcyclohexyl)-indole, are prepared by treating N-(.alpha.-branched carbonyl) toluidines with alkyl lithium.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel method of antistatically treating synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural porous material, particularly fibrous material, which comprises applying thereto a polychlorohydrin ether of tris-(hydroxymethyl)-aminomethane and a polyglycol bis-epichlorohydrin in admixture and/or in partially condensed form, and curing the compound(s) on the material. The treatment is particularly resistant to washing.

Abstract: The compounds are cyclic acetals of 4'-(.alpha.-hydroxy-.alpha.-pyridyl-p-tolyloxy)pivalophenones, and are useful as anti-obesity agents.

Abstract: 2,6-halo and trifluoromethyl-substituted-benzoic acids, e.g., 2,3,4,6-tetrafluorobenzoic acid or 2-chloro-6-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid, are prepared from substituted 2,4-halo and trifluoromethyl-substituted benzene compounds and are useful as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Substituted 7,12-methano-dibenzazocines, e.g., 7,13-dihydro-6,12-dimethyl-7,12-methano-6H-dibenz[c,f]azocine, are prepared by cyclizing 3-benzylamino-alkyl-indan-1-ols and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: The compounds are alkyl-substituted-tricyclic quinazolinones of the class of imidazo[2,1-b]quinazolin-5-ones and pyrimido[2,1-b]quinazolin-6-one, e.g., 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-10-(4'-fluorobenzyl)-imidazo[2,1-b]quinazolin-5(10H)- one, useful, for example, as bronchodilator agents. Processes for preparation of said compounds include the reaction of a N-carboxy anthranilic anhydride (an isatoic anhydride) with an alkyl substituted cyclic pseudothiourea such as a 2-organomercapto-4,5-dihydroimidazole or a 2-organomercapto-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine and the cyclization of a 2-(.omega.-hydroxy(branched)alkylamino)-4-quinazolone.

Abstract: Clozapine is useful in the treatment of dyskinesias.

Abstract: 3-Alkylsulfinyl-2-indolinones, of the formula ##SPC1##E.g., 3-methylsulfinyl-5-trifluoromethyl-2-indolinone, are useful as minor tranquillizers, muscle relaxants and sedative-hypnotics and are obtainable by oxidizing corresponding 3-alkylthio-2-indolinones.

Abstract: The invention provides synergistic compositions comprising a benzisothiazolinone derivative and a 2-nitrofuryl or 2-nitrothienyl derivative. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: Azo dyes bearing at least one sulphonic acid group and of formula I, ##SPC1##in whichR signifies an alkyl radical of 6 to 18 carbon atoms or a cyclohexyl radical,R.sub.1 signifies hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, or --SO.sub.3 H,R.sub.2 signifies hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, andn signifies 0, 1 or 2,Which compounds, in free acid or salt form, dye textiles, paper and leather. The dyeings have good light fastness, especially on polyamides and basic dyeable polypropylene, and good fastness to wet treatments, rubbing, gas fumes and dry cleaning. The dyes have good build-up power, are well-soluble in hot and cold water and reserve polyesters and polyacrylonitrile.

Abstract: Substituted benzylidene hydrazines e.g. N-(4-phenylbenzylidene)-N'-amidino hydrazine and their use as hypoglycemic-antihyperglycemic agents, anti-obesity agents and anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: This invention provides new compounds of formula I, ##SPC1##wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are in each case hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower alkoxy R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower acyl and A stands for groups of formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently, hydrogen or methyl and n is 0, 1 or 2, useful as analgesic agents.