Abstract: The present invention relates to new derivatives selected from the group consisting of:(i) 1-[N-(.alpha.-alkylamino-.alpha.-methylacetyl)aminophenyl]-2-alkylaminopro panones of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and R' represents H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group; and(ii) addition salts thereof.These new derivatives are useful as CNS-active substances, in particular as stimulants and antidepressants.The invention also relates to the method for their preparation.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a trifluoromethyl group and R represents a lower alkyl group. This compound can be produced by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## or a reactive derivative thereof with an aniline derivative of the formula ##STR3## and is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: This invention provides certain benzamide derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use as anticonvulsant agents.

Abstract: Bromoacetamides of the formula ArCONHCH(Br)CONH.sub.2 are obtained by addition to bromine of a solution of ArCONHCH.sub.2 CN in a saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid preferably glacial acetic or propionic acid. This is an improvement in a process described in European Patent Specification No. 0059536 in which the bromine is added to a solution of the cyanomethylbenzamide, enabling consistently high yields (e.g. 75 to 90%) to be obtained.

Abstract: .alpha.-Substituted acrylamides of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a straight-chain, branched or cyclic alkyl radical of not more than 15 carbon atoms which can be unsubstituted or further substituted, are prepared by a process in which the corresponding .alpha.-substituted acrolein oximes are heated at from 40.degree. to 250.degree. C. in the presence of a copper(II) carboxylate and of an unsubstituted or substituted acrylonitrile as cocatalyst.

Abstract: This invention provides certain benzamide derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is bond, --CH.sub.2 --, or CHCH.sub.3 ; A is --CH.sub.2 --, or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --; and represents a single or double bond; and their pharmaceutical formulations and their use as anticonvulsant agents.

Abstract: New insecticidal or/and ovicidal benzoylurea derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 is hydrogen or halogen; X.sup.2 is halogen; Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.3 are hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, whereby at least one of Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.3 is other than hydrogen; and R is hydrogen or a group represented by the formula --CF.sub.a Z.sub.b H.sub.(3-a-b) wherein a and b are 0, 1, 2 or 3, with a+b.ltoreq.3 and Z is halogen, their production and use.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 represents H, CH.sub.3R.sup.4 represents H, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylamino, C.sub.7-8 aralkylamino, arylamino, or C.sub.7-20 aralkyl,A represents a two-bonded group having the structure ##STR2## X may represent a single bond or --CO-- if it is attached to a carbon atom but only --CO-- if it is attached to a hetero atom,R.sup.1 represents R.sup.2, H or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,m represents 1 or 2 andn represents an integer from 1 to 12 are suitable as age resisters which can be built into polymers, in particular nitrile rubber.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or an aliphatic, alkenyl, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, amino, hydroxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, allyl, aralkyl or aryl or alkylamino or arylamino, X is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, nitro, methyl, phenoxy, tolyloxy, dimethylphenoxy, chlorophenoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, Y is hydrogen, chlorine or bromine, and Z is hydrogen, acetyl, carbamyl or cyano, are useful for dyeing and/or printing textile material.

Abstract: This invention relates to disazo dyestuffs for cellulose or cellulose-containing fibers represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a nitro group, a halogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 or 2 carbon atoms or an acetylamino group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 or 2 carbon atoms, and alkoxy group or an acetylamino group; Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and alkenyl group, a cyclohexyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group which group ma optionally be substituted by cyano, hydroxyl, lower alkoxy or dialkylamino, or NY.sup.1 Y.sup.2 represents a 5-membered or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heretocyclic ring formed by combination of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2, and the total carbon atoms in Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 is 18 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N- and optionally N'-substituted (N-dichloroacetyl)glycine amides of the formula I with antidote action, to antidote compositions containing such compounds, to selective herbicide compositions containing these antidotes together with herbicidally active compounds and to a method for treating cultivated plants with said compositions.

Abstract: N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oxamide is facilely prepared, e.g., in finely divided crystalline form, by reacting an alkyl oxalate with ethanolamine in an aqueous reaction medium.

Abstract: The invention concerns N-nitroso compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is lower alkyl or halolower alkyl;B is hydrogen; lower alkenyl; lower alkynyl; 3-6 C cycloalkyl; --RSO.sub.2 NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, or lower alkyl optionally monosubstituted with lower alkoxy, or 3-6 C cycloalkyl;R is straight or branched 2-5 C alkylene, optionally monosubstituted with SO.sub.2 NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, said alkylene always containing at least two carbon atoms separating the nitrogen atom of the urea from any SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or SO.sub.2 NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and selected from hydrogen, 5-6 C cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, benzyl, and straight or branched 1-6 C alkyl, optionally monosubstituted with hydroxy, lower alkoxy, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, or CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may also together form a 4-5 C alkylene; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and selected from hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sup.3 and R.

Abstract: A composition obtained by interracting a quinone diazo compound and an organosilicon compound; and use thereof in lithography.

Abstract: A process for preparing a class of polyols resulting from the reaction of a bicyclic amide acetal with an alkanolamine is described.

Abstract: .alpha.-substituted acrylamides of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a straight-chain, branched or cyclic alkyl radical of not more than 15 carbon atoms which can be unsubstituted or further substituted, are prepared by a process in which the corresponding .alpha.-substituted acrolein oximes are heated at from 40.degree. to 250.degree. C. in the presence of a copper(II) carboxylate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nonpyrophoric and thermally stable form of lithium diisopropylamide which is useful as a reagent in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. The preferred composition includes lithium diisopropylamide, a limited amount of tetrahydrofuran in an amount not exceeding one mole per mole of lithium diisopropylamide, and at least one C.sub.2 to C.sub.18 amine.

Abstract: Process for the production of acrylamide or methacrylamide wherein acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile is reacted with water and/or a water donor in the presence of Raney copper catalyst, which is protected from contact with oxygen.

Abstract: Thiophen-2-ylazopyrazole dyes useful for dyeing polyesters, cellulose acetate esters, and polyamides in fast yellow shades have the general formula ##STR1## wherein: X is a substituent such as alkyl, allyloxy, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, cyclohexyloxy, thienyl, cycloalkylamino, or the like; Y is hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl; Z is alkyl, aryl, alkylsulfonyl, 2-benzothiazolyl, cyano or COX; R and R.sub.1 are alkyl or aryl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, or a substituent such as alkyl, aryl, acyl, benzothiazolyl, pyridyl, sulfolanyl, thiocarbamyl, carbamyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aroyl, or the like; wherein the hydrocarbon moieties of the above radicals may be substituted with up to three of --OH, alkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, carbamyl, or the like; and wherein the dye molecule contains at least one SO.sub.3 M, OSO.sub.3 M, or SSO.sub.3 M water-solubilizing group.

Abstract: Fungicidally active novel benzylurea derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group,X is an oxygen or sulfur atom, andR.sup.2 is an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 8 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group which may be substituted by at least one member of the class consisting of halogen atoms, lower alkyl groups, lower alkoxy groups and hydroxyl groups.