Abstract: Amides of 3-methyl-4-phenyl-3-butenoic acid of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or cycloalkyl and R' represents alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or cycloalkyl, or R and R' together represent --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, which are obtained by reacting the chloride of 3-methyl-4-phenyl-3-butenoic acid and amines of formula ##STR2## wherein R and R' have the above indicated meanings, having a high hypolipemizing activity.

Abstract: The new product, a Cl.sub.3 P=N-N=PCl.sub.3 + NH.sub.3 reaction product, has been found to be an excellent flame-retardant for material made from cellulose such as cotton, paper and sponge; polyester, wool and blends thereof. Conveniently the material can be treated with an aqueous solution containing a sufficient amount of the product and the material dried to make the material self-extinguishing. Then the treated and dried material is cured at a sufficient temperature to bond the product to the material. Alternatively, and usually preferably, the drying and curing can be accomplished as a single operation.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing highly pure, concentrated aqueous solutions of ammonium N.sup.4 -acetylsulfanilylcyanamide from either an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt, or mixtures thereof, of N.sup.4 -acetylsulfanilylcyanamide by liquid ion-exchange.

Abstract: The catalytic hydrogenation of an unsaturated dinitrile reactant of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R is an alkylene or an alkylidene radical, and each R' is an alkyl radical, is carried out in the presence of a secondary amine formation suppressant, hydrogen, a suitable diluent, and a catalyst composed of a catalytic component supported on high purity alumina, the catalytic component being selected from ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, cobalt and nickel in element form or in the form of a compound which is reducible by hydrogen to the elemental metal.

Abstract: Gasoline compositions and additive mixtures of esters of 1,1,2-ethane tricarboxylic acid, in amount sufficient to alleviate the plugging of certain catalysts being used in an engine exhaust system to lower the amount of undesirable constituents in exhaust gas from an engine being operated on gasoline containing a cyclopentadienyl manganese antiknock.

Abstract: Process for preparing acetoacetamide-N-sulfofluoride by reacting amidosulfofluoride at a temperature of from 50.degree. to 100.degree. C with diketene, optionally in the presence of inert solvents or diluents.

Abstract: A process for the production of ureas by contacting at elevated temperatures and pressures in a basic solution a nitrogenous organic compound containing at least one non-cyclic group, in which a nitrogen atom is directly attached to a single carbon atom and is also attached through a double bond to an oxygen or another nitrogen atom, with carbon monoxide and with water or another nitrogenous organic compound in which the nitrogen atom is directly attached to at least one hydrogen atom, in the presence of an active amount of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of selenium, sulfur, compounds containing selenium, sulfur compounds and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Chromiferous complex dyestuff of the formula: ##STR1## in which A represents a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted phenyl group or a phenyl group substituted by one or two halogen atoms or alkyl groups containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and the nucleus B is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two chlorine atoms; salts of such dyestuff; process for the preparation of such a dyestuff which comprises reacting in equimolecular proportions the 1/1 chromiferous complex of a monoazo dyestuff of the formula: ##STR2## and a monoazo dyestuff of the formula: ##STR3## or, conversely, the 1/1 chromiferous complex of a monoazo dyestuff of formula (III) and a monoazo dyestuff of formula (II) wherein A and B have the meanings given above; process for the coloration or dyeing in bulk of a synthetic polyamide in which the coloring agent is a dyestuff of the formula given above or a salt thereof and materials and articles of synthetic polyamide dyed or colored in bulk by means of chromiferous complex of the formula given above or a

Abstract: Cationic azodyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents have the meaning stated below, are suitable for dyeing and printing of natural and synthetic materials especially polyacrylonitrile and acid modified polyesters and polyamides.They are also suitable for dyeing and printing of cellulose acetate, coir, jute, sisal, silk tannin-treated cotton, paper, ball-pen pastes, rubber stamps inks, and for use in flexographic printing.

Abstract: Cationic dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl,R.sub.2 represents alkylene,Y represents oxygen or sulphur,R.sub.3 represents a direct bond or -CO-,A represents a carbocyclic six-membered ring or a heterocyclic ring,X.sup.- represents an anion andm represents the numbers 0 or 1,With the proviso that m can only be 1 if R.sub.3 denotes an alkylene group, are suitable for dyeing and printing of natural and synthetic materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-benzoyl (and 1-substituted benzoyl)-3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthyl)ureas, novel and useful intermediates for the preparation of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthylurea and certain derivatives thereof. The above tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthyl-urea and certain derivatives thereof are animal growth promoting agents.This invention further relates to methods of preparation of said 1-benzoyl (and 1-substituted benzoyl) 3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthyl)ureas.

Abstract: A semicontinuous or continuous process for producing para-aminophenols by the hydrogenation of corresponding nitrobenzenes wherein a catalyst containing about 5% platinum-group metal wherein about 10 to 80% of said platinum-group metal is in the form of RhCl.sub.3 and from 20 to 90% of said platinum-group metal is in the form of elemental Rh, Pd, Pt, or Ru and where the balance of said catalyst comprises carbon to convert substantially all of the nitrobenzene to a para-aminophenol in an aqueous phase containing the latter.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each signifies hydrogen, hydroxyl, chlorine, bromine, alkyl(C.sub.1-4), alkoxy(C.sub.1-4), alkyl(C.sub.1-4)-carbonyl, alkoxy(C.sub.1-4)-carbonyl, alkyl(C.sub.1-4)-carbonylamino or alkoxy(C.sub.1-4)-carbonylamino,R.sub.2 signifies hydrogen; alkyl(C.sub.1-4)-carbonyl; alkoxy(C.sub.1-4)-carbonyl; benzoyl; unsubstituted alkyl(C.sub.1-4); or alkyl(C.sub.1-4) monosubstituted by alkoxy(C.sub.1-4), phenoxy, benzyloxy, halo or hydroxy,R.sub.4 signifies nitro or cyano, andR.sub.5 signifies chlorine or bromine, their production and use as disperse dyes for substrates comprising high molecular weight hydrophobic polymers such as polyesters, cellulose acetates and synthetic polyamides. The dyeings exhibit good fastness to light, heat treatments, wet treatments, solvents, lubricants, rubbing, cross-dyeing, ozone, flue gas and chlorine.

Abstract: Polyamine ether compounds useful as intermediates for producing additives for lubricating oils are provided as well as a process for the production of said compounds.

Abstract: This disclosure describes 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-(oxy)-1-naphthylamine and novel derivatives thereof and methods of preparation of said compounds. These novel compounds are useful and valuable intermediates for the preparation of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo(oxy)-1-naphthylurea and thiourea compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are animal growth promoters.

Abstract: Diphenylmethane may be synthesized in relatively higher yields than has hereinbefore been obtained by reacting dibenzyl ether with benzene in the presence of protonic acid catalysts which contain a phosphoric acid.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions containing polysulfonamides which are prepared by the addition polymerization of bis-N-cyanosulfonamides. The resins are useful in coating, molding, laminating and casting applications.

Abstract: N.sup.2 -naphthalenesulfonyl-L-arginine esters and amides having the formula ##STR1## or the acid addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, wherein R is wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are members selected from the class consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkenyl and cycloalkyl, respectively containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, and aralykyl and cycloalkylalkyl, respectively containing not more than 15 carbon atoms; and R' is a member selected from the class consisting of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-l-naphthyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, 1-naphthyl substituted with halogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, alkyl containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, and 2-naphthyl substituted with halogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, alkyl containing ot more than 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Novel dicyclohexyl, dicyclohexenyl and cyclohexylcyclohexenylalkyl polyamines are useful antimicrobial agents, as well as algae inhibitors. They are especially useful in agriculture to protect plants against diseases such as leaf, stem, and fruit spotting, internal discoloration and decay of fruits and vegetables. These compounds are particularly active against diseases caused by the genera Pseudomonas, Xanthomonas, Erwinia, and Corynebacterium.

Abstract: Method for preparing a lactone reaction product comprising reacting an alkenylsuccinic acid under substantially anhydrous conditions in the presence of a protonating agent and at an elevated temperature ranging up to about 100.degree. C., and a motor fuel composition containing said lactone reaction product.