Abstract: New lactones of the benzazaxanthene series, their production from benzoylbenzoic acids and homophthalimides and their use as dye-forming components in the red range for pressure-sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: 2,5-Dichloro-thiazolo[4,5-d]thiazole, which is useful as a fungicide, is prepared by reacting compounds having the formula ##EQU1## wherein X.sub.1 is Cl, andX.sub.2 is H or Cl orX.sub.1 and X.sub.2 together form a C-C bondIn the temperature range of 150.degree. to 300.degree. C, with at least the stoichiometrically required amount of sulphur.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the isoindolenine series. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain novel 1-imino-3-(4-imino-5-thiazolidinylidene)isoindolines, 1-imino-3-(4-imino-2-thiazolin-5-ylidene)isoindolines, water-insoluble pigments prepared therefrom, and to methods for their preparation.

Abstract: Novel carbonic acid derivatives of 2-mercapto-4,5-dichloro-thiazole which has the formula ##SPC1##In whichX is oxygen or sulfurY is a radical -OR, -SR or ##EQU1## are outstandingly effective herbicides exhibiting particularly pronounced post-emergence activity.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel pyrrylfluoran compounds useful as the color-precursors or imaging sources in pressure-sensitive copy papers and in thermally-sensitive imaging papers, and a process for preparing these compounds which involves reacting under mild acid catalysis a mixture containing equimolar parts of a 2-amino-6-dialkylaminofluoran and a diketone taken from the group consisting of acetonylacetone, 2,5-heptanedione and 3,6-octanedione.

Abstract: 6-Methyl-8-(substituted)methylergolines, useful as prolactin inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##SPC1##WhereinR.sub.1 is alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, morpholino, thiomorpholino, 1-oxido-thiomorpholino, 1,1-dioxido-thiomorpholino, or ##EQU1## where A is hydrogen, alkanoyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenoyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, methoxy-(alkanoyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms), carboxyl-(alkanoyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms), acetyl-(alkanoyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms), methoxy-(alkenoyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms), carboxyl-(alkenoyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms), acetyl-(alkenoyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms), aminocarbonyl, mono(alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)-aminocarbonyl, di-(alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)-aminocarbonyl, methoxymethylaminocarbonyl, pyridinoyl, salicyloyl, furanoyl, or (alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)-sulfonyl,R.sub.2 is morpholino, thiomorpholino, 1-oxido-thiomorpholino, 1,1-dioxido-thiomorpholino, piperazino or N'-[acetyl-(alkanoyl of 1 to 3 arbon atoms)]-piperazino,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, nitro, cyano, formyl, acetyl or carbalkoxy of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, andR.sub.

Abstract: The compounds ##SPC1##In which the symbol A represents a carbon or nitrogen atom, X represents --Cl, lower alkoxy or the substituted amino group ##SPC2##Y represents --Cl, lower alkoxy, ##SPC3##With the proviso that when Y is --Cl, X and Z are other than --Cl, and Z represents --H, --Cl, --OCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R, --SCH.sub.2 C.tbd.CH, ##SPC4##wherein R and R.sup.2 are --H or lower alkyl,R.sup.3 is --H, --Cl or lower alkyl, and n represents one of the integers 0 and 1, exhibit anti-lipemic activity and/or central nervous system depressant activity in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: 1-Phenoxy-1-[halo-1,2,4-triazolyl-(1)]-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ones of the formula ##SPC1##In whichX is halogen, nitro, alkyl, haloalkyl or phenyl,n is an integer from 0 to 5, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is halogen or hydrogen, provided at least one is halogen,Which possess fungicidal properties.

Abstract: Sulfonic acid esters of the formulaR.sub.1 -- SO.sub.2 -- O -- R.sub.2whereinR.sub.1 represents alkyl or alkenyl, andR.sub.2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaromatic five-membered ring having three hetero atoms, processes for their manufacture, and their use in pest control.

Abstract: Novel 2-(aminoalkyl)-6,7-dihydroindolo[1,7-ab][1]benzazepines and acid-addition salts thereof having antibacterial activity, and intermediate and process for the preparation thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: 2-amino-5-(substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazoles, e.g., 2-amino-5-(3-trifluoromethylbenzyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, prepared, e.g., by ring closure, of corresponding 1-(substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkanoyl)-thio-semicarbazide in a strong acid medium. The compounds are useful as minor tranquilizers and sleep inducers.

Abstract: 1-AZA-2-HYDROXYBENZANTHRONE, USEFUL AS AN INTERMEDIATE FOR SYNTHESIZING DYES IS OBTAINED BY THE DIRECT REACTION OF ALKYL ESTERS OF ANTHRAQUINONE-1-ACETIC ACID WITH AMMONIA IN HYDROXYLATED SOLVENTS AND IN THE PRESENCE OF STRONG BASES AND/OR REDUCING SUBSTANCES.

Abstract: Certain thiazolidine- and thiazine-2-thione compounds, including 4-carboxythiazolidine-2-thione and 3,4-tetramethylene-4H,5,6-dihydro-1,3-thiazine-2-thione, and methods for preparing same are disclosed.

Abstract: 5-Aryl-tetrazoles may be reacted with thiophosgene to yield 2-chloro-5-aryl-1,3,4-thiadiazoles which have unusually selective phytotoxic properties, being particularly useful in combating crabgrass and algae.

Abstract: Cationic dyestuffs and processes for their manufacture and their use for dyeing, printing and bulk dyeing of natural and synthetic materials, particularly of polyacrylonitrile and copolymers of acrylonitrile with other vinyl compounds, acid modified aromatic polyesters and acid modified polyamides.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain novel 3-alkoxyisothiazoles. The 3-alkoxyisothiazoles and compositions containing them exhibit useful biocidal properties.

Abstract: Novel thiazole derivatives of the formula ##EQU1## wherein R is alkyl of 2 to 12 carbon atoms and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and acyl of an organic carboxylic acid of 1 to 12 carbon atoms having hypolipemiant activity with a very prolonged vasodilatatory activity and their preparation.

Abstract: Catalytic dehydrogenation of .DELTA.-2,.alpha.-pyrrolidenemalonates and .DELTA.-2,.alpha.-pyrrolidenemalononitriles yields pyrrole-2-acetates and pyrrole-2-acetonitriles, respectively. Subsequent hydrolysis of the latter affords pyrrole-2-acetic acids.

Abstract: Phenyl-2-pyrrolidinones of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R is a halogen or trifluoromethyl, R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, phenyl or halogen-substituted phenyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or phenyl and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, cyclopentyl or benzyl, as well as the cis and trans diastereoisomers thereof, are active on the central nervous system. In particular they have valuable anxiolytic and antidepressive properties. Processes for their preparation are given.