Abstract: Ortho-substituted 1-napthyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## where X is CH or N, Y is saturated or unsaturated alkylene and R is aryl, aryloxy, arylthio or arylalkoxy, the aromatic ring being substituted or unsubstituted, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl,A is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4 -alkylene or C.sub.4 -alkenylene,X is nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl and/or phenyl,n is from 0 to 3 or from 1 to 5 when X is halogen,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: Aliphatically substituted fluorobenzenes of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, n is 2, 3 or 4 and X is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, are prepared by diazotization of the corresponding aniline derivative of the general formula II ##STR2## in the presence of tetrafluoboric acid and decomposition of the resulting diazonium tetrafluoborate of the general formula III ##STR3## by a process in which the decomposition reaction is carried out simultaneously with the diazotization reaction, in the presence of elemental copper and/or copper(I) and/or copper(II) salts and at from -15.degree. to 80.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-traizolo-1,4-diazepino-2-carboxylic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl which can optionally be substituted by halogen, preferably Cl or Br, or by hydroxy, cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or the two groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom as a further heteroatom, the second nitrogen atom optionally being substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably a methyl group;R.sub.

Abstract: Azetidine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, A is --XR.sup.3 or --N(R.sup.5)--OR.sup.4, X is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 -alkynyl, bridged C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -alkylcycloalkyl, the cycloalkyl radicals or alkylcycloalkyl radicals being unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl or cyclohexyl, R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 -haloalkenyl, C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkylalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.16 -alkoxycarbonylalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 -aralkyl and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, and agents and methods for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-1,4-diazepines of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.degree., R', Z, X, Y and n have the meanings given in the specification.The new compounds are intended to be used in the treatment of pathological conditions and diseases in which PAF (platelet activating factor) is implicated.

Abstract: A polymer granulate whose particles consist of a core component and a coating component can be prepared by mixing a granular polymer with a pulverulent coating agent. The core component is made of a water-soluble polymer, in particular a polyvinyl alcohol. The coating component is a water-soluble or water-insoluble substance which is applied to the water-moistened particles of the core component. The particles of the polymer granulate have diameters within the range from 0.6 to 6 mm. The granulate has particularly good freeflowing properties; it is especially suitable for preparing adhesives.

Abstract: New 1,2,4-triazolo-carbamates of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the specification, are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and may be used as drugs for the treatment of senile dementia.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I. ##STR1## wherein A is an anellated and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and Z are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or .alpha.-pyridyl; Y is ##STR2## and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I or II ##STR1## wherein A is an anellated and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and Z are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or is .alpha.-pyridyl; Y is CO, CS or CH.sub.2 ; and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I or II: ##STR1## wherein A is an annealed and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; B is an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or .alpha.-pyridyl; and non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: For the thermoplastic processing of polyvinyl alcohol, the processing temperature must be below the decomposition temperature of the polyvinyl alcohol; this is attained by incorporating plasticizers. For preparing a plasticizer-containing granular polyvinyl alcohol wherein the plasticizer is homogeneously distributed, there is used as starting material a granular polyvinyl alcohol consisting substantially of particles having a definite diameter. The plasticizer is incorporated in the presence of a small amount of water insufficient to dissolve the polyvinyl alcohol, and the temperature is adjusted in a definite manner during the mixing operation. Simultaneous presence of fine particles of a high molecular weight organic compound soluble or dispersible in water is advantageous. The plasticizer-containing granular polyvinyl alcohol is suitable for the manufacture of any shaped articles, especially films and sheets.

Abstract: A pulverulent polymer composition which is readily pourable, has a low tendency to form dust and has good stability on storage is composed of a mixture of a vinyl ester polymer and a small proportion of a hydrophobic silica. The composition is prepared by spray drying an aqueous vinyl ester polymer dispersion in the presence of a hydrophobic silica. The silica is preferably a product from the reaction of a hydrophilic silica with an organochlorosilane. The composition can be redispersed in water and the films produced from such dispersions are transparent; they are suitable for the production of paints, glues and adhesives.

Abstract: The water content of a material, which tends to either absorb water or to release water, is changed with the aid of a film, which at least partially separates the material from the adjacent space and is impermeable to liquid water but permeable to gaseous water. Polyvinyl alcohol with a particular degree of polymerization and degree of hydrolysis is used as the film material. The film can be mechanically or chemically after-treated. The moistening or de-moistening of the material, which is solid, liquid or gaseous, is effected, utilizing a water vapor pressure gradient, under very mild conditions.

Abstract: A molding composition on the basis of polyvinyl alcohol substantially consists of a partially solvolyzed graft copolymer of a vinyl ester and a polyethylene glycol or of a mixture of such graft copolymer with a partially solvolyzed polyvinyl ester as well as of water and optionally a polyhydric alkanol. The composition is obtained by mixing the granular polymers used in each case with the other components. It is water-soluble, flowable and thermoplastically workable and is suitable for the preparation of any shaped articles, especially sheets.

Abstract: For the thermoplastic processing of polyvinyl alcohol, the processing temperature must be below the decomposition temperature of the polyvinyl alcohol; this is attained by incorporating plasticizers. For preparing a plasticizer-containing granular polyvinyl alcohol wherein the plasticizer is homogeneously distributed, there is used as starting material a granular polyvinyl alcohol consisting substantially of particles having a definite diameter. The plasticizer is incorporated in the presence of a small amount of water insufficient to dissolve the polyvinyl alcohol, and the temperature is adjusted in a definite manner during the mixing operation. Simultaneous presence of fine particles of a high molecular weight organic compound soluble or dispersible in water is advantageous. The plasticizer-containing granular polyvinyl alcohol is suitable for the manufacture of any shaped articles, especially films and sheets.

Abstract: The tendency to blocking of polymer sheets can be reduced by means of anti-blocking agents. Suitable anti-blocking agents in transparent polyvinyl butyral sheets are especially montanic acid esters, which do not adversely affect the adhesion of the sheet to glass. The polyvinyl butyral sheets are used as interlayers of laminated glass (safety glass).

Abstract: The properties of mortar and concrete are improved by the addition to the fresh mortar or concrete of an aqueous dispersion of a plastic obtained by the emulsion polymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers, and of a polycondensate of formaldehyde and an amino-s-triazine modified with sulfite or sulfonic acid. A well-balanced relation between the compressive strength, the tensile strength in bending, and the adhesion to aged and hardened mortar or concrete is thus obtained.

Abstract: An encapsulating material for drugs consisting of a modified polyvinyl alcohol which is a partially hydrolized graft copolymer of vinyl acetate on polyethylene oxide.