Abstract: New imidyl-benzenedicarboxylic acid derivatives, in particular 5-maleimidyl-isophthalic acid derivatives and 5-(nadic acid-imidyl)-isophthalic acid derivatives, and a process for their manufacture are described. These imidyl-benzenedicarboxylic acid derivatives are suitable for the manufacture of crosslinkable polymers, above all polycondensation and polymerization products, which are distinguished by good processability and good solubility in the customary organic solvents.

Abstract: New imidyl-benzene-dicarboxylic and -tricarboxylic acid derivatives, in particular 5-maleimidyl-trimellitic acid derivatives and 3,5-bis-(maleimidyl)-phthalic acid derivatives, and a process for their manufacture are described. These imidyl-benzene-dicarboxylic and -tricarboxylic acid derivatives are suitable for the manufacture of crosslinkable polymers, above all polycondensation and polymerization products, which are distinguished by good processability and good solubility in customary organic solvents. Imidyl compounds, according to the definition, which have anhydride groups can also be used as curing agents for optionally modified epoxide resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to new imidyl compounds of the formula Ia and isoimidyl compounds of the formula Ib ##STR1## IN WHICH A denotes a divalent organic radical, especially an ethenylene, ethylene or propylene group. These compounds serve as curing agents for epoxide resins and give cured products with good mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: New crosslinkable bis-imidyl derivatives are described which can be produced by reaction of imidylphthalic acid derivatives, such as maleimidyl-phthalic acid anhydrides, with monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric diamines. The new crosslinkable bis-imidyl derivatives can be used for producing crosslinked polymers which are distinguished, in particular, by their stability to oxidation and to heat.

Abstract: A process for producing polyamide-polyamide-acid copolymers having an inherent viscosity of from 0.1 to 2.5 and cyclized derivatives thereof is disclosed, which process comprises reacting a polyamide-acid block having an average molecular weight of from 750 to 20,000 with a dicarboxylic acid dichloride and a diamine. The resultant polyamide-polyamide-acid copolymers are distinguished by good processing characteristics as well as good electrical, thermal and/or mechanical properties.

Abstract: Crosslinkable mixtures of oligomers or polymers, containing terminal imidyl groups, and diamines are described, for example mixtures of a polyamide oligomer or polyamide-acid oligomer, or terminal polyamide polymer or polyamide-acid polymer, having maleimidylphthalic acid groups, and a diamine. These mixtures and the pre-polymers obtainable therefrom are soluble in customary organic solvents, and in general they can also be processed from the melt. The crosslinked products obtainable therefrom are distinguished in particular by their good thermo-oxidative stability.

Abstract: New crosslinkable tetra-imidyl derivatives are described which are obtained by reaction of 3,5-bis-imidylphthalic acid derivatives, e.g. 3,5-bis-maleimidyl-phthalic acid anhydride, with monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric diamines. The new crosslinkable tetra-imidyl derivatives are suitable for the production of various shaped articles, such as coating compositions and mouldings, and are distinguished by their good crosslinking properties.

Abstract: Crosslinkable mixtures of bis-imidyl derivatives and diamines are described, for example of the bis-imide of 2 moles of 3-maleimidyl-phthalic acid anhydride and one mole of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane and a diamine. These mixtures are characterized by their good solubility in a large number of organic solvents, and they can also be processed from the melt. The crosslinked products obtainable therefrom are distinguished in particular by their good thermooxidative stability.

Abstract: Crosslinked polyacrylamides containing silyl groups are disclosed which are prepared in a simple and economical manner by polymerizing silylated acrylic acid amides in the presence of a crosslinking agent such as 1,4-butanediol-diacrylate. The resultant crosslinked silylated polyacrylamides are insoluble in customary solvents and are useful for the transfer of silyl groups to compounds which contain at least one mobile hydrogen atom. They may be employed, e.g., in gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy and chemical syntheses (for instance for the introduction of protective silyl groups).

Abstract: The present invention relates to partially polymerized products obtained by hydrolysis of .beta.-halogenoethyl-silanes and to the hydrolysis of the said monomeric silanes with water or an aqueous medium. The dimers are the preferred final products. The invention is further concerned with agents and methods for the regulation and control of plant development, especially for promoting fruit abcission as well as resin and latex flow in trees, using the said partially polymerized .beta.-halogeno silane hydrolysates as the active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compositions and methods for the regulation of plant growth, especially for fruit abscission, acceleration of ripening and latex discharge of rubber trees, and to new active substances of the class of .beta.-halogenoethylsilanes.The new active substances in the new composition corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, A represents a radical --SR.sub.1, --NR.sub.2 R.sub.3, --OR.sub.4, --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --X, B and C each independently represent --CH.sub.3, --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --X, the symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 representing substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl or benzyl radicals, R.sub.2 denoting hydrogen or the same as R.sub.3, whereby R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the adjacent nitrogen atom can also form a saturated or unsaturated ring system, and R.sub.4 can furthermore represent the group --COR.sub.5, whereby R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compositions and methods for the regulation of plant growth, especially for fruit abscission, acceleration of ripening and latex discharge and to new active substances of the class of .beta.-halogenoethyl-methyl-silanes.The active substances in the new compositions respond to the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, each of the radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radicals, alkenyl, halogenalkenyl, alkynyl and cycloalkyl radicals, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl and benzyl radicals; one or each of the symbols R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can also represent the group --COR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 stands for an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or alkenyl radical, a possible phenyl substituent being itself substituted or not, for an alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, benzoylalkyl or phenyl radical the latter being optionally substituted or for a heterocyclic radical; R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new imidyl compounds of the formula Ia and isoimidyl compounds of the formula Ib ##SPC1##In which A denotes a divalent organic radical, especially an ethenylene, ethylene or propylene group. These compounds serve as curing agents for epoxide resins and give cured products with good mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: New crosslinked polyamides, polyimides and polyamide-imides, containing siloxane groups, are described, which are obtainable by heating silicon-modified polyamide, polyamide-acid and polyamide-amide-acid prepolymers in the presence of silanediols or siloxanediols to temperatures between 50.degree. and 350.degree.C. The crosslinked polymers, containing siloxane groups, according to the invention are distinguished by good mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.

Abstract: New silicon-modified polyamide, polyamide-acid and polyamide-amide-acid prepolymers are described, which can be manufactured, for example, by reaction of aminosilanes with suitable polyamides, polyamide-acids or polyamide-amide-acids. These prepolymers are suitable for the manufacture or cross-linked polymers containing siloxane groups, which possess good mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.