Abstract: The use is claimed of transition metal complexes of the formula (I) [M(L)Yn]Xm??(I) where M is a metal atom from the group of Mn and Fe, L is a ligand of the general formula (II) or (III) where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same or different and are each H, C1–C8-alkyl or C6–C12-alkaryl; X and Y are each an uncharged or anionic ligand from the group of CH3CN, chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, sulfate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate, trifluoromethanesulfonate, tetrafluoroborate, tetraphenylborate or an anion of organic acids having C1–C22 carbon atoms, n and m are each a number from 0 to 4 as bleach catalysts in laundry detergents and cleaning compositions.

Abstract: Liquid bleaching composition components are claimed which comprise 1) amphiphilic copolymers which include structural units which are derived from a) acryloyldimethyltauric acid in free, partially neutralized or completely neutralized form with mono- or divalent inorganic or organic cations and b) at least one hydrophobic comonomer based on ethylenically unsaturated polyalkylene alkoxylates and optionally c) further at least monovinylically unsaturated comonomers different from a) and b), and 2) at least one bleach activator, bleach catalyst or oxygen transfer agent.

Abstract: The use of compounds of the formula (1) M(L)nXm??(1) in which M is a metal atom from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo and W, L is a ligand from the group consisting of the cyclic carboxamides (lactams), X is chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate or anions of organic acids having C1–C22 carbon atoms and n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4, as catalysts for peroxygen compounds, in particular in detergents, bleaches and cleaning agents, is claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to ammonium nitriles of general formula (I), wherein the radicals R3, R4, R5 and X? have the meaning as cited in the description and R1 and R2 respectively represent individually a straight or branched chained C5–C24-alkyl, alkenyl or alkylether group. The inventive compounds are used as bleaching activators in washing, cleaning, and disinfective agents and in textile and paper bleaching.

Abstract: The use is claimed of transition metal complexes of the formula (I) [M(L)Yn]Xm ??(I) where M is a metal atom from the group of Mn and Fe, L is a ligand of the general formula (II) or (III) where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same or different and are each H, C1-C8-alkyl or C6-C12-alkaryl; X and Y are each an uncharged or anionic ligand from the group of CH3CN, chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, sulfate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate, trifluoromethanesulfonate, tetrafluoroborate, tetraphenylborate or an anion of organic acids having C1-C22 carbon atoms, n and m are each a number from 0 to 4 as bleach catalysts in laundry detergents and cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The use of compounds of the formula (1) M(L)nXm??(1) in which M is a metal atom from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo and W, L is a ligand from the group consisting of the cyclic carboxamides (lactams), X is chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate or anions of organic acids having C1-C22 carbon atoms and n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4, as catalysts for peroxygen compounds, in particular in detergents, bleaches and cleaning agents, is claimed.

Abstract: The use of compounds of the formula (1) M(L)nXm??(1) where M is a metal atom from the group Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo, W, L is a ligand from the group of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, X is chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, sulfate, ammonia, tetrafluoroborate, hexafluorophosphate or an anion of an organic acid having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4, as catalyst for peroxygen compounds, in particular in washing, bleaching and cleaning compositions is claimed.

Abstract: Detergent additives which are in granule form and are composed essentially of a) an active substance for detergents and b) an optical brightener.

Abstract: A process is claimed for preparing granulated acyloxybenzenesulfonates which consists in granulating a mixture composed essentially of acyloxybenzenesulfonate and optical brightener.

Abstract: The invention relates to ammonium nitriles of general formula (I), wherein the radicals R3, R4, R5 and X have the meaning as cited in the description and R1 and R2 respectively represent individually a straight or branched chained C5-C24-alkyl, alkenyl or alkylether group. The inventive compounds are used as bleaching activators in washing, cleaning, and disinfective agents and in textile and paper bleaching.

Abstract: A process for preparing acyloxybenzenesulfonates by reacting anhydrous phenolsulfonates with carboxylic acid derivatives comprises conducting the reaction with a salt of a phenolsulfonic acid which has a water content of less than 0.5% by weight and has been contacted with a substance having basic properties.

Abstract: The use of compounds of the formula (1)

Abstract: Liquid bleaching composition components are claimed which comprise

Abstract: Transition metal complexes used as bleach catalysts of the formula (1) M(L)nXm  (1) where M is a metal atom from the group Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo, W, L is a ligand of the formula R1R2C═N—O(H)z R1 is C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or C5-C24-aryl, R2 is H, C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl, C5-C24-aryl or where z=0 or 1, X is a neutral or anion ligand from the group consisting of pyridines, imidazolines, methylimidazoles, picolines, lutidines, chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate or anions of organic acids having C1-C22 carbon atoms, n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4.

Abstract: A process for preparing acyloxybenzenesulfonates by reacting anhydrous phenolsulfonates with carboxylic acid derivatives comprises conducting the reaction with a salt of a phenolsulfonic acid which has a water content of less than 0.5% by weight and has been contacted with a substance having basic properties.

Abstract: The use of cyclic sugar ketones of the formula in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen, C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or phenyl, R3 is C1-C4-alkoxy, phenyl-CH2—O— or a group of the formula R4 is hydrogen or R3 and R4 together are a group of the formula and n is zero or 1, as catalysts for peroxygen compounds.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of acyloxybenzenesulfonates by reaction of phenolsulfonate with a water content of less than 0.5% by weight and alkanecarbonyl halide in a hydrocarbon as solvent and in the presence of a catalyst in the form of a basic nitrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: Cleaning composition for dental prostheses comprising an oxidizing agent and an organic compound which carries a carbonyl group which forms a dioxirane structure in aqueous solution by reaction with the oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I [LnMmXp]ZYq  (1) are claimed, where L is a ligand of the formula II and the individual symbols have the meanings defined in the description. The metal complexes are suitable as bleaching catalysts in detergents, cleaners and disinfectants which comprise peroxy compounds.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of acyloxybenzenesulfonates by reaction of phenolsulfonate with a water content of less than 0.5% by weight and alkanecarbonyl halide in a hydrocarbon as solvent and in the presence of a catalyst in the form of a basic nitrogen-containing compound.