Abstract: The novel compound of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, SO.sub.2 Y or unsubstituted or substituted hydroxyl or mercapto, Y is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, chlorine or unsubstituted or substituted hydroxyl or amino, R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or a radical which can be introduced by electrophilic substitution or a radial of the formula --CH.dbd.T, in which T is a radical of a methyleneactive compound or of an amine, and R.sup.1 is hydrogen, acyl or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl, and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or alkenyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen form a saturated heterocyclic structure and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a radical of the formula ##STR2## are useful as diazo and/or coupling components or generally as dye intermediates, depending on their constitution.

Abstract: Thiopheneazo dyes of the formula ##STR1## where X is cyano or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl,Y is halogen, hydroxyl, mercapto, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkylthio, substituted or unsubstituted phenylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulfonyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenylsulfonyl,Z is nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl, benzoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonyl, phenylsulfonyl or a radical of the formula --CH.dbd.CB.sup.1 B.sup.2 or --CH.dbd.N--B.sup.3, in which B.sup.1 and B.sup.2 independently of the other are cyano, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxycarbonyl or one of B.sup.1 and B.sup.2 is cyano and the other is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, benzoyl, phenylsulfonyl or carbamoyl and B.sup.3 is hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of bis(4-chlorophenyl) sulfone, wherein sulfur trioxide, dimethyl sulfate and chlorobenzene are reacted with each in a single reaction at a temperature of from 50.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: 4-alkoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acids of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyanao, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxy and/or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -c.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy and/or halogen, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkylalkyl, cyano, hydroxyl or hydroxyethyl or are each phenoxy, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -phenalkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy and/or halogen, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or sulfo, are prepared by reacting a 4-alkoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone of the general formula II ##STR2## with chlorosulfonic acid at from -20.degree. to +100.degree. C.

Abstract: 7-Chloroquinoline-8-carboxylic acids of the formula (I) ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, chlorine or methyl, are prepared by direct oxidation of the corresponding 8-methylqunoline compound with nitric acid or nitrogen oxide in the presence of sulfuric acid and a heavy metal catalyst.

Abstract: Bis-(4-chlorophenyl) sulfone is prepared by reacting chlorobenzene with sulfuric acid at from 200.degree. to 250.degree. C. by a process in which a condensing agent is added.

Abstract: Azo reactive dyes of the aniline series for dye or printing fiber materials of the formula ##STR1## wherein K is the radical of a coupling component, and Z is a vinyl sulfonyl reactive group ortho- or para- to the azo bridge.

Abstract: A process for the isolation of 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone from a mixture of dichlorodiphenyl sulfones in which the ratios of the masses of 2,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone and 3,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone to the mass of 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone are respectively from 0.5% to 20% and from 0.5% to 30% by treating the mixture with an alkanol at temperatures of from 20.degree. C. to 250.degree. C., cooling, and separating the pure 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone that precipitates.

Abstract: Thienothiophene dyes of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is carboxylate, acyl, carboxyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbamoyl, cyano or nitro, X is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, Z or a group of the formula ##STR2## T.sup.1 and T.sup.2 are identical or different and each is independently of the other cyano, substituted or unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl or alkylcarbamoyl and W is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, Y is hydrogen, chlorine or bromine and K is the radical of a coupling component, are highly suitable for dyeing synthetic fibers, in particular polyesters wherein the dyeing obtained have good fastness properties.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where X and Y independently of one another are each carboxyl, a carboxylic ester group, cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted carbamyl or carboxylic hydrazide group and X and Y together form a radical of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a radical of a primary amine and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, are very useful as diazo components.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or nitro, B is aliphatic or a sulfo-substituted phenylene radical, and X is a dye radical, are useful for dyeing hydroxyl-containing textile material, in particular cotton.

Abstract: Electrophotographic recording materials which comprise an electrically conductive base, charge carrier-producing compounds (sensitizers), and charge carrier-transporting compounds, possess high photoconductivity and low conductivity in the dark, and contain, as charge carrier-transporting compounds, 2-substituted benzotriazoles of the formula ##STR1## are used for reprographic purposes and for the production of electrophotographic printing plates, in particular offset printing plates.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted carbamyl, thiocarbamyl or sulfamyl, or alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl, and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a radical of a primary amine, are very useful as diazo components for the preparation of azo dyes.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where D is the radical of a diazo component,R is hydrogen, hydroxy or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, phenyl or heterocyclic ring,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen are a saturated heterocyclic 5-membered to 7-membered ring,X is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, allyloxy, .beta.-cyanoethoxy, benzyloxy, phenoxy, .beta.-alkoxycarbonylethoxy, where alkoxy is of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylmercapto of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenylmercapto or alkanoylamino of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andY is chlorine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, allyloxy, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or .beta.-cyanoethoxy, orX and Y together are a fused benzene ring which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl alkoxy chlorine or bromine.

Abstract: An electrophotographic recording medium which consists essentially of an electrically conductive base and a photosemiconductive double layer which comprises a first layer containing charge carrier-producing dyes, and a second layer containing one or more compounds which are charge carrier-transporting when exposed to light, wherein the charge carrier-producing dyes are those of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen or a non-ionic substituent, X and Y are each the radical of a methylene-active compound, or of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic amine or hydrazine, and Z is hydrogen, methyl or phenyl, and the production of this recording medium.

Abstract: The use of a dye of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is a heterocyclic radical, X is hydrogen, nitro, or unsubstituted or substituted amino, hydroxyl or mercapto and Y is hydrogen, nitro, or unsubstituted or substituted amino, hydroxyl or mercapto, and the ring A can be additionally substituted, in an electro-optical display containing liquid crystals, and a liquid-crystal mixture containing a dye of the general formula in claim 1.

Abstract: Phenylhydrazones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl, alkoxy or halogen, or is a radical ##STR2## R.sup.2 is alkyl or is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl, alkoxy or halogen, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another are each H, alkyl, alkoxy or halogen, are very useful as charge carrier-transporting compounds for electrophotographic recording materials.

Abstract: Electrophotographic recording materials which comprise an electrically conductive base, charge carrier-producing compounds (sensitizers), and compounds which are charge carrier-transporting when exposed to light, possess high photoconductivity and low conductivity in the dark, and contain, as charge carrier-transporting compounds, 1,2,3-triazoles of the fomula ##STR1## are used for reprographic purposes and for the production of electrophotographic printing plates, in particular offset printing plates.

Abstract: Novel 2-substituted thiazol-2-yl-oxamic acid esters, processes for their preparation, and therapeutic agents which contain these compounds and are useful in the treatment of allergic disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where D is the radical of a diazo component,R is hydrogen, hydroxy or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, phenyl or heterocyclic ring,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen are a saturated heterocyclic 5-membered to 7-membered ring,X is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, allyloxy, .beta.-cyanoethoxy, benzyloxy, phenoxy, .beta.-alkoxycarbonylethoxy, where alkoxy is of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylmercapto of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenylmercapto or alkanoylamino of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andY is chlorine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, allyloxy, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or .beta.-cyanoethoxy, orX and Y together are a fused benzene ring which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, chlorine or bromine.