Abstract: Oxalanilides of formula I ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.6-22 alkyl or C.sub.6-22 alkoxyR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently, hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-12 alkoxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylthio, phenoxy or phenylthio; provided that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not both be selected from alkylthio, phenoxy and phenylthio;and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkylcertain of which are novel, are useful as UV-stabilizers in organic polymers and organic polymer-containing coatings, particularly automotive finishes. The compounds have low volatility and excellent solubility in organic solvents such as are used in liquid finishes.

Abstract: 1,3-dihydroxy-4,6-bis-4'-(2',2',6',6',-tetramethylpiperidyl) benzene, its 1'-alkyl or 1'-(substituted alkyl) derivatives and monomeric or polymeric products derived from these compounds by substitution of 1- and 3-hydroxy groups and/or by the linking of hydroxy groups on adjacent units through a bridging groups, are useful as light and heat stabilizers for polymeric organic materials.Corresponding bis(3',4'-dehydro) unsaturated compounds are useful as intermediates.

Abstract: Oxalanilides of formula I ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.6-22 alkyl or C.sub.6-22 alkoxyR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently, hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-12 alkoxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylthio, phenoxy or phenylthio; provided that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not both be selected from alkylthio, phenoxy and phenylthio;andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkylcertain of which are novel, are useful as UV-stabilizers in organic polymers and organic polymer-containing coatings, particularly automotive finishes. The compounds have low volatility and excellent solubility in organic solvents such as are used in liquid finishes.

Abstract: This invention relates to new pleuromutilins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein either R.sub.1 is ethyl or vinyl,n is an integer from 2 to 5,x is sulphur,a group ##STR2## or a group .dbd.N--R.sub.4 .sup.I, wherein eitherY and Z are both sulphur, orone of Y and Z is oxygen and the other is sulphur, andR.sub.4.sup.I is hydrogen or a group of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above, each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocycle of 5 to 7 ring members containing one nitrogen atom or one nitrogen atom and a further hetero member selected from sulphur, oxygen and a group .dbd.N--R.sub.5.sup.I,wherein R.sub.5.sup.I is alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or hydroxyalkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom form a piperazinyl radical, the second nitrogen atom of which is substituted by a radical R.sub.5.sup.II,whereby R.sub.5.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to new pleuromutilins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein either R.sub.1 is ethyl or vinyl,n is an integer from 2 to 5,X is sulphur,a group ##STR2## or a group .dbd.N--R.sub.4.sup.I, whereineither Y and Z are both sulphur, orone of Y and Z is oxygen and the other is sulphur, andR.sub.4.sup.I is hydrogen or a group of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above, each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocycle of 5 to 7 ring members, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and quaternary salts thereof.Processes for the preparation of such compounds are described.The compounds are antibiotics with an antibacterial effect.

Abstract: Inhibiting methanogenesis by adding polyhaloalkyl or alkenyl alcohol esters of piperazino acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Z are oxygen or sulphur.

Abstract: This invention relates to new pleuromutilins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein EITHERR.sub.1 is ethyl or vinyl,N is an integer from 2 to 5,X is sulphur, a group ##STR2## or a group =N--R.sub.4 .sup.I, whereinWhereinEither Y and Z are both sulphur, orOne of Y and Z is oxygen and the other is sulphur, andR.sub.4.sup.i is hydrogen or a group of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above,Each ofR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocycle of 5 to 7 ring members,And pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and quaternary salts thereof.Processes for the preparation of such compounds are described.The compounds are antibiotics with an antibacterial effect.

Abstract: The invention provides novel 5-nitrothiazolylimidazoline derivatives, useful as chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: Basically substituted imidazolyl-2-quinazolines of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen;R.sub.2 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or lower hydroxalkyl; andR.sub.3 is a basic organic substituent,Are useful as anti-parasitic agents and as mycoplasma growth inhibiting agents.

Abstract: This invention provides novel 5-nitrothiazolo-2-imidazoles which are useful as chemotherapeutical agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to new pleuromutilins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein EITHER R.sub.1 is ethyl or vinyl,n is an integer from 2 to 5,X is sulphur,A group ##STR2## or a group =N-R.sub.4.sup.I, whereinEither Y and Z are both sulphur, orOne of Y and Z is oxygen and the other is sulphur, andR.sub.4.sup.i is hydrogen or a group of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above, EACH OFR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocycle of 5 to 7 ring members containing one nitrogen atom or one nitrogen atom and a further hetero member selected from sulphur, oxygen and a group =N-R.sub.5.sup.I,wherein R.sub.5.sup.I is alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or hydroxyalkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom form a piperazinyl radical, the second nitrogen atom of which is substituted by a radical R.sub.5.sup.II,whereby R.sub.5.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of the formula, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 signifies straight or branched chain alkyl in which a single methyl group is replaced by a mono-, di- or tri-halomethyl group; R.sub.2 signifies hydrogen or straight or branched chain lower alkyl and X and Z each independently signifies oxygen or sulphur, which are useful as animal feed additives and amoebicidal agents.