Abstract: The invention concerns an electrochrome system comprising a mixture of reducible and oxidizable substances RED1 and OX2, at lest one RED1′-OX2′ pair being covalently interlinked via a bridge and, for at least one RED1″ or OX2″ substance, the reciprocal conversion of the oxidized form and the reduced form being brought about by the fracture or formation of a &sgr;-bond. The electrochrome system is characterized by simplified electron transfer and reduced secondary reactions.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical method which permits, with the aid of 6 simple measurements, a conclusion regarding the suitability of antennas (groups which can absorb electromagnetic radiation) for incorporation into photoaddressable polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of cyanine dyes with their methine chain showing group (M) and the charge compensation occuring by linked end groups through transformation of cationic cyanine dyes comprising group (D) with CH-acid compounds of the following formula (I) B.sub.1 --CH.sub.2 --B.sub.2 in an inert solvent, the substituents having the significance given in the description.

Abstract: The novel cationic thiadiazolediphenylamine dyes of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.9 have the meaning indicated in the description, and their anhydro bases, are suitable for use for inkjet printing and in light-writable data storage media and in dye transfer films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infra-red laser sensitive thermographic material and to a process for forming a heat mode image using such a material.

Abstract: There has been found1) a method for reducing the toxicity of spent liquors from dyeing with cationic dyes or mixtures thereof, characterized by the step of dyeing with cationic dyes having a computed electrostatic shielding energy (idealized hydration energy) of .gtoreq.50 kcal/mol,2) cationic, generally low toxicity dyes, their preparation and use for dyeing.

Abstract: A variety of diazacyanine mediators that are soluble in aqueous media and which do not inhibit enzymatic activity are provided for use on the surface of a working electrode of a electrochemical biosensor for electrochemical co-enzyme regeneration. The co-enzyme, dihydronicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) or dihydronicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH), is oxidized to NAD.sup.+ OR NADP.sup.+ which is reduced by an oxidoreductase such as a dehydrogenase acting on a substrate. By applying the mediator together with NADH or NADPH to the surface of the working electrode, the voltage necessary to achieve oxidation is substantially reduced. Biosensor electrodes such as graphite electrodes may be produced-by screen printing techniques.

Abstract: The novel and known stilbene-azo dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which the substituents X and Y have the meaning given in the description, are outstandingly suitable for dyeing and printing cellulose and/or material containing amide groups and for the preparation of inks.

Abstract: 4,5-Dihydro-1H-1,2,3-triazolium compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another denote C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 -aryl or a heterocyclic radical having up to 3 rings and up to 4 heteroatoms from the series consisting of O, S and N,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another denote hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -alkenyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.17 -aralkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 -aryl or nitrile orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together denote a 2- to 5-membered C bridge, which can optionally be interrupted by up to two oxygen and/or nitrogen atoms, andX.sup.- denotes an anion,wherein all the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl and aryl radicals and fused and heterocyclic radicals present can optionally be substituted by nonionic substituents, carboxyl groups, ammonium groups and/or pyridinium groups, are used as dyestuffs.New 4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,3-triazolium compounds correspond to the formula (I), with the provisos that if R.sup.

Abstract: There has been found1) a method for reducing the toxicity of spent liquors from dyeing with cationic dyes or mixtures thereof, characterized by the step of dyeing with cationic dyes having a computed electrostatic shielding energy (idealized hydration energy) of .gtoreq.50 kcal/mol,2) cationic, generally low toxicity dyes, their preparation and use for dyeing.

Abstract: Side-group polymers whose permanently shape-anisotropic side groups carry lateral substituents are particularly suitable, owing to their excellent properties, for optical components which can be employed, in particular, in optical data storage and transfer.

Abstract: Cationic 1,3,4-thiadiazole dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which the symbols used have the meaning given in the description, corresponding anhydrobases, processes for the preparation of the cationic 1,3,4-thiadiazole dyestuffs, their use for dyeing and printing various materials and as dichroic dyestuffs in polarizing films, and various materials which comprise such dyestuffs.

Abstract: Particularly advantageous and environmentally compatible recording material comprises, in microencapsulated form, at least one 3,1-benzoxazine color donor dissolved in a solvent, and is characterized in that the solvent consists of one or more natural oils and/or one or more esters of fatty acids on which natural oils are based, or comprises such oils and/or esters.

Abstract: New pyrazole azo dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen or an acyl radical,R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic radical which is optionally bonded via alkylene,R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy,R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, acylamino, acyloxy or alkoxy-carbonyl,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another in each case denote hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl orNR.sup.5 R.sup.6 together denotes a hydrogenated heterocyclic radical which is bonded via the nitrogen and optionally contains further hetero atoms,it being possible for all the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkoxy and heterocyclic radicals present to be optionally substituted by nonionic substituents, a novel process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing materials.

Abstract: Pyrazole azo dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen or an acyl radical,R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic radical which is optionally bonded via alkylene,R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy,R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, acylamino, acyloxy or alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another in each case denote hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl orNR.sup.5 R.sup.6 together denotes a hydrogenated heterocyclic radical which is bonded via the nitrogen and optionally contains further hetero atoms,it being possible for all the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkoxy and heterocyclic radicals present to be optionally substituted by nonionic substituents, a novel process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing materials.

Abstract: Cationic 1,3,4-thiadiazolyldiphenylamine dyestuffs and corresponding anhydro bases, the dyestuffs having the formula (I) ##STR1## their preparation and their use, and materials dyed with such dyestuffs.

Abstract: Novel substrates bearing visible information applied thereto give indiscernible, for example illegible, photocopies when the information applied using colorant combinations of at least one emitting and at least one reflecting colorant whose shades upon viewing without fluorescence being perceived are similar or identical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dihydroquinolines of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the symbols used are as defined in the description, to a process for their preparation, to their use in recording materials and to recording materials in which such dihydroquinolines are present.

Abstract: New azinoneutromethines of the formula ##STR1## in which the symbols used have the meaning given in the description, a process for their preparation and their use in thermal and photochromic recording materials, as nonlinear optical materials, as photoconductors in electrophotography and for dyeing fibres and woven fabrics of polyester and plastics.

Abstract: New naphthalimides, useful as additives in toners for controlling the charge and conductivity, of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents C.sub.1 - to C.sub.22 -alkyl,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another in each case represent C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom in between, form a pyrrolidine, piperidine or morpholine ring,n represents 2 or 3 andX.sup..crclbar. represent one equivalentof a benzoate or naphthoate, which is optionally substituted by chlorine, bromine, methyl, methoxy, hydroxyl, cyano and/or hydroxycarbonyl,of a benzenesulphonate which is substituted by hydroxyl, amino or nitro,of a naphthalenesulphonate which is optionally substituted by hydroxyl, amino or a sulphonic acid group, orof a fluorine-substituted anion of a C.sub.4 - to C.sub.18 -alkanecarboxylic or -alkanesulphonic acid.