Abstract: Compounds which have a benzotriazole and a hindered amine moiety in the same molecule are typified by the formula A wherein at least one of G2, R1 or R2 contains a hindered amine moiety are extremely effective light stabilizers having both the UV absorbing activity of a benzotriazole and the light stabilizing efficacy of a hindered amine in the same molecule. These compounds are effective stabilizers for thermoset resin compositions, thermoplastic resin compositions, for photographic applications, for pigmented or dyed polypropylene, polyamide or polyester fibers, and for white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax against discoloration and fading when incorporated therein alone or in combination with an antioxidant.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted with a ultra long ester or amide moiety wherein the ester or amide group is a hydrocarbyl group of 25 to 100 carbon atoms or is a group of alkyl of 25 to 100 carbon atoms interrupted by 5 to 39 oxygen atoms and terminated with an omega-OH or an omega-OR group exhibit excellent stabilization efficacy while they concomitantly do not bloom when incorporated into polyolefin films. These benzotriazole UV absorbers also provide excellent protection to white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax from discoloration and degradation.

Abstract: Compounds which have a benzotriazole and a hindered amine moiety in the same molecule are typified by the formula A wherein at least one of G2, R1 or R2 contains a hindered amine moiety are extremely effective light stabilizers having both the UV absorbing activity of a benzotriazole and the light stabilizing efficacy of a hindered amine in the same molecule. These compounds are effective stabilizers for thermoset resin compositions, thermoplastic resin compositions, for photographic applications, for pigmented or dyed polypropylene, polyamide or polyester fibers, and for white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax against discoloration and fading when incorporated therein alone or in combination with an antioxidant.

Abstract: Compounds which have a benzotriazole and a hindered amine moiety in the same molecule are typified by the formula A 1

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted with an ultra long ester or amide moiety wherein the ester or amide group is a hydrocarbyl group of 25 to 100 carbon atoms or is a group of alkyl of 25 to 100 carbon atoms interrupted by 5 to 39 oxygen atoms and terminated with an omega—OH or an omega—OR group exhibit excellent stabilization efficacy while they concomitantly do not bloom when incorporated into polyolefin films. These benzotriazole UV absorbers also provide excellent protection to white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax from discoloration and degradation.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted with a ultra long ester or amide moiety wherein the ester or amide group is a hydrocarbyl group of 25 to 100 carbon atoms or is a group of alkyl of 25 to 100 carbon atoms interrupted by 5 to 39 oxygen atoms and terminated with an omega-OH or an omega-OR group exhibit excellent stabilization efficacy while they concomitantly do not bloom when incorporated into polyolefin films. These benzotriazole UV absorbers also provide excellent protection to white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax from discoloration and degradation.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted with a ultra long ester or amide moiety wherein the ester or amide group is a hydrocarbyl group of 25 to 100 carbon atoms or is a group of alkyl of 25 to 100 carbon atoms interrupted by 5 to 39 oxygen atoms and terminated with an omega-OH or an omega-OR group exhibit excellent stabilization efficacy while they concomitantly do not bloom when incorporated into polyolefin films. These benzotriazole UV absorbers also provide excellent protection to white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax from discoloration and degradation.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted with an ultra long ester or amide moiety wherein the ester or amide group is a hydrocarbyl group of 25 to 100 carbon atoms or is a group of alkyl of 25 to 100 carbon atoms interrupted by 5 to 39 oxygen atoms and terminated with an omega—OH or an omega—OR group exhibit excellent stabilization efficacy while they concomitantly do not bloom when incorporated into polyolefin films. These benzotriazole UV absorbers also provide excellent protection to white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax from discoloration and degradation.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions are rendered stable against degradation caused by ultraviolet light through the incorporation of a highly soluble, photostable benzotriazole UV absorber which is substituted in the ortho position of the hydroxyphenyl ring by &agr;-cumyl or phenyl. Examples of such compounds are 2-(2-hydroxy-3-&agr;-cumyl-5-tert-octylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole, 5-chloro-2-(2-hydroxy-3-&agr;-cumyl-5-tert-octylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole, 5-fluoro-2-(2-hydroxy-3-&agr;-cumyl-5-tert-octylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole, 2-(2-hydroxy-3-&agr;-cumyl-5-tert-butylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole, 5-chloro-2-(2-hydroxy-3-&agr;-cumyl-5-tert-butylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole and 5-fluoro-2-(2-hydroxy-3-&agr;-cumyl-5-tert-butylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole. These compounds exhibit excellent photostability and are highly soluble in adhesive formulations.

Abstract: Hydantoins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is ##STR2## R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and X is a straight or branched chain alkylene of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched chain alkylene of 3 to 6 carbon atoms containing an internal carbamido group; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are Y where Y is a straight or branched chain alkylene of 4 to 8 carbon atoms having a pendant ##STR3## ARE PREPARED BY REACTING FIRST .alpha.,.beta.-UNSATURATED ALDEHYDES OR KETONES WITH ALKYL PHOSPHITES TO FORM A PHOSPHONATE ALDEHYDE OR KETONE FOLLOWED BY A CLASSICAL Bucherer hydantoin synthesis.

Abstract: Hydantoins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is ##STR2## R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and X is a straight or branched chain alkylene of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched chain alkylene of 3 to 6 carbon atoms containing an internal carbamido group; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are Y where Y is a straight or branched chain alkylene of 4 to 8 carbon atoms having a pendant ##STR3## moiety are prepared by reacting first .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehydes or ketones with alkyl phosphites to form a phosphonate aldehyde or ketone followed by a classical Bucherer hydantoin synthesis.These compounds are intermediates for the preparation of polyglycidyl compounds useful in making flame-retardant epoxy resins. These hydantoins are also intermediates useful in preparing flame-retardant polyesters and polyurethanes.

Abstract: Hydantoins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is ##STR2## R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and X is a straight or branched chain alkylene of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched chain alkylene of 3 to 6 carbon atoms containing an internal carbamido group; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are Y where Y is a straight or branched chain alkylene of 4 to 8 carbon atoms having a pendant ##STR3## moiety are prepared by reacting first .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehydes or ketones with alkyl phosphites to form a phosphonate aldehyde or ketone followed by a classical Bucherer hydantoin synthesis.These compounds are intermediates for the preparation of polyglycidyl compounds useful in making flame-retardant epoxy resins. These hydantoins are also intermediates useful in preparing flame-retardant polyesters and polyurethanes.