Abstract: Disclosed is a process comprising reacting a primary alcohol sulfone with a reducing agent and a halogenating agent in the presence of an amide compound present in an amount of less than 1 part amide per part of primary alcohol sulfone to form a vinylsulfone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photographic element comprising a light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a bicyclic azole dye-forming coupler, having appended to a ring carbon at a non-coupling position thereof a substituent group represented by the formula: wherein the arrow represents the point of attachment of the substituent group to a non-coupling position of the coupler; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected hydrogen or substituent groups, provided that any two of R1, R2, R3 and R4 may join to form a ring; Ra and Rb are independently hydrogen or a substituent; each Rc and Rd is an independently selected hydrogen or an alkyl or aryl group, provided that any two of them may join to form a ring and n is 1 to 10; Re is hydrogen or an alkyl or aryl group; each Y is an independently selected substituent group and m is from 0 to 4; and Z is a substituent selected from the group consisting of —C(O)R5, —S(O)2R5, —SOR5, —P(═O)(R6)2 and &

Abstract: The disclosure describes a photographic element comprising a light sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a magenta dye forming coupler containing an azole nucleus and a ballasted compound having Formula I, ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and an alkyl, aryl, acyl and acylamino group;L represents a linking atom or group bonded to the phenyl ring by a heteroatom;each "a" independently represents a substituent group at least one of which is linked to the phenyl ring by an N, S, C or O atom and q is 1 to 5;provided that the selection of L and the "a" groups results in no more than one oxygen bond to the phenyl ring.

Abstract: The invention provides a photographic element comprising a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a dye-forming coupler represented by formula II: whereinX is hydrogen or a coupling-off group;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected alkyl groups, provided that any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 may join to form a ring;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a substituent, provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may join to form a ring when R.sup.4 is a substituent;R.sup.a is hydrogen or a substituent;Y is a substituent with at least one Y substituent having a formula selected from the group consisting of --CONR.sup.b R.sup.c, --NHCOR.sup.d, and --SO.sub.2 R.sup.e, wherein R.sup.b, R.sup.c, and R.sup.d are independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and heterocyclic groups and R.sup.e is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, --NR.sup.g R.sup.h, and --OR.sup.i wherein R.sup.g, R.sup.h, and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention provides a photographic element comprising a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a dye-forming coupler represented by formula II: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or a coupling-off group;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected alkyl groups, provided that any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may join to form a ring;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a substituent, provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may join to form a ring when R.sup.4 is a substituent;R.sup.a is hydrogen or a substituent;each Y is an independently selected substituent with at least one Y substituent in the 2-position (relative to oxygen) having the formula --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.f, wherein R.sup.f is an alkyl or aryl group, and n is from 1 to 5.The element exhibits improved magenta dye light stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photographic element comprising a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a dye-forming coupler represented by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R" represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 independently selected all groups, provided that any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 may join to form a ring;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a substituent, provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may join to form a ring when R.sup.4 is a substituent; andW is a specified substituent having the formula: ##STR3## and wherein the remaining substituents are as described in the specification. The use of the coupler of Formula I lends improved manufacturability and dye light stability to the element.

Abstract: The invention provides a photographic element comprising a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a dye-forming coupler represented by formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or a coupling-off group; andR' is a tertiary alkyl group and R" represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected alkyl groups, provided that any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 may join to form a ring;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a substituent, provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may join to form a ring when R.sup.4 is a substituent; andW is a substituent selected from the group consisting of --C(O)R.sup.5, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5, and --P(O)(OR.sup.6).sub.2 in which R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylamino, and arylamino groups and R.sup.6 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aryl groups.The element exhibits improved magenta dye light stability.

Abstract: Low melting point epoxy scavenger compounds are disclosed which contain a pH dependent ionizable group to facilitate migration of the scavenger from an adjacent scavenger layer (that does not contain any coupler) to an imaging layer (containing coupler and emulsion) of a photographic element at the pH of development. One aspect of the invention comprises a process of forming an aqueous dispersion of an epoxy compound of the structural formula SI: ##STR1## wherein: R is H, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; L.sub.1 is an alkyl group or an aryl group; L.sub.2 is --O--, --CO--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --PO.sub.2 --, --CO.sub.2 --, --NHCO-- or --NHSO.sub.2 --, wherein L.sub.2 may be orientated in either direction; L.sub.3 is an alkyl group; m is 0 or 1; p is 0 or 1; and X is ##STR2## wherein R' is H or an alkyl or aryl group, with the proviso that where L.sub.2 comprises an ionizable group, X may also be an alkyl group or an aryl group; wherein the compound has a melting point of less than about 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinZ=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-4;n is 1-5;m is 1-15;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl.

Abstract: Thermal and photochemical yellowing of a color photographic element, such as a color print, is inhibited by incorporating into the photographic element an ionizable epoxy compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, or substituted aryl;L.sub.1 is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, or substituted aryl;L.sub.2 is O, CO, S, SO.sub.2, PO.sub.2, C(O)O, NHCO or NHSO.sub.2 ;L.sub.3 is alkyl or substituted alkyl;m is 0 or 1;p is 0 or 1;X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein: R' is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl,or, if L.sub.2 comprises an ionizable group, X is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein Z--COO).sub.m is the residue of a polyiodinated aromatic acid; m is 1, 2, 3 or 4;n is an integer from 1 to 20;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy or acylamino; andR.sup.5 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl or acetamidoalkyl;are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.

Abstract: A photographic element containing a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith, a dye-forming coupler and a dye stabilizer which has a melting point of less than 150.degree. C. (and preferably less than 100.degree. C.) and is of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, m, q, X, Y, r, and (R.sup.7).sub.n are defined in the specification.The element particularly contains a coupler which forms a yellow dye upon reaction with oxidized developer. A method of making stabilizers of the above type using particular solvents and a non-aqueous workup, is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinZ=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxycarbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p-- (CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein (Z--COO is the residue of an iodinated aromatic acid;n is an integer from 1 to 20;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy or acylamino; andR.sup.5 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl or acetamidoalkyl;are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinZ=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy,(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p -(CR.sub.3 =CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p -C.ident.C-Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-4;n is 1-5;m is 1-15;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl.