Abstract: The use is described of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3C8alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C5alkyl- or C1-C5alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; orl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them form a —(CH2)m— ring which is uninterrupted or, interrupted by —O— or by —NH—; R3 is a cyano group; —COOR5; —CONHR5; —COR5; or —SO2R5; R4 is a cyano group; —COOR6; —CONHR6; —COR6; or —SO2R6; R5 and R6 are each independently of the other C1-C22alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C5alkyl substituted C6-C20aryl; or R3 and R4 together or R5 and R6 together form in a 5- to 7-membered, monocyclic, carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; Z1, and Z2 are each independently of the other a —(CH2)n— group which is uninterrupted or interrupted by —O—, —S—, or by —NR7—, and/or is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C5alkyl; R7 is (ClC5alkyl; 1 is from 1 to 4; m is from 1 to 7; n is from 1 to 4; when n=2, R1, R5 or R6 is a bivalent alkyl group; or R1

Abstract: Described are merocyanine derivatives of formula (1a) or (1b) wherein n and o are integers from 2 to 4 and aminocyclohexenone intermediates. They are used in protecting human and animal hair and skin from UV radiation.

Abstract: Described are amino substituted hydroxyphenyl benzophenone derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, and R2 independently from each other are; C1-C20alkyl; C2-C20-alkenyl; C3-C10cycloalkyl; C3-C10cycloalkenyl; or R1, and R2 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; n1 is a number from 1 to 4; when n1=1, R3 is a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical; hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl; cyclohexyl optionally substituted with one or more C1-C5alkyl; phenyl optionally substituted with a heterocyclic radical, aminocarbonyl or C1-C5alkylcarboxy; when n1 is 2, R3 is an alkylene-, cycloalkylene- or alkenylene radical which is optionally substituted by a carbonyl- or carboxy group; o R3 together with A forms a bivalent radical of the formula (Ia), wherein n2 is a number from 1 to 3; when n1 is 3, R3 is an alkanetriyl radical; when n1 is 4, R3 is an alkanetetrayl radical; A is —O—; or —N(R5)—; and R5 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; or hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl.

Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), [L?nMemXp]zYq??(1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an insoluble or sparingly soluble micronized substance class which is not a cosmetic UV absorber and which is dispersed in the oil- or water-phase of a cosmetic or dermatological composition for the enhancement of light protecting action of this cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising at least one cosmetic UV filter which is soluble in the water- or oil-phase. The cosmetic preparation according to the invention shows a remarkable increase in SPF.

Abstract: UV absorber compositions are described, comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a hydroxyphenyltriazine compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently of the others C1-C18alkyl; C2-C10,alkenyl; or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; and (b) from 99 to 1% by weight of a further UV absorber selected from the group of (b) hydroxyphenyltriazines that are different from component (a), (b2) benzotriazoles, (b3) dibenzoylmethane derivatives and (b4) camphor derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of the compounds of formula wherein A is a radical of formula R1 and R5 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; or C6-C12aryl; R2, R3 and R4 independently from each other are hydrogen; or a radical of formula wherein, in formula (1a), at least one of the radicals R2, R3 and R4 are a radical of formula (1c); R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 independently from each other are hydrogen; hydroxy; halogen; C1-C18alkyl; C1-C18alkoxy; C6-C12aryl; biphenylyl; C6-C12aryloxy; C1-C18alkylthio; carboxy; —COOM; C1-C18-alkylcarboxyl; aminocarbonyl; or mono- or di-C1-C18alkylamino; C1-C10acylamino; —COOH; M is an alkali metal ion; x is 1 or 2; and y is a number from 2 to 10; for the protection of human and animal hair and skin against the damaging effect of UV radiation. The compounds of formula (1) are high effective UV absorbers for cosmetic formulations aund can be—depending on their physical properties be used in micronized or soluble form.

Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq,??(1) [L?nMemXp]zYq,??(1?) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: The use of silylated compounds as precursors of skin self-tanning substances in self-tanning compositions is described.

Abstract: The use of benzotriazole UV absorbers of formula wherein A is a radical of formula B is a radical of formula R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1–C16 alkyl; C5–C7cycloalkyl; halogen; R9 is hydrogen, C1–C12alkyl; or C5–C7cycloalkyl; R7, R8 and R10 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1C12alkyl, C5–C7cycloalkyl, C1–C12hydroxyalkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula (1s) ?sulfate, phosphate, lactate, citrate, tartrate; R11 is C1–C12alkyl; or C5–C7cycloalkyl; R12 and R13 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or C1–C5alkyl; x is from 0 to 10; and y is from 1 to 20; in the cosmetic treatment of human hair for protection against UV radiation is described.

Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), [L?nMemXp]zYq??(1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq (1), [L?MemXp]zYq (1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: The use of benzotriazole UV absorbers of formula wherein A is a radical of formula B is a radical of formula R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1–C16alkyl; C5–C7cycloalkyl; halogen; R9 is hydrogen, C1–C12alkyl; or C5–C7cycloalkyl; R7, R8 and R10 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1–C12alkyl, C5–C7cycloalkyl, C1–C12hydroxyalkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula sulfate, phosphate, lactate, citrate, tartrate; R11 is C1–C12alkyl; or C5–C7cycloalkyl; R12 and R13 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or C1–C5alkyl; x is from 0 to 10; and y is from 1 to 20; in the cosmetic treatment of human hair for protection against UV radiation is described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fabric rinse composition comprising a) 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; C2-C18alkenyl; C5-C7, cycloalkyl; C1-C6alkylene-C5-C7, cycloalkyl; R9 is hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; C2-C18alkenyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; C1-C6alkylene-C5-C7cycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; A is —S—; —O— or —NR10—, wherein R10 has the same meanings as R9; X is COOR11; CONR12R13; SO3, R14; or SO2NR15R16, wherein R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, and R16, have independently from each other the same meanings as R9; to their preparation and to their use as UV absorbers in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The use of benzotriazole UV absorbers of formula (1), wherein A is a radical of formula (1a); (1b); or (1c); B is a radical of formula (1d); (1e); (1f), (1g); (1h); (1i); (1k); (1l); (1m); or (1n); R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1–C16alkyl; C5–C7cycloalkyl; halogen; R9 is hydrogen, C1–C12alkyl; or C5–C7cycloalkyl; R7, R8 and R10 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1–C12alkyl C5–C7cycloalky, C1–C12hydroxyalkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula (1s); (1t); or (1u); sulfate, phosphate, lactate, citrate, tartrate; R11 is C1–C12alkyl; or C5–C7cycloalkyl; R12 and R13 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or C1–C5alkyl; x is from 0 to 10; and y is from 1 to 20; in the cosmetic treatment of human hair for protection against UV radiation is described.

Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq (1), [L?nMemXp]zYq (1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: Described are amino substituted hydroxyphenyl benzophenone derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, and R2 independently from each other are; C1-C20alkyl; C2-C20-alkenyl; C3-C10cycloalkyl; C3-C10cycloalkenyl; or R1, and R2 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; n1 is a number from 1 to 4; when n1=1, R3 is a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical; hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl; cyclohexyl optionally substituted with one or more C1-C5alkyl; phenyl optionally substituted with a heterocyclic radical, aminocarbonyl or C1-C5alkylcarboxy; when n1 is 2, R3 is an alkylene-, cycloalkylene- or alkenylene radical which is optionally substituted by a carbonyl- or carboxy group; o R3 together with A forms a bivalent radical of the formula (Ia), wherein n2 is a number from 1 to 3; when n1 is 3, R3 is an alkanetriyl radical; when n1 is 4, R3 is an alkanetetrayl radical; A is —O—; or —N(R5)—; and R5 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; or hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl.

Abstract: The use is described of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3C8alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C5alkyl- or C1-C5alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; orl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them form a —(CH2)m— ring which is uninterrupted or, interrupted by —O— or by —NH—; R3 is a cyano group; —COOR5; —CONHR5; —COR5; or —SO2R5; R4 is a cyano group; —COOR6; —CONHR6; —COR6; or —SO2R6; R5 and R6 are each independently of the other C1-C22alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C5alkyl substituted C6-C20aryl; or R3 and R4 together or R5 and R6 together form in a 5- to 7-membered, monocyclic, carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; Z1, and Z2 are each independently of the other a —(CH2)n— group which is uninterrupted or interrupted by —O—, —S—, or by —NR7—, and/or is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C5alkyl; R7 is (ClC5alkyl; 1 is from 1 to 4; m is from 1 to 7; n is from 1 to 4; when n=2, R1, R5 or R6 is a bivalent alkyl group; or R1

Abstract: A description is given of the use of light stabilizers of formulae (1) and/or (2) for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic degradation.