Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus;each R independently is optionally substituted phenyl;m is 4 to 12;V is H or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl;each R.sup.1 independently is optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene in which the S atom and group N-V are attached to adjacent nuclear carbon atoms;and n is 2 to 6;provided that R is not R.sup.1 -NHV.The compounds have a significant absorption band in the near infra red and are soluble in non-polar organic media. The compounds are useful in many applications where absorption of infra-red radiation is desirable, such as in OCR readable inks, security printing and reprographic toners.

Abstract: Antibiotic A-4696, produced by Actinoplanes sp., strain ATCC 23342, under submerged aerobic conditions in a liquid culture medium isolated from the fermentation broth by adsorption on activated carbon, eluted therefrom with a 1% sulfuric acid solution in acetone, and purified over sulfuric acid-washed alumina has antibacterial and growth promotant activity.

Abstract: Antibiotic A-4696, produced by Actinoplanes sp., strain ATCC 23342, under submerged aerobic conditions in a liquid culture medium isolated from the fermentation broth by adsorption on activated carbon, eluted therefrom with a 1% sulfuric acid solution in acetone, and purified over sulfuric acid-washed alumina has antibacterial and growth promotant activity.

Abstract: Antibiotic A-4696, produced by Actinoplanes sp., strain ATCC 23342, under submerged aerobic conditions in a liquid culture medium, isolated from the fermentation broth by adsorption on activated carbon, eluted therefom with a 1% sulfuric acid solution in acetone, and purified over sulfuric acid-washed alumina has antibacterial and growth promotant activity.