Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) bluing agent; and (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (d) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; and (e) optionally, one or more additional laundry detergent ingredients.

Abstract: A reactive dye compound comprising: (a) at least one chromophore moiety; (b) at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle (c) a linking group to link each chromophore moiety to each nitrogen-containing heterocycle; characterized in that at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle is substituted with at least one Y group wherein Y is derived from a hydrated aldehyde, a hydrated ketone, a hydrated alpha-hydroxy ketone, or the hydrated form of formic acid and linked via one of its oxygen atoms to the nitrogen-containing heterocycle thereby forming a hemiacetal.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of para-phenetidine is described. The process comprises the following steps: (a) diazotizing para-phenetidine and coupling the resulting compound to phenol at a molar ratio of 1.3 to 1 phenol to the diazo compound;(b) ethylating the resulting compound at a temperature in the range of between 130.degree. C. to 200.degree. C., and (c) catalytically hydrogenating the ethylated compound, whereby two moles of para-phenetidine are produced, one of which being recycled as the starting reagent in the first step. The product obtained is of a high purity being substantially free from the undesired isomers.

Abstract: Allene compounds have the formula:(CH.sub.2 .dbd.C.dbd.CH--O).sub.n --R--(A).sub.m (I)in which R is a substituted or unsubstituted mono- or polyvalent benzene, naphthalene, anthracene, azobenzene, bisphenol or polyphenyl (containing 2 to 10 benzene rings connected in line) nucleus, or a group--Ph--R.sup.1 --Ph-- (II)(in which each group Ph is a phenylene, halophenylene, alkylphenylene, cyanophenylene or alkoxyphenylene group, and the chain R.sup.1 linking the two group Ph is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 aliphatic hydrocarbon or an alicyclic hydrocarbon group, the chain optionally being interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms); A is a carboxyl or sulphonyl group or a group --CH.dbd.C.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; n is an integer of from 1 to 10; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and the sum of m and n is equal to the valence of the group R.They may be prepared by isomerization of corresponding propargyloxy compounds.

Abstract: Acetalized azo dyes are prepared by diazotizing an amine, coupling with a hydroxyalkyl-containing coupling component and subsequently reacting with a vinyl ether in a process which comprises carrying out the coupling reaction in a two-phase reaction mixture comprising water and an aromatic hydrocarbon, subsequently separating off the aqueous phase and reacting the azo dye, which is present in the organic phase, without intermediate isolation, with a vinyl ether in the presence of a polybasic carboxylic acid as catalyst.

Abstract: The novel dispersion dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical which is substituted by hydroxyl, halogen, a radical --X--C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or --X--phenyl, in which X is a bridging member of the formula --O--, ##STR2## and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently of one another, are each an unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical which is substituted as mentioned for R.sub.1, or in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them are a heterocyclic radical, are suitable in particular for the dyeing of polyester textile material.

Abstract: Certain reducible compounds are useful in analytical compositions, elements and methods, for example for the detection of bacterial cells. These compounds comprise a moiety which provides an aniline dye upon reduction. Structurally, the reducible compounds are quinones having suitable substituents which promote varying amounts of aniline dye release at physiological pH.

Abstract: Disperse dyes containing a monoazo coupling component of the formula ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, acylamino, halogen or a group of the formula --NH--CO--NHQ in which Q is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl,Y is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy,R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkenyl or phenyl, or Y and R, together with the nitrogen atom and the two C atoms linking them, form a 5-membered or 6-membered ring,B is a linear or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene radical,W is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy,Z is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or nitro andm and n are each 0, 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: Keto compounds in which to the carbon atom in the neighboring position to the keto compounds there is bonded at least one strongly electron attracting substituent and/or in which there is conjugating with the carbon-oxygen-double bond of the keto group a .pi.-electron system have the ability of interacting selectively with the anions of oxa acids yielding adducts, chelates or complexes.Provided that in the corresponding keto compounds the keto group is a part of a chromophore, then the shifting of the absorption in the visible range or the ultraviolet range of the wave lengths is observed, compared with the corresponding absorption of the free keto compound.The corresponding keto compounds are used for the determination of the anions of the oxa acids and they e.g. can be the ion sensitive component of a corresponding ions sensitive part for the determination of said anions. Several of said keto compounds can be also used as color indicator for the anions of the oxa acids.

Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal composition containing an optically active mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are respectively an alkyl, and C with * represents an asymmetric carbon atom. The mesomorphic compound provides the ferroelectric liquid crystal composition with an extended operational life in a liquid crystal device.

Abstract: Trisazo dyes of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and each, independently of the others, is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or chlorine, R.sup.5 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -mono- or dialkylamino, monobenzylamino, mono-(phenyl-ethyl)-amino, monophenylamino, N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl)-N-benzylamino, N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl)-N-(phenylethyl)amino or N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl)-N-phenylamino or each of the phenyls substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, cyclo-hexyl, 4-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl)cyclohexyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -alkyloxy, phenoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -alkanoyloxyl, or is OR, where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -alkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl-, cyclohexyl-, 4-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl)cyclohexyl-, C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -alkoxy-, phenoxy- or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Disperse dyes suitable for dyeing textile material composed of polyester dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which D is the radical of a substituted or unsubstituted, homocyclic or heterocyclic diazo component belonging to the series comprising thienyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoisothiazolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl or phenyl,X is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, acylamino, halogen or a group of the formula -NH-CO-NHQ in which Q is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl,Y is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy,R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -alkenyl or phenyl, or Y and R, together with the nitrogen atom and the two C atoms linking them, form a 5-membered ring or 6-membered ring,B is a l inear or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkylene radical,W is halogen, C.sub.

Abstract: The specification describes a new group of alkanol substituted disazo compounds that are useful in dyeing polyamide textile fibers in orange hues. The new compounds are compatible with several acid blue dyes and several acid red dyes that are commercially important as dyes for nylon. The new compounds are particularly well suited for use as the "yellow" component in trichromatic systems for dying polyamide carpeting and other textiles. The new compounds are relatively inexpensive to make and have outstanding application and fastness properties. Other aspects of the specification are concerned with a method of making the new compounds and with a method of dyeing polyamides with said compounds and to the novel dyed polyamides resulting from the use of the new group of compounds as dyes.

Abstract: Provided are novel dichroic azo dyestuffs, which contain skeletons represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## at one terminals of the long axes of the molecules of the azo dyestuffs, and liquid crystal compositions containing the dichroic azo dyestuffs in forms dissolved in liquid crystals. These dichroic azo dyestuffs have large dichroic ratios and high durability, and their compositions are employed as useful display devices.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 -alkyl or are each benzyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl or by cycloalkyl, and one of the radicals may furthermore be hydrogen, and the rings A, B, C and D can be further substituted by chlorine, methyl or methoxy, with the exception of the compound of the formula ##STR2## are useful as dyes in electrooptical liquid crystal displays or for the production of polarization films.

Abstract: Reactive pyridone azo dyestuffs of the general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein D represents ##STR2## represents phenylene optionally substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halogen, ##STR3## represents phenylene optionally substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen or acetylamino,--A--represents --CH.sub.2 --, --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 --, --OC.sub.2 H.sub.4 --, ##STR4## --SO.sub.2 NHC.sub.2 H.sub.4 --or --SO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.4 --, --X represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl or halogen,--Y represents alkyl, aryl or aralkyl optionally substituted by lower alkoxy or phenoxy,--Z--represents a connecting group of --O--or --S--,--V represents --CN or --CONH.sub.2,--W represents a 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring having at least one active halogen atom, andn represents 0 or 1.These reactive pyridone azo distuffs give dyeings which are yellowish to reddish orange in color which have excellent light fastness.

Abstract: Disazo dyes of the formula ##STR1## wherein the rings "a" either contain no further substituents and carry the azo group in the para-position to the .beta.-hydroxybutoxy group, or contain a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl of C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy radical in the para-position, and carry the azo group in the ortho-position, to the .beta.-hydroxybutoxy group. The dyes are specially suitable for dying and printing polyamide carpets. The dyes are distinguished by good solubility, good exhaustion and good fastness properties, including fastness to perspiration.

Abstract: Benzthiazole compounds of the formula ##STR1## or a tautomeric form thereof, in which KK is the radical of a pyrimidine coupling compound as defined, W is a radical of the formula --CH.sub.2 --NH--CO--C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkyl-Q.sup..sym. An.sup..crclbar. in which An is an anion and Q is a quaternary radical of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 independently of one another are a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical, or the radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, together with the N atom, form a heterocyclic ring, m is the number 1, 2 or 3 and n is the number 0 or 1, and in which the benzene radicals A, B and/or C may be further substituted are particularly suitable as dyes for paper, brilliant yellow to orange dyeings which have, in particular, good wet-fastness and light-fastness, being obtained.