Abstract: A polymerizable yellow dye which is used to block or lower the intensity of blue light transmitted through ophthalmic lenses and is represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 is hydrogen or —NHCOCH3; R2 is hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl groups; R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen or —OCO—R5, wherein R5 is isopropenyl group or a substituted isopropenyl group represented as —R6—(R7O)n—COC(CH3)CH2, R6 is NH or R7 is C1-C5 alkylene groups and n is an integer of 1-40.

Abstract: UV absorbing compounds that are effective in blocking UV and short-wavelength blue light are disclosed. The UV absorbing compounds are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.

Abstract: Azo compounds that block visible light are disclosed. These light absorbers are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.

Abstract: Azo compounds that block visible light are disclosed. These light absorbers are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.

Abstract: Provided is a polyfunctional compound which can be used as an optical recording material in which a large quantity of information data can be recorded optically at a high density, which can be used as an optical waveguide material using a refractive index difference occurring between a light-irradiated part and a part not irradiated with light, and which is capable of forming a film and can be used as a photo-alignment film material having excellent photosensitivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of formula wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, vinyl, allyl or C1-C6alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by cyano, carboxy, hydroxy, C1-C6alkoxy or C6-C24aryl, R3 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C6-C24aryl, R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C6-C24aryl, 2-Cyano-C1-C6alkyl, 2-Alkoxy-C1-C6alkyl, 2-Oxo-C1-C6alkyl, n is 0, 1 or 2, and D denotes a radical of formula (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (7) wherein R5 is hydrogen, nitro, cyano or halogen, R6 and R7 are each independently of the other hydrogen, nitro, cyano or halogen, R8 and R9 are each independently of the other hydrogen, nitro, cyano or halogen, R10 and R11 are each independently of the other nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, carboxy, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6acylamino or halogen, R12 and R13 are each independently of the other hydrogen, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, carboxy, C1-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C6alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6alkylsulfonylamino, C1-C6acylamino or halogen, R14 represen

Abstract: Azo compounds that block visible light are disclosed. These light absorbers are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.

Abstract: Dyes, compositions comprising dyes and methods for using the same are provided.

Abstract: Azo compounds that block visible light are disclosed. These light absorbers are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for treating inflammatory bowel disease are disclosed. The methods and formulations include, but are not limited to, methods and formulations for delivering effective concentrations of 4-aminosalicylic acid and/or 5-aminosalicylic acid to affected areas of the intestine. The methods and formulations comprise modified-release elements, providing for drug delivery to the affected or desired area. Diseases and conditions treatable with the present invention include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: The present invention provides dyes of the general formula (I) where D, R1 to R7 and n are each as defined in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: A dyestuff of the formula (I) wherein D is a diazo component; R1 is hydrogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, hydroxy, —NHCOR6 or —NH4SO2R6; R2 is hydrogen, halogen or (C1-C4)-alkoxy; R3 is hydrogen or methyl; R4 is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, substituted (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C6)-alkyl, which is interrupted by 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms wherein said heteroatoms are —O—, —S— or —NR7, substituted (C2-C6)-alkyl, which is interrupted by 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms wherein said heteroatoms are —O—, —S— or —NR7, (C2-C6)-alkenyl, substituted (C2-C6)-alkenyl, benzyl or phenethyl; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; R6 is (C1-C4)-alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; R7 is (C1-C4)-alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; m is 0, 1 or 2; and n is 0 or 1. The invention further relates to the use of the dyestuff and the process of making the dyestuff.

Abstract: The present invention claims dyestuffs of formula (I), wherein D, R1 to R7 and n are defined as given in claim 1, a process for their preparation and their use

Abstract: Novel cross linked polymer flims prepared from poly4[(4-cardanylazo]benzoic acid and poly4-[(4-acryloylcardanylazo]benzoic acid are disclosed. The invention also relates to novel monomers 4-[(4-cardanylazo]benzoic acid and 4-[(4-acryloylcardanylazo]benzoic acid and polymers thereof as well processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Organic dye molecular materials prepared by coupling existing organic chromophore molecules to benzene or carbazole derivatives and nonlinear optical polymeric compounds having polyimide repeating units coupled with the organic dye molecular material are provided. The organic dye molecular material coupled to a polymer main chain in the preparation of the nonlinear optical polymeric compound has one of the following formula: where X1 is carbon, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, ester (CO2), or amide (CONR1), where R1 is an alky or phenyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, D is an organic chromophore molecule, and n is an integer from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Novel cross linked polymer films prepared from poly4-[(4-cardanylazo]benzoic acid and poly4-[(4-acryloylcardanylazo]benzoic acid are disclosed. The invention also relates to novel monomers 4-[(4-cardanylazo] benzoic acid and 4-[(4-acryloylcardanylazo] benzoic acid and polymers thereof as well processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: wherein R is H or —N═N-2-carboxyphenyl; A is (CH2)n or —CH═CH—, wherein n is an integer from 0 to 10, or A may also be —CH(COOH)— when R is —N═N-2-carboxyphenyl; and X is a radical selected from the group consisting of: (i) Cl; (ii) COOR1, wherein R1 is p-nitrophenyl or N-succinimidyl; (iii) CONH—NHR2, wherein R2 is H, COO(t-butyl) or COObenzyl; (iv) CONH—[B]—NHR3, wherein R3 is H, COOR1, or CO—[B′]—maleimido, wherein R1 is t-butyl, p-nitrophenyl or N-succinimidyl, and B and B′, the same or different, are (CH2)n wherein n is an integer from 2 to 10; (v) CONH—[B]—COOR4, wherein R4 is H, C1-C8 alkyl, N-succinimidyl; (vi) CONH—[B]—OH; (vii) CONH—[B]—CONH—NHR2, wherein R2 is H, COO(t-butyl) or COObenzyl; and (viii) NHR2, wherein R2 is H, COO(t-butyl) or COObenzyl, when A is —CH(C

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed having the structure of Formula I: where R1, R3, and R4 are independently hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl, and R2 is: where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1 to C4 alkyl, or where R6, R7 and R8 are independently hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl; or the esters or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds may be utilized for the prophylaxis or treatment of various diseases, particularly inflammatory conditions of the GI tract. Methods of treating inflammatory conditions of the GI tract such as inflammatory bowel disease using compounds having the following formula are also disclosed: where R9, R10 and R11 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1 to C4 alkyl, and R12 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and —C(O)R13, where R13 is a C1 to C6 alkyl or an aryl group.

Abstract: Novel cross linked polymer films prepared from poly4-[(4-cardanylazo]benzoic acid and poly4-[(4-acryloylcardanylazo]benzoic acid are disclosed. The invention also relates to novel monomers 4-[(4-cardanylazo] benzoic acid and 4-[(4-acryloylcardanylazo] benzoic acid and polymers thereof as well processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Novel addition products of hydroxyl-protecting groups (such as isocyanates) with oxyalkylene-substituted intermediates, such as poly(oxyalkylenated) aniline compounds, for the eventual production of substituted, and substantially pure, colorants, particularly diazo and triphenylmethane derivatives, through the reaction of such intermediates with certain reactants are provided. These new colorants exhibit improved wax and/or oil solubility and high purity, particularly due to the inability of certain impurities to deleteriously react with the protected hydroxyl groups of either the intermediate or the colorant during and/or after formation thereof. A method for producing such novel colorants through utilization of these novel substantially pure colorant intermediates is also provided.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed having the structure of Formula I: 1

Abstract: A dye mixture, which comprises as component (A) a dye of formula as component (B) a dye of formula ##STR1## and/or as component (C) a dye of formula ##STR2## wherein D, X and Y are as defined in the specification. These dyes are particularly suitable for dyeing polyester fiber textile material.

Abstract: Azo dyes of the formula ##STR1## where the ring A may be benzofused,n is 0 or 1, and R.sup.1 -R.sup.8 are as defined,as pH-dependent markers for hydrocarbons, hydrocarbons containing the above-mentioned azo dyes, and a method for detecting these azo dyes in hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Compounds known as "solid dispersed dyes" are synthesized in a two-phase system from which they disproportionate into a water-immiscible solvent phase, providing marker solutions. Marker solution is added to a petroleum fuel to introduce the compound thereto in dissolved form. Subsequently, extraction of the compound with acidic aqueous solution produces a chromophoric reaction which indicates presence of the compound in the petroleum fuel.

Abstract: Disperse dyes of formula ##STR1## wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the benzene, naphthalene, diphenyl, azobenzene, thiophene, benzothiazole, benzisothiazole, thiazole, thiadiazole, indazole, benzotriazole, pyrazole, anthraquinone, naphtholimide, chromone or diphenylene oxid series;X is hydrogen, methyl, halogen or --NH--CO--R, wherein R is methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, ethoxy or amino;Y is hydrogen, halogen, methoxy or --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --OR', wherein R' is hydrogen, CH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN, and n is an integer from 1 to 6;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or alkyl.The dyes are particularly suitable for dyeing polyester textile material and are distinguished in particular by very good lightfastness.

Abstract: Diphenylamines of the formula ##STR1## where the ring A can be benzo-fused, andD is aryl or a five-membered aromatic heterocyclyl which contains one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, in the heterocyclic ring and can be fused to a benzene, thiophene, pyridine or pyrimidine ring,X is N.dbd.N or, if D is aryl, is alternatively CH.dbd.CH, or D--X together is 1,2,2-tricyanovinyl,R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy or halogen,R.sup.5 is prop-1-en-3-yl, acryloyl or methacryloyl,R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, prop-1-en-3-yl, acryloyl, methacryloyl or oxiranylmethoxy, andY is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkylene,polymers derived from the compounds, and their use in non-linear optics.

Abstract: Organosilicon polymers, including crosslinked polymers and crosslinkable prepolymers, of cyclic polysiloxane, organic dyes, and, optionally, polyenes. The dyes include those with delocalized Pi electron systems linking electron donor groups and electron acceptor groups, and with at least two carbon-carbon double bond-containing pendant groups attached to at least two different sites from among the indicated delocalized Pi electron systems, donor groups, and acceptor groups.

Abstract: New chromoionophores of the formula IV ##STR1## wherein a=0-3, b=0 or 1, c =0 or 1, x=0 or 1, y=0 or 1, z=0 or 1,R', which may be the same or different in each aryl group, is H, halogen, hydrocarbyl, aryl, hydrocarbylaryl or a substituted derivative thereof;R, which may be the same or different, is hydrocarbyl, aryl, hydrocarbylaryl, or a substituted derivative thereofare useful in optical sensors or colourmetric reagents for clinical use particularly for lithium, When complexed with lithium, the chromoionophores of the invention and other calixarene derivatives can be used for detecting amines, particularly trimethylamine, as an indicator of fish spoilage.

Abstract: A blue dyestuff represented by the formula (2) ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, nitro group, hydroxy group, alkyl group which may have a substituent, alkoxy group, alkylsulfonylamino group or alkylcarbonylamino group, and each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is independently an alkyl group which may have a substituent, and a heat-sensitive transfer sheet containing the above-mentioned dyestuff.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that function as hydrolytic enzyme inhibitors (inactivators) and substrates. These compounds are useful in assays to detect and measure levels of hydrolytic enzyme activity and are more particularly useful in treatment regimens for various disease states and conditions implicating the underlying specific hydrolytic enzyme. Examples of hydrolytic enzymes include, but are not limited to, phospholipases, lipases, esterases, proteases, etc.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.1-6 alkylene, D is a diazo component radical of the triazolyl, pyrazolyl, cyano(C.sub.1-4 alkyl)-imidazolyl, 4-chlorothiazolyl, 4-chlorotheinyl-2, 3-phenyl-1,2,4-thiadiazolyl-5, isothiazolyl-5, benzoisothiazolyl-3 or 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl-5 series or the phenyl series wherein the phenyl group is free of sulfonyl groups and may be substituted, by a maximum of 3 substituents 5-nitrothiazolyl-2, ##STR2## R.sub.1a is phenyl or phenyl substituted by 1 to 4 substituents each of which is independently halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, nitro, formyl, cyano, --SCN, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonyl, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonylamino, (C.sub.1-4 alkoxy)carbonyl, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonyloxy, carbamoyl, (C.sub.1-2 alkoxy)(C.sub.2-3 alkoxy)carbonyl or phenyl, andR.sub.2 -R.sub.4 and R.sub.10 -R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to monomeric or polymeric organic compounds having non-linear optical properties, to their production and to their use as electrooptical, photorefractive or holographic devices, especially as modulators, switches, amplifiers, wave guides, sensors to work as sequence transformation especially frequency doubling. These compounds are compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a group for formula a ##STR2## or R.sub.1 is a group of formula b ##STR3## or R.sub.1 is an NO.sub.2 where R.sub.1`-R.sub.11 are organic radicals.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that function as hydrolytic enzyme inhibitors (inactivators) and substrates. These compounds are useful in assays to detect and measure levels of hydrolytic enzyme activity and are more particularly useful in treatment regimens for various disease states and conditions implicating the underlying specific hydrolytic enzyme. Examples of hydrolytic enzymes include, but are not limited to, phospholipases, lipases, esterases, proteases, etc.

Abstract: Prepolymer polyols containing mesogenic moieties useful as reactants for the preparation of resinous materials are disclosed. Synthesized by condensing a polyether polyol with bifunctional mesogenic diacids, or diesters, the compounds of the invention are characterized by their reasonably low melt temperature which renders them suitable as additive materials in polymeric molding compositions and as precursors for the preparation of resinous materials.The liquid crystalline properties of the prepolymers of the invention were found to depend on the type and molecular weight of the glycols and on the molar ratio between the glycols and the mesogenic reactant.

Abstract: Azo dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which X denotes H, F, Cl, Br, I, R, CO.sub.2 R, CN, CF.sub.3 and the like,Y/Z denotes H, CH.sub.3, Cl or Br,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 denote H or CH.sub.3, are highly suitable for the dyeing of polyester fibres, where they are distinguished by a high thermomigration fastness.The preparation of the dyestuffs is preferably carried out by so-called "halogen/cyano exchange".

Abstract: Compounds of formula: ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which are the same or different, are optionally substituted alkyl; W, X, Y and Z, which are the same or different, are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkylalkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aryloxyalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted arylazo, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryloxyalkyl, optionally substituted acylamino, nitro, cyano, --OR.sup.3, --SR.sup.3, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --COR.sup.7, --CR.sup.8 .dbd.NR.sup.9, --N.dbd.CR.sup.10 R.sup.11, --SOR.sup.12 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.

Abstract: Disperse dyes, which produce dyeings of excellent thermomigration fastness, consisting of a chromophore and a lactam or oxime radical which detaches on heating to leave an isocyanate or isothiocyanate group, which reacts with a suitable group in the environment. The disclosed dyes are described by the formula ##STR1## where F is the radical of a dye which is free of water-solubilizing groups,B is a bridge member or a direct bond,Z is O or S andV is the radical of a group H--V, where H--V is an oxime of the formula ##STR2## or a lactam of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently of the other substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon atom linking them form a cycloaliphatic ring,R is hydrogen or alkyl andn is an integer from 4 to 11.

Abstract: A monoazo compound of the formula, ##STR1## wherein D is a heterocyclic or carbocyclic compound residue such as benzothiazolyl and phenyl, X is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogeno, acylamino or the like, Y is hydrogen, halogeno, alkyl, alkoxy and the like, R.sub.1 is alkyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene, B is a bridging group such as ##STR2## --O--, --S--, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene and the like, and W.sub.1, W.sub.2, W.sub.3, Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, halogeno or the like, which is useful for dyeing hydrophobic fiber materials to give dyed or printed product of a deep color excellent in fastness properties, particularly those such as washing fastness, even after various finishing treatments of the product.

Abstract: The dyes according to the invention consist of a chromophore and a radical which, on heating, forms an isocyanate or isothiocyanate group. The latter reacts with a suitable group in the environment. Dyeings of excellent thermomigration fastness are obtained. The disclosed dyes are of the formulae ##STR1## where F is the radical of an azo, anthraquinone or tricyanovinyl dye which is free of water-solubilizing groups,B and B' are each independently of the other a direct bond or a bridge member, selected from the group consisting of a straight-chain or branched alkylene group having 2 to 8 C atoms or one of the following groups ##STR2## where R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, n is an integer from 1 to 8 and m is an integer from 2 to 4,Z is O or S,V is a group which at a temperature between 180.degree. and 240.degree. C. is eliminated as a radical HV, andV' is a direct bond which is cleaved at a temperature between 180.degree. and 240.degree. C.

Abstract: An azo compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an non-hydrophilic aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group containing from 8 to 40 carbon atoms;m is 0 or 1;R.sup.1 is NO.sub.2, CN or COOR.sup.2 ;R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl;n is from 1 to 4 andR.sup.3 is H, a metal or a group containing a tetravalent N atom.The compound has non-linear optical properties which make it suitable for use in an optical element such as a waveguide, for altering the characteristics of light passing through the element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a betaine-type monoazo dye for dying and printing fibrous materials, represented by formula (I):Dye--X--Y (I)wherein Dye represents a cyan dye anion represented by formula (II);X represents a bond or linking group;Y represents quaternary ammonium; andDye and X are bonded to each other via A, B.sup.1, B.sup.2, B.sup.3, B.sup.4 or B.sup.5 in formula (II): ##STR1## wherein B.sup.1, B.sup.2, B.sup.3, B.sup.4 and B.sup.5 are the same or different, and each represents a member selected from the group consisting of a bond, hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, --OR.sup.4, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and each represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and aryl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns azo compounds of formula ##STR1## or a salt thereof, in which formula R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each independently alkyl of 1 to 7 carbon atom or cycloalkyl of 5 to 7 carbon atoms optionally substituted by lower alkyl which possess anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: A universally usable process for preparing azo dyestuffs by oxidative coupling consists in carrying out the oxidation in the presence of redox mediators with a standard potential of 0.2-1.5 volts and, if appropriate, an additional oxidizing agent with a standard potential of 0.25-2.5 volts, wherein the sum of the oxidation equivalents should be at least 4. The preferred redox mediator is iodine. The process is particularly suitable for the preparation of heteroaromatic azo dyestuffs using an aniline coupling component.

Abstract: A halftone gravure printing ink(A) about 2 to about 20% by weight of colorant,(B) about 10 to about 40% by weight of resin and(C) about 80 to about 50% by weight of solventwherein said colorant comprises azo dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## in which A.sub.1, A.sub.2 and A.sub.3 denote hydrogen, halogen, --CN, --NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkoxy, optionally substituted phenoxy, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkylsulphonyl, optionally substituted phenylsulphonyl, optionally substituted sulphamoyl, optionally substituted carbamoyl, optionally substituted phenylazo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkoxycarbonyl, --CF.sub.3, --SCN, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkylmercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylcarbonyl, optionally substituted phenylcarbonyl or --OH,A.sub.4 and A.sub.5 denote hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, --NH--CO--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OA.sub.8, --NH--CO--A.sub.8, --NH--SO.sub.2 --A.sub.

Abstract: An optically active lactic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group of a linear, branched or cyclic structure having 4 to 20 carbon atoms; Ra is --CO--Rb or --CH.sub.2 --Rc wherein Rb is a releasable chemically active group, and Rc is a releasable chemically active group; and C with * represents an asymmetric carbon atom.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is nitro or cyano;R.sub.2 is cyano or halo;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is methyl or ethyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl; andR.sub.6 is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.a R.sub.7, --CH.sub.2 CHOHC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5)CH.sub.2 OH; --(CH.sub.2).sub.n O--CO--NHR.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH(R.sub.4)--O--CO--NHR.sub.3 ; --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--CO--R.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH(R.sub.4)--O--CO--R.sub.3 or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl, with the provisos that R.sub.6 may be any of the last three groups only when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are both cyano and that R.sub.6 may be C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl also when R.sub.5 is C.sub.1-2 alkyl,whereinR.sub.7 is phenyl; phenyl substituted by 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from hydroxy, chloro, bromo, methyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; benzyl; benzyl substituted by 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from hydroxy, chloro, bromo, methyl and C.sub.