Abstract: A dyestuff of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl or, preferably, hydrogen, M represents hydrogen or a cation, Y represents a free or modified carboxyl group, Z represents a non-ionic substituent, n represents 0, 1 or 2, A represents a heterocyclic radical or an aromatic radical having negative substituents and B and C can carry further non-ionic substituents. The dyestuffs give brilliant red and yellow shades on polyester fibers.

Abstract: Novel bis-basic ethers of 9-substituted phenanthrene and related 10-oxa and 10-aza derivatives, their method of preparation and their use as pharmaceutical agents for the prevention and inhibition of viral infections are disclosed.

Abstract: There are described compounds of formula I, ##STR1## in which R.sub.5 to R.sub.8 may be a variety of substituents, OR AN ADJACENT PAIR OF R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 form a chain --COCH.dbd.C(COOH)NRh--,Or one of R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 form a group of formula II, ##STR2## in which Ra, Rb and Rc have the same significances as R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8,X is an optionally interrupted or substituted hydrocarbon chain,Rg and Rh, which may be the same or different are each alkyl, alkenyl, phenyl-alkyl, alkanoyl, benzoyl or phenylalkanoyl,Or Rg and R.sub.8 and/or Rh and Rc in formula II, together form a chain --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, and n is 2, 3 or 4.There are also described processes for making the compounds and pharmaceutical, e.g. anti-allergic, compositions containing the compounds.

Abstract: An improved and novel process is provided for the reduction of isocyanate groups in organic compounds to formamide groups by catalytic hydrogenation with a noble metal catalyst. The process allows preparation of formamides in consistently high yields from all types of isocyanates.