Abstract: The invention concerns photochromic compounds with general formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.a, R.sup.b and R.sup.c represent hydrogen; alkyl, aryl, OR, SR, COR or COOR, where R represents hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, amino with formula NR.sub.1 R.sub.2, where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represent hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may together form a heterocycle containing four to seven members with the nitrogen atom and may intracyclically contain one or more heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur, or a halogen atom; a mono- or polyhaloalkyl; an NO.sub.

Abstract: In conventional dry milling of C.I. Pigment Violet 23, the environment is heavily polluted by the necessarily formed dusts, the resulting noise and vigorous vibration during the milling process.According to the invention, it has now been found that these shortcomings can be avoided by carrying out the comminution of the base pigment by aqueous-alcoholic milling in the presence of beads and selected pigment dispersants derived from dioxazine compounds containing basic groups, followed by a solvent finish.Such a combination of the two abovementioned treatment operations even makes it possible to increase the capacity without the need for any other expensive investments for constructional modifications of the equipment.

Abstract: Dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which F is the radical of an indigoid dye, of a benzothioxanthene or of an aromatic dye which contains at least 4 alicyclic and/or heterocyclic, fused six-membered rings and at least two ring keto groups and is not water-soluble, R.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl radical, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl radical, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl radical or a radical of the formula--A--Qwhere A is a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-4 -alkylene radical and Q is a basic radical, which may be quaternised, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl radical, or in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the ##STR2## group are a phthalimide radical, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl radical, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl radical, a C.sub.1-4 -alkoxycarbonyl radical or a N,N-di-C.sub.1-4 -alkylcarboxamide radical and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: Novel 5-alkanesulphonamido-2-[N-(alkanesulphonamidoheterocyclicmethyl)-N-methyla mino]indane compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and various key novel intermediates therefor. The heterocyclic moiety present in these compounds is a benzofused heteroclyclic group derived from either benzofuran or quinoline, and it is attached to the adjacent methyl group of the molecule by means of the available ring carbon atom which is situated alpha to the hetero atom. These compounds are useful in therapy as anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias. The most preferred member compound is 5-methanesulphonamido-2-[N-(5-methanesulphonamidobenzofur-2-ylmethyl)-N-me thylamino]indane. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## with the substituent meanings given in the description, and derivatives thereof are suitable for dyeing and pigmenting the most diverse substrates.

Abstract: 5,15-Diaza-5b, 15b-dihydrotetrabenzo[a,g,j,p] perylene-6,16-dione, a process for the preparation thereof and its suitability for use as a pigment for coloring a wide variety of organic materials.

Abstract: A process for concentrating light over a particular area by means of fluorescent compounds in plastic plates or films, wherein the fluorescent compounds used are those of the formula ##STR1## where Z is .dbd.N-- or .dbd.CH--, Y is --OSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, ##STR2## --OCOR.sup.1 or --OR.sup.3, or 2 Y together are ##STR3## where R is alkyl, X is fluorine, chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, aralkyl, --COR.sup.1, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.1, --OPO(OR.sup.2).sub.2, --NH--COR.sup.1 or --NH--SO.sub.2 --R.sup.1, m is 2, 3 or 4, n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl or an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical and, when Y is --OCOR.sup.1, may furthermore be alkoxy or cycloalkoxy, R.sup.2 is alkyl or cycloalkyl and R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, C.sub.2 - or C.sub.3 -alkylenecarboalkoxy, alkyl-substituted benzyl or cyclohexyl or a monocyclic, bicyclic or polycyclic saturated hydrocarbon radical.Some of the compounds I and II are new.

Abstract: Cycloalkanones, cycloalkanols and unsaturated analogs thereof, each of which has at the 3-position a 2-hydroxy-4-substituted phenyl group wherein the 4-position substituent is alkyl which can have an oxygen atom as part of the chain, or aralkyl which can have an oxygen atom as part of the alkyl chain, their use for pharmacological and medicinal purposes, intermediates therefor and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Dye intermediates of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, methoxy, ethoxy, chlorine or bromine, or phenylalkyl of 7 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are dimethylene, trimethylene or tetramethylene, which are unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, cyano-, chlorine-, methoxy- or ethoxy-substituted alkyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 7 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 10 carbon atoms or trimethylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 methyl and is bonded to the carbon atom in the 6-position or 6'-position of the benzene ring, R.sup.4 and R.sup.