Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide compounds that are effective against various resistant bacteria which cause current clinical problems, for example, pneumococci including penicillin resistant Streptococcus pneumoneae (PRSP), Haemophilus influenzae including bata-lactamase-nonproducing ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus influenzae (BLNAR), and Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula (Cat)+z[M++(5-nitro-1H-tetrazolato-N2)?x(H2O)y] where x is 3 or 4, y is 2 or 3, x+y is 6, z is 1 or 2, and M++ is selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, chromium, and manganese, and (Cat)+ is selected from the group consisting of ammonium, sodium, potassium, rubidium and cesium. A method of preparing the compound of that formula is also disclosed.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel mass spectrometry method which overcomes the conventional problems mentioned above, which can analyze at a high sensitivity and high accuracy a chemical reaction on a surface of a self-organized membrane bound to a metal, and which can be applied to analysis of structures of a sugar chain in future. According to the present invention, a method for performing mass spectrometry of sulfur atom-containing derivatives of an organic residue, characterized in that the method includes ionizing a metal-organic residue complex into the derivatives, wherein the complex has the organic residue bound through a sulfur atom to the metal is provided, thereby solving the above problems.

Abstract: Novel chemical compounds of the general formula K+A?, in which K+is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring having 1-3 hetereo atoms, which can be independently N, S, or O; with the proviso that at least one of the hetereo atoms must be a quaternized nitrogen atom having a —R?CN substituent, wherein R? is alkyl (C1 to C12); the heterocyclic ring having up to 4 or 5 substituents independently chosen from the moieties: (i) H; (ii) halogen or (iii) alkyl (C1 to C12), which is unsubstituted or partially or fully substituted by further groups, preferably F, Cl, N(CnF(2n+1?x)Hx)2, O(CnF(2n+1?x)Hx), SO2(CnF(2n+1?x)Hx)2 or CnF(2n+1?x)Hx where 1<n<6 and 0<x<13; and (iv) a phenyl ring which is unsubstituted or partially or fully substituted by further groups, preferably F, Cl, N(CnF(2n+1?x)Hx)2, O(CnF(2n+1?X)Hx), SO2(CnF(2n+1?x)Hx)2 or CnF(2n+1?x)Hx where 1<n<6 and 0<x?13; and A? is any anion that provides a salt with a low melting point, below about 100° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel transition metal complexes containing at least one diaminocarbene ligand, to processes for preparing these transition metal complexes and to their use as catalysts in organic reactions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to alkyl cobalt (II) dioximates and methods for making these dioximates.

Abstract: This invention is directed to alkyl cobalt (III) dioximates and methods for making these dioximates.

Abstract: This invention is directed to alkyl cobalt (III) dioximates and methods for making these dioximates.

Abstract: Organometallic complexes comprising a divalent lanthanide metal cation complexed with from one to three polydentate ligands which preferably contain one or more pyrazolyl groups, such as trispyrazolylborate anions, are useful in light emitting devices e.g., in electroluminescent flat panel displays. In the complexes, several classes of which are novel, the lanthanide metal is preferably Eu since the Eu complexes have the ability to exhibit bright electroluminescence ranging from yellow to orange to blue.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel platinum-based compounds for labeling biomolecules. Platinum based labeling compounds according to the invention irreversibly attach to a target biomolecule via coordination of a platinum (II) metal center with N or S atoms on the target biomolecule. The invention relates to the novel compounds themselves, methods of making the platinum-based labeling compounds, probes labeled with such compounds, methods of making such labeled probes, and kits comprising the novel platinum-based labeling compounds and/or probes labeled with them. The invention also relates to methods of using probes labeled with platinum-based labeling compounds of the invention, particularly array and microarray hybridization methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are substantially enantiomerically pure bis-phosphine compounds comprising a substantially enantiomerically pure chiral backbone linking two phosphine residues wherein one of the phosphine residues has three phosphorus-carbon bonds and the other phosphine residue has two phosphorus-carbon bonds and one phosphorus-nitrogen bond wherein the nitrogen is part of the chiral backbone. The compounds, which have exhibited surprising air stability, are useful as ligands for metal catalysts for asymmetric reactions and have demonstrated excellent results, in particular as rhodium complexes for asymmetric hydrogenation of enamide, itaconate, and &agr;-ketoester compounds. Also disclosed are novel processes for the preparation of the bis-phosphine compounds and novel intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of the bis-phosphine compounds.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods for the synthesis of N-homocysteine thiolactonyl retinamido cobalamin (thioretinaco), a compound that has potential anticancer, antineoplastic, antiviral, and antiatherogenic properties.

Abstract: A metal complex represented by the formula: (X)nML1L2, (X)2M(L1)2 or (L1)2ML2 wherein M represents a Group VIII metal, X represents a polar group, L1 represents a phenanthroline containing at least one carboxyl group which may be neutralized, L2 represents a nitrogen-containing polycyclic compound which may contain one or more substituents, and n is an integer of 1 or 2. A dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode includes an electrically conductive body, an oxide semiconductor film provided on a surface of the electrically conductive body, and the above metal complex. A solar cell may be constructed from the above dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode, a counter electrode, and a redox electrolyte contacting with both electrodes.

Abstract: A photosensitizer complex of formulae (Ia) MX3Lt or (Ib) MXYLt in which M is a transition metal selected from ruthenium, osmium, iron, rhenium and technetium, preferably ruthenium or osmium; each X is a co-ligand independently selected from NCS—, Cl—, Br—, I—, CN—, NCO—, H2O, NCN2−; pyridine unsubstituted or substituted by at least one group selected from vinyl, primary, secondary or tertiary amine, OH and C1-30 alkyl, preferably NCS—; and Lt is a tridentate ligand comprising heterocycles such as pyridine, thiophene, imidazole, pyrazole, triazole, carrying at least one carboxylic, phosphoric, hydoxamic acid or a chelating group. A photovoltaic cell comprising an electrically conductive layer deposited on a support to which at least one titanium dioxide layer has been applied and, as a photosensitizer applied to the titanium dioxide layer, a photosensitizer complex of formula (Ia) or Ib) as specified above.

Abstract: A labeled compound detectable by IR spectroscopy contains at least one histidine residue bound to a cyanate or thiocyanate metal complex that has an IR absorption band within the spectral region of 2399-1900 cm−1. An assay reagent for simultaneously detecting or determining a plurality of different analytes in a sample is made up of a plurality of different labeled compounds, each being independently distinguishable from the others by absorbing energy in a different and distinguishable region in the range of 2300 to 1900 cm−1.

Abstract: A labeled compound detectable by IR spectroscopy contains at least one hidine residue bound to a cyanate or thiocyanate metal complex that has an IR absorption band within the spectral region of 2399-1900 cm.sup.-1. An assay reagent for simultaneously detecting or determining a plurality of different analytes in a sample is made up of a plurality of different labeled compounds, each being independently distinguishable from the others by absorbing energy in a different and distinguishable region in the range of 2300 to 1900 cm.sup.-1.

Abstract: A bis(platinum) complex having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X, Y, Z, X', Y', and Z' are the same or different ligands and are halide, sulphate, phosphate, nitrate, carboxylate, substituted carboxylate, dicarboxylate, substituted dicarboxylate primary or secondary amine, sulfoxide, phosphine, pyridine-type nitrogen and the like; preferably, there is at least one Pt-anion bond on each Pt molecule; and A is a diamine or polyamine.Complexes of trans geometry ?PtX.sub.2 (L)(L')! where at least L is a planar ligand such as pyridine but preferably quinoline and L' may be amine, sulfoxide or substituted sulfoxide and X is a chloride, nitrate or carboxylate.A process for obtaining bis(platinum) complexes where the two platinum coordination spheres may contain different ligands in each sphere and where the geometry of each platinum coordination sphere may be the same or different.

Abstract: Novel trans-platinum IV complexes which contain heterocycle ligands such as quinoline or isoquinoline, anionic ligands such as halide or sulfate, and which optionally may contain ammonia, or a primary or secondary amine are provided. These complexes have application as pharmaceuticals, in particular as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: A and B are separately monoamines or together diamines; and Z is a group of formula (II) or (III): ##STR2## (in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.7 are various organic groups, n is 0, 1 or 2 and X is a direct carbon-carbon bond or lower alkylene) show valuable anti-tumor activity and may be prepared by reacting an amine-platinum complex with a compound providing the group represented by Z.

Abstract: The energetic salts of 3-nitramino-4-nitrofurazan have a desirable combination of desirable properties such as sufficiently high densities, and low or no hydrogen content. The salts are useful as ingredients in various propellant, explosive, gassifier, and pyrotechnic compositions. 3-Nitramino-4-nitrofurazan is itself a useful energetic compound and is also useful in the synthesis of still further energetic compounds.

Abstract: Mthods and apparatus for the extraction of a ligand such as molecular oxygen from a first fluid environment and for release of a ligand such as molecular oxygen, as well as ligand carrier compounds therefore comprising linear, pentadentate polyalkylamines and transition metal ions. The carrier compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## where, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently an organic group including a sulfur, an oxygen or a nitrogen coordinated to M;each of m, n. o, and p is 1, 2 3, or 4;X is selected from the group consisting of 2,6-pyridyl, 2,6-piperidyl, 2,5pyrrolyl, 2,4-imidazolyl, substituted heterocyclic amines, --O--, --S-- >P--R.sub.3, and >N--R.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or aralkyl; andM is a transition metal ion.

Abstract: Blowing agents of tetrazoles and their derivatives which have a melting point over 200.degree. C. and are used to manufacture the high quality foaming thermoplastic synthetic resin moldings, especially engineering or superengineering plastic moldings and said blowing agents generate no harmful gases and do not cause the deterioration of the thermoplastic synthetic resin moldings.

Abstract: A chemical moiety is disclosed which comprises a chemical, biochemical, or biological substance attached to one or more electrochemiluminescent organometallic compounds. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the substance is attached to one or more ruthenium-containing or osmium-containing luminescent organometallic compounds. Methods are disclosed for detecting very small amounts of the chemical moiety using chemiluminescent, electrochemiluminescent, and photoluminescent means. Compounds are disclosed which are useful for labelling substances of interest with ruthenium-containing and osmium-containing labels or other electrochemiluminescent labels. These labelled substances are useful in methods provided for detecting and quantifying analytes of interest in binding assays and competitive binding assays. The labelled substances are of particular use in homogeneous binding assays.

Abstract: The invention relates to salts formed between basic H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists and a complex of zinc with a carboxylic acid selected from tartaric acid, citric acid and alkyl citric acids, and to solvates of such salts, excluding salts in which the basic H.sub.2 -receptor antagonist is ranitidine. Examples of basic H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists are cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine and roxatidine.The salts are useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcer disease and non-ulcer dyspepsia.

Abstract: A chemical moiety is disclosed which comprises a chemical biochemical, or biological substance attached to one or more electrochemiluminescent organometallic compounds. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the substance is attached to one or more ruthenium-containing or osmiumcontaining luminescent organometallic compounds. Methods are disclosed for detecting very small amounts of the chemical moiety using chemiluminescent, electrochemiluminescent, and photoluminescent means. Compounds are disclosed which are useful for labelling substances of interest with ruthenium-containing and osmium-containing labels or other electrochemiluminescent labels. These labelled substances are useful in methods provided for detecting and quantifying analytes of interest in binding assays and competitive binding assays. The labelled substances are of particular use in homogeneous binding assays.

Abstract: The present invention concerns improved crystalline metal complexes of the fungicide 1-[N-propyl-N-2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenoxy)-ethyl carbamoyl]-imidazole, known by the common name prochloraz, its improved formulations and their use in combatting fungi, especially powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca fuliginia) and coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum coffeanum).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a class of chiral copper-amine complexes of the formula R(L*) CuLi in which L* is selected from: ##STR1## In this formula, R is a transferable ligand, which can be alkyl, aryl or aralkyl. M is a metal ion such as Li, Na, K, Cs, Rb, Be, Mg and other metal ions from the first two columns of the periodic table. R.sub.1 is straight chain alkyl, R.sub.2 is aryl or substituted aryl and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 form a heterocyclic ring or a substituted heterocyclic ring with 4 to 8 members including oxygen and sulfur.Such complexes react with .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketones, aldehydes, esters and other carbonyl containing compounds such that R is transferred to the 3 position enantioselectively as shown below. ##STR2## Such complexes react with .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketones in the presence of trialkysilyl halides to give silyl enol ether in which R is substituted in the 3 position as shown below.

Abstract: A process utilizes the tetrazole functional group to direct lithiation at the ortho position of a phenyltetrazole and generate a nucleophilic aryllithium species which then undergoes reaction with an electrophile to generate a 2-substituted 1-(tetrazol-5-yl)benzene. The process is useful in the production of intermediates in the synthesis of angiotensin II antagonists. This novel process is a more cost effective and versatile route for the large-scale preparation of these key intermediates.

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives and a process for the preparation thereof.The imidazole derivatives have remarkable antiulcer properties and are of the following formula: ##STR1## where X is an anion of pharmaceutically acceptable acids; a is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; b is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7; c is 1, 2, 3 or 4; d is twice a minus c; and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.The process for the preparation thereof is based on reacting cimetidine and a zinc compound containing the anion X.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the extraction of a ligand such as molecular oxygen from a first fluid environment and for release of a ligand such as molecular oxygen, as well as ligand carrier compounds therefor comprising linear, pentadentate polyalkylamines and transition metal ions. The carrier compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## where, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently an organic group including a sulfur, an oxygen or a nitrogen coordinated to M;each of m, n, o, and p is 1, 2, 3, or 4;X is selected from the group consisting of 2,6-pyridyl, 2,6-piperidyl, 2,5-pyrrolyl, 2,4-imidazolyl, substituted heterocyclic amines, --)--, --S--, ##STR2## and ##STR3## where R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aralkyl; and M is a transition metal ion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrochemical extraction of a ligand such as molecular oxygen from a first fluid environment and for release of a ligand such as molecular oxygen, as well as ligand carrier compounds therefor comprising macrocyclic amines having the general formulas: ##STR1## where: A, B, C, D, E, and F are each nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, or phosphorous;m, n, o, p, q, and r are each typically 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;the R substituents are each generally H or short chain (linear or branched) alkyl, although R.sub.2 may represent ketyl (.dbd.o); andM is a suitable transition metal ion.

Abstract: Organic platinum complexes active as anti-tumor agents in warm-blooded animals, and methods for synthesis of same, are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions of matter which are multifunctional amino zirconium aluminum metallo organic complexes which are comprised of a chemically united complex aluminum moiety, a tetravalent zirconium moiety, and a multifunctional amino acid wherein the acid is chemically bound to both the aluminum and zirconium centers.Such compositions are useful in promoting adhesion of adhesives, sealants, and coatings to metal, rubber, glass, plastic, coatings, and wood thereby enhancing strength properties and prolonging useful service life when such products are exposed to aggressive environments.Futher described is the specific process for the preparing of such compositions in organic media with desirable stability of the metal centers toward polymerization and related hydrolysis.

Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently a monocyclic or fused ring aromatic or heteroaromatic group free of water-solubilizing groups,each R.sub.2 is independently is phenyl or methyl, andMe is Ni, Cu, Co or Zn, are useful as pigments for, for example, the mass pigmenting of synthetic plastics and resins, surface coatings and inks, pigment printing, textile coating and pigmenting paper in the mass.

Abstract: There are described (1-benzylethylenediamine)-platin(II)-complexes of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the radicals R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group, a benzyl group, or a phenylethyl group, and B is a thienyl radical, an indolyl radical, an imidazolyl radical, or a phenyl radical substituted by the radicals R.sub.5, R.sub.6, an R.sub.7 which are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkanoyloxy, benzoyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkanesulfonyloxy, carboxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -carbalkoxy, cyano, aminocarboxyl, aminocarbonyl, which contains one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radicals, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylcarbonyl, nitro, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl).sub.3 N.sup.+, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkanoylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Iminomethyl-azolyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X is nitrogen or a CH group,R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or phenyl, phenylalkyl or phenoxyalkyl which is optionally substituted in the phenyl part andR.sup.2 is optionally substituted alkyl, or alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, cyano, optionally substituted benzyl or phenyl, or a cycloalkyl radical which is optionally substituted by oxygen and/or interrupted by a keto group, oraddition products thereof with acids or metal salts with the exception of the compounds in which(a)X represents a CH group,R.sup.1 represents phenyl which is subsituted by halogen and/or alkyl andR.sup.2 represents alkyl, or(b)X represents nitrogen or a CH group,R.sup.1 represents phenyl which is optionally substituted by halogen, alkyl, alkoxy and/or trifluoromethyl andR.sup.2 represents benzyl which is optionally substituted by halogen, alkyl, alkoxy and/or trifluoromethylwhich possess fungicidal activity.

Abstract: Ethylenediamine salt of 5-nitrotetrazole and preparation. This salt has been found to be useful as an explosive alone and in eutectic mixtures with ammonium nitrate and/or other explosive compounds. Its eutectic with ammonium nitrate has been demonstrated to behave in a similar manner to a monomolecular explosive such as TNT, and is less sensitive than the pure salt. Moreover, this eutectic mixture, which contains 87.8 mol % of ammonium nitrate, is close to the CO.sub.2 -balanced composition of 90 mol %, and has a relatively low melting point of 110.5 C. making it readily castable. The ternary eutectic system containing the ethylenediamine salt of 5-nitrotetrazole, ammonium nitrate and ethylenediamine dinitrate has a eutectic temperature of 89.5 C. and gives a measured detonation pressure of 24.8 GPa, which is 97.6% of the calculated value. Both the pure ethylenediamine salt and its known eutectic compounds behave in substantially ideal manner. Methods for the preparation of the salt are described.

Abstract: Novel complexes are prepared from water-soluble compounds having at least one amidocarbonylic unit and a square planar organometallic compound.

Abstract: This disclosure describes platinum chelates of 2-hydrazino-1-aza (or 1,3-diaza,1-oxa-3-aza or 1-thia-3-aza)-1-cyclo-alkenes which possess activity as antitumor agents.

Abstract: The compounds are the class of substituted hydrazine carboximidamides which are useful for inducing the regression and/or palliation of leukemia and related cancers in mammals when administered in amounts of from about one mg. to about 1.2 gm. per square meter of body surface area per day.

Abstract: This disclosure describes metal chelates of anthracene-9,10-bis-carbonylhydrazones and derivatives thereof useful as antibacterial agents, for inhibiting the growth of transplanted mouse tumors, and for inducing the regression and/or palliation of leukemia and related cancers.

Abstract: 1-Phenoxy-1-imidazol-1-yl-4-fluoro-butane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which B is --CO- or --CH(OH)--,X is hydrogen or fluorine,Z each independently is halogen, alkyl, nitro, cyano, alkoxy-carbonyl or optionally substituted phenyl, andn is 0, 1, 2 or 3,or an acid or metal salt adduct thereof, which possess fungicidal properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-aryliminohexahydropyrimidines and imidazolidines, of the formula ##STR1## as well as to salts and complexes thereof, having fungicidal activity. These compounds are particularly active against rust of beans, brown rust of wheat and mildew on cereals. After having been processed into compositions, the compounds of the invention can successfully be used to prevent or control mould infections in agriculture and horticulture in a dosage of 200-1000 g of active substance per hectare.Very active fungicides are, for example, 2-(4-cyclohexyl-phenyl) iminohexahydropyrimidine and 2-(4-n-hexyl-phenyl) iminohexahydropyrimidine, as well as the sulphuric acid salts of these compounds and complexes with zinc salts.

Abstract: A new composition of matter comprising molybdenum trioxide and heterocyclic nitrogen or oxygen Lewis bases. The molybdenum trioxide, upon reaction with Lewis base, forms a layered compound characterized in that the Lewis base is covalently bonded to molybdenum atoms in molybdenum oxide layers. The layered compound has the formula LMoO.sub.3 where L is a Lewis base containing nitrogen or oxygen electron donors and selected from the group consisting of 5- and 6-membered heterocyclic amines, amine oxides, triorganophosphates, phosphine oxides and sulfoxides. L has the steric requirement such that its cross-sectional area perpendicular to an axis running through the L-Mo covalent bond is less than about 30(A).sup.2.

Abstract: A new composition of matter comprising layered compounds of tungsten trioxide and heterocyclic nitrogen or oxygen Lewis bases which have a unique layered structure. The layered compounds have the formula LWO.sub.3 where L is a Lewis base selected from the group consisting of 5-membered heterocyclic amines, 6-membered heterocyclic amines, amine oxides, triorganophosphates, phosphine oxides and sulfoxides, the layered compounds being characterized in that L is covalently bound to a tungsten atom in the tungsten oxide layer.

Abstract: New imidazole-copper complex compounds having a good fungicidal action, fungicides containing these compounds as active ingredients, processes for their manufacture, and their use for combating fungi.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of insoluble metal complex colorants of the formula ##STR1## where R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be identical or different and each is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl or phenyl,Me is copper, cobalt or preferably nickel,Z is NH, O or S andA is one equivalent of an anion,by condensing the corresponding 1,3-diiminoisoindoline and thiazolidine derivative in the molar ratio of 1:1 in water, isolating the 1:1 condensation product, reacting the latter with a metal salt MeA.sub.2 in an aprotic polar water-miscible solvent and isolating the reaction product. The water-containing press cake of the 1:1 condensation product can be used for the reaction with the metal salt MeA.sub.2, in which case the water, together with a part of the solvent, is distilled off during the reaction in which (I) is formed.The process has great economic advantages over the prior art processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of formula I ##STR1## and metal complexes thereof, in which both R.sub.1 's are hydrogen or halogen or form a condensed ring of the benzene series, or --S--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --S--, andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, a mono- or dicyclic-aromatic group or is a divalent radical of the phenylene or naphthalene series linking one further compound of formula I, wherein R.sub.3 is a direct bond and the R.sub.1 groups are the same as or different from the R.sub.1 groups of the first compound of formula I,which metal complexes are either 1:1 metal complexes when R.sub.3 is a divalent linking radical, or 1:2 metal complexes of monomeric compounds of formula I such 1:2 complexes being symmetric or asymmetric and the metal is a divalent transition metal, the complexes are useful as pigments.

Abstract: Metal salt complexes of 3-isothiazolones and compositions containing them exhibit useful biocidal properties, including bactericidal, fungicidal, and algaecidal properties.

Abstract: The compound of the formula and metal complexes thereof ##STR1## are useful as fungicide.