Abstract: A second sphere contrast enhancing agent for magnetic resonance imaging comprises a paramagnetic metal ion having catecholate ligands coordinated thereto and having water molecules hydrogen bonded to the catecholate ligands.

Abstract: 1. Compounds of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein n and m in each case mean the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4,X stands for a hydrogen atom and/or a metal ion equivalent of an element of atomic numbers 21-29, 31, 32, 37-39, 42-44, 49 or 57-83,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, being different, mean in each case a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain, branched, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.0 -C.sub.20 -alkylene group which optionally contains imino, phenylenoxy, phenylenimino, amido, hydrazido, ester group(s), oxygen, sulfur and/or nitrogen atom(s) and is substituted, if desired, by hydroxy, mercapto, imino, epoxy, oxo, thioxo and/or amino group(s), this alkylene group exhibiting at the end either a second molecule of general Formula I.sub.A or I.sub.B ##STR2## a functional group, or, linked by way of this functional group, a bio- or macromolecule,are valuable diagnostic and therapeutic media.

Abstract: A polymeric contrast enhancing agent for magnetic resonance images having a chelating agent, which can be bound to metal ions having at least one unpaired electron, such as gadolinium. Examples of such chelating agents include DTPA-ethylenediamide-methacrylate copolymer and poly-(DTPA-ethylenediamide). These contrast enhancing agents, bound to the metal ions, are then administered to a patient, and following this the MR images are taken.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula SnR.sup.1.sub.a R.sup.2.sub.b R.sup.3.sub.c, in which R.sup.1 is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an acetate group, R.sup.3 is a trifluoroacetate group, a has a value of 1 or 2, b has a value of 1 or 2 and c has a value of 1 or 2, with the proviso that the sum of a+b+c=4. The invention also relates to a method for the synthesis of these compounds and to a material for producing electrically conductive and infrared-reflective fluorine-doped tin oxide layers on glass, glass ceramic and/or enamel surfaces, the material containing tin compounds of the formula SnR.sup.1.sub.a R.sup.2.sub.b R.sup.3.sub.c or mixtures of these tin compounds, the mixture corresponding to the general formula SnR.sup.1.sub.x R.sup.2.sub.y R.sup.3.sub.z, wherein x has a numerical value of 1 to 2, y a numerical value of 0.1 to 2.9 and z a numerical value of 0.1 to 2.9, the sum of x+y+z being 4, dissolved in a polar organic solvent.

Abstract: A synthetic method for generating pure carboxyethyl germanium sesquioxide in the absence of toxic impurities. In the method germanium dioxide and metallic germanium are not used as starting materials. The method involves the production of pure crystals of trichlorogermane propionic acid which are converted to carboxyethyl germanium sesquioxide. The product has an LD.sub.50 value of at least 5 g/kg.

Abstract: Metal oxide heteropolycondensates of tin and boron, particularly heteropolycondensates of this type wherein the major amount of the metal oxide is tin oxide, and a minor amount is boron oxide. The quantity of boron oxide is sufficient to enhance the conductivity of the composition.

Abstract: Benzoic acid derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or lower-alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen, trimethylsilyl, or trimethylgermyl, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, trimethylsilyl, or trimethylgermyl, R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, acetyl, or hydroxy, at least one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being trimethylsilyl or trimethylgermyl, and R.sub.6 means hydroxy, lower-alkoxy, or a group of the formula --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 mean hydrogen or lower-alkyl, and X represents a group of the formula --COHN--, --NHCO--, --COO--, --OCO--, --COCH.dbd.CH--, --COCH.dbd.C(OH)--, or --CH.dbd.CH--, which exhibit excellent effect as differentiation-inducing agents for neoplastic cells, especially leukemia cells, or a therapeutic agent for psoriasis or immune and inflammatory diseases, and a process for the preparation thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of anhydrous tin-(IV)-carboxylate. Metallic tin or Sn-(II)-acetate is reacted with an excess of acetic acid anhydride under agitation and at temperatures of 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. Oxygen is passed through the reaction mixture or an oxygen yielding agent is added thereto. The tin-(IV)-acetate thus formed, which is useful, per se, is separated from the reaction mixture and further reacted with a carboxylic acid with more than four carbon atoms or an acid anhydride corresponding to said carboxylic acid. The reaction is carried out at temperatures of about 80.degree. to 150.degree. C. and the liberated acetic acid anhydride or acetic acid is removed by distillation under vacuum.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of anhydrous tin-dicarboxylate-dihalide. Anydrous tin-(II)-halide is reacted with an excess amount of acetic acid anhydride at temperatures of about between 20.degree. to 100.degree. C. while passing oxygen through the reaction mixture or adding an oxygen yielding agent such as hydrogen peroxide. The tin-diacetate-dihalide thus formed is separated and is further reacted with aliphatic carboxylic acid having more than 4 carbon atoms or the corresponding acid anhydrides at the temperatures of 80.degree. to 150.degree. C. while the liberated acetic acid anhydride or acetic acid is removed by distillation.

Abstract: Tributenyltin compounds containing double bonds at C-1 or C-3 or combinats thereof are synthesized from symmetrical tetrabutenyltins to offer a sufficient toxicity to function as a biocide or an antifoulant compound for ships' hulls and have an increased rate of degradation to be compatable with the environment.

Abstract: There are provided new 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B and R.sup.1-5 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds of the invention can be used as pesticides, especially against insects and mites.

Abstract: By reacting a tin carboxylate with hydrogen peroxide at a particular ratio in an aqueous medium, this invention provides a transparent aqueous tin compound solution which can finally form, in an industrially advantageous manner, tin oxide having excellent transparency, uniformity, compactness, conductivity, etc.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of tinorganic compounds.

Abstract: Dibasic lead-fatty acid salts are synthesized in a melt reaction between plumbous oxide and fatty acids in the presence of magnesium, calcium, and/or aluminum compounds. The salts are useful as stabilizers for halogen-containing polymers.

Abstract: Dibasic lead-fatty acid salts and mixtures thereof with neutral lead-fatty acid salts are synthesized in a melt reaction using a free-hydroxyl organic compound as a catalyst/initiator. The resulting products are useful as stabilizers for halogen-containing polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to organotin compounds containing fluorine which are particularly useful for forming fluorine-doped tin oxide coatings by the chemical vapor deposition method. In the preferred embodiment, the compound is monobutyldichlorotin trifluoroacetate, which is prepared by reaction of monobutyltin trichloride and trifluoroacetic acid.

Abstract: A method for isolating a vinyl salt compound in solid form from an aqueous solution thereof by spray drying such an aqueous salt solution.

Abstract: This invention provides novel organometallic compositions represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein M is selected from the group consisting of members of Groups IIa, IIb, IIIa, IVa and VIIb of the Periodic System of Elements; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of radicals represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl radicals and heteroatom-substituted hydrocarbyl radicals wherein said heteroatoms are selected from the group consisting of halogen, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus atoms; R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl radicals; R is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl radicals and hetero atom-substituted derivatives thereof wherein said heteroatoms are selected from the group consisting of halogen, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus atoms; and v, w, x, y and z are integers.

Abstract: An organotin-containing composition for the stabilization of polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride in which there is incorporated a stabilizing amount of an organotin compound containing at least two tin atoms and which is a mercapto, hydroxy or alkoxy substituted ester of a mercapto acid substituted organotin mercapto acid diester.