Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which m is 0 or 1,R is a hydrogen atom or a group of formula ##STR2## T is either an (m+2)-valent aromatic group or a bisphenylene group, [Z] is a group of on average 1 to 10 structural units of the formula (3)--Q--T(OR).sub.1+m-r (EB).sub.r (3),in whichQ is a group of the formula (4) ##STR3## in which R.sup.0 is a phenyl radical substituted in a particular manner andR.sup.1 andR.sup.2 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and in which, furthermore,EB symbolizes a free valency of the group T,r has one of the values 0, 1 or 1+mand the structural units of the formula (3) are linked via their free valencies to the group [Z] such that the groups Q in each case alternate with groups T and the group [Z] overall is monovalent. As excellent flameproofing agents which are reactive towards epoxy compounds, the compounds are a useful formulation component for epoxy resin compositions.

Abstract: The diposphines have the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently from each other represent a hydrocarbyl group which is substituted with one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl and alkoxy, andA is --C(O)--, --S(O).sub.2 --, --S(O)-- or certain divalent organic groups.The diphosphines are useful for stabilizing thermoplastic polymers, such as polycarbonates, against thermal discoloration.

Abstract: Diphosphates of catecholamines having formula (I) wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and X have the meanings reported in the description, are useful in the therapy of cardiovascular and renal diseases.

Abstract: Hydrocarbyl bisphosphate compounds containing hindered aryl substituents in the phosphate groups can be formed by: (a) reacting a hindered phenol, e.g., xylenol, with a phosphorus oxytrihalide, e.g., phosphorus oxytrichloride, to form a reaction product mixture; and (b) combining the reaction product, without distillation of the product from the reaction product mixture, from (a) mixture with a hydrocarbyl diol, e.g., one containing a phenyl ring such as hydroquinone or resorcinol.

Abstract: Novel pharmacologically active methylenebisphosphonates having formula (I) wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 independently are C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, silyl SiR.sub.3 or hydrogen, whereby in formula (I) at least one of the groups R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 is hydrogen and at least one of the groups R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 is different from hydrogen, Q.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen, amino NH.sub.2, or OR'.sub.1, wherein R'.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or acyl, Q.sup.2 is the group (.alpha.) wherein Y is a six-membered heterocyclic group, or a carbocyclic aromatic group, X is a bond, O, S or NR'", wherein R'" is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or acyl, n is the integer 0 to 6, and R' and R" are hydrogen or lower alkyl provided that as a ring atom of the ring Y and/or a chain atom of the group X, there is always at least one heteroatom from the group O, N and S, including the steroisomers and the salts of the compounds.

Abstract: Novel aromatic polyphosphate ester-acids and amine salts thereof are described. These products are eminently useful as ashless antiwear agents in lubricating oils.

Abstract: Onium salt capable of generating acid upon exposure to actinic radiation having the following structure:(R.sub.1).sub.a (R.sub.2).sub.b (R.sub.3).sub.c Q.sup.+ --A--M.sup.+ X.sup.- --B--X'.sup.-where:Q is S;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently substituted or unsubstituted aromatic, aliphatic, or aralkyl groups having 7-18 carbon atoms;M.sup.+ is a cationic organic radical;A is a divalent radical selected from the group of hindered alkylene groups, substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or aralkyl groups;B is a divalent aromatic sensitizer which absorbs radiation having a wavelength longer than 300 nm and is capable of transferring an electron to Q,x.sup.- and X'.sup.- are anionic groups; and wherein A provides a spatial separation between Q and M, and B provides a spatial separation between X and X', such that the spatial separation provided by A between Q and M is substantially the same as the spatial separation provided by B between X and X'.

Abstract: A composition, having good weatherability properties, comprisinga) one or more compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which m is 1;n is 0 or 1;p is 0;each R or R.sup.1 independently, is a group derived from an aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic alcohol containing one or two OH groups; whereby the two --OH groups are not positioned to be able to form a P-containing ring;or both groups R form a group derived from an aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic alcohol containing two OH groups in such a position that they can form a cyclic group with a single phosphorus atom;Y is --O--, --S--, --CH(R.sub.5)-- or --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --;where R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkyl or COOR.sub.6 and R.sub.6 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl; andb) a polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formulae I, II and III ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, and R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 alkenyl. The compounds are used as antiwear additives for lubricants.

Abstract: Novel bisphosphonates comprise compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein m and l are independently 1 or 2; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl group, or an alkali metal cation; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl group or an alkali metal cation; Y represents .dbd.0 or .dbd.N--OH, or --OH and X represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a branched alkylene group, or a branched or straight alkenylene or alkynylene chain optionally substituted by one or more oxygen or nitrogen atoms, wherein n is an integer from 3 to 24. Further definitions of X are included in the description.

Abstract: Novel, racemic and optically active phosphorus compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R signifies lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or protected hydroxy, R.sup.1 signifies lower alkoxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, chlorine or bromine, R.sup.2 stands for lower alkyl or lower alkoxy and n represents the number 0, 1 or 2, are described. These compounds are valuable intermediates in the manufacture of not only known, but also novel diphosphine ligands.

Abstract: A flow modifier for a thermoplastic resin, which is a hydroxyphenyl-containing organophosphorus compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 each represents a hydroxyl group, ##STR2## a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; a, b, c, and d each represents an integer of from 1 to 3; n represents 0 or an integer of from 1 to 3; when n is 0 or 1, the compound contains one hydroxyl group or ##STR3## group per molecule; and when n is 2 or 3, the compound contains one or two, in total, of hydroxyl group and ##STR4## group per molecule and thermoplastic resin composition containing the flow modifier is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to acyloxymethyl esters of bisphosphonic acids, halo-bisphosphonic acids and hydroxy-bisphosphonic acids which exhibit oral bioavailability and are useful in the treatment of disturbances involving calcium or phosphate metabolism, in particular, the treatment and prevention of diseases involving bone resorption, especially osteoporosis, Paget's disease, malignant hypercalcemia, and metastatic bone disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain polyamine thiols which are useful as radioprotective agents.

Abstract: A procedure for detecting proteins in fluids (particularly body fluids) which involves contacting such fluid with a composition comprising copper in a form capable of forming a copper/protein complex, a peroxide and a redox indicator which provides a detectable response when oxidized, together with an ionizable phosphate containing compound to prevent interference with the redox indicator from substances present in the fluid.

Abstract: Azulenesquaric acid dyes of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each have specified meanings are prepared from azulene derivatives of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each have specified meanings as intermediates, and used in an optical recording medium.

Abstract: A process for regioselectively preparing phosphorylated cyclitols, in particular phosphorylated inositols such as myo-inositol 1,4,5-tris(phosphate) and myo-inositol 1,3,4,5-tetrakis(phosphate). Novel cyclitols produced by means of this process are also described.

Abstract: Precursors for the preparation of fiber-reactive triphendioxazine dyestuffs correspond to the general formulas: ##STR1## in which Y' is a vinyl, a beta-hydroxyethyl or an ethyl group which contains in the beta-position a substituent which can be eliminated by an alkali;T is an optionally substituted alkyl (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hardenable mixtures containing:(i) a polyglycidyl ether or ester based on an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic alcohol or a corresponding carboxylic acid and(ii) a hardener obtainable by reaction of:(A) a mixture of 2-4 mol of a monohydric, aliphatic alcohol and 1 mol of phosphorus pentoxide in an inert organic solvent, or of 2 mol of a dialkyl phosphate or of 2 mol of phosphoric acid, if appropriate in combination with 1-2 mol of a monohydric, aliphatic alcohol, with(B) 0.5-1.5 mol of a diglycidyl ether based on a cycloaliphatic or aromatic diol,with the proviso that the said diglycidyl ether used for the preparation of the hardener has an average molecular weight (number-average) of not more than 2,500 and the said hardener is essentially free from 1,2-epoxide groups.The hardenably mixtures are suitable in particular for the production of coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to oligomeric and polymeric esters of difunctional polyphenylene ethers and phosphinic acids, phosphonic acids and phosphoric acid and to their use as a flame-retarding mixing component for other plastics.

Abstract: Certain phenyl and N-heterocyclic phosphorothioates and phosphates are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate alkali metal or alkaline earth metal -O-phenyl or N-heterocyclic compound with an appropriate phosphorochloridate or phosphorochloridothioate under alkaline conditions in a liquid reaction medium and in the presence of a tertiary amine catalyst and a nonionic surfactant having a HLB Value of from about 2.5 to about 20 or more.

Abstract: Certain phenyl and N-heterocyclic phosphorothioates and phosphonothioates and phosphates are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate alkali metal or alkaline earth metal --0-phenyl or N-heterocyclic compound with an appropriate phosphorochloridate, phosphorochloridothioate, phosphonochloridate or phosphonochloridothioate under alkaline conditions in the presence of a tertiary amine catalyst and a nonionic surfactant having an HLB Value of from about 1 to about 20, preferably about 5 to 15, in a two-phase system, one phase being primarily the phosphorate or phosphonate reactant and a complex thereof with the tertiary amine catalyst and the other phase being an aqueous reaction medium comprising water, a buffer system, and the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal-O-phenyl or --O-N-heterocyclic compound, in the substantial or complete absence of an organic solvent the aqueous reaction medium being maintained at pH about 10 to 12 by the buffer system.

Abstract: An aromatic diphosphite as a antioxidant for organic materials. The aromatic diphosphite has the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and straight chain and branched alkyl groups having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms with the proviso that at least two of said R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are alkyl groups having at least three carbon atoms.

Abstract: 2-Substituted-1,3-propylidenediphosphonates of formula (I), where A, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are defined in claim 1, are therapeutically active compounds, namely for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.They can be prepared by reacting phosphonating agents with 1,3- dibromopropanes or ditosylates of 1,3-propanediols substituted in position 2. ##STR1## .

Abstract: A class of Mannich condensates containing phosphorus prepared by reacting a phenol with formaldehyde and a primay amine, and then reacting the product with formaldehyde and a dialkyl phosphite. Useful applications include use as a fire retardant additive in polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (1) ##STR1## in which the Zs, preferably identical to each other, each denote a hydroxy group or a sulfato, thiosulfato or phosphato group. They can be prepared by first converting biphenyl by sulfochlorination into biphenyl-4,4'-disulfochloride, then reducing the latter with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfite or hydrogensulfite to sulfinic acid, and in turn reacting the latter with ethylene oxide to give 4,4'-bis-(.beta.-hydroxyethylsulfonyl)-biphenyl, which can be esterified in conventional manner. They are used for modifying and improving the physical and coloristic properties of materials made of natural and/or synthetic polyamide fibers and/or polyurethane fibers and as auxiliaries in dyeing processes for such fiber materials.

Abstract: Compounds having a quinodimethane or a 7,8-dihydroquinodimethane nucleus and four substituted phosphinyl groups at the 7- and 8-positions are disclosed. A process for preparing the specified compounds is also disclosed.