Abstract: Azulenesquaric acid dyes of the formula ##STR1## where L is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 - alkylene,R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 - alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 - cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl andR.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.5 are each independently of the others hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl,with the proviso that when R.sup.5 is hydrogen the positions of the substituents CH.sub.2 --L--O--CO--NHR.sup.1 and R.sup.4 on an azulene ring may also be interchanged within a ring in either or both of the azulene rings, derived from azulene intermediates that contain urethane groups, are suitable for use in an optical recording medium.

Abstract: Substituted amino carbamate derivatives corresponding to the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds; and certain of said derivatives as new compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are surface-active polycarbodiimides containing a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion joined through the reaction of a carbodiimide group with a reactive functional group. The surface-active polycarbodiimides may be linear or branched, monodisperse or polydisperse, but preferably are of the branched, monodispers type. The surface-active polycarbodiimides are useful as surfactants, and are particularly useful as emulsifiers in cross-linkable, carboxyl-containing resin systems, such as aqueous latexes.

Abstract: A vinyl ether oligomer especially useful for coatings is prepared by reacting an hydroxyl-terminated polyester, a diisocyanate, and a hydroxy monovinyl ether having formulas as defined herein.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene carbonate) monoahls and polyahls useful as nonionic surfactants and having a poly(alkylene carbonate) backbone are prepared by reacting an oligomeric poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl with a compound having mono- or difunctional active hydrogen moieties, such as alcohols, carboxylic acids, mercaptans, amides, primary or secondary amines, or substituted phenols, optionally in the presence of a catalyst, under transesterification conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) and (II): ##STR1## are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.

Abstract: For filling and forming teeth, novel (meth)acrylic acid derivatives of triisocyanates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and stand for hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and denote hydrogen or methyl,Y.sup.1 to Y.sup.3 are identical or different and denote divalent straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon radicals of 2 to 15 carbon atoms which may optionally include 1 to 3 oxygen bridges and which may be unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 additional (meth)acryloyloxy radicals,X.sup.1 to X.sup.3 are identical or different and denote --NR.sup.1 -- or --O--, at least one of the radicals X.sup.1 to X.sup.3 denoting --NR.sup.1 --, and the ringsA and B are identical or different and may be aromatic or saturated.

Abstract: Process for producing urethanes, by reacting an organic hydroxyl group containing compound and carbon monoxide, either (i) with an organic nitro group containing compound, e.g. nitrobenzene, or (ii) with a primary amine, e.g. aniline, and oxygen, the reacting in both cases being carried out in the presence of a non-noble metal catalyst system comprising a copper catalyst, preferably mixed with a promoter such as a nitrogen or phosphorous containing organic compound for the (i) nitro compound reaction, or an alkali salt for the (ii) amine reaction, e.g. at 200-8000 psig and 100.degree.-300.degree. C., using 0.05-0.4 mole copper catalyst and 0.01-10 moles promoter per mole (i) nitro compound or (ii) amine, and 2-500 moles carbon monoxide, and (in the case of the (ii) amine) 0.5-5 moles oxygen, per mole of the (i) nitro compound or (ii) amine.

Abstract: Azulenesquaric acid dyes of the formula ##STR1## where L is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkylene,R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl andR.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently of the others hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl,with the proviso that when R.sup.5 is hydrogen the positions of the substituents CH.sub.2 --L--O--CO--NHR.sup.1 and R.sup.4 on an azulene ring may also be interchanged within a ring in either or both of the azulene rings, derived from azulene intermediates that contain urethane groups, are suitable for use in an optical recording medium.

Abstract: Substituted amino derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each stand for an acyclic hydrocarbon residue or an alicyclic hydrocarbon residue; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each stand for hydrogen or a hydrocarbon residue optionally containing hetero-atom(s); A stands for a carbon chain having two or more carbon atoms optionally containing ether linkage or sulfide linkage, which may be substituted and which may per se form a ring; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each stand for oxygen atom or sulfur atom; and Y stands for amino group or an organic residue bonded through nitrogen atom, which may form a ring by combining with a carbon atom constituting A; and their salts have anti-arrhythmic activity and are useful for prevention and treatment of a variety of arrhythmias.

Abstract: An improved for preparing N-substituted carbamate comprising reaction of a selected olefin or alcohol with a carbamate in the presence of a catalyst comprising a blend of a perfluorinated sulfonic acid polymer and a perfluorinated polymer diluent in a substantially nonpolar reaction mixture.

Abstract: Phenyl esters of substituted acids are prepared by a two-step process in which a phenol derivative is first treated with an acid halide to yield a phenyl ester intermediate, and the intermediate is reacted with an appropriate nucleophile.

Abstract: Polyunsaturated compounds useful in radiation curable compositions are made by reacting p-vinylphenol and a polyisocyanate in the ratio of one mole of p-vinylphenol for each isocyanate group of the polyisocyanate.

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: Coated supports with ultra-thin, single-layer or multi-layer coating of organic polymer material have been found, in which, as polymer, polyurethanes of the structure ##STR1## are used in which A is the skeleton of an aliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic diol,B is the skeleton of an aliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic diisocyanate,n assumes values from 2 to 150 andat least one of the substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 represents an essentially normal-chain aliphatic radical and the others in each case denote hydrogen, the aliphatic radical having at least 4 carbon atoms and the number of carbon atoms from the terminal methyl group of the aliphatic radical via the skeleton A or B up to the urethane linkage being 6 to 40, and it being further possible for R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 jointly to form an alkylene chain and for R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 jointly to form an alkylene chain. Coated supports of this type may be produced by the Langmuir-Blodgett technique.

Abstract: The process described makes it possible to obtain optically pure 4-amino-3-hydroxycarboxylic acids by means of a series of stereoselective steps. The starting material is an alpha-amino acid in the L or D configuration, with which Meldrum's acid is reacted. The resulting pyrrolone derivative is reduced prior to opening of the pyrrolidine ring. The invention also relates to the new products obtained by the said process and to the pyrrolone derivatives obtained as intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a carbocyclic, saturated or unsaturated ring; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R and R.sup.4 are each alkyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or a readily hydrolyzable ester group; Y is a bond or a straight or branch alkylene; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic, R.sup.6 CONR.sup.5, R.sup.7 NR.sup.5 CO, R.sup.7 NR.sup.5 SO.sub.2 --or R.sup.8 SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 --where R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or aralkyl; R.sup.6 is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic, heterocyclyalkyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.9 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, aralkyl, alkylene, heterocyclic, heterocyclylalkyl, R.sup.12 CONH--, R.sup.12 SO.sub.2 NH-- or (R.sup.13).sub.2 N--; R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are each hydrogen or alkyl; or R.sup.10 is hydrogen and R.sup.11 is aminoalkyl, imidazolylmethyl, aryl, aralkyl, aralkoxyalkoxy, hydroxyalkyl or methylthioalkyl; or R.sup.10 and R.sup.

Abstract: Polymers, such as polysiobutylene or ethylene-propylene copolymers, are functionalized by reaction with an activated imine to yield novel polymers.

Abstract: Polymers, such as polyisobutylene or ethylene-propylene copolymers, are functionalized by reaction with an activated imine to yield novel polymers.

Abstract: Novel 3-acyloxy-4-keto-.beta.-ionone derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is either the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl having a maximum number of 6 carbon atoms, cyclopropyl or cyclopropyl which is substituted by methyl or by halogen or represents the radical ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl having a maximum number of 6 carbon atoms, cyclopropyl or cyclopropyl which is substituted by methyl or by halogen and X represents either oxygen or sulphur, and ##STR4## display very effective microbicidal activity. They can especially be used in microbicidal compositions to control plant-pathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi of the order Oomycetes.

Abstract: 2-Acylaminoalkyl-3-[1-(carboxycycloalkylcarbamoyl)cycloalkyl]propanoic acid derivatives (which may also be viewed as glutaramide derivatives) are useful in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and renal insufficiency, based upon their inhibition of zinc-dependant, neutral endopiptidase.

Abstract: The new (meth)acrylic acid derivatives containing urethane groups can be prepared by reaction of a (meth)acrylic acid ester with diisocyanates and subsequent reaction with polyols. The compounds can be used for dental materials.

Abstract: A series of novel polypeptide derivatives, containing 5-amino-2,5-disubstituted-4-hydroxypentanoic acid residues, which are useful for inhibiting the angiotensinogen-cleaving action of the enzyme renin. Particularly valuable precursors for many of these compounds are certain other 5-amino-2,5-disubstituted-4-hydroxypentanoic acid derivatives.

Abstract: Phenyl carbamates of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are as defined in the claims, are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-aminomethyl derivatives of indane, dihydrobenzofurane, dihydrobenzothiophene, and indoline, acid addition salts thereof, isomers thereof, methods of preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and method of treating CNS-disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, depression, anxiety, migraine and senile dementia, or in the cure of cardiovascular diseases, by administering such a derivative.

Abstract: Method for preparing a biologically active 2-substituted succinic acid derivative involving asymmetrically catalytically hydrogenating the corresponding 2(E)-alkylidene succinate derivative in the presence of a rhodium complexed (R,R)-bisphosphine compound.

Abstract: Fungicidally active novel benzaldoxime carbamate derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents hydrogen or halogen,Y represents halogen or alkyl,Z represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or halogenoalkyl, andR represents alkyl, halogenoalkyl, cyanoalkyl, and also phenyl or phenylalkyl, both of which are optionally monosubstituted to polysubstituted by identical or different substituents, or represents tosyl, or cycloalkyl which is optionally monosubstituted to polysubstituted by identical or different substituents,with the exception of those compounds in which X represents 2-chloro, Y represents 6-chloro and Z represents 4-methyl. Many of the benzaldoxime intermediates therefor are also new.

Abstract: A method for producing aliphatic O-arylurethanes by the reaction of an aliphatic primary amine with an aromatic hydroxyl compound and urea. Ammonia produced as a by-product in the reaction is removed during the reaction so that the ammonia concentration of the reaction solution is maintained at 2 wt % or less.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 2-carbamoyloxyalkyl-1,4-dihydropyridine derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## which comprises: (a) reacting a 3-amino-3-carbamoyloxyalkylacrylic acid derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR2## with a benzylidene compound represented by the general formula: ##STR3## (b) reacting the 3-amino-3-carbamoyloxyalkylacrylic acid derivative of the general formula II with an aldehyde compound represented by the general formula: ##STR4## and a .beta.-keto-ester compound represented by the general formula:R.sup.4 --CO--CH.sub.2 --COOR.sup.2 (V)(c) reacting a 3-carbamoyloxyalkylpropiolic acid derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR5## with the benzylidene compound of the general formula III and ammonia or its salt; or(d) reacting the 3-carbamoyloxyalkylpropiolic acid derivative of the general formula VI with the aldehyde compound of the general formula IV, the .beta.-keto-ester compound of the general formula V and ammonia or its salt.

Abstract: New compounds which have potent V.sub.2 -vasopressin antagonistic activity are prepared by a 1,6-cyclization using peptide bond formation. The structures of the compounds are characterized by a Pas.sup.1,6 or Tas.sup.1,6 cyclized unit. Also a chiral synthesis of the optically pure Pas intermediates is described.

Abstract: Dental fillings, coatings and teeth are formed of polymers and copolymers of a polyfunctional ester-urethane derivative of (meth)-acrylic acid of the formula ##STR1## in which A is a straight-chain or branched aliphatic radical which has 2 to 20 carbon atoms and optionally contains 1 to 3 oxygen bridges, an aromatic radical with 6 to 24 carbon atoms, an araliphatic radical with 7 to 26 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radical with 6 to 26 carbon atoms,r denotes the number of chains starting from A and denotes a number from 2 to 6,R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: By reacting polyamines with ethylene carbonate, hydroxyethyl urethane diols and polyols are produced. These diols and polyols are particularly useful for the synthesis of polyurethanes by reaction with diisocyanates or polyisocyanates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new carbazates of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alkenyl, C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 haloalkyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl-C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, phenyl-C.sub.2 to C.sub.3 alkenyl, naphthyl-C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.7 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, furyl which can be nitro-substituted, diphenyl-hydroxymethyl or indazolyl which can be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy groups; andR is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl,and acid addition salts thereof, a process for the preparation thereof and feed additives comprising the same.The compounds of formula (I) may be used in animal husbandry due to their weight-gain increasing and fodder utilization improving effect.

Abstract: The new (meth)acrylic acid derivatives containing urethane groups can be prepared by reaction of a (meth)acrylic acid ester with diisocyanates and subsequent reaction with polyols. The compounds can be used for dental materials.

Abstract: Aqueous alkaline developable, UV curable urethane acrylate compounds and compositions are particularly useful for making flexible, 100% solids, solvent-free solder mask coatings which are characterized by having screen-printable viscosities, rapid developability and advantageous performance characteristics.

Abstract: Polyisocyanates containing only trace amounts of free aromatic diisocyanates are recovered by purifying and isolating an isocyanate condensate containing free NCO groups from an impure admixture thereof, said isocyanate condensate impure admixture having been prepared by reacting a stoichiometric excess of an aromatic di- or polyisocyanate with a reactant compound containing at least two functional groups which are reactive with NCO groups, and such purification/isolation entailing extracting unreacted excess di- or polyisocyanate from said impure admixture with an inert gas, e.g., carbon dioxide, in either the liquid or supercritical state.

Abstract: A glycyrrhetic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are hydrogen atom, respectively or X is oxygen atom together with Y, A.sub.1 is methylene or carbonyl radical, A.sub.2 is hydrogen atom, cyano, carbamoyl, carboxyl radical or alkoxycarbonyl group, m and n are an integer, respectively, R.sub.1 is a radical of ##STR2## in which R.sub.2 is an alkyl, alkenyl group, phenyl radical or a substituted phenyl radical, A.sub.3 is S, O or NH, and l is an integer, a process for the preparation of the derivatives, and use of the derivative as a pharmaceutical agent.

Abstract: Specific new polyurea-modified polyetherurethanes and their uses as breakers for water-in-oil emulsions, in particular as breakers for water-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: The new (meth)-acrylic acid derivatives of triisocyanates can be prepared by reacting appropriate triisocyanates with hydroxyalkyl (meth)-acrylates. The compounds can be employed as monomers for use in the dental field.

Abstract: Fluorinated polyisocyanates particularly suitable for the formulation of coating paints and compositions in the electronics industry, obtained by starting from a perfluoropolyether polyol having a functionality higher than 2 and from a diisocyanate, the resulting derivative having isocyanic functions being further condensed with a polyol in order to obtain a polyisocyanate with a high degree of functionality, and containing from 1.5% to 9% by weight of --NCO groups.

Abstract: Catalyzed processes for the preparation of aliphatic di- and polyurethanes from aliphatic di- or polyamines, urea, and monofunctional, aliphatic alcohols are disclosed which result in shorter reaction times and/or higher yields than the corresponding uncatalyzed reactions.This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application Ser. No. 124,701 filed Nov. 24, 1987, now abandoned, which is a continuation in part of Ser. No. 135,247, filed Mar. 31, 1980, now abandoned, and Ser. No. 879,025 filed June 26, 1986, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,713,476 both applications claiming priority to Federal Republic of Germany application No. 2917493, filed Apr. 30, 1979, which are herein expressly incorporated by reference.

Abstract: Modified polyisocyanates with biuret structure containing terminal urethane groups and having general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic-cycloaliphatic radical, simple or substituted, and R.sub.2 can have the same meanings as R.sub.1 or can be the radical R.sub.3 (OC.sub.n H.sub.2n).sub.x --.Process for the preparation of modified polyisocyanates having biuret structure containing terminal urethane groups having general formula (I) consisting in reacting an organic diisocyanate with water or with a compound which splits off water, in the presence of a compatibilizing agent having a hydrogen atom reactive towards the isocyanate group, as it can be determined by Zerewitinoff's method.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing urethane compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f represents a perfluoroalkyl group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms; X represents --CH.sub.2 CH(A)--, --C.sub.k H.sub.2k -- or --SO.sub.2 N(R.sup.3)C.sub.t H.sub.2t -- (in which A represents a methyl group or ethyl group; k and t are an integer of 1 to 4; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group); R.sup.1 represents a n-valent organic group; R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; n is an integer of 2 to 10; and m is an integer in the range of n.gtoreq.m.gtoreq.1, subject to the limitation that when n is 2, m is 2 and R.sup.1 is ##STR2## (in which Y is a divalent organic group) and a water and oil-repelling agent and a non-sticking agent containing the compound as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new carbazates of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.3-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-10 alkenyl, C.sub.2-10 haloalkyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenyl-C.sub.2-3 -alkenyl, naphthyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl; phenyl optionally substituted by one or more identical or different substituent(s) selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and hydroxy; C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl; optionally nitro-substituted furyl; diphenyl-hydroxy-methyl or indazolyl optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s) andR represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl,with the proviso that if R stands for ethyl, A is other than tertiary butyl, and acid addition salts thereof, a process for the preparation thereof and feed-additives comprising the same.The compounds of the general formula (I) may be used in animal husbandry due to their weight-gain increasing and fodder utilization improving effect.

Abstract: Disclosed are surface-active polycarbodiimides containing a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion joined through the reaction of a carbodiimide group with a reactive functional group. The surface-active polycarbodiimides may be linear or branched, monodisperse or polydisperse, but preferably are of the branched, monodisperse type. The surface-active polycarbodiimides are useful as surfactants, and are particularly useful as emulsifiers in cross-linkable, carboxyl-containing resin systems, such as aqueous latexes.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain polyamine hydroxyalkyl carbamate monomers, polymers and copolymers thereof and blends of the same with crosslinking film making agents and films thereof deposited on substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-amino-butanoic acid derivatives of general formula: ##STR1## in which: M represents an alkali metal atom,R represents a protected amino group,R.sub.1 represents a labile group,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, a branched- or straight-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a lower methyloxyalkyl, a lower methylthioalkyl, a lower (lower alkyl)-aminoalkyl, a lower di-(lower alkyl)-aminoalkyl or a lower hydroxyalkyl radical or R.sub.2 represents one of the radicals of general formulae:Cy--A--, Cy--O--A'--, R--A'-- or R.sub.

Abstract: Aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanates containing allophanate groups are produced by reacting (a) a di- and/or polyisocyanate with aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic isocyanate groups with (b) a hydroxy compound at a temperature of at least 150.degree. C. for no more than 90 minutes and then rapidly cooling the reaction mixture to a temperature of less than 100.degree. C. It is preferred that the reaction be carried out in the absence of oxygen. The products thus obtained are virtually colorless, have a relatively low viscosity and excellent storage stability.

Abstract: A process for preparing urethanes by reacting a primary or secondary amine with carbon monoxide, an alcohol, a catalytic quantity of a compound or complex of palladium, platinum or rhodium and a stoichiometric quantity of a copper(II) salt of a monocarboxylic acid. When the amine is aromatic, the process is conducted in the presence of a selected Lewis base promoter and a compound or complex of palladium.

Abstract: Vinyl ether terminated urethane resins may be prepared by reacting the product obtained by the addition of acetylene to an organic polyol with an isocyanate-containing compound at temperatures ranging from about ambient to about 125.degree. C. The thus prepared resin may then be cured by irradiation from an electron beam, thermally or by exposure to an ultraviolet light to cure the resin and form a coating material.