Abstract: Mono-, di- and tri-esters of 3-(hydroxy or hydroxymethyl)-4-hydroxy-.alpha.-(aminomethyl)benzyl alcohols, obtained by methods involving reduction of the corresponding mono- and di-ester ketones, are useful for producing sympathomimetic effects, such as bronchodilation, of long duration with low cardiovascular stimulating effect, in warm-blooded mammals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another denote alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl, R.sub.3 denotes hydrogen or, conjointly with R.sub.1, denotes tetramethylene, R.sub.4 denotes hydrogen or lower alkyl or, conjointly with R.sub.2, denotes tetramethylene, R.sub.5 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, acyloxyalkyl, oxaalkyl or phenyl, R.sub.6 denotes hydrogen, alkhyl, phenyl or the group or, conjointly with R.sub.5, denotes alkylene, R.sub.7 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl or alkylphenyl or, conjointly with R.sub.5 or R.sub.6, denotes alkylene or, conjointly with R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, denotes alkanetriyl, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 together containing at least one carbon atom, Y denotes --O-- or --NH--, P denotes 1, 2, 3 or 4 and A denotes hydrogen or a group which is derived from an organic or inorganic oxygen acid A-(OH).sub.p, are suitable for stabilizing organic material against thermo-oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Certain phosphorus-containing compounds are described herein which are novel latent catalysts for promoting the reaction between vicinal epoxides and phenols and/or carboxylic acids (or anhydrides). Precatalyzed epoxy resins are easily prepared using such catalysts.

Abstract: Anilide derivative compounds of the formula ##STR1## e.g., trans-N-(2-hydroxycyclopentyl)-3',4'-dichloropropionanilide, have been found to possess potent Central Nervous System (CNS) antidepressant properties.These compounds are promising antidepressant drugs which are characterized by less toxicity than imipramine, and long-acting activity which may allow longer durations between administrations, e.g., once a day. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and a process for treating conditions of depression with these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to monomers of the general formula I with a reactive aromatic system based on p-phenylenediamine derivatives:Ch.sub.2 .dbd.cr.sup.1 --co--(o--ch.sub.2 --ch.sub.2).sub.x --NR.sup.2 --Ar--NH--R.sup.3 (I),where R.sup.1 is H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, R.sup.3 is acyl, carboxylic group or sulfonic group. It further relates to methods for preparation of such monomers by the reaction of p-H.sub.2 NC.sub.6 H.sub.4 N(Et)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or p-H.sub.2 NC.sub.6 H.sub.4 N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH).sub.2 derivatives with blocked NH.sub.2 groups with chlorides of unsaturated organic acids or by nitrosation, reducing and above mentioned acylation of N-alkylaniline derivatives. It further relates to polymers prepared by polymerization or copolymerization of monomers I, which consist of structural units IV: ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, Ar and x have the above given meaning, and to methods of their preparation.

Abstract: Process for preparation of monomers of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is hydrogen or methyl; X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of NO.sub.2, halogen, --CN and --CF.sub.3 ; andm and n can range from 0 to 3.Typical monomers embraced by the above formula can be prepared by Lewis Acid catalyzed esterification of methacrylic acid with a diazo derivative of an electron acceptor such as 9-diazo-2,4,7-trinitrofluorenone. These monomers can be used with other binders or polymerized by standard, free-radical techniques to polymers capable of forming self-supporting films which are useful in electrophotographic imaging members and methods.

Abstract: Dental restorative, pit and fissure sealant compositions having improved environmental resistance include a brominated acrylate such as dibromopropyl methacrylate and/or a diacrylate of the formula: ##STR1## where n is an integer from 1 to 6, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is alkylene of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or ##STR2## WHERE R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or --OH and x and y are selected from 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 and Ar is a cyclic group, preferably an aromatic group.

Abstract: Process for preparation of 2-anthryl and substituted 2-anthryl functional monomers and polymers. In the process for preparation of these monomers, an anthracenic reactant of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are independently selected from hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenylIs acylated in nitrobenzene under conditions which favor reaction at the two position. The resulting acylated product can then be (a) reacted with an alkylidenephosphorane (Wittig synthesis) or (b) reduced to the corresponding alcohol. Subsequent to such reduction, this alcohol can undergo further modification at the hydroxyl function to form a polymerizable addition monomer.

Abstract: Antioxidants such as 2-(3,5-di tert.butyl-4-hydroxybenzyloxy) ethyl acrylate and 2-(3,5-di tert.butyl-4-hydroxybenzyloxy) ethyl methacrylate, age resistant polymers having age resistors physically combined therewith and age resistant polymeric compositions prepared by emulsion free radical polymerization techniques involving the use of said age resistors as monomers.

Abstract: A new series of substituted esters of 3-hydroxyindone compounds have been found to have exceptional miticidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives having condensation-crosslinkable functionality have a wide variety of applications, including use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, printing inks, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.

Abstract: A new series of substituted esters of 3-hydroxyindone compounds have been found to have exceptional miticidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: This invention comprises an alkylation, reduction and transesterification process for the preparation of ester substituted phenols. The products are useful as antioxidants and may be prepared in high yields and with a high degree of purity.

Abstract: Antioxidants such as the reaction product of p-amino-diphenylamine and glycidyl methacrylate [3-N-(4'-anilinophenyl) amino-2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate], and the reaction product of n-hexyl-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine and glycidyl methacrylate [3-[N-(4'-anilinophenyl)-N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)]amino-2-hydroxy-propyl methacrylate], age resistant polymers having monomeric age resisters physically combined therewith and oxidation resistant polymeric compositions prepared by free radical polymerization techniques involving the use of said antioxidants as monomers.

Abstract: Esters are prepared by reaction of acyl halides and alcohols or hydroxyalkyl esters and acid halides in the presence of a tertiary amine and polar aprotonic solvents. Bis(2-methacrylatoethyl) phthalate is prepared by the reaction of phthaloyl chloride with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate in pyridine and acetone. Bis-phenol-A-bis(2-methacrylatoethyl)ether is prepared from 2,2-bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-propane and methacryl chloride in acetone.

Abstract: Substituted acetate compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## which are useful as pesticides and pesticidal composition containing the substituted acetate compounds as active ingredients, as well as processes for preparing the compounds and the compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN: EACH X is chloro or bromoY is methyl or bromon is 0 or 1Each of R and R' is hydrogen or methyl.The compounds are produced by contacting an alkali salt of R'--(CH.dbd.C(R)--COOH with tetrahalogen xylene chloride or xylylene dichloride or pentabromobenzylchloride in a polar solvent. The compounds are useful as comonomers and as cross linking agents in polymerization of unsaturated compounds.

Abstract: Substituted acetate compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## which are useful as pesticides and pesticidal compositions containing the substituted acetate compounds as active ingredients, as well as processes for preparing the compounds and the compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: New N,N'-tetrasubstituted ureas of the formula ##STR1## in which X is oxygen, sulfur or an NR.sup.5 -- or SO.sub.2 --group,R is alkyl or an optionally substituted aryl group, or an optionally substituted aralkyl group,R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are individually optionally substituted hydrocarbyl which may contain oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.2 is optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkoxy or cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 is alkyl, which may optionally be substituted by halogen, or is alkenyl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 conjointly form an alkylene bridge, which can be interrupted by a hetero-atom, such as O, or N-alkyl group and which forms a heterocyclic ring with the adjoining nitrogen atom,R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives have a wide variety of applications, including use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, printing inks, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.