Abstract: A nitrone is synthesized from a secondary amine by reacting a compound represented by the following general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 mean individually a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or aryl group and R.sup.3 denotes an alkyl or aryl group with a peroxide in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of tungsten compounds, molybdenum compounds, vanadium compounds, titanium compounds, palladium compounds, rhodium compounds, ruthenium compounds and nickel compounds. This process provides the nitrone by one-step oxidation of the secondary amine.

Abstract: Squaraine compositions of the following formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is selected from the moieties specified in the specification are useful for incorporation into layered photoresponsive devices.

Abstract: Novel chloroacetic acid cyclohexylamides of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the description, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel triamine derivative, particularly a ketimine or aldimine derivative derived from a triamine and a ketone or an aldehyde, which has the following general formula: ##STR1## [wherein ##STR2## X is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Y is a hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; X and Y, together with their neighboring carbon atom, may form a 5- to 7-membered aliphatic hydrocarbon ring; and n is an integer of 1, 2 or 3].This novel triamine derivation is useful as a curing agent for epoxy resins or polyurethane resins.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of cyclocitrals of the general formula I ##STR1## via the novel N-methylaldimines of the general formula II ##STR2## and the novel N-methylaldimines of the formula II. The cyclocitrals of the formula I are obtained in yields of 80-90%, based on citral employed. The compounds I and II are important intermediates for the preparation of fragrances and carotinoids, such as vitamin A, and products related thereto.

Abstract: A new triazene compound of the formula:R--CH.dbd.N--N.dbd.N--OHwherein R is alkyl, alkenyl or aryl and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The production and use of such compounds are also disclosed. The compounds are useful as smooth muscle relaxants and hypotensives.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another represent alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, or together with the bond C atom they represent a cycloaliphatic ring having 4-8 C atoms, and R.sub.3 represents ethyl; or wherein R.sub.1 represents alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, or alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, and R.sub.3 represents tertiary alkyl having 4-8 C atoms.The compounds of the formula I can be produced in a simple manner, in good to very good yields, by isomerisation of suitably substituted allylamines in an inert organic solvent and in the presence of a catalyst. The compounds of the formula I constitute valuable intermediates for producing active substances for combating plant pests.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in whichY and Z, which may be the same or different, each represent oxygen, sulphur, =CHNO.sub.2 or =NR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is hydrogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl;p has a value from 2 to 12;R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, aralkyl or lower alkyl interrupted by an oxygen atom or a group >N-R.sub.6 in which R.sub.6 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5 to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic ring which may contain an additional oxygen atom or the group >NR.sub.

Abstract: Novel onium surfactants are described which correspond to the formula X[(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O)--.sub.m CH.sub.2 --R--CHR'--Q.sup..sym. A.sup..crclbar. ].sub.n, wherein X is an n-valent hydrophobic radical derived by the removal of n-atoms of active hydrogen from an organic compound; m is one or more; R is a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon radical of from 6 to about 14 carbon atoms, the chain-length of which may be interrupted by oxygen or sulfur atoms; R' is hydrogen or methyl and is methyl only when R is m- or p-phenylene; Q.sup..sym. is a quaternized atom of nitrogen or phosphorus or a tertiary atom of sulfur; A.sup..crclbar. is a compatible anion; and n is from 1 to 5. The following compound is an example C.sub.9 H.sub.19 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--.sub.15 CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.2 --S.sup..sym. --CH.sub.3).sub.2 Cl.sup..crclbar.. The novel surfactants are prepared in two steps.

Abstract: Described are compounds covered by the generic structure; ##STR1## where one, two or all of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen or lower alkyl of from 1 up to 3 carbon atoms; a process for preparing same using compounds having the generic structure; ##STR2## where one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents carbon-carbon single bonds and organoleptic uses thereof in perfumes, colognes, perfumed articles such as anionic, cationic and non-ionic detergents, cosmetic powders and dryer-added fabric softener articles, as well as in smoking tobaccos and smoking tobacco articles, e.g., the body of smoking tobacco, the wrapper or the filter therefor.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.F is a perfluoro radical C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 with n=1-20, and R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl radical, a C.sub.4-15 cycloalkyl radical, a C.sub.5-20 cycloalkyl-alkyl radical, or a C.sub.6-20 aromatic radical.Said compounds constitute valuable intermediates for the synthesis of surface-active agents.

Abstract: 2-Imino-imidazolidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as hereinafter set forth, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are described. The 2-imino-imidazolidine derivatives are useful in the treatment of hypertension.