Abstract: Dimeric benzimidazoles are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of same, which are useful as central nervous system agents and are particularly useful as antipsychotic agents and for the treatment of disorders which respond to dopaminergic blockade including psychotic depression, substance abuse, and compulsive disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## by reaction of compounds of the general formula II ##STR2## with amines of the general formula III ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another denote hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-hydroxyalkyl or (C.sub.5 -C.sub.6)-cycloalkyl, or, together with the nitrogen atom carrying them, form (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)-heterocyclyl and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another denote hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-hydroxyalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)-alkylcarbonyl or tosyl.

Abstract: A benzimidazole derivative having the following formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, a process for preparing the same, an antiemetic agent containing the same as an active ingredient and an intermediate compound for preparing the same. The above novel benzimidazole derivative has a continuous 5-HT.sub.3 antagonistic activity, shows preventive and therapeutic effects against vomiting caused by cisplatin and has a low toxicity, and hence, is useful as an antiemetic agent against vomiting due to chemotherapeutic treatment with cisplatin etc.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of the unsaturated dinitroaniline, ethalfluralin having a level of nitrosamines lower than 0.5 ppm and essentially free from the compound of addition of halogenhydric acid on the methallyl double bond, by treatment with aqueous halogenhydric acid, wherein crude ethalfluralin is treated under agitation with an aqueous solution of hydrobromic acid in the presence of sulfamic acid and a sulfur compound selected from the group consisting of bisulfites, metabisulfites, hydrosulfites, sulfurous acid and gaseous sulfur dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein m is 0 or 1;W is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-16 straight, branched, or cyclic alkyl group, or a C.sub.2-16 straight, branched, or cyclic alkenyl or alkynyl group, orPh(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where Ph is phenyl and n is an integer of from 0 to 2, the phenyl group being optionally substituted by one or more atoms or groups independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and C.sub.1-4 alkyl wherein one or more of the hydrogen atoms in said alkyl group is optionally replaced by halogen, orR.sup.1 NHCO-- where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, orR.sup.2 CONH-- where R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; ##STR2## Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.q, where q is an integer of from 1 to 3, or --CH.dbd.CH-- (E or Z);Z is a C.sub.

Abstract: Alkylphenyl alkyl ethers or alkylphenyl alkyl thioethers, of the formula ##STR1## where U represents O or S; and R.sub.1 -R.sub.6 each independently represent an alkyl or aryl group with 1-6 C atoms, but R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 may each independently represent a functional group other than these, particularly --COOR (R=C.sub.1-4 alkyl), --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2, --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --OH, --OH, --CHO, --H, or -halogen;R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 may be bridged by suitable bifunctional substituents, such as, e.g., --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.y -- (where Z represents a hetero atom; x=0-7 and y=0-7), or by unsaturated substituents or anellated ring systems; may be produced in high space-time yield by reacting the corresponding phenol or thiophenol with a arylalkyl carbonate at a temperature of 70.degree.-300.degree. C. under elevated or normal pressure, in the presence of a monocyclic, bicyclic, polycyclic, or acyclic amidine as a catalyst.

Abstract: Without added stabilizers, aminobenzotrifluorides have low thermal and storage stability.The present invention relates to preparations of a stabilized amionbenzotrifluoride, composed essentially ofa) an aminobenzotrifluoride of the formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of each other, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, halogen, CF.sub.3, nitro, amino, methoxy, hydroxyl or NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, independently of each other, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl radicals, and the NH.sub.2 group can be located in the 2-, 3- or 4-position in relation to the CF.sub.3 group, andb) at least one base.

Abstract: A process for preparing p-nitroaromatic amides is provided which comprises contacting an amide and nitrobenzene in the presence of a suitable solvent system, and reacting the amide and nitrobenzene in the presence of a suitable base and a controlled amount of protic material at a suitable temperature in a confined reaction zone. The p-nitroaromatic amides of the invention can be reduced to p-aminoaromatic amides. In one embodiment, the p-aminoaromatic amide is further reacted with ammonia under conditions which produce the corresponding p-aminoaromatic amine and the amide starting material which can be recycled or with water in the presence of a suitable basic or acidic catalyst under conditions which produce the corresponding p-aminoaromatic amine and the acid or salt thereof corresponding to the amide starting material. In another embodiment, the p-aminoaromatic amine is reductively alkylated to produce alkylated p-aminoaromatic amine.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein m is 0 or 1;W is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-16 straight, branched, or cyclic alkyl group, or a C.sub.2-16 straight, branched, or cyclic alkenyl or alkynyl group, or Ph(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where Ph is phenyl and n is an integer of from 0 to 2, the phenyl group being optionally substituted by one or more atoms or groups independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and C.sub.1-4 alkyl wherein one or more of the hydrogen atoms in said alkyl group is optionally replaced by halogen, or R.sup.1 NHCO-- where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or R.sup.2 CONH-- where R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; X is ##STR2## where A is halogen; Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.q, where q is an integer of from 1 to 3, or --CH.dbd.CH-- (E or Z);Z is a C.sub.

Abstract: 4-Oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline compounds having a 2-acidic group or a group convertible thereto in vivo, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are potent specific antagonists of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. 4-Oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline compounds having a 2-acidic group or a group convertible thereto in vivo, other than carboxy or C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, are novel compounds, as also are compounds of formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 represents carboxy or a group convertible thereto in vivo, R.sup.6 is hydrogen and R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 represent C.sub.1-6 alkyl or halogen, provided that R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are not simultaneously chlorine or simultaneously bromine; a process for preparing the novel compounds is described, as also are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition useful as a molded article is cured with a combination of curing agents including diamino-alpha-alkylstilbenes and other curing agents wherein the epoxy resin and/or the other curing agent can contain rodlike mesogenic moieties.

Abstract: N.sup.1 -Trifluoroalkyl substituted 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamines, compositions containing same, and their use as direct dyes for keratinous fibers are disclosed.

Abstract: A tricyclic compound represented by the general formula (1) and salts thereof. ##STR1## A method for producing the tricyclic compound and salts thereof, and an antimicrobial agent containing the tricyclic compound and salts thereof as an active ingredient are also disclosed.

Abstract: Method for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres, such as hair, characterized in that a composition (A) containing, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one aminoindole corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, independently of one another, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or COOR', R' being a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 polyhydroxyalkyl group;Z.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or OR;R being a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group; andZ.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;and its saltsis applied to said fibres, the colour being developed with the aid of an oxidizing system.

Abstract: A process for preparing N-aliphatic substituted p-phenylenediamine intermediates is provided which comprises contacting an aliphatic amine or substituted aliphatic amine derivative and nitrobenzene in the presence of a suitable solvent system, and reacting the aliphatic amine or substituted aliphatic amine derivative and nitrobenzene in the presence of a suitable base and a controlled amount of protic material at a suitable temperature in a confined reaction zone. In one embodiment, the N-aliphatic substituted p-phenylenediamine intermediates are reduced to N-aliphatic substituted p-phenylenediamines and the N-aliphatic substituted p-phenylenediamines can be reductively alkylated to N'-alkylated, N-aliphatic substituted p-phenylenediamines. In another embodiment of the invention, N-aliphatic substituted p-phenylenediamine intermediates are reductively alkylated to N'-alkylated, N-aliphatic substituted p-phenylenediamines.

Abstract: The composition for the oxidative dyeing of hair contains at least one coupler substance of the formula ##STR1## where R is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl group and X is fluorine or bromine, and new 5-halogen-2,4-diaminoalkylbenzenes.The coupler substances of formula (I) are obtainable by simple chemical reactions, easily soluble in water and have a good shelf stability particularly as constituents of the hair dye composition described here.In addition to the multitude of color shades, the dye results which can be achieved with the hair dye composition according to the invention are distinguished particularly by the intensity of color of the red tones and good uniformity of color of the blue tones.

Abstract: An organic nonlinear optical material comprising a 4-nitrophenylaminoacetaldehyde acetal of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represent a hydrogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a linear or branched alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a hydroxyl group, a nitro group or a halogen atom.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, characterized in that there is applied to these fibres a composition containing, in a suitable dyeing mixture, at least one indole-based coupler, of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 designates a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, designate a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl radical, a carboxyl radical or an alkoxycarbonyl radical; X designates a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy radical, a halogen atom, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 acyloxy radical or an acetylamino group; the OH group occupying the 6- or 7- positions of the aromatic ring; as well as the salts of these compounds;one oxidation dye precursor;one oxidising agent;the pH of the composition applied to the fibres being less than 7.

Abstract: 1,5-diamino-2,4-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy) benzene is a novel m-phenylenediamine coupler and oxidative dye compositions containing same. Stronger dyeing intensity is afforded by use of the novel coupler of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of propargyl compounds represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylene group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylene group interrupted by --NH-- group(s), C.sub.6 -C.sub.7 alicyclic group and an aromatic group; R.sub.1 comprises 1-100% --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.CH group and 99-0% hydrogen atom and n is an integer of 1 to 4, and preparation thereof.These compounds are useful as coating material or sealer or rim-injection molding material.

Abstract: N.sup.1 -Trifluoroalkyl substituted 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamines, compositions containing same, and their use as direct dyes for keratinous fibers are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I are described: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another each represent a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group, a hydroxy (C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) alkyl group or a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group and X is a fluorine atom, with the proviso that when R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 is hydrogen then the other is not a hydroxy (C.sub.2) alkyl group; processes for their preparation and aqueous hair coloring agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: An herbicide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are oxo;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n --wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: P-phenylenediamines having a quaternary ammonium group and substituted with an electron withdrawing group, derivatives thereof, compositions containing same, and their use as developers for dyeing keratinous fibers, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of fungicidally active cyclopentene derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## cyclopentane derivatives of the general formula ##STR2## and cyclohexane derivatives of the general formula ##STR3## in which n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5, X and Y are as herein defined. Compounds of formula II and III are also provided which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of certain fungicidally active cyclopentane derivatives.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of 4-[ethyl-(2'-hydroxyethyl)-amino]-1-[(2'-hydroxyethyl)-amino]-2-nitro-benz ene, by means of a two-stage technique proceeding from the reaction product of 1,4-diamino-2-nitrobenzene with chloroformic acid chloroethyl ester, or by means of a multiple-stage technique which is based upon an improved process for the production of the pre-stage 4-ethylamino-1-[(2'-hydroxyethyl)-amino]-2-nitro-benzene through sulfuric acid splitting off of 4-(N-ethylarylsulfonamido)-1-[(2'-hydroxyethyl)-amino]-2-nitro-benzene.

Abstract: Polytetrahydrofuran derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where n is from 2 to 70, X is the bridge member --NH-- or --O-- and R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen or various radicals.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical material comprising a nitroaniline derivative represented by the following chemical formula:A--CX.sub.2 --Rwherein A represents ##STR1## (Y represents at least one group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups, deuterated alkyl groups and electron donor groups and Z represents hydrogen, deuterium, a methyl group or a deuterated methyl group), X represents hydrogen or deuterium, and R represents an alkoxy group, a deuterated alkoxy group or the same group as A.

Abstract: A class of fluorinated phenylethynylaniline compounds is disclosed, said compounds having a use as capping reagents in high temperature stable polyimides or other polymers having a functionality which can undergo reaction with the amine to form a stable adduct. The diamine compounds of the invention are useful as step-growth monomers in the preparation of polymers containing reactive acetylene groups in the polymer backbone.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is straight-chain or branched alkanediyl having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms orX is straight-chain or branched alkanediyl having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, whose carbon chain is interrupted by --O--, --S-- and/or --NR--,R is hydrogen, straight-chain or branched alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl, andY is a non-centrosymmetric radical containing an easily polarized conjugated .pi.-electron system and at least one terminal electron-acceptor group,having nonlinear optical properties, are highly suitable as nonlinear optical materials for nonlinear optical arrangements and for the preparation of polymers having nonlinear optical properties. In particular, they can be used to prepare organopolysiloxanes having nonlinear optical properties and containing side groups of the general formula Ia ##STR2## in which the variables are as defined above.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the selective preparation of N.sup.4 -substituted 1,4-diamino-2-nitrobenzenes of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, halogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, it being possible for the carbon atoms to be arranged in straight-chain or branched form, and R.sub.2 represents a radical --COO--CH(A)--CH(B)--D with the meanings A=H, B=H, D=Cl, A=H, B=CH.sub.3, D=Cl, A=H, B=H, D=CH.sub.2 Cl or A=CH.sub.3, B=H and D=Cl (compounds of the general formula Ia) or a radical--CH(X)--CH(Y)--Z with the meanings X=H, Y=H, Z=OH, X=CH.sub.3, Y=H, Z=OH, X=H, Y=H, Z=CH.sub.2 OH or X=H, Y=CH.sub.3 and Z=OH (compounds of the general formula Ib) ##STR2## which is characterized in that 1,4-diamino-2-nitrobenzenes of the general formula II ##STR3## wherein R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of nitroanilines, which consists in reacting an amine RNH.sub.2, or ammonia, with 3,4-methylenedioxynitrobenzene to give the products of the formula: ##STR1## in which R denotes hydrogen, alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or aminoalkyl of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, denote hydrogen, alkyl or monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl and n denotes an integer from 2 to 4, or of the formula: ##STR3## in which A denotes OCH.sub.2 or ##STR4## and R.sub.1 denotes --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or ##STR5## or their salts.

Abstract: Enhanced branched chain hydroxyl compounds are provided of formulaY--(Z).sub.1-6wherein Y is the residue of a nucleophile devoid of conjugated divalent linking moieties, and each Z is a poly(oxyalkylene) moiety having a molecular weight of from about 200-10,000 and containing at least one glycidol residue, wherein at least one of the primary oxy sites of said glycidol residue is linked preferably directly to a first epoxide residue of three or more carbons, and wherein said first epoxide residue is linked through a secondary oxy site preferably directly to a second epoxide reside having a primary terminal hydroxyl.

Abstract: A dye composition for keratinous fibers is disclosed. The composition comprises a developing substance and, as a coupling substance, a 3,5-diaminopyridine derivative of the following formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkoxy group or a group ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be the same or different and individually represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyalkyl group, R.sup.4 a hydroxy, alkoxy, or hydroxyalkyl group, and n is a number of 1-4; or a salt thereof. The composition is capable of dyeing keratinous fibers such as hairs in blue color with a high vividness and with resistances to the light, color change, and discoloration due to shampooing.

Abstract: 4-nitroso anilines and cosmetically acceptable salts thereof are employed as direct dyes. Compositions for dyeing keratin fibers and containing said 4-nitroso anilines and an alkalizing agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the aminophenols (I) as novel couplers ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and are hydrogen, alkyl and hydroxyalkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbons in the alkyl moiety, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can also form, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, a morpholine, piperidine or pyrrolidine ring, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen, alkyl, acyl and hydroxyalkyl having from 1 to about 6 carbons, and oxidative hair dye compositions containing same along with at least one primary dye intermediate in aqueous or hydroalcoholic media.

Abstract: Styrene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## an electrophotographic photoconductor comprising an electroconductive support material and a photosensitive layer comprising at least one styrene derivatives of the same formula are disclosed, in which Ar represents an unsubstituted of substituted phenyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted styryl group, R represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group, and A is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represents a lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group, or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another each represent a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group, a hydroxy (C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) alkyl group or a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group and X is a florine atom or a trifluoromethyl group, processes for their preparation and aqueous hair coloring agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.12 -C.sub.30 alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, R.sup.4 may have one of the meanings of R.sup.3 or is halogen, k and n are each independently of the other 0, 1 or 2, and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, any of which alkyl groups as defined herein may also be partly fluorinated or perfluorinated, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is alkyl of not less than 18 carbon atoms if R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl of less than 12 carbon atoms.From these compounds it is possible to prepare molecular aggregates, especially LB layer systems, which have reversible thermochromic and solvatochromic properties. The invention also relates to intermediates of formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and n are as defined above.

Abstract: The improved hair dye compounds are 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the radical R is a straight-chain or branched alkyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms. These hair dye compounds may be made by substitution of an amine group hydrogen of 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol to form the amide and subsequent reduction, preferably with sodium borohydride. The hair dye compositions contain a compound of formula (I). The compounds of formula (I) dye the hair an intense red and can be favorably tolerated physiologically.

Abstract: New campotothecin derivatives and a process for preparing same are disclosed, which are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino, hydroxyl, lower acylamino or lower alkoxy group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl, hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano or di(lower alkyl)amino group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl, hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, amino, cyano or di(lower alkyl)amino group, and R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a hydroxyl or lower alkoxy group, with the proviso that all of the R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 substituents should not be a hydrogen atom and also that if any one of the R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is a hydroxyl or lower alkoxy group, all of the other three substituents should not be a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: The novel hair dye compositions containing a compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 which may be identical or different, are hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkoxyalkyl aminoalkyl and dialkylaminoalkyl, each alkyl group and each alkoxy group having from about 1 to about 6 carbons and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl containing from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms are disclosed. More specifically, the present invention concerns the inclusion of such compounds of formula I in hair dye compositions as direct dyes, and especially the novel compound 4-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-3-nitrobenzamide. The compounds, some of which are novel, provide a yellow dye base for the hair dyeing compositions.

Abstract: The method of dyeing hair comprises applying to the hair a dye containing a 2,6-dinitro-aniline derivative having the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 monohydroxy alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -dihydroxy alkyl and X represents one of the radicals C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 monohydroxy alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 perfluoro alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 monohydroxy alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 dihydroxy alkoxy or halogen. The present invention also comprises hair dyes containing at least one compound having the formula (I) and novel 2,6-dinitro-aniline derivatives. The dyes having the formula (I) have good physiological properties and provide all the yellow shades required for dyeing from a bluish-tinged lemon-yellow via a pure yellow to red-orange.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: New 3-amino-4-nitrophenols, the process for preparation thereof and their use in dyeing keratinous fibers, and new intermediate 4,5-dinitrophenols.The present invention relates to a 3-amino-4-nitrophenol of formula: ##STR1## where Z denotes --CH.sub.2 --W, W denoting hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)hydroxyalkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl and R denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, the process for preparation thereof and the intermediate compound of formula: ##STR2## in which Z' denotes CH.sub.2 --W, W denoting C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)hydroxyalcoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to alkylamino and alkyl amino alkyl diarylketones of the formula ##STR1## where Ar is aryl of the formula ##STR2## where V is hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, CF.sub.3, No.sub.2 and u is an integer of 1 to 3; X and Y are independently CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 -- or --CHF--; Z and W are independently --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --CHOH--, or --CHF--; m, n, p, q and t are integers which are independently 0 or 1; R.sub.1 is H or loweralkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are loweralkyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and where applicable the geometric and optical isomers and racemic mixtures thereof. The compounds of this invention display utility as analgesic agents and as agents for alleviating various memory dysfunctions, characterized by a decreased cholinergic function, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A dye composition for keratinous fibers comprising a solvent and at least one dye which is a compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each, independently of each other, hydrogen, an alkyl group, a mono- or polyhydroxylated alkyl group, an alkyl group susbsituted by an alkoxy or hydroxyalkoxy group, or an aminoalkyl group, the amino group of which is optionally substituted with one or two alkyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, and it being possible for the nitrogen atom also to form part of a heterocyclic ring, all the abovementioned alkyl groups or moieties containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or, if the compound of formula (I) contains an amino group which can be salified, a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new nitro bezene dye of formula: ##STR1## and the cosmetically acceptable salts of this compound, as well as the process for preparation thereof by condensation of 3-amino-1-propanol with 2-fluoro-5-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-1-nitrobenzene.This blue dye shows excellent solubility in water, a water/alcohol mixture and the usual dyeing media. Furthermore, when used in combination with one or more yellow nitro benzene dyes and optionally other direct dyes, it gives, especially on hair sensitized by treatment such as bleaching or permanent waving, natural shades having good lightfastness and washing resistance.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl group or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of nitroanilines, which consists in reacting an amine RNH.sub.2, or ammonia, with 3,4-methylenedioxynitriobenzene to give the products of the formula: ##STR1## in which R denotes hydrogen, alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or aminoalkyl of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, denote hydrogen, alkyl or monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl and n denotes an integer from 2 to 4, or of the formula: ##STR3## in which A denotes OCH.sub.2 or ##STR4## and R.sub.1 denotes --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or ##STR5## or their salts.