A telescoping process for the preparation of 2-methoxymethyl-p-phenylenediamine, a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, or mixture thereof. The process according to the present invention is a particularly cost effective process in that it avoids sophisticated chemical steps which requires special equipment or expensive catalysts and in that it comprises a recycling step of one of the starting materials, namely 2-hydroxymethylaniline.

Provided are compositions comprising linked diaryl compounds that possess anticancer properties. Methods of use are also disclosed herein. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a compound described herein to an individual in need thereof.

Provided are compositions comprising linked diaryl compounds that possess anticancer properties. Methods of use are also disclosed herein. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a compound described herein to an individual in need thereof.

The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing triazenes. Further, the invention relates to novel triazenes and the use of N.sub.2O for preparing a compound comprising a triazene group. Further, the invention relates to the use of the novel triazenes as a medicament, in particular in the treatment of cancer.

The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing triazenes. Further, the invention relates to novel triazenes and the use of N.sub.2O for preparing a compound comprising a triazene group. Further, the invention relates to the use of the novel triazenes as a medicament, in particular in the treatment of cancer.

The invention relates to the use of a metal complex, which has at least one ligand of the formula R.sup.1N.sub.3R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrocarbon moieties, for depositing the metal or a compound of the metal from the gas phase. The invention further relates to methods for depositing metals from the metal complexes, and to metal complexes, substituted triazene compounds and to methods for the production thereof.