Chemiluminescence

DETAILED DESCRIPTION We claim: 1.
Diphthalimido oxalate.
2.
Disuccinimido oxalate.
3.
Dimaleimido oxalate.




Description:
The present invention relates to novel O-oxalylhydroxyl-amine compositions of matter and reactions and to the direct generation of light from chemical energy employing such compositions.
By "light" as referred to herein is meant electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths falling between about 350 m.
mu.
and 800 m.
mu.
.
The art of generating light from chemical energy, i.
e.
, chemiluminescence, is continually in search of compositions which when reacted substantially improve the intensity and lifetime of light emission as contrasted to known chemiluminescent compositions and reactions.
Obviously, improved compositions are constantly in demand for use as signal devices, for area illumination, etc.
It is an object of this invention to obtain a chemiluminescent compositions and a process employing said composition whereby a high efficiency may be obtained in the conversion of chemical energy into light.
Another object is to obtain a chemiluminescent compound which produces light over an extended period of time.
Another object of this invention is to obtain a chemiluminescent composition which attains light of substantially higher intensity than has been obtained with former chemiluminescent compositions.
Another object of this invention is to obtain a chemiluminescent composition which may be employed to obtain light by a process which is mechanically simple and which is economically inexpensive.
Another object of this invention is to obtain a chemiluminescent reactant which is stable over a long period of time and which may be subsequently reacted to obtain chemiluminescent light.
Another object of this invention is to obtain a chemiluminescent reactant which when reacted will obtain chemiluminescent light by a process which is not hazardous.
The term "chemiluminescent reactant", as used herein, means (1) a mixture which will result in a chemiluminescent reaction when reacted with other necessary reactants in the processes as disclosed herein, or (2) a chemiluminescent composition