1280407 Diacyloxy-benzoic acid anilides FARBWERKE HOECHST AG 9 June 1970 [9 June 1969] 27829/70 Heading C2C Novel compounds of Formula I (in which X is H or halogen; R 1 is 1 to 3 substituents selected from NO 2 , CF 3 and halogen; and R 2 is H; C 1-6 alkyl which may be substituted by one or more halogen atoms or a C 1-6 alkoxy or phenyl group; C 2-5 alkenyl; C 4-6 cycloalkyl; phenyl; an unsaturated 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic ring; C 1-4 alkylamino; di - (C 1-4 alkyl)amino ; pyrrolidino; piperidino ; morpholino; or 4-methylpiperazino) are prepared by acylating compounds of Formula II 5 - Iodo - 3 - nitro - 2,6 - dihydroxy - benzoic acid 4 1 -chloroanilide is prepared by reacting 3- nitro - 2,6 - dihydroxy - benzoic acid 4 1 - chloroanilide with iodine monochloride. Anthelmintic compositions for oral or parenteral administration, comprise a compound of Formula I together with a pharmaceutical carrier.