Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating cardiovascular diseases such as acute myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, heart failure, stroke, thrombosis, carditis (including acute myocarditis, acute pericarditis and complicated pericarditis), cardiac allograft rejection, cardiomyopathy, and peripheral vascular diseases. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof dapansutrile, in an effective amount. A preferred route of administration is oral administration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preventing and/or treating Alzheimer's disease. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of dapansutrile. The method reduces neuroinflammation and improves the cognitive functions such as learning and memory processes of the subject. Dapansutrile can be administered to the subject orally at a dose of 100-2000 mg/day for 3 months to 5 years or longer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purified 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for preparing such compound. The compound has at least 90% (w/w) purity. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprises the purified compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is further directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a methanesulfonylalkylnitrile compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering a methanesulfonylalkylnitrile compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating multiple sclerosis by administering dapansutrile to a subject in need thereof. A preferred route of administration is oral administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purified 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for preparing such compound. The compound has at least 90% (w/w) purity. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprises the purified compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is further directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamine or ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamide. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamine or ?-(methyl sulfonyl)alkylamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purified compounds of 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile, in which at least one of the hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen atoms is substituted with a respective isotope that includes, but not limited to 2H (deuterium), 3H (tritium), 13C, 14C, 15N, 17O, 18O, and 35S. The purified compound has at least 90% purity. Preferred compounds are deuterated 3-methanesulfonylpropionitriles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and 3-benzylsulfonylpropionitrile, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The present invention also relates to methods of using the compound for treating inflammation or inflammatory-related disorders and pain.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering ?-(methylthio)alkylnitriles such as 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purified 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for preparing such compound. The compound has at least 90% (w/w) purity. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprises the purified compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is further directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating an inflammatory skin disease or disorder, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea. The method comprises administering to the subject 3-benzylsulfonylpropionitrile, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the inflammatory skin disease or disorder. Topical administration and oral administration are preferred route of administration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and 4-benzylsulfonyl-2-butenenitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering 4-benzylsulfonyl-2-butenenitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a ?-(arylsulfonyl)alkylnitrile compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering an ?-(arylsulfonyl)alkylnitrile compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing for preparing 3-(methylsulfonyl)propionitrile. The processes comprise the steps of first reacting 2-chloroethyl methyl sulfide with sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide in a solvent or a solvent mixture to form 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, and then reacting the isolated 3-(methylthio)propionitrile with acetic anhydride, acetic acid, and hydrogen peroxide to form 3-(methylsulfonyl)propionitrile.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating an inflammatory skin disease or disorder, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea. The method comprises administering to the subject 4-methylsulfonyl-2-butenenitrile, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the inflammatory skin disease or disorder. Topical administration and oral administration are preferred routes of administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purified 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for preparing such compound. The compound has at least 90% (w/w) purity. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprises the purified compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is further directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an ?-(methanesulfonyl)alkenylnitrile compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering an ?-(methanesulfonyl)alkenylnitrile compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The present invention is further directed to a method for potentiating the analgesic effects of morphine, by administering an effective amount of 3-(methylsulfonyl)acrylonitrile to a subject who is being treated with morphine and is suffering from pain. Oral and topical administration are preferred.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating inflammation or pain. The present invention is also directed to a method of treating an inflammatory skin disease or disorder, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea. The method comprises administering to the subject 3, 4-bis-benzylsulfonylbutyronitrile in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the disease or disorder. Topical administration and oral administration are preferred route of administration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating skin inflammatory diseases such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne, and rosacea, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The method alleviates the symptoms of the disease treated. The active compound can be administered by a systemic route or topical route. Topical administration is a preferred route of administration.