Abstract: A method of preparing an .alpha.-d-phenylalkylbenzyl carbinol by the reaction of a phenylbenzyl ketone with an alkali metal enolate of an amide to form an aldol adduct, which is reduced and purified to form an .alpha.-d-phenylalkylbenzyl carbinol, wherein the carbinol so produced possesses analgesic activity. In an embodiment of the invention, a phenylbenzyl ketone is reacted with an alkali metal enolate of an amide to form an aldol adduct, which is reacted with an alkali metal salt of a secondary amine to form a dianion; the dianion is alkylated with an alkyl halide to form an .alpha.-isomer of an aldol adduct, which is reduced and purified to form an .alpha.-d-phenylalkylbenzyl carbinol possessing analgesic activity.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein Q represents a 1- or 2-naphthalenyl group.The compounds have a stimulant action at .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptors and may be used in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, alone or in combination with secondary pesticide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or pesticides which are water soluble. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to inhibiting leaching of crop treating chemicals into the ground water, aqua-system and surrounding soil of the treatment site by contacting the plant or plant site with an effective leach inhibiting, plant tolerating amount of a protein or carbohydrate derived polymer containing pendant hydroxy and secondary, tertiary or quaternized amino groups defined by the formula ##STR1## R is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each selected from the group of hydrogen and C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, with the proviso that, in the above formula A, at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 or at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is other than hydrogen;X.sup.- is an anion; a has a value of from 0 to 20 and b has a value of from 2 to 18.

Abstract: Novel naphthyridine-carboxylic acids as antibacterial agents are described as well as methods for their manufacture, formulation, and use in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: A method is provided for treatment of neuronal insult, such as caused by lack of oxygen, which neurons are prone to Parkinsonian degeneration by administering an ATP-sensitive potassium channel blocker, such as a sulfonyl urea, for example, tolbutamide.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## in which A and B are independently H, fluoro, chloro, bromo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or halo(C.sub.1-4)alkyl provided that both are not H; D and E are independently H or fluoro; R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; R.sup.2 is CC.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or optionally substituted phenyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached join to form a morpholine, piperidine, pyrrolidine or azetidine ring which is optionally substituted with C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is H; R.sup.4 is trichloromethyl, C.sub.2-8 alkyl (optionally substituted with halogen, C.sub.1-8 alkoxy or R'S(O) in which R' is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl or C.sub.2-4 alkynyl and n is 0, 1 or 2), cyclopropyl (optionally substituted with halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl), C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, C.sub.2-8 alkynyl, C.sub.1-8 alkoxy, mono- or di(C.sub.1-4)alkyl- amino or the group, R"ON.dbd.C(CN) in which R" is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-acyl-aminoalkyl-2-hydroxyethylsulfides of formula R--CONH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --OH, where R is a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group and n is an integer between 3 and 6, and to a method for preparing them. The method consists in reacting compounds of formula R--CONH--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, where R has the above-mentioned meaning and m is an integer between 1 and 4, with the equivalent quantity of mercaptoethanol at approximately 15.degree. to approximately 150.degree. C. in the presence of a radical starter and in the presence or in the absence of a solvent which is inert to the reactants and to radical reactions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that comprise (1) lipophilic cationic organometallic complexes, particularly hexakis(2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile)technetium(I) complex, and (2) an agent that decreases the intramembrane potential of a living cell. Agents which decrease the intramembrane potential of a living cell include the lipophilic anions, especially tetraphenylborate anion. The invention also relates to methods in which the compositions are administered in vivo and in vitro when it is desirable to obtain enhanced cellular accumulation of lipophilic cationic organometallic complexes. The compositions and methods are useful for diagnosis and treatment, pSTATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY-SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTPart of the work performed during development of this invention utilized U.S. Government funds. The U.S. Government has certain rights in this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods of using clay-enclosed paramagnetic ions as image brightening or image contrast agents. In particular, T.sub.1 relaxivity measurements on Hectorite and mortmorillonite clay-enclosed trivalent gadolinium suggest improved imaging over zeolite-enclosed paramagnetic species. Clay-enclosed gadolinium complexes are amenable to convenient administration in oral preparations and are readily formulated in stable aqueous suspensions. Other transition metal ions, including divalent manganese, may be enclosed in the clay structures, either as free metals or in the forms of chelated complexes. Alternatively, improved relaxivities are envisioned for clays incorporating a paramagnetic metal ion as part of the framework structure.

Abstract: A process for preparing phenoxyethanamines from phenols and 2-oxazolines in quantitative yields was discovered. Phosphoric acid hydrolyzes the amide intermediate from the phenol/2-oxazoline reaction without cleaving the amide at the ether linkage and without undesired aromatic ring substitution. Thus, yield to the desired phenoxyethanamines is often 98% or better, requiring no subsequent purification. In contrast, sulfuric and hydrochloric acids give these undesired side reactions. Phenoxyethanamines are useful in thermosetting resins, pharmaceuticals and as surfactants.

Abstract: An herbal treatment for plant growth comprising a water solution of extracts of the type withdrawn at elevated temperature from Artemesia plants and the like, applicable to the root structure of plants and as an external spray.

Abstract: Amides are produced by reacting nitriles with water in a liquid phase in the presence of a manganese oxide containing an element selected from Groups IIIA, IVA, VA, IIIB, IVB, VB , VIB and VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: A process for preparing an N-alkyl-substituted aminophenol is disclosed, comprising continuously feeding an aldehyde or a ketone to a reaction system containing an organic solvent, a catalyst for reduction, hydrogen, and an aminophenol to conduct a reductive alkylation reaction, wherein said reductive alkylation reaction is carried out while continuously adding an organic carboxylic acid into the reaction system. The process attains a high yield even when the catalyst is repeatedly used and does not cause corrosion of equipment.

Abstract: Bifunctional chemicals useful for linking aldehyde containing moieties to moieties containing functionalities which are or can be reactive with sulfhydryl are claimed and have the formula:L--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n1 --CONH--SPACER--NH--XwhereinL is a leaving group selected from --H or --S--Ar, wherein Ar represents optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl;n.sub.1 =2-4;X is selected from: ##STR1## wherein Y is alkylene or oxaalkylene and Z is alkylene or a polypeptide residue briding the N-terminal amino group and C-terminal carboxy group thereof;the SPACER is oxaalkylene or oxaalkylene substituted with hydroxyl and specifically includes residues having formulas selected from--(CH.sub.2).sub.n2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n2 --a)wherein each n2 is independently 2-4 and ##STR2## wherein n3 is 2-6. Also claimed are hydrazides, semicarbazides, and thiosemicarbazides of .omega.-mercaptocarboxylic acids which lack SPACER diamine.

Abstract: A process for the production of phenylguanidine carbonate and hydrogencarbonate by reacting aqueous cyanamide with aniline hydrochloride within a specified pH range, combining the reaction mixture with an alkali metal carbonate or hydrogencarbonate, and separating the crystalline product.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of (2R)-methyl-4,4,4-trifluorobutylamine, or an acid addition salt thereof which comprisesa) acylating an optically active amine with 2-methyl-4,4,4-trifluorobutanoic acid or a reactive derivative thereof to afford a butyramide;b) separating (R)-diastereomeric butyramide from (S)-diastereomeric butyramide; andc) converting the (R)-diastereomeric butyramide into the desired (2R)-methyl-4,4,4-trifluorobutylamine, or an acid addition salt thereof. The product may be acylated with a carboxylic acid of formula III ##STR1## wherein U is carboxy, or a reactive derivative thereof to afford (R)-4-[5-(N-[4,4,4-trifluoro-2-methylbutyl]carbamoyl)-1-methylindol-3-yl-m ethyl]-3-methoxy-N-o-tolylsulphonylbenzamide. The indole is useful as a leukotriene antagonist, for example in the treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: There is disclosed a nuclear magnetic resonance imaging agent comprising a complex compound composed of (a) a dialdehyde-saccharide having a molecular weight of from 500 to 10,000, at least one of the constituent monosaccharides of which is oxidation-cleaved, (b) at least one complexing agent which is chemically coupled to an aldehyde group of the dialdehyde-saccharide and (c) a paramagnetic metal ion which is chemically coupled to the complexing agent.

Abstract: Water-soluble, non-ionic surface active compounds are provided having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms;X is a hydrophobic substituted or unsubstituted arylene group or a hydrophobic substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group;Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are each independently a chemical bond, --CO-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m NR.sup.3 CO--;m is an integer from 1 to 6;R.sup.3 is as defined for R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 ; and,Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are each independently a hydrophilic polyhydroxyalkyl group. The compounds are particularly useful as coating aids for the coating of hydrophilic colloid layers in the preparation of photographic materials.