Abstract: 13-oxabicyclo[10.3.0]pentadecane, a valuable ambergris fragrance, is prepared by reacting cyclododecanone with cyanoacetic acid in the presence of a Knoevenagel catalyst to form cyclododecenylacetonitrile, the nitrile is hydrolyzed to cyclododecenylacetic acid, and the acid is cyclized to the lactone, and the lactone is reduced to the corresponding diol which is cyclized to 13-oxabicyclo[10.3.0]pentadecane.

Abstract: 5,6,-dihydro-pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by heating a 1-(3-furyl)-3,4-dihydro-isoquinoline of the formula ##STR2## in a primary or secondary amine to at least 80.degree. C. for several hours, the amine is removed, the reaction product is treated with dilute acid, and the reaction product is purified and isolated.

Abstract: There are described new forms of nedocromil sodium, methods of producing these new forms and pharmaceutical formulations, especially pressurized inhalation aerosol formulations, containing finely divided nedocromil sodium. The formulations are indicated for the treatment of reversible obstructive conditions of the airways.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## can be used as optical brighteners.

Abstract: A process for producing pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## is described. The process is based on the cleavage of HNR.sub.10 R.sub.11 from 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula II ##STR2## to give 1,4-dihydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula III ##STR3## and subsequent oxidation of these compounds to obtain pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I. According to one variant of the process, the 1,4-dihydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula III are obtained directly, without isolation of the intermediately formed 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula II, by reaction of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated hydrazones of the formula IV ##STR4## with ethene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula V ##STR5## and subsequently oxidized to pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I. In the above formulae, R.sub.1, R.

Abstract: 5-(6-Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl)pyridine derivatives represented by general formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents hydrogen atom or methyl group; Y represents cyano group, carboxamido group, hydrogen atom, amino group or a halogen atom; Z represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; W represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.1 represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, phenyl group, a group shown by formula: --CH.sub.2 R.sup.4 in which R.sup.4 is a lower alkoxy group, or a group shown by formula: ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group R.sup.2 represents hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a halogen atom; or a tautomer thereof; and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The 5-(6-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl)pyridine derivatives are effective for treating congestive heart failures.

Abstract: The new compounds of the formula I or salts thereof ##STR1## in which R denotes a (substituted) cyclohexyl radical or a (substituted) cyclohexenyl radical; and Y denotes cyano, a (substituted) (di)(thio)carboxylic acid (ester), carboxamide or acetal radical, a keto or oxime radical or a heterocyclic radical, possess an advantageous action as plant growth-regulators and, in addition, have favorable herbicidal and fungicidal properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic 2-aminoalkyl derivatives of 1,2-benzoisothiazol-3(2H)one-1,1-dioxides, processes for the preparation of same, and to their use as anxiolytic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of formula ##STR1## which process comprises reacting a hydrazone of formula II ##STR2## with a maleic acid derivative of formula III ##STR3## to give a 1-amino-1,4-dihydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivative of formula IV ##STR4## and subsequently removing R.sub.9 R.sub.10 NH. In the above formulae, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.9, R.sub.10 and X are as defined in claim 1. The pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of formula I are intermediates for the preparation of herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidally active 1-aryl-4-cyano-5-halogenopyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or alkyl,Hal is halogen, andAr is substituted phenyl or represents polysubstituted pyridyl.Intermediates of the formulas ##STR2## are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mixture of cafestol and kahweol is obtained from coffee oil by treating coffee oil with anhydrous methanol in the presence of a basic catalyst, dissolving methyl esters which are formed by the reaction and then extracting the cafestol and kahweol from the reaction medium with aqueous methanol and then with a low-boiling chlorinated hydrocarbon. A process for the preparation of cafestol from kahweol is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pirimidinyloxyalkanamide derivative of Formula 1: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower alkenylthio group, a lower alkynylthio group, a halogenated lower alkenylthio group, a cycloalkylthio group, an aroxyalkylthio group, a lower alkoxyl group, an amino group, a methanesulfonyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, an anilino group which may be substituted with a halogen atom or a benzylthio group which may be substituted with a halogen atom; R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, an amino group, a lower alkoxy group or a lower alkylthio group; R.sub.3 represents an ethyl group or an n-propyl group; and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel [[[(3-pyridinyl)methylen]amino]oxy]alkanoic acids and esters, compositions containing the same, and methods of treating clinical conditions related with the production of thromboxane A.sub.2, prostacyclin and/or prostaglandins D.sub.2, E.sub.2 and F.sub.2.alpha..

Abstract: Herbicidally and insecticidally active 4-nitro-1-phenylpyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or halogenoalkyl,R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 each independently is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, or --(X).sub.n --R.sup.8,X is oxygen, sulphur, sulphinyl or sulphonyl,n is 0 or 1, andR.sup.8 is halogenoalkyl.

Abstract: Novel pyridinecarboxamide derivatives having the general formula (I) ##STR1## or salts thereof wherein R is hydrogen atom, alkoxy group, aralkyloxy group or a group of --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.1 wherein n is an interger from 1 to 3 and R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom, hydroxy group, lower alkoxy group, mercapto group, lower alkylthio group, amino group, di-lower alkylamino group, C.sub.3-11 alkyl group, lower alkenyl group, lower alkynyl group, cycloalkyl group, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, or aryl group which may be substituted by one or two substituents of halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy;R.sub.2 is halogen atom, lower alkyl group, hydroxy group, lower alkoxy group, aryloxy group, carboxy group or lower alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.3 is hydrogen atom, halogen atom or lower alkyl group, which possess plant growth inhibitory activities and also anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pyridines substituted in the 3-position, of the formula ##STR1## and to a process for their preparation. The compounds bring about specific inhibition of thromboxane synthetase and can thus be used as medicaments.

Abstract: Pyrazole derivatives of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkenyl group atoms which may be substituted by halogen atom,X represents a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, nitro group, cyano group, a lower alkylsulfonyl group or trifluoromethyl group,n is an integer of 2 to 4,Q represents hydrogen atom; an aralkyl group which may be substituted by halogen atom, nitro group, cyano group or a lower alkyl group; benzenesulfonyl group which may be substituted by a lower alkyl group or halogen atom; benzoyl group which may be substituted by a lower alkyl group or halogen atom; phenacyl group which may be substituted by a lower alkyl group or halogen atom; a lower alkyl group which may be substituted by halogen atom; a lower alkenyl group which may be substituted by halogen atom; or a lower alkynyl group,and a method for preparation of said derivatives, a selective herbicidal composition containing said derivatives as active ingredient,as well as a method for controlling weeds

Abstract: A method of preparing N-halogenated organic heterocyclic compounds by reacting in an aqueous mixture under alkaline conditions (e.g. NaOH) and in the presence of a halogenated organic compound (e.g. methylene chloride), a N-hydrogen organic heterocyclic compound containing at least one NH group (e.g. 5,5-dimethylhydantoin) and a halogen-producing chemical (e.g. Br.sub.2).

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. These compounds inhibit the mammalian 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, thus preventing the metabolism of arachidonic acid to the leukotrienes. These compounds are thus useful in the treatment of asthma, allergic disorders, inflammation, skin diseases and certain cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: An imidazolidine-2-one having the formula ##STR1## in which X, X', Y and Y' are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethyl, chloro, bromo, fluoro, hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, thioalkyl, halothialkyl, alkoxy and sulfonylalkyl, wherein the alkyl groups have from one to four carbon atoms; andR is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl wherein the alkyl groups have from one to four carbon atoms. The compounds are useful as herbicidal agents.