Abstract: 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-Saccharinylmethyl aryl carboxylates, useful in the treatment of degenerative diseases, are prepared by reacting a 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-halomethylsaccharin with an arylcarboxylic acid in the presence of an acid-acceptor.

Abstract: Novel 2-substituted saccharins which inhibit the enzymatic activity of proteolytic enzymes, are useful in the treatment of degenerative diseases and have the formula ##STR1## wherein: L is --O--, --S--, --SO--or --SO.sub.2 --;m and n are each independently 0 or 1;R.sub.1 is halo, lower-alkanoyl, 1-oxophenalenyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, heterocyclyl or substituted heterocyclyl or, when L is --O-- and n is 1, cycloheptatrienon-2-yl or, when L is --S-- and n is 1, cyano or lower-alkoxythiocarbonyl or, when L is --SO.sub.2 -- and n is 1, lower-alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower-alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl or phenylthio; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen or various substituents and processes for preparation and pharmaceutical compositions and method of use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-(.beta.-branched alkyl)-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-ones having two or more carbon atoms in the alkyl side chain such as N-(2-ethylhexyl)-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, which are suitable as paint film fungicides.

Abstract: Herbicidal novel tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form, together with the nitrogen atom to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are bonded, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, optionally fused to a carbocyclic ring optionally and independently substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andR.sup.3 is a 5-membered heterocyclic radical containing at least one hereto atom selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, optionally substituted by at least one substitutent selected from the group consisting of halogen, benzyl, phenyl, halogen-substituted phenyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkyl-sulfonyl and C.sub.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to the title compounds and synthesis thereof by catalytic oxidation of the corresponding alkyl-substituted phenylheterocyclic or carboxylic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 1-naphyl-3-pyrazolecarboxamides of formula I: ##STR1## These compounds are useful for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, especially those associated with a dysfunction of the dopaminergic systems.

Abstract: Liquid formulations of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, and methods for making such formulations, are disclosed. Formulations according to the invention contain about 1 to 25 percent by weight 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, about 3 to 7 percent by weight of sodium hydroxide, about 3 to 63 percent by weight of water and about 20 to 65 percent by weight of one or more polyglycol triols having the formula: ##STR1## wherein nx, ny and nz are individually selected from the group consisting of 2 and 3, and, when nx, ny and nz are each equal to 2, X+Y+Z has a value equal to or less than about 13.2, and, when nx, ny and nz are each equal to 3, X+Y+Z has a value equal to or less than about 4.45.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted 1-arylpyrazoles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein L is O;L-R.sup.1 is a leaving group, H-L-R.sup.1 is the conjugate acid thereof and H-L-R.sup.1 has a pK.sub.a value less than or equal to to 8;R.sup.2 is primary or secondary alkyl of two to four carbon atoms, primary alkylamino of one to three carbon atoms, primary alkylmethylamino of two to four carbon atoms, diethylamino or primary alkoxy of one to three carbon atoms; andR.sup.3 is from one to three of a variety of substituents at any or all of the 5-, 6- and 7-positions;or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof if the compound has a basic functional group or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof if the compound has an acidic functional group,which inhibit the enzymatic activity of proteolytic enzymes, and processes for preparation thereof, method of use thereof in treatment of degenerative diseases and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: As isothiazole derivative represented by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y and Z have the same meanings as defined in the description of the specification, and it is useful as an active ingredient for fungicidal and/or bactericidal compositions for use in industry, agriculture and medical treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of combating Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia in a subject in need of such treatment. The method comprises administering to to the subject an effective Pneumocystis carinii-combating amount of a bis-benzimidazole compound such as bis[5-(2-imidazolyl)-2-benzimidazolyl]methane, 1,4-bis[5-2-imidazolyl)-2-benzimidazolyl]butane, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Pharmaceutical formulations for carrying out the method and novel compounds are also disclosed, along with methods of combating Giardia lamblia.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aminonitrile by partially hydrogenating a nitrile compound with two or more nitrile groups in the presence of a catalyst which contains a metal from group 8 of the periodic system of the elements, the hydrogenation being carried out under water-free reaction conditions and the catalyst having been treated with an alkanolate. Preferably, the catalyst is a Raney nickel or Raney cobalt catalyst which has been pretreated with an alkali metal alkanolate or an earth alkali metal alkanolate such as sodium or potassium methanolate.

Abstract: X is an acid radical, andA is a metal ion or an equivalent ammonium ion.

Abstract: Novel quaternary ammonium salts having utility in the medical field for treating gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: There are provided novel (2-imidazolin-2-yl) fused heteropyridine compounds, and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photoconductor which is composed of an electroconductive support and a photoconductive layer formed thereon comprising a novel pyrene-ring-containing olefin compound having formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent hydrogen or an alkyl group which may have a substituent; Y is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent, a cyclic hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent, or an aromatic group which may have a substituent; n is an integer of 0 or 1, and m is an integer of 1 to 3, provided that when n is 0, m is 1, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, and Y is an aromatic group with a substituent ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represent hydrogen, and Y and R.sup.1 may be bonded to form a ring, a method of synthesizing the pyrene-ring-containing olefin compound and an intermediate therefor are disclosed.

Abstract: Cyclohexanol esters of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which the radicals have the given meaning. The compounds are pharmacologically active and may therefore be used as pharmaceuticals, in particular for treating diabetes and other diseases which are characterized by an elevated secretion of glucose from the liver or by an elevated activity of the glucose-6-phosphatase system.

Abstract: 2-(aryl)-benz(ox, thi, imid)azoles are prepared by reacting an aromatic aldehyde with hydroxylamine to form an aromatic aldehyde oxime, halogenating the oxime to form an aromatic hydroxamoyl halide, and then reacting this halide with certain aromatic amine compounds. The products may be nitrated and then reduced to form the corresponding diamines, which are useful in making PIBX polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to the process for the preparation of 2-amino 7-nitro benzothiazoles of formula (I) ##STR1## consisting in a) nitrating a derivative of formula (II) ##STR2## and b) reacting the compound of formula (III) ##STR3## so obtained with caustic ammonia.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined in the specification.