Abstract: A process for preparing (S)-(?)-N-[4-[4-[ethyl(6-fluoro-6-methylheptyl)amino]-1-hydroxy]phenyl]methanesulfonamide hemifumarate salt, which comprises reacting N-[4-[(2S)-tetrahydro-5-hydroxy-2-furanyl]phenyl]methanesulfonamide(IIa) with fluoroamine (III) in the presence of triacetoxyborohydride and ethyl acetate to provide [4-[-4-[ethyl(6-fluoro-6-methylheptyl)amino]-1-hydroxylphenyl]methanesulfonamide (I) and then converting I into the hemifumarate salt Ia. A process for preparing IIa is also claimed as well as intermediates IIa-IId.

Abstract: N-[2-(2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)cycloaliphatic)]benzeneacetamide and -benzamide compounds, e.g., (1.alpha.,2.beta.)-(.+-.)-3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)cy clohexyl]-N-methylbenzeneacetamide, and salts thereof, have useful analgesic activity, low abuse or physical dependence liability properties. Processes for their preparation are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Analgesic 2-oxa-spirocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the wavy line bonds, p, n, m, A, q, X, Y, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and E are as defined in the specification, e.g., trans-4-bromo-N-methyl-N-[7-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-2-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl]benza mide, and trans-3,4-dichloro-N-methyl-N-[7-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-2-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl] benzeneacetamide, and acid addition salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using these compounds as analgesics are disclosed. Processes for preparing the class of compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Cis- and trans-N-[2-amino(oxy- or thia group-substituted-cycloaliphatic)]benzeneacetamide and -benzamide compounds, e.g., 3,4-dichloro-N-[4,4-dimethoxy-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzen eacetamide, and salts thereof, are provided. These compounds have analgesic properties. Processes for their preparation are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: Cis- and trans-N-[2-amino(adjacenty substituted bis(alkyloxy), bis(alkylthio), alkylthio or mercapto group substituted)-cycloaliphatic]benzeneacetamide and -benzamide compounds, e.g., (.+-.)-(1.alpha.,2.beta.)-4-bromo-N-[3,3-dimethoxy-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)cyclo hexyl]-N-methylbenzamide, and salts thereof, are provided. These compounds have analgesic properties. Processes for their preparation are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: [2-Amino(substituted cycloaliphatic)]benzeneacetamide and benzamide compounds, e.g., trans-3,4-dichloro-N-methyl-N-[7-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-8 -yl]benzeneacetamide, have useful analgesic activity and low abuse or physical dependence liability, or are useful as chemical intermediates for producing such analgesic compounds. Processes for their preparation are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: N-[2-Amino(oxy or thio group) substituted-cycloaliphatic]phenylacetamide and -benzamide compounds, having the oxy- or thio group substituents on a cycloaliphatic ring carbon adjacent to either of the nitrogen bearing carbons of the cycloaliphatic ring, e.g., cis- and trans-4-bromo-N-[3-methoxy-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide , and trans-3,4-dichloro-N-methyl-N-[7-(1-pyrridolinyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-6 -yl]benzeneacetamide, and salts thereof, have useful analgesic activity and low abuse liability in humans and valuable warm blooded animals. Processes for their production and pharmaceutical compositions and method of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Octahydro and hexahydrobenzo[b]cyclohepta[d]pyrans having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkanoyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkenyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl, and Z is a two carbon alkylene chain which is substituted or unsubstituted and saturated or unsaturated are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such benzocycloheptapyrans, and a method of treating hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: Octahydro and hexahydrobenzo[b]cyclohepta[d]pyrans having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkanoyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkenyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl, and Z is a two carbon alkylene chain which is substituted or unsubstituted and saturated or unsaturated are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such benzocycloheptapyrans, and a method of treating hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds possessing anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity of the formula II, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are the same or different and selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, amino, and C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, alkoxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, amide or N-alkyl substituted amide.

Abstract: Biologically active geldanamycin derivatives of Formula III, ##SPC1##wherein R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are the same or different and selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboalkoxyl, amino, amido, or N-alkylsubstituted amido; pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods involving the same.