Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.11 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, haloloweralkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or cycloalkyl and R.sup.21 is a group selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 -R.sup.5, R.sup.31, R.sup.32, R.sup.41, R.sup.42 and R.sup.51 are as defined herein, and W is chlorine or bromine, is prepared by reacting a compound of the formula:Z--CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--W (I)wherein W is as defined above and Z is a leaving group, with an amine of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.11 and R.sup.21 are as defined above.

Abstract: (E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-propenyl)-N-methyl-1naphthylenemethanamine and (E)-3-chloro-N-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-N-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-7-methanami ne which are useful as intermediates in the production of enyne compounds which exhibit squalene epoxidase inhibiting activity and anti-Eumycetes activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the structural formula I: ##STR1## its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester, or its crystalline, which is a novel optically active compound useful as a curing agent for bacterial infections, a process for production thereof and a use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the structural formula: ##STR1## or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester, which is a novel optically active compound useful as a curing agent for bacterial infections, a process for production thereof and a use thereof.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.11 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, haloloweralkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.21 is a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.31, and R.sup.32 which may be the same or different, is hydrogen or lower alkyl, each of R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.41 and R.sup.51, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, R.sup.42 is hydroxyl, halogen, R.sup.8 --O--, or R.sup.6 --X--Y-- wherein R.sup.6 is phenyl or thienyl which may have one or two substituents each of X and Y, which may be the same or different, is oxygen, sulfur, carbonyl, --CHR.sup.8 -- or --NR.sup.b, or X and Y together form a vinylene group or an ethynylene group, provided that when either one of X and Y is oxygen, sulfur or --NR.sup.b, the other is carbonyl or --CHR.sup.a, and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for producing an enyne derivative, and intermediate, which is useful for preparing compounds showing strong inhibiting activities against squalane epoxidase of Eumycetes and strong anti-cholesterol activities. The process comprises reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is a halogen atom, with an acetylene derivative, in the presence of a palladium catalyst, to obtain a compound of the formula: ##STR2## and, if necessary, N-alkylating this compound.

Abstract: A process for producing an enyne derivative, and intermediate, which is useful for preparing compounds showing strong inhibiting activities against squalane.epoxidase of Eumycetes and strong anti-cholesterol activities. The process comprises reacting a compound of the formula:Z--CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--W [I]wherein W is a halogen atom, and Z is a leaving group, with an amine in the presence of a base, if necessary, to obtain a compound of the formula: ##STR1## then reacting an acetylene derivative to this compound in the presence of a palladium catalyst, to obtain a compound of the formula: ##STR2## and, if necessary, N-alkylating this compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl-protecting group or a negative charge and Q is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an acetoxy group, a carbamoyloxy group, an azide group, a substituted or unsubstituted quarternary ammonio group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic thio group having at least one hetero atom selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, and a sulfur atom, or a non-toxic salt or physiologically hydrolyzable non-toxic ester thereof; a process for producing it; and an antibacterial agent comprising it as an active ingredient.Further, the present invention also relates to a compound having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or an amino-protecting group, and each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which may be the same or different is a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl-protecting group, or a salt thereof; and a process for producing it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl-protecting group or a negative charge and Q is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an acetoxy group, a carbamoyl group, an azide group, a substituted or unsubstituted quarternary ammonio group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic thio group having at least one hetero atom selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom, or a non-toxic salt or physiologically hydrolyzable non-toxic ester thereof; a process for producing it; and an antibacterial agent comprising it as an active ingredient.Further, the present invention also relates to a compound having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or an amino-protecting group, and each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which may be the same or different is a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl-protecting group, or a salt thereof; and a process for producing it.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a straight chain or branched chain lower alkyl, cyclic lower alkyl, lower alkenyl (except for 1-carboxy-1-vinyl), lower alkynyl, aralkyl, phenyl or 2-pyrrolidon-3-yl group which may be substituted, and Q is ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl group or a carboxymethyl group, Y is a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom, Z is a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom or an imino group which may be substituted by a lower alkyl group); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, physiologically hydrolyzable ester or solvate thereof.