Abstract: The present invention describes a new class of trinuclear hafnium complexes comprising two hexadentate azainositol carboxylic acid ligands, methods for their preparation and their use as X-ray contrast agents and X-ray diagnostic agents. The claimed compounds can be described by the following Markush formula describing rinuclear hafnium complexes of general formula (I). The following is a compound according to the above Markush formula (example 8).

Abstract: 3-Phenylisoxazoline derivatives of the formula (I), and the use thereof as herbicides, are described. In this formula (I), X2 to X6 and R1 to R3 are radicals such as hydrogen, halogen, and organic radicals such as substituted alkyl. W* is carboxyl, cyano or CHO.

Abstract: Herbicidally and fungicidally active 3-heteroaryl-isoxazoline-5-carboxamides and 3-heteroaryl-isoxazoline-5-thioamides Herbicidally and fungicidally active 3-heteroarylisoxazoline-5-carboxamides and 3-heteroarylisoxazoline-5-thioamides of the formula (I) are described. In this formula (I), R represents radicals such as hydrogen, halogen and organic radicals such as substituted alkyl. A is a bond or a divalent unit. Y is a chalcogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel isoxazoline carboxamide derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: 3-Phenylisoxazoline-5-carboxamides and 3-phenylisoxazoline-5-thioamides of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides and fungicides are described. In this formula (I), X, X2 to X6, R1 to R4 are radicals such as hydrogen, halogen and organic radicals such as substituted alkyl. A is a bond or a divalent unit. Y is a chalcogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17-(1?-propenyl)-17-3?-oxidoestra-4-en-3-one derivatives with the general chemical formula I, where the residues Z, R4, R6a, R6b, R7, R15, R16a, R16b and R18 have the meanings stated in Claim 1, and their solvates, hydrates and salts, including all stereoisomers of these compounds. The invention further relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a medicinal product for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal complaints and medicinal products that contain said derivatives, and in particular application in the aforementioned indications. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferred cases additionally an antimineralocorticoid and neutral to slightly androgenic action.

Abstract: The present invention describes a new class of trinuclear heavy metal complexes comprising two hexadentate azainositol tricarboxylic acid ligands, a method for their preparation and their use as X-ray contrast agents.

Abstract: The 15?,16?-methylene-17-hydroxy-19-nor-17-pregna-4-en-3-one-21-carboxylic acid ?-lactone derivatives of the present invention possess progestational efficacy. They have the general chemical formula I, in which Z is selected from the group comprising an oxygen atom, two hydrogen atoms, NOR and NNHSO2R, where R is hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, aryl or C7-C20-aralkyl, R4 is hydrogen or halogen, and moreover either: R6a, R6b together form methylene or 1,2-ethanediyl or R6a is hydrogen and R6b is selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkynyl, and R7 is selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkynyl, or: R6a is hydrogen and R6b and R7, together, denote a bond, an oxygen or form methylene, R18 represents hydrogen or C1-C3-alkyl and in addition include their solvates, hydrates, stereoisomers and salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17-hydroxy-19-nor-21-carboxylic acid-steroid ?-lactone derivatives with the chemical formula I, where R4, R6a, R6b, R7, R15, R16a, R16b, R18 and Z have the meanings stated in claim 1, and their solvates, hydrates, stereoisomers and salts. The invention further relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a medicinal product for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal complaints and medicinal products that contain said derivatives. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferred cases additionally an antimineralocorticoid and neutral to slightly androgenic action.

Abstract: 3-Phenylisoxazoline-5-carboxamides and 3-phenylisoxazoline-5-thioamides of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides and fungicides are described. In this formula (I), X, X2 to X6, R1 to R4 are radicals such as hydrogen, halogen and organic radicals such as substituted alkyl. A is a bond or a divalent unit. Y is a chalcogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to 15,16-methylene-17-(1?-propenyl)-17-3?-oxidoestra-4-en-3-one derivatives with the general chemical formula I, where the Z, R4, R6a, R6b, R7 and R18 have the meanings stated in claim 1, and solvates, hydrates and salts thereof, including all crystal modifications and all stereoisomers of these compounds. The invention also relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a drug for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal problems and drugs which contain such derivatives, in particular use in the aforesaid indications. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferable cases also an antimineralcorticoid and neutral to slight androgenic activity.

Abstract: The 17?-cyano-19-nor-androst-4-ene derivatives of the present invention possess gestagenic activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17-hydroxy-19-nor-21-carboxylic acid-steroid ?-lactone derivatives with the chemical formula I, where R4, R6a, R6b, R7, R15, R16a, R16b, R18 and Z have the meanings stated in claim 1, and their solvates, hydrates, stereoisomers and salts. The invention further relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a medicinal product for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal complaints and medicinal products that contain said derivatives. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferred cases additionally an antimineralocorticoid and neutral to slightly androgenic action.

Abstract: The invention relates to 15,16-methylene-17-hydroxy-19-nor-21-carboxylic acid-steroid ?-lactone derivatives with the general chemical formula I, and R4, R6a, R6b, R7 and Z have the meanings stated in claim 1, and their solvates, hydrates, stereoisomers and salts. The invention further relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a medicinal product for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal complaints and medicinal products that contain said derivatives. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferred cases additionally an antimineralocorticoid and neutral to slightly androgenic action.

Abstract: The invention relates to 15,16-methylene-17-(1?-propenyl)-17-3?-oxidoestra-4-en-3-one derivatives with the general chemical formula I, where the Z, R4, R6a, R6b, R7 and R18 have the meanings stated in claim 1, and solvates, hydrates and salts thereof, including all crystal modifications and all stereoisomers of these compounds. The invention also relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a drug for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal problems and drugs which contain such derivatives, in particular use in the aforesaid indications. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferable cases also an antimineralcorticoid and neutral to slight androgenic activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17-(1?-propenyl)-17-3?-oxidoestra-4-en-3-one derivatives with the general chemical formula I, where the residues Z, R4, R6a, R6b, R7, R15, R16a, R16b and R18 have the meanings stated in Claim 1, and their solvates, hydrates and salts, including all stereoisomers of these compounds. The invention further relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a medicinal product for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal complaints and medicinal products that contain said derivatives, and in particular application in the aforementioned indications. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferred cases additionally an antimineralocorticoid and neutral to slightly androgenic action.

Abstract: The 15?,16?-methylene-17-hydroxy-19-nor-17-pregna-4-en-3-one-21-carboxylic acid ?-lactone derivatives of the present invention possess progestational efficacy. They have the general chemical formula I, in which Z is selected from the group comprising an oxygen atom, two hydrogen atoms, NOR and NNHSO2R, where R is hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, aryl or C7-C20-aralkyl, R4 is hydrogen or halogen, and moreover either: R6a, R6b together form methylene or 1,2-ethanediyl or R6a is hydrogen and R6b is selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkynyl, and R7 is selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkynyl, or: R6a is hydrogen and R6b and R7, together, denote a bond, an oxygen or form methylene, R18 represents hydrogen or C1-C3-alkyl and in addition include their solvates, hydrates, stereoisomers and salts.

Abstract: The 17?-cyano-19-androst-4-ene derivatives of the present invention possess gestagenic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to arylmethylene substituted N-Acyl-?-amino alcohols of the formula I in which Y is selected from the aryl or heteroaryl groups: and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Q, X and W have the meaning as defined in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH antagonists and can be used for example for fertility control in men or in women, or for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acyltryptophanols of the general formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, Q and X have the meaning as defined in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH antagonists and can be used for example for fertility control in men or in women, or for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis.