Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved in cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: Phenylcarbamates of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: R is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and, in the event that X is NR.sup.a, additionally hydrogen;X is a direct bond, O or NR.sup.a ;R.sup.a is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen,substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkynyl, alkylcarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, hetaryloxy, hetarylthio, hetarylamino or N-hetaryl-N-alkylamino, andR.sup.5 is one of the groups mentioned under R.sup.3 or a group CR.sup.d .dbd.NOR.sup.e ;processes and intermediates for their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with diaryl compounds of formula (I) and their use in medical therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis or treatment of a clinical condition for which an ACAT inhibitor is indicated, such as hyperlipidaema or atherosclerosis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: Tetrahydrofurans, tetrahydrothiophenes, pyrrolidines and cyclopentanes are disclosed that reduce the chemotaxis and respiratory burst leading to the formation of damaging oxygen radicals of polymorphonuclear leukocytes during an inflammatory or immune response. It has been determined that 5-lipoxygenase activity, oral availability, and stability in vivo (for example, glucuronidation rate) can vary significantly among the optical isomers of the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: An anti-fouling composition comprising a carrier, and a binder, the improvement which comprises an effective amount of at least one insecticide. The composition is applied to the surfaces of articles which come into contact with seawater or brackish water, especially wood. Other conventional anti-fouling agents may also be present.

Abstract: The present invention provides dihalopropene compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or the like; L is C(.dbd.O)NH or the like; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently halogen or the like; R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or the like; m is an integer of 0 to 4; n is an integer of 0 to 2; X is chlorine or the like; Y is oxygen or the like; and Z is oxygen or the like, which have excellent insecticidal activity so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted benzylurea derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, a halogen atom, or an alkyl or alkoxyl group, R.sup.3 is a phenyl or heterocyclic group which may be substituted, n is an integer of 1-6, and R.sup.4 is a phenyl group which may be substituted, or salts thereof, and medicines comprising such a derivative as an active ingredient. The derivatives or salts thereof strongly inhibit only ACAT in macrophages and are hence useful as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: Aminophenol derivatives represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X is O or S; A is alkylene, R.sup.1 is phenyl, etc., R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H or alkyl; R.sup.4 is substituted carbamoylalkyl, etc.; R.sup.5 is substituted amino, etc.; their salts, and optical isomers of the derivatives and salts. Also disclosed are gastrin receptor antagonists, cholecystokinin receptor antagonists, and medicines for digestive diseases. The compounds have strong binding inhibition against gastrin receptor or CCK-A receptor and also they have higher selectivity to either group of CCK-A receptor or gastrin receptor, and therefore, the compounds are useful for preventing and treating gastrointestinal diseases including peptic ulcers as well as central nervous system diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted vinylurea derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently a phenyl group which may be substituted, R.sup.2 is a phenyl group which may be substituted, or a cycloalkyl group, and wave lines mean that the bonding state may be either E or Z, with the proviso that the cases where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are unsubstituted phenyl groups, and where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are unsubstituted phenyl groups and R.sup.3 is a 4-ethoxyphenyl group are excluded, or salt thereof, and medicines comprising such a derivative as an active ingredient as well as a method of preventing and treating arteriosclerosis with such a medicine. The derivatives or salts thereof selectively and strongly inhibit ACAT in macrophages and are hence useful as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: Modulation of the activity of the insulin receptor, enhancement of glucose uptake by cells, and other effects significant in the control and management of diabetes are accomplished using compounds of the formula ##STR1## whereineach A is independently a proton-accepting substituent;each R is independently a noninterfering substituent;n is 0, 1, or 2; andeach linker is independently an isostere of --NHCONH-- or of --N.dbd.N-- or of --NHCO--.Compounds in the genus of Formula (1) can also be used for structure activity studies to identify features responsible for the relevant activities.

Abstract: An aniline derivative of the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an eicosapentaenoyl or docosahexaenoyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently an alkyl or alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a halogen atom; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a halogen atom; and A is a single bond, --C(.dbd.O)NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH-- wherein n is 2 or 3, or a bivalent group of the following formula ##STR2## wherein m and p are each independently 0 or 1. The aniline derivative of the present invention has high inhibitory activity against and high selectivity for ACAT derived from macrophage and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis and treatment of arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: Tetrahydrofurans tetrahydrothiophenes, pyrrolidines and cyclopentanes are disclosed that reduce the chemotaxis and respiratory burst leading to the formation of damaging oxygen radicals of polymorphonuclear leukocytes during an inflammatory or immune response. It has been determined that 5-lipoxygenase activity, oral availability, and stability in vivo (for example, glucuronidation rate) can vary significantly among the optical isomers of the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, whereinX, Z, Y, A, D, E, F, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.11, R.sup.12 have the meanings set forth in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and a method of treating therewith.The compounds are useful as potassium channel openers.

Abstract: The preferred oligomers of the present invention are polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters or polyamides having a number average molecular weight of <10,000. These oligomers are water-soluble, have a rigid backbone, have recurring units coupled by carbonyl linking moieties which have anionic groups, display predominantly linear geomentry such that regular spacing between anionic groups exists in an aqueous medium, and are pharmaceutically-acceptable. The oligomers are useful for the treatment and/or diagnosis of AIDS and ARC.

Abstract: A benzene, pyridine or pyrimidine derivative having the below shown formula is novel and useful as an anti-arteriosclerotic agent. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for a lower alkyl group, an amino group which may be substituted, or the like; R.sup.2 stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.16 stands for an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or the like) or the like; R.sup.3 stands for a group represented by the formula: --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Y (Y stands for an imidazolyl or piperazinyl group, or the like and m is 1 to 6) or the like; R.sup.5 stands for a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or the like; A stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.6 stands for a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or the like), --N.dbd., or the like; and B stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR4## (wherein R.sup.4 stands for a hydrogen or the like), --N.dbd., or the like.

Abstract: 1-[4-(4'-sulfanilyl)phenyl]urea and its various substituted derivatives can be used to decrease the infectiousness of and reduce the mortality associated with organisms of the genus Leishmania which are responsible for a group of conditions known as Leishmaniasis. This heretofore unrecognized use extends to the known derivatives of ureidodiaminodiphenyl sulfones and includes the novel aryl-ring hydroxylated series of sulfanilylphenylureas of the formula: ##STR1## wherein m and n can be the same or different and may each =0 or 1, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, halo, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 straight or branch chain alkyl, halo alkyl, polyhalo alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, amino, alkanoylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, acyl, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and C.sub.1 to C.sub.

Abstract: Urea derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the valuable groups are as defined in the specification, which possess both an ACAT inhibitory activity and an antioxidative activity. Those derivatives are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are provided: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group; or a group of formula (II), (III), (IV) or (V): ##STR2## and wherein the groups R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or various organic groups; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; as well as methods for the preparation of such compounds and their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of hypercholesteremia and arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting leukotriene biosynthesis, involving administering a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein M, R, R', R", and n are as defined herein. Also, a pharmaceutical composition involving such a compound and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting leukotriene biosynthesis.

Abstract: A composition comprises (a) halogenated aromatic 1,2- or 1,3- dinitrile, (b) a substituted urea and (c) a halogen-containing aromatic alkyl sulphoxide or sulphone. The composition may include other materials for example inorganic diluents such as silica, alumina, titanium, dioxide, zinc oxide, etc. and may also include other anti-microbial agents such are anti-bacterial agents. The composition has anti-microbial properties, particularly anti-fungal and anti-algal properties. The composition can be incorporated into materials such as paint or plastics to provide anti-microbial properties.

Abstract: Ionene polymers having biologically-active organic and/or inorganic anions are described. Methods to prepare the ionene polymers, compositions containing them and their methods of use are also described.

Abstract: Urea derivatives of formula (1) ##STR1## wherein the valuable groups are as defined in the specification, which possess both an ACAT inhibitory activity and an antioxidative activity. Those derivatives are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Di(aromatic) compounds corresponding to the following formula: ##STR1## in which: Ar represents either ##STR2## n=1 or 2 or: ##STR3## X represents a divalent radical, Z represents O, S or a divalent radical,and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent a hydrogen atom or various organic radicals, and the salts of the compounds of formula (I) when R.sub.1 is a carboxylic acid function.Use in human and veterinary medicine and in cosmetics.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are provided: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group; or a group of formula (II), (III), (IV) or (V): ##STR2## and wherein the groups R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or various organic groups; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; as well as methods for the preparation of such compounds and their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of hypercholesteremia and arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel anticancer agents having potent antineoplastic activity without systemic toxicity and mutagenicity. The novel anticancer agents of the present invention are derivatives of formula I: ##STR1## wherein: A is O or NH; andB is an aryl group selected from the group consisting of phenyl, indane, fluorene, indazole, indole, and pyridine, the aryl group being substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-16 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more OH or SH, lower alkoxy, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, lower alkylthio, nitro, cyano, lower alkene, lower alkyne, OH, SH, carboxy lower alkyl, carboxy lower alkyl esters, amino, N-lower alkyl, N,N-dilower alkyl and halogen;or a prodrug thereof, with the provisos that when A is NH and B is phenyl:a) B is substituted with at least one substituent other than hydrogen;b) B is not:1) mono-substituted in the 4 position with C.sub.1-2 alkyl, tert-butyl or n-butyl, halogen, OH, carboxy C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tri(lower alkoxy)benzene derivative of the general formula (I), or its salt, optical isomer or solvate, ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group;A: a group of the formula ##STR2## and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, provided that R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may, taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, form a pyrrolidinyl group, a piperidino group, a morpholino group, a thiomorpholino group, or a piperazinyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkyl group in 4-position;to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and to processes for their production. The compound of the invention is useful as value as a pulmonary-surfactant secretion promoting agent.

Abstract: Urea-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel pharmaceutical compositions of Formulas (I) and (II) each of which comprises a compound of Formula (I) or (II) and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier.This invention also relates to a method of treating or reducing inflammation in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises administering to said mammal an effective amount of a compound or composition of Formula (I) or (II).

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation for protecting keratinous material from attack by pests that feed on keratin, comprising (A) at least one diphenylurea of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or 4-chlorophenoxy-6-sulfonate,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or chloro,R.sub.3 is chloro or trifluoromethyl,R.sub.4 is hydrogen or chloro, andR.sub.5 is hydrogen or trifluoromethyl, and(B) at least one glycol, and to a process for protecting keratinous material against attack by pests that feed on keratin with the novel formulation.

Abstract: Diaryl urea compounds having anti-atherosclerosis activity are disclosed. Preferred compounds include the compounds 1-[4-(1,2-dimethoxyethoxy)benzyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-l-heptylumea and 1-heptyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-l-[4-(2-methoxyethoxymethoxy)-benzyl]urea .

Abstract: Compounds of structure ##STR1## where W is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## where Q is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl, or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8, together with the nitrogen atoms to which they are attached, define a radical of formula ##STR3## L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 are independently selected from a valence bond, alkylene, propenylene, and propynylene; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are independently selected from alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, halogen, cyano, amino, alkoxycarbonyl, and dialkylaminocarbonyl; Y is oxygen, >NR.sup.11, where R.sup.11 is hydrogen or alkyl, or ##STR4## where n=0, 1, or 2; and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are alkyl, inhibit the biosynthesis of leukotrienes. These compounds are useful in the treatment or amelioration of allergic and inflammatory disease states.

Abstract: A composition comprises (a) halogenated aromatic 1,2- or 1,3-dinitrile, (b) a substituted urea and (c) a halogen-containing aromatic alkyl sulphoxide or sulphone. The composition may include other materials for example inorganic diluents such as silica, alumina, titanium, dioxide, zinc oxide, etc. and may also include other anti-microbial agents such as anti-bacterial agents. The composition has anti-microbial properties, particularly anti-fungal and anti-algal properties. The composition can be incorporated into materials such as paint or plastics to provide anti-microbial properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tri(lower alkoxy)benzene derivative of the general formula (I), or its salt, optical isomer or solvate, ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group;A: a group of the formula ##STR2## and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, provided that R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may, taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, form a pyrrolidinyl group, a piperidino group, a morpholino group, a thiomorpholino group, or a piperazinyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkyl group in 4-position;to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and to processes for their production. The compound of the invention is useful as value as a pulmonary-surfactant secretion promoting agent.

Abstract: The invention concerns a series of novel bis-urea derivatives, nonpeptides, which show good binding affinity for the CCK-B receptor. The compounds, compositions containing them, methods of preparation, and utilities including anxiety, gastric acid secretion inhibition, and psychoses are included.

Abstract: Carbamoyl and oxycarbonyl derivatives of biphenylmethylamines of structure I are angiotensin-II antagonists with balanced AT.sub.1 and AT.sub.2 activity useful in the treatment of hypertension and related disorders and ocular hypertension. ##STR1## where X is --O-- or --N(R.sup.7)--.

Abstract: The invention provides new ureas and thioureas derivatives of general formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as therapeutic agents such as for the prevention of coronary heart disease and as antidyslipidaemic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4, A and B are defined in the description. Medicinal products.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X has the formula --CR.sup.5 .dbd.CR.sup.6 --, --C.ident.C-- or ##STR2## wherein ring A is phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic; wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl or aroyl;wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each is an electron withdrawing substituent or each is hydrogen or alkyl, alkoxy or dialkylamino, provided that when ring A is phenyl or naphthyl at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an electron-withdrawing substituent;wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, each is hydrogen, halogeno or alkyl; wherein R.sup.7 is alkyl or halogenoalkyl; and wherein R.sup.8 has the formula --Y--Q--R.sup.9 wherein Y is straight- or branched-chain alkylene or alkenylene; wherein Q is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --;and wherein R.sup.9 is alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms which contains one or more defined substituents, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Certain N-2,6-dialkyl- or N-2,6-dialkoxphenyl-N'-diarylalkylurea compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT), and are thus useful agents for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerosis with urea and thiourea compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are ACAT inhibitors rendering them useful in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The compounds contain two urea or thiourea, amide, or amine moieties or combinations of said moieties and have the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein m and n are zero or one, W and YNH and ##STR2## form the urea, thiourea, amide or amine moieties; and R.sub.1 and R .sub.2 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical.

Abstract: Diurea derivatives are provided which are represented by the following general formula and salts thereof: ##STR1## The above compounds inhibit acyl-coenzyme A cholesterol acyl-transferase (ACAT enzyme), and thereby control the accumulation of cholesterol ester on the smooth muscle of arterial wall in the blood vessels.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention, are represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 group which may be alkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of from 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, alkoxy wherein the alkyl group contains from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, halogen, acetamido, amino, nitro, alkylamino of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, cyano or arylalkoxy wherein the alkyl group contains from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or hydroxyl groups or the combination of either hydrogen or hydroxyl groups; W represents alkylene of from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; and B represents --NHCOR.sub.5, --NHCONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, or --NHCOOR.sub.5 wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel diphenylurea derivatives represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 5 to 18 carbon atoms, each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a halogen atom, R.sub.4 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a halogen atom, and X is oxygen atom or sulfur atom, are provided.The compounds are potent in reducing the cholesterol level in serum, and useful for treating hyperlipemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: An agent for proofing keratinous material against attack by pests that feed on keratin, which contains as active compound at least one diphenylurea of the formula ##STR1## and one synthetic pyrethroid and also, if desired, further auxiliaries, and also a process for proofing keratinous material against attack by keratin pests.

Abstract: Certain N-2,6-dialkyl- or N-2,6-dialkoxyphenyl-N'-arylalkylurea compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT), and are thus useful agents for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Certain substituted urea, thiourea, carbamate, and thiocarbamate compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase and are thus useful agents for inhibiting the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, and for lowering blood plasma cholesterol.

Abstract: Novel compounds have a formula (I) ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## represents a bicyclo [2,2,1] hept-2Z-ene, bicyclo [2,2,1]heptane, 7-oxa-bicyclo [2,2,1] hept-2Z-ene, 7-oxa-bicyclo [2,2,1] heptane, bicyclo [2,2,2] oct-2Z-ene or bicyclo [2,2,2] octane substituted at the 5-position by the group R.sup.1 and at the 6-position by the group ANR.sup.2 R, a 6,6-dimethyl-bicyclo [3,1,1] heptane substituted at the 2-position by the group R.sup.1 and at the 3-position by the group ANR.sup.2 R or at the 2-position by the group ANR.sup.2 R and at the 3-position by the group R.sup.1, a cyclohex-1-ene or cyclohexane substituted at the 4-position by the group R.sup.1 and at the 5-position by the group ANR.sup.2 R or a 1-hydroxyclopentane substituted at the 2-position by the group R.sup.1 and at the 2-position by the group ANR.sup.2 R, R.sup.

Abstract: N-(sulfomethyl)-N'-arylureas inhibit or suppress bitter and sweet tastes when mixed with sweet and/or bitter tasting compositions, such as foods, beverages and pharmaceutical preparations.