Abstract: Certain N-[(pyridyl or pyrimidyl)aminocarbonyl]arylsulfonamides, such as the compound methyl 2-[[N-(3-cyano-4,6-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]aminosulfonyl]benzoa te, possess herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R and X are as defined in claim 1. The compounds of the formula (1) are valuable intermediates in the synthesis of triarylmethane dyes and triarylmethanelactones.

Abstract: Carbocyclic compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is a benzene or cyclohexane ring or a naphthalene system, X is in each case --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- where it is also possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O--, --S--, --CO--, --O--CO--, --CO--O-- or --CH.dbd.CH--,p is 0, 1 or 2,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 independently of one another are each a 1,4-phenylene group which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen atoms and/or CH.sub.3 groups and/or CN groups and in which it would also be possible for one or more CH groups to be replaced by N atoms, a 1,4-cyclohexylene group wherein it would also be possible for one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by --O-- and/or --S--, a piperidine-1,4-diyl group or a 1,4-bicyclo[2.2.2]octylene group,Z is --CO--O--, --O--CO--, --O--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CHCN--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CHCN--, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, --N.dbd.CH--, --NO.

Abstract: Mono, di and tri-esters of 1,8-dihydroxy-10-phenyl-9-anthrone or -9-anthranol have the formula ##STR1## wherein p is 0 or 1,(a) when p=0, t=1 and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or --COR.sub.3,(b) when p=1, t=0 and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represent hydrogen or --COR.sub.3,R.sub.3 represents linear or branched alkyl having 1-17 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, a nitro function, --CF.sub.3 or a hydroxyl function, and mixtures of said esters. These esters are prepared by reacting 1,8-dihydroxy-10-phenyl-9-anthrone with an activated form of an acid. The esters are useful in human or veterinary medicine and in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A phenylalanine derivative having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## B represents ##STR3## wherein m is 0, 1, or 2 and n is 3, 4, or 5; X represents (a) hydroxy, (b) nitro, (c) amino, (d) phenoxy which may be substituted with (i) halogen or (ii) nitro, (e) c.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyloxy which may be substituted wit (i) phenyl or (ii) benzoyl, (f) benzoyl, (g) pyridyloxy which may be substituted with (i) halogen or (ii) nitro, or (h) c.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl which may by substituted with halogen;Y represents ##STR4## or --OR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.1 R.sup.2 are independently (a) hydrogen, (b) phenyl which may be substituted with (i) benzoyl, (ii) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl, (iii) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl which may be further substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxycarbonyl, (iv) C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl which may be further substituted with hydroxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, (v) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives which combine both calcium agonist and alpha.sub.1 -antagonist activity are useful in treating congestive heart failure. These derivatives are compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are defined in the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel selenium compounds which are useful as an antineoplastic agent. The compounds are represented by the general formula (I):Se(O).sub.a (R).sub.b (X).sub.c (A).sub.n (Y).sub.m (I)wherein R, X, A and Y represent the groups specified below, a represents a number of 0 or 1, b represents a number of 0, 1 or 2, and (1) when a is 0 and b is also 0, c is 4, n is 1 or 2 and m is 0, (2) when a is 1 and b is 0, c is 2, n is 1 or 2 and m is 0 or 1, and (3) when b is 1 or 2, c, n and m are all 0;(i) when b is 2, R represents (1) a C.sub.4-10 alkoxy group substituted with a halogen atom, (2) a lower alkoxyl group substituted with a halogen atom and a phenyl group, or (3) a cycloalkyloxy group substituted with a halogen atom, and (ii) when b is 1, R represents a group represented by the formula ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.0 is a C.sub.2-6 alkyl group); X represents a halogen atom;A represents a compound represented by the formula ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: There are provided insecticidally active alkylenediamines of the formula ##STR1## wherein W.sup.1 stands for a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which may be substituted, containing at least one hetero atom selected from, O, S and N, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.4, X, Y and Z have the meanings as given in the specification.The new alkylenediamines can be prepared according to different preparation methods and exhibit a strong insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## Y is O ir S, *A is paraphenylene or *----(CH.sub.2)n----(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r ----, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 1, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, n+s must be at least 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, Het, aryl, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.8, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.7 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, Het-lower alkyl or aryl, Het is a monocyclic 5- or 6-membered hetero aromatic or a bicyclic heteroaromatic radical containing one or two hetero atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, which radical may be substituted by lower alkyl, halogen or aryl, and the asterisk denotes the point of attachment,and when R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are different, their enantiomers and racemic mixtures thereof, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: New pyridine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each phenyl or 2- or 3-thienyl radicals which are unsubstituted or monosubstituted or di-substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, F, Cl, Br, OH and/or CF.sub.3 and n is 1, 2 or 3, and the alkyl and alkoxy groups each have 1-4 C atoms, and salts thereof, have suppressant actions on the central nervous system, in particular neuroleptic actions.

Abstract: Novel compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is pyridyl group, R.sup.2 is a phenyl group, a thienyl group, a furyl group, a naphthyl group, a benzothienyl group or pyridyl group, which may optionally have a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, trifluoromethyl group, a lower alkenyl group or methylenedioxy group, R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and n is an integer of 0 to 6, Y is sulphur atom, methylene group or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen atom or acetyl group, and m is 0 or 1, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts having an inhibitory action on bio-synthesis of thromboxane A.sub.2 (TXA.sub.2) and an effect of accelerating the productivility of prostaglandin I.sub.2 (PGI.sub.2), and can be used for mammals to the prophylaxis or therapy of thrombosis caused by platelet aggregation or ischemic diseases caused by vasospasms in cardiac, cerebral and peripheral circulatory system (e.g.

Abstract: Certain 2-substituted-[2-substituted-amino]-N-arylalkyl-3-[indol-3-yl]propanamides demonstrate activity as appetite suppressants. The compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and a method of suppressing appetite are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pyridines substituted in the 3-position, of the formula ##STR1## and to a process for their preparation. The compounds bring about specific inhibition of thromboxane synthetase and can thus be used as medicaments.

Abstract: New pyridine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each phenyl or 2- or 3-thienyl radicals which are unsubstituted or monosubstituted or disubstituted by alkyl, alkoxy, F, Cl, Br, OH and/or CF.sub.3 and n is 1, 2 or 3, and the alkyl and alkoxy groups each have 1-4 C atoms, and salts thereof, have suppressant actions on the central nervous system, in particular neuroleptic actions.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives are disclosed which are useful as histamine H.sub.1 -antagonists.

Abstract: The distyrylbiphenyls of the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' independently of one another are a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)--CON(R.sub.4)--, --O--C.sub.1-3 alkylene-COO--, OCO or --COO--, with the proviso that if n+n'=O, X and X' may not be --CON(R.sub.4)-- or O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)--, and if n+n'=2 and X and X' are --CON(R.sub.4)-- or --COO--, A.sup..crclbar. may not be a phosphite or phosphonate anion, and Y and Y' independently of one another are C.sub.1-20 -alkyene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.1 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, R.sub.1 together with R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' together with R.sub.2 ', is a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.2 and R.sub.2 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 ' together with R.sub.1 ', is a heterocyclic ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.

Abstract: Mono- or bis(iodonium salts) are produced in neutral organic solvents by the reaction of an [hydroxy (organosulfonyloxy)iodo]arene with a bis(triorganosilyl)arene, a bis(trihalosilyl)arene, or with a mono- or bis(triorganosilyl)heterocyclic compound, or a mono- or bis(trihalosilyl)heterocyclic. The iodonium salts are made under conditions of regiospecific control.

Abstract: Bicyclic fused benzenoid compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable cationic and acid addition salts thereof, where M is O, CH.sub.2 or NR.sub.6 ; R.sub.6 is hydrogen, formyl, carbobenzyloxy or certain carboalkoxyalkyl, alkanoyl, alkyl, aralkyl or aralkylcarbonyl groups;A' is:(1) A where one of A and B is hydrogen such that when A is hydrogen, B is C(R.sub.2 R.sub.3)(CH.sub.2).sub.f Q and f is 1 or 2; when B is hydrogen, A is C(R.sub.2 R.sub.3)(CH.sub.2).sub.f Q and f is 0 or 1, when taken together A and OR.sub.1 form a lactone or certain derivatives thereof;(2) A' is ##STR2## (3) A' is Q.sub.3 ; Q is CO.sub.2 R.sub.7, COR.sub.8, C(OH)R.sub.8 R.sub.9, CN, CONR.sub.12 R.sub.13, CH.sub.2 NR.sub.12 R.sub.13, CH.sub.2 NHCOR.sub.14, CH.sub.2 NHSO.sub.2 R.sub.17 or 5-tetrazoyl;Q.sub.3 is ##STR3## 5-tetrazolyl, CH.sub.2 CONHCOR.sub.7, COOH or certain ester, amide, carboximido or sulfonimido derivatives thereof, CONHOH, CONHCONH.sub.2, or COCH.sub.2 Q.sub.4 where Q.sub.

Abstract: Hydroxyl-containing liquid polymers having an aliphatic polymeric backbone and sulfide linkages near the terminal portions of the polymer molecule are prepared by polymerizing (1) at least one of selected vinylidene monomers having at least one terminal CH.sub.2 .dbd.C< group per monomer molecule, together with (2) at least one hydroxyl-containing disulfide in the presence of (3) ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A novel class of dialkyl and dialkyl-aromatic viologens (4,4'dipyridinium compounds) and their salts which may be polymerized and covalently bonded to electrodes for use in electronic display systems.

Abstract: The distyrylbiphenyls of the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' independently of one another are a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)----CON(R.sub.4)--, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-COO--, OCO or --COO--, with the proviso that if n+n'=O, X and Y' may not be --CON(R.sub.4)-- or O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)--, and if n+n'=2 and X and X' are --CON(R.sub.4)-- or --COO--, A.sup..crclbar. may not be a phosphite or phosphonate anion, and Y and Y' independently of one another are C.sub.1-20 -alkylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.1 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' together with R.sub.2 ', is a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.2 and R.sub.2 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 ' together with R.sub.1 ', is a heterocyclic ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.

Abstract: Vinyl-substituted 2,2'-bipyridine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and complexes thereof with metals or metal compounds other than alkali metals or alkaline earth metals, or alkali metal compounds, or alkaline earth metal compounds are described, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being as defined in patent claim 1 and the vinyl group being bonded in the 4-position or 6-position. The 2,2'-bipyridine compounds (I) are suitable for the preparation of complex-forming or complexed, crosslinked or uncrosslinked polymers. Complexed polymers, obtainable from these, are used, for example, as catalysts, in particular for transvinylation reactions. Uncomplexed polymers, which can be prepared from compounds (I), are suitable as metal ion scavengers in various applications.

Abstract: Fluorinated compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. The cationic amine compounds are useful as surfactants.

Abstract: Heterocyclic/aromatic fluorinated compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. The cationic compounds are useful as surfactants.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium polymers having formula ##STR1## wherein R' and R" may be the same or different alkyl groups of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by from 1 to 2 hydroxyl groups or, when taken together, with N form a saturated or unsaturated ring of from 5 to 7 atoms, or when taken together with N and an oxygen atom form the N-morpholino group; wherein Z is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- or Z is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --; wherein X is a halogen of atomic weight greater than 30; wherein Y and Y' may be either the same or different and may be either X or -NR'R"; and wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 20.

Abstract: A series of organic diamine base compounds derived from either an aromatic, alicyclic or heterocyclic ring and possessing, for the most part, an intervening methylene group between the ring and the aforesaid basic moiety have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts as well as oral pharmaceutical compositions containing same. These particular compounds are found to be useful in therapy as oral hypoglycemic agents. Preferred member compounds include 1,1'-[1,2-phenylenebis(methylene)]bispiperidine, 2,3-dihydro-2-[2-(1-piperidinomethyl)phenylmethyl]-1H-isoindole and 2,3-dihydro-2-[2-(4-morpholinomethyl)phenylmethyl]-1H-isoindole. Alternate methods of preparation are provided and the two principal synthetic routes leading to these compounds are described in some detail.

Abstract: Amidinoformic acids and amidinosulphinic acids which are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists. Two specific compounds of the present invention are N-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]amidinoformic acid and N-methyl-N'-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]amidinosulphinic acid.

Abstract: Novel pyridyl alkyl sulfonic acid betaines useful as additives to nickel electroplating baths.