Abstract: The present invention provides certain pyrazoline compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7 and A are as defined. Compounds of Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating diseases and disorders, for example, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, r, Z, X, R3, and R5-7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain imidazole carboxamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of using the same and processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-cycloalkyl-carboxamide, N-cycloalkyl-thiocarboxamide and N-cycloalkyl-N-substituted carboximidamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein A represents carbo-linked, 5-membered heterocyclyl groups, T represents O, S, NRc, N—ORd, N—NRcRd or N—CN, Z1 represents cycloalkyl groups and Z2 and Z3, W1 to W5 represent various substituents; their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imidazole derivatives having a positive allosteric GABAB receptor (GBR) modulator effect, methods for the preparation of said compounds and to their use, optionally in combination with a GABAB agonist, for the inhibition of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The compounds are represented by the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description. For example, R1 may be phenyl, R2 may be dimethylamino pyrrolidin-1-yl, R3 may be alkoxy and R4 may be alkyl, ai arylalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryloxy or heterocyclylalkyl.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein Z, X, J, R2 and W are set forth in the specification, as well as solvates, hydrates, tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that inhibit protein tyrosine kinases, especially c-fms kinase. Methods of treating autoimmune diseases; and diseases with an inflammatory component; treating metastasis from ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, hairy cell leukemia; and treating pain, including skeletal pain caused by tumor metastasis or osteoarthritis, or visceral, inflammatory, and neurogenic pain; as well as osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and other diseases in which bone resorption mediates morbidity including rheumatoid arthritis, and other forms of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, prosthesis failure, osteolytic sarcoma, myeloma, and tumor metastasis to bone with the compounds of Formula I, are also provided.

Abstract: A carboxamide compound represented by the formula (I): [wherein Q represents a nitrogen-containing 5-membered heterocyclic group optionally fused with a benzene ring, R1 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group or the like, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom.] has an excellent plant disease controlling effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y and R are described hereinabove, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the imidazole derivatives of formula I, a process for preparing a compound of formula I, and a method of treating or preventing acute and/or chronic neurological disorder comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment and/or prevention a therapeutically effective amount of said pharmaceutical composition. These disorders include Alzheimer's disease. These disorders also include mild cognitive impairment.

Abstract: The present application provides novel thiazole derivatives that are useful as activators of Adenosine 5?-Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Provided are compounds that are modulators of C3a receptor activity, compositions containing the compounds and methods of use of the compounds and compositions. In certain embodiments, the compounds are pyridones. In certain embodiments, provided are methods for treatment or amelioration of diseases associated with modulation of C3a receptor activity.

Abstract: Compounds having the general structure and compositions containing them, for the treatment of acute, inflammatory and neuropathic pain, dental pain, general headache, migraine, cluster headache, mixed-vascular and non-vascular syndromes, tension headache, general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, inflammatory pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, neuropathic pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, diabetic neuropathy pain, causalgia, sympathetically maintained pain, deafferentation syndromes, asthma, epithelial tissue damage or dysfunction, herpes simplex, disturbances of visceral motility at respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal or vascular regions, wounds, burns, allergic skin reactions, pruritus, vitiligo, general gastrointestinal disorders, gastric ulceration, d

Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are described hereinbelow. These compounds can be used in the treatment or prevention of mGluR5 receptor mediated disorders. These compounds are useful, inter alia, in the treatment or prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders such as psychosis, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer' disease, cognitive disorders and memory deficits, as well as chronic and acute pain.

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune diseases, and have the structure of formula (I) its stereoisomers thereof, or a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where Z is CONR1R2 or CH2NR1R2 and where R, R?, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Z, A and B are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising said compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of the insecticide imidacloprid includes the reaction of 2-chloro-5-chloromethyl pyridine with 2-nitroiminoimidazolidine, carried out in the molar ratio of 1:1 to 1:1.2, in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide in an aprotic solvent at 45 to 60° C. under stirring.

Abstract: The present invention provides immunogens for generating anti-neonicotinoid antibodies as well as antibodies, methods, reagents and kits for determining the presence of one or more neonicotinoid insecticides in a sample by immunoassay. The present invention has particular application to determination of the concentration of neonicotinoid insecticides applied to a plant propagation materials such as seed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 3-heterocyclic benzylamides and related derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A and Het are as defined in the specification, or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof which are openers or activators of KCNQ potassium channels. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising said novel 3-heterocyclic benzylamides and to the method of treatment of disorders sensitive to KCNQ potassium channel opening activity such as migraine or a migraine attack, bipolar disorders, epilepsy, acute and chronic pain and anxiety.

Abstract: This invention relates to nicotinamide derivatives of general formula (I): in which R1, X, Y, Z and R2 have the meanings defined herein, and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of such derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives of the general formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined hereinabove. This invention also relates to the compound's pharmaceutically acceptable salt and processes for the preparation thereof. These compounds can be used for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of mGluR5 receptor mediated disorders. These compounds are useful, inter alia, in the treatment or prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders such as psychosis, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders and memory deficit disorders, as well as chronic and acute pain.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X is O, CH2, S or NH, or the moiety X—R1 is hydrogen; V is CH or N; R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, aryl, arylC1-6alkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-C1-6alkyl, heteroaryl, or heteroarylC1-6alkyl any of which except hydrogen may be optionally substituted; R2 and R3 independently represent hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, aryl, arylC1-6alkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylC1-6alkyl, heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylC1-6alkyl any one of which except hydrogen may be optionally substituted, or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 4- to 10-membered optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic ring; Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl ring either of which may be optionally substituted; one of X1 and X2 is N and the other is NR4, wherein R4 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or arylC1-6alkyl; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; their use as inhibitors of Raf kinases and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I in combination with a H. receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The invention comprises novel compounds that are effective in the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as integrin receptors mediated diseases, in particular, diseases or conditions mediated by integrin receptors, such as a ?v?3, ?v?5, ?v?6, ?5?1 and the like. The invention encompasses novel compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of such diseases and disorders. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: Novel pesticides of formula (I) wherein the substituents, R, R1, R2, R2′, T, U, X and Y are as defined in claim 1, are described. Also described are compositions suitable for use as parasiticides comprising those compounds as active ingredient and to methods of controlling parasites that are based on the administration of those compounds or compositions, and to the use of the said compounds and compositions in a method of controlling parasites and in the manufacture of pesticides for use against parasites. Also described are intermediates of formula (XX) wherein R1, R2, R2′, T, U, X and Y are as defined in claim 1; and Hal is halogen. The latter also exhibit parasiticidal activity and are suitable for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Method of producing compounds of formula wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, or a radical —N(R3)R4; or R2 and R6 together are —CH2—CH2—S—; R3 and R4 are hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl or a radical —CH2B; R6 is hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl, aryl or benzyl; or R3 and R6 together are —CH2—CH2—, —CH2—CH2—CH2—, —CH2—O—CH2—, —CH2—S—CH2— or —CH2—N(R5)—CH2—; X is CH—CN; CH—NO2 or N—NO2; A is an optionally substituted, aromatic or non-aromatic, monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic radical; and B is optionally substituted phenyl, 3-pyridyl or thiazolyl; characterised in that a compound of formula wherein R2, R6 and X have the same significance as given above in formula (I), is reacted in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and a base with a compound of f

Abstract: A method for producing a compound of the formula: wherein R is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group and ring A is an imidazole ring which is optionally substituted further, or a salt thereof, which method comprises reacting a compound of the formula: wherein ring A is as defined above, or a salt thereof, and a compound of the formula: R—M1  (II) wherein M1 is an alkali metal atom or a group of the formula: —Mg—Y1 where Y1 is a halogen atom, and R is as defined above, or a salt thereof, and bringing the resulting product into contact with an acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, A, D, X and Z have the meanings given in the description, by reacting compounds of the formula (II)  in which A, D and X have the meanings given above, with a base and in the presence of a diluent, and subsequently reacting the reaction mixture with the mixture of CCMP/CMP (2-chloro-5-chloromethylpyridine/2-chloro-5-methylpyridine) and the corresponding hydrochlorides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel alkylene-tethered bis-nitroiminoimidazolidine compound having superior insecticidal activity. The nitroimino imidazolidine compound is a bis-[1-(pyridylmethyl)-2-nitroiminoimidazolidinyl)alkylene compound represented by chemical formula 1.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the following formula: wherein B is  [wherein R1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and X is hydrogen or hydroxy protective group], lower alkanoyl or hydroxyimino(lower)alkyl A is lower alkylene; W is heterocyclic or carbocyclic group, each of which may have one or more substituent(s); Z is heterocyclic group selected from the group consisting of imidazolyl, triazolyl,imidazopyridyl and adenyl, each of which may have one or more substituent(s); or a salt thereof, provided that when W is aryl which may have one or more substituent(s), then (i) Z is triazolyl, imidazopyridyl or adenyl, each of which may have one or more substituent(s); (ii) Z is imidazolyl which may have one or more substituent(s) and B is lower alkanoyl or hydroxyimino(lower)alkyl; or (iii) Z is imidazolyl which may have one or more substituent(s) and R1 and R2 are both lower alkyl.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein, A, X, Y, Z, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined hereinbefore or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating or inhibiting metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia (typically associated with obesity or glucose intolerance), atherosclerosis, gastrointestinal disorders, neurogenetic inflammation, glaucoma, ocular hypertension and frequent urination; and are particularly useful in the treatment or inhibition of type II diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(2-chloro-5-methyl-3-pyridylmethyl)-2-nitroiminoimidazolidine of the formula 1, a novel compound of class nitroimino pyridyl derivatives and to a process for the preparation thereof

Abstract: Compounds I-III wherein U is CH, O, or S; Z is mono- or di-substituted carbon; R is (CH2)nCO2H, (CH2)nSO3H, (CH2)nPO3H2, (CH2)nNO2, CH(SCH3)3, esters; R1 is H, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl; RR1 is O; n is 0-4; R2, R3 is H, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkyl; R4 is (CH2)nOH, (CH2)nNH2, substituted alkyl were prepd. as neuraminidase inhibitors. Thus, (1R,3R,4R,1′S)-(−)-(1′-acetylamino-2 ′-ethyl)butyl-4-(aminoimino)methylaminocyclopentan-1-carboxylic acid was prepd. and tested in vitro as neuraminidase inhibitor (IC50<1.mu.M).

Abstract: The present application relates to novel guanidine derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1 represents a five- or six-membered heterocyclic group; R2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R3 represents the groupings —OR4, —OCOR5, —OCOOR6, —OCONR7R8 and —OSO2R9, where R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another represent alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl and in each case optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl, R7 and R8 independently of one another represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl and in each case optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl and R9 represents alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, A represents the groupings —CH2CH2—, (CH2)3 and —CH═CH— and z represents cyano or nitro, with the proviso that, if Z represents NO2 and A represents —CH2CH2—, the radical R2 represents hydrogen; and the compound of the formula (I) in which

Abstract: Compounds having the formula 1

Abstract: A process for preparing imidacloprid involves reacting 2-nitroiminoimidazolidine with 2-chloro-5-chloromethyl pyridine in the presence of an alkali carbonate in an organic solvent. A stoichiometric amount of the 2-chloro-5-chloromethyl pyridine is gradually added into mixture of a corresponding stoichiometric amount of the 2-nitroiminoimidazolidine and the organic solvent under reflux condition.

Abstract: Novel compounds are provided that modulate the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR), particularly the mammalian nAChR (m-nAChR). The compounds are substituted pyridine derivatives such as analogs of 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-2-imidazolidine and 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-2-iminothiazole. Methods of using the novel m-nAChR modulators are also provided, including methods of using the compounds as m-nAChR probes and as therapeutic agents to treat mammalian individuals suffering from conditions, disorders or diseases that are responsive to administration of an m-nAChR modulator.

Abstract: Insecticides of the formula in which n is 0 or 1, X is S, O, or Y is N or Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein R1-R5 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, heterocycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon members, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, —CN, —NO2, —CO2R6, —COR6, —OR6, —SR6, —SOR6, —SO2R6, —CONR7R8, —NR6N(R7R8), —N(R7R8) or W—Y—(CH2)n—Z; or R2 and R3 or R3 and R4, taken together form a 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl or 3 to 7 membered heteroaryl; R6 and R7 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or aryl; R8 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, heterocycloalkyl of 3 to 10 members, aryl or heteroaryl, or R7 and R8, taken together may form a 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl; A is heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present application describes nitrogen containing heteroaromatics with ortho-substituted P1's and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein J is N or NH and D is substituted ortho to G on E and may be CH2NH2, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: A cephem compound, wherein the cephem ring has a substituent at the 3-position, which substituent is shown by the formula II, wherein Het is a mono- or polycyclic heterocyclic group comprising one or more hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O and S which may be the same or different from each other; R1 is hydrogen, an optionally substituted lower alkyl or an optionally substituted lower alkenyl; A is an optionally substituted lower alkylene, an optionally substituted lower alkenylene or a single bond; B is an optionally substituted imino or a single bond; or A and B taken together may form a single bond; and D is a single bond or a group of the formula (a): The cephem compounds of the present invention are useful as antibiotic agents.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, A represents an ethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl or a trimethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl, X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or the group in which R2 represents a hydrogen atom of an optionally substituted alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl or an acyl group, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents an optionally sibstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which contains at least two hetero atoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, or an optionally substituted 3- or 4-pyridyl group. The above defined novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) exhibit powerful insecticidal properties.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, A represents an ethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl or a trimethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl, X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or the group in which R2 represents a hydrogen atom of an optionally substituted alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl or an acyl group, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which contains at least two hetero atoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, or an optionally substituted 3- or 4-pyridyl group. The above defined novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) exhibit powerful insecticidal properties.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, A represents an ethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl or a trimethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl, X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or the group in which R2 represents a hydrogen atom of an optionally substituted alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl or an acyl group, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which contains at least two hetero atoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, or an optionally substituted 3- or 4-pyridyl group. The above defined novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) exhibit powerful insecticidal properties.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atoms or an alkyl group, A represents an ethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl or a trimethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl, X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or the group in which R2 represents a hydrogen atom of an optionally substituted alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl or an acyl group, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents an optionally sibstituted 5-or 6-membered heterocyclic group which contains at least two hetero atoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, or an optionally substituted 3- or 4-pyridyl group. The above defined novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) exhibit powerful insecticidal properties.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, A represents an ethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl or a trimethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl, X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or the group in which R2 represents a hydrogen atom of an optionally substituted alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl or an acyl group, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which contains at least two hetero atoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, or an optionally substituted 3- or 4-pyridyl group. The above defined novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) exhibit powerful insecticidal properties.