Abstract: This invention relates to ortho-(isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, and triazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds structurally characterized by containing a specific heterocyclic group and by the presence of --CH.sub.2 --S-- directly bound to the specific heterocyclic group. These heterocyclic compounds are useful as medicines, particularly as antagonists of SRS-A (slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis).

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and the other is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are C.sub.2-5 -polymethylene;either R.sub.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or C.sub.1-7 acyloxy and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are a bond;R.sub.5 is hydrogen C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by halogen hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy or amino optionally substituted by one or two independent C.sub.1-6 alkyl groups, or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, amino optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkenyl group or by a C.sub.1-6 alkanoyl group optionally substituted by up to three halo atoms, by a phenyl group optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or halogen, or aryl or hetroaryl, either being optionally substituted by one or more groups or atoms selected from the class of C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: A 5-Acylamino-pyrazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X represents oxygen or sulphur,n represents the integer 0, 1 or 2,Ar represents in each case optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl andHet represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic radical linked via a carbon atom,which exhibit herbicidal and plant growth regulating activity.

Abstract: Microbicidal substituted pyrazolin-5-ones of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another each represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkylaminocarbonylalkyl or dialkylaminocarbonylalkyl, or represent in each case optionally substituted oxiranylalkyl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl or aryl andHet represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical.Intermediates therefor of the formula ##STR2## in which R is alkyl, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfides of the general formula heterocycle-S-R, a process for their preparation and, in particular, their use for immunostimulation, immunorestoration and cytostatic treatment, and pharmaceutical agents, which contain a sulfide of this type, for these indications.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## where n is 0, 1 or 2; X and Y are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, arylloweralkyl, aryloxy, halogen, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --OH, --OCOR.sub.1, ##STR2## where R.sub.1 is loweralkyl, arylloweralkyl, aryl or loweralkoxy, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or loweralkyl, or the group --NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 as a whole is ##STR3## m is 0, 1 or 2, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or aryl; and Z is (R.sub.5,R.sub.6), ##STR4## where R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently hydrogen or loweralkyl, R.sub.7 is loweralkyl, R.sub.8 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or aryl, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are each independently loweralkyl or the group --NR.sub.9 R.sub.10 as a whole is ##STR5## R.sub.12 being hydrogen, loweralkyl or aryl, and R.sub.11 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or aryl; which are useful for the treatment of glaucoma.

Abstract: Azolyloxy-carboxylic acid amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a five-membered hetero-aromatic monocyclic radical which contains an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom and 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms; orR is said monocyclic radical substituted by halogen, nitro, cyano, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, arylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, arylaminocarbonyl substituted arylaminocarbonyl wherein the substituents are halogen, nitro or alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl wherein the substituents are halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, halogenoalkyl or alkoxy, aralkyl, haloaralkyl, alkoxy, halo-alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, aralkoxy or aryloxy, optionally halogen-substituted alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkylthio, aralkylthio, arylthio, alkylsulphinyl or alkylsulphonyl, optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, aralkoxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulphinylalkyl, al

Abstract: Sulphur derivatives which are histamine H-2 antagonists and which inhibit gastric acid secretion of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are hydrogen or 1-10C alkyl, 3-8C cycloalkyl or 4-14C cycloalkylalkyl, each alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl optionally carrying one or more F, Cl or Br atoms, provided that one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is halogen substituted; ring X is a heterocyclic ring as defined in the specification; A is phenylene or 5-7C cycloalkylene or a 1-8C alkylene chain into which is optionally inserted one or two groups; p is 1 or 2; R.sup.3 is a variety of radicals described in the specification; and the pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salts thereof. Manufacturing processes for the derivatives, intermediates and pharmaceutical compositions are also part of the invention.

Abstract: Novel insecticides of the formula ##STR1## in which n is 0 or 1,X is S, O, ##STR2## Y is N or ##STR3## Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R.sup.9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: 1-Aryl-5-alkoximinoalkylamino-pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents cyano or nitro, or represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, or represents optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl andAr represents optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl,are active as herbicides and plant growth regulants. Compounds of the formula ##STR2## in which R" has the same definition as R other than cyano, are also active and useful as intermediates as well.

Abstract: 1-Alkylated diazolidinones are intermediates to bicyclic pyrazolidinone antimicrobial compounds. The instant compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, have the meanings as defined in the specification.

Abstract: 1-(Alkylated)-2-(acylated)diazolidinones are intermediates to bicyclic pyrazolidinone antimicrobial compounds. The instant compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provided pyrrolobenzimidazoles or tautomer thereof, of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, or a carbonyl group substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyoxy, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylamino, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 dialkylamino or hydrazino, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.1 together with the carbon to which they are attached form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 spirocycloalkyl ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkylidene or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkylkidene,X is a valency bond, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides the acaricidal thiadiazoles of the formula: ##STR1## (where: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen, optionally-substituted alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or optionally-substituted phenyl, of R.sup.1 is alkylthio of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R is an ester-forming group; Y is oxygen or sulphur; and the carbamate grouping is in the 3- or 4-position on the phenyl ring), processes for their preparation and compositions containing them.

Abstract: Histamine H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, m, Z, n and R.sup.

Abstract: There are described novel dyes of the formulae ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are each hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom, and optionally with the inclusion of further hetero atoms, can also form a 5- to 7-membered heterocycle, or one of the radicals R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 can be linked with the carbon atom, in the o-position with respect to the amino group, of the ring A to form a fused-on, saturated, unsubstituted or substituted 5- or 6-membered ring,X is .dbd.NR.sub.3, .dbd.NCOR.sub.4, ##STR2## .dbd.NH or .dbd.O, wherein R.sub.3 is alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,R.sub.4 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, vinyl, alkoxy, phenoxy or amino, andR.sub.5 is cyano, carbalkoxy, or unsubstituted or substituted carbonamide, andR.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to ortho-(isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, and triazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: either one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen and the other is selected from the class of C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylhydroxymethyl, nitro, cyano, chloro, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulphonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxysulphinyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxysulphonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonylamino, C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonylamino, C.sub.1-6 alkyl-thiocarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy-thiocarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl-thiocarbonyloxy, 1-mercapto C.sub.2-7 alkyl, formyl or aminosulphinyl, aminosulphonyl or aminocarbonyl, the amino moiety being optionally substituted by one or two C.sub.1-6 alkyl groups, or C.sub.1-6 alkylsulphinylamino, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulphonylamino C.sub.1-6 alkoxysulphinylamino or C.sub.1-6 alkoxysulphonylamino, or ethylenyl terminally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl, nitro or cyano, or --C(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)NOH or --C(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)NNH.sub.2, or one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: A substituted 3-trihalogenomethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazol-5-yl-oxyacetamide of the formula ##STR1## in which x represents --CFCl.sub.2, --CF.sub.2 Cl or --CF.sub.3 and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and individually represent optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxy, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radical, or, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form an optionally substituted, optionally partially unsaturated and optionally benzofused monocyclic or bicyclic structure which optionally contains further hetero atoms, which possesses herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A substituted 3-trichloromethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazol-5-yl-oxyacetamide of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and individually represent optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxy, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radical, or, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form an optionally substituted, optionally partially unsaturated and optionally benzo-fused monocyclic or bicyclic structure which optionally contains further heteroatoms,which possesses herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Acylanilides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are substituents defined in claim 1; wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl of up to 4 carbon atoms, or is joined to R.sup.5 as stated below;wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or alkoxy or acyloxy each of up to 15 carbon atoms, or is joined to R.sup.4 to form an oxycarbonyl group such that together with the --N--CO--C-- part of the molecule it forms an oxazolidinedione group;wherein R.sup.6 is alkyl or halogenoalkyl of up to 4 carbon atoms;and wherein R.sup.7 is 5- or 6- membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic which contains one, two or three hetero atoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, which heterocyclic may be a single ring or may be fused to a benzo-ring, and which heterocyclic is unsubstituted or bears one or two substituents defined in claim 1;processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds possess antiandrogenic activity.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of a substituted thiadiazolyloxyacetamide of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, aralkyl or optionally substituted aryl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form an optionally substituted heterocyclic structure which can contain further hetero atoms,One of X and Y is a nitrogen atom and the other a C-R.sup.3 a grouping, andR.sup.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, iodine and --OH, W is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and --CN, Z is selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 -- and --O-- attached to the carbon atom included between a nitrogen and the sulfur atom of Y and Y is selected from the group consisting of thiazolyl or thiadiazolyl connected to ##STR2## at one of its available positions except for (2-benzyl-4 and 5-thiazolyl) methanol and .alpha.-cyano-(2-benzyl-5-thiazolyl)-methanol and the compounds wherein X is halogen when W is --CN whose esters have insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The metal salts of 1,2,4-thiadiazole having the structure ##STR1## and lubricants containing said metal salts are provided.

Abstract: Derivatives of 3-aminopropane-1,2-diol of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents optionally substituted aryl,n represents the number 0 or 1, andalk represents alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, the nitrogen atom and the oxygen atom, or, if n is zero, the phenyl radical, being separated from one another by at least two carbon atoms, andR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently of one another, each represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, or together they represent lower alkylene, oxa-lower alkylene, thia-lower alkylene, aza-lower alkylene or N-lower alkyl-aza-lower alkylene,and salts of such compounds, processes for their manufacture, medicaments containing the new compounds and their use for the treatment of Angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmia, and as blood pressure-reducing agents, as well as for the treatment of reactive or endogenic states of depression.

Abstract: Novel N-Diazolylalkyl-haloacetanilides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is oxygen, sulphur or the grouping <NR,wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or halogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or halogen,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl,X is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylamino, cyano, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, phenylthio or substituted phenylthio, andZ is halogen,and in which the diazolyl radical is bonded via a carbon atom, and acid addition salts and metal salt complexes thereof.

Abstract: An N-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-N-alkyl-azolyloxyacetic acid amides of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 have the meaning given in the description, a process for the production of which is described, find use as herbicides. The intermediate products of the general formulae ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 in each case has the same meaning as in formula (I), for the preparation of the compounds (I) are also new.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a hetaryloxyacetamide of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted oxazole, thiazole or tetrazole radical,comprising reacting a hydroxyacetamide of the formula ##STR2## with a halogeno-hetarene of the formulaR.sup.1 --Halin whichHal represents a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom,in the presence of solid, anhydrous potassium hydroxide and in the presence of an aprotic diluent at a temperature between about -50.degree. and +50.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel esters of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## W is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and --CN, Z is selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 -- and --O--, and is attached to a carbon atom included between a nitrogen and the sulfur atom of Y and Y is selected from the group consisting of thiazolyl or thiadiazolyl connected to ##STR3## at one of its available positions.

Abstract: The compounds are novel N-substituted-N'-heterocyclic alkylthioureas, guanidines and 1-nitro-2,2-diaminoethylene compounds which are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists.

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]amidiniosulphinic acid.

Abstract: Azolyloxy-carboxylic acid N-oxy-amide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a five-membered hetero-aromatic monocyclic radical which contains an oxygen atom or a sulphur atom and in addition 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and which is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, arylaminocarbonyl (which is optionally substituted by halogen, nitro or alkyl), aryl (which is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl or alkoxy), by a radical which is optionally substituted by halogen and is selected from aralkyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, aralkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkylthio, aralkylthio, arylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, aralkoxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulphinylalkyl, alkylsulphonylalkyl, arylthioalkyl, arylsulphinylalkyl, ar

Abstract: Amidinoformic acids and amidinosulphinic acids which are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists. A specific compound of this invention is N-[2-(3-(1,2,5)-thiadiazolylmethylthio)ethyl]amidinoformic acid.

Abstract: New thioloesters of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.degree. represents hydrogen, alkyl, vinyl, cyanomethyl or a protecting radical, R' represents hydrogen or a protecting radical, R represents alkyl, L-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl, phenyl or various heterocyclic radicals, and their syn and anti isomers and mixtures thereof, and metal salts thereof and addition salts thereof with tertiary nitrogen-containing bases, are intermediates useful in the preparation of cephalosporins having anti-bacterial properties.

Abstract: Amidinosulphonic acid derivatives carrying an unsaturated nitrogen heterocycle-containing substituent, representative of which are N-methyl-N'[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)- ethyl] amidinosulphonic acid and N-methyl-N'-[2-(3-chloropyrid-2-ylmethylthio) ethyl] amidinosulphonic acid, are histamine H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Novel N-Diazolylalkyl-haloacetanilides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is oxygen, sulphur or the grouping >NR,whereinR is hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or halogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or halogen,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl,X is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylamino, cyano, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, phenylthio or substituted phenylthio, andZ is halogen,and in which the diazolyl radical is bonded via a carbon atom, and acid addition salts and metal salt complexes thereof.

Abstract: Substituted N-benzoylanthranilic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## and their anhydro compounds, of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.1 is substituted phenyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, nitro, cyano or halogen,X is hydrogen, halogen, nitro or cyano, or is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkylmercapto or alkylmercapto, each of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andY is --OR.sup.6 or ##STR3## where R.sup.6 is hydrogen, or is alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl each of up to 4 carbon atoms, or is one equivalent of an alkaline earth metal cation, of an alkali metal cation or of an ammonium ion which is unsubstituted or is substituted by alkyls of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andR.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another are hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, herbicides containing these compounds, and processes for controlling undesired plant growth by means of these compounds.

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: Substituted pyrazole ether derivatives, and salts thereof, having a herbicidal action, herbicides containing these compounds as active ingredients, and processes for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfenamides, such as N-[2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-[2,4-dinitro-6-trifluoromethyl)ph enyl]-3-nitro-2-pyridinesulfenamide, are useful as miticides, insecticides, fungicides and ovicides.

Abstract: The compounds are ethylene derivatives which are inhibitors of histamine activity, in particular, inhibitors of H-2 histamine receptors. A compound of this invention is 1-nitro-2-methylamino-2-[2-((4-methyl-5-imidazolyl)methylthio)ethylamino]e thylene.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl, R.sup.1 is halomethyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, aryl or NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 individually are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl, n is 1 or 2, Y is O, S or NR wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, have been found to be useful herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2,3-dihydro-6,7-disubstituted-5-(substituted sulfonyl)benzofuran-2-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof having diuretic-saluretic, uricosuric and antihypertensive pharmacological activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected 5-xanthogenato-trihalomethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a CCl.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 group and R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. These compounds are shown to have post-emergence herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The compounds are N-(heterocyclomethylthioalkyl) derivatives of alkylguanidines, C-alkyl and C-aryl amidines and S-alkylisothioureas. The compounds may also have N'-lower alkyl or N'(heterocyclomethylthioalkyl) substituents. Three compounds of the invention are S-methyl-N-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]isothiourea, N,N'-bis-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]acetamidine, N,N'-bis-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]N"-methylguanidine. The compounds of this invention are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of 2,4-di(lower alkyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazolidin-3,5-diones as ashless load-carrying additives for functional fluids. These thiadiazolidin-3,5-diones have the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atoms.