Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl or phenyl in which some or all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by radicals R.sup.4, not more than two substituents R.sup.4 being identical, or R.sup.1 together with R.sup.2 or together with R.sup.6 forms a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- bridge,R.sup.4 is alkyl of 1 to 24 carbon atoms, --OH, --O--R.sup.7, --S--R.sup.7, ##STR2## R.sup.2 or R.sup.6, independently of one another, both are hydrogen, or one of the radicals R.sup.4, or, where R.sup.1 is aryl,R.sup.2 or R.sup.6 is a direct bond to R.sup.1 in the ortho-position with respect to the carbonyl group, andR.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, one of the radicals R.sup.4 or a group the general formula II ##STR3## where R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.9 is cycloalkyl of 5 or 6 carbon atoms,R.sup.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: Novel choline salts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory carboxylic acids and anti-lipidemic carboxylic acids are described. Additionally, blends of choline salts with the above carboxylic acids are also described. The new salts and compositions offer new therapeutic advantages.

Abstract: Amido-containing azulene-aquaric acid dyes of the formula ##STR1## where L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkylene which may be substituted by phenyl,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl or cyclohexylaminocarbonyl andR.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently of the others hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl,with the proviso that when R.sup.6 is hydrogen the positions of the substituents CH.sub.2 --L--CO--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 on either or both azulene rings may also be interchanged with each other within an azulene ring are used in an optical recording medium.

Abstract: A process for preparing nitro substituted polyarylketones of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed. The process involves the condensation of ##STR2## where R.sub.A is hydrogen, --COOH, or C.sup.1 to C.sub.12 linear or branched alkyl, Y and Y' are the same or different and are a chemical bond ##STR3## or --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- and m is 0 or 1 and X is halo. These nitro groups of these compounds can be reduced to provide the corresponding amines, which are useful for the preparation of thermally stable high melting polyimides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone derivatives and substituted cyclopentenone and cyclohexenone derivatives, which are useful as intermediates for pharmaceutical products and agricultural chemicals and especially useful for the synthesis of prostaglandins, and also to a process for producing the same.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, S(O).sub.n R wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.2 through R.sup.8 are hydrogen or certain substituents, their salts, herbicidal compositions containing the compound or salts and the herbicidal use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes (substituted) aryl or (substituted) cyclohexyl and R.sup.2 =alkyl, in which a compound of the formula R.sup.1 --NH.sub.2 is reacted with at least twice the molar amount of glyoxylic acid in the presence of water and the resulting acid is then esterified.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R stands for hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or C.sub.1-4 acylamino group;R.sub.1 means hydrogen or a carboxyl-protective group; andR.sub.2 represents a --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CO.sub.2 R.sub.5 group, whereinn is 1, 2, 3 or 4; andR.sub.5 stands for hydrogen or a carboxyl-protective group; orR.sub.2 means a --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH.sub.2 group, whereinn is 1, 2, 3 or 4of E and/or Z configurtion as well as their salts.The compounds according to the invention show a cytoprotective effect and promote the healing of the stomach ulcer. Their toxicity is low.

Abstract: Hydrocinnamic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein one or two of the symbols R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are halogen or methoxy and the others are hydrogen;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or phenyl;R.sup.6 is a residue of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.7 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)-alkanoylamino-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)-alkyl, amino or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxyphenyl;R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 each, independently, are hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl;R.sup.10 is hydrogen and R.sup.11 is hydroxy or R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 taken together are oxo;R.sup.12 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)-alkyl, pyridylmethyl or carbamoylmethyl;R.sup.13 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl and R.sup.14 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, pyridyl, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, carboxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, carbamoyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy carbonyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy carbonyl-C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)-alky, piperidino-C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: An intermediate compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.n - wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together can be oxo; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub. 1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n - wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to chemical compounds which have selective thyromimetic activity. A compound of this invention is 3,5-dibromo-3'-[6-oxo-3(1H)-pyridazinyl-methyl]-thyronine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.60 is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, S(O).sub.n R wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.61 through R.sup.66 are hydrogen or certain substituents, their salts, herbicidal compositions containing the compound or salts and the herbicidal use thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl;R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, or phenyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.

Abstract: 2-Amino-3-aroyl-.gamma.-oxobenzenebutanoic acids and derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, halogen, or loweralkyl; Y is hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, nitro, or trifluoromethyl; n is 1 or 2; and R is hydrogen, loweralkyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, are disclosed having anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is halogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, --C(O)--OR.sup.f wherein R.sup.f is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or --C(O)NR.sub.2.sup.b wherein R.sup.b is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, S(O).sub.n R wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.2 through R.sup.8 are hydrogen or certain substituents, their salts, herbicidal compositions containing the compound or salts and the herbicidal use thereof.

Abstract: Dipeptides containing C-terminal phosphinothricin of the formula ##STR1## in which phosphinothricin is attached to a--preferably natural--amino acids at the amino group are effective herbicides in the pre-emergence and post-emergence techniques. The compounds are obtained, for example, by reacting phosphinothricin with the hydroxysuccinimide ester of an amino acids which is protected at the amino group in the presence of a base and subsequently splitting off the protective groups.

Abstract: 2,2-Dimethyl-3-arylcyclopropanecarboxylic acids and esters, suitable as insecticide intermediates, of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is naphthyl or substituted furyl, thienyl or phenyl, andR.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, are produced by subjecting ##STR2## to radical polymerization to produce ##STR3## reacting that with chlorine or bromine to produce ##STR4## and reacting that with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide or carbonate. Various intermediates II and III are new.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel diaryl-alkanamides. These compounds are useful as pharmaceutical agents for ameliorating atherosclerosis by inhibiting the formation and development of atherosclerotic lesions in the arterial wall of mammals.

Abstract: Soil repellents derived from fluorinated acrylates and aromatic amines are disclosed which have excellent durability and resistance to laundering. The compounds are represented by the formula(R).sub.m --Ar--(NHCH.sub.2 CH(R.sub.1)CO.sub.2 R.sub.f).sub.nwherein n is 1 to 3 and m is 0 to 4, Ar is an aromatic radical containing from 1 to 3 benzene rings which may be fused together or linked through a single carbon-carbon bond or a linking group, R.sub.f is a fluorinated radical, R.sub.1 is H or CH.sub.3, and R is independently selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, amino, lower alkylamino, lower acylamino, --CO.sub.2 R.sub.3 and --NHCH.sub.2 CH(R.sub.1)CO.sub.2 R.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, or --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 Cl. Also disclosed are polyester and nylon fibers having these compounds incorporated therein.

Abstract: Derivatives of benzoylphenoxyalkanoic acids corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X represents for example a halogen, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent for example alkyl groups, R represents for example an aminoacid; and the salts thereof are new products showing antilipaemic and anticholesterolemic pharmacological activity.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel [Bis(phenyl or substituted phenyl)alkyl]amino benzoic acids, esters, and derivatives thereof. These compounds are useful pharmaceutical agents for ameliorating atherosclerosis by inhibiting the formation and development of atherosclerotic lesions in the arterial walls of mammals.

Abstract: Novel compositions comprising acetylenic polyhemi-amic acid compositions and processes for their preparation are disclosed herein. These new compositions are primarily derivatives of anhydride-terminated aromatic polyimides from which they are prepared by amidation to provide acetylenic amide groups having terminal --C.tbd.CH groups as hemi-amic acid groups or their derivatives. These new compositions are more tractable than the original anhydride-terminated polyimides and can be converted at appropriate lower temperatures to crosslinked, insoluble, infusible polymers without by-product formation thereby extending greatly the applications for which the aromatic polyimides can be employed. Also included are monomeric compounds containing acetylenic amide groups derived from monomeric tetracarboxylic dianhydrides. These are particularly useful as crosslinking agents.

Abstract: Prostanoid compounds are described having the formula: ##STR1## where A is a cyclopentane ring, which is substituted by oxo and/or hydroxy or etherified hydroxy and may be saturated or unsaturated; X is --CH.dbd.CH--or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --; R is alkyl having a terminal --COOH or ester group; and Y is amino or substituted amino, particularly heterocyclic amino.The compounds have bronchodilator activity and/or inhibit blood platelet aggregation.The preparation and pharmaceutical formulation of the compounds is also described.

Abstract: Prostanoid compounds are described having the formula: ##STR1## where A is a cyclopentane ring, which is substituted by oxo and/or hydroxy or etherified hydroxy and may be saturated or unsaturated; X is --CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --; R is alkyl having a terminal --COOH or ester group; and Y is amino or substituted amino, particularly heterocyclic amino.The compounds have bronchodilator activity and/or inhibit blood platelet aggregation.The preparation and pharmaceutical formulation of the compounds is also described.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an acyl group or an alkoxycarbonyl group; X.sup.1 represents an alkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, a 1,4-cyclohexylene group, or a 1,4-phenylene group, the alkylene group may be substituted by an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and the 1,4-phenylene group may be substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from halogen atoms and alkoxy groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group and R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together may form an oxo group (.dbd.O), and when X.sup.1 is other than the 1,4-phenylene group, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom and R.sup.3 represents a bond between the carbon atoms to which R.sup.3 is bonded and that carbon atom of X.sup.1 which is adjacent to said carbon atom; X.sup.

Abstract: This invention is related to homoserine aldehyde derivatives represented by the formula (I) which is important intermediate for producing mugineic acid, 2'-deoxymugineic acid, avenic acid A and homologue.

Abstract: Tertiary aromatic amines derived from aminoglutethimide or para-aminophenylacetic acid act as accelerators for the peroxide catalyzed polymerization of acrylic resins, especially methacrylates, acrylates and unsaturated polyesters. The amines are characterized by good hardening, strength, color and toxicity characteristics, and are thereby particularly suited for use in the filling and restoration of human teeth and the cementing of bone.

Abstract: Described are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, loweralkyl, aminomethyl or halo; R.sub.1 is carboxy, carboxyloweralkyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, anilinomethyl, or aminomethyl; A is oxygen, CH.sub.2, Sulfur or a single bond; X is oxygen, CH.sub.2, sulfur or sulfoxide; and Y is hydrogen, loweralkyl or halo and may be the same or different, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The compounds are effective as diuretic agents.

Abstract: Glyolic acid esters and amides of bis(p-disubstitutedaminophenyl)carbinols are disclosed as color formers for use in transfer sets.

Abstract: Described are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## wherein Z is hydrogen or loweralkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may be the same or different and are hydrogen, loweralkyl or together are alkylene of 4 or 5 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halo, haloloweralkyl, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, loweralkylthio or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are previously defined, R.sub.3 is hydroxy, alkoxy, branched alkoxy, adamantyloxy, morpholino, amino or amino substituted by loweralkyl or alkylene of 4 or 5 carbon atoms,R.sub.4 is hydrogen or loweralkyl, andX.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are hydrogen, loweralkyl, halo or when substituted on adjacent carbon atoms of the benzene ring form a 1,3-butadienylene linkage, Y is oxygen or sulfur, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are effective as diuretic agents in increasing urinary excretion.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1,R.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as hereinafter described, tautomers and salts thereof, are disclosed. The foregoing compounds inhibit the aggregation of blood platelets which renders them useful as therapeutic agents in the prophylaxis of thromboses. Furthermore, they are useful for the treatment and prophylaxis of cardiac insufficiency and cardiac failure, due to their inotropic activity without substantial tachycardia.

Abstract: The products of the invention are end-capped polyimide oligomers prepared from a dianhydride of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid such as 3,3'4',4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, an aromatic diamine, and a 1-(aminoaryl)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-butyne. The structure of the polyimide oligomers is shown in FIG. 3.

Abstract: The products of the invention are acetylene end-capped polyimide oligomers prepared from a dianhydride of an aromatic tetracarboxylic such as 3,3', 4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, an aromatic diamine, and a propargyl ester of an amino-substituted aromatic acid such as aminobenzoic acid. The structure of the polyimide oligomers is shown in FIG. 3.

Abstract: The products of the invention are end-capped polyimide oligomers prepared from a dianhydride of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid such as 3,3'4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, an aromatic triamine, and a 1-(aminoaryl)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-butyne. The structure of the polyimide oligomers is shown in FIG. 3.

Abstract: The products of the invention are vinyl end-capped oligomers which have the structure as shown in FIG. 3. The products are prepared from either of two (2) precursors. The first precursor is a compound which has the structure as shown in FIG. 2. The second precursor is a complex amine salt which has the structure shown in FIG. 5.

Abstract: The products of the invention are acetylene end-capped polyimide oligomers prepared from a dianhydride of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid such as 3,3',4,4' benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, an aromatic triamine, and an acetylene-substituted aromatic monoamine. The structure of the polyimide oligomers is shown in FIG. 3.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A is lower alkyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, thienyl, furyl, indolyl or thiaindolyl radical, R, X.sub.4 and X.sub.5 are hydrogen or lower alkyl, Y is hydrogen, hydroxy, etherified hydroxy, substituted amino, or N-attached heterocyclyl, X.sub.0 is O or OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O, R' represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or acetyl; and acid-addition salts thereof, are novel and useful in pharmacy as hypolipaemiant, hypocholosterolaemiant and cholagogic agents or in the preparation of such agents.

Abstract: 5-Substituted indan-2-carboxylic acids and functional derivatives thereof having inflammation-reducing properties have the general formula ##STR1## in which R is a phenyl, phenyl-lower alkenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, phenyl substituted by at least one of the halogens, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, acetamido, amino, lower dialkylamino, nitro, phenyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, lower dialkylaminosulfonyl and sulfamido, cyclohexyl, furyl, lower alkylfuryl, thienyl, halothienyl, lower alkylthienyl, or pyridyl group and R' is a hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, lower dialkylaminoalkoxy, cinnamoylamido lower alkoxy, 2-hydroxyethylamino, amino or lower dialkylaminoalkyl amino group. Besides the esters and amides, the functional derivatives of the acids include the pharmacologically acceptable salts of the above compounds. The compounds are also of low toxicity, have analgesic activity and exert an antipyretic effect.

Abstract: Enamides are prepared by hydrogenating oximes having at least one hydrogen atom at the .alpha.-position in the presence of a carboxylic anhydride using a ruthenium catalyst. These enamides are important to obtain amino group-containing compounds by reduction or polymerization.

Abstract: New insecticidal (.beta.-phenyl-.beta.-substituted-vinyl)cyclopropanecarboxylates in which the .beta.-substituent may be halogen or lower haloalkyl are described and their preparation and insecticidal utility are exemplified.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents cyclohexyl, cyclohexyloxy or the group ##STR2## in which Y represents ##STR3## or the direct bond, Z represents ##STR4## BEING BONDED TO THE PHENYL NUCLEUS, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, R.sub.3 represents --COOH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy)carbonyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyloxy)carbonyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkinyloxy)carbonyl, cyclohexyloxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -haloalkenyloxy)carbonyl, the cyano group, a carbamoyl group which is mono- or disubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkinyl, it being possible for the substituents of the carbamoyl group together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded to form a saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which can contain in addition an oxygen, a sulphur, or a further nitrogen atom, R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl, R.sub.5 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, formyl, or acetyl, R.sub.

Abstract: A method of treating mammals for allergy and anaphylactic reactions of a reagin or non-reagin mediated nature which comprises administering prophylactically to said mammal an anti-allergy or anaphylactic reaction effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## Novel compositions are also claimed.

Abstract: The invention provides novel phenoxyalkylcarboxylic acids which are useful in therapy as metabolic regulators and in agriculture as selective herbicides.

Abstract: A new process utilizing certain novel intermediates for the preparation of 1-diphenylmethyl-4-(6-methyl-2-pyridylmethyleneamino)piperazine is described herein. The process utilizes readily available starting material and has the distinct advantage of having no N-nitroso intermediate in its procedure.

Abstract: Bis-aminoarylethane compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which can be the same or different, represent hydrogen, alkyl of at most 12 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by cyano or halogen, alkoxyalkyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, benzyl or phenyl,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,X represents an electrophilic group andY represents an inert organic group or an electrophilic group, orX and Y, together with the linkage carbon atom to which they are attached, represent a carbocylic or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which contains a keto group adjacent to the linkage carbon atom, with the 5-membered heterocyclic ring containing no nitrogen ring members adjacent to each other.These compounds are particularly useful as color formers which give intense violet to green colors of excellent light fastness when they are brought into contact with an electron-accepting co-reactant.

Abstract: 1,1-Diphenyl-2-hydroxy-3-aminopropane derivatives are useful for their psychotropic activity and, in particular are useful as antidepressants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amido, cycloamido, carbonylamido, sulfonylamido, and hydrazino derivatives of inter-phenylene-PG-type compounds. These novel derivatives produce surprisingly prolonged oral activity, particularly as anti-thrombotic agents, as compared to the previously known inter-phenylene-PG-type acids and esters.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is halogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, halo-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, phenyl, --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2 or --CN;R' is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or halogen;n is an integer of from 1 to 3;n.sub.1 is zero or an integer of from 1 to 3;Y is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkylene andX is --COOH, --COO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkyl, --CONH.sub.2, --CONH--NH.sub.2, --CN or --COO--Cat,"Cat" being the cation of an inorganic or organic base, are useful as selective grass herbicides.