Abstract: 7-Fluoroprostaglandins represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## In the formula (I), R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen atoms or the same or different protective groups, respectively, and R.sup.5 is a straight chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms.

Abstract: This invention encompasses prostaglandins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, vinyl, or lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and the wavy line represents R or S stereochemistry; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbom atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with carbon Y form a cycloalkenyl having 4 to 6 carbon atoms or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with carbons X and Y form a cycloalkenyl having 4 to 6 carbons. Compounds of this invention have potent gastric antisecretory and cytoprotective properties with unexpectedly low diarrheogenic side effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel, optimized process for the preparation of cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives of formula I which can be carried out in a single vessel affording a very good yield, which process comprises heating a reactive carboxylic acid derivative of formula III ##STR1## wherein X is a halide, an alkylsulfonic or arylsulfonic acid radical or the molecular radical ##STR2## which is necessary to form an anhydride and R.sub.1 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, with an alkali metal cyanide or copper cyanide, in an inert organic solvent, to give a mixture, then adding in succession to said mixture, at a temperature in the range from 0.degree. C.

Abstract: 3,3'-Thiobis(2,5-dihydrothiophene-1,1-dioxides) on heating with a reactive Diels-Alder dienophile undergo a reaction producing thioethers having two six-membered alicyclic rings in the molecule, such as 4,4'-thiobis(3,6-dihydrophthalic acids) or the esters, anhydrides or imides thereof, and 4,4'-thiobis(1,2,3,6-tetrahydrophthalic acids) or the esters, anhydrides or imides thereof. Both rings of the dihydrothiophene dioxides participate in the reaction, apparently by forming a tetraene structure which co-reacts with two equivalents of the dienophile to form an adduct in which each six-membered ring has one or two olefinic double bonds. During the course of the reaction, the thioether bridge remains intact. Some of the bis(alicyclic) thioethers are readily converted to the corresponding bis(aromatic)thioethers by use of known aromatization methods and systems. Various utilities for the products of the foregoing reactions are described.

Abstract: 6-substituted prostaglandins E.sub.1 which are compounds represented by the following formula [I] or their enantiomers or mixtures whereof in any ratio: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group, or one equivalent cation; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a tri (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7) hydrocarbon silyl group, or a group forming an acetal linkage together with an oxygen atom of a hydroxyl group; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or a vinyl group; R.sup.5 represents a linear or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkyl group, a linear or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl group, a linear or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkynyl group, a phenyl group which may be substituted, a phenoxy group which may be substituted, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A novel 13-aza-14-oxo-TXA.sub.2 analogue of general formula: ##STR1## wherein symbol A represents --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, cis--CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, --CH.sub.2 O--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- ##STR2## R.sup.2 represents a bond or a straight or branched alkylene or alkenylene group of from 1 to 10 carbon atom(s) unsubstituted or substituted;R.sup.3 represents(i) a phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio group unsubstituted or substituted,(ii) a straight or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group of from 1 to 6 carbon atom(s) unsubstituted or substituted,(iii) a cycloalkyl, cycloalkyloxy or cycloalkylthio group of from 4 to 7 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted,(iv) a naphthyl, indolyl or indanyl group, or(v) an amino group unsubstituted or substitutedR.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

Abstract: Sweeteners of the formula: ##STR1## and food-acceptable salts thereof, where the substituents are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A 6-keto-prostaglandin E.sub.1 derivative of the formula: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 represents an amino acid or amino alcohol residue, R.sup.2 represents a single bond or an alkylene group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 represents (i) an alkyl group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, (ii) a cycloalkyl group of from 4 to 7 carbon atoms, which may be unsubstituted or substituted by at least one alkyl group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms or (iii) a phenyl or phenoxy group, which may be unsubstituted or substituted by chlorine, trifluoromethyl or alkyl of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, provided that when R.sup.2 represents a single bond R.sup.3 does not represent phenoxy)cyclodextrin clathrates thereof and non-toxic salts thereof possess selective cytoprotective activity.

Abstract: Novel 5-alkylidene-4-substituted-2-cyclopentenones and 5-(1-hydroxy-aliphatic hydrocarbon)-4-substituted-2-cyclopentenones.These novel cyclopentenones and 5-alkylidene-3-hydroxy-4-substituted cyclopentanones have a pharmaceutical activity for treatment of tumors.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sweeteners of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is hydroxyalkyl containing 1-3 carbon atomsA' is hydrogen or alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;Y is --(CHR.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.1 or --CHR.sub.3 R.sub.4 ;R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl or bicycloalkenyl containing up to 7 ring carbon atoms and up to a total of 12 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is H or alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each cycloalkyl containing 3-4 ring carbon atoms;n=0 or 1; andm=0 or 1;and food-acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention encompasses prostaglandins of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X represents cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, methylene or ethylene;R.sub.1 represents a cycloalkyl group of the formula ##STR2## where m is 1 to 3 inclusive;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in X and R.sub.1 is 7 or less;R' represents lower alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, vinyl or ethynyl;wherein R'" represents hydroxymethyl, hydroxyacetyl or --CO.sub.2 R""wherein R"" represents hydrogen or lower alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms and the wavy line represents optional R or S stereochemistry.

Abstract: Novel chemical compounds are provided which selectively inhibit the metabolism of renal dipeptidase (E.C.3.4.13.11) and therefore are useful in combination with antibacterial products. These chemical compounds are (Z,Z)-.alpha.,.alpha.'-bis(2,2-disubstituted cyclopropanecarboxamido)-.alpha.,.alpha.'-alkadienedioic acids.

Abstract: Oxime sulfonates of formula I ##STR1## wherein Y is a polymerizable unsaturated group or epoxide group or an --OH, --NHR.sup.5, --COOH, COOR.sup.6, --COCl, --CH.sub.2 Hal, --SO.sub.2 Cl or --NCO group, Z is an (x+y)-valent connecting member, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are monovalent organic radicals, m is 0 or 1, x is 1 or 2 and y is 1 or 2, can be converted into polymers which can be thermally or photochemically dissociated to form free sulfonic acid groups. Said polymers can therefore be used as photoresists which can be developed with aqueous alkalis.

Abstract: This invention encompasses prostaglandins of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or lower alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms;X represents --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH-- --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --, --C.tbd.C--CH.sub.2 --; andR.sub.1 represents cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, 1-methylcyclopropyl or 1-methylcyclobutyl or XR.sub.1 together represent 1-methyl-1-cyclopropylethyl or 1-methyl-1-cyclobutylethyl; and R.sub.2 is lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or vinyl or ethynyl; the wavy line represents optional R or S sterochemistryThese compounds are potent antisecretory agents.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing an oxaluric acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen; an alkyl group or a cycloalkyl group; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are joined to form a heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen atom to which they are both attached; and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group. These compounds have excellent hypoglycemic effects with low toxcicity and safety.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sweeteners of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen, alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms, alkoxymethyl wherein the alkoxy contains 1-3 carbon atoms or --CO.sub.2 R in which R is alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;A' is hydrogen or alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;A and A' taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form cycloalkyl containing 3-4 carbon atoms;Y is --(CHR.sub.2).sub.n -R.sub.1 or --CHR.sub.3 R.sub.4 ;R.sub.1 is alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl or bicycloalkenyl containing at least one alkyl in the .beta.-position of the ring, up to 7 ring carbon atoms and up to a total of 12 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is H or alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each cycloalkyl containing 3-4 ring carbon atoms;n=0 or 1; andm=0 or 1;and food-acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: 7-Fluoroprostaglandins represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## In the formula (I), R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen atoms or the same or different protective groups, respectively, and R.sup.5 is a straight chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to 9-halo-.DELTA..sup.2 -prostane derivatives of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein Hal is a fluorine or chlorine atom in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position,R.sub.1 is the residue OR.sub.2 with R.sub.2 meaning a hydrogen atom, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic residue; or the residue NHR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 means an acid residue or the residue R.sub.2 andA is a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or cis-CH.dbd.CH--group,B is a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or trans--CH.dbd.CH-- or --C.tbd.C--group,W is a free or functionally modified hydroxymethylene or ##STR2## wherein the respective OH-groups can be in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position,D and E jointly mean a direct bond orD is a straight- or branched-chain alkylene group of 1-10 carbon atoms, which can optionally be substituted by fluorine atoms,E is an oxygen or sulfur atom, a direct bond, a --C.tbd.C--bond or a --CR.sub.6 .dbd.CR.sub.7 --group wherein R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties. The cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an --OR.sub.2 or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 radical,R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylthioalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 aralkyl, wherein the phenyl nucleus is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, nitro or cyano; one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is methoxy; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Pyrethroid acids are prepared by conducting a cycloaddition reaction of a conjugated diene and a dihaloketene to form a dihalo-vinylcyclobutanone product; reducing the dihalo-vinylcyclobutanone product to a monohalo-vinylcyclobutanone product and then conducting a ring contraction with a base to form the desired acid product.

Abstract: This invention encompasses prostaglandins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, vinyl, or lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and the wavy line represents R or S stereochemistry; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with carbon Y form a cycloalkenyl having 4 to 6 carbon atoms or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with carbons X and Y form a cycloalkenyl having 4 to 6 carbons. Compounds of this invention have potent gastric antisecretory and cytoprotective properties with unexpectedly low diarrheogenic side effects.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing 6-ketoprostaglandins of the formula I ##STR1## in which D is a bond, alkylene having 1-3 C atoms, cis-alkenylene having 2-5 C atoms or alkinylene having 2-5 C atoms,R.sup.1 is H, alkyl having 1-4 C atoms, aryl having 6-12 C atoms or --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 NHCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5,R.sup.2 is alkyl having 1-7 C atoms, alkyl having 1-7 C atoms which is substituted by halogen, cycloalkyl having 5-6 C atoms, cycloalkyl having 5-6 C atoms which is substituted by alkyl having 1-4 C atoms, phenyl, phenyl which is substituted by F, Cl, Br, alkyl having 1-4 C atoms, OH, OCH.sub.3 or CF.sub.3, pyridyl, naphthyl, thienyl or, if D is alkylene having 1-3 C atoms, also is alkoxy having 1-4 C atoms, alkylthio having 1-4 C atoms, phenoxy or phenoxy which is substituted by F, Cl, Br, alkyl having 1-4 C atoms, OH, OCH.sub.3 or CF.sub.3,R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted aminoxy succinate derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds.

Abstract: Racemic endo- and exo-1-methoxybicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2-carboxylic acids are starting materials for a novel and efficient synthesis of chiral 3R-[2-hydroxy-4-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)phenyl]-4R-(3-hydroxypropyl)-1R-cycloh exanol, a compound having valuable central nervous system (CNS) activity, particularly as an analgesic and as an antiemetic.

Abstract: This invention relates to new novel sweeteners of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen, alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms or alkoxymethyl wherein the alkoxy contains 1-3 carbon atoms;A' is hydrogen or alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;A and A' taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form cycloalkyl containing 3-4 carbon atoms;Y is --(CHR.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.1, --CHR.sub.3 R.sub.4 or R.sub.5 ;R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl or bicycloalkenyl containing up to 7 ring carbon atoms and up to a total of 12 carbon atoms;R.sub.5 is alkyl containing up to 11 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is H or alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each cycloalkyl containing 3-4 ring carbon atoms;n=0 or 1; andm=0 or 1;and food-acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Cyclohexenones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or haloalkyl, Z is hydrogen or alkoxycarbonyl, and X is a substituted or unsubstituted pentamethylene chain in which one or two methylene groups can be replaced by O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 or NR.sup.3, and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 6-nitroprostaglandin derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A, n, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in claim 1.The 6-nitroprostaglandin derivatives is useful as medicines because of its excellent pharmacological activities including platelet aggregation inhibiting activity, blood pressure lowering activity and anti-ulcerous activity, and useful as intermediate for other pharmaceutically active compounds such as 6-oxoprostaglandin derivatives, prostaglandin E.sub.1 derivatives, etc.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of cyclopropane carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of --CN, --COOH and --COOR.sub.1, R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carbon homocycle of 3 to 6 carbon atoms comprising reacting at low temperatures in a solvent in the presence of a strong base a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein Z has the above definitions and R is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or together form a polymethylene of 2 to 3 carbon atoms with a sulfone of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 have the above definitions and Y is an aromatic group followed by aqueous treatment to obtain a compound of the formula ##STR4## wherein Y, R, R.sub.2, R.sub.

Abstract: New liquid-crystalline esters of the 4-[(4-alkyl-cyclohexyl)-methyl]-benzoic acids or cyclohexanecarboxylic acids which are suitable for electro-optical displays have the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1R.sup.2 =H, ##STR2## wherein n=an integer from 1 to 10,m=an integer from 1 to 10,S=an integer from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Novel cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties. The cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an --OR.sub.2 or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 radical,B is hydroxyl, an --NHOR.sub.1 radical or a metal or ammonium salt thereofR is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, each unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkythio,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylthioalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

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-oxabicyclo[2,2,1]hept-2Z-ene, 7-oxabicyclo[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 C(R.sup.2).dbd.NR, a 6,6-dimethyl-bicyclo[3,1,1]heptane substituted at the 5-position by the group R.sup.1 and at the 6-position by the group C(R.sup.2).dbd.NR or at the 5-position by the group C(R.sup.2).dbd.NR and at the 6-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 C(R.sup.2).dbd.NR, or a 1-hydroxycyclopentane substituted at the 2-position by the group R.sup.1 and at the 2-position by the group C(R.sup.2).dbd.NR, R.sup.1 is a 6-caboxyhex-2-enyl group or a modification thereof as defined herein, R.sup.

Abstract: Novel cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties.The cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an --OR.sub.2 or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 radical,B is hydroxyl, an --NHOR.sub.1 radical or a metal or ammonium salt thereofR is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, each unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylthio,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylthioalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel allenic prostanoic acid derivatives having the following formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, inclusivewherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen; or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, inclusive; or vinyl (--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2)wherein R.sub.2 is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; or cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms; or phenyl; or phenoxywherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen; or straight chain alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atomswherein m is an integer of from 1 to 4, inclusive,wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 3, inclusive with the proviso that the sum of m and n does not exceed 5,wherein y is an integer of from 1 to 3.These compounds are useful by reason of their gastric antisecretory and cytoprotective activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1, R is lower alkyl (substituted or unsubstituted), R' is H or lower alkyl, and R" is a branched alkyl, alkyl-cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl, polycycloalkyl (poly=2 or more, fused or non-fused), phenyl or alkyl-substituted phenyl, and physiologically acceptable cationic and acid addition salts thereof, which compounds are potent sweeteners. These derivatives of gem-diaminoalkanes are many times sweeter than sugar and are free from undesirable flavor qualities. Furthermore, they possess an unanticipated high degree of solubility compared with known synthetic sweeteners. In addition, the compounds possess high stability so that they can be used in all types of beverages and in conventional food processing. Sweetening compositions and sweetened edible compositions of these compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Trans-.DELTA..sup.2 -prostaglandin D derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein [A] is a group of the formula: ##STR2## X is ethylene or cis-vinylene, C.sub.13 -C.sub.14 -C.sub.15 is: (i) a group of the formula: ##STR3## when [A] is a group of the formula (II) or (III), or (ii) a group of the formula: ##STR4## when [A] is a group of the formula (IV), R is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.1 is a single bond or alkylene, R.sup.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenoxy, the double bonds between C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 and between C.sub.13 -C.sub.14 are both E, the double bond between C.sub.9 -C.sub.10 is Z and the double bonds between C.sub.12 -C.sub.13 and between C.sub.14 -C.sub.15 are E, Z or a mixture thereof, provided that when R.sup.1 is a single bond, R.sup.2 does not represent a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group, and cyclodextrin clathrates and non-toxic salts thereof, possess anti-tumor activity.

Abstract: A novel prostaglandin analogue of the formula: ##STR1## [wherein the symbol represents .beta.-configuration, the dotted line ---------- represents .alpha.-configuration, and the double bond between C.sub.13 -C.sub.14 represents transconfiguration] and cyclodextrin clathrates thereof, and non-toxic salts thereof are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases induced by platelet aggregation, such as thrombosis, or induced by cytodamage.

Abstract: An improved method for the preparation of prostaglandin analogs which comprises preparation of two equivalents of an alkyl or alkenyl lithium reagent in an aprotic solvent mixture such as pentane or hexane and tetrahydrofuran, conversion of said reagent by addition of 1 equivalent of copper (I) cyanide to a copper reagent, conversion of said copper reagent to the blocked prostaglandin analog by the addition of a 2-alkylcyclopent-2-en-1-one reagent and quenching of the resultant reaction mixture with aprotic media or an active acylating agent and finally optionally deblocking the resultant product is disclosed. This method is an improvement over previous methods in that more modest temperatures and less hazardous and/or less complex reagents are used and in that for some analogs the method is shorter than previous methods.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of beta-disubstituted monocarboxylic acids derived from tertiary acyclic, monocyclic or bicyclic hydrocarbons. The process consists in reacting said hydrocarbons with vinylidene chloride and either a functional compound where the molecule includes a tertiary carbon atom bonded to the heteroatom of a functional group such as a tertiary alcohol, an ether, or a tertiary halide or an alkene, in the presence of a concentrated protonic acid. The reaction can be carried out in the presence of a catalyst of the Lewis acid type and particularly BF.sub.3. These acids are useful as synthesis intermediates and as additives for oils and lubricants.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses 16-alkyl, 16-hydroxy-2-substituted prostaglandins which exhibit cytoprotective and antisecretory activity with greatly reduced diarrhea side effects.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel 15-deoxy-16-hydroxy-16- substituted prostanoic acids and congeners thereof having utility as bronchodilators as hypotensive agents, and as agents for the control of excessive gastric secretion, and particularly, alkyl esters, such as the methyl ester, of such acids.

Abstract: Processes for the autoxidative cleavage of selected ketones such as C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 cycloalkanones having at least one hydrogen or at least one R group on a carbon alpha to the carbonyl carbon or aryl alkyl ketones having the formula III ##STR1## comprising contacting a liquid phase comprising said ketone with elemental oxygen gas, preferably air, in the presence of a pulverized alkali metal hydroxide at a temperature of no more than 50.degree. C. for a time sufficient to produce an oxidized product are disclosed. Preferred cycloalkanones, 2-alkyl- and 2-arylcyclohexanone are autoxidized in pulverized sodium hydroxide/dimethoxyethane to produce 6-alkyl- or 6-aryl-6-oxohexanoic acids, respectively.

Abstract: Aldoxime or ketoxime-O-alkanoic acid is prepared by transoximation of an aldehyde or ketone, the reaction being conducted in a liquid phase at a pressure below one atmosphere. Conversion of the aldoxime or ketoxime-O-alkanoic acid to the ester or salt form is also described.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel 15-deoxy-16-hydroxy-16-substituted prostanoic acids and congeners thereof having utility as bronchodilators as hypotensive agents, and as agents for the control of excessive gastric secretion.

Abstract: A cyclopropanecarboxylic acid of the formula ##STR1## is prepared by the reaction of a compound of the formula ##STR2## with an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide in an ether type solvent. R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.4 each independently is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon residue, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, X is halogen, and A is --CH.sub.2 --CX, 3 or --CH.dbd.CX.sub.2.

Abstract: This invention encompasses prostaglandins of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R'" represents hydroxymethyl, hydroxyacetyl or --CO.sub.2 R"" wherein R"" represents hydrogen or lower alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R' represents lower alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, vinyl or ethynyl;R" represents cycloalkyl containing 3 to 5 carbon atoms; and the wavy line represents optional R,S stereochemistry.These compounds are potent antisecretory compounds and cytoprotective agents with reduced diarrhea side effects.

Abstract: Prostanoic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an acid, ester, amide or hydroxyalkylene group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are H or alkyl; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are both CH.sub.3 or one is Cl and the other is CH.sub.3 ; A is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 or --CH.dbd.CH; B is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, trans-CH.dbd.CH, --C.tbd.C-- or ##STR2## W is free or functionally modified hydroxyalkylene or carbonyl; Z is free or functionally modified hydroxymethylene or carbonyl; X Y is either ##STR3## or, when Z is free or functionally modified hydroxymethylene, ##STR4## or, when Z is free or functionally modified carbonyl, --CH.dbd.CH--, R.sub.12 being H, CH.sub.3, CH or free or functionally modified hydroxy; and physiologically acceptable salts thereof when R.sub.1 is an acid group, possess pharmacological activity, including abortion triggering activity.

Abstract: A process has been discovered for selective preparation of isomers and enantiomers of 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dihalovinyl)cyclopropane carboxylic acids. In this process an adduct of an alkyl 3,3-dimethyl-4-pentenoate and a substituted 2-oxazolidone is reacted with a substituted dihalomethane compound. The resulting compound is cyclized, dehydrohalogenated and hydrolyzed to yield the desired product. These cyclopropane carboxylic acids are useful precursors for pyrethroid insecticides.

Abstract: Novel .gamma.-lactone derivatives are provided. These lactone derivatives, when reacted with hydrogen halide in alcohol, yield .gamma.-halogeno-.delta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters. This ring-opening process is useful for the purpose of increasing the yield of pyrethrin analogs which are of value as insecticides and agricultural chemicals. Thus, the .gamma.-lactone derivatives by-produced in the production process for dihalogenovinyl chrysanthemumates are caused to undergo ring-opening reaction to yield the corresponding .gamma.-halogeno-.delta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters which are important intermediates for said pyrethrin analogs.

Abstract: (1R,cis)-Oxyimino-substituted cyclopropanecarboxylic acids are prepared via a (1R,4R,5S)-2-acetoxy-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane intermediate.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the 9-chlorine atom can be in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position,R.sub.1 is OR.sub.2, or NHR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 is H or the acyl group ofa C.sub.1-15 hydrocarbon carboxylic or sulfonic acid;A is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or cis--CH.dbd.CH--,B is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --,trans--CH.dbd.CH--, or --C.tbd.C--, ##STR2## wherein the OH-group in each case can be in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position, and can be etherified or esterified by tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, .alpha.-ethoxyethyl, trimethylsilyl dimethyl, tert-butylsilyl, tribenzylsilyl, acetyl, propionyl, butyryl or benzoyl;D and E together represent a direct bond orD is a straight-chain or branched alkylene group of 1-10 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by fluorine, andE is oxygen or sulfur or a direct bond, andR.sub.4 is hydroxy or hydroxy etherified or esterified as defined for W above;R.sub.5 is a C.sub.1-10 hydrocarbon aliphatic group; a C.sub.