Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing an aryloxyalkylene amine compound via an aminoethylation reaction comprising: a) reacting an aromatic hydroxyl compound in the presence of a basic catalyst with a 2-oxazolidinone compound of the formula II to form an intermediate reaction product; wherein R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms, phenyl, alkaryl, or arylalkyl; and b) reacting the intermediate product of step a) with a polyalkylene polyamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound which is a novel two-photon absorbing fluorescent substance, a production method for the compound, a fluorescence sensor and molecular probe able to sense various substrates or enzyme activity or the like using the same, and a method of sensing enzyme activity or the like using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel two-photon absorbing fluorescent substance which has the high photo-stability and large two-photon absorption cross-section value of acedan which is a two-photon absorbing fluorescent substance, and has the high fluorescence efficiency of coumarin which is a one-photon absorbing fluorescent substance, while exhibiting absorption and emission characteristics at a longer wavelength than existing acedan and coumarin and so being advantageous in in-vivo imaging.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing an aryloxyalkylene amine compound via an aminoethylation reaction comprising: a) reacting an aromatic hydroxyl compound in the presence of a basic catalyst with a 2-oxazolidinone compound of the formula II to form an intermediate reaction product; wherein R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms, phenyl, alkaryl, or arylalkyl; and b) reacting the intermediate product of step a) with a polyalkylene polyamine.

Abstract: A class of compounds useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing cancer is described. The compounds' ability to inhibit RET kinase is quantified, i.e., their respective RET IC50 and EC50 values are described. One such compound, known as cyclobenzaprine and herein as SW-01, has been identified as RET-specific with an IC50 of 300 nM. SW-01 inhibits RET autophosphorylation and blocks the growth and transformation of thyroid cancer cell lines. It has been further tested in pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and SCLC cell lines. The compounds show utility for inhibition of survival and proliferation of tumor cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid racemic dapoxetine, solid dapoxetine S(+)enantiomer, processes for their preparation and their use in the pharmaceutically active compound dapoxetine acid addition salt, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid racemic dapoxetine, solid dapoxetine S(+)enantiomer, processes for their preparation and their use in the pharmaceutically active compound dapoxetine acid addition salt, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus and a method for stimulating brain tissue with pulsed electromagnetic fields weaker than the limit for elicitation of the action potentials of the cells of the tissue to be stimulated, the apparatus comprising: at least one electrically conducting coil positioned at a bitemporal position such that hippocampus is stimulated by at least one magnetic field upon supplying a pulse to said coil as well as a coil positioned at a occipital and parietal position; and a pulse generation means operationally connected to said at least one coil for supplying a series of current pulses for conduction, allowing generation of pulsed electromagnetic fields sufficiently strong to cause protein activation, and weaker than the limit for elicitation of the action potentials of the cells of the tissue to be stimulated.

Abstract: A class of compounds useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing cancer is described. The compounds' ability to inhibit RET kinase is quantified, i.e., their respective RET IC50 and EC50 values are described. One such compound, known as cyclobenzaprine and herein as SW-01, has been identified as RET-specific with an IC50 of 300 nM. SW-01 inhibits RET autophosphorylation and blocks the growth and transformation of thyroid cancer cell lines. It has been further tested in pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and SCLC cell lines. The compounds show utility for inhibition of survival and proliferation of tumour cells.

Abstract: Materials, methods and a computer system are provided which facilitate the identification and characterization of modulators of potassium ion channels, particularly the HERG channel.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel {overscore (?)}-substituted-naphthyloxy-amino alkanes, their preparation and use as antihyperglycemic agents and for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disorders (CVS) such as lipid lowering effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel diaryl naphthyl methane compounds having general formula I as shown herein below, and said compounds useful in the treatment of esterogen related disease or syndrome, Pharmaceutical compositions comprising said novel methane derivatives, process for the preparation of the novel methane derivatives and methods for the treatment of esterogen related diseases or syndrome.

Abstract: Compounds having a &bgr;-3 adrenaline receptor agonist and are useful as drugs for the treatment and prevention of diabetes, obesity, hyperlipemia, etc., represented by a general formula (I) and salts thereof, and a process for producing these, and their intermediates, wherein R represents hydrogen or methyl; R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, benzyloxy, amino, or hydroxymethyl; R2 represents hydrogen, hydroxymethyl, NHR3, SO2NR4R4′, or nitro; R6 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and X represents methylene, R9 represents hydrogen, one of R7 and R8 represent hydrogen, and the other thereof represents hydrogen, amino, acetylamino, or hydroxy.

Abstract: Amine and amide derivatives of the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention is a process for preparing a compound of formula Ia comprising reducing the compound of formula IIId wherein R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethylamino, diethylamino or 1-hexamethyleneimino, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, and n are as defined in the specification, with a reducing agent in the presence of a solvent, heating to reflux.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, drug abuse, angina, migraine, hypertension and depression by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of certain sigma receptor ligands to a patient in need of such treatment. The invention further relates to novel sigma receptor ligands having high binding to the sigma receptor and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Unexpectedly, certain of the sigma receptor ligands of the present invention have selectivity for the sigma receptor over the DA, PCP and 5-HT.sub.1A receptors.

Abstract: The present invention describes certain alkyloxyamino-substituted fluorenones which inhibit protein kinase C, as well as pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds and methods of using these compounds to control protein kinase C activity in mammals, including humans. More specifically, the present compounds are useful for the treatment of neoplastic disease states, disorders associated with abnormal blood flow (including hypertension, ischemia, atherosclerosis, coagulation disorders), and inflammatory diseases (including immune disorders, asthma, lung fibrosis, and psoriasis).

Abstract: The invention relates to diaryl antimicrobial compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## where G, E L, J, q, m, X, Ar, W, p, n and A are as described herein, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods for their production and their use in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, halogenated alkyl, halogenated alkoxy, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, a carbamoyl group, carbonyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the phenyl ring represent a naphthalene ring (optionally substituted); L.sub.1 represents C.sub.2-6 alkylene; R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R.sub.6 represents hydrogen or alkyl, phenylalkyl (optionally substituted) or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a saturated 3-7 membered heterocyclic ring; L.sub.2 represents a C.sub.1-6 alkylene chain; and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently represent hydrogen or alkyl or R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a saturated 3-7 membered heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: Disclosed are 9-deoxyprostaglandins which are useful in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Some of these 9-deoxyprostaglandins are novel. Also disclosed are ophthalmic, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prostaglandins.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of selectively antagonizing the 5-HT.sub.1A receptor in mammals by administering aryloxypropanolamines. Aryloxypropanolamines are also claimed.

Abstract: Optically active or racemic compounds are provided having the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are selected from the group consisting of H and OA with the provision that at least one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is H, that R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are not both OA; A is H or is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl radicals, said hydrocarbyl radicals being further optionally substituted with radicals selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aromatic residues, preferably radicals having between 1 and 12 carbon atoms, including alkyl, alkyl substituted with aryl radicals, and aryl radicals substituted with alkyl radicals; n is an integer between 1 and 4; R.sub.6 is an alkyl chain comprising between 1 and 4 carbon atoms; X is oxygen; and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## wherein Y is as defined in the specification, and a is an integer of from zero to 3.

Abstract: Novel aryloxyphenylpropylamines having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is H, cyano, halogen, halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1- -alkyl, C.sub.1-5 -alkanoyl, C.sub.3-5 -alkylene, aryloxy- or aralkoxy, andR is 3,4-methylenedioxy, aryl or heteroaryl which are optionally substituted with one or more cyano, halogeno, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkenyl, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.3-5 -alkylene, aryloxy or aralkoxy; andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently is C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, C.sub.3-7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-10 -alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 -cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-5 -alkyl, optionally substituted with C.sub.1-5 -alkoxy or cyano; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may together form a carbocyclic ring and a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid,provided however that R.sup.1 is not C.sub.3-7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, or alkenyl which may be straight, branched or cyclic, unsubstituted or substituted with C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, aryloxy or cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, when X is H and R.sup.2 is a methyl group.

Abstract: Optically active or racemic compounds are provided having the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of H and OH with the provision that at least one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is H, that R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are not both OH; X is oxygen; and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein Z is oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur, wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, nitro, cyano, azido, amino, acylamino, carboxyamido, trifluoromethyl, sulfate, sulfonamido, halogen, hydrocarbyl and heteroatom-substituted hydrocarbyl radicals, wherein said heteroatoms are selected from the group consisting of halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur and phosphorus and said hydrocarbyl radicals comprise from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and a is an integer of from zero to 3. These compounds are capable of binding selectivity of one or more dopamine D.sub.2 receptors, for instance, in humans.

Abstract: Aryloxy- and heteroaryloxy-alkylene derivatives of amines of formula ##STR1## wherein each of A and B is a group of formula (i) to (iii): ##STR2## wherein Y is --O--, --S-- or --NR-- in which R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; each of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is independently:a) hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, cyano or nitro;b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl unsubstituted or substituted by halogen,c) C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio;d) C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl-sulfonyl;e) a substituted amine group --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 ;f) a --COR.sub.12 group; org) two adjacent groups of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, taken together, form a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylenedioxy group;each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently is hydrogen, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl unsubstituted or substituted by phenyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkylthiodibenzoxepins, physiologically tolerable acid addition salts thereof, a method of preparing same, pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations including same and methods of treating by administering same are disclosed. These compounds are useful as analgesic, antidepressant and anticonvulsant agents. A process for selectively reducing olefins by alkaline earth metals in loweralkanols is also disclosed.

Abstract: Amines of the following formula: ##STR1## where the variables are defined in the specification are useful in the treatment of diseases associated with altered motility and/or tone of smooth muscle.

Abstract: Novel aryloxyphenylpropylamines having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is H, cyano, halogen, halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-5 -alkanoyl, C.sub.3-5 -alkylene, aryloxy or aralkoxy, andR is 3,4-methylenedioxy, aryl or heteroaryl which are optionally substituted with one or more cyano, halogeno, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkenyl, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.3-5 -alkylene, aryloxy or aralkoxy; andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently is C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, C.sub.3-7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-10 -alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 -cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-5 -alkyl, optionally substituted with C.sub.1-5 -alkoxy or cyano;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may together form a carbocyclic ring and a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid,provided however that R.sup.1 is not C.sub.3-7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, or alkenyl which may be straight, branched or cyclic, unsubstituted or substituted with C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, aryloxy or cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, when X is H and R.sup.2 is a methyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides 1-phenyl-3-naphthalenyloxypropanamines which are selective inhibitors of serotonin uptake.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new laevorotatory basic derivative of 9,10-ethanoanthracene, namely R-(-)-.alpha.-[(methylamino)methyl]-9,10-ethanoanthracene-9(10H)-ethanol of the formula I ##STR1## and the acid addition salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these new substances and to a method for treating dysphoric conditions, psychovegetative or psychosomatic disorders.

Abstract: A novel herbicide of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a halogen atom or an alkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl or alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom;each of R.sub.3 to R.sub.6 independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy group;R.sub.7 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, or an alkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl or alkoxycarbonyl group;and A represents a nitrogen atom or a --CH-- group, together with its formulation and use as a herbicide, and its preparation.

Abstract: New 8-substituted 2-aminotetralins can be prepared from the corresponding aminotetralins or tetralones. They can be used in medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention provides 3-aryloxy-3-substituted propanamines capable of inhibiting the uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Abstract: New 8-substituted 2-aminotetralins can be prepared from the corresponding aminotetralins or tetralones. They can be used in medicaments.

Abstract: Novel 4-phenylpropyl-indoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, branched alkyl of 3 to 5 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms cycloalkylalkyl of 4 to 7 carbon atoms and optionally substituted aralkyl of 7 to 12 carbon atoms or R.sub.1 and R taken together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally unsaturated heterocycle containing another heteroatom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen optionally substituted with a member of the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, phenyl, naphthyl and aralkyl of 7 to 12 carbon atoms, a together with b forms .dbd.0 or a together with c form a carbon-carbon bond, b is hydrogen or with a forms .dbd.0, c is hydrogen or with a forms a carbon-carbon bond, the dotted line is an optional carbon-carbon bond, A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, is an integer from 2 to 5, R.sub.

Abstract: New aromatic derivatives having an activity antagonistic to calcium and corresponding to formula: ##STR1## in which: A represents a chain having any one of the following structures: ##STR2## Ar represents a group of structure: ##STR3## n takes the value 1 or 2 when R is different from H; m takes the value 2 or 3.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating inflammation, swelling and associated pain, represented by the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: a is an integer of 0-3;b is an integer of 0-2;n is an integer of 3-12;each X and each Y are independently -halo, --R.sup.1, -alkoxy, or -phenyl; andB is selected from the group consisting of:--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NR.sup.1 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH), ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.3 is H, alkyl or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; andm is an integer of 3-8.Novel compounds are those wherein n is at least 6 if both a and b are 0.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating inflammation, pain and swelling, represented by the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: Y and Z are each independently halo, alkyl or alkoxy;l and m are each independently integers of 0-4;b is an integer of 2-12; andX is selected from the group consisting of:--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NR.sup.1 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH), ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.3 is H, alkyl or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; andn is an integer of 3-7.

Abstract: New aromatic derivatives having an activity antagonistic to calcium and corresponding to formula: ##STR1## in which: A represents a chain having any one of the following structures: ##STR2## Ar represents a group of structure: ##STR3## n takes the value 1 or 2 when R is different from H; m takes the value 2 or 3.

Abstract: Basic ethers of 7-oxo-7H-benzo(c) fluorene have been shown to evidence a pronounced antineoplastic and immunosuppressive effect in mammals suffering from leukemia. The technique for preparing the described ethers and the addition salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable organic and inorganic acids involves the aminoalkylation of 5-hydroxy-7-oxo-7H-benzo(c) fluorene and its corresponding nuclear substituted derivatives on the hydroxylic oxygen atom.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with 7H-dibenzo(a,c)-cyclohepten-5-one-(7) derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be the same or different, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms,n is 2 or 3R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom andX is either a methylene radical or an oxygen atomand the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic and organic acids.The invention is furthermore concerned with analogous processes for the preparation thereof and their application for controlling psychic diseases and gastric and/or intestinal ulcers.

Abstract: A class of bicyclic benzenoid aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity, including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions.

Abstract: A class of naphthalene aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Basic ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is CH.sub.3 -NR.sup.2 -CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -CHR.sup.1 --, (1-R.sup.2 -3-piperidyl)-CHR.sup.3 --, (1-R.sup.2 -2-piperidyl)-CH.sub.2 -CHR.sup.3 -- or 1-R.sup.2 -3-R.sup.4 -- hexahydroazepinyl; R.sup.1 is cyclopropyl or Ar; R.sup.2 is H, alkyl of 1-4 C atoms, alkenyl of 2-4 C atoms, cycloalkylalkyl of 4-8 C atoms or benzyl; R.sup.3 is H or Ar; R.sup.4 is H or alkyl of 1-4 C atoms, Y is --O-CHQ.sup.1 -CHQ.sup.2 -CH.sub.2 --, --O-CHQ.sup.1 -CHQ.sup.2 -CO--, --O-CQ.sup.1 .dbd.CQ.sup.2 -CO-- or --CH.sub.2 -CHQ.sup.1 -CHQ.sup.2 -CO--; Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are independently each H, alkyl of 1-4 C atoms, cycloalkyl or alkylcycloalkyl each of 3-6 total C atoms or Ar; and Ar is phenyl or phenyl substituted by F, Cl, alkoxy or alkylthio, each of 1-4 C atoms, methylenedioxy or CF.sub.3 ; with the proviso that when Z is (CH.sub.3).sub.2 N-CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -CHR.sup.1 in 7-position and Y is --O-C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).dbd.CH-CO-- or --O-C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).dbd.C(CH.sub.3)-CO--, R.sup.

Abstract: Basic ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is CH.sub.3 --NR.sup.2 --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.1 --, (1-R.sup.2 -3-piperidyl)-CHR.sup.3 --, (1-R.sup.2 -2-piperidyl)-CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.3 - or 1-R.sup.2 -3-R.sup.4 -hexahydroazepinyl; R.sup.1 is cyclopropyl or Ar; R.sup.2 is H, alkyl of 1-4 C atoms, alkenyl of 2-4 C atoms, cycloalkylalkyl of 4-8 C atoms or benzyl; R.sup.3 is H or Ar; R.sup.4 is H or alkyl of 1-4 C atoms, Y is --O--CHQ.sup.1 --CHQ.sup.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --O--CHQ.sup.1 --CHQ.sup.2 --CO--, --O--CQ.sup.1 .dbd.CQ.sup.2 --CO-- or --CH.sub.2 --CHQ.sup.1 --CHQ.sup.2 --CO--; Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are independently each H, alkyl of 1-4 C atoms, cycloalkyl or alkylcycloalkyl each of 3-6 total C atoms or Ar; and Ar is phenyl or phenyl substituted by F, Cl, alkoxy or alkylthio, each of 1-4 C atoms, methylenedioxy or CF.sub.3 ; with the proviso that when Z is (CH.sub.3 ).sub.2 N--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.1 in 7-position and Y is --O--C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).dbd.CH--CO-- or --O--C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).dbd.C(CH.sub.

Abstract: Substituted alkylammonium salts of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, X is oxygen or sulfur, n denotes one of the integers 2, 3 and 4, A denotes quinuclidine or pyrrolizidine, or --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 denoting C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkenyl or C.sub.2-6 -alkynyl which are unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, as alkylene groups, may be part of an unsubstituted or C.sub.1-2 -alkyl-substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocycle with 1 to 3 heteroatoms in the ring, and Z is the anion of any non-phytotoxic acid HZ, the manufacture of such compounds, agents for regulating plant growth containing these compounds, and the use thereof for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing amidine formation during reduction of organonitriles. The process comprises including a boron compound in the reaction medium in sufficient amount to complex the amidine compound as it is formed.

Abstract: There are described new styryl compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which X is .dbd.CH.sub.2, --O--, --S-- or the grouping .dbd.NR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,Z is the --O-- or --S-- atom,A is a straight-chain or branched-chain alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen or phenoxy, andY is --CN, --COOR.sub.4, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.4 or CONR.sub.3 R.sub.5 wherein R.sub.3 has the meaning given above, R.sub.4 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group or the phenyl group, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or is the same as R.sub.4,and the benzene rings B, C and D can be further substituted in particular by nonionic substituents, and also the production thereof and their use as dyes for dyeing and printing synthetic fibre materials, particularly those made from aromatic polyesters.