Abstract: There is herein provided a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have meanings as provided in the description.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula (VI) or a salt thereof, the process comprising: (i) reacting 4-methoxyphenyl acetone with an amine of formula (VIII) under conditions of reductive amination to produce a compound of formula (II) or a salt thereof, wherein there is no isolation of an imine intermediate formed during the reductive amination; (ii) condensing the compound (II) or the acid addition salt thereof with an ?-haloketone of formula (III) to produce the compound of formula (IV); (iii) reducing the compound (IV) to a compound of formula (V); and (iv) reducing the compound (V) to the compound of formula (VI), wherein the reduction is carried out in the presence of either (1) a hydrogen donating compound in the presence of a hydrogen transfer catalyst; or (2) ammonium formate using a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein R1 and R2 are independently optionally substituted arylalkyl, and Hal is selected from chloro or bromo.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula I wherein the substituents are described in the description and claims for the treatment of psychoses, dysfunction in memory and learning, schizophrenia, dementia, attention deficit disorders or Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to some compounds of formula I and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the treatment of obesity in a human in need of such treatment which comprises administration to the human of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of a weight loss enhancing beta-3-adrenergic compound of Cycle I, and a different weight loss enhancing adenylate cyclase receptor replenishing compound of Cycle II, in conjunction with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier, wherein the Compound of Cycle I and the compound of Cycle II are administered sequentially. The composition may be present as a kit having each sequence in blister packs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula (VI) or a salt thereof, the process comprising: (i) reacting 4-methoxyphenyl acetone with an amine of formula (VIII) under conditions of reductive amination to produce a compound of formula (II) or a salt thereof, wherein there is no isolation of an imine intermediate formed during the reductive amination; (ii) condensing the compound (II) or the acid addition salt thereof with an ?-haloketone of formula (III) to produce the compound of formula (IV); (iii) reducing the compound (IV) to a compound of formula (V); and (iv) reducing the compound (V) to the compound of formula (VI), wherein the reduction is carried out in the presence of either (1) a hydrogen donating compound in the presence of a hydrogen transfer catalyst; or (2) ammonium formate using a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein R1 and R2 are independently optionally substituted arylalkyl, and Hal is selected from chloro or bromo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pesticidal azolidine derivatives as well as to oxazolidinone derivatives and their use as pesticides for combating animal parasites which occur in the agrochemical field and in the field of veterinary medicine, respectively. wherein X, m, R?, Q, G, U, l, A1 to A4 and R are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (II) and (IV) are provided, which may be employed as intermediates for making compounds useful in treating respiratory diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted phenethylamine alpha adrenergic receptor modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted phenethylamine alpha adrenergic receptor modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides three polymorphic forms of crystalline levosalbutamol sulphate designated herein as Forms I, II and III. Crystalline levosalbutamol sulphate Form I is characterised by a powder XRD pattern with peaks at 10.8, 11.9, 13.0, 18.3, 28.5±0.2 degrees 2 theta. Crystalline levosalbutamol sulphate Form II is characterised by a powder XRD pattern with peaks at 8.7, 9.6, 15.2, 15.7, 19.1, 27.2, 30.7±0.2 degrees 2 theta. Crystalline levosalbutamol sulphate Form III is characterised by a powder XRD pattern with peaks at 5.5, 6.9, 7.3, 18.7±0.2 degrees 2 theta. Processes for making the new polymorphic forms and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for stabilizing phenylephrine including drying an acidic solution of phenylephrine and pharmaceutical compositions including stabilized phenylephrine.

Abstract: The invention is directed to processes for making levalbuterol HCl Polymorph A from by suspending or forming a first slurry of (R)-SLB(D)-DBTA in at least a first organic solvent, adding HCl to the suspension or slurry of the solid (R)-SLB.D-DBTA until the (R)-SLB.D-DBTA forms levalbuterol HCl Polymorph A, and isolating the levalbuterol HCl Polymorph A.

Abstract: The invention provides novel ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with ?2 adrenergic receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Provided are processes for the preparation of (R)-SLB.D-DBTA salt and levalbuterol hydrochloride. Also provided are levalbuterol hydrochloride degradation products and processes for preparing them. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one levalbuterol hydrochloride of the invention and at least one pharmaceutically-acceptable excipient are also provided.

Abstract: A compound of formula 1 wherein the groups R1, R2, R3, and R4 may have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for preparing them, and their use as pharmaceutical compositions, particularly for the treatment of inflammatory and obstructive respiratory complaints.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are useful exhibit activity as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and their use in the treatment of central nervous system and other disorders.

Abstract: A process for making optically pure (R) and (S) salbutamol comprises obtaining the (R) or (S) isomer of either salbutamol or a salbutamol precursor in substantially optically pure form by resolving a racemic or optically impure mixture of enantiomers of salbutamol or of said precursor with either (L) or (D) tartaric acid, and where necessary converting said isomer of said precursor into either (R or (S) salbutamol respectively; then optionally converting said optically pure (R) and/or (S) salbutamol into a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Abstract: (R)-6F-phenylephrine, essentially free of (S)-6F-phenylephrine, and an anesthetic formulation comprising (R)-6F-epinephrin or (R)-6F-phenylephrine and having improved stability compared to formulations containing their non-fluorinated analog, are disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of providing vasoconstriction in a mammal by administering the anesthetic formulation. The anesthetic composition can include an anesthetic, an (R)-chiral compound having the structure: wherein R1, R2, and R4 are independently selected from —H or —F, at least one of R1, R2, and R4 is —F, and R3 is selected from —OH, —H or —F, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, said vasoconstrictor being essentially free of the (S)-chiral form. Also, a method of chiral addition of cyanide to a ring-fluorinated phenaldehyde, employing an almond hydroxynitrile lyase enzyme, provided in the form of a reversibly soluble polymer conjugate ((R)-Finezyme™-H series biocatalysts) is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are trifluoromethylepinephrine compounds having the following structural formula (I) wherein R1-R5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, acyl, thioacyl, sulfonyl mercapto, alkylthio, carboxy, amino, alkylamino dialkylamino, carbamoyl, arylthio, and heteroarylthio; wherein X, Y, and Z are each independently selected from the group consisting of H or trifluoromethyl with the proviso that at least one of which is trifluoromethyl. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the trifluoromethylepinephrine compounds and methods of making and using thereof. Novel trifluoroepinephrine intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a &bgr;3 adrenergic receptor agonist of formula (I) or a pharmaceutical salt thereof, which is capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells and, therefore, is useful for treating Type II diabetes and/or obesity. The compound can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compound can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as an antidepressant agent. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for decreasing gut motility are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are useful exhibit activity as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and their use in the treatment of central nervous system and other disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides novel &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: The present invention features calcilytic compounds. “Calcilytic compounds” refer to compounds able to inhibit calcium receptor activity. Also described are the use of calcilytic compounds to inhibit calcium receptor activity and/or achieve a beneficial effect in a patient; and techniques which can be used to obtain additional calcilytic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are therefore useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such asthma, bronchitis, and the like. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: Diaromatic compounds, characterised in that they correspond to the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COR.sub.8 or --CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.9, R.sub.8 is H, OH, --OR.sub.10, --N(rr') or alkyl, R.sub.10 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl, r and r' being H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, etc., r and r' together form a heterocycle, R.sub.9 is alkyl, alkenyl or a sugar residue, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are --OR.sub.11 or --OCOR.sub.11, R.sub.11 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, R.sub.3 in addition being H, R.sub.4 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, F, Cl or --CF.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are H, OH, alkoxy, .alpha.-substituted alkyl or .alpha.,.alpha.'-disubstituted alkyl, etc., R.sub.6 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, etc., R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be OH or alkoxy and R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be H, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 or R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing albuterol by the resolution of a mixture of enantiomers of methyl 5-[2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzoate or .alpha.-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]methyl]-4-(phenylmethoxy)-1,3-benzenedi methanol using a chiral acid such as (+/-) di-toluoyltartaric acid or (+/-) di-benzoyltartaric acid.

Abstract: A compacted body of powdered medicament for use in a device for the administration by inhalation of a medicament in powdered form. The compacted body is made by compressing a loose powder containing the medicament in powdered form under pressure to create sufficient structural integrity in the body to permit metering of several unit doses of the medicament by abrasion of the body in the device.

Abstract: (-)-Ritodrine, that is (-)-erythro-1-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-[2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)ethylamino]-1-propan ol or a salt thereof substantially free from the (+)-isomer is disclosed. The compound has a strong suppressive effect on uterine contraction in comparison with (.+-.)-ritodrine and (+)-ritodrine and has the same level of toxicity as these compounds, so that it can be used as a therapeutic agent of threatened premature birth and threatened abortion as well as a therapeutic agent of dysmenorrhea having a high safety.

Abstract: A method for the enantioselective reduction of an .alpha.-iminoketone to an .alpha.-aminoalcohol is disclosed. The method utilizes a borane reducing agent as the reducing agent and a chiral 1,3,2-oxazaborole as the catalyst. The method is applied to the synthesis of R-albuterol from methyl 5-acetylsalicylate in high yield and high optical purity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing albuterol by the resolution of a mixture of enantiomers of 5-[2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-hydroxybenzoate using ditoluoyltartaric acid.

Abstract: Phenethanolamine derivatives are disclosed of formula ##STR1## wherein m is 2 to 8; n is 1 to 7 provided that m+n is 4 to 12;Ar is phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or two halogen atoms, alkyl or alkoxy groups or by an alkylenedioxy group;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or alkyl provided that the sum total of carbon atoms in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is not more than 4;and the physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds have a selective stimulant action at .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptors and may be used inter alia in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstructions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. The compounds may be formulated in conventional manner as pharmaceutical compositions with physiologically acceptable carriers or excipients.The compounds may be prepared, for example by alkylation of an amine: ##STR2## where R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or a protecting group, followed by removal of any protecting group.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of phenylethanolaminotetralins of formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, a halogen, a trifluoromethyl or a lower alkyl group and R.sup.o is hydrogen or a methyl group substituted by a carboxy or a lower carbalkoxy group, which comprises treating a mandelic acid with a 2-amino-7-hydroxytetralin, optionally alkylating with a lower alkyl haloacetate and reducing the amido group of the mandelamide into a methyleneamino group. The mandelamides intermediates are novel.

Abstract: This invention provides the single species (-)-(S)-4-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7, 8-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline hydrochloride hydrate, which is useful as a nephrovascular dilator.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of phenylethanolaminotetralins of formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, a halogen, a trifluoromethyl or a lower alkyl group and R.degree. is hydrogen or a methyl group substituted by a carboxy or a lower carbalkoxy group, which comprises treating a mandelic acid with a 2-amino-7-hydroxytetralin, optionally alkylating with a lower alkyl haloacetate and reducing the amido group of the mandelamide into a methyleneamino group. The mandelamides intermediates are novel.

Abstract: Phenethylamine derivatives shown by the general formula ##STR1## wherein Ro represents a lower alkyl group; R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sub.5 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group; X represents oxygen atom or a methylene group; m is an integer of 1-3; and n is an integer of 0-2 and the acid addition salts thereof.These compounds exhibit a strong .alpha.-adrenergic blocking action and are useful as an antihypertensive agent.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-amino-1-phenylethanol were prepared from substituted amines and benzoin, stilbene oxide or styrene oxide to give compounds of Formula: ##STR1## where R is H or (un)substituted phenyl and C is a linking group or terminal group. The compounds of this invention can inhibit ulceration in in-vivo studies in rats.

Abstract: New phenylethanolaminomethyltetralins of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein E represents hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, phenyl, nitro, halogen, or trifluoromethyl,L represents hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyoxy, phenyl, nitro, or halogen, orE and L taken together represent a group --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, andG represents hydrogen, chloro, hydroxy or an --OG' group wherein G' represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 (alkyl group either unsubstituted or substituted with hydroxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy, or (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl; a (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl group; or a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4)alkanoyl group; and salts thereof, are described which showed to be active as intestinal motility modulating agents and intraocular hypertension lowering agents.

Abstract: Phenethanolamine derivatives are disclosed of formula ##STR1## wherein m is 2 to 8; n is 1 to 7 provided that m+n is 4 to 12;Ar is phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or two halogen atoms, alkyl or alkoxy groups or by an alkylenedioxy group;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or alkyl provided that the sum total of carbon atoms in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is not more than 4; and the physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds have a selective stimulant action at .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptors and may be used inter alia in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstructions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. The compounds may be formulated in conventional manner as pharmaceutical compositions with physiologically acceptable carriers or excipients.The compounds may be prepared, for example by alkylation of an amine: ##STR2## where R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or a protecting group, followed by removal of any protecting group.

Abstract: The invention relates to benylalcohol phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of treating phospholipase A.sub.2 -mediated conditions in mammals by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of such a benzylalcohol phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitor.

Abstract: This invention provides novel benzene derivatives which are leukotriene antagonists, formulations of those derivatives, intermediates for preparing the derivatives, and a method of using those derivatives for the treatment of conditions characterized by an excessive release of leukotrienes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof; wherein;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 -alkyl group with the proviso that the sum total of carbon atom in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is not more than 4;X represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1-7 alkylene, C.sub.2-7 alkenylene or C.sub.2-7 alkynylene group and Y represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1-6 alkylene C.sub.2-6 alkenylene or C.sub.2-6 alknylene group with the proviso that the sum total of carbon atoms in X and Y is not more than 10;W represents a group ##STR2## wherein Z represents a group R.sup.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.q where q is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.3 is a group R.sup.4 CONH--, R.sup.4 NHCONH--, R.sup.4 R.sup.5 NSO.sub.2 NH--, R.sup.6 SO.sub.2 NH-- or --OH;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sup.6 represents a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sup.7 represents a chlorine atom or the group --CF.sub.

Abstract: N-alkyl derivatives of 2-amino-6,7-dimethoxy tetraline having general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is selected from hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl and methyl cyclopropyl;R.sub.1 is selected from hydrogen, hydroxy and --OR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 is selected from methyl, ethyl and n-propyl; andR.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, fluoro and methoxy,are endowed with potent antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved process for preparing albuterol which comprises reacting a 5-(haloacetyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde with 1,1-dimethylethanamine in an organic solvent and in an inert atmosphere to form 5-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]acetyl]-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde and reducing the carbonyl functions to the corresponding hydroxy groups to form albuterol.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) or its salt and a process for producing the compounds; The compounds have the effect to dilate neophrovascular tracts; ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## represents the formula ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or lower alkylsulfonyl); R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen, amino, or lower acylamino;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxyl, amino, or lower alkylsulfonylamino;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower, alkyl or hydroxyl;R is hydrogen or halogen;with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is hydroxyl, there is no case that all of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R are hydrogens, and further with the proviso that when R is hydrogen, A excludes ##STR4## or a salt thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a method for enhancing the growth rate of meat-producing animals and/or improving the efficiency of feed utilization thereby, which involves, orally or parenterally, administering to said animals a growth-enhancing amount of a phenylethanolamine compound or the acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Analgesic activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, carboxyalkyl, halosubstituted alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, mercaptoalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, (cycloalkyl)alkyl, (heteroaryl)alkyl, arylalkyl, carbamoylalkyl, guanidinylalkyl, or heteroaryl, and R.sub.3 is hydroxymethylene or carbonyl.

Abstract: A process for making optically pure (R) and (S) salbutamol comprises obtaining the (R) or (S) isomer of either salbutamol or a salbutamol precursor in substantially optically pure form by resolving a racemic or optically impure mixture of enantiomers of salbutamol or of said precursor with either (L) or (D) tartaric acid, and where necessary converting said isomer of said precursor into either (R or (S) salbutamol respectively; then optionally converting said optically pure (R) and/or (S) salbutamol into a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Abstract: A process for making optically Optically pure (R) and (S) salbutamol comprises obtaining the (R) or (S) isomer of either salbutamol or a salbutamol precursor in substantially optically pure form is obtained by resolving a racemic or optically impure mixture of enantiomers of salbutamol or of said a salbutamol precursor with either (L) or (D) tartaric acid, and where necessary converting said isomer of said precursor into either (R) or (S) salbutamol respectively; then optionally converting said optically pure (R) and/or (S) salbutamol into a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.