Abstract: The specification describes a process for preparing 4-hydroxy-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide, a sweetener, from 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide by anodic oxidation in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid or trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and, optionally, in the presence of salts which increase the conductivity. The oxidation is effected in an anhydrous medium and the 4-trifluoroacetoxy-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide formed as an intermediate when, for example, trifluoroacetic acid is used is decomposed with water to obtain the desired end product.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I. ##STR1## wherein A is an anellated and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and Z are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or .alpha.-pyridyl; Y is ##STR2## and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I or II ##STR1## wherein A is an anellated and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and Z are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or is .alpha.-pyridyl; Y is CO, CS or CH.sub.2 ; and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I or II: ##STR1## wherein A is an annealed and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; B is an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or .alpha.-pyridyl; and non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or ##STR2## A is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms; phenyl; or phenyl mono-, di- or tri-substituted independently with alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxylic acyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxyl, (alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)carbonyl, nitro, cyano or di(alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)amino;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trihalomethyl, nitro, cyano, di(alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)amino, (alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)carbonyl, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydroxyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or phenyl;R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are independently hydrogen or methyl;Y is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfonyl)-1H-benzimidazoles represented by formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 lower alkyl and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as well as the corresponding trifluoroethylmercapto compounds which are useful as intermediates in making the compounds of Formula I. The compounds of Formula I can be used for the treatment of chronic inflammation and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: This invention relates to benzazepine derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein A is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 dialkylamino, acylamino, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or phenyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or phenyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or, together with R.sub.1, can be C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylenedioxy;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, benzyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy;R.sub.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or, together with R.sub.5, can be a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylenedioxy;X is an imino, optionally substituted by a benzyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating chronic congestive heart failure and particularly of increasing exercise tolerance in individuals so afflicted which comprises orally administering to such individuals a therapeutically effective amount of 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-2-imidazoline or a nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof. Such oral administration is preferably in an amount of at least about 0.1 mg/day for periods of at least about one week.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxy lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkenyl oxy, cyano, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, aminocarbonylmethyl, lower monoalkylamino, lower dialkylamino group;R.sub.2 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, cyano, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy or acylamino group;R.sub.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, while R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together can also be a butadienyl or methylene dioxy group;R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group;R.sub.5 is a chlorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group;X is an alkylene group;and the non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.The compounds are suitable for treatment and prophylaxis of hypertension.

Abstract: This invention related to new aminotetralin derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## B is methylene or, when A is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --NH--CO-- or --CH.sub.2 --CO--, B can also be carbonyl or thiocarbonyl;E is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 straight-chain alkylene, optionally substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, or is 2-hydroxy-n-propylene, 2-hydroxy-n-butylene or 3-hydroxy-n-butylene;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 dialkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or phenyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy phenyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or, together with R.sub.1, can be a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylenedioxy;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A new process is disclosed for preparing 3-cyano-4-aminoacetophenone which, starting from 3-cyano-4-acetamidoacetophenone, enables this compound to be produced on an industrial scale in high yields.3-Cyano-4-aminoacetophenone is an intermediate product for the preparation of 2-amino-5-[1-hydroxy-2-(alkyl- or dialkyl-amino)ethyl]benzonitriles which show .beta..sub.2 -mimetic activities and may be used as feed additives.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## having activity as antihistamine or inhibitors of mediator release from basophils or mast cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to new blowing and nucleating agents for the processing of plastics, which are based on mono- and diesters of citric acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel condensed diazepinones of formula I ##STR1## wherein B is a fused ring selected from ##STR2## X is --CH-- or, when B is ortho-phenylene, X can also be nitrogen; A.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylene; A.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 when it is in the 2-position relative to the saturated heterocyclic ring nitrogen or a single bond or methylene when it is in the 3- or 4-position; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, optionally hydroxy-substituted on at least one of its second to seventh carbon, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, optionally hydroxy substituted, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkylmethyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can, together with the nitrogen therebetween, be a 4- to 7-membered saturated monocyclic, heterocyclic ring which can optionally include an oxygen or N--CH.sub.3 ; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, chlorine, or methyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen, chlorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Fluorinated aminobutyric acid and diaminobutane compounds in vivo are inhibitors of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase and have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein: Y represents hydrogen or fluorine;Z represents --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.1 R.sub.2, where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined below, or --COR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is as defined below;R.sub.a represents hydrogen or R.sub.4, where R.sub.4 is as defined below;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl);R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or, when R.sub.a is hydrogen, R.sub.4, where R.sub.4 is as defined below;R.sub.3 represents hydroxy, or when R.sub.a is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, where R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined below, or an aminocarboxylic acid residue derived by removal of an hydrogen atom from the amino moiety of an L-aminocarboxylic acid;each R.sub.4, independently, represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to 2-(difluoromethyl)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, and to the methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: 2-Amino-3-(3'-hydroxyphenyl)-3-butenoic acid or 2-amino-3-(3', 4'-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-butenoic acid can be used to treat depression either alone or in combination with an extracerebrally acting AADC inhibitor.

Abstract: Certain .alpha.-(fluoromethyl or difluoromethyl)-.alpha.-aminoacetonitriles are prepared by treating the appropriate .alpha.-(fluoromethyl or difluoromethyl) ketimine magnesium halide with hydrogen cyanide or with an alkali metal cyanide or ammonium cyanide and a proton source. The products are useful as intermediates for making .alpha.-(fluoromethyl or difluoromethyl)-.alpha.-amino acids having pharmacological activity.

Abstract: Beta-monofluoromethyl beta-alanine, beta-difluoromethyl beta-alanine and pharmaceutically acceptable esters and amides derived from the acid group, amides derived from the amine group, and salts thereof are novel compounds which inhibit .gamma.-aminobutyric acid transaminase (GABA-T).

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following general Formula I are useful pharmacological agents: ##STR1## wherein: Ado represents 5'-deoxyadenosin-5'-yl;R.sub.1 represents methyl, ethyl or, preferably hydrogen;R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene;R.sub.4 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene;R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --R.sub.6 NHR.sub.7 ;R.sub.6 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene; andR.sub.7 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.