Abstract: Derivatives of 2H-[1]benzoxepino[5,4-b]-1,4-oxazine, such as trans-3,4,4a,5,6,11b-hexahydro-10-methoxy-2H-[1]benzoxepino[5,4-b]-1,4-oxa zine, are prepared by acylating a trans-4-amino-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol, cyclizing the resulting chloroacetamido alcohol, reducing the 1,4-oxazine-3(4H)-one so obtained, acylating the resulting 2H-[1]-benzoxepino[5,4-b]-1,4-oxazine, and reducing the N-acryl-2H-[1]benzoxepino[5,4-b]-1,4-oxazine so obtained. The novel compounds disclosed herein possess useful antihypertensive properties.

Abstract: 3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-ones useful as antiallergic agents are described herein. The compounds are prepared by cyclization of an appropriate substituted amidine using an alkali metal base. The reaction is carried out in an appropriate inert solvent.

Abstract: A method of reducing serum levels of uric acid which comprises administration of 3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts is described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are 4-hydroxy-4-alkenylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives possessing leukotriene antagonist activity. The compounds are useful in the treatment of allergic diseases, particularly in the treatment of human asthma. They are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate oxaspiro compound with a mercaptoalkanoic acid derivative.

Abstract: This invention relates to aryloxycycloalkanolaminoalkylene aryl ketones to the processes for their preparation and to their use as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: (1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)-2(1H)-quinolones useful as antiallergic agents are described herein. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of sodium azide and ammonium chloride with an appropriate 3-cyano-2(1H)-quinolinone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a group of compounds which are variously methylated thiopyranodipyrazoles and to the S-oxides and S-dioxides of such compounds. The compounds are useful as bronchodilators and are prepared by the reaction of appropriately 5-substituted thiopyrano[3,4-c]pyrazol-4-(1H)-one with a hydrazine.

Abstract: A group of variously methyl-substituted[1,2-c:3,4-c']dipyrazoles, cyclohepta[1,2-c:3,4-c']dipyrazoles, and cyclopenta[1,2-c:3,4-c']dipyrazoles useful as bronchodilators are described herein. The compounds are prepared by reacting a 1,3-diketone with hydrazine or methylhydrazine to give tricyclic products optionally followed by catalytic dehydrogenation and/or alkylation with a strong base and methyl iodide to give various other compounds within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a group of methylated tetrahydro cyclohepta[1,2-c:4,3-c']dipyrazoles and benzo[1,2-c:4,3-c']dipyrazoles useful as bronchodilators. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate hydrazine with an appropriate 1,3-diketone or with a compound that is chemically equivalent to a 1,3-diketone.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel .beta.-methylenefuranethanamines which are mechanism-based inhibitors of dopamine beta-hydroxylase useful as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: 5-Chloro-3-(substituted)-s-triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acids useful as antiallergic agents are described herein. The compounds are prepared from an appropriate acyl 6-chloro-2-hydrazinopyridine, substituted at the 4-position with a trichloromethyl group or a cyano group, by reaction with polyphosphoric acid.

Abstract: A new process for the preparation of 3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4(3H)-quinazolinones from anthranilic acid derivatives is described herein. Additional reactants used in the process are 4-aminotetrazole and a trialkoxymethane or the reaction can be carried out using the imidic ester obtained from these two compounds.

Abstract: Homonojirimycin glycosides active as inhibitors of carbohydrate digestive enzymes are described herein. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriately protected homonojirimycin with a protected glycosyl halide followed by removal of the protecting groups.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2-hydroxy-4-alkylidenecyclohexanealkanoic acids having a mercaptoalkanoic acid substituent at the 3-position. Esters and amides corresponding to the acids referred to above are also encompassed by the present invention. These compounds are useful in the treatment of bronchial asthma and they are obtained by the reaction of an appropriate 2,3-epoxy-4-alkylidenecyclohexanealkanoate with a mercapto alkanoic acid ester in the presence of a tertiary amine. The indicated process gives the esters of the present invention which can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding free acids by standard procedures. The compounds described can be subjected to other known reactions to give the other compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: (1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)thienopyridinones and related compounds which are useful as antiallergic agents are described herein. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate cyanoketone with ammonium chloride and an azide such as sodium azide in an inert solvent such as dimethylformamide.

Abstract: 2-Phenylpyrano[2,3-b]pyridines are described herein. These compounds are active against a variety of viruses. A number of procedures can be used to prepare the compounds of this invention but, at some point, they would all make use of the cyclization of a (phenyl) (pyridyl)propanol or (phenyl) (pyridyl)propenol.

Abstract: 4-[(4-Isoquinolinylmethyl)amino]benzoic acid derivatives useful as selective thromboxane synthetase inhibitors are described herein. The compounds are obtained from the appropriate 4-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid derivative and an aminobenzoic acid derivative. This gives the corresponding Schiff base which is then reduced to give the desired compounds.

Abstract: Fused tetracyclic compounds containing two thiophene rings, one pyridine ring and a triazine ring and which are useful as antiallergic agents are described herein. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate substituted aminocarboxamine with sodium nitrite in an acid such as acetic acid.

Abstract: (1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]thienopyridines and related compounds which are useful as antiallergic agents are described herein. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate halocyano-quinoline with ammonium chloride and an azide such as sodium azide in an inert solvent such as dimethylformamide.

Abstract: 8-Methyl-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazines having a hydroxyalkylamino substituent at the 6-position are described herein. The compounds involved are useful as bronchodilator agents and they are prepared by the reaction of 6-chloro-8-methyl-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]-pyridazine with an appropriate amino alcohol.