Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process for producing chromane derivatives, which are suitable as intermediates for the manufacture of d-.alpha.-tocopherol (natural vitamin E), and with a process for producing d-.alpha.-tocopherol itself.

Abstract: The oxazolidines of the formula ##STR1## wherein n signifies the number 1 or 2.T signifies lower carbalkoxy.X signifies phenoxymethyl optionally mono-fluorinated or mono-chlorinated in the ortho-position or phenyl optionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, trifluoromethyl or lower-alkoxy.Y signifies hydrogen or methyl, andZ signifies a phenyl or thienyl residue substituted in a defined manner.and the physiologically compatible salts thereof have catabolic activity and can be used for the treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of conditions which are associated with an increased protein breakdown, or as feed additives for fattening animals. They are manufactured starting from corresponding primary amines.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel triazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl and R.sup.2 signifies substituted phenyl, as more precisely defined in the description, and R.sup.3 is halogen, methyl or halomethyl, and their acid addition salts, processes for their preparation, pest control compositions which contain these compounds as the active substance, as well as methods of use of such compounds or compositions for the control of pests.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein T is tritium; is described as well as intermediates for its preparation. The compound of formula I is useful in vivo for detecting the presence of benzodiazepine receptor occupiers in a warmblooded animal.

Abstract: Novel styryl-tetrahydromaphythalene and indane derivatives useful for treating neoplasms and dermatoses.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing a laminar electrode. The method comprises successive superposition of an insulating support, a conductive layer, a stable-potential internal reference element and an ion-selective diaphragm, all of which are protected by a mask which is impermeable to aqueous solutions. A completely tight seal between the mask and the ion-selective diaphragm is formed by casting the diaphragm in the form of a solution containing a binder which dissolves with and intimately mixes with the mask material.

Abstract: New gram-positive expression control DNA sequences useful in the expression of pro- or eukaryotic proteins in gram-positive organisms are provided having in the downstream direction of transcription a transcription initiation DNA sequence of gram-negative origin combined with a ribosome binding site-encoding DNA sequence, optionally a foreign gene and a transcription termination sequence. Also described are expression vectors containing these expression control DNA sequences and processes using same for the manufacture of pro- and eukaryotic polypeptides. In addition processes for the manufacture of such gram-positive expression control DNA sequences and such expression vectors are described.

Abstract: New optically active intermediates and processes thereto are provided for use in synthesizing therapeutically active prostaglandins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; from a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is as above and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a carboxy blocking group convertible to an acid by hydrolysis.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in patients, the sera of which contain antibodies reactive against ribosomal proteins P0, P1 and P2. A peptide containing an amino acid sequence corresponding to the carboxyl termini of the ribosomal proteins, which peptide is bound to a solid carrier, is also provided for use in such methods.

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active naphtho[1,2-b][1,4]thiazepin-4(5H)-ones comprising resolution of rac-.beta.-[(2-amino-1-naphthalenyl)thio]-.alpha.-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzene propanoic acid and converting the optically active acids so obtained into final products is described. The end product naphtho[1,2-b][1,4]thiazepin-4(5H)-ones have activity as calcium channel blockers and accordingly are useful as agents for lowering blood pressure, and as agents for treating ischemia.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with tricyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a carboxy-protecting radical; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical which may be substituted with a halogen atom; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently are a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical which may be substituted with a hydroxy radical or a substituted or unsubstituted amino radical; X is a halogen atom; and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical which may be substituted with a hydroxy radical, a lower alkoxy radical or a substituted or unsubstituted amino radical; or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, may form a 5 to 7 membered heterocyclic ring which may be substituted with one or more substituents at the carbon atom(s), and the heterocyclic ring may further contain --NR.sup.7 --, --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 -- or --NR.sup.7 --CO--, and also R.sup.

Abstract: A compound for treating disorders of the central nervous system, which is of the formulawherein A taken together with the two carbon atoms denoted by .alpha. and .beta. is one of the following groups: ##STR1## R.sup.1 is one of the following groups:--CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.6 (d)and--C.tbd.C--R.sup.6, (e)R.sup.2 is hydrogen, R.sup.3 is lower alkyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are dimethylene or trimethylene, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl or lower alkyl, and R.sup.6 is hydrogen, halogen, aryl or a saturated lower hydrocarbon group which is optionally mono- or di-substituted by hydroxy, lower alkoxy, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl or oxo, wherein the compound has the (S)- or (R,S)-configuration with reference to the carbon atom denoted by .gamma. when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are dimethylene or trimethylene and, further, the double bond present in group (d) has the E- and/or Z-configuration when R.sup.6 is different from hydrogen.

Abstract: Glycerol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein one of the residues R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a group U of the formula OY.sup.1 or --X.sup.1 --CO--(A.sup.1).sub.n --Z.sup.1, another residue is a group V of the formula OY.sup.2 or --X.sup.2 --CO--(A.sup.2).sub.p --Z.sup.2, and the remaining residue is a group W of the formula --X.sup.3 T--(C.sub.2-6 -alkylene)-N.sup.+ R A.sup.- in which one of X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 is oxygen or NQ.sup.1 and the other two are oxygen and the remaining symbols have the significance given below, and their hydrates are described and are prepared by introducing or generating the residues R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in corresponding glycerol derivatives.The compounds of formula I are active as inhibitors of blood platelet activating factor or as inhibitors of the growth of tumors.

Abstract: The known compound, t-butyl (S)-8-bromo-11,12,13,13a-tetrahydro-9-oxo-9H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrrolo[2,1-c][ 1,4]benzodiazepine-1-carboxylate of the formula ##STR1## is effective in the prevention or interruption in a human being of panic states, accompanying phobias and the associated social consequences such as anticipatory anxiety and avoidance behavior. In particular, it is effective in the discontinuous, purely attack-based prevention or interruption of panic states.

Abstract: A process for producing chiral enamines by isomerizing a beta, gamma unsaturated amine with a rhodium-diphosphine complex with the addition of an achiral triarylphosphine and, if desired, hydrolyzing the compound of the enamine I obtained to the corresponding aldehyde.

Abstract: The electrode comprises an internal reference half-cell at stable potential comprising a conductive sheet, e.g. of metal of carbon, covered by a redox system. The redox system comprises a thin dehydrated layer of Prussian blue deposited by contact between the sheet and a mixture of alkaline ferrocyanide and a ferric salt.

Abstract: Compositions for treating hypertension comprising an effective amount of a dihydropyridine of the formula ##STR1## in which X is 1 or 2 identical or different substituents from the group consisting of nitro, chlorine and trifluoromethyl, or together with the phenyl ring, the group ##STR2## R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 C atoms, which is optionally substituted by alkoxy of 1 to 4 C atoms,R.sup.2 is alkyl of 1 to 12 C atoms, which is optionally substituted by alkoxy of 1 to 3 C atoms, fluorine or N-methyl-N-benzylamino andR.sup.3 is alkyl of 1 to 4 C atoms, cyano or hydroxymethyl, and a pyridazodiazepine of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.4 is aralkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 C atoms,R.sup.6 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 C atoms andR.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen, or together, an oxo group, are described.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with 3-aryluracils of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are as described herein, as well as salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as the active substance and the use of the active substances or compositions for weed control. The invention is also concerned with herbicidally-active starting materials and weed control compositions containing these.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel isoquinoline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, aryl-lower alkyl or aryl-lower alkoxy andR.sup.2 is phenyl or substituted phenyl.These novel isoquinoline derivatives are valuable intermediates in the manufacture of morphinan derivatives.

Abstract: A digitizer comprising a measuring table having a substrate on which a grid is mounted, and a movable coil inductively coupled to the grid. When a time variable current is applied, a variable magnetic flux produces a measuring signal in the form of an induced voltage. The grid is a plurality of side-by-side, parallel conductors, each having opposite axial ends and arranged in pairs. A bridge is provided between adjacent ends of a plurality of the pairs of conductors. Current flowing into the opposite end of one conductor of a pair of conductors, thus, produces oppositely directed magnetic fields around the conductors of the pair, or a changing magnetic flux produced by the coil and interacting with the conductors of a pair induces voltages of opposite polarity in the conductors of the pair.