Abstract: The invention concerns a levulinic acid addition salt of the antihypertensive agent 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-[4-(5-methylthio-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carbonyl]piper azin-1-yl)quinazoline in which the base to acid mole ratio is 1 to from 1.25-1.35. The salt is characterized in having improved water solubility and stability compared to the levulinate salt having a 1:1 ratio of base to acid.

Abstract: N-substituted-14-hydroxy-3-substituted-morphinan derivatives have been found to possess potent narcotic agonist or antagonist activity. In particular, the compound N-Cyclobutylmethyl-3,14-dihydroxymorphinan has been found to possess potent agonist/antagonist activity as a non-narcotic analgesic. A new and efficient total synthesis of these compounds is described herein from the starting material 2-(p-methoxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroisoquinoline.

Abstract: Improved processes for preparing 2'-alkoxy-2,5-di-substituted-9-oxo-6,7-benzomorphans from benz[e]indolines and synthesis of the benz[e]indoline intermediates are described. A representative example involves synthesis of 9b-allyl-8-methoxy-3-methyl-5,9b-dihydrobenz[e]indoline and bromination thereof to 9b-allyl-4-bromo-8-methoxy-2,4,5,9b-tetrahydro-1H-benz[e]indole methylbromide which is then hydrolyzed with a weak base such as ammonium bicarbonate to provide 5-allyl-2'-methoxy-2-methyl-9-oxo-6,7-benzomorphan.

Abstract: Preparation of cyanomethylphenethanolamines useful as adrenergic stimulants is described. Preferred compounds such as 2-hydroxy-5-[1-hydroxy-2-[(1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]-benzene acetonitrile are selective beta-adrenergic stimulants having relatively greater potency on respiratory smooth muscle than on cardiac muscle. Such compounds are particularly valuable in the treatment of bronchial conditions.

Abstract: A new class of alkylthiophenoxyalkylamine derivatives and methods for preparation are described. The compounds have vasodilating and antispasmodic activity, inhibit blood platelet aggregation and are substantially free of beta-adrenergic blocking effects. They are particularly valuable in the treatment of disease states responsive to vasodilation such as obstructive peripheral vascular diseases and cerebral vascular deficiencies. Representative and preferred embodiments of the invention are N-[3-[4-(methylthio)phenoxy]propyl]octylamine and N-[3-[4-(1-methylethyl)thio]phenoxy]-propyl]octylamine.

Abstract: N-substituted-14-hydroxy-3-substituted-morphinan derivatives have been found to possess potent narcotic agonist or antagonist activity. In particular, the compound N-Cyclobutylmethyl-3,14-dihydroxymorpinan has been found to posess potent agonist/antagonist activity as a non-narcotic analgesic. An improved total snythesis of these compounds is described herein from the starting material 2-(p-methoxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroisoquinoline. A preferred feature of the process involves borane reduction of 2-cyclobutylcarbonyl-9,10-dihydroxy-1-(p-methoxybenzyl)perhydroisoquinolin e (Va) to provide the corresponding cyclobutylmethyl derivative complexed with borane which is converted directly to N-cyclobutylmethyl-14.beta.-hydroxy-3-methoxymorphinan (LVa) by treating with acid.

Abstract: Novel cyanocarboxamidines are disclosed. The new cyanocarboxamidines are particularly valuable as intermediates in the preparation of antihypertensive 4-amino-2-(4-substituted-piperazin-1-yl)-quinazolines.

Abstract: Novel 10-imidoylphenoxazines and 10-imidoylacridans are prepared by reacting a phenoxazine or acridan having optional substituents selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethyl, halogen, dihalogen, alkyl or alkoxy with an imidoyl halide prepared in situ from amides and lactams. Illustrative embodiments are 10-(5-methyl-1-pyrrolin-2-yl)phenoxazine and 9,9-dimethyl-10-(5-methyl-1-pyrrolin-2-yl)acridan. The imidoylphenoxazines and imidoylacridan products are generally useful as smooth muscle relaxants.

Abstract: A mucolytic process is disclosed which comprises contacting N-(2-hydroxyethyl)mercaptoacetamidobenzamides or mercaptoacylamidobenzoic acids, mercaptoacetylsulfanilic acids and alkanoylthio derivatives thereof with mucus. Illustrative of compounds useful in the mucolytic process of the present invention are 4-(2-mercaptoacetamido)benzoic acid and N-(2-mercaptoacetyl)sulfanilic acid.

Abstract: N-[3-(mercaptoacetylamino)benzoyl]glycine, alkali metal and amine salts thereof are potent topically effective mucolytic agents.

Abstract: Styrylamidines are prepared by treating styrylsulfonylamidines with base. The styrylamidines are effective in the prevention of aggregation of blood platelets and as analgesics. Compounds of the invention are also useful as anticonvulsants, diuretics, and antihypertensive agents. The styrylsulfonylamidines of the invention which serve as precursors to the styrylamidines also have analgesic properties. Illustrative of the styrylamidines of the present invention are 4-amino-N-(4-aminostyryl)benzamidine and N-(3,4-dichlorostyryl)acetamidine. An example of a styrylsulfonylamidine is N-(styrylsulfonyl)acetamidine.

Abstract: A new class of phenoxypropanolamine alkylsulfonyl derivatives and methods for their preparation are described. The new compounds possess antiarrhythmic and/or cardioselective .beta.-adrenergic blocking properties and are useful in the treatment of hypertension. Representative embodiments of the invention are 1-(isopropylamino)-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-m-tolyloxy]-2-propanol and 3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-m-tolyloxy]-1-(1-phenoxy-2-propylamino)-2-propanol, the latter compound is particularly outstanding as an antihypertensive.

Abstract: Novel amidine compounds selected from the group consisting of bis-pyrrolinyl derivatives of phenothiazines, phenoxazines and acridans are obtained by reacting a phenothiazine, phenoxazine or acridan with a pyrrolidinone in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride. The phenothiazine, phenoxazine, or acridan can also be alkylated with 2-chloro-1-(1-pyrrolin-2-yl)-2-pyrroline to provide compounds of the invention. Typical examples of bis-pyrrolinyl derivatives are 2-methoxy-10-[5-methyl-1-(5-methyl-1-pyrrolinyl-2-yl)-2-pyrrolin-2-yl]-phe nothiazine, 10-[1-(1-pyrrolin-2-yl)-2-pyrrolin-2-yl]phenoxazine, and 9,9-dimethyl-10-[5-methyl-1-(5-methyl-1-pyrrolin-2-yl)-2-pyrrolin-2-yl]acr idan. The amidine compounds are useful as diuretics, smooth muscle relaxants and antithrombogenic agents.

Abstract: A one-step process for the preparation of 2,4-dihaloquinazolines is disclosed beginning with methoxycarbonyl- or phenoxycarbonyl-derivatives of substituted phenylureas which are cyclized and concomitantly halogenated with a cyclizing-halogenating reagent such as N,N-dimethylaniline in phosphorus oxychloride. The 2,4-dihaloquinazolines of the instant process are particularly valuable as intermediates in the preparation of 4-amino-2-(4-substituted-piperazin-1-yl) quinazolines useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension.

Abstract: A series of novel 4-amino-2-(thiadiazole-carbonyl piperazinyl)-6,7-dimethoxyquinazolines is disclosed having antihypertensive properties. The thiadiazole substituent may be optionally substituted with alkyl or lower alkoxy carbonylamino groups. A representative embodiment of the invention is 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-[4-(5-ethoxy-carbonylamino-1,2,3-thiadiazole-4-car bonyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-quinazoline.

Abstract: 2-Halo-4-aminoquinazolines are produced by a two-step process involving cyclization of 1-phenyl-3-cyanoureas or 1-phenyl-3-cyanothioureas in the presence of phosphorus halides and phosphorus oxyhalides to provide a phosphoquinazoline intermediate which is hydrolyzed to the quinazoline. Exemplary of the process is the intramolecular cyclization of 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-cyanourea in the presence of phosphorus pentachloride and phosphorus oxychloride to a phosphoquinazoline intermediate which is subsequently hydrolyzed with formic acid to 2-chloro-4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-quinazoline. The 2-halo-4-aminoquinazolines of the instant process are particularly valuable as intermediates in the preparation of 4-amino-2-(4-substituted-piperazin-l-yl)quinazolines useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, e.g. hypertension.

Abstract: Styrylamidines are prepared by treating styrylsulfonylamidines with base. The styrylamidines are effective in the prevention of aggregation of blood platelets and as analgesics. Compounds of the invention are also useful as anticonvulsants, diuretics and antihypertensive agents. The styrylsulfonylamidines of the invention which serve as precursors to the styrylamidines also have analgesic properties. Illustrative of the styrylamidines of the present invention are 4-amino-N-(4-aminostyryl)benzamidine and N-(3,4-dichlorostyryl)acetamidine. An example of a styrylsulfonylamidine is N-(styrylsulfonyl)acetamidine.

Abstract: A mucolytic process is disclosed which comprises contacting N-(2-hydroxyethyl)mercaptoacetamidobenzamides or mercaptoacylamidobenzoic acids, mercaptoacetylsulfanilic acids and alkanoylthio derivatives thereof with mucus. Illustrative of compounds useful in the mucolytic process of the present invention are 4-(2-mercaptoacetamido)-benzoic acid and N-(2-mercaptoacetyl)sulfanilic acid.

Abstract: Novel 10-imidoylphenoxazines and 10-imidoylacridans are prepared by reacting a phenoxazine or acridan having optional substituents selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethyl, halogen, dihalogen, alkyl or alkoxy with an imidoyl halide prepared in situ from amides and lactams. Illustrative embodiments are 10-(5-methyl-1-pyrrolin-2-yl)phenoxazine and 9,9-dimethyl-10-(5-methyl-1-pyrrolin-2-yl)acridan. The imidoylphenoxazines and imidoylacridan products are generally useful as smooth muscle relaxants.

Abstract: A bronchodilator expectorant composition containing a sympathomimetic amine bronchodilator, the xanthine bronchodilator theophylline, guaiacol or a water soluble form thereof and a sedative.