Abstract: 3-amino-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine compounds corresponding to the general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may each be hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or if one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, the other may also be nitro or trifluoromethyl, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group which optionally may be substituted by hydroxy, lower alnoxy, an optionally substituted phenyl group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the nitrogen atom form a 5 or 6 member heterocycle. The compounds exhibit pharmacological, especially antidepressive, activity.

Abstract: 5-alkyl-1-phenyl-2-piperazinoalkylpyrazolin-3-one compounds of the Formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a straight-chain, branched or cyclic alkyl group with up to 6 carbon atoms, Z is an alkylene chain with 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and 1-phenyl substituent is an optionally substituted phenyl ring, and R.sub.4 is a phenyl or pyridyl group which is optionally substituted and their preparation are described. The compounds have pharmacological, particularly antiallergic, properties.

Abstract: New 2-acylaminomethyl-1H-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepine compounds are described having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl or alkenyl radical or the cyclopropylmethyl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sub.3 is an optionally substituted furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, pyridyl or phenyl radical, R.sub.4 is an optionally substituted furyl, thienyl or, pyrrolyl radical, R.sub.5 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyl, lower alkylthio, nitro, trifuloromethyl, cyano, amino, lower mono- or dialkylamino, lower monoalkanoylamino, lower N-alkyl-N-alkanoylamino or lower alkanoyloxy radical, and R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radical or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical. The compounds have pharmacological, for example, analgesic, properties.

Abstract: [1,2]-fused 1,4-benzodiazepine compounds are disclosed corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## wherein X is an oxygen or sulfur atom or an optionally substituted imino group, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, lower alkyl radical, a lower alkoxy radical or a nitro group and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, a lower alkyl radical, a lower alkoxy radical or a nitro group, or if R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, R.sub.2 may also be a lower alkylthio radical, or, if R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom and X is a sulfur atom or an imino group, R.sub.2 may be a trifluoromethyl radical; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are bonded to adjacent carbon atoms and together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical; R.sub.3 is an optionally substituted furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl or pyridyl radical and n is zero or, if R.sub.3 is furyl or thienyl, n may be 0 or 1. The compounds may be in the form of their optical isomers or acid addition salts. The compounds exhibit neuroleptic properties.

Abstract: 10-bromosandwicine and 10-bromoisosandwicine and acid addition salts thereof are disclosed. There novel compounds possess valuable pharmacological properties e.g. heart rhythm regulatory properties. Furthermore they are valuable intermediates for the preparation of 10-brominated N.sub.b -quaternary sandwicine derivatives which exhibit heart rhythm regulatory and adrenolytic properties. 10-bromosandwicine is prepared by brominating sandwicine and can subsequently be isomerized into 10-bromoisosandwicine.

Abstract: New quaternary derivatives of 10-bromoajmaline and 10-bromoisoajmaline are disclosed which exhibit antiarrhythmic and adrenolytic properties and which have the formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents a carbon-attached organic group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms and A.sup.- represents an acid anion as well as pharmaceutical formulations thereof and processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: New N.sub.b -quaternary 10-bromosandwicine and 10-bromoisosandwicine derivatives are disclosed which exhibit antiarrhythmic properties and adrenolytic properties and which have the formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents a carbon-attached organic group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms and A.sup..crclbar. represents an acid anion, as well as pharmaceutical formulations thereof and processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: Novel 3,7-diaza bicyclo-(3,3,1)-nonane compounds are described which are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 each denotes hydrogen,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each denotes (A) a substituent which contains up to 12 carbon atoms and which is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkinyl, or (B) a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms which is attached to the nitrogen atom directly or by an alkylene group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each denotes an alkyl group with up to 7 carbon atoms, or both together form an alkylene chain represented by the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, wherein n is an integer ranging between about 3 and 6, such that the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 together contain at least 5 carbon atoms. Also described are processes of producing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I, and methods of preparing and using said compositions.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 each represent hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; Z represents an alkylene radical with 2 to 6 carbon atoms and Y" is halogen, hydroxyl, lower alkanesulphonyl, benzenesulphonyl, or lower alkyl or halogen substituted benzenesulphonyl, and acid addition salts thereof, with the proviso the Y" is other than chlorine if R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each are hydrogen and Z is ethylene or propylene. The claimed compounds are useful intermediates in the synthesis of 1-phenyl-2-[(4-substituted piperazinyl) alkyl]-1,2-dihydro-3H-indazol-3-ones which exhibit antiallergic activity.

Abstract: Novel 2-acyl amino methyl-5-phenyl-1H-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzo diazepine compounds of the following Formula I ##STR1## which have valuable pharmacological properties are provided. In said Formula I the acyl group --CO--R.sub.3 represents a benzoyl group or a phenyl alkanoyl group which may be unsubstituted or mono- or di-substituted in the phenyl ring. The substituent R.sub.1 in said compounds indicates lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or cyclopropyl methyl, and the substituent R.sub.2 indicates hydrogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkenyl, while the substituent R.sub.6 indicates hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyl, lower alkylthio, nitro, trifluoro methyl, cyano, amino, mono- or di-lower alkyl amino, lower mono-alkanoyl amino, lower N-alkyl-N-alkanoyl amino, or lower alkanoyloxy, and the substituent R.sub.7 indicates hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyl, or lower alkanoyloxy, whereby R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Intermediates of the isomeric formulae II or III ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyl, trifluoromethyl or lower alkanoyloxy group,R.sub.2 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are bonded to adjacent carbon atoms and together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy group,R.sub.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl or lower alkanoyloxy group,R.sub.4 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are bonded to adjacent carbon atoms and together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy group, Z is an alkylene group with 2 to 6 carbon atoms, Z' is an alkylene group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms, Y is a halogen atom, and Y' is a halogen atom, and acid addition salts thereof, are useful to prepare antiallergic 2-piperazinoalkyl-1, 5-diphenylpyrazolin-3-ones.

Abstract: [1,2]-fused 1,4-benzodiazepine compounds are disclosed corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## wherein X is an oxygen or sulfur atom or an optionally substituted imino group, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, lower alkyl radical, a lower alkoxy radical or a nitro group and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, a lower alkyl radical, a lower alkoxy radical or a nitro group, or if R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, R.sub.2 may also be a lower alkylthio radical, or, if R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom and X is a sulfur atom or an imino group, R.sub.2 may be a trifluoromethyl radical; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are bonded to adjacent carbon atoms and together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical; R.sub.3 is an optionally substituted furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl or pyridyl radical and n is zero or, if R.sub.3 is furyl or thienyl, n may be 0 or 1. The compounds may be in the form of their optical isomers or acid addition salts. The compounds exhibit neuroleptic properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are 7-bromo-5-(2-halophenyl)-1H-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepines of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy or alkanoyloxy radical and R.sub.2 is a halogen atom. The compounds possess psychopharmacological, and especially anti-aggressive properties. To manufacture compounds of formula I, corresponding 2-halomethyl-7-bromo-5-(2-halophenyl)-1H-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepines are cyclized to corresponding 7-bromo-1,2-methylene-5-(2-halophenyl)-1H-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepines and in these the aziridine ring is opened through treatment with a lower alcohol or a lower carboxylic acid in the presence of a Lewis acid.

Abstract: New 2-acylaminomethyl-1H-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepine compounds are described having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl or alkenyl radical or the cyclopropylmethyl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, or a lower alkyl or alkenyl radical, n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sub.3 is an optionally substituted furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, pyridyl or phenyl radical, R.sub.4 is an optionally substituted furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl or pyridyl radical, R.sub.5 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyl, lower alkylthio, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, amino, lower mono- or dialkylamino, lower monoalkanoylamino, lower N-alkyl-N-alkanoylamino or lower alkanoyloxy radical, and R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radical or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical. The compounds have pharmacological, for example, analgesic, properties.

Abstract: Highly effective analgesic pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same are described. Said compositions contain, as analgesic agent, a 5-phenyl-1H-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepine compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 indicates a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl,R.sub.2 indicates a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, and lower alkanoyl,R.sub.3 indicates a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halogen, andR.sub.4 indicates halogen,or a physiologically compatible acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Acidiferous salts of 17-.beta.-n-pentyl sparteine are crystallized out of a solution of 17-.beta.-n-pentyl sparteine and a dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of tartaric acid, fumaric acid or mixtures thereof. The novel acidiferous pentyl sparteine salts are employed in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of cardiac disorders and in venous therapeutical applications, and process improved stability and pharmacological properties.

Abstract: New 1-phenylindazol-3-one compounds are described which have the formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radical, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl radical, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen or halogen, atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radical, Z is an alkylene radical with 2 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.5 is an unsubstituted or substituted pyridyl radical, a thienyl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl radical. The compounds have pharmacological actions, for example antiallergic actions. Methods of preparing these compounds are described as well as intermediates useful in these methods. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: New 1,5-diphenylpyrazolin-3-one compounds and a method of preparing them are described. The compounds have the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl or lower alkanoyloxy radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy radical, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are bonded to adjacent carbon atoms and together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl or lower alkanoyloxy radical, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy radical, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are bonded to adjacent carbon atoms and together denote a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical, Z is an alkylene radical with 2 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.5 is an optionally substituted pyridyl radical, a thienyl radical or an optionally substituted phenyl radical.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel dimeric sparteine derivative, the 17S,17'S-bissparteine, and its physiologically compatible acid addition salts. Said compounds are produced by dimerization of 17-hydroxy sparteine or 17-dehydrosparteine salts by means of activated magnesium or an alkali metal. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said novel dimeric sparteine derivatives and their preparation are also described.

Abstract: N.sub.1 -acyl-N.sub.2 -phenyl-1,3-diaminopropan-2-ols are disclosed which possess ulcer-inhibiting activities.Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions which are effective in the treatment and prophylaxis of ulcers and which comprise as a pharmacologically active ulcus-inhibiting ingredient N.sub.1 -acyl-N.sub.2 -phenyl-1,3-diaminopropan-2-ols, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent.Further disclosed are processes for the preparation of the N.sub.1 -acyl-N.sub.2 -phenyl-1,3-diaminopropan-2-ols.