Abstract: Certain trans-3-[3-(3-hydroxy-2-piperidyl)-2-oxopropyl]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4(3H )-one and furo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivatives, a method of using same as anticoccidial agents, intermediates therefor, and a process for certain intermediates therefor.

Abstract: 1,3-Dicarboxamidooxindoles as antiinflammatory agents prepared by reaction of the 1-carbamoyloxindole with an isocyanate or by aminolysis of the corresponding alkyl 1-carbamoyloxindole-3-carboxylate.

Abstract: Chloromethyl group substituted heterocyclic compounds of the formulae ##STR1## wherein X is O or S;Y together with the two carbons to which Y is attached forms phenyl, pyridyl or pyrimidyl, each of which may be substituted by R;R is one of iodo or trifluoromethylthio or one or two of fluoro, chloro, bromo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylsulfinyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylsulfonyl or trifluoromethyl; andR.sup.1 is hydrogen or R, are prepared by reacting a bifunctional compound of the formulae ##STR2## with a 2-chloro-1,1,1-tri(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxyethane. Most of the compounds of formulae I and II are novel. These compounds are intermediates of use in the preparation of compounds having pharmaceutical activity. The 2-chloro-1,1,1-tri(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxyethanes are prepared from the corresponding tri(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxyethanes by chlorination with N-chlorosuccinimide or with chlorine in pyridine and a chlorohydrocarbon cosolvent.

Abstract: Certain 2-oxindole-1-carboxamide compounds having an acyl substituent at the 3-position, and also on the carboxamide nitrogen atom, are inhibitors of the cyclooxygenase (CO) and lipoxygenase (LO) enzymes, and are useful as analgesic agents and anti-inflammatory agents in mammalian subjects. These 2-oxindole-1-carboxamide compounds are of particular value for acute administration for ameliorating pain in human patients recovering from surgery or trauma, and also for chronic administration to human subjects for alleviating the symptoms of chronic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Certain 2-oxindole-1-carboxamide compounds unsubstituted at C-3, but having an acyl substituent on the carboxamide nitrogen atom, are useful as intermediates to the aforementioned analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: A novel process for chlorinating 2-methoxynicotinic acid at the 5-position of the molecule is disclosed. The process involves the use of an alkali metal hypochlorite as the chlorinating agent in a homogeneous aqueous solvent system. The compound so produced, 5-chloro-2-methoxynicotinic acid, is known to be useful as an intermediate leading to various oral hypoglycemic agents of the benzenesulfonylurea class.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing (4S)-6-fluoro-spiro-[chroman-4,4'-imidazolidine]-2',5'-dione (sorbinil) or its (2R)-methyl derivative (2-methylsorbinil) is disclosed herein, starting from p-fluorophenol in each instance. The final products obtained have known pharmaceutical value as agents for the control of certain chronic diabetic complications. Key steps concerned with the process involve converting p-fluorophenol into the appropriate .beta.-(4-fluorophenoxy)alkane halide, followed by amidoalkylation with N-benzoyl or N-(lower alkanoyl)-.alpha.-hydroxyglycine to form an intermediate 2-amidoalkylated derivative thereof, and then dehydration and spiroalkylation of said intermediate by treatment with a dehydrating agent and a base to yield a spiroalkylated azlactone compound.

Abstract: A precipitated calcite of substantially spherical morphology having an average spherical diameter of from 2 to 10 microns and a specific surface area of from 1 to 15 square meters per gram is prepared by introducing carbon dioxide gas into an aqueous slurry of calcium hydroxide containing dissolved polyphosphate in the amount of from 0.1 to 1.0 percent, calculated as grams of phosphorus per 100 grams of the calcite equivalent of the calcium hydroxide, the starting temperature of the carbonation being 15.degree. to 50.degree. C. The spherical calcite is particularly suitable for use in dull finish coated paper.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of penicillanic acid 1,1-dioxide and esters thereof readily hydrolyzable in vivo, which comprises oxidation of a 6,6-dihalopenicillanic acid, or an ester thereof readily hydrolyzable in vivo, to the corresponding 6,6-dihalopenicillanic acid 1,1-dioxide or ester thereof, followed by dehalogenation (e.g. by hydrogenolysis). The 6,6-dihalopenicillanic acid 1,1-dioxides and esters thereof readily hydrolyzable in vivo are novel intermediates. Penicillanic acid 1,1-dioxide, and esters thereof readily hydrolyzable in vivo, are known compounds which are useful as beta-lactamase inhibitors and for enhancing the effectiveness of certain beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g. the penicillins) in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly humans.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4-substituted-5-(hydroxy or alkoxy)pyrimidines, which may be 6-substituted, and derivatives thereof are inhibitors of leukotriene synthesis and are therefore useful for the treatment of pulmonary, inflammatory, allergic and cardiovascular diseases. The compounds are also cytoprotective and therefore useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

Abstract: A series of novel octahydro-6-azaindole dipeptide derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and bioprecursors therefor. These particular compounds are inhibitors of the angiotensin converting enzyme and are therefore useful in therapy for the treatment of certain cardiovascular disorders, including heart failure and hypertension. Preferred member compounds include 1-[N-(1-S-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-S-alanyl]-2-S-carboxy-6-(N-methyl carbamoyl)-octahydro-6-azaindole, 1-[N-(1-S-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl-S-alanyl]-2-S-carboxy-6-methanesul phonyl-octahydro-6-azaindole and 1-[N-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-S-lysyl]-2-carboxy-6-methanesulphonyl-octa hydro-6-azaindole, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A heterocyclic-substituted 2-quinolone compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein "Het" is an optionally substituted 5-or 6-membered monocyclid aromatic heterocyclic group attached by a carbon atom to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- position of the quinolone nucleus; R, which is attached to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- position, is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphonyl, halo, CF.sub.3, hydroxy, hydroxymethyl, or cyano; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, cyano (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)carbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, nitro, halo, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4 where each of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group optionally containing a further heteroatom or group selected from O, S and N--R.sup.5 where R.sup.

Abstract: Substantially homogeneous acrylate/maleate copolymers of number average molecular weight of 500 to 5000 are prepared by copolymerizing 35 to 65 mole percent acrylic or methacrylic acid with 65 to 35 mole percent maleic anhydride at 80.degree. to 150.degree. C. in the presence of a polymerization initiator and a chain-transfer solvent such that both the monomers and the formed polymer remain in solution and the mole ratio of the acrylic or methacrylic acid monomer to the maleic anhydride monomer in the solvent is maintained below about 0.2 throughout the polymerization. The copolymers in hydrolyzed form are employed at a level of from about 0.1 to 100 ppm for prevention of alkaline calcium and magnesium scale formation, such as during seawater evaporative desalination.

Abstract: In the synthesis of biotin and decarboxybiotin, a more direct method for the conversion of 1,3-diacyl-4-(bromomethyl)-5-[(5-alkoxycarbonylpentanoyl) or hexanoyl]-4-imidazolin-2-ones to 1,3-diacyl-4-[(4-alkoxybutanoyl) or pentanoyl]-1H,3H-thieno(3,4-b)imidazol-2-one via the Bunte salt of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkanoyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)alkoxycarbonyl, X is methyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)alkoxycarbonyl and Y is an alkali metal.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon recovery from subterranean reservoirs that are penetrated by either injector or producer wells is enhanced by selective permeability modification of the strata of the reservoir with gel-forming phenolic compositions. The injection of the phenolic composition follows a pH sequence specific to the reservoir environment which allows emplacement of the gel-forming composition the desired distance away from the wellbore and production of a uniform gel throughout the treated hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir. The permeability of a treated subterranean reservoir can be restored by treatment of the reservoir with either aqueous hypochlorite or mineral acid.

Abstract: A drilling fluid additive comprises high pyruvate xanthan and locust bean gum in a weight ratio of about 40:60 to 80:20. The additive increases the viscosity of the drilling fluid at low shear, has improved thermal stability, and increases the capacity of the fluid to suspend high density weighting materials.

Abstract: Antibiotic 19-epi-dianemycin, process for its preparation by fermenting a new strain of Streptomyces hygroscopicus, and isolation from the fermentation broth; and its use as an anticoccidial agent and antibacterial agent against gram-positive bacteria.

Abstract: An injection nozzle for the addition of an agent in wire form directly into the interior of a molten material includes a tip having an axial bore with a terminal opening through which the wire exits the nozzle, the terminal opening having a cross section in the form of a star.

Abstract: A composite material comprising a layer of ferritic stainless steel of up to 0.005 inches thickness covered on both sides by a layer of austenitic stainless steel of up to 0.005 inches thickness and suitable for induction heating. A second composite material comprising the material above further bonded to an aluminum layer and another layer of austenitic stainless steel. Cookware made of both types of composite material.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical tablet which releases an initial burst of therapeutic agent and thereafter releases the agent at an essentially constant rate comprising an acid soluble therapeutic agent in an insoluble matrix, the tablet containing an acid insoluble, base soluble pharmaceutically acceptable component selected from polymers and fatty acids, a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, the component and the acid each being present in an amount of from about 1-25 percent by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: Chiral sorbinil intermediates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or benzyloxycarbonyl and Y is hydroxy or amino, processes therefor, and processes for the conversion thereof to sorbinil.