Abstract: A condensed phenylurazol of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, Y and Z are each an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom and R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, an allyl group or a propargyl group and n is an integer of 4 or 5, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: An improved procedure for the manufacture of 2-hydroxyquinoxalines from reacting a dialkyl tartrate with a periodate, adjusting the pH of the resulting reaction mixture, and condensing said mixture with an o-phenylenediamine.

Abstract: This disclosure describes 4-heteroaryl-1-piperazinethiocarboxamides useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis in mammals.

Abstract: Described are the alkyl and bicycloalkyl methyl carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents 2-ethyl hexyl, having the structure: ##STR2## or isobornyl having the structure: ##STR3## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Tetra- and hexa-hydropyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxaline and azaquinoxaline derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which X is O or H.sub.2 ;Y is CH or N;R is hydrogen, alkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, arylalkyl, phenoxyalkyl, benzoyl, pyridylalkyl or variations thereof; andR.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, halo, trifluoromethyl, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino;or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; are anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1;A is methylene, vinylene or ethylene optionally substituted by lower alkyl;B is alkylene;R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted alkyl, phenyl or naphthyl group, or a cycloalkyl or pyridyl group; andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or acyl;and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active quinoline or quinoxaline acetophenone oxime derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: This disclosure describes 4-aryl, -heteroaryl and -heteroarylmethyl-1-piperazinecarbonyl compounds which are capable of ameliorating atherosclerosis in mammals.

Abstract: Described is the methyl carbonate of .alpha.,3,3-trimethyl cyclohexane methanol defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles as well as hair sprays, shampoos and bath oils and perfumed polymers. Also described is a process for preparing the methyl carbonate of .alpha.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyridinyl-benzimidazoles and quinoxalines which are useful as thromboxane A.sub.2 (TXA.sub.2) synthetase inhibitors and as such represent potent pharmacological agents.

Abstract: Novel prodrugs of methyldopa which are [(alkoxycarbonyl)oxy]alkyl esters of methyldopa are disclosed. Also, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are disclosed. Upon administration to warm-blooded animals, these prodrugs liberate methyldopa along with innocuous side products.

Abstract: A process for the oxidative carbonylation of an alcohol to produce a carbonate, which comprises reacting together carbon monoxide, oxygen and an alcohol, in the presence of a copper compound and in the presence of a sulfone.

Abstract: The compounds ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl and R.sup.1 is 2-furanyl, 2-benzofuranyl, 2-thienyl or 2-pyridyl or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are antihypertensive, antisecretory agents.

Abstract: Described are the 4-cyclooctenyl lower alkyl carbonates reaction products including a major proportion of said 4-cyclooctenyl alkyl carbonates and a minor proportion of bicyclooctanyl carbonates having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.5 is methyl or ethyl, said mixture being produced by: first reacting 1,5-cyclooctadiene with formic acid to form a mixture of 4-cyclooctenyl formate in a major proportion and bicyclooctanyl formate in a minor proportion and then reacting the resulting mixture with an alkyl carbonate in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide to form a mixture of compounds defined above and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, hair sprays, shampoos, bath oils and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: Nitrobenzofurazan derivatives having the formula ##STR1## are provided wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each is hydrogen, lower alkyl or phenyl-lower alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or lower alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; m is 2 or 3; and n is 0, 1 or 2; these compounds are useful analytical tools.