Abstract: 2-Substituted carbonylimidazo[4,5-c]quinolines of formula: ##STR1## having a high affinity for benzodiazepin receptor and showing an excellent psychostimulating action orally at a dose of 0.1-500 mg are provided through several routes.

Abstract: Inclusion complexes of cyclodextrin compounds and suitable guest molecules are capable of second harmonic generation when illuminated by coherent optical radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds, of antiallergic activity, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is aryl substituted with substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, protected hydroxy, halogen and lower alkoxy, A is lower alkylene, and B is lower alkenylene, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Chromogenic lactone compounds of benzopyrano-2H-pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is an aryl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkoxycarbonyl, trifluoromethyl, phenoxy, phenylthio or --NX.sub.3 X.sub.4,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy,R.sub.2 is lower alkyl, phenyl, or phenyl which is substituted by halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, andX.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4, independently of one another, are each hydrogen, alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, cyano, tetrahydrofuryl or lower alkoxy, or are acyl, cycloalkyl, or aralkyl or aryl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or lower alkoxycarbonyl, or the substituent pairs (X.sub.1 and X.sub.2) and (X.sub.3 and X.sub.

Abstract: An azachroman derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is(a) --N.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--,(b) --CH.dbd.N--CH.dbd.CH--,(c) --CH.dbd.CH--N.dbd.CH-- or(d) --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.N--;R.sup.1 is A,R.sup.2 is H or A, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene with 3-6 C atoms;R.sup.3 is OH or OAc,R.sup.4 is H, orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are a bond;R.sup.5 is 1H-2-pyridon-1-yl, 1H-6-pyridazinon-1-yl, 1H-2-pyrimidinon-1-yl, 1H-6-pyrimidinon-1-yl, 1H-2-pyrazinon-1-yl or 1H-2-thiopyridon-1-yl, or 1H-2-pyridon-1-yl, 1H-6-pyridazinon-1-yl, 1H-2-pyrimidinon-1-yl, 1H-6-pyrimidinon-1-yl, 1H-2-pyrazinon-1-yl or 1H-2-thiopyridon-1-yl mono- or disubstituted by A, F, Cl, Br, I, OH, OA, OAc, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, AcNH, HOOC or AOOC;A is C.sub.1-6 -alkyl andAc is C.sub.1-18 -alkanoyl or C.sub.7-11 -aroyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is claimed. This compound exhibits vasodilatory and anti-hypertensive effects and is suitable for the treatment of alopecia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a W/O/W type multiple emulsion using a polyglycerol polyricinolate (i.e. a polyglycerol ester of a polycondensed fatty acid of castor oil).The use of the polyglycerol polyricinolate is effective in increasing the rate of formation of the W/O/W type multiple emulsion remarkably and giving a W/O/W type multiple emulsion which is stable over a long period of time. The W/O/W type multiple emulsion has also an excellent heat stability and is useful for the production of medicines and cosmetics.

Abstract: Described is photochromic particulate material comprising a photochromic substance within a matrix of a polymerizate of a polyfunctional acrylate monomer. The photochromic particulate material may be produced by adding an organic photochromic substance to a polymerizable composition including a polyfunctional acrylate monomer and polymerizing the resultant admixture, e.g., by emulsion polymerization. In the case of emulsion or suspension polymerization, finely divided particulate organic photochromic materials are separated from the polymerization medium in the form of spheroidal thermoset photochromic particles of fairly uniform size. If desired, the particles recovered from the polymerization medium may be further ground in conventional attrition mills to further reduce the size of the particulate product. In the case of bulk polymerization, the polymerizate may be formed as a continuously cast sheet, which is then pulverized to a particulate material of pigmentary size.

Abstract: Inclusion complexes, comprising a host and a guest, that exhibit greater second harmonic generation efficiency than either the host or the guest exhibits by itself. Preferred hosts can be selected from cyclodextrins, cyclodextrin derivatives, and cyclodextrin polymers. Preferred guests can be selected from aromatic compounds in which the molecule contains both an electron-donating functional group and an electron-withdrawing functional group.

Abstract: A method for the production of inorganic minute globular particles, which comprises forming a W/O type sol emulsion by mixing at least one metal oxide-containing sol selected from the group consisting of (a) metal oxide sols and (b) mixed sols containing said metal oxide sols and an inorganic compound, an alkoxide, or a sol of at least one other element with an organic solvent insoluble or sparingly soluble in water in the presence of a surfactant; mixing said emulsion with a basic substance or an electrolyte thereby converting the sol forming the water layer in said emulsion into gel thereby obtaining globular gel particles; and subsequently heating the globular gel particles thereby expelling from the system the water in the globular gel particles in the form of a mixture thereof with the organic solvent.

Abstract: R.sup.2 is halogen,R.sup.3 is alkyl,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-3 -alkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-2 -alkyl,R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-3 -alkyl, andHal is halogen.The process is new as are intermediates II, IV and V. The products are known intermediates.

Abstract: Mannich bases of spirosuccinimides are provided having anticonvulsant, sedative and antileukemic activity.

Abstract: Benzimidazole derivatives of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, being identical or different, each mean hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue andX is oxygen or sulfur,as well as the acid addition salts thereof, are useful, e.g., as dopaminergic agents.

Abstract: The present invention is a process in which isoxazoles are treated with Mo(CO).sub.6 and then hydrazine to obtain corresponding pyrazoles.

Abstract: A near infrared absorbing composition is disclosed, containing at least one compound represented by general formula (I), having its absorption maxima at wavelengths of 720 nm or more: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a group capable of substituting a hydrogen atom; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with the proviso that they do not simultaneously represent hydrogen atoms; and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, which may be the same or different, each represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, an acyl group or a sulfonyl group, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method of heterogeneous reaction is described, comprising reacting a water-soluble component and an oil-soluble component dispersed in the water-soluble component or an aqueous medium containing the same. This dispersion is attained by passing the oil-soluble component through the micropores of a hydrophilic material as it is introduced into the aqueous medium. This hydrophilic material can be shaped into a desired form such as a membrane and a fabric. The flow rate, reaction rate and conversion are easy to control in the present method since the particle size of the oil-soluble component can be appropriately controlled. Furthermore, the present method does not need any stirring power nor an emulsification operation, and thus is advantageous from an economic standpoint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal complex compound useful in an infrared absorbent prepared by coordinating two bidentate ligands of the following formula (iii): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic group, which may be the same or different.The present invention is further directed to an infrared absorbing composition comprising a metal complex compound prepared by coordinating two bidentate ligands of formula (iii) above to a center metal and neutralizing a complex ion with a cation.The present invention is also directed to an infrared absorbing article which comprises a metal complex compound prepared by coordinating two bidentate ligands of formula (iii) above to a center metal and neutralizing such a complex with a phosphonium cation.

Abstract: To quench the fluorescence generated by anionic optical brighteners, virtually colourless, water-soluble, cationic compounds are used which contain at least one cationic group per molecule or per repeating structural unit and at least two nitro group-free naphthalene-peridicarboxylic acid imide groups per molecule or at least one such group per repeating structural unit.

Abstract: An aerosol generator is described which is capable of producing a monodisperse aerosol within narrow limits utilizing an aqueous solution capable of providing a high population of seed nuclei and an organic solution having a low vapor pressure. The two solutions are cold nebulized, mixed, vaporized, and cooled. During cooling, particles of the organic vapor condense onto the excess seed nuclei, and grow to a uniform particle size.

Abstract: A fluid composition for use in a rearview mirror of the type which contains a U.V. stable fluid light controlling medium, the composition consisting of a solvent, e.g., propylene carbonate, with a freezing point less than -30.degree. C. and a boiling point greater than 80.degree. C., a dye or mixture of dyes, e.g., a 1,2-chrome dye and a phthalocyanine dye, which is soluble in the solvent and optionally a U.V. stabilizing agent, e.g., a benzophenone, benzotriazole or organo-nickel complex, which is also soluble in the solvent. The dye or mixture of dyes has specifically defined light absorbance characteristics and in use is a fluid which is nontoxic, easy to handle, has a relatively high flash point, and is relatively inert to glass, rubbers and plastics.

Abstract: A method for producing a silica sols containing less than 150 ppm sodium haivng an average particle size of 2-110 nm, and a particle size distribution with a coefficient dispersion of 0.16-0.4. The silica sols are produced using a KOH heal to which aliquots of modified silicic acid containing acidic anions are added. The aliquots are added to maintain a substantially constant concentration of colloidal silica in the product. Subsequent to production, the sols may be concentrated by ultrafiltration.Preparation of low sodium silica sols utilizing a constant silica technique by heating the initial heel to a temperature greater than 80.degree. C. and adding additional silica maintaining an approximately constant total silica. The stabilization is effected with a KOH.