Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal 1-(heterocyclic carbonyl) piperidines and their thiocarbonyl derivatives, their process of preparation and intermediate compounds for their preparation, their use as fungicides, particularly in the form of fungicidal compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or their compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2-pyridyloxy-3-substituted-4-nitrile compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the 2-pyridyloxy-3-substituted-4-nitrile compounds described herein in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: Provided are a novel pyridine carboxylic acid based compound used as a P2X1 and P2X3 receptor antagonist, a production method for the same and a composition comprising the same. The compound according to the present invention is a powerful antagonist of P2X1 and P2X3 receptors, and hence can be used as a drug for treating or preventing diseases involving neurological pain or chronic inflammatory diseases which are diseases caused by P2X1 and P2X3 receptor activity.

Abstract: This invention provides a safe and effective agent for ameliorating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that has both a bronchodilator effect and an anti-inflammatory effect. The agent for ameliorating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contains mepenzolate bromide as an active ingredient. More preferably the mode of administration of the agent for ameliorating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is airway administration or inhalation administration, and furthermore the mode of administration thereof is oral administration or rectal administration. This invention is a safe and effective agent for ameliorating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that has both a bronchodilator effect and an anti-inflammatory effect of mepenzolate bromide.

Abstract: Disclosed are a variety of amphoteric compounds having a heterocyclic quaternary nitrogen group. The heterocycle includes pyridines, piperidines, and pyrrolidines, and is linked to the hydrophobe via either an amide or an ester linkage. These heterocyclic amphoteric compounds can be advantageously prepared in high yield and purity by a two-step chemoenzymatic process, and have excellent surfactant properties.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to compounds identified as allosteric modulators of 5-HT 2CR, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods using the same. Certain embodiments also include methods of identifying and methods of synthesizing the compounds. Optimization and development of allosteric 5-HT 2CR modulators that bind sites other than the primary ligand binding site generate novel, highly selective, and potent ligands of 5-HT2CR. Such molecules can be used as small molecule probes for the nervous system and as effective therapeutics for a variety of diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides novel substituted benzyl piperidine compounds according to Formula (I) as lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor antagonists, their manufacture and use for the treatment of proliferative or inflammatory diseases, such as cancer, fibrosis or arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cyclopropylamine derivatives which are LSD1 inhibitors useful in the treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having structural Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the Renal Outer Medullary Potassium (ROMK) channel (Kir1.1). The compounds of Formula I are useful as diuretics and natriuretics and therefore are useful for the therapy and prophylaxis of disorders resulting from excessive salt and water retention, including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and chronic and acute heart failure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods for synthesizing 3-(substituted dihydroisoindolinone-2-yl)-2,6-dioxopiperidine and intermediates thereof, namely, the synthesis of compounds of the Formula (I), with each substitutional group defined in the patent specification. Owing to the advantages of high productivity, little influence to the environment and material accessibility, the methods of the present invention is suitable for industrial production.

Abstract: Multifunctional nitroxide derivatives comprising a potassium channel opener and a reactive oxygen species (ROS) degradation catalyst that can act as an anti-oxidant, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are provided. The multifunctional compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are useful for treatment of diseases, disorders or conditions associated with oxidative stress or endothelial dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) for inhibiting gh cosidases, prodrugs of the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds or prodrugs of the compounds. The invention also provides method of treating diseases and disorders related to deficiency or over-expression of O-gh coprotein 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-?-D-glucopyranosidase (O-GlcNAcase), accumulation or deficiency of 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-?-D-glucopyranoside (O-GlcNAc).

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein; R1 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC0-5alkyl-O—, or C1-6alkoxy; R3 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or C1-6alkoxyC1-6alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC1-6alkyl; or unsubstituted C3-6cycloalkylC1-6alkyl; A is C—R5 or N; B is C—R6 or N; D is C—R7 or N; with the proviso that at least one of A, B, and D, is N; R5 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R6 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, or hydroxy; R8 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl, with the proviso that one of R4 and R8 is hydrogen; R9 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R10 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.

Abstract: Compounds of general Formulas (I), (IA), (IB) are described, along with compositions containing the same and methods of use thereof, inhibiting the hedgehog pathway in a cell or inhibiting unwanted proliferation of a cell.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols A, X, Y, L1, L2, G, Q, p, R1, R2 and R10 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an industrially feasible and economically viable process for the preparation of methylphenidate hydrochloride of formula I and its intermediates thereof.

Abstract: An acetic acid ester compound represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein R represents optionally substituted deuterated lower alkyl, is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention, in a first aspect relates to compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is a 6-membered aromatic ring, or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring comprising 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from S, O and N, or a 6-membered benzocondensed heteroaromatic ring containing N as heteroatom, optionally each of said rings being substituted with one or two substituents selected from the group consisting of (C1-C3)alkyl, (C3-C5)cycloalkyloxy, (C1-C3)alkylcarbonyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, dimethylamino, or phenyl which optionally is substituted with one or more halogen atoms, or a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle containing from one to three nitrogen atoms; X is O or N; P is pyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazyl, or pyridazyl, each being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of (C1-C3)alkyl, halogen, trifluoromethyl, and cyano, and use thereof as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to (hetero)aryl cyclopropylamine compounds, including particularly the compounds of formula I as described and defined herein, and their use in therapy, including, e.g., in the treatment or prevention of cancer, a neurological disease or condition, or a viral infection.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the preparation of methylphenidate hydrochloride. The process involves the esterification of ritalinic acid and methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst at a low temperature. The process may optionally involve the addition of an orthoester.