Abstract: 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic,R.sup.2 is an organic radical, X is a nitrile or an esterR.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and each represent hydrogen, a straight-chain or branched or salts thereof with physiologically tolerated acids are antihypertensives.

Abstract: Circulation-active novel ring-bridged 1,4-dihydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which ##STR2## is an aryl or heterocyclic radical, X is an alkyl or alkoxy radical, andZ is a carboxylic or sulphonic acid ester radical,or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which affect the circulatory system.

Abstract: The invention relates to new products, namely endo-8,8-dialkyl-8-azoniabicyclo [3.2.1] octane-6,7-exo-epoxy-3-alkylcarboxylates, of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which can be the same or different, are linear or branched alkyl radicals of 1-5 C atoms or cycloalkyl radicals of 3-6 C atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which can be the same or different, are alkyl radicals of 1-6 C atoms;X.sup.- is a halide ion.The new compounds are powerful spasmolytics.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the preparation of both known and novel [bis(substituted-aryl) (indolyl)]methanes and [(substituted-aryl) (heteryl) (indolyl)]methanes, useful as color formers, particularly in carbonless duplicating and thermal marking systems, which comprises the interaction of [bis(substituted-aryl) (phenylsulfonyl)]methanes and [(substituted-aryl) (heteryl) (phenylsulfonyl)]methanes with indoles in the presence of either an alkaline or an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: Selective herbicides based on compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H, lower alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl;R.sup.4 is a carboxyl radical, optionally in the form of a salt or ester, or a cyano, cyanoalkyl or alkoxyalkyl radical;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are H, lower alkyl or cyano or together form a C.sub.2 to C.sub.5 alkylene radical;R.sup.7 is halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, alkenyloxy, nitro, cyano or amino, alkylene-dioxy;n=0 to 5; and ##STR2## is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring containing 2 or 3 units of unsaturation.

Abstract: Described are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halo, cyano, hydroxy, amino, lower alkylamino, --CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 OH or COOR"; R' is hydrogen, lower cycloalkyl or lower alkyl; R" is lower alkyl or --CH.sub.2 Ar wherein Ar is phenyl, substituted phenyl, furan or thiophene; R'" is COOR", ##STR2## and x is oxygen or nitrogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and their use in the treatment of impaired ventricular myocardial contractility.The compounds exhibit cardiotonic activity.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel N-[(1H-imidazol-1-yl) and (1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)alkyl]pyridinecarboxamides which are useful as inhibitors of thromboxane synthetase and/or as hypotensive agents in the treatment of hypertension and myocardial ischemia.

Abstract: 2-Pyridylcarboxamides are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein n is 1 to 10; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkali metal or an amine salt; andR.sup.1 is C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.6 to C.sub.20 alkoxy or phenyl. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of arachidonic acid release and as such are useful as antiallergy agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a phenoxy group or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy group, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group and the groups R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen atoms, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylcarbonyl group, the aminosulfonyl group, the trifluoromethyl group and their acid addition salts are effective as antiepileptics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing aminonitropyridines comprising reacting an alkoxynitropyridine with ammonium acetate.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1,4-dihydropyridines as well as methods for the preparation of said 1,4-dihydropyridines and compositions contained therein. The invention also includes the use of said compounds and compositions for influencing circulation.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom and Y represents a --CH-- group or a nitrogen atom; and herbicides utilizing the same.

Abstract: Novel 7-fluoro-8-heterocyclyl-5-oxo-5H-thiazolo (3,2-a)-naphthyridine- and quinoline- 4-carboxylic acids as antibacterial agents are described as well as methods for their manufacture, formulation, and use in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Novel 10-amino-9-fluoro- and 9-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-5-methyl-1-oxo-8-(heterocyclyl)1H,5H-benzo (ij)-2-carboxylic acids as antibacterial agents are described as well as methods for their manufacture, formulation, and use in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of quinolinic acid comprising reacting quinoline in an aqueous acid with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of at least one cation selected from the group consisting of vanadyl V, cobalt III, titanyl IV and osmium VIII cations at 50.degree. to 100.degree. C. and then oxidizing with chlorite or chlorate ions to form quinolinic acid.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where A is an unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated 4-membered to 7-membered heterocyclic structure which contains from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and may be fused to an aromatic radical, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methyl or cyano, R.sup.2 is alkyl and R.sup.3 is alkyl, haloalkenyl or propargyl, and salts of these compounds, are useful for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Aniline compounds having general formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocyclic group containing one or two nitrogen atoms; p=0 or 1; and Z represents an acyl group of alternatively, when A represents a pyrazinyl group and p is 1, may represent a hydrogen atom; n=0, 1 or 2; and X represents a halogen atom or a group R, OH, OR halogen substituted R, COOH, COOR, NO.sub.2, CN, or NH--CO--NH.sub.2 optionally substituted by R, wherein R is selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl; or an acid addition salt, N-oxide or metal salt complex thereof, have useful fungicidal, plant growth regulating and herbicidal properties.

Abstract: Ascochlorin derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydroxyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a pyridyl group, an amino group, a dialkylamino group, a phenoxyalkyl group which may have a substituent in the nucleus, or a phenyl group which may have a substituent in the nucleus; and n is an integer of 0 to 5, a process for preparing the same and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same are disclosed.The derivatives are useful to treat diabetes, improve lipid metabolism and control tumors.

Abstract: A 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy, halogen, nitro, trifluoromethyl, ##STR2## X is oxygen or sulphur, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, amino or nitro, andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkinyl radical which is optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, amino, mono- and di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, carbo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy and/or nitro, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 -membered cycloalkyl radical, a phenyl radical which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, amino and/or nitro, or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl radical, or a carbohydrate radical which is optionally bonded via a C.

Abstract: Novel compounds, e.g., methyl (((1-(5-((fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy)-2-nitrophenyl)ethyli dene)amino)oxy)acetate which are selective herbicides useful for controlling weeds in valuable crops.