Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl, p-nitrobenzyl, diphenylmethyl, tri(lower alkyl)silyl, lower alkoxymethyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl, ##STR3## Y is halogen or lower alkoxy; R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl; and X is hydrogen, lower alkanoyloxy, ##STR4## or certain heterothio groups; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.5 is lower alkyl; are disclosed. These compounds, particularly the free acids, possess the useful pharmacological property of inhibiting .beta.-lactamase enzymes as well as being useful as intermediates, particularly where R is a readily cleavable ester, in the preparation of antibacterially active 6.alpha.-methoxy penicillins and 7.alpha.-methoxy cephalosporins.

Abstract: Substituted spiro[isoindoline-1,3'(4'H)-isoquinoline]-1',3-diones, e.g., 2,2'-dimethyl spiro[isoindoline-1,3'(4'H)-isoquinoline]-1',3-dione, are prepared by cyclizing .alpha.-(1-hydroxy-3-oxoisoindolin-1-yl)-o-toluamides and are useful as non-estrogenic anti-fertility agents.

Abstract: Phthalidyl and substituted phthalidyl esters of certain cephalosporins are absorbed by the oral route into the serum, where they are hydrolyzed to the parent antibacterially active cephalosporin.

Abstract: An improved method of preparing acid addition salts of dl 6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole (dl-tetramisole) by reacting dl-3-(.beta.-hydroxyphenethyl)-2-iminothiazolidine or an acid-addition salt thereof, with a mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid to obtain dl 3-(.beta.-chlorophenethyl)-2-iminothiazolidine acid-addition salt, treating this compound with aqueous alkali to obtain dl 6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole free base, and converting the latter compound to dl 6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo [2,1-b]thiazole acid-addition salts in a highly purified state. The products are useful as anthelmintics.

Abstract: Cephalosporins in a series having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, were synthesized and found to be potent antibacterial agents especially when in the form of the syn isomers essentially free of the corresonding anti isomer.

Abstract: Cephalosporins in a series having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms and n is 1 or 2 or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, were synthesized and found to be potent antibacterial agents especially when in the form of the syn isomers essentially free of the corresponding anti isomer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula I or a salt thereof ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group, or together form a methylenedioxy group;R.sup.3, r.sup.4, r.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and are hydrogen or a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sup.7 with the proviso that at least one of the members R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is other than hydrogen; R.sup.7 is carboxyl or a carboxylic acid derivative group;N = 0.1 or 2 which comprises reacting a compound of the formula II ##STR2## with an organic secondary amine and reacting the N-amine of the formula III ##STR3## thus obtained wherein R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 each represent a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, or together with the adjacent nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which can contain a further heteroatom, with a compound of the formula IVch.sub.2 .dbd. ch -- (ch.sub.2).sub.n -- R.sup.10 (IV)wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed are broad spectrum antibiotics derived from 7-[D(-)-.alpha.-(4-alkyl-2,3-dioxopiperazin-1-yl-carbonylamino)-substitute dphenylacetamido]-3-(5-substituted or unsubstituted-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-thiomethyl)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acids and salts thereof.

Abstract: Certain sulfonamidoquinolines and metal complexes thereof both of which are soluble in essentially water-immiscible organic solvents. The sulfonamidoquinolines have the structural formula ##STR1## where the R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 groups and m and n are as defined in the specification and claims hereof. Solutions of the sulfonamidoquinolines and the metal complexes thereof in essentially water-immiscible organic solvents.

Abstract: Alkenyl and alkinylureido cephalosporins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, diphenyl-lower alkyl, tri(lower alkyl)silyl, trihaloethyl, a salt forming ion, or the group ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methoxy; R.sub.2 is lower alkenyl or alkinyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkadienyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, substituted phenyl, substituted phenyl-lower alkyl, or certain heterocyclic groups; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.6 is lower alkyl; and X is hydrogen, lower alkanoyloxy, ##STR3## OR CERTAIN HETEROTHIO GROUPS; ARE DISCLOSED. These compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Ureido cephalosporin derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methoxy; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkadienyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, substituted phenyl, substituted phenyl-lower alkyl; or certain heterocyclic groups; are disclosed. These compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: 6(EQ)-R.sub.4 -1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-3-R.sub.1 -11(ax)-R.sub.3 -11(eq)-CH.sub.2 Z-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines, useful as analgesic agents and narcotic antagonists, and 1-R.sub.1 -2-Q-4a.alpha.-R.sub.3 -5.alpha.-R.sub.4 -1,2,3,4,4a,5,10,10a-octahydro-3,5-ethano- (and 3,5-ethano) benzo[g]quinolines, useful as analgesic agents, prepared by heating, with formic acid in an organic solvent or with certain ammonium formates in the absence of a solvent, certain 1,2,3,4,4a,5,10,10a-octahydro-2,5-methanobenzo[g]quinolines, the latter prepared by acid catalyzed cyclization of a 3-benzyl-2-azabicyclo[2.2.2]-oct-5-ene.

Abstract: [[[Imidazolidinyl amino]carbonyl]amino]acetylcephalosporin derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, diphenyl-lower alkyl, tri(lower alkyl)silyl, trihaloethyl, a salt forming ion, or the group ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methoxy; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 each is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cyclo-lower alkyl, cyclo-lower alkenyl, cyclo-lower alkadienyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, substituted phenyl, substituted phenyl-lower alkyl, or certain heterocyclic groups; R.sub.6 is lower alkyl; and X is hydrogen, lower alkanoyloxy, ##STR3## or certain heterothio groups; are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Carboxyalkylureido cephalosporins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, diphenyl-lower alkyl, tri(lower alkyl)silyl, trihaloethyl, a salt forming ion, or the group ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methoxy; A is straight or branched chain alkylene of 1 to 6 carbons; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, diphenyl-lower alkyl, alkali metal ion or alkaline earth metal ion; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkadienyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, substituted phenyl, substituted phenyl-lower alkyl, or certain heterocyclic groups; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.6 is lower alkyl; and X is hydrogen, lower alkanoyloxy, ##STR3## or certain heterothio groups; are disclosed. These compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The compounds of this invention are strong central nervous system depressants, in particular strong antipsychotics.

Abstract: Cyanoalkylureido cephalosporins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, diphenyl-lower alkyl, tri(lower alkyl)silyl, trihaloethyl, a salt forming ion, or the group ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methoxy; A is straight or branched chain alkylene or ##STR3## R.sub.2 is phenyl, 2-thienyl, or 3-thienyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkadienyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, substituted phenyl, substituted phenyl-lower alkyl, or certain heterocyclic groups; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.6 is lower alkyl; and X is hydrogen, lower alkanoyloxy, ##STR4## or certain heterothio groups; are disclosed. These compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the following general formula are useful as antidepressant and antiparkinson agents: ##STR1## WHEREIN R represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, straight or branched lower alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, straight or branched lower alkoxy of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy, carbamoyloxy, benzoyloxy, or benzoyloxy substituted with straight or branched lower alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, straight or branched lower alkoxy of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or halogen; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, straight or branched lower alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, straight or branched lower alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, ethynyl, ethynyl substituted with straight or branched lower alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; aryl, or aralkyl wherein each aryl moiety may be substituted with straight or branched lower alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, straight or branched lower alkoxy of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or halogen; R.sub.

Abstract: 3-Spiro-5"-oxazolidine-2",4"-dione derivatives of Vinca alkaloids, useful as anti-tumor agents and as intermediates.

Abstract: 7.beta.-[[[(2-Cyanomethyl)amino]-1,2-dioxoethyl]amino]-acyl cephalosporins which have the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, diphenyl-lower alkyl, tri(lower alkyl)silyl, tri(lower alkyl)stannyl, trihaloethyl or a salt forming ion; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, saturated or unsaturated cycloalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, substituted phenyl or certain heterocyclic groups; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methoxy; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl-lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and X is hydrogen, lower alkanoyloxy, carbamoyloxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio ##STR2## or certain heterothio groups, are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: 3-(3-hydroxyprop-1-(t)-enyl)-7.beta.-(.alpha.-substituted acetamido)-ceph-3-em-4-carboxylic acids; 3-(3-carbamoyloxyprop-1-(t)-enyl)-7.beta.-(.alpha.-substituted acetamido)-ceph-3-em-4-carboxylic acids; and 3-[3-(N-substituted carbamoyloxy)prop-1-(t)-enyl]-7.beta.-(.alpha.-substituted acetamido)-ceph-3-em-4-carboxylic acids and derivatives and salts thereof and process for preparing such compounds. The compounds are useful as antibacterials and are active against a wide variety of gram positive and gram negative bacteria.