Abstract: Novel optical isomers and racemates of 4-hydroxy-3-quinoline-carboxylates of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is in the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-position and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --CF.sub.3, --SCF.sub.3 and --OCF.sub.3, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of thiazolyl, 4,5-dihydrothiazolyl, pyridinyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidyl and tetrazolyl all optionally substituted with alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and phenyl substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of --OH, alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2 and halogen, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and aryl, R.sub.

Abstract: Methyllevallorphanium salts having peripheral antagonistic activity of formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.n(-) represents the anion a pharmaceutically acceptable acid other than halogen and n represents the number of negative charges of said anion; a process for their preparation by exchange of the halogen ion with the Y.sup.n(-) anion; and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients.

Abstract: 1,2-Benzisothiazolones and their alkali metal salts are prepared by reacting 2,2'-dithiodibenzamides in the presence of oxygen or oxygen donors in an aqueous alkaline medium to which a water-soluble organic solvent may be added and, if desired, freeing the benzisothiazolones from the alkali metal salts with acid.

Abstract: There is disclosed novel eburnamonine oxime, its derivatives and salts, process for the manufacture thereof and pharmaceutical agents containing the same. The compounds are represented by the following formula. ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, or oxisilanylalkyl group or a group of ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are same or different and respectively hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, aryl or aralkyl group, or R.sup.1 represents together with R.sup.2 and the neighboring nitrogen atom a non-substituted or substituted heterocyclic ring, and n is an integer of 2 or 3.

Abstract: Carbostyril derivatives having antihistamic action and central nervous controlling action are useful as antihistamic agents or central nervous controlling agents. The derivatives are represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenylalkyl group having an alkylene group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkanolyoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyloxy group; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 4-aza-17.beta.-substituted 5.alpha.-androstan-3-ones, to a process for their preparation, to pharmacological compostions containing them, and to the use of said compounds as inhibitors of androgen action by means of testosterone 5-reductase inhibition.

Abstract: A method is provided for silylating aromatic imides by effecting reaction between a polysilane and such aromatic imide in the presence of an effective amount of a catalyst of a transition metal such as palladium.

Abstract: Gut-selective agonist or antagonist opiates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 (cycloalkyl)alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or trans-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)alkenyl; Z is H or OH, R' is (C.dbd.O)-A(B)(C) wherein A is selected from the group consisting of (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)alkenyl and (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)alkoxy (alkyl); B is selected from the group consisting of H, amino and a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl group optionally substituted with CO.sub.2 H, OH or phenyl and C is CO.sub.2 H, SO.sub.3 H, amino or guanidino; and R" is selected from the group consisting of NH-A(B)(C) or is guanidino; and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; alkyl of 1 to 8 carbons; alkylthiomethyl, alkylsulfinylmethyl or alkylsulfonylmethyl wherein alkyl contains 1 to 4 carbons; phenyl; phenylthio; alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl wherein alkyl contains 1 to 4 carbons; or alkylthioethylthio wherein alkyl contains 1 to 2 carbons;R' is hydrogen, methyl or alkylthio of 1 to 2 carbons;R" is hydrogen or methyl;X is oxygen or sulfur;R'" is alkyl of 1 to 2 carbons; andR"" is --OR'" or --S-alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons,are highly useful insecticides which are particularly valuable when applied to the soil, but are also useful applied to foliage of crops or trees. Especially good control is obtained of corn rootworm, codling moth, thrips, leafhoppers, and nematodes. The compounds are conveniently applied in the form of a composition containing a pesticidal carrier such as an inert solvent or a finely divided inert solid in which case the composition is preferably granulated.

Abstract: In a short total synthesis of morphinan compounds, derivatives of 1-benzyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline are produced. Certain of these compounds, although highly aromatic and functionalized, can be optically resolved. The optically active enantiomers can serve as important intermediates for both natural and unnatural opioids. As a special function of this invention, certain of the derivatives, namely 4'-6' and 7'-9', may be hydrogenated to 1'-3' derivative by asymmetric reduction either of the catalytic or chemical type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 1-substituted derivatives of 6-fluoro-7-(pyrrol-1-yl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid, their preparation and their application as drugs.The 1-substituted derivatives of 6-fluoro-7-(pyrrol-1-yl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid according to the invention correspond to the general formula I: ##STR1## in which: R represents a methyl radical, a 2-hydroxyethyl radical, a vinyl radical, a cyclopropylmethyl radical, a propyl radical, a cyclopropyl radical, a 2-fluoroethyl radical, a methylamino radical or an ethylamino radical, as well as their physiologically acceptable alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts.They are useful as antimicrobial agents, in particular as antibacterial and fungistatic agents.

Abstract: Certain pyrimidine derivatives are useful in treating allergic, inflammatory and hyperproliferative skin diseases and in suppressing the immune response. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods for their use are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein (a)R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or 8-halo;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or a fused benzene ring; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other, are --N.dbd.N--NH--; or(b)R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with each other, are --N.dbd.N--NH--;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, 2-halo, 3-halo or 4-halo; andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or a fused benzene ring;and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof formed with an inorganic or organic base. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as antiallergics.

Abstract: Fungicidally and bactericidally active novel acylated saccharins of the formula ##STR1## in which X is oxygen or sulphur andR is --CO--R.sup.1 or --SO.sub.2 --OR.sup.2,R.sup.1 is alkyl, halogenalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy or alkylthio, or is optionally substituted aryl, aryloxy or arylthio, cycloalkoxy or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4,R.sup.2 is alkyl or phenyl,R.sup.3 is alkyl, andR.sup.4 is alkyl, phenyl, halogenoalkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl or phenoxycarbonyl, or--NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 is a saccharin radical.

Abstract: [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]quinazoline compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl, furyl thienyl, dihydro or tetrahydro furanyl or thienyl, pyranyl, or 0-ribofuranosyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; X is oxygen or NR.sub.3, R.sub.3 is as defined in the claims, and ring A is unsubstituted or substituted as set forth in the claims. The compounds wherein X is N--R.sub.3 are especially useful as adenosine antagonists and for the treatment of asthma. The compounds wherein X is oxygen are useful as benzodiazepine antagonists and as intermediates in the synthesis of the compounds wherein X is N--R.sub.3.

Abstract: 4-Quinolone derivatives of the present invention are useful for their anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, antitussive, expectorant and antithrombotic activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and methods of treating humans and animals are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to acridanone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line is an optional bond, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen or nitro,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and the other together with R is an additional bond,A is lower alkylene,R.sup.5 is a 5-membered nitrogen-containing, optionally lower alkyl-substituted aromatic heterocycle, amino or the group ##STR2## the symbol is a 5- or 6-membered, optionally lower alkyl-substituted saturated heterocycle which can contain as a ring member oxygen or sulfur or the group >NH or >N(B).sub.n --A.sup.1 --R.sup.6, B is the group --CO--, --COO-- or --SO.sub.2 --, n is the number 0 or 1, A.sup.1 is lower alkylene, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, amino, lower alkylamino or di(lower alkyl)amino and R.sup.7 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions based thereon.

Abstract: A perinone compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents arylene; R and R', which may be the same or different, each represents alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl; and X represents oxygen or sulfur. The perinone compound fluoresces a yellowish green to orange color and is useful as a fluorescent dye or dyestuff.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel 3,6-bis(substituted) acridine N-oxides and N,N-dioxides which are active as modulators of the immune system in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: New camptothecin derivatives possessing either or both of high anti-tumor activity and slight toxicity, represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is H, CH.sub.2 OH, COOH, an alkyl group, an aralkyl group or the grouping CH.sub.2 OR.sup.1 or COOR.sup.2 wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group or an acyl group and R.sup.2 is a lower alkyl group, Y is H, OH or the grouping OR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl group or an acyl group, and Z is H or an acyl group, with the proviso that when X is CH.sub.2 OH, an alkyl group or an aralkyl group, both Y and Z are H, that when X is the grouping CH.sub.2 OR.sup.1 or COOR.sup.2, Y is H, that when Y is OH, both X and Z are H, .[.and.]. that when Y is the grouping OR.sup.3, X is H, .Iadd.and that X, Y and Z are not each simultaneously hydrogen, .Iaddend.and water-soluble alkali metal salts thereof.