Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen, halo, cyano, cyanoalkyl, alkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, phenyl, alkoxycarbonyl, —NR13R14, —N(R15)SO2R16, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, arylalkoxy, hydroxy, phenylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylvinyl, —SOnR7, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, carboxylalkyl, —CONR11R12, carbamoylvinyl, —O—SO2R21, 4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl, 4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazolin-2-yl, —NR60R61 or —(O)z—L3—G (G=−NR22R23, —SOmR26, CONR27R28 or —OR29); R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen halo, alkyl, alkoxy, —NR13R14, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, hydroxy, —SOnR7 or —NR60R61; L1 is a bond, alkylene, cycloalkylene or cycloalkylidene; T is a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, CO or 1,3-dioxolan-2-ylidene; L2 is alkylene, cycloalkylene or cycloalkylidene; R6 is hydrogen or alkyl; Q is alkylene; and Y is imidazolyl, which are antiinflammatory, antiallergic and immunodulant agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula I in which R1 represents an amine protecting group wherein a compound of formula II in which R1 is as defined above is reduced by a metal hydride in the presence of an inorganic salt in the presence of a diluent.

Abstract: Derivatives of general chemical formula L(I) and (IV) are used in the topical treatment of diseases of the epithelial tissues, like psoriasis (epidermis) and ulcerative colitis L(lower intestine). These compounds display a high efficacy when administered for example by epicuaneous route in the case of dermatological illnesses like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and other similar affections, or when administered by oral or rectal route in the case of diseases of the epithelia of the lower intestine like the ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having an effective amount of a cobalt source in the absence of a Group VIII B metal source. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include at least one inorganic co-catalyst, as well as a halide composition and/or a base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new 1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol derivatives of the formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Q, R, X, Y and Z are the same as defined in the claims and the description. 1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol derivatives of the present invention have antifungal activity and are useful for the treatment of fungal diseases.

Abstract: Novel oxazolidinone compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The synthesis of these compounds and their use as alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists is also described. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia can be achieved.

Abstract: A nitrile having formula (2): RC≡N  (2) wherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, is produced by a process, which comprises heating an aldoxime having formula (1): RCH═NOH  (1) wherein R is as defined above, at 80 to 250° C. in the presence of a catalyst (A) of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of a saturated or unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 20 carbon atoms while removing product water from the reaction system by distillation.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of 2-aryl-5-(perfluoroalkyl)pyrrole compounds from N-[1-chloro-1-(perfluoroalkyl)methyl]arylimidoyl chloride compounds. The 2-aryl-5-(perfluoroalkyl)pyrrole compounds are useful for the control of insect and acrid pests, and may also be used to prepare other pesticidal arylpyrrole compounds. In addition, the present invention provides compounds which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of arylpyrrole compounds.

Abstract: Substituted indolinones of general formula having effect on various kinases and cycline/CDK complexes and on the proliferation of various tumour cells. Exemplary compounds are: 3-Z-[1-(4-(N-Benzyl-N-methyl-aminomethyl)-phenylamino)-1-methyl-methylene]-5-amido-2-indolinone and 3-Z-[1-(4-(2,3,4,5-Tetrahydro-benzo(d)azepin-3-yl-methyl)-phenylamino)-1-methyl-methylene]-5-amido-2-indolinone.

Abstract: Fluorocarbon compounds are synthesized by reacting a substrate hydrocarbyl compound containing at least one sp3-hybridized halophoric carbon atom bearing at least two halogen atom substituents, at least one of which is a halogen atom having an atomic number greater than that of fluorine and the at least one halophoric carbon atom being bonded to at least one chalcogen, with at least one reactant which comprises a complex of a Bronstedt base with a defined amount n of hydrofluoric acid, n being at least 3 and not greater than 20.

Abstract: Benzimidazoles, substituted in the 2-position by substituted benzyl groups or heteroaryl groups are effective as NMDA NR2B antagonists and are useful for relieving pain.

Abstract: Fermentation of a nutrient medium with a eubacterium pseudomonas sp.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of olefins having aromatic substituents is described in which olefins are reacted with aryl halides in the presence of catalysts consisting of palladium compounds and tetraaryl phosphonium salts.

Abstract: This invention relates to new benzamide derivatives having a vasopressin antagonistic activity, etc. and represented by general formula (I): wherein R1 is aryl optionally substituted with lower alkoxy, etc., R2 is lower alkyl, etc., R3 is hydrogen, etc., A is NH, etc., E is etc., X is —CH═CH—, —CH═N—, or S, and Y is a condensed heterocyclic group, etc., and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to processes for preparation thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating diseases or conditions prevented by or ameliorated with histamine-3 receptor ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imidazoly 2-indolinones and physiologically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof which modulate the activity of protein kinases and therefore are expected to be useful in the prevention and treatment of protein kinase related cellular disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: 4-thionaphthyl-1H-imidazoles are &agr;2-adrenoceptor agonists/antagonists. As delta-opioid receptor agonists, such compounds are useful as analgesics. Depending on their agonist/antagonist effect, such compounds may also be useful agents to treat hypertension, glaucoma, sexual dysfunction, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the need for anesthesia or cardiac arrythmia.

Abstract: Disclosed are 4- and 5-alkynyloxindoles as well as 4- and 5-alkenyloxindoles that inhibit or modulate protein kinases, in particular JNK protein kinases. The compounds of the invention and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs of said compounds, are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, particularly useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the foregoing compounds, methods for the treatment and/or control of inflammation, particularly in the treatment or control of rheumatoid arthritis using these compounds, as well as intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein n is 0 or 1, R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or R2 and R3 together form a double bond, R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl or R2 and R3 together form a double bond, R4 is hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, hydroxy or C1-C4-alkoxy, R5 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl or R4 and R5 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carbonyl group, R6, R7 and R8 are each the same or different and are independently hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C2-C4-alkenyl, C3-C7-cycloalkyl, hydroxy, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-hydroxyalkyl, thiol, C1-4-alkylthio, C1-4-alkylthiol, halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro or optionally substituted amino, X is —CHR9—(CHR10)m—, m is 0 or 1, and R9 and R10 are each the same or different and are independently hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester or salt thereof, their preparation, use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are described.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the Formulas 1 through 8, wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, and certain previously known compounds have been discovered to act as inhibitors of the cytochrome P450RAI (retinoic acid inducible) enzyme, and are used for treating diseases responsive to treatment by retinoids. The compound can also be used in co-treatment with retinoids.