Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of an effective amount of denatonium saccharide which has a vile, bitter taste, a solvent which provides the composition with the capability of penetrating the surface of an article to be protected, and an inert material, is applied to protect an article from gnawing, biting, licking and feeding by various animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to taurine derivatives with the chemical structure: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 =HR.sub.2 =a lower alkyl group with up to 4 carbonatoms or an acetyl groupor where ##STR2## These compounds were found in pharmacological studies to have qualities which make them useful as drugs.

Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or lower alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andR.sub.2 represents lower alkyl or ##STR2## where R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently represent lower alkyl as defined above, andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with N represent ##STR3## or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which are useful as anti-diabetic agents.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of fused 1,2,3-triazoles by reaction of an ortho-diaminoaryl with an ester of nitrous acid in a soluent or diluent is disclosed wherein the process is catalyzed by the use of a 1,2,3-triazole.

Abstract: A class of 6-t-alkyl-3-pyridazinones are prepared from 3-t-alkanoyl-2-propenoic acids by irradiation with strong light and reaction with hydrazine.

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.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are N-(3-mercapto-2-alkyl-1-oxopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which act as inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme and as anti-hypertensive agents. Derivatives include those in which the 3-mercapto group is substituted with phosphate derivatives or is replaced by a variously substituted amino group. The compounds of the invention (excluding disclosed intermediates) have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: n is 1 or 0;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl or aralkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aroyl;R.sub.5 is hydroxy, amino, or lower alkoxy;X is hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, or halogen;Y is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or aryl;R.sub.4 is -SH, ##STR2## wherein L is O, NR.sub.7 or S (where R.sub.7 is hydrogen or lower alkyl);M is R.sub.8, OR.sub.8, SR.sub.8, or NR.sub.9 R.sub.10 (where R.sub.8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl; and R.sub.9 and R.sub.