Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## its tautomeric forms, its stereoisomers, its polymorphs, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts or its pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are the same or different; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent along with carbon atoms to which they are attached an aromatic cyclic structure containing 5-6 ring atoms which may optionally be substituted; X represents a heteroatom selected from oxygen or sulfur; R.sup.7 represents hydrogen atom, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, lower alkyl group or optionally substituted aralkyl group or forms a bond together with R.sup.8 ; R.sup.8 represents hydrogen atom, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, lower alkyl group or optionally substituted aralkyl or R.sup.8 forms a bond together with R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the compounds of formula ##STR1## the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein each R.sup.1 is independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, nitro, hydroxy or C.sub.1-4 alkyloxy; Alk is C.sub.1-6 alkanediyl; n is 1 or 2; D is an optionally substituted mono-, bi- or tricyclic nitrogen containing heterocycle having central .alpha..sub.2 -adrenoceptor antagonist activity. It further relates to their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing trifluoromethanesulfonyl chloride. This method includes the step of reacting trifluoromethanesulfonic acid with phosphorous trichloride and chlorine. With this method, trifluoromethanesulfonyl chloride can be easily and highly selectively produced at high yield. The reaction may be carried out at about atmospheric pressure. Furthermore, the reaction may be carried out in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride either under a pressurized condition or at about atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: This invention concerns the use of the compounds of formula ##STR1## the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein A is CH, CR.sup.4 or N; n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.1-12 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-12 -alkyloxycarbonyl, aryl, amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1-12 alkyl)amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1-12 alkyl)aminocarbonyl wherein each of the aforementioned C.sub.1-12 alkyl groups may optionally and each individually be substituted; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together may form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, azido or mono- or di(C.sub.1-12 alkyl)aminoC.sub.1-4 alkylidene; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, aryl, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and each R.sup.4 independently is hydroxy, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkyloxy, cyano, aminocarbonyl, nitro, amino, trihalomethyl or trihalomethyloxy; L is --X--R.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as antagonists of GnRH and as such may be useful for the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women.

Abstract: Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists of formula (I): ##STR1## and their use in treating psychiatric disorders and neurological diseases, anxiety-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, supranuclear palsy and feeding disorders as well as treatment of immunological, cardiovascular or heart-related diseases and colonic hypersensitivity associated with psychopathological disturbance and stress in mammals.

Abstract: Tricyclic pyridin-2-one analogues which are ligands for GABA.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.9a, R.sup.9b, m and n are as defined herein) which are tachykinin antagonists and which are particularly useful in the treatment of pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis and postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: This invention provides irreversible inhibitors of tyrosine kinases having for formula ##STR1## which compounds are useful for treating cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, endometriosis and psoriasis.

Abstract: New piperidinyl- or piperazinyl-substituted-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is N or CH;Y is NR.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 --NR.sub.2, NR.sub.2 --CO, CO--NR.sub.2 or NR.sub.2 SO.sub.2 ;R.sub.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or (CH.sub.2).sub.n -aryl,where aryl is phenyl or a heteroaromatic ring containing one or two heteroatoms selected from N, O and S and which may be mono- or di-substituted;n is 0-4;as (R)-enantiomer, (S)-enantiomer or a racemate in the form of the free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof; a pharmaceutical formulation containing the compounds, use of the compounds in the treatment of 5-hydroxytryptamine mediated disorders, processes for the preparation of the compounds and intermediates for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I that inhibit matrix metalloproteinases and to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using the compounds ##STR1## More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of treating diseases in which matrix metalloproteinases are involved such as multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, restenosis, aortic aneurysm, heart failure, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, renal disease, left ventricular dilatation, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: A class of substituted 7,8-ring fused 1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine derivatives, as shown in Formula I, possessing an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl or heteroaryl substituent at the 3-position and a substituted alkoxy moiety at the 6-position, are selective ligands for GABA.sub.A receptors, in particular having high affinity for the .alpha.2 and/or .alpha.3 subunit thereof, and are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of emesis.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidines of formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is a substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as CRF antagonists.

Abstract: A heterocyclic amide compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and a pharmaceutical use thereof. The heterocyclic amide compound and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof of the present invention have superior inhibitory action on chymase group in mammals inclusive of human, and can be administered orally or parenterally. Therefore, they are useful as chymase inhibitors and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of various diseases caused by chymase, such as those caused by angiotensin II.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel S-aryl-dithiazine dioxides, to processes for their preparation and to the use in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: The present patent application discloses compounds having formula (I) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or an oxide thereof, wherein R.sup.3 is (II), ##STR2## wherein A, B and D each is CH, or one or two of A, B and D is N and the others are CH; R.sub.11 is phenyl, benzimidazolyl, or monocyclic heteroaryl all of which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from alkyl, alkoxy, phenyl, halogen, CF.sub.3, amino, nitro, cyano, acyl, acylamino, phenyl and monocyclic heteroaryl; and one of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is hydrogen and the other is furanyl or isoxazolyl each of which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from halogen, alkyl, alkoxy and phenyl. The compounds are useful for the treatment of various central nervous system disorders such as epilepsy and other convulsive disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders and memory disorders.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined as in the application and its non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts which are useful for treating hypertension.

Abstract: Novel and known bicyclic 4-aralkylaminopyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein A is a benzene or imidazole ring; B is a benzene, tetralin, indane or 2-oxindole ring R is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)perfluoroalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, hydroxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4)acyloxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, halobenzoyloxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, carboxy, carbamoyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylcarbonyl, carboxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, carbamoyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxycarbonyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, halo-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, amino-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, mono- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, sulfo-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or sulfamido-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl; each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 in which each of R.sub.

Abstract: 1,3-Oxazin-4-one derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q represents --C(.dbd.O)--, --CH(OH)-- or --C(OR.sup.11)(OR.sup.11)--, in which R.sup.11 represents lower alkyl; or the two groups --OR.sup.11, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a five or six membered cyclic ketal group; and their use as herbicides.