Abstract: Novel multi-azido formals, acetals and ketals are disclosed, having the following generic formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently selected from H, CH.sub.3, and CH.sub.2 N.sub.3, and methods of preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n is 0-5; and B is H, --COOH or an ester or amide thereof, --CH.sub.2 OH or an ether or ester derivative thereof, or --CHO or an acetal derivative thereof, or --COR.sub.1 or a ketal derivative thereof where R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.3 where m is 0-4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing useful thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibiting (.+-.)7-[3.alpha.-[1-[[(phenylamino)thioxomethyl]hydrazono]ethyl]-1.alpha. ,4.alpha.-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2.beta.-yl]-heptenoic acids and useful derivatives thereof from (.+-.)octahydro-1.alpha.-methyl-3a.alpha.,7a.alpha.-4.alpha.,7.alpha.-meth ano-2H-inden-2-ones.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X and n have the meanings mentioned in the description, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in therapy in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Substituted imidazolylmethyloxiranes and substituted imidazolylpropenes of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, tetrahydropyranyl, norbornyl, pyridyl, naphthyl, biphenyl or phenyl,D is oxygen or a single bond,E is H, F, Cl or Br,X, Y and Z are hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted amino, unsubstituted or substituted mercapto, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxyalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, and acid addition salts and metal complexes thereof tolerated by plants,processes for their manufacture, and fungicides containing them.

Abstract: Aminoalkylindoles of the formula ##STR1## and 1-carbamoylakyl-2-phenlindoles of the formula exhibit substantial estrogenic activity and a relatively low degree of anti-estrogenic activity.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is alkyl, phenyl or halophenyl; R.sup.2 is substituted phenyl having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkythio, alkylsulfonyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, or R.sup.2 is pyridinyl, pyrazinyl, quinolinyl, N-alkylpyrrolyl, thienyl, benzothienyl, or furyl; and n is 1 or 2, are cytoprotective anti-ulcer agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel (aryl or heteroaromatic methyl)-2,2'-1H-biimidazoles; to a process for their production comprising of reacting an appropriate alpha-brominated or alpha-chlorinated, substituted or nonsubstituted, methylated monoaromatic ring compound with 2,2'-bi-1H-imidazole in a solvent such as ethanol in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide under reflux conditions; and to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating hypertension with such compounds.

Abstract: Aromatic carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which the radical ##STR2## is a substituted or unsubstituted quinoline, naphthalene, benzofuran, thiophene or pyridine radical,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkylidenaminoxy, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkylidenaminoxy, succinyliminoxy, unsubstituted or substituted alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, azolyl, alkylsulfonylamino, alkoxycarbonylalkyloxy, N-azolylalkyloxy, unsubstituted or substituted alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted phenylalkoxy, hydroxyl or the radical O.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym., M.sup..sym. being one equivalent of an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or organic ammonium ion,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio,X is oxygen or sulfur,Y and Z are nitrogen or the methine group, andR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted alkenyloxy, acylamino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or arylamino, and their use for controlling the growth of unwanted plants.

Abstract: Compounds I ##STR1## in which R(1) and R(4) equal H, alkyl, alkoxy, Hal, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, OH, acetamido or amino;R(2) equals H, alk(en)yl or phenylalkyl (optionally substituted);R(3) equals H, (cyclo)alk(en)yl-(alkyl), phenyl or phenylalkyl (optionally substituted);A equal CHOH, CO, CH.dbd.CH, C.tbd.C, CH.sub.2, O or S;m equals 1 or 2;n equals 1 to 3;p equals 0 to 4;R(5) equals some amino groups, and their salts, exhibit excellent calcium-antagonistic activity.Processes for their preparation are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by one to three halogen atoms and the other represents a phenyl or pyridyl ring or N-oxide thereof optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms and hydroxyl, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy and trifluoromethyl groups; wherein R.sup.3 represents a phenyl or pyridyl ring or N-oxide thereof optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms and hydroxyl, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy and trifluoromethyl groups with the proviso that only one of the groups R.sup.1, R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted pyridyl ring; X represents --CH.dbd.CH--; and Z represents ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl protecting group or a cation; and R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; a solvate thereof, or acid addition salts of compounds wherein R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an isocyanurate group-containing polyisocyanate by(a) partially reacting the isocyanate groups of an organic diisocyanate containing aliphatically and/or cycloaliphatically bound isocyanate groups in the presence of an ammonium or phosphonium fluoride trimerization catalyst,(b) introducing carbon dioxide into the reaction mixture at least periodically during the reaction and(c) terminating the reaction at the desired degree of conversion.The present invention also relates to the isocyanurate group-containing polyisocyanates obtained in accordance with this process.

Abstract: Fluorene derivatives represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a phenyl group of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl-substituted phenyl group, and a process for preparation thereof. These fluorene derivatives are synthesized by reacting fluorenone derivatives represented by the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R is the same as defined above, with malonitrile.

Abstract: Aryl-substituted naphthyridines and pyridopyrazines are disclosed which are useful in treating allergic reactions, inflammation, peptic ulcers and/or hyperproliferative skin disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment employing such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is alkyl, phenyl or halophenyl; R.sup.2 is substituted phenyl having from 1 to 3 substiuents selected from halo, alkyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, or R.sup.2 is pyridinyl, pyrazinyl, quinolinyl, N-alkylpyrrolyl, thienyl, benzothienyl, or furyl; and n is 1 or 2, are cytoprotective anti-ulcer agents.

Abstract: Benzoxazol- and benzothiazolamine derivatives having anti-anoxic properties which compounds are useful in the treatment of anoxia. These compounds are produced from certain benzoxazol- and benzothizolamine intermediates.

Abstract: A process and intermediates for the enantioselective synthesis of 5,10-dideaza-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid are disclosed.

Abstract: Benzophenone derivatives which are useful in electrophotographic light-sensitive material represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents the structural formula (a), (b) or (c): ##STR2## and R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a nitro group, and a process for preparation thereof. These benzophenone derivatives can be synthesized by reacting compounds represented by formula (II): ##STR3## wherein A and R are the same as defined above, with malonitrile.

Abstract: The novel 5-(N-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimido)benzoic acid thiol esters of formula I below have good selective herbicidal properties pre- and postemergence and also influence or inhibit plant growth.The novel compound are of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or halogen,R.sub.3 is halogen,A-Q taken together is hydrogen or a radical --CH(COCH.sub.3)COOR.sub.4A is a straight chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene bridge, which is unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or cyano.Q is hydroxyl or a radical as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: The trisodium salt of 2,4,6-trimercapto-s-triazine nonahydrate (TMT-Na.sub.3 9H.sub.2 O) is prepared by reacting cyanuric chloride with NaHS and NaOH or with a mixture of NaHS and Na.sub.2 S and NaOH in an alkaline, aqueous medium.