Abstract: The invention provides processes for the conversion of normorphinone and its derivatives, which can be synthesized from morphine, to the corresponding 14-hydroxynormorphinone and its derivatives including oxycodone, oxymorphone, noroxymorphone and naltrexone. Noroxymorphone is a key intermediate for the production of important narcotic analgesics and antagonists. The invention also provides certain novel intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or methyl, and the dashed lines represent an additional bond in the 11- or 12-position,have extraordinary olfactory properties.

Abstract: Piperidine antioxidants and compositions therewith for preventing the fading of artificial hair dye are described herein.

Abstract: Novel coumarin derivatives comprising a coumarin moiety linked to a non-nucleosidic backbone moiety are disclosed. The resulting molecules are typically used as photoactivate cross-linking groups when incorporated into polynucleotides as replacements for one or more of the complementary nucleoside bases present in probes used in procedures involving nucleic acid hybridization reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for substantially enhancing the stereoselective synthesis of .beta.-anomeric nucleoside analogs. In methods according to the present invention, the introduction of a phenylseleno group onto a blocked lactone sugar precursor may be selected so that the desirable phenylseleno substituent is introduced on the side of the blocked lactone away from the blocking group. This stereospecific introduction of the phenylseleno group in sugar precursor allows the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and in particular, 2',3',-dideoxy- and 2',3'-dideoxy-2',3'-didehydronucleoside analogs in very high yield. In certain preferred embodiments, the preferred phenylseleno blocked lactone is obtained in an amount representing approximately 90% or more of the total amount of the stereoisomers obtained. In even more preferred embodiments, the amount of the preferred stereoisomer is at least 95%, even more preferably at least about 97% of the total amount of phenylseleno blocked lactone produced.

Abstract: Acid resistant Oligomers suitable for oral administration, orally acceptable formulations of such Oligomers and preparation of pharmaceutical formations of such Oligomers are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tri- and tetrasubstituted pyrones and related structures which potently inhibit the HIV aspartyl protease blocking HIV infectivity. The pyrone derivatives are useful in the development of therapies for the treatment of bacterial and viral infections and diseases, including AIDS. The present invention is also directed to methods of synthesis of multifunctionalized pyrones and of related structures.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical for treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising a compound of the following formulas I and II: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## and salts and solvates thereof, wherein R.sup.0, R.sup.1, and R.sup.2 are defined in the specification. A compound of the present invention is a potent and selective inhibitor of cGMP-specific PDE and has utility in a variety of therapeutic areas where such inhibition is beneficial.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxidative processes for substrates such as olefins, alkanes, aromatics and alcohols using metallic porphyrin or salen catalytic complexes which have been specifically designed to maximize catalytic activity, thereby enhancing efficiency, selectively and speed of oxidation of these substrates. The choice of the substituents in the metallic complexes may be varied, but must be chosen to prevent specific ligand set arrangements known to be stable and therefore less catalytically efficient. Coordination complexes, particularly porphyrins and salens having nitrosyl axial ligands and electron-withdrawing peripheral substituents are preferred. Ruthenium coordination metals are the preferred metal center, with the highly reactive catalytic species found to be Ru.sup.III.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1,2-butylene oxide by catalytic hydrogenation of vinyloxirane over a heterogeneous catalyst comprises using a catalyst comprising an element of subgroup I, VII or VIII of the periodic table, or mixtures of a plurality of these elements, in the presence or absence of one or more promoter elements, these elements and promoters having been applied by means of a vacuum vapor deposition technique to a support of metal foil or metal wire fabric.

Abstract: A method for preparing 1,2-dihydroquinolines that is more flexible than the Skraup reaction is provided. The method comprises treating an ortho-alkenyl aniline with a ketone in the presence of a Lewis acid. Novel intermediates and products of this method useful as steroid receptor modulators, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof are also claimed.

Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## wherein: A is ##STR2## X is O or S; Y is O or S; G and D are independently nitrogen or carbon with the proviso that no more than one of G, D, or E is nitrogen; E is N or C-R.sub.4 ; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or fluoro;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, --OR.sub.5, --CN, --CONH.sub.2, --CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or phenyl optionally substituted with one to three of the following substituents: halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, --NO.sub.2, --CN, or --OCH.sub.3 ; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, --OR.sub.5, --CN, --CONH.sub.2, --CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or phenyl optionally substituted with one to three of the following substituents: halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, --NO.sub.2, --CN, or --OCH.sub.3 ;or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 may together represent a fused phenyl ring optionally substituted with one or two of the following substituents: halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, --NO.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein carbons 1 and 2 are joined by either a single or a double bond; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.3 is (B) wherein X, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are various groups, and pharmaceutically acceptable solvates thereof and their use in the treatment of androgen responsive and mediated diseases.

Abstract: A class of substituted phenoxy naphthalene compounds of the structure: ##STR1## where n is 2 or 3; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-sulfonyl; R.sup.2 is is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-sulfonyl, or halo; and R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrollidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; are useful in the treatment of pathological conditions associated with post-menopause including osteoporosis, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, cardiovascular disease (particularly hyperlipidemia), and hormonally-dependent cancers (particularly breast and uterine cancer).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzimidazole derivatives or salts thereof represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R.sup.2 is a phenyl-lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 is a heterocyclic group selected from the group consisting of an indolyl group, indolinyl group, 1H-indazolyl group, 2(1H)-quinolinonyl group, 3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinonyl group and 1,4-benzoxazinyl group; A is a lower alkylene group; n is 0 or 1.The benzimidazole derivatives or salts of the present invention are effective agents for treating various arteriosclerotic diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of the formula ##STR1## comprising reacting a bromo-substituted pyridine with an amine of the formula NHR.sup.5 R.sup.6, reacting the resulting amide with an iodo-halomethyl-substituted compound and cyclizing the resultant product, wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined in the specification; also claimed are a compound of the formula ##STR2## and a process for preparing it from the corresponding halo-substituted benzoic acid.

Abstract: Substituted tetralins, chromans and related compounds which, by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and/or blocking leukotriene receptors, are useful in the prevention or treatment of asthma, arthritis, psoriasis, ulcers, myocardial infarction and related disease states in mammals, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, a method of treatment therewith, and to intermediates useful in the synthesis thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, Y, A, B, X, a, b, c, d, v, and w are as described herein. The compounds of formula (1.0) are useful for inhibiting tumor growth.