Abstract: Disubstituted methylidenehydrazinophenylsulfonylureas, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators Compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof in which R1 to R6, W, X, Y, Z are as defined in claim 1 and the group R2R3C is a carbon atom which is subsituted by at least one electron-withdrawing radical R2 or R3 are suitable as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be prepared in accordance with known processes via intermediates, some of which are novel.

Abstract: This invention relates to aminosulfonylureas possessing a high herbicidal activity, a process for their preparation and their application to control control weeds in agriculture. Aminosulfonylureas of this invention have the following formula (I): wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using same in the treatment of affective disorders, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, eating disorders, supranuclear palsey, irritable bowl syndrome, immune supression, Alzheimer's disease, gastrointestinal diseases, anorexia nervosa, drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms, drug addiction, inflammatory disorders, or fertility problems. The novel compounds provided by this invention are those of formula: wherein R1, R3, R5, Q, Z, Y, V, X and X′ are as defined herein.

Abstract: A morphinan derivative or its pharmacologically allowed acid addition salt represented with compound I, an analgesic and diuretic having its derivative or its salt as the active ingredient, and its production process are described. The compound of the present invention possesses strong analgesic activity and diuretic action as a highly selective &kgr;-opioid agonist, allowing it to be used as a useful analgesic and diuretic.

Abstract: Novel, heterocyclic compounds having at least one ring nitrogen, disclosed side chains and, in some embodiments, an oxygen ortho to the ring nitrogen inhibit inflammatory responses associated with TNF-&agr; and fibroblast proliferation in vivo and in vitro. The compounds of the invention neither appreciably inhibit the activity of cAMP phosphodiesterase nor the hydrolysis of phosphatidic acid, and are neither cytotoxic nor cytostatic. Preferred compounds of the invention are esters. Methods for the use of the novel compounds to inhibit ceramide-mediated intracellular responses in stimuli in vivo (particularly TN-&agr;) are also described. The methods are expected to be of use in reducing inflammatory responses (for example, after angioplasty), in limiting fibrosis (for example, of the liver in cirrhosis), in inhibiting cell senescence, cell apoptosis and UV induced cutaneous immune suppression. Compounds having enhanced water solubility are also described.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound is provided which exhibits particularly high transmittance to a visible ray, offers a highly efficient cut of a near infrared ray, excels in the ability to effect selective absorption in a near infrared region, excels in the solubility in a solvent, excels in the compatibility with a resin, and excels in heat resistance, light resistance, and weatherability, a method for the production thereof, a near infrared absorbable dye using the same, and a heat ray shielding material, a plasma display grade filter and a near infrared absorbable material formed thereof.

Abstract: 3-Aryluracils of the formula I wherein A is hydrogen, methyl or amino; X is oxygen or —N(R7)— (R7=H alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl or alkoxyalkyl); Y1 is oxygen or sulfur; Z is oxygen or —N(R8)— (R8=H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkoxyalkyl); R1 is hydrogen or halogen; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfenyl or alkylsulfonyl; R3 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; R4 is hydrogen; or optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl or alkylsulfonyl, R5, R6 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkoxyalkyl; or R6, R8 are together a second chemical bond, methods and intermediates for their manufacture, and their use as herbicides or for the desiccation or defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Sulfonylureas of the general formula I where R1 is a methyl or ethyl group; R2 is C1-C3-alkoxycarbonyl, a C1-C2-alkyl group which carries 1 to 5 fluorine atoms, methylsulfonyl, dimethylaminosulfonyl, thiomethyl, methylsulfinyl, methylsulfonyloxy, trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, difluorochloromethoxy, difluorochloromethyl or nitro; R3 is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, fluorine, chlorine or thiomethyl; W is hydrogen or chlorine and Z is CH or N and their agriculturally utilizable salts are described.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 6-(perfluoroalkyl)uracil compounds having the structural formula I from carbamate compounds having the structural formula II

Abstract: Substitued 6H-1,3,4-thiadiazin-2-amines of the following general formula: wherein Ar is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more chloro, bromo atoms, C1-C4 alkoxy, or C1-C4 alkyl groups; and represents a morpholino, thimomorpholino, piperidino, pyrrolidino, or hexamethylenimino moieties, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and the use of them anasethetic, cardiovascular and hypometabolic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists of formula I or II: and their use in treating anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric, neurological disorders as well as treatment of immunological, cardiovascular or heart-related diseases and colonic hypersensitivity associated with psychopathological disturbance and stress.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which have the following formula: wherein: R is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl, or substituted phenyl; X and Y are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, cyano, or alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and m is 1 to 5; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: (A, B, R1, R2, R3, X and m are defined in the specification) show selective herbicidal activity. The new compounds can be prepared according to known methods and can be used as herbicides in agriculture and related fields.

Abstract: The invention provides novel JAK-3 inhibitors that are useful for treating leukemia and lymphoma. The compounds are also useful to treat or prevent skin cancer, as well as sunburn and UVB-induced skin inflammation. In addition, the compounds of the present invention prevent the immunosuppressive effects of UVB radiation, and are useful to treat or prevent autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and transplant rejection. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the invention, as well as therapeutic methods for their use.

Abstract: Novel compounds capable of carrying and releasing nitrogen oxide (NO) in a biological medium, their use for implementing a therapeutic treatment method or a diagnostic method applied to a human or animal body, and for making medicines useful for treating or preventing disorders affecting the human or animal cardiovascular, nervous, immune, renal or pulmonary system, specifically, an organometallic complex of nitrogen oxide, wherein the cationic part is of the formula (I) in which x=0 or 1; x′=2 or 3; y=0, 2 or 3; z=0 or 1; with the condition that, if y=0 (or z=0) then z=0 (or y=0; respectively); R is a group chosen from the group formed by: a hydrogen atom, —(CH2)2COOH and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are groups chosen from the group formed by: a hydrogen atom and alkyl groups comprising from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and M2+ is a divalent cation Fe++ or Co++.

Abstract: Calculated performance improvements are expected from a particularly new class of compounds, geminal-bis(difluoramino)-substituted heterocyclic nitramines, when formulated into explosives and propellants. This invention involves novel and nonintuitive methods for the preparation of certain derivatives of 2,2-bis(difluoramino)-N-nitro-1,3-propanediamine which are suitable precursors leading to 5,5-bis(difluoramino)hexahydro-1,3-dinitropyrimidine (RNFX). The invention also involves novel and nonintuitive methods for the preparation of RNFX, a specific member of a general class of compounds with the substructure 2,2-bis(difluoramino)-N-nitro-1,3-propanediamine. RNFX is produced by the use of key intermediates, including tetrahydropyrimidin-5(4H)-ones, which allow formation of the target structural subcomponent, 2,2-bis(difluoramino)-N-nitro-1,3-propanediamine, and a more specific substructure of 2,2-bis(difluoramino)-N,N′-dinitro-1,3-propanediamine.

Abstract: There are provided compositions and methods comprising compounds of formula I: wherein R1, A, B, X, Y and Z have the meaning given in claim 1, for the control of insect and acarid pests.

Abstract: A triazole compound having the formula: wherein Ar1 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted; Ar2 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted; R0 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl; R1 represents a lower alkyl; R2 to R5 each represnet a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or halo substituted alkyl; n represnets 0 to 2; p represents 0 or 1; q, r and s each represent 0 to 2; A represents a 4- to 7-membered carbon ring or a 4- to 7-membered heterocyclic, not including 1,3-dioxan-5-yl. The compound of the present invention exhibits an excellent antifungal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or salts thereof, wherein the dotted line represents a single or double bond, R1 is alkyl or amino optionally substituted by alkyl, alkanoyl or benzyl group; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same or different and each is selected from hydrogen, phenyl, halo, nitro, a group S(O)nR8 wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2 and R8 is halo or alkyl or a group NR9R10 wherein R9 and R10 are both hydrogen, a group NR11R12 wherein R11 and R12 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or alkyl, a group OR13 wherein R13 is hydrogen or C1-4 of alkyl optionally substituted by halo; a C1-4 aliphatic group optionally substituted by a group OR14 or NR14R15 wherein R14 and R15 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or alkyl; or two of R2 to R5 are linked together to form a benzo group, or one of R2 to R5 is a group X—Y—R16 wherein X is CH2, NR17, CO or S(O)m and Y is CH2, NR17, O or S(O)m, or X—Y is O, NR17, —CH═CH— or N═N—, are disclosed as pharmacologic

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-substituted-phenyl-1,2,3-benzotriazin-4-ones which have activity as herbicides, to compositions which contain these compounds and to methods of use of these compounds.