Abstract: The case involves novel pyrazinecarboxamide compounds and processes for preparing same. The pyrazinecarboxamides are eukalemic agents possessing diuretic and natriuretic properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where B is a bridge member,the radicals R independently of one another are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or two radicals R together with the nitrogen are a heterocyclic saturated 5-membered or 6-membered ring,the radicals R.sup.1 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,the radicals R.sup.2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or halogen,the radicals R.sup.3 independently of one another are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or together are an alkylene group, and X.crclbar. is an anion. The compounds of the formula I are particularly suitable for dyeing paper.

Abstract: Amine salts of tertiary amino acids have been found to be effective as catalysts for polyurethane synthesis and they have been found to exhibit delayed action, in many instances, in the polymerization of urethanes. Typically, the amine salts of tertiary amino acids are formed by initially reacting a primary or secondary amine with an aldehyde and disubstituted acid to form a Mannich adduct and then reacting the resulting Mannich acid adduct with an amine.

Abstract: Disclosed are degradation products of the antibiotics rubradirin and rubradirin B and processes for their preparation. Some of these products have antibacterial activity, and, thus, can be used in various environments to inhibit susceptible bacteria. Also, some of these products can be used as intermediates to make useful antibacterials.

Abstract: (Omega-aminoalkoxy)bibenzyls are prepared and found useful as pharmaceutical agents, particularly as inhibitors of platelet aggregation.

Abstract: A selected group of N-(oxazolidinothio) imides are active as scorch retarders without causing bloom in both unsaturated elastomers and elastomers with a slight degree of unsaturation.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of substituted oxazolidine-2,4-diones by treating a corresponding carbamate with a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid ester at from 80.degree. to 250.degree. C.

Abstract: N-acyl substituted oxazolidines having the formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 thioalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkenyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl, are prepared by the reaction of a 2-hydroxyethylamide having the formula ##STR2## with an acetal or ketal having the formula ##STR3## in which R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A practical method for making N-(2-methyl-1-naphthyl)-maleimide has been discovered; it requires the use of specific solvents and acid catalysts which produce the desired compound in good yield and highly acceptable purity.

Abstract: 3-Azabicyclo(3.1.0)hexan-4-one-2-carbonitriles, and a method for their synthesis.

Abstract: Novel benzisoxazole compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, ar(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy or halogen or, when taken together, they form C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylenedioxy, Alk is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene and A is a group of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or, when taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, they represent a 5-6 membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring which may contain any additional hetero atom and R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or aryl), and non-toxic salts thereof, which possess various pharmaceutical activities.

Abstract: Novel compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.2-6 alkyl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and n is 3 to 6. The compounds are useful in the prophylactic treatment of immediate hypersensitivity diseases including asthma.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of 2-pyrrolidone from the aqueous reaction product obtained in the preparation of 2-pyrrolidone from the hydrogenation of succinonitrile and subsequent reaction with water of the hydrogenation product thus obtained. The aqueous reaction mixture is adjusted to a pH value of 7 or lower and extracted with chloroform or methylene chloride to form an organic phase containing substantially all of the 2-pyrrolidone. The 2-pyrrolidone can be recovered from the organic phase by distillation, or by further extraction with water followed by crystallization from the aqueous phase thus formed or by evaporation of water.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel process for the preparation of 1,4-diazabicyclooctane dihydrohalides having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, and cycloalkyl, and X is chlorine or bromine, said process comprising heating at a temperature of at least about 100.degree. C. and in a dipolar aprotic solvent certain novel dihaloalkylene diamines. Neutralization of the dihydrohalides provides the corresponding 1,4-diazabicyclooctane free bases.Also disclosed are certain novel 1,4-diazabicyclooctane diammonium dihalides formed as intermediates in the above process and a process for their conversion to the 1,4-diazabicyclooctane dihydrohalides and free bases thereof.The 1,4-diazabicyclo compounds produced in accordance with the invention find particular utility as catalysts in the preparation of polyurethanes from organic polyols and polyisocyanates.

Abstract: 1,4-Diazabicyclo-(2,2,2)-octane is separated and recovered by adding water to a crude 1,4-diazabicyclo-(2,2,2)-octane including an alkyl pyrazine and other amines and then, separating 1,4-diazabicyclo-(2,2,2)-octane by a distillation of water and the alkyl pyrazine and a crystallization.

Abstract: This disclosure describes substituted 9-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-thieno[3,4-b][1,4]benzodiazepines which possess analgesic and anti-depressant activity and are also useful as anti-psychotic or neuroleptic agents.

Abstract: N-(Phosphonoacetyl)-L-aspartic acid (PALA) compounds, especially novel PALA compounds, and methods for their preparation in large amounts are disclosed. These methods include preparation of certain PALA compounds such as PALA dibenzyl ester, disodium PALA, and the cyclohexylamine salt of dibenzyl PALA.

Abstract: Hydroxy terminated polybutadiene is reacted with naphthyl-potassium and 1omo-2,4-pentadiene in successive steps to form a bis(1,3-pentadienyl ether) derivative. Then the bismaleimide of dimer diamine is added to the polybutadiene derivative whereby a room temperature cure to an elastomer is achieved.

Abstract: Bicyclic lactone intermediates useful for preparing prostaglandin E.sub.2 -type, F.sub.2 -type, A.sub.2 -type, and B.sub.2 -type compounds with one or two methyl or ethyl substituents at the C-16 position are disclosed. These prostaglandin-type compounds are useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the corresponding prostaglandins.

Abstract: Pharmacologically-active aminopyrrole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R is selected from hydrogen, (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, benzyl and chlorobenzyl;R.sub.1 is selected from hydrogen, (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, phenyl and phenyl substituted by a radical selected from methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, benzyloxy, fluoro, chloro and bromo;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 individually represent hydrogen or (C.sub.1-4)alkyl or, taken together, represent an isopropylidene, a benzylidene or a chlorobenzylidene radical;R.sub.4 is selected from (C.sub.2-4)alkanoyl; carbo(C.sub.1-3)-alkoxy; benzoyl, benzoyl substituted by a radical selected from chloro, methoxy or ethoxy; carbamoyl, methylcarbamoyl and phenyl carbamoyl;R.sub.5 is selected from hydrogen, (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, carbo(C.sub.1-3)alkoxy, carbomethoxymethyl, carbethoxymethyl, trifluoromethyl and carbamoyl, with the proviso that when R is hydrogen, R.sub.1 and R.sub.5 are methyl and R.sub.4 is carbethoxy, R.sub.2 and R.sub.