Abstract: Triterpene derivatives of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or metabolic ester residue; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or --R.sup.3 --R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.3 is --SO.sub.3 --, --CH.sub.2 COO--, --COCOO--, or --COR.sup.5 COO-- (R.sup.5 is lower alkylene or lower alkenylene), and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or metabolic ester residue or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which have anti-endothelin activities and are useful in prophylaxis and treatment of diseases caused by excessive secretion of endothelin.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: These compounds are denoted by the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which: Z denotes H or a linear or branched alkyl radical,X denotes O or S,each of A and B independently denotes an alkylene radical, it being possible for this radical to be substituted,R denotes H or an alkali metal, or else a linear or branched alkyl radical,x has the value of 0 or 1, andy has the value of 0, 1 or 2,the radical A not existing if x and y are both equal to 0, X being incapable of denoting O when R=alkyl and when R=H with x=y=0, and B being incapable of denoting optionally substituted methylene when X=S, x=y=0 and R=alkyl.According to the invention, different simple and efficient processes are proposed for preparing these new compounds, which can be applied to the preparation of new polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: A method for producing a lower alkyl acetate in which undesirable polymerization of the starting material of olefin and deterioration of catalyst can be avoided, a higher catalytic efficiency and a higher reaction rate are attained, the installation of reaction equipment is inexpensive and the operation of the reaction can be carried out without difficulty. The method of the invention comprises the steps of feeding acetic acid and an olefin both in a liquid state and in cocurrent through a continuous flow type fixed bed reactor containing an acidic ion exchange resin catalyst(s) under the conditions that the molar ratio of acetic acid to the olefin in a feed current is in the range of 1.0 to 2.0 and an LHSV of acetic acid relative to the catalyst layer is 0.1 to 10.0 with maintaining the inlet of the catalyst bed at 70.degree. C. to 120.degree. C.; cooling the obtained reaction mixture to a temperature not lower than 70.degree. C.; and recycling it to the catalyst bed.

Abstract: Process for producing 10-deacetylbaccatin III from the various parts of the yew (Taxus sp.) by extraction and selective crystallization from a methanolic extract of the plant mass.

Abstract: A novel crystalline modification of 2-dimethylaminoethyl-n-butylaminobenzoate hydrochloride is characterized by a melting point of 148.6.degree..+-.0.3.degree. C. and has an interplanar spacing d and relative intensities defined herein, and a method for making said crystal. The compound of the invention is has local anaesthetic activity and is an active principle of a pharmaceutical preparation for the eyes.

Abstract: A formaldehyde scavenger composition consisting of a water-soluble compound of the formula, wherein ##STR1## --R and R' are the identical or different and are methyl or ##STR2## where m=1-3 and n=1-19, --Y is CH2 or --CH2--CO--CH2 and M and N are hydrogen or lower alkyl.

Abstract: Certain new 1,2-dihydroellipticine compounds having activity against CNS specific cancer cell lines because of their ease of passage across the blood-brain barrier are disclosed along with formulations and methods for treating CNS cancers employing these compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a carboxylic acid having (n+1) carbon atoms (e.g. acetic acid) from an alcohol having n carbon atoms (e.g. methanol) by liquid phase, rhodium catalyses carbonylation is provided. The process is characterized by using a catalyst stabilizer selected from certain classes of imidazolium iodides, alkyl substituted pyridinium iodides and hydroxypyridinium iodides. Most preferred are those derived from the amines 2-ethyl-4-methyl imidazole, 4-ethylpyridine, 4-t-butylpyridine and 3,4-lutidine by quarternisation with a methyl group.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are described for isolating taxoids from taxoid containing source materials. The method and apparatus isolate taxoids from waxes and other constituents of the ornamental yew tree needle with the use of critical or near critical fluids.

Abstract: A novel method for preparing a subject for surgery by administering to said subject a composition which contains at least one steroid, an alcohol and a vehicle which is distinct from said alcohol. It has been discovered that there is a synergistic effect between the steroid and the alcohol which increases the anesthetic effect and the analgesic effect and shortens recovery times.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrates of the disodium salt or dipotassium salt of 4,4'-bis(2-sulfostyryl)biphenyl characterized by their water of hydration content, to the crystal forms associated therewith, characterized by their X-ray diffraction pattern, to processes for the preparation, and to their use for the preparation of concentrated formulations of fluorescent whitening agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## which are intermediates in the preparation of 4,5-difluoroanthranilic acid, an intermediate itself in the synthesis of quinolone antibacterials, and methods of preparing these intermediates.

Abstract: A process for preparing an alkoxylated alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate which comprises reacting a terminal glycidate (epoxy) of the structure ##STR1##with a sulfite salt, a bisulfite salt or a sulfite/bisulfite salt mixture at a temperature at or below about 110.degree. C. wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl of 10 to 20 carbon atoms, inclusive, R' is hydrogen or methyl and n is an integer having an average value of 1 to 10 and obtaining the sulfonate of the structureR(OCH.sub.2 CHR.sup.1).sub.n OCH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 SO.sub.3.sup.

Abstract: A diamine compound having formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, an alkoxyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, an aryl group which may have a substituent, or an alkenyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which may have a substituent; Ar.sup.1 is an aryl group which may have a substituent; Ar.sup.2 is a bivalent group selected from the group consisting of an arylene group and a stilbene group, which may have a substituent; n is an integer of 0 to 2; and X is a group selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 is hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, an aryl group or a halogen; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl group.

Abstract: The method is directed to the preparation of dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-naphtho[2,1-b]furan from sclareol using an alkoxy-radical fragmentation reaction. A novel 9-haloethyl decalin derivative is an intermediate in this method.

Abstract: Acylaminomethanephosphinic acids, and a process for the preparation of acylaminomethanephosphonic acids and acylaminomethylphosphinic acidsAcylaminomethanephosphonic acid and acylaminomethylphosphinic acids of the formula I,R.sup.2 --CO--NH--CH.sub.2 --P(O)(OH)R.sup.1 (I)in which R.sup.1 is hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl and R.sup.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, benzyl or phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more radicals from the group comprising C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy and halogen, are valuable intermediates for the preparation of biologically active compounds.They can be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula IIR.sup.2 --CO--NH--CH.sub.2 --OH (II)with compounds of the formula III,H--P(O)(OH)R.sup.1 (III)in the presence of an at least equimolar amount of acetic anhydride, based on the compound of the formula II.The compounds of the formula (I) where R.sup.1 is other than hydroxyl, are novel.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-alkoxycinnamamides of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkenyl, alkoxyalkynyl, trialkylsilylalkynyl or arylalkyl, aryl optionally being substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkylsulfonyl, phenyl and/or phenoxy, to processes for their preparation, to fungicidal compositions containing them, and to their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound selected from those of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined in the specification, an optical isomer, and an addition salt thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable base.Medicinal product which is useful in the treatment of disorders linked to abnormal melatonin activity.