Abstract: The invention relates to 5-oxo-3-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid derivatives having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group of ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each H or CH.sub.3, and R.sub.1 is H or a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which derivative compounds are suitable as monomers which can be homopolymerized or copolymerized to yield high molecular weight materials having many useful properties and applications, among which is their ability to form complexes with water insoluble molecules which are normally not complexible with similar type polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to alkanoic acid compounds having phenyl and thio substituents which are useful as leukotriene antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. This invention also relates to methods of treating diseases in which leukotrienes are a factor by administration of an effective amount of the above compounds or compositions.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing (trans)-4-phenyl-DL-proline derivatives, which are useful in preparing certain angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, which process involves reacting an ester of the structure ##STR1## wherein X is a leaving group such as tosylate, R.sup.3 is lower alkyl, R is cyclohexyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, and R.sup.1a is a protecting group, with a potassium amide base such as potassium hexamethyldisilazide under reduced temperatures to form the trans-4-substituted proline ester derivative of the structure ##STR2## then hydrolyzing the proline ester to the acid of the structure ##STR3## and removing the R.sup.

Abstract: Pharmacologically useful N-substituted-N-nitrosoaminoacetonitriles of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein A denotes the radical --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --S(O.sub.n)--, --N(R.sup.2)-- or a direct bond,R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the purification and extraction of the dipeptide .epsilon.-tri-fluoroacetyllysylproline from a saturated aqueous solution of salt containing the dipeptide, at least one polypeptide and at least one isolated amino acid, by a series of successive extractions with a primary alcohol or a primary alcohol/aprotic solvent mixture.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention, are represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight or branched loweralkyl from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, loweralkene from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, or ##STR2## where m is o or 1 and n is 2, 3, 4, or 5 provided that when m is o, n is 2, 3, 4, or 5 and when m is 1, n is 3 or 4, and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a straight, branched or cyclic loweralky from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms or loweralkoxy, phenyl or substituted phenyl, and R.sub.2 represents a straight or branched loweralkyl from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms or W-B wherein W represents alkylene of from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms which may be substituted with loweralkyl of from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; and B represents hydrogen, --NHCOR.sub.4, or --NHCONR.sub.3 R.sub.4, wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel compound 1-(N-formylamino)-2,4-dicyanobutane, which is useful as an intermediate, for example, in the preparation of -aminomethyl glutamic acid. This invention further relates to a process for the production of 1-(N-formylamino)-2,4-dicyanobutane by the reaction of 2,4-dicyano-1-butene and formamide in the presence of 4-aminopyridine derivative.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of N-(2-[RS-2-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propylamino]ethyl)-morpholinoformam ide or a salt thereof in the production of a medicament for the treatment of obesity and/or related conditions in warm-blooded animals including man.

Abstract: Alkaline earth metal salts of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid (pyroglutamic acid) are prepared by heating the corresponding alkaline earth metal salt of glutaminic acid in the solid state to a temperature in a range of 120.degree. C. to 250.degree. C. until the water liberated by the intramolecular condensation (cyclocondensation) has been completely eliminated.

Abstract: Hydrophilic modifier monomers of the formula [X-T].sub.z' G are disclosed wherein X is a reactive group, G is a hydrophilic group and T is a divalent linking group, z' being a number up to the available valence of G, excess G valences being taken up by hydrogen. The monomers of the invention can be used to boost the hydrophilic nature of a wide variety of polymeric materials or be polymerized themselves with varying degrees of copolymerizable monomers. They are particularly suited for making hydrophilic contact lens materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aromatic derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which: n represents an integer between 2 and 10;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and represent a cycloalkyl containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkyl containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by a phenyl or benzyl group; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form a heterocycle selected from pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidino, azepin-1-yl, hexamethyleneimino, 4-methylpiperidino, 4-benzylpiperidino, 4-phenylpiperidino, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2-yl, morpholino and imidazol-1-yl groups;R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen, a halogen, a methyl or a phenyl;R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen, a halogen or a methyl; or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, taken together with the benzene ring to which they are bonded, form a naphth-1-yl or naphth-2-yl group;Y represents a direct bond, a methyleneoxy group, a methylenethio group or a vinylene group; andR.sub.

Abstract: 1-Trifluoromethylphenyl-2-(substituted phenyl)iminopyrrolidines of the formula ##STR1## in which R is H, halogen, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R' is CF.sub.3, CH.sub.3, CF.sub.2 CHF.sub.2, OCF.sub.2 CHF.sub.2, OCHF.sub.2, OCF.sub.3, SCH.sub.3, S(O)CH.sub.3, SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, methoxyiminomethyl, methoxyimino-1-ethyl, benzoyloxyiminomethyl, and benzoyloxyimino-1-ethyl; and X and Y are independently H, halogen, CN or CF.sub.3, are useful as herbicidal agents.

Abstract: 4-Dimethylamino-3,5-dimethoxy-benzaldehyde, an intermediate for the preparation of the antibacterially active aditoprim (4-dimethylamino-3,5-dimethoxybenzoldehyde) a known antibacterially active compound, is obtained from 4-dimethylaminobenzonitrile by bromination or chlorination, replacement of the halogen by the methoxy group and reduction of the nitrile group.

Abstract: The invention pertains to organic compounds of the tetrahiafulvalene type made amphiphillic by substitution of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 meeting one of the following conditions:R.sup.1 is a hydrophilic group and R.sup.2 is a hydrophobic group,R.sup.1 is a hydrophobic group and R.sup.2 is a hydrophilic group,R.sup.1 is an aromatic group and R.sup.2 is a group having a long carbon-containing chain with a hydrophobic nature and a hydrophilic end.These organic compounds can form Langmuir-Blodgett films which are made anisotropically conductive by doping.

Abstract: A process for producing quaternary salts of high purity is disclosed, comprising reacting a tertiary amine or phosphine with a carbonic acid diester to form a corresponding quaternary carbonate and further mixing it with an acid to perform decarboxylation. The quaternary salts thus obtained are useful compounds which can be used in wide fields as various catalysts, electrolytes, additives, medicaments, etc.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a transparent film of a thermoplastic polymer composed of recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: A compound which is a 3-(acylaminomethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivative of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen; linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or benzyl:R.sub.2 denotes linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; cyclohexyl; trichloromethyl; 1-propenyl; allyl; phenyl; 4-chlorophenyl; or benzyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together denote a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 aliphatic chain:X denotes halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; methylthio; trifluoromethyl; optionally esterified carboxy of formula --COOR in which R denotes hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; cyano; optionally mono- or dialkylated aminocarbonyl of formula --CONR.sub.3 R.sub.4 in which R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently denote hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or together denote a chain of formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- in which Z denotes a direct bond, oxygen, sulphur, or a divalent group of formula --CH.sub.2 --, --NH--or --N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl)--; alkylamino of formula NHR.sub.5 in which R.sub.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, n is 1 or 2, and X is S or O, are highly suitable as additives, in particular as antiwear and high-pressure additives, and as corrosion inhibitors in functional fluids, for example in lubricants, fuels, hydraulic fluids, metal-working fluids and drilling fluids.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic compounds having a TXA.sub.2 -antagonizing activity represented by formula (I): ##STR1## which strongly antagonize an action of thromboxane A.sub.2 and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemica diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: Novel mercapto-acylamino acids useful as analgesic, as well as in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure and combinations of mercapto acylamino acids and atrial natriuretic factors or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors useful for treating hypertension and congestive heart failure are disclosed.