Abstract: Novel sulfamoyl-substituted phenethylamine derivatives which exhibit .alpha.-adrenergic blocking action and are useful as an antihypertensive agent and an agent for the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of formamides, particularly N,N-dimethylformamide and N-methylformamide, by the reaction of synthesis gas with ammonia in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a ruthenium species coupled with quaternary phosphonium salts. The catalyst system typically produces high yields of formamides, a large percentage of which may comprise N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylformamide or formamide itself.

Abstract: New substituted 2,2-dimethyl-5-phenoxypentanoic acid benzamides which are useful as anti-arteriosclerotic agents are disclosed. These compounds elevate the high density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol, and also lower the low density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol.

Abstract: Novel acid addition salts of 1-(aminodihalophenyl)-2-aminoethanols and method of preparation thereof. The invention describes certain non-dusting, antilipogenic compositions used as animal feed supplements and/or concentrates and a method for increasing weight gain and improving the lean meat to fat ratio of warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: The compounds represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; p is 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, amino or ##STR2## R.sub.2 is hydroxyl, amino, --NHCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 H, ##STR3## or --NHCH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2 ; and X is --CO.sub.2 H, --CH.sub.2 OH or ##STR4## with the proviso that when m is 0, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof have been found to be leukotriene antagonists and useful in the treatment of diseases in which leukotrienes are a factor, such as asthma.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which X denotes hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, Y and Z denote hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, M denotes sodium, potassium or one equivalent of calcium and L denotes a dipolar aprotic solvent, are obtained from compounds of the formula II ##STR2## in which X, Y and Z have the abovementioned meanings, and a metal cyanamide of the formula IIIM.sub.2 N--CNin which M has the abovementioned meaning, in a dipolar aprotic solvent, which after the reaction is substantially removed, whereupon a lower molecular weight aliphatic alcohol is added to the residue and the product precipitated is isolated. Nitrophenylureas of the formula IV ##STR3## in which X, Y and Z have the abovementioned meanings, are obtained from the compounds of the formula I by acid hydrolysis.

Abstract: 9-Carbamoyl-9-(2-cyanoethyl)fluorenes are converted to 9-carbamoyl-9-(3-aminopropyl)fluorenes by catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of a strong acid.

Abstract: Novel synthetic glyceryl-phosphorylcholine compounds are prepared having biological activity paralleling that of naturally generated platelet activating factor. In particular, the novel compounds of the present invention are useful to induce specific desensitization or tachyphylaxis of certain cells and tissues to platelet activating factor, rendering the cells or tissue unresponsive or hyporesponsive to subsequent platelet activating factor stimulation.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 3-nitrobenzene sulfonanilide derivatives and, among others, that of the formula ##STR1## as well as fungicidal compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient. The compounds of the invention are markedly effective in controlling plant diseases and, in particular, clubroot disease of Brassica spp., have no toxicity to men, beasts, and fishes, exert no phytotoxicity on crops, have neither irritant nor unpleasant odor, and manifest their excellent fungicidal effect at low concentrations. Accordingly, they are ideally useful in fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: N-substituted N-cyanocarboxylic acid amides are prepared by reacting 1 mol of an N-cyanocarboxylic acid amide salt with 1 mol of an alkyl halide or an alkylating agent, for example dimethyl sulfate or diethyl sulfate, in a polar aprotic solvent.The N-substituted N-cyanocarboxylic acid amides which can be obtained by the process according to the invention are useful curing agents for epoxide resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to new diphenyl ethers of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, an optionally halogenated alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio group having 1-6 carbon atoms, or an alkanoyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms;Y is a nitrogen atom or a group of the formula CH or CCl;Z is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, an optionally halogenated alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or an alkanoyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms; n is 0-2;R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl or alkanoyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are equal or different and represent hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atoms; andA is a group of the general formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, or a cation of an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or an alkylated or non-alkylated ammonium group, andR.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Described is a method for producing the substantially pure compound defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles such as perfumed polymers and solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions and fabric softener articles. Also described are processes and compositions for use in perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and altering compositions and as perfume, cologne and perfumed article aroma imparting compositions of mixtures of the compound having the structure: ##STR2## taken further together with one or more butanolyl cyclohexane derivatives and/or 3-methyl-1-phenyl-pentanol-5.The process for preparing the compound having the structure: ##STR3## involves a one-step reaction wherein the compound having the structure: ##STR4## is hydrogenated in the presence of acid.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is chloro, fluoro, bromo, methyl, methoxy or methylthio, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl are hebicides. In one embodiment the compound is an optical isomer.

Abstract: Novel N-hydroxyethylated 2,4,6-triiodoaminoisophthalic acid bistrihydroxybutylamides of Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is a trihydroxybutyl residue, are excellently suitable, due inter alia, to their outstanding compatibility and high water solubility, as opacifying compounds in X-ray contrast media for use in X-ray diagnostic examination methods.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as herein defined useful as insecticides, is described.

Abstract: This invention is directed to terpene derivatives. More particularly, this invention relates to a mixture of isomers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are different from each other, are each methyl or isopropyl, the preparation thereof, and perfume compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention discloses a number of novel odorant oximes having from 11 to 14 carbon atoms, processes for making same, and odorant compositions containing same.

Abstract: Described is 2-isopropenyl-1,5-dimethyl-cyclopentane carboxaldehyde of our invention having the structure: ##STR1## and uses thereof for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles including drier-added fabric softener articles, hair preparations, cosmetic powders, face creams, moisturizers and the like. Also described is a process for preparing 2-isopropenyl-1,5-dimethyl-cyclopentane carboxaldehyde of our invention according to the reaction: ##STR2## .

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing the compound having the structure: ##STR1## comprising the steps of reacting 1-acetyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane having the structure: ##STR2## with an alkyl acetate defined according to the structure: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl such as methylethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, 2-butyl and tertiary butyl, thereby forming a diketone having the structure: ##STR4## reacting the said diketone with an allyl halide having the structure: ##STR5## (wherein X represents bromo or iodo) to form a substituted diketone having the structure: ##STR6## and then transforming the compound having the structure: ##STR7## into the compound having the structure: ##STR8## by means of a retro-Claisen reaction.

Abstract: Formamides e.g. diethylformamide are prepared by reacting a primary or secondary amine e.g. diethylamine or ammonia with (a) an alkyl formate or (b) carbon monoxide and an alkanol in the presence, as catalyst, of (i) a compound containing an amidine group or (ii) a Group V element-containing Lewis base and an epoxide. The Lewis base can be a trivalent nitrogen or phosphorus-containing compound. The amidine group which can be cyclic or acyclic can form part of a guanidine group.