Abstract: The invention is related to substituted 2.beta.-morpholino-androstane derivatives, bonded at their 2.beta.-position to the nitrogen of a group of formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents one to four substituents, each one independently selected from (1-4C) alkyl, phenyl and benzyl, or two at the same carbon atom being together --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is 2-6; and Y is O or S, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These steroids are very potent intravenous anaesthetics. The compounds have fast onset times and ideal `sleep duration` vs. `recovery to full coordination` profiles.

Abstract: The invention is related to a 21-chloro-pregnane derivative of the formula ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compound has intravenous anaesthetic activity, short onset time and high potency.

Abstract: The invention is dealing with arylindane-1,3-diones of the formula: ##STR1## which can be used in the treatment of inflammatories, psoriasis and asthma.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of general formula I: ##STR1## and salts, esters and amides thereof, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl (1-4 C),R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl (1-4 C) or alkoxy (1-4 C),n has the value 0, 1 or 2 andALK is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical with 3-12 carbon atoms, in which a straight carbon chain in between the benzene rings is present, containing 3-8 carbon atoms, andthe dotted line indicates an optional extra bond between the first and second carbon counted from the phenyl ring, in case of an extra bond the group R.sub.2 and one hydrogen attached to said second carbon being absent, having valuable hypocholesterolaemic and hypotriglyceriolaemic properties.