Abstract: Pyridazino(4,5-b)(1,5)oxazepinone, thiazepinone and diazepinone compounds of formula(I) and their tautomers and the acid-addition salts of all these compounds show memory-enhancing and neuroprotective properties.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are described, their production and use in pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: 2,3-Benzodiazepines of formula (I), their stereoisomers and acid addition salts, wherein the variables have the meaning given in the specification, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them which are suitable for treating conditions associated with muscle spasms, epilepsy as well as acute and chronic forms of neurodegenerative diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are described, their production and use in pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 mean hydrogen or different substituents; X means hydrogen or halogen; Y means C1-6 alkoxy or X and Y together mean —O—(CH2)n—O—; n means 1, 2 or 3; and A together with nitrogen forms a saturated or unsaturated five-member heterocycle which can contain between 1 and 3 nitrogen atoms and/or an oxygen atom and/or one or two carbonyl groups. Owing to their non-competitive inhibiting of the AMPA receptors, these compounds can be used as medicaments for treating diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, antiarrhythmically active phenoxyalkylamine derivatives possessing a double point of attack. More particularly, the present invention relates to new phenoxyalkylamine derivatives of the formula (1) wherein R1 and R2, independently from each other, mean hydrogen, halogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R3, R4 and R5, independently from each other, stand for hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R6 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or benzyl group; R7 means nitro group or amino group optionally monosubstituted by C1-4 alkyl, benzoyl, C1-4 alkylcarbonyl, C1-4 alkylsulfonyl, C1-4 alkylcarbamoyl or C1-4 alkylthiocarbamoyl group; both n and m are 0 or 1, with the proviso that R2 is different from hydrogen, when R1 is hydrogen, as well as stereoisomers or mixtures of stereoisomers thereof, acid addition salts thereof and hydrates, prodrugs and metabolites of all these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to R-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazinone of formula (1), and to S-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazinone of formula (2), and to acid-addition salts thereof as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of the above compounds. The new starting compounds of formulae (4) and (5) are also involved in the scope of the invention. The compounds according to the invention possess &agr;1- and &agr;2-adrenoceptor antagonistic effects and urogenital selectivity. Thus, they are useful for the treatment of the benign prostate hyperplasia.

Abstract: A compound of formula I in which X means hydrogen or halogen, Y means —NR3— or —N═, R1 and R2 are the same or different and mean hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, nitro, halogen, the group —NR8R9, —O—C1-4 alkyl, —CF3, OH or C1-6 alkanoyloxy, R3 means hydrogen, the group —CO—R10, C1-6 alkyl or C3-7 cycloalkyl, R4 means optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, R5 means hydrogen or R4 and R5 together mean oxygen, R6 means C1-4 alkyl, R8 and R9 are the same or different and mean hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or —CO—C1-6 alkyl, R10 means hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, optionally substituted C6-10 aryl, the group —NR11R12, —O—C1-6 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or —O—C3-7 cycloalkyl, R11 and R12 are the same or different and mean hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl or optionally substituted C6-10 aryl and —C...C...

Abstract: The invention relates to R-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazionone of formula (1) and to S-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazionone of formula (2) and to acid-addition salts thereof as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of the above compounds. The new starting compounds of formula (4) and (5) are also involved in the scope of the invention. The compounds according to the invention possess &agr;1- and &agr;2-adrenoceptor antagonistic effects and urogenital selectivity. Thus, they are useful for the treatment of the benign prostate hyperplasia.

Abstract: An N-benzoylamino acid compound of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is an NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 group where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which are the same or different are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1-12 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group substituted by a hydroxyl group and a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group substituted by an amino group;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 when taken together with the adjacent nitrogen form a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group containing an additional nitrogen atom, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group containing an additional nitrogen atom and being substituted by an oxo group, a phenyl-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or C.sub.

Abstract: New 3-substituted 3H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and n have the meanings indicated in the description, their production as well as their use as pharmaceutical agents are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-benzoylamino acid derivatives of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which are the same or different, stand for a hydroxyl group optionally bearing an acetyl group; or a C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group optionally substituted by a phenyl group;n means an integer from 2 to 15as well as their tautomers, racemates and optically active individual (pure) isomers or mixtures thereof and the salts of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.The invention relates also to a process for the preparation of compounds of the general formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-4-methyl-7,8-dimethoxy-5 H-2,3-benzodiazepine of formula (I) ##STR1## in high purity and in a quality suitable for pharmaceutical purposes. According to the invention the reaction of 1 mole of 2-acetonyl-3'-chloro-4,5-dimethoxybenzophenone of formula (II) ##STR2## with 3-7 moles of hydrazine hydrate in an organic solvent or in a mixture of organic solvents at a temperature between 15.degree. C. and 85.degree. C. is carried out in the absence of air oxygen, optionally in the presence of water. The crude product is then recrystallized from an aliphatic alcohol containing 1 to 5 carbon atom(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-pentanoic acid of Formula (I) ##STR1## which comprises reacting an ester of the general Formula (X) ##STR2## wherein X represents halogen and Z stands for a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-8 alkylene group optionally substituted by one or two 2,2-dimethyl-5-halopentanoyloxy group(s), wherein halo represents chlorine or bromine, and in which alkylene group one or two methylene group(s) may be optionally replaced either by hetero atom(s) or by a bivalent heterocyclic group--with an alkali salt of 2,5-dimethylphenol of Formula (II) ##STR3## or with an ester of the latter formed with a lower alkanoic acid, and hydrolizing the aryloxy-substituted ester of the general Formula (XI) thus obtained. ##STR4## Furthermore the invention relates to intermediate compounds of the general Formula (X), wherein X and Z are as stated above, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as active ingredient a compound of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for straight or branched chain alkyl comprising 1 to 8 carbon atoms; phenyl alkyl having 7 to 10 carbon atoms; phenyl; or cycloalkyl comprising 3 to 8 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 stands for straight or branched chain alkyl comprising 1 to 8 carbon atoms; alkyl comprising 1 to 8 carbon atoms substituted by halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or by one or two phenyl groups; phenyl; or cycloalkyl having 3 to 8 carbon atoms,with the proviso that groups R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together contain at least three carbon atoms. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the Formula I by methods known per se.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-pentanoic acid of Formula (I) ##STR1## which comprises reacting an ester of the general Formula (X) ##STR2## wherein X represents halogen and Z stands for a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-8 alkylene group optionally substituted by one or two 2,2-dimethyl-5-halopentanoyloxy group(s), wherein halo represents chlorine or bromine, and in which alkylene group one or two methylene group(s) may be optionally replaced either by hetero atom(s) or by a bivalent heterocyclic group--with an alkali salt of 2,5-dimethylphenol of Formula (II) ##STR3## or with an ester of the latter formed with a lower alkanoic acid, and hydrolizing the aryloxy-substituted ester of the general Formula (XI) thus obtained. Furthermore the invention relates to intermediate compounds of the general Formula (X), wherein X and Z are as stated above, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A method of treating a learning deficiency is disclosed wherein a patient in need of stimulating learning ability is treated with a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 straight or branched chain alkyl, C.sub.7 to C.sub.10 phenylalkyl, phenyl, or C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 straight or branched chain alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy or by 1 or 2 phenyl groups; or is C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 cycloalkyl;with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together contain at least 3 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of substituted urea derivatives, and compositions and concentrates for the same purpose are disclosed. According to the process the substituted urea derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxy, oxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns new sulfur-containing isoquinoline derivatives. More particularly, the invention relates to isoquinoline derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R independently represents hydrogen, hydroxyl or alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with phenyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen or alkoxy group, cyano or carbamoyl,R.sup.2 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen, alkoxy or carboxyl, or a group of the general formula A ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a straight or branched chained alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl,m and n independently represent 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that m+n is at least 1,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, phenyl, hydroxyl, acyloxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, carbamoyl, carbazoyl or dialkylamino containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, orR.sup.

Abstract: Isoquinolines are disclosed of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R independently represents hydrogen, hydroxyl or alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with phenyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen or alkoxy group, cyano or carbomoyl,R.sup.2 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen, alkoxy or carboxyl, or a group of the general formula A ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a straight or branched chained alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl,m and n independently represent 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that m+n is at least 1,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, phenyl, hydroxyl, acyloxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, carbamoyl, carbazoyl or dialkylamino containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, orR.sup.