Abstract: Novel 1,5-benzodiazepin-4-one derivatives, bearing between the 1,2-positions a triazolo ring, as disclosed. These 1,2-triazolo-1,5-benzodiazepin-4-ones are useful as muscle-relaxant, anti-convulsant and sedative agents.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or halogen; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, --COO lower alkyl or CON(R.sub.4).sub.2 wherein R.sub.4 is lower alkyl or hydrogen and may be differentAnd the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Also provided are methods for the preparation of these compounds as well as pharmaceutical formulations which contain the active compounds of this invention. The compounds of the formula illustrated above are useful as anxiolytics, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants and sedative agents.

Abstract: Novel preparations of triazolobenzodiazepines are disclosed. Novel 6-pyridyl-4H-triazolo[4,3-a]-1,4-benzodiazepines and novel intermediates are also disclosed which are useful as anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants and sedative agents.

Abstract: 6-Phenyl-S-triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepines bearing in the 8-position a hydroxyamino or azoxy substituent are disclosed together with processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates used in these processes. These triazolobenzodiazepines are useful as muscle relaxant, anti-convulsant and sedative agents.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## R.sup.1 is 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl or 2-thiazyl, R.sup.2 is lower alkyl and n is 1 or 2,And acid addition salts of the compounds wherein R.sup.1 is 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl are disclosed as useful as anthelmintics against a broad spectrum of helminths. Processes for making the active compounds and novel intermediates useful therein are also disclosed.

Abstract: Derivatives of 7H-indolo[2,3-c]quinolin-6(5H)-one and 7H-indolo[2,3-c]quinoline, prepared, inter alia, from the corresponding 3-azido-4-phenylcarbostyrils or corresponding N-(lower alkylamino)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-indole-2-carboxamides, are described. The end products of the invention are useful as anti-tumor agents, i.e., they inhibit the growth of transplantable tumors.

Abstract: Novel 1,4-benzodiazepin-2-ones of the formula ##SPC1##WhereinR.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, hydroxylower alkyl, lower alkoxy-lower alkyl and di-lower alkylamino-lower alkyl;R.sub.2 signifies hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.3 signifies hydrogen or halogen; R.sub.4 signifies lower alkylAnd the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are disclosed together with processes for preparing these compounds and novel intermediates used in these processes. These 7-azoxy substituted-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-ones are useful as muscle relaxant, anti-convulsant and sedative agents.

Abstract: The compound 7,9,9-trimethyl-1,4-dioxoaspiro [4,5] dec-7-en-8-methanol an intermediate in the preparation of Zeaxanthin and Xanthophyll, known coloring agents for foodstuffs.

Abstract: Novel preparations of triazolobenzodiazepines are disclosed. Novel 6-pyridyl-4H-triazolo[4,3-a]-1,4-benzodiazepines and novel intermediates are also disclosed which are useful as anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants and sedative agents.

Abstract: Novel pyrazino-1,4-diazepines are disclosed together with processes for their preparation and novel intermediates used in these processes. These novel diazepines are useful as sedatives, muscle-relaxants and anti-convulsants.

Abstract: 1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-ones bearing an acylamidoalkyl-substituent in the 1-position and methods for the preparation thereof are disclosed. These 1,4-benzodiazepin-2-ones exhibit sedative, anti-convulsant and muscle relaxant activity.

Abstract: Novel preparations of triazolobenzodiazepines are disclosed. Novel 6-pyridyl-4H-triazolo[4,3-a]-1,4-benzodiazepines and novel intermediates are also disclosed which are useful as anti-convulsants, muscle relaxants and sedative agents.

Abstract: A method by which rhodoxanthin can be synthesized from 3-ethylenedioxy-.beta.-ionone as well as new and novel intermediates produced in the synthesis. Rhodoxanthin is a well-known coloring agent for foodstuffs, including beverages, pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.