Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, carboxyalkenyl, alkoxycarbonyalkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxy, halogenated alkyl, carboxy alkoxycarbonyl or alkanoylamino; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halo, alkoxy, hydroxy, alkanoyloxy, or phenoxy; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, halo, alkoxycarbonyl, a benzyloxycarbonyl, alkanoyl, benzoyl, carbamoyl, alkyl, carboxy, hydroxyalkyl or alkylthio; R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, alkyl [optionally substituted by one or more of the following: hydroxy, halo or an amino group of formula --NR.sub.12 R.sub.13 ], a C.sub.3-12 alicyclic hydrocarbon group, phenyl, (cycloalkyl)alkyl or benzyl; R.sub.7 represents hydrogen, halo, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, alkyl, carboxy, or alkoxy; R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a heterocyclic ring containing one or more heteroatoms selected from N, O and S;in which R.sub.2 is H, a straight or branched chain alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms;in which R.sub.3, is H, a straight chain alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms or a formyl groupin which R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 which may be the same or different, are H, halo, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, an alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, phenyl or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form an optionally substituted second benzene ring;and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts have utility in the treatment of depression. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I are disclosed.

Abstract: The N-methyl-D-glucamine salt of (+)-2-(2-fluoro-4-biphenylyl)propionic acid, which is a novel compound with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and which is useful for treating inflammatory conditions including rheumatic disorders and as an analgesic. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel salt are also described. Also described are methods for preparing the novel salt by direct salification in an aqueous or non-aqueous medium, for example isopropanol, aqueous tetrahydrofuran, bis(methoxyethyl) ether and 4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one. Isopropanol is especially preferred.

Abstract: New compounds which are 2-(halogenated-hydroxy-substituted-4-biphenylyl)propionic acids, having, inter alia, anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: 2-[4-(2-Fluorophenoxy)phenyl]propionic acid and salts, esters, the amide and the alcohol derived therefrom, useful as anti-inflammatory agents, and their preparation.

Abstract: Novel trihalosubstituted biphenylyl propionic and acetic acids and their derivatives are described together with processes for their preparation and composition of them. They are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Therapeutic compositions comprising 2-(hydroxy-substituted-4-biphenylyl)propionic acids and methods of treatment of inflammation, pain, fever and preventing blood platelet aggregation with these compounds.

Abstract: Novel substituted aromatic hydrocarbons and ethers, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are described. They have pharmaceutical activity, e.g. as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: New compounds are described that are 2-(hydroxy substituted-4-biphenylyl)propionic acids. Processes of making and using them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described. The compounds have, inter alia, antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: A novel process for making aryl propionic acids is described. It comprises reaction of a Grignard compound, obtained from an aryl bromide and magnesium, with a lithium, sodium, magnesium or calcium salt of 2-bromopropionic acid, followed by acidification.