Abstract: Process for the preparation of 4-(imidazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of formula I, wherein R1 represents optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, which comprises treating a compound of formula II, wherein R1 has the same meaning defined in the formula I and But represents tert-butyl, with an acid. The 4-(imidazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of formula I are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (I), its diastereoisomers, its enantiomers or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates, formula (I), to procedures of obtaining the same, to intermediates thereof, and use as competitive inhibitors of the third enzyme of the shikimic acid pathway, the type II dehydroquinase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of obtaining type II dehydroquinase enzyme inhibitors and the precursors thereof from (?)-quinic acid. The described compounds have a carboxycyclohexene structure. The process of preparing the compounds and their application as compositions with pharmacological properties and herbicides of interest are described.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 4-(imidazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of formula I, wherein R1 represents optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, which comprises treating a compound of formula II, wherein R1 has the same meaning defined in the formula I and But represents tert-butyl, with an acid. The 4-(imidazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of formula I are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 4-(imidazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of formula I, wherein R1 represents optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, which comprises treating a compound of formula II, wherein R1 has the same meaning defined in the formula I and Butt represents tert-butyl, with an acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of obtaining type II dehydroquinase enzyme inhibitors and the precursors thereof from (?)-quinic acid. The described compounds have a carboxycyclohexene structure. The process of preparing the compounds and their application as compositions with pharmacological properties and herbicides of interest are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein: one of X or Y represents N and the other represents C; R1 represents hydrogen, methyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, —CHO, —COCH3 or —COOR4; PR2 represents optionally-substituted aryl or heteroaryl; R3 represents C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 haloalkyl or —NR4R6; R4 represents hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl or arylC0-8 alkyl; R6 represents hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, arylC1-8 alkyl, —COR8 or —COOR8; R8 represents C1-8 alkyl or C1-8 haloalkyl; aryl in the above definitions represents phenyl or naphthyl; and heteroaryl in the above definitions represents pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine or pyridazine, which can be optionally fused to a benzene ring. These compounds are useful as cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 4-(imidazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of formula 1, wherein R1 represents optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, which comprises treating a compound of formula II, wherein R1 has the same meaning defined in the formula I and But represents tert-butyl, with an acid. The 4-(imidazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of formula I are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Novel imidazole derivatives of formula I and their salts, solvates and prodrugs, wherein the meanings of the different radicals are as shown in the description. Said compounds are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Novel imidazole derivatives of formula I and their salts, solvates and prodrugs, wherein the meanings of the different radicals are as shown in the description. Said compounds are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of formula I and the salts, solvates and prodrugs thereof, wherein the meanings of the various substituents are as disclosed in the description. Said compounds are useful as anti-inflammatories.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I and their salts and solvates are angiotensin II receptor antagonists and as such are useful in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure and elevated intraocular pressure. Pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds and processes for their preparation are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new imidazopyridine derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein: one of A, B, C and D is N and the other are CR, wherein each R independently represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, COOH or halogen; R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; Ar.sub.1 represents phenyl or pyridyl which can be optionally substituted; V represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, aryl, aryl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl or a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocycle; the group X-Y represents C.dbd.C or CH--CR.sub.3 ; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or aryl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl; Z represents among others --CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, --tetrazol-5-yl, --CONHSO.sub.2 R.sub.4, --CONR.sub.4 R.sub.5,--CH.sub.2 NHSO.sub.2 R.sub.4 ; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryl, aryl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl or perfluoro-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl; W represents hydrogen, cyano, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, aryl, aryl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new tetralones having formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 are as defined in claim 1. The invention also relates to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments. These compounds are antihypertensive and bronchodilator agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new tetralones having the formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen, halogen, cyano, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, ethynyl, trimethylsilylethynyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbonylamino being the amino optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together form a C.sub.2-5 polymethylene chain; either R.sup.5 represents hydroxyl, acetoxy or formyloxy and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are both hydrogen, or R.sup.5 together with R.sup.6 form a carbonyl group and R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 together form a bond and R.sup.6 is hydrogen; R.sup.8 is, among others, 1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-1-pyridyl, 2,3-dihydro-1-oxo-1H-isoindol-2-yl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyperidinyl. The invention also relates to a procedure for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.