Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: Alcohol and water solvates of 6-(5-carboxy-5-methyl-hexyloxy)-2,2-dimethylhexanoic acid monocalcium salt are crystalline and have the formula wherein R1 is H or lower alkyl, and x is a number from 0 to 10, and are useful for treating dyslipidemia.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: Alcohol and water solvates of 6-(5-carboxy-5-methyl-hexyloxy)-2,2-dimethylhexanoic acid monocalcium salt are crystalline and have the formula (I), wherein R1 is H or lower alkyl, and x is a number from 0 to 10, and are useful for treating dyslipidemia.

Abstract: arboxyalkcylethers are useful for treating eating disorders such as obesity.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: Alcohol and water solvates of 6-(5-carboxy-5-methyl-hexyloxy)-2,2-dimethylhexonoic acid monocalcium salt are crystalline and have the formula (I), wherein R1 is H or lower alkyl, and x is a number from 0 to 10, and are useful for treating dyslipidemia.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of R(+)1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-4-phenyl-1-?(3-phenyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)methyl!pyri dine by a novel synthesis is described where 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexene-carboxylic acid is converted in five operations to the desired product, as well as processes for the resolution of 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid using cinchonidine to afford (S)5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexenecarboylic acid or .alpha.-chymotrypsin to selectively hydrolyze n-butyl 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cycohexenecarboxylate to afford (S)5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid as well as other valuable intermediates used in the processes.

Abstract: 3-(Thienyloxy)pyridines and acid-addition salts thereof, which are useful as pharmacological agents, especially in the area of psychostimulants, are disclosed. These compounds can be produced by reacting a halothiophene with a metallic salt of 3-hydroxypyridine.