Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an optically active compound of cycloalkyl[b]benzofuran using a readily available optically active compound as a starting material by a reaction using a transition metal or the Mitsunobu reaction, or a combination thereof, followed by a cyclization reaction using a metal or an organometallic reagent. The process can exclude the needs of complicated optical resolution steps as well as enzyme reactions that requires a large amount of solvent and long reaction time besides repeatability is hardly obtained, providing a very useful production process that can apply for not only laboratory preparation but also for industrial scale productions.

Abstract: A remedy for drug dependence in which the active ingredient is an opioid &kgr; receptor agonist in which the typical compound is represented by the following formula.

Abstract: This invention provides an antipruritc comprising an opiate &kgr; receptor agonist as an effective component, a new morphinan quaternary ammonium salt derivative and a new morphinan-N-oxide derivative which are useful in treating pruritus complicated with some diseases.

Abstract: A novel compound which is a &dgr;-opioid antagonist having high selectivity and activity, that exhibits immunosuppressive action, antiallergic action, anti-inflammatory action and brain cell-protecting action is disclosed. The compound according to the present invention is an indole derivative represented by the formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The present invention also provides an immunosuppressive agent, antiallergic agent, anti-inflammatory agent and brain cell-protecting agent comprising the derivative or the salt as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: A morphinan derivative or its pharmacologically allowed acid addition salt represented with compound I, an analgesic and diuretic having its derivative or its salt as the active ingredient, and its production process are described. The compound of the present invention possesses strong analgesic activity and diuretic action as a highly selective &kgr;-opioid agonist, allowing it to be used as a useful analgesic and diuretic.

Abstract: An elevator in which an elevator-car and a counter weight are hung like a draw well. The elevator includes a receiving unit for receiving an electric power from a feeding unit provided in a hoistway, an inverter for converting the received electric power into ac power, a motor connected to an ac side of the inverter, for driving the counter weight in up and down directions, a sensor for detecting a position of a receiving unit, and a control unit for controlling an inverter on the basis of the position detected by the position sensor. The counter weight has the receiving means, the inverter, and the motor.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (12) useful as an intermediate for production of drug or agricultural chemical: (wherein R21 to R25 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a perfluoroalkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, a carboxyl group, a thiol group, an alkylthio group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a carbamoyl group) can be produced by reacting a compound represented by the formula (13): (wherein R21 to R25 have the same definitions as given above) with 1,1-cyclopropanedicarboxylic acid. The compound of the formula (12) is useful as a raw material for production of a pyrrolidinone compound useful as an active ingredient of drug.

Abstract: Novel morphinan derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof as compounds having abilities to bind to opioid &egr;-receptor, which have agonist or antagonist activities, are disclosed. The morphinan derivatives according to the present invention are represented by the formula (I).

Abstract: A morphinan derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt represented with, for example, and an analgesic, diuretic, antitussive and brain cell protector having its derivative or its salt as the active ingredient are described. The compound of the present invention possesses strong analgesic activity, diuretic action and antitussive action as a highly selective &kgr;-opioid agonist, allowing it to be used as a useful analgesic, diuretic and antitussive. On the other hand, the compound of the present invention also possesses remarkable cerebro-neuroprotective activity, thus allowing it be used as a useful cerebro-neuroprotective agents.

Abstract: This invention provides an antipruritic comprising an opiate &kgr; receptor agonist as an effective component, a new morphinan quaternary ammonium salt derivative and a new morphinan-N-oxide derivative which are useful in treating pruritus complicated with some diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a quinolinomorphinan derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, and an agent for curing or preventing cerebral disorders composed of the derivative and salt thereof, which is represented by the following formula (I): (wherein R1 represents cyclopropylmethyl or the like; R2 and R3 independently represent hydroxy, methoxy, or the like; R4 represents hydrogen, methyl, amino or the like; and (R5)m represents hydrogen, substituted benzo, or the like. The compounds of the present invention prevent damages of the cerebral nerve cells and are useful as medicine for curing or preventing various cerebral diseases such as cerebral stroke, traumatic cerebral diseases, cerebral edema, and cerebral neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indolomorphinan derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, and an agent for curing and preventing cerebral disorders composed of the derivative and salt thereof, which is represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 represents cyclopropylmethyl or the like; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represent hydroxy methoxy, or the like; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, methyl, benzyl, 3-isothiocyanatopropyl, or the like; and (R.sup.5).sub.m represents hydrogen, substituted benzo, or the like]. The compounds of the present invention have the excellent effect of preventing damage of the cerebral nerve cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel brain cell protective agent having for its active ingredient a morphinan derivative represented with Compound 1 ##STR1## or pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds used in the present invention were found to have excellent defensive effects against brain nerve cell necrosis in both in vitro and in vivo pharmacological evaluations, and can be used as useful preventive and therapeutic agents of ischemic brain disorders, brain nerve cell disorders and dementia.

Abstract: Optically active materials of tricyclic compounds, for example, cyclopenta [b] benzofuran derivatives represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, Y and Z independently represent hydrogen, halogen, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; and n represents 0 to 4, are directly produced by adding an optically active alcohol, amine and/or metal salt thereof.

Abstract: A novel compound which is a .delta.-opioid antagonist having high selectivity and activity, that exhibits immunosuppressive action, antiallergic action, anti-inflammatory action and brain cell-protecting action is disclosed. The compound according to the present invention is an indole derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The present invention also provides an immunosuppressive agent, antiallergic agent, anti-inflammatory agent and brain cell-protecting agent comprising the derivative or the salt as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel brain cell protective agent having for its active ingredient a morphinan derivative represented with Compound 1 ##STR1## or pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds used in the present invention were found to have excellent defensive effects against brain nerve cell necrosis in both in vitro and in vivo pharmacological evaluations, and can be used as useful preventive and therapeutic agents of ischemic brain disorders, brain nerve cell disorders and dementia.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by general formula (1), its pharmaceutically acceptable salt and a hydrate of the pharmaceutically acceptable salt have high antipsychotic activity, they may be used as an active ingredient for preparation of an antipsychotic. ##STR1## Also provided are an optical resolution method of the above compound and an intermediate for preparation of the compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for producing 4a-aryldecahydroisoquinoline compounds. The process is especially useful for preparing 4a-trans-6-oxo-aryldecahydroisoquinoline compounds.

Abstract: A novel compound which is a .delta.-opioid antagonist having high selectivity and activity, that exhibits immunosuppressive action, antiallergic action, anti-inflammatory action and brain cell-protecting action is disclosed. The compound according to the present invention is an indole derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The present invention also provides an immunosuppressive agent, antiallergic agent, anti-inflammatory agent and brain cell-protecting agent comprising the derivative or the salt as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to indole derivatives represented by the following compound 1 and the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. ##STR1## The compounds of the present invention were found to exhibit strong antitussive and analgesic actions as a result of pharmacological evaluation, and can be used in the pharmaceutical field as effective antitussives and analgesics.