Abstract: Novel 7,7-disubstituted (5H,9H)-6,8-dioxabenzocycloheptene compounds having the structural formula (I): are useful intermediates in the synthesis of non-steroidal derivatives of vitamin D.

Abstract: 3-[5?-(3,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzyloxy)-2?-ethyl-2-propylbiphenyl-4-yl]pentan-3-ol is prepared from the novel intermediate, 6-ethyl-4?-(1-ethyl-1-hydroxypropyl)-2?-propylbiphenyl-3-ol

Abstract: Novel 7,7-disubstituted (5H,9H)-6,8-dioxabenzocycloheptene compounds having the structural formula (I): are useful intermediates in the synthesis of non-steroidal derivatives of vitamin D.

Abstract: Vitamin D derivatives, notably non-steroidal vitamin D derivatives, are prepared from novel disubstituted phenylboronic acid compounds having the formula (I): and also from the novel intermediates having the formulae (1), (2), (3) and (10):

Abstract: 5-aryl-1H-triazole compounds of the formula are potent and selective COX-2 inhibitors. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of the formula: in which R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, (C1-C6)alkyl or (C3-C8)cycloalkyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen or a (C1-C6)alkyl, halogen, cyano, (C1-C6)alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, (C1-C6)alkylthio, (C1-C6)alkylsulfonyl, sulfonamido, acyl, (C1-C6)alkoxycarbonyl, or carboxamido group; R3 and R6 together with the phenyl ring bearing them can also form a benzofurane, or a N-methylbenzotriazole. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these derivatives, and to the uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to precursors of the A-ring of vitamin D, of the formula (I): in which A, R, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to a method of preparing compounds (I) comprising the enzymatic asymmetrization of 3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid derivatives, as well as intermediates of preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, n and X are as defined in the specification, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them. These compounds are excellent progestogens which are devoid of residual androgenic activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: m is 0 or 1;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or lower alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, or lower alkyl;R.sup.3 is ##STR2## or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a group of the formula: ##STR3## wherein: n is 0 or 1;p is 0, 1, 2 or 3;q is 0 or 1;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl;R.sup.5 is optionally substituted phenyl;X is (CH.sub.2).sub.p, or 4-piperidin-1-yl;Y is CH, CH--O--, CH--S--, or nitrogen;Z is CH.sub.2, NH, sulfur, or oxygen; andA is a substituted furanyl group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and m are defined as in the specification or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt or N-oxide thereof, are calcium and sodium channel antagonists useful for treating mammals having a variety of disease states, such as stroke, epilepsy, hypertension, angina, migraine, arrhythmia, thrombosis, embolism, and also for treatment of spinal injuries.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and efficient process for preparing 2,4(5)-substituted or 1,2,4-substituted imidazole derivatives.The invention also provides a process for preparing substituted aminoalkylimidazole derivatives, useful for the treatment of mammals having a variety of disease states, including stroke, epilepsy, hypertension, angina, migraine, arrhythmia, thrombosis, embolism, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and efficient process for preparing 2,4(5)-substituted or 1,2,4-substituted imidazole derivatives.The invention also provides a process for preparing substituted aminoalkylimidazole derivatives, useful for the treatment of mammals having a variety of disease states, including stroke, epilepsy, hypertension, angina, migraine, arrhythmia, thrombosis, embolism, and the like.The invention also relates to novel aminoalkylimidazole compounds.

Abstract: Carbostyril derivatives of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: m is 0, 1, or 2;n is 0, 1, or 2;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aralkoxy, or acyloxy;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, acyloxy, provided that when R.sup.4 is hydroxy or acyloxy, m and n are both 1;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; andR.sup.6 is alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, or (dialkylamino)alkyl;and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and N-oxides (at the carbostyril nitrogen) thereof, and compositions containing them, are useful in treating cardiovascular diseases, particularly arrhythmias. Methods of preparing intermediates, the compounds, their formulations and methods of treatment therewith are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the definitions given herein, are useful as antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, morpholino, benzylamino, di-n-lower alkylamine, n-lower alkylamine, and aryl piperazino;Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2, CHOB and C.dbd.O, wherein B is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkanoyl;Y is oxygen or sulfur;n is an integer from 0-4 but cannot be zero when Z.sub.1 is CHOB;m is an integer from 0-4 but cannot be zero when Z.sub.2 is CHOB, or when m is hydrogen;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or alkoxy; andR.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently lower alkyl, with the proviso that both R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 cannot be methyl when M is hydrogen;are antihistamines and are therefore useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases including asthma, hay fever, allergies and the common cold.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2, CHOB and C.dbd.O, wherein B is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkanoyl;Y is oxygen or sulfur;n is an integer from 0-4 but cannot be zero when Z.sub.1 is CHOB;m is an integer from 0-4 but cannot be zero when Z.sub.2 is CHOB; andR.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or alkoxy;are antihistamines and are therefore useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases including asthma, hay fever, allergies and the common cold.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2, CHOB and C.dbd.O, wherein B is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkanoyl;Y is oxygen or sulfur;n is an integer from 0-4 but cannot be zero when Z.sub.1 is CHOB;m is an integer from 0-4 but cannot be zero when Z.sub.2 is CHOB; andR.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or alkoxy;are antihistamines and are therefore useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases including asthma, hay fever, allergies and the common cold.