Abstract: The invention provides ways to determine the impact of diluting a solution wherein the diluting may be carried out for any of a variety of purposes. In one embodiment, the method enables accurate volume dispensation calculations independent of meniscus shape. In another embodiment, the method enables accurate determination of plate washing efficiency. In yet another embodiment, the method enables the accurate determination of dilution ratio over a plurality of dilution steps. The methods described may be carried out using one or more systems arranged to perform the steps. A kit of the invention includes instructions for carrying out the steps of the methods and, optionally, one or more solutions suitable for conducting photometric measurements.

Abstract: A method for precisely and accurately determining the volume of a test liquid aliquot which can be used to calibrate a liquid delivery device. The method is particularly useful for determining the volume of an aliquot of a test liquid which is complex or non-aqueous, or is both complex and non-aqueous. The test-stock mixture contains at least the test liquid and a stock solution including a first dye, the first dye having absorbance characteristics which are measurably distinguishable from the absorbance characteristics of a second dye. The test-stock mixture is mixed with a diluent including the second dye to form a sample solution to be used to measure absorbances of the first dye and the second dye. The volume of the test-stock mixture aliquot is calculated by using a formula based on the Beer-Lambert law which incorporates the measured absorbance values and a dilution characteristic of the test-stock mixture.

Abstract: An apparatus and related method for optical calibration of spectrophotometers is described. The apparatus is a calibration plate including one or more cuvettes filled with solutions of interest. The cuvettes are sealed to prevent evaporation. The cuvettes also possess a compressible component to allow for expansion of the solution and a bubble control apparatus to ensure that the compressible component does not intersect the beam path. A piece of neutral density glass is optionally included in the apparatus to track optical changes of the solutions over time.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl and C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sup.2 represents a phenyl group substituted by a group selected from ##STR2## and optionally further substituted by one or two substituents selected from halogen atoms, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, and C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.3 represents the group ##STR3## R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom or a group selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy and C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 and a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected from C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 acyloxy and --SO.sub.2 R.sup.11 ;R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl and C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sup.2 represents a pyridinyl group optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected from halogen atoms, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, --CN, --NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2.sup.6, --COR.sup.6, --CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7 and --(CH.sub.2).sub.m OC(O)C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.3 represents the group ##STR2## R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which may be the same or different, each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom or a group selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy and C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.6 R.sup.7 and R.sup.8, which may be the same or different, each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and m represents zero or an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof wherein R.sup.1 represents a halogen or hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group;R.sup.2 represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or two substituents;R.sup.3 represents the group ##STR2## R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, or a group selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl.The compounds may be used in the treatment or prophylaxis of depression and other CNS disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.5 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to tetracyclic ketones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n represents 1, 2 or 3;Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein one of the groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -7cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;Y represents a group --(CH.sub.2)m--, where m represents 2, 3 or 4, or a group --X(CH.sub.2).sub.p --, where p represents 2 or 3, X represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom or a group NR.sup.4, where R.sup.4 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, and X is attached to the benzene ring moiety of the molecule;and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and the various substituents are defined hereinbelow. The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and the various substituents are defined hereinbelow. The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and hydrates thereof, in which one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group which may be optionally substituted by hydroxy or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, and the other represents the group R.sub.4 R.sub.5 NAlk-- in which Alk represents a straight or branched alkylene chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.3, which may be in either the 2 or 3-position, represents the ##STR2## where X represents --CH.sub.2 --, --O-- or --S--; n represents zero, 1 or 2;m represents 2, 3 or 4; andR.sub.7 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl, or C.sub.2-6 alkyl substituted by hydroxy or alkoxy; andR.sub.8 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl, hydroxyalkyl, acyloxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aralkyloxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy, or the group NR.sub.10 R.sub.11 ; with the provisos thatwhere R.sub.2 represents the group R.sub.4 R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in which the variables are as defined in the specification.The compounds of formula (I) show pharmacological activity as selective histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists.Also disclosed are intermediates in the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in which the substituents are defined in the detailed description.The compounds show pharmaceutical activity as selective histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, which show pharmacological activity as selective histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formulae (1a) and (1b) ##STR1## in which: --COR.sup.1 is an ester group,n is 1 or 2,W is C.sub.1-7 alkylene,X is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --,Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group,R.sup.2 is substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl, thienylalkyl or naphthylalkyl or cinnamyl, andR.sup.3 is --H or C.sub.1-5 alkanoyl, including their salts.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic or antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each may represent hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, or alkyl, substituted by hydroxy, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, amino, C.sub.1-3 alkylamino or di-C.sub.1-3 alkylamino or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an alicyclic heterocyclic ring which may be unsubstituted or may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1-3 alkyl groups or a hydroxy group and/or may contain another heteroatom are described.Alk is a straight lower alkylene chain,Q is a furan or thiophen ring, the furan ring optionally bearing a further substituent R.sub.5 adjacent to the group R.sub.1 R.sub.2 NAlk-- or Q represents a benzene ring.R.sub.5 represents halogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl which may be substituted by a hydroxy or C.sub.1-3 alkoxy group;X represents --CH.sub.2 --, --O-- or --S--;n represents zero or 1;m represents 2, 3 or 4;Y represents .dbd.O or .dbd.S;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen in which case R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## in which --COR.sup.1 is a complex ester or thioester group,W is alkylene,X is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --,n is 1 or 2,Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group having 5-8 ring members, andR.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenylalkyl, thienzlalkyl, naphthylalkyl or cinnamyl, and their salts and solvates.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in which the substituents are defined later.The compounds show pharmacological activity as selective histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of ranitidine of formula (I) ##STR1## which comprises reacting a thiol of formula (II) ##STR2## with an alkylating agent of formula (III) ##STR3## The ethyleneimino derivative of formula (III) is a novel compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in whichR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, trifluoroalkyl or alkyl substituted by hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or cycloalkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5 to 10 membered alicyclic heterocyclic ring which may be saturated or may contain at least one double bond, may be unsubstituted or may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1-3 alkyl groups or a hydroxy group and/or may contain another heteroatom;Alk represents a straight or branched alkylene chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;Q represents a furan or thiophen ring in which incorporation into the rest of the molecule is through bonds at the 2- and 5-positions, the furan ring optionally bearing a further substituent R.sub.