Abstract: Heterocyclic acetylenes of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y and R.sup.1 are substituents such as hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, chloro or fluoro, m is 0-2, R.sup.2 is branched alkyl and Het is an aromatic heterocycle. The acetylenes are useful in treating hypertension and/or angina.

Abstract: Acetylenes of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y, m, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, n and R.sup.4 are defined herein and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or substituted alkyl are useful vasodilators and antihypertensives.

Abstract: Octahydroquinolizine and corresponding octahydroquinolizinium compounds of formulae (I) and (Va): ##STR1## where A is a 3 to 7 membered carbocyclic ring, R.sup.1 is a substituent, n is 0-2, x is 0-3, and Y is an anion. Also, pharmaceutical compositions for treating pain containing (I) and methods for synthesis and use as well as novel intermediates in the synthesis.

Abstract: Cyclopenta[b]thiophenes of the following formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are H or alkyl and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 andR.sup.6 are alkyl, as well their salts, are anti-inflammatory agents having pharmacological profiles similar to that of steroids. Also part of the invention are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the pharmaceutical treatment of mammals such as man.

Abstract: Octahydroindolizidines and corresponding ketones of the formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## where A is a 3-7 carbon or hetero-containing ring, R.sup.1 is a substituent, n is 0-6 and x is 0-3. Also, pharmaceutical compositions for treating pain containing (I) or (II) and methods for synthesis and use as well as novel intermediates in the synthesis.

Abstract: Octahydroindolizine compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q is --NR--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.z --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --SCH.sub.2 --, --SO.sub.2 --, --SO--, --CO--, or an oxygen or a sulfur atom and where R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are substituents such as alkyl and x, y and z are independently the integers 0-3. Also, pharmaceutical compositions containing (I), intermediates and methods for treating pain.

Abstract: Heterocyclic acetylenes of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y is alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, chloro, fluoro, bromo or carboxamidoalkyl and R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, chloro, fluoro or dialkylamino, m is 0-2, R.sup.2 is branched alkyl and Het is an aromatic heterocycle. The acetylenes are useful in treating hypertension and/or angina.

Abstract: Acetylenes of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y, m, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 q, Alk, R.sup.3, n and R.sup.4 are as defined herein and Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are aromatic, including the salts and ammonium derivatives of formula (I), in treating angina, hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use and synthesis and novel intermediates are also part of the invention.

Abstract: Phenoxypropanol derivatives having a 2-acetylenic moiety on the phenyl group thereof of the following formula (I): ##STR1## and their use as anti-hypertensives, e.g. in man. Also part of the invention are pharmaceutical compositions and intermediates used in the synthesis.

Abstract: Novel pyrrole-2-acetylamino compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R" is H, alkyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.n CO.sub.2 H, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCH.sub.3, (CH.sub.2).sub.4 NH.sub.2 or (CH.sub.2).sub.2 CONH.sub.2 ; and n is 1 or 2, which have the same analgesic and antiinflammatory utility as zomepirac, but with reduced liability toward gastrointestinal irritation, and esters of the compounds of the above formula which are useful as intermediates to make said compounds.

Abstract: Octahydroindolizidines of the formula (I): ##STR1## where A is a 3-7 carbon or hetero-containing ring, R.sup.1 is a substituent and x is 0-3. Also, pharmaceutical composition for treating pain and methods for synthesis and use as well as novel intermediates in the synthesis.

Abstract: Compounds of the class of loweralkyl N-[amino(arylaminocarbonyl)iminomethyl]-N-methylglycinate acid addition salts are useful as antianxiety agents.

Abstract: Hexahydroindolizines of the following formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## are novel and have been found to possess antisecretory and antidepressant properties. Methods of preparation, intermediates thereto and use are also disclosed.

Abstract: 5-(Arylcyanohydroxymethyl)-1-loweralkylpyrrole-2-acetic acid derivatives are prepared by the protic acid catalyzed reaction of aroylcyanides with 1-loweralkylpyrrole-2-acetic acid derivatives, which is then converted by treatment with alkali metal hydroxides or heat to form 5-aroyl-1-loweralkylpyrrole-2-acetic acid or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: N-H and N-loweralkyl pyrrole-2-acetic acids are prepared by the reduction of 1-H and 1-loweralkyl-.alpha.-trichloromethylpyrrole-2-methanol with sodium dithionite (sodium hydrosulfite) in the presence of a base, MOH, wherein M is an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or tetraalkyl ammonium.

Abstract: Known types of 5-aroyl-1-loweralkylpyrrole-2-acetic acid derivatives are prepared by the thermal reaction of an aroylcyanide with a 1-alkylpyrrole-2-acetic acid derivative.

Abstract: Loweralkyl 1-methylpyrrole-2-acetates are prepared by the recuction of loweralkyl .alpha.-imino-1-methylpyrrole-2-acetates using a divalent sulfur reducing agent.

Abstract: 5-Aroyl-1-loweralkylpyrrole-2-acetonitriles are converted to the corresponding thiol esters by treatment with an alkyl mercaptan under acidic conditions followed by basification of the thiol esters to the corresponding acid salt form.

Abstract: Loweralkyl 1-methylpyrrole-2-acetates are prepared by the reduction of loweralkyl .alpha.-imino-1-methylpyrrole-2-acetates using sodium dithionite as the reducing agent.

Abstract: A meter box and a uniquely designed cover molded out of a substantially rigid plastic material is disclosed. The meter box comprises an open upper top with an upwardly extending rim member. On the inside surface of the meter box are means for supporting a cover forming a ledge member. The cover is arranged and configured to rest on the ledge confronting the rim of the box so as to substantially close the open top of the box. Disposed on the exterior of the meter box are a plurality of anchor tabs. A horizontal member is disposed between two anchor tabs adjacent the top of the meter box which enables the box to be secured in concrete and the like.The cover may be a substantially round member or may comprise first and second sections and means for rotatably joining the first and second sections together. The first section having outwardly extending protrusions which engage slots on the meter box so as to render the first section substantially immovable therein.