Abstract: Substituted benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyridines and processes for their preparation are disclosed. The compounds are active as bronchodilators.

Abstract: Substituted tetrahydrobenzazepines and tetrahydronaphthazepines which are useful as pharmacological agents, especially in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, are disclosed. These compounds can be prepared by cyclizing an appropriately substituted (.beta.-hydroxy-.beta.-phenylethyl)(.beta.-phenylethyl)amine.

Abstract: There is described 3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)chromones having the following structural formula: ##STR1## in which R is lower alkoxy having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, aryl such as phenyl, halogen or trihalo lower alkyl. These compounds exhibit anti-allergic properties and are indicated in the treatment of allergic conditions such as hay fever and asthma.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel substituted benzopyranopyridines which are active as bronchodilators.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxides is disclosed. The process involves the base catalyzed rearrangement of a saccharinacetamide of structure I to give II, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of pyridyl, substituted-pyridyl, and thiazolyl. Compounds of the formula II have useful anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, they can be used as intermediates in the preparation of known anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1-{[5-(4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazin-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]methyl}eth anone S,S-dioxide (III), a novel intermediate useful in the preparation of the known anti-inflammatory agent, 4-hydroxy-3-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolylcarbamoyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine 1,1-dioxide (IV). According to the process of this invention, the saccharin compound, 2,3-dihydro-N-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)-3-oxo-1,2-benzisothiazole-2-acetamid e 1,1-dioxide (I) is reacted with an alkali metal alkoxide of a lower alcohol in an inert solvent at temperatures below 30.degree. C. to form the benzenesulfonylglycineamide, alkyl 2-{[({[(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)amino]carbonyl}methyl)amino]sulfonyl}benzoat e (II), which is ring closed and rearranged by reaction with an alkali metal alkoxide of a lower alcohol in an inert solvent at temperatures of from 60.degree. to 70.degree. C. to form the desired oxadiazole compound III.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxides is disclosed. The process involves the base catalyzed rearrangement of a saccharinacetamide of structure I to give II, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of pyridyl, substituted-pyridyl, and thiazolyl. Compounds of the formula II have useful anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, they can be used as intermediate in the preparation of known anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 4-hydroxy-3-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolylcarbamoyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine 1,1-dioxide (I), starting with 3-amino-5-methylisoxazole (II) is disclosed. Compound I exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and is useful for treating inflammation. In the process of the invention an intermediate obtained, 2,3-dihydro-N-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)-3-oxo-1,2-benzisothiazole-2-acetamid e 1,1-dioxide (IV) undergoes rearrangement to provide 1-{[5-(4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazin-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]methyl}eth anone S,S-dioxide (V), which is methylated, according to conventional procedures. The methylated intermediate VI, upon further treatment, undergoes a second rearrangement to obtain the desired anti-inflammatory compound I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to [2-(4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-yl)ethenyl]benzonitrile and benzoic acids having the following structural formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen or lower alkoxy, and A is COOH or CN. The compounds of this invention exhibit anti-allergy properties and are indicated in the management of allergic manifestations such as bronchial asthma.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 4-hydroxy-3-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolylcarbamoyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine 1,1-dioxide (I), starting with 3-amino-5-methylisoxazole (II) is disclosed. Compound I exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and is useful for treating inflammation. In the process of the invention an intermediate obtained, 2,3-dihydro-N-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)-3-oxo-1,2-benzisothiazole-2-actamide 1,1-dioxide (IV) undergoes rearrangement to provide 1-{[5-(4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazin-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]methyl}eth anone, S,S-dioxide (V), which is methylated, according to conventional procedures. The methylated intermediate VI, upon further treatment, undergoes a second rearrangement to obtain the desired anti-inflammatory compound I.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel substituted benzopyranopyridines which are active as bronchodilators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted [4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-yl]cyclopropane carboxylic acids and esters having the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen, alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl or when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 taken together form an additional aromatic ring and A is hydrogen or ethyl. The compounds of this invention exhibit anti-allergy properties and are indicated in the management of allergic manifestations such as bronchial asthma.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 4-hydroxy-3-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolylcarbamoyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine 1,1-dioxide (I), starting with 3-amino-5-methylisoxazole (II) is disclosed. Compound I exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and is useful for treating inflammation. In the process of the invention an intermediate obtained, 2,3-dihydro-N-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)-3-oxo-1,2-benzisothiazole-2-acetamid e 1,1-dioxide (IV) undergoes rearrangement to provide 1-{[5-(4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazin-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]methyl}eth anone S,S-dioxide (V), which is methylated, according to conventional procedures. The methylated intermediate VI, upon further treatment, undergoes a second rearrangement to obtain the desired anti-inflammatory compound I.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen; or where R.sub.1 is methyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, phenyl, or phenyl substituted in the para-position by hydroxy, alkoxy, chloro, phenyl or alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms. The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of bronchial asthma. These compounds exhibit unique biological properties in that they provide the desired bronchial dilation effect without accompanying cardiac stimulation.

Abstract: Substituted benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyridines having the following structural formula are disclosed: ##STR1## In the above formula, R.sub.1 R.sub.2 are hydrogen, a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxyl group of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and X is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a methylene group or a nitrogen atom substituted by hydrogen, a lower alkyl group of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a lower alkanoyl group of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The compounds of this invention are prepared by reacting an R.sub.1, R.sub.2 -substituted phenol with a 3-carbethoxy-4-piperidone in the presence of an acid catalyst to give an intermediate R.sub.1, R.sub.2 -substituted benzopyrano[3,4-c] pyridine. N-aminoalkylbenzopyrano[3,4-c]pyridines are obtained by treating the benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyridine with an appropriately substituted alkyl halide. The compounds of this invention are useful as bronchodilators for the treatment of bronchial asthma.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed wherein X is NH, O or S and the tautomers thereof when X is nitrogen, and Y is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, chloro, bromo or aryl. These compounds are useful in the management of allergic manifestations such as bronchial asthma.

Abstract: A substituted benzopyranopyridine of the formula ##SPC1##Which is active as a bronchodilator agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted benzo[c][2,7]naphthyridines and their preparation. The compounds of this invention are active as bronchodilators.

Abstract: The present invention discloses 3-phenylhydroindoles having the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R.sub.1 may be hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl or may be absent; R.sub.2 may be hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or absent; or where R.sub.1 is absent R.sub.2 may be CH.sub.3.sup.+ I.sup.- or O; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be hydrogen, hydroxy or lower alkoxy. The compounds possess anti-viral activity.

Abstract: Compounds having the following structural formula are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or alkyl. These compounds are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, antipyretics, analgesics.