Abstract: A stabilized, pressure-hydrated magnesium hydroxide slurry and a process for its production from burnt magnesite are described. According to an embodiment of the invention, a mixture comprising burnt natural magnesite and water is pressure hydrated to provide a pressure hydrated slurry. The pressure hydrated slurry is then deagglomerated. If desired, chloride ions and cationic polymer can be added to further stabilize the slurry.

Abstract: A sparger system for mixing a solid/liquid suspension in a cylindrical container comprises a sparger pipe which extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container. The sparger pipe is separated from an inner wall of the container by a first distance and a first end portion of the sparger pipe extends through a side wall of the container. A first flange member is releasably coupled to the first end portion of the sparger pipe so that, when the first flange member is coupled to the first end portion of the sparger pipe, the first end of the sparger pipe is sealed. The flange member may be removed from the first end portion of the sparger so that pressurized liquid may be introduced directly into the sparger pipe to clean the sparger pipe and the container. A fluid passage is coupled to the sparger pipe and extends to an opening which is above a maximum level of liquid to be stored in the container.

Abstract: Phosphinylalkanoyl imino acids useful in the treatment of hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: The compound 4,7-dimethyl-2-(4-pyridinyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-5(4H)-one and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. Methods for preparing and using the compound and salts are described.

Abstract: Certain 2-(4'-pyridinyl)-thiazoles additionally substituted in either the 4- or 5- position are bronchodilating agents. Methods for their preparation and use are disclosed.

Abstract: The pyridinyl-thiazole derivatives of the present invention exhibit good cardiotonic activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are 2-(pyridinyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines and derivatives which are effective in increasing cardiac contractility. These compounds are useful in the treatment of congestive heart failure preferably by oral or parenteral administration.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from hydrogen or lower alkyl; n is 1 or 0; A and B taken together with the carbons to which they are attached form an alkylene ring having six carbon atoms or A and B are hydrogen; and Z is ##STR2## The compounds are useful as hypertensive agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from hydrogen and lower alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or amino lower alkyl; A and B taken together with the carbons to which they are attached form an alkylene ring having six carbon atoms or A and B are hydrogen; and Z is ##STR2## are disclosed. The compounds are useful as anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: The compound 1-B-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide is used to treat diseases in humans which are caused by viral infections.

Abstract: 1-.beta.-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide is prepared by a process wherein a suitably substituted formimidic acid hydrazide is condensed with a blocked derivative of D-ribose and the intermediate is ring closed with a reagent which donates one carbon atom to yield a 3-substituted-1-(blocked .beta.-D-ribofuranosyl)-1,2,4-triazole. Treatment of this intermediate with ammonia and/or removal of the blocking group yields the product.

Abstract: Antiviral 1-(G)-1,2,4-triazole carboxamides, thiocarboxamides and carboxamidines wherein G is an acid labile hydrocarbon moiety, e.g., 1-(.alpha.-alkoxyalkyl), are prepared by, e.g., the acid-catalyzed addition reaction of appropriately substituted 1,2,4-triazole and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ether.

Abstract: Phosphate and carboxylic acid esters of 1-(.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl)-1,2,4-triazoles are prepared by a variety of methods and their antiviral activity reported.

Abstract: The use of 1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide and 1,2,4-triazole-3-thiocarboxamide and physiologically compatible salts thereof as antiviral agents is disclosed. A process for synthesizing 1-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel substituted 1,2,3-triazole nucleosides such as 4-R'-2-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,3-triazole wherein R' is a nitro, carboxylic acid ester, cyano, carboxamide or thiocarboxamide group are prepared by a procedure entailing fusion of an appropriately substituted 1,2,3-triazole with a tetra-0-acyl blocked ribofuranose. The resulting compounds exhibit significant antimicrobial activity in in vitro testing or are useful in preparing compounds which exhibit such activity.

Abstract: A 5-hydroxy-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxamide nucleoside, related to the C-nucleoside pyrazomycin, is facilely synthesized by condensation of acyl-blocked ribofuranose with trimethylsilylated 5-hydroxy-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxamide or, alternatively, by cycloaddition of suitably blocked .beta.-D-ribofuranosyl azide and the anion of ethyl malonamate, and demonstrated to exhibit antiviral properties. The triazole precursor of the former route, as well as certain of its novel salts, are also disclosed as potential antiviral agents.

Abstract: As antiviral agents and intermediates therefor, 3-substituted 1-(.beta.-D-glycosyl)-1,2,4-triazoles, O-acylated analogs thereof, and 5'- and 3',5'-cyclic phosphates of the triazole nucleosides, "glycosyl" being .[.a pentofuranosyl moiety, preferably one whose 2'-oxygen is trans to the triazole aglycon, e.g., xylofuranosyl,.]. ribofuranosyl, .[.2-0-methylribofuranosyl, etc.,.]. the triazole aglycon being 3-substituted with cyano, methylcarboxylate, carboxamidoxime, carboxamido-, thiocarboxamido, or carboxamidine. Preparation of these nucleosides is by silylation of the substituted triazole followed by glycosylation with the appropriate blocked glycosyl halide. Alternatively, acid-catalyzed fusion of the requisite 1,2,4-triazole with an O-acylated pentofuranose yields the nucleosides.

Abstract: A stabilized, pressure-hydrated magnesium hydroxide slurry and a process for its production from burnt magnesite are described. According to an embodiment of the invention, a mixture comprising burnt natural magnesite and water is pressure hydrated to provide a pressure hydrated slurry. The pressure hydrated slurry is then deagglomerated. If desired, chloride ions and cationic polymer can be added to further stabilize the slurry.