Abstract: A method for selectively oxidizing the primary hydroxyl group of an organic compound which comprises reacting a resin having an amine oxide adsorbed thereon and an electrolytically oxidized product of a halogen-containing compound with the organic compound having the primary hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing a 6-fluoro-7-substituted quinolonecarboxylic acid derivative represented by the general formula (4): ##STR1## wherein the variables are defined in the specification, which is characterized by adding an alkylboric acid ester represented by the general formula (3):B (OR.sub.5).sub.3 (3)wherein R.sub.5 represents a lower alkyl group, an aryl group, a substituted aryl group or a substituted aralkyl group to a 6-fluoroquinolonecarboxylic acid derivative represented by the general formula (1): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined in the specification; and R.sub.3 represents an optional, functional residue capable of participating in a nucleophilic substitution reaction, and a substituted saturated heterocyclic amine represented by the general formula (2): ##STR3## wherein X, Y and n are as defined in the specification, and condensing the reaction mixture with heating.

Abstract: This specification discloses a production process for an sucralfate aqueous suspension stock, the process being characterized by direct dispersement of an sucralfate aqueous stock for sucralfate preparations, which contains sucralfate particles with an average particle size of no more than 50 .mu.m in a concentration of 1-2 g/ml, in water or other aqueous medium without drying the synthesized sucralfate wet powder, followed by milling of the sucralfate particles to an average particle size of no more than 50 .mu.m. When the sucralfate aqueous suspension stock obtained directly from wet powder in accordance with this method is compared to the conventional suspension obtained from dry powder, equivalency of both stocks are obtained in terms of both properties and pharmacological activities. In comparison to the conventional process using dry powder, this wet milling method of production is economically and operationally superior and environmental pollution arising from the conventional process can be prevented.

Abstract: A 22-oxacholecalciferol derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each represent a lower alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms,and a process for preparing the same are disclosed. The compound of the present invention has potent differentiation inducing activity and cell proliferation inhibitory activity and is expected to be useful as an anti-tumor agent, an antirheumatic, a treating agent for psoriasis, and a treating agent for hyperparathyreosis. The process of the present invention makes it possible to efficiently produce a desired 22-oxacholecalciferol derivative while reducing by-production.

Abstract: Vitamin D derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 which may be the same or different each represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; X is an oxygen atom, the group of the formula OR.sub.4 (where R.sub.4 is either a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl having 4 to 6 carbon atoms that may or may not be substituted by a hydroxyl group), or the group of the formula=N-OR.sub.5 (where R.sub.5 is either a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms that may or may not be substituted by a hydroxyl group, an amino group or a lower alkylamino group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms), provided that the carbon atom at 20-position is linked to X by a single bond when X is the group of the formula OR.sub.4, and by a double bond in other cases, and a process for preparing the derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: A 1.alpha.-hydroxy vitamin D.sub.3 derivative of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydroxyl group, an amino group or the group: OR' (where R' is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms that may or may not be substituted by a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a lower alkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, an amino group, or an acylamino group); R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group), and a process for preparing the same are disclosed.The compound represented by the formula above has the calcium control action and the ability to induce differentiation in tumor cells and, therefore, are useful as an antitumor agents and a medicine for treating calcium dysbolism-caused diseases.

Abstract: Complexes of pentaerythritol derivatives such as sulfuric acid ester of pentaerythritol or dipentaerythritol with a basic polyaluminum chloride and process for preparing the same are disclosed. The complex is novel and has a good anti-pepsin activity and therefore it is useful as an anti-ulcer agent.The complex is prepared by reacting pentaerythritol or dipentaerythritol with a sulfating agent and then reacting the resulting sulfate with a basic polyaluminum chloride.

Abstract: Novel uracil derivatives of the formula ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 R.sub.3 and X are defined in the description) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, process for preparing the same and pharmaceutical composition containing the same are disclosed. The uracil derivatives have good antitumor activity and, therefore, are useful as antitumor preparation.

Abstract: Steroid derivatives represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined hereunder which is useful for easily producing a wide variety of active vitamin D, and a process for preparing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: 3.alpha.,6.alpha.-Dihydroxy-5.beta.-cholestan-24-one or its derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is as defined hereunder which is a useful intermediate for the production of an active vitamin D, and a process for preparing the compound of the formula are disclosed.

Abstract: A steroid derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is as defined hereunder and a process for preparing the same are disclosed. The derivative is an intermediate for the production of various useful compounds.

Abstract: 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol is prepared by reacting 1,5,7-trien-3.beta.,25-diol with a 1,2,4-triazoline-dione derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group or an aryl or substituted-aryl group; reacting the resulting 1,4-cyclic adduct represented by the general formula ##STR2## wherein R is as defined above, with a peroxide to form a 1.alpha.,2.alpha.-epoxide compound represented by the general formula ##STR3## wherein R is as defined above, reducing the so formed compound with a metal hydride to form cholesta-5,7-diene-1.alpha.,3.beta.,25-triol, irradiating the so formed compound with ultraviolet rays to form 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyprevitamin D.sub.3, isomerizing the so formed previtamin D.sub.3, and recovering 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.