Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for preparing a 1,3-dialkyl-5-hydroxyoxindole of formula 1: ##STR1## comprising heating an N-alkyl-p-alkoxy-(.alpha.-haloacyl)anilide of formula 2: ##STR2## wherein the substituents are as defined herein, in the presence of an anhydrous zinc halide to a temperature in the range from about 120.degree. C. to about 160.degree. C., and isolating the 1,3-dialkyl-5-hydroxyoxindole prepared.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing enantiomerically pure (S)- or (R)-but-3-en-2-ol compounds includes the following reaction steps:(a) reacting an alkyl ester of D- or L-lactic acid with a hydropyran compound to obtain a lactate ester having a hydropyranyl ether group,(b) reducing the lactate ester with an aluminum hydride at a temperature below 0.degree. C. to obtain a propionaldehyde having a hydropyranyl ether group,(c) reacting the propionaldehyde with an alkyl phosphonium salt to obtain a 3-butene having a hydropyranyl ether group, and(d) cleaving the hydropyranyl ether group to prepare the enantiomerically pure (S)- or (R)- but-3-en-2-ol.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazolyl derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.3 are defined as in claim 1, the mixtures of position isomers thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly the effect of extending the thrombin time, a thrombin inhibiting effect and an inhibiting effect on related serine proteases such as trypsin, pharmaceutical compositions containing this compound and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are new cyclic amine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined in the specification. These compounds are useful as for treating sinus tachycardia.

Abstract: Cyclophanes of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, A, R and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are as defined herein, the enantiomers, diastereomers and addition salts thereof and, more particularly, for pharmaceutical use, the physiologically acceptable addition salts thereof, which have pharmacological properties such as lowering blood pressure, dilating the coronary blood vessels and a mild heart rate lowering activity, pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new heteroaromatic amine derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly a heart rate lowering activity and a positive inotropic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new heteroaromatic amine derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly a heart rate lowering activity and a positive inotropic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new naphthyl derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein N represents the number 1 or 2,A represents a --CH.sub.2 --, --CO--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, ##STR2## while the atom marked with an x is linked to the phenyl nucleus, E represents a straight chained alkylene group optionally substituted by an alkyl group,G represents a straight chained alkylene group optionally substituted by an alkyl group,L represents a bond or an oxygen atom, if G represents a straight chained alkylene group with 2 to 5 carbon atoms optionally substituted by an alkyl group,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, represent alkyl or alkoxy groups or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent an alkylenedioxy group,R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl or an allyl group,R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new imidazo-benzoxazinones of formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein below, which compounds are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to new heteroaromatic amine derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--or ##STR2## group and B represents a methylene, carbonyl or thiocarbonyl group or A represents a --CO--CO or ##STR3## group and B represents a methylene group, in which the carbon atom marked x is linked to the phenyl nucleus,E represents a straight-chained alkylene group optionally substituted by an alkyl group,G represents a straight-chained alkylene group optionally substituted by an alkyl group,R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom, a trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkyl, alkylmercapto, hydroxy, alkoxy or phenylalkoxy group,R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen, chlorine or bromine atom or a hydroxy, alkoxy, phenylalkoxy or alkyl group orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent an alkylenedioxy group,R.sub.