Abstract: A novel process for preparing alkoxyalkylidenehydrazinopyridazine derivatives which comprises reducing a novel alkoxytriphenylmethylazopyridazine derivative, removing the triphenylmethyl group and reacting with an aldehyde or ketone derivative.A specific compound produced by this process is 3-[3-[[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]amino]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-6-isopropylid enehydrazinopyridazine.

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives are described which are useful in restoring learning and treating memory difficulties. A compound of the invention is 2,5-dioxohexahydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]imidazole.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing alkoxyalkylidenehydrazinopyridazine derivatives which comprises reducing a novel alkoxytriphenylmethylazopyridazine derivative, removing the triphenylmethyl group and reacting with an aldehyde or ketone derivative.A specific compound produced by this process is 3-[3-[[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]amino]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-6-isopropylid enehydrazinopyridazine.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-hydroxy pyrrolidone derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing. A compound of the invention is 2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamido)acetamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-hydroxy pyrrolidone derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing. A compound of the invention is 2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamido)acetamide.

Abstract: Process for preparing pyrrolidinone derivatives of (1) ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen, alkyl or acyl characterized in that a compound of (2) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen and R.sup.2 is benzyl or substituted benzyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can together form a group ##STR3## where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl or optionally substituted aryl or together are 1,4-butylene or 1,5-pentylene; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and X is alkyl subjected to N-deprotection and the deprotected intermediate is cyclized intramolecularly.The deprotected intermediates can be isolated as acid-addition salts.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds (1) ##STR1## where Y is NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or OR, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl, and R is C.sub.1-3 alkyl, which comprises protecting the hydroxy group of a compound (2) ##STR2## cyclizing the product under basic conditions and removing the protecting group.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 6-amino-3-hydrazinopyridazine derivatives comprising reacting a 3-amino-6-chloropyridazine derivative with ethyl carbazate under aqueous conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to 5-oxo-1-imidazolidineacetamide derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing. A compound of the invention is 2,2-dimethyl-5-oxo-1-imidazolidineacetamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-imidazolidinone derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing.

Abstract: Preparation of ethyl {6-[ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]-3-pyridazinyl}hydrazino carboxylate is disclosed, from 3-chloro-6-hydrazinopyridazine in protected form, which is oxidized to yield the corresponding azo derivative, which is treated with ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amine in the presence of strong bases, the corresponding amino derivative being subjected to reduction and deprotection, and finally acylated to yield ethyl{6-[ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]-3-pyridazinyl}hydrazinocarboxylate.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds (1) ##STR1## where Y is NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or OR, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl, and R is C.sub.1-3 alkyl, which comprises protecting the hydroxy group of a compound (2) ##STR2## cyclising the product under basic conditions and removing the protecting group.

Abstract: A novel method of preparing ethyl{6-[ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]-3-pyridazinyl}hydrazinecarboxylate is disclosed, wherein 7-chloro-3-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyridazino[6,1-c][1,2,4]triazine is treated with ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amine. The corresponding amino derivative is hydrolized in mild conditions and the hydrazino compound thus obtained is suitably acylated.

Abstract: Preparation of ethyl {6-[ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]-3-pyridazinyl} hydrazino carboxylate is disclosed from 3-chloro-6-hydrazinopyridazine in protected form, which is oxidized to yield the corresponding azo derivative, which is treated with ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amine in the presence of strong bases, the corresponding amino derivative being subjected to reduction and deprotection, and finally acylated to yield ethyl {6-[ethyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]-3-pyridazinyl} hydrazinocarboxylate.

Abstract: There are described a new pharmaceutically active derivative of ursolic acid, 3.beta.-(3-carboxypropionyloxy)ursa-9(11),12-dien-28-oic acid, which possesses activity as an anti-ulcer and anti-viral agent, pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic salts thereof, a method of preparing the same and compositions containing the same.

Abstract: There is described a new class of ketohydroxyimino derivatives of cephalosporins of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R is an alkyl radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, a phenyl, or a 5-membered heterocyclic radical which may be substituted, containing nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulphur;R.sup.1 is an acetoxy, carbamoyloxy or S-heterocyclic group, which may be substituted, and the heterocyclic ring is a 5- or 6-membered ring containing one or more nitrogen atoms, alone or combined with sulphur;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or acetyl.The present compounds have an interesting broad-spectrum antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Formyl derivatives of hydrazinopenicillins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is thienyl or phenyl, R' is hydrogen, formyl or alkyl containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and R" is hydrogen or formyl, provided that at least one of R' and R" is a formyl group, the carbon atom with the asterisk indicating a center of asymmetry of the molecule, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, as mixture or as separated epimers. These compounds have antibacterial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and are prepared by a process wherein the corresponding hydrazinopenicillin is reacted under anhydrous conditions with acetoformic anhydride to give the desired compounds.

Abstract: There are described new alkoxyalkylidenhydrazinopyridazines having antihypertensive activity having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl or cycloalkyl having up to 5 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with unsubstituted phenyl, substituted phenyl or cycloalkyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is alkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a carboxylic group or phenyl and the process for their preparation.

Abstract: Hydrazono penicillin derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents phenyl optionally substituted, 2- or 3- thienyl optionally substituted, or 2- or 3-furyl optionally substituted, R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or phenyl, and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, pivaloyloxymethyl, or 1-(ethoxycarbonyloxy)ethyl radical. The compounds have antibacterial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. Methods of preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Hydrazono derivatives of cephalosporins of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl optionally substituted, 2- or 3-thienyl optionally substituted, or 2- or 3-furyl optionally substituted, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, acetoxy, carbamoyloxy or a heterocyclic nucleus preferably bounded through a sulphur atom to the methylene group. The compounds have bactericidal activity. Methods of preparation are also disclosed.