Abstract: 2-R.sub.2 -R.sub.4 -substitutea-3-R.sub.3 -CO-1-[(C-attached-N-heteryl)(Alk).sub.n ]-1H-indoles useful as analgesic, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory or anti-glaucoma agents.

Abstract: 2-R.sub.2 -R.sub.4 -substituted-3-R.sub.3 -CO-1-[(C-attached-N-herteryl)-(Alk).sub.n ]-1H-indoles useful as analgesic, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory or anti-glaucoma agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein are useful as antiviral agents, in particular against picornaviruses.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: Y is an alkylene bridge of 3-9 carbon atoms;Z is N or HC;R is hydrogen or lower-alkyl of 1-5 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when Z is N, R is lower-alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, halogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, nitro, lower-alkoxycarbonyl or trifluoromethyl; andHet is selected from specified heterocyclic groups,are useful and antiviral agents, particularly against picornaviruses, including numerous strains of rhinovirus.

Abstract: 3,4-Dihydro-3-R.sub.1 -4-R.sub.2 -5-Q-6-R-2(1H)-pyridinones (I), where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen or methyl, R is lower-alkyl, and Q is 4(or 3)-hydroxyphenyl, 4(or 3)-methoxyphenyl, 4(or 3)-pyridinyl or 4(or 3)-pyridinyl having one or two lower-alkyl substituents, or acid-addition salts thereof, and their preparation are shown. Also shown is the cardiotonic use of I where Q is 4(or 3)-hydroxyphenyl, 4(or 3)-pyridinyl or 4(or 3)-pyridinyl having one or two lower-alkyl substituents.

Abstract: 4-(Arylaliphatic)isoxazoles, having antiviral activity, are prepared by reacting with hydroxylamine a diketone of the formula Ar-Y-CH(CO-R).sub.2, wherein Ar is substituted phenyl, Y is (CH.sub.2).sub.n or O(CH.sub.2).sub.n, and R is lower-alkyl.

Abstract: 4-(Aryloxyalkyl)pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## useful as antiviral agents, are prepared by reacting the corresponding diketones of the formula Ar--O--Alk--CH(COR')COR" with hydrazine or a substituted hydrazine H.sub.2 NNHR.

Abstract: 4-(Aryloxyalkyl)pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## useful as antiviral agents, are prepared by reacting the corresponding diketones of the formula Ar--O--Alk--CH(COR')COR" with hydrazine or a substituted hydrazine H.sub.2 NNHR.

Abstract: 4-(Aryloxyalkyl)pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## useful as antiviral agents, are prepared by reacting the corresponding diketones of the formula Ar-O-Alk-CH(COR')COR" with hydrazine or a substituted hydrazine H.sub.2 NNHR.

Abstract: 4-(Aryloxyalkyl)pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## useful as antiviral agents, are prepared by reacting the corresponding diketones of the formula Ar-O-Alk-CH(COR')COR" with hydrazine or a substituted hydrazine H.sub.2 NNHR.

Abstract: 4-(Aryloxyalkyl)pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## useful as antiviral agents, are prepared by reacting the corresponding diketones of the formula Ar--O--Alk--CH(COR')COR" with hydrazine or a substituted hydrazine H.sub.2 NNHR.

Abstract: 4-(3-Nitrophenyl)pyridine, an intermediate useful in the preparation of 1-(lower-alkyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(4-pyridyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylates, which are useful as antibacterial agents, is prepared by reacting 3-nitrobenzaldehyde with two molar equivalents of di-(lower-alkyl) oxalacetate (II) in the presence of a catalytic condensing agent, preferably piperidine and/or its acetate, to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 3-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,5-pentanedione-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate (III), reacting III with ammonia to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 1,4-dihydro-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate (IV), oxidizing IV to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate (V), hydrolyzing V to produce 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylic acid (VI) and decarboxylating VI to produce 4-(3-nitrophenyl)pyridine (VI). Intermediates III, IV, V and VI are novel.

Abstract: 4-(3-Nitrophenylpyridine and intermediate useful in the preparation of 1-(lower-alkyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(4-pyridyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylates, which are useful as antibacterial agents, is prepared by reacting 3-nitrobenzaldehyde with two molar equivalents of di-(lower-alkyl) oxalacetate (II) in the presence of a catalytic condensing agent, preferably piperidine and/or its acetate, to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 3-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,5-pentanedione-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate (III), reacting III with ammonia to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 1,4-dihydro-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate (IV), oxidizing IV to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate (V), hydrolyzing V to produce 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylic acid (VI) and decarboxylating VI to produce 4-(3-nitrophenyl)pyridine (VI). Intermediates III, IV, V and VI are novel.

Abstract: 4-(3-NITROPHENYL)PYRIDINE, AN INTERMEDIATE USEFUL IN THE PREPARATION OF THE ANTIBACTERIALLY ACTIVE 1-ALKYL-1,4-DIHYDRO-4-OXO-7-(4-PYRIDYL)-3-QUINOLINECARBOXYLIC ACIDS, IS PREPARED BY REACTING 4-(4-DIMETHYLAMINOPHENYL)PYRIDINE (I) with a demethylating agent to yield 4-(4-aminophenyl)pyridine (II), reacting said 4-aminophenyl compound (II) with a lower-alkanoylating agent to yield 4-[4-(lower-alkanoylamino)-phenyl]pyridine (III), nitrating the 4-(lower-alkanoylamino)-phenyl derivative (III) to yield 4-[4-(lower-alkanoylamino)-3-nitrophenyl]pyridine (IV), hydrolyzing the 4-(lower-alkanoylamino)-3-nitrophenyl compound (IV) to yield 4-(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)-pyridine (V), and removing the 4-amino group of V by diazotization and reaction of the diazonium salt with a deaminating reducing agent to produce said intermediate 4-(3-nitrophenyl)pyridine (VI). Intermediates IV and V are novel.

Abstract: 4-(3-Nitrophenyl)pyridine, an intermediate useful in the preparation of 1-(lower-alkyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(4-pyridyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylates, which are useful as anti-bacterial agents, is prepared by reacting 3-nitrobenzaldehyde with two molar equivalents of di-lower-alkyl) oxalacetate (II) in the presence of a catalytic condensing agent, preferably piperidine and/or its acetate, to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 3-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,5-pentanedione-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate (III), reacting III with ammonia to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 1,4-dihydro-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate (IV), oxidizing IV to produce tetra-(lower-alkyl) 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate (V), hydrolyzing V to produce 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylic acid (VI) and decarboxylating VI to produce 4-(3-nitrophenyl)pyridine (VII). Intermediates III, IV, V and VI are novel.