Abstract: A method is disclosed for the sealing of hard shell capsules having coaxial body parts which overlap when telescopically joined. Also described is an apparatus to seal the capsules. The method comprises the steps of holding the capsule in a precise and upright position and injecting a quantity of sealing fluid in the overlap of the body parts. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sealing clamp to hold the capsule in an upright position and means to inject the sealing fluid in the overlap of the body parts.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of isoquinolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is methyl or benzyl and R' is phenyl, p-hydroxyphenyl or p-methoxyphenyl, by reacting a solution of an enamine of the formula ##STR2## wherein R and R' are as described above, in a hydrocarbon with an anhydrous solution of p-toluenesulphonic acid in toluene or xylene at an elevated temperature.