Abstract: The crystal of N—[3-(formylamino)-4-oxo-6-phenoxy-4H-chromen-7-yl]methanesulfonamide having peaks at the positions of 6.00±0.05°, 10.54±0.05°, 17.42±0.08°, 18.39±0.08°, 20.13±0.10° and 23.01±0.10° on 2? of diffraction angle in powder X-ray diffraction pattern of present invention is low hygroscopic, stable under a high humidity condition, and is useful as a drug substance of excellent anti-inflammatory agent.

Abstract: Autoimmune diseases, cell adhesion inhibition and immunomodulation are treated or effected by a method, comprising, treating a patient with a therapeutically effective amount of a 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one compound represented by the following formula or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or acyl group; R.sup.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a cyano, azido, carboxyl, hydroxyl, formyl or alkoxycarbonyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, cycloalkyl, carbamoyl, amino or phenyl group; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, a nitro, cyano, carboxyl, acyl, hydroxyl or alkoxycarbonyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, phenylthio, alkynyl, alkenyl, sulfamoyl, alkanesulfonyl, alkanesulfonyl, amidino, phenyl or heterocyclic group or a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.

Abstract: A 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one derivative of the general formura ?1!, ##STR1## or a salt thereof exerts excellent effects on immunomodulation and cell adhesion inhibition, and is further expected to have the effect of relieving autoimmune diseases at a level comparable to that of steroids. Thus, the compound of the general formula ?1! is useful in the teatment and prevention of autoimmune diseases fundamentally caused by immunopathy or unusually accelerated cell adhesion, for example, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease,polyarteritis nodosa, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, Behcet's disease, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diabetes, Hashimoto's disease, psoriasis, primary myxedema, pernicious anemia, serious adynamia, ulcerative colitis, chronic active hepatitis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and the like.

Abstract: Novel cephalosporins which has attached to the exomethylene group at the 3-position of the cephem ring a substituted or unsubstituted aryl, acylamino, aromatic heterocyclic, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group, said aromatic heterocyclic group being attached through a carbon-carbon bond and said triazolyl or tetrazolyl group being attached through a carbon-nitrogen bond, and has the following group attached to the amino group at the 7-position: ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula, --CH.sub.2 -- or a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and the bond.about.represents syn or anti isomer or their mixture; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom; and R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino group which may be protected or substituted. These cephalosporins have a broad antibacterial spectrum, are stable against .beta.-lactamase produced by bacteria, have a low toxicity, and are well absorbed when administered orally or parenterally.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, a process for producing the same and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as active ingredient.

Abstract: Novel cephalosporins which has attached to the exomethylene group at the 3-position of the cephem ring a substituted or unsubstituted aryl, acylamino, aromatic heterocyclic, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group, said aromatic heterocyclic group being attached through a carbon-carbon bond and said triazolyl or tetrazolyl group being attached through a carbon-nitrogen bond, and has the following group attached to the amino group at the 7-position: ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula, --CH.sub.2 -- or a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and the bond represents syn or anti isomer or their mixture; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom; and R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino group which may be protected or substituted. These cephalosporins have a broad antibacterial spectrum, are stable against .beta.-lactamase produced by bacteria, have a low toxicity, and are well absorbed when administered orally or parenterally.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a cephalosporin of the formula ##STR1## by reacting the compound ##STR2## with the compound ##STR3## in the presence of boron trifluoride or a complex thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 7-amino-3-(pyrazinylmethyl)- or (pyridazinylmethyl)-cephalosporins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl-protecting group; R.sup.2 represents a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group or a di-C.sub.1-5 alkylamino group; R.sup.13 represents a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group; and R.sup.28 represents an amino group.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 7-(substituted or unsubstituted amino)-3-substituted methyl-.DELTA..sup.3 -cephem-4-carboxylic acids in which a substituted or unsubstituted 1,2,4-triazolyl or 2-(1,2,3,4-tetrazolyl) group attaches to the exomethylene group at the 3-position of the cephem ring through a carbon-nitrogen bond. These cephalosporins are useful intermediates for producing various novel cephalosporins. Also, this invention concerns a process for producing a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## which comprises reacting a compound represented by the formula: ##STR2## with an optionally substituted triazole or tetrazole in the presence of an acid or a complex of the acid in an organic solvent at 0.degree. to 80.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for producing a 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)glyoxylic acid derivative or a salt thereof which are useful in producing a cephalosporin antibiotic, and to intermediates for said derivative and salt and a process for producing the intermediates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel aminothiazole intermediate for production of a cephalosporin of antibiotic activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibiotic compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl-protecting group; R.sup.2 represents a group of the formula: ##STR2## R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkoxy group; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a protected or unprotected amino group; A represents a group of the formula, --CH.sub.2 -- or a group of the formula, ##STR3## or a group of the formula, ##STR4## and the bond means that the compound may be a synisomer or an anti-isomer or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for producing a useful cephalosporin which comprises reacting a thiolo ester compound with a 7-aminocephalosporin in the presence of boron trifluoride or a complex compound thereof. This process enables the cephalosporin to be produced with a high purity in a high yield.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for producing a 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)glyoxylic acid derivative or a salt thereof which are useful in producing a cephalosporin antibiotic, and to intermediates for said derivative and salt and a process for producing the intermediates.

Abstract: Novel cephalosporins which has attached to the exomethylene group at the 3-position of the cephem ring a substituted or unsubstituted aryl, acylamino, aromatic heterocyclic, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group, said aromatic heterocyclic group being attached through a carbon-carbon bond and said triazolyl or tetrazolyl group being attached through a carbon-nitrogen bond, and has the following group attached to the amino group at the 7-position: ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula, --CH.sub.2 -- or a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and the bond represents syn or anti isomer or their mixture; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom; and R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino group which may be protected or substituted. These cephalosporins have a broad antibacterial spectrum, are stable against .beta.-lactamase produced by bacteria, have a low toxicity, and are well absorbed when administered orally or parenterally.