Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 3-hydroxy-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide of formula I: The method comprises of the TEMPO oxidation of a primary alcohol of 3-O-protected-2-hydroxymethyl-6-alkyl-4H-pyran-4-one of formula III to 3-O-protected-6-alkyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid of formula II. Reaction of compound of formula II with methylamine and 1,1-carbonyldiimidazole in an inert solvent affords 3-O-protected-N, 1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide, which is deprotected to give of 3-hydroxy-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 3-hydroxy-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide of formula I: The method comprises of the TEMPO oxidation of a primary alcohol of 3-O-protected-2-hydroxymethyl-6-alkyl-4H-pyran-4-one of formula III to 3-O-protected-4-alkyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid of formula II. Reaction of compound of formula II with methylamine and 1,1-carbonyidiimidazole in an inert solvent affords 3-O-protected-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide, which is deprotected to give of 3-hydroxy-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 3-hydroxy-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide of formula I: The method comprises of the TEMPO oxidation of a primary alcohol of 3-O-protected-2-hydroxymethyl-6-alkyl-4H-pyran-4-one of formula III to 3-O-protected-6-alkyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid of formula II. Reaction of compound of formula II with methylamine and 1,1-carbonyldiimidazole in an inert solvent affords 3-O-protected-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide, which is deprotected to give of 3-hydroxy-N,1,6-trialkyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide of formula I.

Abstract: Thiols are trapped, and converted to disulfide compounds, by a process of reacting them with compounds containing a 1,2,4-thiadiazole ring structure carrying a substituent at position 3 of the thiadiazole ring, and being unsubstituted at position N-2. The process is useful pharmacologically, in inhibiting certain thiol-containing enzymes such as H.sup.+ /K.sup.+ -ATPase (the proton pump), and industrially, in selective removal of thiol compounds from gas or liquid mixtures.

Abstract: Novel thiadiazole compounds are provided, which are effective as proton pumps inhibitors, useful in treating peptic ulcers by inhibition of the proton pump enzyme H.sup.+ /K.sup.+ -ATPase. The compounds are 3-substituted 1,2,4-thiadiazolo [4,5-.alpha.]benzimidazole and 3-substituted imidazo[1,2-d]-1,2,4-thiadiazoles corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## where X and Z either represent an optionally substituted benzene ring fused to the diazole nucleus, or represent a variety of independent chemical groupings (hydrogen, lower alkyl, halo, etc.) and Y is selected from a wide range, e.g. heterocyclics and carbonyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare a compound of formula (I) wherein Y and Z can be identical or different and represent a halogene. The bis-triazole compounds of formula (I) and intermediates have antifungal activity.

Abstract: Novel thiadiazole compounds are provided, which are effective as proton pumps inhibitors, useful in treating peptic ulcers by inhibition of the proton pump enzyme H.sup.+ /K.sup.+ -ATPase. The compounds are 3-substituted 1,2,4-thiadiazolo ?4,5-.alpha.!benzimidazole and 3-substituted imidazo?1,2-d!-1,2,4-thiadiazoles corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## where X and Z either represent an optionally substituted benzene ring fused to the diazole nucleus, or represent a variety of independent chemical groupings (hydrogen, lower alkyl, halo, etc.) and Y is an electronegative group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1-3; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, aryl or aryl lower alkyl wherein when aryl is phenyl it is unsubstituted or independently substituted with one or more halo, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy groups; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, trialkylsilyl, aryl or aryl lower alkyl wherein when aryl is phenyl it is unsubstituted or independently substituted by one or more halo, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy groups; excluding those compounds wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen and R.sup.4 is ethyl, propyl or butyl. These compounds are useful as protease inhibitors.