Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a ?-dihydrofuran derivative represented by formula (1) or a ?-tetrahydrofuran derivative represented by formula (4), characterized in that the process includes causing a dialkyl dicarbonate, a diaralkyl dicarbonate, or a halide to act on a diol compound represented by formula (2) or (3). The invention also provides a process for producing 4?-ethynyl-2?,3?-didehydro-3?-deoxythymidine or an analog thereof, the process including glycosylation and deprotection.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a ?-dihydrofuran derivative represented by formula (1) or a ?-tetrahydrofuran derivative represented by formula (4), characterized in that the process includes causing a dialkyl dicarbonate, a diaralkyl dicarbonate, or a halide to act on a diol compound represented by formula (2) or (3). The invention also provides a process for producing 4?-ethynyl-2?,3?-didehydro-3?-deoxythymidine or an analog thereof, the process including glycosylation and deprotection.

Abstract: Pyrazole compounds of formula ?1! and their tautomers and salts: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, etc.; R.sup.2 is a carboxyl group, etc.; R.sup.3 is a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a phenyl group, etc.; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc.; R.sup.7 is a carboxyl group, a 5-tetrazolyl group, etc.; X is a nitrogen atom, etc.; Y and Z each are CH, a nitrogen atom, etc.; A and E each are a methylene group, etc.; D is a phenyl group, etc.; G is a covalent bond, etc.).The compounds of the invention have an antagonistic effect against angiotensin II and are useful for prevention and remedy of hypertension, congestive cardiac insufficiency, chronic renal insufficiency, aldosteronism, hyper-intraocular pressure, etc.

Abstract: Pyrazole compounds of formula ?1! and their tautomers and salts: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, etc.; R.sup.2 is a carboxyl group, etc.; R.sup.3 is a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a phenyl group, etc.; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc.; R.sup.7 is a carboxyl group, a 5-tetrazolyl group, etc.; X is a nitrogen atom, etc.; Y and Z each are CH, a nitrogen atom, etc.; A and E each are a methylene group, etc.; D is a phenyl group, etc.; G is a covalent bond, etc.).The compounds of the invention have an antagonistic effect against angiotensin II and are useful for prevention and remedy of hypertension, congestive cardiac insufficiency, chronic renal insufficiency, aldosteronism, hyper-intraocular pressure, etc.

Abstract: Pyrazole compounds of formula ?1! and their tautomers and salts: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, etc.; R.sup.2 is a carboxyl group, etc.; R.sup.3 is a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a phenyl group, etc.; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc.; R.sup.7 is a carboxyl group, a 5-tetrazolyl group, etc.; X is a nitrogen atom, etc.; Y and Z each are CH, a nitrogen atom, etc.; A and E each are a methylene group, etc.; D is a phenyl group, etc.; G is a covalent bond, etc.).The compounds of the invention have an antagonistic effect against angiotensin II and are useful for prevention and remedy of hypertension, congestive cardiac insufficiency, chronic renal insufficiency, aldosteronism, hyper-intraocular pressure, etc.

Abstract: Pyrazole compounds of formula ?1! and their tautomers and salts: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, etc.; R.sup.2 is a carboxyl group, etc.; R.sup.3 is a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a phenyl group, etc.; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc.; R.sup.7 is a carboxyl group, a 5-tetrazolyl group, etc.; X is a nitrogen atom, etc.; Y and Z each are CH, a nitrogen atom, etc.; A and E each are a methylene group, etc.; D is a phenyl group, etc.; G is a covalent bond, etc.).The compounds of the invention have an antagonistic effect against angiotensin II and are useful for prevention and remedy of hypertension, congestive cardiac insufficiency, chronic renal insufficiency, aldosteronism, hyper-intraocular pressure, etc.