Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of tetracycline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and acid addition salts thereof --wherein R stands for --CH.sub.3 or .dbd.CH.sub.2 --by dehalogenating and hydrogenating chloromethacycline or acid addition salt thereof of the formula ##STR2## or by hydrating methacycline or acid addition salts thereof of the formula ##STR3## by treatment with hydrogen gas in the presence of a noble metal alloy catalyst on carrier and organic solvent which comprises performing, hydrogenating under pressure of 0.1-1.0 MPa with an alloy catalyst consisting of the alloy palladium or platinum and selenium and/or tellurium used at a ratio of 1:0.01-0.5 related to the amount of the starting tetracycline and carrying out, if desired dehalogenation and hydrogenation in one step.

Abstract: New PGI.sub.1 derivatives are disclosed as well as a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and methods of treatment employing same. The new compounds are useful to inhibit blood platelet aggregation induced by ADF, arachidic acid, or collagen, as well as to improve blood circulation and to inhibit gastric acid secretion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of novel 4-oxo-PGI.sub.2 derivatives of formula I ##STR1## where (a) compounds of formula III ##STR2## are oxidized, then the obtained 5-substituted-4-oxo-PGI.sub.1 derivatives of general formula II ##STR3## are eliminated by the splitting off of the W-H-molecule, or (b) the compounds of formula IV ##STR4## are reacted in a solvent in the presence of a catalyst with compounds of general formula V ##STR5## then the obtained compounds of formula I are transformed if desired by saponification, hydrolysis, salt formation, insertion of a protection group to another compound which belongs to the compounds of formula I, too.The pharmaceutical products of the invention can be used for the treatment of circulatory diseases, they inhibit the aggregation of blood plaques, dilate the bronchi and inhibit the secretion of gastric acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to new optically active or racemic 13-thia-prostacycline derivatives of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation or a straight or branched chain alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 is straight or branched chain alkyl having 4-9 carbon atoms or monosubstituted phenoxymethyl;--A--B-- is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- of Z-- or E-- configuration or --C.tbd.C--;one of the symbols X and Y is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and the other is hydroxy, tetrahydropyranyoxy, 1-ethoxy-ethoxy or trialkylsilyloxy; orX and Y together form a --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O-- group;Z is a sulfur atom or a --SO-- group.

Abstract: New PGI.sub.2 derivatives and a process for their preparation are disclosed of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Q is hydrogen, a pharmacologically acceptable cation, or lower alkyl;A is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --;R.sup.13 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkanoyl or is a blockinggroup of the formula R.sup.7 R.sup.8 R.sup.9 Si or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are the same or different and can be straight or branched chain alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are the same or different and can be hydrogen or methyl, and R.sup.12 represents methyl or ethyl, or is tetrahydropyran-2-yl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl inthe .alpha. or .beta. steric position;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or lower alkyl;Y is methylene, oxygen or an --NH-- group; andR.sup.3 is lower alkyl or phenyl which can be monosubstituted phenyl.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of optically active or racemic lactone diol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## (for use as intermediates in the Corey prostaglandin synthesis). Optically active or racemic lactone diol derivatives are inclosed, in whichR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and stand for a hydrogen, or a lower alkanoyl optionally substituted with one, two or three halogen atoms, or form together a ##STR2## group, in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and stand for a hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, with a process for preparing them.According to the invention the above compound are prepared by reacting optically active or racemic lactone of the formula II with formaldehyde or with a formaldehyde polymerisate, in the presence of the mixture of a strong acid and water or of a lower alkane carboxylic acid optionally substituted with one, two or three halogen atoms, and then optionally subjecting the obtained compound of the general formula I, in which R.sup.3 and/or R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of bicyclic enon compounds in which a lactone diol is selectively oxidized to obtain a hydroxy-aldehyde with one hydroxyl group and, without isolation, the hydroxy-aldehyde is reacted with a phosphorus compound. The reaction product can be acylated or silylated.

Abstract: A compound of the formula is disclosed. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are each hydrogen, lower alkanoyl, lower alkanoyl substituted by 1, 2, or 3 halogen atoms, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together form an ##STR2## group in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and are each hydrogen, alkyl or aryl as well as a process for the preparation thereof.