Abstract: A simplified process for the preparation of basically substituted phenylacetonitriles, in particular of verapamil, is described. This process is carried out with fewer stages and higher yields than the known processes according to the state of the art.

Abstract: Quaternary 1,1-diphenyl-4-pyrrolidinium-2-butyne salts corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which R represents methyl or ethyl and X is a chlorine or bromine atom, are described. These compounds are distinguished by improved spasmolytic and broncholytic activity.

Abstract: A compound selected from a 2,4-diamino-5-thiobenzylpyrimidine of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, lower alkoxy, and halogen and R' is alkyl; and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. These compounds have an anti-bacterial action and are sulphonamide potentiators.

Abstract: A process for the production of 2,4-diamino-5-(3',4',5'-trimethoxybenzyl)-pyrimidine by condensing trimethoxy benzaldehyde with a substituted propionitrile compound and reacting the condensation product obtained with guanidine, wherein a .beta.-akyl-(aryl-, benzyl-)-oxy-ethyleneoxy-propionitrile corresponding to the formulaR--O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CN (I)in which R represents an alkyl group, an optionally substituted phenyl group or a benzyl group, is condensed with trimethoxy benzaldehyde in the presence ofBasic reagents to form a compound corresponding to the general formula ##STR1## in which R is as defined above, and the condensation product (II) obtained is reacted with guanidine in known manner to form 2,4-diamino-5-(3',4',5'-trimethoxybenzyl)-pyrimidine.