Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or methyl, A is an ethylene or methylene radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, hydroxyl or oxo,L is a saturated or unsaturated five-membered or six-membered heterocyclic structure which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl, mercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl and has from 1 to 3 heteroatoms from the group consisting of N, O and S, the second and third heteroatoms being a nitrogen atom,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a hydroxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy group,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen or methoxy,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or methoxy or tert-butyl,R.sup.6 is hydrogen methyl, nitrile or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -ketal group or the radical --CHR.sup.7 OR.sup.8 --CHR.sup.7 --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --COR.sup.11, --SR.sup.12, ##STR2## in which R.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-biphenylyl lactam compounds having a substituted methylidene or methyl moiety adjacent to the lactam nitrogen, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The compounds are angiotensin II receptor antagonists, and are useful in treating hypertension (lowering high blood pressure), congestive heart failure, elevated ocular pressure, cerebral stroke, angina, cardiac insufficiency, myocardial infarction or diabetic nephropathy.The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention, a method of treating a physiological condition in a mammal that is mediated by angiotensin II which comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound of the invention, and novel processes for preparing the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing 1,5-diaryl pyrazole anti-inflammatory agents. A 6-aryl-4,6-dioxohexanoic acid is treated with acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride to produce an enol lactone, which is added to methylhydroxylamine to generate the dione hydroxamic acid. This dione hydroxamic acid is then treated with 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride to yield the 1,5-diaryl pyrazole. Novel intermediate compounds in the synthetic pathway are also disclosed.

Abstract: Phenylhydrazones of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 and m and n have the meanings stated above, and the manufacture thereof. The substances are suitable for combating disease and for cosmetic use.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or methyl, A is an ethylene or methylene radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, hydroxyl or oxo, L is a saturated or unsaturated five-membered or six-membered heterocyclic structure which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl, mercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl and has from 1 to 3 heteroatoms from the group consisting of N, O and S, the second and third heteroatoms being a nitrogen atom,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a hydroxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy group,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen or methoxy,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or methoxy or tert-butyl,R.sup.6 is hydrogen, methyl, nitrile or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -ketal group or the radical --CHR.sup.7 OR.sup.8 --CHR.sup.7 --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --COR.sup.11, --SR.sup.12, ##STR2## in which R.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 2- and 3-substituted (1',5'-diaryl-3'-pyrazolyl)-N-hydroxypropanamides, a method for their preparation, compositions containing the same and methods of their use are disclosed. The N-hydroxypropanamides are useful in alleviating inflammatory and cardiovascular disorders in mammals.

Abstract: A highly regioselective synthesis of pyrazoles from a mono-substituted hydrazine and a .beta.-dicarbonyl compound wherein a carboxylic acid moiety is present on the substituent attached to one of the carbonyls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cinnamohydroxamic acids. These compounds inhibit 5-lipoxygenase and are useful as bronchodilators.

Abstract: The synthesis of amido substituted naphthalenes and their intermediates is described. The intermediates and amido substituted naphthalenes are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.

Abstract: The synthesis of amido substituted naphthalenes and their intermediates is described. The intermediates and amido substituted naphthalenes are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.