Abstract: A benzene, pyridine or pyrimidine derivative having the below shown formula is novel and useful as an anti-arteriosclerotic agent. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for a lower alkyl group, an amino group which may be substituted, or the like; R.sup.2 stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.16 stands for an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or the like) or the like; R.sup.3 stands for a group represented by the formula: --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Y (Y stands for an imidazolyl or piperazinyl group, or the like and m is 1 to 6) or the like; R.sup.5 stands for a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or the like; A stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.6 stands for a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or the like), --N.dbd., or the like; and B stands for a group represented by the formula: ##STR4## (wherein R.sup.4 stands for a hydrogen or the like), --N.dbd., or the like.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime either derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COR6, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--N4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower aralalkyl, --CH2--NHSO3--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(C.dbd.

Abstract: 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-benzylidene)-2-pyrrolidone and N-substituted derivatives thereof are described. The substituent includes alkyl, alkoxy, alkynyl phenyl-alkylene, hydroxy-alkylene and amino-alkylene. They are effective as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antithermic agent, and they have a low toxicity.

Abstract: Optically active alpha-tocopherol is synthesized by a multi-step process using phytol as a starting material. The process does not require an optical resolution step.

Abstract: A polyprenyl carboxylic acid compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R stands for a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aryl group, and n is an integer of 6 to 11. This compound is effective to treat hypertension of warm blooded animals.

Abstract: A polyprenyl carboxylic acid compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R stands for a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aryl group, and n is an integer of 6 to 11. This compound is effective to treat hypertension of warm blooded animals.

Abstract: 2,3-DIMETHOXY-5-METHYL-6-SUBSTITUTED-1,4-BENZOQUINONE HAVING THE FORMULA: ##STR1## in which S is an integer of 0 to 11 and A and B stand for hydrogen or may form a direct bond,Is prepared by reacting boric acid ester of 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzohydroquinone with prenol or isoprenol having the above group R and subsequently reacting the resulting borate with a mild oxidant. The compound is useful as coenzyme Q and has various clinical effects.

Abstract: 2,3-DIMETHOXY-5-SUBSTITUTED-6-METHYL-1,4-BENZOHYDROQUINONE OR 1-MONOESTER THEREOF IS PREPARED BY REACTING 2,3-DIMETHOXY-6-METHYL-1,4-BENZOHYDROQUINONE OR 1-MONOACYLESTER THEREOF WITH PRENOL, ISOPRENOL OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ACIDIC CATALYST FOR CONDENSATION WHICH IS ADSORBED ON AN ADSORBENT. This obtained compound is easily converted to quinone compounds which produces many clinical effects in medical and pharmaceutical uses.

Abstract: 2,3-DIMETHOXY-5-METHYL-6-SUBSTITUTED-1,4-BENZOQUINONE HAVING THE FORMULA: ##STR1## in which R is ##STR2## in which S is an integer of 0 to 11 and A and B stand for hydrogen or may form a direct bond, is prepared by reacting a boric acid ester of 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzohydroquinone with prenol or isoprenol having the above group R and subsequently reacting the resulting borate with a mild oxidant. The compound is useful as coenzyme Q and has various clinical effects.