Abstract: Unsymmetrical 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid diesters represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are different and represent each a nitratoalkyl having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, are prepared from the corresponding acid monoester in the presence of an organic acid anhydride activating agent. These compounds are useful as therapeutic agents for cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Novel benzo[.alpha.]phenazine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, methyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy, R.sup.2 is --COOR.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbon atoms, benzyl or phenyl) or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same or different and are each hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form pyrrolidine or piperidine), R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are each hydrogen or lower alkyl, and n is an integer of 2 or 3, and the salts thereof are disclosed. These compounds have antitumor activity in mammals.