Abstract: Benzenesulphonamide compounds of general formula (I), wherein R1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom such as chlorine or fluorine, or a straight or branched C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy group, each of R2, R3 and R4, which are the same or different, is a hydrogen atom or a straight, branched or cyclic C1-4 alkyl group, and R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-2 alkyl, C1-2 fluoroalkyl or C1-2 perfluoroalkyl group, in the form of enantiomers, diastereoisomers or mixtures thereof, including racemic mixtures, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are provided for therapeutical use.

Abstract: &agr;-Amino acid amides of formula (I) wherein the substituents are defined as follows: n is a number zero or one; R1 to R7 are as defined herein; R8 is C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl or C3-C6alkynyl; R9 is C3-C8cycloalkyl; a C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl or C3-C6alkynyl group substituted by one or more halogen atoms; or a group (a) wherein p and q are identical or different and are each independently of the other a number zero or one; and R13, R14, R15 and R16 are identical or different and are each independently of the others hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl; X is hydrogen, in which case p and q must have the value zero; phenyl, unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6alkenyloxy, C3-C6alkynyloxy, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C1-C6alkylthio, C1-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkenyloxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkynyloxycarbonyl, C1-C6or by C1-C6alkoxy, cyano, —COOR17; —COR18 or a group (b) wherein R17 and R21 are each independently of the other

Abstract: Methods and compositions, useful in the treatment of amyloidosis and conditions and diseases associated therewith, such as Alzheimer's Disease (AD). These methods involve administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition including one or more agents which modulate APP catabolism and amyloid deposition. Accordingly, the methods and compositions are useful for inhibiting amyloidosis in disorders in which amyloid deposition occurs. The methods are based, at least in part, on modulating catabolism of APP in APP-containing cells through the use of a mobile ionophore, such as carbonyl cyanide p-(trifluoromethoxy) phenylhydrazone, which does not substantially alter the viability of those cells.

Abstract: Water soluble, powder form compositions suitable for completely and rapidly dissolving active ingredients which usually only dissolve in water in the presence of base salts, such as antibiotics of the betalactamide family, for example penicillins and their derivatives, cephalosporins and their derivatives, or other active ingredients such as sulphamides and quinolones, for oral absorption thereof and their applications. The water soluble powder form compositions contain, in combination and in powder form, at least one water soluble active ingredient, not in salt form, and with an exclusively alkaline pH, an excess of one or more strong base salts, and one or more buffers comprising one or more substances and capable of maintaining the pH of the medium at a level below the normal solubilization pH of said active ingredient. Aqueous solution compositions obtained from said powder form compositions are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying dihydropyridazinone and pyridazinone compounds onto or into the marine structure. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, directly applied to the structure, or applied to the structure by means of a coating.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying diphenyldiones. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, directly applied to the structure, or applied to the structure by means of a coating.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying onto or into the marine structure a phenylamide compound. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, directly applied to the structure, or applied to the structure by means of a coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel reversible protease inhibitors. The inhibitors are specific to cysteine proteases.

Abstract: New active compound combinations of valinamide derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 has the meaning given in the description, with known fungicidal active substances, and their use for combating phytopathogenic fungi are described.

Abstract: Sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivative compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.In accordance with the present invention, compounds of Formula (I) are disclosed ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A composition for termite control including a pesticide that is toxic to a termite's gut-dwelling cellulase-producing protozoa is disclosed. The pesticide is present at an effective pesticidal and non-feeding-deterrent concentration. The composition preferably includes a termite attractant and is impregnated in a cellulose-containing material which is thereafter exposed to foraging worker termites. The worker termites are attracted preferentially to the impregnated material and consume it, thereby ingesting the pesticide which they then feed to the other members of the termite colony.

Abstract: .alpha.-Amino acid amides of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is the number zero or one;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxycarbonyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxycarbonyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkenyl;C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkynyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 halogenoalkyl or a group NR.sub.13 R.sub.14 ; in which R.sub.13 and R.sub.14 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or together are tetra- or pentamethylene;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which is substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, mercapto or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl;C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkynyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Synergistic antimicrobial combinations comprising N-?(dichlorofluoromethyl)thio!-N',N'-dimethyl-N-phenylsulfamide and an alkylguanidine compound, preferably dodecylguanidine hydrochloride, are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting microbial growth using these synergistic antimicrobial combinations are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of effecting vasodilation, comprising:administering to a warm blooded animal in need of such treatment, an effective amount of a (1,5-inter) aryl prostaglandin derivative represented by the Formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 6, R is selected from the group of radicals represented by the formulae:CO.sub.2 R', CONR'.sub.2, CH.sub.2 OR' and SO.sub.2 NR'.sub.2'wherein R' is hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical having from one to six carbon atoms; R" is hydrogen or an acyl radical having the formula (CO)R'" wherein R'" is a saturated or unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m R"" wherein m is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 6 and R"" is an aliphatic ring having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms or an aryl group, e.g. phenyl, or a heteroaryl group, e.g.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfamic acid derivative compounds which are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: This invention discloses compounds useful as non-steroidal sulfatase inhibitors. The compounds comprise the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein (a) R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a lower alkyl group, (b) R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of H and a lower alkyl group, (c) m is an integer from 0 to 4, and (d) n is an integer from 5 to 14. R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of H and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of H and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl. The invention also discloses methods of treating a patient prophylactically to provide protection as an estrogen depleting agent for estrogen dependent illnesses and treating a patient therapeutically for estrogen dependent diseases. A method of making the non-steroidal sulfatase inhibitors is also disclosed.

Abstract: There are described new active compound combinations of a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## with known fungicidal active compounds, and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Improved biocidal composition and method for controlling biofouling and microorganism population levels in recirculating water systems such as cooling towers, swimming pools or spas is disclosed and claimed. The composition comprises a hypochlorite donor and a bromide ion donor in proportions selected to maintain a mole ratio of the sum of all bromine containing species to the sum of all hypohalite species in the recirculating water of about 0.2 to about 20. The method comprises introducing into the recirculating water a mixture or combination of a hypochlorite donor and a bromide ion donor in an amount sufficient to maintain a ratio of the sum of all bromine containing species to the sum of all species in the recirculating water in the range of about 0.2 to about 20.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel sulfuric acid esters of sugar alcohols and sugar alcohol-like compounds of the formula ##STR1## Also described are methods for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arteriosclerotic changes in the vascular wall as well as a process for the manufacture of the compounds of formula I and their salts.

Abstract: A method of controlling the attachment of organisms to an underwater surface is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the organisms with a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl. Antifouling coatings and cementitious compositions containing a compound of Formula I are also disclosed.

Abstract: Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.

Abstract: A novel fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of a combination consisting ofthe known 2-cyanobenz imidazole of the formula ##STR1## in which A has the meanings given in the description and at least one other known fungicidally active compound selected from the group mentioned in the specification.The novel compositions show a synergistic activity.

Abstract: A compound of the following general formula which is useful in treating hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis: ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen, alkyl having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or benzyl; R.sub.1 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, substituted naphthyl, an aralkyl group, a heterocyclic group, or a hydrocarbon chain of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms which is saturated or contains 1 to 3 double bonds and each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is selected from hydrogen, provided both are not hydrogen, an aralkyl group, a hydrocarbon chain of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms which is saturated or contains 1 to 3 double bonds, an w-substituted alkylC.sub.1-6, a heterocyclic group, phenyl, substituted phenyl or NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 taken together form a monocyclic heterocyclic group.

Abstract: A wood preservative composition which comprises a wood preservative in an amount of 0.01-10% by weight and a diphenylalkane compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or an alkyl, in an amount of not less than 1% by weight and in an amount of 1-1000 parts by weight in relation to one part by weight of the wood preservative.

Abstract: A bactericidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the capsulated, facultative bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-(N'-fluorodichloromethylthio) sulfamide. The method comprises administering between about 0.1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment (based on one million parts of the desired aqueous sytem) to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: A bactericidal composiiton and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the capsulated, facultative bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose of diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone and N-N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-(N'-fluoro-dichloromethylthio) sulfamide. The method comprises administering between about 0.1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment (based on one million parts of the desired aqueous system) to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof; wherein;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 -alkyl group with the proviso that the sum total of carbon atom in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is not more than 4;X represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1-7 alkylene, C.sub.2-7 alkenylene or C.sub.2-7 alkynylene group and Y represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1-6 alkylene C.sub.2-6 alkenylene or C.sub.2-6 alknylene group with the proviso that the sum total of carbon atoms in X and Y is not more than 10;W represents a group ##STR2## wherein Z represents a group R.sup.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.q where q is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.3 is a group R.sup.4 CONH--, R.sup.4 NHCONH--, R.sup.4 R.sup.5 NSO.sub.2 NH--, R.sup.6 SO.sub.2 NH-- or --OH;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sup.6 represents a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sup.7 represents a chlorine atom or the group --CF.sub.

Abstract: A bactericidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the capsulated, facultative bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose of n-tributyl tetradecyl phosphonium chloride (TPC) and (N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-N'-fluorodichloromethylthio) sulphamide ("Preventol A4S"). The method comprises administering between about 0.1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment (based on one million parts of the desired aqueous system) to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: Foam compositions containing a herbicide or pesticide which are readily absorbed systemically by plant life are made by incorporating a gas such as air into a composition made up of an alcohol, a modified coconut acid or a blend of nonionic and anionic surfactants, water and a systemic herbicide or pesticide. These foam compositions are applied directly to plant life such as trees and are absorbed within three minutes, often within one minute.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl gorup;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;X represents a bond or a C.sub.1-7 alkylene, C.sub.2-7 alkenylene or C.sub.2-7 alkynylene chain;Y represents a bond or a C.sub.1-6 alkylene, C.sub.2-6 alkenylene or C.sub.2-6 alkynylene chain;Q represents a substituted phenyl or pyridyl ring;and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof useful as stimulants of .sub.2 -adrenoreceptors and particularly in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of(a) 3,3-dimethyl-2-(4-methoximinomethyl-phenoxymethyl)-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)- but an-2-ol of the formula ##STR1## and (b) N,N-dimethyl-N'-(fluorodichloromethylmercapto)-N'-(4-methyl-phenyl-sulpham ide of the formula ##STR2##

Abstract: This invention relates to new alkane-sulfonanilide derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 are each hydrogen, cyano, halogen, lower alkyl, halo (lower) alkyl, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl or lower alkoxy,R.sup.3 is lower alkyl,R.sup.4 is acyl, cyano, carboxy, hydroxy(lower)-alkyl, mercapto, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, 5-membered unsaturated heterocyclic group which may have amino, lower alkanoylamino, lower alkylthio or lower alkylsulfonyl, phenylthio which may have nitro or amino, lower alkanoyl(lower)alkenyl or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, amino or lower alkyl andR.sup.7 is hydroxy, lower alkoxy, carboxy(lower)alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkoxy, ureido or thioureido, andR.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkanoyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A bactericidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the capsulated, facultative bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose, of 2-bromo-2-nitropropane 1,3-diol ("BNPD") and N, N-dimethyl-N.sup.1 -phenyl-N.sup.1 -(fluorodichloromethylthio)-sulphamide ("DPFS"). The method comprises administering between about 0.1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment (based on one million parts of the desired aqueous system) to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms, or the groups C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, nitro, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R, [where R is hydroxy, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 (where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents a hydrogen atom, or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 forms a saturated heterocyclic amino group which has 5-7 ring members and optionally contains in the ring one or more atoms selected from --O-- or --S-- or a group --NH-- or --N(CH.sub.3)--), --NR.sup.5 COR.sup.6 (where R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 group), --NR.sup.5 SO.sub.2 R.sup.7 (where R.sup.7 represents a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 group), --COR.sup. 8 (where R.sup.8 represents hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4), --SR.sup.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## whereinAr represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms, or the groups C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, nitro, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R [where R is hydroxy, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 (where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 forms a saturated heterocyclic amino group which has 5-7 ring members and optionally contains in the ring one or more atoms selected from --O--, or --S-- or a group --NH-- or --N(CH.sub.3)--), --NR.sup.5 COR.sup.6 (where R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 group), --NR.sup.5 SO.sub.2 R.sup.7 (where R.sup.7 represents a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 group), --COR.sup.8 (where R.sup.8 represents hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4), --SR.sup.

Abstract: The invention discloses certain diaryl substituted cyclopentane and cyclopentene derivatives useful as PAF inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient thereof and a method of using such compositions for inhibiting PAF-induced blood platelet aggregation, PAF-mediated broncho-constriction and extravasation, PAF-induced hypotension, PAF-induced ischemic bowel disease and PAF-mediated, endotoxin induced lug injury.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of (i) a substituted 1-hydroxyethyl-triazole of the formula ##STR1## in which A is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--, or an addition product thereof with an acid or metal salt, and (ii) at least one member selected from the group consisting of(A) wettable sulphur,(B) a polyhalogenoalkylthio derivative,(C) a quanidine derivative,(D) an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative,(E) a dithiocarbamate,(F) a benzimidazole derivative,(G) an imidazole or triazole derivative,(H) a phosphoric acid ester,(I) a tetrahydroquinoline derivative,(J) an S,N-heterocyclene compound,(K) a urea derivative,(L) a sulphonamide derivative,(M) a polyhydroxy ether derivative,(N) a triazine derivative,(O) a copper complex salt,(P) an N-formyl derivative,(Q) a morpholine derivative,(R) a quinoxaline derivative, and(S) a dicarboximide derivative.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of(a) 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl-methyl)-pentan-3-ol of the formula ##STR1## and (b) N,N-dimethyl-N'-(fluorodichloromethylmercapto)-N'-(4-methyl-phenyl)-sulpha mide of the formula ##STR2##

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising ##STR1## and at least one of ##STR2##

Abstract: A class of benzocyclobutene aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity, including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X, Y and Q are defined in the specification and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds have a selective stimulant action at .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptors and may be used, inter alia, in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Abstract: Pesticidally active compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an organic radical,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, trialkylsilyl, a hydrocarbon or acyl radical, andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently are an amino, hydroxyl, hydroximino, alkoxy or like radical.Most of the compounds are new, as are various intermediates therefor.

Abstract: A method for increasing the growth rate and/or improving the lean meat to fat ratio in farm and domestic animals. An effective amount of a 3-amino-4-hydroxy(or alkoxy)phenethanolamine derivative, pharmacologically-acceptable acid addition or metal salt thereof is administered either orally or parenterally to animals. Novel 3-amino-4-hydroxy(or alkoxy)phenethanolamine derivatives are also described.

Abstract: A class of naphthalene aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions are disclosed.