Abstract: Carbamoyl-oxime compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as hereinafter set forth, a process for their preparation, pesticidal compositions containing one or more of these compounds as the active ingredient, methods of use of such compositions for the control of pests, particularly insects, mites, nematodes and molluscs, and intermediates for the production of such compounds are described.

Abstract: Novel 3-methoxy-2-oxoazetidine derivatives, which are shown by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is amino, acylated amino or protected amino, are of value as intermediates for the synthesis of useful compounds represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 has the same meaning as defined above, as drugs in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing N-substituted aziridine-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a carboxyl, a cyano, an alkoxycarbonyl or an optionally substituted carbamoyl radical, R is a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon radical or cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl radical, and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or phenyl radical; and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, in admixture with a pharmaceutical diluent or carrier. The present invention also provides, as new compounds, N-substituted aziridine-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of general formula (I') but with the proviso that when X is a carbamoyl or alkoxycarbonyl radical and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, R is not a methyl, ethyl, isopropyl or benzyl radical; and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, and also provides processes for the preparation of these new compounds.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a new process for preparing N-2,3,4,5-substituted-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-6-substituted amino-3-pyridazineamine, known as antihypertensive agents. The process is characterized in that a suitable 3,6-dihalogenopyridazine is reacted with hydrazine hydrate or other hydrazine derivatives of formula NH.sub.2 NHR, the obtained compound is reacted with a suitable dicarbonyl compound yielding first an alcandione-bis-[6-halogen-3-pyridazininyl]hydrazone, and then a 6-halogen-3-pyrrolylpyridazineamine derivative which is in turn reacted with an amine to yield the desired compounds.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium polymers having formula ##STR1## wherein R' and R" may be the same or different alkyl groups of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by from 1 to 2 hydroxyl groups or, when taken together, with N form a saturated or unsaturated ring of from 5 to 7 atoms, or when taken together with N and an oxygen atom form the N-morpholino group; wherein Z is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- or Z is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --; wherein X is a halogen of atomic weight greater than 30; wherein Y and Y' may be either the same or different and may be either X or -NR'R"; and wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 20.

Abstract: N-Amino substituted aniline and 1,3-phenylenediamine compounds having 1 or 2 nitro groups on the aromatic ring. The compounds are useful as herbicides and as intermediates for preparing herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds useful for inhibiting gastric acid secretion and for the treatment of peptic ulcers caused or exacerbated by gastric acidity having the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, are H, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl in which the alkyl part is C.sub.1-6 and the cycloalkyl part is C.sub.3-8, each of the alkyl, cycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyls being optionally substituted by one or more halogens selected from F, Cl and Br, provided that at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a halogen substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl and provided that there is no halogen substituent on the carbon directly attached to the nitrogen; and X, m, Y, n and R.sup.3 are as described in the specification; and the pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Sulphonanilides of formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1 represents alkyl or certain other groups;R represents alkylene or alkenylene;A represents --COR.sup.12 or a carbonyl derivative or addition compound thereof, where R.sup.12 represents hydrogen, alkyl or certain other groups; andR.sup.2 -R.sup.6 represent hydrogen, alkyl, halogen or certain other groups;are pesticides and plant growth regulants, especially herbicides and fungicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, useful as anthelmintics are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the production of a sulphinate of formula ##STR1## which comprises reacting a compound of formula ##STR2## or a mixture of the compounds of formulae (2a) and (2b) with a compound of formulaY--SO.sub.2 --M (3)in an organic solvent in the presence of a mineral acid or organic acid and, optionally, also of water, wherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic carbocyclic radical.R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl, or each of the pairs of substituents (R.sub.1 and R.sub.2) and (R.sub.3 and R.sub.4), together with the nitrogen atom to which said pair is attached, independently, represents a heterocyclic ring, or one of several of the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 with the nitrogen and an adajcent carbon atom of the residue Ar.

Abstract: Novel compounds are described which are substituted benzophenone hydrazones. They have pesticidal activity, especially against insects and acarids, and pesticidal compositions and methods are described. Methods of making the compounds, and novel intermediates, are also described.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## (and their salts and solvates) in which: X is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH--;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-7 alkyl terminated by --COOR.sup.3 where R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.7-10 aralkyl;Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group having 5-8 ring members; andR.sup.2 is C.sub.2-4 alkanoyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl (optionally substituted), C.sub.1-12 alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl, biphenylalkyl or naphthylalkyl.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and anti-asthmatic agents.

Abstract: N-amides of 2-benzothiazolinone have been found to be effective in regulating the growth of leguminous plants.

Abstract: Aziridine-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a carboxyl, nitrile, alkoxycarbonyl or carbamoyl group, andR and R.sup.1 are various organic radicals, or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, exhibit marked immunostimulant activity, especially in conjunction with added chemotherapeutic agents such as a penicillin, a cephalosporin, a nitrofuran or chloramphenicol. Those compounds are new where X is a cyano group or an alkoxycarbonyl radical and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, but R' is not an unsubstituted alkyl radical or an alkyl radical substituted by hydroxyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, phenyl, 4-chlorophenyl or 4-methoxyphenyl or a vinyl radical substituted by a phenyl or methyl radical, or a cycloalkyl radical, a phenyl a 4-chlorophenyl, a 4-methoxyphenyl, an s-triazinyl or a pyridinyl radical; or where X is a carbamoyl group and R.sub.

Abstract: A benzopyranothiazole of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represents hydrogen, alkyl of not more than 12 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, cyano or lower alkoxy, or represents cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or phenyl or benzyl which is substituted by halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical or a N-carbazolyl radical, Q represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, benzyl or groups of the formulae (1a) or (1b) ##STR2## each of X, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, each of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y'.sub.1 and Y'.sub.

Abstract: Hydrogenated 1-aminoalkyl indeno- or -naphth[1,2-d]azepines, e.g. those of the formula ##STR1## Am'=NH.sub.2, (alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, or benzyl)amino, its N-lower alkyl derivatives; alkyleneimino morpholino or piperazinoR.sub.o-3 =H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, halo or CF.sub.3R.sub.4,5 =H or alkyl; X=H.sub.2 or 0 m=1 or 2; q=0 or 1and salts thereof are potassium-sparing diuretic agents.

Abstract: Sulphonanilides of formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1 represents alkyl or certain other groups;R represents alkylene or alkenylene;A represents --COOH, --COO alkyl, --CSSH, CN or certain related groups; orR-A represents a group of formula ##STR2## where R.sup.14 represents hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, B represents oxygen or ##STR3## R.sup.15 represents hydrogen or alkyl, and n represents 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.2 -R.sup.6 represent hydrogen; alkyl, halogen or certain other groups,are pesticides and plant growth regulants, especially herbicides and fungicides.

Abstract: A series of N-(2-thiazolyl)amides has been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing same. These compounds are useful in therapy as anti-inflammatory agents in addition to being useful as immunoregulatory agents for modulating various body immune responses. Preferred member compounds include N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-methylaminoacetamide, N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-benzylaminoacetamide, N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-(p-fluorobenzylamino)acetamide, N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-(2-thenylamino)acetamide and N-(4-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-amino-.beta.-phenylpropionamide, and their hydrohalide acid addition salts. Three different methods of preparation are provided and these are all described in some detail, including the various synthetic routes leading to the required novel intermediates and/or starting materials.

Abstract: There is described a process for preparing an enamine of formula (IX): ##STR1## where R.sup.2 is a carboxylic acid protecting group and R.sup.3 is the residue of a carboxylic acid derived acyl group and where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.7-10 aralkyl groups; or taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom form a heterocyclic ring containing from 4 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally a further heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen; by reacting a compound of formula (XII): ##STR2## with an amine of formula HNR.sup.5 R.sup.6, the reactant of formula (XII) being prepared by reaction of an appropriate enol derivative with a phosphorus reagent. The enamines of formula (IX) are useful in the preparation of 3-hydroxycephalosporins.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the manufacture of 7.beta.-amino-3-cephem-3-ol-4-carboxylic acid compounds by ring closure of esters of 2-[4-(substituted-thio)-3-acylamino-2-oxoazetidin-1-yl]-3-substituted-amin o-crotonic acids and solvolyzing the enamino group in the resulting 7.beta.-acylamino-3-substituted-amino-cephem-4-carboxylic acid esters.

Abstract: 1-(N-Acyl-carbamoyl)-2-cyanoaziridines of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulphur,Z is hydrogen or an organic radical, andY is a carbonyl, sulphonyl, sulphinyl, sulphenyl, phosphoryl or phosphonyl radical,and salts thereof, exhibit immune-stimulating and cancerostatic activities.

Abstract: A naphtholactam dyestuff of the general formula (1) ##STR1## in which R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 -aralkyl, aryl or, preferably, hydrogen, X represents --COOH, --COO.sup..crclbar. cation.sup..sym., a modified carboxyl group, the radical --SO.sub.2 --T or a heterocyclic radical, T denoting alkyl, alkenyl or, preferably, aryl, M represents hydrogen or a cation, Y represents a free or modified carboxyl group, Z is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, Cl, Br, NO.sub.2, phenyl sulphonyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl-S, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl sulphonyl, cyano, CONH.sub.2, CONH-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, and CON(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl).sub.2, n represents 0, 1 or 2, A represents a heterocyclic radical or --CN and B and C can carry further non-ionic substituents.The new dyestuffs give brilliant yellow and red shades on polyester and polyamide fibers.

Abstract: Polycyclic aziridines, such as 0-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]oxime of 1a,10b-dihydrodibenzo-[3,4,6,7]cyclohept[1,2-b]-N-methylazirin-6(1H)-one, useful for alleviating depression in mammals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein m and n are 0, 1 or 2, X represents oxygen, imino, benzylimino, or morpholinoethylimino, Y represents CO, CONH, COO or SO.sub.2, and NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 represents a dimethylamino, diethylamino, dipropylamino, dibutylamino, allylamino, isobutenylamino, cyclopentylamino, cyclohexylamino, cycloheptylamino, cyclooctylamino, N-methyl N-cyclopentylamino, N-methyl N-cyclohexylamino, N-allyl N-cyclohexylamino, adamantylamino, diethoxyethylamino, dimethylaminoethylamino, dimethylaminopropylamino, N-methyl N-dimethylaminopropyl-amino, benzylamino, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzylamino, phenethylamino, p-chlorophenethylamino, tetrahydrofurfurylamino, tetrahydropyranylmethylamino, pyrrolidino, isoxazolidinyl, piperidino, 4-hydroxypiperidino, 4-m-chlorophenyl-4-hydroxypiperidino, homopiperidino, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridyl, morpholino, 2-methylmorpholino, 2,6-dimethylmorpholino, 2-morpholinoethylamino, thiamorpholino, piperazino, 4-methylpiperazino, 4-(.alpha.

Abstract: An organic compound of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are cyano, formyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkanoyl or aroyl, a carboxylic acid ester group, substituted or unsubstituted carbamoyl or sulfamoyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl or alkylsulfinyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together may be a cyclic radical,R.sup.2 may also be alkyl, aryl or hetaryl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl or hetaryl,X is CH, CR.sup.5 or N,R.sup.4 is a radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.5 to R.sup.10 are substituents conventionally present in dyes. The compounds may be used as dyes for synthetic and natural fibers and give very fast dyeings.

Abstract: New substituted derivatives of thiazolidine-, thiazane- and related carboxylic acids which have the general formula ##STR1## are useful as angiostensin converting enzyme inhibitors.

Abstract: .beta.-Lactam compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## (wherein R represents an esterified carboxyl group, --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 represents the residue of a nitrogen base, and R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or acylated or etherified hydroxyl group or the residue of a sulphur nucleophile) are disclosed, together with processes for their preparation. The compounds are valuable intermediates for the preparation or purification of further .beta.-lactam compounds having .beta.-lactamase inhibitory activity.

Abstract: Novel 9-phenyl 5,6-dimethyl-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid, tetraenal or tetraenol derivatives useful as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel process for opening the ring of 2-R-6-(1'-R.sup.1 -oxycarbonyl-2'-methyl-prop-1'-enyl)-1-oxa-3,6-diaza-4S,5R-bicyclo[3,2,0]h ept-2-en-7-one by treatment with a sulfonic acid salt thereby forming R.sup.1 2-(2'R-R-oxy-3'S-amino-4'-oxo)azetidinyl-3-methyl-2-butenoate sulfonic acid salts which can provide oxapenicillins by two different routes depending on the substituent desired on the carboxamido group of the 1-oxapenicillins. In the alternate processes, new intermediates are also provided.

Abstract: New antimicrobial azetidinone derivatives and their salt of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is amino or acylamino, and A is selected from a variety of groups.

Abstract: N-Amino substituted aniline and 1,3-phenylenediamine compounds having 1 or 2 nitro groups on the aromatic ring. The compounds are useful as herbicides and as intermediates for preparing herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 3,3-di(4'-OP-carbocyclic aryl)-2,3-dihydrobenz[d]isothiazole-1,1-dioxides (and-2,3-dihydronaphtho[1,8-de]-1,2-thiazine-1,1-dioxides) and to the preparation thereof by reacting (a) at least 2 equivalents of (i) a 4'-OP-carbocyclic aryllithium compound wherein P is a protecting group compatible with organometallic reagents or (ii) a 4'-OP-carbocyclic arylMgE compound wherein P is a protecting group compatible with organometallic reagents and E is chloro, bromo or iodo and (b) 1 equivalent of a compound selected from a 3-chlorobenz[d] isothiazole-1,1-dioxide and a 3-chloronaphtho[1,8-de]-1,2-thiazine-1,1-dioxide to give the corresponding 3,3-di(4'-OP-carbocyclic aryl)-2,3-dihydrobenz[d]isothiazole-1,1-dioxide or the corresponding 3,3-di(4'-OP-carbocyclic aryl)-2,3-dihydronaphtho[1,8-de]-1,2-thiazine-1,1-dioxide, which compounds are useful in the synthesis of phenol and 1-naphthol sulfam(na)-phthaleins employed, for example, as photographic optical filter agents and filter agent

Abstract: Novel triazolo- or imidazo-benzotriazepines are prepared from 1,3,4-benzotriazepine-2-thiones which in turn are prepared from a 2-aminobenzophenone.

Abstract: Substituted 2-vinyl chromones are disclosed, wherein the chromone ring has an alkyl or alkenyl substituent at the 3-position, and a styryl substituent at the 2-position. The compounds exhibit anti-allergy activity and can be used to treat allergic conditions.

Abstract: Novel compounds of general formula ##STR1## (where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, represent alkyl groups which may carry substituents, R.sup.4 alternatively representing a hydrogen atom; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the intervening N represent a heterocyclic group or an acid-addition salt thereof) are provided, together with a process for their preparation. The new compounds are useful as antidepressants.

Abstract: Novel naphthyridines having a 3-amino-2-OR-propoxy substituent are disclosed. The compounds have .beta.-adrenergic blocking and immediate onset antihypertensive activities.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 is dialkylamino or a nitrogen containing heterocyclic group and R.sub.2 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, or 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl; have antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: Hydrogenated 1-aminoalkyl-indeno- or naphth[1,2-d]-azepines, e.g. those of the formula ##STR1## Am'=NH.sub.2, (alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, or benzyl)amino, its N-lower alkyl derivatives; alkyleneimino morpholino or piperazino;R.sub.o-3 =H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, halo or CF.sub.3 ;R.sub.4,5 =H or alkyl;X=H.sub.2 or 0;m=1 or 2;q=0 or 1;and salts thereof are potassium-sparing diuretic agents.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; R.sub.2 is dialkylamino or a nitrogen containing heterocyclic group; A.sub.1 is a saturated bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and A.sub.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; have antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: Heterocyclylcarbonyl derivatives of urea having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a heterocyclyl group; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having up to ten carbon atoms or phenyl; R.sub.2 is R.sub.1, 1-naphthyl and phenylalkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached are morpholino, thiomorpholino or a 6-8 membered nitrogen containing heterocyclic ring; methods for their preparation and use as agents for dissolving gallstones.

Abstract: N-Amino substituted aniline and 1,3-phenylenediamine compounds having 1 or 2 nitro groups on the aromatic ring. The compounds are useful as herbicides and as intermediates for preparing herbicides.

Abstract: Chromone compounds carrying a pyridyl substituent at the 2-position are disclosed, such as, for instance, 6-carboxy-2-(2'-pyridyl)-chromone. The disclosed compounds are useful in the treatment of allergies.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; R.sub.2 is a nitrogen containing heterocyclic group; A.sub.1 is a saturated bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and A.sub.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; have antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: Novel triazolo- or imidazo-benzotriazepines are prepared from 1,3,4-benzotriazepine-2-thiones which in turn are prepared from a 2-aminobenzophenone.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 denote an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon radical or a monocyclic, monoazacyclic or diazacyclic radical of aromatic character and Alk represents lower alkylene, or salts thereof, exhibit .beta.-receptor-blocking, blood pressure-lowering and vasodilatory effects and are useful for example in the treatment of arrythmias and angina pectoris, and as blood pressure-lowering agents.

Abstract: The reaction of 1-(halo/cyano/sulfonyloxy)alkanoyl-2-(dibenzoxazepine-10-carbonyl)hydrazin es with an amine affords the corresponding 1-(substituted amino)alkanoyl-2-(dibenzoxazepine-10-carbonyl)hydrazines which compounds are useful anti-inflammatory or anti-diarrheal agents.

Abstract: Novel N-tricyclic derivatives of azetidine are disclosed of the general formula ##STR1## where A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkenylene group or a cyclopropylene group, the remaining substituents being defined in the specification. Such compounds are useful for their anti-depressant, anti-convulsant and anxiolytic activities. The compound 1-[5-(10, 11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo [a,d]cyclopheptenyl)]-3-methyl-amino-azetidine is illustrative.

Abstract: 4-(Sulfamoyl-phenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-imino-thiazolidine-derivatives having salidiuretic activity and a process for their manufacture.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; R.sub.2 is dialkylamino or a nitrogen containing heterocyclic group; A.sub.1 is a saturated bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and A.sub.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; have antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: A dye laser comprising a laser dye solution of a compound having the general structure: ##STR1## wherein at least one of the 5, 6 and 8 ring positions is occupied by a nitrogen atom in lieu of the corresponding CR group and X is OH, alkoxy, or amino including amino substituted by at least one of the following: alkyl, aryl, acyl, aracyl, a group which taken together with the nitrogen atom of the amino group forms a heterocyclic ring, or part of one or two 5 or 6 membered aliphatic heterocyclic rings attached to ring A at positions 6 or 8 or both depending on where the N in ring A is located. R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.8 are hydrogen or other groups as defined below. The compounds lase in the blue-green to near ultraviolet region.