Abstract: Substituted heterocycles of the general structural formula: ##STR1## are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma, and emesis.

Abstract: The cyclic ureas, and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and esters thereof, of the present invention are useful as antiarrhythmic and antifibrillatory agents and have the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein X, Y, A, L, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are defined as in the Specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to an imidazolidine derivative represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein A and B mean individually an aromatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted by 1-3 substituents selected from halogen atoms, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy groups, C.sub.1-4 alkylenedioxy groups, a phenoxy group, a nitro group, a cyano group, a phenyl group, C.sub.2-5 alkanoylamino groups, a carboxyl group which may be esterified with a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or alkenyl group, carboxyalkyl groups which may be esterified with a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or alkenyl group, carboxyalkyloxy groups which may be esterified with a C.sub.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: A stoichiometric acid moiety transfer reaction for the preparation of an acid salt of an amine compound is disclosed. The acid moiety transfer reaction provides amine acid salts of high purity and having crystalline structure of uniform size and shape.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-benzyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one derivatives, of formula: ##STR1## and to the possible salts thereof, to a process for their preparation and to the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.These compounds have an affinity for the vasopressin and/or oxytocin receptors.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel substituted aryl- and heteroarylphenyloxazolidinones which are useful as anti-bacterial agents. More specifically, the substituted aryl- and heteroarylphenyloxazolidinones of the invention are characterized by oxazolidinones having aryl or heteroaryl group at the p-position of the 3-phenyl ring and additional substitutions at the m-position(s) of the 3-phenyl ring. A compound representative of this new class of oxazolidinones is (.+-.)-5-(acetamidomethyl)-3-[4-(3-pyridyl)-3,5-difluorophenyl]-2-oxazolid inone.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: Novel imidazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined in the disclosure and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts with acids and bases having antiandrogenic activity.

Abstract: Compounds such as Formula I having herbicidal utility are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## R.sub.1 is H; alkyl, haloalkyl or halogen R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halogens, OR.sup.8, CN, COR.sup.9, CO.sub.2 R.sup.31 or CONR.sup.32 R.sup.33 ; CN; CO.sub.2 R.sup.34 ; CONR.sup.35 R.sup.36 ; S(O).sub.n R.sup.8 ; S(O).sub.n NR.sup.19 R.sup.8 or COR.sup.37 ; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be taken together along with the carbon to which they are attached to form C.dbd.CHCO.sub.2 R.sup.31 ; C.dbd.(CH.sub.3)CO.sub.2 R.sup.31 ; C.dbd.(C.sub.2 H.sub.5)CO.sub.2 R.sup.31 ; C.dbd.CHCONR.sup.32 R.sup.33 ; C.dbd.C(CH.sub.3)CONR.sup.32 R.sup.33 or C.dbd.C(C.sub.2 H.sub.5)CONR.sup.32 R.sup.33.

Abstract: Substituted heterocycles of the general structural formula: ##STR1## are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma and emesis, and calcium channel blockers useful in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as angina, hypertension or ischemia.

Abstract: A benzimidazolesulfonamide derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a haloalkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a haloalkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, --OR.sup.4, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.m C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.5, --NHC (.dbd.O)R.sup.6, --N(R.sup.7).sub.2, --NHC(.dbd.O) (CH.sub.2).sub.p C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --NHC(.dbd.O)CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2 ; R.sup.3 is an azole group, --COOH, --COOR.sup.8, or --SO.sub.3 H; A is --O--, --NH--, or --S(O).sub.q --; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 are independently an alkyl group of to 6 carbon atoms; m, n, and p are independently 0 or an integer of 1 to 6; and q is 0, 1, or 2, or a salt thereof; and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above compound are disclosed. The compound exhibits a stable and strong antagonism to angiotensin II.

Abstract: A class of imidazolyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 are as described in the specification; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of substituted morpholine derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaromatic ring system containing one or two nitrogen atoms, the ring system comprising a six-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring fused to a five- or six-membered heteroaromatic ring; and Z represents an optionally substituted arylalkyl, aryloxymethyl or arylalkoxymethyl group, are ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes within the body and are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the dopamine system, in particular schizophrenia.

Abstract: Angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl. An exemplary compound is: 4'-[(2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-(2-N-morpholinoethyl)-imidazol-4-yl)-benzimi dazol-1-yl)-methyl]-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and salts and prodrugs wherein Q.sup.1 is a specified aryl group, the dotted line is an optional double bond, Z is O or NR.sup.3, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are H or specified optionally substituted alkyl or other substituents and R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted phenyl or group are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 C alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, CN, SR.sup.a, SOR.sup.a, SO.sub.2 R.sup.a, CO.sub.2 R.sup.a, CONR.sup.a R.sup.b, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, where R.sup.a and R.sup.b are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C .sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.4 is selected from the definitions of R.sup.1 ; R.sup.5 is selected from the definitions of R.sup.2 ; R.sup.6 is a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted by .dbd.O, .dbd.S or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and optionally substituted by an aminoalkyl group; R.sup.9a and R.sup.9b are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.9a and R.sup.9b are joined to form a C.sub.5-7 ring; X is C.sub.

Abstract: m is 0 or 1; andn is 0 or 1, where the sum total of n+m is 1 or 2.The compounds are of particular use in the treatment of pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis and postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: A butenoic or propenoic acid derivative having the following formula in which G is an aryl or a heterocyclic ring, R11 and R12 are hydroben or an alkyl, X is sulfur or oxygen, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, an substituent such as an alkyl and J is pyridyl or phenyl having substituents and a heterocyclic ring may be formed between R2, R3 and J is provided here and is useful in the pharmacological field.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl.An exemplary compound is:(a) 4'-[[2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-methylbenzimidazole-2-yl)-benzimidazol-1-yl] methyl]-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-benzenesulfonyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## to their preparation and to the pharmaceutical compositions in which they are present. These derivatives have an affinity for the vasopressin and oxytocin receptors.

Abstract: Heterocyclic thrombin inhibitors are provided which have the structure ##STR1## wherein n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, G, G.sub.x, R.sup.6', Ra, Xa, R.sup.6, Rb, R.sub.3, p, Q, A and R.sup.4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Phenylglycinamides of heterocyclically substituted phenylacetic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting phenylacetic acids with glycinamides. The compounds can be used as active compounds in medicaments.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which A - - - B is CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 or CH.dbd.CH;X is a pyridine or benzene ring;when X is pyridine n is 0;when x is benzene n is 0, 1 or 2 and when A - - - B is CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2. R.sup.1 is attached at any of the positions 7 to 10, and when A - - - B is CH.dbd.CH, R.sup.1 is attached at any of the positions 5 to 10;each R.sup.1 is halo, carboxy, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, hydroxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl, nitro, trifluoromethoxy, --COOR.sup.5 where --R.sup.5 is an ester group, --COR.sup.6, --CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 where R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl selected from thienyl, pyridyl, benzothienyl, quinolinyl, benzofuranyl or benzimidazolyl, said phenyl, naphthyl and heteroaryl groups being optionally substituted, or R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed are new alkylenediamine derivatives of the following formula which are effective for treatment of dysuria are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, naphthyl or aromatic heterocyclic group; R.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, naphthyl or aromatic heterocyclic group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are combined to form one of substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic groups; X is oxygen, sulfur or imino; Y is oxygen or sulfur; Z is --CH.sub.2 --, --CO-- or --CS--; m is an integer of 0-4; n is an integer of 0-4; r is 0 or 1; and p and q represent an integer of 0-5 provided that p plus q is 1-5.

Abstract: Substitutued heterocyclylisoquinolinium salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders or neurotoxic injuries utilizing them.

Abstract: Thrombin inhibitors are provided which have the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a thrombin inhibitor substructure containing distal and proximal binding site residues; andR.sup.1 is cyano, hydroxyl, alkoxy, amino, aminoalkyl or nitro.

Abstract: The present patent application discloses compounds having the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 each have the meanings set forth in the specification.The compounds are useful for the treatment of various central nervous system disorders such as epilepsy and other convulsive disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders and memory disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel imidazole and triazole substituted oxathiolane compounds and compositions containing said compounds having fungicidal and plant growth regulant activity and methods for preparing same.

Abstract: Novel substituted imidazoles of Formula (I), which are useful as angiotensin II antagonists, are disclosed: ##STR1##

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzocycloalkylazolethione compounds which are dopamine .beta.-hydroxylase inhibitors in which the benzocycloalkyl portion of the compound is selected from indanyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalenyl and 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocycloheptenyl (in which the benzo is optionally substituted with one to three substituents) and the azolethione portion of the compound is selected from 2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-yl, 5-thioxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-[1,2,4]triazol-4-yl and 5-thioxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl (each optionally substituted with one to three substituents); and the prodrugs, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, individual isomers and mixtures of isomers and the methods of using and preparing such benzocycloalkylazolethione compounds.

Abstract: Novel 1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazo[4,5-b]quinolin-2-one derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with from 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or trifluoromethyl; pyridinyl; thienyl optionally substituted with halo or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and>C.dbd.X is a radical of formula>C.dbd.O (a),>C.dbd.N--O--R.sup.1 (b),or>C.dbd.CH--R.sup.2 (c);the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, said compounds being potent inhibitors of both phosphodiesterase III and IV, which are useful in the treatment of allergic disorders, atopic diseases and related afflictions. Intermediates in the preparation thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient. Methods of preparing said compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazoles of general formula ##STR1## Exemplary compounds are: (a) 4'-[[2-Ethyl-4-methyl-6-[(2-dimethylamino-3,4-dioxo-1-cyclobuten-1-yl)amin o]-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl,(b) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(2-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-guanidino)-1H-benzimidazo l-1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl,(c) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(2,2-dicyano-1-dimethylamino-etheneamino)-1H-be nzimidazol -1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl,(d) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-morpholino-2-nitro-etheneamino)-1H-benzimida zol -1 -yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl, and(e) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(1,1-dimethylamino-2-nitro-etheneamino)-1H-benz imidazol -1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl.The new compounds are angiotensin-antagonists.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula I; ##STR1## is disclosed as useful in treating disorders of the central nervous system. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazo[4,5-b]quinolin-2-one derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with from 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or trifiuoromethyl; pyridinyl; thienyl optionally substituted with halo or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and>C.dbd.X is a radical of formula>C.dbd.O (a),>C.dbd.N--O--R.sup.1 (b),or>C.dbd.CH--R.sup.2 (c);the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, said compounds being potent inhibitors of both phosphodiesterase III and IV, which are useful in the treatment of warm-blooded animals suffering from allergic disorders, atopic diseases and related afflictions. Intermediates in the preparation thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The pharmaceutically active bicyclic heterocyclic amines (XXX) ##STR1## where W.sub.1 is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.; W.sub.3 is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.; W.sub.5 is --N.dbd. or --CR.sub.5 -- with the proviso that W.sub.5 is --CR.sub.5 -- when both W.sub.1 and W.sub.3 are --N.dbd. which are useful as pharmaceuticals in treating mild and/or moderate to severe head injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage and subsequent ischemic stroke, asthma and reduction of mucous formation/secretion in the lung and other diseases and injuries.

Abstract: Azole derivatives, process for their preparation, and their useAzole derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, L, O, R.sup.1, X, Y, Z and q have the meanings given, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical preparations and the use of the compounds are described. Azole derivatives of the formula I where the symbols have for example the following meanings:R.sup.1 is (C.sub.2 -C.sub.10)-alkyl,Z is nitrogen,X and Y are independently of one another CR.sup.2,L is --CH.sub.2 --,q is zero or 1,A is a biphenyl radical which is substituted for example by R.sup.15,R.sup.2 is halogen or hydrogen,R.sup.15 is SO.sub.2 --NH--CO--OR.sup.6 andR.sup.6 is phenyl,are highly active antagonists of angiotensin II receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new orally active azole derivatives with antifungal activity of formula I ##STR1## wherein: X is CH or N; Ar represents phenyl substituted with halogen and/or trifluoromethyl; Z is --C(=O)-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R.sub.1 is CN, CO.sub.2 H, CO.sub.2 R.sub.7, CONR.sub.8 R.sub.9 or CH.sub.2 Y and then R.sub.3 is hydrogen, or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.3 forms a ring of formula I' ##STR2## wherein B is O, hydroxy or hydrogen; R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; Y is --OH, --OR.sub.7, --OC(=O)R.sub.7, --NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, --NHC(=O)OR.sub.7 ; R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; when Z is --C(=O)--, R.sub.2 is optionally susbtituted phenyl, or naphtyl; when Z is --SO.sub.2 --, R.sub.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or optionally susbtituted phenyl.

Abstract: Phosphinic acid derivatives of the structural formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is H, alkyl or alkanoyloxymethylene;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkenylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyalkyl, thioalkyl, alkoxythioalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, cycloalkyl-substituted alkyl or heterocycloalkyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form a cycloalkyl ring of 3-8 members and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined; or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 form a cycloalkyl ring of 3-7 members and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together, each form a cycloalkyl ring;R.sub.5 is --OR.sub.9 or --NHR.sub.9, wherein R.sub.9 is hydrogen or alkyl;n is 0 or 1;A.sub.1 is p-aminobenzoyl or p-aminobenzenesulfonyl, or A.sub.1 and R.sub.5 together form a radical of an .alpha.-aminoacyl derivative; andR.sub.6 is phenylmethoxycarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonyl or --A.sub.2 --R.sub.

Abstract: Cyclophosphamide analogs are provided of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)alkyl, substituted with a leaving group such as halo or alkylsulfonyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same as R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or are H and Ar is a heteroaromatic ring and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A benzimidazole derivative having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R is cyano or thiocarbamoyl; Q is lower alkyl or a group represented by the formula NQ.sup.1 Q.sup.2, in which Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are independently lower alkyl, lower alkyl substituted with phenyl, lower alkenyl or lower alkynyl, or they form a lower alkylene ring when taken together at their ends which ring may include a hereto atom; X is hydrogen or halogen; and Z is a group which consists of (a) one oxygen atom or two non-adjacent oxygen atom, (b) --CF.sub.2 -- group and (c) any one of a single bond, --CF.sub.2 --, --CFH--, CFCl-- and --CH.sub.2 -- groups and forms a five-membered or six membered ring together with two adjacent carbon atoms of the benzene ring; is obtained by reacting a corresponding 2-cyanobenzimidazole compound and a sulfamoyl chloride derivative. The benzimidazole derivative is incorporated into agricultural and horticultural fungicides as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The 4-oxocyclic ureas and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, of the present invention are useful as antiarrhythmic and antifibrillatory agents and have the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein X, Y, A, L, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are defined as in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted benzimidazolyl derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A and R.sub.a to R.sub.c are defined as in claim 1, the mixtures of position isomers thereof and the salts thereof which have valuable properties.These compounds have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly angiotensin-antagonistic effects and preferably angiotensin-II-antagonistic effects.

Abstract: Pyrroloimidazolyl and imidazopyridinyl substituted 1H-benzimidazole derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, nitro, amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy;R.sup.2 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-10 alkyl; C.sub.3-6 alkenyl; C.sub.3-6 alkynyl; C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; phenyl; substituted phenyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted with phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthalenyl, thienyl, furanyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylfuranyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; andR.sup.3 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-8 alkyl; C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; hydroxy; amino; C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy; C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonylamino; phenyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted with phenyl, piperazinyl, 4-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl)piperazinyl or morpholinyl;each substituted phenyl independently is phenyl substituted with a substituent independently selected from halo, hydroxy, hydroxymethyl, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: An improved imidazolium hardener is described. These novel hardeners are specifically advantageous for hardening, or crosslinking, a hydrophilic colloid in a photographic element.

Abstract: An oxazole compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## in which A is a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group or an acyl group) or an aldehyde group, B is an optionally substituted phenyl group, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, and n is an integer of 0 to 6, provided that when n is 2, R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted alkyl group, or its salt, which is useful as a therapeutic agent for metabolic bone diseases including osteoporosis.