Abstract: The instant invention provides novel benzo?b!thiophene compounds, intermediates, compositions, pharmaceutical formulations, and methods of use for the inhibition of bone loss or bone resorption and for treatment of cardiovascular-related pathological conditions.

Abstract: Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## (in which Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are each a chromophoric group having an aromatic unsaturated system conjugated with the squarylium ring and such that in the compounds of formulae Q.sup.1 CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 the methylene hydrogens are active hydrogens, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, or an acyl, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group, subject to the proviso that one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be an amino or substituted amino group, or one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom and the other is an organosulfonyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the intervening nitrogen atom form a nitrogenous heterocyclic ring) are useful as near infra-red absorbers.

Abstract: This invention provides novel 5-HT.sub.1F agonists of formula ##STR1## where X, Y, Z,and R are defined in the specification, which are useful for the prevention and treatment of migraine and associated disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --S--,Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Described are novel photochromic heterocyclic fused indenonaphthopyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring fused to the g, h, i, n, o or p side of the indenonaphthopyran. These compounds may be represented by either of the following graphic formulae: ##STR1## Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds.

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: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic propynyl compounds have the structural formula (1): ##STR1## in which X is one of the radicals: ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic amides have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is a radical --CO--NH-- or --NH--CO--, and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Described are novel photochromic heterocyclic fused indenonaphthopyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring fused to the g, h, i, n, o or p side of the indenonaphthopyran. These compounds may be represented by either of the following graphic formulae: ##STR1## Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds.

Abstract: Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## (in which Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are each a chromophoric group having an aromatic unsaturated system conjugated with the squarylium ring and such that in the compounds of formulae Q.sup.1 CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 the methylene hydrogens are active hydrogens, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, or an acyl, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group, subject to the proviso that one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be an amino or substituted amino group, or one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom and the other is an organosulfonyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the intervening nitrogen atom form a nitrogenous heterocyclic ring) are useful as near infra-red absorbers.

Abstract: Tartronic acid acetalic ethers and esters of the general formula: ##STR1## are provided and are useful in treatment of bone dysmetabolism. As examples, Ra and Rb may be hydrogen, B is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 acyl group, R is phenyl and n is 0-12.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds fused on the naphtho-portion of the naphthopyran ring with an indeno group or certain heterocyclic substituents. Certain substituents are also present at the 2 and 5 positions and sometimes at the 6 position of the naphthopyran ring. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the 5 and 6-positions of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring, e.g., 2,2-bis(4-methoxy phenyl)-5-methoxycarbonyl-6-morpholino-2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein W is a tricyclic heterocyclic ring system; which is an .alpha.-1 adrenergic antagonist and is useful in the treatment of BPH; also disclosed are .alpha.-1 antagonist compositions and a method for antagonizing .alpha.-1 receptors and treating BPH.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaryl-1,3-dithiolanes; 2,4-diaryl-1,3-dioxolanes; 2,4-diaryl-1,3-oxathiolanes; and 2,5-diaryl-1,3-oxathiolanes are disclosed that reduce the chemotaxis and respiratory burst leading to the formation of damaging oxygen radicals of polymorphonuclear leukocytes during an inflammatory or immune response. The compounds exhibit this biological activity by acting as PAF receptor antagonists, by inhibiting the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase, or by exhibiting dual activity, i.e., by acting as both a PAF receptor antagonist and inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase.A method to treat disorders mediated by PAF or leukotrienes is also disclosed, that includes administering an effective amount of one or more of the above-identified compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## are HIV protease inhibitors, and are synthesized via a novel route. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and in the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition containing a guanidine derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted homocyclic or heterocyclic group, n is 0 or 1, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, R.sup.3 is a primary, secondary or tertiary amino group, X is an electron attractive group such as nitro or trifluoroacetyl group, provided that when n is 0, R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted heterocyclic group or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: X represents O, S or H.sub.2,R and R' each represents hydrogen or together form a bond,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined in the description.useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders involving oxidative processes.

Abstract: Dyes comprising an inner salt of a compound of the formula:Q.sup.1 =Z-Q.sup.2wherein:Q.sup.1 is a 4-(benz[b]-4H-pyrylium)methylidene, 4-(benz[b]-4H-thiopyrylium)methylidene or 4-(benz[b]-4H-selenopyrylium)methylidene grouping;Z is a 1,3-(2-hydroxy-4-oxo-2-cyclobutylidene) hydroxide or 1,3-(2-hydroxy-4,5-dioxo-2-cyclopentylidene) hydroxide ring; andQ.sup.2 is a 4-(benz[b]-4H-pyran-4-ylidene)methyl, 4-(benz[b]-4H-thiopyran-4-ylidene)methyl or 4-(benz[b]-4H-selenopyran-4-ylidene)methyl grouping;wherein at least one of the groupings Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of formula I: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof; wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or phenylalkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or phenylalkyl; orNR.sub.1 R.sub.2 forms a nitrogen heterocycle; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, an amino acid or a peptide residue.These compounds may be employed as substrates in assays for determining proteolytic enzyme activity or as enzyme inhibitors. The invention also encompasses methods for determining proteolytic enzyme activity using the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists having the formula ##STR1## for example ##STR2##

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is as defined in the description, their optical isomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products which are useful for treating Central Nervous System disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R is as defined in the description, to their preparation, to fungicidal compositions which contain such compounds as active substances, and to the use of the active substances or compositions for controlling fungi in agriculture and horticulture.

Abstract: Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## (in which Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are each a chromophoric group having an aromatic unsaturated system conjugated with the squarylium ring and such that in the compounds of formulae Q.sup.1 CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 the methylene hydrogens are active hydrogens, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, or an acyl, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group, subject to the proviso that one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be an amino or substituted amino group, or one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom and the other is an organosulfonyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the intervening nitrogen atom form a nitrogenous heterocyclic ring) are useful as near infra-red absorbers.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which each R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, halogen or nitro, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or C.sub.6-9 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, R.sup.5 is optionally substituted phenyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, phthalimido, saccharinyl, glutaramido, C.sub.6-10 cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1 to 4 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups or a phenyl group, or C.sub.4-9 heterosubstituted cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1 to 4 alkyl groups, x is 1, 2 or 3, y is 0 or 1 and z is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and salts thereof.The compounds are indicated for use in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group; R.sub.1 is a cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxylaminocarbonyl group; R.sub.2 is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl, .alpha.-, .beta.- or .gamma.-pyridyl or a benzoheteroxcyclic ring; R.sub.3 is carboxy or carboalkoxy; Y is a group of the formula --COOX; --NHCOA; --NCO; --COA; --CONHOR.sub.e ; --OCOA; A; --COCH.sub.2 COR.sub.f ; --NHCSA; --OCSA; (a); X is hydrogen, alkyl or succinimidyl group; A is a cyclic or acyclic amino group; and n is 1 or 2; having pharmacological characteristics which render them useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tract and asthmatic conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is as defined in the description, their optical isomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, andmedicinal products which are useful for treating Central Nervous System disorders.

Abstract: Novel 9-amino-7-(substituted amino)-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines having activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to tetracyclines are disclosed. Also disclosed are intermediates and methods for making the novel compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: A 2-Acylaminothiazole of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is H, an alkyl or a substituted alkyl; R.sub.IV is a cycloalkyl, an aromatic group such as phenyl or a heterocyclic group which are unsubstituted or substituted; R.sub.V is a substituted alkyl, a substituted carboxy such as an ester or an amide; or R.sub.IV and R.sub.V together represent a phenoxyalkylene group which may be substituted on the phenyl; and Z is a heterocyclic e.g. indolyl group; or a salt of compound (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which X is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 or NR.sub.13, R.sub.13 is, for example, methyl, and R.sub.1 to R.sub.12, independently of one another, are, for example, H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 Alkoxy, halogen or --CN. The compounds are photosensitive and photochromic and are suitable as photosensitizers and simultaneously as color indicators, and as photoswitchable color filters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1,2-ethanediol derivative and a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, and a cerebral function improving agent comprising the same. The cerebral function-improving agent of this invention is useful for treating cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, sequelae of ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral apoplexy.

Abstract: Sigma binding site agents having the formula ##STR1## which are useful to inhibit sigma binding site-induced activity, pharmaceutical compositions including these agents, and methods of using these agents to inhibit sigma binding site-induced activity in mammals. Also disclosed are novel intermediates useful in preparing the presently invented agents.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is HONH or HO and especially wherein the carbon atom bearing CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 has the R-configuration, the carbon atom bearing CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 has the S-configuration, R.sup.1 is isopropyl, R.sup.2 is 3-indolyl, m is 2, n is 0, p is 2 and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken alone are each methyl or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with N are morpholino and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts or solvates or acid addition salts-solvates thereof, which are matrix-metalloprotease inhibitors useful in treatment of disease in which matrix-metalloprotease promoted connective tissue remodelling is a causative factor, for example, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer, and a method of preparation and method of use thereof and methods of preparation of intermediates therefor are disclosed.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the meanings given in the description, their preparation and use in plant protection, the protection of materials and in the field of human and veterinary medicine.Formula (I) gives a definition of the compounds which can be prepared by analogous processes, for example from suitable benzothiophene derivatives by oxidation.

Abstract: Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which: Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are each a Chromophoric group having an unsaturated system conjugated with the squarylium ring and such that in the compounds of formulae Q.sup.1 CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 the methylene hydrogens are active hydrogens;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group; andR.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently a hydrogen atom, or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group, or an electron-withdrawing group able to lower the electron density at the carbon atom to which it is attached, subject to the provisoes that:two of R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may form a divalent group of which a single atom is double bonded to the carbon atom to which the two groups are attached, or all three of R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## (in which Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are each a chromophoric group having an unsaturated system conjugated with the squarylium ring and such that in the compounds of formulae Q.sup.1 CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 the methylene hydrogens are active hydrogens, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group, or one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom and the other is an organosulfonyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the intervening nitrogen atom form a cycloaliphatic or aromatic ring) are useful as near infra-red absorbers.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating inflammatory bowel disease in mammals utilizing certain benzyl-substituted rhodanine derivatives. Also provided are novel benzyl-substituted rhodanine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as a novel process for selectively isolating in substantially pure enantiomeric form the enantiomers of certain racemic benzyl-substituted rhodanine derivatives.

Abstract: Substituted 4,5-dihydrothieno[2,3-b]thiophene-2-sulfonamides and 6,6-dioxides thereof are topically effective carbonic anhydrase inhibitors useful in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma associated therewith.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel renin-inhibitory peptides which are useful for treating renin-associated hypertension, congestive heart failure, hyperaldosteronism, glaucoma and diseases caused by retroviruses. Processes for preparing the peptides novel intermediates in the processes, compositions containing them, and methods of using them are included. Also included is a diagnostic method which uses the compounds to determine the presence of renin-associated hypertension, or hyperaldosteronism.

Abstract: A dipeptide derivative of formula (I) is provided, which is capable of inhibiting the enzymatic activity of renin and thereby depressing the renin-angiotensin system and lowering the blood pressure. ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic radical;R.sup.2 is carbamoyl, aryl, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl-S--, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl-S--CH.sub.2 --, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl-S--;R.sup.3 is aryl or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical;R.sup.4 is R.sup.4' --SO.sub.2 or R.sup.4' --CO;R.sup.4' is aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl, or heterocyclic radical;X is CH.sub.2, NH, O, or S; andY is CO or NHSO.sub.2, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4' each may be substituted with one to three substituents.

Abstract: A compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, or --S--; R.sup.1 is CH.sub.3 or OCH.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 is hydroxy or carboxy which may be optionally esterized or amidated; R.sup.3 is H or a lower alkyl; and n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, acyl, lower alkyl or --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.10, --COR.sup.7 or OR.sup.13 ; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy or halogen; R.sup.5 and R .sup.6 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R.sup.7 is hydroxy, lower-alkoxy or NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; X and Y are, independently, >CR.sup.14 R.sup.15, --O--, --S--, >SO.sub.2 or >NR.sup.18 ; R.sup.10 and R.sup.18 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl or acyl; M is --C(R.sup.11)=C(R.sup.12)--, --CONH-- or --NH--CO--; R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl, R.sup.

Abstract: 2-(1,3-Dithiol-2-ylidene)-2-[N-(substituted) carbamoly] acetate esters and salts thereof, having potent therapeutic or prophylactic effect for hepatic disorder, are provided. Processes for their preparation and intermediates in their preparation also are disclosed.

Abstract: Certain hexane and heptane amines including geometric and stereoisomers, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Novel labdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel forskolin derivatives, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating cardiac failure and memory deficit utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Biologically active, enantiomerically substantially pure intermediates of trans-hexahydro-benzo[d]naphtho[2,1-b]azepines are prepared.The present invention involves a process for preparing compounds of the general formula 3: ##STR1## wherein: R* is ##STR2## Each R.sup.1 is independently H or alkyl; Q is methylene, --O-- or --S--;m and n are independently variable and may each have a value of 0, 1 or 2, with the provisos that the sum of m and n is not greater than 3, that m may not equal zero when Q is --O-- or --S--, and that when Q is --CH.sub.2 --, m and n cannot both be zero;X is hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsufonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy or trifluoromethyl;Y is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, --OC(O)NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, --OC(O)--R.sup.9, --N(R.sup.1).sub.2, --NHC(O)R.sup.1 or --OP(O)(OH)OR.sup.1,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and each is hydrogen (provided that both are not hydrogen), alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, hydroxyalkyl, or alkoxyalkyl;in addition, when one of R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein ring A is a benzene ring which may be substituted; R is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted; B is a carboxyl group which may be esterified or amidated; X is --CH(OH)-- or --CO--; k is 0 or 1; and k' is 0, 1 or 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Also, it provides a process for producing the compound (I) or a salt thereof and a pharmaceutical preparation for use in the treatment of osteoporosis comprising the compound (I) or salt thereof.The compounds (I) and salts thereof show excellent bone resorption inhibitory activity.

Abstract: An antioxidant for liquid hydrocarbons such as fuels has the structure ##STR1## wherein X is N or S; R is H or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl moiety; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.5 to C.sub.18 alkyl or cycloalkyl moieties (which may optionally contain a hetero atom such as oxygen), only one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 being present if X is S, or may be combined to form a 5 or preferably 6 membered ring; each R.sup.6 is independently the residue of a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 aldehyde; and R.sup.7 is the residue of a polyamine of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is a C.sub.8 to C.sub.50 alkyl moiety (which may optionally contain one or more ether linkages); R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 alkylene moieties; a is 0 or 1; and m is at least 3.

Abstract: Substituted cyclohexanols and cyclohexylamines and derivatives thereof are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of same, which are useful as central nervous system agents and are particularly useful as dopaminergic, antipsychotic, and antihypertensive agents as well as for treating hyperprolactinaemia-related conditions and central nervous system disorders.