Abstract: Novel compounds of the following formula (I) and their salts: A compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## These compounds are expected to be useful for renin inhibitors. Thus, the compounds are useful medical agents, in particular, anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: There are disclosed a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently represent a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl or phenyl substituted with 1 to 4 of the same or different substituents selected from fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, lower alkyl and trihalomethyl;R.sup.1 is lower alkyl;Y is lower alkenyl substituted with a 5- or 6-member heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and the remainder of the ring atoms carbon atoms, or --CH.sub.2 W wherein W is fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, or a 5- to 6-member heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and the remainder of the ring atoms carbon atoms; andX and Z are independently sulfur or oxygen; are effective fungicides.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## their tautomers and their salts, in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and n have the meanings given in the claims, can be used as active ingredients in medicaments and are manufactured in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Compounds useful as stabilizers have the general formula I ##STR1## where the radicals are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Compounds useful for stabilizing organic material have the general formula (I) ##STR1## where the substituents are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Substituted N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal bases or alkaline earth metal bases, or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good pre- and postemergence selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties.In the above formula the symbols have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, --CO--R.sup.8, --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --CO--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 or --SO.sub.2 --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or cyano,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: This application discloses the compound 3-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-5-methyl-1-phenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-one. This compound is useful in increasing the size of grapes, as a cotton defoliant, and as a herbicide.

Abstract: Substituted furazans of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 are identical or different and represent optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radicals,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, an OH or COOH grouping or an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxythiocarbonyl, alkylsulphonyl, arylsulphonyl and aralkyl,Y represents oxygen or an S(O).sub.m, --CR.sup.3 R.sup.4, CO or NR.sup.5 grouping,in whichm represents the number 0, 1 or 2 andR.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different andrepresent hydrogen or alkyl,n represents the number 0 or 1 andx represents oxygen or sulphur,and wherein, ifR represents phenyl,R.sup.1 represents phenyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen andx represents oxygen or sulphur,thenn represents the number 1,or ifn represents the number 0,R represents 4-bromophenyl,R.sup.1 represents 4-chlorophenyl andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen,thenX represents sulphur, which possess pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing heterocyclic esters of the formula I,R.sup.1 -A.sup.1 -Z.sup.1 -A.sup.2 -[Z.sup.2 -A.sup.3 ].sub.m -R.sup.2 Iin which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and m have the meaning specified in patent claim 1, are suitable as components of smectic liquid-crystalline phases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in conjunction with compounds that donate acid when exposed to actinic radiation, are suitable for use as positive photoresists. In formula I, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or alkaryl, R.sup.3 to R.sup.8 are hydrogen or lower alkyl, X is --O-- or --NR.sup.9 --, where R.sup.9 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl n is 0 or 1, m is 2, 3 or 4 and Q is an organic radical of valency m.The photoresists are suitable for making printing formes, printed circuits, integrated circuits or silver-free photographic films.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, O.sup.., CN, NO, cyanomethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -alkynyl subject to the proviso that the carbon atom attached to the nitrogen atom is a primary carbon atom, C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 -aralkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -acyl, 2,3-epoxypropyl, OH-monosubstituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or 2,3-dihydroxypropyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.18 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -Chd 18-aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 -aralkyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl or a group of the formula (II) ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 is as defined above, n is an integer from 1 to 4 and R.sub.4 is an organic or inorganic radical of a valency equal to n are useful for stabilizing organic material against oxidative, thermal and/or light induced degradation.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of the 2-propanone (I) is described starting from alkoxide (II) through the lactone (IV). ##STR1## Excellent control of the location of the substitution on the phenyl ring is achieved and the reaction proceeds in high yield.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a guanidine derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or the radical R.sup.5 --S(O).sub.m --,m represents the numbers zero, 1 or 2 andR.sup.5 represents an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl and heteroaryl,R.sup.2 represents a six-membered aromatic heterocyclic structure which contains at least one nitrogen atom and is substituted, andR.sup.8 represents an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, phenylalkyl and aryl,which comprises reacting a guanidine derivative of the formula ##STR2## with one or two molar equivalent(s), respectively, of a halogen/sulphur compound of the formulaR.sup.5 --S(O).sub.m --X.sup.1in whichX.sup.1 represents fluorine, chlorine or bromine.The compounds are herbicidally active.

Abstract: Novel pyrazine derivatives useful for treatment of bronchial asthma, allergic gastorenteric trouble, hay fever urticaria, allertic rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are disclosed. The compounds have the formula I as follows: ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and each independently represents hydrogen, straight or branched-chain lower-alkyl, or cycloalkyl having three to six carbon atoms inclusive, phenyl which may be substituted with halogen, lower-alkyl, or lower-alkoxy, or wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent alkylene of four to six carbon atoms, inclusive, optionally interrupted by one or two nitrogen atoms or one oxygen atom and said ring being optionally substituted by straight or branched-chain lower-alkyl having one to six carbon atoms inclusive, hydroxy, or phenyl,and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel 1-aryl-3-quinolinecarboxamides and 1-aryl-3-isoquinolinecarboxamides, processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating pain and inflammation utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Process for mass-coloring high molecular weight organic material, which comprises using a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are, independently of each other, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl or benzyl and the other two radicals are, independently of each other, unsubstituted or halogen-, trifluoromethyl-, cyano-, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl-, --OR.sub.5 -, --SR.sub.5 -, --COR.sub.6 - or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.6 -substituted phenyl, biphenyl or naphthyl or a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing one or more identical or different hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur without or with one or two fused-on benzene rings, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, and X and Y are independently of each other hydrogen, halogen or cyano.The invention also relates to new pyridoquinolones of the formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazopyridine compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkynyl or lower alkynyloxy(lower)-alkyl,R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, andR.sup.3 is ar(lower)alkyl having lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, nitro or lower alkanesulfonyl, ar(lower)alkyl having nitro and one or two additional substituent(s) selected from nitro and lower alkyl, or heterocyclic(lower)alkyl which may have suitable substituent(s), and to their utility.The compounds have antiulcerative properties.

Abstract: 1-Substituted naphthyridines and pyrido-pyrazines are disclosed which are useful in treating allergic reactions, inflammation, peptic ulcers and hyperproliferative skin diseases and in suppressing the immune response in mammals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment employing such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A 5-Acylamino-pyrazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X represents oxygen or sulphur,n represents the integer 0, 1 or 2,Ar represents in each case optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl andHet represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic radical linked via a carbon atom,which exhibit herbicidal and plant growth regulating activity.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where n is from 1 to 70,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 -aralkyl, aryl or a carboxylic ester group, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together may form a tetramethylene or pentamethylene group,R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each alkyl, the radicalsX independently of one another are each a direct bond or a bridge member,Y and Z are each oxygen, sulfur or NR.sup.8,R.sup.7 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, hydroxyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, a carboxylic ester group or unsubstituted or substituted carbamyl and R.sup.8 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, and the ammonium salts of these compounds, are very useful as light stabilizers.

Abstract: An RDX-HMX mixture containing a major amount of RDX is separated into essially pure RDX and essentially pure HMX by first treating the mixture with DMSO to dissolve all the HMX present then recovering the remaining undissolved RDX as an essentially pure material. The dissolved mixture which contains a major amount of HMX and a minor amount of RDX is treated with cyclohexanone to dissolve all the RDX present, then the undissolved HMX remaining in the liquor is recovered as an essentially pure material.

Abstract: (Benzimidazol-2-yl)-pyridinium compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --SR.sup.9, --SO.sub.3.sup.- or --S--SO.sub.3.sup.- ; R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 each is hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkoxy or a negatively charged oxygen atom; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a negative charge; R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 each is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, aryl, halogen, cyano, nitro, formyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.7)-alkanoyl, arylcarbonyl, carboxy, carboxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, aryl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkoxycarbonyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkoxycarbonyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, carbamoyl, mono- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkylcarbamoyl, pyrrolidinocarbonyl, piperidinocarbonyl, carbamoyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, mono- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkylcarbamoyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, pyrrolidinocarbonyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, piperdinocarbonyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)-alkyl, hydroxy, (C.sub.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfides of the general formula heterocycle-S-R, a process for their preparation and, in particular, their use for immunostimulation, immunorestoration and cytostatic treatment, and pharmaceutical agents, which contain a sulfide of this type, for these indications.

Abstract: Substituted aminoxy propionamide derivatives corrsponding to the formula ##STR1## said derivatives being useful as color improvers and stabilizers in various polymeric substrates.

Abstract: Thiazole derivatives have been made, for example, by reacting a 2-aryl-2,2-dialkoxyethylamine with an appropriately substituted aryl acetyl halide followed by treating the resulting amide with diphosphoryl pentasulfide. The thiazole derivatives are found to be effective immunoregulants.

Abstract: Process for mass-coloring high molecular weight organic material, which comprises using a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently of each other hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl or benzyl and the other two radicals are independently of each other unsubstituted phenyl, phenyl which is substituted by halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, phenyl or by the groups --OR.sub.5, --SR.sub.5, --COR.sub.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.6, or a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing one or more identical or different hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur without or with one or two fused-on benzene rings, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, and X and Y are independently of each other hydrogen, halogen or cyano.The invention also relates to new pyridoquinolones of the formula I.

Abstract: Novel bisisoindoline pigments of the formula (I) ##STR1## where the radicals A are identical or different radicals of a methylene-active compound, X is a divalent radical and the rings L are each unsubstituted or substituted, possess good fastness properties and are therefore suitable for a very wide range of applications, for example for pigmenting plastics, printing inks and surface coatings.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrazolesulfonamides, agricultural compositions thereof and the methods of their use as general and/or selective herbicides and/or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Substituted furazans of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 are identical or different and represent optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radicals,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, an OH or COOH grouping or an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxythiocarbonyl, alkylsulphonyl, arylsulphonyl and aralkyl,Y represents oxygen or an S(O).sub.m, --CR.sup.3 R.sup.4, CO or NR.sup.5 grouping,in whichm represents the number 0, 1 or 2 andR.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and represent hydrogen or alkyl,n represents the number 0 or 1 andX represents oxygen or sulphur,and wherein, ifR represents phenyl,R.sup.1 represents phenyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen andX represents oxygen or sulphur,thenn represents the number 1,or ifn represents the number 0,R represents 4-bromophenyl,R.sup.1 represents 4-chlorophenyl andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen,thenX represents sulphur,which possess pesticidal activity.

Abstract: The 2-phenylpyrimidines, 2-naphthylpyrimidines and 2-heterocyclylpyrimidines of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Hal is a halogen atom and Q is a substituted phenyl or naphthyl radical or a heterocyclic ring which is unsaturated, partly saturated and/or fused to a benzene ring, are able to protect cultivated plants from the phytotoxic action of herbicides. The cultivated plants are preferably sorghum, cereals, maize, rice and soybeans, and the herbicides are chloroacetanilides or other compounds having herbicidal action.

Abstract: A blocked polyisocyanurate having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of X, Y and Z which may be the same or different, is a residue of a diisocyanate compound devoid of the isocyanate groups, each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 which may be the same or different, is a group selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, aryl, alkaryl and aralkyl, and n is an integer of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel ortho-(azinyl)-benzenesulfonamides, such as N[(4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-(2-pyridinyl)benzenes ulfonamide, and their use as pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or ar(lower)alkoxy, andR is lower alkanoyl, nitroso, amino, carboxy, esterified carboxy, carbamoyl, hydroxycarbamoyl, haloformyl, aminomethyleneamino which may be substituted with cyano or lower alkyl, iminomethylamino which may be substituted with cyano or lower alkyl, or a group of the formula: --A--R.sup.2 in whichA is lower alkylene andR.sup.2 is di(lower)alkylamino, cyano, lower alkoxy, N-containing heterocyclic group which may have suitable substituent(s), lower alkynyloxy, lower alkenyloxy, lower alkylthio, amino(lower)alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, carboxy, esterified carboxy, carbamoyl, hydroxycarbamoyl, hydroxy, lower alkanoyloxy, heterocyclicamino (lower)alkylthio having two oxo groups, hydrogen or a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each lower alkyl andX is an acid residue,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Thiophenesulfonamides such as N-[(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-3-(isoxazol-3-yl)-2-thiophen esulfonamide are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing formaldoxime trimer is provided in which loss of the product is minimized and the prior art problems of long retention times to afford precipitation of the trimer which is difficult to filter and which occludes the undesirable salt of the acid that is difficult to remove. The method disclosed involved oximation of paraformaldehyde using dehydroxylamine sulfate and ammonia gas followed by steam stripping to recover formaldoxime and separate trimerization thereof followed by filtration recovery and drying.The formaldoxime trimer is produced in essentially quantitative yield and proceeds specifically by a procedure of steam stripping out the formaldoxime monomer from the synthesis liquor and allowing separate trimer formation and recovery. The product is free from inorganic salts and the mother liquor with formaldoxime monomer content, resulting from its recovery by filtration, does not represent a yield loss in that it is recyclable to the next synthesis reaction.

Abstract: Amide substituted benzylhydroxylamine derivatives are effective in stabilizing polyolefin compositions containing a stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the hindered amine light stabilizers, the alkylated hydroxybenzoate light stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the organic phosphorus compounds, the alkaline metal salts of fatty acids and the thiosynergists, against degradation upon high temperature extrusion, exposure to the combustion products of natural gas, gamma irradation or upon storage for extended periods. These amide substituted benzylhydroxylamine derivatives exhibit resistance to loss or extraction during processing and in end-use applications.

Abstract: Tetrahydropyridazinones of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R denotes an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen; alkyl; aralkyl, which is optionally substituted in the aryl part; or acyl, and R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen; alkyl, which can optionally be substituted; or optionally substituted phenyl; and their acid addition compounds, if these can be prepared.The tetrahydropyridazinone derivatives of the formula I according to the invention and their physiologically acceptable salts exhibit useful pharmacological actions.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of compounds of the Formula IR--X--R.sup.1 (I)wherein X is thio, dithio or carbonyl and R and R.sup.1 are defined hereinbelow which comprises reducing a compound of the Formula IIR--A (II)wherein A is chlorosulfonyl or a group of the Formula ##STR1## with a sulfur compound comprising sulfur which is of the (+)4 oxidation degree and is converted into the (+)6 oxidation degree during the process or with a sulfur compound which is decomposed in acidic medium to a compound of the latter oxidation degree in the presence of a catalytic amount but not more than 0.5 mole--related to 1 mole of the starting material of the Formula II--of elemental iodine or a compound capable of delivering hydrogen iodide in acidic medium or a compound which can be reduced to hydrogen iodide in acidic medium with the sulfur compound used.

Abstract: Antibacterial activity is exhibited by novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel ortho-(azinyl)benzenesulfonamides, such as N-[(4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-(2-pyridinyl)benzene sulfonamide, and their use as pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Fatty acid ester derivatives of 1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyalkyl)perhydro-s-triazine or mixed ester/ether derivatives thereof are corrosion inhibitors for acid-containing fluids. The compounds are also useful as emulsifiers, lubricants and hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: Substituted N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal bases or alkaline earth metal bases, or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good pre- and postemergence selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties.In the above formula the symbols have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, --CO--R.sup.8, --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --CO--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 or --SO.sub.2 --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or cyano,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: Intermediates of the following formula are useful for the synthesis of 1-oxacephalosporins. Their preparation from penicillins and the transformation process to make 1-oxacephalosporins are disclosed. The compounds are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is amino or a selected acylamino;COB is carboxy or a selected protected-carboxy;X is halogen or the group ORin which R is a group represented by following formulas: ##STR2## wherein Nu is a selected nucleophilic group; R.sup.1 is a group of the following formula: ##STR3## in which Hal is halogen or alkylsulfonyloxy and R.sup.2 is alkyl or aryl; andY is hydrogen or methoxy; with the proviso that when R is propargyl or 2-oxopropyl andR.sup.1 is ##STR4## A is in the 3.alpha.-configuration and Y is 3.beta.-hydrogen or A is in the 3.beta.-configuration and Y is 3.alpha.-methoxy.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## can be prepared by heating an anion having the formula ##STR2## with a cation having the formula ##STR3## or a cation having the formula ##STR4##

Abstract: Antibacterial activity is exhibited by .beta.-lactams having a ##STR1## substituent in the 1-position and an acylamino substituent in the 3-position wherein Z is oxygen or sulfur, and R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, a 5,6 or 7-membered heterocycle (R.sub.c), phenylalkyl, (substituted phenyl)alkyl, R.sub.c -alkyl or --NR.sub.a R.sub.b wherein R.sub.a and R.sub.b are the same or different and each is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenylalkyl, or (substituted phenyl)alkyl or one of R.sub.a and R.sub.b is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenylalkyl or (substituted phenyl)alkyl and the other is amino, alkanoylamino, arylcarbonylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, phenylamino, (substituted phenyl)amino, hydroxy, cyano, alkoxy, phenyloxy, (substituted phenyl)oxy, phenylalkoxy, (substituted phenyl)alkoxy, R.sub.c, R.sub.c -alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: It has been discovered that a fuel additive comprising a major proportion of a high molecular weight amine, and minor proportions of naphtha and a polyalphaolefin synthetic oil, together with a small amount of a biocide and a minor proportion of a manganese-containing organometallic compound, preferably manganese linoleate, can be combined with fossil fuels in a ratio of about one part additive to 8,000 parts of fuel to produce a combustion efficiency improvement together with an inhibition of polymerization and bacteria, as well as a rust inhibitor, in stored fuels which is capable of depolymerizing and dispersing sludge and sludge forming polymers in stored fuel as well as improving the combustion efficiency of such fuels in use by improving fuel consumption in relation to heat output while reducing soot and scale and emissions.

Abstract: Low valent transition metal complexes containing small cone angle phosphine or arsine ligands efficiently catalyze addition of aldehydes to compounds or groups having a C--H bond activated by a nitro or nitrile group, to provide nitroalcohols or cyanohydrins, respectively.

Abstract: Antibacterial activity is exhibited by 2-azetidinones having a 3-acylamino substituent and a 1-substituent of the formula ##STR1## (or a salt or ester thereof).

Abstract: New fused imidazole compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is lower alkylene,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cyclo(lower)alkyl, pyridyl, ar(lower)alkyl which may be substituted with halogen, or aryl which may be substituted with lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy or halogen,R.sup.3 is N-containing unsaturated heterocyclic group which may be substituted with lower alkyl or amino, andY is .dbd.C-- or .dbd.N--,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and processes for preparation thereof and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.These derivatives and salts thereof are useful as antiulcer agents.