Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of substituted pyrimidine derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## in which a halopyrimidine is reacted in the presence of a sulfinate with a compound selected from the series: ##STR2## The compounds of the general formula I are precursors of, for example, compounds with herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of 5-substituted uracil derivatives which are inactivators of uracil reductase and which are particularily useful in cancer chemotherapy, especially in combination with antimetabolite antineoplastic agents such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU).

Abstract: In accordance with this invention novel compounds are provided that are selected from saturated and unsaturated pyrans and furans substituted with at least a phosphonate group and a heterocyclic base. These compounds are useful as antiinfectives, flame retardants, diagnostic oligonucleotides and immunogens.

Abstract: This invention is directed to purine derivatives of the following formulae: ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1 is --O--, --N(R.sup.10)-- or --CH.sub.2 O--;Z.sup.2 is --O--, --N(R.sup.10)-- or --OCH.sub.2 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, halo, alkyl, --OR.sup.10, --C(O)OR.sup.10, --C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --N(R.sup.10)C(O)R.sup.10, or --N(H)S(O).sub.2 R.sup.13 ;R.sup.2 is --C(NH)NH.sub.2, --C(NH)N(H)OR.sup.10, --C(NH)N(H)C(O)OR.sup.13, --C(NH)N(H)C(O)R.sup.10, --C(NH)N(H)S(O).sub.2 R.sup.13, or --C(NH)N(H)C(O)N(H)R.sup.10 ;R.sup.3 is halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, ureido, cyano, guanidino, --OR.sup.10, --C(NH)NH.sub.2, --C(NH)N(H)OR.sup.10, --C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --R.sup.12 --C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --CH(OH)C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --R.sup.12 --N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --C(O)OR.sup.10, --R.sup.12 --C(O)OR.sup.10, --N(R.sup.10)C(O)R.sup.

Abstract: Novel 2,4-pyrimidinedione compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which possess good antiviral activities, and specifically represented by the following formula(I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted allyl group represented by CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or an unsubstituted or substituted propargyl group represented by CH.sub.2 C.tbd.CR.sup.7 wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each independently a hydrogen atom; a methyl group optionally substituted with a halogen atom, or a C.sub.1-10 carbonyloxy, hydroxy, azido, cyano, optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted phosphonyl, optionally substituted phenyl, C.sub.3-10 heteroaryl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy or benzyloxy radical; a C.sub.2-10 alkyl or alkenyl group; a cyclopropyl group; an optionally substituted phenyl group; a C.sub.3-10 heteroaryl group; a C.sub.1-10 ester group; or an optionally substituted C.sub.1-10 alkylamide group;R.sup.2 represents a halogen atom, an optionally substituted C.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I):HetSCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CF.sub.2 (I)wherein Het is an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, which comprises reacting a compound of formula (II):HetSH (II)with a compound of formula (III):CF.sub.2 .dbd.CHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 L (III)wherein L is chlorine or bromine or a group --OSO2R.sup.a wherein R.sup.a is a C1-4 alkyl group or a phenyl group optionally substituted by a C1-4 alkyl group.

Abstract: 1. A benzyloxypyrimidine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, a halogen, 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 haloalkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or cyano;each X, which may be identical or different if n is greater than 1, represents a halogen, 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 haloalkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl;each Y, which may be identical or different if m is greater than 1, represents a halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy;G represents O or S; andn and m each independently represent an integer of 0 to 5.

Abstract: A 2-benzyloxy-4-phenoxypyrimidine derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, a halogen, 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 haloalkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, cyano, or phenyl;each X, which may be identical or different if n is greater than 1, represents a halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;each Y, which may be identical or different if m is greater than 1, represents a halogen, 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 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio; andn and m each independently represent an integer of 0 to 5, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: A fungicidal compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxy, nitro or cyano; and one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is optionally substituted isoquinoline while the other is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, halogen or cyano.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of pharmaceutical compositions containing anti-retroviral effective amounts of (a) d4T and (b) 5-fluorouracil or a prodrug, or salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolidine monomeric units and to oligomers which are joined via phosphate linkages, including phosphorothioate, phosphodiester and phosphoramidate linkages.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ?1! are disclosed, wherein X is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine; Y is fluorine, chlorine or bromine; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; and R.sup.2 and Q are various groups. Also disclosed are herbicidal compositions containing these compounds as active ingredients and methods for controlling unfavorable weeds by application of these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each represents oxygen; S(O).sub.n, n being 0, 1 or 2; or CO, CH.sub.2 or NR, R being hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.10 are each hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.2 and R.sup.9 are each hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, halo-alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkoxyalkyl or alkoxycarbonyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.8 are each hydrogen, chlorine, alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, halo-alkynyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkoxycarbenyl, haloalkylthio, haloalkoxyalkyl, haloalkylsulphinyl, or haloalkylsulphonyl, nitro or cyano; R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphonyl or phenyl; and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or, when R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl; provided that either each phenyl is unsubstituted or at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.8 is not hydrogen, have useful pesticidal activity.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention novel compounds are provided that are selected from saturated and unsaturated pyrans and furans substituted with at least a phosphonate group and a heterocyclic base. These compounds are useful as antiinfectives, flame retardants, diagnostic oligonucleotides and immunogens.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following formulae:A phosphonomethoxymethyoxymethyl purine/pyrimidine derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and X' are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl. R and R' are the same or different and are hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or alkanoyl;B is a purine or pyrimidine base.optionally R is taken together with X' to complete a cyclic phosphonate having the formula ##STR2## A 4'-phosphonomethoxytetrahydrofuranyl-1'-purine-pyrimidine of the formula ##STR3## wherein X and X' are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl, the dashed line is an optional bond,Y and Z are the same or different and are hydrogen, hydroxyl or alkyl or Y+Z are taken together to form an epoxide or cyclopropyl, andB is a purine or pyrimidine base.

Abstract: The invention relates to new N-cyanoaryl-nitrogen heterocycles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Z have the meanings given in the description,to a plurality of processes for their preparation, to their use as herbicides and to novel intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae I and Ia and their racemates ##STR1## in which A is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a protective group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a protective group or a radical forming a phosphorus-containing nucleotide bridge group and B is a purine or pyrimidine radical or an analogue thereof, can be used as antiviral active ingredients or for the preparation of biologically active oligonucleotides.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in a plantation crop by applying to the locus of the crop an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## and A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, X, Y and Z are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are novel substituted heterocyclic compounds and their agriculturally suitable compositions which are generally useful as herbicides, as well as methods of their use as general or selective preemergent or postemergent herbicides, or as plant growth regulants.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a herbicidally effective amount of a 2-benzyloxypyrimidine derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H, a halogen, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or phenyl;n is an integer of 0 to 5; andeach X which may be identical or different if n is greater than 1, is a halogen, 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.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyloxy, phenyl, hydroxymethyl, hydroxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, or nitro, andan adjuvant.

Abstract: 3-Aryluracil derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein the bond to the ring nitrogen atom is made via the carbon atom; wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.9 are as defined in claim 1, are suitable as active ingredients in weed control compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to new N-cyanoaryl-nitrogen heterocycles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Z have the meanings given in the description,to a plurality of processes for their preparation, to their use as herbicides and to novel intermediates.

Abstract: Novel hydroxyalkylammonium-pyrimidine of the formula ##STR1## and nucleoside derivatives have been found to be useful as inhibitors of inflammatory cytokines. They can be used, inter alia, in the therapy of septic shock, cachexia, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and AIDS. The compounds are typically prepared by reaction of an iodo substituted nucleoside with the appropriately substituted hydroxyalkylamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing BCH-189 and various analogs of BCH-189 from inexpensive precursors with the option of introducing functionality as needed. This synthetic route allows the stereoselective preparation of the biologically active isomer of these compounds, .beta.-BCH-189 and related compounds. Furthermore, the steochemistry at the nucleoside 4' position can be controlled to produce enantiomerically-enriched .beta.-BCH-189 and its analogs.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of chloropyrimidines of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents may be alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or radicals containing heteroatoms, but in which at least one of the substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 must be Cl, which involves:reacting a hydroxy-pyrimidine or its tautomeric keto form with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of an amine or amine hydrochloride;recovering phosphoryl chloride after the reaction by adding phosphorus pentachloride and distilling the phosphoryl chloride; andseparating the chloropyrimidine from the amine hydrochloride by addition of a solvent which will dissolve the chloropyrimidine but not the amine hydrochloride and removing the amine hydrochloride.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel 4-aminopyrimidine derivative containing an optionally esterified carboxyl group at the 5-position which has potent fungicidal activity as well as insecticidal and miticidal activity. The compound is useful as agricultural fungicides, insecticides and miticides.

Abstract: Novel pyrrolidine monomers bearing various functional groups are used to prepare oligomeric structures. The pyrrolidine monomers can be joined via standard phosphate linkages including phosphodiester and phosphorothioate linkages. Useful functional groups include nucleobases as well as polar groups, hydrophobic groups, ionic groups, aromatic groups and/or groups that participate in hydrogen-bonding.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 5-(1-fluorovinyl)-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione derivatives which are useful as antineoplastic agents by themselves or in conjunctive therapy with the antineoplastic agent 5-fluorouracil.

Abstract: Pyrimidinylbenzenesulfonyl chloride compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl;X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, or halogen;Y is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl.The compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of herbicides.

Abstract: Anomeric 2,2-difluororibosyl azide and amine intermediates which are useful for the preparation of 2'-deoxynucleosides, and processes thereto, are provided. Processes for preparing 2'-deoxynucleosides also are provided.

Abstract: Novel A-II receptor antagonists have the formula ##STR1## and its isomer ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns pyrimidine derivatives represented by the following general formulas [I] and [I'] and having antiviral activity, particularly antiretroviral activity such as anti-HIV activity: ##STR1## and pharmaceutical compositions having antiviral activity and comprising the above-described derivative(s) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae I and Ia and their racemates ##STR1## in which A is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a protective group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a protective group or a radical forming a phosphorus-containing nucleotide bridge group and B is a purine or pyrimidine radical or an analogue thereof, can be used as antiviral active ingredients or for the preparation of biologically active oligonucleotides.

Abstract: Anti-cancer compositions containing chiral monosaccharides and methods of their use are disclosed herein. The compositions, exhibiting cytostatic and cytotoxic properties with regard to neoplastic cells are formulated using the L-isomeric form of monosaccharides. A preferred embodiment of the invention employs the L-isomeric form of glucose with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions may be used alone or as an adjunct to other forms of cancer therapy. They are useful in combination with all major forms of cancer therapy including surgery, biological and chemical therapies, radiation therapy, and hyperthermia. In addition to increasing the mortality rate of neoplastic cells, these compositions can reduce the metastatic potential of the tumor, and slow the growth of the malignancy.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents, e. g., hydroxyl or alkoxy,R.sup.2 to R.sup.8 represent, e. g., hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 represent, e.g., methyl or methoxy,X represents, e.g., oxygen,Y represents, e.g., oxygen or sulphur andZ represents, e.g., CH or N,as well as salts of the free acid (R.sup.1 =OH) and their further functional derivatives, and furthermore to processes and novel intermediates for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.In addition, a novel process is described for preparing certain 2-keto-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, which are required as intermediates, starting from correspondingly substituted .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl compounds (of the methacrolein type) and .beta.-keto acid esters (of the acetoacetic acid ester type).

Abstract: Novel biphenyl derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and Y are as defined hereinafter.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a substituted purinyl group including pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful as antiviral agents.

Abstract: A phenylalanine-glycine compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a residue of an antitumor substance, or a salt or ester thereof, a process for preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same are described. The novel conjugate of the phenylalanine-glycine compound and the antitumor substance exhibits superior antitumor activity in comparison with the case wherein an antitumor substance is administered alone or as a mixture with phenylalanine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a herbicidal composition containing a novel pyrimidine derivative having the formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trifluoromethanesulfonyioxy group, an ethenyl group which may be substituted, or an ethynyl group which may be substituted; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, 2-trimethylsilyl ethyl group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different, and are a methoxy group or a halogen atom; X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and Z is a methine group; or its salt, as an active ingredient.The pyrimidine derivative of the present invention exhibits an excellent herbicidal effect against noxious weeds which grow in paddy fields, upland fields and non-agricultural fields.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-aryluracils of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is a group of formula ##STR2## in which the linkage to the ring nitrogen atom is through the carbon atom: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkynyl;R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or fluoro;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 C.sub.4 haloalkyl;R.sub.6 to R.sub.9 are each independently of one another hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or phenyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atom, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups; or R.sub.7 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atoms, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: .alpha.-Arylacrylates substituted by a heterocyclic radical and of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkoxy or alkylthio, R.sup.2 is alkyl, Het is quinolyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted, A is oxygen and n is 1, and their plant-tolerated acid addition salts and metal complexes, and the N-oxides of the heterocyclic compounds, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted azines, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which n, Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, Y and Z have the meanings given in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an uracil derivative represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl or haloalkyl; R.sup.2 represents haloalkyl; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxymethyl, halogen or nitro; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, halogen, nitro or cyano; X represents oxygen or sulfur: provided that the case where both of Da and Db represent hydrogen is excluded and a herbicide containing the same. The compound can be safely applied to important crops and shows high effect against many weeds in a low amount.

Abstract: 5-Trifluoromethyl-uracil is obtained by chlorinating thymine under mild conditions, further chlorinating the resulting 2,4-dichloro-5-methyl-pyrimidine under drastic conditions to give 2,4-dichloro-5-trichloromethylpyrimidine, reacting the latter with a fluorinating agent to give 2,4-fluorinated and/or -chlorinated 5- trifluoromethylpyrimidines and subjecting these to hydrolysis. The novel chemical compounds 2,4-dichloro- 5-trichloromethylpyrimidine and 2,4-difluoro-5-trifluoromethylpyrimidine are obtained in the course of this process.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrimidinylthioalkane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are defined in the specification and A represents hydroxy, and B represents hydrogen or A and B together form a carbonyl group, a process for their production and a method of using said derivatives to combat unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: Antiviral activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: 3-Aryluracil derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which --W-- is the group ##STR2## where the ring nitrogen atom is bonded via the C atom; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 alkenyl or C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 alkynyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl;R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together are --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --;n is the number 3 or 4;R.sub.13 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 alkenyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl or C.sub.3 alkynyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl; andQ is one of the groups a) to e): ##STR3## where R.sub.6 to R.sub.12 are substituents, m is 3, 4 or 5, X is oxygen or sulfur and t is 2, 3 or 4, and if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, the agrochemically acceptable salts of compounds of the formula I. the compounds of formula I have herbicidal properties and are suitable as the active ingredient in a herbicide.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of racemic compounds of the formula I ##STR1## or enantiomers thereof, in which B is the radical of a nucleic base from the series comprising purine, a purine analogue or a pyridine analogue, and R is H or a protective group R.sub.1, by reactinga) a compound of the formula II or enantiomer thereof ##STR2## with a compound of the formulae X--CO--X, X--CS--X, X--SO--X, X--SO.sub.2 --X, R.sub.2 --NCO, R.sub.3 R.sub.4 N--C(O)--R.sub.5, X.sub.2 P--R.sub.6 or X.sub.2 P(O)--R.sub.6, in which X is a leaving group, R.sub.2 is, for example, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are, for example, H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R.sub.5 is, for example, H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, and R.sub.6 is, for example, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, to give a compound of the formula III or enantiomers thereof ##STR3## in which Y is the groups --C(O)--, --C(S)--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, R.sub.2 NH--CH.dbd., R.sub.3 R.sub.4 N--CR.sub.5 .dbd., R.sub.6 P.dbd. and R.sub.6 (O)P.

Abstract: Biphenyl derivatives of cyclobutene-1,2-dione of formula 1 are angiotensin II antagonists and are useful for the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure ##STR1## wherein: Y is O, NR.sup.7, NCOR.sup.7 ; or R.sup.5 and Y taken together represent a linking chain of N.dbd.CR.sup.8 N; or R.sup.5 and Y taken together represent a linking chain of (CR.sup.9 R.sup.10).sub.n CON where n=1,2,3,4, or 5;X is N, CR.sup.7 ;Z is N, CR.sup.7 ;R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, benzyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenyl;R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, benzyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, alkyl-OH, perfluoroalkyl, F, Cl, Br, I, NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ;R.sup.3 is H, alkyl, benzyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, alkyl-OH, perfluoroalkyl, F, Cl, Br, I, NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ;R.sup.4 is H, NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, OR.sup.1, CN, F, Cl, I, Br, perfluoroalkyl, alkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, alkyl-OH, alkoxyalkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONR.sup.7 R.sup.8 where n=1, 2, 3, 4, or 5;R.sup.5, R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy or halogen;Y is hydrogen, halogen, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 straight chain or branched alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkoxy;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 straight chain or branched alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, halo substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, cyano C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenyl, aralkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 acyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 carbalkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 carbalkoxyalkyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenylmethyl or methylthioethyl, dialkylaminoethyl, or tetrahydrofuranylmethyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 membered heterocyclic ring containing one or more heteroatoms.The compounds are useful as intermediates for making herbicides.