Abstract: The present invention relates to D,L-, L- and D-phenylalanine piperazides of formula (I) defined in claim 1 that inhibit blood coagulation, and thrombin and/or trypsin, respectively. The compounds are extraordinarily absorbable after oral, intraduodenal and in particular rectal administration and show only a low toxicity.

Abstract: The compounds are N-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzyl)piperazines N'-substituted by a radical containing a sulfonamide group, and pharmaceutically tolerable salts thereof, useful for treating myocardial ischaemic pathologies, cerebral vascular accident and manifestations of deficiency associated with chronic cerebral circulatory disorders.A compound disclosed is : N-benzyl-N-{3,3-dimethyl-4-[4-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzyl) piperazin-1-yl]butyl}-(isoquinolin-5-yl)sulfonamide and its fumarate.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 5H-dibenzo (a,d)cycloheptenes, to the processes for their preparation, to their muscarinic receptor antagonist properties and to their end-use application for treating Parkinson's Disease, tardive dyskinesia, and motion sickness.

Abstract: The invention relates to fibre-reactive anthraquinone dyes of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, B, U, R and n are as defined in claim 1. The anthraquinone dyes of formula (1) are suitable for dyeing or printing hydroxyl group containing or nitrogen-containing fibre materials and give dyeings or prints of good allround fastness properties.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein D is H or --OR wherein R is phenyl and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are H or a substituent such as phenylthio, and one of the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is a group of formula III--E-CR.sub.5 =C(R.sub.6).sub.2 (III)or R is substituted by a group of formula III, wherein E is a direct bond or --X-C(O)-- wherein X is a linking group, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently of the other H, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, can be polymerised to homopolymers or copolymers. The monomers and polymers are reversible photochromic systems which can be used as color indicators, as photochemically modifiable color filters, or for the optical storage of information.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent for liver disease containing as an active ingredient a piperazine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein, A represents a phenyl, p-benzoquinonyl or cumarinyl group which may have at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, formyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, glycosyloxy, amino, alkylamino, mercapto, alkylthio and nitro; B represents a single bond or a straight chain alkylene group containing 1-4 carbon atoms which may have at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, hydroxy and oxo; R represents an atom or a group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl and aryl; and n is 2 or 8, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt is diclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, pharmaceutically active benz[e]indene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, further to the use of the said benz[e]indene derivatives in the treatment of certain diseases and in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of said diseases.The new benz[e]indene derivatives according to the invention correspond to the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula alk-NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein alk represents a C.sub.2-7 alkylene group optionally carrying a hydroxy substituent,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-7 alkyl, C.sub.2-7 alkenyl, C.sub.2-7 alkynyl, mono(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl, di(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: Potentiating agents inhibit the development of multidrug resistance, reduce drug-resistance in drug-resistant tumors, or sensitize tumors to antineoplastic drugs, thereby potentiating the effect of antineoplastic agents. The potentiating agents are aminoanthraquinones, preferably 1,4-bis(N-substituted) amino anthraquinones, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and W are defined in the specification. These compounds are useful as antibiotic agents.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is 1-adamantyl, 3-methyl-1-adamantyl, 3-noradamantyl, unsubstituted or substituted-2-indolyl, 3-indolyl, 2-benzofuranyl and 3-benzofuranyl wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy and halo; R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, benzyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl, wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl and halo; R.sup.3 is H or lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; n is the integer 0 or 1; m is the integer from 2 to 5; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Diacylpiperazines of general structure ##STR1## are: angiotensin II (A-II) antagonists selective for the type 2 (AT.sub.2) subtype useful in the treatment of cerebrovascular, cognitive, and CNS disorders; tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and pain or migraine; and calcium channel blockers useful in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as angina, hypertension or ischemia.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is 1-adamantyl, 3-methyl-1-adamantyl, 3-noradamantyl, unsubstituted or substituted-2-indolyl, 3-indolyl, 2-benzofuranyl and 3-benzofuranyl wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy and halo; R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, benzyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl, wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl and halo; R.sup.3 is H or lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; n is the integer 0 or 1; m is the integer from 2 to 5; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The compounds of this invention which demonstrate selectivity at the 5-HT.sub.1A and 5-HT.sub.2 versus D.sub.2 receptor binding sites are useful as potential anxiolytic-antidepressant agents.Compounds of this invention with equal high affinity for the 5-HT.sub.1A and D.sub.2 -receptor binding sites are useful as mixed antipsychotic-anxiolytic agents.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkylthiodibenzoxepins, physiologically tolerable acid addition salts thereof, a method of preparing same, pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations including same and methods of treating by administering same are disclosed. These compounds are useful as analgesic, antidepressant and anticonvulsant agents. A process for selectively reducing olefins by alkaline earth metals in loweralkanols is also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain ethanobicyclic amine compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as psychotic disorders, convulsions, dystonia and cerebral ischemia. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenalkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, phenalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, halo, haloalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be taken together to form oxo;wherein each of R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenalkyl and phenyl; wherein G within the nitrogen-containing cyclohetero moiety is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.11 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, phenalkyl, alkoxyalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.12 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is each --R.sup.5, --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.5 or --C.tbd.C--R.sup.5, wherein R.sup.5 is optionally substituted aryl or aromatic heterocyclic; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, cyano or --R.sup.5 ; X is oxygen or sulfur; A is 1,4-piperazin-1,4-diyl or a 1,4-homopiperazin-1,4-diyl; B' is alkylene, carbonyl, thiocarbonyl, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; and R.sup.4 is optionally substituted phenyl and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have valuable PAF antagonist activity, and may be prepared by reacting a compound containing the piperazine or homopiperazine part of the molecular with a compound containing the other part of the molecule.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic compounds having a TXA.sub.2 antagonizing activity represented by formula (I): ##STR1## possess a potent antagonizing action against thromboxane A.sub.2 and also an antiallergic and/or antihistaminic acitvity, and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemic diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: A class of tricyclic glycinamide derivatives is described having use in treatment of CNS dysfunctions such as epilepsy and convulsive disorders. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X and Y is hydrido; wherein Z is selected from methylene, ethylene, ethenylene, thiomethylene and thioethylene; and wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrido; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The dihydrodibenzocycloheptyliden-ethylpiperazine derivative has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; --CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; --CH.dbd.CH--CO.sub.2 CH.sub.

Abstract: Certain propanobicyclic amine compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as psychotic disorders, convulsions, dystonia and cerebral ischemia. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenalkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, phenalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, halo, haloalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be taken together to form oxo;wherein each of R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13 and R.sup.14 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, henalkyl and phenyl; wherein G within the nitrogen-containing cyclohetero moiety is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.15 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, phenalkyl, alkoxyalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.16 and R.sup.

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: Novel tricyclic arylsulfonamides useful for treating hypertension and bronchoconstiction, as well as to their pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using the same.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is 1-adamantyl, 3-methyl-1-adamantyl, 3-noradamantyl, unsubstituted or substituted-2-indolyl, 3-indolyl, 2-benzofuranyl and 3-benzofuranyl wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy and halo; R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, benzyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl, wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl and halo; R.sup.3 is H or lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; n is the integer 0 or 1; m is the integer from 2 to 5; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 l to C.sub.12 alkyl, said alkyl being straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated, monosubstituted or unsubstituted, said substituents being selected from piperidine, pyrrolidine, morpholine, thiomorpholine or cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbons, a cycloalkyl of 3 to 9 carbons, a lower alkylcycloalkyl of 4 to 9 carbons, or a polycycloalkyl of 2 to 3 rings containing 7 to 12 carbons;R.sub.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted piperazine compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic compounds having a TXA.sub.2 antagonizing activity represented by formula (I): ##STR1## possess a potent antagonizing action against thromboxane A.sub.2 and also an antiallergic and/or antihistaminic activity, and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemic diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: Diseases caused by platelet activating factor are prevented and treated by administration to a subject of a therapeutically effective amount of a piperazine compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Ethanone oximes represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a cycloalkyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group, aryloxy group, aralkyloxy group, arylthio group or aryl sulfonyl group, those groups being optionally substituted with a substituent selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and a halogen atom, piperidino group, piperazino group, 4-alkyl substituted piparazino group, imidazolyl group, 4-alkyl substituted imidazolyl group or substituted amino group,R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, andR.sup.3 represents a piperidino group, piperazino group or 4-alkyl substituted piperazino group, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with a phenyl group to which they are attached may form a phenothiazin-2-yl group, N-acetyl-phenothiazin-2-yl group, thianthren-2-yl group, dibenzothiophen-3-yl group, dibenzofuran-3-yl group or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ad is 1-adamantyl, 2-adamantyl or 3-noradamantyl; n is 1,2,3,4 or 5; R.sup.1 hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or substituted phenyl or benzyl in which the substituent is alkyl, alkoxy, halo, cyano, nitro or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.2 is phenyl, benzyl or substituted phenyl or benzyl in which the substituent is alkyl, alkoxy, halo, nitro, cyano or perhalomethyl, 2-, 3-, or 4-pyridinyl, 2-, 4- or 5-pyrimidinyl or 2- or 3-pyrazinyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, hydrogen, methyl, phenyl or benzyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are useful anxiolytic/antidepressant agents, with elements of antipsychotic activity.

Abstract: Provided are cyclic hydrocarbons of Formula I ##STR1## with an aminoalkyl sidechain that are useful for treating phospholipase A2 mediated conditions, diabetes, and obesity.

Abstract: Nitroaryl carbonyl Formula (IIA) compounds, their nitrodihydroaryl carbonyl Formula (I) intermediates, processes for preparing Formula (II) compounds, and a process for preparing Formula (I) compounds, wherein each process comprises the reaction of a nitroaryl compound with a silane.

Abstract: A benzopylpiperazine ester of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents a single bond or an alkylene group, vinylene group, --O--alkylene group or methine group, R.sub.1 represents a bicyclic carbon ring residue which may be substituted with a lower alkyl group, lower alkoxy group, oxo group or nitro group or a halogen atom, or may be partially saturated; a fluorene residue which may contain an oxo group; a fluorenylidene group; an anthracene residue; a phenanthrene residue which may be substituted with a lower alkyl group, or may be partially saturated; a benzofuran residue or thianaphthene residue which may be substituted with a lower alkyl group or lower alkoxy group; a benzopyran residue or benzoazine residue which may be substituted with an oxo group or phenyl group and partially saturated; a phthalimide residue; a benzodiazine residue; an isozazole residue which may be substituted with a lower alkyl group or phenyl group; or an alkylene dioxybenzene residue or xanthene residue; and R.sub.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ad is 1-adamantyl, 2-adamantyl or 3-noradamantyl; X is --O-- or ##STR2## n is 1,2,3 or 4; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or substituted phenyl or benzyl in which the substituent is alkyl, alkoxy, halo, cyano, nitro or trifluoromethyl; and R.sup.3 is phenyl, benzyl or substituted phenyl or benzyl in which the substituent is alkyl, alkoxy, halo, nitro, cyano or perhalomethyl, 2-, 3-, or 4-pyridinyl, 2-, 4-or 5-pyrimidiny; or 2- or 3-pyrazinyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently, hydrogen, methyl, phenyl or benzyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are useful anxiolytic/antidepressant agents, with elements of antipsychotic activity.

Abstract: The invention provides an indene compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 means a lower alkyl group, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote a lower alkyl group individually or an alkylenedioxy group in combination, and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 mean individually a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl or aryl group or in combination a substituted or unsubstituted piperidino, piperazinyl or homopiperazinyl group together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, with a proviso that not both R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are a methyl group at the same time.

Abstract: A glycyrrhetic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are hydrogen atom, respectively or X is oxygen atom together with Y, A.sub.1 is methylene or carbonyl radical, A.sub.2 is hydrogen atom, cyano, carbamoyl, carboxyl radical or alkoxycarbonyl group, m and n are an integer, respectively, R.sub.1 is a radical of ##STR2## in which R.sub.2 is an alkyl, alkenyl group, phenyl radical or a substituted phenyl radical, A.sub.3 is S, O or NH, and l is an integer, a process for the preparation of the derivatives, and use of the derivative as a pharmaceutical agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising(a) a dianthraquinonyl pigment of formula I ##STR1## (b) a compound of formula II ##STR2## wherein X.sup..sym. is H.sup..sym. or a group of formula M.sup.n.sym. /n or N.sup..sym. (R)(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)(R.sub.3), M.sup.n.sym. is a monovalent metal cation of valency n, n is 1, 2 or 3, each of R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the linking nitrogen atom, are a pyrrolidine, imidazolidine, piperidine, piperazine or morpholine radical, or R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the linking nitrogen atom, are a pyrrole, pyridine, picoline, pyrazine, quinoline or isoquinoline radical, r and t are each independently of the other 0 or 1, with the proviso that at least one of r and t must be 1.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each, independently, hydrogen, lower alkyl or phenyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together represent --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --or ##STR2## where the dotted line represents an optional double bond; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halo;R.sup.4 is pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, benzyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, or halo;Z is --SO.sub.2 --or ##STR3## where R.sup.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; m is 0-4;n is 0-2; andthe pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and their use as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: A dihydrodibenzocycloheptyliden-ethyl-piperazine derivative of the general formula: ##STR1## in which, R=--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; --CH.sub.2 OH; --COOH; --CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; --CH.dbd.CH--CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 ; --CH.dbd.CH--CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --C.sub.6 H.sub.5, ##STR2## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. The compounds of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of pathologies responsive to vasodilatory agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns 1,8-dihydroxy-9-anthrones substituted in the 10-position of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a group taken from the set constituted by: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents H, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 mono- or poly-hydroxyalkyl, carbamoyl or phenyl,R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 represent H, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.3-8 mono- or poly-hydroxyalkyl, possibly interrupted by an oxygen, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 form a divalent group: --(CH.sub.2).sub.(4 or 5) --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --N(R.sub.8)--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, R.sub.8 being H, --CH.sub.3, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH,R.sub.6 represents --CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, --CN, CHO, --CONH.sub.2, or --CONH--CH.sub.2 OH,and R.sub.7 and R'.sub.7 are H or --CH.sub.3, and their optical isomers.Utilization of the compounds (I) in human or veterinary medicine, in particular in the treatment of psoriasis and of warts, in cosmetics.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating inflammation, pain and swelling, represented by the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: Y and Z are each independently halo, alkyl or alkoxy;l and m are each independently integers of 0-4;b is an integer of 2-12; andX is selected from the group consisting of:--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NR.sup.1 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH), ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.3 is H, alkyl or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; andn is an integer of 3-7.

Abstract: The reactive dyes are useful, in particular, for dyeing or printing cellulose-containing fiber materials by the cold pad-batch method and produce, with a high dyeing yield, dyeings and prints having good fastness properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A means an alkylene; Y--Z means ##STR2## --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, or ##STR3## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each a substituent; R.sub.3 is hydrogen atom, alkyl, or alkoxy; R.sub.4 is phenyl, phenylalkyl, phenylalkenyl, diphenylmethyl, naphthyl, thiazolyl, optionally substituted pyridyl, optionally substituted pyrimidinyl, quinolyl, benzoylalkyl, benzoyl, furoyl, thenoyl, phenyloxycarbonyl, phenyloxysulfonyl, or phenylsulfonyl; a is 2 or 3, b and c are each 1 or 2, and d is an integer of 0 to 2, provided that the phenyl, phenyl moiety and naphthyl may optionally be substituted, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, process for the preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical composition containing the same. The compounds and salt thereof show potent calcium antagonistic activity and are useful for prophylaxis and treatment of hypertension and/or ischemic heart disease.

Abstract: Nitroaryl carbonyl Formula (IIA) compounds, their nitrodihydroaryl carbonyl Formula (I) intermediates, processes for preparing Formula (II) compounds, and a process for preparing Formula (I) compounds, wherein each process comprises the reaction of a nitroaryl compound with a silane.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## and intermediates useful in preparing same.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## and intermediates useful in preparing same.

Abstract: Nitroaryl carbonyl Formula (IIA) compounds, their nitrodihydroaryl carbonyl Formula (I) intermediates, processes for preparing Formula (II) compounds, and a process for preparing Formula (I) compounds, wherein each process comprises the reaction of a nitroaryl compound with a silane.

Abstract: Fluorenes bearing a 9-aminoalkyl substituent are useful antiarrhythmic agents. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are provided, as well as a method of treatment.

Abstract: A new class of anti-spasmodic compounds having two branch chains is provided. The compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow.

Abstract: A new class of anti-spasmodic compounds having three branch chains is provided. These compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are saturated straight chain or branched alkyl groups contained from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and are separated or linked to one another to form an aliphatic ring system. k is an integer from 0 to 5, and the total number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1 plus R.sub.2 plus R.sub.3 plus k are equal to or less than 12. Furthermore, l is an integer from 1 to 3, m is an integer from 1 to 3, n is an integer from 1 to 3, and X may be nonexistent or may be O, S, NH or CH.sub.2 or salts thereof. However, when X is nonexistent the terminal group in both the m chain and the n chain is a methyl group.

Abstract: 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,12b-Dodecahydro-7-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-9-hydroxy-11-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)triphenylenes, 2,3,3a,3b,4,5,6,7,7a,11b-decahydro-6-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-8-hydroxy-10-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)-1H-cyclopenta[1]-phenanthrenes, 2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a-decahydro-7-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-9-hydroxy-11-(alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxyalkyl or aralkoxyalkyl)-1H-pyrido[1,2-f]phenanthridines, and 1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,6,7,7a-decahydro-6-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-8-hydroxy-10-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)pyrrolo[1,2-f]phenanthridines and derivatives are valuable as central nervous system active agents or as intermediates to compounds having such activity.

Abstract: A (7S,9S) isomer or its racemic modification of the aminonaphthacene derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxy group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each a lower alkoxy group or, when taken together, represent an ethylenedioxy group or an oxo group, A is an ethylene group optionally bearing at least one lower alkyl and Q is a hydroxyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a dimethylamino group, or an acid addition salt thereof, which is useful as an anti-tumor agent.