Abstract: Piperazinyl derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents substituted phenyl, 1- or 2-diazanaphthyl, azadiazanaphtyl or diazanaphtyl groups; n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; X is --O-- or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or C.sub.3-8 -cycloalkyl; Y is .dbd.O or .dbd.S or .dbd.NZ wherein Z is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or --CN and R.sup.3 is selected from a group consisting of various structures have been found to exhibit high affinity for various receptor subtypes including the 5-HT.sub.2 receptor, the 5-HT.sub.1A receptor, the alpha.sub.1 receptor the dopamine receptor or a combination of these and may therefore be useful for treating CNS system, cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-substituted-1(4)-aryl piperazines and to a process for their preparation. The compounds of this invention have been found to have cardiovascular, primarily antiarrhythmic effects.

Abstract: Novel quinoline sulfonamino derivatives having a vessel smooth muscle relaxation activity as well as a platelet agglutination inhibitory activity and inhibitory activity to protein kinase A, myosin light chain kinase, proteinkinase C, and calmodulindependent proteinkinase II, but having little action or cardio function; a process for the production of the derivatives, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the derivative.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is an aromatic ring, B is a cyclic moiety fused to Ar of 5-7 members, X and Y are bridging groups, Q is a nitrogen containing heterocycle, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H, substituted or unsubtituted C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, N(R).sub.2, halogen, CF.sub.3 or R.sup.5 and R.sup.1 is H or an aryl group.

Abstract: 2-Phenylalkanoate esters which are useful as inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which: n=1-4,R represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy, R.sub.1 represents a radical --NHCOR2 (A.sub.1); (in which R.sub.2 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl optionally substituted, -O-alkyl, 3-pyridyl, 2-pyrrolyl, quinolyl, 1-isoquinolyl, 2-thienyl or 3-indolyl); a radical of -NHSO2R3 (A.sub.2) (in which R.sub.3 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted); a radical --NHCONHR4 (A.sub.3) (in which R.sub.4 represents alkyl or phenyl-optionally substituted); a phthalimido radical (A.sub.4); an o-sulfobenzoic imido radical (A.sub.5); a di(benzoyl)amino radical (A.sub.6) optionally substituted; a radical of formula A.sub.7 : ##STR2## (in which R.sub.5 represents carbamoyl, cyano, carboxy or alkoxycarbonyl); or a radical of formula A.sub.8 : ##STR3## their stereoisomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable inorganic or organic acid, are disolosed to be useful as 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which: N=1-4,R represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy, R.sub.1 represents a radical -NHCOR2 (A.sub.1); (in which R.sub.2 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, optionally substituted-, -O-alkyl, 3-pyridyl, 2-pyrrolyl, quinolyl, 1-isoquinolyl, 2-thienyl or 3-indolyl); a radical of --NHSO2R3 (A.sub.2) (in which R.sub.3 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted); a radical --NHCONHR4 (A.sub.3) (in which R.sub.4 represents alkyl or phenyl-optionally substituted); a phthalimido radical (A.sub.4); an o-sulfobenzoic imido radical (A.sub.5); a di(benzoyl)amino radical (A.sub.6) optionally substituted; a radical of formula A.sub.7 : ##STR2## (in which R.sub.5 represents carbamoyl, cyano, carboxy or alkoxycarbonyl); or a radical of formula A.sub.8 : ##STR3## their stereoisomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable inorganic or organic acid, are disclosed to be useful as 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## in which n denotes 2, 3, 4, or 5,p denotes 0 or 1,m denotes 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, andR.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,each X, which may be identical or different to any other X if m is greater than 1, denotes fluorine, chlorine, methoxy, isopropyl or cyclopropyl,in the form of a free base or an acid addition salt.

Abstract: A renin inhibiting compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is N, O or CH; R.sub.1 is absent or a functional group; A and L are independently selected from absent, C.dbd.O, SO.sub.2 and CH.sub.2 ; D is C.dbd.O, SO.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 ; Y is N or CH; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or substituted alkyl; Z is a functional group; R.sub.3 is loweralkyl or substituted alkyl; n is 0 or 1; and T is a mimic of the Leu-Val cleavage site of angiotensinogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which: n=1-4,R represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy, R.sub.1 represents a radical --NHCOR2 (A.sub.1); (in which R.sub.2 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl optionally substituted-, -O-alkyl, 3-pyridyl, 2-pyrrolyl, quinolyl, 1-isoquinolyl, 2-thienyl or 3-indolyl); a radical of --NHSO2R3 (A.sub.2) (in which R.sub.3 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted); a radical --NHCONHR4 (A.sub.3) (in which R.sub.4 represents alkyl or phenyl-optionally substituted); a phthalimido radical (A.sub.4); an o-sulfobenzoic imido radical (A.sub.5); a di(benzoyl)amino radical (A.sub.6) optionally substituted; a radical of formula A.sub.7 : ##STR2## (in which R.sub.5 represents carbamoyl, cyano, carboxy or alkoxycarbonyl); or a radical of formula A.sub.8 : ##STR3## their stereoisomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable inorganic or organic acid, are disclosed to be useful as 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which: n=1-4;R represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy, R.sub.1 represents a radical --NHCOR2 (A.sub.1); (in which R.sub.2 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl optionally substituted-, --O-alkyl, 3-pyridyl, 2-pyrrolyl, quinolyl, 1-isoquinolyl, 2-thienyl or 3-indolyl); a radical of --NHSO2R3 (A.sub.2) (in which R.sub.3 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted); a radical --NHCONHR4 (A.sub.3) (in which R.sub.4 represents alkyl or phenyl-optionally substituted); a phthalimido radical (A.sub.4); an o-sulfobenzoic imido radical (A.sub.5); a di(benzoyl)amino radical (A.sub.6) optionally substituted; a radical of formula A.sub.7 : ##STR2## (in which R.sub.5 represents carbamoyl, cyano, carboxy or alkoxycarbonyl); or a radical of formula A.sub.8 : ##STR3## their stereoisomers and their addition salts with a pharamaceutically-acceptable inorganic or organic acid, are disclosed to be useful as 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## in which: n=1-4,R represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy, R.sub.1 represents a radical --NHCOR2 (A.sub.1); (in which R.sub.2 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl optionally substituted-, --O-alkyl, 3-pyridyl, 2-pyrrolyl, quinolyl, 1-isoquinolyl, 2-thienyl or 3-indolyl); a radical of --NHS02R3 (A.sub.2) (in which R.sub.3 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted); a radical --NHCONHR4 (A.sub.3) (in which R.sub.4 represents alkyl or phenyl-optionally substituted); a phthalimido radical (A.sub.4); an o-sulfobenzoic imido radical (A.sub.5); a di(benzoyl)amino radical (A.sub.6) optionally substituted; a radical of formula A.sub.7 : ##STR2## (in which R.sub.5 represents carbamoyl, cyano, carboxy or alkoxycarbonyl); or a radical of formula A.sub.8 : ##STR3## their stereoisomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable inorganic or organic acid, are disclosed to be useful as 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: Novel 1-phenyl-3-(1-piperazinyl)-1H-indazoles, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for alleviating pain, treating convulsions, and treating depression utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotesa 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-1-pyridyl radical substituted in the 4-position by an optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted 3-indolyl or 3-(5-hydroxyindolyl) radical,a 1-piperazinyl radical substituted in the 4-position by an optionally substituted phenyl, 1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl, 1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl or 2-pyridyl radical,a piperidino radical substituted in the 4-position by an optionally substituted phenyl, bis(4-fluorophenyl)methylene, 4-fluorobenzoyl, optionally substituted 2-oxo-1-benzimidazolinyl, optionally substituted 3-indolyl or 3-(5-hydroxyindolyl) radical, by two phenyl radicals or a hydroxyl radical and an optionally substituted phenyl radicalR.sub.2 denotes a radical SO.sub.2 R.sub.4 in which R.sub.4 denotes an alkyl or phenyl radical,R.sub.3 denotes a phenyl or naphthyl radical,or else R.sub.2 and R.sub.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to optical elements capable of second harmonic generation and novel compositions for use in such optical elements comprising polar molecules placed in noncentrosymmetric configuration wherein such optical element has an electron donor moiety linked through a conjugated bonding moiety to an electron acceptor moiety which consists of a selected fluorinated sulfone, fluorinated ketone, fluorinated vinyl sulfone or fluorinated alkyl vinyl sulfone.

Abstract: N-Aryl-substituted 2-amino-alkyl-2-hydroxyalkylamines and N-aryl-substituted piperazines Ia and Ib respectively ##STR1## (Ar=aryl; R.sup.1 =hydrogen, methyl, identical or different, R.sup.2 =hydrogen, alkyl) are prepared by reacting an N,N-di(2-hydroxyalkyl)-N-arylamine II ##STR2## with ammonia or a primary amine IIIH.sub.2 N-R.sup.2 IIIat elevated temperature and under elevated pressure in the presence of hydrogen and of a catalyst which is a supported catalyst whose active mass predominantly contains copper and/or nickel and/or cobalt in the form of the metal or an oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the products of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and are selected om a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl radical, an alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 (sic) carbon atoms, an alkoxy radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a phenoxy, benzyloxy, trifluoromethyl or acetyl radical.It further relates toa method of preparing said productsand the drugs in which said products are present.

Abstract: There is disclosed an aminobenzenesulfonic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 halogenated alkyl group, a halogen atom or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl group, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group or a C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkyl group which may have at least one substituent selected from cyano group, nitro group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy groups, halogen atoms, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups and amino groups, and n represents an integer of 1 to 4, of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-substituted-1(4)-aryl piperazines and to a process for their preparation. The compounds of this invention have been found to have cardiovascular, primarily antiarrhythmic effects and are of the following general formula I ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or benzyl; and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen;Z is ##STR2## --NR.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --, --OCH.sub.2 --, --NR.sub.3 --, --O-- or --NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 -- andQ is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl--SO.sub.2 --NR.sub.4 -- or ##STR3## R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, allyl or loweralkoxyloweralkyl; and included in the descriptors of the compounds of Formula I is the proviso that when R.sub.4 is methyl then ##STR4## must be in the 2 position of Formula I.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydroxyl group or a methoxy radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a hyroxyl group and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, with the proviso that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are not simultaneously hydrogen atoms when R.sub.1 is a methoxy radical; and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof.The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention provides ring-substituted 2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalenes which are selective inhibitors of serotonin reuptake.

Abstract: Certain N-2,6-dialkyl- or N-2,6-dialkoxyphenyl-N'-arylalkylurea compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT), and are thus useful agents for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are alkyl or taken together they are polymethylene, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 complete a 5-norbornen-2-yl moiety; X is --CO.sub.2 --, --OCO--, --OCO.sub.2 --, --N(R.sup.7)CO--, --NHNHCO--, --ON(R.sup.7)CO--, --CON(R.sup.7)--, --N(R.sup.7)CO.sub.2 --, --OCON(R.sup.7)-- or --N(R.sup.7)CON(R.sup.8)--, wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or substituted benzyl in which the substituents are halo, alkyl alkoxy, cyano, nitro or perhalomethyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or substituted benzyl in which the substituents are hydroxy, halo, alkyl alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, carbalkoxy, carboxamido, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino; R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## are described in which Q denotes ##STR2## R denotes alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or aryl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote H, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl,R.sup.3 denotes H, methyl or ethyl,D.sup.1 and D.sup.2 denote saturated hydrocarbon groups,E denotes alkylene, cycloalkylene, arylene, saturated or unsaturated heteroyls or a group of the formula II ##STR3## a and b denote integers from 1 to 4. c denotes an integer from 1 to 3,m denotes 2, 3 or 4, depending on the valency of Q, andn denotes an integer from 1 to m, where all radicals of the same definition may be identical to or different from one another.The compounds are suitable as polymerizable compounds for photopolymerizable mixtures and are distinguished by ready polymerizability in combination with photoinitiators and long shelf lives in the layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of new 1-(aminophenyl)-2-aminopropanone derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## in which X is NH.sub.2, Y is H or a halogen atom, Z is H or a halogen atom, R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl and R.sub.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, taken together, can form, with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, a heterocyclic group selected from the group consisting of the pyrrolidino, morpholino, thiomorpholino, piperidino, hexamethyleneimino, piperazino, 4-methyl-piperazino, 4-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)piperzaino, 4-phenylpiperazino and 4-(p-chlorophenyl)piperazino groups, and addition salts thereof.These new derivatives are useful as pharmaceuticals. They are obtained by deacetylation of the corresponding acetylated products.

Abstract: New radiopharmaceutical compositions for use in nuclear medicine comprise radioastatinated benzylguanidine and radioastatinated carboxamidino phenylpiperazine. These compositions are used for treatment of disease, including neuroendocrine tumors, and specifically neuroblastoma.

Abstract: A piperazine derivative of formula (I) ##STR1## in which: R is hydrogen or a straight or branched (C.sub.1 -.sub.4) alkoxycarbonyl group; andA is a 7-methoxy-1-naphthalenyl, 6-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-1-(1H)-indenyl or 7-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl group, or an optically active isomer thereof, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A sulfonamide compound represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aralykyl group; R.sup.5 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are identical or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and n is an integer of 1 to 8,and an acid addition salt thereof. The compounds of formula (I) provided by this invention have some useful biological activities such as the spasmolytic activity on the vascular smooth muscles and anti-platelet aggregatory activity and are useful as drugs for treating cardiovascular disorders such as angina pectoris, cerebral circulation disorder and thrombosis.

Abstract: New piperazino derivatives of formula ##STR1## in which R is a phenyl radical substituted with at least one sulphonamido group or a substituted nitrogenated heterocyclic ring, and A is CO, CH.sub.2, SO.sub.2, possessing inhibiting activity towards carbonic anhydrase.The new products are prepared from compounds of formula R-A-X in which X is OH, SH, halogen, OR"" or SR"" in which R"" is methyl, ethyl, phenyl, carbomethoxy, carboethoxy, and from a piperazino derivative of formula ##STR2## The R' group can also be introduced on termination of the reaction, by removing and substituting a protective group present at the nitrogen.

Abstract: N,N'-disubstituted piperazines of the general formula I ##STR1## where the group is unsaturated (.dbd.) or saturated (--) and the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and A have the following meanings:A is --, --CH.dbd., --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --,R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, alkylcycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, bicycloalkylalkyl or alkylbicycloalkyl, these radicals being unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy or trialkylsilyl,R.sup.1 is further heterocycloalkyl with oxygen and/or sulfur, heterocycloalkylmethyl with oxygen and/or sulfur, alkyl-substituted heterocycloalkylmethyl with oxygen and/or sulfur, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, alkoxy, trimethylsilyl, cycloalkyl, alkylthio,and plant-physiologically tolerated salts thereof, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: 4-(4-phenyl-1-piperazinyl)phenols for use as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors and a method of treating warm-blooded animals suffering from leukotriene mediated diseases and disorders using the same. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as active ingredient. Novel compounds used in said method and processes for preparing said novel compounds.

Abstract: Novel N-[4-(aminosubstituted)phenyl]methanesulfonamides and their use as cardiovascular agents, especially as antiarrhythmic agents are described. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also discussed.

Abstract: Arylpiperazinyl-ethyl (or butyl)-heterocyclic compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are neuroleptic agents. They are useful in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl; one of R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 is --SO.sub.3 H or --COOH; and the remaining of R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 independently are hydrogen, chlorine, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, or --NR.sup.8 R.sup.9, where R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently are hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkoxy, or where --NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 is piperidine, morpholine, piperazine, or pyrrolidone; or a water soluble salt thereof; hair dye preparation containing these compounds, and methods for dyeing hair using such preparation.

Abstract: Sulfatobetaines are prepared by reacting an addition compound of sulfur trioxide and a tertiary amine with an alkylene carbonate.

Abstract: The compounds ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydroxy, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, amino, alkylamino of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, dialkylamino where each alkyl substituent contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or alkanoylamino of 2 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 3-halophenyl, 2-pyrimidinyl, halopyrimidin-2-yl, 2-pyrazinyl or halopyrazin-2-yl; andn is one of the integers 1 or 2;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are selective serotonergic agents useful in the treatment of depression and/or anxiety, as well as related sexual dysfunctions and appetite disorders.

Abstract: Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, halgen, nitro or substituted or unsubstituted amino; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and are alkyl or hydroxyalkyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic ring having the depicted nitrogen atom as the sole heteroatom or which may have nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur atoms as additional heteroatoms; and X is halogen.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with fused cycloaliphatic aminoalcohols having pharmacological activity as anti-hypertensive, platelet aggregation inhibiting, hypolipemic, antianoxic and spasmolytic activity. The compounds have the generic formula ##STR1## in which the symbol n is an integer selected from 1 to 2, the compounds pertaining therefore to the indanol and tetralol series.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2,6-piperazinedione derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which: A and B each denote a methylene radical or a carbonyl radical with the proviso, however, that A and B never simultaneously denote the same radical,R.sub.1 denotes a diphenylmethyl radical optionally substituted on the benzene rings with a halogen atom, a cyclohexyl radical, a pyridylmethyl group, or a benzyl radical optionally substituted with a halogen atom or with an alkoxy radical containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 denotes a pyrimidinyl radical or a phenyl radical optionally substituted with a halogen atom, with an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with a trifluoromethyl radical or with an alkoxy radical containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms,n is an integer from 2 to 4,and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organic acid.

Abstract: A novel sulfone compound represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is cyclohexyl, phenyl; or a phenyl substituted with a group selected from nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and halogen; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are respectively hydrogen, halogen, cyano or carbonyl, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form an o-phenylene or an o-phenylene substituted with at least one group selected from nitro C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and halogen; X is oxygen or methylkene; Y is -(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, wherein n is an integer of 0, 5 or 6, or ##STR2## wherein m is an integer 1-3; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, .omega.-alkylaminoalkyl, wherein each alkyl has 1-3 carbon atoms, or .omega.-dialkylaminoalkyl, wherein each alkyl has 1-3 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 may form a ring together with N, or ##STR3## wherein R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Antiarrhythmic agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R and R.sup.1, which are the same or different, are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 Cl, --CF.sub.3 or --NH.sub.2 ;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which are the same or different, are H, halo, CF.sub.3, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; andX is --CH.sub.2 --, ##STR2## or --CH(OH)--.

Abstract: N,N'-dialkylpiperazines are prepared by contacting ethylene glycol and a primary amine in the presence of a homogeneous ruthenium-phosphine catalyst. For example, ethylene glycol and aniline are reacted in the presence of ruthenium trichloride and triphenylphosphine to produce N,N'-diphenylpiperazine.

Abstract: The optical isomers of 3-(4-phenyl-1-piperazinyl)-1,2-propanediol, a process for the stereo-selective preparation and pharmaceutical composition containing the same as active principles are described.

Abstract: A novel sulfone compound represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is cyclohexyl, phenyl; or a phenyl substituted with a group selected from nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and halogen; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are respectively hydrogen, halogen, cyano or carbonyl, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form an o-phenylene or an o-phenylene substituted with at least one group selected from nitro C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and halogen; X is oxygen or methylene; Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, wherein n is an integer of 0, 5 or 6, or ##STR2## wherein m is an integer 1-3; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, .omega.-alkylaminoalkyl, wherein each alkyl has 1-3 carbon atoms, or .omega.-dialkylaminoalkyl, wherein each alkyl has 1-3 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 may form a ring together with N, or ##STR3## wherein R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the definitions given herein, are useful as antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: The compound of the formula ##STR1## and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compound as well as its salts are useful as analgesics.

Abstract: The optical isomers of 3-(4-phenyl-1-piperazinyl)-1,2-propanediol, a process for the stereo-selective preparation and pharmaceutical composition containing the same as active principles are described.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 branched alkyl group, e.g., an isopropyl group or a tert-butyl group, R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, e.g., a methoxy, an ethoxy or a propoxy group, and X is a CHOH group or a (CH.sub.2).sub.n --group where n=0, 1 or 2 and a process for making this compound are disclosed.This compound is useful in human and veterinary therapeutics.