Abstract: Sulfur compounds of the formula ##STR1## where n is 0 or 2,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, nitro, amino, hydroxysulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl or unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl,A is methylene, sulfonyl or a radical of the formula CH.sub.2 --CO or CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.2,X is a direct bond or unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkylene andY is vinyl or a radical of the formula C.sub.2 H.sub.4 Q, where Q is hydroxyl or a group which can be removed under alkaline reaction conditions,and a process for their preparation are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein: R.sup.1 is a cyclic amino group, or a dialkylamino group; R.sup.2 a group of formula --NHCHR.sup.3 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each alkyl aryl or aralkyl, or together form a cycloalkyl group, or R.sup.2 is an aromatic heterocyclic group, or a group of formula --B--S(O).sub.m --R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.5 is a substituted alkyl group, or an aromatic heterocyclic group; B is an alkylene or alkylidene group; m is 0, 1 or 2; A is a group of formula --CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, where n is 1, 2 or 3]; and salts thereof have valuable anti-ulcer activity.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing a compound containing a persalt activators and salts thereof which are derived from imidocarboxylic acids and sulfimidocarboxylic acids of the formula I: ##STR1## in which A is a group of the formula ##STR2## n is the number 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, aryl, or alkylaryl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, --SO.sub.3 M, --CO.sub.2 M or --OSO.sub.3 M, X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.19 -alkylene or arylene,B is a group of the formula C.dbd.O or SO.sub.2,L is a leaving group.

Abstract: Angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo [1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl. An exemplary compound is: 4'-[(2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(butanesultam-1-yl)benzimidazol-1-yl)-methyl]-b iphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl.An exemplary compound is:(a) 4'-[[2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-methylbenzimidazole-2-yl)-benzimidazol-1-yl] methyl]-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to obtain new class of compounds which have improving effect on learning and memory disorders with good selectivity in central nervous system and little side effects and then to provide a good medicine for treatment of dementia.The present invention relates to the compounds represented by the following general formula or their pharmacologically acceptable salts and the drugs of improving learning or memory disorders comprising them as active ingredients. ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halogen. A represents methyl, trifluoromethyl, or tert-butyl. Y represents O or NH.

Abstract: Novel pyridyloxy-acrylic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents optionally substituted aryl or represents optionally substituted heteroaryl,a process for preparing the novel compounds and their use as agents for combating pests.Novel intermediates, processes for their preparation and their use for the synthesis of pyridyloxy-acrylic acid esters.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, n, W, R.sup.3 and A are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be produced by a process similar to known processes. To produce them, new compounds of formula (II) are reacted with a carbamate of formula R*--O--CO--NR.sup.3 A, where R.sup.3 stands for phenyl or alkyl. The compounds of formula (II) can be obtained from the corresponding sulphochlorides.

Abstract: The invention discloses side-chain homologous vitamin D derivatives of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, B, and D have the meanings defined in the specification and either (1) A is a direct bond between carbon atoms 20 and 22 and X is an oxy alkylene radical, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n O-- where n is 1 to 3; (2) A is a methylene bridge, --CH.sub.2 --, between carbon atoms 20 and 22 and X is either an alkylene radical, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or an oxy alkylene radical, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n O--, where n is 1 to 3; or (3) if A is a direct bond and B and D together form a second bond, then X(R.sup.5) (R.sup.6) is ##STR2## The compounds possess proliferation-inhibiting and cell-differentiating activity.

Abstract: Sulfur compounds of the formula ##STR1## where n is 0 or 2,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, nitro, amino, hydroxysulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl or unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl,A is methylene, carbonyl, sulfonyl or a radical of the formula CH.sub.2 --CO or CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.2,is a direct bond or unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkylene andY is vinyl or a radical of the formula C.sub.2 H.sub.4 Q, where Q is hydroxyl or a group which can be removed under alkaline reaction conditions,and a process for their preparation are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2-quinolinone derivanves of the following general formula(I) useful in agriculture, especially as fungicides but also as insecticides and miticides. ##STR1## wherein, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, branched C.sub.c -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloallcylthio, NO.sub.2, CN, alkoxy carbonyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, benzenesulfonyl, benzyi, substituted benzyl or morpholine;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, benzyl or phenylthio methyl: andX is S(O)nR.sub.6, OR.sub.9 or NAB:wherein.n is 0 or 1;R.sub.6, R.sub.9, A and B are defined within the description.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein A is CR.sub.7 ; and R.sup.1 through R.sup.7 are substituents such as hydrogen, halogen, branched and straight chain hydrocarbons, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatics, and sulfur and nitrogen containing functional groups. Further, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form a group ##STR2## in which R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are further functional groups. The compounds are useful in herbicidal compositions, particularly in combination with carriers and surfactants. A process for making this compound is also presented.

Abstract: Benzylidene derivatives having anti-inflammatory activities, are shown by the following formula I: ##STR1## wherein A is -CH.sub.2 - or -CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -; B is a bond or -CH.sub.2 -, -CHOH-, -CO-, -O-, or A and B may taken together form -CH=CH-; D is >N- or >CH-; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, lower alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbamoyl, or a group of the formula:-(CH.sub.2).sub.n -R.sup.4wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted amino, aryl, heteroaryl, hydroxycarbonyl or lower alkyloxycarbonyl; n is an integer of 0-3.

Abstract: Amino-substituted benzoylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as a medicament and medicament containing themBenzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which R(1) or R(2) is an amino group --NR(3)R(4), where R(3) and R(4) are H or (cyclo)alkyl or R(3) is phenyl-(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- where p=0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, or phenyl, or R(3) and R(4) can also together be a methylene chain, and in which the other substituent R(1) or R(2) in each case is H, F, Cl, alkyl, alkoxy, CF.sub.3, C.sub.m F.sub.2m+1 --CH.sub.2 --, benzyl or phenoxy, and their pharmaceutically tolerable salts.The compounds according to the invention have very good antiarrhythmic properties, as occur, for example, in the case of oxygen deficiency symptoms.

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: Sulfonamide thrombin inhibitors are provided which have the structure ##STR1## including all stereoisomers thereof, wherein X is S or --CH.sub.2 --; m is 0, 1 or 2 when X is --S-- or m is 0 when X is --CH.sub.2 --; n is 1, 2 or 3; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, lower alkyl, cyclo-alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be taken together with the N atom to which they are attached to form a 5- to 8-membered ring which may optionally contain an additional N, O or S atom in the ring; R.sup.3 is heteroaryl; and R.sup.4 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, quinolinyl or tetrahydroquinolinyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A novel herbicidal pyrimidine derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2, Y.sup.3, X and Z are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula (5) and processes for their preparation and use, particularly in the manufacture of unsymmetrical triphenodioxazine dyes: ##STR1## wherein: Y is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, Cl or Br;R is a group of Formula (3) ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4, 5 or 6 membered alicyclic or heterocyclic ring;R.sup.3 is H;Z is Cl, Br or A--NH; andA is H or the residue of a primary amine.

Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed for use in inhibiting the binding of fibrinogen to blood platelets and for inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets.

Abstract: Analgesic compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## in which, R.sup.1 R.sup.2 each represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5-6-membered N-heterocyclic ring optionally having a further O, N, or S heteroatom; E represents methylene; ring A is an unsubstituted or substituted benzene or naphthalene; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together represent a group of formula (IV):--(CR.sup.a R.sup.a).sub.m --C(=Y)-- (IV)wherein R.sup.a and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or hydrogen with up to a maximum of 3 alkyl groups, m is 1, 2, or 3, and Y is two hydrogens or oxygens.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I): ##STR1## in which any two of K, L and M are nitrogen and the other is CE; X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyloxy, phenyl, benzyloxy, cyano, isocyano, isothiocyanato, nitro, NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NR.sup.1 OR.sup.2,N.sub.3, NHCOR.sup.1, NR.sup.1 CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, NHCONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, N.dbd.CHNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, OR.sup.1, OCOR.sup.1, OSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, SR.sup.1, SOR.sup.1, SO.sub.2 R.sup.1, SO.sub.2 OR.sup.1, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, COR.sup.1, CR.sup.1 .dbd.NOR.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CSNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CH.sub.3 O.sub.2 C.C:CH.OCH.sub.

Abstract: Novel substituted pyrazolopyrimidines of formula (I) which are useful as angiotensin II antagonists, are disclosed.

Abstract: Introduction of a fluoro substituent into an aromatic ring adjacent an electron donating group is difficult producing mixed isomers and low yields of desired products.A process for the introduction of a fluoro substituent into a substantially adjacent position to an electron-donating group into an aromatic compound in high yield is disclosed.The fluoroaromatic compounds are useful as synthetic intermediates for example in the manufacture of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and dyestuffs.

Abstract: Substituted heterocycles attached through a methylene bridge to novel substituted phenyl derivatives of the Formula I are useful as angiotensin II antagonists.

Abstract: The phenylalkan(en)oic acids of the formula: ##STR1## as defined in the specification, possess an antagonistic activity on leukotriene B.sub.4.

Abstract: Sulfimidoperoxycarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## in which A is a group of the formula ##STR2## n is the number 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 - alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, aryl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylaryl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or a group of the formula SO.sub.3 M, CO.sub.2 M or OSO.sub.3 M,M is hydrogen, an alkali metal or ammonium ion or the stoichiometric amount of an alkaline earth metal ion andX is C.sub.1 -C.sub.19 -alkylene or ortho-, meta- or para-arylene.These sulfimidoperoxycarboxylic acids are suitable as bleaches, oxidants or disinfectants.

Abstract: A new process for preparing oxalyl- and oxamyl-hydrazides which comprises contacting oxamide or diacetyloxamide with the corresponding hydrazine derivative of formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 N--NHR.sub.3wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aryl-alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom represent a saturated heterocyclic ring, and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention provides insecticidally active compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is nitrogen or carbon bearing a hydrogen atom; R.sup.1 is a group of formula --S(O).sub.n --Y, wherein Y is an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring containing at least one nitrogen atom, the point of attachment of the group Y being at a ring nitrogen atom, and n is 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.2 is a group of formula --OSO.sub.2 R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is selected from C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted by an optionally substituted phenyl or heterocyclic ring, C.sub.1-8 haloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl substituted by an optionally substituted phenyl or heterocyclic ring, C.sub.2-4 alkynyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyl substituted by an optionally substituted phenyl or heterocyclic ring, optionally substituted aryl, and a group of formula --N(R.sup.4)(R.sup.5) wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-6 alkyl or wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Thioacids, thiols, an acid, and an aldehyde are used to produce chiral thioacetals of the general formula. ##STR1## The compounds are leukotriene antagonists.

Abstract: New soft .beta.-adrenergic blocking agents, useful in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular disorders and in the treatment of glaucoma, have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 0 to 10; R is C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p -, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 polycycloalkyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p -, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 polycycloalkenyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p - or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 cycloalkenyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p - (wherein p is 0, 1, 2 or 3), or together with the adjacent ##STR2## group represents a variety of other complex ester groupings; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl; and Ar is a divalent radical containing at least one aromatic nucleus. The corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are also described.

Abstract: A new class of phosphines in which the phosphorous atom is bonded directly to the carbon of an oxazinone: ##STR1## In addition to their anti-inflammatory activity, these phosphines are useful as intermediates in producing compounds where the phosphine is replaced by a benzylidine, compounds which have also been proven useful in the treatment of inflammation and other conditions associated with arthritis.

Abstract: A pyrimidine derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein the variables are defined below in the specification, and their production and herbicidal activities are described.

Abstract: Tetraindolyl-heptamethine derivatives of the isomeric formulae ##STR1## in which A, B, D and E denote ##STR2## and may be identical to or different from one another, and the other symbols have the meaning indicated in the description, are used in pressure-sensitive and heat-sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: An alkyl 2-thiosubstituted-3-substituted-2-butenoate ##STR1## is prepared by reacting an alkyl 2-chloro-3-substituted-3-butenoate with a thio compound under phase transfer conditions.

Abstract: The phenylalkan(en)oic acids of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A isi) --NHCO--,ii) --O--iii) --NHSO.sub.2 --,iv) --CO--v) --CH.sub.2 -- orvi) --CH(OH)--;W isi) C1-13 alkylene,ii) phenylene oriii) ##STR2## R.sup.1 is i) hydrogen,ii) C1-4 alkyl,iii) --COOH,iv) saturated or unsaturated, 4-7 membered mono-cyclic hetero ring containing one nitrogen as a hetero atom or saturated or unsaturated, 4-7 member mono-cyclic hetero ring containing one nitrogen as a hetero atom substituted by an oxo group,v) ##STR3## vi) --CH.sub.2 OH; or A, taken together with W and R.sup.1, isi) ##STR4## ii) ##STR5## iii) --N--(SO.sub.2 R.sup.6).sub.2, iv) ##STR6## or v) ##STR7## two R.sup.2 are, same or different, i) hydrogen,ii) C1-4 alkyl oriii) 4-7 membered saturated or unsaturated, mono-cyclic hetero ring containing two or three of nitrogen and sulfur in total, or two R.sup.

Abstract: 1,4-dihydropyridines of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is --CO.sub.2 R.sub.1, cyano, nitro, --COCH.sub.3 ; each of R and R.sub.1, which are the same or different, is a primary, secondary or tertiary, saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group optionally substituted by one or more hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 -monoalkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 -alkylamino, benzylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, phenoxy groups which are optionally substituted; R.sub.2 is hydrogen; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or hydroxy, --OCOR.sub.5, OSO.sub.2 R.sub.6, azide, amino, --NHPO(OR.sub.7).sub.2, --NHCOR.sub.5, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, SH, SCOR.sub.6 or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, phenylthio or benzylthio; R.sub.4 is an optionally substituted aromatic or an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group; Y is one or more substituents, which may be the same or different, selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or their salts ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote H, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkoxy, which can be substituted, or denote --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COOR.sup.11 ;R.sup.3 denotes H, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl;R.sup.4 denotes a heterocyclic radical of the formulae ##STR2## where E is CH or N; X is O or S and a, b, c, d, e in each case denote 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that c+d+e.gtoreq.2, possess excellent herbicidal and plant growth-regulating properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein x is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group,Y is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom,R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, or an optionally-substituted alkyl group, andR.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally-substituted alkyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be taken together to form a heterocyclic ring,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Hydrazide functionalized 2-hydroxybenzophenone ultraviolet light and heat stabilizers and derivatives are disclosed having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, X, Y, Z, all substituents thereof, and n are set forth in the Summary of the Invention. Y--N(R.sup.6)--Z is the hydrazide or derivative group and --X--R.sup.5 -- links the hydrazide group to an aromatic nucleus of the optionally substituted benzophenone group. Derivatives are, for example, acyl hydrazides, diacyl hydrazides (including imides), hydrazones and alkyl hydrazides. The compounds are useful as ultraviolet light absorbers and heat stabilizers for plastics.

Abstract: Novel compounds having an affinity for 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for H, alkyl, aralkyl or heteroarylalkyl,X stands for H, OCH.sub.3, OH, SCH.sub.3, halogen, CN or CONH.sub.2,Y stands for a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkylene chain having up to 6 carbon atomsandZ stands for a group of the formula ##STR2## --OR.sup.4, --SO.sub.m R.sup.5, --COOR.sup.6 or CONR.sup.7 R.sup.8 or salts thereof.

Abstract: A new process for preparing oxalyl- and oxamyl-hydrazides which comprises contacting oxamide or diacetyloxamide with the corresponding hydrazine derivative of formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 N--NHR.sub.3wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aryl-alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom represent a saturated heterocyclic ring, and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group.

Abstract: A novel compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl; A is formyl, hydroxyiminomethyl or carboxyl; and X is hydrogen or halogen, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an aromatase inhibitor or an intermediate of its production. Processes for producing the compound of the formula (I) and an aromatase inhibitor containing as an active component the compound of the formula (I) wherein A is formyl and X is hydrogen or, a salt thereof as well as Penicillium funiculosum capable for producing the compound (I) wherein R.sub.1 is carboxyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen and X is formyl are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H, alkyl or aryl, m and n are 0 or 1, and A is a divalent organic radical which, with (CR.sup.1 R.sup.2).sub.m NF--SO.sub.2 (CR.sup.3 R.sup.4).sub.n groups, forms a 5- to 8-membered ring, are admirably suitable fluorinating agents for fluorinating carbon atoms, especially as stereospecific fluorinating agents, when the compounds contain a chiral carbon atom and are in optically active form. The compounds of formula I are prepared by reacting the corresponding silated sulfonamides, wherein the NF group is replaced by an N-SiR.sup.7 R.sup.8 R.sup.9 group and R.sup.7, R.sup.8 R.sup.9 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl or phenyl, with a fluorinating agent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of tertiary N,N-dimethylamines by the reaction of primary amines, formaldehyde, and hydrogen under pressure and at elevated temperature in the presence of a nickel-containing hydrogenation catalyst in the liquid phase. The hydrogenation catalyst is suspended in a solvent, the nickel concentration is 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the primary amine. The starting materials are separate from each other, brought to 80.degree. to 150.degree. C. and 1 to 15 MPa and fed into the catalyst suspension simultaneously with stirring and reacted in one step to form the tertiary N,N-dimethylamines.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for using thiazin dyes, especially methylene blue, in combination with light to hydroxylate guanosine or deoxyguanosine at the C8 of the purine ring. The number of guanosines in a nucleic acid strand converted to 8-OH-deoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG) or 8-OH-guanosine (8-OH-G) can be controlled through manipulation of the concentration of methylene blue, light intensity and length of exposure, pH, and buffer strength.The method can be used for the selective mutation or modification of either a DNA or a RNA sequence, or the protein expressed therefrom. The method can also be used in the treatment of viral infectons and in cancer. Methylene blue is FDA approved for topical, i.v., and oral administration. Viruses, bacteria, and cells undergoing rapid DNA synthesis are all inactivated by methylene blue in the presence of light or when irradiated.

Abstract: A heterocyclic oxophthalazinyl acetic acid having aldose reductast inhibitory activity of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; Z is a covalent bond, O, S, NH or CH.sub.2 or CHR.sub.5 Z is vinyl; R.sub.1 is hydroxy, or a prodrug group; R.sub.2 is a heterocyclic group, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or the same or a different substituent, and R.sub.5 is hydrogen, methyl or trifluoromethyl. The pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of the above compounds wherein R.sub.1 is di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy substituted by N-morpholino or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino and the pharmaceutically active base addition salts of the above compounds wherein R.sub.1 is hydroxy are also aldose reductase inhibitors.

Abstract: A novel compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or halogen or alkyl; A is formyl, hydroxyiminomethyl or carboxyl; and A is hydrogen or halogen, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an aromatase inhibitor or an intermediate of its production. Processes for producing the compound of the formula (I) and an aromatase inhibitor containing as an active compound the compound of the formula (I) wherein A is formyl and X is hydrogen or, a salt thereof as well as Penicillium funiculosum capable for producing the compound (I) wherein R.sub.1 is carboxyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen and X is formyl are also disclosed.

Abstract: Gem 3 dialkyl or spiro 4 aryl or heteroaryl 5 heterocyclic 3 H indoles and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are prepared. They are useful for reducing blood pressure producing a positive inotropic action influencing thrombocyte aggregation and improving microcirculation. Hydrazinophenyl heterocyclic intermeidates are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or their salts ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote H, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkoxy, which can be substituted, or denote --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COOR.sup.11 ;R.sup.3 denotes H, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl;R.sup.4 denotes a heterocyclic radical of the formulae ##STR2## where E is CH or N; X is O or S nd a, b, c, d, e in each case denote 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that c+d+e.gtoreq.2, possess excellent herbicidal and plant growth-regulating properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic carbonyl sulfonamides which are particularly useful as agricultural chemicals.