Abstract: The salts of 1-phenylimidazole-5-carboxylic acids substituted in the phenyl ring, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## exhibit a good plant growth-regulating activity. In the general formula the symbols have the following meaning:Y is an ammonium ion substituted up to fourfold by (substituted) alkyl, (substituted) alkenyl, alkynyl, (substituted) cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and (substituted) phenyl, wherein the charged N may be part of a heterocyclic radial (NH.sub.4.sup.+ is excepted); phosphonium ion substituted fourfold by alkyl, (substituted) phenyl or (substituted) benzyl; sulfonium- or sulfoxonium ion substituted threefold by alkyl, (substituted) phenyl or (substituted) benzyl; the guanidinium ion or an O-alkylisourea cation;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 independently of each other are alkyl;R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkoxy or halogen; andn is 0, 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 7-substituted amino-1-alkyl- or cyclopropyl-6,8-difluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids is described where tetrafluorobenzoyl chloride is converted in three operations via 1-alkyl or 1-cycloalkyl-1,4-dihydro-6,7,8-trifluoro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carbonitrile which in a separate step or in situ is displaced and hydrolyzed to the desired product.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidally active sulfonamide compounds having a heterocyclic carbonyl group ortho to the sulfonyl bridge.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which R=H, halogen, alkyl, alkyloxy, alkythio, NH.sub.2, alkylamino, dialkylamino or CF.sub.3, R.sub.3 =H or alkyl,either R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 =H and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 =H or alkyl, optionally substituted by alkenyl (2 to 4 C) or alternatively R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form together a saturated heterocyclic ring containing 4 to 7 ring members and optionally containing another heteroatom such as O, S or N optionally substituted by alkyl,or R.sub.4 =H, R.sub.1 =H or alkyl and R.sub.2 and R.sub.5 together form an alkylene (3 to 4 C) radical and(i) either A=alkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two substituents chosen from halogen, alkyl, alkyloxy, alkylthio, NH.sub.2, alkylamino, dialkylamino, NO.sub.2 or CF.sub.3 or alternatively A=pyridyl, benzyl or cycloalkyl (3 to 6 C), Y=S, SO or SO.sub.2 or a radical: ##STR2## in which R.sub.6 =H or alkyl and R.sub.

Abstract: Skin treating composition on the basis of compatible carrier and additional compositions with a content of a defined tetrahydro-1,3-thiazine-2,4-dion derivatives as active ingredients for thickening the epidermis. The skin treating compositions are applied 1-2 times daily onto the skin for about 3 to 4 weeks. Due to the thickening of the epidermis they cause a reinforcmenet of the skin, in particular against sun rays, cold and the contact with noxious environmental substances of all kinds. Moreover, the skin treating compositions are suitable for a proplylactic fighting of the so-called old age skin. An object of the invention are novel tetrahydro-1,3-thiazine-2,4-dion derivative which are active in the aforementioned manner having the formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes H, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl has substituted arylalkyl or substituted aryl in the aryl portion, R.sup.a =H is aryl or substituted aryl, R.sup.b =H, denotes aryl or substituted aryl and R.sup.c -H, represents alkyl or aryl, provided that R.sup.

Abstract: 1-Aryl-5-alkoximinoalkylamino-pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents cyano or nitro, or represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, or represents optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl andAr represents optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl,are active as herbicides and plant growth regulants. Compounds of the formula ##STR2## in which R" has the same definition as R other than cyano, are also active and useful as intermediates as well.

Abstract: Quinoline compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a phenyl group or an aromatic heterocyclic group, Z is an aliphatic heterocyclic group or an amine, and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a carboxy-protecting group. The compounds here disclosed have antibacterial properties.

Abstract: Herbicidally active novel N,N'-bis-sulphonyl guanidines of the formula ##STR1## in which M is hydrogen, a metal or an ammonium radical, andR.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.40 and R.sup.41 are various organic radicals.

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

Abstract: Dihydroazines of the formula IR.sub.1 --A.sup.1 --Z.sub.1 --A.sub.2 --R.sup.2 Iwherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2 and Z.sub.1 have the meanings specified herein may be used as components of liquid crystalline phases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indole derivatives which have interesting pharmacodynamic effects indicating pronounced activity in the treatment of psychic disorders, especially psychoses and, at the same time, a low degree of undesired side effects.Moreover, the invention relates to methods for the preparation of said indole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and methods for the treatment of psychic disorders, especially psychoses, by administering a therapeutically active amount of one of said derivatives to a living animal body, including human beings.The novel indole derivatives of the present invention are represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl, optionally substituted with halogen, lower alkyl or trifluoromethyl, or a hetero aromatic group, such as 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl, 2-furoyl, 3-furoyl, 2-thiazol, 2-oxazol, 2-imidazole, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl; R.sup.

Abstract: Cardiovascular activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Y.sub.3 or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.1, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Y.sub.3, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.4 is aryl or heterocyclo;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cyano, nitro, ##STR2## Y.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryl-(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--, mercapto, alkylthio, aryl-(CH.sub.2).sub.m --S--, amino, substituted amino, carbamoyl, ##STR3## Y.sub.2 is cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, carbamoyl, ##STR4## amino, or substituted amino; m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6;n is an integer of 1 to 6; andp is an integer of 2 to 6.

Abstract: Cardiovascular activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.1, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.1, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Y.sub.3, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.4 is aryl or heterocyclo;Y.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryl--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--, mercapto, alkylthio, aryl--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --S--, amino, substituted amino, carbamoyl, ##STR2## Y.sub.2 is cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, carbamoyl, ##STR3## Y.sub.3 is hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryl--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--, mercapto, alkylthio, aryl--(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: A guanidine derivative of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, ring X and D are a variety of radicals defined in the specification and A is a 3-8C alkylene chain which is substituted by a hydroxy radical and into which is optionally inserted, as part of the backbone of the chain, one or two groups selected from oxygen and sulphur atoms and NH and 1-6C N-alkyl radicals; and the pharmaceutically-acceptable acid additions salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of manufacture are also described. The compound of the formula I is a histamine H-2 antagonist and is therefore useful in ulcer therapy.

Abstract: Novel bis-aminopyridinium salts are useful as phase transfer catalysts in the preparation of aromatic ethers by the reaction of hydroxyaromatic compound alkali metal salts (e.g., bisphenol A disodium salt) with activated halo- or nitro-substituted aromatic compounds (e.g., 4-nitro-N-methylphthalimide). The bis-aminopyridinium salts may be prepared by the reaction of aminopyridines with bis-carbonium ion-generating compounds such as dibromoalkanes.

Abstract: 3-amino-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine compounds corresponding to the general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may each be hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or if one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, the other may also be nitro or trifluoromethyl, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group which optionally may be substituted by hydroxy, lower alnoxy, an optionally substituted phenyl group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the nitrogen atom form a 5 or 6 member heterocycle. The compounds exhibit pharmacological, especially antidepressive, activity.

Abstract: Novel pyridinesulfonamide compounds containing ortho-heterocyclic substituents such as N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-3 -pyridinesulfonamide display utility as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: This invention relates to new tetrahydropyrimidines, to a process for their production and to their use as catalysts in the production of polyurethane plastics, including polyurethane foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic derivatives bearing an amino group and to processes for making said compounds.More particularly this invention provides novel heterocyclic compounds the hetero ring of which has two hetero atoms, the same or different, substituted with a free or substituted amino group.These compounds are useful as active ingredients of drugs.

Abstract: The invention includes certain 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine compounds, methods for their preparation, compositions containing said 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine compounds and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions.The subject matter of the invention is useful against diabetes, hyperlipaemia and adiposity as well as in animal nutrition.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a prostaglandin or prostacyclin residue;Y is oxygen, sulfur, imino, or N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl) imino;Q is (CR.sub.6 R.sub.7).sub.p wherein p is an integer of 0 to 3;R.sub.2 is hydrogen; alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxy or amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl; benzyloxycarbonyl; cyano; or di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino-carbonyl;R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 each independently is hydrogen; alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxy or amino; or aryl; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together form a trimethylene, tetramethylene, or 1,3-butadienylene group when R.sub.2 and R.sub.5 together represent a direct bond;have valuable pharmacological properties, e.g., as blood-pressure-lowering or abortive agents.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N-- (wherein R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-8 alkyl or C.sub.2-8 alkenyl or alkynyl unsubstituted or substituted by CN, OH, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, carboxy, C.sub.2-9 alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl optionally substituted by C.sub.1-8 alkyl or C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, C.sub.1-8 alkoxyaminocarbonyl, C.sub.1-8 alkanesulphonamidocarbonyl, --C(.dbd.O)Het, where Het represents a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, or one or more halogen atoms or R.sup.1 represents C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl and R.sup.2 represents H or R.sup.1, or R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkylthio and R.sup.2 represents H, or A represents R.sup.p (R.sup.q)--C.dbd.N-- (wherein R.sup.p represents C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or amino substituted by one or two C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups and R.sup.q represents H or C.sub.1-4 alkyl) or A represents 2-oxo-azetidin-1-yl, 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl or 2-oxo-piperidin-1-yl optionally substituted by C.sub.

Abstract: Novel substituted imidazoles and methods for their preparation are disclosed. These imidazoles, and their salts, exhibit pharmacological activity which includes antihypertensive activity and .beta.-adrenergic blocking activity.

Abstract: Novel N-(bicyclic heterocyclyl)-4-piperidinamines having antihistaminic and serotonin-antagonistic properties which are useful in the treatment of allergic diseases.

Abstract: Substituted anthra[1,9-cd]pyrazol-6(2H-ones have antimicrobial activity. Methods for their preparation, use and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic carboxamides which increase the activity of the immune system and to the preparation thereof. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical compositions containing the said compounds and methods of treatment therewith.

Abstract: A 3-acyl-2-nitromethylene-tetrahydro-2H-1,3-thiazines of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R represents an optionally ring-substituted benzyl group; a cycloalkyl group optionally substituted by halogen and/or alkyl; or an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group of 2 or more carbon atoms optionally substituted by one or more of the same or different substituents selected from halogen, optionally substituted phenyl, phthalimido, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, hydroxy, thiol, cycloalkyl optionally substituted by halogen and/or alkyl, and groups of the formula--COR.sup.1, --X.CO.R.sup.1 or --CO.X.R.sup.

Abstract: A novel process for producing sulfonylureas of the formula I having a herbicidal action and an action regulating plant growth ##STR1## wherein A is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, naphthyl, furan, thiophene or pyridine group, E is a nitrogen atom or the methine group, R.sub.a is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkylthio or C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkoxyalkoxy, and R.sub.b is the same as R.sub.

Abstract: A novel optically active diamide derivative represented by the following general formula is provided, which is useful as a starting material for asymmetric synthesis of optically active compounds, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an acyclic or cyclic, divalent atomic group containing at least one carbon atom which will, upon substitution of one of the heterocyclic groups in the formula with a nucleophilic reagent, stand as an asymmetric center in the substitution product; R.sup.2 is a substituent which has such a configuration and a molecular size that the regioselectivity in the substitution reaction of the heterocyclic group with the nucleophilic reagent can be determined by a stereo-chemical interaction thereof with the substituent R.sup.1, the steric configuration of the two asymmetric carbon atoms to which the R.sup.2 substituents are attached being identical; X is a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom; and n is an integer which is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a prostaglandin or prostacyclin residue;Y is oxygen, sulfur, imino, or N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl) imino;Q is (CR.sub.6 R.sub.7).sub.p wherein p is an integer of 0 to 3;R.sub.2 is hydrogen; alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxy or amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl; benzyloxycarbonyl; cyano; or di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylaminocarbonyl;R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 each independently is hydrogen; alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms optionally substituted by hydroxy or amino; or aryl; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together form a trimethylene, tetramethylene, or 1,3-butadienylene group when R.sub.2 and R.sub.5 together represent a direct bond;have valuable pharmacological properties, e.g., as blood-pressure-lowering or abortive agents.

Abstract: A 1-(4-aminobenzyl)-2,3-dioxopiperazine derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## and an acid addition salt thereof have excellent carcinostatic activity but a low toxicity. Therefore, said compounds are useful as medicines and also as intermediates.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for preparing 2-amino-1,5(6)-substituted-benzimidazole compounds by reacting a 1-unsubstituted-2-amino-5(6)-substituted-benzimidazole compound with a sulfonyl chloride or a haloalkyl isothiocyanate in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide or carbonate, water, and a water-miscible nonhydroxylic solvent.

Abstract: 5-Membered, 6-membered and 7-membered heterocyclic derivatives of guanidine having hypoglycemic activity.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is the residue of an antiphlogistically effective carboxylic acid of the formula R.sub.1 COOH,n is an integer 1, 2, or 3, andX is oxygen, sulfur, or optionally alkylated nitrogenhave valuable antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: Methine dyes from tetrahydroquinoline compounds containing N-thioether substituents, in general produce bright yellow shades when applied to polyester fabrics by conventional dyeing procedures, have improved properties such as dyeability, fastness to light, resistance to sublimation, insensitivity to pH changes, and dye at the boil and under pressure to the same depth of shade. These compounds are particularly useful in the thermal fixation technique for dyeing polyester materials.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaminoquinazolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 is hydrogen or chloro, Y.sup.2 is OR, Y.sup.3 is hydrogen or OR such than when Y.sup.1 is hydrogen, Y.sup.3 is OR and when Y.sup.1 is chloro, Y.sup.3 is hydrogen or OR, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; R represents an alkyl group having from one to three carbon atoms;taken separately, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, alkyl having from one to five carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having from three to eight carbon atoms, alkenyl or alkynyl each having from three to five carbon atoms or hydroxy substituted alkyl having from two to five carbon atoms, when taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group optionally containing an atom of oxygen, sulfur or a second atom of nitrogen as a ring member; their use as antihypertensive agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates for their production.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted aryl lower alkamine and more precisely to arylmethylamine, the methyl group of which is substituted with one more polyfluoromethyl radicals.This invention also relates to the process for producing said compounds.The resulting compounds have pharmacological utility and may be used as a drug in human and veterinary medicine.

Abstract: The present invention provides tetraline derivatives, useful for the treatment of hypertension, a process for their preparation and compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein X is O, S or NH; n is 1 or 2 and A is a 5-membered heterocyclic ring, wherein the bicyclic system may be substituted.The compounds are useful as myotonolytic and anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: 4-Aminopyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms andR.sup.2 represents (a) alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms substituted up to three times with at least one radical from the group of halogen and hydroxyl, with formyl acetalized with an alcohol of up to 3 carbon atoms, alkylthio of up to 3 carbon atoms, phenylthio or the corresponding alkyl- and phenyl-sulfoxy and sulfone groups, the phenyl ring optionally carrying in each case up to three substituents from the group of alkyl, alkyl halide, alkoxy, mono- or dialkylamino having each up to 4 carbon atoms in each alkyl radical, halogen, nitro, amino and hydroxy, or (b) phenylalkyl or diphenyl-alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms in the linear or branched alkyl moiety, the phenyl rings optionally being substituted up to three times with at least one radical from the group of alkyl, alkoxy, alkyl halide with up to 4 carbon atoms each, halogen, amino, hydroxy, nitro, the sulfamoyl group and the methylene dioxy radical, orR.

Abstract: 2-Substituted-N-(3-substituted phenyl)thiazolidine-, tetrahydro-2H-1,3-thiazine-, and benzothiazoline-3-carbothioamides, useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is phenyl; mono- or di-substituted phenyl, where the substituents are one to two halogens, one to two alkyls of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or one amino, nitro, cyano or trifluoromethyl; or pyridinyl;R is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy;R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, methyl-(cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms) or --A--R.sub.4,where A is alkylene of 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is hydroxyl, methylamino, dimethylamino, N-methyl-ethylamino, diethylamino, pyrrolidino, piperidino, hexamethyleneimino, morpholino or 4-methyl-1-piperazinyl; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel 3-amino-1-benzoxepine derivatives and methods for their production are disclosed. These derivatives correspond to the Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another arehydrogen,C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl,C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl substituted with a terminal phenyl, or a phenyl containing one or two halogens, methyl or methoxy groups, a 3,4-methylenedioxy or a 3,4-ethylenedioxy group,C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkyl substituted with terminal hydroxy or methoxy or,C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl; orone of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl and the other is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkyl substituted with a terminal NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 ;R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl; orR.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are together a 5 to 7 member ring or said ring having heterogeneous oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are together a 5 to 7 member ring or said ring having heterogeneous oxygen, sulfur or NR.sub.9 ;R.sub.

Abstract: Methine dyes from tetrahydroquinoline compounds containing N-thioether substituents, in general produce bright yellow shades when applied to polyester fabrics by conventional dyeing procedures, have improved properties such as dyeability, fastness to light, resistance to sublimation, insensitivity to pH changes, and dye at the boil and under pressure to the same depth of shade. These compounds are particularly useful in the thermal fixation technique for dyeing polyester materials.

Abstract: This disclosure describes anthracene-9,10-bis-carbonyl-hydrazones and derivatives thereof useful as antibacterial agents, for inhibiting the growth of transplanted mouse tumors, and for inducing the regression and/or palliation of leukemia and related cancers.

Abstract: A compound, with hypolgycaemic activity, having formula (II) or a pharmaceutically acceptable quaternary ammonium or acid addition salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X represents oxygen or sulphur; n.sub.7 represents zero or 1;R.sup.7 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl;R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl;R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.5 represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with up to 3 groups selected from halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, and C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; or benzyl optionally substituted with up to 3 groups selected from halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl and C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent the remaining members of a 5- or 6-membered ring optionally containing an oxygen, sulphur or additional nitrogen atom and being optionally substituted with C.sub.1-6 alkyl, carboxy or C.sub.

Abstract: Novel condensed nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof according to the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl and alkoxy having one to four carbons, X is selected from oxygen, sulfur, methylene, imino and acylimino having two to five carbons in the acyl group, n and m are positive integers of 1, 2, or 3, and p is a positive integer of 2 or 3, are disclosed which are useful as anti hypertensive agents. Compositions containing said compounds and methods of preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain thiazolinyl or thiazinyl ketobenzimidazole compounds and derivatives thereof are useful as antiviral agents.

Abstract: Pridyloxy-phenoxy-propionic acid-amino-alkyl esters having a herbicidal action, their production, compositions containing them, and the use thereof are described. The esters correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which X is halogen or trifluoromethyl,Y is hydrogen, halogen or trifluoromethyl,Z is oxygen or sulfur,"alkylene" is a straight-chain or branched-chain C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, andQ is an amino or ammonium group.