Abstract: Pyrimidine derivatives of the Formula Ia or Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl;A is a substituted or unsubstituted bi- or tricyclic carbo- or heterocyclic radical which may contain one or several double bonds;R.sup.5 is H or alkyl;X is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio or haloalkylthio; and addition salts thereof with organic or inorganic acids and the use of said pyrimidine derivative to control undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aryl derivative of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or a heterocyclic moiety, and X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl, difluoromethylene, imino, (1-4C)alkylimino or optionally substituted (1-4C)alkylene, or X.sup.1 is a group of the formula--X.sup.4 --CR.sub.2 -- or --CR.sub.2 --X.sup.4 --whereinX.sup.4 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or carbonyl and each R is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;each of Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 is optionally substituted phenylene;X.sup.2 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;R.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.1 --X.sup.3 --A.sup.2 -- which together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are attached define a ring having 5 to 7 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.

Abstract: Amino-alcohol derivatives of the formula, ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a straight or branched alkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each a lower alkyl group, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form a 5- to 7-membered ring together with the adjacent nitrogen atom which may have an oxygen atom attached thereto, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, X is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, and n is an integer of 2 or 3, and acid addition salts thereof, are effectively useful as medicines and agricultural chemicals. Processes are also disclosed for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1,3-disubstituted 2-nitroguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or a radical --CH.sub.2 B; A is an unsubstituted or mono- to tetrasubstituted aromatic or non-aromatic, monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic radical, which may contain one or two substituents from the group comprising C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl having 1 to 7 halogen atoms, cyclopropyl, halocyclopropyl having 1 to 3 halogen atoms, C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 haloalkenyl and C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 haloalkynyl having 1 to 4 halogen atoms, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy having 1 to 7 halogen atoms, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkylthio having 1 to 7 halogen atoms, allyloxy, propargyloxy, allylthio, propargylthio, haloallyloxy, haloallylthio, cyano and nitro and one to four substituents from the group comprising C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides tricyclic benzimidazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl radical of the general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be the same or different as in claim 1. For A, B, C and D are understood those compounds where one or two of A, B, C or D are nitrogen. These compounds are useful to inhibit the aggregation of thrombocytes and erythrocytes, lower blood pressure and can increase the power of the heart.

Abstract: A perfluoroalkyl halogenide represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X stands for one element selected from the group consisting of iodine and bromine, R.sub.f for a perfluorohydrocarbon group, n for an integer in the range of 1 to 3, and m for an integer in the range of 1 to 3, provided that n and m satisfy the relationship, n.gtoreq.m, is produced by a method which consists essentially in subjecting a perfluorocarboxylic acid fluoride represented by the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.f and n have the same meanings as defined above, to a thermal reaction with a lithium halogenide represented by XI, wherein X has the same meaning as defined above.

Abstract: The invention relates primarily to quaternized polycyclic compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein m is an integer having a value of from 1 to 4; R is alkylene having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.2 together with the quaternary nitrogen, forms a 5 to 14 membered heterocyclic ring, said ring containing at least 2 hetero atoms selected from the group of nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen; R.sub.1 forms a double bond in the heterocyclic ring of the quaternized nitrogen or is alkyl, alkyleneoxyalkyl, alkylhydroxy, aryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl, alkaryl, alkylamidoalkyl and X.sup.- is an anion. The invention also relates to the preparation and use of said quaternized polycyclic compounds.

Abstract: There is provided a pest control composition containing a compound represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and independently mean a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted or a heterocyclic group which may be substituted and X means an electron attracting group or a salt thereof.The compounds are of minimal toxicity to man, domestic animals and fish and selectively display remarkable control effect on pests.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 halogenoalkoxy; R.sub.3 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl which is substituted by up to three identical or different methyl or halogen groups; R.sub.4 is halogen, thiocyano, --OR.sub.5, --SR.sub.5 or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, in which R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are halogen groups; R.sub.4 is halogen, thiocyano, --OR.sub.5, --SR.sub.5 or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, in which R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined herein, are novel active compounds for preventing attack of plants by microorganisms. The compounds can be employed as microbicides as such or in the form of suitable agents.

Abstract: A polyaminedithiol compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 are each a lower alkyl group, R.sub.21 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.13 are each a hydrogen atom or a nitrogen-containing organic group, provided that at least one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.13 is a nitrogen-containing organic group, which is used for imaging of the regional cerebral blood flow.

Abstract: Pyrimidine compounds useful as plant growth regulators have the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y is an optionally substituted secondary or tertiary alkyl group containing from 3 to 7 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or alkylcycloalkyl group containing from 3 to 7 carbon atoms; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or a lower alkyl group; A is an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, for example thienyl or pyridyl; n is an integer which may be from 0 to 2 and is preferably 0; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl or alkynyl group containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Quinolinecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, straight or branch chain lower alkyl or phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halo moieties; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or straight or branch chain lower alkyl; and ##STR2## is a 5- or 6-membered ring wherein the nitrogen atom is the only heteroatom or where there is a second heteroatom selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, said 5- or 6-membered ring being unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl, amino or mono- or di-lower alkyl amino are useful for treating bacterial infections in humans and animals.

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: This invention relates to the reaction of N-alkyl-bis-(2-hydroxyalkyl)amines to form oxazine derivatives by a process comprising reacting said amines in the presence of a ruthenium-containing compound and hydrogen acceptor.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl group which may be substituted, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 respectively are a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, Z is CH or N and n is 0 or 1, or a salt thereof which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: The invention relates primarily to quaternized polycyclic compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein m is an integer having a value of from 1 to 4; R is alkylene having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.2 together with the quaternary nitrogen, forms a 5 to 14 membered heterocyclic ring, said ring containing from 1 to 2 hetero atoms selected from the group of nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen; R.sub.1 forms a double bond in the heterocyclic ring of the quaternized nitrogen or is alkyl, alkyleneoxyalkyl, alkylhydroxy, aryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl, alkaryl, alkylamidoalkyl and X.sup.- is a chloride, bromide or iodide anion. The invention also relates to the preparation and use of said quaternized polycyclic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides indole derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, carboxyl, cyano, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl or aryl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, trihalogenomethyl, hydroxyl, cycloalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl or dialkylaminocarbonyl radical; R.sub.2 is a heterocyclic five-membered ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms or a heterocyclic six-membered ring containing 1 to 5 heteroatoms, the heteroatoms of the five- and six-membered rings being the same or different and being nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur and one or more of the nitrogen atoms optionally carrying an oxygen atom, the said five- and six-membered rings optionally being substituted by one or more alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, oxo, hydroxyl, nitro, amino, halogen or cyano groups; or R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides benzimidazoles of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, X, A, and R.sub.2 are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of these new benzimidazoles and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, as well as intermediates for the preparation thereof.The new benzimidazoles are useful to treat heart or circulatory diseases which respond to a lowering of blood pressure, a positive inotropic action and/or an improvement in microcirculation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a 5-cyano-2-substituted-1,4-dihydropyridine compound having cardiovascular activity.

Abstract: A 5-Acylamino-pyrazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X represents oxygen or sulphur,n represents the integer 0, 1 or 2,Ar represents in each case optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl andHet represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic radical linked via a carbon atom,which exhibit herbicidal and plant growth regulating activity.

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: Tetrazole derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optional defined substituent; A is sulfur or a lower alkylene-thio, l is 0 or 1; B is a lower alkylene; R.sup.2 is hydroxy, a lower alkoxy, or a group: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are optional defined substituents, or the R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 may combine together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined to form a defined heterocyclic group, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which have prophylactic or therapeutic activities against peptic and/or duodenal ulcers and also anti-inflammatory activity and are useful as an anti-ulcer or anti-inflammatory drug; processes for the preparation of the tetrazole derivatives; and pharmaceutical compositon containing said tetrazole derivatives.

Abstract: Certain 2-substituted-[2-substituted-amino]-N-arylalkyl-3-[indol-3-yl]propanamides demonstrate activity as appetite suppressants. The compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and a method of suppressing appetite are disclosed.

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: The present invention are 2-(2-aryl-2-oxo-alkylidene) analogs of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-3,5-pyridinecarboxylic acids and particularly esters thereof having valuable calcium antagonist and positive inotropic activity useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use therefor.

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: A process for the preparation of a 5-acylpyrimidine of the formula ##STR1## in which R is an organic radical comprising reacting a methyl ketone of the formulaR--CO--CH.sub.3in a first stage with a formylating reagent in the presence of a base to form an enolketone of the formulaR--CO--CH.dbd.CH--OR.sup.10in which R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or a base radical, thereafter reacting the enolketone in 2nd and 3rd stages with formamidine or a formamidine salt, and with an amino-formylating agent, and, in a 4th stage heating to cyclize the compound formed.The end products, some of which are new, are intermediates for making herbicides.

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 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: Tetrahydropyridazinones of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R denotes an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen; alkyl; aralkyl, which is optionally substituted in the aryl part; or acyl, and R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen; alkyl, which can optionally be substituted; or optionally substituted phenyl; and their acid addition compounds, if these can be prepared.The tetrahydropyridazinone derivatives of the formula I according to the invention and their physiologically acceptable salts exhibit useful pharmacological actions.

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: Certain 2-substituted-2-penem-3-carboxylic acid compounds and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof can be prepared from the appropriate xanthate or trithiocarbonate by desulfurization and addition of an electrophilic sulfur compound followed by halogenation and ring closure. The corresponding desulfurized and halogenated olefinic intermediates are disclosed.

Abstract: By reacting compounds of the formula ##STR1## with diisocyanates or triisocyanates of the formula R.sup.4 (NCO).sub.n at a low temperature, the corresponding 1-carbamyl compounds of the formula I ##STR2## in which n is 2 or 3 and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined in claim 1, are obtained. The compounds of the formula 1 are light stabilizers for organic materials, especially for varnishes.

Abstract: This invention relates to new chemical compounds which are derivatives of 2,5-diaminodiazoles.It relates more particularly to new 2-amino 5-(aralkylamino piperidino alkyl) diazoles.These compounds and the acid addition salts thereof have interesting therapeutical properties, particularly anti-hypertensive properties which make them useful as active ingredient of pharmaceutical compositions.

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: This invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 6-substituted 6H-dibenzo [b,d]pyran derivatives, to a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions containing them.

Abstract: Dyes of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl, R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl or hydroxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, X.sup..crclbar. is one equivalent of an anion, mis from 0 to 5 and n is from 0 to 5, with 1.ltoreq.(m+n).ltoreq.5, and F is an (m+n)-valent radical of a monoazo dye, a disazo dye, a polyazo dye, a quinophthalone, a bis-dioxazine, a compound of the 5,6-arylo-2-pyrone series, a naphtholactam dye, a triphenylmethane dye, a xanthene dye, a phthalocyanine, an indigoid, an anthraquinone dye containing one or more phenyl or naphthyl groups, a more highly fused carbonyl-containing dye, a quinacridone, a perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimide, an anthrapyrimidine, a pyrazoloanthrone, a diaminonaphthoquinone, a naphthazarine or a naphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetracarboxylic acid diimide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 1-amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H, 3H)-dione compounds comprising the steps of reacting an N-substituted imido-dicarboxylic acid diaryl ester with an isothiosemicarbazone at a temperature of between 50.degree. and 150.degree. C. to form a 1-alkylidene-amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H, 3H)-dione reaction product; and thereafter, hydrolyzing the reaction product in an acid medium. The reaction product need not be separated from the reaction mixture before the hydrolysis step. Certain novel 1-amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H, 3H)-dione compounds are provided. The compounds are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Symmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyloximino disulfide compounds exhibit outstanding nematocidal, miticidal and insecticidal activity, coupled with substantially reduced mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity as compared to known pesticidal compounds having a comparable spectrum of activity against insect, arachnid and nematode pests.

Abstract: This invention relates to phenol sulfam(na)phthaleins possessing a ##STR1## group wherein R is selected from lower alkyl and phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted with at least one electron-withdrawing group on the N atom of the sulfam(na)phthalein ring, which compounds find utility as photographic optical filter agents and filter agent precursors.

Abstract: This invention relates to phenol sulfam(na)phthaleins possessing a ##STR1## wherein R is selected from methyl, unsubstituted or substituted with one or two halo groups and phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted with alkyl, dimethylamino or nitro substituted on the N atom of the sulfam(na)phthalein ring, which compounds find utility as photographic optical filter agents and filter agent precursors.

Abstract: N-Phenyl amidines which have diuretic, antithrombogenic, smooth muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory and antiarrhythmic properties have been discovered. They are prepared by reacting a substituted aniline with a carboxamide selected from the group consisting of amides and lactams in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride. Typical examples of substituted N-phenyl amidines thus obtained are 5-methyl-2-(N-phenylbenzylamino)-1-pyrroline, 2-(N-phenylbenzylamino)-1-pyrroline, 3-[(N-1-pyrrolin-]-yl-p-anisidino)methyl]indole and 4,5,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-2-(N-phenylphenethylamino)-3H-azonine. Indole substituted N-phenyl amidines can be rearranged to provide iminopyrrolinidinyl-indoles which are useful as diuretic, antithrombogenic and smooth muscle relaxant agents. In the case of 3-[(N-1-pyrrolin-2-yl-p-anisidino)methyl]indole, the rearranged product is 3-[[2-(p-methoxyphenylimino)-1-pyrrolidinyl]methyl]indole.

Abstract: Covers novel polyols comprising the reaction product of a 2,3-morpholinedione and a polyoxypropylene polyamine. Said polyols or alkoxylated derivatives thereof may be used in preparing polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymers, particularly those polymers in cellular or foam form.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of allylic amines which comprises reacting a pi-allyl palladium complex with ammonia or an amine having a reactive hydrogen attached to the nitrogen atom and a cupric salt, the reaction taking place at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the complex and in solution in a solvent for the pi-allyl palladium complex.

Abstract: N-substituted cyclic imides of diacids such as oxydiacetic acid and N-substituted iminodiacetic acid are produced by contacting a hydroxy amide of the formulaHOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -A-CH.sub.2 -CONHRwith a reduced copper dehydrogenation catalyst at a temperature of about 200.degree.-300.degree. C, A representing --O--or ##STR1## and R and R' being hydrocarbon groups of 1-8 carbon atoms. The reaction is preferably conducted in the presence of hydrogen and the diol corresponding to the hydroxyamide. The process is essentially a means of making oxydiacetic acid or iminodiacetic acid from diethylene glycol or diethanolamine respectively as the original starting material. These dicarboxylic acids are useful chelating agents, particularly for Ca and Mg ions, they are intermediates in chemical syntheses, and they are difunctional monomers for making polyester plastics.

Abstract: 2b, 2a-Dihomo-15-methyl and 15-ethyl PGF- and PGE-type compounds are disclosed with processes for making them. These compounds are useful for a variety of pharmacological purposes, including anti-ulcer, inhibition of platelet aggregation, increase of nasal patency, labor inducement at term, and wound healing.

Abstract: N.sup.2 -naphthalenesulfonyl-L-arginine esters and amides having the formula ##STR1## or the acid addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, wherein R is selected from the class consisting of (1) alkoxy, alkenyloxy, cycloalkoxy and halogenated alkoxy, respectively containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, aralkyloxy of not more than 15 carbon atoms, and alkoxy of not more than 10 carbon atoms substitured with an alkoxy group of not more than 10 carbon atoms; ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: N.sup.2 -naphthalenesulfonyl-L-arginine esters and amides having the formula ##STR1## or the acid addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, wherein R is selected from the class consisting of (1) alkoxy, alkenyloxy, cycloalkoxy and halogenated alkoxy, respectively containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, aralkyloxy of not more than 15 carbon atoms, and alkoxy of not more than 10 carbon atoms substituted with an alkoxy group of not more than 10 carbon atoms; ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.