Abstract: A process for the preparation of a heteroaryloxyacetamide of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a 5 membered heterocycle which may be benzo-fused, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, aralkyl or aryl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form a heterocycle,which comprises reacting a sulphonylated heteroaromatic of the formulaR--SO.sub.2 --R'in whichR' is lower alkyl or benzyl,with an .alpha.-oxyacetamide of the formula ##STR2## in which R" is hydrogen or acyl,in the presence of an inorganic base as an acid acceptor and of solvent as a diluent at a temperature of about -50.degree. C. to +150.degree. C. The products are known herbicides.

Abstract: Analogs of glutamic acid and related amino acids and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof which antagonize the function of cholecystokinins and gastrin disease states in animals and compositions for and methods of preventing or treating disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems of mammals, especially of humans.

Abstract: A regiospecific, catalyzed process for preparing acyl derivatives of aromatic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds in which the keto group is selectively added ortho to the nitrogen atom on the aromatic ring. In the presence of a ruthenium carbonyl compound, carbon monoxide and an olefin, the aromatic heterocyclic compound which has an unsubstituted carbon atom ortho to at least one of the heterocyclic atoms adds the acyl group essentially completely in ortho position.

Abstract: Insecticidally active substituted heteroaryl phenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which Het represents an optionally substituted heteroaromatic radical,X represents O, S, --CH.sub.2 --, --O--CH.sub.2 --, --S--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O--, ##STR2## Y represents O, --O--CH.sub.2 -- or S, Z represents an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical;m represents integers from 1-4n represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4O represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, provided than n and o do not simultaneously represent 0p represents integers from 1-4,R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl which is optionally substituted; two radicals adjacent to one another can also, together with the C atoms to which they are bonded, form a saturated carbocyclic 5- or 6-ring,R.sup.1 represents identical or different radicals hydrogen, halogen, CN, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, 1-5-halogeno-C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 -alkylthio, 1-5-halogeno-C.sub.

Abstract: Quinoline-4-carboxylic acids derivatives are useful as dye-forming components for pressure- and heat-sensitive recording materials and have of the general formula I ##STR1## where one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen while the other two are each independently of each other hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy, which may be interrupted in the alkyl by 1 or 2 oxygen atoms, or is ##STR2## R.sup.7 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and R.sup.8 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl, benzoyl, p-chlorobenzoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, benzyl or p-chlorobenzyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are a fused-on benzene ring,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl-substituted methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy,R.sup.4 is hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy, which may be interrupted by 1-4 oxygen atoms, or unsubstituted or chlorine-substituted phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy,R.sup.5 is hydroxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Lipid derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl or alkylcarbamoyl; R.sub.2 is lower alkyloxy, lower alkylcarbamoyloxy, lower alkylcarbonylamino, lower alkyloxycarbonylamino, lower alkylureido, lower alkyloxymethyl, lower alkylcarbonylmethyl, cyanomethyl, heterocyclic group, or he0 terocyclyloxy; R.sub.2 ' is hydrogen or R.sub.2 and R.sub.2 ' taken together form --O(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- wherein m is an integer of 1 to 5; R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 each is hydrogen or lower alkyl or two or three of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom form cyclic ammonio; R.sub.6 is hydrogen or lower alkylcarbonyl; X.sup.- is a counter anion; Y is oxygen or sulfur; and n is an integer of 1 to 10, being useful as PAF antagonists, e.g., as antithrombotic, antivasoconstricting, antibronchoconstricting agent or antitumor agent.

Abstract: A series of novel spiro-substituted glutaramide derivatives have been prepared, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and bioprecursors therefor, wherein the spiro-substituent completes a 5- or 6-membered carbocycyclic ring and is located at the carbon atom adjacent to the carbamoyl group. These particular compounds are inhibitors of the neutral endopeptidase E.C.3.4.24.11 enzyme and are therefore useful in therapy as diuretic agents for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, renal insufficiency and other disorders. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: This invention provides azamethine compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein X represents ##STR2## Y represents C.dbd.O, C.dbd.C(CN).sub.2 or SO.sub.2 ; R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 represent independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group which may be substituted, an alkoxyl group which may be substituted, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group, a hydroxyl group, an amino group which may be substituted, --A--R or ##STR3## R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group which may be substituted, an aryl group which may be substituted or a cyclohexyl group; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may be combined to form a ring or may form a ring with a hetero atom; R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: New benzopyran derivatives of general formula (I) in which:R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a hydroxy, alkyloxy, nitro, amino, alkylsulphonamido or acylamino radical,R represents(1) radical ##STR1## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, being H, halogen, OH, alkyl, alkyloxy, NH.sub.2, alkylsulphonamido or NO.sub.2, or(2) a radical ##STR2## n being 0 or 1, R.sub.4 being H, alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl and Q is acyl, alkylsulphonyl or ##STR3## Y being --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and Z being a single bond, --CH.sub.2 -- or --NH--, or(3) a radical ##STR4## n being 0 or 1, m being 0 or 2, X being C or N (if n=0), W being a bond or --NH-- and AR being pyridyl, indolyl, quinolyl, 2-alkylquinolyl or phenyl optionally substituted with R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, provided that n=0 when X equals N, or(4) a radical of general formula: ##STR5## R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are leukotriene antagonists. These compounds inhibit SRS-A and leukotriene synthesis and are antagonists of SRS-A and are thus useful in the treatment of asthma, allergic disorders, inflammation, skin diseases and certain cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein K is oxygen or sulphur; Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is O, S(O).sub.n, NR.sup.4, CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CHR.sup.5, CO, CR.sup.1 (OR.sup.2), C.dbd.CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2, CR.sup.1 .dbd.CR.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CR.sup.2 .dbd.CH, C.dbd.C, OCHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 O, OCHR.sup.1 O, S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1, S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 S(O).sub.n, CHR.sup.1 OSO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.4, CO.sub.2, O.sub.2 C, SO.sub.2 O, OSO.sub.2, CO.CO, COCHR.sup.1, COCHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 CO, CHOH.CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1.CHOH, ##STR2## CONR.sup.4, OCONR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO, CSNR.sup.4, OCS.NR.sup.4, SCO.NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CS, NR.sup.4 CSO, NR.sup.4 COS, NR.sup.4 CONR.sup.4, S(O).sub.n NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 S(O).sub.n, CS.sub.2, S.sub.2 C, CO.S, SCO, N.dbd.N, N.dbd.CR.sup.1, CR.sup.1 .dbd.N, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2 CH(OH), CHR.sup.1 OCO, CHR.sup.1 SCO, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel quinolyloxazole-2-ones which are useful as protein kinase C inhibitors, effective in the treatment of hypertension and asthma. This invention also includes a novel procedure for producing an intermediate ketone compound involving the reaction of a bromo-quinoline compound with butyl lithium and further reacting the lithiated compound with N-methyl-N-methoxyalkanamide.

Abstract: A pyridine-compound is reacted with fluorine together with a Bronsted acid-compound or Lewis acid to form a N-fluoropyridinium salt which is very active to other compounds but is very selective for the preparation of a desired product and this product is very useful for a fluorine-introducing agent which makes it useful for the preparation of fluoro-compounds such as thyroid inhibitor.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, which have .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptor stimulant activity. They may be used in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction, such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.In preferred embodiments, Q represents a chlorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group, X represents a C.sub.3-4 alkylene chain, Y a C.sub.1-5 alkylene chain, R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and Het represents a pyrimidinyl pyrazinyl, triazinyl, thiazolyl, quinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl or pyridyl group.

Abstract: There are provided new compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## obtained by the condensation of 2,2,2-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline or salts thereof with an oxo derivative of the Formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 CO--whereinR.sub.1 stands for optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl andR.sub.2 stands for optionally substituted C.sub.1-2 alkyl,X stands for hydrogen or SO.sub.3 M--wherein M stands for hydrogen, alkali or alkaline earth metal ion,Y stands for hydrogen or acyl. The new compounds can be used as antioxidants, and particularly for increasing coccidiostatic effect.

Abstract: Surfactants which are blocked against surfactant action (identified herein as "photolabile blocked surfactants") by a photolabile protective or masking group but which, on exposure to actinic radiation, become unblocked are provided. Coating compositions in which surfactant is formed on irradiation are provided by blending the photolabile blocked surfactant with polymeric film-forming materials.Compositions containing the photolabile blocked surfactants are useful when employed as protective coatings on various substrates or as the adhesive in a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Although initially well adhering to a substrate, such compositions may be readily removed from the substrate following exposure of the same to suitable radiation which unblocks the surfactant to permit it to regain its surfactant activity.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel phenoxyacetic acid amide derivatives of the formula I (and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof) in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or fluoro, R.sup.2 is phenyl, cycloalkyl, alkyl or alkenyl as defined herein, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form polymethylene as defined herein. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions containing the amide derivatives, means for the manufacture of the said derivatives and for their use in the treatment of obesity and related conditions and/or in the manufacture of novel medicaments.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula I ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, carboxyloweralkyl, carboxy, hydroxyloweralkyl, halogen, haloloweralkyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl, n represents an integer from 3 to 6; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or single or multiple substitution on one or more of the aliphatic carbons by one or more substituents selected from lower alkyl, optionally substituted aryl and optionally substituted aralkyl; A represents a group of formula (i) or (ii) below:--CR.sup.4 R.sup.5 --(CR.sup.6 R.sup.7).sub.m -- (i)--CX--(CR.sup.6 R.sup.7).sub.m -- (ii)in which R.sup.4, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 each independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl (providing that when R.sup.5 is NH.sub.2, R.sup.4 is hydrogen); m is O or 1; R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, NH.sub.2, OH or loweralkoxy, and X is .dbd.O, .dbd.NH or .dbd.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1-acyl-2,3-dihydro-4(1H)-quinolinone-4-oxime-O-sulfonic acid compound, processes for producing said compounds, intermediate compounds to produce said compounds and compositions containing said compounds with potent diuretic activity that can be used for treating and/or preventing hypertension, oedema and/or for removing ascites.The present invention is based on the selection of 1-acyl-7-halo-2,3-dihydro-4(1H)-quinolinone-4-oxime-O-sulfonic acid compounds, namely heterocyclic-or fused heterocyclic- carbonyl derivatives at 1 position.The compounds of the present invention containing these substituents have potent hypotensive, antioedematous and diuretic effect as well as an activity to remove ascites and are extremely useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders mentioned above.

Abstract: A hydroquinoline compound of the formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, A, l, m and n are as defined or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, composition containing the compound and processes for preparing same are disclosed. The compound is useful as an antiulcer agent.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I ##STR1## where A is nitro, amino, halocarbonyl or halosulfonyl, R is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoylamino, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy phenoxy which is unsubstituted by methyl or chloro, mercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, phenylthio which is unsubstituted or substituted by ethyl, fluoro, or methoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by isopropyl, bromo, or methoxy, carbamoyl, hydroxysulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonyl, phenylsulfonyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by ethyl, chloro, or isopropoxy, sulfamoyl or trifluoromethyl or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl which may be substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or halogen, and X and Y are each, independently of one another, halogen, hydroxysulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel enantiomeric and diasteroisomeric forms of tetrahydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## wherein n.sub.1 is 0 or 2, A is selected from the group consisting of --(CH.sub.2).sub.n2 -- and alkylene substituted with alkyl having a total of 2 to 8 carbon atoms and n.sub.2 is 0 to 5, Z is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, naphthyl, indenyl, heteromonocycle of 5 to 6 ring members and heterobicycle, each optionally substituted with at least one substituent and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and quaternary ammonium salts having central analgesic properties as well as diuretic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-cerebral-ischemia and hypotensive properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of o-carboxypyridyl- and o-carboxyquinolylimidazolinones from their 2-methyl-o-carboxylate pyridine and quinoline precursors.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there are provided novel carboxystyrene derivatives of the general formula (I): wherein the symbols are as defined hereinabove. Also provided herein are leukotriene antagonists and phospholipase inhibitors containing the carboxystyrene derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: Cyclic amine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## or the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, as effective in relieving, curing or preventing mental symptoms due to cerebral vascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides ketones of the general formula (I): ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; Im represents an imidazolyl group of formula: ##STR2## wherein one of the groups represented by R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and an aromatic or heteroaromatic group as defined in the specification.The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety and nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: 1,2,8,8a-Tetrahydrocyclopropa[3]pyrrolo(3,2-e)indol-4(5H)-ones, and related compounds of formulas I and intermediate therefor II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2, R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.50 and X are as defined in the specification, e.g., (7bR,8aS)-1,2,8,8a-tetrahydro-7-methyl-2-[[5-(((1H-indol-2-yl)carbonyl)ami no)-1H-indol-2-yl]carbonyl]cyclopropa[pyrrolo[3,2-e]indol-4(5H)-one (U-71,184), as purified, and its racemic form (U-68,415), and related compounds, are useful as ultraviolet light absorbers and as antibacterials. The lead compounds are useful as antitumor drug compounds in standard laboratory animal tests.

Abstract: N-(3-hydroxy-4-piperidinyl)substituted benzamides, their N-oxide forms and pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salts having gastrointestinal motility stimulating properties, compositions containing the same, and methods of treating warm blooded animals suffering from a decreased peristalsis of the gastrointestinal system.

Abstract: A novel 3-aroyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[1,2-c]imidazole-7-carboxylic acid derivative which is useful as a medicine having excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions with remarkably less toxicity and side-effects.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel quinolyloxazole-2-ones which are useful as protein kinase C inhibitors, effective in the treatment of hypertension and asthma. This invention also includes a novel procedure for producing an intermediate ketone compound involving the reaction of a bromo-quinoline compound with butyl lithium and further reacting the lithiated compound with N-methyl-N-methoxyalkanamide.

Abstract: Analogs of glutamic acid and related amino acids and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof which antagonize the function of cholecystokinins and gastrin disease states in animals and compositions for and methods of preventing or treating disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems of mammals, especially of humans.

Abstract: A brain-specific dopaminergic response is elicited in a patient in need of such treatment, e.g., a patient afflicted with Parkinson's disease of hyperprolactinemia, by administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of preferably catechol protected dopamine tethered to a reduced, blood-brain barrier penetrating lipoidal form [D-DHC] of a dihydropyridine.revreaction.pyridinium salt type redox carrier, e.g., 1,4-dihydrotrigonelline. Oxidation of the dihydropyridine carrier moiety in vivo to the ionic pyridinium salt type dopamine/carrier entity [D-QC].sup.+ prevents elimination thereof from the brain, while elimination from the general circulation is accelerated, resulting in significant and prolongedly sustained brain-specific dopaminergic activity.

Abstract: Hydroxyindole-3-carboxylic acid amide compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, the same or different, respectively a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group or a heteroaryl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are respectively groups which are combined to each other taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to form a heterocyclic group, R.sup.5 is an alkyl group, R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group and X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a lower alkanoyl group, or their acid addition salts.These compounds are of use as diuretics or a therapeutic medicine for circulation system diseases.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## are antagonists of leukotrienes and inhibitors of their biosynthesis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: The compound of formula (I): ##STR1## N-cyclohexyl-N"-4-(2-methylthioquinolyl)-N'-2-thiazolyl-guanidine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof is a valuable antiinflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agent.The compound of the invention may be formulated with conventional pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents to provide a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Quinoline-8-carboxylic acid azolides of the formula ##STR1## where A, X and R have the meanings given in the disclosure, and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Acrylic acid derivatives having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is R.sup.1 O.sub.2 C--C.dbd.CH--ZR.sup.2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl or fluoroalkyl groups, and Z is oxygen or sulphur; A, B, D and E are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, aralkyl, arylalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylthio, acyloxy, amino, arylazo or acylamino, nitro, cyano, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --COR.sup.3, --CR.sup.3 .dbd.NR.sup.4, --N.dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or --S(O).sub.n R.sup.3 groups; any two of the groups A, B, D and E, when they are in adjacent positions on the ring, optionally join to form a fused ring, n is 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted aryl or aralkyl; and metal complexes thereof. These compounds are useful as fungicides, insecticides, nematicides or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Aromatic ketones or .alpha.-diketones can be prepared from the corresponding carbinols by reaction with molar amounts of a sulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base. The corresponding sulfinic acid or salt thereof with the base is formed simultaneously.

Abstract: p-Aminophenols are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein m is 0 to 5; X is CH or N; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and are H, lower alkyl, aryl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyleneoxy, alkylthio, alkoxy, alkanoyloxy, aryloxy, halo, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or amido; R.sup.3 is H, lower alkyl, alkanoyl or aroyl; and R.sup.4 is H, lower alkyl or alkanoyl, and including acid-addition salts thereof, with the proviso that when X is CH, m is 0 and R.sup.1 is H, and when R.sup.4 is H, R.sup.2 is other than alkoxy, H or hydroxy, and when R.sup.4 is benzoyl, R.sup.2 is other than H.These compounds together with the compounds defined in the above proviso are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene production and as such are useful as antiallergy, anti-inflammatory and anti-psoriatic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted 4-aminoquinoline derivatives which are inhibitors of gastric acid secretion in mammals. A compound of the invention is 3-butyryl-4-(2-methylphenylamino)-8-methoxyquinoline.

Abstract: Fluoroalkyl-substituted quinoline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is chlorine, fluorine, hydroxyl, O.sup..crclbar. Met.sup..sym., C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or a radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -fluoroalkyl, R.sup.4 is fluorine, chlorine or bromine, with the proviso that one or both of the radicals R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -fluoroalkyl, herbicides containing these compounds as active ingredients, and their use for controlling unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: 5-aminopentanenitrile compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which: Ar represents ##STR2## in which: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen trifluoromethyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy, andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are identical or different, each are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy or together form --O--CH.dbd.CH--O-- or --O--CH.sub.2 --O--; or together form with the phenyl ring to which they are bound a benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl or quinolyl radical;R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.15 -alkyl or ##STR3## in which: X is S or SO.sub.2 and Z is hydrogen, chlorine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy;R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, andAr' represents ##STR4## in which: R'.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl andR'.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl; and moreover when R is ##STR5## Ar' may be ##STR6## in which Y is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy andY' is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein W represents a covalent bond or ##STR2## X is N or CR.sup.2 ; Y is O, S, NR.sup.2 or C(R.sup.2).sub.2 when n=0, or N or CR.sup.2 when n=1Z is ##STR3## R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, mercapto, loweralkylthio or halo;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;n is 0-1;m is 1-6 with the proviso that m is 0-5 when W represents a covalent bond;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and their use in the treatment of leukotriene-mediated naso-bronchial obstructive airpassageway conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma and the like, in psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis as well as in other immediate hypersensitivity reactions.

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: 3-oxonitriles are produced by reaction of carboxylic acid esters with carboxylic acid nitriles in the presence of 70 to 80% suspension of sodium hydride in white oil. The oxonitrile are intermediate products for the production of 3-oxocarboxylic acid amides or esters and pesticides.

Abstract: Quinoline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where X, n, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and Y have the meanings given in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Phenylalkyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared by (1) nucleophilic substitution involving an appropriately substituted 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranol (or 2,3-dihydrobenzopyranol) and a cinnamylhalide followed by reduction; or (2) by Wittig reaction involving a halomethyl derivative of 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (or 2,3-dihydrobenzopyran and an aryl or a heteroaryl aldehyde followed by reduction. These compounds were found to be potent anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to new compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkenoxy, diloweralkylamino lower alkoxy, acylamino lower alkoxy, acyloxy, lower alkoxy, aryloxy, arloweralkyloxy, amino, loweralkylamino, diloweralkylamino, aryloweralkylamino, hydroxyamino, or substituted aryloxy, or substituted arloweralkoxy wherein the substituent is methyl, halo or methoxy;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.

Abstract: 3-Arylcarbonyl- and 3-cycloalkylcarbonyl-1-aminoalkyl-1H-indoles, useful as analgesic, anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory agents, are prepared by reacting a 3-arylcarbonyl- or 3-cycloalkylcarbonylindole with an aminoalkyl halide in the presence of an acid-acceptor; by reacting a 1-aminoalkyl-1H-indole with an arylcarboxylic acid halide or a cycloalkanecarboxylic acid halide in the presence of a Lewis acid; or by reacting a 3-arylcarbonyl- or 3-cycloalkanecarbonyl-1-tosyloxyalky- or haloalkyl-1H-indole with an amine.