Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a naphthyl radical, a dihydronaphthyl radical, a tetrahydronaphthyl radical, a quinolyl radical or a 1,4-benzodioxanyl radical, A represents a single bond, a double bond, a methylene radical, a radical of formula z.sub.1 :--CH.dbd. (z.sub.1)or a radical of formula z.sub.2 :.dbd.CH-- (z.sub.2)the ring B represents a piperidyl radical, a pyrrolidinyl radical, or a 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridyl radical, and R.sub.2 represents: a hydrogen atom, a benzyl radical, or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, on condition that in one of these cases R.sub.1 is other than a naphthyl (y.sub.1), dihydronaphthyl (y.sub.2) or tetrahydronaphthyl (y.sub.3) radical and B is other than a piperidinyl radical, or an aminoalkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a cyanoalkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a radical of formula w.sub.1 : ##STR2## in which n is 1-6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel oxazolidinones of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Z and n have the meanings defined herein, and their salts have effects on the central nervous system, in particular calming effects.

Abstract: Piperidine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl, phenyl, or naphthyl which are optionally substituted with one or more halogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, or phenoxy, cyano, mono or poly halogenated C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkenyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, or C.sub.3-5 -alkylene, R.sup.1 is straight or branched C.sub.1-8 -alkyl substituted with piperidinyl morpholinyl thiomorpholinyl dioxolanyl or tetrahydrofuranyl, which heterocyclic radical is unsubstituted or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl substituted,X is hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, cyano, or C.sub.1-8 -alkoxy,Y is O or S; and pharmaceutically-acceptable acid addition salts thereof.The compounds are useful in the treatment of anoxia, migraine, ischemia, and epilepsy.

Abstract: 10-substituted ether derivatives of 3.alpha., 12.alpha.-Epoxy-3,4,5 5a.alpha., 6,7,8,8a.alpha.,9,10,12.beta., 12a-dodecahydro-10-hydroxy-3.beta.,6.alpha.,9.beta.-trimethylpyano-(4,3-j) (1,2) benzodioxepin, also known as Dihydroartemisinin or Dihydroquinghaosu (DHQ), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their preparation and their use as chemotherapeutics against protozoal infections are provided.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound which is useful for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials and which has the following formula (I), ##STR1##wherein A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3 and A.sub.4 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or alkenyl, X.sub.1 is --O-- or the like, R.sub.1 is a methylene or the like, X.sub.2 is a direct linkage or a divalent group of --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, ##STR3## in which R.sub.3 is as defined above, T and u are each independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, l is O or an integer of 1 to 3, Q is an unsubstituted or substituted 5-, 6- or 7-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic residue, Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1-phenyl-piperidine-2,6-diones of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro or halogen; andA is hydrogen, cyano, nitro or is an ether or carboxylic acid radical as defined in the description. The salts, complexes as well as the stereoisomeric forms of these compounds, their preparations, use and agrochemical compositions which contains them form also part of this invention.

Abstract: The compounds ##STR1## in which Z is ##STR2## where R.sup.4 is -H or alkyl; q is one of the integers 0, 1 or 2; Y is H.sub.2 or O; or Z, taken with R.sup.1 forms ##STR3## R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl or combined with Z as described above; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkanoyloxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, mono- or dialkylamino, carbamoyl or sulfonamido or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, taken together are methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy or propylenedioxy; m is one of the integers 1, 2 or 3; n is one of the integers 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are antipsychotic, antidepressant and anxiolytic agents useful in relieving the symptoms of these disease states.

Abstract: A dyestuff comprising a mixture of two or more compounds of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 & R.sup.2 are each independently selected from --H, nitro, halogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxyphenyl, cyano, --COOR and --SR, hydroxy, OCO.C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, --SO.sub.2 OH, --SO.sub.2 Cl, --SO.sub.2 C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, --NR.sub.2 and --CONR.sub.2, --OC.sub.1-6 -alkyl-COOR.sup.7 ; --OC.sub.1-6 -alkylOR.sup.7, --OC.sub.1-6 -alkylOR.sup.7 OR.sup.7, and --OC.sub.1-6 -alkylOCOR.sup.7, --OC.sub.2-6 -alkenyl, --OC.sub.1-6 -alkyl-Z, --OC.sub.1-6 -alkylOC.sub.1-6 -alkyl-Z and --OC.sub.1-6 -alkylSC.sub.1-6 -alkyl-Z in which Z is a 5-, 6- or 7- membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic residue; andR.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 & R.sup.6 are each independently selected from -H, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, halogen and C.sub.1-6 --alkoxy,in which each R independently is --H, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or phenyl and in which each R.sup.7 independently is --H, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, --C.sub.1-6 -alkyl-C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which: m represents zero, 1, 2, 3 or 4,n and p represent zero, 1 or 2,W represents an oxygen atom, an --NH-- radical, or a single bond,R represents a 4-oxo-4H-chromen-2-yl radical,R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aryl radical, andR.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical, an alkenyl radical, a cycloalkyl radical, a benzyl radical, a phenyl radical, an aralkyl radical, an alkoxyalkyl radical or a polyhalogenated alkyl radical, the optical isomers thereof and the addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable organic or mineral acid,and medicaments containing the same, are disclosed.

Abstract: Thiourea derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together represent a group having the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --CHR.sub.3 --(CH.sub.2).sub.y -- in which R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group and x and y represent an integer of 0 to 2, respectively, A represents the formula --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.dbd.N--, 1 is 1 or 2, m represents an integer of 0 to 2 and n represents an integer of 1 to 5.The thiourea derivatives possess an antiulcer activity and an antimicrobial activity against Helicobacter pyroli and are useful as an antiulcer agent and an antimicrobial agent against Helicobacter pyroli.

Abstract: The compounds ##STR1## in which Z is ##STR2## where R.sup.4 is --H or alkyl; q is one of the integers 0, 1 or 2; Y is H.sub.2 or O; or Z, taken with R.sup.1 forms ##STR3## R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl or combined with Z as described above; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkanoyloxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, mono- or dialkylamino, carbamoyl or sulfonamido or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, taken together are methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy or propylenedioxy; m is one of the integers 1, 2 or 3; n is one of the integers 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are antipsychotic, antidepressant and anxiolytic agents useful in relieving the symptoms of these disease states.

Abstract: Avermectin derivatives are disclosed wherein the 4"-hydroxy group is replaced by a substituted alkylthio or acylthio group or an iodo group. These avermectin derivatives can be further derivatized at the 5- and 23-positions as ketoximes or O-substituted ketoximes. The 4"-substituted avermectin derivatives are prepared from the 4"- and 4'-trifluoromethanesulfonyl avermectin derivatives with halo- or sulfur-containing nucleophiles. The 4"- and 4'-.alpha.- and .beta.-trifluoromethane sulfonates are prepared selectively and converted into 4"- or 4'-alkyl- or acylsulfides, or iodides using the appropriate sulfur-containing or iodine nucleophile. Substituted sulfoxy and sulfonyl substituents at the 4"- and 4'-positions are prepared from oxidation of the corresponding substituted sulfides. The new compounds are potent anti-parasitic agents; in particular, the compounds are anthelmintic, insecticidal and acaricidal agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polycyclic dye of the Formula (1): ##STR1## by reacting a substituted acetic acid of the Formula (2): ##STR2## with a compound of the Formula (3): ##STR3## and oxidation of the intermediate leuco compound to dehydrogenate the peripheral heterocyclic rings whereinY is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical;Ring A is unsubstituted or is substituted by from one to five groups;Z is --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or are independently selected from optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl and heteroaryl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently together with the nitrogen to which they are attached and the adjacent carbon atom of Ring B form a heterocyclic ring; andX.sup.1 and X.sup.

Abstract: Piperidine derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein A is a radical of formula ##STR2## wherein one or two hydrogen atoms in said radicals (a-1) to (a-3) may be replaced by a C.sub.1-6 alkyl radical;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, amino, mono or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino or C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonylamino; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; L is C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkanone, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl optionally substituted with aryl, or L is a radical of formula ##STR3## the N-oxide forms, addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, said compounds having gastrointestinal motility stimulating properties. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds as active ingredient, and a method of preparing said compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of certain polycyclic dyes and in particularly the preparation of a polycyclic dye of Formula I: ##STR1## By reacting a phenyltartronic acid of Formula II: ##STR2## With either a compound of Formula III: ##STR3## or a compound of Formula IV: ##STR4##

Abstract: The compounds ##STR1## in which Z is ##STR2## where R.sup.4 is --H or alkyl; q is one of the integers 0, 1 or 2; Y is H.sub.2 or O; or Z, taken with R.sup.1 forms ##STR3## R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl or combined with Z as described above; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkanoyloxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, mono- or dialkylamino, carbamoyl or sulfonamido or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, taken together are methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy or propylenedioxy; m is one of the integers 1, 2 or 3; n is one of the integers 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are antipsychotic, antidepressant and anxiolytic agents useful in relieving the symptoms of these disease states.

Abstract: A novel series of polycyclic amines, derivatives, methods of making the compounds, novel intermediates, compositions containing them, and methods for using them in the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel piperidine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the same meaning as set forth in the specification, and salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, are disclosed.The novel compound are useful in the treatment of anoxia, migraine, ischemia and epilepsy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a 4-alkoxyalkyl-4-phenylaminopiperidine compound which comprises the steps of (a) reacting an N-substituted-4-piperidone compound with an aniline compound to form a Schiff base compound, (b) reacting the Schiff base compound with an anionic reagent having an anion stabilizing group to form an amine compound, and (c) reducing the amine compound in step (b) with a reducing agent to displace the anion stabilizing group.The anionic reagent in step (b) above has the general formula:X--CYM--Zwherein X is an anion stabilizing group, Y is hydrogen or lower-alkyl, Z is lower-alkoxy or phenylmethoxy, M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal, and C is a carbon atom.

Abstract: The compounds: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkanoyloxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, mono- or dialkylamino, alkanamido, or sulfonamido, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy, or propylenedioxy; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; n is one of the integers 2, 3 or 4; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkanoyl, aroyl, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together form a 3-7 membered polymethylene ring; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are antipsychotic, antidepressant and anxiolytic agents useful in the treatment of multi-CNS disease states.

Abstract: The aromatic amines (I), alkyl amines (II), bicyclic amines (III). ##STR1## cycloalkyl amines (IV), aromatic bicyclic amines (V), hydroquinone amines (VI), quinone amines (VII), amino-ethers (VIII) and bicyclic amino ethers (IX) are useful as pharmaceutical agents for treating a number of conditions including spinal trauma, mild and/or moderate to severe head injury, etc. Also disclosed is a method of treatment using the 3,4-dihydrobenzopyrans (XI).

Abstract: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors of the thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide type with a substituted-alkyl-amino group in the 4-position are topically effective in lowering intraocular pressure.

Abstract: A novel piperidine derivative is defined by the formula (I), including a slt thereof, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes a univalent group derived from one selected among substituted or unsubstituted benzene, pyridine, pyrazine, indole, anthraquinone, quinoline, substituted or unsubstituted phthalimide, homophthalimide, pyridinecarboxylic acid imide, pyridine N-oxide, pyrazinedicarboxylic acid imide, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid imide, substituted or unsubstituted quinazolinedione, 1,8-naphthalimide, bicyclo [2.2.2] oct-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid imide and pyromerylimide,X denotes a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --S(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --SO.sub.2 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula ##STR2## a group of the formula ##STR3## a group of the formula ##STR4## a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula below, ##STR1## where X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, hydroxy or nitro;Y is hydrogen or loweralkoxy; or alternatively, X and Y combined together form the group --OCH.sub.2 O-- in which case the positions of X and Y on the benzene ring moiety must be adjacent to each other;and Z is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, hydroxy, halogen or nitro;which compounds are useful for alleviating various memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Novel labdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel piperidine compounds having the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl, phenyl, naphthyl, which are optionally substituted with one or two halogen, amino, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl mono-or disubstituted amino group, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, cyano, mono-, di- or trihalogenated C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkenyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-5 -alkylene, trifluoromethoxy, or trifluoromethyl groups,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, straight or branched C.sub.1-8 -alkyl, C.sub.1-8 -alkoxy-C.sub.1-8 -alkyl, C.sub.3-8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkenyl, C.sub.4-8 -cycloalkylalkyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkynylZ is hydrogen, straight or branched C.sub.1-8 -alkyl,Y is O or SX is O, S or NR, wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 -alkylor a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid.The novel compounds are useful in the treatment of anoxia, traumatic injury, ischemia, migraine and epilepsy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of compounds useful as antiarrhythmics, analgesics and serotonin 5HT.sub.2 antagonists, which compounds have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein; Y is represented by H, CO(CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.3 in which n is an integer from 0-3, or SO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.3 in which n is an integer from 0--3; X is represented CO, CHOH, or C.dbd.N--O--A, wherein A is represented by hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R is either selected from the group consisting of halogens, lower alkyl groups, lower alkoxy groups, and hydrogen or R is a divalent substituent and is represented by a 3,4-methylenedioxy or a 3,4-ethylenedioxy substituent; m is an integer from 1-5; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel forskolin derivatives, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating cardiac failure and memory deficit utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A series of novel 1-(phenethyl) and 1-(1-heteroarylethyl)-3-substituted piperidine derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and various novel key intermediates therefor. The 3-substituent present in these compounds is an unsubstituted or substituted diphenylmethoxy group or a diphenylmethoxy-derived group, while the 1-substituent is unsubstituted or substituted phenethyl or 1-(2-heteroarylethyl) wherein the heteroaryl moiety is thienyl, pyridyl or pyrazinyl. These compounds in the form of both their racemates and 3R-isomers, are useful in therapy as smooth muscle muscarinic receptor antagonists and therefore, are of value in the treatment diseases associated with altered motility and/or smooth muscle tone. The most preferred compound is (3R)-diphenylmethoxy-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)piperidine. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A compound, or a solvate or salt thereof, of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: RCO is an acyl group in which the group R contains a substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclic aromatic or heterocyclic aromatic ring;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.4-12 cycloalkylalkyl groups, or together form a C.sub.2-8 branched or linear polymethylene or C.sub.2-6 alkenylene group, optionally substituted with a hetero-atom,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl, or R.sub.3 together with R.sub.1 form a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 -- group;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aryl, provided both R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are not simultaneously hydrogen; and p is an integer from 1 to 4,is useful for the treatment of pain or hyponatraemic disease states.

Abstract: This invention is directed to certain dibenzofurancarboxamides and dibenzofurancarboxamide acids and their use as 5HT.sub.3 antagonists having unique CNS, anti-emetic and gastric prokinetic activity void of any significant D.sub.2 receptor binding properties. Further, this invention relates to a process for the synthesis of stereoisomeric compounds having such CNS, anti-emetic and gastric prokinetic activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula VII: ##STR1## wherein; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each independently selected from H, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, carbamoyl, sulphamoyl, COOH and carboxylic acid ester;Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are both --O--;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently selected from H, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl group; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the N atom to which they are attached, form a heterocycle;R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each independently selected from E, halogen, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl and alkoxy group orR.sup.1 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 together with the N atom and the two carbon atoms in Ring B to which they are attached form a heterocycle fused to Ring B; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.7 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 together with the N atom and the two carbon atoms in Ring A to which they are attached form a heterocycle fused to Ring A; orR.sup.

Abstract: Thienopyran derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## in which the radial ##STR2## denotes one of the formulae ##STR3## R denotes hydrogen or a radical --CN, --CHO, --CH.dbd.NOH, --CONH.sub.2 or --COOR.sub.1,R.sub.1 denotes the radical (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl and n denotes an integer 3, 4 or 5, and a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical preparation and their use for the treatment of diseases which can be cured by activation of membrane K.sup.+ channels, such as high blood pressure and asthma.

Abstract: A novel series of polycyclic amines, derivatives, methods of making the compounds, novel intermediates, compositions containing them, and methods for using them in the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: Pesticidal bicyclo-octanes are of the formula ##STR1## where R is a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or aromatic group, R' and R.sup.3 are H or a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or aromatic group, R.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group containing at least one ring nitrogen and is preferably a 3- or 4- pyridyl group, Z is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 O--CH.sub.2 S or COCH.sub.2 or CH(OR.sup.5)CH.sub.2 where R.sup.5 is H, alkyl, acyl or carbamoyl at Y and Y' are O or S(O).sub.m where m is 0, 1 or 2.Various methods for their preparation are described.

Abstract: Novel 2,3-dihydro-1H-indene derivatives and salts thereof represented by the general formula (1), ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a phenyl group which may have halogen atoms and/or alkyl groups as the substituents on the phenyl ring; R.sup.3 is a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a phenyl-lower alkyl group, a cycloalkyl-lower alkyl group or the like; R.sup.5 is a hydroxyimino group, an alkylamino group or a group of the formula --NHR.sup.8 (wherein R.sup.8 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen-substituted lower alkanoyl group or the like); R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a phenyl group; and R.sup.7 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group].

Abstract: A novel piperidine derivative is defined by the formula (I), including a salt thereof, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes a univalent group derived from one selected among substituted or unsubstituted benzene, pyridine, pyrazine, indole, anthraquinone, quinoline, substituted or unsubstituted phthalimide, homophthalimide, pyridinecarboxylic acid imide, pyridine N-oxide, pyrazinedicarboxylic acid imide, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid imide, substituted or unsubstituted quinazolinedione, 1,8-naphthalimide, bicyclo [2.2.2] oct-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid imide and pyromerylimide,X denotes a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --S(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --SO.sub.2 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula ##STR2## a group of the formula ##STR3## a group of the formula ##STR4## a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: To synthesize molecules with antiulcer action, specifically ranitidine, niperotidine and cimetidine, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or together with R.sub.2 represents the rest of a cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic optionally substituted ring with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 represents H, alkyl, alkyl substituted with a simple or substituted aromatic ring or with a single or substituted heterocyclic ring, Ar represents a simple or substituted phenyl group, a simple or substituted heterocyclic aromatic group, N=1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and X represents CH--NO.sub.2, S, N--C.tbd.N, the compound (II) is prepared through the following process sequence: ##STR2## wherein Z=H, NO.sub.2, halogen and R.sub.3 =--(CH.sub.2).sub.n Ar, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SH, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--CH.sub.2 Ar Y being halogen.

Abstract: N-benzylpiperidine amides, which have activity as Class III antiarrhythmic agents, acting by prolonging cardiac action potential repolarization. The invention further provides for compositions incorporating the compounds and methods of their use, as well as providing for pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds.

Abstract: Novel piperidine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl, aryl or heteroaryl which are optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.3-8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-5 -alkylene or aralkoxy,R.sup.1 is straight or branched C.sub.1-8 -alkyl, C.sub.4-8 -alkoxy-C.sub.4-8 -alkyl, C.sub.4-7 -cycloalkyl, aryloxy-C.sub.3-8 -alkyl, C.sub.4-8 -alkenyl, or C.sub.4-8 -cycloalkylalkyl, or R.sup.1 may also be hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 -alkyl, when R.sup.3 is aryl, which is substituted with two or more of C.sub.1-6 - alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.3-8 -cycloalkyl, aralkoxy, or with C.sub.3-5 -alkylene.X is hydrogen or halogen, and whereinY is O or Sor a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, method-of-treating therewith.The novel compounds are useful in the treatment of anoxia, migraine, ischemia and epilepsy.

Abstract: Novel thienobenzoxepins and naphthothiophenes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of alleviating pain utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted thienopyrans and processes for preparing the thienopyrans are disclosed. The thienopyrans are useful as antihypertensive agents; antianginals are peripheral antivasoconstrictive agents.

Abstract: Amide-compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, lower alkyl, halogen, amino which can be substituted by lower alkyl, nitro, cyano, sulfamoyl which can be substituted by lower alkyl, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, lower alkyl, halogen, amino, nitro, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be combined to form methylenedioxy, R.sub.3 means hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, or amino, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 may be the same or different and each represents lower alkyl or wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Substituted tetrathiotetracenes and tetraselenotetracenes of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z is --S-- or --Se-- and (a) R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H and R.sup.5 to R.sup.8 are each H and at least one of the radicals R.sup.5 to R.sup.8 independently of one another is a substituent belonging to the group comprising C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl--X--.sub.p which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, --CN, --CONR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --OR.sup.9, --SR.sup.9 or --COOR.sup.9, with the exception of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and methoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyl--X--.sub.p, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 -alkynyl--X--.sub.p, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl--X--.sub.p, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl)--C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl--X--.sub.p, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.r H.sub.2r --X--.sub.p, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl)-C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cyclo alkyl-C.sub.r H.sub.2r --X--.sub.p, phenyl--X--.sub.p, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl)-phenyl--X--, phenyl-C.sub.r H.sub. 2r --X--.sub.p and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl)-phenyl-C.sub.r H.sub.

Abstract: New benzopyran derivatives of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, nitro, amino, alkylsulphonamido, bis(alkylsulphonyl) amino or acylamino,X is nitrogen or a >CH-radicalR is a radical of formula: ##STR2## in which A denotes a single bond or methylene or, when X is nitrogen, A may denote carbonyl, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are identical or different, are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, amino, alkylsulphonamido, bis(alkylsulphonyl)amino, acylamino, sulphamoyl or cyano, or, when they are adjacent, together form a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical, or elseR is pyridyl or 2(2H)-benzimidazolonyl if X denotes >CH--, andR' and R" are identical and are hydrogen or alkyl, their isomeric forms and mixtures thereof, and their acid addition salts, can be used as antiarrhythmic and antifibrillation agents.

Abstract: Ethanone oximes represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a cycloalkyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group, aryloxy group, aralkyloxy group, arylthio group or aryl sulfonyl group, those groups being optionally substituted with a substituent selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and a halogen atom, piperidino group, piperazino group, 4-alkyl substituted piperazino group, imidazolyl group 4-alkyl substituted imidazolyl group or substituted amino group,R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, andR.sup.3 represents a piperidino group, piperazino group or 4-alkyl substituted piperazino group, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with a phenyl group to which they are attached may form a phenothiazin-2-yl group, N-acetyl-phenothiazin-2-yl group, thianthren-2-yl group, dibenzothiophen-3-yl group, dibenzofuran-3-yl group or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.

Abstract: 1-Aryl-2-naphthoylamines of formula I are described ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl that is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, OR.sub.4, NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, CO2R.sub.5, CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or NHCOR.sub.7, or wherein two adjacent positions in the nucleus are bridged by a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy group that is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by fluorine, wherein further R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, 2-propynyl, 3-halo-2-propynyl, ##STR2## or COR.sub.7, each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently of the other, is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel hydrogenated 1-benzooxacycloalkylpyridinecarboxylic acid compounds of formula ##STR1## in which the variable R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, alk, X, Z, m, n and p, the dotted line and the substituents of the ring A have the meanings indicated in the specification and in the claims, and to their tautomers and/or salts. These compounds can be used as pharmaceutical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: 2,2-Disubstituted 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof having in vitro high affinity and selectively for .alpha..sub.1 receptors and in vivo good and long lasting hypotensive activty, with negligible side-effects; processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions therefrom.

Abstract: A novel piperidine derivative is defined by the formula (I), including a salt thereof, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes a univalent group derived from one selected among substituted or unsubstituted benzene, pyridine, pyrazine, indole, anthraquinone, quinoline, substituted or unsubstituted phthalimide, homophthalimide, pyridinecarboxylic acid imide, pyridine N-oxide, pyrazinedicarboxylic acid imide, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid imide, substituted or unsubstituted quinazolinedione, 1,8-naphthalimide, bicyclo [2.2.2.] oct-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid imide and pyromerylimide,X denotes a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --S(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula --SO.sub.2 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, a group of the formula ##STR2## a group of the formula ##STR3## a group of the formula ##STR4## a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.