Abstract: Substituted 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 compunds and methods of their use, as well as providing for pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds.

Abstract: Novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which an ether group forms part of the N-substituent, the compounds thus having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each represents phenyl, 2-thienyl or 3-thienyl, 2-pyrrolyl or 3-pyrrolyl, substituted with one or more substituents selected among the following atoms or groups: hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy or cyano; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents hydrogen or together represent a bond; m is 1 or 2 and n is 1 when m is 1 and n is 0 when m is 2; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represents hydrogen or may--when m is 2--together represent a bond, and R.sup.7 is OH or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, p is 0 or 1 or 2, q is 0 or 1 or 2, R.sup.8 is H and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, are potent inhibitors of GABA uptake from the synaptic cleft.

Abstract: 1. New thiophene compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which: X represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or alkoxy or dialkylamino;n represents 1 or 2;a represents an integer of from 2 to 6;b represents 2 or 3;c represents 1 or 2, and is such that b+c=4;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, or together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a hydrocarbon ring containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; andR and R' represent hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a pentagonal or hexagonal heterocycle optionally containing an oxygen atom or a second nitrogen atom which may itself be substituted; and their physiologically tolerable salts.The products of the invention can be used therapeutically especially in the treatment of pathologies that are characterized by a loss of bone tissue.2.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel substituted N-aryl-N-[4-(1-heterocyclicalkyl)piperidinyl]amides useful as analgesics, and methods of administering analgesia, which comprises the systemic administration to mammals of such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, wherein the novel compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## including optically active isomeric forms, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for providing benzazepine intermediates of the formulae ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and Y are as defined herein, which intermediates are useful in a process for the preparation of pharmaceutically useful benzazepine derivatives.

Abstract: Known and novel 4-aryl-4-piperidinecarbinols and heterocyclic analogs are useful as analgesics. Also provided are novel pyrrolidinecarbinols and hexhydroazepine carbinols which are useful as analgesics, antidepressants and, in some cases, as anorectic agents.

Abstract: Useful stabilizers for organic material, in particular plastics and paints, and metal ion deactivators are amides of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are singly methyl or together tetramethylene or pentamethylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyl, benzyl, hydroxyethyl, cyanomethyl or aminomethyl, n is 1, 2 or 3 and--when n is 1--R.sup.4 is hydrogen and R.sup.5 is --CO--R.sup.6 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, phenoxyalkyl, aryl, a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, alkoxy, aryloxy, cycloalkyloxy, phenylalkoxy, carbamoyl or --SO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 where R.sup.8 is alkyl or phenyl or ##STR2## is a phthalimide group or--when n is 2--R.sup.4 is H and R.sup.5 is --CO--Z--CO-- where Z is a chemical bond, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkylene, oxaalkylene, phenylene, cyclohexylene, biphenylene, biphenylene oxide, dioxyphenylene, diaminophenylene, diaminocyclohexylene, 1-.OMEGA.-diiminoalkylene or a 2-valent heterocycle or ##STR3## is a pyromellimide group or--when n is 3--R.sup.4 is H and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel N-aryl-N-[N-substituted 3-alkoxy-4-piperidinyl]amides useful as analgesics, and methods of administering analgesia, which comprises the systemic administration to mammals of such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, wherein the novel compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## including optically active isomeric forms, cis/trans isomeric forms and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts therof, wherein:R is an aryl group selected from the group consisting of phenyl and substituted phenyl, wherein the substituents on the phenyl group are independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, and combinations thereof;R.sub.1 is an alkyl group selected from the group consisting of lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, and lower-alkoxy lower-alkyl, each alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of all enantiomeric and diastereoisomeric forms possible of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, and alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, one of A and B being ##STR2## and the other being ##STR3## R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Z is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or branched alkylene of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 0 to 5, Y is selected from the group consisting of naphthyl, indenyl, heterobicyclics and heteromonocyclic containing 5 to 6 ring members, all optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, halogen, --OH, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.

Abstract: A saturated heterocyclic carboxamide derivative of the following general formula (I) and salts thereof which have platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonizing activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## in which: W represents C=O, CH.sub.2 or CHOH,Z represents ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent especially Cl or F, R, R' and R" represent especially H,X represents especially CH.sub.2,Y represents especially COOH,u and v are two integers ranging from 0 to 10,p and q take the value 0 or 1,n and m are two integers ranging 0 to 10 andt is 0 or 1the total number of carbon atoms in the chain ##STR3## ranging from 2 to 20, and to their physiologically acceptable salts obtained with organic or inorganic acids.These compounds are useful for preparing medicinal products which have, especially, anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: Novel N-(3-hydroxy-4-piperidinyl)benzamides and derivatives thereof, said compounds being useful as stimulators of the motility of the gastro-intestinal system.

Abstract: Novel fungicidally active acyloxythiophene-carboxamides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 represents alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl,R.sup.

Abstract: N-substituted derivatives of 1-desoxynojirimycin and 1-desoxymannojirimycin of the formula ##STR1## in which one of R and R' are hydroxyl and the other is hydrogenn is a number from 1 to 6R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl andR.sup.2 is alkyl which is optionally substituted by an optionally substituted aryl or by pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazinyl or quinolyl or R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl or R.sup.2 is optionally substituted by aryl or R.sup.2 is a saturated bridged heterocycle or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together can form a heterocyclic ring which is optionally substituted. These compounds are useful in the treatment of and prophylaxis of viral infections.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents phenyl, or phenyl substituted by one, or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1-7 -alkyl, and C.sub.1-7 -alkoxy, R.sup.2 represents furanyl, thienyl, pyridyl or pyrrolyl ortho substituted with C.sub.1-7 -alkyl or halogen and wherein R.sup.3 represents 3-carboxypiperidin-1-yl, 3-carboxy-1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridin-1-yl or 3-carboxymethyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl, pharmaceutical compositions containing effective amounts of a compound of formula I and treatment of central nervous system ailments by administering a compound of formula I.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, R.sup.3 is lower alkyl, lower cycloalkyl or lower alkoxy lower alkyl, and L is selected from a wide variety of groups. This new class of compounds exhibit improved analgesic and anesthetic properties.

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: Thiophene (or furan)-2-sulfonamides with a 4-benzyl substituent are effective in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma following topical ocular administration.

Abstract: Selected analogs of nipecotic acid are the novel compounds of the present invention. The analogs are GABA uptake inhibitors for use to treat epilepsy and, thus, the invention is also pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use therefor.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula have pharmacutical properties: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are hydrogen, halo, nitro, amino, C.sub.2-5 acylamino, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, N-substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenylthio, optionally substituted phenylsulphonyl or optionally substituted phenylsulphonamido, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a C.sub.3-5 alkylene bridge, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, and X is (i) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sup.4).sub.2 where each R.sup.4 independently is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl or optionally substituted C.sub.6 H.sub.5 CH.sub.2 --, and n is 1, 2 or 3, or (ii) a 5- to 8-membered alicyclic group containing one or two nitrogen atoms and directly attached to the amido nitrogen or attached by a C.sub.1-3 alkylene chain; and salts thereof.

Abstract: A new enantioselective process is described for preparing optically active alpha-arylalkanoic acids by:(a) halogenation on the aliphatic carbon atom alpha to the ketal group, of ketals of formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents an aryl, optionally substituted;R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, represent a hydroxy, a O.sup.- M.sup.+, OR.sub.3 or NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 group;the carbon atoms indicated by an asterisk both simultaneously are in (R) or (S) configuration.This reaction is diastereoselective, so that a mixture of alpha-haloketals is obtained in which one of the two epimers prevails, and generally strongly prevails, over the other.(b) rearrangement of the haloketals of formula ##STR2## in which X is Cl, Br or I to alpha-arylalkanoic acids in a single stage or in two successive stages, by way of esters of formula ##STR3## The compounds (A) and (C) are all new compounds. The rearrangement step (b) may be performed under new, inventive conditions.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## where: R.sup.1 is --H or --CH.sub.3,n is 1, m is 2-4 and X is --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --;Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group,R.sup.2 is (i) substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl, thineylalkyl or naphthylalkyl or (ii) cinnamyl, and their salts and solvates.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation, bronchoconstriction and vasoconstriction and may be formualted for use as antithrombotic or antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: 1-Carbonyl derivatives of 4-aryl-4-aryloxypiperidines and methods for alleviating pain and treating convulsions utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved stereoselective tandem substitution and reduction of an imine precursor to the cis form of 3-substituted-4-(phenylanilo)piperidine compounds or their substituted derivatives.

Abstract: Alkylamide derivatives having the formula, These compounds have a strong antiulcer action depend on histamine H.sub.2 -receptor antagonistic action and a cytoprotective action upon gastric mucous membrance.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of the formula ##STR1## Where R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic ring system; R.sup.2 is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl; R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, and L is selected from a wide variety of groups.

Abstract: The invention concerns the preparation of compounds of formula ##STR1## and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof, wherein the dotted line represents an optional bond, Ar represents a ring system of formula ##STR2## in which Q is O, S, --CR.sup.7 .dbd.CR.sup.8 --, --N.dbd.CR.sup.8 -- and --NM.dbd.N--; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 ; and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 when present, each represent hydrogen or a substituent selected from lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkoxy, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, haloloweralkyl, hydroxyloweralkyl, aminoloweralkyl, substituted amino, halogen, loweralkoxycarbonyl, cyano, CONH.sub.2 and hydroxy; and additionally either R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 when adjacent or R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic ring system; R.sup.2 is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl; R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, and L is selected from a wide variety of groups.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, R.sup.3 is lower alkyl, lower cycloalkyl or lower alkoxy lower alkyl, and L is selected from a wide variety of groups. This new class of compounds exhibit improved analgesic and anesthetic properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.12 is a leaving group, Z is S, O or CH.sub.2 and A is a phenyl, furyl, thienyl or pyridyl ring substituted by a ##STR2## moiety, in which R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are various substituents or, when taken together with the nitrogen, may be a specified heterocyclic ring, are intermediates in the preparation of histamine H.sub.2 -antagonist anti-ulcer agents of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are any of several specified substituents.

Abstract: Substituted benzamides of the general formula I ##STR1## in which: R represents an alkoxy, alkenyloxy or alkynyloxy group containing up to 7 carbon atoms in the group,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, or NR.sub.6 COR.sub.7 group, where R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which may be the same or different, is each hydrogen or an alkyl group and R.sub.7 is an alkyl or trifluoromethyl group,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, or a nitro, or sulphamoyl group,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or a methyl or methoxy group,X represents a hydrocarbon chain containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, one of which may optionally be replaced by an oxygen atom,Y represents a non-aromatic cyclic ether or a non-aromatic cyclic thioether group and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders. Various methods of synthesis are described including synthesis via novel amines of the formula ##STR2## which are themselves obtained by reduction of the corresponding oximes.

Abstract: Analogs of nipecotic acid are the novel compounds of the present invention. The analogs are GABA uptake inhibitors for use to treat epilepsy and, thus, the invention is also pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use therefor.

Abstract: Novel fungicidally active acyloxythiophene-carboxamides of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is ##STR2## alkylene, or --S--where R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl; W is hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy, aryloxy, O-alkyl, or O-aralkyl; (Y).sub.A) is --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be hydrogen, substituted alkyls, aryls, or together with N form a 5 to 7 membered heterocyclic group; and Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl. These compounds are useful in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: Alkoxycarbonyl-substituted hydroxythiophenecarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl or represents cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 represents alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl,R.sup.3 represents alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cyanoalkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl or alkoxy andR.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl, orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4, together with the nitrogen atom, represent a heterocyclic radical which is optionally substituted by alkyl and can be further substituted in the alkylene chain by oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen,are useful as fungicides and intermediates.

Abstract: According to the invention there are provided compounds useful for combatting fungi having the general formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein one of X and Y, but not both, is a group of the formula (II): ##STR2## and the other of X and Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy or haloalkyl group or a ##STR3## group wherein R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 can be alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or aryl, Z is an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom or an --NH-group, A and B have the same significance as X or Y excluding a group of formula (II), R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 each represent an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: Oxime sulfonates of formula I ##STR1## wherein Y is a polymerizable unsaturated group or epoxide group or an --OH, --NHR.sup.5, --COOH, COOR.sup.6, --COCl, --CH.sub.2 Hal, --SO.sub.2 Cl or --NCO group, Z is an (x+y)-valent connecting member, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are monovalent organic radicals, m is 0 or 1, x is 1 or 2 and y is 1 or 2, can be converted into polymers which can be thermally or photochemically dissociated to form free sulfonic acid groups. Said polymers can therefore be used as photoresists which can be developed with aqueous alkalis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an optionally substituted aryl group;R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, equal to or different from each other, represent hydroxy, O.sup.- M.sup.+, OR.sub.3 or ##STR2## R.sub.3 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, a phenyl or a benzyl;M.sup.+ represents the cation of an alkaline metal;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, equal to or different from each other, represent a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, a (CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.2 OH group with n=1, 2 or 3, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together are a group (CH.sub.2).sub.m with m=4 or 5, a group --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --R.sub.6 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- in which R.sub.6 is an oxygen atom, an N--H or N--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing 4-hydroxy-4-phenyl-proline derivatives of the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a nitrogen protecting group such as benzoyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, t-butoxycarbonyl, benzyl, benzhydryl, trityl, acetyl, trifluoromethylacetyl, sulfonamides, and the like and wherein X is OR.sub.2 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an acid protecting group such as lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkyl or a metal ion, such as Na or K, or X is NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring. The process includes the steps of forming triphenylcerium [(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.3 Ce], for example, by reacting cerium trichloride (CeCl.sub.3) with phenyllithium, and reacting the triphenylcerium with the keto acid ##STR2## in the presence of an inert organic solvent such as tetrahydrofuran.

Abstract: Propylamines of the formula (I): ##STR1## and isomers thereof, particularly those enantiomers and racemates relative to the chiral carbon indicated by an asterisk (*). The propylamines can be used for the treatment of hypertension or angina in humans. A is pyrrolidine, piperidine or morpholine and B is an aromatic heterocycle, aromatic carbocycle or saturated carbocycle.

Abstract: The invention concerns the preparation of compounds of formula ##STR1## and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof, wherein the dotted line represents an optional bond, Ar represents a ring system of formula ##STR2## in which Q is O, S, --CR.sup.7 .dbd.CR.sup.8 --, --N.dbd.CR.sup.8 -- and --N.dbd.N--; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 when present, each represent hydrogen or a substituent selected from lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkoxy, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, haloloweralkyl, hydroxyloweralkyl, aminoloweralkyl, substituted amino, halogen, loweralkoxycarbonyl, cyano, CONH.sub.2 and hydroxy; and additionally either R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 when adjacent or R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: As new compound is provided a cyclohexane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group; and R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted benzyl group, a phenethyl group, a phenoxymethyl group, a 2-thienylmethyl group, an alkoxymethyl group or an alkylthiomethyl group, or a salt of said cyclohexane compound.This cyclohexane compound exhibits useful plant-growth regulating effects on crop-plants and also non-crop plants such as lawn and may be prepared by cyclization of an acetonylsuccinic acid dialkyl ester, followed by reaction with an organic acid chloride and by intermolecular rearrangement.

Abstract: Aziridine and phenethanolamine derivatives of formulae I and II-1 ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or lower-alkyl; Z.sup.1 is phenyl or a phenyl group substituted in a defined manner; Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.21 are phenyl or thienyl substituted in a defined manner; and, n is an integer from 1-4. The disclosed compounds have catabolic activity and can be used for the treatment of obesity and/or of sugar illnesses. The compounds of formula I are obtained by dehydrating .beta.-aminoalcohols (e.g. those of formula II-1) which, in turn, can be prepared by adding amines to epoxides or by reducing corresponding iminoketones, iminoalcohols a-keto-.beta.-hydroxyamines or .beta.-ketoamines.

Abstract: Peptides of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is various amino or imino acids or esters are useful as hypotensive agents.

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 are described of the formulae (1a) and 1b) ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1 is -H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.7-10 aralkyl,W is C.sub.1-7 alkyleneX is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH--,Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group having 5-8 ring members,R.sup.2 is (i) substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl, thienylalkyl or naphthylalkyl or (ii) cinnamyl, and Z is --CH.sub.2 OH, --CHO or --CONHR.sup.4 where R.sup.4 is --H or methyl,and their salts and solvates.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation, bronchoconstriction and vasoconstriction, and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: Certain 1-(substituted amino)-2-(amino or substituted amino)cyclobutene-3,4-diones are potent histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Alk is a straight or branched chain alkylene of about 1 to 12 carbons and R.sup.1 is a heterocyclic ring system, have been found to possess potent antisecretory activity and are thus useful in the treatment of hyperacidity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved stereoselective tandem substitution and reduction of an imine precursor to the cis form of .[.3-substituted-4-(phenylamino)piperidine.]. .Iadd.3-substituted-4-anilino piperidine .Iaddend.compounds or their substituted derivatives.