Abstract: The S-acylation of a mercaptoacyl amino acid having ACE inhibitory action with a diuretic containing a carboxyl group yields a product having both ACE inhibitory action and diuretic activity in vivo.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## in which --COR.sup.1 is a complex ester or thioester group,W is alkylene,X is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --,n is 1 or 2,Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group having 5-8 ring members, andR.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenylalkyl, thienzlalkyl, naphthylalkyl or cinnamyl, and their salts and solvates.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein R is ##STR2## The compounds possess hypotensive activity.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid anhydrides of the general formulaR--CO--O--CO--R' (I)in whichR and R' are identical or different and represent an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted aryl group, or represent an optionally substituted 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic radical which additionally can be fused to a benzene ring,are obtained in high yields by a process in which a trimethylsilyl carboxylate of the general formulaR--CO--OSi(CH.sub.3).sub.3 (II)in whichR has the meaning given above, is reacted with a carboxylic acid-halide of the general formulaR'CO--X (III)in whichR' has the meaning given above, andX represents a halogen atom, if appropriate in the presence of a catalyst and, if appropriate, in the presence of a diluent, at a temperature between 20.degree. and 250.degree. C.The carboxylic acid anhydrides are valuable intermediate products for organic syntheses.

Abstract: Diphenylalkanoether and diphenylalkanone oximeether derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently an aryl group optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, nitro, cyano, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino, amino, benzyloxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkysulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylmino and N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl-N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkanoylamino, Z.sup.1 is a group of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or an ar(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method for producing a psychotropic response, especially for alleviating the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, comprises administering to a human or animal subject in need thereof a psychotropically effective non-toxic amount of an oxyoctadecanoate. A composition for use in the present method is provided.

Abstract: Prostanoids are described of the formulae ##STR1## (and the salts thereof) in which: X is cis or trans--CH.dbd.CH-- or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-7 alkyl terminated by --COOR.sup.10 where R.sup.10 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aralkyl;Y is a saturtaed heterocyclic amino group; andR.sup.4 is thienylalkyl or furanylalkyl in which the ring may be substituted.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and have bronchodilatory action, and may be formulated for use as anti-asthmatics and antithrombotic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: a is 1 to 3;b is 0 to 2;c is 2 to 4;d is 1 to 5;X is sulphur, oxygen or --CH.sub.2 --;Y is oxygen, sulphur, NR.sub.4 or CHR.sub.5 wherein R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, NO.sub.2 or CN, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl or phenylsulphonyl optionally substituted in the phenyl moiety by one or two substituents selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, and R.sub.5 is NO.sub.2, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl or optionally substituted phenylsulphonyl as defined for R.sub.4 ;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached represent a pyrrolidino or piperidino ring;R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.

Abstract: Novel cyanoguanidine derivatives, and acid addition salts thereof useful as medicines which have pharmacological actions such as anti-secretory effect, local anesthesia action and the like; and process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns 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 defined substituents and additionally either R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 when adjacent or R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 when adjacent, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached also represent a fused five or six membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring optionally carrying one or more defined substituents; R is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical or a cycloalkyl radical containing 5 to 7 carbon atoms; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.9 are each hydrogen or a lower alkyl group; n is 0 or 1; X is .dbd.O, .dbd.S or .dbd.NH; Y is --O-- or a direct bond and Z is --CO-- or --CH.sub.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## in which --COR.sup.1 is a complex ester or thioester group,W is alkylene,X is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --,n is 1 or 2,Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group having 5-8 ring members, andR.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenylalkyl, thienylalkyl, naphthylalkyl or cinnamyl,and their salts and solvates.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstruction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup..crclbar. is an anion, R is (C.sub.1-7) alkyl [unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonyl, or benzoyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms or radicals selected from alkyl (optionally substituted by one or more halogens), alkoxy, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, cyano and nitro, or by a thenoyl radical (which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogens or radicals selected from alkyl, cyano and nitro), or a pyridinecarbonyl, carbamoyl or dialkylcarbamoyl radical (the alkyl radicals of which can form a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic ring) or a pyridyl radical], dialkylcarbamoyl (the alkyl radicals of which can form a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic ring), (C.sub.2-4) alkenyl, (C.sub.2-4) alkynyl, alkoxycarbonyl or a 2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl or 2-oxotetrahydropyran-3-yl ring, and either R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents suitable for use in aqueous systems for their preservation against biodeterioration include substitutedpiperidinomethylpropenenitriles and propanenitriles. The unsaturated compounds are prepared by reaction of a suitable piperidine with cyano acetic acid and formaldehyde: the propane derivatives therefrom by nucleophilic addition.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a heterocyclic radical selected from furanyl, thienyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, oxazolyl, pyrrolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, and isothiazolyl, and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a tetramethylcylopropanecarbonyl group, a 1-(substituted-phenyl)-2-methylpropyl-1-carbonyl group, a 1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-dichlorocyclopropanecarbonyl group, or a substituted-vinyl-cyclopropanecarbonyl group. The compounds wherein R.sup.2 is other than hydrogen are insecticides.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a member selected from the group consisting of (a) an unsubstituted at most binuclear aryl group having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, such groups substituted by from 1 to 3 equal or different radicals selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino each having up to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, halogen phenyl, carboxyl, cyano, nitro and hydroxy groups,(b) a 5- to 6-membered heteroaromatic ring wherein the heteroatom is selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur atoms and such rings anellated to a benzene nucleus;R.sup.2 represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl having up to 3 carbon atoms, phenyl, cycloalkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms in the ring and cycloalkyl bearing a hydrocarbon bridging radical having up to 2 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy or acyloxy;R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents suitable for use in aqueous systems for their preservation against biodeterioration include substitutedpiperidinomethyl-propenenitriles and propanenitriles. The unsaturated compounds are prepared by reaction of a suitable piperidine with cyano acetic acid and formaldehyde: the propane derivatives therefrom by nucleophilic addition.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents suitable for use in aqueous systems for their prservation against biodeterioration include substitutedpiperidinomethylpropenenitriles and propanenitriles. The unsaturated compounds are prepared by reaction of a suitable piperidine with cyano acetic acid and formaledehyde: the propane derivatives therefrom by nucleophilic addition.

Abstract: Novel amino derivatives of 2-hydroxy-6,9-methano-11-amino-5,6,7,8,9,10-hexahydro-benzocyclooctenes, methods for their preparation, and their use as effective analgesic agents is described.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula ##STR1## which are useful in the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## (and their salts and solvates) in which: X is cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH--;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-7 alkyl terminated by --COOR.sup.3 where R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.7-10 aralkyl;Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group having 5-8 ring members; andR.sup.2 is substituted or unsubstituted thienylalkyl or furanylalkyl.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and anti-asthmatic agents.

Abstract: Preparation of 5-(2,2-dihalovinyl)-4,4-dialkyl-tetrahydro-furan-2-ones of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and X is halogen, by reacting a carboxylic acid amide of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms or aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms, or together with the nitrogen form a 5-membered or 6-membered saturated ring which may contain a second hetero-atom, with a carbon tetrahalide of the formula IIICX.sub.4 (III)to give an iminium salt of the formula IV ##STR3## and then hydrolyzing the iminium salt; and novel iminium salts of the formula IV.

Abstract: Preparation of 5-(2,2,2-trihaloethyl)-4,4-dialkyl-tetrahydro-furan-2-ones of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and X is halogen, by reacting a carboxylic acid amide of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms or aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms or together with the nitrogen on which they are present as substituents form a 5-membered or 6-membered saturated ring which may contain a second hetero-atom, with a carbon tetrahalide of the formula IIICX.sub.4 (III)to give an iminium salt of the formula IV ##STR3## and subsequently hydrolyzing this iminium salt; and novel iminium salts of the formula IV.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in whichY and Z, which may be the same or different, each represent oxygen, sulphur, .dbd.CHNO.sub.2 or .dbd.NR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is hydrogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl;p has a value from 2 to 12;R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, aralkyl or lower alkyl interrupted by an oxygen atom or a group >N-R.sub.6 in which R.sub.6 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5 to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic ring which may contain an additional oxygen atom or the group >NR.sub.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula ##STR1## and various intermediates therefore. The final products possess useful hypotensive activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the steroisomeric formulas ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical to or different from each other, are each phenyl, substituted phenyl, thienyl or furyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; andR.sub.4 is straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a piperidino, 4-amino-piperidino, 4-(lower alkylamino)-piperidino, piperazino, 4-(alkyl of 1 to 2 carbon atoms)-piperazino or morpholino radical; and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as antidepressants.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula ##STR1## which are useful in the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-amino-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidines, methods for their production, compositions containing said compounds. Also included are methods for the use of said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the manufacture of 7.beta.-amino-3-cephem-3-ol-4-carboxylic acid compounds by ring closure of esters of 2-[4-(substituted-thio)-3-acylamino-2-oxoazetidin-1-yl]-3-substituted-amin o-crotonic acids and solvolyzing the enamino group in the resulting 7.beta.-acylamino-3-substituted-amino-cephem-4-carboxylic acid esters.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and N-oxides, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 which may be the same or different each represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.4-8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, aralkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl residue or C.sub.1-8 alkyl interrupted by an oxygen atom or a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a saturated monocyclic 5 to 7 membered heterocyclic ring which may additionally contain the heterofunction O or ##STR3## R.sub.3 represents straight or branched chain C.sub.1-8 alkyl, alkoxyalkyl with 1 to 8 carbon atoms in each alkyl residue, C.sub.1-8 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-8 alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl thioalkyl with 1 to 8 carbon atoms in each alkyl residue, halogen or aryl;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## in which X represents oxygen or sulphur;Y represents --CHOH-- or ##STR2## Z represent ##STR3## or a direct bond; R represents cycloalkyl group having 5 to 7 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, or when --Z-- is a direct bond R also represents hydrogen;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; andR.sup.3 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition or quarternary ammonium salts thereof, are disclosed which possess hypotensive activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, N-oxides, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in which Y represents .dbd.O, .dbd.S, .dbd.CHNO.sub.2 or .dbd.NR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, lower alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, aralkyl, hydroxy, lower trifluoroalkyl, lower alkyl substituted by hydroxy, lower alkoxy, amine, lower alkylamino or dialkylamino, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5 to 7 membered heterocyclic ring which may contain other heteroatoms or the group ##STR2## where R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I: ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts thereof and N-oxides and hydrates, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 which may be the same or different represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, aralkyl or lower alkyl interrupted by an oxygen atom or a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a heterocyclic ring which may contain other heteroatoms selected from O and ##STR3## R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or alkoxyalkyl; X is --CH.sub.2 --, O or S;Y represents .dbd.S, .dbd.O, .dbd.NR.sub.5 or .dbd.CHR.sub.6 ;Alk denotes a straight or branched alkylene chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.5 is H, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, alkylsulphonyl, or arylsulphonyl;R.sub.6 represents nitro, arylsulphonyl or alkylsulphonyl;m is an integer from 2 to 4; andn is 1 or 2; or when X.dbd.S, or --CH.sub.2 --, n is zero, 1 or 2.

Abstract: Acetamide derivatives are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein X is a single bond, --CH.sub.2 -- or --O--, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and are lower alkyl, phenyl-lower alkoxy-lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or ##STR2## may be taken together to form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring optionally containing one other hetero atom, such as nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen; Y is hydroxyl, OR wherein R is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or lower alkanoyl, or ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached are as defined above, and n is 1 to 6.These compounds are useful as anti-arrhythmia agents and have been found to be effective in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidines, processes for their producion, compositions containing them and methods for the use of said 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidines and compositions containing them. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful, inter alia, for their saccharase inhibiting activity in warm-blooded animals as well as their ability to improve feed utilization in warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals.

Abstract: Novel guanylamidines and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof having activity as hypoglycemic agents are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in whichY and Z, which may be the same or different, each represent oxygen, sulphur, =CHNO.sub.2 or =NR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is hydrogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl;p has a value from 2 to 12;R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, aralkyl or lower alkyl interrupted by an oxygen atom or a group >N-R.sub.6 in which R.sub.6 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5 to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic ring which may contain an additional oxygen atom or the group >NR.sub.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is(a) hydrogen,(b) cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms,(c) alkyl of 2 to 5 carbon atoms monosubstituted by hydroxy, with the proviso that the hydroxyl radical is separated by at least 2 carbon atoms from the carbonylthio moiety to which R is bound,(d) phenyl or phenylalkyl of 7 to 11 carbon atoms, each monosubstituted or independently disubstituted in the phenyl ring by alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or halogen of atomic number of from 9 to 35, or phenyl or phenylalkyl of 7 to 11 carbon atoms, each monosubstituted or independently disubstituted or independently trisubstituted in the phenyl ring by alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or(e) furyl, benzo[b]furyl, thienyl, benzo[b]thienyl, pyridyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, 2- or 3-pyrrolyl or indolyl other than 1-indolyl,R.sub.1 and R.sub.

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

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I: ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts thereof and N-oxides and hydrates, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 which may be the same or different represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, aralkyl or lower alkyl interrupted by an oxygen atom or a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a heterocyclic ring which may contain other heteroatoms selected from O and ##STR3## R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or alkoxyalkyl; X is --CH.sub.2 --, O-- or --S--;Y represents .dbd.S, .dbd.O, .dbd.NR.sub.5 or .dbd.CHR.sub.6 ;Alk denotes a straight or branched alkylene chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.5 is H, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, alkylsulphonyl, or arylsulphonyl;R.sub.6 represents nitro, arylsulphonyl or alkylsulphonyl;m is an integer from 2 to 4; andn is 1 or 2; or when X is --S-- or --CH.sub.2 --, n is zero, 1 or 2.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents suitable for use in aqueous systems for their preservation against biodeterioration include substitutedpiperidinomethyl-propenenitriles and propanenitriles. The unsaturated compounds are prepared by reaction of a suitable piperidine with cyano acetic acid and formaldehyde: the propane derivatives therefrom by nucleophilic addition. spThis application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 795,693, filed May 11, 1977, now abandoned.

Abstract: There is presented compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of aryl, substituted aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, carboxy lower alkyl, carboalkoxy lower alkyl, aminoalkyl, substituted aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy alkyl, thioalkoxy alkyl and hydrogen.These compounds exhibit pharmacological activity as antihypertensive agents.Also presented are novel intermediates leading to the end products and a process to produce the end products.

Abstract: The invention relates to metal salts of hydroxybenzoic acids which are complexed with a 4-amino-polyalkylpiperidine derivative or to mixed metal salts of a hydroxybenzoic acid and a polyalkylpiperidine carboxylic acid which may be complexed or not with an 4-amino-polyalkylpiperidine. The metal cation may be that of a di- or trivalent metal such as Ni, Co, Al, Zn or Ca. From hydroxybenzoic acids the 3,5-di-tert.butylbenzoic acid is preferred.These salts are valuable light stabilizers for plastics, especially for polyolefins, styrene polymers and polyamides or polyurethanes respectively. The salts show a strong tendency to retain water. For high compatibility with plastics a low water content is of importance.

Abstract: 1-[2-(Alkyl and arylsulfonyl)-2-propenyl and propyl] substituted piperidines of the formula: ##STR1## where A is ##STR2## and R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 are various substituents, are useful as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, N-oxides, hydrates and bioprecursors thereof, in whichY represents .dbd.O, .dbd.S, .dbd.CHNO.sub.2 or .dbd.NR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, lower alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, aralkyl, hydroxy, lower trifluoroalkyl, lower alkyl substituted by hydroxy, lower alkoxy, amine, lower alkylamino or dialkylamino, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5 to 7 membered heterocyclic ring which may contain other heteroatoms or the group ##STR2## where R.sub.

Abstract: A series of organic diamine base compounds derived from either an aromatic, alicyclic or heterocyclic ring and possessing, for the most part, an intervening methylene group between the ring and the aforesaid basic moiety have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts as well as oral pharmaceutical compositions containing same. These particular compounds are found to be useful in therapy as oral hypoglycemic agents. Preferred member compounds include 1,1'-[1,2-phenylenebis(methylene)]bispiperidine, 2,3-dihydro-2-[2-(1-piperidinomethyl)phenylmethyl]-1H-isoindole and 2,3-dihydro-2-[2-(4-morpholinomethyl)phenylmethyl]-1H-isoindole. Alternate methods of preparation are provided and the two principal synthetic routes leading to these compounds are described in some detail.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## in which hal represents halogen;R represents hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 represents a subsituted or unsubstituted monocyclic heterocyclic group;and X represents oxygen or sulphur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition or quaternary ammonium salt thereof, are disclosed which have hypotensive and/or antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: Novel phenoxyphenylpiperidines and methods of preparing same are described. These compounds are useful as analgetics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants and intermediates for preparing other pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: Novel phenylthiophenylpiperidines and methods of preparing same are described. These compounds are useful as analgetics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants and intermediates for preparing other pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: Steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and each is hydrogen or the residue of an organic or inorganic acid,and for the esters (R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is not H) capable of salt formation, the salts thereof, possess valuable pharmacological properties, e.g., good antiandrogenic activity with low progestational activity.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof, wherein R represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, or lower alkyl, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl of 5 to 7 carbon atoms, thienyl, furyl, phenyl; phenyl mono- or disubstituted by halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy or trifluoromethyl; or benzoyl, halobenzoyl, lower alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl of 6 to 8 carbon atoms, or thienoyl, A represents an alkylene, mono- or diketo- or hydroxy-alkylene radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and X is oxygen or sulphur.The compounds exhibit action on the cardiovascular system particularly hypotensive and/or anti-hypertensive activity.