Abstract: 6-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-[4-(2-piperidinoethoxy)benzoyl]benzo[b]thio phene, its ethers and esters, and the physiologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are valuable antiestrogens and antiendrogens.

Abstract: 1,3-dihydroxy-4,6-bis-4'-(2',2',6',6',-tetramethylpiperidyl) benzene, its 1'-alkyl or 1'-(substituted alkyl) derivatives and monomeric or polymeric products derived from these compounds by substitution of 1- and 3-hydroxy groups and/or by the linking of hydroxy groups on adjacent units through a bridging groups, are useful as light and heat stabilizers for polymeric organic materials.Corresponding bis(3',4'-dehydro) unsaturated compounds are useful as intermediates.

Abstract: 1-(Substituted-aminoalkoxyphenyl)-2-methylene-1-alkanones, a class of compounds possessing anti-allergic properties for use in the treatment of allergic conditions, such as asthma prepared by etherifying an alkanoylphenol with an aminoalkyl halide, converting the ether formed to a salt of Mannich base by reacting it with a salt of a secondary amine in the presence of formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde and treating the Mannich salt with a weak base to deaminate the same and form the final product.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents A, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, X, n and m are defined hereinbeloware effective photoinitiators, especially for the photopolymerization of ethylenically unsaturated compounds and for the curing of printing inks.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted heptadeca-5,9- and 5,10-dienoic acid and similar fatty acid compounds which are derivatives of certain prostaglandins and are potent thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibitors. By virtue of this pharmacological property, they represent useful pharmacological agents for a wide variety of purposes.

Abstract: Substituted alkylammonium salts of the formula ##STR1## where Ar denotes substituted phenyl, X denotes oxygen or sulfur, n denotes one of the integers 0, 1 and 2, B denotes bicyclic quinuclidine, bicyclic pyrrolizidine or substituted ammonium, and Z denotes the anion of a nonphytotoxic acid, the manufacture of these compounds, and their use as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Aromatic-aliphatic ketones of the formulae I, II, III or IV ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, Ar is an aryl radical, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are monvalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or araliphatic radicals, R.sup.3 is a direct bond or a divalent organic radical, X is a hydroxyl or amino group or the monovalent etherification or silylation products thereof, and X' is a divalent amino, ether or silyloxy group, Y is a direct bond or CH.sub.2 and Z is O, S, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2 or C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, are suitable sensitizers for the photopolymerization of unsaturated compounds and for the photochemical crosslinking of polyolefins. Some of these compounds are novel and can be obtained by methods analogous to those for obtaining the known compounds of this type.

Abstract: A drug useful as antiarhythmic, antidepressant and anxiolytic containing as an active agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are the same or different and represent hydrogen or halogen atoms, or 1-4C alkyl groups, 1-4C alkoxy groups, 1-4C alkylthio groups, CF.sub.3, OH, NH.sub.2, 1-4C monoalkylamino or amino groups substituted by a 1-4C alkylsulfonyl group, a 1-5C alkylcarbonyl group or an aroyl group and A is a CO, CHOH or CH.sub.2 group, or a salt of said compound with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, is disclosed together with methods for the preparation thereof and its use in human therapy.

Abstract: Compounds which contain, in their molecule, at least one 2-(2'-hydroxyphenyl)-benztriazole group or one 2-hydroxybenzophenone group and at least one polyalkylpiperidine group are effective light stabilizers for organic materials, in particular for polymers. The use of the compounds as light stabilizers for lacquers is of particular importance.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; n is a positive whole integer of from 1 to 5; R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; and A and B are individually hydrogen or hydroxy; with the provisos that at least one of A or B is hydrogen and one of A or B is other than hydrogen when R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3 ; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sub.2 is hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; n is an integer of from 1 to 5; R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; and each of A and B is hydrogen or hydroxy; with the provisos that at least one of A or B is hydrogen and one of A or B is other than hydrogen when R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3 ; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: New propanone derivatives, useful for treating allergic diseases, the pharmacologically allowable salts thereof, their manufacturing process and pharmaceutical composition containing at least one of them as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The compounds are 4-phenyl-4-lower alkyl-substituted-3-buten-2-ones, and -2-halo-1,3-butadienes, e.g., 2-(p-biphenylyl)-2-penten-4-one, and are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 represent unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, allyl, benzyl or a group --O--R.sup.2 -NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, R.sup.2 represents alkylene and --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 is an open chain or cyclic organic amino group, are effective initiators for the photopolymerization of unsaturated compounds or for the photocrosslinking of polyolefins. They can be obtained by different methods which are in themselves known, in particular by reaction of the corresponding haloalkyl ethers or haloalkyl ketals with primary or secondary amines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of optically active aldehydes by the asymmetric catalytic hydroformylation of olefins. The process comprises the hydroformylation of olefinically unsaturated prochiral compounds in the presence of an optically active coordination compound containing a metal which is selected from the group consisting of rhodium, iridium, and cobalt.This invention describes a generalized process for the asymmetric hydroformylation of a wide variety of olefins in which a preponderance of one optical isomer is produced. It is especially useful for the preparation of natural products which may require the presence of only one optical isomer for their utilization, for example, as flavors, fragrances, and medications.The catalyst systems for the process of this invention are formed in the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, from coordination compounds consisting of a central metal atom, rhodium, iridium, or cobalt, and at least one optically active ligand, e.g.

Abstract: Metal phenolates having at least one piperidinyl group sterically hindered on the nitrogen atom are suitable as additives for organic material.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and each is H, halogen, phenyl, alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio,R.sup.3 is H or alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and each is alkyl, phenyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together are a --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 -- bridge, a --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 -- bridge or a --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- bridge,R.sup.6 is alkyl andX.sup..crclbar. is Cl.sup..crclbar., Br.sup..crclbar., I.sup..crclbar., CH.sub.3 SO.sub.4.sup..crclbar. or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 SO.sub.4.sup..crclbar., a process for their preparation from Mannich bases of the formula ##STR2## and alkylating agents, and the use of these quaternary ammonium compounds as initiators for the photopolymerization of polymerizable mixtures containing olefinically unsaturated compounds, especially for the preparation of aqueous polymer dispersions or polymer solutions.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ; n is a positive whole integer of from 1 to 5; R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; and A and B are individually hydrogen or hydroxy; with the provisos that at least one of A or B is hydrogen and one of A or B is other than hydrogen when R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.3 ; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein m and n are 0, 1 or 2, X represents oxygen, imino, benzylimino, or morpholinoethylimino, Y represents CO, CONH, COO or SO.sub.2, and NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 represents a dimethylamino, diethylamino, dipropylamino, dibutylamino, allylamino, isobutenylamino, cyclopentylamino, cyclohexylamino, cycloheptylamino, cyclooctylamino, N-methyl N-cyclopentylamino, N-methyl N-cyclohexylamino, N-allyl N-cyclohexylamino, adamantylamino, diethoxyethylamino, dimethylaminoethylamino, dimethylaminopropylamino, N-methyl N-dimethylaminopropyl-amino, benzylamino, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzylamino, phenethylamino, p-chlorophenethylamino, tetrahydrofurfurylamino, tetrahydropyranylmethylamino, pyrrolidino, isoxazolidinyl, piperidino, 4-hydroxypiperidino, 4-m-chlorophenyl-4-hydroxypiperidino, homopiperidino, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridyl, morpholino, 2-methylmorpholino, 2,6-dimethylmorpholino, 2-morpholinoethylamino, thiamorpholino, piperazino, 4-methylpiperazino, 4-(.alpha.

Abstract: A thiolcarbamate having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and respectively represent an alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, phenyl or benzyl group and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form a ring by binding each other with or without oxygen atom; and R.sub.3 represents a lower alkyl or benzyl group or a substituted benzyl group having one or two substituent of halogen atom, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, nitro, or cyano group, which comprises reacting carbonyl sulfide with a sec-amine having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined above, in an aqueous medium and then reacting a halogenated hydrocarbon having the formulaX--R.sub.3 (IV)wherein R.sub.3 is defined above and X represents a halogen atom, in an aqueous medium.

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: Novel azacycloalkanes, azacycloalkenes and derivatives thereof and methods of preparing same are described. These compounds are useful as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, tranquilizers and analgetics.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is a hydrogen atom or a substituent and for which the carbon carrying the vinyl group has the rectus configuration, into the corresponding compounds of formula (I) for which the carbon carrying the vinyl group has the sinister configuration, and vice versa, which comprises subjecting a compound of formula (I) for which the carbon carrying the vinyl group has the rectus or sinister configuration, partially or entirely salified, to a heating at a temperature above 50.degree. C. in a protic solvent or a mixture of protic solvents in the presence or absence of formaldehyde, and isolating the compound of formula (I) for which the carbon carrying the vinyl group has the sinister or rectus configuration thus formed.

Abstract: Polyalkylpiperidinylesters and N-polyalkylpiperidinylamides of substituted malonic acids, methane tricarboxylic acids, .beta.-keto-, .alpha.-cyano-, .alpha.-phosphono- or .alpha.-sulfonocarboxylic acids are excellent stabilizers for polymers, especially against photochemical degradation. Polymers which can be stabilized in this way very effectively are polyolefins, styrene homo- and copolymers, polyamides and polyurethanes.

Abstract: Novel .alpha.-methyl-.beta.-aminopropiophenone derivatives having bronchodilator activity represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## where R represents alkyl having 1-6 carbon atom benzyl or phenyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 individually represent alkyl having 1-6 carbon atom or they form, joining to each other together with the adjacent nitrogen atom with or without intervening an atom other than carbon atom, a saturated heterocyclic ring which may be substituted with lower alkyl; n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2 on the proviso that R represents methyl or ethyl if n is 0, as well as their non-toxic salts are presented. Method of producing the new derivatives and the bronchodilatation method using them are disclosed as well.

Abstract: This invention comprises new compounds and a composition for influencing, in particular for inhibiting, plant growth, which contains as active compound at least one quaternary ammonioalkancarboxylic acid anilide of the formula I ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or any indentical or different substituent,each of R.sub.6 to R.sub.8 independently represents an identical or different radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, while two alkyl group together with the nitrogen atom can also form a saturated heterocyclic ring or three groups together can form an unsaturated heterocyclic ring a "alkylene" represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon bridge of 1 to 3 carbon atoms andX represents the anion of a non-phytotoxic acid HX.

Abstract: Derivatives of 3-phenyl-4-aroyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalenes and 1-aroyl-2-phenylnaphthalenes are useful both as antifertility agents and in suppressing the growth of mammary tumors.

Abstract: A process for the production of compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, andR.sub.3 is bromine, iodine, isobutyl, tert. butyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl; or phenyl, optionally substituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or a radical of formula II, ##STR2## in which either R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are the same or different and each signifies alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms,orR.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together signify the radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, in which n is 4 or 5, the radical --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --0--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, the radical --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --, or the radical --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --N(R.sub.6)--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, in which R.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms. Hydroxyketone and hydroxy imine intermediates are also disclosed.The compounds of formula I are known to exhibit anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: Thiolcarbamates are prepared from carbamoyl halides and xanthates.

Abstract: Anthranilic acid derivatives exhibiting fungicidal properties and useful as synthesis intermediates have the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom; a --COOR.sup.3 group and a --CH.sub.2 OH group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and alkyl and cycloalkyl groups (provided that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not both hydrogen atoms), or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a non-aromatic heterocyclic ring structure;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group;R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom and a hydroxyl group;R.sup.6 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and a halogen atom; andR.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, and nitro, thiocyano and formyl groups.

Abstract: New propiophenone derivatives prepared by the reaction of propiophenone, formaldehyde and piperidine, as well as pharmacologically acceptable acid-addition salts thereof are provided, which possess improved pharmacological activities such as anti-tramorine and anti-nicotine activities superior to those of the known analoguous compound. The new compounds are useful for the therapeutic treatment of human patient suffering from pathological muscular contracture, spastic paralysis due to cerebral apoplexy, spinal and cerebral palsies and the like.

Abstract: Novel .alpha.-aryl-.alpha.,.alpha.-bis[.omega.-(disubstituted amino)alkyl]-acetamides are described herein. The compounds are useful as anti-arrhythmic agents. The compounds are prepared by reacting an appropriate disubstituted acetonitrile with an appropriate haloalkyl amine and subsequently hydrolyzing the resulting nitrile with concentrated sulfuric acid.

Abstract: Novel .gamma.-piperidinobutyrophenone derivatives of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is halogen, amino, alkanoylamino, alkylamino or N-(alkanoyl)alkylamino;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or halogen, provided that when R.sup.1 is halogen, R.sup.2 must be halogen; andZ is a piperidino group having the formula (A), ##STR2## (wherein each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or hydroxyl; and n is 1 or 2), or a piperidino group having the formula (B), ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.c is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and each of R.sub.d and R.sub.e is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy), provided that when R.sup.1 is amino and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, Z cannot be represented by the formula (A), and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, which are useful as psychotropic, neuroleptic or analgesic agents.

Abstract: A 3-(4-phenoxymethylpiperidino)-propyl-phenyl-ether of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, lower alkanoyloxyalkyl or --CO--Z,Z is hydroxy, lower alkyloxy or ##STR2## R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 each independently is hydrogen, lower alkyl or hydroxyalkyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or --O--R.sub.8,R.sub.8 is hydrogen, lower alkanoyl or aroyl optionally substituted by halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxyl, alkylthio, nitrile, nitro or trifluoromethyl,R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each independently is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, benzyloxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, carboxy, benzyloxycarbonyl or lower alkoxycarbonyl,X and Y each independently is nitrogen or ##STR3## R.sub.9 is hydrogen, lower allkyl optionally substituted by --O--R.sub.8, or --CO--Z,or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds lower blood pressure and inhibit adrenergic .beta.-receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of the structure: ##STR1## where A is either ##STR2## where R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are various substituents are active as antibacterials and antifungals.

Abstract: This invention comprises new compounds and a composition for influencing, in particular for inhibiting, plant growth, which contains as active compound at least one quaternary ammonioalkancarboxylic acid anilide of the formula I ##STR1## wherein EACH OF R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or any identical or different substituent,Each of R.sub.6 to R.sub.8 independently represents an identical or different radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, while two alkyl group together with the nitrogen atom can also form a saturated heterocyclic ring or three groups together can form an unsaturated heterocyclic ring a "alkylene" represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon bridge of 1 to 3 carbon atoms andX represents the anion of a non-phytotoxic acid HX.

Abstract: Processes for preparing benzoylethers, their acid additive salts and their quaternary ammonium salts are disclosed. These compounds have useful pharmacodynamic properties.

Abstract: Novel 3-amino-2-OR-propoxyaryl substituted imidazoles and methods for their preparation are disclosed. These imidazoles, and their salts, exhibit pharmacological activity which includes antihypertensive activity and .beta.-adrenergic blocking activity.