Abstract: The present invention concerns new .alpha.-[4-(5'-trifluoromethyl-pyrid-2'-yl)oxy-phenoxy]-propionic-acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are hydrogen, halogen, cyano or lower alkyl, andZ is a radical --COR.sub.3 or a 2-oxazoline group, whereby R.sub.3 is the hydroxyl group or a salt form thereof, or is an ester, thioester, amide or hydrazide group on said propionic acid.These new propionic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating activity and may be worked up into compositions containing them.

Abstract: An improved process for producing 2,6-diaminopyridines and azo dyestuffs therefrom involves reacting a 2,6-dihalopyridine with a primary amine in a two-phase system of water and an insoluble or sparingly soluble inert organic solvent in the presence of an inorganic base.

Abstract: Novel organic amide compounds which are N-[6-(acylaminophenyl)-1,2-dihydro-2-oxonicotinoyl]penicillin compounds having broad spectrum antibacterial utility are provided by (a) reacting the free amino acid of the appropriate penicillin or the acid salt or silylated derivative or complex thereof with a reactive derivative of the corresponding N-6-[acylaminophenyl]-1,2-dihydro-2-oxonicotinic acid or (b) reacting the free amino acid 6-aminopenicillanic acid or a related compound or the acid salt or silylated derivative thereof with a reactive derivative of the corresponding D-N-[6-[acylaminophenyl]-1,2-dihydro-2-oxonicotinoyl]-2-substituted glycine. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods for treating infections using said compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dihydropyridine derivative and a salt thereof. More particularly, it relates to a new dihydropyridine derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which have vasodilating and anti-hypertensive activities, to processes for the preparation thereof, and to pharmaceutical composition comprising the same for therapeutical treatment of cardiovascular disorder and hypertension in human being.

Abstract: Iminobenzyl dihydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## wherein, each R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, sulfonamido, halogen, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cyano, hydroxy, acyloxy, nitro, amino, alkylmercapto, alkylamino, alkanoylamino, carbalkoxyamino, carboxy, methanesulfonyl, carbalkoxy or trifluoromethyl;each R.sub.4 is lower alkoxy;each R.sub.2 is lower alkyl;and R.sub.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic or ##STR2## wherein R is as previously defined; have anti-hypertensive activity.

Abstract: A phenoxyalkene derivative having the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, ##STR2## and Y and Z are the same or different and respectively represent a hydrogen atom, trifluoromethyl group, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, nitro group or cyano group; R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group and R.sub.2 represents carboxyl, hydroxymethyl, allyloxycarbonyl, a lower alkoxycarbonyl, a lower haloalkoxycarbonyl, a S-lower alkylthiocarbonyl, carbamoyl, a N-lower alkylcarbamoyl or a N-phenylcarbamoyl group is produced by reacting a phenol compound having the formula ##STR3## with a dihalogen compound having the formula ##STR4## wherein R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined above and X.sub.1 represents a halogen atom and X.sub.2 and X.sub.

Abstract: (Dichloromethyl) substituted pyridines are prepared from (trichloromethyl) substituted pyridines by the reaction thereof under reductive dechlorination conditions with metallic iron or a ferrous iron compound and an acid.

Abstract: A phenoxycarboxylic acid derivative having the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents ##STR2## and X.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, trifluoromethyl group, nitro group or cyano group and X.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, nitro group or cyano group, R' represents ##STR3## and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same and different and respectively represent hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, is produced by reacting a phenol compound having the formula ##STR4## with a halogen compound havingX--R'wherein X represents a halogen atom in the presence of a base. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a quarternary ammonium salt or a quaternary phosphonium salt in a nonpolar solvent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are useful as anti-allergy agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a straight or branched chain alkynyl group containing from 3 to 9 carbon atoms, inclusive; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, cyano, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, halogen or amino; n is 2 or 3; X is NR.sup.3 or CHR.sup.3 ; R.sup.3 is cyano, nitro, SO.sub.2 Ar; or SO.sub.2 (lower)alkyl; R.sup.12 is hydrogen or (CH.sub.2).sub.p NR.sup.13 R.sup.14 ; p is an integer of from 1 to 4, inclusive; R.sup.13 and R.sup.14 each are independently hydrogen or (lower)alkyl; and Ar is phenyl or phenyl containing 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from halogen and (lower)alkyl; and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are potent anti-ulcer agents.

Abstract: The process for the manufacture of a compound of the formula ##STR1## comprising reacting in the presence of a basic nitrogen compound at elevated temperature phosphorus oxychloride with a compound of the formula ##STR2## in the molar ratio of phosphorus oxychloride to hydroxypyridine of 1:1 to 1.3:1 whereinR.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, carbalkoxy having 2 to 5 total carbon atoms, carbalkoxymethyl having 3 to 6 total carbon atoms or substituted phenyl having a substituent selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, cyano and nitro and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro or acetyl.

Abstract: A dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## where D is a chromophoric residuen is 1 or 2Z is ##STR2## where R is H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted by OH, OSO.sub.3 H, CN or SO.sub.3 H or is phenyleach hal independently represents a chlorine or fluorine atom occupying one of the remaining 2-, 4- and 6-positions of the pyridine nucleusX is F, Cl, CN or NO.sub.2Y is H, F, Cl, CN or NO.sub.2.These dyestuffs reactively dye cellulose at low temperatures and are less prone to "acid bleeding" than some known reactive dyes.

Abstract: New pyridinyl aminoalkyl ethers, their N-oxides and their physiologically acceptable addition salts with acids, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical formulations which contain these compounds and are useful in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## have been found to inhibit gastric secretion in mammalian species.

Abstract: A class of 3-phenyl-4(1H)-pyridones and pyridinethiones are broad-spectrum herbicides. The new compounds are characterized by a small substituent on the nitrogen, and usually bear a 5-substituent chosen from a class described herein. The phenyl ring may be substituted. The compounds are effective herbicides when applied both before and after the emergence of weeds, and are particularly useful for the control of weeds in cotton and rice cropland.

Abstract: Dyes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic diazo component radical,R.sub.2 is cyano or acyl,R.sub.3 is alkyl, carbocyclic aryl or heterocyclyl, or a substituted deriive thereof, andR.sub.4 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl, with the proviso that R.sub.4 is free of sulfo groups and protonizable groups, are useful as disperse dyes for the dyeing and printing of fibres and textiles of synthetic and semi-synthetic, hydrophobic organic substances of high molecular weight. These dyes build up excellently and yield dyeings which are fast to thermofixation, sublimation, pleating, ozone, rubbing, gas fumes, water, sea water, perspiration, alkali and washing.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new pyridyloxy-phenoxy-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro or carbothiamideB is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano, mono- or dialkylamino, alkoxy-carbonyl or carbothiamideC is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro or carbothiamideD is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, mono- or dialkylaminoR.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or benzyl R is the rest of the acid a salt or an ester,With the proviso that if the pyridine ring is substituted by halogen and/or alkyl and C is also halogen, then the radicals A, B and D must contain no less than two halogen atoms or alkyl radicals.These derivatives have herbicidal and plant-growth regulating activity.