Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds structurally characterized by containing a specific heterocyclic group and by the presence of --CH.sub.2 --S--directly bound to the specific heterocyclic group. These heterocyclic compounds are useful as medicines, particularly as antagonists of SRS-A (slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis).

Abstract: A butenoic or propenoic acid derivative having the following formula in which G is an aryl or a heterocyclic ring, R11 and R12 are hydroben or an alkyl, X is sulfur or oxygen, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, an substituent such as an alkyl and J is pyridyl or phenyl having substituents and a heterocyclic ring may be formed between R2, R3 and J is provided here and is useful in the pharmacological field.

Abstract: For inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and cholesterol synthesis, the novel 2-pyridones and pyrid-2-thiones of the formula ##STR1## in which A is optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic,B is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl,D and E independently are optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic, H, nitro, cyano, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or imino, amino, alkoxy or acyl, or forms a ring with B,G is O or S,X is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--, andR represents a group of the formula ##STR2## and salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides benzamide compounds of general formula ##STR1## wherein each of A and B independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, X represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom, n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, each Z moiety independently represents a halogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, and Y represents a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1-6 haloalkoxy group, a group of formula ##STR2## wherein P is 0, 1 or 2, each Z' moiety independently represents a halogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, Y' represents a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 haloalkoxy, nitro or cyano group and Q represents N or C-H, or, when n is 2 or 3, Y may also be a halogen atom; processes for their preparation; and their use as pesticides.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents an alkyl group, Z represents a nitrogen atom or a group CH unsubstituted or substituted by a substituent X, m is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4, the or each Y represents a halogen atom, n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 5, and the or each X represents a halogen atom or a group selected from alkyl, haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, cyano, nitro, alkylsulphonyl, alkylsulphinyl, and sulphonamido, have been found to have herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A pyridine derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy gorup, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy group, a cyano group or a nitro group; R.sup.2 is, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.3 is a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group; R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group; R.sup.5 is, the same or different, each a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy group; X is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfinyl group, a sulfonyl group, an imino group or a methylene group; Y is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; l is an integer of 1 to 5; m is an integer of 1 to 3; and n is an integer of 1 to 4, which is useful for control of insect pest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 3,4-dehydropiperidin-5-one having herbicidal activity. The derivatives have the formula ##STR1## as defined in the claims. The present invention further relates to a herbicidal composition and a method for controlling weeds which grow among agricultural crops.

Abstract: The deazauracil containing probes of the invention are able to withstand higher temperatures, thereby allowing unmatched probes and mismatched probes to be washed off at higher hybridization stringency, thereby eliminating background readings and improving ease and accuracy of probe use.

Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of imidoperoxycarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## in which A is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene, phenylene, naphthylene or a group of the formula ##STR2## and R is a group of the formula --COOH, --SO.sub.3 H or --Cl, and X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.19 -alkylene or arylene, in which a solution of imidocarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR3## in sulfuric acid or methanesulfonic acid and an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide are continuously metered into a static mixer, then the solution of the imidoperoxycarboxylic acid obtained in this way is treated with water and the precipitated product is isolated.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme A reductase inhibitors useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents represented by the formula ##STR1## and the corresponding ring-opened hydroxy acids derived therefrom and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and method of inhibiting the biosynthesis of cholesterol therewith are also disclosed.

Abstract: A herbicidal compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is O, S(O).sub.n or NR.sup.a where R.sup.a is H or alkyl and n is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is H or halo;R.sup.2 is N or CR.sup.3 where R.sup.3 is halo or NO.sub.2 ;R.sup.4 is H, halo, NO.sub.2, alkyl, haloalkyl, CN, CO.sub.2 alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, COalkyl, COphenyl, CHO,OH, NH.sub.2, NHCOalkyl or alkoxyR.sup.5 is H, halo or optionally substituted alkyl;R.sup.6 is H, halo or optionally substituted alkyl; provided that at least one of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is halo;R.sup.7 is CN, CHO, COOR.sup.8, CONR.sup.8 R.sup.9, where R.sup.8 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl and R.sup.9 is a group R.sup.8, SO.sub.2 alkyl, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 or N.sup.+ R.sup.10 R.sup.11 R.sup.12 Z.sup.- where Z is an agriculturally acceptable anion e.g. chloride and R.sup.10, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl. Processes for the preparation of these compounds and compositions containing them are also described.

Abstract: 2- or 6-fluoromethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylate derivatives with 5-(haloalkyl) carboxamide or 5-(haloalkyl)carbamate substitution, useful as herbicides and herbicide intermediates.

Abstract: Acrylic acid derivatives having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is R.sup.1 O.sub.2 C--C.dbd.CH--ZR.sup.2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl or fluoroalkyl groups, and Z is oxygen or sulphur, A, B, D and E are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, aralkyl, arylalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylthio, acyloxy, amino, arylazo or acylamino, nitro, cyano, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --COR.sup.3, --CR.sup.3 .dbd.NR.sup.4, --N.dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 --S(O).sub.n R.sup.3 groups; any two of the groups, A, B, D and E, when they are in adjacent positions on the ring, optionally join to form a fused ring, n is 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted aryl or aralkyl; and metal complexes thereof. These compounds are useful as fungicides, insecticides, nematicides or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Novel intermediates for preparing 2-oxo-1-[[(substituted sulfonyl)-amino]carbonyl]azetidines are disclosed. These intermediates have the formula ##STR1## wherein Prot is as defined herein.

Abstract: Herbicides of formula: ##STR1## in which: n=0,1, 2f=0,1A is chosen from the groups ##STR2## in which: Ar is chosen from the groups ##STR3## B is chosen from optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A 3,4-pyridine-dithiol compound having formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or a trifluoromethyl group; and a method of producing the above 3,4-pyridine-dithiol compound having formula (I) by allowing a polyhalogenide pyridine compound having formula (II) to react with a hydrosulfide in a polar organic solvent in the presence of sulfur, and an iron powder or an iron salt: ##STR2## wherein X is chlorine or a trifluoromethyl group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydroxy and lower alkoxy, R.sup.5 is lower alkyl, and R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are independently selected from hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, methoxy, and lower alkyl, are selective .alpha..sub.2 adrenergic receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of glaucoma.

Abstract: The subject compounds, which are adapted for the site-specific/sustained delivery of centrally acting drug species to the brain, are compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein D is the residue of a centrally acting primary, secondary or tertiary amine and ##STR2## is an unsubstituted or substituted dihydropyridyl, dihydroquinolyl or dihydroisoquinolyl radical. The corresponding ionic pyridinium, quinolinium and isoquinolinium salts ##STR3## wherein X.sup.- is the anion of a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable acid, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pyridine-N-oxide derivative of the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Cross-linking reagents which are highly specific for sulphydryl groups and react with thiols at an excellent rate. The essential feature of the reagents is at least one vinyl group conjugated with an armoatic nitrogen heterocycle. Particular examples include vinyl pyridines, vinyl pyrimidines and vinyl triazines.

Abstract: The invention provides novel amino acids and peptides containing them which comprise a dihydropyridine.revreaction.pyridinium salt-type redox system and which provide site-specific and sustained delivery of pharmacologically active peptides to the brain. These new amino acids contain a redox system appended directly or via an alkylene bridge to the carbon atom adjacent to the carboxyl carbon and may be incorporated into a peptide chain at a variety of positions, including non-terminal positions.

Abstract: The present invention provides indan-1,3-dione derivatives, including derivatives represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group represented by ##STR2## wherein E represents a (substituted) phenyl group or a (substituted) pyridyl group; Y represents a hydroxyl group; and Z represents a halogen atom, a (substituted) alkylsulfonyloxy group or a (substituted) phenylsulfonyloxy group, or Y and Z are bonded to represent --O--; and A represents a (substituted) 1,3-butadienylene group or a (substituted) 1,3-azabutadienylene group, and a herbicidal composition containing the same as an active ingredient.The compound of the formula (I) shows high herbicidal activity against gramineous weeds, cyperaceous weeds, etc. but shows markedly low phytotoxicity against crops.

Abstract: Insecticidally active substituted heteroaryl phenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which Het represents an optionally substituted heteroaromatic radical,X represents O, S, --CH.sub.2 --, --O--CH.sub.2 --, --S--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O--, ##STR2## Y represents O, --O--CH.sub.2 -- or S, Z represents an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical;m represents integers from 1-4n represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4O represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, provided than n and o do not simultaneously represent 0p represents integers from 1-4,R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl which is optionally substituted; two radicals adjacent to one another can also, together with the C atoms to which they are bonded, form a saturated carbocyclic 5- or 6-ring,R.sup.1 represents identical or different radicals hydrogen, halogen, CN, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, 1-5-halogeno-C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 -alkylthio, 1-5-halogeno-C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, exhibit antibacterial activity wherein R is ##STR2##

Abstract: Disclosed herein are phthalonitriles of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently in each occurrence an aryl or phosphazine group; X is independently in each occurrence O, S, S(O), S(O)(O), P(R.sup.5), P(O)(R.sup.5), or N(R.sup.5); R.sup.4 is independently in each occurrence aryl, aryloxy, polyhaloaryl, polyhaloaryloxy, polyhaloalkylaryl, or polyhaloalkylaryloxy; R.sup.5 is independently in each occurrence aryl, polyhaloaryl, or polyhaloalkylaryl; n is a number from 1 to 4; and m is a number from 2 to 5. Also disclosed are phthalocyanines prepared from the above-described phthalonitriles. Also disclosed is a lubricant composition which comprises a lubricating fluid and a phthalonitrile or phthalocyanine as described above.

Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of acrylic acid useful in agriculture (especially as fungicides but also as plant growth regulators, insecticides and nematocides), to processes for preparing them, to agricultural (especially fungicidal) compositions containing them, and to methods of using them to combat fungi, especially fungal infections in plants, to regulate plant growth and to kill or control insect or nematode pests.The invention provides a compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is a substituted pyridinyl or substituted pyrimidinyl group linked to A by any of its ring carbon atoms; A is either an oxygen atom or S(O).sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of substituted alkoxydiphenyl ethers or alkoxydiphenylmethanes of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkylthio, dioxalkylene, dioxyhalogenoalkylene, CN, NO.sub.2, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkoxy or hydroxyalkoxy,R.sup.2 represents the radicals indicated for R.sup.1,R.sup.3 represents the radicals indicated for R.sup.1,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl or halogen,R.sup.5 represents the radicals indicated for R.sup.4,Het represents optionally substituted heteroaryl which is not linked to the remaining radical via the hetero atom,X, Y independently of one another represent --O-- or --S--Z represents --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CHCH.sub.3 -- or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --,m and n independently of one another represent 0, 1, 2 or 3 but their total is equal to, or more than, 2are exceedingly suitable for controlling fleas.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing useful thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibiting (.+-.)7-[3.alpha.-[1-[[(phenylamino)thioxomethyl]hydrazono]ethyl]-1.alpha. ,4.alpha.-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2.beta.-yl]-heptenoic acids and useful derivatives thereof from (.+-.)octahydro-1.alpha.-methyl-3a.alpha.,7a.alpha.-4.alpha.,7.alpha.-meth ano-2H-inden-2-ones.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of optically active esters of 2-chloropropionic acid of the formula: ##STR1## from an optically active lactate of the formula: ##STR2## with inversion of configuration. COOR.sub.1 in formula I and formula II is a hydrolyzable group. The lactate of formula II is brought into contact with SOCl.sub.2, followed by decomposition of the chlorosulfite formed, the process being one in which at least the decomposition stage is carried out in the presence of an ether.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel 1-nitro-2,2-diaminoethylene derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine, fluorine, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl; unsubstituted or halogen-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylthio, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkylsulfinyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkylsulfonyl; or also nitro, cyano, thiocyanato, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 haloalkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 haloalkynyl, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbamoyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbonyloxy,n is an integer from 0 to 4,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, benzyl or pyridinylmethyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new class of calcium specific fluorescent indicator dyes having visible excitation and emission wavelengths. The new fluorescent indicator dyes combine at least one tricyclic chromophore with a tetracarboxylate parent CA.sup.2+ chelating compound having the octacoordinate pattern of liganding groups characteristic of BAPTA to give a rhodamine-like or fluorescein-like fluorophore. Binding of calcium.sup.2+ increases the fluorescence of the new compounds by up to 40-fold. The calcium.sup.2+ dissociation constants are in the range 0.37-2.3 microM, so that the new indicators give better resolution of high [CA.sup.2+ ] levels than were previously obtainable with predecessor compounds such as quin-2 or fluo-2. The visible excitation wavelengths of the new compounds are more convenient for fluorescent microscopy and flow cytometry than the UV required by previous indicators.

Abstract: This invention relates to alkoxyimino ether derivatives of 5-acyl-2(1H)-pyridinones and to their use as cardiotonic agents useful in treating cardiac failure, and to the process useful in the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted by halogen, lower alkoxy optionally substituted by halogen and lower alkenyl optionally substituted by halogen;R.sup.3 is halogen, amino, mono- or di(lower alkyl)-amino, lower alkyl substituted by halogen, lower alkoxy optionally substituted by halogen and lower alkenyl optionally substituted by halogen provided that R.sup.3 is not monochloro or monobromo-methyl;R.sup.6 is oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.7 and R.sup.10 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted by halogen, lower alkoxy optionally substituted by halogen, and lower thioalkoxy optionally substituted by halogen; andR.sup.

Abstract: The novel compound 5-fluoro-2[[(4-cyclopropylmethoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimid azole and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as active ingredient, and the use of the compound in medicine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes haloalkyl, haloalkenyl or haloalkynyl, (R.sup.2).sub.n denotes H or up to 3 halogens, A denotes N or N.fwdarw.0, R.sup.3 denotes H or alkyl, and Z denotes, inter alia, a carboxyl group or a functional derivative thereof, are valuable herbicides and growth regulators.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substituted cyclohexanedione compounds, the preparation of said compounds, compositions containing said compounds and the use of said compositions in the selective pre- and postemergent kill and control of grassy weeds in the presence of various crop plants.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein K is oxygen or sulphur; Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is O, S(O).sub.n, NR.sup.4, CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CHR.sup.5, CO, CR.sup.1 (OR.sup.2), C.dbd.CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2, CR.sup.1 .dbd.CR.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CR.sup.2 .dbd.CH, C.dbd.C, OCHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 O, OCHR.sup.1 O, S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1, S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 S(O).sub.n, CHR.sup.1 OSO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.4, CO.sub.2, O.sub.2 C, SO.sub.2 O, OSO.sub.2, CO.CO, COCHR.sup.1, COCHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 CO, CHOH.CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1.CHOH, ##STR2## CONR.sup.4, OCONR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO, CSNR.sup.4, OCS.NR.sup.4, SCO.NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CS, NR.sup.4 CSO, NR.sup.4 COS, NR.sup.4 CONR.sup.4, S(O).sub.n NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 S(O).sub.n, CS.sub.2, S.sub.2 C, CO.S, SCO, N.dbd.N, N.dbd.CR.sup.1, CR.sup.1 .dbd.N, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2 CH(OH), CHR.sup.1 OCO, CHR.sup.1 SCO, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.

Abstract: Azaneophyl and silazaneophyl sulfides, processes for their preparation, agents containing them, and their use as pesticides.Compounds of the formula I, their optical isomers and mixtures thereof ##STR1## where M denotes C or Si,R.sup.1 denotes unsubstituted or substituted pyridyl, unsubstituted or substituted pyrimidyl, andwhen M=C- denotes unsubstituted or substituted pyridazinyl, unsubstituted or substituted pyrazinyl, unsubstituted or substituted 1,2,4-triazinyl, unsubstituted or substituted 1,2,4,5-tetrazinyl,R.sup.2, R.sup.3 independently or one another denote alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl, phenyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote an alkylene chain which - together with the quaternary central atom (M) - form an unsubstituted or fluorine-substituted ring having four to six ring members (when M=Si) or having three to six ring members (when M=C),R.sup.4 denotes H, F, --CN, --CCl.sub.3, --C.dbd.CH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, ##STR2## R.sup.

Abstract: A novel pyridine compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof which exhibit inhibitory activity or prolylendopeptidase and a pharmaceutical use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the fungicidal compositions of formula (II): ##STR1## in which: R denotesa lower alkyl radical, optionally substituted with one or more substituents chosen from halogen, and preferably chlorine, fluorine or bromine, atoms, a lower alkoxy radical and a radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.x Si R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3, x=0 or 1 and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, being lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aryl (in particular phenyl) or aralkyl (in particular benzyl);an alkenyl, and preferably allyl, radical, optionally substituted as when R denotes alkyl or with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl group;=lower haloalkoxy, preferably containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, advantageously trifluoromethoxy, lower haloalkyl, preferably containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, advantageously trifluoromethyl, or halogen (preferably chlorine or bromine);n=1, 2 or 3, it being possible for Y to be identical or different when n=2 or 3.

Abstract: Certain trans-6-[[(substituted)pyridin-3-yl]-alkyl- and alkenyl]tetrahydro-4-hydroxypyran-2-ones and the corresponding ring-opened acids derived therefrom are potent inhibitors of the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) and are useful as hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, which have .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptor stimulant activity. They may be used in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction, such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.In preferred embodiments, Q represents a chlorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group, X represents a C.sub.3-4 alkylene chain, Y a C.sub.1-5 alkylene chain, R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and Het represents a pyrimidinyl pyrazinyl, triazinyl, thiazolyl, quinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl or pyridyl group.

Abstract: Insecticides of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted 5- to 10-member heterocyclic moiety; R.sub.2 is an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl moiety; X is oxygen, sulfur or --NH--; and R.sub.3 is: (a) an optionally substituted 3-phenoxyphenalkyl, 3-phenoxypyridylalkyl, 3-(pyridyloxy)phenalkyl, 3-phenylaminophenoalkyl, 3-benzylphenalkyl or 3-benzyloxyphenalkyl moiety; (b) a benzylfuranylmethyl moiety; (c) a 3- or 4-substituted benzyl or tetrafluorobenzyl moiety; (d) 4-phenoxy-2-butyn-2-yl; or (e) 2-methyl-3-phenylbenzyl.

Abstract: A benzoylurea compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a methyl group, provided that X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are not simultanously hydrogen atoms, Y is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group which may be substituted by halogen, a --CO.sub.2 R.sub.1 group wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a cation or an alkyl group, or a --OR.sub.1 group wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above, A.sub.1 is .dbd.N-- or ##STR2## wherein Y is as defined above, W is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above, k is an integer of from 1 to 3, l is 0 or 1, and Ar is ##STR4## wherein Z is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group which may be substituted by halogen, an alkoxy group which may be substituted by halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group or a --S(O).sub.n R.sub.2 group wherein R.sub.2 is an alkyl group which may be substituted by halogen and n is 0, 1 or 2, A.sub.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substituted cyclohexanedione compounds, the preparation of said compounds, compositions containing said compounds and the use of said compositions in the selective pre- and postemergent kill and control of grassy weeds in the presence of various crop plants.

Abstract: A novel cyclohexane compound represented by the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl group, R.sup.2 represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)-alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkynyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkylmethyl, halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, cyano(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthiomethyl or benzyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and when R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom, R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxycarbonyl group, and when R.sup.5 is a methyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an oxyguanidine of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an organic radical,R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is hydrogen or an organic or inorganic substituent,X is N or CH,Y is N or CR.sup.3, andZ is N or CR.sup.4,comprising reacting ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 is optionally substituted alkyl or aralkyl, or its hydrogen halide, with a hydroxylamine derivative of the formulaH.sub.2 N--O--R.sup.1 (III)at a temperature between about 0.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. New isothioureas of the formula ##STR3## are also shown.

Abstract: Cyclopentenyl pyrimidine compounds have potent anti-viral, anti-tumor and differentiating activity. Of these compounds, cyclopentenyl cytosine has proved to be particularly effective in a variety of tumors, as well as having good antiviral activity and potent differentiating properties.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of optically active 3-de-methylmevalonic acid derivatives, and intermediates A process for the preparation of optically active 3-de-methylmevalonic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## (3,5-dihydroxy carboxylic acid derivatives) or of the formula II ##STR2## (.beta.-hydroxy lactones) in which R, R.sup.1 and Y have the indicated meanings, is described. The invention furthermore relates to aldehydes of the formula XII ##STR3## in which M represents the indicated protective groups. The 3-demethylmevalonic acid derivatives of this invention are useful for lowering cholesterol levels of a host.