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: Pyridyl esters and thiolesters of .alpha.-substituted unsaturated acids, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof and the use of said esters and thiolesters and compositions for the control of pests.

Abstract: One process comprises the step of reacting an amount of 5-carboxy-2-pyridone directly with both a suitable chlorinating agent and a suitable fluorinating agent to selectively transform both the 5-carboxy group and the 2-positioned oxygen function of the ring. A second process comprises the steps of reacting an amount of 5-carboxy-2-pyridone with a suitable fluorinating agent to selectively transform the 5-carboxy group without altering the 2-positioned oxygen function of the ring and reacting the 5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridone thereby formed with a suitable chlorinating agent to cause 2-chloro-5-trifluoromethylpyridine to form.

Abstract: Water-insoluble monoazo dyes of the formula ##STR1## produced by reacting a diazotized amine of the benzene, naphthalene, diphenyl, diphenylmethane or heterocyclic series which is free from water solubilizing groups with the appropriate 6-hydroxy-2-pyridone and the utility thereof for the dyeing and printing of synthetic fabric materials to yellow to red shades having excellent fastness to light and sublimation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl,R.sup.2 is carboxy, carboxylate, or carbalkoxyR.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, or halogen andR.sup.5 is optionally substituted aryl,are active as plant growth regulators, and particularly as chemical gametocides.

Abstract: 5-Substituted picolinic acid derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a straight or branched chain halogen-substituted alkyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a substituted phenyl group having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a nitro group, an amino group, an N-alkyl-substituted amino group, an acylamino group, an acetyl group, an acyloxy group, a hydroxy group or a halogen-substituted alkyl group or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, when taken together, represent a polymethylene chain; and R.sub.

Abstract: Azo pyridone dyestuffs containing at least one reactive phosphoric or phosphonic acid group. The dyestuffs are characterized by the formula:A -- N .dbd. N -- Rwherein A is an aromatic radical containing at least one phosphoric or phosphonic acid group and R is a monovalent radical derived from a pyridone coupling component by removing a hydrogen atom attached to a ring carbon atom of the pyridone ring. The aromatic radical A is preferably a phenyl or naphthyl group. In addition to its phosphonic or phosphoric acid group or groups, radical A may be substituted with one or more halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, sulfonic acid or carboxylic acid groups. Cellulosic textiles, e.g., cotton or cotton/polyester blends, may be reactively dyed with these dyestuffs in an acid, neutral or alkaline bath using dicyandiamide or the equivalent. The phosphoric or phosphonic acid groups and the cellulosic material react to fix the dye through an ester linkage.

Abstract: Acyl-aminoalkyl-benzoic acid and derivates thereof show a blood sugar lowering effect upon oral administration and can be used as orally applicable hypoglycemiants.

Abstract: Substituted Dibenz[b,f][1,4]oxazepin-11-yl pyridinium salts and derivatives thereof useful as intermediates in the preparation of anti-psychotic agents.

Abstract: Unsubstituted, mono-, di- or trisubstituted-11-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-substituted-4-pyridyl)-dibenz[b,f][1 ,4]oxazepines, useful as anti-psychotic agents..

Abstract: Certain N-(pyridothienopyrazol)amides such as 2,2-diethyl-N-[1-methyl-1H-pyrazolo(3',4':4,5)thieno-(2,3-b)pyridin-3-yl]b utanamide are useful for the prophylaxis and therapy of diseases caused by rhinoviruses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 6-alkyl-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-nicotinic acid derivatives, their preparation, and antihyperglycemic use.

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: This disclosure describes novel 4-(polyfluoroalkylamino)phenyl compounds useful as hypolipidemic and antiatherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: Methyl 3-(3-ethylureido)-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-2-oxopyridine-4-carboxylate is useful as a muscle relaxant.

Abstract: 5-Alkoxy-picolinic esters represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.1 represents an unsubstituted phenyl group; a phenyl group substituted with one or more of an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an acetyl group; a phthalidyl group; an alkoxyalkyl group wherein the alkyl moiety and the alkoxy moiety each has 1 to 4 carbon atoms; an alkoxyalkoxyalkyl group wherein the alkyl moiety and the alkoxy moiety each has 1 to 4 carbon atoms; an indanyl group; or an acyloxyalkyl group having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R.sub.3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms (such as a methyl, n-propyl, isobutyl, t-butyl, etc.

Abstract: This disclosure describes esters of 4-(monoalkylamino)benzoic acids with hydroxyalkanoic acids and derivatives, phenols, or 3-pyridinols useful as hypolipidemic agents.

Abstract: 5-Alkoxy-picolinic acids and the salts and the esters thereof represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and M represents a hydrogen atom; a calcium atom; a sodium atom; a potassium atom; an aluminum atom; an unsubstituted phenyl group; a phenyl group substituted with one or more of an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a halogen atom (such as a chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc., atom); a phthalidyl group; an alkoxyalkyl group wherein the alkyl moiety and the alkoxy moiety each has 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or an acyloxyalkyl group having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R.sub.3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms (such as a methyl, n-propyl, isobutyl, t-butyl, etc.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine methyl esters of cyclopropane carboxylic acids and the geometric and optical isomers thereof are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, 3,4-methylenedioxy, chloro, fluoro or bromo; n represents an integer of 0 to 2; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; R represents hydrogen, cyano or ethynyl and Z represents chloro, fluoro or bromo. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of insecticidal activity and compositions containing said compounds are so employed.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonyl ureas of the formula ##STR1## in which R, R.sup.1, X, X.sup.1 and Y have the defined meanings, and the salts thereof, process for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical preparations containing them and their use for lowering the blood sugar level.

Abstract: Phenoxyalkylaminepyridyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl, methoxy, or chlorine; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl, alkoxy containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro, amino, halogen, cyano, or a residue of the formula ##STR2## N IS 2 OR 3, AND THEIR PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACCEPTABLE ACID ADDITION SALTS. These compounds are useful for lowering blood pressure.

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: A treatment to alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis consisting of topical application of a cream, ointment or lotion containing, as the principal active ingredient, one or more 6-substituted nicotinamides and or 2-substituted pyrazinamides is disclosed. The therapeutic composition may include a single member of the above active ingredients present in a total amount of from 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of the total composition, or a plurality thereof present in a preferred concentration range of from 0.02 to 2 percent by weight of the total composition. Topical application of the therapeutic composition in a cream, ointment, or a water or alcohol solution has been found to achieve from substantial to complete remissions of psoriasis in humans.

Abstract: Benzene ring substituted benzimidazole-2-carbamate derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## where R is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; ##STR2## is a 5, 6, 7 or 8 membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 2 hetero atoms; the ##STR3## substitution being at the 5(6)-position; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The compounds are useful as pesticides, particularly as anthelmintic and antifungal agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to thieno[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents an alkyl radical having 1-6 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 represents a radical selected from hydrogen and an acyl group;R.sub.3 represents a radical selected from hydrogen; an acyl group; an alkoxycarbonyl group; a phenyl group; a phenyl group substituted with at least a substitutent selected with at least a substituent selected from halogen, hydroxy, nitro, amino, cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; a phenoxy group; a phenoxy group substituted with at least a substituent selected from halogen, hydroxy, nitro, amino, cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, and C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; and a trifluoromethyl group;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, an acyl group, an alkoxy carbonyl group, or a phenyl or phenoxy group optionally substituted with at least a halogen atom or a hydroxy, nitro, amino, cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.

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.

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.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain structural analogs of the prostaglandins which have been unexpectedly discovered to be pharmacological analogs of prostacyclin (PGI.sub.2), i.e., they exhibit the characteristic prostacyclin-type biological responses. These novel compounds are all 6-hydroxy-PGE-type compounds. They are useful for the pharmacological purposes for which prostacyclin is used, e.g., a antithromboti agents, smooth muscle stimulators, gastric antisecretory agents, antihypertensive agents, antiasthma agents, nasal decongestants, or regulators or fertility and procreation.

Abstract: Novel substituted (3-loweralkylamino-2-R,o-propoxy)pyridines, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and their preparation are disclosed. These pyridines have pharmaceutical properties such as anti-hypertensive activity of rapid onset.