Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for preparing beta-ketoester compound of the following formula (1), which is a useful intermediate for the synthesis of such quinoline antibiotics as Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Gemifloxacin, Trovafloxacin, etc. The quinoline antibiotics obtained from the above compound of formula (1) show potent antibacterial activity, and so are advantageously used as a therapeutic agent for bacterial infections of humans or animals.

Abstract: Compounds which are capable of generating acid on photolysis are disclosed, and the uses of these compounds, especially for deprotecting the termini of nucleic acid molecules or peptides during synthesis of arrays. The compounds described herein may be employed in the detritylation of 5′-O-dimethoxytrityl (DMT) protected nucleotides by photolysing the compounds to generate an acid capable of removing the DMT group allowing oligonucleotide arrays to be synthesised using readily available 5′-O-DMT-nucleoside-3′-O-phosphoramidite monomers conventionally used in solid phase nucleic acid synthesis. A method of avoiding the effects of stray light in projection lithography techniques is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that possess inhibitory activity against PDE-3 and L-type calcium channels. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds for treating cardiovascular disease, stroke, epilepsy, ophthalmic disorder or migraine.

Abstract: L-threo-&bgr;-benzyloxyaspartate derivatives having a substituent on the benzene ring, represented by the following formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated potassium channel activators, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated potassium channel activator, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one vasoactive agent. The present invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one potassium channel activator, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one vasoactive agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to nicotinamide derivatives and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of, such derivatives. The nicotinamide derivatives according to the present invention are useful in numerous diseases, disorders and conditions, in particular inflammatory, allergic, respiratory diseases, disorders and conditions, as well as wounds.

Abstract: A novel protein adduct is disclosed which is associated with the presence of alcohol liver disease. The adduct is a hybrid product of malondialdehyde and acetaldehyde which act synergistically to bind hepatic proteins. The adduct is highly immunogenic and fluorescent. Methods of detection are also disclosed including monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies.

Abstract: The invention provides piperidine compounds of general formula (I) in which A, B, X, Y, Z, R, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their use as medicaments, compositions containing them and processes for their for their preparation.

Abstract: There is disclosed an advantageous mixed acid anhydride production method of formula (1):

Abstract: The invention describes novel lercanidipine crude Forms (A) and (B), novel lercanidipine hydrochloride crystalline Forms (I) and (II) obtained from said crude Forms, pharmaceutical, antihypertensive compositions containing as active agent at least one of the lercanidipine hydrochloride crystalline Forms (I) and (II) and methods of use thereof

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing ketones by reacting boric acid derivates with carbocylic acid anhydrides in the presence of a transition metal catalyst. The carboxylic acid anhydrides can either be used in isolated form or produced from carboxylic acids in a reaction mixture. This method enables the simple embodiment of a multitude of functionalised ketones in a single reaction step.

Abstract: Ortho, ortho-substituted nitrogen-containing bisaryl compounds, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments, and pharmaceutical preparations including their use as antiarrhythmic active compounds, for example, for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias, e.g. atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing enantiomer-enriched 3-heteroaryl-3-hydroxypropanoic acid derivatives and 3-heteroaryl-1-aminopropan-3-ols, and to their use.

Abstract: 3-ethyl 5-methyl (+/−) 2-[(2-aminoethoxy)methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate benzenesulfonate, containing overall impurities of significantly less than 0.3% is disclosed, as well as process for its preparation, according to which substance of 3-ethyl 5-methyl (+/−) 2-[2-(N-trialkylamino)ethoxymethyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate is converted with benzenesulfonic acid in ethanol solution, at a temperature between 20° C. and reflux temperature, followed by isolation and purification of 3-ethyl 5-methyl (+/−) 2-[(2-aminoethoxy)methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate benzenesulfonate. Amlodipine benzenesulfonate is useful as an antiishemic and antihypertensive agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to new pyridyl alkane acid amides according to general formula (I) as well as methods for their production, medicaments containing these compounds as well as their medical use, especially in the treatment of tumors or for immunosuppression.

Abstract: Compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructuive pulmonary disease, of the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention provides reporter compounds based on squaric, croconic, and/or rhodizonic acid, among others, reactive intermediates used to synthesize the reporter compounds, and methods of synthesizing and using the reporter compounds, among others.

Abstract: Mono-acylated o-phenylendiamines derivatives of formula A 1

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel organic acid salt of amlodipine, its preparation method, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as a therapeutically active ingredient.

Abstract: The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of alpha4 containing integrin-mediated binding to ligands such as VCAM-1 and MAdCAM.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for oxidising an aromatic aldehyde to the corresponding carboxylic acid. The process of the invention for preparing an aromatic acid by oxidising an aromatic aldehyde consists of carrying out the oxidation of the aromatic aldehyde in a basic medium using molecular oxygen or a gas containing molecular oxygen in the presence of a catalyst, and is characterized in that oxidation is carried out in the presence of an effective quantity of a palladium and/or platinum based catalyst under conditions such that oxidation is carried out in a diffusion regime.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stilbene and quinone compounds related to combretastatin A-4 and their use as anticancer compounds and prodrugs. The compounds include those with an alkyl group on the double bond of cis or trans-stilbenes, compounds with one or more (and preferably 2 or 3) alkyl group substituents on the stilbene A ring, compounds with an alkoxy group other than methoxy at position 3, 4, and/or 5 of the stilbene A ring, compounds (or prodrugs) in which BOC amino acid esters are formed with the phenolic hydroxyl at the 3-position of the B ring and compounds (or prodrugs) based on a benzoquinone B ring. The present invention further relates to the photochemical reactions of stilbene compounds, either the above compounds disclosed for the first time herein or compounds based on prior art stilbenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fungicide containing a novel benzoylpyridine derivative or its salt. The present invention provides a fungicide containing a benzoylpyridine derivative represented by the formula (I) or its salt: wherein X is a halogen atom, a nitro group, a substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cycloalkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, a substitutable hydrocarbon group, a substitutable alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxyl group which may be esterified or amidated, or a substitutable amino group; n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1 is a substitutable alkyl group; R2 is a substitutable alkyl group, a substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cycloalkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; and m is 1, 2, 3 or 4, provided that when m is at least 2, R2 may contain an oxygen atom to form a condensed ring.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for preparing a compound of Formula I that is achiral, racemic or enantiomerically enriched at the hydroxylation center indicated by comprising contacting a compound of Formula II with an oxidant selected from oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, peracids or alkyl hydroperoxides in the presence of a zirconium complex, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also pertains to zirconium complexes useful in this procedure comprising zirconium and a ligand of Formula III or its enantiomer wherein J, R6 and n are as defined in the disclosure. This invention further pertains to a compound of Formula III or its enantiomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, compositions and methods that are useful for treating viral infections and associated diseases, particularly HCV infections and associated diseases.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel carboxamides of formula (I) wherein A is (A1), (A2), (A3), (A4), (A5); Q is (Q1), (Q2), (Q3), (Q4), (Q5), (Q6); R1 is CH2 R2, CH2CH═CHR2, CH═C═CHR2 or COR3; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl, COOC1-C4alkyl, COOC3-C6alkenyl, COOC3-C6alkynyl or CN; R3 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkyl substituted by halogen, C1-C6alkoxy or C1-C6haloalkoxy; or is C1-C6alkylthio, C1-C6haloalkylthio, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy; C3-C6alkenyloxy or C3-C6haloalkenyloxy; C3-C6haloalkenyloxy; C3-C6alkynyloxy or C3-C6haloalkynyloxy; R4 is methyl, CF2Cl, CF3, CF2H, CFH2, Cl or Br, R5 is methyl, CF3, CH2OCH3 or CH2OCF3; R6 is hydrogen, fluoro, CF3 or methyl; R7 is hydrogen, methyl or halogen; and Z is phenyl, halophenyl, C5-C7cycloalkyl, C5-C7acycloalkyl substituted by C1-C3alkyl, C1C3haloalkyl or halogen, or a group of the form —CHR8—CH2—CHR9R10 wherein R8, R9 and R10 are independently of each other C1-C3alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides inhibitors of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) and/or apolipoprotein B (Apo B) secretion having Formula (I) which are useful for the treatment of obesity and related diseases, as well as prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and its clinical sequelae, for lowering serum lipids, and in the prevention and treatment of related diseases. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and to methods of treating obesity, atherosclerosis, and related diseases and/or conditions with the compounds of the present invention, either alone or in combination with other pharmaceutical agents, including lipid-lowering agents.

Abstract: Amlodipine camsylate of the present invention is a crystalline salt of amlodipine suitable for pharmaceutical formulation, which is prepared by using low toxic camphor sulfonic acid to meet required pharmaceutical properties for treating cadiovacular diseases.

Abstract: Compounds which can be represented by the general formula (I) indicated below: 1

Abstract: The invention provides antimicrobial agents and methods of using the agents for sterilization, sanitation, antisepsis, disinfection, and treatment of infections in mammals.

Abstract: This invention relates to neurotrophic, low molecular weight, small molecule heterocyclic ketone and thioester compounds, compositions containing the same, and the use of such compounds for treating neurological disorders, including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound formula [I]: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl-carboxamides which modulate the activity of protein tyrosine kinases and therefore are expected to be useful in the treatment of abnormal protein tyrosine kinase activity driven disorders including cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine-3-carbaldehyde which is a useful intermediate in the preparation of a variety of pharmaceutical and pesticide products.

Abstract: A process for making an aromatic aldehyde in which a sulfoxide is reacted with a dihalogenated aromatic compound in the absence of an effective amount of an activating reagent. The aldehyde may then be used to make other compounds, such as a compound that acts as a cPLA inhibitor.

Abstract: &bgr;-diketone fluorescent tags are disclosed, particularly those enabling the use of excitation energy in the near visible or visible spectrum. In some cases, these tags allow the use of cost-effective excitation devices such as LED's. The compounds form fluorescent chelates (complexes) with lanthanide (III) rare earth metal ions (such as Eu3+). The fluorescent complex may be included in a latex microparticle, such as a styrene latex particle. Ideally, the complex has an absorption maximum &lgr; equal to or greater than 360 nm, and the compound is characterized by a pKa<9.0. Kits and methods for detecting target molecules (e.g. immunoassays) are also disclosed. Such methods and kits typically use a ligand for binding to the target molecule and a labeling agent attached to the ligand. The fluorescent complexes described above are at least part of the labeling agent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1-(4′-fluorophenyl)-1-(3-dimethylamino-propyl)-5-phthalanecarbonitrile of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystalline forms of Amlodipine Maleate These crystalline forms are useful as pharmaceutical agents. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions which include these crystalline forms and to methods of treatment using these crystalline forms. The novel crystalline compounds of the present invention are useful as calcium channel blockers and are thus useful as anti-ischaemic and anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-(phenylsulphonyl)glycyl-glycine compounds, which are defined by formula I and the description, as well as their method of preparation and their use in therapeutics 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and II, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, are useful as inhibitors of Factor VIIa, Factor IXa, Factor Xa, Factor FXIa, tryptase, and urokinase, wherein ring B is phenyl or pyridyl, L is a linker, and R1-R27, W, Z1, and Z2 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A novel crystalline organic acid salt of amlodipine having improved physiochemical properties, a preparation method thereof and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same are provided.

Abstract: Compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructuive pulmonary disease, of the formula: 1

Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides having a hydroxy group adjacent to the amide functionality are useful as antifungal agents, particularly for plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene. The ligands comprise a class of ketones.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5-arylnicotinaldehydes by reduction of the corresponding 5-arylnicotinic acids by catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of carboxylic anhydrides in which the catalyst used is a palladium/ligand complex, characterized in that the molar ratio between palladium and ligand is from 1:5 to 1:15 in the case of monodentate ligands and from 1:2.5 to 1:7.5 in the case of bidentate ligands.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of anti-ischemic and anti-hypertensive drug amlodipine besylate [2-{(2-aminoethoxy)-methyl-4-(2-chlorophenyl) 3-ethoxy carbonyl-5-methoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-1,4-dihydropyridine} benzene sulphonate]. Phthalic anhydride is condensed with monoethanol amine at 150-190° C. The resulting N-(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalimide is coupled with 4-chloroethyl acetoacetate in the presence of sodium hydride in an organic solvent in an inert atmosphere at −11 to −15° C. Ethyl-4-[-2(phthalimido) ethoxy] acetoacetate formed is coupled with orthochloro benzaldehyde in the presence of pyridine salt at 70-90° C. Ethyl-2-(2-chloro benzylidine)4-[-2(phthalimido) ethoxy] acetoacetate fanned is condensed with methyl amino crotonate at 20-40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-Haloalkyl-3-heterocyclylpyridines, 4-haloalkyl-5-heterocyclyl-pyrimidines and 4-trifluoromethyl-3-oxadiazolylpyridines, Processes for Their Preparation, Compositions Comprising Them, and Their Use as Pesticides More particularly, the present invention relates to 4-trifluoromethyl-3-oxadiazolylpyridines of the formula (I′), to processes for their preparation, to compositions comprising them and to the use of these compounds for controlling animal pests, in particular insects, spider mites, ectoparasites and helminths: wherein X, Y are as defined in the description.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing N-alkoxy-N-alkylamides of general formula (I), wherein R1 represents C1-10 alkyl, cyclo-C5-7 alkyl, cyclo-C5-7 alkenyl, C2-10 alkenyl, aryl, aryl C1-3 alkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaryl C1-3 alkyl or heterocyclyl; and R2 represents C1-6 alkyl. The inventive compounds are characterized in that an ester of general formula (II): R1COOR3, wherein R1 has the above-mentioned meaning, and R3 represents C1-6 alkyl, 4-nitrophenyl, 2,4-dinitrophenyl, succinimido or benzotriazole-1-yl, is reacted with hydroxylamine, a hydroxylamine derivative or with a hydroxylammonium salt, and the reaction product is alkylated in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.