Abstract: Substituted semicarbazones, thiosemicarbazones and isothiosemicarbazones and salts thereof, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds.

Abstract: A process for dehydrofluorination of a 2,6-(bis)trifluoromethyl-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarbothioic acid ester.

Abstract: Achiral fluorine-containing liquid crystal compounds are provided. The compounds comprise a fluorocarbon terminal portion and a hydrocarbon or another fluorocarbon terminal portion, the terminal portions being connected by a central core, the compounds having smectic mesophases or having latent smectic mesophases. The compounds are useful in liquid crystal display devices both along and in mixtures with other materials. Also provided is a process for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic carboxylic acids or their salts comprises heating carboxyl-free aromatic compounds and aromatic carboxylic acid salts whose basic structures differ from those of the aromatic compounds, or heating polycyclic aromatic compounds with three or more rings and monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic carboxylic acid salts, under carbon dioxide pressure in the presence of one or more metal compounds selected from group (a) of compounds of zinc, cadmium, and thallium and one or more compounds selected from group (b) of compounds of cesium, Group II metals, And Group IIIa metals to effect the intermolecular transfer of the carboxyl groups.

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: A process for producing an aromatic thiolester by mixing an alkyl or aryl thiol with an alkali metal hydroxide aqueous solution and, in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, reacting it with an aromatic acid halide. Diacid halides may be used to produce bisthiol esters.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for dehydrohalogenation of substituted dihydropyridine dicarbothioate compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a chlorinated nicotinaldehyde of the formula ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen or chlorine, which comprises in a first step reacting a 6-alkoxynicotinaldehyde of the formula ##STR2## in which R is alkyl, with a chlorinating agent at a temperature from about 0.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. to form a dichloromethylpyridine of the formula ##STR3## and then in a second step reacting the dichloromethylpyridine with water at a temperature from about 0.degree. C. to 110.degree. C. The products are known intermediates for pharmaceuticals and plant protection agents.

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: Disclosed are pyridine herbicides characterized by substitution with a fluorine-containing methyl group at the 2- or 6-position, a carboxylic acid-derived group at the 3-position, and a halogen or a substituted nitrogen-containing group at the 5-position.

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: Aryl difluoromethyl sulfone adds to aldehydes under phase transfer conditions to give novel substituted alcohols of the general formulaRCH(OH)CF.sub.2 SO.sub.2 Ar (I)wherein R is an aryl, cycloaliphatic, sec- or tert-aliphatic, or heterocyclic group and Ar is an aryl group. The substituted alcohols of formula I are of particular utility as intermediates in the synthesis of a variety of useful end products. For example, the products of formula I may be utilized in desulfonylation reactions, oxidation reactions and fluorination reactions.

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: The invention relates to novel herbicidally active cyclohexanediones of formula I or I' ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each hydrogen; halogen; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-S(O).sub.n --; COR.sup.8 ; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another are each hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or phenyl or benzyl each unsubstituted or substituted by up to three identical or different substituents from halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-S(O).sub.n --, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl-S(O).sub.n -- and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; R.sup.6 is hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; or cyano; R.sup.7 is OH; or O.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym. ; R.sup.8 is OH; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; NH.sub.2 ; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino; or di-C.sub.1 - C.sub.

Abstract: Pyridine-3-peroxycarboxylic acid monopersulfate is herein disclosed, which has the formula: ##STR1## The process for its preparation and its use as bleaching agent.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a cyano, nitro, acetyl, benzoyl or alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.2 is an optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl group;R.sub.3 is an alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.4 is an alkyl group, optionally substituted by hydroxy, amino, phenyl, heterocyclic group; an optionally substituted phenyl group or an heterocyclic group.Compounds I are useful in human therapy as agents able to interact with CA.sup.++ -dependent systems and as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel 2,6-substituted-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acids, esters, salts, amides, halides, and cyano compounds useful as herbicides, and as intermediates which provide herbicides.

Abstract: A stereoselective process is described for preparing optically active alpha,beta-disubstituted carbonyl compounds, comprising forming an acetal between an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde or ketone and tartaric acid or a derivative thereof, halogenating the product thus obtained, and restoring the carbonyl compound.

Abstract: A material in the form of a film is described which contains, in an orientated arrangement which does not display point symmetry, compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.N--, R.sup.1 is C.sub.12 -C.sub.30 -alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 -alkyl, R.sup.3 is --NO.sub.2, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --COCF.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or is defined in the same way as R.sup.3, R.sup.5 is hydrogen or --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 -alkyl, it also being possible for any of the alkyl radicals to be partially fluorinated or perfluorinated.The compounds of formula I can be arranged in Langmuir-Blodgett layer systems. Such systems can be used for example for the manufacture of opto-electronic units.

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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a sulphonylisothiourea of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, Y, and Z are as defined herein, which comprises reacting a sulphonic acid amide of the formulaR.sup.1 --SO.sub.2 --NH.sub.2, (II)or a metal salt thereof, with an N-heteroaryl-iminodithiocarbonic acid S,S-diester of the formula ##STR2## at a temperature between about 20.degree. C. and 200.degree. C. Intermediates and a process for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel substituted isonicotinic acid esters of the general formula ##STR1## in which Y is halogen;X is oxygen or sulfur;Q is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene, propenylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene mono- or di-substituted by R, or propenylene mono- or di-substituted by R;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl having from 1 to 3 halogen atoms, cyano, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, or phenyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, tricholoromethyl, nitro or by cyano, or benzoyl or benzoyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, nitro or by cyano;A is phenyl, biphenyl, phenoxyphenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, furyl, thienyl, imidazolyl or triazolyl, it being possible for each of these radicals to be unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel 2,2-dibromo-3-oxonitriles of Formula I,R--CO--CBr.sub.2 --CN (I)in which R represents in each case a possibly substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group, with the exception of a phenyl group substituted with 1 to 3 chlorine atoms, can be obtained in that a carboxylic acid ester of Formula IIR--CO--OR' (II)in which R has the significance indicated for Formula I, and in which R' represents a straight chain or branched alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, is reacted with acetonitrile in the presence of a strong base, the 3-oxonitrile produced is isolated from the reaction mixture and reacted in a solvent inert with respect to bromine and in the presence of a hydrogen bromide acceptor, possibly under cooling, and the 2,2-dibromo-3-oxonitrile of Formula I obtained is isolated from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Aromatic aldehydes are more rapidly produced by reacting hydrogen/carbon monoxide admixture with an aromatic halide in the presence of a noble metal-based catalyst, a tertiary nitrogenous base and, if necessary, a noble metal complexing agent, e.g., a phosphine or phosphite, wherein the concentration of said tertiary nitrogenous base, expressed in moles per liter of reaction mixture, is maintained at a value of at least two moles/liter over the course of the reaction.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --CH.dbd.CH--; R.sup.1 is the group Ar--R.sup.2 or --CH.dbd.CH--C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CH--R.sup.21 ; Ar is phenyl, pyridyl, furyl or thienyl; R.sup.2 is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --C(O)R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3, lower-alkylsulphonyl or formyl; R.sup.21 is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --C(O)R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3 or formyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower-alkyl; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, lower-alkyl amino, di-(lower alkyl)amino or lower alkyl; with at least one ring of the molecule being heterocyclic, as well as salts of such compounds are useful in rodenticidal compositions containing a bait to eliminate rodents.

Abstract: R.sup.2 is halogen,R.sup.3 is alkyl,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-3 -alkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-2 -alkyl,R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-3 -alkyl, andHal is halogen.The process is new as are intermediates II, IV and V. The products are known intermediates.

Abstract: A phenylalanine derivative having the formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen provided that both R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not hydrogen at the same time;C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which may be substituted with hydroxy, hydroxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylmercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, carbamoyl, sulfamoyl, pyridyl, or phenyl which may further be substituted with nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or halogen;C.sub.6 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl which may be substituted with hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;phenyl which may be substituted with halogen, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy C.sub.1 C.sub.4 alkylmercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, hydroxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfamoyl, amidino, pyridylcarbonyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which may further be substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a higher alkyl group which may be substituted; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen, a lower alkyl group which may be substituted, a lower alkanoyl group which may be substituted or a lower alkylthiocarbamoyl group; R.sup.3 is a primary to tertiary amino group or a quaternary ammonium group; and n is 2 or 3, and salts thereof, have antitumor activity and platelet activating factor inhibitory activity.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which comprise a fluorocarbon terminal portion and a chiral hydrocarbon terminal portion, said terminal portions being connected by a central core, said compounds having tilted smectic mesophases or having latent tilted smectic mesophases which develop when said compounds having said latent mesophases are in admixture with said compounds having tilted smectic mesophases or said compounds having latent tilted smectic mesophases.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridine herbicides characterized by substitution with a fluorine-containing methyl group at the 2- or 6-position, a carboxylic acid-derived group at the 3-position, and a halogen or a substituted nitrogen-containing group at the 5-position.

Abstract: The growth of livestock is promoted by the new compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, halogenoalkyl, hydroxyl, cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, mono- and dialkylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkylthio or NHSO.sub.2 -alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy or the --NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 radical,R.sup.3 represents the radicals mentioned in the case of R.sup.1R.sup.4 represents hydroxyl, acyloxy or alkoxy,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.6 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.7 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.8 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene or a direct bond,Y represents oxygen or a direct bond,R.sup.9 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl which is optionally substituted by hydroxyl, alkoxy, acyloxy or the --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14 radical, or represents the COR.sup.15 radical or the O--Z--R.sup.16 radical,Z represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 9-(Substituted thio)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1, R is --COR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or --CH.sub.2 R.sup.6, R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, allythio, styryl, phenoxymethyl, thienylmethyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl optionally substituted, benzyl optionally substituted or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group optionally substituted, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, carboxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl optionally substituted, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted, and R.sup.8 is pyridyl or phenyl optionally substituted) being useful as antiulcer agents are provided through several routes.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor having a photosensitive layer containing a butadiene compound represented by general formula ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 to A.sub.4 are alkyl group, and a hydrazone compound represented by general formula ##STR2## wherein B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 are alkyl, phenyl, benzyl or methoxyphenyl groups, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or benzyloxy groups and R.sub.2 is alkyl, phenyl or benzyl groups. The photoreceptor can suppress the photo-deterioration due to cyclic operation and is useful in the field of copying printers.

Abstract: Optically active nitrogen-containing heterocycles of the formula I according to claim 1 are suitable as components for ferroelectric liquid crystalline materials.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid derivatives having halogen substitution at the 4 position which are useful as herbicides and herbicide precursors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds for treatment of hypertension, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, which compounds are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is piperazinyl(lower)alkyl, carbamoyl substituted with piperazinyl(lower)alkyl, or piperazinylcarbonyl, in each of which a piperazinyl group may be substituted with lower alkyl, andR.sup.3 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.2 is phenyl substituted with nitro, andR.sup.4 is lower alkyl or halo(lower)alkyl; orR.sup.2 is lower alkyl, andR.sup.4 is phenyl substitured with nitro;and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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 or --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: There are disclosed novel 2,6-substituted-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acids, esters, salts, amides, halides, and cyano compounds useful as herbicides, and as intermediates which provide herbicides.

Abstract: Aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic halogen compounds are reductively dehalogenated by reaction with hydrocarbons in the presence of carbon in the liquid phase at from 100.degree. to 450.degree. C. with formation of hydrogen halides.

Abstract: This invention relates to imidazolylphenyl and 1,2,4-triazolylphenyl benzopyridazinone and pyridopyridazinone compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is CH or N and not more than one of W, X, Y and Z is a N atom which possess valuable pharmaceutical preparations, e.g., increasing cardiotonic contractility. Uses of said compounds including methods for increasing cardiac contractility and in the treatment of congestive heart failure, pharmaceutical compositions including the same and methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: 1,3-Dihydro-4-pyridoyl-2H-imidazol-2-ones are prepared in a three step process by(a) reducing 1-pyridyl-1,3-deketo-2-oximinoalkanes to produce 1-pyridyl-1-hydroxy-2-amine-3-ketoalkanes;(b) reacting the thus produced hydroxyaminoketone with cyanate ion to produce a 1,3-dihydro-4-hydroxy(pyridyl)methyl-2H-imidazol-2-one; and(c) oxidizing the thus produced hydroxymethyl compound to yield the desired product.

Abstract: 5-Aryl-1,4-dihydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which Rrepresents cycloalkyl,heteroaryl oraryl which is optionally substituted by at least one substituent independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, acyl, acyloxy, acylthio, by alkyl, alkyloxy, alkylthio or alkylsulphonyl, each of which is optionally substituted by one or more halogens, by aryl which is optionally substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, halogen or nitro, or optionally by the group --Z--CH.sub.2 --R.sup.4,whereZ represents oxygen or sulphur, andR.sup.4represents cycloalkyl,heteroaryl oraryl which is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl or by alkyl or alkoxy, each of which is optionally substituted by one or more halogens,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2are identical or different andrepresent straight-chain or branched alkyl which is optionally substituted by aryl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl or by hydroxyl,R.sup.

Abstract: There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine compounds particularly alkyl-substituted pyridines, are directly fluorinated to the corresponding 2-fluoro alkyl-substituted pyridines. Fluorine gas, preferably diluted with an inert gas, is passed into the substituted pyridine, preferably in a solvent, at a temperature of +25.degree. C. to -40.degree. C., preferably about -25.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of monocarbonyl or biscarbonyl compounds by reacting organic carbon compounds having one or more olefinic or aromatic double bonds in the molecule with the equivalent amount of ozone and by subsequently catalytically hydrogenating the ozonization products, wherein the peroxide-containing ozonization solution is fed continuously into a suspension of the hydrogenation catalyst in a lower aliphatic alcohol, while a peroxide content of not more than 0.1 mole/l is maintained, and the ozonization products are continuously cleaved reductively to give the corresponding carbonyl compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein the variables are herein described. These compounds are intermediates to compounds which influence the influx of calcium into the cell.

Abstract: A 1,1,4,4-tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiene derivatives represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a di-lower alkylamino group, and R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a di-lower alkylamino group, is disclosed, which has useful characteristics such as excellent static charge retention ability. An electrophotographic light-sensitive material using the foregoing derivative can satisfy the requirements, e.g., for high sensitivity, low residual potential, less light fatigue even after repeated use, and excellent durability.

Abstract: 2-Halo-pyridine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is Cl or Br; Ar is phenyl or substituted phenyl of the formula ##STR2## in which n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, halogen, OH or C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and Y have the indicated meanings, their physiologically tolerated acid addition salts, and a process for the preparation of these compounds, are described. The compounds inhibit thromboxane synthetase and can thus be used as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention are 2-(2-aryl-2-oxo-alkylidene) analogs of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-3,5-pyridinecarboxylic acids and particularly esters thereof having valuable calcium antagonist and positive inotropic activity useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use therefor.