Abstract: The invention relates to 3,4-dehydropiperidine derivatives having psychotropic activity, which compounds are represented by the general formula 1 ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbon group, or a group of the general formula ##STR2## wherein A is C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylene,R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, andR.sub.6 is unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl, hydrocarbon, substituted or unsubstituted (hetero)aralkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic; or wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together with the carbamoyl group to which they are bound constitute a heterocyclic ring system;n has the value 1 or 2; andZ is a heterocyclic group.

Abstract: Novel cinnamamide derivatives and the salts thereof are provided. An antihyperlipidemic composition is also provided. The composition comprises an active ingredient which is at least one selected from the group consisting of the above-mentioned cinnamamide derivative and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Novel 4,5-dihydro-4-heteroaryl-3H-1,3-benzodiazepines, intermediates, processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating depression, inhibiting convulsions and treating anxiety utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a naphthyl radical, a dihydronaphthyl radical, a tetrahydronaphthyl radical, a quinolyl radical or a 1,4-benzodioxanyl radical, A represents a single bond, a double bond, a methylene radical, a radical of formula z.sub.1 :--CH.dbd. (z.sub.1)or a radical of formula z.sub.2 :.dbd.Ch-- (z.sub.2)the ring B represents a piperidyl radical, a pyrrolidinyl radical, or a 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridyl radical, and R.sub.2 represents: a hydrogen atom, a benzyl radical, or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, on condition that in one of these cases R.sub.1 is other than a naphthyl (y.sub.1), dihydronaphthyl (y.sub.2) or tetrahydronaphthyl (y.sub.3) radical and B is other than a piperidinyl radical, or an aminoalkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a cyanoalkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a radical of formula w.sub.1 : ##STR2## in which n is 1-6 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted pyrimidobenzimidazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as described in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The products have an inhibitory action on the DNA-gyrase activity in bacteria. They can accordingly be used for the prevention or control of bacterial infections.

Abstract: A novel benzenesulfonamide derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has an inhibitory activity against phospholipase A.sub.2, so that it is effective in the treatment of diseases for which such an activity is efficacious.

Abstract: The present Application discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula (I):Q(CH.sub.2).sub.a (O).sub.b Q.sup.1 CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 CR.sup.4 .dbd.CR.sup.5 CXNR.sup.1 R.sup.xor a salt or propesticide thereof, wherein Q is an optionally substituted aromatic monocyclic or fused bicyclic ring system in which at least one ring is aromatic, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halo or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl, halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, C.sub.2-3 alkynyl, or cyano; or is (CH.sub.2).sub.7 ;a=0 or 1; b= 0 or 1;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl;X is oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.1 is phenyl optionally substituted by 1-5 substituents chosen from:a) C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed which are retroviral protease inhibitors. Also disclosed are methods of using the compounds and compositions for inhibiting a retroviral protease and for treating an HIV infection.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as pyridinyl-terminated alkylamino ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 ; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein G is a pyridinyl group; wherein R.sub.1 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl and n-propyl; wherein R.sub.2 is phenylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 is hydrido; wherein R.sub.4 is selected from ##STR2## wherein V is selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.6 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.7 is selected from isobutyl, cyclopropyl and cyclopropylmethyl; wherein q is a number selected from zero through three, inclusive; and wherein n is a number selected from zero through three, inclusive; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula (II) ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein Q is a monocylcic aromatic ring, or fused bicyclic ring system of which at least one ring is aromatic containing 9 or 10 atoms of which one may be nitrogen and the rest carbon each ring system being optionally substituted, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halogen or hydrogen; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; and R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-8 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by dioxalanyl, halo, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethylthio or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy and X.sup.1 is hydrogen, fluoro or chloro.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which A represents a substituted thio-, sulfinyl- or sulfonyl-alkanoyl radical or a four- to eleven-membered heterocycle, B is an amino acid residue, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen (substituted) alkyl, (substituted)cycloalkyl or aryl, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, (substituted)alkyl or aryl, R.sup.3 denotes a radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --(X).sub.r --(CH.sub.2).sub.s --R.sup.6 with X denoting CF.sub.2, CO or CHR.sup.8, R.sup.6 denoting a (substituted)heteroaromatic, R.sup.8 denoting alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, hydroxyl, azide or halogen, q and s denoting 1 to 4, and r denoting 0 or 1, and R.sup.9 is hydrogen, (substituted)alkyl, alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl, (substituted) aroyl or (substituted)aryl, and to the salts thereof. In addition, processes for the preparation of these compounds, and the use thereof as renin inhibitors are described.

Abstract: The present Application discloses pesticidally active compounds of the formula (I):Q Q.sup.1 CR.sup.2 =CR.sup.3 CR.sup.4 =CR.sup.5 C (.dbd.X) NHR.sup.1or a salt thereof, wherein Q is an monocyclic aromatic ring. or fused bicyclic ring system of which at least one ring is aromatic containing 9 or 10 atoms of which one may be nitrogen and the rest carbon each optionally substituted, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halogen or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl. halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, alkynyl, or cyano; R.sup.2,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo. C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; X is oxygen or sulphur; and R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen and C.sub.

Abstract: Thiocarboxylic esters of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: X is oxygen, sulfur, oxymethylene, methyleneoxy, thiomethylene, methylenethio, ethylene, ethenylene or ethynylene,Y,Z are each sulfur or oxygen, but Y and Z are not simultaneously oxygen,R is alkyl, mononuclear, dinuclear or trinuclear aryl or hetaryl, where aryl and hetaryl may be substituted,and fungicidal agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines, most especially novel 8-phenylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridines. It also relates to novel intermediates and to a novel process for the preparation of certain of these compounds. The compounds of the invention have been found to have significant cardiotonic, antiarrhythmic, hypotensive, CNS stimulant, and other pharmacological effects.

Abstract: Antiviral new peptides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.3 denotes straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8 carbon atoms ordenotes aryl having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or tolyl, andR.sup.4 denotes straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8 carbon atoms,and physiologically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed which are retroviral protease inhibitors. Also disclosed are methods of using the compounds and compositions for inhibiting a retroviral protease and for treating an HIV infection.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n is 0-5; and B is H, --COOH or an ester or amide thereof, --CH.sub.2 OH or an ether or ester derivative thereof, or --CHO or an acetal derivative thereof, or --COR.sub.1 or a ketal derivative thereof where R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.3 where m is 0-4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Tricyclic hydroxyurea and hydroxamate compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and their use as as inhibitors of the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as by inhibition on the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, and treatment of diseases therein.

Abstract: Lipophilic quaternary ammonium salicylate, characterized in that it corresponds to the formula: ##STR1## in which: (i) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, denote an alkyl or alkylcycloalkyl radical, optionally substituted or interrupted;(ii) R.sub.3 and/or R.sub.4 denote(s) a group:R.sub.8 --OC.sub.2 H.sub.3 R.sub.7 ].sub.n [OCH.sub.2 CHOH--CH.sub.2 ].sub.pin which: 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.4 and p denotes 0 or 1; R.sub.8 denotes H or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylcycloalkyl or alkylaryl radical;(iii) R.sub.4 denotes an alkylphenyl radical;(iv), (v) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form a saturated or unsaturated aromatic or non-aromatic heterocycle;(vi) R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form polycyclic derivatives with the nitrogen atoms; R.sub.5 denotes a group corresponding to the formula: ##STR2## in which n is an integer varying between 0 and 10.

Abstract: A compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having anti-inflammatory activity, is disclosed according to the Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,R.sub.1 is a 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl group or is phenyl, chlorophenyl or fluorophenyl,R.sub.2 is a 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl group,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are identical or different and, taken separately, are hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxy, cyano or nitro or, taken together, are methylenedioxy, and n is 0 or 1.

Abstract: Novel cyclic beta-ketoamides which contain an aryl moiety having utility as blood cholesterol lowering agents rendering them useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Benzylselenobenzamides of formula I ##STR1## with inflammation-inhibiting characteristics and used in pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are ACAT inhibitors rendering them useful in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The compounds contain two urea or thiourea, amide, or amine moieties or combinations of said moieties and have the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein m and n are zero or one, W and YNH and ##STR2## form the urea, thiourea, amide or amine moieties; and R.sub.1 and R .sub.2 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical.

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 compound of formula (I) ##STR1## in which: X denotes hydrogen, a halogen, a trifluoromethyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group;R.sub.1 denotes a linear or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 cycloalkyl group or a cycloalkylmethyl group in which the cycloalkyl moiety has from 3 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;R.sub.3 denotes a pyridylalkyl group; andAr denotes a phenyl group, optionally having from one to three substituents, each of which is, independently, a halogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl; nitro or cyano group, or Ar denotes a naphthyl group;or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is aryl which may have one or more suitable substituent(s),R.sup.2 is aryl which may have one or more suitable substituent(s), lower alkyl or cyclo(lower)alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, lower alkenyl, amino or protected amino,R.sup.4 is a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is lower alkyl which may have one or more suitable substituent(s), cyclo(lower)alkyl, aryl, ar(lower)alkyl which may have one or more suitable substituent(s), andR.sup.6 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; or N-containing heterocyclic group which may have one or more suitable substituent(s), andA is lower alkylene or lower alkynylene, in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be linked through oxygen atom, their preparation and use in treatment of dysuria, and starting materials for their preparation.

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: There are provided quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 lower alkyl or alkenyl group, or C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 lower cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 combine with each other in combination with the adjacent N and carbon atoms or further with at least one of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur atoms to represent a 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic ring group: R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, each independently represents a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 lower alkyl or alkenyl group, C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 lower cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl or aryl group; or either two of R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 combine with each other in combination with the adjacent N and carbon atoms or further with at least one of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur atoms to represent a 3- or 8-membered heterocyclic ring group, with the remaining being the same as defined in the above; or R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for providing benzazepine intermediates of the formulae ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and Y are as defined herein, which intermediates are useful in a process for the preparation of pharmaceutically useful benzazepine derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds which are suited for the production of multilayer films which have piezoelectric, and pyroelectric properties, and which provide second harmonic generation. The novel compounds are amphiphilic and it is possible to prepare from same polar single-layer and multi-layer films by depositing them on a substrate. When such substrate is a solid support, polar Z-type Langmuir-Blodgett films are obtained. Upon compression of films of such compounds, at an air/water interface, stable Langmuir monolayers are formed.

Abstract: Substituted cyclohexanols and cyclohexylamines and derivatives thereof are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of same, which are useful as central nervous system agents and are particularly useful as dopaminergic, antipsychotic, and antihypertensive agents as well as for treating hyperprolactinaemia-related conditions and central nervous system disorders.

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 hydrogen 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: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted imidazo-[1,5-a]pyridines, most especially novel 8-phenylimidazo-[1,5-a]pyridines. It also relates to novel intermediates and to a novel process for the preparation of certain of these compounds. The compounds of the invention have been found to have significant cardiotonic, antiarrhythmic, hypotensive, CNS stimulant, and other pharmacological effects.

Abstract: Disclosed are compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y independently represent hydroxymethyl; cyano; carboxy; functionally modified carboxy selected from esterified carboxy, carbamoyl, and N-substituted carbamoyl; 5-tetrazolyl; 2-oxazolyl, 4,5-dihydro-2-oxazolyl, or each said grouping substituted by lower alkyl; R and R.sub.o independently represent lower alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, or aryl-lower alkyl; A represents methylene; or A represents methylene substituted by lower alkyl, by lower alkylthio-lower alkyl, by aryl-lower alkylthio-lower alkyl, by arylthio-lower alkyl, by hydroxy-lower alkyl, by acyloxy-lower alkyl, by lower alkoxy-lower alkyl, by aryl-lower alkyloxy-lower alkyl, by aryloxy-lower alkyl, by amino-lower alkyl, by acylamino-lower alkyl, by guanidino-lower alkyl, by (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl, by (C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. These compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutically active products.

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: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## are leukotriene antagonists and inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: Lipophilic quaternary ammonium salicylate, characterized in that it corresponds to the formula: ##STR1## in which: (i) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, denote an alkyl or alkylcycloalkyl radical, optionally substituted or interrupted;(ii) R.sub.3 and/or R.sub.4 denote(s) a group:R.sub.8 [OC.sub.2 H.sub.3 R.sub.7 ].sub.n [OCH.sub.2 CHOH--CH.sub.2 ].sub.pin which 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.4 and p denotes 0 or 1; R.sub.8 denotes H or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylcycloalkyl or alkylaryl radical;(iii) R.sub.4 denotes an alkylphenyl radical;(iv), (v) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form a saturated or unsaturated aromatic or non-aromatic heterocycle;(vi) R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form polycyclic derivatives with the nitrogen atoms; R.sub.5 denotes a group corresponding to the formula: ##STR2## in which n is an integer varying between 0 and 10.

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: Pyridine-ethanolamines of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, Y, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the significances given in the description, their corresponding enantiomers, diastereomers, and racemates as well as the physiologically compatible salts thereof are described. The compounds of formula I have catabolic activity and can be used for the treatment of obesity and of diabetes mellitus or of conditions which are associated with an increased protein breakdown, or as feed additives for fattening animals. The compounds of formula I can be prepared by alkylating the primary or secondary amines corresponding to the secondary or tertiary amines of formula I.

Abstract: An improved process for producing a substituted vinyl pyridine compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is pyridyl group; R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heterocyclic group; R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl group, hydroxymethyl group, nitroxymethyl group, a nitrogen containing 5 membered ring-methyl group, an acetal-methyl group, a trialkylsilyloxymethyl group, an alkyl- or aryl-sulfonyloxymethyl group, an alkyl- or aryl-sulfonylaminocarbonyloxymethyl group, an acyloxymethyl group, an alkoxycarbonyloxymethyl group, a halogenomethyl group, an alkoxymethyl group, an aryl-oxymethyl group, cyano group, an optionally substituted carbamoyl group, an optionally substituted carbamoyloxymethyl group, an optionally substituted thiocarbamoyloxymethyl group, carboxyl group or an alkoxycarbonyl group; and n is an integer of 1 to 22, which comprises reacting a compound of the general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined above, with a compound of the general formula:(C.sub.

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: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## n is 0-5; R.sup.2 is, independently, hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halo; ##STR2## W represents a bond or ##STR3## m is 1-15; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;R.sup.5 is lower alkyl, monofluoroloweralkyl, difluoroloweralkyl, polyfluoroloweralkyl, perfluoroloweralkyl or ##STR4## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and their use in the treatment of leukotriene-mediated naso-bronchial obstructive airpassageway conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma and the like, and as antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y independently represent hydroxymethyl; cyano; carboxy; functionally modified carboxy selected from esterified carboxy, carbamoyl, and N-substituted carbamoyl; 5-tetrazolyl; 2-oxazolyl, 4,5-dihydro-2-oxazolyl, 2-imidazolyl or 4,5-dihydro-2-imidazolyl or any said grouping substituted by lower alkyl; R and R.sub.0 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, or aryl-lower alkyl in which aryl represents phenyl, pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, biphenyl or naphthyl, each unsubstituted or mono- or di-substituted by halogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy, acyloxy, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or cyano; A represents straight chain (C.sub.2 -C.sub.5)-alkylene; or A represents straight chain (C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted tyrosyl alanine dipeptide amides of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy, --OCO.sub.2 lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n -phenyl with the phenyl optionally substituted by halogen, --NO.sub.2, --CN, --NH.sub.2 or lower alkyl wherein n is 1 to 4; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent lower alkyl, halogen, or lower alkoxy, or either one of R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 is hydrogen and the other is lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 may be the same or different and represent hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is pyridyl, furyl, thienyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n is 0-5; and B is H, --COOH and its esters, amides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, --CHO and its acetal derivatives, --COR.sub.1 and its ketal derivatives where R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.3 where n is defined above, or --CH.sub.2 OH and its ether and acyl ester derivatives; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein *B is ##STR2## Y is O or S, *A is *--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, then n must be at least 1, X is O or S, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower alkoxy, provided that when *B is other than ##STR3## at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, and one of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 must be hydrogen, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, halogen, nitro, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or aryl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: Phenyl hydroxamic acids are disclosed having the general formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X is NR, oxygen, sulfur, ##STR2## or a single bond, and Y is NR, oxygen, sulfur, ##STR3## or a single bond, where R can be hydrogen or lower alkyl, g can be 1 or 2, and with the proviso that at least one of X and Y is other than a single bond; Z is aryl, aralkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl or aryl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aroyl or acyl; m is 0 to 4 carbon atoms; and, n is 0 to 4 carbon atoms further providing that if one of X or Y is oxygen, the other of X or Y must be oxygen and further that when X and Y are oxygen Z cannot be aralalkyl.These new compounds have been found to be inhibitors or arachidonic acid 5-lipoxygenase and are therefore useful as antiallergy agents and antipsoriatics.

Abstract: Compounds useful in the treatment of patients suffering from senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease or memory defects, of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 represents a linear or branched, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, alkoxy containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, or the radical ##STR3## in which R.sub.2 represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, possibly substituted, or aralkyl containing up to 18 carbon atoms, possibly substituted, and R' represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, as well as their addition salts with organic or mineral acids.