Abstract: A novel compound which is a .delta.-opioid antagonist having high selectivity and activity, that exhibits immunosuppressive action, antiallergic action, anti-inflammatory action and brain cell-protecting action is disclosed. The compound according to the present invention is an indole derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The present invention also provides an immunosuppressive agent, antiallergic agent, anti-inflammatory agent and brain cell-protecting agent comprising the derivative or the salt as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: Photoconductive imaging members comprised of unsymmetrical dimeric perylene as a charge generator, wherein said perylene is of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, aralkyl or substituted aralkyl group, and X--Y is an unsymmetrical bridging moiety of alkylene, substituted alkylene, arylene, substituted arylene, aralkylene or substituted aralkylene.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents a bivalent radical ##STR2## and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and Z are as defined in the description,the isomers and pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of depression and anxiety.

Abstract: A novel 4-acylaminopyridine derivative represented by the following formula (I) is disclosed. ##STR1## The 4-acylaminopyridine derivative of the present invention is useful as a medicine for treating disturbances of memory such as senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease, since it has an action of directly activating malfunctioned cholinergic neuron.

Abstract: A novel 4-acylaminopyridine derivative represented by the following formula (I) is disclosed. ##STR1## The 4-acylaminopyridine derivative of the present invention is useful as a medicine for treating disturbances of memory such as senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease, since it has an action of directly activating malfunctioned cholinergic neuron.

Abstract: A polycyanamide compound represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## X is an integer ranging from 10 to 30. This polycyanamide compound of the formula (I) is a photoelectric material and, in this respect, can be used for photovoltaic cells, macromolecular cells and functional elements such as photo sensors.

Abstract: 9.alpha.-Hydroxy-19,11.beta.-bridged steroids of general formula I ##STR1## are described. The more detailed meaning of A, B, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, G, Z, R.sup.4 --Y and R.sup.4' --Y' follows from the description. The steroids of general formula I have antigestagen and/or antiglucocorticoidal action and can be used for the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: A process for converting crude pigments into pigmentary form wherein the crude pigment is premilled, then contacted with a polar solvent at temperatures below 50.degree. C., with or without the presence of particle growth inhibitors, and finally isolated.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel antibacterial agents designated LL-E10985.alpha., LL-E19085.beta., LL-E19085.gamma., LL-E19085.gamma. and LL-E19085.zeta., having the structure: ##STR1## their production by aerobic fermentation of a new subspecies of Micromonospora citrea NRRL 18351 and mutants thereof, and the isolation and purification thereof.

Abstract: Pigments of the formula I ##STR1## where A is a five- or six-membered aromatic fused or unfused heterocycle which contains one to three hetero atoms from the series consisting of nitrogen and/or oxygen and/or sulfur and which is bonded to the methylene group via a carbon atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen, alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4, alkylene C.sub.2 or aryl, and together R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may also be an aliphatic or aromatic ring, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxylkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 or alkylene C.sub.2, P is the radical of a polycyclic pigment or a radical of a mix-crystal of polycyclic pigments, and n is a number from 0.0001 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a novel cervinomycin derivative represented by formula ##STR1## wherein ring B represents ##STR2## at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents an acyl group or an alkyl group and the others represent a hydrogen atom; and R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and a process for producing said derivatives. The present derivative is free from the problems of the conventional cervinomycin, i.e., the low solubility in various solvents, high toxicity, and low activity against Gram-positive bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention comprises reaction products resulting from the reaction of hydrazido-substituted or certain amino-substituted polymer stabilizers and cyclic dianhydrides, as well as the use of such products. The polymer stabilizers of the invention are useful for protecting a large variety of synthetic polymeric organic materials from the degradative effects of heat, light and oxygen. Some of the modifiers are flame retardants and many are metal deactivators in addition to their primary activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are a compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an acyl group, process for the production thereof and use thereof. The compounds have an antitumor activity, and those wherein both of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent a hydrogen atom or an acyl group are novel compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are a compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an acyl group, process for the production thereof and use thereof. The compounds have an antitumor activity, and those wherein both of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent a hydrogen atom or an acyl group are novel compounds.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of linear quinacridones of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R denotes a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy or phenyl group or a fused benzene ring or a phenylamino or phenoxy group which can be substituted on the aromatic nucleus by fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl groups, and n denotes a number from 0 to 2, it being possible, in the event that n.noteq.0, for the substituents R present on the same benzene ring or on the two benzene rings to be identical or different, by the oxidation of linear 6,13-dihydroquinacridones of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which R and n have the meanings mentioned above, which comprises heating, at temperatures from about 180.degree. C. to about 280.degree. C., 1 mole of the last-mentioned compounds with 1 to 2 moles of iodine in a high-boiling organic solvent which is inert towards the reactants.

Abstract: Dye intermediates of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, methoxy, ethoxy, chlorine or bromine, or phenylalkyl of 7 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are dimethylene, trimethylene or tetramethylene, which are unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, cyano-, chlorine-, methoxy- or ethoxy-substituted alkyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 7 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 10 carbon atoms or trimethylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 methyl and is bonded to the carbon atom in the 6-position or 6'-position of the benzene ring, R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: A group of novel polynuclear heterocyclic compounds having a diazaphenalene skeleton. These compounds assume orange to reddish violet colors according to the types of substituents on the diazaphenalene skeleton, and have excellent thermal stability and weatherability and good dispersibility in polymeric materials. They are useful as orange to reddish violet pigments, especially for coloring polymeric materials.