Abstract: Novel 3-pyrrolidinylthio-1-azabiycyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have antimicrobial activity and are useful as medicaments in the treatment of infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: Novel thiadiazole compounds of the formula[Z--S--Q--S].sub.x Mwhere: Q is a bivalent thiadiazole ring; Z is a succinate group; M is hydrogen, a metal ion selected from the Periodic Table Groups IA, IIA, IIIA, IB, IIB, IIIB, IVB, VB, and VIB, a (MoO.sub.2).sup.+2 radical, or an amine salt; and X is a whole number equal to the valence of M are used as lubricant additives for providing antiwear and antioxidant properties to lubricant compositions.

Abstract: Lipid derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for an optionally substituted higher alkyl group, R.sup.2 stands for an optionally substituted lower alkyl group or an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, R.sup.3 stands for a tertiary amino group or a quaternary ammonium group, J stands for oxygen atom or S(O)t (where t deontes 0, 1 or 2), m and n respectively denotes 1 or 2, p denotes 0, 1 or 2, q and r respectively denote an integer of 2 to 5.and salts thereof have antitumor activities including differentiation-inducing activity and are useful as antitumor agents.

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: Novel 1,2,3-thiadiazole compounds, new and old 1,2,3-thiadiazole compositions and method of anti-thrombotic treatment are systemically administered to a human or animal.

Abstract: Preparation of 2-oxindole-1-carboxamides by reaction of 2-oxindoles with trichloracetyl isocyanate to produce novel N-trichloroacetyl-2-oxindole-1-carboxamides which are then hydrolyzed to 2-oxindole-1-carboxamides useful as analgesic and antiinflammatory agents and/or intermediates for such agents.

Abstract: Insecticidally active nitro compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, cyano or alkyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or an organic radical,R.sup.3 is --O--R.sup.4, --S--R.sup.4 or ##STR2## R.sup.4 is an organic radical, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or organic radicals,Y is CH or N, andZ is an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group,with certain conditions and exceptions.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group;R.sup.1 represents a higher alkyl group which may be substituted;R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, a lower alkanoyl group or a nitrogen-containing 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group each of which may be substituted; X represents a divalent group represented by the formula:--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.p --wherein p represents an integer of 1 to 5, a divalent group represented by the formula:--O(CH.sub.2).sub.q --wherein q represents an integer of 3 to 8, or a divalent group represented by the formula:--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.p --J--(CH.sub.2).sub.q --wherein J represents an oxygen atom or a group represented by the formula: --S(O).sub.

Abstract: An alkoxycoumarin substituted by a heterocyclic radical, of the formula ##STR1## Het is one of the following heterocyclic radicals: where X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Disclosed is novel hexahydrophthalic anilide derivatives and herbicide compositions comprising the derivatives. The hexahydrophthalic anilide derivatives of this invention are represented by the formula [I], [II] or [III]. ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 represents non-substituted or substituted phenyl, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.3 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkenyl) ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, the same or different, represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, provided R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are not C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl simultaneously) ##STR3## (wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2, the same or different, represent halogen, Y represents oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.6 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or cyclic alkyl which may be substituted with oxygen, R.sup.7 represents hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.8 represents cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.2 or C.sub.3 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl or a cycloalkyl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl or hydrazinocarbonyl radical or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a cycloalkyl ring, X is a valency bond or an alkylene or vinylene radical, R.sub.3 is an aromatic heterocyclic five-membered ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms or pyridinyl which the five- and six-membered rings are optionaly substituted one or more times by alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl, alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, amino, halogen or cyano and the tautomers, optically-active forms and physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic and organic acids.

Abstract: Insecticidal novel nitro compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.3 is --S--R.sup.4 or ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,Y is CH or N, andZ is a five- or six-membered heterocyclic group having at least one nitrogen atom which may be substituted by halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, provided that where Y is CH,then R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl.

Abstract: Benzo[b]thiophene derivatives of formula ##STR1## their tautomers and salts, in which the index n is 0, 1 or 2, alk is lower alkylene, Ar is phenyl, naphthyl or a monocyclic, five- or six-membered heteroaryl radical, wherein the aromatic radical is unsubstituted or is mono- or poly-substituted by lower alkyl, halo-lower alkyl, halogen and/or by nitro, and the ring A is unsubstituted or is mono- or poly-substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkanesulfinyl, lower alkanesulfonyl, halo-lower alkyl, halogen and/or by nitro, can be used, for example, as active ingredients in medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower haloalkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, lower haloalkylsulfinyl, lower haloalkylsulfonyl or nitro, each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or lower haloalkoxy, and Q is an unsubstituted or substituted lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or cycloalkyl group, a lower alkanoyl radical, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic acyl radical which may be substituted or unsubstituted, a carbonyl or thiocarbonyl radical, an aryl or aralkyl radical, an acylimidomethyl radical, a phthalimidomethyl radical or a heterocyclic radical.These compounds are able to act as antidotes or safeners for protecting cultivated plants from the phytotoxic action of aggressive herbicides.

Abstract: Analgesic compounds are of the general formula (I): ##STR1## in which, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocycle; E represents methylene, sulfur, oxygen or imino group optionally substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or aralkyl; ring A is aryl or heteroaryl ring, optionally substituted; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together represent a group of formula (IV):--(CR.sup.a R.sup.a).sub.m --C(.dbd.Y)-- (IV)(wherein R.sup.a and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or hydrogen, up to a maximum of 3 alkyl groups, m is 1, 2, or 3, and Y is two hydrogens or oxygen); provided that when E represents a methylene group, then R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together represent a group of the formula (IV).

Abstract: A novel compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl; A is formyl, hydroxyiminomethyl or carboxyl; and X is hydrogen or halogen, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an aromatase inhibitor or an intermediate of its production. Processes for producing the compound of the formula (I) and an aromatase inhibitor containing as an active component the compound of the formula (I) wherein A is formyl and X is hydrogen or, a salt thereof as well as Penicillium funiculosum capable for producing the compound (I) wherein R.sub.1 is carboxyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen and X is formyl are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel insecticides of the formula ##STR1## in which n is 0 or 1,X is S, O, ##STR2## Y is N or ##STR3## Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R.sup.9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing herbicidal ureas and insecticidal carbamates and carbamate derivatives comprising reacting an amine, alcohol, or oxime nucleophile with a urea in an inert organic solvent.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## in which X represents a group ##STR2## in which p represents an integer of 2 to 4; r represents an integer of 1 or 2; s represents 0 or 1; and A represents a 3-membered divalent residue completing a 5-membered aromatic ring and comprises one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, any amino nitrogen optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and when (p,r,s) is (2,2,0) or (2,2,1) any A comprising 2 heteroatoms is optionally C-substituted by a methyl group, and when (p,r,s) is (2,1,0), (2,1,1) or (3,1,0) any A comprising 2 heteroatoms is optionally C-substituted by C.sub.1-2 alkyl and any A comprising one heteroatom is optionally C-substituted by a methyl group, and wherein compounds of formula (I) having two asymetric centers have the stereo-chemical configuration in which the group X and the (CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Fungicidal 7-substituted 2-carboxamido-benzothiazole 3-oxides of the formula ##STR1## in which n stands for the numbers 0, 1, 2 or 3,R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl, ureido or for an optionally substituted radical from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, aralkoxy, aralkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl and heterocyclylakyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together stand for an alkylene chain which is optionally substituted and optionally interrupted by hetero atoms,R.sup.3 stands for halogen, alkyl or halogenoalkyl andR.sup.4 stands for halogen, alkyl or halogenoalykl.The intermediates of the formula ##STR2## are also new.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, a process for producing the same and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as active ingredient.

Abstract: Polyhaloalkene compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is sulfur, oxygen, or nitrogen, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are fluorine, Z is hydrogen or the same as Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2, and n is 1-4; provided that:(A) when X is sulfur, Z is fluorine and R is thienyl or substituted thienyl, thianaphthyl or substituted thianaphthyl, thiazolinyl or substituted thiazolinyl, oxadiazolyl or substituted oxadiazolyl, 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyloxycarbonylmethyl, thiadiazolyl substituted by halogen or R.sup.2 S, wherein R.sup.2 is 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyl or R.sup.2 is phenylmethyl or phenylthiomethyl each optionally substituted by halogen or nitro; or R is thiadiazolyl substituted by R.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is substituted aryl, arylalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, haloarylthio, cyanoalkylthio, arylalkylthio, aryloxyalkylthio, arylthioalkylthio, heterocycloalkylthio, alkenylthio, haloalkenylthio, halocycloalkylalkenylthio, wherein said aryl or heterocyclic groups of R.sup.

Abstract: Preparation of 2-oxindole-1-carboxamides by reaction of 2-oxindoles with trichloracetyl isocyanate to produce novel N-trichloroacetyl-2-oxindole-1-carboxamides which are then hydrolyzed to 2-oxindole-1-carboxamides useful as analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents and/or intermediates for such agents.

Abstract: A novel compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or halogen or alkyl; A is formyl, hydroxyiminomethyl or carboxyl; and A is hydrogen or halogen, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an aromatase inhibitor or an intermediate of its production. Processes for producing the compound of the formula (I) and an aromatase inhibitor containing as an active compound the compound of the formula (I) wherein A is formyl and X is hydrogen or, a salt thereof as well as Penicillium funiculosum capable for producing the compound (I) wherein R.sub.1 is carboxyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen and X is formyl are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed, including 2-diethylamino-3-isobutoxy-N-phenyl-N-2-furanyl-methyl-propylamine and compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an iso-C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical; A is a valency bond or a straight-chained or branched alkyl radical containing up to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is a phenyl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more times by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxy, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkylenedioxy, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphonyloxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)aminocarbonyl, halo-C.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of trifluoromethylvinyl compounds in all their possible streoisomeric forms and mixtures thereof comprising reacting a salt of trifluoroacetic acid with a halovinyl compound in the presence of a cuprous salt to obtain the same stereo-specific compound and all possible stereo-isomeric forms and mixtures thereof of 1R, trans compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alcohol residue used in pyrethrinoid series, or an alcohol residue capable of blocking the acid function, and Z is aryl or haloaryl and the double bond has Z geometry having pesticide activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an N-indanyl carboxamide derivative as a novel compound, represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula, ##STR2## (wherein X represents a halogen atom, a methyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an amino group, a mercapto group, or a lower alkylthio group, R.sup.1 represents a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group), R represents a lower alkyl group, and n is an integer in the range of 1 to 6, and an agricultural/horticultural fungicide comprising said N-indanyl carboxamide derivative as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides lankacidin derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and procedures for the production thereof. The lankacidin derivatives [1] show excellent antimicrobial activities and thus can be used for prophylaxis and treatment of infectious disease in animals.

Abstract: Nitroaryl carbonyl Formula (IIA) compounds, their nitrodihydroaryl carbonyl Formula (I) intermediates, processes for preparing Formula (II) compounds, and a process for preparing Formula (I) compounds, wherein each process comprises the reaction of a nitroaryl compound with a silane.

Abstract: An antibacterial 7beta-(carboxyalkenoyl)amino-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid represented by the following formula: ##STR1## (wherein R is aryl or a heterocyclic group;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.2 is a single bond, alkylene, or thiaalkylene;R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or carboxy modifying group;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or methoxy;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or a 3-substituent of cephalosporins;R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or carboxy modifying group; andX is oxygen, sulfur, or sulfinyl)a pharmaceutical composition containing the same, and a method for treating a bacterial infection with the same.

Abstract: Reaction products of Dimercaptothiadiazole-derived alcohols and alkenyl succinic anhydrides and their subsequent amine reaction products have been found to be effective antiwear/antioxidant multifunctional additives for lubricants.

Abstract: The reaction products of the alpha-halogenated half esters or amides of succinic acid and thiadiazole dimercaptides as new compositions of matter and their use as lubricant additives possessing multifunctional properties such as extreme pressure, antiwear, antioxidant and anticorrosion.

Abstract: The synthesis of quaternary five membered N-n-alkyl-heterocycles, especially of 4-hydroxy-N(1)-n-alkyl-imidazolium, 2,5-substituted N(3)-n-alkyl-thiazolium and substituted N(2) pyrazolium salts are described. The N-surfactants obtained have a very small critical micelle concentration (CMC) of 10.sup.-5 -10.sup.-7 Mol/Liter, and are capable of forming micelles of different sizes and forms depending on the nature of the anions. The N-detergents can be used as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new 5-alkylbenzimidazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl ring of the formula: ##STR2## or R.sub.1 is naphthyl, heterocycle or a bicyclic heterocycle and R.sub.1 -R.sub.7 are described in claim 1.These compounds are useful for prophylaxis or treatment of heart and circulatory disease especially to increase contractility of the heart, lower blood pressure and/or influence the thrombocyte function and improve the microcirculation.

Abstract: The synthesis of quaternary five membered N-n-alkyl-heterocycles, especially of 4-hydroxy-N(1)-n-alkyl-imidazolium, 2,5-substituted N(3)-n-alkyl-thiazolium and substituted N(2) pyrazolium salts are described. The N-surfactants obtained have a very small critical micelle concentration (CMC) of 10.sup.-5 -10.sup.-7 Mol/Liter, and are capable of forming micelles of different sizes and forms depending on the nature of the anions. The N-detergents can be used as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Novel 13-spiro-2'-[tetrahydrofuran]-milbemycins of the formula I ##STR1## in which X represents one of the groups --CH(OR.sub.1)--, --C(.dbd.O)-- or --C(.dbd.N--OH)--;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or a OH-protecting group;R.sub.2 represents methyl, ethyl, isopropyl or sec.-butyl or the group --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CH--A in which A represents methyl, ethyl or isopropyl; andR.sub.3 represents hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl substituted by at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkoxyalkoxy C.sub.3 -C.sub.9 -alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl-substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, hydroxy, benzyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -acyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -acyloxy, it being possible for each of the above-mentioned radicals representing or containing an alkoxy group to be terminally substituted at a terminal alkoxy group by hydroxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Pyrrolobenzimidazoles of the formula: ##STR1## are useful for treatment of heart and circulatory diseases. R.sub.1 is substituted phenyl; or optionally substituted naphthyl or a five- or six-membered heterocyclic group which can be condensed with a phenyl ring to form a bicyclic radical. R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkenyl; R.sub.3 is alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl or with R.sub.2 together forms cycloakylene; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form alkylidene or cycloalkylidene. R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkanoyl. X is a valency bond, alkylene, vinylene, imino or carbonylamino. T stands for two hydrogen atoms. When X is a valency bond, R.sub.1 can also be hydrogen, hydrocarbyl which may also contain oxygen, amino, sulfur, carbonyl and sulfonyl groups. When X is imino or carbonylamino or when R.sub.1 is a bicyclic radical, T can also be oxygen. The compounds also include the tautomers and physiologically acceptable salts with inorganic and organic acids.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## is a 5-membered heterocyclic group having a 6-.pi.electron system, the five ring atoms being either(a) one carbon atom and four atoms selected from carbon and nitrogen,(b) two carbon atoms, two nitrogen atoms and one atom selected from oxygen and sulphur, or(c) four carbon atoms and one atom selected from oxygen and sulphurand R.sup.1 is a substituent on a carbon or nitrogen of ##STR3## selected from C.sub.1-20 alkyl, C.sub.2-8 alkenyl aryl, aralkyl and heterocyclyl, each of which may optionally be substituted; hydrogen and C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl,and, where appropriate, R.sup.2 is a substituent on a carbon or nitrogen of ##STR4## and when present is the same or different to R.sup.1 and is selected from C.sub.1-20 alkyl, C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl and heterocyclyl each of which may optionally be substituted; hydrogen and C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, have antibacterial and antimycoplasmal activity.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds shown by the general formula ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful as medicament in particular as antagonist of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A).

Abstract: The compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 stands for amino or an organic residue bonded through nitrogen; R.sup.2 stands for carboxyl or a group derivable therefrom; R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently stand for hydrogen or an organic residue, including the case where R.sup.5 or R.sup.6 forms a chemical bond or a ring with R.sup.7 or R.sup.8 ; X stands for hydrogen, methoxy or formylamino; or a salt thereof, produceable by the present method, exhibits excellent antimicrobial activity, and is utilized as antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides indole derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, carboxyl, cyano, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl or aryl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, trihalogenomethyl, hydroxyl, cycloalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl or dialkylaminocarbonyl radical; R.sub.2 is a heterocyclic five-membered ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms or a heterocyclic six-membered ring containing 1 to 5 heteroatoms, the heteroatoms of the five- and six-membered rings being the same or different and being nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur and one or more of the nitrogen atoms optionally carrying an oxygen atom, the said five- and six-membered rings optionally being substituted by one or more alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, oxo, hydroxyl, nitro, amino, halogen or cyano groups; or R.sub.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, A represents an ethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl or a trimethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl, X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or the group ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom of an optionally substituted alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl or an acyl group, and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents an optionally sibstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which contains at least two hetero atoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, or an optionally substituted 3- or 4-pyridyl group.The above defined novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) exhibit powerful insecticidal properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides Indolines of the formula: ##STR1## ps useful to provide pharmaceutically active pyrrolobenzimidazoles or tautomers thereof, of the formula: These compounds are useful for treating heart or circulatory diseases, especially those which respond to a change of blood pressure, an increase in cardiac output and/or a change in micro-circulation.

Abstract: Substituted N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal bases or alkaline earth metal bases, or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good pre- and postemergence selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties.In the above formula the symbols have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, --CO--R.sup.8, --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --CO--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 or --SO.sub.2 --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or cyano,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides benzimidazoles of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, X, A, and R.sub.2 are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of these new benzimidazoles and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, as well as intermediates for the preparation thereof.The new benzimidazoles are useful to treat heart or circulatory diseases which respond to a lowering of blood pressure, a positive inotropic action and/or an improvement in microcirculation.

Abstract: This invention relates to ortho-(isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, and triazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds structurally characterized by containing a specific heterocyclic group and by the presence of --CH.sub.2 --S-- directly bound to the specific heterocyclic group. These heterocyclic compounds are useful as medicines, particularly as antagonists of SRS-A (slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis).

Abstract: Intermediates useful for synthesis of cephalosporins are disclosed, which intermediates are concerned with 1,2,3-thiadiazole-4-thiolates and the preparation of such thiolates.

Abstract: N-Aryl benzamides wherein the aryl group is a nitrogen containing heterocycle are useful as selective herbicidal agents. Compositions containing the novel benzamides and a herbicidal method of selective weed control are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of the 2-propanone (I) is described starting from alkoxide (II) through the lactone (IV). ##STR1## Excellent control of the location of the substitution on the phenyl ring is achieved and the reaction proceeds in high yield.