Abstract: A class of azetidine, pyrrolidine and piperidine derivatives, substituted by inter alia a phenylmorpholinyl, phenylpiperidinyl or benzimidazolone moiety, are selective agonists of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors, being potent agonists of the human 5-HT.sub.1D.alpha. receptor subtype whilst possessing at least a 10-fold selective affinity for the 5-HT.sub.1D.alpha. receptor subtype relative to the 5-HT.sub.1D.beta. subtype; they are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of clinical conditions, in particular migraine and associated disorders, for which a subtype-selective agonist of 5-HT.sub.1D receptors is indicated, whilst eliciting fewer side-effects, notably adverse cardiovascular events, than those associated with non-subtype-selective 5-HT.sub.1D receptor agonists.

Abstract: Novel to isooxazoles, oxazoles, thiazoles, isothiazoles and imidazoles, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and their use as endothelin receptor antagonists are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) selected from the following ##STR1## wherein Y is ##STR2## and wherein A, B, C, D, R, k, m, n, o, p, s, t and u are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful in treating diseases in the central nervous system related to malfunctioning of the nicotinic cholinergic system.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## which are useful as modulators of D.sub.3 receptors, in particular as antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: Novel benzotriazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4 and Y have the meanings given in the description,and their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes,a process for the preparation of these substances and their use as microbicides in crop protection and in material protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides thiadiazolyl and oxadiazolyl phenyl oxzolidinone compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is thiadiazolyl or oxadiazolyl; wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine; andwherein R.sup.1 is, for example, --COCH.sub.3 or --COCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3.These compounds are useful antimicrobial agents, effective against a number of human and veterinary pathogens, including gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel organic compounds, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, to their use for treatment of human and animal disorders, to their use for purification of proteins or glycoproteins, and to their use in diagnosis. The invention relates to modulation of the activity of molecules with phospho-tyrosine recognition units, including protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases) and proteins with Src-homology-2 domains, in in vitro systems, microorganisms, eukaryotic cells, whole animals and human beings. The novel organic compounds are compounds of formula (I)(L).sub.n --Ar.sub.1 --R.sub.1 A (I)wherein(L).sub.n, n, Ar.sub.1, R.sub.1 and A are as defined in the application.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain piperidines, pyrrolidines, and hexahydro-1H-azepines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein B is selected from: ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.4, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.4c, R.sup.5, D, X, Y, n, x and y are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of compounds that are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting aspartyl protease activity and methods for treating viral infections using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective .beta.3 adrenergic receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The invention provides compounds and method of treating type II diabetes, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof compounds of the Formula II: ##STR1## The variables in Formula II are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azatricyclic compounds of formula I ##STR1## a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a disease in the central nervous system caused by malfunctioning of the muscarinic cholinergic system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, m, n and the dashed lines are defined herein. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these novel compounds as active ingredients and the use of the novel compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders. The compounds of this invention are tachykinin receptor antagonists and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma and emesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel fluorothiadiazolyloxyacetamides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or respectively optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or arylalkyl,R.sup.2 represents respectively optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl or arylalkyloxy, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom that they are attached to form an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated nitrogen heterocycle which may contain further hetero atoms and to which a benzo grouping may be fused, andR.sup.3 represents fluorothiadiazolyl,to a process and to novel intermediates for their preparation and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having a straight or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon structure of formula I: ##STR1## In formula I, n is an integer from one to four and m is an integer from four to twenty. Independently, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, a straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl of up to twenty carbon atoms in length or --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5. If R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5, w may be an integer from one to twenty and R.sub.5 may be an hydroxyl, halo, C.sub.1-8 alkoxyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted carbocycle or heterocycle. Alternatively, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may jointly form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated heterocycle having from four to eight carbon atoms, N being a hetero atom of the resulting heterocyle. R.sub.3 may be either hydrogen or C.sub.13. In the compounds, a total sum of carbon atoms comprising R.sub.1 or R.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.n and (CH.sub.2).sub.m does not exceed forty. R.sub.

Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein (a) n is from about 1 to about 3;(b) X is selected from the group consisiting of O, S, SO, or SO.sub.2 ;(c) Y is independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, or the Y's are bonded together to form an alkanyl ring having from about 3 to about 7 atoms;(d) Z is hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 3 to about 10 atoms other than hydrogen; and(e) Het is a heteroaryl group comprising one or more rings each ring containing from about 5 to about 6 atoms other than hydrogen and wherein the group contains at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, or S.pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating inflammation or pain using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.

Abstract: An image-forming process developing a previously image-exposed silver halide photographic material with an alkaline developer containing a reductone compound as a main developing agent in the presence of a 1,2,5-thiadiazole compound and/or a 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole compound, and the silver halide photographic material and the photographic developer being used for the process are disclosed. In this case, the 1,2,5-thuiadiazole compound and/or the 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole may be contained in the silver halide photographic material and/or the alkaline developer. Super high-contrast images for photomechanical process having a gamma of higher than 15 and having no pepper and less fog can be obtained.

Abstract: Bleaches, a method for bleaching substrates using these materials and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are thiadiazole dioxide derived mono- and di- oxaziridines. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the oxaziridine.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocycles including 3-?1-?3-(imidazolin-2-ylamino)propyl!indazol-5-ylcarbonylamino!-2-(benzylo xycarbonylamino)propionic acid, which are useful as antagonists of the .alpha..sub.v .beta..sub.3 integrin and related cell surface adhesive protein receptors, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the inhibition of cell adhesion, the treatment of angiogenic disorders, inflammation, bone degradation, cancer metastasis, diabetic retinopathy, thrombosis, restenosis, macular degeneration, and other conditions mediated by cell adhesion and/or cell migration and/or angiogenesis.

Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein (a) n is from 1 to about 3;(b) X is selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO, or SO.sub.2 ;(c) Y is independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, or the Y's are bonded together to form an alkanyl ring having from about 3 to about 7 atoms;(d) Z is hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 3 to about 10 atoms other than hydrogen;(e) W is O or S; and(f) Het is a heteroaryl group comprising one or more rings each ring containing from about 5 to about 6 atoms other than hydrogen and wherein the group contains at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, or S.pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating inflammation or pain using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3,3-(disubstituted)cyclohexan-1-ol dimers and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in treating allergic and inflammatory diseases and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I which are 4-hydroxy-benzopyran-2-ones and 4-hydroxy-cycloalkyl?b!pyran-2-ones useful for inhibiting a retrovirus in a mammalian cell infected with said retrovirus. ##STR1## Wherein R.sub.10 and R.sub.

Abstract: Sulfonamides and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds useful in controlling intraocular pressure are disclosed. Methods for controlling intraocular pressure through administration of the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: 6-heterocyclic-4-amino-1,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenz[cd]indoles are provided which are useful in modifying the function of serotonin in mammals.

Abstract: 6-Thiadiazole-4-1-amino-1,2,2a,3,4,5-hexahydrobenz[c-d]indoles are provided which are useful in modifying the function of serotonin in mammals.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of the formula; ##STR1## wherein: Thi is a unsubstituted or substituted thiadiazolyl;Y is an alkylene bridge of 3-9 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, amino, alkylthio, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinylalkyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, carboxy, alkoxylcarbonyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl or cyano;R.sub.3 is alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, alkyltetrazolyl or a substituted or unsubstituted imidazolyl, dihydroimidazolyl, pyrazolyl, furyl, thiazolyl or thienyl or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are effective antipicornaviral agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating allergic and inflammatory diseases are also taught.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azabicyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful as stimulants of the cognitive function of the forebrain and hippocampus of mammals and especially in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, severe painful conditions and glaucoma.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein A is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxy, nitro or cyano; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkylalkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted aryloxyalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryloxyalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted heteroaryloxy, nitro, halo, cyano, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --COR.sup.3, --S(O).sub.n R.sup.3 wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, (CH.sub.2).sub.m PO(OR.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and X have the meanings herein defined, their physiologically unobjectionable salts and/or solvates inhibit the binding of fibrinogen to the corresponding receptor and can be employed for the treatment of thromboses, osteoporosis, tumoral diseases, apoplexy, cardiac infarction, inflammations, arteriosclerosis and osteolytic disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (I) ##STR1## where X.sub.4 is a substituted cyclohexane or cyclohexane group and the other radicals are defined herein. These compounds inhibit the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor and are useful in the treatment of disease states mediated or exacerbated by TNF production. The compounds of the present invention are also useful in the mediation or inhibition of enzymatic or catalytic activity of phosphodiesterase IV and are therefore useful in the treatment of disease states in need of mediation or inhibition thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds or formula (I) are described herein. These compounds inhibit the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor and are useful in the treatment of disease states mediated or exacerbated by TNF production. The compounds or the present invention are also useful in the mediation or inhibition of enzymatic or catalytic activity of phosphodiesterase IV and are therefore useful in the treatment of disease states in need of mediation or inhibition therefore.

Abstract: Novel 2-substituted saccharins which inhibit the enzymatic activity of proteolytic enzymes, are useful in the treatment of degenerative diseases and have the formula ##STR1## wherein: L is --O--, --S--, --SO--or --SO.sub.2 --;m and n are each independently 0 or 1;R.sub.1 is halo, lower-alkanoyl, 1-oxophenalenyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, heterocyclyl or substituted heterocyclyl or, when L is --O-- and n is 1, cycloheptatrienon-2-yl or, when L is --S-- and n is 1, cyano or lower-alkoxythiocarbonyl or, when L is --SO.sub.2 -- and n is 1, lower-alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower-alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl or phenylthio; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen or various substituents and processes for preparation and pharmaceutical compositions and method of use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention pertains to heterocycle substituted phenoxyalkylheterocycles of the formula ##STR1## wherein Thi, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are effective antipicornaviral agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein Q is optionally substituted phenyl or benzhydryl; X and Y are each H or together form a group=O; Z is O, S or NR.sup.9, where R.sup.9 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.1 represents H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.2 represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted by CONR.sup.7 (CH.sub.2).sub.p R.sup.8 (where R.sup.7 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.8 is optionally substituted heteroaryl and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6); R.sup.3 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkynyl; R.sup.4 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally substitute phenyl; R.sup.5 represents optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.6 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and q is 0, 1, 2 or 3; are tachykinin antagonists useful in therapy.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (I) ##STR1## where X.sub.4 is a substituted cyclohexane or cyclohexane group and the other radicals are defined herein. These compounds inhibit the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor and are useful in the treatment of disease states mediated or exacerbated by TNF production. The compounds of the present invention are also useful in the mediation or inhibition of enzymatic or catalytic activity of phosphodiesterase IV and are therefore useful in the treatment of disease states in need of mediation or inhibition thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O or S;Y is O or S;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyloxy, mono-, di- or tri-halomethyl, trifluoromethoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 branched alkylthio, nitro, or cyano;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, methyl, mono-, di- or tri-halomethyl;R.sup.4 isa) C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably one or two methyl;orb) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently, hydrogen or linear or branched, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, and R.sup.8 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sup.5 is an acyclic or cyclic side chain as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active heterocyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating diseases in the central nervous system related to the metabotropic glutamate receptor system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azabicyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful as stimulants of the cognitive function of the forebrain and hippocampus of mammals and especially in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, severe painful conditions and glaucoma.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for combating picornaviruses and preventing or treating picornaviral infections. The compounds have the formula: ##STR1## wherein Het.sub.1 is chosen from the group consisting of oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl;Y is an alkylene bridge of 3 to 9 carbon atoms;Het.sub.2 is benzofuranyl or indolyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, halo, acetyl, alkyl, alkenyl, amino, alkylthio, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinyl alkyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, difluoromethyl, trifluromethyl, or cyano; andR.sub.3 is oxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, isoxazolyl or any of these substituted with alkyl, halo, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, furyl, thienyl, or fluoroalkyl;the N-oxide thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Thiadiazole derivatives with excellent herbicidal effectiveness, wide herbicidal spectrum and excellent selectivity are disclosed. The thiadiazole derivatives are represented by one of the formula [I]-[IV].

Abstract: An insecticidal composition containing a guanidine derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted homocyclic or heterocyclic group, n is 0 or 1, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, R.sup.3 is a primary, secondary or tertiary amino group, X is an electron attractive group such as nitro or trifluoroacetyl group, provided that when n is 0, R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted heterocyclic group or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases, ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Fungicidal new 2-methoximinocarboxylic esters of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Ar represents one of the radicals ##STR2## and A represents one of the radicals --CH.sub.2 --; ##STR3## where Y represents one of the radicals ##STR4## --O--CH.sub.2 --; --CH.sub.2 --O--; --S--CH.sub.2 --; ##STR5## --SO.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; --O--; --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --,n represents the number 0 or 1,R represents alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkenyl, halogenoalkenyl, or represents optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or represents optionally substituted aryl or represents optionally substituted heteroaryl, and, moreover, in the event that n is 0, also represents halogen, andX.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 independently of one another in each case represent hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl or methoxy, but where, in the event that X.sup.2 represents bromine, X.sup.3 does not simultaneously represent hydroxyl or methoxy.

Abstract: A method for reducing an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketone of the present invention includes the step of treating the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketone with a silyl compound in the presence of a Lewis acid and alcohol to selectively reduce the carbonyl group of the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketone. According to this method, a deoxy-compound can be obtained from the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketone by selectively reducing the carbonyl group without reducing an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated bond.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula; ##STR1## wherein: Thi is thiadiazolyl or substituted thiadiazolyl;Y is alkylene bridge of 3-9 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, amino, alkylthio, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinyl alkyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, or cyano;R.sub.3 is alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, alkyltetrazolyl, or heterocyclyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are effective antipicornaviral agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano or aminocarbonyl or any one of the following: ##STR2## in which: m is equal to 1, 2 or 3,n is equal to 0, 1 or 2,T represents a CO or SO.sub.2,R.sub.4 or R.sub.5, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen or alkyl or phenyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, phenyl or acyl,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl (optionally substituted by hydroxyl or phenyl) or alkoxycarbonyl,--X--Y.dbd. represents --N--C.dbd., --N--N.dbd.or else ##STR3## represents --O--N.dbd.; to its enantiomers, diastereoisomers and epimers and to its addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid.

Abstract: An aromatic functional fluid, specifically a monoalkylated tetradecyl diphenyl oxide synthetic lubricant, contains a polymer-supported reaction product of an organic quaternary ammonium salt, derived from a mercapto-heterocycle and a quaternary ammonium salt. To produce the polymer-supported organic quaternary ammonium salt, the salt is reacted with a dicarboxylic acid or anhydride, specifically 2-dodecen-1-ylsuccinic anhydride. An arylamine antioxidant, such as alkylated phenyl naphthylamine, can be added to the polymer supported organic quaternary ammonium salt-treated functional fluid to impart extra antioxidant and stability properties.

Abstract: The invention concerns oxime derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 includes hydrogen, carboxy, carbamoyl, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl, (1-4C)alkylamino, di-(1-4C)alkylamino and (1-4C)alkyl;R.sup.5 includes hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl, (3-4C)alkynyl, (2-5C)alkanoyl, halogeno-(2-4C)alkyl and hydroxy-(2-4C)alkyl;Ar.sup.1 is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1, or A.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;Ar.sup.2 is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;R.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl or (3-4C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula -A.sup.2 -X.sup.2 -A.sup.3 - which together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are attached define a ring having 5 or 6 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are angiotensin II receptor antagonists.