Abstract: Described herein are liver X receptor (LXR) modulators and methods of utilizing LXR modulators in the treatment of dermal diseases, disorders or conditions. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds described by the chemical formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: Formula (I); are inhibitors of p38 and are useful in the treatment of inflammation such as in the treatment of asthma, COPD, ARDS, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis and other arthritic conditions; inflamed joints, eczema, psoriasis or other inflammatory skin conditions such as sunburn; inflammatory eye conditions including conjunctivitis; pyresis, pain and other conditions associated with inflammation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to 1, 2, 4 oxadiazole derivatives of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use in therapy as agonists of the S1P1 receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates to inhibitors of mitotic kinesins, particularly KSP, and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: The invention is directed to Compounds of Formula I: as well as methods of making and using the compounds.

Abstract: Heteroaromatic compounds of structural formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein W is a substituted heteroaryl, X and Y are each independently a bond, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —NR6—, —C(O)—, —C(CH3)(OH)— or —C(CH3)?CH—, u (I) is an integer from 1 to 4, and Ar is an optionally substituted phenyl or naphtyl, are inhibitors of stearoyl-coenzyme A delta-9 desaturase (SCD) The compounds of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of conditions related to abnormal lipid synthesis and metabolism, including cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, neurological disease, cancer, and liver steatosis

Abstract: A process for preparing a crystalline form of linezolid is provided comprising (a) providing a solution comprising linezolid in an organic solvent having a boiling point of less than or equal to about 150° C.; (b) adding an anti-solvent having a boiling point greater than or equal to about 50° C. to the solution; and (c) recovering the crystalline form of linezolid.

Abstract: A heteroaryl-imidazole compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is effective as a cannabinoid CB1 receptor inverse agonist or antagonist, which is useful for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders. The present invention also provides a method for preparing a heteroaryl-imidazole compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutical composition containing a heteroaryl-imidazole compound of formula (I), and a method for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders.

Abstract: A novel heteroaryl-imidazole compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is effective as a cannabinoid CB1 receptor inverse agonist or antagonist, which is useful for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders. The present invention also provides a method for preparing same, a pharmaceutical composition containing same, and a method for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiadiazole compounds useful for treating diseases mediated by protein kinase B (PKB). The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of such thiadiazole compounds and compositions thereof in treating disease states associated with abnormal cell growth, cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders.

Abstract: A novel heteroaryl-pyrazole compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is effective as a cannabinoid CB1 receptor inverse agonist or antagonist, which is useful for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders. The prevention also provide a method for preparing same, a pharmaceutical composition containing same, and a method for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Hepatitis C virus inhibitors having the general formula are disclosed. Compositions comprising the compounds and methods for using the compounds to inhibit HCV are also disclosed.

Abstract: Oxazolidinones having a bicyclic[3.1.0]hexane containing moiety, which are effective against aerobic and anerobic pathogens such as multi-resistant staphylococci, streptococci and enterococci, Bacteroides spp., Clostridia spp. species, as well as acid-fast organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacterial species. The compounds are represented by structural formula I: its enantiomer, diastereomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, and wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R4a, A, Ar, HAr, n, r, and s are as defined herein.

Abstract: This application is directed to compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructuive pulmonary disease, of the formula: where Y is ?C(R1a)— or —[N(O)k]— where k is 0 or 1; G1 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic, or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; provided that G1 is not a discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety as defined under G2; where optionally one carbon atom may be replaced by a heteroatom selected from N, O, and S; where optionally a second carbon atom thereof, and further optionally a third carbon atom thereof may be replaced by N; —G2 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic; or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; or that is a 7- to 18-membered discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety; wherein for each of the carbon ring systems recit

Abstract: Compounds of formulae I and Ia, wherein X1 is secondary phosphino; R3 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a heterohydrocarbon radical, bonded via a carbon atom, having from 2 to 20 atoms and at least one hetero atom selected from the group O, S and NR, or ferrocenyl; R is H or C1-C4alkyl; each R4 individually or both R4 together are a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and R01 and R02 are each independently of the other a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, are chiral ligands for metal complexes with metals of sub-groups I and VIII, which are catalysts for asymmetric addition reactions, for example of hydrogen, to prochiral unsaturated organic compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, compositions containing them and methods of use.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for the selective inhibition of COX-2 in the presence of COX-1. As a result, invention compounds and compositions provide anti-inflammatory relief to a subject in need thereof while dramatically reducing the occurrence of side effects in the subject. Compounds contemplated for use in the practice of the present invention are substituted heterocyclic compounds containing amidinyl and imidazolyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted heteroaryloxyacetanilides of the general formula (I), in which n, R, X, and Z are to intermediates for their preparation and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2-(1,2,4-triazole-1-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives of formula (I) having an influence on the heart and the central nervous system, furthermore pharmaceutical compositions containing the above derivatives, and a process for the preparations of the novel compounds.

Abstract: The present application provides a series of benzimidazole compounds of formula I: ##STR1## which inhibit the growth of picornaviruses, such as rhinoviruses (bovine and human), enteroviruses such as polioviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, or echo virus, cardioviruses such as encephalomyocarditis (EMC), apthoviruses such as foot and mouth disease virus, and flaviviruses such as hepatitis C virus and bovine viral diarrhea virus.Such compounds are also useful as intermediates for preparing additional benzimidazole antiviral compounds.

Abstract: A substituted 2,4-imidazolidinedione compound corresponding to the formula I ##STR1## a process for production thereof and the use of these compounds in a pharmaceutical preparation are described. Substituents R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the same meaning as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Certain vinyl acetylene benzimidazole compounds which inhibit the growth of picornaviruses, such as rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, cardioviruses, polioviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, echo virus and Mengo virus.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, for example, an alkyl chain,A is a mesogenic group, andM is a spacer group,are highly suitable as components of liquid-crystal mixtures.

Abstract: Cyclohexanol esters of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which the radicals have the given meaning. The compounds are pharmacologically active and may therefore be used as pharmaceuticals, in particular for treating diabetes and other diseases which are characterized by an elevated secretion of glucose from the liver or by an elevated activity of the glucose-6-phosphatase system.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted carbamoylpyrazolines ##STR1## to processes in their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: 3,4-Diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds having a selected 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic moiety in the 4-position and an optionally substituted phenyl moiety in the 3-position, such as 4,5-dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazo le were prepared as intermediates in the preparation of insecticidal 3,4,N-triaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds. The 3,4-diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds can be prepared from appropriate 1,2-diarylethanone compounds by successive treatments with N,N,N',N'-tetramethyldiaminomethane in dichloromethane in the presence of acetic anhydride (to form a Mannich adduct) and hydrazine in the presence of a catalytic amount of trifluoroacetic acid.

Abstract: N-hetaryl imidazole derivatives of general Formula I ##STR1##are disclosed in whichHet represents an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaromate,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, a straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl group, or a C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy-alkyl group, andR.sup.4 represents --COOR.sup.5 --CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7 --CN, ##STR2##with R.sup.5 meaning hydrogen, a straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl group, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same of different and represent hydrogen or a straight, branched, or cyclic alkyl group with up to 7 carbon atoms or, together with the nitrogen atom, form a saturated five or six ring optionally containing another heteroatom and R.sup.8 means hydrogen or a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group with up to 7 carbon atoms.

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 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: 2,3-(Dihydro) bicyclic pyrazolidinones are intermediates for bicyclic pyrazolidinone antimicrobials.

Abstract: 1-Aryl-5-alkoximinoalkylamino-pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents cyano or nitro, or represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, or represents optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl andAr represents optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl,are active as herbicides and plant growth regulants. Compounds of the formula ##STR2## in which R" has the same definition as R other than cyano, are also active and useful as intermediates as well.

Abstract: The present invention provided pyrrolobenzimidazoles or tautomer thereof, of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, or a carbonyl group substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyoxy, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylamino, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 dialkylamino or hydrazino, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.1 together with the carbon to which they are attached form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 spirocycloalkyl ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkylidene or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkylkidene,X is a valency bond, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 5-Amino-4-heterocyclyl-1-phenylpyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or a radical ##STR2## R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, ##STR3## alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another represent hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or a radical --S(O).sub.n --R.sup.10,R.sup.9 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, alkoxy, alkylthio, optionally substituted aryloxy or aryloxyalkyl, optionally substituted arylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino or optionally substituted arylamino,R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hetaryl and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or aryl, or, together with the nitrogen, form a heterocyclic ring, are prepared by a process wherein a compound of the general formula II ##STR2## is reacted with a water-soluble monohaloacetate in an aqueous alkaline medium. They are very useful coupling components for the preparation of azo dyes.

Abstract: Described are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is heteroaryl and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or loweralkyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds exhibit cardiotonic activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel process and product involving the manufacture in advantageously high yields of imidazole compounds corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## wherein a preferred embodiment of the process comprises contacting a diamine salt of the formula ##STR2## with a biscarbonyl compound of the structure ##STR3## in an acid medium, wherein R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents hydrogen or any group which does not hinder the cyclization reaction or lead to degradation of the reactants or imidazole products, and A.sup.- is an anion equivalent such as that of mineral acids, sulfonic acids and carboxylic acids.

Abstract: 4-Nitro-2-trichloromethylbenzenesulfenic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is nitroimidazolyl, which is substituted by alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, or R.sup.1 is S-alkyl, which is substituted by an S--S-phenyl radical, itself substituted in the phenyl moiety by nitro and trichloromethyl, or which is substituted by --O--CO--R.sup.2, where R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or phenyl-substituted alkenyl, or unsubstituted or chlorine- or nitro-substituted phenyl, or monoalkylamino or dialkylamino, or unsubstituted or mono-chlorine-substituted or polychlorine-substituted aminophenyl, or R.sup.1 is --S--R.sup.3, where R.sup.3 is unsubstituted or carboxyl-substituted aryl, triazolyl, unsubstituted or alkyl-substituted thiadiazolyl, unsubstituted or alkyl-, cyano- or oxo-substituted pyridyl, or unsubstituted or alkyl-, amino-, hydroxy- or oxo-substituted pyrimidinyl, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted imidazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trifluoromethyl group, a halogen atom, an unsubstituted aryl group, a substituted aryl group, a heteroaromatic group, or a substituted heteroaromatic group;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are selected from a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom and a trifluoromethyl group, provided R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are not concurrently halogen; andM is a hydrogen atom, an alkali or alkaline earth metal atom, a substituted carbonyl group, or other hydrolytically labile group.These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit herbicidal activity. Fungicidal activity of compounds of the invention is also shown.

Abstract: This invention concerns certain substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-imidazolidinones having herbicidal activity, their preparation, and the control of weeds therewith.

Abstract: New benzoheterocyclic oxadiazolones and triazolones are described. These compounds are useful as anti-allergic reagents.

Abstract: The disclosed compounds, such as 3-[5-[1-(2-chlorophenoxy)ethyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-1-methyl- 2-imidazolidinone, are useful for preemergence and postemergence control of weeds, such as jimsonweed.

Abstract: The disclosed compounds, such as 3-[5-[1-(3,5-dichlorophenoxy) ethyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-imidazolidinone, are useful for preemergence control of weeds, such as jimsonweed.

Abstract: The disclosed compounds, such as 3-[5-[1-(4-chlorophenoxy)ethyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-1-methyl- 2-imidazolidinone, are useful for preemergence and postemergence control of weeds, such as jimsonweeds.

Abstract: The disclosed compounds, such as 3-[5-(1-phenoxypropyl)-1,3,4-thiodiazol-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-imidazo lidinone are useful for controlling weeds postemergence and preemergence.

Abstract: The disclosed compounds such as 3-[5-(1-(2-nitrophenoxy)ethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2 -imidazolidinone are useful for preemergence control of weeds such as jimsonweed.

Abstract: The disclosed compounds such as 3-[5-[1-(2-methylphenoxy)ethyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-1-methyl- 2-imidazolidinone, control weeds preemergence and postemergence.

Abstract: New heterocyclic-substituted 1,3,4,-thiadiazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aryl, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfoxyl, aralkylthio, aralkylsulfonyl or aralkylsulfoxyl,R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl, andn is 1 or 2,are surprisingly effective as herbicides and are particularly useful as selective herbicides for combating grasses, especially in crops of cereals or cotton.

Abstract: New and valuable polycyclic compounds which contain nitrogen-containing rings and have a strong action on plants, agents for influencing plant growth containing these compounds, and a method of influencing plant growth with these compounds.

Abstract: This invention discloses new compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of up to 3 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, chloroalkyl, bromoalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl and alkylsulfinyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl and ##STR3## WHEREIN X is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, haloalkyl, alkylthio, nitro and cyano; n is an integer from 0 to 3; and m is the integer 0 or 1. Further disclosed is the herbicidal utility of the foregoing compounds.