Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzyl analogs compounds, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1); synthesis methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A reagent for carrying out a difluoromethylation reaction of unsaturated compounds and ring-nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds, a zinc difluoro-methanesulfinate, as well as a method for making the reagent and a method for its use are disclosed.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of the compound of formula (II) and intermediate compounds for use in the processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a specific thiazolium salt used for producing an ?-hydroxy ketone compound, and a method for producing an ?-hydroxy ketone compound by carrying out a coupling reaction of an aldehyde compound in the presence of a base compound and the specific thiazolium salt.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzyl analogs compounds, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1); synthesis methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzothiazol-one and thiazolo pyridine-one derivatives which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of Chemical Formula I, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate or solvate thereof, a preparation thereof and a composition for the alleviation, prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, comprising thereof in an effective amount, and a method for alleviating, preventing or treating osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of Chemical Formula I, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate or solvate thereof, a preparation thereof and a composition for the alleviation, prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, comprising thereof in an effective amount, and a method for alleviating, preventing or treating osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment of certain metabolic diseases, and to novel compounds and their prodrugs, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating such diseases. In particular, this invention relates to the use of novel compounds and compositions for treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, acidosis, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-CoA decarboxylase (MCD). These compounds have the formulae (I) and (II), wherein Y, C, R1, R2, R6, and R7 are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic fluoroalkenyl thioethers of the formula (I) in which m represents integers from 3 to 10, n represents 0, 1 or 2 and Het represents the following, in each case optionally substituted, groupings: to processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ion channel modulating agents. More particularly, the present invention relates to a particular class of chemical compounds that has proven useful as modulators of SKCa, IKCa and BKCa channels. In further aspects, the present invention relates to the use of these SK/IK/BK channel modulating agents for the manufacture of medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the SK/IK/BK channel modulating agents. The SK/IK/BK channel modulating agents of the invention are useful for the treatment or alleviation of diseases and conditions associated with the SK/IK/BK channels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel sulfonamide derivative of general formula (I) useful as an inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), its isomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for preparing the same. Since the sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention selectively inhibit MMP activity in vitro, the MMP inhibitors comprising the sulfonamide derivatives as an effective ingredient can be practically applied for the prevention and treatment of all sorts of diseases caused by overexpression and overactivation of MMP.

Abstract: Substituted Pyrazol-3-ylbenzazoles I salts thereof, and their use as herbicides or for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which A represents N or a cyanomethylene radical, B represents S, O or NH and R1, R2, R3 and x have the meaning given in the description, are highly suitable for dyeing and printing high-molecular-weight materials, in particular automotive cover fabrics.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I):HetSCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CF.sub.2 (I)wherein Het is an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, which comprises reacting a compound of formula (II):HetSH (II)with a compound of formula (III):CF.sub.2 .dbd.CHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 L (III)wherein L is chlorine or bromine or a group --OSO2R.sup.a wherein R.sup.a is a C1-4 alkyl group or a phenyl group optionally substituted by a C1-4 alkyl group.

Abstract: New benzothiazine derivatives corresponding to the general formula I: ##STR1## in which: X represents halogen,n represents 0, 1, or 2,B represents the following formula: ##STR2## in which: R.sub.1 & R.sub.2 together with the carbons to which they are attached form a 6-carbon-atom aromatic ring which is optionally substituted by a group X' representing halogen, andY represents the radical --(SO.sub.2).sub.x --Alk--Z, x, Alk, and Z are as defined in the specification;as well as their possible stereoisomers, epimers, N-oxides and pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base addition salts; and medicinal products containing the same, useful in the treatment of inflammatory disorders requiring an inhibitor of cytokines.

Abstract: The process for the preparation of 2(3H)-benzothiazolones which are optionally substituted on the benzene ring by reacting a 2-aminobenzothiazole which is optionally substituted on the benzene ring with a diazotization agent in the presence of aqueous hydrochloric acid, if appropriate with addition of a chloride, to give a diazonium chloride, reacting the diazonium chloride directly to give a 2-chlorobenzothiazole, which is optionally substituted on the benzene ring, and hydrolyzing the 2-chlorobenzothiazole, without intermediate isolation, at 120.degree.-200.degree. C. under reaction pressure.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which X, n, B and Y are as defined in the description. useful as cytokine inhibitors.

Abstract: There is disclosed an iminothiazoline derivative of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is (halo)alkyl, (halo)alkenyl, (halo)alkynyl or the like; R.sub.2 is (halo)alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, formyl, cyano or the like; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, (halo)alkyl or the like; and Q is a group of the particular general formula. Also disclosed are a herbicide containing a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative and a method for controlling unfavorable weeds, which includes applying a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative to an area where the unfavorable weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: There are provided thienyl- and furylpyrrole compounds of formula I ##STR1## and their use for the control of insects and acarina. Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the protection of plants from attack by insects and acarina.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) having nematicidal, insecticidal, acaricidal and fungicidal properties, compositions comprising them and processes and intermediates for their preparation: ##STR1## wherein: X is oxygen or sulphur;n is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulphur, by (a) reacting a substituted ortho-nitro or -nitroso phenol or a substituted ortho-nitro or -nitroso thiophenol with an alkali metal dithionite reducing agent in an alkaline reaction medium in the presence of carbon disulphide, to form a substituted 2-mercaptobenz-oxazole or -thiazole, acidifying the reaction mixture and collecting the 2-mercaptobenz-oxazole or -thiazole; and then (b) reacting the 2-mercaptobenz-oxazole or -thiazole with a compound of formula (IV)CF.sub.2 .dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --L (IV)wherein L is a good leaving group.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): ##STR1## where R, X, A, B and p are defined in the description. Medicinal products. Useful for treating sleep disorders comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides tertiary and secondary amine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are antagonists for alpha-2 adrenoreceptors and which inhibit serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) uptake.

Abstract: A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I):R.sub.1 --A.sub.1 --B.sub.1 --A.sub.2 --R.sub.2 (I),wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 respectively denote a linear or branched alkyl group having 3-18 carbon atoms capable of including one or non-neighboring two or more methylene groups which can be replaced with at least one species of --Z--, ##STR1## CH.dbd.CH-- and --C.tbd.C--, wherein Z denotes --O-- or --S-- and R.sub.3 denotes hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms; B.sub.1 denotes ##STR2## A.sub.1 denotes a single bond, ##STR3## A.sub.2 denotes a single bond, --A.sub.3 -- or --A.sub.3 --A.sub.4 -- wherein A.sub.3 and A.sub.4 respectively denote any one of ##STR4## and Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 respectively denote any one of hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, --CH.sub.3, --CN and --CF.sub.3.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, n, X and A are defined in the description. Medicinal products containing the same are useful as antidepressives or anxiolytics due to their 5-HT1A receptor agonist activity.

Abstract: A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I):R.sub.1 --A.sub.1 --B.sub.1 --A.sub.2 --R.sub.2 (I),wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 respectively denote a linear or branched alkyl group having 3-18 carbon atoms capable of including one or non-neighboring two or more methylene groups which can be replaced with at least one species of ##STR1## wherein Z denotes --O-- or --S-- and R.sub.3 denotes hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms; B.sub.1 denotes ##STR2## A.sub.1 denotes a single bond, ##STR3## A.sub.2 denotes a single bond, --A.sub.3 -- or --A.sub.3 --A.sub.4 -- wherein A.sub.3 and A.sub.4 respectively denote any one of ##STR4## and Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 respectively denote any one of hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, --CH.sub.3, --CN and --CF.sub.3.

Abstract: Compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, n, X and A are defined in the description.Medicinal products.

Abstract: A thiazole or imidazole derivative having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, each independently represent a hydrogen atom, or a phenyl or heteroaryl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may together form a benzene ring which may be optionally substituted by a halogen atom or a lower alkyl optionally substituted by a halogen atom, lower alkoxy or nitro group;A represents a sulfur atom or --NH--;B represents a lower alkoxy group optionally substituted by a halogen atom; a five- or six-membered saturated heterocyclic ring containing one nitrogen or oxygen atom which ring may be optionally substituted; a six-membered saturated heterocyclic ring containing one oxygen atom plus one nitrogen atom; a group --XR.sup.3 where X represents a group --NR.sup.4 wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each independently represent a lower alkyl group; or a group --NHC(.dbd.Y)R.sup.5 where Y represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or a group .dbd.

Abstract: Derivatives of 4-((aryloxy)phenoxy)alkenols, their preparation and use as active herbicides for the postemergent control of grassy weeds and especially the control of said weeds in the presence of corn plants are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, andR.sub.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, a phenyl or a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl,their enantiomers, diastereoisomers and epimers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable base when R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or when R.sub.2 comprises a carboxylic acid group. Medicinal products.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkynyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylthio (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group or a mono- or polyfluoro-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) group, X is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group which may be substituted with at least one methyl or a --OCH.sub.2 -- group and n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: Insecticidally active substituted heteroaryl phenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which Het represents an optionally substituted heteroaromatic radical,X represents O, S, --CH.sub.2 --, --O--CH.sub.2 --, --S--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O--, ##STR2## Y represents O, --O--CH.sub.2 -- or S, Z represents an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical;m represents integers from 1-4n represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4O represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, provided than n and o do not simultaneously represent 0p represents integers from 1-4,R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl which is optionally substituted; two radicals adjacent to one another can also, together with the C atoms to which they are bonded, form a saturated carbocyclic 5- or 6-ring,R.sup.1 represents identical or different radicals hydrogen, halogen, CN, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, 1-5-halogeno-C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 -alkylthio, 1-5-halogeno-C.sub.

Abstract: Userful as antimicrobial agents in aqeuous systems are .alpha.-halo.beta.-(substituted)thioacrylonitriles of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents Cl, Br or I and R represents a lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclo, or a thiocarbonyl group. The configuration about the double bond may be E or Z or a mixture thereof. These compounds provide effective control of microbial growth. The derivatives of formula I are economically prepared from acrylonitrile via a three-step process involving (a) halogenation, (b) dehydrohalogenation and (c) nucleophilic-type displacement. Except for those compounds wherein X is bromo and R is methyl or phenyl, the compounds of formula I are not mentioned in the prior art.

Abstract: Herbicidally active pyrroles of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or one R.sup.1 together with the other R.sup.1 forms tetramethylene or butenylene,X represents hydrogen or halogen,Y represents O or S,n represents 0 or 1,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or an organic radical.

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 provides certain novel substituted benzothiazoles, benzimidazoles and benzoxazoles which are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis and/or as inhibitors of the action of lipoxygenase and/or as inhibitors of mucus secretion in mammalian metabolism. They are thus employed wherever it is medically necessary or desirable to inhibit these systems.

Abstract: Heterocyclic liquid crystal compounds containing the structural element ##STR1## wherein M is H, CN,, NCS, halogen or an alkyl group with 1-5 C atoms,X is CR.sup.4 or N,Y is CHR.sup.4, O, S or NR.sup.5,R.sup.4 is H, alkyl with 1-15 C atoms, halogen or cyano andR.sup.5 is H or alkyl with 1-15 C atoms,with the proviso that in the case where Y=CHR.sup.4, X is N, are suitable as components of liquid crystal phases.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkynyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkyl group, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: Novel substituted triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamides, e.g., 5,7-dimethyl-N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulf onamide and their agriculturally acceptable salts are prepared. These compounds and compositions containing them are useful for the control of unwanted vegetation. Novel substituted triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulfonyl chlorides and substituted anilines and their use as intermediates are also described.

Abstract: Organic ionic collecting agents for the selective flotation of lead and zinc ores, said agents having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the following meanings: R represents an alkoxyl group having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 represents H, a linear or branched chain alkyl group, an alkoxyl or hydroxyalkyl group containing up to 12 carbon atoms;X represents H, Cl, Br, I, F, CN, CONH.sub.2, NO.sub.2, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2 ;M represents H, Na, K, Li, Cs.

Abstract: New anticorrosive compositions comprise:(A) an applicational medium selected from (a) surface coatings and (b) wholly or partly aqueous non-coating media,(B) as corrosion inhibitor, an amide, imide or nitrile of an aliphatic- or cycloaliphatic mono-, di-, tri- or tetra-carboxylic acid which is substituted in the aliphatic- or cycloaliphatic residue by one or more groups having the formula: ##STR1## in which X is oxygen, sulphur or NH; and each R, independently, is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphonyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, alkylphenyl, phenylalkyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, --COOH, --COOalkyl or a primary-, secondary- or tertiary amino- or carbamoyl group; or a non-toxic base addition salts of those components (B) which contain free carboxyl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to aminoalkylphenoxyalkyl substituted heterocycles. These compounds antagonize the action of histamine on histamine H.sub.2 -receptors in the brain. A compound of the invention is 2-[3-[3-(piperidinomethyl)phenoxy]propylamino]benzthiazole.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## W is ##STR3## Y is ##STR4## n is 0-8; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, lower alkanoyl, halo, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts 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 in antithrombotic therapy.

Abstract: Optically active enantiomers of the formula I ##STR1## where R is a group of the formulae ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, among others, are halogen or CF.sub.3 and Z is a carboxyl, carboxylate, carboxylic acid ester, thioester, carbonamide, carboxylic acid anilide, carbohydrazide or thioamide group, are interesting herbicides the effect of which is considerably superior to that of the optically inactive racemates.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is equal to hydrogen, halogen or alkyl containing 1-5 carbon atoms; X is equal to oxygen, sulfur or --NH; n is equal to the integer 1 to 6; with the proviso when X is --NH, n may not equal 6. These compounds are useful in regulating the growth of leguminous plants.

Abstract: Imides derived from 2-thioxo-3-benzothiazoline acetic and propionic have been found to be effective as herbicides and plant growth regulants. Imides derived from 2-thioxo-3-benzoxazoline acetic and propionic acid have been found to be effective plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Novel 2-substituted-3-hydroxythiazolo[2,3-b]benzo-(and azabenzo)thiazolium salts, the mesoionic didehydro derivatives thereof and related compounds are disclosed, as well as the use thereof as modulators of the immune response.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of a hydroxyphenyl ether compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents a radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, haloalkyl, nitro or cyano; orR represents a heterocyclic radical which optionally carries one or more substituents selected from halogen, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, nitro and cyano and which can contain an optionally substituted fused benzene ring,which process comprises reacting a halogen compound of the formulaR--Hal (II)in whichR is defined as above, andHal is fluorine, chlorine or bromine,with a dihydroxybenzene of the formula ##STR3## in the presence of calcium hydroxide and in the presence of a polar diluent, at a temperature of from 20.degree. C. to 200.degree. C.

Abstract: Fluorinated-alkyl sulfides represented by [R.sub.f (CH.sub.2).sub.n S].sub.z Q where R.sub.f is fluoroalkyl, n is 2 or 3, z is 1 or 2, and Q is an aryl, alkylaryl, alkyl heterocyclic or heterocyclic radical, are useful as surfactants or as intermediates for the preparation of salt-type, quaternary-salt, or amphoteric surfactants.