Abstract: Methine compounds represented by the following general formula (Ia) or (Ib); ##STR1## wherein CYA represents atoms having a cyanine chromogen structure, MER represents atoms having a merocyanine chromogen structure, L represents a divalent linkage group composed of an atom or atoms containing at least one of a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom and an oxygen atom, Het represents a group containing a 5- to 7-membered hetero ring containing at least one nitrogen atom, l.sub.1 represents 1 or 2, l.sub.2 represents 0 or 1, and l.sub.3 represents 1, 2 or 3. Methine dyes using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives which are inhibitors of prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase, 5-lipoxygenase and interleukin-1 biosynthesis. The compounds of the invention are useful as inhibitors of prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase and interleukin-1 biosynthesis, per se, and as analgesic, antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives; to methods of inhibiting prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase and biosynthesis of interleukin-1; and to treating chronic inflammatory diseases in a mammal with said compounds. Further, this invention relates to certain novel carboxylic acids useful as intermediates in the preparation of the 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives of this invention and to a process for the preparation of the 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carbamoyl-2-pyrrolidinone compound which has the following formula (2) and is useful as medicaments for treating senile dementia, i.e., as cerebral function improving agents and cerebral metabolism activators or anoxic brain damage protectives ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl or lower alkyl substituted or unsubstituted with hydroxyl, and R.sup.3 is phenyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, pyridyl or thiazolyl having or not having lower alkoxyl, lower alkylamino, a halogen atom or halogenomethyl as a substituent.Further, the present invention provides novel carbamoyl-2-pyrrolidinone compounds represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl or lower alkyl substituted or unsubstituted with hydroxyl, and R.sup.2 is phenyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, pyridyl or thiazolyl having or not having methoxy or lower alkylamino as a substituent, provided that when R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or unsubstituted lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is not unsubstituted phenyl.

Abstract: Substituted triazoles attached through a methylene bridge to novel substituted phenyl derivatives of the Formula I, are useful as angiotensin II antagonists.

Abstract: The novel 3,5-ditertiarybutyl-4-hydroxy-phenylmethylene derivative of 2-substituted thiazolidinones, oxazolidinones, and imidazolidinones as antiinflammatory agents having inhibiting activity for 5-lipoxygenase, cyclooxygenase, or both.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of pure, unsymmetrically disubstituted ureas of the general formula ##STR1## in which R denotes a phenyl radical which is unsubstituted, or monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen atoms or alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy or trifluoromethyl groups, an oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl or benzothiazolyl radical which is unsubstituted, or monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen atoms or alkyl, alkoxy or trifluoromethyl groups and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together denote a butylene or pentylene group, by reaction of an N-alkyl- or N,N-dialkylurea with an unsubstituted or substituted arylamine or a heterocyclic amine in the presence of that amine which is already present in the starting material, the respective N-alkyl- or N,N-dialkylurea.

Abstract: There are disclosed substituted thiazole dye compounds represented by the following Formula (I):Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group capable of substitution onto a benzene ring, n is an integer of 1 to 4, x represents a substitutent capable of forming a hydrogen bond with the hydrogen of --CONH--, R.sub.2 represents an electron-attractive substituent, R.sub.3 represents a group capable of substitution onto a thiazole ring, and R.sub.4 represents an aromatic group or an unsaturated heterocyclic group that bonds to the nitrogen atom at a carbon atom having an unsaturated linkage.The dye compounds provide a cyan color which is good in hues and possesses fastness to light and heat.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyloxooxazolidinyl arylbenzene derivatives, wherein the aryl includes the phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and substituted pyridyl groups, such as (l)-N-{3-[4- (4'-pyridyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl}acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: The reaction of the organolanthanide complexes ([.eta..sup.5 --(CH.sub.3).sub.5 C.sub.5 ].sub.2 MH).sub.2, (M being a lanthanide element) with amino-olefins provides a straight-forward route to a heterocyclic compound. Alternatively, the reaction of olefins with the organolanthanide complex in the presence of an amine results in an aminoalkane.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, which have .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptor stimulant activity. They may be used in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction, such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.In preferred embodiments, Q represents a chlorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group, X represents a C.sub.3-4 alkylene chain, Y a C.sub.1-5 alkylene chain, R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and Het represents a pyrimidinyl pyrazinyl, triazinyl, thiazolyl, quinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl or pyridyl group.

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 is related to new diselenobis benzoic acid amides of primary heterocyclic amines of the general formula I ##STR1## process for producing the same and process for treating certain diseases in human beings by administration of the same to the humans suffering from such diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thiazole compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is an C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl group or a phenyl group, which groups are unsubstituted or substituted with halogen, nitro or cyano;R.sub.1 is a cyano group; a formyl group; an alkylcarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl group having 2-5 carbon atoms; or a substituted or non-substituted benzoyl group;R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom; a halogen atom; an amino group; an amino group substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbonyl and C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl; an alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl or alkyl-sulphonyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms; or a substituted or non-substituted aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, arylsulphinyl or arylsulphonyl group; andn is 1 or 2.The new compounds show a fungicidal activity and may be used in particular against plant pathogenic seed fungi and soil fungi.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where HET is a heterocyclic group, n is an integer of 0 to 2 and R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl are protease inhibitors use as anti-plasmin and anti-thrombin agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-aryl-3-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds which are useful as pesticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of controlling pests and processes for preparing these compounds.

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: 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: 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.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfides of the general formula heterocycle-S-R, a process for their preparation and, in particular, their use for immunostimulation, immunorestoration and cytostatic treatment, and pharmaceutical agents, which contain a sulfide of this type, for these indications.

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: Novel alkyl .beta.-oxo-benzenepropanoates of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is in the 5-,6-,7- or 8-position and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CF.sub.3 --, CF.sub.3 S-- and CF.sub.3 O--, R.sub.1 ' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 ' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, thiazolyl, 4,5-dihydrothiazolyl, pyridinyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidyl, tetrazolyl, thienyl, benzothiazolyl and phenyl optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxy, phenyl, CF.sub.3 --, NO.sub.2 -- alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted with amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino with alkyls of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-aryl-3-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds which are useful as pesticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of controlling pests and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: A series of novel antibacterially active derivatives of indolmycin as well as some prodrug forms of indolmycin is disclosed. A novel process for the production of these compounds is also disclosed.

Abstract: A series of novel antibacterially active derivatives of indolmycin as well as some prodrug forms of indolmycin is disclosed. A novel process for the production of these compounds is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel 6H-dibenz[b,e] [1,4]oxathiepin derivatives of the formula I and Ia are employed in the treatment and control of allergic conditions such as allergic asthma.

Abstract: The invention relates to guanidinothiazol derivatives of Formula (I) as defined herein, said compounds being useful for influencing lipid metabolism, as antithombotic agents and as antimycotic agents. Also included in the invention are compositions containing said guanidinothiazol derivatives of Formula (I) and the use of said compounds and compositions for treatment of the above-mentioned conditions. In addition, the invention includes methods for the manufacture of the guanidinothiazole derivatives of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing N-substituted aziridine-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a carboxyl, a cyano, an alkoxycarbonyl or an optionally substituted carbamoyl radical, R is a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical which is saturated or can contain one or more unsaturations and can be substituted one or more times by halogen, alkoxy, hydroxyl, dialkylamino, dialkylaminoxy, cycloalkylamino, acylamino, acyl, nitro, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl or carbamoyl or by cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl radicals optionally carrying alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxycarbonyl radicals, optionally interrupted by hetero atoms and optionally bridged, or by an aryl, hetaryl, aryloxy, arylthio, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonylamino or isothioureido radical, or R is a cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl radical optionally substituted by alkyl, alkoxy or oxo groups, optionally interrupted by hetero atoms and optionally bri

Abstract: The present invention provides new thiazole compounds possessing immuno-modulating activity, i.e. thiazole compounds of the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy, nitro or cyano group, R.sub.2 for a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl or lower alkylthio group, and R for an .alpha.-halogenoalkyl group or the grouping: ##STR2## a process for preparing same and pharmaceutical compositions containing the thiazole compounds.

Abstract: An N-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-N-alkyl-azolyloxyacetic acid amides of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 have the meaning given in the description, a process for the production of which is described, find use as herbicides. The intermediate products of the general formulae ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 in each case has the same meaning as in formula (I), for the preparation of the compounds (I) are also new.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulaAr--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --ONHRwherein R is ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;X is O or CH.sub.2 ;m=0 or 1;n=2 or 3; andAr is a moiety selected from the group ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, ##STR3## with the proviso that when Ar is ##STR4## and X is CH.sub.2, then R is other than ##STR5## and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof have H.sub.2 -antagonist activity and activity in decreasing gastric acid secretions.

Abstract: The invention relates to guanidine derivatives which are histamine H-2 antagonists and which inhibit gastric acid secretion. According to the invention there is provided a guanidine derivative of the formula I:- ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, same or different, are hydrogen or 1-10C alkyl, 3-8C cycloalkyl or 4-14C cycloalkylalkyl, each alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl optionally carrying one or more F, Cl or Br atoms, provided that one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is halogen substituted, or R.sup.2 is hydrogen and R.sup.1 is R.sup.5 --E--W in which W is 2-6C alkylene optionally substituted by 1 or 2 1-4C alkyls, E is O,S or NR.sup.6 in which R.sup.6 is H or 1-6C alkyl, R.sup.5 is H or 1-6C alkyl optionally substituted by 1 or 2 1-4C alkyls, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel 1-aryloxy-3-amidoamidoalkylamino-2-propanol derivatives, processes for their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of using them in the treatment of heart diseases. Representative of the compounds disclosed is 1-(o-cyanophenoxy)-3-.beta.-(2-thenamidoacetamido)ethylaminopropan-2-ol.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the formula I are useful selective herbicides for postemergence application in crops of cereals, maize and rice.In formula I, ##STR1## A is an unsubstituted or substituted amino group, Q is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene bridge, Y is an oxygen or sulfur atom or an unsubstituted or substituted nitrogen atom, and Z is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic radical, which phenyl radical, containing the bridge member Y, can additionally carry one to four further substituents.

Abstract: N-aryl-N'-(3-methyl or ethyl-4-oxothiazolidinylidene)urea compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R is CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ;R.sub.1 is chosen from F, Cl, Br, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, OCH.sub.3 and CF.sub.3 ;R.sub.2 is H or CH.sub.3 ;R.sub.3 is H or F;R.sub.4 is chosen from F, Cl, Br, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, OCH.sub.3 and CF.sub.3 ;have anticonvulsant activity and are useful in the treatment of epilepsy.

Abstract: The compounds are N,N'-substituted thioureas, ureas and guanidines which are H-2 histamine receptor inhibitors. A compound of this invention is N-cyano-N'-[2-((4-methyl-5-imidazolyl)methylthio)ethyl]-N"-[2-(2-thiazolyl methylthio)ethyl]guanidine.

Abstract: Symmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: Carbamate-sulfenyl-carba moyl fluoride compounds are valuable insecticidal compositions and are also useful intermediates in the production of bis-carbamate compounds.

Abstract: Color photographic material is provided which comprises at least one silver halide emulsion layer containing a yellow color coupler of the formula ##STR1## in which G represents a yellow coupler radical bonded via the active methine group to the heterocyclic ring, Z represents --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and M represents a substituent and A represents the non-metallic atoms necessary to complete a five-membered saturated heterocyclic ring.The new two-equivalent yellow couplers lead due to their improved reactivity (high maximum density), minimal fog and high fastness to light and outstanding spectral properties of the dyestuffs formed therefrom to a color photographic material of advantageous properties.

Abstract: A class of novel compounds is disclosed which has utility as plant growth regulators, having the general formula: ##STR1## in which X is O or S,Y is one of the group: ##STR2## R is H or CH.sub.3, Q is phenyl or chlorophenyl whenQ' is hydrogen, or Q and Q' together may form the remainder of a benzene ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain new imidazo [2,1-b]-[1,3,4]-thiadiazole compounds, to the provision of pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds and compositions as antithrombotic agents and thrombolytic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, haloalkyl of 1 to 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 of the same or different halogens selected from fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo, nitro, hydroxy, alkoxyalkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, fluoro, bromo, chloro or iodo, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, haloalkyl of 1 to 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 of the same or different halogens selected from fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo, nitro, hydroxy, alkoxyalkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, fluoro, bromo, chloro or iodo; R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: A series of N-(2-thiazolyl)amides has been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing same. These compounds are useful in therapy as anti-inflammatory agents in addition to being useful as immunoregulatory agents for modulating various body immune responses. Preferred member compounds include N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-methylaminoacetamide, N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-benzylaminoacetamide, N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-(p-fluorobenzylamino)acetamide, N-(2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-(2-thenylamino)acetamide and N-(4-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-.alpha.-amino-.beta.-phenylpropionamide, and their hydrohalide acid addition salts. Three different methods of preparation are provided and these are all described in some detail, including the various synthetic routes leading to the required novel intermediates and/or starting materials.