Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxazolidinone compounds of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: A carbocyclic or heterocyclic compound, ammonia and an oxygen-containing gas are subjected to fluid catalytic reaction in vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst containing alkali metal to produce an aromatic or heterocyclic nitrile. The use of the catalyst containing a specific amount of alkali metal enables the stable production of the aromatic or heterocyclic nitrile in high yields with little change with time even when water is present in the reaction system. The use of the catalyst containing the alkali metal also enables the recycle and reuse of unreacted ammonia which is usually accompanied by water, thereby reducing production costs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,3-position modified epothilone derivatives, methods of preparation of the derivatives, and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intermediate thiazole compounds and a process for preparing 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole which is a known compound useful for the preparation of insecticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-substituted 4-heteroaryl-pyrimidines, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and hence their use in the treatment of proliferative disorders such as cancer, leukaemia, psoriasis and the like.

Abstract: Novel benzotriazoles of the formula in which R, X1, X2, X3, X4 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 is directed to novel pyrazole derivatives and their use as pesticidal agents. The pyrazole derivatives have Formula I: or a salt thereof, where R1 represents R5O, R5SO2, R5SO or R5S in which R5 is as defined herein; X is halo, cyano, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, C2-6 alkynyl, optionally substituted C6-14 aryl or an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heteroaromatic ring linked to thiazole via a carbon-carbon bond; R2 is hydrogen, amino, chloro, bromo, iodo, cyano, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 alkyl or C6-10 aryl; and R3-R7 each represent hydrogen, halogen, straight- or branched-chain C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy, either of which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms, straight- or branched-chain C1-4 alkylthio or C1-4 alkylsulphinyl, either of which is substituted by one or more halogen atoms, nitro, cyano, or straight- or branched-chain C1-4 alkylsulphonyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms.

Abstract: A process for the production of 4-thiazolylmethyl derivatives are provided. A process for the production of the compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 is hydrogen or halogen and Hal is halogen, which comprises reacting 4-methylthiazole with N-halosuccinimide in a solvent in the presence of a radical initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions which are proteomimetic and to methods for inhibiting the interaction of an alpha-helical protein with another protein or binding site. Methods for treating diseases or conditions which are modulated through interactions between alpha helical proteins and their binding sites are other aspects of the invention.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid amides of formula 1

Abstract: Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DP 4) inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula 1

Abstract: This invention describes novel compounds that are cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3-heteroarylidene-2-indolinone compounds and physiologically acceptable salts thereof which modulate the activity of protein kinases and therefore are expected to be useful in the prevention and treatment of protein kinase related cellular disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds are protein kinase inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, for example, cancer, inflammation and arthritis. They may also be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Compounds of formula: in which R represents a CR1R2, C═C(R5)SO2R6 or C═C(R7)SO2alk radical, their preparation and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention relates to prostaglandin agonists, methods of using such prostaglandin agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing such prostaglandin agonists and kits containing such prostaglandin agonists. The prostaglandin agonists are useful for the treatment of bone disorders including osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intermediate thiazole compounds and a process for preparing 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole which is a known compound useful for the preparation of insecticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted non-fused heterocyclo amines.

Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a compound of the formula: 1

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole is provided which is suitable for industrial application.

Abstract: 3-(Substituted phenyl)-5-(substituted heterocyclyl)-1,2,4-triazole compounds are useful as insecticides and acaricides. New synthetic procedures and intermediates for preparing the compounds, pesticide compositions containing the compounds, and methods of controlling insects and mites using the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (1) wherein Ar1 represent (A) or (B) or (C); R1 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl or C1-4alkanoyl; R12 and R13 are independently hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; Ar2 is phenyl or heteroaryl; p is 0 or 1; Ar3 is of formula (I) wherein W, X, Y and Z are independently CH or N, provided that at least two of W, X, Y and Z are CH and R2 and —(CH2)nR3 are attached to ring carbon atoms; R2 is a group of Formula (II) or R2 represents a lactone of Formula (III) the group of Formula (II) or (III) having L or D configuration at the chiral alpha carbon in the corresponding free amino acid; n is 0, 1 or 2; R3 is phenyl or heteroaryl; provided that: when n is 0, Ar3 is substituted by R2 in the 4-position and —(CH2)nR3 in the 3- or 5-position; and when n is 1 or 2, Ar3 is substituted by R2 in the 3- or 5-position and —(CH2)nR3 in the 4-position; and R5-R9, m and n are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of synthesizing libraries of diverse and complex 2-substituted azole compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) 1

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole is provided which is suitable for industrial application. The process for preparing 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole involves allowing 2-halogenoallyl isothiocyanate to react with chlorinating agent in the presence of an aromatic hydrocarbon which may have one or more substituents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein X is O, S or NR7 and R1-R7, Y and Z are set forth in the specification, as well as hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of Formula I. The novel compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of proteases, especially trypsin-like serine proteases, such as chymotrypsin, trypsin, plasmin and urokinase. Certain of the compounds exhibit direct, selective inhibition of urokinase, or are intermediates useful for forming compounds having such activity.

Abstract: As a result of a special precipitation, it is possible to work up reaction mixtures containing 5-aminomethyl-2-chlorothiazole and bis(2-chlorothiazolyl-5-methyl)amine in an advantageous manner and to isolate bis(2-chlorothiazolyl-5-methyl)amine or its salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 12,13-position modified epothilone derivatives, methods of preparation of the derivatives and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: Tetrazolyl-phenyl acetamides are active as glucokinase activators, and are able to increase insulin secretion, which makes them useful for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel phenyl oxazoles, thiazoles, oxazolines, oxadiazoles and benzoxazoles useful as neuro-protective agents.

Abstract: 2-Sulfamoylbenzoic acid derivatives of general formula (I): 1

Abstract: Disclosed are novel coumarin based fluorogenic compounds useful in assaying for biological activity. Specifically, these fluorogenic compounds exhibit fluorescence at particular wavelengths when cleaved by target enzymes. Preferred compounds include sugar and peptide derivatives of umbelliferone derivatives bearing a heterocyclic five membered ring at the 3-position. These compounds can be used for rapidly detecting food pathogens and for determining sterilization effectiveness. The compounds may also be used in a form bounded to a polymeric support or to a biomolecule or macromolecule.

Abstract: Tetrazolyl-phenyl acetamides are active as glucokinase activators, and are able to increase insulin secretion, which makes them useful for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the formula (I): wherein, for example: R1 is of the formula —NHC(═O)Rb wherein Rb is, for example, (1-4C)alkyl; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or fluoro; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or fluoro; D is O; R4 and R5 are hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl or AR-oxymethyl; AR is phenyl or phenyl(1-4C)alkyl; R6 is hydrogen; >A—B— is of the formula >C═C(Ra)—, >CHCHRa—, or >C(OH)CHRa— (> represents two single bonds) wherein Ra is hydrogen or (1-4C)alkyl; and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein the symbols have the meaning described in the specification, have retinoid-like biological activity.

Abstract: (4-oxy-3-(aryl)phenyl)pyridine compounds, in free or acid addition salt form, are useful as pharmaceuticals for treatment and prophylaxis of inflammation, particularly inflammatory or obstructive diseases of the airways, e.g. for asthma therapy. Preferred compounds are novel biphenyl pyridines, biphenyl benzamides and biphenyl phenylcarboxy compounds. The compounds are selective inhibitors of PDE 4 isoenzyme activity and also act to down regulate or inhibit TNF-&agr; release.

Abstract: A process for the halogenation of activated methylene and methine compounds with at least equimolar amounts of an electrophilic halogenation reagent, which comprises reacting said activated methylene and methine compounds in the presence of catalytic amounts of a titanium compound of the formula I or of a titanium compound of the formula II

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for inhibiting cytokine production or cell adhesion, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of thiazole derivatives represented by the following general formula: 1

Abstract: A heterocyclic halide represented by a general formula (I): T—CH2—Y  (I) (wherein T denotes a heterocyclic group, and Y denotes a chlorine atom, bromine atom or iodine atom), is reacted with ammonia in the presence of an aromatic aldehyde represented by a general formula (II): A—CHO  (II) (wherein A denotes an aromatic group), to thereby produce an aminomethyl-heterocyclic derivative represented by a general formula (III): T—CH2—N═CH—A  (III) (wherein T denotes a heterocyclic group, and A denotes an aromatic group).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: as well as pharmaceutically usable salts and esters thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 have the significance ascribed herein, inhibit binding of adhesive proteins to the surface of different types of cell and accordingly influence cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. These compounds can be used in the form of pharmaceutical preparations for the control or prevention of neoplasms, tumor metastasing, tumor growth, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, restenosis following vascular intervention, psoriasis, arthritis, fibrosis, kidney failure, as well as infection caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and Ar are as defined in claim 1, their salts with physiologically acceptable acids and, when the compounds can be in the form of optical isomers, the racemic mixture and the individual enantiomers. The compounds have anticholinergic activity, and the invention also relates to the compounds of Formula (I), the use of the compounds of Formula (I) for preparing anticholinergic drugs, the use of the compounds of Formula (I) for treating urinary tract incontinence, and methods for preparing the compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: A process is described for preparing an aromatic compound substituted by a tertiary nitrile of Formula (1.0.0): comprising treating a substituted aromatic compound of Formula (2.0.0): with a secondary nitrile of Formula (3.0.0): in the presence of a base having a pKa numerical value in the range of from about 17 to about 30, provided that the difference in pKa numerical values between said base and the corresponding tertiary nitrile of Formula (3.0.0) is no more than about 6; in an aprotic solvent having a dielectric constant (∈) of less than about 20; and at a reaction temperature in the range of from about 0° C. to about 120° C.; whereby there is formed said tertiary-nitrile-substituted aromatic compound final product of Formula (1.0.0); wherein the constituent parts W1, W2, W3, W4, and W5; and the substituent moieties R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 in the compounds of Formulas (1.0.0), (2.0.0) and (3.0.

Abstract: A triazole compound having the formula: wherein Ar1 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted, Ar2 represents a heterocyclic group which may be substituted, R0 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl; R1 represents a lower alkyl; R2 to R5 each represent a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or halo substituted alkyl; n represents 0 to 2; p represents 0 or 1; q, r and s each represent 0 to 2; A represents a 4- to 7-membered carbon ring or a 4- to 7-membered heterocyclic group. The compound of the present invention exhibits an excellent antifungal activity.

Abstract: Insecticides of the formula in which n is 0 or 1, X is S, O, or Y is N or Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: Pesticidally active cyclohexadienyl derivative compounds of the formula I that are esters, oximes or amides are claimed. These compounds may be used as fungicides, acaricides and insecticides in plant protection.

Abstract: N-heterocyclicmethylpropylamine derivatives of formula (I): and acid addition salts thereof; wherein R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, halogenated alkyl, alkoxy, halogenated alkoxy, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, phenyl optionally having a substituent on a ring thereof or phenoxy; n represents an integer of 0-5; R2 represents a heterocycle containing at least one nitrogen atom as the hetero atom and optionally having a substituent on a ring thereof; and R3 represents hydrogen or C1-C5 alkyl.

Abstract: The dihalopropene compounds of the general formula [I] have excellent insecticidal/acaricidal activity, so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects, mites and ticks.

Abstract: The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to epothilone A and B and intermediates useful for preparing same. The present invention further provides novel compositions based on analogues of the epothilones and methods for the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole by reacting 2-halogenoallyl isothiocyanates with a chlorinating agent.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds represented by the general formula (I) wherein R stands for an optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic group; X stands for oxygen atom, an optionally oxidated sulfur atom, —C(═O)— or —CH(OH)—; Y stands for CH or N; m denotes an integer of 0 to 10: n denotes an integer of 1 to 5: cyclic group  stands for an optionally substituted aromatic azole group; and ring A is optionally further substituted, or salts thereof. The compound (I) possesses action of inhibiting tyrosine kinase and useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I), in which X is CH or N, Y is NO2 or CN, Z is CHR3, O, NR3 or S, R1 and R2 are either each, independently of the other, hydrogen or unsubstituted or R4-substituted alkyl or together a two- or three-membered alkylene bridge or a two- or three-membered alkylene bridge in which one member is replaced by a hetero member selected from the group, consisting of NR5, O and S, R3 is H or unsubstituted or R4-substituted alkyl, R4 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl group, and R5 is H or alkyl, which comprises a) reacting a compound of formula (II) with a chlorinating agent or b1) initially reacting a compound of formula (IV) with a compound of formula (V) and b2) further reacting the compound of formula (II) obtainable thereby, with or without intermediate isolation, with a chlorinating agent, to intermediates used in this process, to the use of these intermediates and to a process for the preparation of these intermediates.