Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H, alkyl or aryl, m and n are 0 or 1, and A is a divalent organic radical which, with (CR.sup.1 R.sup.2).sub.m NF--SO.sub.2 (CR.sup.3 R.sup.4).sub.n groups, forms a 5- to 8-membered ring, are admirably suitable fluorinating agents for fluorinating carbon atoms, especially as stereospecific fluorinating agents, when the compounds contain a chiral carbon atom and are in optically active form. The compounds of formula I are prepared by reacting the corresponding silated sulfonamides, wherein the NF group is replaced by an N-SiR.sup.7 R.sup.8 R.sup.9 group and R.sup.7, R.sup.8 R.sup.9 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl or phenyl, with a fluorinating agent.

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: The present invention relates to novel luteinizing hormone releasing hormone antagonists ##STR1## The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to the use of such compounds for suppressing levels of sex hormones in male or female mammals.

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: An amide derivative represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein one of X and Y represents a sulfur atom and the other represents a carbon atom, Z represents a nitrile or thioamide group, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a halomethyl group or a phenyl group, and R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted hydroxylamines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for an aromatic or heterocyclic radical, are especially useful in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemia, lipoproteinaemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## in which X represents a group ##STR2## in which p represents an integer of 2 to 4; r represents an integer of 1 or 2; s represents 0 or 1; and A represents a 3-membered divalent residue completing a 5-membered aromatic ring and comprises one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, any amino nitrogen optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and when (p,r,s) is (2,2,0) or (2,2,1) any A comprising 2 heteroatoms is optionally C-substituted by a methyl group, and when (p,r,s) is (2,1,0), (2,1,1) or (3,1,0) any A comprising 2 heteroatoms is optionally C-substituted by C.sub.1-2 alkyl and any A comprising one heteroatom is optionally C-substituted by a methyl group, and wherein compounds of formula (I) having two asymetric centers have the stereo-chemical configuration in which the group X and the (CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: This invention comprises a process for the production of unsymmetrical olefins from prochiral symmetrical ketones by addition of lithiosulfoximine from n-butyllithium and N-substituted S-methyl-S-phenyl-sulfoximine derivatives and then reaction with n-butyllithium/trimethychlorosilane.

Abstract: Novel isoflavone derivatives are provided which have the formula ##STR1## and which exhibit cancerocidal and immunosuppressive activity. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives, methods of use and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an N-indanyl carboxamide derivative as a novel compound, represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula, ##STR2## (wherein X represents a halogen atom, a methyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an amino group, a mercapto group, or a lower alkylthio group, R.sup.1 represents a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group), R represents a lower alkyl group, and n is an integer in the range of 1 to 6, and an agricultural/horticultural fungicide comprising said N-indanyl carboxamide derivative as an active ingredient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, a process for producing the same and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as active ingredient.

Abstract: Preparation of 2-oxindole-1-carboxamides by reaction of 2-oxindoles with trichloracetyl isocyanate to produce novel N-trichloroacetyl-2-oxindole-1-carboxamides which are then hydrolyzed to 2-oxindole-1-carboxamides useful as analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents and/or intermediates for such agents.

Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl substituted benzimidazole derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having anti-histaminic properties, compositions containing the same, and methods of treating allergic diseases in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: For inhibiting 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A and cholesterol biosynthesis, the novel disubstituted pyrroles of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is aryl or heteroaryl,R.sup.2 is cycloalkyl or optionally substituted alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl,X is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--,A is ##STR2## R.sup.6 is hydrogen or alkyl, and R.sup.7 is hydrogen, a cation or alkyl, aryl or aralkyl.

Abstract: A novel compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or halogen or alkyl; A is formyl, hydroxyiminomethyl or carboxyl; and A is hydrogen or halogen, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an aromatase inhibitor or an intermediate of its production. Processes for producing the compound of the formula (I) and an aromatase inhibitor containing as an active compound the compound of the formula (I) wherein A is formyl and X is hydrogen or, a salt thereof as well as Penicillium funiculosum capable for producing the compound (I) wherein R.sub.1 is carboxyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen and X is formyl are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a process in which isoxazoles are treated with Mo(CO).sub.6 and then hydrazine to obtain corresponding pyrazoles.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## B is a group of the formula: ##STR3## when B is of Formula III, X is of Formula III;when B is of Formula IV,X is selected from H, phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, substituted naphthyl, thienyl, substituted thienyl, thiazol-5-yl and substituted thiazol-5-yl in which the substituents are selected from NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, C.sub.2-4 -alkenyl, halogen, cyano and phenyl;each Q is independently selected from H, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, phenyl and benzyl;and wherein each benzene ring in Formulae II, III and IV has no further substituents or carries 1 or 2 further substituents selected from halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl and C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy.The compound is suitable for use as a charge transport material in organic photoconductors, as a charge control agent in electroreprographic toners and as a color former in pressure sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of trifluoromethylvinyl compounds in all their possible streoisomeric forms and mixtures thereof comprising reacting a salt of trifluoroacetic acid with a halovinyl compound in the presence of a cuprous salt to obtain the same stereo-specific compound and all possible stereo-isomeric forms and mixtures thereof of 1R, trans compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alcohol residue used in pyrethrinoid series, or an alcohol residue capable of blocking the acid function, and Z is aryl or haloaryl and the double bond has Z geometry having pesticide activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an N-indanyl carboxamide derivative as a novel compound, represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula, ##STR2## (wherein X represents a halogen atom, a methyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an amino group, a mercapto group, or a lower alkylthio group, R.sup.1 represents a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group), R represents a lower alkyl group, and n is an integer in the range of 1 to 6, and an agricultural/horticultural fungicide comprising said N-indanyl carboxamide derivative as an active ingredient.

Abstract: T-butylhydrazides of carboxylic acid anhydrides and carboxylic acid chlorides useful as plant growth regulants in the free acid form or their equivalent salts.

Abstract: A phenol derivative of the formulaNU--A--X--R.sup.1wherein NU is a defined bis-phenolic nucleus including a hydroxyphenyl-hydroxynaphthyl; hydroxyphenyl-hydroxyindanyl, hydroxyphenyl-hydroxybenzothienyl or di-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene or vinylene nucleus;wherein A is alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene which may be interrupted by phenylene or other linkages,wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, halogenoalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or R.sup.1 is joined to R.sup.2, and wherein X is --CONR.sup.2 --, --CSNR.sup.2 --, --NR.sup.12 CO--, --NR.sup.12 CS--, --NR.sup.12 CONR.sup.2 --, ##STR1## --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 -- or --CO--, or, when R.sup.1 is not hydrogen, is --NR.sup.12 COO--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form alkylene;wherein R.sup.12 is hydrogen or alkyl, and wherein R.sup.22 is hydrogen, cyano or nitro;or a salt thereof when appropriate.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following formula (I) and their salts: A compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## These compounds are expected to be useful for renin inhibitors. Thus, the compounds are useful medical agents, in particular, anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: 4-Nitro-5-imidazolyl ethers and thioethers of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkylaryl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkylaryl, R.sup.3 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkylaryl or a heterocyclic or heteroaromatic radical or a counter-ion of the corresponding alcoholate or thiolate or, where X is sulfur, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, and X is oxygen or sulfur, and the stated organic radicals may furthermore carry substituents which are inert under the reaction conditions, are prepared by reacting a dinitroimidazole of the formula II ##STR2## with an alcohol or thiol of the formula IIIR.sup.3 --XH (III)in a solvent or diluent at a pH of the from 4 to 16.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a higher alkyl group which may be substituted; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen, a lower alkyl group which may be substituted, a lower alkanoyl group which may be substituted or a lower alkylthiocarbamoyl group; R.sup.3 is a primary to tertiary amino group or a quaternary ammonium group; and n is 2 or 3, and salts thereof, have antitumor activity and platelet activating factor inhibitory activity.

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: For treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system or the intestinal tract, the new substituted basic 2-aminotetralins of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or acyl, andR.sup.3 represents quinuclidine or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.a --R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.b --R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.(CH.sub.2).sub.b --R.sup.4, ##STR2## wherein a denotes a number from 1 to 10,b denotes a number 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,d denotes a number 2 or 3, andX denotes oxygen, sulphur, or NR.sup.5,and their salts.

Abstract: Nitro-subsliluted heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl, Z is an optionally substituted aryl or optionally subtituted heterocyclic groun containing at least one atom selected from N, O and S,A is optionally substituted ethylene or optionally substituted trimethylene, andB stands for 2 or 3 members of a heterocyclic ring which is formed, together with the adjacent C-atom and N-aom and at least one of said members may represent a hetero atom and may be optionally substituted, provided that when B stands for 3 members, two of which are carbon atoms and the other one is a nitrogen atom which is located in the middle of the three members, then at least one of said two carbon atoms must be substituted by a keto group. Such compounds being useful as insecticides.

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: Microbicidal substituted pyrazolin-5-ones of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another each represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyllaminocarbonylalkyl or dialkylaminocarbonylalkyl, or represent in each case optionally substituted oxiranylalkyl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl or aryl andHet represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical.Intermediates therefor of the formula ##STR2## in which R is alkyl, are also new.

Abstract: Certain N-acetonyl-substituted-amides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a heterocycle, a phenylalkyl, a phenylalkoxy, naphthyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl or alkenyl group; X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, thiocyano, isothiocyano, methylsulfonyloxy, thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy, carbamoyloxy, thiocarbamoylthio, hydroxy, azide, trifluoromethylcarboxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylcarbonyloxy, phenylcarbonyloxy, phenoxy, thiophenyl, imidazolyl or triazolyl group as described herein; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group; and compositions containing these amides are fungicidally active, particularly against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Derivatives of pravastatin are provided which are useful in inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and in preparing radiolabeled compounds useful in the radioimmunoassay (RIA) of pravastatin and derivatives thereof. The pravastatin derivatives have the structure ##STR1## wherein R is hydroxy, lower alkylamine, arylamine, arylalkylamine or heterocyclic alkylamine such as histamine, tyramine, O-benzyltyramine, methyl tyrosinate as well as iodinated derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Novel 3-(piperidinyl)- and 3-(pyrrolidinyl)-1H-indazoles, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating psychoses, treating depression, alleviating pain, treating convulsions and treating hypertension utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides indole derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, carboxyl, cyano, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl or aryl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, trihalogenomethyl, hydroxyl, cycloalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl or dialkylaminocarbonyl radical; R.sub.2 is a heterocyclic five-membered ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms or a heterocyclic six-membered ring containing 1 to 5 heteroatoms, the heteroatoms of the five- and six-membered rings being the same or different and being nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur and one or more of the nitrogen atoms optionally carrying an oxygen atom, the said five- and six-membered rings optionally being substituted by one or more alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, oxo, hydroxyl, nitro, amino, halogen or cyano groups; or R.sub.

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: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, A represents an ethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl or a trimethylene group which may be substituted by alkyl, X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or the group ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom of an optionally substituted alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl or an acyl group, and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Z represents an optionally sibstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which contains at least two hetero atoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, or an optionally substituted 3- or 4-pyridyl group.The above defined novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) exhibit powerful insecticidal properties.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a novel class of 2-alkyl-3-haloisothiazolium salts. These salts have been found to be useful in controlling the growth of bacteria and fungi. They have also been found to be useful intermediates in the preparation of novel and known antibacterial and antifungal compounds.

Abstract: 2,5-Dimethylpyrrole derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R denotes alkyl which is substituted by --NH.sub.2, acylamino of the formula--NH--CX--R.sup.1or by an optionally substituted heterocycle having 1 hetero member; or denotes an optionally substituted heterocycle having 1 member, and X and R.sup.1 have the meanings givenand their pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts, their preparation by reaction of amines of the formula IIR--NH.sub.2 (II)with acetonylacetone or by acylating N-aminoalkyl-2,5-dimethylpyrroles, and their use as pharmaceutical active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides Indolines of the formula: ##STR1## ps useful to provide pharmaceutically active pyrrolobenzimidazoles or tautomers thereof, of the formula: These compounds are useful for treating heart or circulatory diseases, especially those which respond to a change of blood pressure, an increase in cardiac output and/or a change in micro-circulation.

Abstract: Substituted N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal bases or alkaline earth metal bases, or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good pre- and postemergence selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties.In the above formula the symbols have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, --CO--R.sup.8, --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --CO--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 or --SO.sub.2 --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or cyano,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.

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: Prepare N-(amidoalkyl)imides by contacting an imide with a 2-oxazoline under reaction conditions, optionally in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-chromanyl, 2,3-dihydro-5-benzo[b]-furanyl, 5-pyridyl, 5-quinolyl, 5-pyrrolyl, 5-indolyl, 5-thiazolyl, 5-oxazolyl, 5-isothiazolyl and 5-isoxazolyl oxazolidine-2.4-diones and the pharmacetically-acceptable salts thereof; certain 3-acylated derivatives thereof; a method of treating hyperglycemic animals therewith; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to ortho-(isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, and triazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention is novel diarylalkanoids having activity as lipoxygenase inhibitors, novel pharmaceutical compositions therefor, and novel methods of use in treating asthma, allergies, cardiovascular diseases, migraines, psoriasis and immunoinflammatory diseases for diarylalkanoids. The compounds of this invention are also useful as cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a dimeric aromatic acyl cyanide of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or hetaryl,comprising reaction an acyl halide of the formulaAr--CO--Halin whichHal is fluorine, chlorine or bromine, with an alkali metal cyanide in a two-phase system comprising water and a water-immiscible or only sparingly water-miscible aliphatic ketone, and in the presence of a phase-transfer catalyst. The products are known intermediates for pesticides.

Abstract: Certain new 2-oxindole-3-carboxamide compounds having an acyl substituent at the 1-position are inhibitors of the cyclooxygenase (CO) and lipoxygenase (LO) enzymes, and are useful as analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents in mammalian subjects. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful for acute administration for ameliorating or eliminating pain in human subjects recovering from surgery or trauma, and also for chronic administration for alleviating the symptoms of chronic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, in human subjects.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where X and Y independently of one another are each carboxyl, a carboxylic ester group, cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted carbamyl or carboxylic hydrazide group and X and Y together form a radical of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a radical of a primary amine and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, are very useful as diazo components.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of alpha-aryl and alpha-heteroaryl ketones useful as intermediates in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals, which process operates according to the following reaction scheme: ##STR1##

Abstract: A 5-Acylamino-pyrazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X represents oxygen or sulphur,n represents the integer 0, 1 or 2,Ar represents in each case optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl andHet represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic radical linked via a carbon atom,which exhibit herbicidal and plant growth regulating activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel process using novel silyl enol ether intermediates of the formula ##STR1## to generate novel azetidione thiolester intermediates of the formula ##STR2## which can be used to form 1-.beta.-alkyl carbapenem antibiotics. It has now been discovered that if the R.sup.4 group is selected from a small group of moieties having the formula: ##STR3## an increased .beta.-yield of up to approximately 100% can be obtained.