Abstract: Disclosed herein are cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## such as 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)pheno xy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy )phenoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N-methyl-N-dichlorophenyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-quinoxalyloxy)p henoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N,N-dibutyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-py ridyloxy)phenoxy-2-butanone, and the like, which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of gramineous weeds.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed wherein the terms R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, Y, Y', m and n are herein defined.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having activity to inhibit lipoxygenase enzyme activity, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to a medical method of treating. More particularly, this invention concerns certain substituted arylalkynyl- and ((heteroaryl)alkynyl)-N-hydroxy-ureas which inhibit leukotriene biosynthesis, to pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and to a method of inhibiting leukotriene biosynthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyalkyl-1-oxa-diazaspirodecane compounds, which can be used as highly active light stabilizers for polymers. The reaction is carried out in a solvent mixture of at least one alcohol and if appropriate an inert organic solvent in the presence of solid alkali metal hydroxide or a corresponding amount of a mixture of solid alkali metal hydroxide and water as the sole catalyst. The process offers the advantage that, by using a solvent mixture and dispensing with a phase transfer catalyst, a higher rate of reaction and therefore higher product quality with the same yield are achieved. By dispensing with a phase transfer catalyst, which remains in the waste water and must be disposed of expensively, and by the reusability of the solvent mixture, the process is more environment-friendly and more economical than processes known to date.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds containing basic and acidic termini, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the inhibition of platelet aggregation, as thrombolytics, and/or for the treatment of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth fire disclosed.

Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of optically active 4-(phosphinoethyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-5-one derivatives.The invention relates to a process for preparing optically active compounds of formula (IV) ##STR1## in which the radicals R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ', R.sub.7, n and m are as defined in the main claim,which comprises reacting a compound of formula (II) ##STR2## with a compound of formula (III) ##STR3## in the presence of catalytical amounts of a radical former.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for combating picornaviruses and preventing or treating picornaviral infections. The compounds have the formula: ##STR1## wherein Het.sub.1 is chosen from the group consisting of oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl;Y is an alkylene bridge of 3 to 9 carbon atoms;Het.sub.2 is benzofuranyl or indolyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, halo, acetyl, alkyl, alkenyl, amino, alkylthio, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinyl alkyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, difluoromethyl, trifluromethyl, or cyano; andR.sub.3 is oxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, isoxazolyl or any of these substituted with alkyl, halo, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, furyl, thienyl, or fluoroalkyl;the N-oxide thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of formula ##STR1## the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein A and B taken together form a bivalent radical of formula: --N.dbd.CH-- (a), --CH.dbd.N-- (b), --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- (c), --CH.dbd.CH-- (d) --C(.dbd.O)--CH.sub.2 -- (e), --CH.sub.2 --C(.dbd.O)-- (f); R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or halo; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.3 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-8 alkyl; C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.1-8 alkyl substituted with hydroxy, oxo, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or aryl. Het is five- or six-membered optionally substituted heterocyclic ring. The use as a medicine, especially as a lipid lowering agent is disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing compounds and compositions.

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: This invention provides novel phenyl and heterocyclic derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations and their methods of use for antagonizing angiotensin II receptors in mammals.

Abstract: The invention concerns oxime derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 includes hydrogen, carboxy, carbamoyl, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl, (1-4C)alkylamino, di-(1-4C)alkylamino and (1-4C)alkyl;R.sup.5 includes hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl, (3-4C)alkynyl, (2-5C)alkanoyl, halogeno-(2-4C)alkyl and hydroxy-(2-4C)alkyl;Ar.sup.1 is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1, or A.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;Ar.sup.2 is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;R.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl or (3-4C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.2 --X.sup.2 --A.sup.3 -- which together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are attached define a ring having 5 or 6 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, Y.sub.m and Y'.sub.n are herein defined.

Abstract: There are provided perfluoroalkanoyl aminonitrile intermediates and their use in a facile and efficient synthesis of 2-perfluoroalkyl-3-oxazolin-5-one. Said oxazolinone is a key intermediate in the preparation of insecticidal, acaricidal and nematocidal pyrrole compounds.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as .alpha.-succinamidoacyl aminodiols having an oxazolidinyl-type group at the N-terminus are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for making a thioether compound having the formula:A--S--Rcomprising reacting:(1) Compound I having the formula:A--H (I)where A comprises a carbon atom bonded to H where that carbon is either capable of ionizing to a nucleophilic state or is conjugated to such an atom, with(2) Compound II having the formula:H--SR or RSSR (II)wherein R is selected from the group consisting of:(a) a substituted or-unsubstituted aryl group or alicyclic group, said groups being carbocyclic or heterocyclic, and(b) a thiocarbonyl group,in the presence of a base and an oxidizing agent that is free of reactive halogen and that is capable of oxidizing H--SR to RSSR.

Abstract: There are provided 1-(substituted)thioalkylpyrrole compounds of formula I ##STR1## the use thereof for the control of insect, acarid and mollusk pests and methods and compositions for the protection of crops from the ravages of said pests.

Abstract: The invention concerns oxime derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, halogeno-(2-4C)alkyl, hydroxy-(2-4C)alkyl, cyano-(1-4C)alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, halogeno-(2-4C)alkyl, hydroxy-(2-4C)alkyl, cyano-(1-4C)alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl, or a heteroaryl moiety selected from pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, furyl, thienyl, oxazolyl and thiazolyl;A.sup.4 is (1-4C)alkylene;Ar.sup.1 is phenylene, pyridinediyl or pyrimidinediyl;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1 or A.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;Ar.sup.2 is phenylene, pyridinediyl, pyrimidinediyl, thiophenediyl, furandiyl or thiazolediyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-C)alkenyl or (3-4C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.2 --X.sup.2 --A.sup.3 -- wherein each of A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 is independently (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electroactive compounds capable of undergoing a change in light absorption and refraction due to an applied electric field and a permanent change in refraction due to exposure to predetermined bands of optical radiation. The present invention also relates to electroactive compositions containing such electroactive compounds, electrooptical components comprised of such electroactive compositions and electrooptical devices comprised of such electrooptical components, as well as novel processes of making the same.

Abstract: The invention concerns hydroxylamine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen, carbamoyl, (1-4C)alkyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, tetrahydrofuran-3-yl, tetrahydropyran-4-yl, piperidin-4-yl, N-(1-4C)alkylpiperidin-4-yl, (2-5C)alkanoyl, (1-4C)alkylsulphonyl, N-(1-4C)alkylcarbamoyl, N,N-di-(1-4C)alkylcarbamoyl, phenyl, phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl, di-phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl, benzoyl, phenylsulphonyl or a heteroarylmethyl group;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl, (3-4C)alkynyl, cyano-(1-4C)alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl;A.sup.4 is (1-4C)alkylene;Ar.sup.1 is phenylene, pyridinediyl or pyrimidinediyl;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1, or A.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;Ar.sup.2 is phenylene, pyridinediyl, pyrimidinediyl, thiophenediyl, furandiyl or thiazolediyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl or (3-4C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula -A.sup.2 -X.sup.2 -A.sup.3 -wherein each of A.sup.2 and A.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns oxime derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 includes hydrogen, carboxy, carbamoyl, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl, (1-4C)alkylamino, di-(1-4C)alkylamino and (1-4C)alkyl;R.sup.5 includes hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl, (3-4C)alkynyl, (2-5C)alkanoyl, halogeno-(2-4C)alkyl and hydroxy-(2-4C)alkyl;Ar.sup.1 is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1, or A.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;Ar.sup.2 is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;R.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl or (3-4C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula -A.sup.2 -X.sup.2 -A.sup.3 - which together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are attached define a ring having 5 or 6 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.

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: 1,3-Oxazole and 1,3-thiazole compounds of formula I, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs: ##STR1## wherein X represents oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.1 represents a non-aromatic azacyclic or azabicyclic ring system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3-benzylidene-1-carbamoyl-2-pyrroridone analogues having advantage anti-inflammatory activities, which is represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, or halogen; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or acyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, cyano, or halogen; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each is independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic group, substituted or unsubstituted amino, or OR.sup.7 wherein R.sup.7 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, acyl, or aralkyl, or taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom may form heterocyclic group which may contain N, O, and/or S, and X and Y each is independently O, S, substituted or unsubstituted imino, or substituted or unsubstituted methylene. In more detail, the present invention provides an anti-inflammatory agent which is useful for the treatment of chronic inflammation and has little side effect, e.g., stomach disease.

Abstract: Chiral oxazolidinones of the formula (I) or (II) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is, for example, a straight-chain or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 16 carbon atoms orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, for example, --H, --CH.sub.3 or phenyl,j, 1 and n are zero, 1 or 2,k and m are zero or 1,A.sup.1, A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are, for example, phenyl or cyclohexyl,M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 are, for example, COO or CH.sub.2 O, andX is, for example, CH.sub.2 or COO,are suitable as dopes in liquid-crystal mixtures. They result in liquid-crystalline ferroelectric phases having short response times. A further advantage is that the oxazolidinones induce a helix of very low pitch, so that they are also suitable for helix compensation in LC mixtures.

Abstract: A benzodifuranone compounds of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a naphthyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group, which is useful for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials, is prepared in high purity and high yield by allowing benzofuran compounds of the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is as defined above, to react with acetonitrile compounds of the formula, ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above, and then carrying out an oxidation reaction to give the benzodifuranone compound.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aryl derivative of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or a heterocyclic moiety, and X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl, difluoromethylene, imino, (1-4C)alkylimino or optionally substituted (1-4C)alkylene, or X.sup.1 is a group of the formula--X.sup.4 --CR.sub.2 -- or --CR.sub.2 --X.sup.4 --whereinX.sup.4 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or carbonyl and each R is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;each of Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 is optionally substituted phenylene;X.sup.2 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;R.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.1 --X.sup.3 --A.sup.2 -- which together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are attached define a ring having 5 to 7 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.

Abstract: The present invention is for selected novel compounds which are 3-[thiazolidinone, oxazolidinone, imidazolidinone]-indoles as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. These compounds have activity useful in treating allergies and inflammation.

Abstract: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists having the formula: ##STR1## which are useful in regulating hypertension and in the treatment of congestive heart failure, renal failure, and glaucoma pharmaceutical compositions including these antagonists, and methods of using these compounds to produce angiotensin II receptor antagonism in mammals.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound which is useful for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials and which has the following formula (I), ##STR1##wherein A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3 and A.sub.4 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or alkenyl, X.sub.1 is --O-- or the like, R.sub.1 is a methylene or the like, X.sub.2 is a direct linkage or a divalent group of --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, ##STR3## in which R.sub.3 is as defined above, T and u are each independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, l is O or an integer of 1 to 3, Q is an unsubstituted or substituted 5-, 6- or 7-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic residue, Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group or the like.

Abstract: Heterocyclically substituted cycloalkano[b]-indolesulphonamides can be prepared by reaction of appropriate N-unsubstituted indoles with acrylonitrile, followed by hydrolysis, esterification or amidation, or by reaction of heterocyclically substituted hydrazines with cycloalkanones or by subsequent introduction of the heterocyclic group into appropriate indole derivatives. The heterocyclically substituted cycloalkano[b]-indolesulphonamides can be employed for the treatment of thromboembolic disorders, ischaemias, arteriosclerosis, asthma, allergies and for the prophylaxis of myocardial infarcts.

Abstract: Hydroquinone diethers of the formula I ##STR1## where A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are substituted or unsubstituted alkylene;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl;R.sup.2 is substituted or unsubstituted pyrazolyl or pyridyl;X is a substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic radical, are prepared as described using the described intermediates, and are used as pesticides.

Abstract: New cycloalkano[b]dihydroindoles and -indolesulphonamides, substituted by heterocycles, of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different andrepresent hydrogen, nitro, cyano, halogen, trifluoromethyl, carboxyl, hydroxyl or trifluoromethoxy, orrepresent a group of the formula --S(O).sub.w R.sup.5, in whichR.sup.5 denotes alkyl or optionally substituted aryl,w denotes the number 0, 1 or 2, orrepresents alkoxy or alkoxycarbonyl, or benzyloxy, orrepresents a group of the formula --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, in whichR.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are identical or different anddenote hydrogen, alkyl or acyl ordenote aryl, ordenote a group of the formula --S(O).sub.w R.sup.5, in which R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound I ##STR1## with A=t-butyl, aryl andR=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenynyl, cycloalkyl(alkyl), aryl, arylalkyl, alkyl-S-(-O)-arylby reacting a compound III ##STR2## with a compound IV ##STR3## under the conditions of a phase-transfer reaction, is described. The process gives excellent yields and is not associated with the unpleasant odor of mercaptans.

Abstract: A method for killing or controlling nematode pests which comprises applying to the locus of the pests or to a plant susceptible to attack by the pest an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heterocyclic group and novel compounds of formula (I) where R.sup.1 is not phenyl.

Abstract: Novel forskolin derivatives, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating cardiac failure and memory deficit utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Bithienyl derivatives of the formula Ia ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 hydrogen, halogen, nitro, formyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl and/or phenylcarbonyl;R.sup.3 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 -haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy;A --CSNH.sub.

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: The present invention is for selected novel compounds which are 2-substituted thiazolidinone, oxazolidinone, and imidazolidinone derivatives of fenamates, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. These compounds exhibit activity useful in treating allergies and inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention is for selected novel compounds which are 3-[thiazolidinone, oxazolidinone, imidazolidinone]-indoles as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. These compounds have activity useful in treating allergies and inflammation.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are substituents; R.sub.6 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, loweralkenyl, arylalkyl, (substituted aryl)alkyl, or (heterocyclic)alkyl; B is a bond, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, an alkadienylene group or a heteroatom containing linking group; D is a substituted acyl group or tetrazolyl; Z is CO, C(S) or S(O).sub.2 ; Ar is a heterocyclic group; and n is 1 to 3.Also disclosed are a composition and a method for antagonizing CCK, a composition and method for treating or preventing gastrointestinal, central nervous, appetite regulating and pain regulating systems, a composition and method for treating or preventing hyperinsulinemia, methods of making the compounds and intermediates useful in making the compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to imidazole derivatives having hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic activity, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in medicine, particularly in the treatment and/or prevention of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

Abstract: This application relates to a process for preparing a N-t-alkyl-1,2-diacylhydrazine by reacting a 1,3,4-oxadiazole with a tertiary alkyl cation precursor in the presence of a strong acid catalyst. Preferably, the 1,3,4-oxadiazole is a 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole and more preferably a 2,5-diaryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole. The strong acid catalyst is preferably a sulfur containing acid and more preferably sulfuric acid.

Abstract: Lipid derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for an optionally substituted higher alkyl group, R.sup.2 stands for an optionally substituted lower alkyl group or an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, R.sup.3 stands for a tertiary amino group or a quaternary ammonium group, J stands for oxygen atom or S(O)t (where t deontes 0, 1 or 2), m and n respectively denotes 1 or 2, p denotes 0, 1 or 2, q and r respectively denote an integer of 2 to 5.and salts thereof have antitumor activities including differentiation-inducing activity and are useful as antitumor agents.

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: This invention provides novel azlactone-functional oligomers of 2-alkenyl azlactones in which oligomerization has occurred predominantly via the 2-alkenyl group. Oligomerization of the 2-alkenyl group provides oligomers having 2 to 15 mer units with predominantly carbon-carbon backbone segments. Oligomerized in this fashion, the novel compositions possess azlactone groups which can be reacted with nucleophiles in the normal ring-opening sense. The oligomers are prepared by a novel process in which both Lewis and Bronsted acidic catalysts are effective. The reactive oligomers find utility as crosslinking agents for polymers containing azlactone-reactable nucleophilic groups.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group;R.sup.1 represents a higher alkyl group which may be substituted;R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, a lower alkanoyl group or a nitrogen-containing 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group each of which may be substituted; X represents a divalent group represented by the formula:--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.p --wherein p represents an integer of 1 to 5, a divalent group represented by the formula:--O(CH.sub.2).sub.q --wherein q represents an integer of 3 to 8, or a divalent group represented by the formula:--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.p --J--(CH.sub.2).sub.q --wherein J represents an oxygen atom or a group represented by the formula: --S(O).sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of general formula I: ##STR1## in which: m represents an integer from 2 to 4,n and p, which may be identical or different, each represent an integer from 1 to 3,q represents 0 or 1, andR represents:either a group of formula (A): ##STR2## or a radical of formula (B): ##STR3## or a 2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolinyl radical, on condition, however, that, in this case, n and p do not simultaneously represent the number 2,or a benzhydryloxy group,or a 1-oxophthalazinyl radical,or a 5-oxothiazolo[3,2-A]pyrimidinyl radical,or a group of formula C: ##STR4## their possible stereoisomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organic acid.The compounds of formula I are medicinal products with useful 5-HT.sub.2 - and .alpha..sub.1 -antagonistic activities.

Abstract: New benz[b]pyranes and pyranopyridines of formula I, ##STR1## wherein the significances of substituents V, T, W, R.sub.3 to R.sub.5, R.sub.9, R.sub.10, m, X, Y and Z are given in claim 1 and their N-oxides and their salts and their use in the treatment of raised blood pressure in the treatment of vascular disorders and other disorders in which a reduction in tension of the smooth muscles is therapeutically useful, as well as in the treatment of hair loss and baldness. Further the compounds are useful in the treatment of asthma and obstructive disorders of the respiratory system as well as in the prophylactic treatment of obstructive or inflammatory airways disease, for example asthma, as well as novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising said K.sup.+ channel activators suitable for such use.