Abstract: Novel (p-phenoxyphenoxy)-methyl-five-membered heeroaromatic radicals of the formula ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkyl, nitro or cyano,R.sup.4 hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, and a five-membered heteroaromatic ring, and their use for combating pests.

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: The synthesis of quaternary five membered N-n-alkyl-heterocycles, especially of 4-hydroxy-N(1)-n-alkyl-imidazolium, 2,5-substituted N(3)-n-alkyl-thiazolium and substituted N(2) pyrazolium salts are described. The N-surfactants obtained have a very small critical micelle concentration (CMC) of 10.sup.-5 -10.sup.-7 Mol/Liter, and are capable of forming micelles of different sizes and forms depending on the nature of the anions. The N-detergents can be used as pharmaceuticals.

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: 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: Disclosed are novel oxazolidinedione derivatives expressed by the following formula: ##STR1## (R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 being defined in the specification), a method of producing the derivatives and herbicides containing the derivatives as an active ingredient.These novel derivatives exhibit excellent weed-killing activity for harmful weeds and low phytotoxicity for crops.

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: N-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-oxazolidine-2,4-diones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is haloalkenyl, alkenyl, chloromethyl, CN, CO--O-alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or alkylthioalkyl and R.sup.2 is haloalkenyl, alkenyl, hydrogen or alkyl, are prepared by a process in which 3,5-dichlorophenyl isocyanate is reacted with a glycolate of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the above meanings and R.sup.3 is alkyl or cyclohexyl, in the presence of a tin(II) salt of the formula ##STR3## where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and are each hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or unsubstituted or alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl, or benzyl or phenyl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together form --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or o-phenylene, at from 0.degree. to 110.degree. C., the product is heated in the presence of an alcohol of the formulaR.sup.6 --OHwhere R.sup.

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: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and the other is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are C.sub.2-5 -polymethylene;either R.sub.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or C.sub.1-7 acyloxy and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are a bond;R.sub.5 is hydrogen C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by halogen hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy or amino optionally substituted by one or two independent C.sub.1-6 alkyl groups, or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, amino optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkenyl group or by a C.sub.1-6 alkanoyl group optionally substituted by up to three halo atoms, by a phenyl group optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or halogen, or aryl or hetroaryl, either being optionally substituted by one or more groups or atoms selected from the class of C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.

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: A process for preparing alkenoyl isocyanates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group which comprises subjecting an oxazolinedione hydrohalide of the formula: ##STR2## wherein X is a halogen atom and R is as defined above to decomposition under an ordinary pressure, in the presence of a hydrogen halide-eliminating agent and/or in a liquid medium having a dielectric constant of not more than 4.

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, alkylaminocarbonylalkyl 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 disclosed.

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: 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 pharmaceutically-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: The oxazolidines of the formula ##STR1## wherein n signifies the number 1 or 2,T signifies lower carbalkoxy,X signifies phenoxymethyl optionally mono-fluorinated or mono-chlorinated in the ortho-position or phenyl optionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, trifluoromethyl or lower-alkoxy,Y signifies hydrogen or methyl, andZ signifies a phenyl or thienyl residue substituted in a defined manner,and the physiologically compatible salts thereof have catabolic activity and can be used for the treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of conditions which are associated with an increased protein breakdown, or as feed additives for fattening animals. They are manufactured starting from corresponding primary amines.

Abstract: 1-Aryl-5-alkoximinoalkylamino-pyrazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents cyano or nitro, or represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, or represents optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl andAr represents optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl,are active as herbicides and plant growth regulants. Compounds of the formula ##STR2## in which R" has the same definition as R other than cyano, are also active and useful as intermediates as well.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-furyl and 5-thienyl derivatives of oxazolidine-2,4-dione and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; certain 3-acylated derivatives thereof; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provided pyrrolobenzimidazoles or tautomer thereof, of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, or a carbonyl group substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyoxy, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylamino, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 dialkylamino or hydrazino, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.1 together with the carbon to which they are attached form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 spirocycloalkyl ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkylidene or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkylkidene,X is a valency bond, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to new compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkenoxy, diloweralkylamino lower alkoxy, acylamino lower alkoxy, acyloxy, lower alkoxy, aryloxy, arloweralkyloxy, amino, loweralkylamino, diloweralkylamino, aryloweralkylamino, hydroxyamino, or substituted aryloxy, or substituted arloweralkoxy wherein the substituent is methyl, halo or methoxy;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides 5-membered heteroaromatic compounds of formula IArN(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl Iwherein Ar is a 5-membered heteroaromatic group comprising 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from O, S and N and linked by a ring C-atom to the N-atom of the N(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl group to which it is bound, whereby where Ar is pyrazolyl, said N(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl group is in the 4-position,and Y is as specified in the description,the use of these compounds as herbicides, compositions for facilitating such use and the preparation of the chloroacetamides.

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: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: A, B and D are selected from CH and N;E is selected from oxygen and sulfur;X are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, alkanoyloxy, benzyloxy, substituted benzyloxy, phenyl, substituted phenyl, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl;R.sup.

Abstract: Novel 3-hydroxy-4-alkyloxphenyl heterocyclic aromatic carboxylate compounds particularly well suited as sweeteners in foodstuff.

Abstract: Novel 5-acyloxy-4(5H)-oxazolonium salts of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted aliphatic group with up to 12 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl group with 3 to 10 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted aliphatic group with up to 8 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted phenyl group andX.sup..crclbar. represents the anion of an inorganic or organic acid having a pK.sub.a value of less than 2,are obtained in solution when an acyl cyanide of the general formulaR.sup.1 --CO--CN (II)is reacted with a carboxylic acid anhydride of the general formulaR.sup.2 --CO--O--CO--R.sup.3 (III)whereinR.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each have the abovementioned meaning,in the presence of one or more inorganic or organic acids having a pK.sub.

Abstract: The compounds are C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 straight chain alkanes terminally substituted, symmetrically or unsymmetrically, by N-(N'-substituted guanidino), N-(N',N"-disubstituted guanidino). N-(N'-substituted thioureido), N-(nitromethylene amidino) or S-(N-substituted isothioureido) groups. Two compounds of the invention are 1,3-bis-[N'-(2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl)guanidino]propane and 1,3-bis-[S-(N-2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl)isothioureido]p ropane. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of H-2 histamine receptors.

Abstract: 2,3-Unsaturated nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds with a 3-nitro group and a 2-heterocyclyl alkylamino group. The alkyl group of 2-position substituents is preferably interrupted by sulfur or oxygen. The compounds of the invention are preferably dihydropyrroles or tetrahydropyrridines or pyrimidines. The compounds of the invention are histamine H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Cyclic N-vinylacylamines are prepared by heating carbonic acid esters of cyclic N-2-hydroxyethylacylamines in the presence of a catalytic amount of alkali or alkaline earth metal compound having an alkaline reaction and subsequently distilling the reaction mixture.Cyclic N-vinylacylamines are valuable precursors for preparing plant protection agents and medicaments and serve as polymerization and copolymerization components for preparing plastics, surface coatings, paints and ion exchange materials.

Abstract: The compounds are N,N'-substituted thioureas, ureas and guanidines which are H-2 histamine receptor inhibitors. Two compounds of this invention are N,N'-bis[2-((4-methyl-5-imidazolyl)methylthio)ethyl]thiourea and N,N'-bis[2-((4-methyl-5-imidazolyl)methylthio)ethyl]-N"-cyanoguanidine.

Abstract: 3-Nitro-2-substituted aminopyrroles are histamine H.sub.2 - receptor antagonists. The 2- position substituent is a fully-unsaturated heterocyclyl alkyl group preferably with alkyl group interrupted by sulfur or oxygen. The 4- and 5- positions of the pyrrole ring can also be substituted.

Abstract: This invention relates to ortho-heterocyclic benzene sulfonylureas which are useful as herbicides and growth regulants.

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: The invention relates to cyclic sulphenamides of Formula I and methods for their manufacture. Also included in the invention are compositions containing said cyclic sulphenamides and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions as lipoxygenase inhibitors.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-phenyl and 5-naphthyl oxazolidine-2,4-diones and the pharmaceutically-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: Amidinoformic acids and amidinosulphinic acids which are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists. Two specific compounds of the present invention are N-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)-ethyl]amidinoformic acid and N-methyl-N'-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]amidiniosulphinic acid.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic oxazolidine-2,4-diones, substituted at the 5-position with a (C.sub.5 -C.sub.9) unsaturated monocyclic, saturated bicyclic or unsaturated bicyclic hydrocarbon radical; methods for their preparation; and method for their use in the treatment of hyperglycemic mammals.

Abstract: 3-Nitro-2-substituted aminopyrroles are histamine H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists. The 2- position substituent is a fully-unsaturated heterocyclyl alkyl group preferably with alkyl group interrupted by sulfur or oxygen. The 4- and 5- positions of the pyrrole ring can also be substituted.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-phenyl and 5-naphthyl oxazolidine-2,4-diones and the pharmaceutically-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: Amidinoformic acids and amidinosulphinic acids which are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists. A specific compound of this invention is N-[2-(3-(1,2,5)-thiadiazolylmethylthio)ethyl]amidinoformic acid.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-furyl and 5-thienyl derivatives of oxazolidine-2,4-dione and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; certain 3-acylated derivatives thereof; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic fungicides which are effective in controlling a broad spectrum of phytopathogenic fungi found in the four main classes of fungi namely Phycomycetes, Ascomycetes, Fungi Imperfecti, and Basidiomycetes. Certain of these compounds are especially effective in controlling sclerotial forming fungi such as Whetzelinia sclerotiorum=(Sclerotinia sclerotiorium) and Botrytis cinerea.

Abstract: Bisamidines carrying one unsaturated nitrogen heterocyclo-containing substituent, representative of which i; 1-[N'-(2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolyl)methylthio)ethyl)guanidino]-8-[N'-methylgu anidino]octane, are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-phenyl and 5-naphthyl oxazolidine-2,4-diones and the pharmaceutically-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: There are provided herbicidal N-(5,5-dimethyloxazolideneyl-2,4-dione) 5-(substituted phenoxy or pyridyloxy)-2-substituted benzamides.

Abstract: There are disclosed N-aryl-1,3-oxazolidine-2,4-diones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkylY=H; hydrogen, 3,4-dichloro; 3,5-dichloro; 3,5-difluoro; 3,5-dimethyl; 3,5-dimethoxy; 3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl; andA= ##STR2## wherein R is as previously defined. The N-aryl-1,3-oxazolidine-2,4-diones are useful fungicides, possess systemic action, and are particularly active in the field.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-furyl and 5-thienyl derivatives of oxazolidine-2,4-dione and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; certain 3-acylated derivatives thereof; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: Amidinoformic acids and amidinosulphinic acids which are histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists. Two specific compounds of the present invention are N-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]amidinoformic acid and N-methyl-N'-[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)ethyl]amidinosulphinic acid.

Abstract: N-Aryloxazolidine-2,4-diones are prepared by reacting a nitrobenzene with a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid ester and carbon monoxide in the presence of selenium and a basic compound under super-atmospheric pressure and at an elevated temperature.The N-aryloxazolidine-2,4-diones of the formula I, obtainable by the process of the invention are valuable active ingredients and starting materials for the preparation of crop protection agents, dyes and drugs.

Abstract: A method for preparing image-forming color couplers containing a thioether group at the coupling active position is disclosed which comprises reacting a compound of the formula A-H where A is a cyan, magenta or yellow coupler residue in which a hydrogen atom at the coupling off position is removed with a disulfide of the formula (IIa) or (IIb): ##STR1## where R is a straight chain, branched chain or cyclic alkyl group, a cyclic alkenyl group, or an aralkyl group or a ##STR2## group, B is Y, -D-Y or ##STR3## where D is an oxygen atom or >N--R.sub.4, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group, Y is a straight chain, branched chain or cyclic alkyl group, a straight chain, branched chain or cyclic alkenyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group, Q is a non-metallic atomic group necessary for completing a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.