Abstract: A process for preparing S-metoprolol of the formula ##STR1## or a salt thereof, with high enantiomeric purity, is described, whereby a (S)-5-hydroxymethyl-3-isopropyloxazolidin-2-one sulfonic acid ester of the formula ##STR2## is prepared, and further reacted with 4-[2-methoxyethyl]phenol of the formula ##STR3## and the resulting intermediate of the formula ##STR4## is hydrolysed to S-metoprolol, and whereby the (S)-5-hydroxymethyl-3-isopropyloxazolidin-2-one sulfonic acid ester of formula II is prepared by reacting (S)-3-isopropylamino-1,2-propanediol of the formula ##STR5## with a chloroformic acid ester of the formula ##STR6## wherein R' is an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, to the formation of (S)-5-hydroxymethyl-3-isopropyloxazolidin-2-one of the formula ##STR7## which is reacted with an activated sulfonic acid of the formula ##STR8## wherein R" is an aryl group such as tolyl and X is a halogen such as Cl, to formation of the ester of formula II, which when required is enriched wit

Abstract: Aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl cycloalkylbenzene derivatives, such as l-N-[3-(2,3-dihydro-oxa or thia-1H-inden-5-yl)-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: All stereoisomeric forms and mixtures thereof of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --S--, Y is --C.dbd.O, ##STR2## or --CH.sub.2 --, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally unsaturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, the latter two being optionally substituted with one or more halogen and aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN, halogen, alkoxy of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms, an ester, optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally unsaturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, the latter two being optionally substituted with one or more halogen, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, --CN and --C.tbd.CH and A is the residue of an ACOOH pyrethrinoid acid having pesticidal properties.

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: Aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl cycloalkylbenzene derivatives, such as l-N-[3-(2,3-dihydro-1-oxo-1H-inden-5-yl)-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]acetam ide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl ethenylbenzene derivatives, including the nitriles, sulfoxides, acetamides and nitro compounds, such as l-N-[3-[4-(E-1-methyl-2-cyanoethenyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]ac etamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

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: Aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl cycloalkylbenzene derivatives, such as l-N-[3-(2,3-dihydro-1-oxo-1H-inden-5-yl)-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]acetam ide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

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: All stereoisomeric forms and mixtures thereof of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --S--, Y is --C.dbd.O, ##STR2## or --CH.sub.2 --, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally unsaturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, the latter two being optionally substituted with one or more halogen and aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN, halogen, alkoxy of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms, an ester, optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally unsaturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms the latter two being optionally substituted with one or more halogen, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, --CN and --C.tbd.CH and A is the residue of an ACOOH pyrethrinoid acid having pesticidal properties.

Abstract: Pyrrolophenylalkanolamines of the formula ##STR1## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen or various radicals, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, acyl or trialkylsilyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, or, together with R.sup.3, represents ##STR2## wherein R.sup.7 represents hydrogen or alkyl, andR.sup.6 represents branched or cyfclic alkyl, which is optionally substituted,and salts thereof promote the yield of animals. Many new intermediates are also shown.

Abstract: A mixture of the 4 stereoisomers of formula (I) below, each of the pairs of corresponding racemic diastereoisomers and each of the enantiomers corresponding to each pair, that is to say each of said stereoisomers: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents: a hydrogen atom,an alkoxy group comprising from 1 to 4 carbon atoms,a trifluoromethyl group, orone or two halogen atoms;and the pair (R.sub.2, R.sub.3) has one of the following meanings: (H, H), (H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), as well as their organic and inorganic acid addition salts.The compounds of formula (I) are therapeutically useful.

Abstract: There is disclosed a high yielding process for converting a hydroxy alkyl oxazolidine compound to the corresponding fluoro derivative by reacting the hydroxy compound with .alpha., .alpha.-difluoroalkylamine under pressure.

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: 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: This invention is a process for the preparation of N-vinyl-2-oxazolidinones which comprises pyrolyzing a N-(1-hydroxyalkyl)-2-oxazolidinone or the N-(1-hydrocarbyloxyalkyl)-2-oxaz olidinone under conditions such that the hydroxy or hydrocarbyloxy moeity is removed to prepared a N-vinyl-2-oxazolidinone.

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: Aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl cycloalkylbenzene derivatives, such as l-N-[3-(2,3-dihydro-1-oxo-1H-inden-5-yl)-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]acetam ide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

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: 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: 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: 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: 2-(3H)-benzoxazolone and certain other benzo-N-heterocycles, as such or as their adduction products with epoxides, may be employed as organo-soluble, latent phenolic curing agents for epoxy resins. The phenolic hydroxyls are provided by rearrangement of the adduction products. Excellent shelf lives, pot lives, gel times and physical properties result.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl benzene derivatives, including the sulfides, sulfoxides, sulfones and sulfonamides, such as (l)-N-[3-[4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Heterocyclic oxazolones enhance myocardial contractile force and cardiac function and are used as cardiotonics in the treatment of heart failure.

Abstract: The invention relates to amide derivatives which are histamine H-2 antagonists and which inhibit gastric acid secretion. According to the invention there is provided a guanidine derivative of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or 1-10C alkyl, 3-8C cycloalkyl, 4-14C cycloalkyl, 3-6C alkenyl, 3-6C alkynyl, 1-6C alkanoyl, 6-10C aryl, 7-11C aralkyl or 7-11C aroyl, the aryl, aralkyl and aroyl radical being optionally substituted; ring X is a heterocyclic ring as defined in the specification; A is phenylene or 5-7C cycloalkylene, or a 1-8C alkylene into which is optionally inserted one or two groups; D is O or S; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or a variety of radicals described in the specification: and the pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salts thereof. Manufacturing processes and pharmaceutical compositions are also described.

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: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is N or CR.sup.2Y is O, S, NR.sup.2, CHR.sup.2 or C(R.sup.2).sub.2 when n=0, or N or CR.sup.2 when n=1;p is 0-3;R.sup.1 is ##STR2## R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridyl, ##STR3## --C(R.sup.4).sub.3 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p COOR.sup.2 ; R.sup.4 is halo;Z is O or S;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and their use in the treatment of luekotriene-mediated naso-bronchial obstructive airpassageway conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma and the like, in psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis as well as in other immediate hypersensitivity reactions.

Abstract: 1-Benzyl (or substituted benzyl)-3.beta.-[4(S)-aryloxazolidin-2-one-3-yl]-4.beta.-(2-arylvinyl)azet idin-2-ones are provided via cycloaddition of a 4(S)-aryloxazolidin-2-one-3-ylacetyl halide and an imine formed with a benzylamine and a 3-arylacrolein, e.g. cinnamaldehyde. The azetidinones are useful chiral intermediates in an asymmetric synthesis of 1-carba(1-dethia)-3-hydroxy-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acids and esters and to monocyclic .beta.-lactam antibiotics.

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: 1,3-Oxazolidine-one derivatives of the following formula ##STR1## where R is straight or branched alkyl of C.sub.3 -C.sub.8, X is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy and n is 4, 5 or 6, or their acid addition salts are effective for medicinal and agricultural use.

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

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

Abstract: N-arylated oxazolidine-2-one derivatives corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## and of S(+) configuration, A representing in this case the hydroxyl radical or of R (+) configuration, A designating then the N-methylamino group, as well as the acid addition salts thereof.Application in therapeutics more particularly as monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## where R is selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.3 --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--, ##STR2## The compounds are useful in treating depression.

Abstract: Fumaric acid monoesters can be prepared by introducing a hydroxyl compound at a rate corresponding to the progress of the reaction into a solution or a melt of maleic anhydride, which may optionally be substituted, if appropriate in the presence of a cis-trans catalyst. New fumaric acid monoesters can be formed by the process.

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

Abstract: Novel p-oxooxazolidinylbenzene compounds, such as l-4-[5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl]- benzenesulfonamide, are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: N-aryl oxazolidinones, oxazolidinethiones, pyrrolidinones, pyrrolidines and thiazolidinones are disclosed. These compounds possess antidepressant activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic salts and esters (alkyl, 1-6C) thereof, wherein:X is O or S;R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of:(a) alkyl or cycloalkyl of 3-8 carbons, ##STR2## R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl; exhibit prostaglandin-like activity and are, thus, useful as platelet aggregation inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing N-substituted aziridine-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a carboxyl, a cyano, an alkoxycarbonyl or an optionally substituted carbamoyl radical, R is a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon radical or cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl radical, and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or phenyl radical; and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, in admixture with a pharmaceutical diluent or carrier. The present invention also provides, as new compounds, N-substituted aziridine-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of general formula (I') but with the proviso that when X is a carbamoyl or alkoxycarbonyl radical and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, R is not a methyl, ethyl, isopropyl or benzyl radical; and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, and also provides processes for the preparation of these new compounds.

Abstract: Amidinosulphonic acid derivatives carrying an unsaturated nitrogen heterocycle-containing substituent, representative of which are N-methyl-N'[2-(5-methyl-4-imidazolylmethylthio)- ethyl] amidinosulphonic acid and N-methyl-N'-[2-(3-chloropyrid-2-ylmethylthio) ethyl] amidinosulphonic acid, are histamine H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists.

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: N-aryl oxazolidinones, oxazolidinethiones, pyrrolidinones, pyrrolidines and thiazolidinones are disclosed. These compounds possess antidepressant activity.

Abstract: There are disclosed 3-substituted phenyl-5-hydroxymethyl oxazolidinones which possess anti-depressant properties. The compounds are prepared by cyclizing, with ethyl carbonate, 1-substituted phenylamino-2,3-propanediol compounds.