Abstract: This invention describes a novel process whereby D-glucose and D-mannose are converted to S-3-amino-2-hydroxypropionic acid and R-3-amino-2-hydroxypropionic acid, respectively, and their N-blocked derivatives.

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

Abstract: The condensation of an .alpha.-halogen carbonyl compound with carbamic acid esters in the presence of a basic condensing agent and an aprotic solvent enables the production of oxazolinone-2-compounds in a high degree of purity, and in high yields in one step by using simple and readily available starting compounds.

Abstract: Amino resins, e.g., urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde thermosetting resin systems, are cured with thermally-decomposable adducts of aromatic sulfonic acids and oxa-azacyclopentanes. The resin products cured with these adducts provide surface coatings having superior water resistance properties. The cured compositions can include other conventional ingredients capable of co-reacting with the amino resins, such as polyols, polyacids, alkyd resins, polyester resins, epoxies, acrylics and the like, to provide compositions curable to products having a wide range of properties.

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.

Abstract: 5-Phenethyl oxazolidone compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkoxy group have muscular relaxing, analgetic and antiinflammatory activities.

Abstract: A compound having pharmacological properties comprising the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the isopropyl, n-octyl, n-butyl or isobutyl groups; R.sub.1 is selected from the 1-naphthyloxymethyl, (2-allylphenoxy)-methyl, 4-nitrophenyl, {2-[(tetrahydrofurfuryl)oxy-]-phenoxy}-methyl, [4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]methyl, 4-isopropylthiophenyl, 4-acetaminophenoxymethyl groups; and R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. A method for synthetizing the compound is also disclosed comprising the cyclization of aminoalcohol or halogenurethane.

Abstract: Novel 5-(substituted phenyl)-oxazolidinones and their sulfur analogs of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, alkenyl or a heterocyclic group;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, or optionally substituted acyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl or optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl; andX is oxygen or sulfur, have valuable pharmacological effects.

Abstract: The present invention is related to new oxazolidin-2-one derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## The invention is further related to a process for the treatment of somnipathy and tension conditions as well as epilepsy conditions in humans by administering a compound of the above general formula to a human suffering from such conditions.

Abstract: 1-Alkylamino-3-(4-[(endobicyclo[3.1.0]hex-6-yl)alkylure ido]-1-phenoxy)-2-propanol and substituted derivatives thereof; 1-alkylamino-3-(4-[(endobicyclo[3.1.0]hex-6-yl)-alkylcarbonylamino]-1-phen oxy)-2-propanol and substituted derivatives thereof; and 1-alkylamino-3-(4-[(endobicyclo-[3.1.0]hex-6-yl)alkoxycarbonylamino]-1-phe noxy)-2-propanol and substituted derivatives thereof as well as methods for preparing such compounds are disclosed. 5-(4-[(Endobicyclo[3.1.0]hex-6-yl)alkylureido]-1-phenoxy) methyl-3-alkyl-2-optionally substituted oxazolidine and derivatives thereof; 5-(4-[(endobicyclo[3.1.0]hex-6-yl alkylcarbonylamino]-1-phenoxy)methyl-3-alkyl-2-optionally substituted oxazolidine and derivatives thereof; and 5-(4-[(endobicyclo[3.1.0]hex-6-yl)alkoxycarbonylamino]-1-phenoxy)methyl-3- alkyl-2-optionally substituted oxazolidine and derivatives thereof and methods for preparing these compounds are also disclosed.