Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar have the meaning given in claim 1, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: A compound comprising a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent to which is directly or indirectly linked an NO group, a pharmaceutical composition including the compounds and methods of treatment of pain and/or inflammation using the compounds and compositions are disclosed. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent and a compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide.

Abstract: The compounds N-[[2'-[[(4,5-dimethyl-3-isoxazolyl)amino]sulfonyl]-4-(2-oxazolyl)[1,1'-bi phenyl]-2-yl]methyl]-N,3,3-trimethylbutanamide and N-(4,5-dimethyl-3-isoxazolyl)-2'-[(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)methy l]-4'-(2-oxazolyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-sulfonamide, and salts thereof, useful as endothelin antagonists.

Abstract: Azinooxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## (X=NOCH.sub.3, CHOCH.sub.3, CHCH.sub.3 ; Y=O, NZ, where Z=H, alkyl; R.sup.1 =H, alkyl; R.sup.2 =cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy; m=0, 1, 2, it being possible for the radicals R.sup.2 to be different if m=2; R.sup.3 =H, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 =indepedently of one another H, unsubst. or subst. alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl), and their salts, processes and intermediates for their preparation and their use for controlling harmful fungi and animal pests.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the formula: ##STR1## whereinR.sup.1 is carboxy or protected carboxy,R.sup.2 is aryl which may have suitable substituent(s),R.sup.3 is aryl which may have suitable substituent(s),A.sup.1 is lower alkylene,A.sup.2 is bond or lower alkylene and-Q- is ##STR2## etc., and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as a medicament.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## which are useful as modulators of D.sub.3 receptors, in particular as antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: A heterocyclic aromatic oxazole compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Z is an oxygen atom; one of R and R.sub.1 is a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, amino or lower alkylamino, and R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are the same or different and each is hydrogen atom, halogen atom, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy or amino, provided that at least one of R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is not hydrogen atom, and the other is an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group or an optionally substituted aryl; and R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl or a halogenated lower alkyl, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: C-terminal compounds of formula ##STR1## are potent inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase and are useful in the treatment of diseases in which matrix metalloproteinase play a role. Also disclosed are matrix metalloproteinase inhibiting compositions and a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase in a mammal.

Abstract: (Het)aryloxy-, -thio- and -aminocrotonates of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: U is oxygen, sulfur or amino;V is oxygen, sulfur, amino or alkylamino;X, Y and Z independently of one another are .dbd.N-- or .dbd.CR.sup.3 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are alkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio and haloalkylthio; andR.sup.4 is an organic radical which is bonded to the skeleton directly or via an oxy, mercapto, amino, carboxyl or carbonylamino group,process for their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: Cyclic amides of Formula (I) which are useful as fungicides wherein: A is O; S; N; NR.sup.5 ;or CR.sup.14--, G is C or N; W is O or S; X is OR.sup.1, S(O).sub.m R.sup.1 or halogen; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.5 are independently, in part, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; Y is, in part, --O--; --S(O).sub.n --,--CHR.sup.6 O--; or --CHR.sup.6 O--N.dbd.C(R.sup.7)--; Z is, in part, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, or naphthyl; and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.14, m, and n are defined in the disclosure, are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; R.sup.2 is optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic group; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, or halogenated alkyl; M is oxygen, S(O).sub.i wherein i is 0, 1, or 2, NR.sup.5 wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, or acyl, --Q--N.dbd.C(R.sup.6)--, --B--C(R.sup.8).dbd.N--, --CH.dbd.N--N.dbd.C(R.sup.9)--, or --CH.dbd.N--A--(CR.sup.10 R.sup.11)m--; and n is 0, 1, or 2, an intermediate for producing the same and an agrochemical composition containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Y--X--C(R').dbd.C(R")COOR"'(A1)The present invention relates to novel protein tyrosine phosphatase modulating compounds having the general structure shown in Formula (A1), to methods for their preparation, to compositions comprising the compounds, to their use for treatment of human and animal disorders, to their use for purification of proteins or glycoproteins, and to their use in diagnosis. The invention relates to modulation of the activity of molecules with phosphotyrosine recognition units, including protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases) and proteins with Src-homology-2 domains, in in vitro systems, microorganisms, eukaryoic cells, whole animals and human beings. R' and R" are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, nitro, trihalomethyl, alkyl, arylalkyl. R"' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl. X is aryl. Y is selected from hydrogen or ##STR1## wherein (*) indicates a potential point of attachment to X.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 -R.sup.7, B, a and X have the meanings recited in the specification. These compounds are usable in the treatment of diseases of the rheumatoid group and for the prevention of allergically induced diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in which A is methylene or O; B is methylene or O; g is 0,1,2,3 or 4; R.sub.1 is an optional substituent; U is an alkylene chain optionally substituted by one or more alkyl; Q represents a divalent group containing nitrogen atoms; and T represents CO.HET, have utility in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example depression, anxiety, psychoses (for example schizophrenia), tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, obesity, hypertension, Tourette's syndrome, sexual dysfunction, drug addiction, drug abuse, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, senile dementia, obsessive-compulsive behavior, panic attacks, social phobias, eating disorders and anorexia, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia, constipation, arrhythmia, disorders of the neuroendocrine system, stress, prostatic hypertrophy, and spasticity.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclic imino derivatives, several processes for their preparation and their use for controlling pests.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the meaning described in the specification, have retinoid-like biological activity.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a 5-cyano-4-lower alkyl-oxazole by the dehydration of a 5-carbamoyl-4-lower alkyl-oxazole is disclosed. The reaction is carried out by dehydrating the oxazole with silicon tetrachloride in the presence of an amine in an aprotic organic solvent. 5-Carbamoyl-4-methyl-oxazole may be dehydrated by the process in accordance with the invention to obtain 5-cyano-4-methyl-oxazole, which is a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pyridoxine.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of use for compounds of formula (I) are described wherein R represent a --CONHOH, carboxyl (--CO.sub.2 H) or esterified carboxyl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl or heteroarylthioalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted phenylethyl, phenylpropyl or phenylbutyl group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.5 represents an optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl group optionally interrupted by one or more --O-- or --S-- atoms or --N(R.sup.7)-- groups (where R.sup.7 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group); X represents an amino (--NH.sub.2), or substituted amino, hydroxyl or substituted hydroxyl group; and the salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I and their salts and solvates are antifungal agents and as such are useful in the treatment of various fungal infections. Pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds and processes for their preparation are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the formula: ##STR1## The invention further provides a method of making the compounds. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of protein phosphatases, for example PP1, PP2A, PP3, CDC25A and CDC25B. The invention is further directed to a method of inhibiting a protein phosphatase, a method of inhibiting cell proliferation, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the subject compounds.

Abstract: There are described compounds of formula I*, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkoxycarbonyl,R.sub.2 is secondary or tertiary lower alkyl or lower alkylthio-lower alkyl,R.sub.3 is phenyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more lower alkoxy radicals, or C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl,R.sub.4 is phenyl or cyclohexyl each substituted in the 4-position by unsaturated heterocyclyl that is bonded by way of a ring carbon atom, has from 5 to 8 ring atoms, contains from 1 to 4 hetero atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl (--SO--) and sulfonyl (--SO.sub.2 --) and is unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl or by phenyl-lower alkyl,R.sub.5, independently of R.sub.2, has one of the meanings mentioned for R.sub.2, andR.sub.6, independently of R.sub.1, is lower alkoxycarbonyl,or salts thereof, provided that at least one salt-forming group is present.The compounds are inhibitors of retroviral aspartate protease and can be used, for example, in the treatment of AIDS.

Abstract: Angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo?1,2-a!pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl. An exemplary compound is: 4'-?(2-ethyl-4-methyl-6-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo?1,2-a!pyridin-2-yl)-ben zimidazol-1-yl)-methyl!-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Herbicidally active phenyldiketone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, it being possible for these groups to be unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --(Y).sub.n --S(O).sub.m R.sup.7 or a group --(Y).sub.n --CO--R.sup.8,Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical which has one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --CO--R.sup.8, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## inhibit the activity of endothelin. The symbols are defined as follows: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each directly bonded to a ring carbon and are each independently(a) hydrogen;(b) alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, aryl, aryloxy, aralkyl or aralkoxy, any of which may be substituted with Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 ;(c) halo;(d) hydroxyl;(e) cyano;(f) nitro;(g) --C(O)H or --C(O)R.sup.5 ;(h) --CO.sub.2 H or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;(i) --Z.sup.4 --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ;(j) --Z.sup.4 --N(R.sup.10)--Z.sup.5 --NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; or(k) R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together may also be alkylene or alkenylene, either of which may be substituted with Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3, completing a 4- to 8-membered saturated, unsaturated or aromatic ring together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached;and the remaining symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Pyrazol-4-ylbenzoyl compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical, Q is a pyrazole ring and L and M are as defined in the specification, their use as herbicidal compounds and to processes for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein X is alkyl, Y is a single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --C(O)--, --O--, --S-- or --N(R.sup.8)-- where R.sup.8 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl or (cycloalkyl)alkyl, and R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 are as defined herein. These compounds have potassium channel activating activity and are useful, therefore for example, as cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted and unsubstituted ???(aryl- and heteroaryl-) alkyl-, alkyloxy-, alkylthio-, oxo-, thio-, and alkylamino!- heteroaryl and aryl!- alkylamino-, aminoalkyl-, alkyloxy-, and alkylthio!- aryl and heteroaryl compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as antagonists of the pain enhancing effects of E-type prostaglandins, to processes for the preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods for treating pain comprising the administration of such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I: ##STR1## useful in the treatment of thrombin and trypsin related disorders.

Abstract: Thromboxane receptor antagonist activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: V is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, --O--, or ##STR2## but if V is --O--or ##STR3## R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 must complete an aromatic ring; W is --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or phenylene;X is a single bond, --CH.dbd.CH--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, or --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --; or X is branched alkylene or --O--branched alkylene wherein W is linked to Y through a chain n carbon atoms long;Y is --CO.sub.2 H, --CO.sub.2 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 alkali metal, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CONHSO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --CONHR.sup.6, or --CH.sub.2 -5-tetrazolyl;Z is O or NH;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together complete a ring optionally substituted through a ring carbon with a halo, lower alkyl, phenyl, halo (lower alkyl), halophenyl, oxo or hydroxyl group; and the remaining symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I: ##STR1## useful in the treatment of thrombin and trypsin related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the dehydration of amides to nitrites which comprises carrying out the dehydration in the presence of an adduct of sulphur trioxide and an amine as the dehydrating reagent in a basic reaction mixture. Thereby, for example, aliphatic, aromatic and heteroaromatic amides are dehydrated to the corresponding nitrites, such as 5-carbamoyl-4-methyl-oxazole to 5-cyano-4-methyl-oxazole, a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pyridoxine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are IMPDH inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents for immunosuppression. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, are capable of lowering intraocular pressure in the eye of a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel substituted aryl- and heteroarylphenyloxazolidinones which are useful as anti-bacterial agents. More specifically, the substituted aryl- and heteroarylphenyloxazolidinones of the invention are characterized by oxazolidinones having an aryl or heteroaryl group at the p-position of the 3-phenyl ring and additional substitutions at the m-position(s) of the 3-phenyl ring. A compound representative of this new class of oxazolidinones is (.+-.)-5-(acetamidomethyl)-3-?4-(3-pyridyl)-3,5-difluorophenyl!-2-oxazolid inone.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 ##STR1## wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of the radicals shown in Formula 2 and in Formula 3, ##STR2## Y is cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl of 3 to 8 carbons optionally substituted with one or two R.sub.4 groups, or Y is selected from phenyl, pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyrrolyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, and imidazolyl, said groups being optionally substituted with one or two R.sub.4 groups, the divalent Y radical being substituted by the Z and --CR.sub.1 .dbd.CR.sub.1 --CR.sub.1 .dbd.CR.sub.1 groups on adjacent carbons; X is S, O, or NR.sub.5 ; n is 1 or 2; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are H, lower alkyl or fluoroalkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, Cl or Br; R.sub.4 is lower alkyl, fluoroalkyl or halogen; R.sub.5 is H or lower alkyl, and B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.8, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.11, CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.11, CHO, CH(OR.sub.12).sub.2, CHOR.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are beta three adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful, therefore for example, in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and gastrointestinal diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3,3-(disubstituted)-cyclohexan-1-ylidene acetate dimers of Formula (I): ##STR1## and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in treating allergic and inflammateory diseases and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF).

Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein (a) n is from 1 to about 3;(b) X is selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO, or SO.sub.2 ;(c) Y is independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, or the Y's are bonded together to form an alkanyl ring having from about 3 to about 7 atoms;(d) Z is hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 3 to about 10 atoms other than hydrogen;(e) W is O or S; and(f) Het is a heteroaryl group comprising one or more rings each ring containing from about 5 to about 6 atoms other than hydrogen and wherein the group contains at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, or S.pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating inflammation or pain using such compounds.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.9, R.sup.15, A, X, Y, Z and n have the meaning given in the specification are active as protein kinase inhibitors and can be used as medicaments, particularly for the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders and alopecia.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, more particularly dipeptide analogs, which bind to retroviral proteases. These compounds are inhibitors of retroviral proteases and are useful for treating diseases related to infection by retroviruses.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: Novel isoxazolidinedione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon, an optionally substituted alicyclic hydrocarbon, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, an optionally substituted condensed heterocyclic group or a group of the formula ##STR2## R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl or a hydroxy; R.sub.5 is a lower alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy; and P and Q are each a hydrogen atom or P and Q together form a bond, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Said novel isoxazolidinedione derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have superior hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic actions and are useful for the treatment of diabetes and the complications thereof, as well as therapeutic agents for related diseases such as hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: Nonlinear optical compounds which contain a heteroaromatic ring and may further comprise a tricyanovinyl group attached to the heteroaromatic ring.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, are capable of lowering intraocular pressure in the eye of a mammal.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein (a) n is from about 1 to about 3;(b) X is selected from the group consisiting of O, S, SO, or SO.sub.2 ;(c) Y is independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl or aralkyl having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; or the Y's are bonded together to form an alkanyl ring having from 3 to about 7 atoms;(d) Z is hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 3 to about 10 atoms other than hydrogen;(e) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted, carboxyl, carboxamido, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylcarbonyl; and(f) Het is a heteroaryl group comprising one or more rings containing from about 5 to about 8 atoms in the rings and wherein at least one ring has at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, or S,pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating inflammation or pain using such compounds.