Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds fused on the naphtho-portion of the naphthopyran ring with an indeno group or certain heterocyclic substituents. Certain substituents are also present at the 2 and 5 positions and sometimes at the 6 position of the naphthopyran ring. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the 5 and 6-positions of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring, e.g., 2,2-bis(4-methoxy phenyl)-5-methoxycarbonyl-6-morpholino-2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Acaricidal, insecticidal and nematicidal substituted (hetero)arylalkyl ketone oxime O-ethers, processes for their preparation, agents containing them, and their use as pesticides.The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are aryl or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted, and R is an optionally substituted aliphatic or alicyclic radical, to processes for their preparation, and to agents containing these compounds, and to their use for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: Described are novel photochromic indeno-fused naphthopyran compounds, examples of which are naphthopyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted indeno group, the 2,1 positions of which are fused to the f side of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran, and certain substituents at the 3-position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 carbon atoms of the compounds. These compounds may be represented by the following graphic formula: ##STR1## Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Optically clear articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., certain other naphthopyrans, benzopyrans, and spiro(indoline)type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran compounds, of the following graphic formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or preferably a carboalkoxy group and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or preferably an alkyl group, provided that either R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen, and B and B' are the aryl groups phenyl or naphthyl, a heterocyclic aromatic group or together form a spiro adamantylene group. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(oxazine) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Perhydroisoindole derivatives of formula I, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, are particularly suitable as substance P antagonists. Several processes for preparing the compounds are also taught.

Abstract: A naphthopyran compound of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a group of the formula --NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, independently represents an alkyl group, or a carbocyclic or heterocyclic group, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a heterocyclic ring having one or more hetero atoms and which may optionally carry at least one substituent selected from alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl groups; each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be the same or different, independently represents an alkyl, alkenyl, carbocyclic or heterocyclic group, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carboxylcyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring; and R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent selected from alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, halogen, a group of formula R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the meanings given in the description, and their preparation are described. The novel compounds are suitable for the control of diseases.

Abstract: Novel benzopyran and benzoxazine derivatives represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent a lower haloalkyl group, R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., R.sub.4 represents a heterocyclic group or A--O-- wherein A represents a cyclic structure, etc., R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent a lower haloalkyl, X represents .dbd.N--, N.fwdarw.O, etc, are disclosed. These compounds exhibit K.sup.+ channel opening activating and can be widely used as an anti-asthma drug, an anti-epilepsy drug, etc.

Abstract: The compound ##STR1## wherein ring A represents a benzene ring; Ar represents an aromatic group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen, acyl or hydrocarbon group or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom represent a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group; m represents an integer of 1 to 6; n represents an integer of 2 to 3; ----- represents a single bond or a double bond; X stands for --O-- or --NR.sup.3 -- in which R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, acyl or hydrocarbon group where ----- is a single bond or .dbd.N-- where ----- is a double bond has excellent GnRH receptor antagonizing activity, calcium antagonizing and monoamine-uptake inhibiting activities and and value as a prophylactic/therapeutic drug for sex hormone-dependent diseases and for central nervous system diseases.

Abstract: Certain 3-amino-cycloalkanyl and cycloalkenyl derivatives of 5-cyano-substituted indoles of Formula I are useful antidepressant agents. ##STR1## The substituent R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Ar with Ar being a phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl or 1,4-benzodioxan-2-yl moiety. The symbol m is zero or 1, n is 1 to 3 and p is zero or 1 to 4.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are substituted with an oxy-bearing substituent at the number 8 carbon atom and with either an alkyl group at the number 7 carbon atom or with a carbonyl bearing substituent at the number 9 carbon atom and certain substituents at the 3-position of the pyran ring, e.g., 3,3-spirofluoren-9-ylidene 8-methoxy-9-carbomethoxy-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic naphthopyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the number 5 and 6 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic naphthopyran compounds, examples of which are compounds substituted at the 3 position of the pyran ring with (i) an aryl substituent and (ii) a phenyl substituent having a 5- or 6-member heterocyclic ring fused at the number 3 and 4 carbon atoms of the phenyl substituent, and at the 6 position of the naphthyl portion of the naphthopyran compound with a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which n is one of the integers 1, 2, 3,or 4; m is one of the integers 0 or 1; R is ##STR2## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are inhibitors of dopamine synthesis and release, useful in the treatment of schizophrenia, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to analagous drugs.

Abstract: There are disclosed a 1-azabicyclo[3.3.0]octan derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 1-5; and Ar is an aromatic residue. a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the compound, a process for the preparation of the compound and salt as well as use thereof as hypermotility agents.

Abstract: 5-Aminoflavone derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, halogen-substituted or unsubstituted lower alkanoyl or lower alkoxycarbonyl, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl, at least one of X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 represents halogen or lower alkyl, X.sup.3 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, halogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy, NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and Z are as defined in the description, their optical isomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base and medicaments containing the same, useful in the treatment and prevention of stress, anxiety, and related ailments.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof have activity as inhibitors of cylooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase, reduce the biosynthesis of leukotrienes B.sub.4, C.sub.4, D.sub.4, and E.sub.4 and cylooxygenase products such as prostaglandins and thromboxane and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and allergic disease states. The compounds have the structure indicated above wherein A is selected from (a) optinally substituted carbocyclic aryl, (b) optinally substituted furyl, (c) optinally substituted benzo[b]furyl, (d) optinally substituted thienyl, (e) optinally substituted pyridyloxy, (f) optinally substituted pyridylalkyl, (g) optinally substituted benzo[b]thienyl, (h) optinally substituted pyridyl, (i) optinally substituted quinolyl, and (j) optinally substituted indolyl; X is selected from (a) optionally substituted alkyl, (b) optinally substituted alkenyl, and (c) optinally substituted alkynyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: Benzopyran derivatives which have an inhibitory effect on the Maillard reaction as well as an antioxidizing effect are described herein. These derivatives may be utilized in the treatment and/or prevention of diabetic complications such as, for example, coronary heart disease, peripheral circulatory insufficiency or failure, cerebrovascular hindrance, neurogenous diabetes, nephropathy, arteriosclerosis, arthrosclerosis, cataracts and retinopathy. Further, the derivatives may also be used in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases induced by aging and in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases caused by the formation of peroxidized fat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of structural formula (I) ##STR1## which are useful as cholesterol lowering agents. These compounds are also useful as inhibitors of squalene synthetase, inhibitors of fungal growth, inhibitors of farnesyl-protein transferase and farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. These compounds are also useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: There are disclosed a benzopyrancarboxamide derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, halogen atom, an amino radical or an acylamino group; R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or halogen atom; dotted line is a possible double bond; and n is an integer of 1-5,and a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the compound, a process for the preparation of the compound and salt as well as use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclobut-3-ene-1,2-dione-3-yl substituted benzopyrans, indanes and tetrahydronaphthalenones having smooth muscle relaxant activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in the treatment of diseases and disorders involving excessive smooth muscle contractions in the cardiovascular system, urinary tract, pulmonary system, or gastrointestinal tract.The compounds of this invention are represented by Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: the substituents are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical preparations, use of and method of treatment of disorders in CNS by using compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Novel indole and indoline nonpeptide antagonists of endothelin I are described, as well as novel intermediates used in their preparation, methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of the same, which are useful in treating elevated levels of endothelin, essential renovascular malignant and pulmonary hypertension, cerebral infarction, cerebral ischemia, congestive heart failure and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 4-(3,4-dioxocyclobuten-1-yl)chromenes and dihydronaphthalenones and 3-(3,4-dioxocyclobuten-1-yl)indenes and salts thereof having smooth muscle relaxing activity, to their use in the treatment of hypertension as well as for treatment of peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, disorders involving excessive smooth muscle contraction of the urinary tract such as incontinence or of the gastrointestinal tract such as irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, and hair loss and to pharmaceutical compositions containing an invention compound. The present invention discloses compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independent from each other, are selected from the following: C.sub.1-6 perfluoroalkoxy, C.sub.1-6 perfluoroalkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonamido, C.sub.1-6 perfluoroalkylsulfonamido, amino, C.sub.1-6 acylamino, C.sub.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, n , R.sup.3, A, X, Y and Z have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases , i.e., as neuroleptics, antidepressants, sedatives, hypnotics, CNS protectives or muscle relaxants.

Abstract: A novel benzothiophene/indole-substituted maleimide derivative, a photochromic material and an optical recording material using the same. The benzothiophene/indole-substituted maleimide derivative is represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## or the following formula (2): ##STR2## wherein R is a substituted or an unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkylthio group or an alkoxy group under the condition where at least either one of them is an alkylthio group or an alkoxy group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group or an acyl group, and rings A and B may not be substituted or may be substituted with an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a halogen atom, respectively.

Abstract: Certain 3-amino-cycloalkanyl and cycloalkenyl derivatives of 5-cyano-substituted indoles of Formula I are useful antidepressant agents. ##STR1## The substituent R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Ar with Ar being a phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl or 1,4-benzodioxan-2-yl moiety. The symbol m is zero or 1, n is 1 to 3 and p is zero or 1 to 4.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran compounds, of the following graphic formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or preferably a carboalkoxy group and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or preferably an alkyl group, provided that either R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen, and B and B' are the aryl groups phenyl or naphthyl, a heterocyclic aromatic group or together form a spiro adamantylene group. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(oxazine) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic naphthopyran compounds, examples of which are compounds substituted at the 3 position of the pyran ring with (i) an aryl substituent and (ii) a phenyl substituent having a 5- or 6-member heterocyclic ring fused at the number 3 and 4 carbon atoms of the phenyl substituent. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Benzophenone iminodiimides of the formula I ##STR1## which Y denotes hydroxyl or carboxyl, R.sub.1 denotes the optionally substituted radicals alkylene, phenylene or benzylidene, R.sub.2 denotes the radicals OH, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or NH--CO--NHR.sub.3 and R.sub.3 denotes the radicals H, alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, processes for their preparation and polymers prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical recording material containing a photochromic compound which is expressed in the following general formula (I): ##STR1## where A represents an oxygen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, R.sub.1 represents an alkoxy group, R.sub.2 to R.sub.5 represent substituents such as a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group and the like respectively, and B represents a substituted or unsubstituted thiophene ring, benzothiophene ring, pyrrole ring or indole ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, pharmaceutically active benz[e]indene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, further to the use of the said benz[e]indene derivatives in the treatment of certain diseases and in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of said diseases.The new benz[e]indene derivatives according to the invention correspond to the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula alk-NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein alk represents a C.sub.2-7 alkylene group optionally carrying a hydroxy substituent,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-7 alkyl, C.sub.2-7 alkenyl, C.sub.2-7 alkynyl, mono(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl, di(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: Aromatic heterocyclic derivatives have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents (i)--CH.sub.3, (ii)--CH.sub.2 OH or (iii) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, --OR.sub.4 wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms or mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl or R.sub.3 represents ##STR3## wherein r' and r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl or together form a heterocycle, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or --CH.sub.3 and Ar represents ##STR4## wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1-10 carbon atoms and R.sub.7 represents alkyl having 4-12 carbon atoms or cycoalkyl, Y is CH or a nitrogen atom and X represents oxygen, sulfur or --N--R.sub.8 when R.sub.8 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxycarbonyl, with the proviso that (i) when Y is CH and X is oxygen or sulfur Ar is other than C and (ii) when Y is nitrogen and X is oxygen, Ar is other than (C) or (D) in which R.sub.6 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sub.7 is branched alkyl having 4-12 atoms.

Abstract: A class of 4-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyrrolone derivatives, substituted at the 3-position by an optionally substituted aryl substituent, are selective non-competitive antagonists of NMDA receptors and/or are antagonists of AMPA receptors, and are therefore of utility in the treatment of conditions, such as neurodegenerative disorders, convulsions or schizophrenia, which require the administration of an NMDA and/or AMPA receptor antagonist.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel potassium channel activators and their acid addition salts. The compounds of the invention as potassium channel activators/openers have therapeutic value in a number of physiological areas such as hypertension, cardiac ischemia, cerebral ischemia, broncho constriction and neurodegenerative diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions are proposed for the compounds which are of the following formulae: ##STR1## wherein: R is H or OH;- - - the dotted line at position 3,4 represents the presence or absence of a double bond. ##STR2## the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, with the provisos that:a) R is H when 3,4 is a double bond; andb) R is OH when 3,4 is a single bond.

Abstract: There are provided novel nitrogen-containing bicyclic compounds which are useful in the treatment of physiological or drug induced psychosis or dyskinesia in a mammal. These novel compounds are selective sigma receptor antagonists and have a low potential for movement disorder side effects associated with typical antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: Dyes comprising an inner salt of a compound of the formula:Q.sup.1 =Z-Q.sup.2wherein:Q.sup.1 is a 4-(benz[b]-4H-pyrylium)methylidene, 4-(benz[b]-4H-thiopyrylium)methylidene or 4-(benz[b]-4H-selenopyrylium)methylidene grouping;Z is a 1,3-(2-hydroxy-4-oxo-2-cyclobutylidene) hydroxide or 1,3-(2-hydroxy-4,5-dioxo-2-cyclopentylidene) hydroxide ring; andQ.sup.2 is a 4-(benz[b]-4H-pyran-4-ylidene)methyl, 4-(benz[b]-4H-thiopyran-4-ylidene)methyl or 4-(benz[b]-4H-selenopyran-4-ylidene)methyl grouping;wherein at least one of the groupings Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal ethers, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof, and a method for their use as broad spectrum preemergent or postemergent herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to a class of novel amino bi- and tri-carbocyclic alkane compounds having bis-aryl substitution which exhibit squalene synthase inhibition properties. The bi- and tri-carbocyclic alkane ring contains an amino group and the ring is further linked or bridged to two mono- and/or bicyclic rings. Compounds of this invention reduce levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 are as defined the description. Medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is as defined in the description, their optical isomers and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products which are useful for treating Central Nervous System disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful, for example, in the treatment of ischemic conditions and arrhythmia having the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen, sulfur or --NCN and the R groups are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing indolones of the general formula: ##STR1## These indolones where n.dbd.o and the pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are used for the treatment of diseases in which erythrocyte and thrombocyte aggregation play an important part, especially for the inhibition of aggregation of these cells.

Abstract: Azaheterocyclylmethyl-chromans are prepared by reaction of corresponding methylchromans with corresponding azaheterocyclic compounds, optionally with subsequent variation of the substituents. The azaheterocyclylmethyl-chromans can be used as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## (in which Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are each a chromophoric group having an aromatic unsaturated system conjugated with the squarylium ring and such that in the compounds of formulae Q.sup.1 CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 the methylene hydrogens are active hydrogens, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, or an acyl, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic group, subject to the proviso that one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be an amino or substituted amino group, or one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom and the other is an organosulfonyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the intervening nitrogen atom form a nitrogenous heterocyclic ring) are useful as near infra-red absorbers.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which each R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, halogen or nitro, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or C.sub.6-9 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, R.sup.5 is optionally substituted phenyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, phthalimido, saccharinyl, glutaramido, C.sub.6-10 cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1 to 4 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups or a phenyl group, or C.sub.4-9 heterosubstituted cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1 to 4 alkyl groups, x is 1, 2 or 3, y is 0 or 1 and z is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and salts thereof.The compounds are indicated for use in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Novel 9-amino-7-(substituted amino)-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines having activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to tetracyclines are disclosed. Also disclosed are intermediates and methods for making the novel compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the derivatives of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which: Z represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group,R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group,1.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.6,R.sub.3 represents a nitrile group, an optionally substituted amino group or any one of the groups described in the description andmedicinal products containing the same.