Abstract: Basic dyes of the formulaChr.sup..sym.[FeCl.sub.4 ].sup..crclbar.where Chr.sup.a is a dye cation are useful for dyeing acrylonitrile polymers or acid-modified polyesters.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of novel heterocyclic amides of formula I in which the group >X--Y--Z< is selected from >C.dbd.CH--N<, >C.dbd.N--N<, >N--(CH.sub.2)--N<, >CH--CH.sub.2 --N< and <N--N.dbd.C< and the other radicals have the meanings defined in the following specification.The compounds of formula I are leukotriene antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the formula I compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing the formula I compounds, or their salts, for use in the treatment of, for example, allergic or inflammatory diseases, or endotoxic or traumatic shock conditions; and processes for the manufacture of the formula I compounds, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for racemizing an optically active N-benzylidene amino-acid amide, characterized in that a solution of the N-benzylidene amino-acid amide is mixed in a water-miscible organic solvent with at least 0.05 mole strong base per liter solution.The invention further relates to a process for preparing an L-amino acid by enzymatic separation of the corresponding DL-amino-acid amide with an enzyme preparation from Pseudomonas putida, in which process also uncoverted D-amino-acid amide is left behind in solution, characterized in that benzaldehyde is added to the solution, during which addition a precipitate of D-N-benzylidene amino-acid amide is being formed, this precipitate is subsequently, after being separated off, dissolved in an acetone-water mixture, 0.08-0.15 mole KOH/liter solution is subsequently added, the resulting solution is stirred for 1-20 hours at 20.degree.-60.degree. C.

Abstract: Heterocyclic amidine derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## in which the variables R.sup.1 are the same or different and denote hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, hydroxyl or chlorine,R.sup.2 to R.sup.5 denote hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can together form a five-membered or six-membered ring,R.sup.6 denotes hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl,R.sup.7 denotes cyano or --COOR.sup.8, --COR.sup.8, --CONHR.sup.8 or --CONR.sup.8.sub.2, in whichR.sup.8 is a straight-chain or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl group which may be interrupted by oxygen atoms, a cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl group or a phenylalkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety,A is a chemical bond or a methylene group which may additionally carry one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radicals, andm and n are each 1 or 2.The said heterocyclic amidine derivatives I serve as UV stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: A butenoic or propenoic acid derivative having the following formula in which G is an aryl or a heterocyclic ring, R11 and R12 are hydrogen or an alkyl, X is sulfur or oxygen, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, an substituent such as an alkyl and J is pyridyl or phenyl having substituents and a heterocyclic ring may be formed between R2, R3 and J is provided here and is useful in the pharmacological field.

Abstract: The chiral catalyst of general structure 1, or its enantiomer ##STR1## is prepared by treating the corresponding N-carboxy anhydride of structure 2 ##STR2## with an aryl metal, especially a phenyl metal such as an aryl magnesium halide, aryl lithium, aryl zinc or aryl cesium, to form a 1,1-diaryl-methanol of structure 3 ##STR3## followed by treatment with a compound of structure, 4 ##STR4## The catalyst, wherein R is aromatic, is novel and in some cases superior to the catalyst wherein R is alkyl or aralkyl in directing the chirality of borane-dimethyl sulfide reductions of ketones to secondary alcohols.

Abstract: Novel 1,3-disubstituted pyrrolidines active on the central nervous system of the formula ##STR1## wherein A denotes phenyl or hetaryl, which is optionally fused with aromatic, saturated or unsaturated cyclic or heterocyclic hydrocarbons, where this radical can optionally be substituted,X denotes --O--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O-- or --O--,n denotes a number from 1 to 19, andB denotes cyano or a group of the formula --COOR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, --SO.sub.m R.sup.4, --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, or --C.tbd.C--CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6,and salts thereof.

Abstract: A series of novel spiro-substituted glutaramide derivatives have been prepared, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and bioprecursors therefor, wherein the spiro-substituent completes a 5- or 6-membered carbocycyclic ring and is located at the carbon atom adjacent to the carbamoyl group. These particular compounds are inhibitors of the neutral endopeptidase E.C.3.4.24.11 enzyme and are therefore useful in therapy as diuretic agents for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, renal insufficiency and other disorders. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Aminoalkylindoles of the formula ##STR1## and 1-carbamoylakyl-2-phenlindoles of the formula exhibit substantial estrogenic activity and a relatively low degree of anti-estrogenic activity.

Abstract: Substituted amino derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each stand for an acyclic hydrocarbon residue or an alicyclic hydrocarbon residue; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each stand for hydrogen or a hydrocarbon residue optionally containing hetero-atom(s); A stands for a carbon chain having two or more carbon atoms optionally containing ether linkage or sulfide linkage, which may be substituted and which may per se form a ring; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each stand for oxygen atom or sulfur atom; and Y stands for amino group or an organic residue bonded through nitrogen atom, which may form a ring by combining with a carbon atom constituting A; and their salts have anti-arrhythmic activity and are useful for prevention and treatment of a variety of arrhythmias.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein L=H or CO--(R.sup.1).sub.n (CX.sub.3).sub.m, M=alkylene, alkenylene, Q=S, Se, O, dialkylmethylene, alken-1,2-ylene, 1,2-phenylene or N-R, with M+Q together forming 3 or 4 ring members, R=alkyl, aralkyl or alkoxyalkyl, R.sup.1 is an aromatic group and X=Cl, Br or I, with n=O and m=1 or n=1 and m=1 or 2. The compounds, on exposure, eliminate HX and form free radicals and are therefore highly effective as acid donors and free radical initiators for photochemical processes.

Abstract: Process for the industrial synthesis of (2S, 3 7aS)-2-carboxyperhydroindole by reduction of 2-carbox indole or of one of its esters to (R,S)-2-carboxyindo or of one of its esters which, after saponification, converted into the acid, the S isomer cf (R,S)-2-carboxyindoline being obtained by precipitation from the mixture of the two (R) and (S) isomers, in the presence of (+) methylbenzylamine, (S)-2-carboxyindoline being in its turn subjected to catalytic hydrogenation to give (2S, 3aS,7aS)-2-carboxyperhydroindole, after separation of (2S,3aR,7aR) isomer by crystallization.Application to the synthesis of carboxyalkyl d peptides capable of being employed in therapeutics.

Abstract: Highly concentrated stable solutions of color-forming agents of the general formula ##STR1## wherein x denotes hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, aralkoxy, cycloalkoxy, aryloxy, acyloxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino, acylamino, aralkylamino or arylamino andR denotes alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl,further isocyclic or heterocyclic rings can be fused onto the rings A, B, C and D and the cyclic and acyclic radicals and the rings A, B, C and D can carry further non-ionic substituents which are customary in dyestuff chemistry, or mixtures thereof, in water-insoluble organic solvents from the group comprising optionally chlorinated hydrocarbons, vegetable oils and phthalic acid esters are used for the preparation of pressure-sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 2-carbamoyloxyalkyl-1,4-dihydropyridine derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## which comprises: (a) reacting a 3-amino-3-carbamoyloxyalkylacrylic acid derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR2## with a benzylidene compound represented by the general formula: ##STR3## (b) reacting the 3-amino-3-carbamoyloxyalkylacrylic acid derivative of the general formula II with an aldehyde compound represented by the general formula: ##STR4## and a .beta.-keto-ester compound represented by the general formula:R.sup.4 --CO--CH.sub.2 --COOR.sup.2 (V)(c) reacting a 3-carbamoyloxyalkylpropiolic acid derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR5## with the benzylidene compound of the general formula III and ammonia or its salt; or(d) reacting the 3-carbamoyloxyalkylpropiolic acid derivative of the general formula VI with the aldehyde compound of the general formula IV, the .beta.-keto-ester compound of the general formula V and ammonia or its salt.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R is hydrogen or one R is hydrogen and the other is lower alkyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or lower carboalkoxy, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, and the ring A is unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halo or trifluoromethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and the uses thereof, such as .alpha..sub.2 -adrenergic blocking agents, e.g. antidepressants, cognition enhancers and appetite supressants, and as intraocular pressure reducing agents are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a diphenylalkene derivative of the formula [II] ##STR1## which comprises oxidizing a diphenylalkanoic acid derivative of the formula [I] ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may form a heteroring together theirwith or with an adjacent benzene ring, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9, R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 are each hydrogen atom, halogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted hydroxyl or substituted or unsubstituted amino, R.sub.12 and R.sub.13 are each hydrogen atom or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, X is carboxyl, amide, ester or halide thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents unsubstituted or lower alkyl-substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or lower alkyl substituted C.sub.7 -or C.sub.8 -bicycloalkyl, unsubstituted or lower alkyl-substituted adamantyl, 4-piperidinyl or N-lower alkyl or aryl-lower alkyl-substituted piperidinyl, 1- or 2-indanyl, 1- or 2-tetrahydronaphthyl, 1- or 2-perhydroindanyl, 1- or 2-perhydronaphthyl; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, aryl-lower alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl or aryl-lower alkanoyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 combined with the nitrogen to which they are attached represent pyrrolidino, piperidino, perhydroazepino, morpholino, thiomorpholino, tetrahydro- or perhydro-(isoquinolinyl or quinolinyl), dihydro- or perhydroindolyl, piperazino or N-lower alkyl-piperazino; R.sub.

Abstract: Carboxyalkyl urea compounds and derivatives thereof are disclosed which are useful as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and as antihypertensives. These compounds and derivatives are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## An illustrative specie falling within this general formula is:N-(2-carboxy-4-phenylbutyl-N-isopropylaminocarbonyl-L-tryptophan.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, A is a straight-chained or branched alkylene chain containing up to 8 carbon atoms, a --CH.sub.2 -- group of which can be replaced by a cycloalkylene radical containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms, B is a straight-chained mono- or bicyclic, optionally branched, saturated or unsaturated alkylene chain containing up to 12 carbon atoms, a --CH.sub.2 -- group of which can be replaced by a cycloalkylene radical containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms and/or up to two --CH.sub.2 -- groups of which can be replaced by an oxygen or a sulphur atom or by an --S(.dbd.O) or --S(.dbd.O).sub.2 group, X is a valency bond, an oxygen atom or an --NR.sup.1 group, in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a straight-chained or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl or nitroxyalkyl radical containing up to 6 carbon atoms or R.sup.1, together with the nitrogen atom of the --NR.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel, pharmaceutically useful, amide derivatives of certain benzoheterocyclylalkanoic acids (and related tetrazoles and acylsulphonamides) of the formula I and salts thereof, wherein the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, L, X, Y, Z, A.sup.1, Q, A.sup.2 and M have the meanings set out in the specification. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions incorporating a formula I compound or a salt thereof, a process for the manufacture of the said compound, together with intermediates for use in the latter process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for racemizing an optically active N-benzylidene amino-acid amide, characterized in that a solution of the N-benzylidene amino-acid amide is mixed in a water-miscible organic solvent with at least 0.05 mole strong base per liter solution.The invention further relates to a process for preparing an L-amino acid by enzymatic separation of the corresponding DL-amino-acid amide with an enzyme preparation from Pseudomonas putida, in which process also unconverted D-amino-acid amide is left behind in solution, characterized in that benzaldehyde is added to the solution, during which addition a precipitate of D-N-benzylidene amino-acid amide is being formed, this precipitate is subsequently, after being separated off, dissolved in an acetone-water mixture, 0.08-0.15 mole KOH/liter solution is subsequently added, the resulting solution is stirred for 1-20 hours at 20.degree.-60.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-aminomethyl derivatives of indane, dihydrobenzofurane, dihydrobenzothiophene, and indoline, acid addition salts thereof, isomers thereof, methods of preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and method of treating CNS-disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, depression, anxiety, migraine and senile dementia, or in the cure of cardiovascular diseases, by administering such a derivative.

Abstract: A and A' are each hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy or aryloxy;X is cyano, nitro, COOR, SR, SOR or SOOR;R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aryl;n n' and n" are each 0 to 4; andm, m' and m" are each 1 to 4, have calcium channel blocking activity.

Abstract: Photographic coupler solvents comprising aromatic carboxylic esters such as phthalates and isophthalates having bulky or branched ester substituents are described for incorporation in photographic emulsions and elements. The solvents are preferably employed in the cyan layer to protect the cyan dye against ferrous ion reduction. The solvents also provide improvements in yellow dye stability to light, cyan dye stability in the dark and magenta dye stability to heat and light.

Abstract: A process of preparing taurine-containing peptides of formula (I): ##STR1## comprises reacting a protected aminoacid with cysteamine or cystamine in the presence of a condensing agent, oxidizing the resulting compound and deprotection.

Abstract: An indoline derivative of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl;R.sup.4 -R.sup.9 are identical or different and denote H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 connected together to form a further C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 ring, andR.sup.10 denotes H or one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and carb-C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy radicals, or halogen atoms. Such indoline derivative is useful as a UV absorber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for obtaining indoline-2-carboxylic acid (or derivatives thereof) comprising the following steps: (a) reducing .alpha.-oxo-2-nitrobenzenepropanoic acid to .alpha.-hydroxy-2-nitrobenzenepropanoic acid, (b) replacing the hydroxyl group of the latter with a chlorine atom utilizing a selected Vilsmeier chlorinating reagent at temperatures of at least 20.degree. C., (c) reducing the nitro group of the resulting .alpha.-chloro-2-nitrobenzenepropanoic acid to obtain .alpha.-chloro-2-aminobenzenepropanoic acid, and (d) cyclizing the latter in aqueous base to form the desired indoline-2-carboxylic acid. Alternately, steps (c) and (d) may be combined in a one pot step by using, for example, a Raney nickel-hydrazine reducing medium.

Abstract: Process and compounds for producing intermediates for the production of renin inhibitors.

Abstract: A process for ortho-cyanation of phenols or phenylamines which comprises reacting a phenyl compound having hydroxy or optionally substituted amino or cyclic amino, of which ortho position is vacant, with trichloroacetonitrile, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl thiocyanate or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl thiocyanate in the presence of a boron trihalide and treating the resultant product with an alkali is provided, and said process is useful in the synthesis of intermediates for medicinals or pesticides.

Abstract: There are described compounds of formula I,ZCHRCON(--N.dbd.CR.sub.4 R.sub.5)CHR.sub.6 (CH.sub.2).sub.n COY Iwhere the substituents are defined in the disclosure.There are also described methods for making the compounds, formulations containing them and their use, e.g. as antihypertensives.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 2-carbamoyloxyalkyl-1,4-dihydropyridine derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## which comprises: (a) reacting a 3-amino-3-carbamoyloxyalkylacrylic acid derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR2## with a benzylidene compound represented by the general formula: ##STR3## (b) reacting the 3-amino-3-carbamoyloxyalkylacrylic acid derivative of the general formula II with an aldehyde compound represented by the general formula: ##STR4## and a .beta.-keto-ester compound represented by the general formula:R.sup.4 --CO--CH.sub.2 --COOR.sup.2 (V)(c) reacting a 3-carbamoyloxyalkylpropiolic acid derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR5## with the benzylidene compound of the general formula III and ammonia or its salt; or(d) reacting the 3-carbamoyloyalkylpropiolic acid derivative of the general formula VI with the aldehyde compound of the general formula IV, the .beta.-keto-ester compound of the general formula V and ammonia or its salt.

Abstract: Novel racemic mixtures and optical isomers of 4-morpholinyl-1H-indoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxymethyl, alkylthiomethyl of 1 to 3 alkyl carbons, cyanomethyl and carboxy optionally esterified with an aliphatic alcohol of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or optionally amidified with an amine of the formula ##STR2## R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having the ability to activate neurons and to protect the same against ischemic or anoxic aggressions.

Abstract: Fungicidally active cyclic carbamates of the formula ##STR1## in which X and Y each represent oxygen or sulfur,Z represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or nitro, andn is 2 or 3.Some intermediates are new.

Abstract: Described are 3-halovinylglycines and their amino acid dipeptide and oligopeptide conjugates, a new class of efficient antibacterial agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients, and methods of synthesis. The compounds are thought to interfere in bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.6 independently represent hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 - alkoxy, amino, or substituted amino, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, R.sub.3 represents cyclo-C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, phenyl, phenyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen, nitro, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or cyclo-C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkyl fused with benzene, or wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are connected and together with the adjacent --CH-group and the adjacent N-atom form a saturated or partially saturated, monocyclic, five- or six-membered heterocyclic group or form a saturated or partially saturated, bicyclic heterocyclic group containing five or six atoms per ring, R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, and R.sub.5 represents an acyl group, are useful as antihypertensive and cardioactive agents.

Abstract: 7-Substituted lower alkyl hept-6-enoates and 4-hydroxytetrahydropyran-2-ones bearing 6-olefinic substituents (e.g.,) ethyl erythro-3,5-dihydroxy-7-phenyl-hept-6-enoates are prepared by a multi-step process. The process involves 3-protected-lower alkyl 3,5-dihydroxy-hept-6-enoates, which are obtained by cleaving corresponding 6.alpha.-vinyl-4.beta.-protected hydroxy-tetrahydro 2H-pyran-2-ones. The final products are useful as anti hypercholesteremic agents.

Abstract: A process for producing an indoline of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a nitro group or a hydroxyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkoxy group or a nitro group, and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a substituted lower alkyl group, by a cyclization reaction of a 2-halogenophenethylamine of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined above, and X is a halogen atom, in the presence of a copper type catalyst and a dehydrohalogenating agent, characterized in that copper bis(8-hydroxyquinolinolate) is used as the copper type catalyst, and an alkali is used as the dehydrohalogenating agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein the various substituents are defined herein. These compounds are cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase inhibitors useful as antithrombotic and inotropic agents in mammals.

Abstract: 1-(Carbamyl, thiocarbamyl, and iminocarbamyl)-indoline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where each R.sub.1 is independently alkyl, alkoxy, acyloxy, hydroxy, halo or trifluoromethyl, n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydroxy, alkoxy, amino or substituted amino, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl, and Y is O, S or N--R.sub.7 where R.sub.7 is hydrogen, alkyl, cyano or substituted alkyl, and salts thereof, which are useful as antihypertensive and cardioactive agents, methods of preparing the same, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are provided.

Abstract: There are disclosed aza analogs of carboxyalkyl dipeptide derivatives and related compounds which are useful as converting enzyme inhibitors and as antihypertensives said compounds being represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A and B can be joined together to form various ring structures.

Abstract: In a therapeutic system such as a plaster for administration of an active compound through the skin and comprising a covering layer which is essentially impermeable to the active compound, an active coupound reservoir layer and a protective layer which can be pulled off and which is essentially impermeable to the active compound, the improvement wherein the reservoir layer contains about 1-30% of active compound in an elastomer mixture comprising a diene rubber which can optionally be copolymerized with an .alpha.-olefin, mixed with from 0 up to about 70% by weight of a polyisobutylene, polybutadiene oil and/or paraffin oil, and a tackifying resin. Thereby the active compound can be released in regulated relatively large quantity over a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: Amino acid ester hydrohalide is produced by reacting amino acid, alcohol, and halocarbonyl compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## in the presence of an excess of the alcohol and under substantially anhydrous conditions, wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each independently fluoro, chloro, bromo, trichloromethoxy or tribromomethoxy.

Abstract: There are disclosed diffusion transfer color processes and products which employ novel image dye-providing materials which provide image dyes having the chromophoric system represented by the formula ##STR1## X is H, alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl; W is H or alkyl, R is H or alkyl; m and n are each integers of from 2 to 6.The image dye-providing material includes a diffusion control moiety such as a hydroquinonyl group and may be diffusible or nondiffusible as a function of the diffusion control moiety.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing an asymmetric indoline-2-carboxylic acid of the structural Formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, bromine, chlorine, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, which comprises:(a) assymetrically reducing an o-nitrophenylpyruvic acid III by contacting the acid III with a reducing complex formed from (R)-proline or (S)-proline, respectively, and sodium borohydride in an inert solvent to form, respectively, an (S) or (R)-.alpha.-hydroxy-2-nitrobenzenepropanoic acid IV;(b) reacting, respectively, said (S) or (R)-.alpha.-hydroxy-2-nitrobenzenepropanoic acid III with a Vilsmeier chlorinating reagent in which the chlorinating agent thereof is selected from a group consisting of thionyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, phosphorus oxychloride, phosphorus pentachloride and sulfuryl chloride and the amide thereof is selected from a group consisting of dimethylformamide, diethylformamide, dimethylacetamide and diethylacetamide, said reaction being run at temperatures of at least 20.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.k --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.j --NHR.sup.3 ; wherein k is 0 to 3, j is 1 or 2; X is F or OH; and, R.sup.3 is hydrogen; loweralkyl or loweraralkyl which may be substituted by hydroxy, carboxy, carbamoyl, or carbalkoxy; or, acyl; and, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; are inhibitors of angiotensin I converting enzyme useful as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: 1-Mercaptoalkanoylindoline-2-carboxylic acids, e.g., those of the formula ##STR1## and functional derivatives thereof, are antihypertensive and cardioactive agents.

Abstract: 5,6-Dihydroxyindole is prepared by the catalytic reductive cyclization of 4,5-dihydroxy-2,.beta.-dinitrostyrene in a single step using hydrogen with a palladium, platinum or rhodium catalyst in a polar hydroxylic reaction system. No reaction byproducts or only a single reaction byproduct are produced. The 4,5-dihydroxy-2,.beta.-dinitrostyrene intermediate can be prepared by the chemoselective debenzylation of 4,5-dibenzyloxy-2,.beta.-dinitrostyrene using trifluoroacetic acid. 5,6-Dihydroxyindole is a useful component in hair dye formulations and as an intermediate in the synthesis of melanin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of the optically pure 2S- or 2R-indolinecarboxylic acid of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof. The process comprises forming the heterocyclic 5-membered ring in formula I from an open chain precursor by diastereoselective cyclization.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing sulfonylated indoline compounds of the formula ##STR1## via reduction of a nitrodiol of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are defined in the specification, to obtain the corresponding aminodiol ##STR3## and then the aminodiol (III) is sulfonylated and cyclized in situ to obtain the sulfonylated indoline compound (I). The substituted indoline compounds (I) are useful in overall processes for making 1,2,8,8a-cyclopropa[c]benzo[1,2-b:4,3-b']dipyrrol-4(5H)-ones which have useful light absorber, anti-bacterial and anti-tumor pharmaceutical use properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention are of the formula (III): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is a substituent as disclosed, R is alkyl and Y is NO.sub.2 or NH.sub.2. The invention compounds are useful as intermediates for tetracyclic benzodiazepines which may be used in treating hypertension.