Two Double Bonds Between Ring Members Of The Five-membered Hetero Ring (e.g., 4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindoles, Etc.) Patents (Class 548/516)
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Publication number: 20040152891Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonamides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as antagonists of urotensin II.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Dashyant Dhanak, Timothy F. Gallagher, Steven D. Knight
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Patent number: 6559319Abstract: A multi-step method of synthesizing ketorolac, an analgesic compound, is shown. Several of the reactions and intermediate compounds are novel. The reaction sequence begins with the known compound N-2-bromoethylpyrrole.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Caskey, John R. Duchek, Henry J. Buehler
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Patent number: 6548532Abstract: Indolecarboxylic acid compounds and derivatives thereof are useful for treating seboarhea and the dermatitides associated therewith, especially acne and/or blackheads and/or comedones.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Maria Dalko, Jean-Baptiste Galey, Bruno Bernard
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Patent number: 6541507Abstract: Indolecarboxylic acid compounds and derivatives thereof, notably 4,6-dimethoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid and derivatives thereof, are especially useful for inducing/stimulating mammalian hair growth and/or preventing/retarding mammalian hair loss.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Maria Dalko, Jean-Baptiste Galey, Bruno Bernard
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Patent number: 6448243Abstract: A novel 1,4-substituted cyclic amine derivative represented by the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: (wherein A, B, C, D, T, Y and Z represent each methine or nitrogen; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 represent each a substituent; n represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 3; m represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 6; and p represents an integer of 1 to 3.) The compound has a serotonin antagonism and is clinically useful as medicament, in particular, for treating, ameliorating and preventing spastic paralysis or central muscle relaxants for ameliorating myotonia.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Eisai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Noritaka Kitazawa, Kohshi Ueno, Keiko Takahashi, Teiji Kimura, Atsushi Sasaki, Koki Kawano, Tadashi Okabe, Makoto Komatsu, Manabu Matsunaga, Atsuhiko Kubota
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Patent number: 6433199Abstract: The invention relates to a quinone derivative of the following formula: which is capable of converting into two alkylating agents upon bioreduction. Substituents A, B, C, and D are as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1999Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Shionogi BioResearch CorporationInventors: Mitsunori Ono, Keizo Koya, Lijun Sun, Yumiko Wada, Wojciech Wrona, Natalie Dales, Xueliang Tao, Sylvia Holden
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Patent number: 6417371Abstract: The present invention relates to a process process for the preparation of the compound of the formula I where the compound of the formula III is reacted with oxalyl chloride and the product obtained is treated with hydrazine and an alkali metal hydroxide in the aqueous phase at elevated temperature, after treatment is complete a three-phase system is produced by addition of an ether and the compound of the formula I is obtained by acidifying the middle phase. The invention moreover relates to a polymorph of the compound of the formula I.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Merckle GmbHInventors: Thomas Kammermeier, Stefan Laufer, Philipp Merckle, Hans-Guenter Striegel
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Patent number: 6395766Abstract: Compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are GABA-A Alpha 5 ligands useful for enhancing cognition: where A is C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, arylC1-6alkyl, or aryl wherein the aryl group is optionally substituted by halogen, C1-6alkyl, CF3, CN, NO2 or NH2, NR1R10, S(O)pR1, heteroarylC1-6alkyl or heteroaryl where heteroaryl is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring as defined for B; and B is phenyl or a 5-membered ring having one or two unsaturations containing 1, 2, 3, or 4 heteroatoms chosen from O, N and S provided that not more than one heteroatom is other than N, a 6-membered heteroaromatic ring containing 1, 2, 3 or 4 nitrogen atoms, each of which rings is optionally substituted by one or more substituents.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LimitedInventors: Howard Barff Broughton, Helen Jane Bryant, Mark Stuart Chambers, Neil Roy Curtis
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Patent number: 6391917Abstract: Dialkyl urea compounds are described which act as calcitonin mimetics. These compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases which are associated with bone resorption. The calcitonin mimetics of the present invention are also useful in assays for the determination of calcitonin receptor activity.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Petrie, Patricia A. McKernan, Emma E. Moore, John M. Ostresh, Jean-Philippe Meyer, Richard A. Houghten, Clemencia Pinilla
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Patent number: 6376489Abstract: Novel compounds that are potent and selective inhibitors of PDE4, as well as methods of making the same, are disclosed. Use of the compounds in the treatment of inflammatory disease and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines, as well as central nervous system (CNS) disorders, also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: ICOS CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Martins, Kerry W. Fowler, Joshua Odingo, Laurence E. Burgess, Stephen T. Schlachter
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Patent number: 6353109Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein: W represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl; T is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino or alkyl; X is hydrogen, hydroxy, or lower alkyl; m is 0, 1, or 2; n is 0, 1, or 2; and R3 and R4 represent substituted or unsubstituted organic residues. These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors. These compounds are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1998Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Neurogen CorporationInventors: Pamela Albaugh, Gang Liu, Alan Hutchison
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Patent number: 6323344Abstract: 5-Benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxamides of the formula where R1 is alkyl and R2 is optionally substituted phenyl; and the method for their preparation and their conversion to ketorolac and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts.Type: GrantFiled: January 1, 2001Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Harrington, Hiralal N. Khatri, George C. Schloemer
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Patent number: 6291507Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or amide thereof, which is an inhibitor of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, and wherein A and B form an optionally substituted alkylene chain so as to form a ring with the carbon atoms to which they are attached; X is CH2 or SO2, R1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl ring; R2 is a specified organic group such as carboxy, and R3 is hydrogen or a specified organic group; in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Certain compounds of formula (I) are novel and are claimed as such.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Astrazeneca UK LimitedInventors: Alan W Faull, Andrew J Barker, Jason G Kettle
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Publication number: 20010020035Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula 1Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 1998Publication date: September 6, 2001Inventors: PAMELA ALBAUGH, GANG LIU, ALAN HUTCHISON
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Patent number: 6255351Abstract: Dialkyl urea compounds are described which act as calcitonin mimetics. These compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases which are associated with bone resorption. The calcitonin mimetics of the present invention are also useful in assays for the determination of calcitonin receptor activity.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Petrie, Patricia A. McKernan, Emma E. Moore, John M. Ostresh, Jean-Philippe Meyer, Richard A. Houghten, Clemencia Pinilla
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Patent number: 6218419Abstract: The subject application concerns novel compounds with useful biological properties. For example, these compounds can be used as antinflammatory, anti-proliferative, immunomodulatory, and/or neuroprotective agents. Specific examples of the compounds of the subject invention include Secobatzelline A and Secobatzelline B, which can be isolated from marine sponges.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.Inventors: Sarath P. Gunasekera, Peter J. McCarthy, Ross E. Longley, Shirley A. Pomponi, Amy E. Wright
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Patent number: 6197976Abstract: 5-Benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxamides of the formula where R1 is alkyl and R2 is optionally substituted phenyl, and the method for their preparation and their conversion to ketorolac and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLCInventors: Peter J. Harrington, Hiralal N. Khatri, George C. Schloemer
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Patent number: 6127402Abstract: Compounds selected from the group of compounds represented by formula I: where:R.sub.10 is represented by the formula (A), (B), or (C): ##STR1## R.sub.20 is represented by the formula (U), (V), or (W): ##STR2## and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts;are inhibitors of prostaglandin G/H synthase and are anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Denis J. Kertesz, Edvige Galeazzi Toscani, Deborah C. Reuter, Eric B. Sjogren
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Patent number: 6096887Abstract: The present invention encompasses structures of the formula I: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein: ##STR2## W represents substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; X is hydrogen, hydroxy or lower alkyl;T is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, amino or alkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an organic group;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted organic substituent;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent organic, and inorganic substituents; and n is 1,2,3, or 4,which compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors. These compounds are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Neurogen CorporationInventors: Pamela Albaugh, Gang Liu, Alan Hutchison
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Patent number: 6080873Abstract: The present invention encompasses structures of the formula I: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein: G represents ##STR2## where Q is aryl substituents optionally mono or disubstituted with hydroxy or halogen;T is halogen, hydrogen, hydroxyl, amino or alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms;W is oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, or optionally substituted methylene;X is hydrogen, hydroxyl, or alkyl;Z is an organic or inorganic substituent optionally forming a ring with subtituents on Q; ##STR3## independently represent optionally substituted carbon chains; wherein k, m, and n are independently 0, or an integer of from 1-3R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 are the same or different and represent organic or inorganic substituents.These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Neurogen CorporationInventors: Pamela Albaugh, Gang Liu, Kenneth Shaw, Alan Hutchison
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Patent number: 5969133Abstract: A compound which consists of a proactive alkylating moiety containing an electron-withdrawing group, a bioreductive moiety containing at least two double bonds, and a linker joining the proactive alkylating moiety and the bioreductive moiety.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Shiongi BioResearch Corp.Inventors: Mitsunori Ono, Keizo Koya, Lijun Sun, Yumiko Wada, Wojciech Wrona, Natalie Dales, Xueliang Tao, Sylvia Holden
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Patent number: 5958943Abstract: 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 variety and for the prevention of allergically induced diseases.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1996Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Merckle GmbHInventors: Stefan Laufer, Hans Gunther Striegel, Gerd Dannhardt
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Patent number: 5952316Abstract: 2-Amino-1,3-propanediol compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted straight- or branched carbon chain, an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or the like, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an aralkyl, an acyl or an alkoxycarbonyl, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and immunosuppressants comprising these compounds as active ingredients.The 2-amino-1,3-propanediol compounds of the present invention show immunosuppressive action and are useful for suppressing rejection in organ or bone marrow tranplantation, prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases or as reagents for use in medicinal and pharmaceutical fields.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignees: Yoshitomi Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., Taito Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuro Fujita, Shigeo Sasaki, Masahiko Yoneta, Tadashi Mishina, Kunitomo Adachi, Kenji Chiba
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Patent number: 5942535Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Merckle GmbHInventors: Stefan Laufer, Hans Gunther Striegel, Gerd Dannhardt
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Patent number: 5925770Abstract: The present invention encompasses structures of the formula: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein: ##STR2## wherein: W represents substituted or unsubstituted phenyl;X is hydrogen,T is hydrogen, and n is 3,which compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors. These compounds are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Neurogen CorporationInventors: Pamela Albaugh, Alan Hutchison
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Patent number: 5804686Abstract: The present invention encompasses structures of the formula I: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein: G represents ##STR2## where Q is aryl substituents optionally mono or disubstituted with hydroxy or halogen;T is halogen, hydrogen, hydroxyl, amino or alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms;W is oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, or optionally substituted methylene;X is hydrogen, hydroxyl, or alkyl;Z is an organic or inorganic substituent optionally forming a ring with subtituents on Q; ##STR3## independently represent optionally substituted carbon chains; wherein k, m, and n are independently 0, or an integer of from 1-3 R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 are the same or different and represent organic or inorganic substituents.These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Neurogen CorporationInventors: Pamela Albaugh, Gang Liu, Kenneth Shaw, Alan Hutchison
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Patent number: 5684160Abstract: The invention is directed to 3-aminopyrroles of formula I, which are largely new, to methods for the preparation and to their use as medicinal agents and preparations, as well as to anti-convulsive or analgesic preparations containing these 3-aminopyrroles.Disubstituted and monosubstituted amino groups are claimed as 3-amino substituents.The invention pursues the objective of developing largely new 3-aminopyrroles, which have CNS activity, particularly ones which anti-convulsive or analgesic properties, as well as methods for their preparation and their use as medicinal preparations.Pursuant to the invention, the synthesis is carried out by cyclizing open-chain precursors, such as aminoacrylic acid derivative, or by modifying pyrroles.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Arzneimettelwerk Dresden GmbHInventors: Peter Scharfenberg, Jurgen Liebscher, Alexander Knoll, Aleksej Uschmajew, Andreas Rolfs, Dieter Lohman, Gottfried Faust, Eveline Morgenstern
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Patent number: 5604229Abstract: 2-Amino-1,3-propanediol compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted straight- or branched carbon chain, an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or the like, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an aralkyl, an acyl or an alkoxycarbonyl, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and immunosuppressants comprising these compounds as active ingredients.The 2-amino-1,3-propanediol compounds of the present invention show immunosuppressive action and are useful for suppressing rejection in organ or bone marrow tranplantation, prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases or as reagents for use in medicinal and pharmaceutical fields.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1994Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignees: Yoshitomi Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., Taito Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuro Fujita, Shigeo Sasaki, Masahiko Yoneta, Tadashi Mishina, Kunitomo Adachi, Kenji Chiba
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Patent number: 5580888Abstract: Compounds of general formula (1) ##STR1## are described wherein Y is a halogen atom or a group --OR.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted alkyl group; X is --O--, --S-- or --N(R.sup.6)--, where R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, is each a group --(CH.sup.2).sub.n Ar, where Ar is a monocyclic or bicyclic aryl group optionally containing one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen atoms and n is zero or an integer 1, 2 or 3; R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides. Compounds according to the invention are potent, selective and orally active PDE IV inhibitors and are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: Celltech Therapeutics LimitedInventors: Graham J. Warrellow, Ewan C. Boyd, Rikki P. Alexander
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Patent number: 5543423Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that can maintain, increase, or restore sensitivity of cells to therapeutic or prophylactic agents. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well-suited for treatment of multi-drug resistant cells, for prevention of the development of multi-drug resistance, and for use in multi-drug resistant cancer therapy.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1995Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, IncorporatedInventors: Robert E. Zelle, Matthew W. Harding
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Patent number: 5523306Abstract: Novel .alpha.-substituted Trp dipeptoid derivatives cyclized at the C-terminal useful as agents in the treatment of obesity, hypersecretion of gastric acid in the gut, gastrin-dependent tumors, or as antipsychotics are disclosed. Further, the compounds are antianxiety agents and antiulcer agents. They are agents useful for preventing the response to the withdrawal from chronic treatment with or use of nicotine, diazepam, alcohol, cocaine, caffeine, or opioids. The compounds of the invention are also useful in treating and/or preventing panic attacks. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment using the compounds as well as processes for preparing them and novel intermediates useful in their preparation. An additional feature of the invention is the use of the compounds in diagnostic compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1994Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David C. Horwell, Martyn C. Pritchard, Edward Roberts, Reginald S. Richardson
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Patent number: 5516784Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein Ar, W, Z, Q, R.sub.1, U, and T are as set forth herein, are described. These compounds are active as agents against retroviruses and in particular against HIV.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Schering CorporationInventors: Frank Bennett, Ashit Ganguly, Viyyoor Girijavallabhan, Naginbhai Patel
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Patent number: 5502051Abstract: The invention is directed to 3-aminopyrroles of formula I, which are largely new, to methods for the preparation and to their use as medicinal agents and preparations, as well as to anti-convulsive or analgesic preparations containing these 3-aminopyrroles.Disubstituted and monosubstituted amino groups are claimed as 3-amino substituents.The invention pursues the objective of developing largely new 3-aminopyrroles, which have CNS activity, particularly ones which anti-convulsive or analgesic properties, as well as methods for their preparation and their use as medicinal preparations.Pursuant to the invention, the synthesis is carried out by cyclizing open-chain precursors, such as aminoacrylic acid derivative, or by modifying pyrroles.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1990Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignee: Arzneimittelwerk Dresden GmbHInventors: Peter Scharfenberg, Ju/ rgen Liebscher, Alexander Knoll, Aleksej Uschmajew, Andreas Rolfs, Dieter Lohman, Gottfried Faust, Eveline Morgenstern
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Patent number: 5484944Abstract: The present invention encompasses structures of the formula I: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein: ##STR2## wherein:W represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups;X is hydrogen, hydroxy or lower alkyl;T is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino or alkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an organic group;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted organic substituent;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent organic, and inorganic substituents; andn is 1, 2, 3, or 4.These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors. These compounds are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1993Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: Neurogen CorporationInventors: Pamela Albaugh, Alan Hutchison
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Patent number: 5482942Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1994Date of Patent: January 9, 1996Assignee: American Home Products CorporationInventors: Richard M. Soll, Paul J. Dollings
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Patent number: 5397788Abstract: Novel .alpha.-substituted Trp dipeptoid derivatives cyclized at the C-terminal useful as agents in the treatment of obesity, hypersecretion of gastric acid in the gut, gastrin-dependent tumors, or as antipsychotics are disclosed. Further, the compounds are antianxiety agents and antiulcer agents. They are agents useful for preventing the response to the withdrawal from chronic treatment with or use of nicotine, diazepam, alcohol, cocaine, caffeine, or opioids. The compounds of the invention are also useful in treating and/or preventing panic attacks. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment using the compounds as well as processes for preparing them and novel intermediates useful in their preparation. An additional feature of the invention is the use of the compounds in diagnostic compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1993Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David C. Horwell, Martyn C. Pritchard, Edward Roberts, Reginald S. Richardson
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Patent number: 5354891Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing aromatic amine derivatives in a high yield at a low price, which comprises inducing an aromatic hydroxamic acid derivative to undergo a rearrangement reaction under a mild condition in the presence of a base and a nitrile or a nitrile equivalent.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1993Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tatsuhiko Obayashi
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Patent number: 5017213Abstract: Herbicidal 1-phenylpyrroles of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 represents methyl or together form a tetramethylene group,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, cyclopropylmethyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy-C.sub.1-2 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio-C.sub.1-2 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfinyl-C.sub.1-2 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfonyl-C.sub.1-2 alkyl, benzyl or phenylethyl which are optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.3-4 alkenyl, C.sub.3-4 alkynyl, C.sub.3-4 haloalkenyl, C.sub.2-3 cyanoalkyl or carbmoylmethyl, thiocarbamoylmethyl, trimethylsilylmethyl, CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.3, ##STR2## or a C.sub.1-2 alkyl group which is connected with an optionally substituted 5-6 membered heterocyclic group, whereinR.sup.3 represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or cyclopropyl,R.sup.5 represents OR.sup.6 or N(CH.sub.3).sub.2, in whichR.sup.6 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-5 alkyl, allyl, propargyl or benzyl, andn represents 0 to 1.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1989Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Nihon Tokushu Noyaku Seizo K. K.Inventors: Toyohiko Kume, Toshio Goto, Atsumi Kamochi, Akihiko Yanagi, Hiroshi Miyauchi, Tadao Asami
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Patent number: 5013736Abstract: An azaazulene derivative having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom or isopropyl group; the bond C N between C at the 2-position and N at the 1-position is single bond or double bond; when the bond C N is single bond, R.sup.2 is 5-tetrazolyl group, R.sup.3 is taken together with carbon atom to form carbonyl group at the 2-position, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkyl group having oxygen atom or sulfur atom in carbon chain, a lower alkyl group having a halogen atom or cyano group, a lower alkyl group having heteroaromatic ring, a diphenyl lower alkyl group, or a lower alkyl group having hydrocarbon-aromatic ring with the general formula: ##STR2## in which W is single bond or carbonyl group, oxygen atom, sulfur atom or --CH.dbd.CH--, n is an integer of 1 to 6, and R.sup.1', R.sup.2' and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1989Date of Patent: May 7, 1991Assignee: Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michiko Nagahara, Chikara Ieda, Mitsuo Mimura, Katsuhiro Uchida, Soichiro Sato, Makoto Okumura
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Patent number: 4853149Abstract: Heterocyclic liquid crystal compounds containing the structural element ##STR1## wherein M is H, CN,, NCS, halogen or an alkyl group with 1-5 C atoms,X is CR.sup.4 or N,Y is CHR.sup.4, O, S or NR.sup.5,R.sup.4 is H, alkyl with 1-15 C atoms, halogen or cyano andR.sup.5 is H or alkyl with 1-15 C atoms,with the proviso that in the case where Y=CHR.sup.4, X is N, are suitable as components of liquid crystal phases.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1987Date of Patent: August 1, 1989Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter HaftungInventors: Joachim Krause, Andreas Wachtler, Bernhard Scheuble, Georg Weber
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Patent number: 4745222Abstract: This invention relates to aryloxycycloalkanolaminoalkylene aryl ketones to the processes for their preparation and to their use as antihypertensive agents.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1984Date of Patent: May 17, 1988Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Michael E. LeTourneau, James R. McCarthy, Donald L. Trepanier
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Patent number: 4737519Abstract: The present invention provides certain novel substituted naphthalenes, indoles, benzofurans, and benzothiophenes of Formula I which are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis and as inhibitors of lipoxygenase. They are thus employed wherever it is medically necessary or desirable to inhibit these systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1986Date of Patent: April 12, 1988Assignee: The Upjohn CompanyInventors: Ayako Yamashita, Herbert G. Johnson
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Patent number: 4736043Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 4-hydroxyindole derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical containing up to 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical containing up to 6 carbon atoms, wherein a compound of the general formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.2 has the same meaning as above, is reacted with a compound of the general formula:R.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --CO--COOR.sub.1 (III)in which R.sub.1 has the same meaning as above and R.sub.3 is a reactive residue, to give a 2-(2-imino-6-oxocyclohexylidene)-propionic acid derivative of the general formula: ##STR3## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 have the same meanings as above, which is then cyclized in known manner to give a compound of the general formula: ##STR4## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have the same meaning as above, which is subsequently dehydrated.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1982Date of Patent: April 5, 1988Assignee: Boehringer Manneheim GmbHInventors: Helmut Michel, Roland Ofenloch
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Patent number: 4666934Abstract: The compound 6,9-deepoxy-6,9-(phenylimino)-.DELTA..sup.6,8 -prostaglandin I.sub.1, potassium salt and compositions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1985Date of Patent: May 19, 1987Assignee: The Upjohn CompanyInventor: Bradley D. Anderson
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Patent number: 4521606Abstract: Herein is disclosed bicyclic-substituted aminoethanol derivatives, therapeutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, methods of using the derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions. The derivatives are useful for treating hypertension in a mammal.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1983Date of Patent: June 4, 1985Assignee: American Home Products Corp.Inventors: Andre A. Asselin, Danilo A. Crosilla, Leslie G. Humber
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Patent number: 4496742Abstract: Novel structural analogues of 5,6-dihydro PGI.sub.2 of the formula: ##STR1## and the corresponding 10,11-didehydro-11-deoxy derivatives are useful as antiallergy agents.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1982Date of Patent: January 29, 1985Assignee: The Upjohn CompanyInventor: Herman W. Smith
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Patent number: 4442291Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having the formula ##STR1## which is used as an intermediate in the preparation of octahydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-g]isoquinolines.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1983Date of Patent: April 10, 1984Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Leo Berger, Gary L. Olson
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Patent number: 4383112Abstract: Chiral Schiff bases according to the general formula: ##STR1## and transition metal complexes thereof, wherein C.sup.* is an asymmetric carbon atom, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different are alkyl, aralkyl, aryl or alkaryl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl or alkaryl, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or lower alkyl or, where n is 1, may with the cyclic ring to which CR.sup.4 R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1980Date of Patent: May 10, 1983Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries LimitedInventors: Dale A. Laidler, David J. Milner
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Patent number: 4347186Abstract: 5-Substituted-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrrole-1-carboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein: X is hydrogen or lower alkyl; Ar is a moiety selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## in which: Y is oxygen or sulfur;R is hydrogen, methyl, chloro, or bromo, the R substitution being at the 3, 4 or 5 position of the ring;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkylcarbonyl, fluoro, chloro or bromo, the R.sup.1 substitution being at any available position in the ring;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;are prepared by .beta.-decarboxylation of the corresponding dialkyl-1,1-dicarboxylates. Certain substituted pyrroles are useful as intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula I.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1980Date of Patent: August 31, 1982Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Joseph M. Muchowski, Robert Greenhouse
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Patent number: RE34918Abstract: An azaazulene derivative having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom or isopropyl group; the bond C N between C at the 2-position and N at the 1-position is single bond or double bond; when the bond C N is single bond, R.sup.2 is 5-tetrazolyl group, R.sup.3 is taken together with carbon atom to form carbonyl group at the 2-position, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkyl group having oxygen atom or sulfur atom in carbon chain, a lower alkyl group having a halogen atom or cyano group, a lower alkyl group having heteroaromatic ring, a diphenyl lower alkyl group, or a lower alkyl group having hydrocarbon-aromatic ring with the general formula: ##STR2## in which W is single bond or carbonyl group, oxygen atom, sulfur atom or --CH.dbd.CH--, n is an integer of 1 to 6, and R.sup.1', R.sup.2' and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1994Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michiko Nagahara, Chikara Ieda, Mitsuo Mimura, Katsuhiro Uchida, Soichiro Sato, Makoto Okumura