Abstract: The present invention discloses a new class of calcium specific fluorescent indicator dyes having visible excitation and emission wavelengths. The new fluorescent indicator dyes combine at least one tricyclic chromophore with a tetracarboxylate parent CA.sup.2+ chelating compound having the octacoordinate pattern of liganding groups characteristic of BAPTA to give a rhodamine-like or fluorescein-like fluorophore. Binding of calcium.sup.2+ increases the fluorescence of the new compounds by up to 40-fold. The calcium.sup.2+ dissociation constants are in the range 0.37-2.3 microM, so that the new indicators give better resolution of high [CA.sup.2+ ] levels than were previously obtainable with predecessor compounds such as quin-2 or fluo-2. The visible excitation wavelengths of the new compounds are more convenient for fluorescent microscopy and flow cytometry than the UV required by previous indicators.

Abstract: A method is provided herein for controlling insects which are harmful to agriculture and forestry and which are also harmful both to humans and to domestic animals. The method involves the steps of applying to a locus infested with such insects, a composition comprising a carrier and a biocidal-amount of a specifically-recited phototoxic, naturally-occurring thiophene, acetylene, or a synthetic, structurally-related derivative, analogue or acetylenic compound. Then, that composition, while at that locus, is subjected to UV radiation in the range of about 300 nm to about 400 nm, for a sufficient time to impart, to such phototoxic naturally-occurring thiophene, acetylene, or synthetic structurally-related derivative, analogue or acetylenic compound the desired insect control activity. Certain of these phototoxic naturally-occurring thiophenes, or acetylenes or synthetic, structurally-related compounds are also novel and provide novel insect control compositions.

Abstract: A pharmaceutically-active compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkythio, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphinyl or C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, and X is (i) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sup.4).sub.2 where each R.sup.4 independently is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl or optionally substituted C.sub.6 H.sub.5 CH.sub.2 --, and n is 1, 2 or 3, or (ii) a 5- to 8-membered alicyclic group containing one or two nitrogen atoms and directly attached to the amido nitrogen or attached by a C.sub.1-3 alkylene chain; and salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel aryl- or heteroaryl-1-alkyl-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid compounds useful in treating interleukin-1 mediated conditions.

Abstract: Novel O-alkylated oximes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic rings, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.4 is a nitrogen containing, substituted ring or an amino group carrying a substituted ring, and n and m independently are 0, 1 or 2, are potent inhibitors of GABA reuptake from the synaptic cleft.

Abstract: This invention relates to the method of using aryl- or heteroaryl-1-alkyl-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid compounds to treat interleukin-1 mediated conditions.

Abstract: The invention refers to new diamines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R stands for ##STR2## or --NH--COA.sup.1 --R.sup.4 or ##STR3## wherein A stands for C.sub.1-5 alkylene which can be substituted by hydroxyl,X stands for a single or double bond,R.sup.2 stands for aryl or heteroaryl optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or acylamino,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,A.sup.1 stands for a single bond or C.sub.1-5 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxyl or thioalkylene or oxyalkylene,R.sup.4 stands for a 5- or 6- membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring which can be substituted by one or more hydroxyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and/or halogen or methylenedioxy and the alkyl group can be unsaturated as well,Q stands for a 6-membered ring which can be partially hydrogenated, andR.sup.1 stands for C.sub.1-4 alkyl.The new compounds are antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: The invention refers to new diamines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R stands for ##STR2## wherein A stands for C.sub.1-5 alkylene which can be substituted by hydroxyl,X stands for a single or double bond,R.sup.2 stands for aryl or heteroaryl optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or acylamino,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,A.sup.1 stands for a single bond or C.sub.1-5 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxyl or thioalkylene or oxyalkylene,R.sup.4 stands for a 5- or 6- membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring which can be substituted by one or more hydroxyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and/or halogen or methylenedioxy and the alkyl group can be unsaturated as well,Q stands for a 6-membered ring which can be partially hydrogenated, andR.sup.1 stands for C.sub.1-4 alkyl.The new compounds are antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds and compositions which may be represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein NR'" is selected from amino, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkylamino, dialkylamino or trialkylamino, pyrrolidino or piperidino. The compounds and compositions are useful in treating central cholinergic dysfunction in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a number of innovative electrophilic substitution reactions involving 2,5-dithienylpyrrole (2,5-DTP). More specifically, these reactions are used in the synthesis of monomers for preparing functionalized conducting organic polymers.The elctrophilic substitution reactions in this invention are accomplished under conditions not requiring the use of N-1 pyrrole blocking groups to direction reaction at the pyrrole C-3 position. This is because the steric bulk of the 2,5-dithienyl groups prevent N-acylation and therefore direct reactions with electrophiles at the pyrrole C-3 position.The reaction conditions chosen have also demonstrated a greater regioselectively towards functionalization at the pyrrole 3-position than the basic reaction conditions suggested in the prior art. This result may be explained by an activation of the pyrrole 3-position towards electrophilic substitution. This is attributed to an electron donating resonance contribution of the 2,5 thienyl groups.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is --CHO, CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OC.sub.1-4 alkyl, --COC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CH(OH)C.sub.1-3 alkyl or --COOH, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OC.sub.1-4 alkyl, --COC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CH(OH)C.sub.1-3 alkyl or --COOH, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl and X is pyrrolidinyl or pyrrolidinylmethyl; and salts and esters thereof.

Abstract: Known and novel 4-aryl-4-piperidinecarbinols and heterocyclic analogs are useful as analgesics. Also provided are novel pyrrolidinecarbinols and hexhydroazepine carbinols which are useful as analgesics, antidepressants and, in some cases, as anorectic agents.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently are hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, nitro, amino, C.sub.2-5 acylamino, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OC.sub.1-4 alkyl, --COOH, --COC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CH(OH)C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.2-4 alkenyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, N-substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenylthio, optionally substituted phenylsulphinyl, optionally substituted phenylsulphonyl or optionally substituted phenylsulphonamido, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a C.sub.3-5 alkylene bridge; provided that at least one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or C.sub.2-4 alkenyloxy; and X is (i) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sup.4).sub.2 where each R.sup.4 independently is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl or optionally substituted C.sub.6 H.sub.5 CH.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. These compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutically active products.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic compounds having a TXA.sub.2 -antagonizing activity represented by formula (I): ##STR1## which strongly antagonize an action of thromboxane A.sub.2 and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemica diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: 1-Aminobut-3-en derivatives having optionally substituted furanyl, thienyl, pyridyl and/or pyrrolyl in the 4-position and 3-carboxypiperidin-1-yl, 3-carboxytetrahydropyrid-1-yl or 3 carboxymethylpyrrolidin-1-yl in the 1-position potentiate GABA-ergic neurotransmission.

Abstract: Pyrrole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## or the tautomers thereof, where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, hetaryl or amino, it being possible for these radicals to be substituted,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, benzyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or phenylR.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, benzyl or alkenyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are ##STR2## where T.sup.1, T.sup.2 and T.sup.3 have the meanings mentioned in the description, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen connecting them are a heterocyclic radical,R.sup.4 is cyano, or carbamoyl or thiocarbamoyl, each of which can be substituted, or --C(NH.sub.2).dbd.N--OH,R.sup.5 is halogen, hydroxyl, alkanoyloxy or benzoyloxy andR.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, cyano, halogen, nitro, hydroxysulfonyl, alkanoyl, benzoyl or ##STR3## where T.sup.4 is alkyl or phenyl and T.sup.5 is the radical of an active methylene compound, hydroxyimino or the radical of a primary amine,with the proviso that R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a straight-chained or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl radical, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl radical, a straight-chained or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -alkenyl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -mono- or bicycloalkenyl radical, an unsubstituted or singly or multiple substituted monocyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which can be the same or different, are straight-chained, branched, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -aliphatic radicals or, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a saturated or unsaturated ring which can contain further heteroatoms and can optionally be substituted by a lower alkyl radical, a lower alkoxy radical or an oxygen atom, R.sub.4 is an unsubstituted or singly or multiple substituted monocyclic aromatic radical, an unsubstituted or substituted five- or six-membered heteroaromatic ring, R.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic compounds having a TXA.sub.2 antagonizing activity represented by formula (I): ##STR1## possess a potent antagonizing action against thromboxane A.sub.2 and also an antiallergic and/or antihistaminic activity, and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemic diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: Unsymmetric biaryl compounds are prepared by coupling two different halogenoaromatics by reaction with a metal and carrying out the reaction in the presence of catalytic amounts of a nickel compound, a promoter and a phosphorus-containing ligand.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of all enantiomeric and diastereoisomeric forms possible of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, and alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, one of A and B being ##STR2## and the other being ##STR3## R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Z is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or branched alkylene of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 0 to 5, Y is selected from the group consisting of naphthyl, indenyl, heterobicyclics and heteromonocyclic containing 5 to 6 ring members, all optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, halogen, --OH, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.

Abstract: A saturated heterocyclic carboxamide derivative of the following general formula (I) and salts thereof which have platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonizing activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## in which: W represents C=O, CH.sub.2 or CHOH,Z represents ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent especially Cl or F, R, R' and R" represent especially H,X represents especially CH.sub.2,Y represents especially COOH,u and v are two integers ranging from 0 to 10,p and q take the value 0 or 1,n and m are two integers ranging 0 to 10 andt is 0 or 1the total number of carbon atoms in the chain ##STR3## ranging from 2 to 20, and to their physiologically acceptable salts obtained with organic or inorganic acids.These compounds are useful for preparing medicinal products which have, especially, anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: 2-(3-substituted phenyl)-3-amino-2-cyclopentenone derivatives. The compounds generally exhibit both pre-emergence and post-emergence phytotoxicity and are useful as herbicides and also at low dosages as plant growth regulating agents.

Abstract: A pyrrole derivative having excellent anti-microbial activities is disclosed. This compound is represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are the same or different and mean individually a halogen atom, R.sub.1 denotes an alkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group or a group --COR.sub.3 in which R.sub.3 is an alkyl group having at least five carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, or heterocyclic group, and R.sub.2 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl group, with a proviso that R.sub.1 is other than a hydrogen atom or methyl group when X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and R.sub.2 are each a bromine atom.

Abstract: Fungicidal 1-aminomethyl-3-(2-fluoro-3-chlorophenyl)-4-cyano-pyrrole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R stands for a ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 stands for optionally substituted alkyl, for alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl, or for in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl,R.sup.2 stands for in each case optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkenyl, heterocyclylalkinyl or heterocyclyl, for dialkylaminoalkyl or for in each case optionally substituted cycloalkylalkyl or phenethyl,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or alkyl andR.sup.4 stands for cyano, alkanoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, for alkylsulphinyl, for alkylsulphonyl, for phenylsulphinyl or for phenylsulphonyl.The compound where R is replaced by an election-withdrawing leaving group is a novel intermediate.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 3-cyano-4-arylpyrrole of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is optionally substituted heteroaryl or aryl, comprising reacting an .alpha.-cyanocinnamamide of the formula ##STR2## with a sulphonylmethylisocyanide of the formulaR--SO.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --NC (III)in whichR is alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl,in the presence of a base and in the presence of a diluent.The products are known fungicides.

Abstract: Fungicidal substituted 2-phenyl-2,2-difluoroethylthiolcarbonates of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkoxycarbonyl, alkylthioalkoxycarbonyl, halogenoalkoxycarbonyl, cyanoalkoxycarbonyl, alkenoxycarbonyl, alkynoxycarbonyl and cycloalkyloxycarbonyl, or represents cycloalkylalkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, or represents phenyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent the butadiene-1,4-diyl radical,R.sup.3 represents alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkylthioalkoxy, fluoroalkoxy, cyanoalkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, cycloalkyloxy and cycloalkylalkoxy, or represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 represents alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cyanoalkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel prolinal derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents alkylene group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms or alkenylene group of from 2 to 8 carbon atom(s) or a saturated hydrocarbon ring of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, R represents hydrogen atom, phenyl group, benzyl group, alkyl group of from 1 to 8 carbon atom(s) or cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms,B represents alkylene group of from 1 to 8 atom(s) unsubstituted or substituted by phenyl group or benzyl group, or a single bond,D represents carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring unsubstituted or substituted by from one to three of halogen atom, alkyl or alkoxy group of from 1 to 4 carbon atom(s), nitro group or trifluoromethyl groupwhich prolinal derivatives possess inhibitory activity on prolyl endopeptidase, and therefore are useful as a treating or preventing agent for amnesia.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents phenyl, or phenyl substituted by one, or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1-7 -alkyl, and C.sub.1-7 -alkoxy, R.sup.2 represents furanyl, thienyl, pyridyl or pyrrolyl ortho substituted with C.sub.1-7 -alkyl or halogen and wherein R.sup.3 represents 3-carboxypiperidin-1-yl, 3-carboxy-1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridin-1-yl or 3-carboxymethyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl, pharmaceutical compositions containing effective amounts of a compound of formula I and treatment of central nervous system ailments by administering a compound of formula I.

Abstract: A vinyl tricarbonyl compound of the formula ##STR1## or its monohydrate of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.30 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, arylalkyl, and cycloalkyl with 3 to 7 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.30 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl with 3 to 7 carbon atoms, cyano, nitro, or a heterocyclic,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.30 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl with 3 to 7 carbon atoms, cyano, nitro, or a heterocyclic, andR.sub.4 is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.30 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl are 3 to 7 carbon atoms. Such vinyl tricarbonyl compound is effective against tumor cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a straight-chained or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl radical which can be substituted by phenyl, naphthyl or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl radical; a straight-chained or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl radical which can be substituted by a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl radical or a phenyl or naphthyl radical; a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl radical or a mono- or bicyclic aromatic radical which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more times, the substituents being C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, carboxyl or carbethoxy, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which can be the same or different, are straight-chained or branched, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radicals which are optionally substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 3-cyano-4-arylpyrrole of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is optionally substituted heteroaryl or aryl, which comprises (a) reacting an .alpha.-cyanoacrylic acid derivative of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 is amino or alkoxy, with an isocyanoacetic acid ester of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.2 is alkyl, in the presence of a base thereby to produce a .DELTA..sup.2 -pyrroline-2-carboxylic acid derivative of the formula ##STR4## in which X represents hydrogen or an equivalent of an inorganic or organic cation,and (b) oxidatively decarboxylating the .DELTA..sup.2 -pyrroline-2-carboxylic -pyrroline-2-carboxylic acid. The end products are known fungicides and the intermediates IVa are new and themselves fungicidally active.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed, including 2-diethylamino-3-isobutoxy-N-phenyl-N-2-furanyl-methyl-propylamine and compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an iso-C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical; A is a valency bond or a straight-chained or branched alkyl radical containing up to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is a phenyl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more times by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxy, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkylenedioxy, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphonyloxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)aminocarbonyl, halo-C.

Abstract: Fungicidally active novel 1-aminomethyl-3-aryl-4-cyano-pyrroles of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents optionally substituted phenyl,R.sup.1 represents optionally substituted alkyl, represents alkenyl, alkynyl or cycloalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl, andR.sup.2 represents in each case optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkenyl, heterocyclylalkynyl or heterocyclyl, represents dialkylaminoalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkylalkyl or phenethyl.

Abstract: Thiophene (or furan)-2-sulfonamides with a 4-benzyl substituent are effective in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma following topical ocular administration.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 3-cyano-4-aryl-pyrrole of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is optionally substituted heteroaryl or aryl, which comprises (a) reacting an .alpha.-cyanoacrylic acid derivative of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 is amino or alkoxy, with an isocyanoacetic acid ester of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.2 is alkyl, in the presence of a base thereby to produce a .DELTA..sup.2 -pyrroline-2-carboxylic acid derivative of the formula ##STR4## in which X represents hydrogen or an equivalent of an inorganic or organic cation,and (b) oxidatively decarboxylating the .DELTA..sup.2 -pyrroline-2-carboxylic acid. The end products are known fungicides and the intermediates IVa are new and themselves fungicidally active.

Abstract: The invention rleates to pyrrolidine derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the meaning indicated in the description; X denotes oxygen, imino or N-alkylimino; m is 0-5; n is 0-2 and s is 0 or 1; a process for their preparation, agents containing them, and their use.

Abstract: Novel pyrrolidine-2-(1,3-dicarbonyl) derivatives, a process for their preparation, agents containing them, and their useThe invention relates to pyrrolidine derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the meaning specified in the description, X denotes oxygen, imino or alkylimino,m is 0-5, n is 0-2 and s is 0 or 1, a process for their preparation, agents containing them, and their use.

Abstract: Fungicidally active substituted 3-arylpyrroles of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present invention provides propanamines, substituted at the 3-position of the propanamine chain with a thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl moiety, which are capable of selectively inhibiting the uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Abstract: The invention refers to new diamines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein stands for ##STR2## wherein A stands for C.sub.1-5 alkylene which can be substituted by hydroxyl,X stands for a single or double bond,R.sup.2 stands for aryl or heteroaryl optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or acylamino,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,A.sup.1 stands for a single bond or C.sub.1-5 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxyl or thioalkylene or oxyalkylene,R.sup.4 stands for a 5- or 6- membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring which can be substituted by one or more hydroxyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and/or halogen or methylenedioxy and the alkyl group can be unsaturated as well,Q stands for a 6-membered ring which can be partially hydrogenated, andR.sup.1 stands for C.sub.1-4 alkyl.The new compounds are antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: Novel HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents and are represented by stuctural formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein A is O, S(O).sub.n or N--R.sub.13.

Abstract: Hypotensive activity is exhibited by compounds having the formulas ##STR1##

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds presented by the general formula: ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are: (i) R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and carbon atoms to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are linked, together represent the group of the general formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-alkyl or phenyl, independently, with the proviso that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is not hydrogen atoms at the same time), or(ii) R.sup.1 represents hydrogen and R.sup.2 represents the group of the formula: --COR.sup.7 (wherein R.sup.7 represents the group of the formula: ##STR3## (wherein Y represents a single-bond, alkylene, alkenylene, W represents oxygen or sulfur, m represents 1 to 3, R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, halogen, nitro, hydroxy, alkyl or alkoxy, with the proviso that when m represents two or more, plural R.sup.8 s may be different each, and R.sup.9 represents hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl group, with the proviso that two of R.sup.9 may be different each)), R.sup.

Abstract: A new enantioselective process is described for preparing optically active alpha-arylalkanoic acids by:(a) halogenation on the aliphatic carbon atom alpha to the ketal group, of ketals of formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents an aryl, optionally substituted;R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, represent a hydroxy, a O.sup.- M.sup.+, OR.sub.3 or NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 group;the carbon atoms indicated by an asterisk both simultaneously are in (R) or (S) configuration.This reaction is diastereoselective, so that a mixture of alpha-haloketals is obtained in which one of the two epimers prevails, and generally strongly prevails, over the other.(b) rearrangement of the haloketals of formula ##STR2## in which X is Cl, Br or I to alpha-arylalkanoic acids in a single stage or in two successive stages, by way of esters of formula ##STR3## The compounds (A) and (C) are all new compounds. The rearrangement step (b) may be performed under new, inventive conditions.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## where: R.sup.1 is --H or --CH.sub.3,n is 1, m is 2-4 and X is --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --;Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group,R.sup.2 is (i) substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl, thineylalkyl or naphthylalkyl or (ii) cinnamyl, and their salts and solvates.These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation, bronchoconstriction and vasoconstriction and may be formualted for use as antithrombotic or antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: Novel compounds and their salts are disclosed having the Formulas: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, phenyl, 9H-fluoren-9-yl, 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo [a,d]cyclohepten-5-yl, 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-yl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl, 9H-xanthen-9-yl, 9H-thioxanthen-9-yl, 2-chloro-9H-thioxanthen-9-yl, 4H-chromanyl, diphenylmethyl, phenylcycloalkylmethyl wherein the bridgehead methylene may optionally be substituted with a hydroxy group and any of the phenyl or benzo-fused rings may be substituted with one or more R.sub.5 groups wherein R.sub.5 is selected from halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower alkoxy groups; andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenylalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5), wherein the phenyl ring may be substituted with one or more R.sub.5 groups or NR.sub.2 R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an optionally substituted aryl group;R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, equal to or different from each other, represent hydroxy, O.sup.- M.sup.+, OR.sub.3 or ##STR2## group, R.sub.3 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, a phenyl or a benzyl;M.sup.+ represents the cation of an alkaline metal;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, equal to or different from each other, represent a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, a (CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.2 OH group with n=1, 2 or 3, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together are a group (CH.sub.2).sub.m with m=4 or 5, a group --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --R.sub.6 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- in which R.sub.6 is an oxygen atom, an N--H or N--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds presented by the general formula: ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are: (i) R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and carbon atoms to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are linked, together represent the group of the general formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-alkyl or phenyl, independently, with the proviso that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is not hydrogen atoms at the same time), or(ii) R.sup.1 represents hydrogen and R.sup.2 represents the group of the formula: --COR.sup.7 (wherein R.sup.7 represents the group of the formula: ##STR3## (wherein Y represents a single-bond, alkylene, alkenylene, W represents oxygen or sulfur, m represents 1 to 3, R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, halogen, nitro, hydroxy, alkyl or alkoxy, with the proviso that when m represents two or more, plural R.sup.8 s may be different each, and R.sup.9 represents hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl group, with the proviso that two of R.sup.9 may be different each)), R.sup.