Abstract: The present invention relates to benzenesulfonamide derivatives represented by Formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen or lower alkanoyl; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted polycycloalkyl, substituted aryl, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are combined together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to form a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic heterocyclic group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The derivatives are useful as therapeutic agents for osteoporosis.

Abstract: Novel pyrrolidine monomers bearing various functional groups are used to prepare oligomeric structures. The pyrrolidine monomers can be joined via standard phosphate linkages including phosphodiester and phosphorothioate linkages. Useful functional groups include nucleobases as well as polar groups, hydrophobic groups, ionic groups, aromatic groups and/or groups that participate in hydrogen-bonding.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel vinyl sulfenic acid derivatives, useful for the synthesis of benzo b!thiophenes, in particular 2-arylbenzo b!thiophenes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new process for the synthesis of vinyl sulfenic acid derivatives. These compounds are useful for the synthesis of benzo b!thiophenes, in particular 2-aryl-benzo b!thiophenes.

Abstract: A 5-aminodihydropyrrole of the formula (1): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower haloalkyl group, or together form a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylene group optionally substituted with a halogen by reducing an oxidepyrrole of the formula (2): ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same as defined above, with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: N-hydroxysuccinimide monohydrate is precipitated from an aqueous solution of N-hydroxysuccinimide. N-hydroxysuccinimide monohydrate is a new compound that can be used to produce anhydrous N-hydroxysuccinimide which is substantially pure. It can also be used as a substitute for N-hydroxysuccinimide when the presence of water is not detrimental.

Abstract: Chiral 3-cyanopyrrolidines of the following formula are disclosed, wherein R' is as defined herein. The compounds are useful as intermediates for naphthyridine and quinoline antibiotics.

Abstract: A fused benzeneoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## is (i) ##STR3## (ii) ##STR4## (iii) ##STR5## or (iv) ##STR6## A is (i) ##STR7## or (ii) ##STR8## R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl;R.sup.3 is(i) C.sub.1-15 alkyl,(ii) C.sub.1-8 alkyl substituted by one or two of benzene, C.sub.4-7 cycloalkane or 4-7 ring-membered monocyclic ring which contains one nitrogen atom or(iii) C.sub.10-15 condensed tricyclic ring;e is 3-5;f is 1-3;p is 0-4;q is 0-2;s is 0-3With the proviso that, ring(s) in R.sup.3 may be substituted by one to three of C.sub.1-4 alkyl, .sub.1-4 alkoxy, halogen atom, nitro or trihalomethyl. And, when D--B is the formula (iii) or (iv), --(CH2)p- or .dbd.CH--(CH2)s- is attached at the position of a or b on the ring.

Abstract: A process for preparing 5-membered ring heterocycles of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is methyl or hydroxyethyl,R.sup.2,R.sup.3,R.sup.4,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.2 - to C.sub.12 -alkenyl, aryl, C.sub.3 - to C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.2 - to C.sub.20 -alkoxycarbonylalkyl, C.sub.2 - to C.sub.20 -alkylcarbonyloxy, formyl, C.sub.2 - to C.sub.20 -formylalkyl, benzoyl or --CH(OR.sup.3)(OR.sup.5), or R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 together are a C.sub.2 - to C.sub.7 -alkylene chain which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted to pentasubstituted by R.sup.4 or a .dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd. unit which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted to tetrasubstituted by R.sup.4,X is oxygen or N--R.sup.4by reacting 5-membered ring heterocycles of the general formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and X have the abovementioned meanings and Y is hydrogen, acetyl or C.sub.2 - to C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal chelating compounds, to chelates and chelate-targeting agent conjugates formed from the chelating compounds, and to methods for making and using these compositions. The chelating compounds incorporate two nitrogen atoms and three sulfur atoms ("N.sub.2 S.sub.3 "), two nitrogen atoms and four sulfur atoms ("N.sub.2 S.sub.4 "), or three nitrogen atoms and three sulfur atoms ("N.sub.3 S.sub.3 "). Metals, and metal oxides, capable of being chelated by the compounds include those that are radionuclides, such as .sup.99m Tc and .sup.186/188 Re.The targeting agent portion of the chelate-targeting agent conjugates provided includes antibodies, peptides, hormones, enzymes and biological response modifiers. Methods for making the conjugates are provided and encompass the addition of a metal, or metal oxide, to a chelating compound prior to attachment to a targeting agent as well as subsequent to the attachment.

Abstract: Selective isotopic-labeling of spin label compounds, used in electron spin resonance spectroscopy to detect, measure and monitor the presence of paramagnetic species, increases the sensitivity of the electron spin resonance technique in assays for paramagnetic species, such as the determination of oxygen tension in solution or in a biological sample, like a living organism. Spin label compounds, such as nitroxides, like 3-carbamoyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-pyrroline-1-yloxyl (CTPO), are selectively, but not completely, isotopically-labeled, such as partially deuterated, to increase the sensitivity and reliability of assays employing electron spin resonance spectroscopic measurements.

Abstract: Acylated derivatives of N-hydroxysuccinimide are produced from succinic anhydride, hydroxylamine, and acylating agent without purification of the intermediate N-hydroxysuccinimide.

Abstract: Provided is a long chain carboxylic acid imide ester (I) represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein W is a divalent long chain hydrocarbon group which may optionally be interrupted by one or more groups each independently selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, and a group of --N(R.sup.1)-- (R.sup.1 being a lower alkyl group) and X represents a divalent hydrocarbon group which may optionally be substituted, or salts thereof. The above long chain carboxylic acid imide ester or its salts is useful for modifying enzymes or proteins having biological activities to give their derivatives which have, while retaining most of the original biological activities, an extremely prolonged plasma half-life as compared with the proteins and have no antigenecities and can be administered to animals.

Abstract: Components of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents optionally substituted phenylsulfonyl, naphthylsulfonyl, quinolyl, or isoquinolyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 3-pyridyl or 2-pyridyl,R.sub.3 represents ##STR2## in which m is equal to 2, 3, or 4; n is equal to 4, 5, 6, or 7; and R represents hydrogen or alkyl, as thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor inhibitors or thromboxane A.sub.2 -synthase inhibitors, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Novel spin traps comprising 2-trifluoromethyl-1-DMPO or derivatives thereof have now been found. An effective synthesis method for these spin traps is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel N-oxygenated arylpyrrole compounds which are effective for the control of insects, acarids and nematodes are described. A method for the insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal use of said compounds and a method for the preparation of said compounds are presented.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula ##STR1## or a salt or complex thereof, in which X, Y and Z are all optionally substituted carbon atoms and R is hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or acyl or --COOR.sup.7 and R.sup.7 is hydrocarbyl has anti-microbial properties. Particular examples are compounds in which X is --CH.sub.2 -- or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- and Y and Z are both --CH.sub.2 -- or X is is --CH.sub.2 -- and Y and Z are carbon atoms of a benzene ring. The zinc complexes have useful properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nitroxides which are useful for cholesterol lowering and as antioxidant agents. Also provided is a process for preparing the nitroxides of the present invention, pharmaceutical compositions, and a method of treating or inhibiting hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and LDL oxidation which comprises administering to birds and mammals, in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents:optionally substituted alkyl,optionally substituted phenyl,pyridyl,optionally substituted phenylsulfonyl,acyl,optionally substituted benzoyl or pyridylcarbonyl,alkylaminocarbonyl or phenylaminocarbonyl,acylamino or benzoylamino,R2 represents:hydrogen,optionally substituted phenyl,optionally substituted 3-pyridyl or 2-pyridyl,R.sub.3 represents any one of the following groups: ##STR2## in which m is equal to 2, 3 or 4,n is equal to 4, 5, 6 or 7, and R represents hydrogen or alkyl.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## A is a carbon-carbon bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene; B is imino group or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylene; R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, heterocyclic or optionally substituted amino; R.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted naphthyl; R.sup.3 is thiazolyl, isoxazolyl or imidazolyl; R.sup.4 is isopropyl or cyclohexyl; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl; R.sup.7 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; and R.sup.8 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl. These compounds have renin-inhibitory and, hence, hypotensive activities. The invention also provides a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of hypertension induced by failures in the renin-angiotensin system.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for enhancing .sup.19 F magnetic resonance imaging which utilize .sup.19 F magnetic resonance contrast media having enhanced .sup.19 F relaxivity. Fluorine-containing compounds having enhanced .sup.19 F relaxation properties resulting from direct association with an unpaired spin are disclosed. The fluorine-containing compound is associated with the unpaired spin by covalent attachment of a stable free radical, by complexation of a fluorinated complexing agent with a paramagnetic metal ion, or by salt formation or charge neutralization of a paramagnetic ion.

Abstract: Derivatives of 3,5-substituted pyrroline N-oxides having substituents in the 4-position have been prepared, with the 4-position substituents being selected from certain ester, polyether, and alkanoyl groups, the latter having components which bind to biological substrates. These specific derivatives are effective as spin traps for different types of free radicals to form persistent nitroxide adducts of extended half life. These adducts can be characterized by ESR spectrometry technique and provide information e.g. concerning the identification of free radicals.

Abstract: The process for the preparation of chiral 3-(1-amino-1,1-bisalkylmethyl)-1-substituted-pyrrolidines used as key intermediates for the preparation of naphthyridine and quinolone antibacterial agents which comprises reacting readily available chiral 1-substituted-3-pyrrolidinols to their corresponding chiral sulfonate esters; converting the sulfonate esters to chiral 1-substituted-3-cyanopyrrolidines having an inverse configuration, and then dialkylating the chiral cyanopyrrolidines with alkyl lithium in the presence of a Lewis acid without racemization at the asymmetric carbon atom is described.

Abstract: Plant growth regulators comprising, as an active ingredient, a substituted dicarboxylic acid derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same as defined in the present specification, the substituted dicarboxylic acid derivatives, and processes for preparing the same, are disclosed. The plant growth regulators provided according to the present invention have a regulating activity on plant growth; more specifically, an action thereof of lowering the content of endogenous ethylene in a plant is utilized.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## with R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and n as defined in the description, and medicinal products containing the same useful in treating or in preventing a disorder resulting from cellular damages following upon ischemia, hypoxia, or anoxia.

Abstract: Provided is a long chain carboxylic acid imide ester (I) represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein W is a divalent long chain hydrocarbon group which may optionally be interrupted by one or more groups each independently selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a group of --N(R.sup.1)-- (R.sup.1 being a lower alkyl group) and X represents a divalent hydrocarbon group which may optionally be substituted, or salts thereof. The above long chain carboxylic acid imide ester or its salts is useful for modifying enzymes or proteins having biological activities to give their derivatives which have, while retaining most of the original biological activities, an extremely prolonged plasma half-life as compared with the proteins and have no antigenecities and can be administered to animals.

Abstract: Poly(ethylene glycol)-N-succinimide carbonate and its preparation are disclosed. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is converted into its N-succinimide carbonate derivative. This form of the polymer reacts readily with amino groups of proteins in aqueous buffers. The modified proteins have PEG-chains grafted onto the polypeptide backbone by means of stable, hydrolysis-resistant urethane (carbamate) linkages.

Abstract: Trifunctional agents useful as inhibitors of A.sub.1 -Adenosine receptors may be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions. These agents are represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is CH or N, R is an isothiocyanate group, an amino group or --NHCO.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.3 and R.sup.1 is hydrogen, carboxyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, ##STR2## lower alkyl, optionally substituted with: --OH, --COOH, lower ester of COOH, carboxamide, NHCOCH.sub.3, NHCOCH.sub.2 Br, halo, dimethylamino, triethylammonium, NHCONH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, --SO.sub.3 H, or a reporter group, particularly a spectroscopic reporter group such as a fluorescent dye, photoaffinity probe, or spin label probe, coupled through an amide, sulfonamide, amine or thiourea linkage, biotinylamino- (optionally containing an .epsilon.-aminocaproyl spacer chain or similar spacer chain) or; R.sup.1 is CONH--R.sup.2 or NHCSNH--R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.

Abstract: For treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system or the intestinal tract, the new substituted basic 2-aminotetralins of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or acyl, andR.sup.3 represents quinuclidine ora group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.a --R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.b --R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--(CH.sub.2).sub.b --R.sup.4, ##STR2## wherein a denotes a number from 1 to 10,b denotes a number 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,c denotes a number 0, 1 or 2,d denotes a number 2 or 3, andX denotes oxygen, sulphur or NR.sup.5,and their salts.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, m, n, and R are as defined in the Specification.Medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment or prevention of thrombotic afflictions due to their thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonistic activity and their thromboxane A.sub.2 synthase inhibitory activity.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel 2, 3, 6 substituted quinazolinones having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X, R, and R.sup.6 are described in the specification which have activity as angiotensin II (AII) antagonists.

Abstract: Diacylpiperazines of general structure ##STR1## are: angiotensin II (A-II) antagonists selective for the type 2 (AT.sub.2) subtype useful in the treatment of cerebrovascular, cognitive, and CNS disorders; tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and pain or migraine; and calcium channel blockers useful in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as angina, hypertension or ischemia.

Abstract: A process for converting 1,4- and 1,5-dicarbonyl sugars to pyrrolidine and piperidine amino sugars. Novel compounds resulting from this process are also described.

Abstract: N-succinimidyl and N-phthalimidyl esters of phenylalkanoic acid derivatives which are useful as inhibitors of HLE or HNE.

Abstract: There are described a phenoxybenzene derivative having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom; an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; --OR.sup.6 or a halogen atom,R.sup.2 is hydrogen atom, nitro group or amino group,R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, allyl group, vinyl group or --(CH.sub.2)n.sup.1 R.sup.7R.sup.4 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or --(CH.sub.2)n.sup.3 R.sup.25R.sup.5 hydrogen atom; an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or phenyl group,X is ##STR2## wherein Y is oxygen atom or sulfur atom; or --CHR.sup.27 -- and line means a single bond or a double bond provided that n is 2 in case that the line means a single bond and n is 1 in case that the line means a double bond, ora pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof,a cognition enhancer comprising the same as an effective ingredient andan antidepressant comprising the same as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for enhancing magnetic resonance imaging which utilize hydrophilic free radical compounds as magnetic resonance contrast media. Typical magnetic resonance contrast media within the scope of the present invention include stable hydrophilic free radicals having a hydrophilic moiety, such as polyhydroxyalkyl groups and heterocyclic amino-alcohols such as dihydroxypyrrolidine, dihydroxypiperidine, and trihydroxypiperidine, and a stable free radical moiety, such as a nitroxide, phenoxy, or phenoxazinyl free radical moiety.

Abstract: Nitroxides useful as MRI enhancing agents are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each are alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms; and R is --alk--COO.sup.- M.sup.+ or --B--N.sup.+ (Alk).sub.3 Hal.sup.- in which alk is alkylene of 1-8 carbon atoms, B is a divalent bond or alkylene of 1-8 carbon atoms, M.sup.+ is an ammonium or metal ion, Alk is alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms or a corresponding alkyl group substituted by a free or esterified hydroxy group, and Hal.sup.- is Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.- or I.sup.-.

Abstract: A compound of the following general formula which is useful in treating hypocholesterolemia and atherosclerosis: ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen, alkyl having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or benzyl; R.sub.1 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, substituted naphthyl, an aralkyl group, a heterocyclic group, or a hydrocarbon chain of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms which is saturated or contains 1 to 3 double bonds and each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is selected from hydrogen, provided both are not hydrogen, an aralkyl group, a hydrocarbon chain of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms which is saturated or contains 1 to 3 double bonds, an w-substituted alkylC.sub.1-6, a heterocyclic group, phenyl, substituted phenyl or NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 taken together form a monocyclic heterocyclic group.

Abstract: A compound of the formula II: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 2 to 10,A' is a bivalent linking group formed by reacting both the reactive groups of a cross linking reagent, andB is a residue of a polypeptide compound,and physiologically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. Such compound is useful as a non-radioactive carrier for radioactive metal elements.

Abstract: Compounds presented by the general formula: ##STR1## [wherein when Y is oxygen, R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxymethyl, --COOR.sup.3, --CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.3, --CH=CH--COOR.sup.3, halogen, --CF.sub.3, --COR.sup.4, --OCOR.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 OCOR.sup.4, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --OSO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --OCONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --CONH--SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.7, --NO.sub.2, --OH, --CH.sub.2 OH, guanidino, benzyloxy, guanidinophenylthiomethyl, morpholinosulfonylphenoxymethyl, pyridyloxymethyl, or (1,1-dioxothiazol-3-yl)carbonyl, or when Y is sulfur, R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, --COOR.sup.3, --CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.3, --NO.sub.2, or --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, and n represents an integer of one to five, and when n represents more than two, each of R.sup.2 may be the same group or the different group.

Abstract: This invention discloses heterobifunctional coupling agents for making a wide array of molecular conjugates. The agents contain a sterically hindered thiol, linked through a spacer arm to a second group reactive toward nucleophiles such as 1.degree. and 2.degree. amines or reactive thiols that are present on biological and organic materials. The coupling agents are useful for making conjugates containing a sterically hindered linkage.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-5-hydroxymethyl- and 2,5-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroxypyrrolidines, 2,5-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroxypyrrolidines, their processes of preparation and use are disclosed. 5-Azido-5-deoxyhexulose-1-phosphate compounds and processes of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Plant growth regulators comprising, as an active ingredient, a substituted dicarboxylic acid derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, D and G are the same as defined in the present specification, the substituted dicarboxylic acid derivatives, and processes for preparing the same, are disclosed. The plant growth regulators provided according to the present invention have a regulating activity on plant growth; more specifically, an action thereof of lowering the content of endogenous ethylene in a plant is utilized.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are derivatives of cyclopentane which are useful as antihypertensive agents, to pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and to their use in treating hypertension.

Abstract: Procedure for the preparation of nitroxyl radicals of sterically hindered amines, consisting of the reaction of amines with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a titanium containing catalyst, particularly in the presence of titanium silicalites.The catalyst can be recovered at the end of the reaction and recycled.

Abstract: 1-arylsulphonyl-2-pyrrolidone derivatives for treating spasmodic disorders in gastro-enterology, in gynaecology, in obstetrics, in urology; intermediates in the preparation of such products; methods for preparing such products and pharmaceutical preparations containing such products.

Abstract: Diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane intermediates are prepared from 4-hydroxy-L-proline in a five step procedure, or from allo-4-hydroxy-D-proline, through a novel 2-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl-5-substituted-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane intermediate. The diazabicycloheptanes are of use in the preparation of antibiotic quinolones.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of naphthylsulfonylalkanoic acid compounds such as a structure corrresponding to the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A present invention naphthylsulfonylalkanoic acid compound is useful for prevention or treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, biliary dyskinesia and acute pancreatitis.

Abstract: Compounds useful for the treatment of patients suffering from muscle spasms of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1, in any position on the phenyl nucleus, represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or the radical ##STR3## in which R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, identical or different each represents a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined, a heterocyclic radical optionally containing another heteroatom, or NO.sub.2, or OR', R' representing hydrogen, a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, or an SR.sub.4 or S(O)R.sub.5 radical, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 representing a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or R represents naphthyl, optionally substituted by an R.sub.