Abstract: This invention is to compatibility aids containing polyolefinic succinimide polyamide alkyl acetoacetate or trialkyl acetic anhydride adducts of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.3 are the same or different and are moities of the formula: ##STR2## Z.sup.2 is a moiety of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of from 1 to 5, each A' is independently selected from the group consisting of H, A and the moiety: ##STR4## wherein A" is H or A, R.sup.3 is as defined above, R.sup.6 is alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, T.sup.1 and T.sup.2 are the same or different and each comprises a member selected from the group consisting of moieties of the formula: ##STR5## wherein B' is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl-containing group, n.sup.1 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.2 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.3 is an integer of from 0 to 10, n.sup.

Abstract: Prepare N-(amidoalkyl)imides by contacting an imide with a 2-oxazoline under reaction conditions, optionally in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: The invention is a compound which comprises an unsaturated cyclic imide moiety and an aryl cyclobutene moiety, wherein the cyclobutene moiety is fused to the aryl radical, and wherein the imide nitrogen is connected to the aryl radical by a direct bond or a bridging member. Another aspect of this invention is a polyimide polymeric composition which results from the polymerization of the above-described compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are additives which are useful as dispersants in lubricating oils, gasolines, marine crankcase oils and hydraulic oils. In particular, disclosed are multiply adducted alkenyl or alkyl succinimides which contain carbamate functionalities.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein V is an oxygen or a sulphur atom; X and Y, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms, or optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted arylalkoxy, optionally substituted acyloxy, optionally substituted amino, acylamino, nitro, nitrile, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, or --COR.sup.6 groups; or the groups X and Y, when they are in adjacent positions on the phenyl ring, may join to form a fused ring, either aromatic or aliphatic, optionally containing one or more heteroatoms; and Z is optionally substituted methylene, optionally substituted amino, oxygen or sulphur and when Z is a substituted methylene group, the substituent may join the 2-position of the phenyl ring to form a non-aromatic fused ring; R.sup.1 and R.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for administering systemically active agents including therapeutic agents through the skin or mucosal membranes of humans and animals in a transdermal device or formulation comprising topically administering with said systemic agent an effective amount of a membrane penetration enhancer having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y, each, may represent sulfur, oxygen or two hydrogen atoms, A is a branched or a straight chain, divalent aliphatic radical having from 0 to 2 double bonds; R' is selected from the group consisting of H, a lower alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted phenyl, acetamido, halogen, piperidinyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted piperidinyl, carbalkoxy, carboxamide, and alkylformyl; m is 3-7; q is 2m-2x, wherein x equals the number of double bonds in the lactam ring and may be 1, 2 or 3, and R is CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein R" is H or halogen.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel tritium labelled nitrogen mustard type compounds, and their aziridinium type analog, and a process for the production of same. The compounds are of value in medical research and development and also as active ingredients of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds can be used to develop analogs of human disease states and can also be used to evaluate the mechanism of neurotransmitter regulation and function, both in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: A method for the production of maleimides, which comprises subjecting maleinamic acids to ring-closure imidation in an organic solvent capable of forming an azeotrope with water in the presence of an acid catalyst at a temperature in the range of 120.degree. to 250.degree. C. while removing the formed water in the form of an azeotrope with said organic solvent and thereafter purifying the produced maleimides.

Abstract: These is described a process for producing sulfonylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein G is an unsubstituted or substituted furanyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, pyridinyl or phenyl radical,X is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogen, haloalkoxy, alkylamino or dialkylamino,Y is alkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy,Z is a nitrogen atom or the methyne group --CH.dbd..This novel process comprises reacting a sulfonamide of the formulaG--SO.sub.2 --NH.sub.2,in the presence of a base, with a chloroformic acid ester of the formulaCl--CO--Q--T,or a sulfonyl chloride of the formulaG--SO.sub.2 Cl,in the presence of a base, with a urethane of the formulaH.sub.2 N--CO--Q--T;and converting the formed carbamate of the formulaG--SO.sub.2 --NH--CO--Q--Tby reaction with an amine of the formula ##STR2## into the sulfonylurea of the above formula. There are also described novel sulfonylcarbamates of the above formula as intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for the preparation of quinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, useful for the preparation of the highly effective 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)quinoline-3-carboxylic acid herbicidal agents.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a physiologically-active agent and an azacycloalkene having at least one double bond in the ring and of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y, each, may represent sulfur, oxygen or two hydrogen atoms, A is a straight or branched chain, divalent aliphatic radical having from 0 to 2 double bonds; R' is selected from the group consisting of H, a lower alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted phenyl, acetamido, halogen, piperidinyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted piperidinyl, carbalkoxy, carboxamide, and alkylformyl; m is 3-7; q is 2m-2x, wherein x equals the number of double bonds in the lactam ring and may be 1, 2 or 3; and R is --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein R" is H or halogen in an amount effective to enhance the penetration of the physiologically-active agent through the skin or other membrane of the body of an animal.

Abstract: Oxime sulfonates of formula I ##STR1## wherein Y is a polymerizable unsaturated group or epoxide group or an --OH, --NHR.sup.5, --COOH, COOR.sup.6, --COCl, --CH.sub.2 Hal, --SO.sub.2 Cl or --NCO group, Z is an (x+y)-valent connecting member, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are monovalent organic radicals, m is 0 or 1, x is 1 or 2 and y is 1 or 2, can be converted into polymers which can be thermally or photochemically dissociated to form free sulfonic acid groups. Said polymers can therefore be used as photoresists which can be developed with aqueous alkalis.

Abstract: Amides and esters of 2-[N-(hydroxypiperidinoalkyl) and (hydroxypyrrolidinoalkyl) aminosulfonyl]-6-nitrobenzoic acids are disclosed to have activity in increasing the sensitivity of hypoxic tumor cells to therapeutic radiation. Also disclosed are methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds and methods of treating patients in need of therapeutic radiation with effective amounts of such compounds.

Abstract: A derivative of a fibrinolytic enzyme in which the catalytic site on the enzyme which is responsible for fibrinolytic activity is blocked by a human protein attached thereto by way of a reversible linking group.

Abstract: Novel polyamide block copolymers are provided which comprise a central block of a soft segment derived from the residue of a polymeric polyol or polycarboxylic acid joined to terminal hard segment polyamide blocks. The linkages which join the blocks are of a novel type and are the opened form of certain monoazetidine-2,4-dione rings.The block copolymers can be prepared very rapidly via anionically polymerizing lactams on to prepolymer soft segments containing terminal azetidine-2,4-dione rings.The speed with which the polymerizations can be carried out make the block copolymers particularly useful for the RIM preparation of molded parts.

Abstract: Resins are prepared by polymerization of compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is a divalent linking group. Blends of a compound of the formula (I) as defined above and a bis-maleimide of the formula ##STR2## where Ar' is an aromatic linking group.

Abstract: A soil disease controlling agent for preventing and controlling diseases caused by pathogenic fungi living in soil, which comprises an effective amount of at least one of a 2-cycloalkenylamine derivative and its salts as an active ingredient, and at least one inert carrier or diluent.

Abstract: An oil-soluble dispersant containing sulfolane groups therein. The dispersant is made by reacting at least one polycarboxylic acid acylating agent having at least one polyalkene substituent of high or low molecular weight with a (B) polyamine and a (C) sulfolene. Desirably, the polyamine is branched or contains amino side chains and thus contains a plurality of primary amines. The acylating agents are characterized by the presence within their structure of at least 0.5 acylating groups for each equivalent weight of the polyalkene substituent. The compositions are useful in various motor oils, marine oils, automatic transmission fluids and the like.

Abstract: Prepare N-(amidoalkyl)imides by contacting an imide with a 2-oxazoline under reaction conditions, optionally in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: New and more efficient chemical processes are provided for preparing (.alpha.S, 5S)-.alpha.-amino-3-chloro-2-isoxazoline-5-acetic acid (AT-125), (.alpha.S, 5S)-.alpha.-amino-3-bromo-2-isoxazoline-5-acetic acid (bromo AT-125) and the C-5 epimers thereof. The disclosed processes allow the above-mentioned antitumor agents to be produced in high yield and purity with substantially fewer steps than prior art chemical procedures.

Abstract: Polyfluoro .gamma.-ketoester compounds are obtained by reaction of ethylenic monoolefins, a metal or quaternary ammonium cyanide, and a fluoroester. These compounds, which have a general formula R.sub.F C(O)CFYCF.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, can be copolymerized directly with fluorinated ethylenic monoolefins, or further reacted to form vinyl ether and allyl ether derivatives which may also be copolymerized with ethylenic comonomers, forming solid, moldable copolymers with useful properties determined by the nature of pendant functional groups R.sub.F.

Abstract: Disclosed are additives which are useful as dispersants in marine crankcase oils, hydraulic oils, and lubricating oils. In particular, disclosed are polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides wherein one or more of the nitrogen of the polyamino moiety is substituted with: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; m is an integer of from 0 to 2; R.sub.5 is alkylene of from 2 to 5 carbon atoms; p is an integer of from 1 to 100; R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; and with the proviso that if m is one or two then R.sub.6 is hydrogen.

Abstract: A selective bifunctional sequential linker has the formulaY.dbd.C.dbd.N--Q--A--C(O)--Zwherein Q is a homoaromatic or heteroaromatic ring system; A is a single bond or an unsubstituted or substituted divalent C.sub.1-30 bridging group; Y is O or S; and Z is Cl, Br, I, N.sub.3, N-succinimidyloxy, imidazolyl, 1-benzotriazolyloxy, OAr where Ar is an electron-deficient activating aryl group, or OC(O)R where R is --A--Q--N.dbd.C.dbd.Y or C.sub.4-20 tertiary-alkyl. A method for activating an amine function towards reaction with a second amine involves reacting the amine with the foregoing linker. The resultant isocyanate or isothiocyanate derivative can then be reacted with a second amine to form a urea or thiourea conjugate.The linker is useful for producing conjugates of ligands with amine-containing polymers and/or proteins, especially for forming antibody conjugates with chelators, drugs, enzymes, detectable labels and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyaminoalkenyl or alkyl succinimides which have been modified by treatment with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is oxygen or sulfur; X is oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.4 is an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms or an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms substituted with from 1 to 3 alkyl groups of from 1 to 2 carbon atoms each; and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The modified polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides of this invention have been found to possess dispersancy and detergency in lubricating oils. These modified succinimides are also useful as dispersants and detergents in fuels.

Abstract: Bifunctional coupling agent for joining radionuclide metal ions to biologically useful molecules, including antibody Fab' fragments are disclosed. The coupling agents contain a maleimide moiety and a paramagnetic or radionuclide chelating moiety. The maleimide can be used to selectively bind to free sulfhydryl groups, or amine groups.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a sulphonyliso(thio)urea of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted radical from the group consisting of alkyl, aralkyl, aryl and heteroaryl,R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted and/or optionally fused, six-membered aromatic heterocycle containing at least one nitrogen atom,R.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted radical from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-alkyl and aralkyl, andQ represents oxygen or sulphur,comprising reacting a sulphonylguanidine of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical,with a compound of the formulaH--Q--R.sup.3at a temperature between 0.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. The products are known herbicides.

Abstract: Novel and known functionally substituted phenoxyalkyl-, thiophenoxyalkyl- and pyridyloxyalkylsilanes are prepared by reacting substantially equimolar amounts of an alkali- or alkaline earth metal phenoxide, thiophenoxide or pyridyloxide with a haloalkylsilane under anhydrous conditions using a dipolar, aprotic solvent in combination with a liquid hydrocarbon.

Abstract: There are provided novel 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)pyridine and quinoline compounds, a process and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.

Abstract: The invention is a compound which comprises an amido alkenoic acid or a water-soluble salt thereof and and arylcyclobutene moiety, wherein the cyclobutene moiety is fused to the aryl radical, and wherein the amide nitrogen is connected to the aryl radical of the arylcyclobutenyl moiety by a direct bond or a bridging member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are additives which are useful as dispersants and detergents in lubricating oils and fuels.

Abstract: A process for producing a water-soluble dicarboxylic acid imide compound which comprises adding a primary amine compound to an aqueous solution of a water-soluble salt of a dicarboxylic acid compound containing at least one dicarboxylic acid unit capable of forming a 5-membered cyclic acid imide linkage and heating the mixture to introduce an acid imide linkage into the molecule.

Abstract: A new hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide of a secondary hydroxyl-substituted diamine or polyamine represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which R is a hydrocarbon radical having from 50 to 400 carbon atoms, X is a divalent hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and y and z are numbers from 1 to 10, a method of preparing same, and a lubricating oil composition are provided.

Abstract: Described are novel enaminones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a lower alkyl or oxyalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 200 carbon atoms or a similar alkyl group substituted by nitrogen, oxygen or other inert substituents; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is an alkyl or substituted alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. These products are prepared by the reaction of a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound and a primary or secondary amine analog.In neat or mixed form, the present compounds are useful as dispersants-detergents in oleaginous compositions.

Abstract: Novel diphenyl ether hydrazine derivatives, particularly 2-nitro-5 (nucleus-substituted phenoxy) phenylhydrazine derivatives are provided. They are useful as a selective herbicide having a high herbicidal activity and residual efficacy.

Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein n is 2 or 3 and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are n-propyl, isopropyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with N form a 2,6-dimethyl-1-piperidinyl group. The compounds of this invention are useful as antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein W is ##STR2## or --N--; X is --O--, --S--, ##STR3## Y is --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 S--, --SCH.sub.2 --, ##STR4## n is 0-3; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy or halo;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and their use in the treatment of leukotriene-mediated naso-bronchial obstructive airpassageway conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma and the like.

Abstract: Novel 3-(1,2-propadienyl)-cyclopropane-carboxylates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alcohol used in pyrethrinoid synthesis, X and Y are both hydrogen or individually halogen or X is hydrogen or halogen and Y is alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms or halogen or X is hydrogen or halogen or alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms and Y is --COOR' or --CN or ##STR2## R' is alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are individually hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 18 carbon atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocycle having pesticidal properties.

Abstract: A middle distillate such as diesel fuel of improved storage stability contains an acylated condensate of an alkenyl succinic acid anhydride and a Mannich condensate.

Abstract: 2-Alkylthio-1-aminoalkyl-2-pyrroline-3-carbonitriles and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, processes for their preparation and formulation into pharmaceutical compositions as well as their activity as thrombocyte aggregation-inhibitors are described. The compounds are thus useful for the prophylaxis and therapy of thrombotic states.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted-1,3,4-benzotriazepines of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, lower alkoxy, nitro and hydroxyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl lower alkyl, phenyl, Ar lower alkyl, hydroxyl and sulfhydryl; m and n are each independently integers of 0 or 1 and when m is 0, n is 1 and vice-versa; and p and q are independently integers of 1 or 2. Also included in the invention are the substituted-1,3,4-benzotriazepine derivatives of tautomeric form when the substituent for R.sub.1 and/or R.sub.3 in the above formula is hydrogen. The compound of this invention may be used as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: The peptide compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## which is useful as a germicide or disinfectant, is produced by reducing a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein Y is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group; and subjecting the reduction product compound to deprotection reaction when required. A compound of the formula: ##STR3## wherein Z is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group, is a useful as intermediate for production of the first-mentioned compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are the preparation and use of thioureas derived from hydrocarbyl succinimides which have the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbyl succinimide residue or hydrogen, with the proviso that only one R can be hydrogen. These thioureas offer superior performance over their parent succinimides in the areas of gasoline and diesel engine dispersancy, oxidation stability and friction modification.

Abstract: Oxime derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and m is 0 or 1, and Ar is a phenyl radical ##STR2## a naphthyl radical substituted by R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, a 5- to 10-membered heterocyclic radical which contains not more than 3 identical or different heteroatoms N, O and/or S and which is substituted by R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 and can be substituted by oxo or thiono, or if m is O, Ar is a radical R--CO, wherein R is a radical --OR.sub.5, in which R.sub.5 is an aliphatic group containing not more than 8 carbon atoms or is an araliphatic group containing not more than 15 carbon atoms or is a cycloaliphatic or aromatic group, each containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, while the possible substituents of the aromatic radicals or of the cycloaliphatic radical are halogen, --CN, --NO.sub.2, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl; or R is a radical --NH--CO--NH--R.sub.7 or a radical --N(R.sub.6)(R.sub.7), wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sub.

Abstract: The peptide compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## which is useful as a germicide or disinfectant, is produced by reducing a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein Y is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group; and subjecting the reduction product compound to deprotection reaction when required. A compound of the formula: ##STR3## wherein Z is amino group which may optionally be protected; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or protective group; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or protective group, is a useful as intermediate for production of the first-mentioned compound.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of reactive, couplable derivatives of the thyroid hormones 3,3',5-triiodothyronine (T.sub.3) and 3,3',5,5'-tetraiodothyronine (T.sub.4) by reaction with reactive carboxylic acid derivatives, which process comprises sylylating all the functional groups of the thyroid hormone by reaction with a reactive triorganosylyl derivative and then reacting the persylylated derivative of the thyroid hormone thus obtained with an activated carboxylic acid derivative.

Abstract: N-substituted succinimides are obtained by reacting in a first stage, maleic anhydride with an oxyalkylated or polyoxyalkylated monoalcohol of formulaR.sup.1 --O--A.sub.n OHwherein R.sup.1 is an aliphatic radical having from 12 to 25 carbon atoms, A is an alkylene radical having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and n is an integer from 1 to 50, and by further reacting the reaction product of the first stage either with a monoprimary amine of formulaR.sup.2 --X--Z.sub.m NH.sub.2or a bi-primary amine of the formulaH.sub.2 N--Z--NH.sub.p H,wherein R.sup.2 is an aliphatic radical having from 8 to 25 carbon atoms, Z is an alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, X is --NH-- or --O--, m is an integer from 0 to 4 and p an integer from 2 to 6.The resultant succinimides are useful as anti-rust and detergent additives for motor fuels.

Abstract: Novel 2-vinyl(or ethyl)-1-cyanocyclopropane-1-carboxylates and 2-vinyl(or ethyl)-1-arylcyclopropane-1-carboxylates useful as herbicides, pesticides and chemical intermediates are provided. The invention also relates to a method of modifying plant growth by the application of vinyl(or ethyl)cyclopropane derivatives wherein the carboxylate group contains an amine or quaternized amine moiety.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel alkenylphenylmaleimide derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## where R is an alkenyl radical of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, R' is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a straight-chain or branched alkyl radical of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is a whole number of from 1 to 4, and linear dimers thereof as well as a process for the preparation of such maleimide compounds.

Abstract: Novel cyanoguanidine derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is a phenyl or pyrrol-1-yl group substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy and nitro and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form dimethylene or trimethylene, lower blood pressure and, in some cases are also anti-ulcer agents.