Abstract: Compounds of the Formula (I), wherein L1, L?1, L?1, L2, L?2, L?2, L3, L?3, L?3, L4, L?4 and L?4 for example are hydrogen or COT; R, R? and R? for example are hydrogen, C6-C12aryl or C3-C20heteroaryl; X, X? and X? for example are O, S, single bond, NRa or NCORa, T is for example hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C5-C12cycloalkenyl, C7-C18cycloalkylenaryl, C5-C18cycloalkylenheteroaryl, C6-C14aryl, providedthat at least one of R, R? or R? is unsubstituted or substituted C3-C20heteroaryl; and Y is an inorganic or organic anion; are suitable as photolatent acid generators.

Abstract: The present invention describes polymers containing 1,2-dithiolanes capable of acting as scavengers of free radicals, metals and reactive oxygen species. Also described are methods of synthesizing the antioxidant 1,2-dithiolane derivatives and polymerization thereof to produce biodegradable antioxidant polymers. The antioxidant polymers of the present invention may be used to treat diseases or conditions caused by oxidative stress and other free radical mediated conditions. The antioxidant polymers may also be used for the preparation of antioxidant particulate delivery devices of therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention describes polymers containing 1,2-dithiolanes capable of acting as scavengers of free radicals, metals and reactive oxygen species. Also described are methods of synthesizing the antioxidant 1,2-dithiolane derivatives and polymerization thereof to produce biodegradable antioxidant polymers. The antioxidant polymers of the present invention may be used to treat diseases or conditions caused by oxidative stress and other free radical mediated conditions. The antioxidant polymers may also be used for the preparation of antioxidant particulate delivery devices of therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A compound having a formula selected from the group consisting of wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification. The compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of compounds of formula (I), which are useful for inhibiting NO synthase and regenerate antioxidants.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of 4,5-bisimino-[1,3]dithiolanes and 2,3-bisimino-[1,4]dithianes are described. The processes involve conversion of an oxalamide to a dithiooxalamide, followed by conversion of the dithiooxalamide to either a 4,5-bisimino-[1,3]dithiolane or a 2,3-bisimino-[1,4]dithiane.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions including a saturated 1,2-dithiaheterocyclic compound having antiviral activity. The present invention also provides a kit containing the pharmaceutical composition and methods of treating or preventing viral disease using the composition, as well as methods for inactivating retrovirus in a body fluid.

Abstract: Pyrazol-4-ylbenzoyl compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical, Q is a pyrazole ring and L and M are as defined in the specification, their use as herbicidal compounds and to processes for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidally active phenyldiketone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, it being possible for these groups to be unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --(Y).sub.n --S(O).sub.m R.sup.7 or a group --(Y).sub.n --CO--R.sup.8,Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical which has one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --CO--R.sup.8, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Nonlinear optical compounds which contain a heteroaromatic ring and may further comprise a tricyanovinyl group attached to the heteroaromatic ring.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaryl-1,3-dithiolanes; 2,4-diaryl-1,3-dioxolanes; 2,4-diaryl-1,3-oxathiolanes; and 2,5-diaryl-1,3-oxathiolanes are disclosed that reduce the chemotaxis and respiratory burst leading to the formation of damaging oxygen radicals of polymorphonuclear leukocytes during an inflammatory or immune response. The compounds exhibit this biological activity by acting as PAF receptor antagonists, by inhibiting the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase, or by exhibiting dual activity, i.e., by acting as both a PAF receptor antagonist and inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase.A method to treat disorders mediated by PAF or leukotrienes is also disclosed, that includes administering an effective amount of one or more of the above-identified compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl;A is substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or alkenylene, where methylene is replaced by an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfoxyl group, a sulfonyl group or --NR.sup.a --,Z is phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic structure;X is substituted or unsubstituted amino, nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbony or phenyl;n is 0 to 3, or 1 to 5 where X is halogen;R.sup.

Abstract: Novel dithiolane derivatives of formula: ##STR1## wherein X is, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkylcarbonyl group, benzoyl group, benzoyl group substituted with 1-3 groups selected from halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; Y represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkylcarbonyl group, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkoxycarbonyl group or cyano group; and R represents di (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino) group, morpholino group or piperidino group, are produced by reacting glyoxal sodium bisulfite adduct with amine compounds in the presence of acids and then with dithiolates. The dithiolane derivatives can activate liver functions and are effective for treatment and prophylaxis of hepatitis and other hepatic disorders.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of tertiary N,N-dimethylamines by the reaction of primary amines, formaldehyde, and hydrogen under pressure and at elevated temperature in the presence of a nickel-containing hydrogenation catalyst in the liquid phase. The hydrogenation catalyst is suspended in a solvent, the nickel concentration is 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the primary amine. The starting materials are separate from each other, brought to 80.degree. to 150.degree. C. and 1 to 15 MPa and fed into the catalyst suspension simultaneously with stirring and reacted in one step to form the tertiary N,N-dimethylamines.

Abstract: Amides of L-aspartyl-D-amino acid dipeptides of the formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable cationic and acid addition salts thereof wherein R.sup.a is methyl, hydroxymethyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl; R is ##STR2## where at least one of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 is alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms and the remainder are hydrogen or alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms, and the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is not greater than six; and when both of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are alkyl, they are methyl or ethyl.Said amides are potent sweeteners having advantages over the prior art, edible compositions containing them, methods for their use in edible compositions and novel amine and amide intermediates useful in their production.

Abstract: Certain amino-2-hydroxypropyloximinoheterocycles are .beta.-adrenoceptor antagonists useful in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure, hypertension, angina and arrhythmia.

Abstract: Amides of L-aspartyl-D-amino acid dipeptides of the formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable cationic and acid addition salts thereof wherein R.sup.a is methyl, hydroxymethyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl; R is ##STR2## where at least one of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 is alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms and the remainder are hydrogen or alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms, and the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is not greater than six; and when both of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are alkyl, they are methyl or ethyl.Said amides are potent sweeteners having advantages over the prior art, edible compositions containing them, methods for their use in edible compositions and novel amine and amide intermediates useful in their production.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing bis-amino carbamate compounds exhibit outstanding acaricidal, nematocidal and insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Pesticidal oxime N-alkyl-N-.alpha.-haloacyl-carbamates represented by the structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents an imino radical, R' and R" represent alkyl radicals and X is chlorine, fluorine or bromine.

Abstract: The invention provides 5-membered heteroaromatic compounds of formula IArN(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl Iwherein Ar is a 5-membered heteroaromatic group comprising 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from O, S and N and linked by a ring C-atom to the N-atom of the N(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl group to which it is bound, whereby where Ar is pyrazolyl, said N(Y)COCH.sub.2 Cl group is in the 4-position,and Y is as specified in the description,the use of these compounds as herbicides, compositions for facilitating such use and the preparation of the chloroacetamides.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing bis-amino carbamate compounds exhibit outstanding acaricidal, nematocidal and insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: Symmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: This invention pertains to some new organic compounds, to a process for preparing them, and to formulations of them suitable for pesticidal use. The invention is more particularly directed to imidic acid derivatives of N-thio(methyl)carbamates.

Abstract: The invention provides novel N-acylamino thiophene derivatives, e.g. N-(methoxyacetyl)-N-(5-bromo-4-methyl-2-methylthiothien-3-yl)alanine methyl ester, which are useful as fungicides. Other objects of the invention are fungicidal compositions comprising such novel compounds and methods of combatting phytopathogenic fungi with the acid of said novel compounds.

Abstract: N-(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-4-alkylanilines are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, as analgesic agents and as antiasthmatic agents. The compounds involved can be prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-alkylaniline with a methyl(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)sulfonium salt or with carbon disulfide and ethylene dibromide in the presence of a base.

Abstract: N-(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-4-alkylanilines having a hydroxy, alkoxy or alkanoyloxy substituent on the alkyl group are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, as analgesic agents and as antiasthmatic agents. The compounds involved can be prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-alkylaniline with a methyl(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)sulfonium salt or with carbon disulfide and ethylene dibromide in the presence of a base.

Abstract: There are provided herbicidal 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoyl derivatives of imino-dithiolanes.

Abstract: Symmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: N-Phosphonylcarbonyl-N-methylcarbamic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be identical or different and each represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, it being possible for any of these radicals to be substituted by halogen, andR.sup.3 represents alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl or indanyl, it being possible for any of these radicals to carry one or more substituents selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, dialkylamino, halogenoalkyl, halogen, nitro, cyano, cycloalkyl, formamidino, dioxanyl and dioxolanyl, orR.sup.3 represents a radical of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 can be identical or different and each represents alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylthioalkyk, cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylcarbamoyl, dialkoxyphosphoryl or triazolyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Asymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: Carbamate-sulfenyl-carba moyl fluoride compounds are valuable insecticidal compositions and are also useful intermediates in the production of bis-carbamate compounds.

Abstract: Novel carbamates derived from substituted cyclic .beta.-keto-alcohols, their preparation, and pharmaceutical formulations which contain these compounds and which may be used as hypnotics in the treatment of sleep disturbance and as sedatives.

Abstract: Symmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyloximino disulfide compounds exhibit outstanding nematocidal, miticidal and insecticidal activity, coupled with substantially reduced mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity as compared to known pesticidal compounds having a comparable spectrum of activity against insect, arachnid and nematode pests.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel heterofulvalene geminal dithiolate compounds and their selenium and tellurium analogs having the general formula ##STR1## Wherein X is selected from S, Se and Te. R is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, or together form a ring of carbon atoms, cyano and dithiocarbonate groups and R.sup.1 is selected from alkali, alkaline earth and transition metals, alkyl, aryl, cyclic and heterocyclic groups.A novel method for preparing these compounds is also provided.

Abstract: 2-Imino-4-dichloromethylene-1,3-dithiolane and its derivatives may be prepared by cyclizing, via photolysis, an appropriate 2,3,3-trihaloalkyl N-substituted dithiocarbamate in the presence of a suitable solvent, as for example, carbon tetrachloride. The 1,3-dithiolane derivatives are useful as herbicidal antidotes.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-imino-1,3-dithiolane, 1,3-dithiole, 1,3-dithiane, 1,3-dithietane and 1,3-oxathiole have been found to reduce herbicidal injury to crop plants due to thiocarbamate and acetanilide herbicides. This is a division, of application Ser. No. 960,987 filed Nov. 15, 1978, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,231,783.

Abstract: Novel hybrid 1,3-dione-carbamate compounds which exhibit utility as insecticides and acaricides. Also included are insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds and a method of controlling insects and acarids.

Abstract: Tricyclic nitrogenous compounds having strong plant growth regulating properties are disclosed. The compounds display the general formula ##STR1## wherein A is one of several nitrogen-containing radicals, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are selected from various recited aliphatic, aryl, araliphatic and heterocyclic groups. R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may also together form one of a number of nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen containing radicals. These compounds have a variety of uses, including the reduction of plant growth height without harm to the plant.

Abstract: Carbamate thiosulfenylcarbamoyl fluoride compounds are insecticidal and miticidal compounds and are also useful intermediates in the preparation of pesticidally active bis-carbamate disulfide compounds.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-imino-1,3-dithiolane, 1,3-dithiole, 1,3-dithiane, 1,3-dithietane and 1,3-oxathiole have been found to reduce herbicidal injury to crop plants due to thiocarbamate and acetanilide herbicides.

Abstract: Novel N-dithioalkyl and N-dithioaryl substituted cyclic carbamoyloximes exhibit exceptional pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Sulfonic acid-N'-methylamide-N'-sulfenyl-N-methyl-carbamic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is dialkylamino with 1-4 carbon atoms in each alkyl group, phenyl substituted in the o- or m-position by halogen or by alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, or phenyl substituted in the o-, m- or p-position by NO.sub.2, CF.sub.3 or CN, andR.sup.2 is phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl or indanyl; phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl or indanyl substituted by trihalogenomethyl, halogen, nitro, cyano, formamidino, dioxanyl or dioxolanyl, or by alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkylmercapto, alkenylmercapto or dialkylamino wherein each hydrocarbon portion has 1-4 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl of 5-7 carbon atoms, or ##STR2## in which R .sup.3 and R.sup.4 each independently is cyano or alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or alkoxycarbonyl with 1-4 carbon atoms in each alkyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together form a ring, or, provided that R.sup.1 is a NO.sub.2 -substituted phenyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: N-Methyl-N-(sulphonic acid amide-N'-sulphenyl)-carbamic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is dialkylamino with 1 to 4 carbon atoms in each alkyl radical, phenyl or phenyl carrying at least one halogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro or trihalogenomethyl substituent,R.sup.2 is alkyl with 2 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl, phenyl or cycloalkyl or phenyl carrying at least one halogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro or trifluoromethyl substituent, andR.sup.3 is phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl or indanyl; phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl or indanyl substituted at least once by trihalogenomethyl, halogen, nitro, cyano, cycloalkyl, formamidino, dioxanyl or dioxolanyl, or by alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkylmercapto, alkenylmercapto, alkynylmercapto or dialkylamino, each with up to 4 carbon atoms per aliphatic moiety, or an oxime radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Ketoalkanesulfenyl and ketoalkanethiosulfenyl carbamates exhibit exceptional pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyloxy disulfide compounds exhibit outstanding nematocidal, miticidal and insecticidal activity, coupled with substantially reduced mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity as compared to known pesticidal compounds having a comparable spectrum of activity against insect, arachnid and nematode pests.