Abstract: Unsaturated cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## (Q=H, alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion, substituted or unsubstituted ammonium ion, phosphonium ion, sulfonium ion, sulfoxonium ion, an equivalent of a transition metal cation;W=--C.tbd.C-- or --CH.dbd.CH--;R.sup.1 =substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or 6-membered heterocyclic group which has 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms and can be saturated or partially unsaturated; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered saturated heterocycle with 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic group with 1-2 nitrogen atoms and/or 1 oxygen or sulfur atom; substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, pyridyl or R.sup.9 --X-substituted alkyl with X=O, S, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 -- andR.sup.9 =alkyl, phenyl, 5/6-membered hetaryl with 1-3 hetero atoms;R.sup.2 =alkyl;R.sup.3 =H, alkyl;R.sup.4 =H, halogen, alkyl;R.sup.5 =H, alkyl;or R.sup.3 +R.sup.4, R.sup.3 +R.sup.5 or R.sup.4 +R.sup.5 together form C.

Abstract: A process for producing chlorosulfate and sulfamate esters of 2,3:4,5-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-.beta.-D-fructopyranose and (1-methylcyclohexyl)methanol is disclosed. The process involves a two step procedure involving in the first step reacting of an alcohol with sulfuryl chloride in the presence of a tertiary or heterocyclic amine base in a solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, t-butyl methyl ether or tetrahydrofuran to produce a chlorosulfate intermediate, which is preferably stabilized by an aqueous wash and/or treatment with a base, and in the second step reacting of the resulting intermediate with an amine in a solvent selected from the group consisting of t-butyl methyl ether, tetrahydrofuran and lower alkanol.

Abstract: Optically active or racemic compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2 is OA and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of H and OA; where A is H or is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl radicals comprising between 1 and 3 carbon atoms, as well as ##STR2## with the proviso that when R.sub.3 is OA, then R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be bonded together to form the group R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aromatic residues having from 1 to 20, preferably from 1 to 12, carbon atoms, for example, alkyl, optionally substituted with aromatic residues, and aromatic residues optionally substituted with alkyl radicals; n is an integer from 1 to 4; R.sub.5 is an unbranched alkyl chain comprising from 1 and 3 carbon atoms or a cyclopropylmethyl radical; R.sub.1 is alkoxy, cycloalkoxy and a cyclic ether of the formula ##STR3## where m is an integer from 3 to 5; with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is alkoxy, then R.sub.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer containing a dye corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## wherein Z represents CN, COOR.sup.1 or CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 ;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together represent the necessary atoms to close a heterocyclic nucleus;Y represents OR.sup.4 or NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 ;R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, SO.sub.2 R.sup.7, COR.sup.7, CSR.sup.7, POR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently has one of the significances given to R.sup.4 or represent amino, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together represent the necessary atoms to close a heterocyclic nucleus, including a heterocyclic nucleus with an aliphatic or aromatic ring fused-on;R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: Propoxybenzene derivatives represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein Ra represents a nitro group, an amino group which may have a protecting group or an --NHCH.dbd.C(COO--C.sub.1-6 -Alkyl).sub.2 group, Rb represents a hydrogen atom, a protecting group for the hydroxyl group or a substituted sulfonyl group and Xa and Xb, which may be the same or different, each represents a halogen atom, and processes for preparation thereof are disclosed. These derivatives are useful in preparing antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Acyclic terpene compounds useful as intermediates for producing sarcophytol A which have an anti-carcinogenic promotor activity and anti-tumor activity, which compounds are shown by the general formula (I): ##STR1##

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I: ##STR1## are inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents. They are also useful in treating angina, cerebral spasm, glomerular nephritis, hepatitis, endotoxemia, uveitis and allograft rejection and in preventing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a 4-hydroxypyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is NHC*H(COOR.sup.1)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.1 or OR.sup.1 ;R.sup.1 is H or a carboxyl protecting group;the configuration about the carbon atom designated * is L;n is 0 or 1; andA is an aryl group optionally having, in addition to the COR substituent, one or two substituents selected from the group consisting of halo, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or a salt thereof, which comprises(a) halogenating a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R, R.sup.1, A and * are as defined above;j is 0 or 1; and(b) reacting 2,4-diamino-6-hydroxypyrimidine, or a salt thereof, with the reaction product from step (a), in the presence of a polar solvent.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cyclic ether derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or a 9- or 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1 or (1-3C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;Ar.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenylene or pyridylene;R.sup.1 includes hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkcxycarbonyl and (1-4C)alkylthio; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.2 --X.sup.2 --A.sup.3 -- which, together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are attached, defines a ring having 5 to 7 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.2 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynylene, Z is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl an unsubstituted or substituted 6-membered or 7-membered saturated or monounsaturated or diunsaturated heterocyclic structure having one or two hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfer, and their agriculturally useful salts and esters of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -carboxylic acids and inorganic acids, are suitable as herbicides.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; A=substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or alkenylene;Z=a 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaromatic structure;X=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 benzyloxycarbonyl and phenyl;n=0 to 3, or 1 to 4 where Z is halogen-substituted pyridyl; andR.sup.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as cycloalkyl/cycloalkylalkyl-N-terminal cycloalkoxy-C-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from cycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyl groups, wherein said cycloalkyl group contains three to about eight carbon atoms and the acyclic alkyl portion of said cycloalkylalkyl group contains one to about eight carbon atoms; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl: wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as heterocyclic acyl aminodiol .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from aryl and aralkyl groups represented by ##STR2## and wherein R.sub.1 may be further selected from heteroaryl and heteroaralkyl represented by ##STR3## wherein each of T and A is independently selected from N and CH; wherein n is a number selected from zero through five, inclusive; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom, methylamino and NH; wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein Q is oxygen atom; and wherein each of T and A is independently selected from N and CH; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 is hydroxy; wherein R.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid benzylamides having the following general structure ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein, are disclosed, which compounds are hypoglcemic agents.

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: An imidazo [1,2-b]pyridazine compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group optionally having substituent(s), R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group optionally having substituent(s), a cycloalkyl group or a phenyl group optionally having substituent(s) or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to which they bond may form a heterolcyclic ring optionally having substituent(s), X is an oxygen atom or S(O).sub.k (k is zero to two), a group --.circle.A-- is a bivalent three to seven membered homocyclic or heterocyclic group optionally having substituent(s), m.sup.1 and m.sup.2 each is an integer of 0 to 4 and n is an integer of 0 or 1; or its salt, which is useful as antiasthmatics.

Abstract: A novel process for obtaining an .alpha.-amino-nitrile of the formula ##STR1## by reacting a nitrile with a metallic reducing agent to form a metallic imine of the formula ##STR2## and reacting the latter with a cyaniding agent to obtain the corresponding .alpha.-amino-nitrile.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is S, O, or NR' where R' is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n is 0-2; and B is H, --COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or amide thereof, --CH.sub.2 OH or an ether or ester derivative, or --CHO or an acetal derivative, or --COR.sub.1 or a ketal derivative where R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.3 where m is 0-4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing magnetic resonance imaging in at least a portion of a warm-blooded animal.

Abstract: A process for preparing .alpha.-formylamino nitriles of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted, with substituents which are inert under the reaction conditions, aliphatic or heteroaliphatic radicals with 1 to 10, cycloaliphatic or heterocycloaliphatic radicals with 3 to 6, araliphatic radicals with 7 to 12, heteroaraliphatic radicals with 4 to 12, aromatic radicals with 6 to 10 or heteroaromatic radicals with 3 to 10 carbon atoms, by reacting cyanohydrins of the formula II ##STR2## with the formamide III ##STR3## in the presence of acids, entails adding at least one ammonium salt to the reaction mixture.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for killing internal parasites, especially nematodes, trematodes and cestodes affecting warm blooded animals such as sheep, cattle, swine, goats, dogs, cats, horses and humans as well as poultry by administering an effective amount of a compound of the Formula I. ##STR1## The compounds are readily prepared by conventional chemical reactions.

Abstract: A series of novel spiro-substituted glutaramide derivatives have been prepared, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and bioprecursors therefor, wherein the spiro-substituent completes a 5- or 6-membered carbocycyclic ring and is located at the carbon atom adjacent to the carbamoyl group. These particular compounds are inhibitors of the neutral endopeptidase E.C.3.4.24.11 enzyme and are therefore useful in therapy as diuretic agents for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, renal insufficiency and other disorders. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl,A is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4 -alkylene or C.sub.4 -alkenylene,X is nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -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 benzyloxycarbonyl and/or phenyl,n is from 0 to 3 or from 1 to 5 when X is halogen,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: Substituted amino derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each stand for an acyclic hydrocarbon residue or an alicyclic hydrocarbon residue; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each stand for hydrogen or a hydrocarbon residue optionally containing hetero-atom(s); A stands for a carbon chain having two or more carbon atoms optionally containing ether linkage or sulfide linkage, which may be substituted and which may per se form a ring; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each stand for oxygen atom or sulfur atom; and Y stands for amino group or an organic residue bonded through nitrogen atom, which may form a ring by combining with a carbon atom constituting A; and their salts have anti-arrhythmic activity and are useful for prevention and treatment of a variety of arrhythmias.

Abstract: N-aminotriazole derivatives of the general formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkenyl, tetrahydropyranyl or norbornyl, or phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl or pyridyl, and the aromatic radicals may carry from one to five halogen atoms and/or from one to three of the following groups: hydroxyl, phenoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, and their salts which are environmentally compatible and tolerated by crops.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a 1,1-difluoroalkyl group or a 1,1-difluoroethenyl group having an even numbered carbon chain length of from 4 to 22 carbon atoms, pesticidal compositions thereof; and their use to control plant pests such as insects, acarids, and nematodes.

Abstract: Derivatives of 4-cyano-2,3-difluorophenol of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group which has 1-12 C atoms and in which one or two CH.sub.2 groups can also be replaced by --O--, --CO--, --CO--O-- and/or --CH.dbd.CH--, no two 0 atoms being directly attached to one another,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 independently of one another are each 1,4-phenylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two F atoms, and in which one or two CH groups can also be replaced by N, or trans-1,4-cyclohexylene in which one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups can also be replaced by 0 atoms and/or S atoms,Z is --CO--O--, --O--CO--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O, --C.tbd.C-- or a single bond,m is 0, 1 or 2 andQ is --CO-- or --CH.sub.2 --.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-alkylanilines is described, the most essential feature of which comprises reacting corresponding anilines at 150.degree. to 300.degree.C. with corresponding alcohols in the presence of a catalyst consisting of silica gel as carrier, of 0.2 to 10% of platinum and of 0.05 to 3% of a compound of a metal of the groups Ia and/or IIa of the Periodic Table, with the catalyst additionally containing at least one compound of an element of the groups Ib, IVa, IVb, Vb, VIIb and VIII in such an amount that the atomic ratio of platinum to the sum of these elements is 1 to 6.

Abstract: Known and novel substituted acroleins of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkoxy, phenoxy, halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkylthiyl or nitro, n is an integer from 1 to 5, in the case of n being greater than 1 the R.sup.1 s being identical or different and in the event of nitro substitution the aromatic ring carrying not more than 3 nitro groups, and where R.sup.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl or hetaryl or a nonaromatic heterocyclic radical, are prepared by reacting a phenylacetaldehyde of the general formula II ##STR2## with an aldehyde of the general formula III[R.sup.2 -CHO] IIIin the presence of a base and a solvent. These acroleins are useful to prepare hydroxymethyloxiranes which are intermediates in the synthesis of antimycotic and fungicidal azoylmethyloxiranes.

Abstract: Intermediates useful for synthesis of cephalosporins are disclosed, which intermediates are concerned with 1,2,3-thiadiazole-4-thiolates and the preparation of such thiolates.

Abstract: Certain aryl-alkynoic, alkenoic and alkanoic acids and derivatives and their use in treating inflammation, allergy and hyperproliferative skin disease are disclosed.

Abstract: Fluorescent compounds which are conjugates of a biologically active moiety and an arylidene dye moiety. The compounds have a large Stokes shift and are useful in applications such as biological diagnostic elements.

Abstract: Urea derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently a 4-disubstituted aminoaryl group or the like, and R.sup.3 is a carboxyalkyl group or the like, is soluble in water and effective as a color producing reagent for determining hydrogen peroxide or the like or the activity of peroxidase.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## are antagonists of leukotrienes of C.sub.4, D.sub.4, E.sub.4 and the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis.As such, these compounds will be useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A is an amino acid identifying group; B is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-5, inclusive, carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group having 6-12, inclusive, carbon atoms; carbon atom 2 is of the R configuration; and carbon atom 3 is of the R configuration. The compounds of the invention are effective in augmenting immunological responses and are useful therefore in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, viral infections, bacterial infections, and arthritis.

Abstract: Novel pesticides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, decahydronaphthyl, phenyl, naphthyl or thienyl,R.sup.2 represents alkyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, dialkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkoxyalkyl, cyano or formyl, or in each case optionally substituted cycloaklyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, furanylmethyl or tetrahydrofuranylmethyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl, andHet represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring of the formula ##STR2## and acid-addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Polymethine dyes are disclosed containing an acidic electron accepting terminal nucleus comprised of an isocyano group. The dyes are useful as spectral sensitizers in ultravioilet responsive imaging compositions.

Abstract: New tetrahydropyran derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which G is H.sub.2 or .dbd.O, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each an alkyl group having 1-10 C atoms, it also being possible for one or two CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by O atoms, or are F, Cl, Br or CN, R.sup.2 is also H, A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are each 1,4-phenylene, 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,3-dioxane-2,5-diyl, piperidine-1,4-diyl, 1,4-bicyclo[2.2.2]octylene or pyrimidine-2,5-diyl groups which are unsubstituted or substituted by 1-4 F atoms, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are each --CO--O--, --O--CO--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--, or a single bond, m and n are each 0, 1, 2 or 3, but (m+n) is at least 1 and at most 3, it being possible, when m is 2 or 3, for the group A.sup.1 and, when n is 2 or 3, for the groups A.sup.2 each to be identical or different from one another, and the acid addition salts of those among these compounds which are basic, are suitable for use as components in liquid-crystal dielectrics.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivative of the formula ##STR1## where A is oxygen or NOR.sup.8, where R.sup.8 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl or haloalkenyl, chlorothienyl or alkoxyalkylB is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2,X is hydrogen or methoxycarbonyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, carbonylalkyl, benzoyl or a cation,R.sup.2 is alkyl,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydroxyl, chlorine, bromine, thioalkylcarboxyl, thiocarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkoxy, or alkylthio, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together epoxy,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or methyl or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are together methyleneoxyethylene, andR.sup.7 is hydrogen or methyl,and herbicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenyl and benzyl nitroguanidine and phenyl and benzyl cyanoguanidine compounds. Methods for increasing crop yield, inhibiting lodging of graminaceous crops, and inducing cytokinin-like responses in crop plants with said novel guanidine compounds and derivatives thereof, as well as methods for inhibiting deterioration and/or extending the shelf life of harvested fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals are disclosed.

Abstract: Geminally-substituted cyclic ether carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof are provided which have the structure ##STR1## wherein Z is aryl, which may be optionally substituted with one or more of the following groups: halo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, lower alkylamino, phenyl or carbo-lower alkoxy ##STR2## R is COOH, COO alkali metal, coo lower alkyl, ##STR3## R.sup.1 is lower alkyl or aryl; n is 1 or 2;p is 2 to 5; andq is 1 to 4.These compounds are cardiovascular agents which exhibit thromboxane antagonist activity and thus are useful in the treatment of thrombotic disease.

Abstract: N-Phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and --N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts of these compounds with amines, alkali metal bases and alkaline earth metal bases or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good selective herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties when applied pre- and postemergence.In the formulaR.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, each unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 halogen atoms,R.sub.3 is halogen, hydrogen, --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted by methoxy, ethoxy, or 1 to 3 halogen atoms,R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl or methoxy,A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene or C.sub.

Abstract: New interphenylene prostaglandin (PGH) analogs are prepared by a method which involves reacting a bicyclic olefin, an acetylene compound and a benzylic halide together, in the presence of a palladium(O) catalyst in a single-step synthesis. By this technique a large number of new interphenylene PGH analogs can be prepared, which are useful as inhibitors of arachidonic acid induced platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where A is tetrahydropyran-4-yl, 3-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl, 1,4-dioxanyl, 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-2-yl, 2,5-dimethyl-1,4-dioxan-3-yl, 2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxan-3-yl, 2-methyl-1,3-dithiolan-2-yl, 2,6-dimethyltetrahydrothiopyran-3-yl, 2-methyl-1,3-dithian-2-yl or unsubstituted or substituted 1,3-dioxepan-5-yl, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methoxycarbonyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl and R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl or propargyl, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth of grass species, especially in broadleaved crops and monocotyledon crops which do not belong to the grass family.

Abstract: The following dipeptides possess a high order of sweetness: ##STR1## wherein X=O or S;R is alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, lower alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, bicycloalkenyl, tricycloalkyl, cyclic ether, cyclic thioether, cyclic sulfoxides, cyclic sulfones, aryl, benzyl, alkylaryl, aromatic heterocyclic or alkyl substituted aromatic heterocyclic containing up to 10 ring carbon atoms and up to a total of 12 carbon atoms;R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 are each H or lower alkyl;R.sub.5 is H, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl containing 3-5 ring carbons;each n=0, 1 or 2;m=0 or 1;Z is an alkylene chain containing 0-2 carbon atoms in the principal chain and up to a total of 6 carbon atoms;and food-acceptable salts.

Abstract: There are disclosed certain aminoether compounds which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of photographic image dye providing materials. The aminoethers are represented either by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or an alcohol protecting group and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or aralkyl such as benzyl or phenethyl; or the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together represent the carbon atoms necessary to form, together with the oxygen atoms to which they are bonded and >CH, a five or six member saturated heterocyclic moiety which may include substituted rings and fused rings.

Abstract: Enantiomeric selectivity is increased in chiral cyanohydrination of an aromatic aldehyde using a chiral cyclo(phenylalanylhistidine) catalyst by treating the (recycle) aldehyde to remove catalyst poisons or impurities which adversely effect enantiomeric selectivity.

Abstract: Chiral aromatic cyanohydrins are prepared by treating an aromatic aldehyde with cyanide ions in the presence of an inert, aprotic solvent and a chiral cyclo(phenylalanyl-histidine) and an alcohol. The technique is especially useful for reducing the induction period when starting-up the process, increase the rate of reaction and to produce a product of increased enantiomeric selectivity.

Abstract: New benzo-1,4-quinones and salts thereof with organic or inorganic acid and bases have the formula I ##STR1## wherein p is 1 or 2 and q is 0 or 1, provided that p+q is 1 or 2, R is a residue of formula II ##STR2## wherein Q is selected from the residues --CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, --CON(R.sub.4)(R.sub.5), --OR.sub.5, --OCOR.sub.7, --N(R.sub.8)(R.sub.9), --PO(OR.sub.10)([O].sub.x R.sub.11), --SO.sub.2 R.sub.12, --CN, Halogen, --NO.sub.2 or --COR.sub.13, n is an integer from 1 to 20, k is 1 or 2 and x is 0 or 1, and R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 to R.sub.13 are as defined in the specification.The compounds of formula I are useful in photographic materials such as bleaching inhibitors in films of photographic silver dye bleach materials.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyl or alkynyl, X is a saturated or unsaturated five-membered or six-membered heterocyclic structure which carries one or more substituents, and Z is hydrogen, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methyl or cyano, and salts of these compounds are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.