Abstract: The use of the compounds: ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, alkanoyloxy, phenylalkoxy, halo or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl or phenylalkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, thienylalkyl or furylalkyl; n is one of the integers 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as NMDA antagonists in the treatment of convulsions and neurodegenerative disease states. The compounds in which R.sup.2 are heterocyclylalkylamines are novel and useful NMDA antagonists.

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

Abstract: A composition for protecting culture plants from the phytotoxic action of herbicidally active chloracetanilides contains as active ingredient an acylamine derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen, sulfur, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --,Q is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl group, which may be interupted by oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl or sulfonyul, or a test 1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-alkyl, 1,3-dioxolan-4-alkyl, 2,2-dialkyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylalkyl, 1,3-dioxan-2-ylalkyl, 2-benzopyranylalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl alkenyl-oxycarbonyl or tetrahydrofurylalkyl, or the groupOX represents also a halogenoalkyl radical,n is 1, 2 or 3,Z is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or dioxymethylene,A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -hydrocarbon radical which may be staight-chained, branched or cyclic and which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkoxy, alkylthio, cyano or halogen,B is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

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: The invention relates to new sulphonamido-ethyl compounds having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, benzyl, nitrophenyl, acetamidophenyl or thienyl, R.sub.2 is hydroxycarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl bonded via alkylene or alkenylene, or a 4,5-dihydro-pyridazin-3-one-6-yl or pyridazin-3-on-6-yl group optionally substituted on a ring carbon by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl and X is substituted or unsubstituted imino, oxygen or sulphur, which compounds may be used to prevent arteriosclerosis or tumor metastasis, and are antitrombotic and thromboxane antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is absent or denotes hydrogen, alkyl or acyl, A denotes an acyl radical or an amino acid residue, B denotes an amino acid residue, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined in the specification, and to their salts, to a process for their preparation, to pharmaceutical products containing them, and to their use as medicaments, and intermediates for the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: Certain 1,2-diamino-4,5-dimethoxycyclohexane amide derivatives have analgesic activity, and bind selectively to the kappa opioid receptor site. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and a method of alleviating pain in mammals are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a dimeric aromatic acyl cyanide of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or hetaryl,comprising reaction an acyl halide of the formulaAr--CO--Halin whichHal is fluorine, chlorine or bromine, with an alkali metal cyanide in a two-phase system comprising water and a water-immiscible or only sparingly water-miscible aliphatic ketone, and in the presence of a phase-transfer catalyst. The products are known intermediates for pesticides.

Abstract: Analgesic activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, carboxyalkyl, halosubstituted alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, mercaptoalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, (cycloalkyl)alkyl, (heteroaryl)alkyl, arylalkyl, carbamoylalkyl, guanidinylalkyl, or heteroaryl, and R.sub.3 is hydroxymethylene or carbonyl.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl or an aromatic group, having pharmaceutical utility as an agent for treating a condition mediated through gastric acid secretion for reducing the volume and the acidity of gastric juice.

Abstract: A novel chemical compound, i.e. the tris-(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane salt of 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid, is described.The novel compound is water soluble and exhibits such peculiar properties as to be fit for preparing pharmaceutical forms for parenteral or oral administration. It is useful both for human and veterinary use.

Abstract: A biologically active compound can be solubilized by reaction in different sequences to form a derivative carrying the active moiety, a linking group such as an optionally substituted diisocyanate radical, a polyether moiety such as a polyoxyethylene radical, and a terminal group such as a butyl radical, e.g. ##STR1## n=1 to 400. The active materials can be agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and the like.

Abstract: Novel syntheses of dihalovinylcyclopropanecarboxylates, including potent insecticides, are described. The processes begin with the reaction between an alkenol and an orthoester to produce a .gamma.-unsaturated carboxylate, followed by the catalyzed addition of a carbon tetrahalide to the double bond and dehydrohalogenation to produce a cyclopropane derivative.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium salts of furosemide are stable and highly water-soluble, affording thereby solid oral dosage forms which are more bioavailable, oral liquid dosage forms hitherto unavailable, and injectable dosage forms of furosemide with higher concentration, hence lower volume, which do not add to the sodium ion burden of patients to whom it may be administered.

Abstract: Novel compounds possessing both angiotensin enzyme inhibitory activity and diuretic activity are disclosed. The compounds are represented by the general formula ##STR1## in which X is ##STR2## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl-alkyl, and cycloalkyl, and may be the same or different; n is an integer from 0 to 4 inclusive; M is alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-alkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkyl-alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaryl-alkyl, hetero-cyloalkyl, hetero-cycloalkyl-alkyl, fused aryl-cycloalkyl, fused aryl-cycloalkyl-alkyl, fused heteroaryl-cycloalkyl, fused heteroaryl-cycloalkyl-alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylamino-alkyl, or dialkylaminoalkyl, or M and R.sub.6 taken together with the nitrogen to which M is bonded and the carbon to which R.sub.

Abstract: Substituted trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexyl amide compounds demonstrating selective opioid receptor binding possess utility as analgesic, diuretic, and psychotherapeutic agents. A method of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions employing the compounds, and a method of alleviating pain employing the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted oximes and hydroxylamine ethers, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and their use for the control of pests.

Abstract: Amidine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are novel compounds and are useful as powerful anti-trypsin, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein and anti-thrombin agents. They are also useful as a powerful anti-complement agent.

Abstract: Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethylamines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents optionally substituted naphthyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or alkyl which is substituted by in each case optionally substituted phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.3 represents alkyl andR.sup.4 represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or optionally substituted aralkyl, orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, represent an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical, which can contain further hetero-atoms,excluding the compounds in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 both represent methyl, R.sup.1 represents unsubstituted phenyl and R.sup.2 at the same time represents hydrogen, or plant-tolerated addition products thereof with acids or metal salts, which possess fungicidal and plant growth regulating activities.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel N-acyl acidic amino acid diamide derivative represented by the general formula or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, when taken together with the respective adjacent nitrogen atoms, form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; R.sup.5 represents a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, acyl or heterocyclic group; A represents a bond or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, alkenylene or alkadienylene group; and n is 1, 2 or 3. Said compound has an anti-ulcer activity which is effective to human beings and animals. This disclosure relates to such a compound, to a process for the production thereof and to an anti-ulcer agent containing the same.

Abstract: Substituted trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexyl amide compounds demonstrating selective opioid receptor binding possess utility as analgesic, diuretic, and psychotherapeutic agents. A method of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions employing the compounds, and a method of alleviating pain employing the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Analogs of 2,5-Diaryl tetrahydrofurans which were substituted or unsubstituted at 3,4-positions were prepared.These compounds are found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and thereby useful in the treatment of various diseases or disorders mediated by the PAF, for example, inflammation, cardiovascular disorder, asthma, lung edema, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain, and aggregation of platelets.

Abstract: Salts formed between penbutolol and furosemide or piretanide, pharmaceutical compositions containing such salts, and methods for treating diseases of the coronary and circulatory systems with such salts.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as dopamine receptor agonists for the treatment of various diseases of the central nervous system such as Parkinson's disease and related disorders having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of H, and OA; A is H or ##STR2## R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aromatic residues; n is 2 or 3; and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxyphenyl, 4-hydroxyphenyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, ##STR3## where X is S, O or NH; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed is a method for inducing a dopaminergic response in a patient by adminstering a pharmacologically-effective amount of one of the foregoing compounds.

Abstract: A process for making N-furfurylthioalkyl carboxamide by reacting an oxaz(ol)ine with furfurylmercaptan in the absence of a transition metal catalyst. The carboxamide may then be hydrolyzed to form the 2-furfurylthioalkylamine.

Abstract: Analogs of 2,5-Diaryl tetrahydrofurans which were substituted or unsubstituted at 3,4-positions were prepared.These compounds are found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and thereby useful in the treatment of various diseases or disorders mediated by the PAF, for example, inflammation, cardiovascular disorder, asthma, lung edema, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain, and aggregation of platelets.

Abstract: Benzamides having histamine H.sub.2 receptor blocking activity of formula ##STR1## wherein A represents O, S, N--CN or CH--NO.sub.2 and R represents an alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl or pyridyl 1-oxide group; their salts; a process for their preparation; and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients.

Abstract: 3-Alkoxy-4-substituted-phenoxy-2,3-unsaturated acid esters and derivatives thereof and the use thereof for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Benzamides having histamine H.sub.2 receptor blocking activity of formula ##STR1## wherein A represents O, S, N--CN or CH--NO.sub.2 and R represents an alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl or pyridyl 1-oxide group; their salts; a process for their preparation; and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients.

Abstract: The S-acylation of a mercaptoacyl amino acid having ACE inhibitory action with a diuretic containing a carboxyl group yields a product having both ACE inhibitory action and diuretic activity in vivo.

Abstract: New derivatives of 1,2-ethylenediamine and salts thereof endowed with vascular antispasmodic and antiallergic activity; processes for preparing them, some new intermediates useful in their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Acylamido-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which the index n represents an integer of from 1 to 4,the index m represents 0 or 1,X represents oxygen, sulphur or an --NH-- group,W represents a --CO--, --CO--NHSO.sub.2 -- or --SO.sub.2 NH--CO-- group, orX-W together represent a --CO-- or --CO--NHSO.sub.2 -- group,A represents optionally substituted phenylene, thienylene or furylene,Y represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, formyloxy, amino or sulpho optionally present in salt form, andZ represents hydrogen, orY and Z together represent an oxo group or an .dbd.N--O--R.degree. group in which R.degree. represents hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen or a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 --R.sub.2 in which R.sub.2 is a free, esterified or etherified hydroxy or mercapto group or a quaternary ammonium group, andR.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or a defined hydrocarbyl or halogenoalkenyl radical, R.sup.2 stands for a defined hydrocarbyl, halogenoalkenyl or furylmethyl radical, R.sup.3 is a substituent at position (a) or (b) and stands for a hydroxy or defined alkoxy or alkanoyloxy radical, R.sup.4 stands for a defined alkoxy, cyanoalkoxy or alkenyloxy radical or a defined amino acid residue or peptide residue, and n stands for 1, 2 or 3, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof. Processes for the manufacture of the compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one of the compounds and a pharmaceutical diluent or carrier. The compounds are antagonists at the opiate receptors, and most of them are selective .delta.-receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-alkylated aminoalcohols of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is a radical of aromatic character which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl, n has the values nought or 1 and Alk is an alkylene radical having 2 to 5 carbon atoms and the nitrogen atom and the oxygen atom or, if n is nought, the salicylamide radical are separated from one another by at least two carbon atoms in the straight-chain, and their salts. The main action of the novel compounds consists in a stimulation of cardiac .beta.-receptors; the compounds also effect a blockage of adrenergic .alpha.-receptors and a lowering in the blood pressure. They can therefore be used as .beta.-stimulators, especially as agents having a positively inotropic action for the treatment of cardiac insufficiency.

Abstract: Amidobenzamides acting as histamine H.sub.2 receptors blocking agents, of formula ##STR1## wherein A is CO or SO.sub.2 and B is alkyl, phenyl, pyridyl, pyridyl-1-oxyde, pyrazinyl or thienyl; their salts; process for their preparation by reaching 2-(5-dimethyl-aminomethylfuran-2-ylmethylthio)ethylamine with a derivative of formula ##STR2## and optional salification and pharmaceutical compositions containing same.

Abstract: Bis(carboxamide) derivatives being useful as histamine H.sub.2 receptor antagonists or anti-peptic ulcer agents are provided from certain dicarboxylic acid derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: a is 1 to 3;b is 0 to 2;c is 2 to 4;d is 1 to 5;X is sulphur, oxygen or --CH.sub.2 --;Y is oxygen, sulphur, NR.sub.4 or CHR.sub.5 wherein R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, NO.sub.2 or CN, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl or phenylsulphonyl optionally substituted in the phenyl moiety by one or two substituents selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, and R.sub.5 is NO.sub.2, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl or optionally substituted phenylsulphonyl as defined for R.sub.4 ;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached represent a pyrrolidino or piperidino ring;R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.

Abstract: A method and product for use in controlling the deposition of silica-containing scales and their adhesion to the walls of piping and other plant components. The product is an amine to which is attached at least a pair of terminal groups. Each group is selected from the family of compounds consisting of furfuryl and a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical substituted with one or more members selected from hydroxy and carboxy, or a hydrohalide thereof. The method includes injecting the additive into saline brine or brackish water containing silica which may tend to precipitate as a scale.

Abstract: Ranitidine is prepared by reacting a compound of formula (II) ##STR1## with aziridine. The reaction may be carried out in the absence of a solvent or preferably in the presence of a solvent such as water or an alkanol at elevated temperature.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as set forth hereinafter, their preparation and uses as ganglionic blocking agents are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 each is hydrogen or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 together form a second carbon-to-nitrogen bond, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or cyano, R.sup.4 is alkyl and Ar is one of certain aromatic moieties.The compounds can be used as abscission agents for the loosening of fruit and/or leaves on plants.

Abstract: Novel cyanoguanidine derivatives, and acid addition salts thereof useful as medicines which have pharmacological actions such as anti-secretory effect, local anesthesia action and the like; and process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 9-deoxy-9-methylene-6-keto-PGE derivatives which are useful for platelet aggregation inhibition and gastric cyctoprotection.