Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: A method for producing amine-boranes, specifically pyridine-borane which is highly stable and of good color is described.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic phenanthropyran compounds, examples of which are substituted 2H-phenanthro 4,3-b!pyran and 3H-phenanthro 1,2-b!pyran compounds. The 2H-phenanthropyran compounds have certain substituents at the number 5 and 6 carbon atoms of the phenanthro portion of the phenanthropyran and at the 2 position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 carbon atoms of the phenanthro portion of the phenanthropyran. The 3H-phenanthropyran compounds have certain substituents at the number 11 and 12 carbon atoms of the phenanthro portion of the phenanthropyran and at the 3 position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 carbon atoms of the phenanthro portion of the phenanthropyran. Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1 is halo substituted phenyl; naphthyl; indolyl; benzthiophenyl; benzofuranyl; benzyl; or fluorenyl;. . is an optional covalent bond;one of X and Y is H and the other is hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, or X and Y are together .dbd.O or .dbd.NOR.sup.5 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H; C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy, cyano, COR.sup.c, CO.sub.2 R.sup.c, CONR.sup.c R.sup.d, or NR.sup.c R.sup.d (where R.sup.c and R.sup.d are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl(C.sub.0-4 alkyl) optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halo and trifluoromethyl); phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) (optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halo or trifluoromethyl); COR.sup.c ; CO.sub.2 R.sup.c ; CONR.sup.c R.sup.d ; COC.sub.1-6 alkylNR.sup.c R.sup.d ; CONR.sup.c COOR.sup.d ; or SO.sub.2 R.sup.c ;R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl; andR.sup.4 is phenyl optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an electron withdrawing group; R.sub.1 is H or COZ;X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are independently H, lower alkyl,aryl, aryl lower-alkyl or polystyrene orR and X.sub.1 taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a ring containing from 4 to 15 ring carbon atoms and may contain up to 2 heteroatoms, wherein the heteroatoms are O, S, or N; andZ is an amino acid residue, a peptide residue or a leaving group. The compounds of the present invention are adaptable as blocking or protecting groups for an amine composition useful in peptide synthesis. The present invention is also directed to a method of protecting an amino group of an organic molecule during a reaction which modifies a portion of the molecule other than the protected amino group.

Abstract: There are provided perfluoroalkanoyl aminonitrile intermediates and their use in a facile and efficient synthesis of 2-perfluoroalkyl-3-oxazolin-5-one. Said oxazolinone is a key intermediate in the preparation of insecticidal, acaricidal and nematocidal pyrrole compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of structural formula (I) ##STR1## which are useful as cholesterol lowering agents. These compounds are also useful as inhibitors of squalene synthetase, inhibitors of fungal growth, inhibitors of farnesyl-protein transferase and farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. These compounds are also useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A method of controlling Take-All disease of plants by applying a fungicide of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z1 and Z2 are C and are part of an aromatic ring which is benzothiophene; andA is selected from --C(X)-amine wherein the amine is an unsubstituted, monosubstituted or disubstituted amino radical, --C(O)--SR.sub.3, --NH--C(X)R.sub.4, and --C(.dbd.NR.sub.3)--XR.sub.7 ;B is --W.sub.m --Q(R.sub.2).sub.3 or selected from O-tolyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, and 9-phenanthryl, each optionally substituted with halogen or R.sub.4 ;Q is C, Si, Ge, or Sn;W is --C(R.sub.3).sub.p H.sub.(2-p) --; or when Q is C, W is selected from --C(R.sub.3).sub.p H(.sub.2-p), --N(R.sub.3).sub.m H(.sub.1-m)--, --S(O)p--, and --O--;X is 0 or S;n is 0, 1, 2, or 3;m is 0 or 1;p is 0, 1, or 2;each R and R.sub.2 is independently defined herein;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, or dialkylamino; andR.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are inhibitors of acyl-Coenzyme A: cholesterol O-acyltransferase (ACAT), pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for the preparation of such compounds, and the use of such compounds as antihypercholesterolemic and/or antiatherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: Novel imino ether compounds, processes for their production and methods for their use are provided. These novel imino ether compounds are particularly useful as light stabilizers for polymeric compositions, particularly for lacquer coating compositions.

Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzothiophene compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --O--CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --O--CO--Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, or --O--SO.sub.2 --(C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --O--CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --O--CO--Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, --O--SO.sub.2 --(C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl) chloro or bromo;R.sup.2 is --H or --OH;n is 2 or 3; andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are independently C.sub.1 14 C.sub.4 alkyl, or combine to form 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for inhibiting restenosis.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 4-(3,4-dioxocyclobuten-1-yl)chromenes and dihydronaphthalenones and 3-(3,4-dioxocyclobuten-1-yl)indenes and salts thereof having smooth muscle relaxing activity, to their use in the treatment of hypertension as well as for treatment of peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, disorders involving excessive smooth muscle contraction of the urinary tract such as incontinence or of the gastrointestinal tract such as irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, and hair loss and to pharmaceutical compositions containing an invention compound. The present invention discloses compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independent from each other, are selected from the following: C.sub.1-6 perfluoroalkoxy, C.sub.1-6 perfluoroalkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonamido, C.sub.1-6 perfluoroalkylsulfonamido, amino, C.sub.1-6 acylamino, C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to phenyl amidine derivatives having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of such phenyl amidine derivatives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1,2-ethanediol derivative and a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, and a cerebral function-improving agent comprising the same. The cerebral function-improving agent of this invention is useful for treating cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, sequelae of ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral apoplexy.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein Q represents optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl, indolyl, benzothiophenyl, benzofuranyl, benzyl or indazolyl; Z represents O, S or NR.sup.8 ; X and Y are H or are together .dbd.O; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H; optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl); COR.sup.c ; CO.sub.2 R.sup.c ; CONR.sup.c R.sup.d ; CONR.sup.c COOR.sup.d ; or SO.sub.2 R.sup.c ; R.sup.3 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.4 is H , C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; and R.sup.5 represents optionally substituted phenyl; are tachykinin antagonists. They and compositions thereof are useful in therapy.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1-6 carbons, or halogen; A is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3-6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbons, alkenyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds; B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.8, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.11, CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.11, CHO, CH(OR.sub.12).sub.2, CHOR.sub.13 O, --COR.sub.7, CR.sub.7 (OR.sub.12).sub.2, or CR.sub.7 OR.sub.13 O, where R.sub.7 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 5 carbons, R.sub.8 is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons, or R.sub.8 is phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 independently are hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5-10 carbons, or phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.11 is lower alkyl, phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.

Abstract: An N-heteroaryl-N'-phenylurea derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are as defined in the description of the specification which is useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and diseases caused by them.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of a compound of formula (I): Ar--Y--Q, wherein Ar is either (i) furyl, thienyl, thienyl 1,1-dioxide, pyrryl, pyridyl, benzofuryl, benzothienyl, benzothienyl 1,1-dioxide, indolyl, naphthyl, quinolyl, or tetrahydronaphthyl, any of which is optionally substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl (which may itself optionally be substituted by one or more halogen atoms), C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, halo, nitro, amino, carboxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy-carbonyl and hydroxy, or (ii) phenyl optionally substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from phenyl (which is itself optionally substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from those optional substituents specified in (i) above) and those specified as optional substituents in (i) above, Y is C.sub.1-10 alkylene or C.sub.2-10 alkenylene; Q is formula (II), where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: The present Application discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula (I):Q(CH.sub.2).sub.a (O).sub.b Q.sup.1 CR.sup.2 =CR.sup.3 CR.sup.4 =CR.sup.5 CXNR.sup.1 R.sup.xor a salt or propesticide thereof, wherein Q is an optionally substituted aromatic monocyclic or fused bicyclic ring system in which at least one ring is aromatic, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C=C--where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halo or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl, halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, C.sub.2-3 alkynyl, or cyano; or Q.sup.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.7 ; a=0 or 1; b=0 or 1; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl; X is oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.1 is phenyl optionally substituted by 1-5 substituents chosen from: a) C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1-6 carbons, or halogen; A is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3-6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbons, alkenyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds; B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.8, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.11, CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.11, CHO, CH(OR.sub.12).sub.2, CHOR.sub.13 O, --COR.sub.7, CR.sub.7 (OR.sub.12).sub.2, or CR.sub.7 OR.sub.13 O, where R.sub.7 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 5 carbons, R.sub.8 is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons, or R.sub.8 is phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 independently are hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5-10 carbons, or phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.11 is lower alkyl, phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel urea, thiourea and guanidine derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations thereof and a method of using same to prevent diabetic complications.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel HIV protease inhibitors, pharmaceutical formulations containing those compounds and methods of treating HIV infection.

Abstract: The present Invention includes synthetic steps and intermediates involved in the following reaction scheme a of converting compounds of Formula (II) to the diarylmethanes of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: Y is oxygen or sulfur;A, B, C, D, and E are carbon or 1, 2 or 3 of A, B, C, D, and E are independently nitrogen, and the others are carbon; andwhereinR.sup.1 through R.sup.10 are selected independently from the group consisting of: hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxy alkyl, alkoxy alkyl, perhalo-alkyl, amino, nitro, nitrile, halo, carboxyl, sulfonyl, acyl, formyl, carbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, aminomethyl, azido, amido, hydrazino, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, or aryl or heteroaryl, mono, di, or tri substituted with one or more hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 3-chlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonyl chlorides is described where a cinnamic acid is converted in the presence of thionyl chloride and a 4-N,N'-disubstituted aminopyridine in one step to the desired product.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is 2-(1-bromoethyl)benzo[b]thiophene of formula: ##STR1## as well as a process for the preparation thereof, characterised in that 2-ethylbenzo[b]thiophene is reacted, in a solvent, with a brominating agent in the presence of a free radical initiator, which provides the desired compound, and the use thereof in the preparation of 2-(1-(benzyloxyamino)ethyl)benzo[b]thiophene and of N-hydroxy-N-{1-(benzo[b]thien-2-yl)ethyl}urea.No figure.

Abstract: A novel cyclopropenone derivative (I) which possesses a potent inhibitory activity against thiol protease such as papain, cathepsin B, cathepsin H, cathepsin L, calpain or the like with excellent properties regarding oral absorbance, tissue transference and cell membrane permeability, and are clinically useful in the treatment of various diseases such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophy. Also provided are a process for producing the compound (I) and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process of making chiral 2-aryl-1,4-butanediamine derivatives useful as neurokinin-A antagonists of Formula 7 ##STR1##

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a compound represented by formula (6a) or (6b): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl-protecting group and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, represents lower alkyl groups, using a compound represented by formula (2a) or (2b) obtained by preferential crystallization: ##STR2## and also to a compound represented by the following formula (7) which is an intermediate useful for producing the compound of formula (6a) or (6b): ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group represented by formula (8): ##STR4## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is as defined above and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a group or a carboxyl protecting group represented by formula (9): ##STR5## or a group represented by formula (10): ##STR6## wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above.

Abstract: A trialkylamine derivative represented by the formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different from each other and each represents lower alkyl;R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be the same or different from one another and each represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl or halogen;R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 may be the same or different from each other and each represents hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen;X represents oxygen, sulfur, --CH.dbd.N-- or --CH.dbd.CH--;Y represents oxygen, sulfur, methylene, N--R.sup.11 (wherein R.sup.11 represents lower alkyl), SO or SO.sub.2 ;Z represents --OCO(CH.sub.2).sub.p .about. or --OCH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.p .about. (wherein p represents a number of 0 to 4 and symbol .about.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R is as defined in the description, to their preparation, to fungicidal compositions which contain such compounds as active substances, and to the use of the active substances or compositions for controlling fungi in agriculture and horticulture.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic naphthopyran compounds substituted at the number eight carbon atom on the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran ring with, for example, a methoxy group. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a condensed heterocyclic derivative represented by a formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or the like, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl, or the like, W is represented by --OC(O)--, --SC(O)--, or the like, and Z represents a 2-indolyl group or the like. The present invention also provides an agricultural or horticultural fungicide which comprises an amount of the condensed derivative known to be effective as a fungicide. The agricultural or horticultural fungicide according to the present invention exhibits a superior control effect for downy mildew and late blight, without harm to nonfungal, photosynthesizing plants.

Abstract: Disclosed are benzothiophene and thienothiophene derivatives useful for inhibiting urokinase activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1 is halo substituted phenyl; naphthyl; indolyl; benzthiophenyl; benzofuranyl; benzyl; or fluorenyl;. . is an optional covalent bond;one of X and Y is H and the other is hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, or X and Y are together .dbd.0 or .dbd.NOR.sup.5 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H; C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy, cyano, COR.sup.c, CO.sub.2 R.sup.c, CONR.sup.c R.sup.d, or NR.sup.c R.sup.d (where R.sup.c and R.sup.d are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl(C.sub.0-4 alkyl) optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halo and trifluoromethyl); phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) (optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halo or trifluoromethyl); COR.sup.c ; CO.sub.2 R.sup.c ; CONR.sup.c R.sup.d ; COC.sub.1-6 alkylNR.sup.c R.sup.d ; CONR.sup.c COOR.sup.d ; or SO.sub.2 R.sup.c ;R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl; andR.sup.4 is phenyl optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: A novel cyclopropenone derivative (I) which possesses a potent inhibitory activity against thiol protease such as papain, cathepsin B, cathepsin H, cathepsin L, calpain or the like with excellent properties regarding oral absorbance, tissue transference and cell membrane permeability, and are clinically useful in the treatment of various diseases such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophy. Also provided are a process for producing the compound (I) and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same.

Abstract: Novel 9-amino-7-(substituted amino)-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines having activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to tetracyclines are disclosed. Also disclosed are intermediates and methods for making the novel compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) which are novel C3- or C5-acyl sulfonamide, carboxamic acid or tetrazolyl analogs of the Zaragozic acids. These compounds inhibit the enzyme squalene synthase and are useful as cholesterol lowering agents.

Abstract: 2-Heteroaromatic alkanoate esters which are useful as inhibitors of human leukocyate or neutrophil elastase.

Abstract: Dyes of formula ##STR1## wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the benzene or naphthalene series or of the heterocyclic series, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sub.2 is phenyl or substituted phenyl, give dyeings of good fastness properties on nitrogen-containing or hydroxyl group containing fibre materials.

Abstract: A process for producing an enyne derivative, and intermediate, which is useful for preparing compounds showing strong inhibiting activities against squalane epoxidase of Eumycetes and strong anti-cholesterol activities. The process comprises reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is a halogen atom, with an acetylene derivative, in the presence of a palladium catalyst, to obtain a compound of the formula: ##STR2## and, if necessary, N-alkylating this compound.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of benzo[b]thiophenes of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 independently denote hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, nitro, cyano, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonylamino, benzoylamino,N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl)phenylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, phenylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, aminocarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 phenylalkyl and nitrobenzyl or R.sup.1 +R.sup.2 or R.sup.2 +R.sup.3 or R.sup.3 +R.sup.4 denote a butadienediyl chain optionally substituted by R.sup.1 to R.sup.4, in whicha) thiophenols of the general formula II ##STR2## in which the substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have the aforementioned meanings, are reacted with chloroacetaldehyde at a temperature ranging from 0.degree. to 150.degree. C. andb) the resulting (arylthio)acetaldehydes of the general formula III ##STR3## in which the substituents R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides tertiary and secondary amine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are antagonists for alpha-2 adrenoreceptors and which inhibit serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) uptake.

Abstract: A benzodifuranone compounds of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a naphthyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group, which is useful for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials, is prepared in high purity and high yield by allowing benzofuran compounds of the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is as defined above, to react with acetonitrile compounds of the formula, ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above, and then carrying out an oxidation reaction to give the benzodifuranone compound.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula ##STR1## in which n is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.1 is attached at any of the positions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, and each R.sup.1 is halo, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, hydroxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trifluoromethoxy, carboxy, --COOR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is an ester group, --CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 where R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl selected from thienyl, pyridyl, benzothienyl, quinolinyl, benzofuranyl or benzimidazolyl, said phenyl, naphthyl and heteroaryl groups being optionally substituted, or R.sup.2 is furanyl optionally substituted with C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is nitrile, carboxy, --COOR.sup.8 where R.sup.8 is an ester group, --CONR.sup.9 R.sup.10 where R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.11 SO.sub.2 -- where R.sup.11 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; and R.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of structural formula (I) ##STR1## which are useful as cholesterol lowering agents. These compounds are also useful as inhibitors of squalene synthase, inhibitors of fungal growth, inhibitors of farnesyl-protein transferase and farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. These compounds are also useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: New furanone compounds have anti-inflammatory, immunosuppresive and anti-proliferative activity and are useful in treating psoriasis and modifying calcium homeostasis. A compound of the invention is 4-[3,6-dihydro-6-hydroxy-5-(3-phenylpropyl)-2H-pyran-2-yl]-5-hydroxy-2-(5H )-furanone.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is R.sup.1 O.sub.2 C--C.dbd.CH--ZR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which are the same or different, are alkyl or fluoroalkyl groups, and Z is either an oxygen or sulphur atom; A is an oxygen or sulphur atom, --NR.sup.3 --, or --CR.sup.4 R.sup.5 --; X, Y and Z.sup.1, which are the same or different, are, for example, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl among other possible substituents or X and Y when they are in adjacent positions on the ring optionally form a fused ring; and R, R.sup.3 -R.sup.12 are, for example, hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl among other possible substituents provided R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are not both hydrogen. The compounds are useful in agriculture, especially as fungicides but also as insecticides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Amine derivatives having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## Y is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.4 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a halogenated alkyl group or a halogen atom; R.sup.5 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a halogen atom, nitro group or hydroxy group; R.sup.5 is attached to an arbitrary position of X, and R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 is attached to an arbitrary position of Y.The amine derivatives (I) are useful as fungicides.