Abstract: Implantable devices formed of or coated with a material that includes a polymer having a non-fouling acrylate or methacrylate polymer are provided. The implantable device can be used for treating or preventing a disorder such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, restenosis, hemorrhage, vascular dissection or perforation, vascular aneurysm, vulnerable plaque, chronic total occlusion, patent foramen ovale, claudication, anastomotic proliferation for vein and artificial grafts, bile duct obstruction, ureter obstruction, tumor obstruction, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1,3-oxathiolane derivatives (I), processes for the preparation of 1,3-oxathiolane derivatives and intermediate compounds thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides bifunctional polymers, methods of preparing the same, and intermediates thereto. These compounds are useful in a variety of applications including the PEGylation of biologically active molecules. The invention also provides methods of using said compounds and compositions thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1,3-oxathiolane derivatives (I), processes for the preparation of 1,3-oxathiolane derivatives and intermediate compounds thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides bifunctional polymers, methods of preparing the same, and intermediates thereto. These compounds are useful in a variety of applications including the PEGylation of biologically active molecules. The invention also provides methods of using said compounds and compositions thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aminothiol ester compounds having the general formula (I): and to a method for preparing them and to their use in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary medicine (cancers and precancers, dermatological, rheumatic and ophthalmological complaints in particular) or in cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises, as active agent, a compound of general formula (I) in combination with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable support.

Abstract: Novel compounds and compositions including those compounds, as well as methods of using and making the compounds are herein described. The compounds are useful in therapeutic applications, including modulation of disease or disease symptoms in a subject (e.g., mammal, human, dog, cat, horse). The compounds are useful as modulators of the mu opioid receptor (MOR) through their binding affinity with that receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel immobilized Lewis acid catalyst which exhibits high catalytic activity in an aqueous solution and which permits recovery and reuse or long-term continuous use. The invention relates to an immobilized Lewis acid catalyst comprising a solid substance and a Lewis acid supported on the surface of the solid substance by chemical bonding, wherein the surface of the solid substance and the peripheries of the Lewis acid are coated with an ionic liquid, more specifically, an immobilized Lewis acid catalyst comprising a solid substance such as silica gel or an organic polymer and a Lewis acid stable even in water which is supported on the surface of the solid substance by chemical bonding, wherein the surface of the solid substance and the peripheries of the Lewis acid are completely or partially coated with a hydrophobic ionic liquid; a process for the production of the catalyst; use thereof; and a process for the preparation of compounds with the catalyst.

Abstract: The acetaldehyde compounds, 2-thiobenzoylacetaldehyde diethylacetal, 2-benzoyloxyacetaldehyde bis(2-methoxyethyl)acetal, 2-hydroxyacetaldehyde bis( 2-methoxyethyl)acetal, 2-thiobenzoylacetaldehyde bis(2-methoxy-ethyl)acetal, and 2-thioacetaldehyde bis(2-methoxyethyl)acetal, are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of substituted 1,3-oxathiolanes and substituted 1,3-dioxolanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aminothiol ester compounds having the general formula (I): and to a method for preparing them and to their use in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary medicine (cancers and precancers, dermatological, rheumatic and ophthalmological complaints in particular) or in cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises, as active agent, a compound of general formula (I) in combination with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable support.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein A is R3, OR3, SR3, and NR3R4; and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined. The compounds of the invention are reversible inhibitors of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, and are useful in treating disorders such as diabetes, heart diseases (including angina and congestive heart failure), and peripheral vascular disease in patients suffering from these diseases or conditions resulting thereof.

Abstract: The compounds of formula in the form of any one of their isomers or of mixtures thereof, and wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, R1 represents a methyl or an ethyl group and R2 represents a C3–C4 linear or branched alkyl group, are useful for the perfume and flavor industries.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing compound (XIV) useful as an intermediate for pharmaceutical agents efficiently and economically on an industrial scale without using ozone oxidation and highly toxic reagent, and an intermediate used for this method. Particularly, the present invention provides a method for producing a compound having an absolute configuration represented by the formula (XV) and an enantiomer thereof without using a technique such as optical resolution and the like, and an intermediate used for this method. (1) Compound (XIII) as a starting material is led to compound (I), and after introducing a protecting group, subjected to reduction and cyclization to give compound (XIV). Particularly, compound (XIII) as a material is led to compound (I) via compound (XX) to produce compound (XIV).

Abstract: Method for the preparation of (S)-2-acetylthio-3-phenylpropionic acid, wherein (R)-2-bromo-3-phenylpropionic acid is contacted with thioacetic acid and an organic base, for example triethylamine. Preferably the base is metered to a mixture of (R)-2-bromo-3-phenylproprionic acid and thioacetic acid at a temperature between −10° C. and +30° C.

Abstract: Amidomethyl esters, carbonylmercaptomethyl esters, keto-containing esters, amidomethyl thioesters, amidomethyl amides, and methylene dithioesters are disclosed. The novel compounds have two carbonyl groups connected by a linking moiety having an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen attached to a methylene group, to which is further attached a sulfur, nitrogen or CH2 group. Methods of treating illnesses and conditions, such as cancer, hemological disorders, inherited metabolic disorders and others, using these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel process in which an optically active alcohol compound having a desired absolute configuration and a high optical purity can be obtained by asymmetrically hydrogenating a &bgr;-keto acid compound through a simple operation. An optically active alcohol represented by general formula (III) as defined is obtained by asymmetrically hydrogenating a &bgr;-keto ester compound represented by general formula (I) as defined in the presence of at least one ruthenium complex having as a ligand an optically active tertiary diphosphine compound represented by general formula (II) as defined.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin-immobilized imine represented by the following formula: P—Q—N—═CH—R   I [in the formula, P represents the principal chain of a resin polymer; Q represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon side chain or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon side chain with a heteroatom interposed therein; R represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group or heterocyclic group] and a resin-immobilized &bgr;-aminocarbonyl compound of the following formula: which can be released as &bgr;-aminocarbonyl compound from the solid phase; and the invention also provide a resin-immobilized amine of the following formula: —P—Q1—O—Q2—NH2   III [Q1 and Q2 independently represent a hydrocarbon chain such as arylene, alkylenearylene or arylenealkylene], which is essential for solid state synthesis; and the invention has enabled the solid state synthesis of &bgr;-am

Abstract: Low-toxicity, highly-bioavailable, pharmaceutical antioxidant compositions for preferred oral administration to mammals are provided which have at least one amino acid-based compound of the general formula (I): A—N(Z)—CH(R1)C(O)—Q  (I) wherein A is represented by the formula: XO—[C(R2)2]n— wherein n is an integer of from 1 to about 3, X is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an acyl group and a halogenated acyl group and each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, and CH2OX; Z is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, and A; R1 is an amino acid side chain group or an amino acid side chain group which forms with R2 a single heterocyclic structure having a total of from 5 to 7 atoms in the ring; and wherein Q is a substituent s

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are two-part molecules, and compositions containing such compounds, in which one part is designed to become covalently bonded to the skin (bonding agent) and the other part (a characteristic use agent) is designed to impart some characteristic use, such as emolliency, moisturizing effect, anti-acne, anti-wrinkle, anti-pain, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-irritation, skin tanning and skin lightening effects, extended protection of the skin (e.g., from ultraviolet light, by incorporation of a sunscreen component; from toxic and/or irritating substances; from insects and skin parasites, by incorporation of insecticides and/or insect repellants; from free radicals or other agents, as in aging, by incorporation of antioxidants), or dyeing of hair, skin nails, wool or fuir. The covalently bonded part may also be useful to impart skin strengthening effect (e.g., from shear forces) or as wound healing agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Ar, X, Q, A, Y and Z are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and their salts as defined in claim 1, in which R1 is CO—Q—R8, where R8=H or R R2 and R3 are H or (C1-C4)alkyl, R4 is H, R, RO, OH, RCO, RSO2, PhSO2 R5 is RSO2, PhSO2, PhCO, RNHSO2, R2NSO2, RCO, CHO, COCOR′, CW—T—R9, CW—NR10R11, CW—N(R12)2 or R4 and R5 together are the chain (CH2)mB or —B1—(CH2)m1B— where B=SO2, m=3, 4; m1=2, 3; T and W=O, S; Q=O, S, NR13 where R13=H, R; R6=H, R, RO, RCO, ROCO, Hal, NO2, CN; R7=H, CH3; R9=R; R10, R11=H, R; N(R12)2=heterocycle A=pyrimidinyl and triazinyl radical or an analog thereof, where R=(substituted) aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, are suitable as selective herbicides. They are prepared by analogous processes via sulfonamides, some of which are new, of the formula (II) (see claim 4).

Abstract: Compounds with fungicidal and insecticidal properties having formula wherein X is N or CH; Y is O, S or NR6; A is independently hydrogen, halo, cyano, (C1-C12)alkyl, or (C1-C12)alkoxy; R1 and R6 is independently hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl; R2 is independently hydrogen, (C1-C12)alkyl, halo(C1-C12)alkyl, (C3-C7)cycloalkyl, (C2-C8)alkenyl, halo(C2-C8)alkenyl, (C2-C8)alkynyl, halo(C2-C8)alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic, or heterocyclic(C1-C4)alkyl; R3 is independently hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl; R4 and R5 is independently hydrogen, (C1-C4)alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, aryl(C2-C8)alkenyl, aryl(C2-C8)alkynyl, heterocyclic, or heterocyclic(C1-C4)alkyl wherein if one of R4 and R5 is hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl than the other of R4 and R5 is other than hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl, and its enantiomers and stereoisomers and agronomically acceptable salts.

Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, is useful in perfumery and in the field of flavors. The compound of formula (I) confer an odor and flavor effect extremely powerful of the clary-sage type, even when used in small amounts.

Abstract: (Het)aryloxy-, -thio- and -aminocrotonates of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: U is oxygen, sulfur or amino;V is oxygen, sulfur, amino or alkylamino;X, Y and Z independently of one another are .dbd.N-- or .dbd.CR.sup.3 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are alkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio and haloalkylthio; andR.sup.4 is an organic radical which is bonded to the skeleton directly or via an oxy, mercapto, amino, carboxyl or carbonylamino group,process for their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: A method of producing an ether-type thio-phospholipid of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: n is an integer of 13 to 17;A is C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 acyl group;G is a group selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## which is useful as synthetic substrate of cytosolic phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitors, said method being applicable to mass production of the compound (I), intermediates therefor and the preparation of the same are provided.

Abstract: An .alpha.-substituted phenylacetic acid derivative useful as an agricultural fungicide, represented by general formula (I), or a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, an intermediate for the production thereof, and an agricultural fungicide containing the same as the active ingredient, wherein R.sup.1 represents halogen, alkyl, OH, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, amino or nitro; Q represents aryl, heterocycle, mono- or disubstituted methyleneamino, (substituted amino-)methyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted carbonyl or substituted sulfonyl; X represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or OH; Y represents OH, alkylthio or amino; Z represents oxygen or sulfur; M represents oxygen, S(O)i (i being 0, 1 or 2), NR.sup.2 (R.sup.2 being hydrogen, alkyl or acyl) or a single bond; and n represents 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: .alpha.,.alpha.-Difluoro-.beta.-hydroxy thiol esters of Formula (III): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.c and R.sup.d are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, S-tert-butyl difluorothioacet-2-yl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, aryl, substituted aryl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fused aromatic rings, and substituted C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fused aromatic rings; orR.sup.c and R.sup.d together make up a ring selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl and substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl;R.sup.e is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl, substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl and substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of synthesizing a 2-substituted nitrogen containing compound having a formula (I): ##STR1## by reacting a hydroxylamine of formula (II); ##STR2## or a nitrone of formula (III): ##STR3## with a compound of formula (IV); ##STR4## thereby to form an intermediate compound, and thereafter causing or allowing said intermediate compound to undergo a pericyclic sigmatropic rearrangement reaction to form the compound (I); wherein X is a nucleofugal group, Y is selected from O,S,NH,NR.sub.5 and CR.sub.6 R.sub.7, R.sub.1 is a group which directs the reactivity of compound (II) on to the oxygen atom and R.sub.2 to R.sub.9 are each a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, aromatic, heteroaryl or cyclic group or hydrogen which is substantially inert or is protected during the reaction.

Abstract: A process to make .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoro-.beta.-hydroxy thiol esters of formula (IIIA) ##STR1## comprising reacting a difluoroethanethioate of formula (IVA) ##STR2## with a second reactant selected from the group consisting of aldehydes, ketones, acid halides and esters; in a solvent and in the presence of a strong base; with the proviso that the process is conducted in the absence of a catalyst and in the absence of a silyl containing compound. These thiol esters are useful as intermediates in organic syntheses of pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: A process for immobilizing organic and inorganic pollutants in contaminated soil materials in which partial remediation areas of a reconstruction site are purified by an on-site procedure presenting no danger to the surrounding ground water. With a clay mineral content of greater than or equal to 60 wt. %, both organic and inorganic pollutants are reduced and immobilized by washing with an alkylammonium compound. When the clay mineral content is less than 60 wt. %, a bentonite compound is added in controlled amounts and the pollutants are immobilized or further washed out.

Abstract: These compounds are denoted by the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which: Z denotes H or a linear or branched alkyl radical,X denotes O or S,each of A and B independently denotes an alkylene radical, it being possible for this radical to be substituted,R denotes H or an alkali metal, or else a linear or branched alkyl radical,x has the value of 0 or 1, andy has the value of 0, 1 or 2,the radical A not existing if x and y are both equal to 0, X being incapable of denoting O when R=alkyl and when R=H with x=y=0, and B being incapable of denoting optionally substituted methylene when X=S, x=y=0 and R=alkyl.According to the invention, different simple and efficient processes are proposed for preparing these new compounds, which can be applied to the preparation of new polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: .beta.-Carboxy sulfonyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is aryl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or alkyl, Y is --O--, --S--, or --NR.sub.2 --, and R.sub.5 is alkyl or aryl are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) and are thus useful for treating hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: A method for preparing 1,4-(Z,Z)-disubstituted-1,4-disulfurated-1,3-butadienes is disclosed. The butadienes can be further elaborated to provide 3,6-unsymmetrically-substituted-1,2-dithiins. Also disclosed are butadienes prepared by the method of the invention. These butadienes are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of antibiotic 1,2-dithiins.

Abstract: Alkylamino-mercaptoalkylamides have the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents the divalent radical --(CH.sub.2)n--, wherein n is a whole number ranging from 2 to 5, or the divalent radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --,m is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or linear or branched lower alkyl having 1-5 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen or a linear or branched lower alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms with the proviso that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are not hydrogen simultaneously and the salts of the compound of formula I as well as the corresponding disulfides with the exclusion of the disulfide in which A.dbd.--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, m=0, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 .dbd.H and R.sub.3 .dbd.--C.sub.2 H.sub.5. The compound of formula I is used as a reducing agent in a cosmetic composition for the permanent deformation of hair.

Abstract: A process for producing an optically active .beta.-hydroxyketone represented by formula (I): ##STR1## by catalytic asymmetrical aldol reaction is disclosed, comprising reacting a silyl-enol ether represented by formula (II): ##STR2## with a substituted aldehyde represented by formula (III):R.sup.5 CHO (III)in the presence of a binaphthol-titanium complex represented by formula (IV): ##STR3## An optically active .beta.-hydroxyketone is efficiently produced with diastereo-specificity and enantio-specificity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing (meth)acryloylthio esters of general formula I ##STR1## where R represents hydrogen or methyl, and R.sup.1 represents a phenyl group, a substituted phenyl group, a C.sub.1-24 alkyl group, a substituted C.sub.1-24 alkyl group, a cyclic C.sub.3-24 alkyl group;comprising reacting (meth)acrylic acid anhydride (formula II) ##STR2## where R represents hydrogen or methyl, with at least the stoichiometric amount with a thiol or thiolate of formula IIIR.sub.1 --S--M, (III)where M represents hydrogen or a metal cation, andR.sub.1 is defined as above.

Abstract: Compounds containing at least one alkenyl group, at least one maleimide group and at least one rodlike mesogenic moiety are prepared by reacting one or more aminophenols containing one or more rodlike mesogenic moieties with a stoichiometric quantity of a maleic anhydride per amine group of said aminophenol and then alkenylating the resulting phenolic functional maleimide.

Abstract: The compounds of the present invention comprise substituted phenolic thioethers represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and independently represent tert-alkyl or phenyl; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl; X represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.w --B--(CH.sub.2).sub.y -- wherein B represents O, S, or CH.sub.2 and w and y can each independently be an integer from 0 to 3 with the proviso that the sum of w+y is equal to or less than 3; A represents O or S(O).sub.n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; p is an integer from 1 to 4; and R represents alkyl; OH; OR.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, heterocyclealkyl in which the hetercyclic ring may optionally be substituted; cycloalkyl; substituted cycloalkyl; phenyl; substituted phenyl; phenylalkyl; or substituted phenylalkyl; or NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 together form a heterocyclic ring which may optionally be substituted; or R is (CH.

Abstract: A derivative of p-guanidinobenzoic acid of the general formula (IA): ##STR1## wherein Y represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom and (a) when Y is an oxygen atom, (R.sup.1).sub.m is selected from the group consisting of:5-(4-guanidinobenzoyloxy)-3-methoxymethyl, 3,5-dicarboxy, 3,5-bis(isopropoxycarbonyl), 3,5-bistrifluoromethyl, 3-acetyl, 3,5-bis(N-ethylcarbamoyl), and 3,5-bis(N-propylcarbamoyl);(b) when Y is a sulfur atom, (R.sup.1).sub.m is selected from the group consisting of:2-methyl, 3-methyl, 4-fluoro, 2-chloro, 3-chloro, 2,5-dichloro 2,6-dichloro, 3,4-dichloro, 2-bromo, 2-methoxycarbonyl, and 4-(N,N-diethylaminosulfonyl);or an acid addition salt of said derivative. A method for the treatment or prevention of diseases induced by abnormal enhancing of degradation of proteins by the action of elastase in mammals subject to or suffering therefrom, including the step of administering an effective amount of a p-guanidinobenzoic acid as described herein, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel N-(mercaptoalkyl)urea or carbamates of the formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein A is a monocyclic or bicyclic arylene or heteroarylene;Q is hydrogen or R.sub.9 CO--;Y is --O--,--S-- or --NR.sub.8 --;R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen; lower alkyl; cyclolower alkyl; substituted lower alkyl; aryl; or heteroaryl;R.sup.3 is --OR.sub.5 or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;R.sub.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R.sub.7 ; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 and the carbons to which they are attached complete a ring;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, lower alkoxy lower alkyl or aryl lower alkyl, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Acids, esters, amides and salts of benzhydryl compounds are antidotes for thiocarbamate and acetamide herbicides. These antidote compounds are especially effective to safen acetamide herbicides used to control grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds in rice, sorghum, corn and wheat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-decarboxyl-2-acylthioalkyl prostaglandins that are potent ocular hypotentives, and are particularly suitable for the management of glaucoma.

Abstract: An optically active 4-mercaptocinnamic acid derivative represented by general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an alkoxy group alkylthio group having 6 to 14 carbon atoms; X is H or F; Y is H or CH.sub.3 ; n is 0 or 1; Z is CH.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 ; and R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.2-8 alkyl group, preparation method, bistable or tristable liquid crystal composition containing at least one such derivative, and a liquid crystal display device including such a liquid crystal composition.The compound of general formula (1) decreases liquid crystal temperature range and broadens it, and enables realizing a bistable or tristable chiral smectic phase. The compound can be used alone or as blended with other liquid crystals having a smectic phase or ferroelectric liquid crystals as a material for liquid crystal devices.

Abstract: This invention relates to latent thiol monomers and their use in the synthesis of polymers. In addition, this invention relates to novel polymers and graft copolymers formed with these latent thiol monomers.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y can be tetrazolyl are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel optically-active aliphatic .beta.-halogen substituted carboxylic acid 4'-(4-alkoxybenzyloxy)biphenyl thioester compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight-chained alkyl radical having C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 carbon atoms and X represents a halogen atom, and a process for the preparation thereof. The novel biphenyl thioester compounds provided according to the present invention are usable as a dopant or a base material for liquid crystal blending, thereby improving the properties of LCD.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one adduct of (A) a polyolefin of 700 to 5,000 number average molecular weight substituted with carboxylic acid producing moieties (preferably acid or anhydride moieties), and (B) a monoepoxy thiol.

Abstract: Novel 4-chloro-4,4-difluorothiobutyric acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 halogenoalkyl and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an organic radical can be employed as pest-control agents. Control of insects and arachnids is possible and preferable.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing alkylthio-substituted carboxylic acids and arylthio-substituted carboxylic acids and their corresponding alkylthio-substituted thioesters and arylthio-substituted thioesters. The process comprises reacting a mercaptan with a lactone in the presence of an acidic catalyst at temperatures of about 100.degree. C. to about 350.degree. C. The process for preparing the thio-substituted carboxylic acids and thio-substituted thioesters may be a continuous process or a batch process.