Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dyeing composition, method, use and kit thereof, which improves dyeing using specific direct dyes. The inventive composition comprises benzyl alcohol, and a thickening polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1 is F, Cl or Br; R2 is H or F; and R3 is Cl or Br; and (b) at least one fungicidal compound selected from (b1) through (b13) as disclosed herein. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed are process intermediate compounds useful for preparing compounds of Formula 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the enantio-selective preparation of spyrrolidine derivatives useful in the manufacture of pesticidally active compounds, as well as to intermediates in the processes. The processes include those comprising (a-i) reacting a compound of formula Ia wherein P is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted, wherein the heteroaryl is connected at P via a ring carbon atom; R1 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; R2 is aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted; with a source of cyanide in the presence a chiral catalyst to give a compound of formula IIa wherein P, R1 and R2 are as defined for the compound of formula Ia; and (a-ii) oxidising the compound of formula IIa with a peroxy acid, or peroxide in the presence of an acid to give a compound of formula VI wherein R1 and R2 are as defined for the compound of formula Ia.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (I) in which L represents a radical of the formula and A1, B1 and A2 and B2 are as defined in Claim 1, are suitable as herbicides for the control of harmful plants or as plant growth regulators. The compounds can be prepared by the process of Claim 12.

Abstract: The present invention provides stereoselective processes for the preparation of compounds of formula (I) wherein P is phenyl, naphthyl, a 6-membered heteroaryl group containing one or two nitrogen atoms as ring members, or a 10-membered bicyclic heteroaryl group containing one or two nitrogen atoms as ring members, and wherein the phenyl, naphthyl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted; R1 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; R2 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; n is 0 or 1; including the process comprising (a-i) reacting a compound of formula II wherein P, R1 and R2 are as defined for the compound of formula I; with nitromethane in the presence a chiral catalyst to give a compound of formula III Wherein P, R1 and R2 are as defined for the compound of formula I; and (a-ii) reductively cyclising the compound of formula III to give the compound of formula I.

Abstract: Organic compounds showing the ability to inhibit viral glycoprotein (GP)-mediated entry of a filovirus into a host cell are disclosed. The disclosed filovirus entry inhibitor compounds are useful for treating, preventing, or reducing the spread of infections by filovirus including the type species Marburg virus (MARV) and Ebola virus (EBOV). Preferred inhibitors of the invention provide therapeutic agents for combating the Ivory Coast, Sudan, Zaire, Bundibugyo, and Reston Ebola virus strains.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for use as herbicides: wherein R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or cyclopropyl, R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, vinyl, propenyl, ethynyl, propynyl, halogen, or optionally substituted phenyl, R2 is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or methoxy, R3 and R4 are hydrogen or together form a double bond, A is C3-C7cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted once or twice by C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6alkylcarbonyloxy, C2-C6alkenyl, ?O or ?N—R10, or A is cyclohexyl substituted once, at the 4-position, by one (C3-C6cycloalkyl)methoxy, C3-C6cycloalkyloxy, C2-C5alkenyl-CH2-oxy, or benzyloxy substituent, or A is decahydro-1-naphthyl or decahydro-2-naphthyl, or A is optionally substituted phenyl, and G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or a latentiating group.

Abstract: A curing resin composition that cures in two stages: photo cure and thermal cure, hardly contaminates a liquid or liquid crystals when in contact with, and provides high adhesive strength, particularly a curing composition that photocures sufficiently even when shadowed by TFT wires, a black matrix, etc. in photocuring; and a sealant, a sealant for ODF (one-drop-fill), and an LCD containing the curing resin composition. The curing resin composition contains (A) an oxime ester radical initiator represented by general formula (I), where symbols are as defined in the description, (B) a radical curing resin, (C) a latent epoxy curing agent, and (D) an epoxy resin.

Abstract: Diacetylenic materials for the colorimetric detection of an analyte or exposure to certain environmental factors are disclosed as well as the polymerization reaction products of these diacetylenic compounds.

Abstract: The benzoyl derivative of the present invention is represented by formula (I) (in the formula, E represents an alkoxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group or the like, R1 represents a halogen atom, an organic group or the like, p represents an integer of 0 to 3, R2 and R3 each independently represents an alkyl group or the like, Q represents a group selected from the groups represented by the following formulas Q1 to Q8: (in the formula, * represents binding site, G represents oxygen atom or the like), R4 to R5, R8 to R13 represents hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like), R6 represents cyano group or the like, X represents —C(R12)(R13)— or —N(R12)—, Y represents oxo group, an alkyl group or the like, m represents an integer of 0 to 4)) or salt thereof.

Abstract: Diacetylenic materials for the colorimetric detection of an analyte or exposure to certain environmental factors are disclosed as well as the polymerization reaction products of these diacetylenic compounds.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a dissociative direct dye (1): (wherein Ar represents an aromatic group or heterocyclic aromatic group which may have a substituent, Ar? represents an aromatic group which may be substituted by an alkyl group or an electron drawing group, or a specific heterocyclic aromatic group, and W represents an electron drawing group); or salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a practical process for the preparation of an enamide (II) by palladium catalyzed coupling of a primary amide (IV) with a compound of structural formula (III), as shown below: As well as to crystalline forms of a compound produced by this process, in particular, an anhydrous crystal form, Form B, and crystalline solvates falling into three patterns, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3, and crystalline intermediate compounds produced in the process. Still further, the present invention relates to the stereoselective reduction of the tetrasubstituted enamide (II) to the corresponding amide (I).

Abstract: Novel indanylidene compounds can be used as UV-A filters in cosmetic compositions for protecting skin and hair and for technical applications.

Abstract: A process comprising reacting an aliphatic carboxylic ester compound with acetonitrile in the presence of a metal alkoxide to yield a metal salt of a ?-ketonitrile compound, subsequently transferring the salt to an aqueous medium, and neutralizing the solution to obtain the ?-ketonitrile compound in a free state, wherein a water-immisible organic solvent and water are added to the reaction mixture containing the ?-ketonitrile compound metal salt yielded to transfer the metal salt to the water, the resultant aqueous solution of the ?-ketonitrile compound metal salt is separated from the organic solvent by phase separation or another technique and then neutralized, and the resultant free ?-ketonitrile compound is taken out by extraction with an organic solvent.

Abstract: Diacetylenic materials for the colorimetric detection of an analyte or exposure to certain environmental factors are disclosed as well as the polymerization reaction products of these diacetylenic compounds.

Abstract: The acylacetonitrile compound of the invention is represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 represents —C(O)ZR2; R2 represents C1-6 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl or the like; Z represents oxygen or sulfur; X and Y independently represent halogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-4 haloalkyl; and m and n are independently an integer of 1 to 3. The acylacetonitrile compound of the invention exhibits excellent miticidal and ovicidal activities for mites over a long period. Therefore, the acylacetonitrile compound of the invention is useful as a miticide.

Abstract: The acylacetonitrile compound of the invention is represented by the formula (1): 1

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I where the variables are as disclosed herein, their salts, processes and intermediates for their preparation, and their use for controlling harmful fungi and animal pests.

Abstract: New oxime derivatives of formula (I) or. (II), wherein m is 0 or 1; R1 inter alia is phenyl, naphthyl, anthracyl, phenanthryl or a heteroaryl radical; R′1 is for example C2-C12alkylene, phenylene, naphthylene; R2 is CN; R3 is C2-C6haloalkanoyl, halobenzoyl, a phosphoryl or an organosilyl group; R4, R5, R10 and R11 inter alia are hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy; R6 inter alia is hydrogen phenyl, C1-C12alkyl; R7 and R8 inter alia are hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl; or R7 and R8, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form a 5-, 6 or 7-membered ring; R9 is for example C1-C12alkyl; and A inter alia is S, O, NR7a; are useful as latent acids, especially in photoresist applications.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the prepartion of 2,2-dimethyl-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)cyclopentanone. a key intermediate in the production of the antifungal agent metconazole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation, and in particular inflammatory diseases associated with unwanted cellular proliferation. The active compounds are substituted triaryl methane compounds or analogues thereof where one or more of the aryl groups is replaced with a heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group and/or the tertiary carbon atom is replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P, the compounds inhibit mammalian cell proliferation, inhibit the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for converting isovanillin to substituted 4-cyano-4-(3,4-disubstitutedphenyl)cyclhexanones. These ketones are useful in preparing certain PDE4 ingibitors wherein the 1-postion keto group is converted to a carboxylic acid group.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation which comprises a sunscreen agent for protecting the human epidermis against UV light in the range from 280 to 400 nm, which comprises, in a cosmetically suitable carrier, alone or together with compounds which absorb in the UV region and are known for cosmetic preparations, as photostable UV-A filters, effective amounts of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radicals each having up to 18 carbon atoms, it being possible for any two of the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together to form a 5- or 6-membered ring, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical having 5 to 12 ring atoms, and R.sup.5 can additionally be hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation. The active compounds are substituted triaryl methane compounds or analogues thereof where one or more of the aryl groups is replaced with a heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group and/or the tertiary carbon atom is replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P. The compounds inhibit mammalian cell proliferation, inhibit the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel oximether and acrylic acid derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Z, G, Ar, E, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meanings as given in the specification, to processes for their preparation and to their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ketonitrile derivative represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of 4,4-(disubstituted)cyclohexan-1-ones and related compounds which are useful for treating allergic and inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is straight chain alkyl, branched chain alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, hydrogen or an acyl substituent selected from the group consisting of formyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, aroyl, arylalkenoyl, arylsulfonyl, arylalkanoyl or arylalkylsulfonyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, relaxes smooth muscles.

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

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

Abstract: Herbicides derived from 2-cyano-1,3-diones have the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in the description. The compounds are intended for use pre- and post-emergence as selective herbicides in maize and a large number of other monocotyledon crops.

Abstract: Derivatives of 9-deazaguanine are prepared by reacting an aldehyde or ketone with a dialkylaminomalonate to form the corresponding enamine. The enamine is then reacted with a base to form a cyclic pyrrole. The cyclic pyrrole is reacted with an urea compound to provide a protected guanidino compound. The guanidino is converted to the desired 9-deazaguanine derivative by reacting with trifluoracetic acid or with an alkoxide or hydroxide followed by neutralization with an acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel ring-substituted 2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalenes and 3-aminochromanes which exhibit binding activity at the serotonin 1A receptor.

Abstract: Intermediates and processes are disclosed which are useful for the preparation of a substantially pure compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each hydrogen or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sub.a and R.sub.b are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl and phenyl and R.sub.c, R.sub.d and R.sub.e are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, halo and phenyl; and ##STR3## wherein the naphthyl ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substitutents independently selected from loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy and halo; orR.sub.6 is as defined above and R.sub.7 is R.sub.7a OC(O)-- wherein R7a is loweralkyl or benzyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded are ##STR4## wherein R.sub.f, R.sub.g, R.sub.h and R.sub.i are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl and R.sub.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye transfer comprising least one dye corresponding to the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is --CN, --COOR.sup.1 or --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 ; R.sup.1 is --H, (cyclo)alkyl, or aryl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is --H, (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together represent the atoms necessary to complete a heterocyclic nucleus; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is --H, (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, a heterocyclic ring, SO.sub.2 R.sup.8, COR.sup.8, CSR.sup.8, POR.sup.8 R.sup.9, OR.sup.6, NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, SR.sup.6, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent the atoms necessary to complete a aliphatic ring, a heterocyclic ring including a heterocyclic ring carrying a fused-on aliphatic or aromatic ring; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, aralkyl, aryl, a heterocyclic group, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together represent the atoms necessary to complete a 5- or 6-membered ring; R.sup.8 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel ring-substituted 2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalenes and 3-aminochromanes which exhibit binding activity at the serotonin 1A receptor. An intermediate for preparing the novel compounds have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.9, are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Alkenoic acid compounds are described. The compounds which are dehydropeptidase inactivators contain a ##STR1## moiety which is substituted with a halomethylene or a cyano moiety as R.sub.3. The enzyme deprotonates the alpha --CH.sub.2 group and then the intermediate compound forms a covalent bond with enzymic residue in the active site, resulting in irreversible inactivation of the enzyme. The compounds are particularly inactivators of renal dipeptidases.

Abstract: Catechol compounds of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and X are as described herein are effective Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors.

Abstract: A class of substituted phenylacetonitrilehydroxyalkylaminoalkyl-ortho-substituted aryl compounds having immunosuppressive properties is described. Compounds of this class would be useful in reducing recipient rejection of transplanted organs and for treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of m and n is a number independently selected from one to five, inclusive; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein R.sup.6 is selected from loweralkyl; wherein each of R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.12 through R.sup.16 is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkenyl, alkylaminocarbonyl and alkoxyalkyl; or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Acylaromatic compounds ##STR1## (Q: aromatic compound residue; R: straight, branched or cyclic aliphatic group, aromatic group or araliphatic group) are prepared in high yield by a reaction, in the presence of a boron trifluoride complex catalyst, of an aromatic compound with ##STR2## (X: H, Cl, Br; Y: Cl, Br) or with RCOOH in the presence of (XYCHCO).sub.2 O.

Abstract: A cyanoketone derivative of the following formula (1) ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group;each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 is independently an oxygen or sulfur atom;each of B.sub.1, B.sub.2 and B.sub.3 is independently a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group;each of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group; andA.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted group selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl group, an unsubstituted benzoyl group, a halogen-substituted benzoyl group, a cyano group or a group as defined in A.sub.1 ;provided that when B.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom and B.sub.

Abstract: The 1,4-diaryl-1-cyclopropyl-4-substituted butane pesticides of the following formula are effective as insecticides and acaricides: ##STR1## in which X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkylalkoxy, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, trialkylamino, nitro, or cyano; or X and Y together are --OCH.sub.2 O-- or --OCF.sub.2 O-- bridging the 2-3 or 3-4 positions of the phenyl ring; Ar is 3-phenoxyphenyl, 4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl, 6-phenoxypyridin-2-yl, or 2-methyl(1,1'-biphenyl)-3-yl;R is cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or halogen.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to inhibitors of neutral endopeptidase (NEP) which are proposed as novel agents for the treatment of CALLA+ positive cancers as well as other conditions such as hypertension.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an organic material liable to oxidative, thermal and/or actinic degradation and at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which n is 1-6, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are preferably hydrogen and A is a monovalent radical or polyvalent linking moiety.Some of the compounds of the formula I are novel. They are particularly suitable for the stabilization of lubricating oils, metal processing fluids and hydraulic fluids, and of thermoplastics and elastomers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 3-amino-2-(het)aroyl-acrylic acid derivative fo the formula ##STR1## in which Y represents a nitrile, or an ester group, --COOR.sub.1, or an acetyl group, whereR.sup.1 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, andR denotes optionally substituted alkyl, cyclopropyl, alkoxy, phenyl or amino,A represents nitrogen or C--R.sub.2, whereR.sub.2 denotes hydrogen, methyl, halogen, nitro, methoxy or cyano,X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are identical or different and denote halogen, andX.sub.3 denotes hydrogen, halogen or nitro andX.sub.4 denotes halogen, nitro, methoxy or methylthio, which comprises reacting a 3-dialkylamino-2-(het)aroyl-acrylic acid derivative of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form a ring,with a primary amine of the formula R--NH.sub.2 in the presence of at least one equivalent of an acid HX in a solvent or in excess acid.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as cycloalkyl/cycloalkylkyl-N-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from cycloalkyl and cycloakylalkyl groups, wherein said cycloalkyl group contains three to about eight carbon atoms and the acyclic alkyl portion of said cycloakylalkyl 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 is hydroxy; and wherein R.sub.7 is isobutyl or ethyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Benzyl ketones of the formula ##STR1## where X is CH or N,Y is O or NR.sup.4,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 are H or alkyl,R.sup.3 is halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkoxy, aryloxy or aryl, and the aryl groups in turn may be substituted,R.sup.4 is OH, alkoxy or arylalkoxy andR.sup.5 is H, methyl, halogen or methoxy,and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated ketone and ketoxime derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is oxygen atom or hydroxyimino group, Z is cyano or alkoxycarbonyl group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are each hydrogen atom or lower alkoxyl group.The .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated ketones and ketoxime derivatives of the invention are useful as an intermediate for preparing a (3,4-diarylisoxazol-5-yl)acetic acid derivatives which is useful as an anti-inflammatory agent, analgesic and antipyretic.

Abstract: There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.