Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods of treatment are described to control brain damage associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a .beta.-phenyl-.alpha.-aminopropionic acid N phenyl amide compound as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 is independently selected from hydrido, fluoro, chloro, bromo, methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, methoxycarbonyloxy, ethoxycarbonyloxy, (2-methylpropoxy)carbonyloxy and (2-propenyloxy) carbonyloxy; wherein each of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 is hydrido; wherein each of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Carboxamides of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted bicycloalkyl, tricycloalkyl or bicycloalkenyl;R.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, or unsubstituted or substituted: alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or heterocyclyl;Ar is unsubstituted or substituted aryl or hetaryl,but excluding 2-cyano-N-[1-(1-naphthyl)ethyl]-3-phenyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbox amide, a process for their preparation, compositions comprising compounds I and the use of compounds I for preparing the compositions, and further a process for controlling harmful fungi and the use of the compounds I for this purpose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having the formulae ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, Rn.sup.8, X, and Z are defined herein, which are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of malaria. The compounds of the present invention are especially useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant malaria.

Abstract: Phenylcarbamates of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: R is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and, in the event that X is NR.sup.a, additionally hydrogen;X is a direct bond, O or NR.sup.a ;R.sup.a is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen,substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkynyl, alkylcarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, hetaryloxy, hetarylthio, hetarylamino or N-hetaryl-N-alkylamino, andR.sup.5 is one of the groups mentioned under R.sup.3 or a group CR.sup.d .dbd.NOR.sup.e ;processes and intermediates for their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor and amidine derivative salts, preparation methods therefor, pharmaceutical compositions containing said salts and the use thereof particularly as NO synthase and cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors, are disclosed.

Abstract: A sulfur-containing amino acid compound having a high inhibitory activity on LTA.sub.4 hydrolase which is represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents H, alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl alkyl, alkanoyl or optionally substituted benzoyl; R.sup.2 represents ester, amide or carboxyl; R.sup.3 represents hydroxyl, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenoxy, optionally substituted phenylthio, halogen atom, alkylsulfonyl, halogenoalkylsulfonyl, nitro or cyano; R.sup.4 represents alkyl; A.sup.1 represents alkylene; and A.sup.2 represents alkylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiolabeled non-steroidal compound having the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, are the same or different and are a radioactive or nonradioactive halogen, a nitro, a cyano, a carbamoyl, a hydrogen, a perfluoroalkyl, a haloalkylamido, an isothiocyanate, an azide, a diazocarbonyl, a substituted oxirane, or a .beta.-chloroethylamine;R.sub.4 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, or is joined to R.sub.5 ;R.sub.5 is a radioactive or nonradioactive halogen, a hydrogen, a hydroxy, an alkyl, a haloalkyl, an alkoxy, an acyloxy, an amino, an alkylamino, a thio, a thioalkyl, or is joined to R.sub.4 ;R.sub.6 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, a halogen, or a haloalkyl;A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are the same or different, and each is a direct link or an alkylene;X.sub.1 is a radioactive or nonradioactive halogen, an oxygen, a sulfur, a sulphinyl, a sulphonyl, an amino, an alkylimino, or alkylene;R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the Formula I ##STR1## The present invention also provides methods of treating atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and restenosis using the compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: 2-Iminooxyphenylacetic acid derivatives ##STR1## where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is C(CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3).dbd.NOCH.sub.3 (Ia), C(CONHCH.sub.3).dbd.NOCH.sub.3 (Ib), C(CONH.sub.2).dbd.NOCH.sub.3 (Ic), C(CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3).dbd.CHOCH.sub.3 (Id) or C(CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3).dbd.CHCH.sub.3 (Ie);R.sup.2 is cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl or alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, hydroxyl, halogen,alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, cyclopropyl, alkenyl,unsubstituted or substituted aryloxyalkyl, benzyl or benzyloxy,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, cyano,unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl and hetaryl;unsubstituted or substituted alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkoxy, heterocyclyloxy, aryloxy and hetaryloxy;unsubstituted or substituted arylthio and hetarylthio;--Q--C(R.sup.5).dbd.N--Y.sup.1 --R.sup.6 or --Q--O--N.dbd.CR.sup.7 R.sup.8,R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X are as defined in the specification and are prepared by elimination of one of the groups X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 from a compound of formula (II) wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 each independently represent a carboxylic acid group or salt thereof, or a protected carboxylic acid group, the non-eliminated group X.sub.1 or X.sub.2 corresponding to the group X in the desired compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1##

Abstract: The present invention provides dihalopropene compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or the like; L is C(.dbd.O)NH or the like; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently halogen or the like; R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or the like; m is an integer of 0 to 4; n is an integer of 0 to 2; X is chlorine or the like; Y is oxygen or the like; and Z is oxygen or the like, which have excellent insecticidal activity so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects.

Abstract: Substituted Indanylidineacetylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as medicaments or diagnostic and medicaments containing them:Indanylidineacetylguanidines I ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and X have the meanings given in the claims, are effective inhibitors of the cellular sodium/proton antiport (Na.sup.+ /H.sup.+ exchanger), which, in numerous diseases (essential hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes and the like) is also increased in those cells which are readily accessible for measurements, such as, for example, in erythrocytes, platelets or leukocytes. They are also advantageous for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of disorders of lipid metabolism.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: X is oxygen or sulfur;R is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.2 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2, it being possible for the R.sup.2 radicals to be different if m is 2;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino;R.sub.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of substituted .beta.-ketoanilide compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## The substituted .beta.-ketoanilide compounds are useful for the control of insect pests.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of substituted 3-amninobenzonitriles, which comprises reacting the appropriate substituted 3-aminochlorobenzene with a cyano-donating reagent, and to the compounds thereby produced. The compounds are intermediates, which after further reaction, produce 1,2,3-benzothiadiazole-derivatives having plant immunizing properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which at least one of the substituents R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4) and R(5) is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radical. They are outstanding cardiovascular therapeutic agents. They are obtained by reaction of a compound II ##STR2## with guanidine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## and their salts. The invention additionally relates to processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and compositions containing them for controlling animal pests and harmful fungi.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenylalkyl or alkenyl; or NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 is a heterocyclic group; A is trimethylene optionally substituted by alkyl and the phenyl ring is optionally substituted by substituents such as halogeno, alkenyl, amino, cyano, ureido, alkyl, carbamoylalkyl, alkanoylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, N-alkyl-alkanoylamino, alkanoyl and amines thereof; are inhibitors of squalene synthese and hence useful in treating diseases in which a lowering of cholesterol is desirable. As well as the use of these compounds in medicine, novel compounds, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions are also referred to.

Abstract: Substituted cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid derivatives I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are herein defined, or the agriculturally useful salts of Ia and Ib and intermediates for their preparation, which compounds are useful as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Benzene derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is 1 to 7, Q is --CO or --(CH.sub.2).sub.r -- where r is 1 to 5, s is 0, 1 or 2, t is 0 or 1, where s+t.gtoreq.1, X is F, Cl, --CF.sub.3, --CN, --OCF.sub.3 or --OCHF.sub.2, and Y, L and Z are each, independently of one another, H or F.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## and their salts. The invention additionally relates to processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and compositions containing them for controlling animal pests and harmful fungi.

Abstract: Herbicidal 4-cyanophenylimino heterocycles of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.2 represents halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, amini, X--R.sup.3, --N(R.sup.4)--CO--R.sup.5 or --N(R.sup.4)--SO.sub.2 R.sup.5,X represents oxygen, sulphur or a single bond,A represents alkanediyl or alkenediyl each of which is optionally substituted,E represents nitrogen or carbon, andG represents nitrogen or represents carbon which is bonded to hydrogen or alkyl via an exo single bond or to oxygen or sulphur via an exo double bond, with some exceptions.

Abstract: Certain N-acyl 2-aryl cyclopropylmethylamine derivatives are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: An economical process for producing .alpha.-L-aspartyldipeptide amide derivatives useful as sweeteners, by using amino protecting groups which can be removed by hydrolysis under acidic conditions, resulting in conversion of a .beta.-carboxyl acid ester to a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: At least one 2-sulphured metaphenylenediamine of formula (I) ##STR1## used for dyeing keratin fibres, wherein Z is alkyl, aralkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or aminoalkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are the same or different, are hydrogen, alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, monocarbamylalkyl, dialkylcarbamyl, aminoalkyl, acyl carbalkoxy, carbamyl, or monoalkylcarbamyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, nitrile, amide, fluoroalkyl, or --COOR; and the corresponding acid salts. A method for dyeing keratin fibres, and novel 2-sulphured metaphenylenediamines, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Catechol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ra, Rb and Rc have the significance given herein. the ester and ether derivatives thereof which are hydrolyzable under physiological conditions and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are described and possess valuable pharmacological properties. In particular, they inhibit the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), a soluble, magnesium-dependent enzyme which catalyses the transference of the methyl group of S-adenosylmethionine to a catechol substrate, whereby the corresponding methyl ethers are formed. Suitable substrates which can be O-methylated by COMT and which can thus be deactivated are, for example, extraneuronal catecholamines and exogeneously-administered therapeutically active substances having a catechol structure.Formula Ia above embraces not only compounds which form part of the invention, but also known compounds: the compounds which form part of the invention can be prepared according to known methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of O-acylglycolanilides of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are hydrogen, halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group, a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkoxy group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having from 7 to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms or an aryl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms,. R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, in which an aniline of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the same meaning as in formula (1), and an O-acylglycolic acid of the general formula (3) ##STR3## in which R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted phenoxymethylphenyl derivatives I ##STR1## X is .dbd.CH--OCH.sub.3, .dbd.CH--CH.sub.3 or .dbd.N--OCH.sub.3 ; R.sup.1 is, inter alia,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, inter alia,H, halogen, CN, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkoxy;R.sup.4 is, inter alia,CN, Cl, Br, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy;R.sup.5 is, inter alia,NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy;n is 0-4; Y is --O--, --NH--, --N(CH.sub.3)--; R.sup.6 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl.The compounds are useful for controlling pests and fungi.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof inhibit matrix metalloproteinases and TNF.alpha. secretion and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease states. Also disclosed are matrix metalloproteinases and TNF.alpha. secretion inhibiting compositions and a method for inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases and TNF.alpha. secretion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzoquinazoline thymidylate synthase inhibitors, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: A particularly advantageous process for the preparation of 2,2-dialkyl-arylidene-cycloalkanones is characterized in that 2-alkyl-arylidene-cycloalkanones are reacted with alkyl halides in the presence of metal hydroxides and tertiary alcohols.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to a process for producing a lactam of the formula ##STR1## from a methionine analog of the formula ##STR2## by treating the methionine analog with trimethylsulfonium halide or trimethylsulfoxonium halide in the presence of a base in a suitable aprotic solvent.The invention herein is further directed to the preparation of amidinophenyl pyrrolidinyl .beta.-alanine urea analogs using such methionine and lactam compounds as intermediates, which .beta.-alanine urea analogs are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 2-chloro-3-arylamino-1,4-naphthoquinone derivative represented by the following formula (I), which has a potent inhibitory activity against platelet aggregation: ##STR1## in which X represents nitrogen (N) or carbon (C) atom andR represents cyano, orR can further represent alkyl, carboxyl or acyl when X represents nitrogen (N) atom,and to a process for preparing thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting blood coagulation which comprises the compound of formula (I) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A novel hexa-cyclic compound, a derivative of camptothecin, of the general formula: ##STR1## The compound is prepared from an aminoketone compound and a pyranoindolizine compound by the condensation-ring closing reaction. It is abundantly water-soluble, and has an excellent antitumour activity and a high degree of safety, and can be applied as an antitumour medicine for curing tumors of various kinds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein Q is R.sup.9 CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 or CH.sub.2 R.sup.9 CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 where R.sup.9 is H or OH and R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted benzyl, C.sub.5-7 cycoalkyl or (C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl)methyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl), C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, COR.sup.a, COOR.sup.a, COC.sub.1-6 alkylhalo, COC.sub.1-6 alkylNR.sup.a R.sup.b, CONR.sup.12 C.sub.1-6 alkylCONR.sup.a R.sup.b, CONR.sup.a R.sup.b, or SO.sub.2 R.sup.a, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a chain (CH.sub.2).sub.q optionally substituted by oxo where one methylene group may optionally be replaced by O or NR.sup.x ; R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl; R.sup.4 is optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl); X and Y are H, or X and Y together are .dbd.O; and Z is O, S, or NR.sup.7 ; are tachykinin antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): Ar.sub.1 --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --NH--CH.sub.2 --X--CH.sub.2 --E--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y--Ar.sub.2, in which the substituents and symbols have the meanings given in the description, are novel active compounds having, in particular, a broncholytic action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridazino[4,5-b]quinolines, and pharmaceutically useful salts thereof, which are excitatory amino acid antagonists and which are useful when such antagonism is desired such as in the treatment of neurological disorders. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing pyridazino[4,5-b]quinolines as active ingredient, and methods for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to biphenyl derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein A to E and X are defined as in claim 1, the stereoisomers thereof, including their mixtures and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable properties, preferably aggregation-inhibiting effects, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Certain compounds have been synthesized and found to be effective inhibitors of phospholipase A.sub.2 (PLA.sub.2), and thereby useful in the treatment of intestinal cholesterol absorption and the disease states arising therefrom, such as hypercholesterolemia and coronary artery disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agricultural or horticultural fungicide including an effective amount of an amino-acid derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group (optionally having at least one same or different substituent of a halogen atom, an alkoxy group, and a cyano group), R.sup.2 represents an ethyl group, or an n-propyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, and R.sup.7 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, R.sup.8 represents a hydrogen atom, or a lower alkyl group, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 independently represent an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Z.sup.3 represents an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom, Q represents a phenyl group, m represents an integer from 0 to 2, and n represents 0 or 1.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyl-substituted benzoylguanidines, a process for their preparation, their use as a medicament or diagnostic agent, and a medicament containing themA description is given of perfluoroalkyl-substituted benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-perfluoroalkyl-SO.sub.m ; R(2) and R(3) are H, halogen, alk(yl)(oxy), phenoxy; R(4) and R(5) are H, alkyl, Hal, CN, OR(7), NR(8)R(9), --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(CF.sub.2).sub.o --CF.sub.3 and of the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof; the compounds I are obtained by reacting a compound II ##STR2## with guanidine, L being a leaving group which is able readily to undergo nucleophilic substitution.

Abstract: Phenyl-substituted alkylcarboguanidides carrying perfluoroalkyl groups, of the formula I ##STR1## are described where R(A) and R(B) are H, Hal, CN, OR(6), alkyl, O.sub.r -perfluoroalkyl or NR(7)R(8); R(6) is hydrogen, (cyclo)alk(en)yl, perfluoroalkyl, phenyl or benzyl; R(7) and R(8) are defined as R(6); X is 1-3; R(1) is H, alkyl or --O.sub.0-1 (CH.sub.2)O.sub.0-1 perfluoroalkyl; R(2), R(3), R(4) and R(5) are defined as R(1), with the condition, however, that R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4) and R(5) are not simultaneously hydrogen and that R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4) and R(5) can only be alkyl when at least one of the substituents R(A) or R(B) contains a O.sub.r (CH.sub.2).sub.a C.sub.b F.sub.2b+1 group; as are the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Methods of preparation of compounds of formula I are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing an acid addition salt of the Z-isomer of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent a lower alkyl group, or taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group optionally containing other hetero atom or atoms; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent H, a lower alkyl group, OH, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkylcarbonyloxy group, an arylcarbonyloxy group optionally substituted with 1-2 substituents selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halo and CN on the benzene ring, a benzylcarbonyloxy group, a mono- or di(lower alkyl)aminocarbonyloxy group or a mono- or di(aryl)aminocarbonyloxy group; R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted phenoxymethylphenyl derivatives I ##STR1## X is .dbd.CH--OCH.sub.3, .dbd.C--CH.sub.3 or .dbd.N--OCH.sub.3 ; R.sup.1 is, inter alia,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, inter alia,H, halogen, CN, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 --C.sub.2 -haloalkoxy;R.sup.4 is, inter alia,CN, Cl, Dr, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy;R.sup.5 is, inter alia,NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy;n is 0-4; Y is --O--, --NH--, --N(CH.sub.3)--; R.sup.6 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl.The compounds are useful for controlling pests and fungi.

Abstract: A fuel additive having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is a thioether, a sulfoxide, a sulfone, a sulfonic acid, a sulfonamide, a nitrile, a carboxylic acid or ester, or a carboxamide; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; n is an integer from 0 to 100; and when n is 0 to 10, R.sub.5 is polyalkyl having an average molecular weight of 450 to 5,000; and when n is 5 to 100, R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, aralkyl, alkaryl or an acyl group having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 is alkyl, phenyl, aralkyl or alkaryl; R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; A.sub.2 is a thioether, a sulfoxide, a sulfone, a sulfonic acid, a sulfonamide, a nitrile, a carboxylic acid or ester, or a carboxamide; and x and y are independently integers from 0 to 10; with the proviso that when n and x are both 0, then A.sub.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, alkyl or cyclic or bicyclic alkyl; R.sub.3 is formyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, alkylsulfonyl, aroyl, arylalkenoyl, arylsulfonyl arylalkanoyl or arylalkylsulfonyl; A is a substituted phenyl group of the following formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is cyano and R.sub.6 is alkyl, chloro, bromo, fluoro or iodo and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are smooth muscle relaxants.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, independently, hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl or mono- or bi-cyclic alkyl; A is a substituted phenyl group containing one cyano substituent and one substituent selected from cyano, nitro, alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, sulfamyl, alkylsulfonamido, arylsulfonamido, alkylcarboxamido, arylcarboxamido, alkylsulfonyl, perfluoroalkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, chloro, bromo, fluoro, iodo, 1-imidazolyl or carboxyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are smooth muscle relaxants.

Abstract: Lower alkyl esters of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is hydrogen or hydroxyl and R is a hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by hydroxy and/or alkoxy group, are useful as sweetening agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tricyclic compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, amino, C1-6 alkylamino, halogenated C1-6 alkyl, halogenated C1-6 alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, CR.sup.9 R.sup.10 CO.sub.2 R.sup.11 (wherein each of R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 independently represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl) or CONR.sup.12 R.sup.13 (wherein each of R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 independently represents hydrogen or C1-6-alkyl); R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; each of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 alkanoyloxy, C1-6 alkylthio, thiocyanato or halogen; X represents CH or N; Y.sup.1 -Y.sup.2 represents CH.sub.2 -O, CH.sub.2 -S(O).sub.n, (wherein n represents 0, 1, or 2), CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH or CON(R.sup.14) (wherein R.sup.