Benzene Ring Bonded Directly To The Carbonyl Patents (Class 558/415)
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Patent number: 4720586Abstract: There are provided compounds of formula I, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents OH,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each independently represent hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, alkyl C1 to 6, nitro, nitrile, (CH.sub.2).sub.p R.sub.9 or SR.sub.9,W represents a single bond, a 1,2; 1,3; or 1,4-disubstituted benzene ring; a --CH.dbd.CH--group or a 1,4-cyclohexanediyl group;X respresents NH, O, S, SO.sub.2, CO, CH.sub.2, CONH or --COO;Y represents (CH.sub.2)q, CO, CS, SO.sub.2 and R.sub.20 represents hydrogen,or Y represents CR.sub.15 R.sub.16 CR.sub.17 R.sub.18,wherein the carbon atom bearing R.sub.15 and R.sub.16 is adjacent to X and in whichR.sub.15 and R.sub.18, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carbonyl group, and R.sub.15, R.sub.16 and R.sub.20 each represent hydrogen, orR.sub.15 and R.sub.20 together form a chain --CH.sub.2 --, and R.sub.16, R.sub.17 and R.sub.18 each represent hydrogen, orR.sub.15, R.sub.16, R.sub.17 and R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1984Date of Patent: January 19, 1988Assignee: Fisons, plcInventors: John Dixon, Francis Ince
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Patent number: 4717736Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1##are antagonists of leukotrienes of C.sub.4, D.sub.4 and E.sub.4, the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory agents and cytoprotective agents.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1984Date of Patent: January 5, 1988Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Rokach, Robert N. Young
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Patent number: 4714776Abstract: Novel antiallergic agents are described which are carboxy-substituted 3,5-di(tertiary-butyl)-4-hydroxybenzophenones. Pharmaceutical compositions containing and pharmacological methods for using such compounds are also described, as are synthetic intermediates for preparing such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1985Date of Patent: December 22, 1987Assignee: Riker Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Randy L. Bell, George G. I. Moore
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Patent number: 4711905Abstract: A 2,4-dihalogenobenzoyl-(thio)urea of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents sulphur or oxygen,X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are identical or different and represent fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or optionally substituted radicals from the series comprising alkyl, alkoxy and alkylthio,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, or optionally substituted radicals from the series comprising alkyl, alkylthio, alkylsulphonyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl and alkoxycarbonylalkylthio, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent an optionally substituted alkylenedioxy radical or --CF.sub.2 --O--CF.sub.2 --O--,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, halogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy radical, andR.sup.4 represents hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted radicals from the series comprising alkyl, alkylthio and alkoxy, with the exception of those cases in which X represents oxygen, X.sup.1 andX.sup.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1985Date of Patent: December 8, 1987Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wilhelm Sirrenberg, Erich Klauke, Ingeborg Hammann, Wilhelm Stendel
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Patent number: 4709030Abstract: Liquid crystalline mixtures containing compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n stands for the number 0 or 1; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 denote single covalent bonds or one of the symbols X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 also denotes --COO--, --OOC-- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --; the rings A.sup.1, A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 represent 1,4-phenylene, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene or trans-1,4-cyclohexylene or one of these rings also represents a 2,5-disubstituted pyrimidine ring or a trans-2,5-disubstituted m-dioxane ring; R.sup.1 signifies 4-alkenyl or on a cyclohexyl ring also 2Z-alkenyl; and R.sup.2 denotes alkyl, alkoxy, --CN or --NCS,as well as the manufacture of these compounds and the use for electro-optical purposes are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1986Date of Patent: November 24, 1987Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Martin Petrzilka, Martin Schadt
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Patent number: 4708966Abstract: The present invention relates to novel specifically-substituted phenyl compounds, especially substituted di-tert-butyl phenol derivatives, which are effective as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and/or antipyretic agents. These phenyl compounds are substituted with a low molecular weight alkyl chain which terminates in a specific unsaturated functional group. These unsaturated functionalities are --C.tbd.CH, C.dbd.CH.sub.2, C.dbd.C.dbd.CH.sub.2, and aldehydes in the form of their acetals.The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions which contain an anti-inflammatory agent of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.Finally, the present invention relates to methods for treating diseases characterized by inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, in humans or lower animals.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1986Date of Patent: November 24, 1987Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Maurice E. Loomans, Randall S. Matthews, Joseph A. Miller
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Patent number: 4707296Abstract: A novel liquid crystal compound having a large positive dielectric anisotropy value and when added to a liquid crystal composition, forming no deposit in the resulting composition at low temperatures, and a liquid crystal composition containing the same are provided, which compound is an alkoxyethoxybenzoic acid ester derivative expressed by the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1986Date of Patent: November 17, 1987Assignee: Chisso CorporationInventors: Shigeru Sugimori, Yasuyuki Goto
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Patent number: 4691059Abstract: This invention describes UV-stabilized step growth polymers such as polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and combinations thereof. The UV-stabilizing moieties present in these polymers comprise chemically bound, pendant ortho-hydroxydiphenyl ketone based moieties. The polymers are especially useful as protective films and fibers which are highly resistant to ultraviolet (UV) and sunlight degradation.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1985Date of Patent: September 1, 1987Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Sumita B. Mitra, Smarajit Mitra
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Patent number: 4686235Abstract: Substituted cinnamyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared from the nucleophlic substitution of a cinnamylhalide with a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran anion or an analog thereof. These compounds were found to be potent topical anti-inflammatory agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1985Date of Patent: August 11, 1987Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael N. Chang, Norman P. Jensen, Milton L. Hammond, Robert A. Zambias, John McDonald, Kathleen M. Rupprecht
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Patent number: 4681621Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, preferably methoxy; nitro; cyano; --S(O).sub.n R' wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2, preferably 2 and R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl; or R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or methyl and most preferably R is chlorine, bromine, methoxy, nitro, methyl or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) OCF.sub.3 ; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1, or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1985Date of Patent: July 21, 1987Assignee: Stauffer Chemical CompanyInventors: David L. Lee, William J. Michaely
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Patent number: 4673529Abstract: A novel liquid crystal compound useful as a component of liquid crystal compositions and a liquid crystal composition containing the same are provided, which compound is a phenoxypropanol ester derivative expressed by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent an alkyl group or an alkoxy group each of 1 to 15 carbon atoms, F atom, Cl atom or CN group, but either one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1985Date of Patent: June 16, 1987Assignee: Chisso CorporationInventors: Shigeru Sugimori, Tetsuya Ogawa, Yasuyuki Goto, Toyoshiro Isoyama, Kazunori Nigorikawa, Kisei Kitano, Naoyuki Yoshida, Yoshito Furukawa
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Patent number: 4672139Abstract: Benzoylurea compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the meaning of each of the symbols is described in the specification.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1986Date of Patent: June 9, 1987Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Martin Anderson
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Patent number: 4670604Abstract: 4-Acylresorcinol ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is fluorinated lower alkyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halogen, alk is an alkylene or hydroxyalkylene radical which is uninterrupted or interrupted by oxygen, one of the radicals R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 is a group of the formula --NH--C(.dbd.O)--R.sub.8, a radical R.sub.4 or R.sub.5 which differs from this is a radical R.sub.9 and a radical R.sub.7 which differs from this is a radical R.sub.10, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, trifluoromethyl, halogen, carboxyl which is free, esterified or amidated, cyano or lower alkanoyl, R.sub.8 is carboxyl which is free, esterified or amidated or 5-tetrazolyl, R.sub.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen or trifluoromethyl and R.sub.10 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano or carboxyl which is free, esterified or amidated, and their salts have antiallergic and antiinflammatory properties.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1985Date of Patent: June 2, 1987Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Andreas Beck, Alfred Sallmann, Robert W. Lang, Paul Wenk
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Patent number: 4665097Abstract: Novel bicyclooxyaryl thioureas are provided together with methods for their preparation and use as the active toxicant in pesticidal compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1983Date of Patent: May 12, 1987Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventor: Paul A. Cain
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Patent number: 4661515Abstract: Novel compounds possessing both angiotensin enzyme inhibitory activity and diuretic activity are disclosed. The compounds are represented by the general formula ##STR1## in which X is ##STR2## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl-alkyl, and cycloalkyl, and may be the same or different; n is an integer from 0 to 4 inclusive; M is alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-alkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkyl-alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaryl-alkyl, hetero-cyloalkyl, hetero-cycloalkyl-alkyl, fused aryl-cycloalkyl, fused aryl-cycloalkyl-alkyl, fused heteroaryl-cycloalkyl, fused heteroaryl-cycloalkyl-alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylamino-alkyl, or dialkylaminoalkyl, or M and R.sub.6 taken together with the nitrogen to which M is bonded and the carbon to which R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1986Date of Patent: April 28, 1987Assignee: USV Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Edward S. Neiss, John T. Suh, John J. Piwinski
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Patent number: 4659502Abstract: Ethane derivatives of the formula IR.sup.1 --A.sup.1 --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --A.sup.2 --(A.sup.3).sub.n --R.sup.2 IwhereinR.sup.1 is H, an alkyl group with 1-12 C atoms, in which one or two non adjacent CH.sub.2 groups can also be replaced by O atoms and/or CO groups and/or --O--CO-- groups and/or --CO--O groups, F, Cl, Br or R.sup.3 --A.sup.4 --Z.sup.1 --,R.sup.2 is --CN or --Z.sup.2 --A.sup.4 --CN,A.sup.1 is --A--, --A--A.sup.5 -- or --A.sup.5 --A--,A.sup.2 is an 1,4-phenylene group which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two F and/or Cl atoms and/or CH.sub.3 groups and/or CN groups and in which one or two CH groups can also be replaced by N atoms,A is a 1,4-cyclohexylene group, in which one or two non adjacent CH.sub.2 groups can also be replaced by O atoms, or is a 1,3-dithiane-2,5-diyl group or 1,4-bicyclo(2,2,2)-octylene group,A.sup.3, A.sub.4 are each a 1,4-cyclohexylene group, in which one or two non adjacent CH.sub.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1985Date of Patent: April 21, 1987Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit Beschrankter HaftungInventors: Julie E. Fearon, Wendy E. Smith, George W. Gray, David Lacey, Kenneth J. Toyne, Georg Weber
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Patent number: 4659857Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cinnamamide compounds and a process for the preparation thereof. The compounds of the invention are useful for controlling insects and acarina.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1985Date of Patent: April 21, 1987Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventor: David G. Kuhn
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Patent number: 4637897Abstract: Nematic compounds with a negative DC antisotropy, characterized by the formula I ##STR1## in which m=1 or 2, r is zero or 1 and m+r=1 or 2, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are selected from alkyl and alkoxy groups each having 1-12 carbon atoms in a straight or branched chain, which may be chiral, Z is a bridge member selected from a single bond and the groups of the formulae --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --OCH.sub.2 --, --O--CO-- or --CO--O--, one of the groups X and Y is selected from fluorine, chlorine, bromine and cyano and the other of the groups X and Y is selected from hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and cyano, with the proviso that m=r=1 if X and Y are both cyano, are suitable as components for liquid crystal mixtures having an overall negative DC anisotropy, such as are required in particular for electro-optical displays of the type of guest/host displays or homotropic-nematic displays.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1984Date of Patent: January 20, 1987Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventor: Stephen M. Kelly
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Patent number: 4627933Abstract: Compounds of the formulaR.sup.1 --Q.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --(COO).sub.n --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Q.sup.2 --R.sup.2whereinR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently alkyl or alkoxy each of 1-12 C atoms, F, Cl, Br, CN or --Q.sup.3 --R.sup.3, or one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can also be H;Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2 and Q.sup.3 are each independently 1,4-phenylene, 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-bicyclo(2,2,2)-octylene or 1,3-dioxane-2,5-diyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1-4 fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms;R.sup.3 is alkyl or alkoxy each of 1-8 C atoms, H, F, Cl, Br or CN;m is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; n is 0 or 1; and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; the sum of (m+p) being 2, 4 or 6 and the sum of (m+n+p) being at least 3;but with the proviso that Q.sup.3 is unsubstituted 1,4-phenylene or 1,4-phenylene substituted by a fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom, only when n=1 or (m+p)=6 or at least one of R.sup.1 or R.sup.3 is F, Cl or Br or none of R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 is CN or two of the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1983Date of Patent: December 9, 1986Assignees: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter Haftung, The Secretary of State for Defense in Her Britannic Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandInventors: Rudolf Eidenschink, Joachim Krause, Beatrice M. Andrews, George W. Gray, Neil Carr
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Patent number: 4623382Abstract: Novel cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties. The cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an --OR.sub.2 or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 radical,R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloaklyl, each unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylthio,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylthioalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 aralkyl, wherein the phenyl nucleus is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1985Date of Patent: November 18, 1986Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventor: Hans-Georg Brunner
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Patent number: 4623658Abstract: Pesticidal benzoylurea compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a moiety --C(O)OR.sup.1 or --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, and the meanings of each of the other symbols is described in the specification.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1986Date of Patent: November 18, 1986Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventor: Martin Anderson
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Patent number: 4618669Abstract: The present invention relates to new S-(carbamoylphenylselenyl) derivatives of glutathione and of .alpha.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1985Date of Patent: October 21, 1986Assignee: A. Nattermann & Cie GmbHInventors: Norbert Dereu, Andre Welter, Albrecht Wendel, Sigurd Leyck, Michael Parnham, Erich Graf, Helmut Sies, Hans Betzing, Hartmut Fischer
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Patent number: 4596883Abstract: The invention relates to certain herbicidally active substituted diphenyl ether derivatives, herbicidal compositions of the same and the use thereof for preemergence and postemergence control of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1984Date of Patent: June 24, 1986Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.Inventors: James A. Schwindeman, Horng-Jau Lin
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Patent number: 4596680Abstract: A asymmetrical aryl ether of the formulaX--Ar--O--Ar'--Y,wherein Ar and Ar' are each a divalent aromatic radical, X and Y are electron attracting atoms or groups which differ from each other or have different positions on the corresponding aromatic radicals, is produced by heating together, in the presence of a basic catalyst, equimolecular amounts of two aryl carbonates of the formulas:X--Ar--O--CO--O--Ar--X,andY--Ar'--O--CO--O--Ar'--YType: GrantFiled: April 8, 1983Date of Patent: June 24, 1986Assignees: Institut Francais du Petrole, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)Inventors: Philippe Jost, Pierre Le Perchec, Bernard Sillion
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Patent number: 4595769Abstract: Carbamate-sulfenyl-carbamoyl fluoride compounds are valuable insecticidal compositions and are also useful intermediates in the production of bis-carbamate compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1984Date of Patent: June 17, 1986Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventor: Themistocles D. J. D'Silva
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Patent number: 4588433Abstract: Phenoxymethane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or halogen,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, phenyl which is optionally substituted by alkyl and/or halogen, phenylalkyl which is optionally substituted by alkyl and/or halogen, alkoxy, phenoxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkylthio, alkylsulphonyl, phenylthio, phenylsulphonyl, nitro or halogen,R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1984Date of Patent: May 13, 1986Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hans-Georg Schmitt, Klaus Lurssen, Karlfried Wedemeyer
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Patent number: 4585796Abstract: The tertiary amines of the formula ##STR1## wherein n represents a whole number of 1 to 5;X.sup.1 represents phenyl or phenyl mono-, di- or tri-substituted by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 ;X.sup.2 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, phenyl or phenyl mono-, di- or tri-substituted by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 ;Y represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl, hydroxymethyl, carboxy or lower-alkoxycarbonyl;Z represents a group of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, benzyloxy, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxymethyl, amino, acylamino, lower-alkoxybenzylamino, nitro, carbamoyl, trifluoromethyl or lower-alkylsulphonylmethyl;R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.51 represent hydrogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, lower alkanoyl, carboxy, cyano, hydroxy, hydroxy-lower-alkyl, acyloxy or a group --C(R.sup.6).dbd.C(R.sup.7)COOR.sup.8, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, --C(O)R.sup.9 or --CH.sub.2 R.sup.10, with the proviso that R.sup.4 does not represent hydrogen when R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1983Date of Patent: April 29, 1986Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Leo Alig, Marcel Muller
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Patent number: 4581177Abstract: A new process is disclosed for preparing 3-cyano-4-aminoacetophenone which, starting from 3-cyano-4-acetamidoacetophenone, enables this compound to be produced on an industrial scale in high yields.3-Cyano-4-aminoacetophenone is an intermediate product for the preparation of 2-amino-5-[1-hydroxy-2-(alkyl- or dialkyl-amino)ethyl]benzonitriles which show .beta..sub.2 -mimetic activities and may be used as feed additives.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1985Date of Patent: April 8, 1986Assignee: Dr. Karl Thomae GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Resemann, Ferdinand Fraunberger
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Patent number: 4577042Abstract: A complex of a tetradentate tetraanionic ligand L of the formula: ##STR1## and a metal, preferably a transition metal, is described. The chelate and ring Z-CH-M-Z functional groups Z, such as N or O are resistant to oxidation and the ring contains 4 to 7 preferably 5 to 6 chain atoms. An osmium complex containing two pyridine ligands is an oxidation catalyst. Further activation by anodic oxidation and heating to a temperature exceeding 30.degree. C. greatly increases catalytic activity.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1983Date of Patent: March 18, 1986Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Terrence J. Collins, Fred C. Anson, Stephen L. Gipson, Terry E. Krafft