Abstract: A topical cosmetic and dermatological preparation for reducing skin reddening which comprises (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methyl-N-(2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)-cyclohexane carboxamide and/or (1R,2S,5R)—N-(4-cyanomethyl-phenyl)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane carboxamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds selected from the group consisting of 14-0-[((Mono- or dialkylamino)-cycloalkylsulfanyl- or -cycloalkyl-oxy)-acetyl, -thioacetyl or -imino-oxy]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Cycloalkyl- or heterocyclylamino)-cycloalkylsulfanyl- or -cycloalkyl-oxy)-acetyl, -thioaceyl or -imino-oxy]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Heterocyc-N-yl-cycloalkyl)-sulfanyl- or -oxy)-acetyl, -thioacetyl or -imino-oxy]-mutilins, 14-O-[(((Mono- or dialkylamino)-cycloalkyl)-alkylsulfanyl- or -alkyl-oxy)-acetyl, -thioacetyl or -imino-oxy]-mutilins, 14-O-[(((Cycloalkyl- or heterocyclylamino)-cycloalkyl)-alkylsulfanyl- or -alkyl-oxy)-acetyl, -thioacetyl or -imino-oxy]-mutilins, and 14-O-[((Heterocyc-N-yl-cycloalkyl)-alkylsulfanyl- or -alkyl-oxy)-acetyl, -thioacetyl or -imino-oxy]-mutilins, and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Provided is an enantioselective, palladium-catalyzed method for the preparation of ?-amino-?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives having the formulas II, III, VII and VIII:

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymorphic forms of (3R,4R,5S)-5-amino-4-acetylamino-3-(1-ethyl-propoxy)-cyclohex-1-ene-carboxylic acid ethyl ester phosphate, which is a potent inhibitor of viral neuraminidase.

Abstract: Ghrelin O-acyltransferase (GOAT) is inhibited with designed small molecules of the general formula: Methods comprise contacting the GOAT with an inhibitor and detecting a resultant inhibition.

Abstract: The enhydrazone esters for treating asthma, allergy, and inflammation relate to the use of two cyclohexenone derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in the treatment of asthma, allergies, and inflammation. The esters have the formula: wherein R is ethyl or methyl. Administration of the esters inhibits the degranulation of eosinophils, the degranulation of mast cells, and the release or expression of tumor necrosis factor-?, thereby alleviating the debilitating symptoms of asthma, allergic reactions, and inflammatory responses.

Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.

Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis of 4,5-diamino cyclohexene carboxylate ester (1): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. R1-R3 are a silyl-, an aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, arylaliphatic, or an arylalicyclic group. R4, R11 and R12 are H, a silyl-group, an aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, arylaliphatic, or an arylalicyclic group. 3,4-Dihydropyran compound (9): with R5 and R6 being suitable protecting groups, is reacted to form aldehyde (4): which is oxidized and converted to N-substituted carbamate (3): with R7 being a suitable protecting group. (3) is, via oxazolinidone (13): converted to azido carboxylate ester (2): and then to 4,5-diamino cyclohexene carboxylate ester (1).

Abstract: The present application relates to processes for the preparation of intermediates useful in the manufacture of oseltamivir and the H3PO4 salt of oseltamivir, Tamiflu®. The application further relates to novel intermediate and compounds and oseltamivir analogs and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said analog compounds. The application further relates to a method of using the novel analogs of oseltamivir to treat or prevent influenza.

Abstract: The method for making a phosphorus ylide produces the ylide 2,3-bismethoxycarbonyl-4-phenyl-5-arylhydrazono-cyclopenta-1,3-dienyl-triphenylphosphonium in pure form by simple recrystallization of the reaction product. 3-Oxo-3-phenyl-2-(arylhydrozono)propanal and dimethylacetylenedicarboxylate are mixed in dichloromethane at room temperature. After cyclization of the intermediate (preferably at least two hours), triphenylphosphine is added to the mixture, ultimately resulting in formation of 2,3-bismethoxycarbonyl-4-phenyl-5-arylhydrazono-cyclopenta-1,3-dienyl-triphenylphosphonium. The product is recrystallized to produce 2,3-bismethoxycarbonyl-4-phenyl-5-arylhydrazono-cyclopenta-1,3-dienyl-triphenylphosphonium in pure form and in high yield. The aryl group may be any aromatic or aliphatic group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photopolymer formulation comprising matrix polymers, writing monomers, and photoinitiators, to the use of the photopolymer formulation for producing optical elements, in particular for producing holographic elements and images, to a method for illuminating holographic media made of the photopolymer formulation, and to special fluorourethanes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing epoxycarboxamide compounds, azide compounds and amino alcohol compounds which serve as manufacturing intermediates that can lead to useful ?-ketoamide compounds, and the present invention is also is directed to processes for preparing ?-ketoamide compounds using the intermediates. The epoxycarboxamide compounds, azide compounds and amino alcohol compounds are represented by the following formulae: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5, as well as subvariables for one or more of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 1-H-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives and to novel intermediates and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), which are 14-O-{[(optionally substituted hydroxy)cyclohexyl)sulfanyl]acetyl}mutilins further substituted at the cyclohexyl group by an acylated amino group, salts and solvates thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and their use as a pharmaceutical, e.g. for the treatment of diseases mediated by microbes and for the treatment of inflammation where microbes are mediating said inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): having a physiological effect, and to the preparation thereof and to the use of same.

Abstract: It is possible to produce oseltamivir safely and stably in large quantities by using as a starting material tartaric acid, mannitol or arabinose, via dihydroxyhexenoic acid ester of the formula (4c).

Abstract: The invention relates to disubstituted-aminodifluorosulfinium salts represented by the formula (I). Processes for preparing same and methods of use as deoxofluorinating reagent is also provided.

Abstract: A new class of neuramidase inhibitor prodrugs is provided characterized by a prodrug moiety of a carboxyl group modified to form a carbonyl ethoxy amino acid, a carbonyl ethoxy dipeptide or a carbonyl ethoxy tripeptide, a guanidine group modified to form a carbonyl ethoxy amino acid, a carbonyl ethoxy dipeptide, a carbonyl ethoxy tripeptide; a primary alcohol modified to form an esterified single amino acid, dipeptide or tripeptide of zanavimir of the unaltered therapeutic agent. Exemplary therapeutic agents so modified to form prodrugs include zanavimir, oseltamivir and peramivir. The prodrug has increased oral bioavailability relative to the unaltered neuraminidase inhibitor and is effective in the inhibition of viral infections involving neuraminidase in the viral reproductive cycle.

Abstract: The present invention describes a series of therapeutically active compounds of formula I, X—Y—Z??(I) that are useful for treating a disorder in a mammal. In the formula I, X and Z, which may be same or different, are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group or substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclylalkyl; and Y is a linker selected from —O—, —S—, —NH—, —(CH2)n—, —CO—, —CONRa—, —NRaCO—, —NRaCOO—, —COO—, —CONRaCO—, —CONRaCOO— and —COOCOO—.

Abstract: A method of preventing or treating diseases caused by Mycobacterium, comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment an effective amount of a pleuromutilin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of Compound (III), salt or solvate thereof by reacting Compound (I), salt or solvate thereof with Compound (II) in a toluene solvent in the presence of an additive such as water or an alcohol. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of Compound (IV) comprising hydrolyzing the obtained Compound (III) if necessary, and then oxidizing. In the formula, R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aryl lower alkyl, and R2 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl lower alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use as an NPY Y5 receptor antagonist comprising a compound or the formula (I): wherein R1 is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or the like, R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or the like, n is 1 or 2, X is lower alkylene, lower alkenylene, arylene, cycloalkylene or the like, Y is CONR7, CSNR7, NR7CO, NR7CS or the like, Z is lower alkyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl or the like and R7 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, prodrug, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are pleuromutilin derivatives of formula (I) an their use in the treatment of diseases mediated by microbes.

Abstract: When sulfinating a carboxylic acid bromofluoroalkyl ester by using a sulfinating agent, an organic base is used, thereby obtaining a fluoroalkanesulfinic acid ammonium salt. This is oxidized to obtain a fluoroalkanesulfonic acid ammonium salt. This is used as the raw material and is converted to an onium salt or is converted to an onium salt by going through saponification and esterification, thereby obtaining a fluoroalkanesulfonic acid onium salt. This fluoroalkanesulfonic acid onium salt is useful as a photoacid generator used for chemically amplified resist materials, etc.

Abstract: The invention discloses a number of therapeutic compounds and a method of treating a disorder in mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of trans 4-amino-cyclohexil ethyl acetate HCl wherein d) hydrogenating 4-nitrophenyl acetic acid in a protic solvent at a temperature between 40-50° C. in the presence of Pd/C under 0.1-0.6 bar overpressure, and e) further hydrogenating the 4-aminophenyl acetic acid obtained in situ in step a) at a temperature between 50-60° C. under 1-4 bar overpressures, then f) heating to reflux the 4-aminocyclohexil acetic acid obtained in step b) for 1-3 hours in hydrochloric ethanol, and if desired after removing the solvent acetonitrile was added to the residue obtained and distilled off.

Abstract: A method for preparing a trans-{4-[(alkylamino)methyl]cyclohexyl}acetic acid, which is useful as a raw material compound for manufacture of medicaments and the like, comprising the step of reducing amide group of a compound represented by the following general formula (6) (R1 represents hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group, and R2 represents a C1-6 alkyl group, a C3-6 cycloalkyl group, a (C3-6 cycloalkyl)(C1-6 alkyl) group, a C6-10 aryl group, or a C7-12 aralkyl group).

Abstract: Compounds of FIG. 3: ###FIG. 3### Whereby R and R1 preferentially correspond to ring structure consisting of FIG. : ###FIG. 4### Whereby R or R1, S or S1 is a Carbon, Nitrogen or Sulfur atom Z or Z1 and B or B1 is independently H or an alkyl, amino acid residue or amide thereof. Alternatively, Z or Z1 and B or B1 may constitute an fused, unsubstituted, cyclic ring structure, a cyclic amine or heterocyclic amine, or heavy metal, halogen or oxygen species. Compounds and derivatives are useful in treating conditions whereby matrix metalloproteinase activity is not desired, and inhibition is therapeutically beneficial.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also relates to processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that certain well-defined compounds derived from pentacyclopentadecane dimethanol are useful components in adhesive formulations. In particular, the invention compounds described herein provide high Tg values and low shrinkage. Compounds of the invention are useful as adhesives for use in the semiconductor packaging industry.

Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.

Abstract: A crystalline form of a ?-aminobutyric acid analog, and methods of preparing same, are provided.

Abstract: Ghrelin O-acyltransferase (GOAT) is inhibited with designed small molecules. Methods comprise contacting the GOAT with an inhibitor and detecting a resultant inhibition.

Abstract: This invention concerns compounds of adamantanamines and neramexane, including their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, diesterioisomers, and formulations for treating Alzheimer's related dementias, depression, AIDS related dementias, as antivirals, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and cerebral ischemia, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.

Abstract: The present application relates to processes for the preparation of oseltamivir and the H3PO4 salt of oseltamivir, Tamiflu®. The application further relates to novel intermediate compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. The application further relates to a method of using the novel intermediates to treat or prevent influenza.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), which are 14-O-{[(optionally substituted hydroxy)cyclohexyl)sulfanyl]acetyl}mutilins further substituted at the cyclohexyl group by an acylated amino group, salts and solvates thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and their use as a pharmaceutical, e.g. for the treatment of diseases mediated by microbes and for the treatment of inflammation where microbese are mediating said inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to refreshing, soothing, and cooling compounds that affect sensory processes. More particularly, the present invention pertains to certain N-alkylcarbonyl-amino acid ester and N-alkylcarbonyl-amino lactone compounds as described herein; compositions and articles comprising such compounds; and methods of treatment, for example, methods of alleviating the discomforts of irritation, itch, and pain in the skin and in the linings of the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract, for example, in methods of treatment of cough and/or asthma.

Abstract: A new class of neuramidase inhibitor prodrugs is provided characterized by a prodrug moiety of a carboxyl group modified to form a carbonyl ethoxy amino acid, a carbonyl ethoxy dipeptide or a carbonyl ethoxy tripeptide, a guanidine group modified to form a carbonyl ethoxy amino acid, a carbonyl ethoxy dipeptide, a carbonyl ethoxy tripeptide; a primary alcohol modified to form an esterified single amino acid, dipeptide or tripeptide of zanavimir of the unaltered therapeutic agent. Exemplary therapeutic agents so modified to form prodrugs include zanavimir, oseltamivir and peramivir. The prodrug has increased oral bioavailability relative to the unaltered neuraminidase inhibitor and is effective in the inhibition of viral infections involving neuraminidase in the viral reproductive cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, A and G have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides, and also to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the cis-alkoxyspirocyclic biphenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I) and, secondly, at least one crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The invention relates furthermore to increasing the activity of crop protection compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I) by adding ammonium or phosphonium salts and, if appropriate, penetrants.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles, methods for making and using the same, and high index of refraction films made therefrom. The provided zirconia nanoparticles are surface modified with ligands that include N-hydroxyurea functionalities. The provided ligands also can contain compatibilizing groups that allow the provided surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles to be incorporated into an organic matrix. High index of refraction films can be made using these organic matrices.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and methods, for example, to carry out organocatalytic Michael additions of aldehydes to cyclically constrained nitroethylene compounds catalyzed by a proline derivative to provide cyclically constrained ?-substituted-?-nitro-aldehydes. The reaction can be rendered enantioselective when a chiral pyrrolidine catalyst is used, allowing for Michael adducts in nearly optically pure form (e.g., 96 to >99% e.e.). The Michael adducts can bear a single substituent or dual substituents adjacent to the carbonyl. The Michael adducts can be efficiently converted to cyclically constrained protected ?-amino acid residues, which are essential for systematic conformational studies of ?-peptide foldamers. New methods are also provided to prepare other ?-amino acids and peptides. These new building blocks can be used to prepare foldamers, such as ?/?-peptide foldamers, that adopt specific helical conformations in solution and in the solid state.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to refreshing, soothing, and cooling compounds that affect sensory processes. More particularly, the present invention pertains to certain N-alkylcarbonyl-amino acid ester as described herein; compositions and articles comprising such compounds; and methods of treatment, for example, methods of increasing alertness, and decreasing fatigue or sleepiness, and alleviating ocular discomforts of irritation, itch, and pain.

Abstract: Disclosed are a process suited to large scale synthesis with high yield for producing oseltamivir phosphate, in which a preparation of oseltamivir phosphate which is highly safe as a pharmaceutical product can be produced, and an intermediate compound for producing oseltamivir phosphate. In this production process, an intermediate compound represented by general formula (V) is synthesized by employing Michael reaction/Michael reaction/Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction, and oseltamivir phosphate is produced by converting the substituent groups in this intermediate compound.

Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched oseltamivir, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plurality of processes for the preparation of novel cis-alkoxy-substituted spirocyclic 1 H-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives of the formula (I) in which A, G, X and Y are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: Novel processes for the preparation of the anti-viral agent, Oseltamivir Phosphate and novel intermediates prepared in such processes. The novel processes use as starting materials D-glucose or D-xylose in the preparation of Oseltamivir Phosphate.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to certain N-alkylcarbonyl-D-amino acid hydroxylalkyl esters (NACHE), including, for example, (R)-2-[((1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexanecarbonyl)-amino]-propionic acid 3-hydroxy-propyl ester, and compositions comprising such compounds, that target sensory elements on nerve fibers and which are usefully administered to refresh and cool the skin and mucous membranes. This disclosure generally relates to menthol-like cooling compounds, which do not have the smell, taste, or short duration of action of menthol. These compounds are designed for delivery onto the surfaces of the oral cavity, upper respiratory tract and skin. These compositions produce refreshing and cooling sensations and are expected to inhibit the perception of cough stimuli, itch, pain, and discomfort from the body's surfaces. In the oral cavity these compositions produce refreshing cooling without adverse effects on taste.

Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis of 4,5-diamino cyclohexene carboxylate ester (1): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. R1-R3 are a silyl-, an aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, arylaliphatic, or an arylalicyclic group. R4, R11 and R12 are H, a silyl-group, an aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, arylaliphatic, or an arylalicyclic group. 3,4-Dihydropyran compound (9): with R5 and R6 being suitable protecting groups, is reacted to form aldehyde (4): which is oxidized and converted to N-substituted carbamate (3): with R7 being a suitable protecting group. (3) is, via oxazolinidone (13): converted to azido carboxylate ester (2): and then to 4,5-diamino cyclohexene carboxylate ester (1).

Abstract: Described herein are both non-hygroscopic salts of L-carnitine and alkanoyl L-carnitine with taurine chloride (2-aminoethane-sulphonic chloride) and non-hygroscopic salts of L-carnitine and alkanoyl L-carnitine with glycine chloride which lend themselves favorably to the preparation of solid compositions suitable for oral administration. Also described are solid compositions containing said salts.