Abstract: Tetralin derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings stated in the description, and their preparation are described. The novel compounds are useful for the treatment of disorders.

Abstract: A phenol derivative of the formulaNU--A--X--R.sup.1wherein NU is a defined phenolic nucleus including a phenyl-hydroxynaphthyl; hydroxyphenyl-naphthyl; phenyl-hydroxyindanyl, phenyl-hydroxybenzothienyl or mono-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene or vinylene nucleus; wherein A is alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene which may be interrupted by phenylene or other linkages, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, halogenoalkoxyalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or R.sup.1 is joined to R.sup.2, and wherein X is --CONR.sup.2 --, --CSNR.sup.2 --, --NR.sup.12 CO--, --NR.sup.12 CS--, --NR.sup.12 CONR.sup.2 --, ##STR1## --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 --or --CO--, or, when R.sup.1 is not hydrogen, is --NR.sup.12 COO--, --(PO)R.sup.2 13 , --S--, --SO--or --SO.sub.2 --, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form alkylene; wherein R.sup.12 is hydrogen or alkyl, and wherein R.sup.22 is hydrogen, cyano or nitro; or a salt thereof when appropriate.

Abstract: Isocyanates containing ester and/or amide groups are produced by reacting (a) an isocyanatocarboxylic acid chloride with (b) an organic compound containing a silylated alcoholic group and/or silylated phenolic hydroxyl group and/or silylated amino group which compound contains no other group which is reactive with isocyanate and chlorocarbonyl groups under the reaction conditions. The reaction of (a) with (b) is carried out at a temperature of from -20.degree. to 150.degree. C. This process makes it possible to produce the desired isocyanates with a high degree of selectivity.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen, benzyl or alkanoyl, X is C.sub.2-4 alkylene; andZ-W is alkyl, phenylalkyl or pyridylalkyl which can have an oxygen atom as part of the alkyl chain and their use as CNS agents, antidiarrheals and antiemetics. Processes for their preparation and intermediates therefor are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain novel substituted naphthalenes, indoles, benzofurans, and benzothiophenes of Formula I which are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis and as inhibitors of lipoxygenase. They are thus employed wherever it is medically necessary or desirable to inhibit these systems.

Abstract: Oxime sulfonates of formula I ##STR1## wherein Y is a polymerizable unsaturated group or epoxide group or an --OH, --NHR.sup.5, --COOH, COOR.sup.6, --COCl, --CH.sub.2 Hal, --SO.sub.2 Cl or --NCO group, Z is an (x+y)-valent connecting member, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are monovalent organic radicals, m is 0 or 1, x is 1 or 2 and y is 1 or 2, can be converted into polymers which can be thermally or photochemically dissociated to form free sulfonic acid groups. Said polymers can therefore be used as photoresists which can be developed with aqueous alkalis.

Abstract: A phenol derivative of the formulaNU--A--X--R.sup.1wherein NU is a defined bis-phenolic nucleus including a hydroxyphenyl-hydroxynaphthyl; hydroxyphenyl-hydroxyindanyl, hydroxyphenyl-hydroxybenzothienyl or di-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene or vinylene nucleus; wherein A is alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene which may be interrupted by phenylene or other linkages,wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, halogenoalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or R.sup.1 is joined to R.sup.2, and wherein X is --CONR.sup.2 --, --CSNR.sup.2 --, --NR.sup.12 CO--, --NR.sup.12 CS--, --NR.sup.12 CONR.sup.2 --, ##STR1## --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 -- or --CO--, or, when R.sup.1 is not hydrogen, is --NR.sup.12 COO--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --,wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form alkylene;wherein R.sup.12 is hydrogen or alkyl, and wherein R.sup.22 is hydrogen, cyano or nitro;or a salt thereof when appropriate.

Abstract: A novel phenylethanolaminotetraline having lipolytic activity of formula ##STR1## wherin X represents hydrogen, halogen, a trifluoromethyl or a lower alkyl group and R represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl group not substituted or substituted by a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms, a hydroxy group, a lower alkoxy, carboxy or lower carbalkoxy group; a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms; or a lower alcanoyl group; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a process for its preparation; and pharmaceutical compositions containing it as active ingredient, useful for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: The present invention describes the finding of potent antiinflammatory properties in 2,3-didemethylcolchicine and its analogs.

Abstract: Acyloxy aromatic carboxylic acids, e.g., 4-acetoxybenzoic acid, are prepared by oxidizing with oxygen an acyloxy aromatic ketone, e.g., 4-acetoxyacetophenone in the presence of manganese cations and a lower-carboxylic acid anhydride as catalyst and a co-reductant or promoter. The acyloxy aromatic ketone may be prepared by acylating a hydroxy aromatic ketone, e.g., 4-hydroxyacetophenone, which has the effect of "masking" the hydroxyl group of the ketone in a manner necessary to effect the subsequent transition-metal catalyzed oxidation of the ketone to the acyloxy aromatic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Compounds for effecting hemostatic and antifibrinolytic action, namely a 1-acylamino naphthalene-4 sulphonic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## and compositions and method of achieving such action.

Abstract: Phenolic esters of the general formula I ##STR1## are useful for the prevention, management or alleviation of elastase mediated diseases or conditions.

Abstract: 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,12b-Dodecahydro-7-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-9-hydroxy-11-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)triphenylenes, 2,3,3a,3b,4,5,6,7,7a,11b-decahydro-6-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-8-hydroxy-10-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)-1H-cyclopenta[1]-phenanthrenes, 2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a-decahydro-7-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-9-hydroxy-11-(alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxyalkyl or aralkoxyalkyl)-1H-pyrido[1,2-f]phenanthridines, and 1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,6,7,7a-decahydro-6-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-8-hydroxy-10-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)pyrrolo[1,2-f]phenanthridines and derivatives are valuable as central nervous system active agents or as intermediates to compounds having such activity.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octylidene derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a protective group for hydroxyl group; and Y is ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a protective group for hydroxyl group; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group, alkenyl group or alkynyl group; and X is a group represented by CH.dbd.CH or C.tbd.C,comprises carrying out the catalytic hydrogenation reaction of a (1-alkenyl)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and Y have the same meanings as defined above, in the presence of a metal carbonyl compound or its complex represented by the formula:Mw(CO)x(H)y(R)zwherein M is a metal element of the group VIB; R is a .pi. ligand or a phosphine ligand; w is 1 or 2; x is an integer of 3 to 6; y is 0 or 1; and z is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing aromatic derivative is produced by causing a di(haloacyl)peroxide to react upon benzene, a mono-substituted benzene, naphthalene, or a mono-substituted naphthalene thereby introducing an X(CF.sub.2).sub.n -group into the benzene ring or the naphthalene ring.

Abstract: 6-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid can be selectively acetylated to 6-acetoxy-2-naphthoic acid, in particular in the presence of admixtures of isomeric hydroxy-naphthoic acids, and thus be separated from those isomeric admixtures. The acetylation is affected in aqueous alkaline solution by reaction with acetic anhydride. By hydrolysis of the 6-acetoxy-2-naphthoic acid, a pure 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid is obtained.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel compounds useful in compositions and methods for preventing the attachment of dental plaque to the surfaces of the teeth of mammals and as inhibitors of connective tissue destruction. The compounds of this invention comprise certain [oxalylbis(iminophenylenecarbonylimino)]bis[hydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acids] and salts thereof which may be combined with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents to be administered in the form of conventional pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Substituted succinic acid amides, in particular substituted succinic acid amides containing differing derivative groups, are prepared by reacting unsaturated carboxamides with carbon monoxide and with a nucleophilic component containing at least one mobile hydrogen atom, in the presence of cobalt compounds and, if appropriate, in the presence of one or more tertiary nitrogen bases, under an elevated pressure and at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: Tricyclic benzo fused compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable cationic and acid addition salts thereof, wherein n is zero, 1 or 2, and t is 1 or 2; M is CH or N, R.sub.1 is H or certain acyl groups; Q is CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, COR.sub.5, C(OR.sub.7)R.sub.5 R.sub.6, CN, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, CH.sub.2 NR.sub.9 R.sub.10, CH.sub.2 NHCOR.sub.11, CH.sub.2 NHSO.sub.2 R.sub.12, 5-tetrazolyl or when n is 1, Q and OR.sub.1 together form a lactone or certain reduced derivatives thereof; and Z is certain alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxyalkyl or aralkoxyalkyl groups, are valuable central nervous system active agents, methods for their use, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and certain intermediates therefor.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of an aromatic hydrocarbon with a cyclobutene ring fused to the aromatic hydrocarbon which comprises, dissolving an ortho alkyl halomethyl aromatic hydrocarbon in an inert solvent and pyrolyzing the solution of ortho alkyl halomethyl aromatic hydrocarbon in the inert solvent under conditions such that the ortho alkyl and halomethyl substituents form a cyclobutene ring thereby forming an aromatic hydrocarbon having a fused cyclobutene ring.

Abstract: Disclosed is the vapor phase cyclodehydration of an aldehyde or ketone over a solid Lewis acid as catalyst to make indene or a substituted indene according to the equation: ##STR1##

Abstract: N-acyl-acyloxy aromatic amines, e.g. 4-acetoxyacetanilide (AAA), are prepared by reacting a hydroxy aromatic ketone, e.g. 4-hydroxyacetophenone, with hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine salt and a base to obtain the ketoxime of the ketone, e.g. 4-hydroxyacetophenone oxime, and then subjecting the ketoxime to a Beckmann rearrangement and accompanying acylation by contacting the ketoxime with a carboxylic acid anhydride and a Beckmann rearrangement catalyst to form the N-acyl-acyloxy aromatic amine.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as dopamine receptor agonists for the treatment of various diseases of the central nervous system such as Parkinson's disease and related disorders having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of H, and OA; A is H or ##STR2## R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aromatic residues; n is 2 or 3; and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxyphenyl, 4-hydroxyphenyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, ##STR3## where X is S, O or NH; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed is a method for inducing a dopaminergic response in a patient by adminstering a pharmacologically-effective amount of one of the foregoing compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a group of organic compounds of the substituted 2-hydroxyfluorene ester type, which has a smectic A mesomorphous phase. The invention also relates to the process for producing molecules of this group.The compound according to the invention is in accordance with the general chemical formula ##STR1## whereby n can be between 1 and 15 and X=Br or CN. The invention applies to the field of liquid crystals and to display means using such crystals.

Abstract: Benzocycloalkane amine derivatives and their non-toxic acid addition salts as novel analgesic agents.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid esters, such as methyl propionate, is prepared by carbonylation of an olefin, such as ethylene, in the presence of an alcohol by the use of a molybdenum-nickel-alkali metal, a tungsten-nickel-alkali metal or a chromium nickel-alkali metal co-catalyst and in the presence of a halide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of naphthyl or indene carboxylates by reaction of tetralin or indane with oxygen and a carboxylic acid in the presence of a catalyst comprising palladium is described.

Abstract: The present invention is dealing with compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which n and m represent the number 1 or 2, X and Y hydrogen, alkyl (1-4 C), alkoxy (1-4 C), hydroxy, halogen, hydroxymethyl, trifluoromethyl, acyl (1-4 C), acyloxy (1-4 C) or the group NR.sub.x R.sub.y, in which R.sub.x and R.sub.y represent hydrogen, alkyl (1-4 C) or a sulphonyl group and R represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent hydrogen, alkyl (1-4 C), hydroxy, alkoxy (1-4 C), phenylalkoxy (7-10 C), acyloxy, amino or mono or dialkyl (1-4 C) amino, having potent platelet aggregation inhibiting properties.

Abstract: A process for the production of an arylalkylpyruvic acid of the general formula:(R).sub.n --A--(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.2 COCOOHwherein:A represents an aromatic hydrocarbon radical containing 1 or 2 condensed benzene rings,each R, which may be the same or different, represents hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl radical with up to 4 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by a nitro group or by an alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a halogeno, nitrile, nitro or alkylcarbonyloxy group,n is 0 or an integer from 1-3 when A contains one benzene ring, and n is 0 or an integer from 1-5 when A contains two condensed benzene rings and m is 1-20, which comprises carbonylating an arylalkyl halide of the general formula:(R).sub.n --A--(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of aryl esters of organic carboxylic acids in high isomer purity by decomposing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is an aryl radical, X is an acyloxy of an organic carboxylic acid and Y is selected from the group consisting of an acyloxy of an organic carboxylic acid and an anion of a strong organic and mineral acid in an aqueous media in the presence of a palladium salt or in the form of a two-phase reaction, wherein the aryl thallium salt is dissolved in water and the catalytic palladium salt is dissolved in a water-immiscible organic solvent and the reaction takes place with mixing.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable coating composition comprising(1) a nongaseous, ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable compound,(2) a specified acidic o-nitroaromatic compound, and(3) an organic, radiation-sensitive, free-radical generating system which is useful for making a positive or negative polymeric image on a substrate.

Abstract: 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,12b-Dodecahydro-7-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-9-hydroxy-11-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)triphenylenes, 2,3,3a,3b,4,5,6,7,7a,11b-decahydro-6-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-8-hydroxy-10-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)-1H-cyclopenta[1]phenanthrenes, 2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a-decahydro-7-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-9-hydroxy-11-(alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxyalkyl or aralkoxyalkyl)-1H-pyrido[1,2-f]phenanthridines, and 1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,6,7,7a-decahydro-6-(oxo, hydroxy or amino)-8-hydroxy-10-(alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl)pyrrolo[1,2-f]phenanthridines and derivatives are valuable as central nervous system active agents or as intermediates to compounds having such activity.

Abstract: Psoriasis in mammals is relieved by topically administering naphthalenes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are lower alkoxy or lower alkylthio;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl lower alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl lower alkoxy, amino, lower alkylamino, lower dialkylamino, halo, cyano, or S(O).sub.n R wherein R is lower alkyl; optionally substituted phenyl; optionally substituted phenyl lower alkyl; or optionally substituted heterocyclic aryl of three to nine ring atoms containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof; and n is 0, 1 or 2; andW is alkyl of one to seven carbon atoms.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing diaryl esters of a monohydroxy aromatic compound with dicarboxylic acids is disclosed, in which the esterification reaction is optimized by continuously removing water and/or other by-products of the reaction from the reactor, while supplying to the reactor a make-up amount of the monohydroxy aromatic compound containing no more than about 100 ppm of water. The make-up stream may be obtained by stripping the by-product stream of water and other by-products of the reaction.

Abstract: Decalins of the formula ##STR1## wherein ring A is aromatic or a trans-1,4-disubstituted cyclohexane ring; R.sup.2 is methyl, --CH.sub.2 R', --OR', --CO--R', --CN, --COOH, --CO--OR', --CO--SR' or --O--CO--R'; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl, --CH.sub.2 R, --OR or --CH.sub.2 OR, or when R.sup.2 is methyl, --CH.sub.2 R', --OR' or --CO--R', R.sup.1 also can be --CN, --COOH, --CO--OR, --CO--SR or --O--CO--R; R and R' each are alkyl; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each have up to 12 carbon atoms and together have at most 14 carbon atoms,their racemates and optically active antipodes, are described. Liquid crystalline mixtures comprising Compound I as well as their use in electro-optical devices also are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic sulfohalides by reacting an aqueous solution, containing a hydrogen halide, of an aromatic diazonium halide with sulfur dioxide, wherein(a) the aqueous solution, containing the hydrogen halide, of a diazonium salt which is derived from the corresponding aromatic amine and the halogen of the desired sulfohalide is reacted with sulfur dioxide in the presence of an inert organic solvent which is immiscible or only partially miscible with water,(b) the diazonium salt is decomposed, simultaneously or subsequently, by means of a catalyst for diazonium salt decomposition and(c) the resulting reaction mixture, or the organic phase thereof after removal of the aqueous phase, is treated with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A broad spectrum fungicidal naphthylene diester having the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a radical having not more than 4 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, haloalkenyl and haloalkyl; either m or n is 1 and the remaining subscript is zero and mixtures of the above diesters and the method of applying said diesters to plants for control of fungi infestation.

Abstract: A process for the simultaneous preparation of an aromatic sulphonic acid halide and an aromatic carboxylic acid halide or the corresponding carboxylic acid is disclosed wherein an aromatic sulphonic acid or acid anhydride is reacted with an aromatic trihalogenomethyl compound in the presence of a Bronsted acid or Lewis acid at a temperature of 20.degree. to 300.degree. C., if appropriate in the presence of a solvent. Generally, at least half an equivalent of aromatic trihalogenomethyl compound is employed per equivalent of sulphonic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, benzyl, benzoyl, alkanoyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --NR'R" wherein p is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4; each of R' and R" when taken individually is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R' and R" when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring selected from piperidino, pyrollo, pyrrolidino, morpholino and N-alkylpiperazino having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;R.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen, alkanoyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and benzoyl;R.sub.3 is selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl;R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and benzyl;Z is selected from:(a) alkylene having from one to nine carbon atoms;(b) -(alk.sub.1).sub.m -X-(alk.sub.2).sub.n - wherein each of (alk.sub.1) and (alk.sub.2) is alkylene having from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the summation of carbon atoms in (alk.sub.1) plus (alk.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z, Z.sub.1, R, m and p are as defined in patent claim 1, can be obtained in a simple and economical manner by a novel process wherein a halide of the formula II ##STR2## is reacted with a substituted or unsubstituted vinylbenzene or vinylnaphthalene derivative in the presence of a base and of certain palladium catalysts, such as palladium acetate. The compounds (I) or functional derivatives preparable therefrom are useful, for example, for the preparation of known dyes or fluorescent brighteners, or can be used directly as fluorescent brighteners or as scintillators.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are monomeric compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R and R.sup.1 are independently hydrogen, halide or alkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl;q is 0 or 1; andAr is arylene wherein no more than one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, and a method of preparing same.These monomers can be homopolymerized or coplymerized with one or more other monomers to yield polymers having desirable solubility characteristics. In particular, copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers can comprise aldehyde-containing vinylaryl ethers to yield crosslinkable polymers useful in relief image materials or as binders in photographic layers.

Abstract: 2,3-Dichloro-7-hydroxy-1H-inden-1-one derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or one of the groups ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, trifluoromethyl or nitro,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or R.sub.4 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro, or it is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl group, andR.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl.These compounds exhibit a microbicidal action against in particular phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n is 1 or 2; m is 2, 3 or 4; and R.sub.2 is a tertiary amino group; are intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds having hypotensive activity.

Abstract: A process for the catalytic preparation of aryl carboxylates is provided in which an arylmetallo carboxylate is contacted in liquid medium with an organic peracid in the presence of a catalytic amount of an aryl iodide, to form the desired aryl carboxylate.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aryl carboxylates is provided in which an arylmetallo carboxylate is contacted with an aryliodoso carboxylate in liquid medium to form the desired aryl carboxylate. Promoters can be employed to increase the rate of reaction and improve selectivity to the aryl carboxylate.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, benzyl, benzoyl, alkanoyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --NR'R" wherein p is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4; each of R' and R" when taken individually is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R' and R" when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring selected from piperidino, pyrrolo, pyrrolidino, morpholino and N-alkylpiperazino having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;R.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen, alkanoyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and benzoyl;R.sub.3 is selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl;R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and benzyl;Z is selected from:(a) alkylene having from one to nine carbon atoms;(b) --(alk.sub.1).sub.m --X--(alk.sub.2).sub.n --wherein each of (alk.sub.1) and (alk.sub.2) is alkylene having from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the summation of carbon atoms in (alk.sub.1) plus (alk.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, benzyl, benzoyl, alkanoyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --NR'R" wherein p is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4; each of R' and R" when taken individually is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R' and R" when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring selected from piperidino, pyrrolo, pyrrolidino, morpholino and N-alkylpiperazino having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;R.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen, alkanoyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and benzoyl;R.sub.3 is selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl;R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and benzyl;Z is selected from:(a) alkylene having from one to nine carbon atoms;(b) --(alk.sub.1).sub.m --X--(alk.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein each of (alk.sub.1) and (alk.sub.2) is alkylene having from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the summation of carbon atoms in (alk.sub.1) plus (alk.sub.

Abstract: Ester such as 3,6,9-trioxaundecane-1,11-bis(3-n-dodecylthiopropionate) when combined with conventional free amine antioxidants such as N,N'-diphenylparaphenylenediamine or with polymer bound antioxidants such as N-(4-anilinophenyl) methacrylamide produce improved antioxidant systems for SBR and NBR type polymers.

Abstract: 2,3-Dichloro-7-hydroxy-1H-inden-1-one derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or one of the groups ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, trifluoromethyl or nitro,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or R.sub.4 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro, or it is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl group, andR.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl.These compounds exhibit a microbicidal action against in particular phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel compounds useful in compositions and methods for preventing the attachment of dental plaque to the surfaces of the teeth of mammals and as inhibitors of connective tissue destruction. The compounds of this invention comprise certain [ureylenebis-(phenylenesulfonylimino)]bis[hydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acids] and salts thereof which may be combined with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents to be administered in the form of conventional pharmaceutical compositions.