Abstract: A process for the synthesis of hydroxyethylene dipeptide isosteres from .alpha.-N,N-di(protected)-amino(alkyl or substituted alkyl)methyl ketones that can be efficiently carried out on an industrial scale. The process proceeds with excellent diastereoselectivity and chemical efficiency, and can be used to prepare a wide variety of hydroxyethylene dipeptide isosteres for a variety of uses, including as HIV-1 protease inhibitors and renin inhibitors.

Abstract: A process for preparing N-protected N-alkylated amino acids of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.s and R.sup.1 -R.sup.3 have the meanings indicated in the description comprises adding a compound of the abovementioned formula where R.sup.3 is hydrogen to a solution of a base in a non-protic solvent and subsequently adding an alkylating agent.

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: The present invention provides methods and pharmaceutical preparations for inhibiting the growth of bacterial microorganisms.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds containing basic and acidic termini, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the inhibition of platelet aggregation, as thrombolytics, and/or for the treatment of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: Hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retrovital protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## by reaction of compounds of the general formula II ##STR2## with compounds of the general formula III ##STR3## in inert aprotic solvents in the presence of a base and subsequent rearrangement of the resulting intermediate compound with an alkali metal hydroxide, characterized in that the intermediate compound is not isolated.

Abstract: Compositions which, in the form of aqueous dispersions or of solutions in organic solvents, are suitable for the treatment of fiber materials can be obtained by reaction of organic phosphites and quinones and subsequent reaction with mono-, di- or polyisocyanates. Flame-retardant properties having a good permanence are imparted, above all, to fabrics comprising polyester fibers by this procedure.

Abstract: Poly(oxyalkylene) hydroxy and amino aromatic carbamates having the formula: ##STR1## or a fuel-soluble salt thereof; wherein X is hydroxy or amino;R is hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, nitro, amino, N-alkylamino wherein the alkyl group contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or N,N-dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, phenyl, aralkyl or alkaryl having 7 to 36 carbon atoms, or an acyl group having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 is alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, phenyl, or aralkyl or alkaryl having 7 to 36 carbon atoms;and n is an integer from 5 to 100.

Abstract: Urea-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The heat-sensitive recording material disclosed comprises a colorless or pale colored dyestuff precursor, one or more salicylic acid derivative of the formula (1) or metal salt of the derivative and an aliphatic amide compound having 18.about.60 carbon atoms in molecular structure, and is excellent in thermal response and preservation stability of white portions and images. ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group.

Abstract: Urea-containing hydroxyethylamine peptide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: For treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system or the intestinal tract, the new substituted basic 2-aminotetralins of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or acyl, andR.sup.3 represents quinuclidine or a group of the formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.a --R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.b --R.sup.4, --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--(CH.sub.2).sub.b --R.sup.4, ##STR2## wherein a denotes a number from 1 to 10,b denotes a number 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,c denotes a number 0, 1 or 2,d denotes a number 2 or 3, andX denotes oxygen, sulphur or NR.sup.5,and their salts.

Abstract: Disclosed are a process and intermediates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is --CH.sub.3 or --C(O)--OR.sup.1, and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; or the formula ##STR2## wherein: R.sup.2 is H or OH, R is --C(O)OR.sup.1 and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or where R.sup.2 is H, R can also be CH.sub.3 ; for preparing benzazepine intermediates of the formula ##STR3## The benzazepine intermediates are useful for preparing benzazepines having activity as selective D1 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Fungicidal substituted valinamide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents i-propyl or s-butyl, andR.sup.2 represents chlorine, methyl, ethyl or methoxy.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl; n is 2-4; X is aryl, substituted aryl or C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, amino acid, dipeptide or tripeptide linked through the C-terminal carboxylic acid, and amine protecting group is presented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorinated carboxylic acid esters of phosphono- and phosphinocarboxylic acids containing hydroxyl and/or mercapto groups, their use as waterproofing and/or oil-repellency agents, and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions--of such phenyl amidines derivatives.

Abstract: Diaryl urea compounds having anti-atherosclerosis activity are disclosed. Preferred compounds include the compounds 1-[4-(1,2-dimethoxyethoxy)benzyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-l-heptylumea and 1-heptyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-l-[4-(2-methoxyethoxymethoxy)-benzyl]urea .

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyether-substituted compounds of imides and their use as surface-active agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorinated carboxylic acid esters of phosphonocarboxylic acids containing acrylate and/or methacrylate groups, their use as waterproofing or oil-repellency agents, and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: Mannich condensation products prepared by the condensation of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, aralkyl, alkaryl, or an acyl group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 is alkyl, phenyl, aralkyl or alkaryl; and n is an integer from 5 to 100;with an aldehyde and a nitrogen base selected from ammonia, lower alkylamine, a polyamine and mixtures thereof.The Mannich condensation products and their fuel soluble salts are useful as fuel additives for the prevention and control of engine deposits.

Abstract: A phenylalanine-glycine compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a residue of an antitumor substance, or a salt or ester thereof, a process for preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same are described. The novel conjugate of the phenylalanine-glycine compound and the antitumor substance exhibits superior antitumor activity in comparison with the case wherein an antitumor substance is administered alone or as a mixture with phenylalanine.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of preparing substituted and unsubstituted N-hydroxy-2-aminobutane diacid derivatives which can be dehydrated to 2-aminobut-2-ene dioic acid derivatives, which can be subsequently converted to pyridine and quinoline derivatives.

Abstract: Lactobionic acid amide compositions synthesized from lactobionic acid and a mixture of primary fatty amines, which contains at least 30 percent by weight of fatty amines having a chain length of 14 to 18 carbon atoms, and their use as softening, detergent, emulsifying, foam stabilizing and/or thickening components of detergents, rinsing or cleaning agents, softeners or cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: A process for making unsaturated .alpha.-amines from olefins wherein the process includes adding an aminating agent, an olefin and a molybdenum based catalyst to a reaction vessel having a nitrogen atmosphere. The catalyst may be described by the general formula LL'MoO.sub.2, L.sub.2 L'MoO.sub.2, or LL'MoO(X--Y).

Abstract: This invention relates to structurally novel acyclic tocotrienol analogs, which are useful for cholesterol/lipid lowering in cases of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, and for atherosclerosis. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and a method of use employing those compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of compounds, useful as gasoline detergent additives, comprising hydrocarbyloxypolyether allophonate esters of 2-hydroxy ethane. The present invention also provides a motor fuel composition containing the novel allophonate esters and further provides a method of synthesizing the allophonate esters of the present invention.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl of 4 or more carbon atoms, cycloalkyl, 1-adamantyl, 2-adamantyl, 3-noradamantyl, 3-methyl-1-adamantyl, 1-fluorenyl, 9-fluorenyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, nitro, cyano or trifluoromethyl, phenylalkyl or substituted phenylalkyl, where the substituent on the benzene ring is alkyl, alkoxy, halo, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl or phenyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or R.sup.1 taken with R.sup.2 and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic moiety of the formula: ##STR2## wherein ##STR3## in which R.sup.7 is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, alkanoyloxy, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, in which the substituent is alkyl, alkoxy, halo, nitro, cyano, haloalkyl, perhaloalkyl or dialkylaminoalkyl; R.sup.8 is hydrogen or alkyl or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 taken together are polymethylene; R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed are fluorobenzene derivatives, which are important intermediates for producing herbicidal oxazolidinedione derivatives, and methods of producing them. The fluorobenzene derivatives include compounds of a formula (11): ##STR1## where X is a halogen atom, R.sup.3 is a nitro, amino or isocyanato group or R.sup.1 OCONH, and R.sup.1 is an alkyl or phenyl group. Via the intermediates of the invention, oxazolidinedione derivatives can be produced with high yield.

Abstract: The invention concerns a series of novel bis-urea derivatives, nonpeptides, which show good binding affinity for the CCK-B receptor. The compounds, compositions containing them, methods of preparation, and utilities including anxiety, gastric acid secretion inhibition, and psychoses are included.

Abstract: Novel polycyanate compositions containing one or more mesogenic moieties as lateral substituents are disclosed which provide improved processability relative to polycyanates containing one or more mesogenic moieties in the main chain of the molecule. Molecular level ordering of the resulting thermosets is maintained much similar to that found thermosets of polycyanates which have one or more mesogenic moieties in the main chain.

Abstract: Fungicidal substituted aminophenyl carbamates of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents --CO--NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; --CO--OR.sup.9 ; --CO--SR.sup.9 ; --CO--R.sup.10 ; --SO.sub.2 R.sup.9 or hydrogen, in whichR.sup.8 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.9 represents optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, halogenoalkenyl, or in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or cycloalkylalkyl, and R.sup.10 has the meaning of R.sup.9 or represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring,Y.sup.1 to Y.sup.4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl or halogenolkylthio,R.sup.1 to R.sup.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved process for preparing chiral or racemic phenylalaninol (PAO) by hydrogenation of L(+)- or racemic 2-amino-1-phenyl-1,3-propanediol (APPD) in the presence of a strong volatile acid. Furthermore, a more valuable form of PAO such like N-blocked PAO was found to be directly produceable from the hydrogenation mixture without isolation of PAO, when a volatile acid was used as the medium of the hydrogenation reaction.

Abstract: A process for making unsaturated .alpha.-amines from olefins wherein the process includes adding an aminating agent, an olefin and a molybdenum based catalyst to a reaction vessel having a nitrogen atmosphere. The catalyst may be described by the general formula LL'MoO.sub.2, L.sub.2 L'MoO.sub.2, or LL'MoO(X-Y).

Abstract: The present invention relates to intermediates useful in a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2a is hydrogen or loweralkyl, R.sub.2b is hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl and R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl or benzyl. These intermediates are compounds of the formula: ##STR2## wherein P.sub.2 is an O-protecting group, P.sub.3 is an N-protecting group and R.sub.1, R.sub.2a and R.sub.2b are defined as above.

Abstract: A keratinous fiber dye composition comprising a developer and a coupler, wherein the coupler is a 2-substituted amino-5-alkylphenol derivative represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein the all symbols are defined in the disclosure, is disclosed. The keratinous fiber dye composition imparts a color tone of a high chroma and is excellent in coloring power and fastness.

Abstract: The present invention lies in the field of nitrocellulose nail varnishes and its subject is the use of an arylsulphonylurethane as film forming resin in these varnishes, which makes it possible in particular to avoid the release of formaldehyde, a carcinogenic compound which is formed when an arylsulphonamide-formaldehyde resin is employed.Another subject of the invention is new poly(arylsulphonylurethanes) containing from 2 to 5 arylsulphonylurethane groups and possessing a molecular mass of between 450 and 1500.

Abstract: A process for preparing an azetidin-2-one derivative represented by formula (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms substituted with an alkoxy group, an acyl group, or an alkoxycarbonyl group; R.sup.6 represents a protective group for an amino group; and R.sup.7 represents a vinylidene group of formula ##STR2## or an acetylene group of formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and R.sup.8 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms corresponding to R.sup.2 or R.sup.3, which comprises reacting a propargyl alcohol derivative represented by formula (1): ##STR4## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a halogen-substituted phenyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.

Abstract: Intermediate compounds (formula [III]and [IV]) useful as starting materials for the synthesis of amino acid derivatives which have renin inhibitory activity and which are useful as remedies for hypertension are prepared stereoselectively in high yield, without requiring complicated process steps. In this method, by reaction of .alpha.-amino aldehyde derivative [I] and compound [II] in the presence of BF.sub.3.OEt.sub.2, as shown in the following reaction formula, .alpha.-amino-.beta.-hydroxy-.delta.-ketone derivative [III] is prepared, and furthermore, by reducing it as required, compound [IV] is obtained: ##STR1## (where R.sup.1 is a protective group on the amino group, R.sup.2 is a lower alkyl group which may be branched, and R.sup.4 is a cyclohexyl group or phenyl group).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel ureas and urethanes of Formula I: ##STR1## which stimulate cytokine production and may be used to accelerate recovery from neutropenia accompanying radio- or chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, or infections. Compounds in the invention or pharmaceutical compositions employing these compounds may be useful in the treatment of cancer, AIDS, aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and infectious diseases, and in the enhancement of immune response.

Abstract: A p-phenylenediamine series color developing agent or a precursor thereof having a substituent A at the ortho-position; Substituent A: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and X represents --O--R.sup.7 or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.7 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic ring and R.sup.8 and and R.sup.9, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic ring, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 may combine with each other to form a heterocyclic ring, and a process for forming an image which comprises imagewise exposing a silver halide color photographic material and thereafter color developing the color photographic material in the presence of a p-phenylenediamine series color developing agent or a precursor thereof having the aforesaid substituent A.

Abstract: N-acylated p-amino-phenols can be prepared by catalytical hydrogenation of the underlying aromatic nitro compounds in a reaction medium of aqueous sulfuric acid in the sense of a Bamberger type reaction at elevated temperature, optionally in the presence of a water-miscible organic solvent, and subsequent reaction of this reaction mixture with an acid chloride, optionally in the presence of an acid binder and optionally in the presence of a diluent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## R is hydrogen or --CH.sub.2 COOH; m is 0-2,x is 1-2, with the provision that when x is 2, m is always 0;R.sub.1 is CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n O--, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n CONH--, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n NHCONH--, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n NHCOO--, HOOC(CH.sub.2).sub.p O-- or R.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.q O--;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, carboxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n O--, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n CONH--, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n NHCONH--, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n NHCOO--, HOOC(CH.sub.2).sub.p O--, R.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.q O-- or R.sub.4 [O(CH.sub.2).sub.2 ].sub.r O--,wherein n is 0-17, p is 1-10, q is 1-12, r is 1-6,R.sub.3 is 1- or 2- naphthyloxy, 2,3- or 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl, phenyl, phenoxy or substituted phenyl or phenoxy, wherein the substituent is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, halo, carboxy or phenyl, andR.sub.4 is lower alkyl;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts with bases,are described.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as ethynyl alanine amino diol compounds having a piperazinyl-terminated or a piperazinyl-alkylamino-terminated group and derivatives thereof are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 ; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein G is a piperazinyl group or is a piperazinyl-containing group of Formula II: ##STR2## wherein B is a piperazinyl group or a alkylene-bridged-piperazinyl group; wherein R.sub.1 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl and n-propyl; wherein R.sub.2 is phenylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 is hydrido; wherein R.sub.4 is selected from ##STR3## wherein V is selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.6 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.

Abstract: A series of non-peptide derivatives that are antagonists of the fibrinogen IIb/IIIa receptor and thus are platelet aggregation compounds useful in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by thrombus formation.

Abstract: Process for the enantioselective preparation of phenylisoserine derivatives of general formula (I) ##STR1## from phenylglycine S(+) wherein R is a phenyl radical or a tert butoxy radical and R is an alcohol protective group.

Abstract: A stereoselective process for preparing phenylisoserine derivatives is disclosed. Benzylamine is reacted with an agent for introducing a phenyl or a t-butoxycarbonyl group. The product undergoes double anionization and then is reacted with acrolein to provide a mixture of alcohol syn and anti diasteroisomers. The syn isomer is isolated by chromatography. Whereupon, the hydroxyl is protected and the product is oxidized to provide the phenylisoserine derivative.

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

Abstract: Aryloxy- and heteroaryloxy-alkylene derivatives of amines of formula ##STR1## wherein each of A and B is a group of formula (i) to (iii): ##STR2## wherein Y is --O--, --S-- or --NR-- in which R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; each of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is independently:a) hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, cyano or nitro;b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl unsubstituted or substituted by halogen,c) C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio;d) C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl-sulfonyl;e) a substituted amine group --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 ;f) a --COR.sub.12 group; org) two adjacent groups of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, taken together, form a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylenedioxy group;each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently is hydrogen, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl unsubstituted or substituted by phenyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.