Abstract: This invention discloses .alpha.-aryloxy para substituted phenyl acetic acid compounds that are useful in lowering sterol and triglyceride serum levels.

Abstract: Tropone derivatives characterized by having a derivative of oxamic acid at positions 2 and or 5 are disclosed. In addition, the tropone nucleus can be optionally further substituted. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of said compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Prostaglandin analogues of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents a grouping of the formula: ##STR2## X represents trans-vinylene or ethylene and Y represents cis-vinylene or ethylene, R represents hydrogen or alkyl of 1 through 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent hydrogen, or alkyl of 1 through 12 carbon atoms or an aryl group, with the proviso that at least one of the symbols R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represents an alkyl or aryl group, are new compounds possessing useful pharmacological properties; they are especially useful for the treatment of gastric ulceration.

Abstract: Prostaglandin type compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-cis or--C.tbd.C--; Y is CH.sub.2 or O; Q is--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --or --CH.dbd.CH--; Z is H, OH, CH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 OH, R is a linear, branched or cyclo alkyl chain of 3 to 7 carbon atoms or certain other moieties, and R" and R'''are H or CH.sub.3. These compounds are prepared by essentially a one-step reaction from a new intermediate of the formula ##STR2## wherein Z, R, R" and Q have the above meaning and P is a removable protective group by condensation with a reactive moiety introducing the entire .alpha.-chain (R'''=CH.sub.3). If desired, the carbonyl function is subsequently reduced to W= --CH(OH)--. The intermediate is useful in making known and new PGEs useful as antihypertensives, gastric acid secretion inhibitors and smooth muscle stimulants.

Abstract: Oxime-carbamates of fluorinated ketones of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents hydrogen or fluorine,R represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenylalkyl, any of which can optionally be substituted,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be identical or different, each represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, andR.sup.2 can also represent the --SR.sup.3 grouping,R.sup.3 represents alkyl, halogenoalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or alkoxycarbonyl, or represents a radical identical to that to which the --SR.sup.3 grouping is bonded, or represents the ##STR2## grouping, WHEREINR.sup.4 represents alkyl andR.sup.5 represents alkyl, dialkylamino or optionally substituted phenyl,And acid addition salts thereof, which possess insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and fungicidal properties.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated blocked aromatic diisocyanates are prepared which readily polymerize to form homopolymers and interpolymers with copolymerizable vinylidene monomers. Polymers can be prepared via emulsion polymerization, and exhibit excellent stability to hydrolysis when stored in latex form. The polymers cure at temperatures as low as 80.degree. C., and under acidic, neutral, or basic pH conditions. Homopolymers and interpolymers of the defined diisocyanates are useful as adhesives, and interpolymers of the ethylenically unsaturated blocked aromatic diisocyanates with acrylate monomers are particularly useful as binders for nonwoven fibers.

Abstract: Phenolic antioxidants such as bis(3,5-di tert.butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) 2,9-dimethyl-4,7-dithiadecanedioate are used to stabilize diene rubbers such as butadiene-styrene copolymers (SBR) and polyolefins such as polypropylene.

Abstract: Novel quinoline-3-carboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is in the 5,6,7 or 8-position and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, --CF.sub.3, --OCF.sub.3, --SCF.sub.3, straight chain alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, branched alkyl of 3 to 5 carbon atoms and alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of thiazolyl, 4,5-dihydrothiazolyl, pyridinyl, oxazolyl and imidazolyl and R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl and benzyl with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is in the 7 or 8-position and is halogen, --CH.sub.3, --OCF.sub.3 or --SCF.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not thiazolyl, pyridinyl or oxazolyl and the non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts when R.sub.3 is imidazolyl or 4,5-dihydrothiazolyl having analgesic activity and their preparation and novel intermediates therefore.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with new herbicidally active 4-phenoxy-.alpha.-phenoxy-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives, especially propionic acid esters of the type ##STR1## bearing in the first phenoxy radical a nitro group besides another substituent R.sub.1 which is preferably a halogen atom, the CF.sub.3 group is lower alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxycarbonyl group. The invention is further concerned with herbicidal compositions containing such new derivatives and with methods for the selective control of grass-like weeds in crops of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous cultivated plants such as cereals.

Abstract: A new series of substituted esters of 3-hydroxyindone compounds have been found to have exceptional miticidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: 11-Desoxy-15-thia-16-aryl-.omega.-tetranor prostanoid compounds having a carboxyl, tetrazole, or substituted imide at C.sub.1, having prostaglandin-like anti-ulcer activity and their synthesis from the 11-desoxy "Corey Lactone".

Abstract: Cephalosporins with a .alpha.-amino-(ureidophenyl)acetamido substituent at position 7 are prepared by acylation of a 7-aminocephalosporin with a derivative of .alpha.-amino-p(or m)-ureidophenylacetic acid. These compounds are antibacterial agents.

Abstract: A novel substituted-arylacetic acid ester of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen or a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, cyano, nitro, methylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyloxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, taken together, may form methylenedioxy, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkylene or butadienylene (--CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--) ring; R.sub.3 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, propargyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or cyclopropylmethyl group; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a halogen atom, methyl or ethyl group; R.sub.5 is allyl, propargyl, 3-butenyl, 3-butynyl, phenyl or benzyl group; and A is oxygen or sulfur atom or --CH.dbd.CH-- group, which possesses various useful insecticidal and acaricidal activities and can be prepared by reacting a substituted-arylacetic acid of the formula; ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fungicide comprising as active ingredient a 1,2-substituted-4-(3',5'-dichlorophenyl) urazole derivative suitable for preventing various diseases of plants including fruit trees, vegetables, rice plants and beans.

Abstract: N-[2-(Substituted amido)phenyl]-N',N"-bis-carbonylguanidines bearing an optionally substituted phenoxy, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl or phenylsulfonyl group in the 4- or 5-position of the 2-(substituted amido)-phenyl group are anthelmintic agents. The compounds, of which N-(2-acetamido-4-phenylthiophenyl)-N',N"-bis-carbomethoxyguanidine is a typical example, are prepared through the reaction of isothiourea-S-alkyl ether and an appropriately substituted 2-aminoanilide.

Abstract: 2a,2b-Dihomo-15-methyl and 15-ethyl PGF- and PGE-type compounds are disclosed with process for making them. These compounds are useful for a variety of pharmacological purposes, including anti-ulcer, inhibition of platelet aggregation, increase of nasal patency, labor inducement at term, and wound healing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of new compounds, salts thereof and to methods for the preparation of the compounds which have the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 stands for an unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy, phenylthio, benzyl, phenylsulfinyl, or anilino radical;R.sub.2 stands for a -YR.sub.2 ' radical, in which Y represents -O-, -S-, or -NH-, and R.sub.2 ' represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or -alkynyl; or methyl or ethyl substituted with phenyl, furyl, thienyl or pyridyl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 which can be the same or different, and unsubstituted or substituted, stand for hydrogen or for a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkenyl or -alkynyl radical, a C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, a phenyl, or a 5-, 6- or 7-membered heterocyclic ring system containing not more than two hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulphur and nitrogen, or for a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Mercaptans are prepared by reacting an organic chloride or bromide with a mixture of H.sub.2 S and ammonia or an amine at a temperature of 0.degree. to 175.degree. C. under autogenous pressure. The reaction can be carried out in the presence of a polar solvent. For example, 3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane is mixed with H.sub.2 S and ammonia in methanol and heated in a closed container at 100.degree. C. for 18 hours.

Abstract: Aromatic urethanes can be produced in exceedingly improved yield when an aromatic nitro compound, an organic compound containing hydroxyl groups, and carbon monoxide are reacted in the presence of a catalyst composed of metallic (elemental) selenium or a selenium compound and a base serving as promoter, to which reaction system an aromatic amino compound and/or an aromatic urea compound which will be secondarily produced by the reaction has been previously added in order to suppress side reactions. For instance, when nitrobenzene, methanol and carbon monoxide are interacted in the presence of metallic selenium and triethylenediamine, the conversion of nitrobenzene is 68% and the percentage of formed methyl N-phenylcarbamate to the interacted nitrobenzene is 80%, whereas when the reaction is effected under the same reaction conditions indicated above with addition to the reaction system of aniline in an amount of about 15 wt.

Abstract: 13-Thiaprostanoic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --CO-- or --CHOH--, B is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH=CH--, R.sup.1 is H or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, m is a whole number from 0 to 5, n is a whole number from 0 to 3 or, when B is --CH=CH--, additionally 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9, R.sup.2 is alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenoxy, pyridyl, thienyl, naphthyl, phenyl substituted by F, Cl, Br, OH, OCH.sub.3 or OF.sub.3 or phenoxy substituted by F, Cl, Br, OH, OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 or, when B is --CH=CH--, additionally hydrogen, phenyl or tolyl, R.sup.3 is H, methyl or ethyl, possess pharmacological activity, including blood pressure lowering activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmacologically valuable new benzophenone derivatives having a pronounced sedative action on the central nervous system and some of which also possess muscle-relaxing and aggression-inhibiting properties. These new derivatives have the structural formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salts thereof in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, saturated and unsaturated alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of --COOC.sub.3 H.sub.7, --COOC.sub.4 H.sub.9, --COOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C.sub.6 H.sub.5, ##STR2## whereby R.sub.4 is an aliphatic radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl and Y is an oxygen or sulfur atom; if m is O R.sub.3 is further selected from the group consisting of --COOCH.sub.3 and --COOC.sub.2 H.sub.

Abstract: Novel polymers formed from the reaction of tetracarboxylic dianhydrides and hydrazines or hydrazides which may be cross-linkable by further reaction with a hydrazine or a hydrazide are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, halogen, hydroxyl, lower alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; Y represents an alkylenethio group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkyleneoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or alkylenedioxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; Z represents a carboxyl group or a group convertible to carboxyl and n is 1 or 2. The compounds have utility in treatment of hyperlipemia and diabetes.

Abstract: A novel process for producing 3-formylcyclopentanone derivatives which are useful intermediates for syntheses of five-membered ring compounds such as prostaglandins is disclosed. In the process, 3-formylcyclopentanone derivatives are produced starting from .beta.-dicarbonyl compounds and azides through several-step reactions.

Abstract: The compounds are 4-aryl substituted buta-2,3-dienoic acids and esters thereof which may also be lower alkyl-substituted at any of the 2- and 4- positions, e.g., 4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-buta-2,3-dienoic acid. The compounds are useful as pharmaceuticals, e.g., as antiinflammatory agents and hypolipidemic agents.

Abstract: Diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## whereinR.sup.1 is hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, or cyano,R is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, alkyl, or alkoxy,R.sup.4 is a divalent alkylene radical, andR.sup.5 is cyano or -COR.sup.6, wherein R.sup.6 is alkoxy, hydroxy or salt thereof, allyloxy, alkoxyalkoxy, amino, alkyl or dialkyl amino, aminoalkoxy, or alkyl or dialkylaminoalkoxy,And diphenyl sulfides, sulfoxides, and sulfones of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.8 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen or cyano,X is sulfur, sulfinyl, or sulfonyl, andR is as defined above,And compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Anti-allergic agents of aromatic oxamic acid derivation present the following formula: ##STR1## in which A is a member selected from the group consisting of .alpha.-naphthyl, .beta.-naphthyl, phenyl, 2,6-dichlorophenyl, and substituted phenyl moieties containing from one to three substituents in any of the 2,3,4 and 5 positions of the phenyl ring, independently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy (lower)alkoxy, 2-(oxalyloxy) ethoxy, benzyloxy, N-mono- and di-lower alkylamino(lower)alkoxy, halo, sulfamyl, polyhalo(lower)alkyl, carbamyl, N-lower alkylcarbamyl, nitro, mono and di lower alkylamino, carboxy, lower alkylcarbonyl, carb(lower)alkoxy, phenoxy(lower)alkoxy, and oxalamidophenoxy radicals;And pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions having hypolipidaemic and/or hypoglycaemic activity, contain a substituted (4-carboxyphenoxy) phenyl alkane derivative.

Abstract: Substituted acetate compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## which are useful as pesticides and pesticidal composition containing the substituted acetate compounds as active ingredients, as well as processes for preparing the compounds and the compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted acetate compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## which are useful as pesticides and pesticidal compositions containing the substituted acetate compounds as active ingredients, as well as processes for preparing the compounds and the compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure describes 11-deoxy-11-substituted members of the E.sub.2, F.sub.2, E.sub.1, F.sub.1, dihydro E.sub.1 and dihydro F.sub.1 prostaglandin series which are useful as hypotensive agents and as anti-ulcer agents.

Abstract: Tropone derivatives characterized by having a derivative of oxamic acid at positions 2 and/or 5 are disclosed. In addition, the tropone nucleus can be optionally further substituted. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of said compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical preparations containing same, and method of treating depression in mammals, the compounds being of the formula I ##STR1## or an acid addition salt thereof, particularly a pharmacologically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R and R.sup.1 are the same or different and are each hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R and R.sup.1 taken together are (CH.sub.2).sub.X where X is 4 or 5, or NRR.sup.1 is ##STR2## where Y is 3 or 4 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, or NRR.sup.1 is ##STR3## where R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, in the above lower alkyl has 1 to 4 carbons and may be straight or branched and n and m are the same or different and are 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: In the process for preparing a diurethane, particularly an aromatic diurethane, by the reaction of an organic dinitro compound, particularly an aromatic dinitro compound, carbon monoxide, and an organic hydroxyl compound in the presence of a catalyst, the improvement which comprises employing as said catalyst rhodium oxide, particularly substantially amorphous rhodium oxide, and carrying out the reaction in two stages, the first stage being carried out at a first temperature and pressure and the second stage being carried out at a higher temperature and pressure, and optionally conducting the reaction in a nitrilic solvent.

Abstract: In the process for preparing a urethane, particularly an aromatic urethane, by the reaction of an organic nitro compound, particularly an aromatic nitro compound, carbon monoxide, and an organic hydroxy compound in the presence of a catalyst, the improvement which comprises employing as said catalyst rhodium oxide, particularly substantially amorphous rhodium oxide, and optionally conducting the reaction in a nitrilic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1-(4-R.sub.1 O-phenyl)-2-(4-R.sub.2 -phenyl)-6-R.sub.3 -1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines having anti-fertility and hypocholesterolemic activities, to their preparation, and to novel intermediates therefor.

Abstract: N.sup.2 -naphthalenesulfonyl-L-arginine esters and amides having the formula ##STR1## or the acid addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, wherein R is wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are members selected from the class consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkenyl and cycloalkyl, respectively containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, and aralykyl and cycloalkylalkyl, respectively containing not more than 15 carbon atoms; and R' is a member selected from the class consisting of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-l-naphthyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, 1-naphthyl substituted with halogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, alkyl containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, and 2-naphthyl substituted with halogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, alkyl containing ot more than 10 carbon atoms.