Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which at least one of the substituents R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4) and R(5) is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radical. They are outstanding cardiovascular therapeutic agents. They are obtained by reaction of a compound II ##STR2## with guanidine.

Abstract: Substituted benzoylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as a pharmaceutical or diagnostic, and pharmaceutical containing them Benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which: R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4) are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically tolerated salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel routes for the preparation of acetonylbenzamides are provided by the reaction of an amine and acyl chloride. Novel routes to various intermediates used in the manufacture of acetonylbenzamides are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and salts, esters and amides thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-6 straight or branched chain alkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group, a thiol group optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or an amino group optionally substituted by one or two alkyl or alkenyl groups; R.sup.2 is H, C.sub.1-7 straight or branched chain alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-7 alkenyl or benzyl; A is a 5 or 6 membered aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring which may optionally be substituted by one or more suitable substituents such as C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, halo, nitro, cyano, trifluoro C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylamino or di C.sub.1-6 alkylamino; r is 0, 1 or 2; their use in medicine and in particular for conditions requiring inhibition of the NO Synthase enzyme, pharmaceutical formulations and processes for the preparation thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted benzoylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as a pharmaceutical or diagnostic, and pharmaceutical containing them.Described are benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) to R(3) are H, Hal, (cyclo)alkyl, N.sub.3, CN or OH, alkyloxy, phenyl, phenoxy or benzoyl, and their pharmacologically acceptable salts, but with the exception of the compounds benzoylguanidine, 4-chlorobenzoylguanidine, 3,4-dichlorobenzoylguanidine and 3- or 4-methylbenzoylguanidine.They are obtained by reacting a compound II ##STR2## with guanidine, L being a leaving group.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of nitrobenzamides or aminobenzamides having the formula: ##STR1## in which n is 1 or 2, preferably 1, X is an amino or nitro group and R is hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl or alkyl substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, phenyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, a mono- or di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylated amino group or by --SO.sub.3 M in which M is hydrogen, an alkali metal atom, ammonium or a cation formed from an amine, which process comprises reacting a nitrobenzoyl chloride having the formula: ##STR2## in which n has its previous significance, with an aqueous solution of an amine having the formula NH.sub.2 --R in which R has its previous significance, in the presence of an inert organic solvent, to produce a compound having the formula: ##STR3## in which n and R have their previous significance; and finally optionally reducing the nitro group(s) to amino group(s).

Abstract: A process for producing a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl, and R is hydrogen or alkyl, which comprises removing the protective group (P) of hydroxyl of a compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein P is a protective group of hydroxyl, .about. indicates an E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof, and the other symbols are as defined above; and an intermediate for the production of the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: Alkylbenzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## in which A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the given meanings, and their physiologically harmless salts exhibit antiarrhythmic properties and act as inhibitor of the cellular Na.sup.+ /H.sup.+ antiporter.

Abstract: Peptidomimetic compounds useful in the treatment of Ras-associated human cancers, and other conditions mediated by farnesylated or geranylgeranylated proteins; and synthetic intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of an N-alkyl-acylamino-phenyl-carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid derivative by liquid phase acylation and subsequent N-alkylation of a corresponding amino-phenyl-carboxylic acid (or carboxylic acid derivative), the improvement comprising the addition of an alkylating agent to a solution containing the reaction products of said acylation, to effect said N-alkylation.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein R is hydrogen or hydroxy; Ar is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl; X is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or heterocyclic, mono-, di- or trihalomethyl, cyano, or the like; and X.sup.2 is phenyl, naphthyl, furyl, thienyl, pyridyl, thiazolyl, benzofuryl or benzothienyl, each of which may either be unsubstituted or substituted. These compounds have agonist activity toward opioid kappa receptors and are thus useful as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and neuroprotective agents.

Abstract: .alpha.- and .beta.-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: HIV protease inhibitors, obtainable by chemical synthesis, inhibit or block the biological activity of the HIV protease enzyme, causing the replication of the HIV virus to terminate. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds and optionally other anti-viral agents as active ingredients, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with the HIV virus, which is known to cause AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula ##STR1## which inhibit squalene synthetase and cholesterol biosynthesis and are useful in the treatment of e.g., hyperlipidaemia, atherosclerosis, or fungal infections, processes for the preparation of the compounds of the invention, intermediates useful in these processes, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds.

Abstract: X-ray opaque esters or amides of iodosubstituted benzoic acid according to formula I and polymers and dental materials produced therefrom. ##STR1## R.sup.1 =hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, preferably H or CH.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 =straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkylene, oxyalkylene or arylene, preferably C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 alkylene and particularly preferably --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- and --CH.sub.2 CH(--)CH.sub.2 --;X=O or NH, preferably O;R.sup.3 -R.sup.7 =at least 3 iodine substituents, preferably in R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 or R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 position, the other groups are hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxy, --Cl, --Br, --OH, --NH.sub.2, --N(C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl).sub.2 or --NH--CO--(C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl), preferably R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.6 are=I and R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 =H, or R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 =I and R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 =--NH(COCH.sub.3);n=1, 2 or 3, preferably 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with diaryl compounds of formula (l) and their use in medical therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis or treatment of a clinical condition for which an ACAT inhibitor is indicated, such as hyperlipidaema or atherosclerosis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (XX) and Formula (XXIV), shown below, and processes of making same. ##STR1## wherein p is 0 ##STR2## wherein p is 1, and Y is chlorine or bromine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are beta three adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful, therefore for example, in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and gastrointestinal diseases.

Abstract: This invention describes carrier-drug conjugates prepared from disulfide analogs of the calicheamicin family of potent antitumor antibiotics and their derivatives, as well as similar analogs from related antitumor antibiotics such as the esperamicins. The carrier can be an antibody, growth factor, or steroid which targets an undesired population of cells, such as those of a tumor. Whole protein carriers as well as their antigen-recognizing fragments and their chemically or genetically manipulated counterparts are useful for the targeting portion of the conjugates. This invention includes compounds required for the synthesis of these conjugates, appropriate pharmaceutical compositions of the carrier-drug conjugates, and their method of use.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polycyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(e): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: A composition comprising a nitrogen-containing olefinic compound and a process for using the nitrogen-containing olefinic compound to produce a water-soluble polymer which has applications in a subterranean formation are provided. The nitrogen-containing olefinic compound can be made from an amine and an alkylating agent. The polymer produced can be used in drilling fluids, workover fluids, completion fluids, permeability corrections, water or gas coning prevention, fluid loss prevention, matrix acidizing, fracture acidizing, and combinations of any two or more thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.

Abstract: A range of 3-oxybenzamide compounds and related quinazolinone compounds are disclosed which can act as potent inhibitors of the DNA repair enzyme poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase or PARP enzyme (EC 2.4.2.30), and which thereby can provide useful therapeutic compounds for use in conjunction with DNA-damaging cytotoxic drugs or radiotherapy to potentiate the effects of the latter. The compounds disclosed include 3-benzyloxybenzamides, 3-oxybenzamides in which a chain of 5 or more methylene groups terminate in a halogen atom or in a purin-9-yl moiety, certain benzoxazole-4-carboxamide compounds and certain quinazolinone compounds. In formula X and Y together may form a bride --X--Y-- that represents the grouping (a), (b) or (c )wherein R.sup.5 is H, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula ##STR1## and salts, pharmaceutical compositions, intermediates and processes of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides nitroaniline derivatives represented by general formula (1) where the nitro group is substituted at any one of the available benzene positions 2-6; where R and A separately represent the groups NO.sub.2, CN,COOR.sup.1, CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CSNR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 and A is substituted at any one of the available benzene positions 2-6; where B represents N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 halogen).sub.2 or N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OSO.sub.2 R.sup.3).sub.2 substituted at any one of the available benzene positions; and where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 separately represent H, or lower alkyl optionally substituted with hydroxyl, ether, carboxy or amino functions, including cyclic structures, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen form a heterocyclic structure, and pharmaceutical preparations containing them. These compounds have activity as hypoxia-selective cytotoxins, reductively-activated prodrugs for cytotoxins, hypoxic cell radiosensitisers, and anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, A, Q, W, X, Y, Z and n are defined herein. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these novel compounds as active ingredients and the use of the novel compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders. The compounds of this invention are tachykinin receptor antagonists and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma and emesis.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings indicated, and their physiologically acceptable salts, have antiarrhythmic properties and act as inhibitors of the cellular Na.sup.+ /H.sup.+ antiporter, for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to biphenyl derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein A to E and X are defined as in claim 1, the stereoisomers thereof, including their mixtures and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable properties, preferably aggregation-inhibiting effects, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Alkyl-benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given, and physiologically acceptable salts thereof show antiarrhythmic properties and act as inhibitors of the cellular Na.sup.+ /H.sup.+ antiporter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-alkoxy-arnidine derivatives of the formula (I), to a process for their preparation and to their use as pesticides. In addition, the invention also relates to novel intermediates and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3,3-(disubstituted)cyclohexan-1-ol dimers and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in treating allergic and inflammatory diseases and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF).

Abstract: Phthalazinedione compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are described. The compositions are useful in treating human or animal patients to alleviate or cure disease or disease symptoms caused by nuclear ADP-ribosyl and similar transferases.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic propynyl compounds have the structural formula (1): ##STR1## in which X is one of the radicals: ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic amides have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is a radical --CO--NH-- or --NH--CO--, and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel farnesyl derivatives which are inhibitors of the prenylated protein thyltransferase enzyme, and useful as anti-cancer drugs, have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents farnesyl, geranyl or geranyl-geranyl;Z represents C--R.sup.6 or N;R.sup.2 represents H, CN, the groups COOR.sup.7, SO.sub.3 R.sup.7, CONR.sup.7 R.sup.8 and SO.sub.2 NR.sup.7 R.sup.7, wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, and the groups COOM and SO.sub.3 M, wherein M is a cation;R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrogen, carboxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, aminoalkyl, nitroalkyl, nitro, halo, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, mercapto, mercaptoalkyl, azido, or thiocyanato;X represents O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, NH or Se; and the quaternary ammonium salts and N-oxides of the compounds of formula I wherein Z is N.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process of producing an .alpha.-ketamide as an intermediate for use in the production of various alkoxyiminoacetamide compounds which are useful as fungicides. Also disclosed is an intermediate to be used in this process.

Abstract: Inks, particularly inks for ink jet printing, contain at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## as a stabilizer. The symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are as defined in claim 1. The compounds are in part novel and are suitable for use as light stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: Benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which: R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4), R(5) are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically tolerated salts thereof.

Abstract: Ortho-substituted phenylacetamides I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenylalkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, phenylalkenyl or phenoxyalkyl, 5- or 6-membered heterocycle with 1-3 hetero atoms to which a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle can be fused; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 =H, CN, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy; R.sub.4 and R.sup.5 =H, alkyl and R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 =alkoxy; Y=O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, N.dbd.N, O--CO, CO--O, CO--O--CH.sub.2, alkylene or haloalkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, oxy- alkylene, thio-alkylene, alkyleneoxy, carbonylalkylene or alkylenecarbonyl, W=alkoxyimino, alkoxymethylene or alkylthiomethylene), excepting compounds where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, phenyl or 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)cyclopropyl, R.sup.2 to R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, Y is carbonyloxymethylene and W is methoxymethylene or methylthiomethylene,are suitable as fungicides and for controlling pests.

Abstract: A novel benzenesulfonamide derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has an inhibitory activity against phospholipase A.sub.2, so that it is effective in the treatment of diseases for which such an activity is efficacious.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzoquinazoline thymidylate synthase inhibitors, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar is a mono- or bicyclic aromatic group optionally containing one or two heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, said group being optionally substituted by one or more atoms or groups independently selected from halogen, nitro, amino, --NRR.sup.1 where R and R.sup.1 are independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl and C.sub.1-8 alkanoyl, cyano, carboxyalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, C.sub.1-8 alkyl (including cycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyl), C.sub.1-8 alkoxy (including cycloalkoxy and cycloalkylalkoxy), C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds, methods and compositions effective to treat mast cell mediated inflammatory conditions, such as conjunctivitis, asthma and allergic rhinitis. The compounds of the invention comprise novel mono- and di-aminomethylbenzyl, aminobenzyl, guanidylbenzyl and benzyl tryptase inhibitors. The compositions for treating mast cell mediated inflammatory conditions include oral, inhalant and topical preparations as well as devices comprising such preparations.

Abstract: The subject invention provides for novel compounds for inactivating viruses. These compounds include 6-nitroso-1,2-benzopyrone, 3-nitrosobenzamide, 5-nitroso-1(2H)-isoquinolinone, 7-nitroso-1(2H)-isoquinolinone, 8-nitroso-1(2H)-isoquinolinone. The invention also provides for compositions containing one or more of the compounds, and for methods of treating viral infections, cancer, infectious virus concentration with the subject compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-substituted isoxazole derivatives of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Q and n have the meaning defined in the description which possess valuable herbicidal properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation for external application to the skin characterized by containing at least one of benzoic acid derivatives represented by formula (I) or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof as an active ingredient, the preparation having sufficient sebaceous secretion inhibitory activity with no substantial side effect and high safety for human body. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents --OH, --OR.sup.3 or --NHR.sup.3 ; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower acyl group; R represents --O--R.sup.4 or ##STR2## R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group; R.sup.4 represents a straight-chain or branched, saturated or mono-unsaturated alkyl group or cycloalkylalkyl group having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms; X represents --O-- or --NH--; and n represents 1 or 2.

Abstract: Poly(oxyalkylene) aromatic amides having the formula: ##STR1## or a fuel-soluble salt thereof; wherein a is hydroxy, 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.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or lower alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or an acyl group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein A.sub.1 is hydroxy, 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.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and each R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is independently selected in each --O--CHR.sub.5 --CHR.sub.6 -- unit; R.sub.

Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing cinnamido amine cationic quaternary salts are disclosed. Detergent and household cleaning product compositions and hair and skin personal care product compositions, as well as sunscreen and tanning lotion compositions, containing the compounds of the present invention are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tri(lower alkoxy)benzene derivative of the general formula (I), or its salt, optical isomer or solvate, ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group;A: a group of the formula ##STR2## and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 : same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, provided that R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may, taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, form a pyrrolidinyl group, a piperidino group, a morpholino group, a thiomorpholino group, or a piperazinyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkyl group in 4-position;to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and to processes for their production. The compound of the invention is useful as value as a pulmonary-surfactant secretion promoting agent.

Abstract: A method of combating pests which comprises applying to such pests or to a pest habitat a pesticidally effective amount of a substituted 2-cyclohexen-1-yl-amine derivative of the formula ##STR1## and addition products thereof with acids and metal salts. Most of the compounds are new.