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: The present invention provides a process for preparing N-(3-amino-4-chlorophenyl) acylamides of Formula I: ##STR1## comprising reacting, in a solvent comprising at least one polar solvent, in the presence of at least one acid acceptor, 1-chloro-2,4-diaminobenzene with at least one acyl chloride of formula I:Cl--X--Rwherein X is --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R is selected from the group C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl substituted with one or more groups selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy and C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl; aryl; C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl. The present invention further comprises the step of purifying said N-(3-amino-4-chlorophenyl) acylamides by crystallizing from a non-polar solvent or conducting the reaction in a mixture of at least one polar and at least one non-polar solvent.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel N-phenylacetyl and related acyl derivatives of (4-amino-2,6-dimethylphenylsulphonyl)nitromethane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the enzyme aldose reductase and are of value, for example, in the treatment of certain peripheral effects of diabetes and galactosemia. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing one of the derivatives and processes for the manufacture and use of the derivatives.

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 Application discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula (I):Q(CH.sub.2).sub.a (O).sub.b Q.sup.1 CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 CR.sup.4 .dbd.CR.sup.5 CXNR.sup.1 R.sup.xor a salt or propesticide thereof, wherein Q is an optionally substituted aromatic monocyclic or fused bicyclic ring system in which at least one ring is aromatic, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halo or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl, halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, C.sub.2-3 alkynyl, or cyano; or is (CH.sub.2).sub.7 ;a=0 or 1; b= 0 or 1;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl;X is oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.1 is phenyl optionally substituted by 1-5 substituents chosen from:a) C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel N-phenylacetyl and related acyl derivatives of (4-amino-2,6-dimethylphenylsulphonyl)nitromethane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the enzyme aldose reductase and are of value, for example, in the treatment of certain peripheral effects of diabetes and galactosemia. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing one of the derivatives and processes for the manufacture and use of the derivatives.

Abstract: A phenoxycetic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a group of the formula OM wherein M is an alkali metal ion, an alkaline earth metal ion, a transition metal ion, an ammonium ion or an organic ammonium ion, or a group of the formula NHR.sub.1 wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an allyloxy group or an ethoxycarboxylmethoxy group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Q is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, A is a direct bond or a bridging member, s is the number 1 or 2, Z is a radical of the formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --Y, and Y is a leaving group, and the benzene or napthalene nucleus I can be further substituted, which comprises reacting compounds of the formula ##STR2## with compounds of the formulaQ--OH (3)in which A, s, Z and Q are as defined under formula (1), in the presence of hydrogenation catalysts, and then carrying out further conversion reactions where appropriate.The compounds obtained by the process according to the invention are suitable as intermediates for the preparation of reactive dyes.

Abstract: This invention provides benzene derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using the derivatives for the treatment of inflammation in mammals.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of Ar-O- and aryl, polyaryl and condensed polyaryl unsubstituted or substituted and heterocycle unsubstituted or substituted, Ar is aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted, heteroaryl unsubstituted or substituted and heterocyclic unsubstituted or substituted, W is selected from the group comsisting of --(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.1 --or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.2 --NY--(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.3, n.sub.1, n.sub.2 and n.sub.3 are individually integers from 2 to 6, Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms and aralkyl of 7 to 14 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted, --COOAlk and --COR.sub.2, Alk is alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sub.

Abstract: A method for sensitizing hypoxic tumor cells to radiation using derivatives of benzamide are disclosed. Some of the compounds useful in the method of the invention are novel.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## (the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are explained in the specification) may be prepared by conventional methods.Owing to their favorable activity profile the compounds may advantageously be used to treat certain heart and circulatory disorders.

Abstract: There are disclosed N-benzyl-2-(4-fluoro-3-trifluoromethylphenoxy)butanoic amide represented by the formula: ##STR1## and a herbidical composition containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Novel N-(substituted-phenyl)-5-(substituted-2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethylpen tan amides which are useful in preventing the intestinal absorption of cholesterol and also increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, as well as novel pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use, as well as processes for their manufacture are herein described.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes an acyl group andX denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, aroxy, SO.sub.3 H or a heterocyclic group attached through --O-- or --N<are prepared form a compound corresponding to Formula II ##STR2## wherein X has the meaning already indicated and Q denotes the group required for completing a dicarbonimide ringby reduction of the said compound to the amino compound and acylation into a compound corresponding to Formula III ##STR3## wherein X, Q and R.sup.1 have the meanings indicatedfollowed by conversion of the compound corresponding to Formula III into a compound corresponding to Formula I by hydrazinolytic or hydrolytic decomposition of the dicarbonimide ring.

Abstract: A novel phenoxycarboxylic acid of formula (I) is disclosed. The compound is effective as herbicide for eradicating broad-leaved weeds. A combination of the phenoxycarboxylic acid and a N-phosphonomethylglycine or a glufosinate which is known as a herbicide is very effective for eradicating both broad-leaved weeds and narrow-leaved weeds.

Abstract: There are disclosed a herbicidal composition containing, as an active ingredient, a phenoxyalkylamide derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X, n, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the same meanings as defined in the specification, and a method for controlling weeds by the use of the same. The herbicidal composition according to this invention shows a superior weed-killing activity by pre- and post-emergence treatment in soil.

Abstract: Substituted trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexyl amide compounds demonstrating selective opioid receptor binding possess utility as analgesic, diuretic, and psychotherapeutic agents. A method of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions employing the compounds, and a method of alleviating pain employing the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: New substituted 2,2-dimethyl-5-phenoxypentanoic acid benzamides which are useful as anti-arteriosclerotic agents are disclosed. These compounds elevate the high density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol, and also lower the low density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol.

Abstract: A new color-forming 4-(4'-secondary or tertiary-amino)anilino-1-carboxamidonaphthalene dye precursor in a photographic material and process enables formation of a dye image by means of cross-oxidation without the need for a coupling reaction. The color-forming 4-(4'-secondary or tertiary-amino)anilino-1-carboxamidonaphthalene dye precursor is useful in a photographic silver halide material for producing (i) a dye image, or (ii) a dye image and silver image. The exposed photographic material is processed to produce (a) a positive dye image, (b) a negative dye and negative silver image, (c) a negative dye image or (d) a positive dye image and a positive silver image. New naphthoquinoneimide dyes are also described.

Abstract: Optically active enantiomers of the formula I ##STR1## where R is a group of the formulae ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, among others, are halogen or CF.sub.3 and Z is a carboxyl, carboxylate, carboxylic acid ester, thioester, carbonamide, carboxylic acid anilide, carbohydrazide or thioamide group, are interesting herbicides the effect of which is considerably superior to that of the optically inactive racemates.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the 9-bromine atom can be in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position,R.sub.1 is CH.sub.2 OH or C(O)OR.sub.2, wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or a heterocyclic residue; or R.sub.1 is C(O)NHR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 is an acid residue or R.sub.2 ; andA is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or cis --CH.dbd.CH--;B is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, trans --CH.dbd.CH--, or --C.tbd.C--;W is a free or functionally modified hydroxymethylene group or a free or functionally modified ##STR2## wherein the OH-group can be in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position; D and E together are a direct bond; orD is straight-chain, branched, or cyclic alkylene of 1-10 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by fluorine atoms; andE is oxygen, sulfur, a direct bond --C.tbd.C--, or --CR.sub.6 .dbd.CR.sub.7 --, wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are different from each other and each is hydrogen, chlorine, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;R.sub.4 is a free or functionally modified hydroxy group;R.sub.

Abstract: A tri- or tetra-substituted phenoxy alkylene- or alkenylene-anilide compound represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X, Y, l, m and n are as defined in claim 1; a process for producing the aforesaid anilide compound; and its use as a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: 9-Fluoroprostane derivatives of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is CH.sub.2 OH or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or a heterocyclic residue; or R.sub.1 is the residue ##STR3## wherein R.sub.3 is an acid residue or R.sub.2 and A is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or cis--CH.dbd.CH--,B is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, trans--CH.dbd.CH-- or --C.tbd.C,W is a free or functionally modified hydroxymethylene group wherein the OH-group can be in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position,D and E jointly are a direct bond orD is straight-chain or branched alkylene or alkenylene of 1-10 carbon atoms which can optionally be substituted by fluorine atoms, and E is oxygen or sulfur, a direct bond, --C.tbd.C-- or --CR.sub.6 .dbd.CR.sub.7 -- wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 differ from each other and each is hydrogen, chlorine, or alkyl,R.sub.4 is a free or functionally modified hydroxy group, andR.sub.5 is hydrogen, an optionally substituted aliphatic group, e.g.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain bicyclic derivatives which are indane and tetralin compounds and which have herbicidal properties, to processes for their preparation, to herbicidal compositions containing them and to a method of using them as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-alkoxy-4-substituted-phenoxy-2,3-unsaturated acid esters and derivatives thereof and the use of said acid esters and derivatives for the control of weeds.

Abstract: 3,5-Bis (trifluoromethyl)phenoxy carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof have been found to reduce herbicidal injury of certain food crops, especially grain sorghum, due to the application thereto of herbicides that kill or control weeds that impede the yield of the crops.

Abstract: New substituted 2,2-dimethyl-5-phenoxypentanoic acid benzamides which are useful as anti-arteriosclerotic agents are disclosed. These compounds elevate the high density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol, and also lower the low density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are .alpha.-[(alkylamino)methyl]-.beta.-aryloxy-benzeneethanols exhibiting antiarrhythmic activity and having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; X is phenyl, 1-naphthyl, or a phenyl group substituted by a halogen, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; R.sub.1 is lower alkyl; and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Also disclosed is a process for the addition of an aryloxy group at the 3-position of a 3-phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxamide to produce an .alpha.-hydroxy-.beta.-aryloxy-benzenepropanamide, said process comprising contacting an alkali metal aryloxide with said 3-phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxamide in the presence of a crown ether. Such .alpha.-hydroxy-.beta.-aryloxy-benzenepropanamides may then be reduced to produce the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: New m-anilide-urethanes, processes for their manufacture, herbicides containing these compounds, and processes for controlling unwanted plant growth with these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted heptadeca-5,9- and 5,10-dienoic acid and similar fatty acid compounds which are derivatives of certain prostaglandins and are potent thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibitors. By virtue of this pharmacological property, they represent useful pharmacological agents for a wide variety of purposes.

Abstract: Numerous alpha-carboxylic acids are prepared in a liquid medium by the reaction of an organic compound having at least one reactive hydroxyl or thiol group, with a monoketone, and a haloform, in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and an alkali metal hydroxide. The term "alpha-alkoxycarboxylic acids" includes alpha-phenoxycarboxylic acids, alpha-thioalkoxycarboxylic acids and alpha-thiophenoxycarboxylic acids. Specific substituents on the beta carbon atom of an alpha-alkoxycarboxylic (or "2-alkoxycarboxylic") acid reaction product formed in this novel synthesis, are introduced by appropriate choice of the ketone reactant; alkoxy and phenoxy substituents on the alpha carbon atom of a 2-alkoxycarboxylic acid are introduced by appropriate choice of the organic compound having a hydroxyl or thiol group. De-alkoxylation of the 2-alkoxycarboxylic acid yields alpha-beta monoolefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids which are necessarily alpha substituted, and may also be beta-substituted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are .alpha.-[(alkylamino)-methyl]-.beta.-aryloxy-benzeneethanols exhibiting antiarrhythmic activity and having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; X is phenyl, 1-naphthyl, or a phenyl group substituted by a halogen, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; R.sub.1 is lower alkyl; and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Also disclosed is a process for the addition of an aryloxy group at the 3-position of a 3-phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxamide to produce an .alpha.-hydroxy-.beta.-aryloxy-benzenepropanamide, said process comprising contacting an alkali metal aryloxide with said 3-phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxamide in the presence of a crown ether. Such .alpha.-hydroxy-.beta.-aryloxy-benzenepropanamides may then be reduced to produce the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The process is for the manufacture of phenoxylactic acids and their derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## (in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, identical or different, can represent hydrogen atoms, methyl residues, methoxy groups or halogens; Y represents an OH or O--CO--R.sub.3 group with R.sub.3 representing either an aliphatic residue possibly substituted by a halogen, or an aromatic residue possibly substituted on the nucleus by one or several methyl, methoxy, halogen groups or lastly a heterocyclic group; Z represents OH group or an ##STR2## with R.sub.4 representing an alkyl or aryl radical and R.sub.5 hydrogen or an alkyl radical, NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 possibly also representing the morpholinyl radical). A cyanhydrin is subjected to a Ritter reaction (reaction with tert. butanol or isobutene in the presence of an acid).

Abstract: This invention provides as new compositions of matter 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-T) and (2-2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid (Silvex) including the hydrolyzable salts, aliphatic esters and amides of these acids, which compositions are free of chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins.

Abstract: A new class of 4-homoisotwistane derivatives of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group, a phenyl group which may be either unsubstituted or substituted with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, nitro group or a halogen atom (hereinafter referred to as "an optionally substituted phenyl group"), a group of the formula, --A--OH in which A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene group; a group of the formula, --A--B in which A is as defined as above and B is a halogen atom, or a group of the formula, ##STR2## in which A is as defined above and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may, when taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to which R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: o-Aminophenol derivatives are described represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents --NH.sub.2 or --NH--CO--R.sup.6 ; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different, each can represent an alkyl group or an aromatic group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together can form a ring; or R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together can form a ring ; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group or an aromatic group; R.sup.4 can represent an alkyl group or an aromatic group; R.sup.5 can represent an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylthio group, an arylthio group, a halogen atom or an acylamino group; and n is 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.6 represents an alkyl group or an aromatic group; and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together can form a heterocyclic ring, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 together can form a heterocyclic ring, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 together can form a ring; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5.sub.n have a total of 7 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: Nonionic triiodobenzoyl amino acyl derivatives of polyhydroxy amines. Such amines are useful as nonionic X-ray contrast agents. For Example 2-(3-acetamido-2,4,6-triiodo-5-N-methylacetamidobenzoyl glycylamino)-2-deoxy-D-glucitol is especially useful in angiography.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing N-protected 2-aminoethanethiol which proceeds via the silyl covered sulfur intermediate: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is triorganosilyl and R.sup.2 is a readily removable N-protecting group.

Abstract: Trichlorophenoxy alkanoic acid including hydrolyzable salts, aliphatic esters and amides thereof said compounds being free of chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins are prepared by liquid phase alkaline condensation of 3-chlorophenol or 3,4-dichlorophenol with an alpha halo alkanoic acid, ester or amide followed by liquid phase chlorination of the condensation product.

Abstract: Phenoxypropylamine derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently from each other, represent a lower alkyl group, or together form a linear alkylene group having 4 to 7 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted by a hydroxyl or hydroxymethyl group, and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a group of the formula --R.sub.5 --Z in which R.sub.5 represents a lower alkylene group, and Z represents a hydrogen atom or an amino, mono- or di-(lower alkyl)-amino, hydrdoxy lower alkylamino, lower alkanoylamino, hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy, phenoxy, halophenoxy, benzoyloxy or halobenzoyloxy group, andthe salts thereof; to a process for production thereof; and to their medicinal use, particularly to antiulcer agents comprising these phenoxypropylamine derivatives or their salts.

Abstract: Novel compounds derived from formylphenoxyacetic acid such as N,N-dihexadecyl-4-(aminomethyl)phenoxy acetamide and N,N-dihexacecyl-2-(4-(aminomethyl)phenoxy) ethylamine and their non-toxic acid addition salts are useful for combating viral infections in vertebrate animals.

Abstract: Omega-[4-(polyfluoro-2-hydroxy-2-propyl)-2,3,6-substituted-phenoxy and phenylthio]alkanoic acids and compounds related thereto having antihypertensive activity are preparable by reaction of the appropriate 2,3,6-substituted-4-(polyfluoro-2-hydroxy-2-propyl)phenol or thiophenol with an alkyl ester of a bromoalkanoic acid, followed by hydrolysis to the free acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula ##STR1## Representative compounds within the scope of the invention are ##STR2## The compounds are disclosed as being useful for treating symptoms and signs of cardiac failure by stimulating the .beta.-receptors of the heart. Methods of treatment using these compounds are discussed.