Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of aromatic amide-containing phenol alkoxylate compounds having a weight average molecular weight is greater than about 600 as additives in fuel compositions. The invention is also directed to the use of these compounds for decreasing intake valve deposits, controlling octane requirement and reducing octane requirement. The invention is still further directed to the aromatic amide-containing phenol alkoxylate compounds.

Abstract: A novel antiproliferative drug and methods are disclosed. The drug has the general structural formula: ##STR1## where R1=OR.sub.1 ', SR.sub.1 ', or N(R.sub.1 'R.sub.1 ").sub.2, where R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.1 " are H or lower alkyl groups, and R.sub.2 is an acylamino, or aroylamino group. The compound is useful for inhibiting cell proliferation in drug-resistant tumor cells. Also disclosed is a method of chemical converting a colchicine derivative to form an active inhibitor of DNA topisomerase II.

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: Novel N-acetonylbenzamides and their use in controlling phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z can be: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and, when n is greater than 1, each R.sup.3 can be the same or different; and n is an integer from 1 to 3;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can each independently be hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl, or cycloalkyl having 3 to 8 carbon atoms which can optionally be substituted at one or more positions by alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; X is oxygen, sulfur, NR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, C.dbd.O, CHOH, or CH.sub.2 ; Y is hydrogen, alkoxy, halogen, alkyl, or hydroxy; and m is an integer from 0 to 3. The compounds are antagonists of platlet-activating factor (PAF).

Abstract: Unsaturated phenone derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1##whereR.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, indanonyl, tetralonyl, phenyl or phenyl in which some or all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -thioalkyl group, or together with R.sup.2 or R.sup.6 forms an ethylene or propylene bridge,R.sup.2 to R.sup.6 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -thioalkyl, and R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may each additionally be hydroxyl, R.sup.2 or R.sup.6 may additionally together with R.sup.1 form an ethylene or propylene bridge and one or more, but not more than three, of the radicals R.sup.2 to R.sup.6 are a group of the general formula II ##STR2##whereK is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene which may contain 1 or 2 oxygen or sulfur atoms,Y is straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

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: The present invention is novel selected hydroxamic acid derivatives of acyl residues of selected NSAIDS, i.e. having 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inhibiting properties, pharmaceutical compositions for treating conditions advantageously affected by the inhibition and methods for treating these conditions in mammals, including humans suffering therefor.

Abstract: New pharmacologically active amidino and guanidino derivatives which are 5-HT.sub.3 receptor antagonists useful as antiemetic, gastric prokinetic and antimigrainic agents of the following general formula (I) ##STR1## , wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow, which compounds are 5-HT.sub.3 receptor antagonists useful as antiemetic gastric prokinetic and antimigraine agents, inter alia.

Abstract: Quinolonecarboxylic acid derivatives of the following formula, ##STR1## wherein R indicates a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl group, R.sup.1 indicates a lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 indicates a hydrogen atom, amino group or nitro group, X indicates a halogen atom, and Z indicates a halogen atom, piperazino group, N-methylpiperazino group, 3-methylpiperazino group, 3-hydroxypyrrolidino group, or pyrrolidino group of the following formula, ##STR2## (here, n is 0 or 1, R.sup.3 indicates a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl group, R.sup.4 indicates a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group or substituted lower alkyl group and R.sup.5 indicates a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group, acyl group or alkoxycarbonyl group), the hydrates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as antibacterial agents.

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: A method is provided for preparing aromatic acetamides comprising reacting an aryl methyl ketone containing the same number of carbon atoms as the aromatic acetamide, with sulfur and ammonia under substantially anhydrous conditions. The method is particularly useful for the preparation of 4-hydroxyphenylacetamide from 4-hydroxyacetophenone.

Abstract: A cholinesterase inhibiting agent which contains an alkylene diamine of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon residue which may optionally be substituted, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 combinedly form, together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, a condensed heterocyclic group, R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon residue or an acyl group which may optionally be substituted and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 combinedly form a group of the formula ##STR2## or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m+1 -- (m being 0, 1 or 2), A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.l -- (l being 0, 1 or 2) or --CH.dbd.CH--, X is a substituent or substituents and n is an integer of 4 to 7, or a salt thereof, which are useful as cerebral function improving agents for the prevention or treatment of senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's chorea, hyperkinesia, mania and so forth.

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: The present invention relates to a process for producing an alkoxybenzene compound or an aryloxybenzene compound by reacting a halogenobenzene compound with an alcohol or a phenol compound in the presence of copper or a copper compound, an amine, and a base. According to the disclosure, an alkoxybenzene compound and an aryloxybenzene compound can be produced under moderate conditions in good yield with high selectivity.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the meanings given in the disclosure, and their use for controlling unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: There are provided new 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B and R.sup.1-5 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds of the invention can be used as pesticides, especially against insects and mites.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy group and Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a formyl group, an ethylene-dioxymethyl group, a hydroxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group or a group of either one of the formulas: --CH.dbd.N--OR.sup.1, --COOR.sup.2, --CONH--R.sup.2 and --CH(OR.sup.3).sub.2 in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl group, a halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.5)alkynyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group substituted with a phenyl group or a cyano group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl group and R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula (II) ##STR1## and the corresponding isomers and salts, in which formula: a and b are integers which independently of one another can assume the values 0 or 1,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent, independently, a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy radical,R.sub.6 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical,R.sub.5 and R.sub.12 represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical, with the proviso that R.sub.5 cannot represent hydrogen if a=b=0 andR.sub.11 has various meanings.These compounds have useful dermatological properties.

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 method of preparing boron-containing compositions is described which comprises reacting at least one hydroxy-substituted ester, amide or imide with a boron compound. Such boron-containing compositions are useful in lubricating oils and provide the lubricating oils with anti-wear and/or friction-reducing properties. The boron-containing compositions also are useful in fuel compositions.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition containing a product prepared by reacting a natural oil with a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.10) hydroxy acid and a polyamine whereby the lubricating oil is improved in anti-friction and other properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. These compounds are useful as hypotensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity and depending upon the definition of X may also be useful as analgesics due to their enkephalinase inhibition activity.

Abstract: Benzodiazocines corresponding to the formula ##STR1## are converted to benzodiazepines corresponding to the formula ##STR2## of claim 1 by subjecting the benzodiazocine (a) if it is halogen-substituted in the 3-position to a thermal treatment which may also take place in the presence of a nucleophilic agent for the reaction or (b) if the 3-position is hydroxy substituted to treatment with a Lewis acid which is a chlorinating or brominating agent. Whenever the diazepine obtained as the final product has a 2-halogenomethyl group it may then be converted to benzodiazepine which is otherwise substituted in the 2-position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is ##STR2## alkylene, or --S-- where R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl; W is hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy, aryloxy, O-alkyl, or O-aralkyl; (Y).sub.A is --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be hydrogen, substituted alkyls, aryls, or together with N form a 5 to 7 membered heterocyclic group; and Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl. These compounds are useful in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: The invention bis((aryl)vinyl)benzenes wherein the aryl and benzene moieties may be substituted, and the vinyl carbon alpha to the central benzene ring may be further substituted with an aliphatic group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing trimethobenzamide chlorohydrate.According to such a method, a chloromethilation is carried out on anisle and, after reaction with urotropine followed by acidic hydrolisis, 4-methoxybenzylamide chlorohydrate is obtained which, demethyilated by hydrazoic acid, provides 4-hydroxy benzylamine chlorohydrated that, reacted with 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid chloride, provides N-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-3,4,5-trimethoxybenzamide. The latter is per se a novel compound and is also the subject of the invention. This compound is reacted with sodium hydride and N,N-dimethylamino ethyl chloride to provide base trimethobenzamide, the latter being salified with hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: N.sub.1 -acyl-N.sub.2 -phenyl-1,3-diaminopropan-2-ols are disclosed which possess ulcer-inhibiting activities.Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions which are effective in the treatment and prophylaxis of ulcers and which comprise as a pharmacologically active ulcus-inhibiting ingredient N.sub.1 -acyl-N.sub.2 -phenyl-1,3-diaminopropan-2-ols, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent.Further disclosed are processes for the preparation of the N.sub.1 -acyl-N.sub.2 -phenyl-1,3-diaminopropan-2-ols.

Abstract: New derivatives of 1,2-ethylenediamine and salts thereof endowed with vascular antispasmodic and antiallergic activity; processes for preparing them, some new intermediates useful in their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Disclosed are aromatic bromopolyfluoroalkyl ethers of the formula: ##STR1## where n is equal to 1 or 2 and R represents at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, the alkyl radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the phenyl radical, the alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the phenyloxy radical, and the radicals NO.sub.2, CN, Cl, F, Br, I, CF.sub.3, and CONR.sub.1 R.sub.2 and NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and represent each a hydrogen or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a method for preparation of these ethers. These compounds are useful as intermediates in producing products exhibiting phytosanitary or pharmaceutical activity.

Abstract: Biphenyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents have the meanings given in the description,are obtained by amidomethylation of the corresponding starting compounds and, if appropriate, subsequent sulphonation. The new compounds are used, for example, for the preparation of dyestuff precursors, dyestuffs, plastics and medicaments.

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: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are prepared and are used as ultraviolet light and weathering stabilizers for polymers, preferably polypropylene. In the formula R is alkoxyphenyl, dialkoxyphenyl or alkylene dioxyphenyl, the alkoxy groups have 1 to 8 carbon atoms and the alkylene group has 1 to 4 carbon atoms, q is 1 to 6, and Z is ##STR2## where R' is H or a 1 to 4 carbon alkyl, R.sup.7 is hydrogen or ##STR3## where R.sup.8 is hydrocarbyl, m is 1 to 4, n is 0 or 1 and m+n is 1 to 4; ##STR4## where R.sup.12 is lower alkyl and G is H or ##STR5## and where at least one of the n's is zero. ##STR6## where s is 1 to 3 and t is from 0 to 2, the total of s and t being not over 3; ##STR7## where u is 2 to 4; ##STR8## where v and w are each 1 to 4 and p is 2 to 4; ##STR9## where R" and R"' are 1 to 8 carbon atom alkyl or where R.sup.11 and R.sup.111 together with the oxygen atoms attached thereto and the adjacent carbon atoms of the benzene ring form a 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic ring and R.sup.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of an amido or an ureido derivative of certain 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-7-oxobenzo[b]thiophenes or certain 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxonaphthalenes which can be employed as an animal growth regulant. The process comprises: oxidizing in the presence of a cobalt catalyst a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each a substituent selected from the group consisting of alkanoyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.7, halogen-substituted alkanoyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.7, carboalkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.4, ##STR2## and ##STR3## R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 ; R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydr ogen, alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.8, alkanoyl C.sub.2 -C.sub.4, halogen-substituted alkanoyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: In the manufacture of an N-benzyl-N-isopropyl amide by reaction of N-benzyl-N-isopropylamine with an acid chloride, the amide product is obtained in better purity and yield by employing excess benzylisopropylamine as the acid accepting agent and recovering the amine for re-use by reacting the amine hydrochloride by-product with aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: Sulfonamides, such as N-[N-(2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-[2,4-dinitro-6-(trifluoromethy l)phenyl]aminothio]-N,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonamide, are useful for control of arthropod pests of plants and animals and fungus disease of plants.

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: The present invention relates to sodium, thallium, silver or lithium salts of the compoundHS--CH=CHNHC(O).sub.n R.sub.6wherein n is 1 or 2, R.sub.6 is alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl. The salts are useful as reagents for the preparation of sulfur containing Clavulanic acid derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amido and sulfonamido derivatives of 2-decarboxy-2-amino-methyl-PG-type compounds. These analogs are useful as nasal decongestants, antifertility agents, and as cytoprotection agents.

Abstract: There is provided an oxidation process using potassium permanganate as oxidizing agent, for the preparation of certain animal growth promoters, namely, N-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-7-oxobenzo[b]thien-4-yl)amides, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-7-oxobenzo[b]-thien-4-ylureas, N-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthyl)amides and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthylureas, said process affording such compounds in markedly improved yields, and being readily suitable for scale-up.

Abstract: 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,5-benzodiazocines having the following formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen, alkyl radical having at most 6 carbon atoms, methoxyethyl, or benzyl radical,R.sup.2 is a halo, hydroxyl, acetoxy or benzoxy radical,R.sup.3 is a phenyl, 2-methylphenyl, 2-chlorophenyl, 2-bromophenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 2-nitrophenyl, 2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl, 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl, 2,3-dichlorophenyl, 2,4-dichlorophenyl, 2,6-dichlorophenyl, 3,4-dichlorophenyl, 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl, or 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl radical,R.sup.4 is a hydrogen, chloro, fluoro, bromo, trifluoromethyl, methyl, methoxy, or methylthio radical, andR.sup.5 is a hydrogen or methoxy radical, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together are an ethylendioxy radical, or an acid addition salt of the said benzodiazocine, and processes of making the same are described.