Abstract: Compounds are provided of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4); R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.3 is lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) or cyclopropyl, and where R.sub.5 and Q are independently selected from phenyl or 4-fluorophenyl. They are useful for providing sedative and antiepileptic activity.

Abstract: N-Cycloalkylalkylamines of formula I: ##STR1## in which: R1 is phenyl which is optionally mono-, di- or trisubstituted by halogens or lower alkyl, haloalkyl or lower alkoxy radicals, or is an aromatic heterocyclic radical having 5 to 7 chain members, in which the hetero atom is nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur,R2 is lower alkyl,R3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,m has the value of 1 or 2,R4 is cycloalkyl --CH(CH2)n, in which a carbon atom may carry a radical Rx, which is lower alkyl or phenyl; and in which n has the values from 2 to 5,R5 is phenyl, which can be mono-, di- or trisubstituted by halogens or by lower alkoxy radicals, andQ represents an ethylene-1,2-diyl group --CH.dbd.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compounds having melatonin receptor activities and in particular to substituted 2-amidotetralin derivatives; to pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds; and to methods for using these compounds as therapeutic and diagnostic reagents.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention, are represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 group which may be alkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of from 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, alkoxy wherein the alkyl group contains from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, halogen, acetamido, amino, nitro, alkylamino of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, cyano or arylalkoxy wherein the alkyl group contains from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or hydroxyl groups or the combination of either hydrogen or hydroxyl groups; W represents alkylene of from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; and B represents --NHCOR.sub.5, --NHCONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, or --NHCOOR.sub.5 wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel fungicidally active N-benzyl-cyclopropanecarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents halogen,n represents 1 or 2,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl,R.sup.2 represents lower alkyl, halogen-substituted lower alkyl or hydrogen, andR.sup.3 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl.The acid components thereof, other than when R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, are also new.

Abstract: A substituted cycloalkyl- or heterocyclyl-carboxanilide of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X stands for an unsubstituted or an alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl or an unsubstituted or an alkyl-substituted heterocyclic,Hal stands for halogen andY.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.3 independently of one another stand for hydrogen, halogen, an unsubstituted or a halogen-substituted alkyl, an unsubstituted or a halogen-substituted alkoxy or an unsubstituted or a halogen-substituted alkylthio. Such substituted cycloalkyl- or heterocyclyl-carboxanilides are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, cinnamoyl, thiophene, furan, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole oxazole or thiazole; W is hydrogen or hydroxy; (Y).sub.A is positioned ortho to W and is an aminoloweralkyl having the formula --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and may be lower alkyl or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may together with N form a pyrrolidine, piperidine or azepine ring, and A is 2; n and m are independently from 0 to 5; and R is straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, straight or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl, straight or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or straight or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.These compounds are useful in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: New 1-methylamino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation and their use as plant growth regulators are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: N-Cycloalkylalkylamines of formula I: ##STR1## in which: R1 is phenyl which is optionally mono-, di- or trisubstituted by halogens or lower alkyl, haloalkyl or lower alkoxy radicals, or is an aromatic heterocyclic radical having 5 to 7 chain members, in which the hetero atom is nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur,R2 is lower alkyl,R3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,m has the value of 1 or 2,R4 is cycloalkyl --CH(CH2)n, in which a carbon atom may carry a radical Rx, which is lower alkyl or phenyl; and in which n has the values from 2 to 5,R5 is phenyl, which can be mono-, di- or trisubstituted by halogens or by lower alkoxy radicals, andQ represents an ethylene-1,2-diyl group --CH.dbd.

Abstract: Highly fungicidal stereoisomers of N-(R)-(1-aryl-ethyl)-1-alkyl-2,2-dichloro-cyclopropanecarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## or a mixture thereof, substantially free of other stereoisomers, in which R.sup.1 stands for optionally branched alkyl having 2 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and X stands for hydrogen or halogen.Also new are intermediates of the formula ##STR2## or mixtures thereof, substantially free of other stereoisomers, in which R.sup.1 stands for optionally branched alkyl having 2 to 4 carbon atoms.R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and Q stands for Cl, OH, or methoxy or ethoxy.

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: Cyclopropanecarboxamides of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -haloalkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -haloalkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkylalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -halocycloalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -halocycloalkylalhaloalkyl C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -cycloalkylhaloalkyl or C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -halocycloalkylhaloalkyl and X is oxygen or sulfur.The present invention furthermore relates to the preparation of the compounds I, pesticides which contain the compounds I, and a method for controlling pests.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are isoxazole-4-carboxamides having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl and R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-5 alkyl, C.sub.2-5 alkenyl, C.sub.2-5 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, and phenyl substituted with at least one group selected from C.sub.1-5 alkyl, C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, C.sub.1-5 alkylthio, and halo-substituted C.sub.1-5 alkyl; with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is cyclopropyl, R.sup.2 is not methyl, ethyl, or cyclobutyl; or R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-5 alkyl and R.sup.2 is phenylmethyl wherein the ring portion is opt. substituted with a halo-substituted C.sub.1-5 alkyl group. These compounds have antiinflammatory and antiarthritic activities and are also useful as intermediates in the preparation of .beta.-ketonitriles.

Abstract: A compound of formula I ##STR1## in which R, R.sub.1, R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 are organic radicals. These compounds are suitable as U.V. absorbers.

Abstract: 2-Amino-N-(2-phenylindan-2-yl)acetamides of the following formula are provided ##STR1## wherein, a=0 to 3,R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently selected from hydrogen and methyl,R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.5 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, cyclopropyl and (aminomethyl)carbonyl, orR.sub.4 and R.sub.5 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached from a heterocyclic ring selected from pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl and morpholinyl, orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 taken together with the carbon atom and nitrogen atom to which they are respectively attached form a heterocyclic ring selected from pyrrolidinyl and piperidinyl, andR.sub.6 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and combinations thereof.The compounds have antiepileptic or antihypoxia activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cyclohexanediones of formula I ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl,A is R.sub.2, OR.sub.3 or NR.sub.3 R.sub.4,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl that is unsubstituted or is mono-substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl,R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, or is phenyl or benzyl each of which is unsubstituted or is mono-, di- or tri-substituted by R.sub.5,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are, in addition, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, a pyrrolidine, morpholine or piperidine radical,B is one of the radicals ##STR2## m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.5 is halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulphinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Carboxamides of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkyenyl or C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkenylalkyl, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -haloalkyl. C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -haloalkoxy or methylthio, and their use for combating pests.

Abstract: Compounds are provided of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently selected from hydrogen or methyl and A is amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 monoalkylamino, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 dialkylamino, cyclopropylamino, 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl or 4-morpholinyl. They are useful for providing sedative and antiepileptic activity.

Abstract: Synthetically produced substantially pure biologically active compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkylcycloalkenyl, or cycloalkenylalkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or an amide-substituted alkyl having up to 10 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 is a cyclic, straight or branched chain hydrocarbon group having 2-12 carbon atoms, particularly --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, wherein n is 2-12; orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are linked together to form an alkylene chain; andR.sub.4 is selected from ##STR2## (substituted or unsubstituted carbamimidoyl), ##STR3## (dimethylpyrimidyl), or ##STR4## (carbamyl) wherein each of R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7 is hydrogen or the same or different C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group. The compounds are useful as bactericides for a wide variety of bacteria, including S.pyogenes, B.subtilis, K.pneumoniae, M.avium, B.fragilis, C.perfringens and C.albicans.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## useful as a fungicidal agent against phytopathogenic fungi, particularly their strains resistant to benzimidazole, thiophanate and/or cyclic imide fungicides.

Abstract: An N-(3-chloro-4-isopropylphenyl)carboxamide derivative represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a 1-methylbutyl, 1-methylcyclopropyl or cyclopropyl group. This derivative is useful as a selective herbicide, and can be produced by reacting 3-chloro-4-isopropylaniline with a carboxylic acid halide derivative of the general formula ##STR2## wherein R is as defined above and X represents halogen, or with a carboxyilc acid anhydride of the general formula ##STR3## wherein R is as defined above.

Abstract: Certain substituted amides of saturated fatty acids are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase and are thus useful agents for inhibiting the intestinal absorption of cholesterol.

Abstract: Novel fungicidally active N-benzyl-cyclopropanecarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents halogen,n represents 1 or 2,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl,R.sup.2 represents lower alkyl, halogen-substituted lower alkyl or hydrogen, andR.sup.3 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl.The acid components thereof, other than when R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, are also new.

Abstract: 1,2,2-Trihalocyclopropane 1-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof are useful in regulating the growth and flowering of plants when applied as a foliar spray or as a post emergent or pre-emergent soil treatment.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methyl or cyano, R.sup.2 is alkyl, R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, or propargyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, acyl, formyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl, methoxyalkylcarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted benzoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, alkylthiocarbonyl, N,N-dialkylcarbamyl, N-alkylcarbamyl, N-cycloalkylcarbamyl, N-alkoxy-N-alkylcarbamyl, unsubstituted or substituted N-phenylcarbamyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, N-alkylsulfamyl, N,N-dialkylsulfamyl, N-acyl-N-alkylsulfamyl, N-alkyl-N-methoxycarbonylsulfamyl, dialkoxyphosphoryl, dialkoxythiophosphoryl, 2-haloalkanoyl, acyloxyacetyl or alkoxyoxalyl, and R.sup.6 is alkyl, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, nitro or amino, and salts of these compounds, and the use of these compounds for controlling unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: Novel plant growth regulant composition comprising as an active ingredient at least one cycloalkanecarboxylic acid compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R is hydroxyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or the radicalO.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym.whereinM.sup..sym. is one alkali metal ion equivalent or alkaline earth metal ion equivalent, or an ammonium, alkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium or tetraalkylammonium ion,R.sup.1 is amino or the radical ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, orR.sup.1 is the radical --N.sup..sym. H.sub.3 X.sup..crclbar.,wherein X.sup.63 is chloride, bromide or iodide, and n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5,in admixture with a solid or liquefied gaseous diluent or carrier or in admixture with a liquid diluent or carrier containing a surface-active agent.

Abstract: Aniline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkoxy, alkylthio, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkoxy or the radical --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, X is --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(OH)-- or --CO--, A is an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene chain, B is unsubstituted or substituted methylene or dimethylene, Z is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy, and n is 1, 2 or 3, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Aniline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, Y, A, Z and n have the meanings given in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: 2,4,5-Trisubstituted-2,3-dihydrofurans useful for fungicidal applications are provided herein. The 2,3-dihydrofuran compounds correspond to the general formula ##STR1## where R is an ethyl or vinyl group, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1-10 hydrocarbon radical and X is a nitrile, amide or sulfonyl group. The compounds of this invention are effective fungicides for the treatment of seeds and also find use in other agricultural fungicidal applications.

Abstract: 2,2'-Bridged[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl carboxamides and insecticidal compositions containing these carboxamides are useful for the control of a broad range of insects and acarids.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 1,1-dichloro-alkene of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl or aryl radical, andR.sup.2 is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl or aryl radical, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form an optionally branched and/or optionally benzo-fused hydrocarbon chain,comprising reacting a carbonyl compound of the formula ##STR2## with a trichloromethanephosphonic acid ester of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.3 each individually is an alkyl or phenyl radical, or together are alkanediyl,in the presence of at least an equimolar amount of magnesium. Advantageously,R.sup.1 is hydrogen,R.sup.2 is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.5 alkenyl radical or a radical of the formula ##STR4## Z is a cyano, acetal, carboxyl or C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl radical, or a radical of the formula COOM, andM is sodium or potassium,R.sup.3 each individually is a C.sub.1 to C.

Abstract: An aminoalkylbenzene derivative of the formula: ##STR1## [wherein A is oxygen or sulfur;Y is oxo, thioxo, or cyanoimino;a is an integer of 1 to 3;b is an integer of 0 to 3;c is an integer of 1 to 4;R.sup.1 is alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together represent pyrrolidinyl;R is hydrogen, cycloalkyl, trihaloalkyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, aryl, aroyl, heterocyclic group, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, amino, alkyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylthio, or aryloxy;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or heterocyclic group; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together represent alkylidene or aralkylidene);with the proviso that the above aryl, aroyl, and heterocyclic group can be substituted by 1 to 3 substituents] and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts being useful as histamine H.sub.2 blockers, especially peptic ulcer remedies, are provided via several routes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2'-(ortho-chlorobenzoyl)-4'-chloroglycylanilides, compositions thereof, and their use as medicaments, e.g., as anxiolytic agents.The compounds of the invention have the general formula I ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be identical or different and are selected from hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, possibly substituted by alkyl, and cycloalkyl having three to six members, possibly substituted by alkyl, with the proviso that, when one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, the other is not lower alkyl or hydroxyalkyl; and with the further proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not simultaneously represent either hydrogen or lower-alkyl. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may furthermore form, with the nitrogen atom to which they are connected, a nitrogen heterocycle possibly containing a second heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen.

Abstract: Process for the synthesis of hindered polysubstituted .alpha.-amino acetamides which comprises first reacting an .alpha.-haloacetamide with a base to form an intermediate .alpha.-lactam which in turn is reacted with a primary or secondary amine. The product thus obtained can comprise a multifunctional compound having one or more hindered amino moieties. These compounds are highly effective as UV stabilizers in a variety of plastics, especially the alpha monoolefins.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is 2-alkyl-, -alkoxy- or -halo-methyl-phenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted,R.sub.1 is 2-furyl, 2-tetrahydrofuryl, alkenyl, cyclopropyl, .beta.-alkoxyethyl, hydroxymethyl, triazolylmethyl, imidazolylmethyl, pyrazolylmethyl, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, alkylsulfinyloxy, dialkylaminosulfinyloxy, phosphoric or thiophosphoric esters or amides, or alkylcarbonyloxy,R.sub.7 is hydrogen or optionally-substituted methyl or ethyl, andR.sub.8 is alkyl optionally substituted by alkoxy,are microbicidally, in particular fungicidally, active. Preferred compounds are those in which Ar is 2-methylphenyl, 2-methoxyphenyl, 2-chlorophenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted by azido, and each of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 is methyl.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a lower alkyl group substituted with two or three fluorine atoms and X is a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, which is useful as a herbicide against a variety of weeds with a high selectivity to cotton, wheat and rice plants.

Abstract: Novel 2-vinyl- and 2-ethyl-cyclopropyl sulfones are provided. In addition to the ethyl or vinyl group at the 2-position of the ring, the compounds of this invention are disubstituted at the 1-position with a sulfonyl group and an acyl, nitrile or nitrile-derived radical. The sulfones of this invention are useful chemical intermediates from which a wide variety of pesticidal, herbicidal or biologically active compounds can be prepared and are useful monomers for anionic or radical polymerizations.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 2 to 4; m is an integer from 3 to 5; R is OM, OR.sub.1 or NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 where M is a pharmaceutically acceptable cation;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 branched, unbranched or cyclic alkyl, aryl and aralkyl; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 taken together form a group of the formula ##STR2## can be used as an inhibitor of the lipoxygenase pathway of the arachidonic acid cascade in animals.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be same or different, are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, X is chlorine or bromine, Y is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, fluorine or iodine and Z is N,N-dimethylamino, N-methoxy-N-methylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyruvic acid oximes of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, cinnamyloxy, phenylamino, phenyl-N-alkylamino or phenylthio radical or an aryl or aryloxy radical, the aryl moiety of which can be substituted one or more times by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, hydroxyl, trifluoromethyl, amino, acetylamino, nitrile, nitro or methylenedioxy, A is a straight-chained or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain containing up to 10 carbon atoms, which can be substituted one or more times by halogen or hydroxyl, and R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical, which can be substituted one or more times by halogen, hydroxyl, nitrile, phenyl or carboxyl, or is a nitrile or formyl group, with the proviso that when R--A-- is a methyl or ethyl radical, R.sub.1 is not a methyl radical or a nitrile group and when R--A-- is a benzyl radical, R.sub.

Abstract: In the preparation of a 1,1-dihalogenoalkene of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl or aryl radical, andR.sup.2 is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl or aryl radical, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form an optionally branched and/or optionally benzo-fused hydrocarbon chain, andX.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each independently is a halogen atom,wherein a carbonyl compound of the formula ##STR2## is reacted with a trihalogenoacetate of the formula ##STR3## in which X.sup.3 is a halogen atom, andM.sup..sym. is an alkali metal ion or one equivalent of an alkaline earth metal ion,in the presence of an approximately equimolar amount of a phosphorus-containing compound, the improvement which comprises employing as said phosphorus-containing compound a phosphorous acid trialkyl ester or a phosphorous acid triamide and effecting the reaction at a temperature between about 0.

Abstract: Aralkylaniline derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where R is alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cyanoalkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio or alkynylthio or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, Y is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or haloalkyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, Z is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, halogen, a C.sub.4 H.sub.4 -chain which is fused to the benzene radical to form an unsubstituted or substituted naphthyl radical, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, thiocyanato, cyano, ##STR2## R' and R" each, independently of one another, being hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and herbicides containing these compounds.

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: 1-Methyl-2-chlorocyclopropanecarboxylic acid and its lower esters are produced by the selective hydrogenating dechlorination of the corresponding 1-methyl-2,2-dichlorocyclopropane compounds. The new materials can be used as intermediate products for the production of pesticides and medicines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2'-(ortho-chlorobenzoyl)-4'-chloroglycylanilides, compositions thereof, and their use as medicaments, e.g., as anxiolytic agents.The compounds of the invention have the general formula I ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be identical or different and are selected from hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, possibly substituted by alkyl, and cycloalkyl having three to six members, possibly substituted by alkyl, with the proviso that, when one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, the other is not lower alkyl or hydroxyalkyl; and with the further proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not simultaneously represent either hydrogen or lower alkyl. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may furthermore form, with the nitrogen atom to which they are connected, a nitrogen heterocycle possibly containing a second heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel microbicides of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, Ar is a phenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl group which is substituted by NH.sub.2 or NO.sub.2 and further radicals, W is a cyano, ester, alkenyl or alkynyl group, and B is alkyl, alkenyl, cyclopropyl, 2-furyl, 2-tetrahydrofuryl, .beta.-(alkoxy)ethyl, triazolylmethyl, methylsulfonylmethyl, alkoxymethyl, alkenyloxymethyl, alkynyloxymethyl, alkylthiomethyl, alkenylthiomethyl, alkynylthiomethyl, --OSO.sub.2 -alkyl, --OSO.sub.2 NH(alkyl) or --N(alkyl).sub.2. The invention also describes plant protection compositions which contain these compounds, a process for the production of the novel compounds and compositions, and a method of controlling phytopathogenic microorganisms which comprises the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted 2-benzoyl-4-chloroglycinanilide derivatives, to a process for their production and to their use as medicaments.The new derivatives according to the invention correspond to the general formula ##STR1## in which: R may be a linear or branched alkyl group, preferably a lower alkyl group;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxy alkyl, alkoxy alkyl and aralkyl groups, these various groups optionally being linear or branched, and from 3- to 6-membered cycloalkyl groups optionally substituted on the .alpha.-carbon atom by an alkynyl radical;in addition, the groups R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of telluroxides as mild and selective oxidizing agents serving to oxidize certain functions, notably >C.dbd.S groups, in the presence of other relatively easily oxidized functions which remain unaffected; telluroxides of interest as oxidizing agents include, for example, compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1, which may be the same or different, each represent an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic group; or R and R.sup.1 together with the tellurium atom therebetween represent a heterocyclic ring, which may contain one or more further heteroatoms, and which may carry substituents and/or fused aromatic rings.

Abstract: Compounds of the general structural formula, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkylamino and R.sup.2 is H or lower N-alkylcarbamyl are made from corresponding m-aminophenylacetylenic compounds by conventional methods and are useful as selective herbicides.

Abstract: New derivatives of 2-benzoyl-4-nitro anilides, their preparation and their use as medicaments.The new chemical derivatives of the invention have the general formula ##STR1## in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cycloalkyl group or a benzyl group,R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or a hydroxy alkyl group,R.sub.2 represents a hydroxy-alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group, possibly substituted one or more times by an alkyl radical, or a cycloalkyl group having three to six carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may furthermore form, with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, a nitrogen heterocycle containing possibly a second heteroatom selected from among oxygen and nitrogen;under the condition, however, that when R.sub.2 represents a hydroxy-alkyl group R.sub.1 may not be a hydrogen atom.Use as hypnotic agents for the treatment of insomnia.