Abstract: Disclosed are 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compoundsd and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds have formula (I); where R1-R4 are as defined in the specification. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions in mammals, such as arthritis, and as analytical reagents for detecting free radicals.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell proliferation in situ as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment or prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 3,4-dihydro-1H-naphthalene derivative having a structure of formula 1 or formula 2, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and their geometric isomers as a highly selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Wherein R1, R2, X, A and Q are defined in this specification respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds have formula (I); where R1-R4 are as defined in the specification. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions in mammals, such as arthritis, and as analytical reagents for detecting free radicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted aniline compounds of the formula 1 in which R21, R22 and R23 have the meanings indicated in the description. The compounds according to the invention are intermediates for the preparation of herbicidally active pyridinedicarboxamide compounds.

Abstract: A new oxime mixture used as an extractant for metals, prepared from natural products containing alkylated phenols such as cashew nut shell liquid using mild reaction conditions, is expressed by the formula: The oxime mixture is suitable for extracting gallium from waste effluents from ore processing, such as Bayer liquor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel improved process and intermediates for the process of preparing the oxime intermediates of formula (II) wherein R1 is hydrogen, fluoro or chloro, and R2 is methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, fluoro, chloro or bromo. The novel process comprises diazotizing an aniline of formula (VI) reacting the resulting diazonium salt with isopropenylacetate of formula (X) and reacting the resulting ketone of formula (XI) with an organic nitrite in the presence of hydrogene chloride, and methylating the resulting ketooxime of formula (VIII) with a methylating agent and reacting the resulting O-methyl ketooxime of formula (IX) with hydroxylamine. The compounds of formula (II) are intermediates for highly active fungicides from the class of the strobilurins.

Abstract: Oximes are prepared from ketones or aldehydes, hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. The reaction is carried out in a system of one aqueous phase and one phase of hydrocarbons inert under the reaction conditions in the presence of at least one interphase contactor and a catalyst system which consists of at least two components. A first component of the catalyst system is present in heterogeneous form and is based on titanium, silicon and oxygen and a second component is a homogeneously dissolved or suspended ammonium salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of cyclopentenone for the inhibition or prevention of the growth or multiplication of cancer cells, and to therapeutic compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for preparing methoxyimino-acetamides.

Abstract: Substituted 3-amino-2-benzyl-1-phenlypropane derivatives, methods for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them to treat various medical conditions.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing isoxazoles of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 3,4-dihydro-1H-naphthalene derivative having a structure of formula 1 or formula 2, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and their geometric isomers as a highly selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating or preventing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using aryl nitrone compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions containing aryl nitrone compounds which are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of IBD are also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for preparing vanillylamine or one of the salts thereof by reacting vanillin with hydroxylamine or the salts thereof in the presence of an organic salt, which may optionally be produced in situ, wherein the reaction is carried out in an inorganic or organic acid as diluent, and subsequently hydrogenating the resulting vanillyloxime with hydrogen in the presence of a suitable catalyst and an organic and/or inorganic acid.

Abstract: Benzamidoxime derivatives of the formula I where R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl R2 is hydrogen or fluorine R3 is C1-C4-alkyl which may be substituted by cyano, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy-C1-C4-alkyl, C3-C6-alkenyl, C3-C6-haloalkenyl, C3-C6-alkynyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl-C1-C4-alkyl R4 is phenyl-C1-C6-alkyl which may carry one or more substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy and C1-C4-haloalkoxy on the phenyl ring, or is thienyl-C1-C4-alkyl which may carry one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy and C1-C4-haloalkoxy on the thienyl ring, or is pyrazolyl-C1-C4-alkyl which may carry one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy and C1-C4-haloalkoxy on the pyrazole ring, are prepared, and intermediates for their preparation and their use as fungicides are described.

Abstract: New oxime derivatives of formula (I) or. (II), wherein m is 0 or 1; R1 inter alia is phenyl, naphthyl, anthracyl, phenanthryl or a heteroaryl radical; R′1 is for example C2-C12alkylene, phenylene, naphthylene; R2 is CN; R3 is C2-C6haloalkanoyl, halobenzoyl, a phosphoryl or an organosilyl group; R4, R5, R10 and R11 inter alia are hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy; R6 inter alia is hydrogen phenyl, C1-C12alkyl; R7 and R8 inter alia are hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl; or R7 and R8, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form a 5-, 6 or 7-membered ring; R9 is for example C1-C12alkyl; and A inter alia is S, O, NR7a; are useful as latent acids, especially in photoresist applications.

Abstract: Oxime compounds of formula (1) wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently halogen, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 halolalkyl, C1-C3 alkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, nitro, or cyano; R4 is 3,3-dihalogeno-2-propenyl; a is an integer of 0 to 2; Y is oxygen, sulfur, or NH; Z is oxygen, sulfur, or NR5 wherein R5 is hydrogen, acetyl, or C1-C3 alkyl; and X is of formula (2) insecticidal/acaricidal agents containing them as active ingredients; and intermediates for their production.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel &agr;-aryl-N-alkylnitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for preventing and/or treating neurodegenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in mammals and as analytical reagents for detecting free radicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a) methylbiphenyl derivatives of general formula: in which R1 represents OH, C3-C7 alkyl or C3-C7 cycloalkyl, these compounds being in the form of individual isomers or mixtures thereof, b) their preparation by reaction: either of a hydroxylamine salt with an N-substituted o-(p-tolyl)benzaldimine, to give o-(p-tolyl)benzaldoxime or of an N-substituted 2-halobenzaldimine with a p-tolylmagnesium halide in the presence of an inorganic manganese derivative, to give the compounds of formula I in which R1 represents C3-C7 alkyl or C3-C7 cycloalkyl c) their use for the preparation of o-(p-tolyl)-benzonitrile, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of medicinal products.

Abstract: Disclosed are 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds have the formula: where R1-R4 are as defined in the specification. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions in mammals, such as arthritis, and as analytical reagents for detecting free radicals.

Abstract: Ketoximes, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them, and a copper extraction process using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzyloxyimino compounds of the formula I, where: R1 to R4, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of 2,3-pyridinedicarboximides having the structural formula I The 2,3-pyridinedicarboximides are useful as intermediates in the preparation of herbicidal 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)nicotinic acids, esters and salts.

Abstract: Pesticidally active cyclohexadienyl derivative compounds of the formula I that are esters, oximes or amides are claimed. These compounds may be used as fungicides, acaricides and insecticides in plant protection.

Abstract: Process for making Oximes of the formula IV wherein each of R2-R5 is hydrogen, a halogen, an alkyl or cycloalkyl group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms, an aryl or alkaryl group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms, an alkoxy or an aryloxy group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, an acyl group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms and intermediates leading thereto are described.

Abstract: A composition for use in extracting metals from aqueous solutions of metals salts comprises at least one o-hydroxyaryloxime containing at least 5 aliphatic or alicyclic carbon atoms and at least one ester containing from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, the weight ratio of o-hydroxyaryloximes to the esters being in the range of 10:1 to 1:3. A process for extracting metal from aqueous solutions using the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing benzamidoximes represented by general formula (II), which are useful as intermediates of pesticides and drugs, at a stable and high yield by reacting benzonitriles represented by general formula (I) with hydroxylamine in the presence of a chelating agent wherein X represents halogeno, C1-5alkyl, C1-3 alkoxy, C1-3 alkylthio, hydroxy, mercapto, amino, nitro or C1-5haloalkyl; and n is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 5.

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal ligands for the estrogen receptor which possess tissue-dependent estrogenic and antiestrogenic activity as well as methods for making the same and their applications in treating a variety of disease states.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel &agr;-(2-hydroxyphenyl) nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions in mammals, such as arthritis, and as analytical reagents for detecting free radicals.

Abstract: A compound represented by the figure (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful as medicament for treating retinal degenerative disorders: wherein Ar is optionally substitued phenyl or optionally substituted heteroaryl;. n is 0, 1 or 2; W is —CH2NH— or —CH═N(O)—; R1, R2 and R3 are independently optionally substituted alkyl, carboxyl or alkoxycarbonyl; any two groups of R1, R2 and R3 may be taken together with the carbon atom to form optionally substituted cycloalkane; all of R1, R2 and R3 may be taken together with the adjusent carbon atom to form optionally substituted bicycloalkane or optionally substituted tricycloalkane; R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen atom or optionally substituted alkyl.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein: a) X is O, andY is OC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orb) X is O or S, andY is NHCH.sub.3have fungicidal properties and can be used in plant protection for controlling and preventing disease infestation.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell proliferation in situ as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment or prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: A composition for use in extracting copper values from aqueous solutions of metal salts comprises one or more o-hydroxyaryloximes containing at least 5 aliphatic or alicyclic carbon atoms which are strong metal extractants which, in 0.2 molar solution in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solution when loaded with 50% of the theoretical uptake of copper, will be in equilibrium with a 0.1 molar solution of copper as copper perchlorate at a pH less than 1 and one or more branched chain aliphatic or aliphatic-aromatic esters containing 10 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein the ratio of the number of methyl carbon atoms to the number of non-methyl carbon atoms is higher 1:5 and the weight ratio of A to B being in the range of 10:1 to 1:3.

Abstract: Cyanoiminooxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is NOCH.sub.3, CHOCH.sub.3 or CHCH.sub.3 ;Y is O or NZ where Z is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;R.sup.2 is cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, trifluoromethyl or alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, orunsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, aryl or hetaryl,or a salt thereof, their preparation, intermediates for their preparation, and their use for controlling harmful fungi and animal pests.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel .alpha.-aryl-N-alkylnitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for preventing and/or treating neurodegenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in mammals and as analytical reagents for detecting free radicals.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell proliferation in situ as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment or prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods for modulating processes mediated by Retinoid X Receptors using retinoid-like compounds which have activity selective for members of the subclass of Retinoid X Receptors (RXRs), in preference to members of the subclass of Retinoic Acid Receptors (RARs). Examples of such compounds are bicyclic benzyl, pyridinyl, thiophene, furanyl, and pyrrole derivatives. The disclosed methods employ compounds for modulating processes selectively mediated by Retinoid X Receptors.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamic oxime derivatives I and cinnamic hydroxamide derivatives II ##STR1## (R.sup.1= halogen, NO.sub.2, CN, CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 =H, halogen; R.sup.3= H, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl;R.sup.4= H, halogen, CN, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl orR.sup.3 +R.sup.4 =chemical bond;Y=--O--, --S--, --O--CO--, --O--SO.sub.2 -- or chemical bond;Y'=--O-- or --S--;R.sup.5= unsubst. or subst. C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, unsubst. or subst. phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, or, if Y is --O--, --S-- or a chemical bond, is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)carbonyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy)carbonyl; or, if Y is a chemical bond, is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.5 '=R.sup.5, H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl)carbonyl;R.sup.6= H, C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: Bis-oxime derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## W is oxygen or sulfur, and the other substituents defined as follows: R.sub.1 =hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; cyclopropyl;R.sub.2 =hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxyalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; substituted or unsubstituted aryl; substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl-S(O).sub.n ; substituted or unsubstituted aryl-S(O).sub.n ; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy; substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy; substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryloxy; unsubstituted or mono- to trimethyl-substituted heterocyclyl; substituted or unsubstituted aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.3 =hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl having 1 to 5 halogen atoms; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl; unsubstituted or mono- to trihalo-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl; C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing substituted aromatic amino compounds which contain at least one unsaturated --CN bond or carbonyl group on the aromatic radical or in a side chain, by catalytic hydrogenation of appropriate substituted aromatic nitro compounds in the presence of a modified noble metal catalyst of platinum which is modified with a metal selected from lead, mercury, bismuth, germanium, cadmium, arsenic, antimony, silver and gold.

Abstract: Described herein are non-steroidal ligands for the estrogen receptor which possess tissue-dependent estrogenic and antiestrogenic activity as well as methods for making the same and their applications in treating a variety of disease states.

Abstract: Pyrazol-4-ylbenzoyl compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical, Q is a pyrazole ring and L and M are as defined in the specification, their use as herbicidal compounds and to processes for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of the known compound 2,6-dichloro-3-fluoro-benzonitrile as active compound in selectively-herbicidal compositions, and to new preparation processes and new intermediates for the preparation of this compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of substituted indole and indene iminoxy derivatives of the formula ##STR1## which inhibit leukotriene biosynthesis and are useful in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory disease states.

Abstract: Prescribed herein are novel non-steroidal ligands for the estrogen receptor which possess tissue-dependent estrogenic and antiestrogenic activity as well as methods for making the same and their applications in treating a variety of disease states.

Abstract: Diaromatic compounds, characterised in that they correspond to the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COR.sub.8 or --CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.9, R.sub.8 is H, OH, --OR.sub.10, --N(rr') or alkyl, R.sub.10 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl, r and r' being H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, etc., r and r' together form a heterocycle, R.sub.9 is alkyl, alkenyl or a sugar residue, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are --OR.sub.11 or --OCOR.sub.11, R.sub.11 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, R.sub.3 in addition being H, R.sub.4 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, F, Cl or --CF.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are H, OH, alkoxy, .alpha.-substituted alkyl or .alpha.,.alpha.'-disubstituted alkyl, etc., R.sub.6 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, etc., R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be OH or alkoxy and R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be H, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 or R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: A substantially pure compound of formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sub.a and R.sub.b are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl and phenyl and R.sub.c, R.sub.d and R.sub.e are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, halo and phenyl; and ##STR3## wherein the naphthyl ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substitutents independently selected from loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy and halo; orR.sub.6 is as defined above and R.sub.7 is R.sub.7a OC(O)-- wherein R.sub.7a is loweralkyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded are ##STR4## wherein R.sub.f, R.sub.g, R.sub.h and R.sub.l are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl; andR.sub.g is hydrogen, loweralkyl or benzyl; or an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention is the use of nitronyl substituted hindered phenols as antioxidants in therapeutic applications. In the preferred embodiment the compositions have the general formula: ##STR1## Wherein R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl or an aryl and R2 is an alkyl or an aryl; R.sub.3 is an alkyl; and R.sub.4 is an alkyl. Further, the invention relates to novel compositions useful as antioxidants. The novel compounds include: 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-(N-tert-octyl) nitronyl phenol (DBONP); 2,6-dimethyl-4-(N-tert-octyl) nitronyl phenol (DMONP); N-tert -octylC-phenyl nitrone (OPN).

Abstract: The invention is the use of nitronyl substituted hindered phenols as antioxidants in therapeutic applications. In the preferred embodiment the compositions have the general formula: ##STR1## Wherein R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl or an aryl and R2 is an alkyl or an aryl; R.sub.3 is an alkyl; and R.sub.4 is an alkyl. Further, the invention relates to novel compositions useful as antioxidants. The novel compounds include: 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-(N-tert-octyl)nitronyl phenol (DBONP); 2,6-dimethyl-4-(N-tert-octyl)nitronyl phenol (DMONP); N-tert-octyl-C-phenyl nitrone (OPN).