Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of selected metal complex compounds and ligands as oxidation catalysts as well as to a process for removing stains and soil on textiles and hard surfaces. The metal complex compounds have hydrazide ligands, preferably with electron withdrawing groups in the phenyl ring adjacent to the acyl group. Further aspects of the invention are formulations comprising such metal complex compounds, novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cellulose acetate film used for optical compensation and a retardation enhancer used therein, and relates to a cellulose acetate film which has a high retardation value in the thickness direction (Rth).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including at least one compound of the Formulas (I), (II), or (III), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, clathrate, or prodrug thereof, as defined herein. Also disclosed is a method of treatment of diseases which are pathophysiologically related to GPR35, the GPR35-hERG signaling complex, or both, as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use in epoxy resin compositions of semicarbazones of the general formula (I) having the meanings stated for the residues R1, R2, R3 and R4. These semicarbazones exhibit elevated latency in epoxy resin compositions and are thus outstandingly suitable as latent curing accelerators for single-component epoxy resin compositions.

Abstract: The present invention refers to new indanyl sulphonamide compounds with general formula (I), as well as to their preparation procedure, their application as medicine and the pharmaceuticals composition which they are made up of. The new compounds of formula I show affinity for 5-HT6 receptors and are, therefore, effective for treating diseases mediated by these receptors.

Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide synthetase (NADs), bacterial nicotinic acid mononucleotide adenylyltransferase (NaMNAT), and human nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyltransferase (NMNAT) are provided, as well as methods of making and using the inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable composition which comprises a non-hydroxyl-group-containing solvent mixture comprising N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide and ?-hexalactone, optionally with dimethyl sulfoxide, eucalyptol and 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate; and an effective amount of each of amitraz and at least one additional parasiticidal compound, such as R-28153. Said composition allows for high concentrations of a mixture of parasiticidal agents in a single application and is useful for treating and controlling parasiticidal infection and infestation in a homeothermic animal.

Abstract: Antibacterial compounds of formula I are provided: As well as stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising as essential active ingredients a neuronal sodium channel antagonist in combination with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of pyrethroids, pyrethroid-type compounds, recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses capable of expressing an insect toxin, organophosphates, carbamates, formamidines, macrocyclic lactones, amidinohydrazones, GABA antagonists and acetylcholine receptor ligands. Also provided are methods for synergistic insect control and crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising as essential active ingredients a neuronal sodium channel antagonist in combination with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of pyrethroids, pyrethroid-type compounds, recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses capable of expressing an insect toxin, organophosphates, carbamates, formamidines, macrocyclic lactones, amidinohydrazones, GABA antagonists and acetylcholine receptor ligands. Also provided are methods for synergistic insect control and crop protection.

Abstract: The present patent application refers to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least a semicarbazone or a thiosemicarbazone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrated or solvated thereof, for the treatment of inflammatory, febrile and painful inflammatory conditions, inflammatory edema and peripheral or central neurophatic painful conditions or prevention of signs and symptoms of inflammation. Claim also pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least a semicarbazone, or a thiosemicarbazone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrated or solvated thereof and a therapeutically effective amount of these compounds, mixed or included in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient or a thiosemicarbazone is provided as sustained or controlled release systems for human and veterinary use in solutions or in the solid state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising as essential active ingredients a neuronal sodium channel antagonist in combination with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of pyrethroids, pyrethroid-type compounds, recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses capable of expressing an insect toxin, organophosphates, carbamates, formamidines, macrocyclic lactones, amidinohydrazones, GABA antagonists and acetylcholine receptor ligands. Also provided are methods for synergistic insect control and crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising as essential active ingredients a neuronal sodium channel antagonist in combination with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of pyrethroids, pyrethroid-type compounds, recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses capable of expressing an insect toxin, organophosphates, carbamates, formamidines, macrocyclic lactones, amidinohydrazones, GABA antagonists and acetylcholine receptor ligands. Also provided are methods for synergistic insect control and crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising as essential active ingredients a neuronal sodium channel antagonist in combination with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of pyrethroids, pyrethroid-type compounds, recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses capable of expressing an insect toxin, organophosphates, carbamates, formamidines, macrocyclic lactones, amidinohydrazones, GABA antagonists and acetylcholine receptor ligands. Also provided are methods for synergistic insect control and crop protection.

Abstract: Reagents and methods are provided for crosslinking and immobilizing biomolecules, drugs and synthetic polymers. The reagents possess (i) a thiol or amino reactive group; and (ii) a hydrazino or oxyamino moiety. Conjugates and immobilized biomolecules are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the isomerization of the Z-isomer I-Z of semicarbazone compounds of the general formula (I) into its E-isomer I-E, where the variables in formula (I) have meanings given in claim 1

Abstract: Reagents and methods are provided for crosslinking and immobilizing biomolecules, drugs and synthetic polymers. The reagents possess (i) a thiol or amino reactive group; and (ii) a hydrazino or oxyamino moiety. Conjugates and immobilized biomolecules are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part towards methods of modulating the function of protein kinases with phenol- and hydroxynaphthalene-based compounds. The methods incorporate cells that express a protein kinase. In addition, the invention describes methods of preventing and treating protein kinase-related abnormal conditions in organisms with a compound identified by the invention. Furthermore, the invention pertains to phenol- and hydroxynaphthalene-based compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: This invention is related to carbocyclic and heterocyclic substituted semicarbazones and thiosemicarbazones represented by Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein: Y is oxygen or sulfur; R1, R21, R22 and R23 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl; or R22 and R23, together with the N, form a heterocycle; A1 and A2 are independently aryl, heteroaryl, saturated or partially unsaturated carbocycle or saturated or partially unsaturated heterocycle, any of which is optionally substituted; X is one or O, S, NR24, CR25R26, C(O), NR24C(O), C(O)NR24, SO, SO2 or a covalent bond; where R24, R25 and R26 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cathecol hydrazone derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 is C1-7 alkyl or C3-7 cycloalkyl; R2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-5 alkyl or —CH2CH2C(═O)NH2; R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, C1-7 alkyl, —C(═X)—R5, or 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, prymidyl or phenyl substituted with one or two selected from a group consisting of halogen, C1-6 alkoxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl and carboxyl, or R3 and R4 are directly bonded by C3-4 containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen to form a heterocyclic ring, X is oxygen, sulfur or NH and R5 is C1-7 alkyl, —NHR6, CONH2 or 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, prymidyl or phenyl substituted with one selected from a group consisting of halogen, C1-6 alkoxy, nitrile, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl and carboxyl, and R6 is hydrogen, hydroxy, NH2, C1-5 alkoxy, C1-5 alkyl, pyridyl or phenyl.

Abstract: Halogenated derivatives of two synthetic anti-tuberculosis agents, thioacetazone and p-aminosalicylic acid, have been synthesized.

Abstract: Compounds of this invention increase plasma levels of high density lipoprotein or HDL, the “good” cholesterol and as such may be useful for treating diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Abstract: A process for preparing fused triazoles of formula I where: X—X is C—O, C—S, C—SO, C—SO2, or C—NR1; V is C═W2, R1R2C—C(═W2)— or C(═V2)—C(═W2); W1, W2 are oxygen or sulfur; which comprises reacting substituted N-aminoureas are reacted with formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde to give the corresponding methyleneimino ureas; cyclizing these in the presence of catalytic amounts of acid or metal oxide to give tetrahydro-4H-1,3,4-oxa(or thia)diazines, and cyclizing the fused triazoles using phosgene or a phosgene substitute.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and G are as defined in the description, the dotted lines represent an optional second bond, as well as the addition salts with acids and bases and the esters, their preparation process and the intermediates of this process, their use as medicines and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and G are as defined in the description, the dotted lines represent an optional second bond, as well as the addition salts with acids and bases and the esters, their preparation process and the intermediates of this process, their use as medicines and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptide aldehydes having an 3-amino-2-hydro yenyl acetamide group as part of the peptide backbone d an arginine group or analog at P1. These compounds e potent and specific or inhibitors of thrombin. Ther pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutic ly acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using t as therapeutic agents for disease states in mammals charachterized by abnormal thrombosis are also described. Also described are 3-amino-2-hydroxyphenyl-acetamide derivatives having in history activity towards proteases of the trypsin/chymotrypsin class.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of Formula XA ##STR1## wherein X and Y represent independently hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine, Z.sub.1 is fluorine or chlorine and M is hydrogen or a salt forming moiety and Z.sub.2 ' is chlorine or fluorine; and the corresponding herbicidal composition and methods of use. The compounds of the invention are useful as auxin transport inhibitors (i.e. useful as herbicides) and useful as potentiators or enhancers of herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptide aldehydes having a 3-amino-2-hydroxyphyenyl-acetamide group as part of the peptide backbone and an arginine mimic group such as an amidinopiperidine or amidinophenyl tail. These compounds are potent and specific inhibitors of thrombin. Their pharmaceutically salts, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents for disease states in mammals characterized by abnormal thrombosis are also described. Also described are 3-amino-2-hydroxyphenyl-acetamide derivatives having inhibitory activity toward proteases of the trypsin/chymotrypsin class.

Abstract: A diagnostic agent for hypoxia or mitochondrial dysfunction is disclosed, comprising a radioactive copper complex of a dithiosemicarbazone derivative or a radioactive copper complex of a diamine diol schiff base derivative. This agent has good transferability to the target tissue, reduction reaction affinity at a hypoxic site, high stability in a non-target site and rapidly disappears.

Abstract: Novel monoamine oxidase B inhibitors of formula (I), wherein R.sub.1 .dbd.H, an optionally substituted benzyloxy or phenylethoxy group; p=0-3; R.sub.3 .dbd.H, a CN, OH, CCH group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy-carbonyl group, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylated cyanomethyl group; R.sub.2 .dbd.H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group; n=0 or 1; if n=0, R.sub.4 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy group, while if n=1, y=1 and R.sub.4 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy group or a phenyl group. The invention also concerns processes for the preparation of said novel inhibitors and the therapeutic use thereof.

Abstract: A compound of general formula I below useful as an anticonvulsant for disorders of the central nervous system: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a C.sub.1-9 alkyl, C.sub.3-9 cycloalkyl, cyano, C.sub.1-9 alkoxy or C.sub.6-10 aryloxy group; R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-9 alkyl, C.sub.3-9 cycloalkyl or C.sub.6-10 aryl group; and X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. The compound may be adimistered orally for treating convulsions in humans or animals.

Abstract: Novel compounds having activity against trypsin are disclosed. Specifically, novel peptide aldehyde analogues that have substantial potency and specificity as inhibitors of mammalian pancreatic trypsin are presented. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of the tissue damage or destruction associated with pancreatitis.

Abstract: N-carbamoyl-2-carboxyaryl-heterocyclic and hydrazinecarboximidamidehydrazone derivatives, intermediates and processes for their preparation, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as agricultural chemicals, in particular herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrazine derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein each of Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group, or the like, R.sup.1 is an alkyl group or the like, and A is a divalent radical having --C.dbd.N--N-- or --CH--NH--N-- as a fundamental skeleton), which is a useful compound as an agricultural and horticultural insecticide.

Abstract: This invention provides certain sulfonamide derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals.

Abstract: Therapeutic compounds having the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently denote H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or OH and (A, B)=(oxygen, oxygen) in which case one out of R and R.sub.1 denotes OH, halogen, secondary amino or tertiary amine and the other denotes NHNHCONHR.sub.4 or R and R.sub.1 together denote .dbd.N--NH--CX--NHR.sub.5, .dbd.N--NH--CX--N(phenyl).sub.2, .dbd.N--NH--CX--NH--NH--R.sub.5, .dbd.N--NH--C(SCH.sub.3).dbd.N--R.sub.6 or .dbd.N--N.dbd.C(SCH.sub.3)--NH--R.sub.6 ; or (A, B)=(N--OH, oxygen) in which case R and R.sub.1 together form .dbd.N--NH--CX--NHR.sub.5 or .dbd.N--NH--CX--N(phenyl).sub.2 ; or (A, B)=(N--NH--CX--NHR.sub.5, oxygen) in which case R and R.sub.1 together form .dbd.N--NH--CX--NHR.sub.5 ; or (A, B)=(N--OH, N--OH) in which case R and R.sub.1 together form .dbd.N--NH--CX--NHR.sub.5 or .dbd.N--NH--CX--N(phenyl).sub.2.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein A, X, Z and R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 are as defined in the description, and their salts have valuable pharmaceutical properties and are effective especially against tumors. They are prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein A, X, Z and R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 are as defined in the description, and their salts have valuable pharmaceutical properties and are effective especially against tumors. They are prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein A, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, X.sub.4, Y, Z and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 have the meanings given in the description, have valuable pharmaceutical properties and are effective especially against tumors. They are prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Calixarene and oxacalixarene derivatives of the formula IV: ##STR1## wherein m'+m"=0-8n=0-8m'.gtoreq.1/2(m'+m")3.ltoreq.m'+m"+n.ltoreq.8if n=0, m'+m".gtoreq.4R.sup.3 is H, halogen, or hydrocarbyl, aryl, hydrocarbylaryl or a substituted derivative thereof and R.sup.3 may be the same or different on each aryl group;R.sup.15 is H or hydrocarbyl, aryl, hydrocarbylaryl or a substituted derivative thereof;X is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 which may be the same or different are H or hydrocarbyl (including a cycloaliphatic ring formed by R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 together), aryl, hydrocarbylaryl or a substituted derivative thereof; R.sup.9 is --OH, --NH.sub.2, --NHC(O)NH.sub.2 or --NHAr, wherein Ar is aryl or a substituted derivative thereof,n' is 0 or 1.Use of the compounds for sequestration of metals is also described.

Abstract: Certain substituted semicarbazones, including all geometric and stereoisomers thereof, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as arthropodicides.

Abstract: 1-Azabutadienes of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl or pyridyl, and these radicals may be substituted, or are each alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, R.sup.3 is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or a radical OR.sup.4, where R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl or an aromatic or aliphatic acyl group, or R.sup.3 is a radical NHR.sup.5, where R.sup.5 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or the carbamide group, and fungicidal agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: Triazolone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, halogenoalkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkyl or represents aralkyl or aryl, which may be substitutedR.sup.2 also represents heteroaryl which may be substituted andX represents oxygen or sulphur,are obtained in good yields and at high purity by reacting an iso(thio)cyanate of the formulaX.dbd.C.dbd.N--R.sup.1if desired in the presence of a diluent, with an amionoguanidine of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, independently of one another, represent alkyl, or with acid adducts thereof to form a (thio)ureidoguanidine of the formula ##STR3## followed by condensation with elimination of dialkylamine (HNR.sup.3 R.sup.4) to form the triazolone derivative and new (thio)ureidoguanidines.

Abstract: This invention relates to insecticidal compositions containing N'-substituted-N,N'-disubstitutedhydrazines, methods of using such compositions and N'-substituted-N, N'-disubstitutedhydrazines. Specifically, the invention relates to insect growth regulating compositions, and methods of using such compositions, which include compounds having a nucleus of the formula ##STR1## where A', B', D and J are independently any atom or group of atoms; where E is a tertiary carbon containing organic radical, a haloalkyl having a total of at least four carbon and halogen atoms but not more than six halogen atoms, or a non-tertiary carbon containing non-haloalkyl organic or organometallic radical having at least five atoms other than hydrogen, oxygen and halogen, and is attached to the nitrogen shown in the formula by a carbon-to-nitrogen single bond; where one G.sub.1 is C, N, O and S, and both G.sub.2 's and the other G.sub.1 are carbon; or one G.sub.2 is S or P, and both G.sub.1 's and the other G.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to new alkanesulfonanilide derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have inflammatory activities and analgesic activities, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and to a method for the treatment of inflammatory disease or pains in human beings and animals.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkanoyloxy group or a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an alkanoyl group, a phenyl group, a carbamoyl group or a thiocarbamoyl group, or a salt thereof.The said compound can be prepared by reacting a compound represented by the formula ##STR3## with a compound of the formulaNH.sub.2 --R.sup.1 (III)wherein R.sup.1 is as defined hereinabove, or a salt thereof, and as required, alkanoylating the resulting compound of formula (I) in which R.sup.1 represents a hydroxyl group or an amino group, and as required, converting the resulting compound of formula (I) in which R.sup.1 is the group ##STR4## into its salt, and is useful for the treatment of inflammation, pain or rheumatism.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photosensitive material has a photosensitive layer formed on an electroconductive substrate, with the photosensitive layer containing a polymeric binder and an organic photoconductor represented by the following formulaA--CH.dbd.CH).sub.n CH.dbd.NNHYwherein A is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having 7 to 14 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms and a heterocyclic residue of a 3- to 30- membered ring,wherein n is 1 or 2,Y is selected from the group consisting of --SO.sub.2 R', ##STR1## wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having 7 to 14 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms and a heterocyclic residue of a 3- to 30- membered ring, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, either form a ring together with the nitrogen atom to which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are bonded and in this case R.sup.

Abstract: 3-Aryl-7-chloro-3,4-dihydroacridine-1,9(2H,10H)-dione 1-oximes and 1-hydrazone derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## and their physiologically tolerated acid addition and ammonium salts are described, as is a process for their preparation. The new compounds are chemotherapeutic agents and are active against protozoa, especially malaria plasmodia.

Abstract: A compound of general formula I below useful as an anticonvulsant for disorders of the central nervous system: wherein: R1, R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a C1-9 alkyl, C3-9cycloalkyl, cyano, C1-9alkoxy or C6-10aryloxy group; R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-9alkyl, C3-9cycloalkyl or C6-10aryl group; and X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. The compound may be adimistered orally for treating convulsions in humans or animals.