Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a thiohydrazide product compound from a hydrazide starting compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing a thioamide of the formula (I) wherein R is an aryl or a heteroaryl radical includes the step of mixing a nitrile of the formula (II) R—CN  (II) wherein R is an aryl or a heteroaryl radical with an aqueous solution comprising a sulfide and water.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a compound represented by the Structural Formula (I): 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind &agr;4&bgr;7 integrin. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by &agr;4&bgr;7 integrin. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I where the variables are as disclosed herein, their salts, processes and intermediates for their preparation, and their use for controlling harmful fungi and animal pests.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof in which W1, W2, R, n, R1, R2, R4, X, Y and Z are as defined in claim 1 and R3 is an acyl radical, are suitable as herbicides and plant growth regulators. The herbicides can be prepared by the process variants from claim 5, the novel intermediate products (II), (IV), (VI) and (VIII)* of claims 9 and 10 being employed.

Abstract: There are provided compounds represented by the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to chemical compositions of substituted thioacetamides, processes for the preparation thereof and uses of the compositions in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract: Terminally-branched polymeric prodrug platforms capable of high degrees of loading are disclosed. In preferred aspects of the invention, the prodrug platform releases multiple parent compounds after each branch holding the active agent undergoes a benzyl elimination reaction. Methods of preparing the prodrugs and using the same in the treatment of mammals are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula 4 wherein the symbols have the meaning assigned to them in the disclosure have retinoid-like biological activity.

Abstract: It has been discovered that compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof wherein X and Y are as defined below, inhibit the binding of VCAM-1 to VLA-4 and are useful in treating inflammation associated with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis, (MS), asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease (I BD).

Abstract: Amidomethyl esters, carbonylmercaptomethyl esters, keto-containing esters, amidomethyl thioesters, amidomethyl amides, and methylene dithioesters are disclosed. The novel compounds have two carbonyl groups connected by a linking moiety having an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen attached to a methylene group, to which is further attached a sulfur, nitrogen or CH2 group. Methods of treating illnesses and conditions, such as cancer, hemological disorders, inherited metabolic disorders and others, using these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Benzoic acid derivatives of the formula I 1

Abstract: &agr;- and &bgr;-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Disclosed are diaryl piperazines and related compounds. These compounds are selective modulators of capsaicin receptors, including human capsaicin receptors, that are, therefore, useful in the treatment of a chronic and acute pain conditions, itch and urinary incontinence. Methods of treatment of such disorders and well as packaged pharmaceutical compositions are also provided. Compounds of the invention are also useful as probes for the localization of capsaicin receptors and as standards in assays for capsaicin receptor binding and capsaicin receptor mediated cation conductance. Methods of using the compounds in receptor localization studies are given.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel glyoxylic acid amides, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use for controlliing pests.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I) in which: A forms a tricyclic system of formula A1, A2, A3 or A4; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy or oxo group; (R2)m and (R3)m′ are such as defined in the description; n represents an integer such that 0≦n≦3; p represents an integer such as defined in the description; B represents a group (a) or (b). The invention is useful for preparing medicines.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: in which n, q, A, X, G, Y, Z, R, R2, R3, R4, R5, R7 and R9 are as defined in claim 1, and, where appropriate, E/Z isomers, E/Z isomer mixtures and/or tautomers thereof, in each case in the free form or in an agrochemically suitable salt form, can be used as agrochemical active compounds and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I):

Abstract: Picornaviral 3C protease inhibitors, obtainable by chemical synthesis, inhibit or block the biological activity of the picornaviral 3C protease. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with one or more picornaviruses.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which Y is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, OH, CN, NO2, Si(CH3)3, CF3 or halogen, Z is a group a) R1 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4alkenyl, C2-C4alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl which is unsubstituted or at most trisubstituted by halogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4alkylthio, or benzyl which is unsubstituted or at most trisubstituted in the aromatic ring in the same manner, or is cyclopropylmethyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, C2-C5alkoxyalkyl, cyanomethyl, CO—R6, OH, NH2, C1-C4alkylamine or C1-C4alkoxycarbonyl-C1-C2alkyl; X is oxygen, sulfur or NR5; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4alkenyl, C2-C4alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C(O)R6, OH or C1-C4alkoxy, NH2 or C1-C4alkylamine; R5 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4alkenyl or C2-C4alkynyl; R6 is hydrogen, C114 C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxycarbonyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or at most trisubstituted; and in which R3 and R4 independently of one another are hy

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an agent for preventing and/or treating multiple organ failure comprising Tumor cytotoxic factor-II (TCF-II) or Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein either X is CH or N, Y is OR1 and Z is O, or X is N, Y is NHR8 and Z is O, S or S(═O); R1, R2 and R3 are as defined according to the specification; m is 0, 1 or 2; R5 is, for example, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, halo-C1-C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl; n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; R9 is methyl, fluoromethyl or difluoromethyl; A and R7 are as defined according to the specification; D is O, S, —S(═O) or S(═O)2; G is C1-C6aalkylene; T—R6 is R6, —C(═N—O—A1—R77)—R6; —SiR14(R15)—R6; —C(═O)—R6; —C(R16)═C(R17)—R6, —C≡C—R6 or —D—R6; R6 is C1-C4alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl; A1 and R77 are as defined above for A and R7; L is U—R18, P(OR)vR11R12, P(S)wR11R12 or N(aryl)R13; v and w are 0 or 1; U—R18 is —C(═O)—C(═O)—R18; —C(OH)—C(OH)—R18; —C(═N&md

Abstract: The invention relates to novel glyoxylic acid amides, to a process for their preparation and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of phenyl compounds, which are linked to an aryl moiety by various linkages, for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor. The invention is also directed to the compounds, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, this invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase.

Abstract: The present invention provides N-biphenylthiohydrazone derivatives of formula I and compositions and methods for the use thereof in the control of insect and acarid pests and for the protection of crops therefrom.

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: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: X is oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen or alkyl; R1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R2 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; m is 0, 1 or 2, it being possible for the R2 radicals to be different if m is 2; R3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino; R4 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkenylthio, alkenylamino, N-alkenyl-N-alkylamino, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, alkynylthio, alkynylamino, N-alkynyl-N-alkylamino; unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkylamino, N-cycloalkyl-N-alkylamino, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenyloxy, cycloalkenylthio, cycloalkenylamino, N-cycloalkenyl-N-alkylamino, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyloxy, heterocycly

Abstract: The invention relates to new oxime derivatives, to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new alkoximinoacetic acid amides, a process for their preparation and their use as agents for combating pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing pharmaceutical-grade particulate dithiocarbamates from secondary amines by vigorously contacting at least one secondary amine and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent that is a solvent for the carbon disulfide, but not for the secondary amine in an inert gas atmosphere, cooling the mixture so as to precipitate the dithiocarbamate therefrom, and separating the precipitated dithiocarbamate from the cooled mixture. The preferred solvent contains absolute ethanol. In alternative embodiments, the invention further provides methods for purifying a dithiocarbamate to obtain a pharmaceutical-grade dithiocarbamate particulate from a dithiocarbamate feed and methods for producing a sterile pharmaceutical-grade dithiocarbamate from a dithiocarbamate feed.

Abstract: Iminoacetamides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A represents a single bond or optionally substituted alkylene,Q represents oxygen or sulphur,R.sup.1 represents respectively optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl,R.sup.2 represents respectively optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or respectively optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl,R.sup.4 represents respectively optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclcyla process for their preparation, pesticidal compositions containing them, and their use for controlling pests.

Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of atherosclerosis via raising the level of HDL cholesterol by administration of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.0-6 Ar.sup.1 where Ar.sup.1 is phenyl, furanyl, pyridinyl or thienyl, and Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, --CO.sub.2 H or OH; and Ar is phenyl, napthyl, furanyl, pyridinyl or thienyl optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, --CO.sub.2 H or OH.

Abstract: The invention concerns hydrazonoacetic acid amides of general formula (I), a process for producing them, and the use of the said amides as pesticides. In the formula shown, the following meanings apply: A stands for a simple bond or optionally substituted alkylene; Q stands for oxygen or sulphur, R.sup.1 stands for optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and each stand for hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound form an optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R.sup.5 stands for optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which n, q, A, X, G, Y, Z, R, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.7 and R.sub.9 are as defined in claim 1, and, where appropriate, E/Z isomers, E/Z isomer mixtures and/or tautomers thereof, in each case in the free form or in an agrochemically suitable salt form, can be used as agrochemical active compounds and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1##

Abstract: Disclosed are A N-[(fluoroalkoxy)phenoxyalkyl]benzamide compound represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 may be the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy group, a cyano group, a nitro group, or a hydroxy group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group; A represents an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom; n is an integer of 1 to 6; x is 1 to 4; y is 0 to 6; z is 2 to 9; m is 0 to 2; provided that 2x+1=y+z+m, an intermediate thereof, processes thereof and an agricultural and horticultural chemical for controlling noxious organisms containing the above-mentioned compound as an effective ingredient which is available as a nematocide, an acaricide, a fungicide, etc.

Abstract: Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acarids that prey on agricultural crops. Polar compounds are particularly useful for systemic control of pests.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: X is oxygen or sulfur;R is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.2 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2, it being possible for the R.sup.2 radicals to be different if m is 2;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino;R.sub.

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: There are disclosed an industrially favorable process for producing a tetrazole compound of general formula (1): ##STR1## characterized in that a nitrile of general formula (2):R.sup.1 CN (2)is reacted with hydrazine or a salt thereof in the presence of a catalyst, followed by reaction with a nitrous acid compound of general formula (3):ANO.sub.2 (3)or a nitrile of general formula (2) is reacted with hydrogen sulfide, followed by reaction with an alkyl halide of general formula (4):R.sup.4 J (4)with hydrazine or a salt thereof, and then with a nitrous acid compound of general formula (3); and an intermediate of general formula (5):R.sup.1 C(=R.sup.5)R.sup.6 (5)which is useful for the production of the tetrazole compound (in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.6, A and J in the above formulas are as defined in the specification).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## These compounds are useful for inhibiting the growth or replication of retroviruses such as HIV.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compounds selected from these of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and A are as defined in the description, and a medicinal product containing the same useful for treating a melatoninergic disorder.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and disulfides thereof and salts thereof are important intermediate products for the preparation of compounds having a microbicidal and plant-immunizing action, of the formula III ##STR2## In the compounds of the formulae I and III: X is halogen,n is 0,1,2 or 3;Z is CN, CO-A or CS-A,A is hydrogen, halogen, OR.sub.1, SR.sub.2 and N(R.sub.3)R.sub.4 ;R.sub.1 to R .sub.4 are hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted, open-chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical containing not more than 8 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cyclic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted benzyl or phenethyl, a substituted or unsubstituted alkanoyl group containing not more than 8 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl radical; or R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula I and methods of making and using the compounds which are useful as fungicides, particularly in the agricultural field: ##STR1## wherein C.sub.1 and C.sub.2 are carbon atoms which are part of an aromatic ring; W is alkoxyimino, alkoxymethylene or alkylthiomethylene; R.sub.1 is independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, wherein the alkyl or alkoxy are optionally substituted by halogen, and p is 0, 1, or 2; Z is --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(OH)--, --CO--, --O--, --S--, NR.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a lower aliphatic group, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, ##STR2## --CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 S--, --CH.sub.2 S(O)--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --SCH.sub.2 --, --S(O)CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 ON.dbd.C(R.sub.3)-- or --CH.dbd.NB wherein B is --O--CO--, --N.dbd.CR.sub.3, or --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4 -- wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: Indenoylguanidines of formula I and formula II, the process for their preparation, their use as medicaments, medicaments containing them, their use as diagnostic agents and medicaments containing them are described. Compounds I are useful for treating cardiac arrhythmias. Further they are useful as cardioprotective agents in mammals, which comprises administering the compound of formula-I or II with the above properties in combination with pharmaceutically accepted carrier to said mammal.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I