Abstract: .alpha.-Amino acid amides of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is the number zero or one;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxycarbonyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxycarbonyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkynyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 halogenoalkyl or a group NR.sub.13 R.sub.14 ; in whichR.sub.13 and R.sub.14 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or together are tetra- or pentamethylene;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which is substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, mercapto or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkynyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A new nitro compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each lower alkyl or lower alkoxy(lower)alkyl, or ##STR2## is cyclized to form ##STR3## X is --O--, --S-- or --NH--, m is an integer 0 or 1, andR.sup.3 is carbamoyl, lower alkylcarbamoyl, lower alkanoyl, di-lower alkylaminosulfonyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, oxamoyl or a group of the formula: --(Y).sub.n --R.sup.4whereinY is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --COCH.sub.2 -- or ##STR4## n is an integer of 0 or 1, and R.sup.4 is heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, carbamoyl, halogen, amino, lower alkylthio, hydroxy, lower alkylsulfonylamino and carbamoylmethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful as vasodilators.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 -R.sup.4, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for controlling harmful plants in crops.

Abstract: Halogenated N-sulfamyl propionamidine addition salts corresponding to the formula ##STR1## are provided, in which X represents halogen and A represents an acid selected from sulfuric acid, nitric acid, benzenesulfonic acid; toluenesulfonic acid; 2,4,5-trichlorobenzenesulfonic acid; trichloroacetic acid; trifluoroacetic acid or methanesulfonic acid. They are useful as intermediates in the preparation of famotidine. They are prepared by reacting a halogenated propionitrile with the respective acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof; wherein;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 -alkyl group with the proviso that the sum total of carbon atom in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is not more than 4;X represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1-7 alkylene, C.sub.2-7 alkenylene or C.sub.2-7 alkynylene group and Y represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1-6 alkylene C.sub.2-6 alkenylene or C.sub.2-6 alknylene group with the proviso that the sum total of carbon atoms in X and Y is not more than 10;W represents a group ##STR2## wherein Z represents a group R.sup.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.q where q is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.3 is a group R.sup.4 CONH--, R.sup.4 NHCONH--, R.sup.4 R.sup.5 NSO.sub.2 NH--, R.sup.6 SO.sub.2 NH-- or --OH;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sup.6 represents a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sup.7 represents a chlorine atom or the group --CF.sub.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel renin-inhibitory peptides which are useful for treating renin-associated hypertension, congestive heart failure, hyperaldosteronism, and diseases caused by retroviruses including HTLV-I and -III. Processes for preparing the peptides, composition containing them, and methods of using them are included. Also included is a diagnostic method which uses the compounds to determine the presence of renin-associated hypertensions, or hyperaldosteronism.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is substituted phenyl or substituted pyridyl; Y is nitro, cyano, or halogen; R is a group of the formula --(CHR.sup.1).sub.m --A--(CH.sup.2)--.sub.n --R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of each other and in each (CHR.sup.1) and (CHR.sup.2) group, are hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or alkylthio; A is --N(R.sup.1)--, --N(O)--, --O--, --S--, --S(O)--, --S(O).sub.2 --, --C(O)--, --C(O)B--, or --N(H)S(O).sub.2 --; B is alkylene, --O--, --S--, or --N(R.sup.4)--; R.sup.3 is cyano, halogen, or C(O)Z; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl; Z is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, --N(R.sup.4).sub.2, --OR.sup.5, --SR.sup.5, or --N(R.sup.4)SO.sub.2 R.sup.6 ; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, or an agronomically-acceptable cation; R.sup.

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

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing a racemic or chiral aryloxypropanolamine (1) or arylethanolamine (2) of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, or aralkyl and R is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aralkyl, or WB wherein W is a straight or branched chain alkylene of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and wherein B is --NR.sub.2 COR.sub.3, --NR.sub.2 CONR.sub.3 R.sub.4, --NR.sub.2 SO.sub.2 R.sub.3, --NR.sub.2 SO.sub.2 NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, or --NR.sub.2 COOR.sub.5, where R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 may be the same or different and may be hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyaryl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or aralkyl, except that R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 are not hydrogen when B is --NR.sub.2 SO.sub.2 R.sub.3 or --NR.sub.3 COOR.sub.5, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may together with N form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group.The process can be used to prepare beta-blocking agents, useful in the treatment of cardiac conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X represents a C.sub.1-6 alkylene, C.sub.2-6 alkenylene or C.sub.2-6 alkynylene chain andY represents a bond, or a C.sub.1-4 alkylene, C.sub.2-4 alkenylene or C.sub.2-4 alkynylene chain with the proviso that the sum total of carbon atoms in X and Y is not more than 8;Ar represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms or the groups C.sub.1-3 alkyl, nitro, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R [where R is hydroxy, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 (where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent a hydrogen atom, or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 forms a saturated heterocyclic amino group which has 5-7 ring members and optionally contains in the ring one or more atoms selected from --O-- or --S-- or a group --NH-- or --N(CH.sub.3)--), --NR.sup.5 COR.sup.6 (where R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl gorup;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;X represents a bond or a C.sub.1-7 alkylene, C.sub.2-7 alkenylene or C.sub.2-7 alkynylene chain;Y represents a bond or a C.sub.1-6 alkylene, C.sub.2-6 alkenylene or C.sub.2-6 alkynylene chain;Q represents a substituted phenyl or pyridyl ring;and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof useful as stimulants of .sub.2 -adrenoreceptors and particularly in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes an acyl group andX denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, aroxy, SO.sub.3 H or a heterocyclic group attached through --O-- or --N<are prepared form a compound corresponding to Formula II ##STR2## wherein X has the meaning already indicated and Q denotes the group required for completing a dicarbonimide ringby reduction of the said compound to the amino compound and acylation into a compound corresponding to Formula III ##STR3## wherein X, Q and R.sup.1 have the meanings indicatedfollowed by conversion of the compound corresponding to Formula III into a compound corresponding to Formula I by hydrazinolytic or hydrolytic decomposition of the dicarbonimide ring.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-phenyl(pyridyl)sulfonyldiamides by reacting a 2-aminobenzoic acid (nicotinic acid) derivative with sulfur trioxide, chlorosulfonic acid or an adduct of sulfur trioxide with a tertiary amine in the presence of a diluent and of a tertiary amine, and reacting the resulting sulfamate with a primary amine and a phosphorus halide, or by reacting a 2-aminobenzoic acid (nicotinic acid) derivatives with an N-alkyl(cycloalkyl)sulfamic acid or a salt of this acid in the presence of a diluent and of a phosphorus halide.

Abstract: This invention relates to new alkane-sulfonanilide derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 are each hydrogen, cyano, halogen, lower alkyl, halo (lower) alkyl, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl or lower alkoxy,R.sup.3 is lower alkyl,R.sup.4 is acyl, cyano, carboxy, hydroxy(lower)-alkyl, mercapto, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, 5-membered unsaturated heterocyclic group which may have amino, lower alkanoylamino, lower alkylthio or lower alkylsulfonyl, phenylthio which may have nitro or amino, lower alkanoyl(lower)alkenyl or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, amino or lower alkyl andR.sup.7 is hydroxy, lower alkoxy, carboxy(lower)alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkoxy, ureido or thioureido, andR.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkanoyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## whereinAr represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms, or the groups C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, nitro, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R [where R is hydroxy, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 (where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 forms a saturated heterocyclic amino group which has 5-7 ring members and optionally contains in the ring one or more atoms selected from --O--, or --S-- or a group --NH-- or --N(CH.sub.3)--), --NR.sup.5 COR.sup.6 (where R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 group), --NR.sup.5 SO.sub.2 R.sup.7 (where R.sup.7 represents a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 group), --COR.sup.8 (where R.sup.8 represents hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4), --SR.sup.

Abstract: The invention discloses certain diaryl substituted cyclopentane and cyclopentene derivatives useful as PAF inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient thereof and a method of using such compositions for inhibiting PAF-induced blood platelet aggregation, PAF-mediated broncho-constriction and extravasation, PAF-induced hypotension, PAF-induced ischemic bowel disease and PAF-mediated, endotoxin induced lug injury.

Abstract: Novel supports useful in solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides of the formula ##STR1## wherein .circle.P is a material selected from the group consisting of functionalized glass micropellets, silica functionalized by aminoalkyl trialkoxysilane capable of to obtain for ##STR2## Kieselguhr, polytetrafluoroethylene, cellulose and metallic oxides, m is an integer from 1 to 20, A is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, saturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, phenyl and 5 to 6 member heterocycles, x and y are an integer from 0 to 20, x.sub.1 is an integer from 1 to 20 and y.sub.1 is an integer from 0 to 10, a process for the preparation of said supports, the use of said supports and intermediates.

Abstract: A class of benzocyclobutene aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity, including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions.

Abstract: Novel supports useful in solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides of the formula ##STR1## wherein .circle. is micro pellets of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, silica, Kieselguhr, polytetrafluoroethylene, cellulose and metallic oxides, m is an integer from 1 to 20, A is selected from the group consisting of alkylene of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, saturated cycloalkylene of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, phenyl and 5 to 6 member heterocycles, x is an integer from 0 to 20, x.sub.1 is an integer from 0 to 10 and the amino group may be in the m-, p- or o-position, a process for the preparation of said supports, the use of said supports and intermediates.

Abstract: The invention relates to new propionamidine derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is halogen,and to a process for their preparation. According to the invention compounds of the formula (I) are prepared by reacting a 3-halopropionitrile of the formula (III) ##STR2## wherein X is as defined above,with sulfamide of the formula (II) ##STR3## in the presence of a hydrogen halide. Compounds of the formula (I) are useful intermediates in the preparation of famotidine.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X, Y and Q are defined in the specification and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds have a selective stimulant action at .beta..sub.2 -adrenoreceptors and may be used, inter alia, in the treatment of diseases associated with reversible airways obstruction such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

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: BIS-Imido carbonate sulphones of the formula: ##STR1## in which R represents phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two substituents, which is the same or different, selected from methyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro and cyano groups, and chlorine, flourine and bromine atoms, and p represents the integer 1, are produced by reacting a compound of formula VI ##STR2## in which R is as defined above, with thionyl chloride in the presence of an organic base. The compounds of formula II are useful in the production of 1, 2, 4, 6-thiatriazines.

Abstract: A process for preparing insecticidal N-acyl-tetrahydro-2-nitromethylene-2H-1,3-thiazines, intermediates involved therein and certain of the products.

Abstract: Novel sulfonamide benzamides which have potent antiviral and anti-coccidial activities with low toxicity and compositions containing them used in prophylaxis or treatment of viral infectious diseases or coccidiosis are provided.

Abstract: Herbicidally effective diphenyl ether compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where, for example, X is a halogen atom or a nitro group, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, and R.sup.2 is a group --OR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A diphenylamine compound that is a precursor for a phenazine dye comprises, in an ortho position to the amine of the diphenylamine, a sulfonyldiamido group (--NHSO.sub.2 NHR) that is capable of releasing a sulfonylamine fragment upon oxidation. The diphenylamine compound upon oxidation intramolecularly cyclizes to a phenazine dye. The sulfonylamine fragment is capable of thermally releasing ammonia or an amine. The diphenylamine compound and sulfonylamine fragment are useful in imaging such as in photothermography. Ammonia or an amine thermally released from the sulfonylamine fragment enables imaging in imaging materials that are responsive to ammonia or an amine. The diphenylamine compound also generally is a silver halide developing agent.

Abstract: Dispersant lubricating oil additives are prepared by reacting oil-soluble dispersant compositions containing at least one primary or secondary amino group with SO.sub.2.

Abstract: A class of naphthalene aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## where Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are each hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl or alkoxy, Z.sub.3 is halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylmercapto, haloalkylmercapto, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl or haloalkylsulfonyl, Y is halogen, cyano or nitro, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl or alkoxyalkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, acyl or an alkali metal atom and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or an alkali metal atom, and herbicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: A stereo-selective preparation of novel sulfonated o-phenylenediamines carrying a trans-.alpha.-alkylidenebenzyl group at the 5-position, which are intermediates in the synthesis of antiviral benzimidazoles.

Abstract: Color-forming para-sulfonamidodiphenylamines and their corresponding sulfonimide dyes are useful in imaging materials. The color-forming sulfonamidodiphenylamines are prepared by condensation reactions. The corresponding sulfonimide dyes are formed by oxidation of the color-forming sulfonamidodiphenylamines by means of a suitable oxidizing agent, such as the oxidized form of a cross-oxidizing silver halide developing agent.

Abstract: Sulfonamides are prepared by reacting ammonia or an amine with a halosilane and then reacting the resulting silylamine with sulfuryl chloride in the presence of a solvent which is inert under the reaction conditions.The sulfonamides are used as intermediates for drugs and crop protection agents, and are starting materials for the preparation of alkylamidosulfonyl chlorides.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I ##STR1## and other compounds and process for preparing, which compounds are useful as intermediates.

Abstract: Sulfonyl or carbonyl derivatives of inositols are found to be effective phospholipase C inhibitors and thereby potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. These inositol derivatives are prepared by condensation of a protected inositol with a substituted sulfonic or carboxylic acid derivative followed by removal of protecting groups.

Abstract: 3-Iodopropargyl-sulphamides of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and represent alkyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent an alkylene bridge which, together with the nitrogen atom at which they are located, form a ring which can be interrupted by further hetero atoms,which are microbicidally active.

Abstract: 3-Sulfonamido-benzophenonimine derivatives useful for prophylactically or therapeutically treating patients suffering from viral infections are provided from 3-sulfonamido-benzophenones.

Abstract: A diphenylamine compound that is a precursor for a phenazine dye comprises, in an ortho position to the amine of the diphenylamine, a sulfonyldiamido group (--NHSO.sub.2 NHR) that is capable of releasing a sulfonylamine fragment upon oxidation. The diphenylamine compound upon oxidation intramolecularly cyclizes to a phenazine dye. The sulfonylamine fragment is capable of thermally releasing ammonia or an amine. The diphenylamine compound and sulfonylamine fragment are useful in imaging such as in photothermography. Ammonia or an amine thermally released from the sulfonylamine fragment enables imaging in imaging materials that are responsive to ammonia or an amine. The diphenylamine compound also generally is a silver halide developing agent.

Abstract: Dispersant lubricating oil additives are prepared by reacting oil-soluble dispersant compositions containing at least one primary or secondary amino group with SO.sub.2.

Abstract: A N-sulphenylated sulphonic acid cyclohexylamide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes lower alkyl, chloroalkyl or dialkylamino,R.sup.2 denotes a cycloalkyl radical which is optionally substituted by lower alkyl andX.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are identical or different and represent fluorine or chlorine, a process for its preparation, and its use as a microbicidal agent including a microbicidal agent containing the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive material having a photosensitive layer provided on a support which photosensitive layer comprises a photosensitive compound which forms a color dye directly under irradiation of ultraviolet rays, the compound being represented by the formula [i]: ##STR1## wherein [COUP] represent a 4-equivalent yellow, magenta or cyan coupler from which a hydrogen is removed at a coupling position thereof, B is a hydroxy group or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are individually an alkyl group or they may form a 1-piperidino, 1-piperazino, 1-pyrolidino or 4-morpholino group together with each other,R.sup.1 is an alkyl, aryl, alkylamino or arylamino group, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 individually are a hydrogen or halogen atom or aliphatic or aromatic group, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be fused to form a naphthalene ring.

Abstract: Imidodisulfamide derivatives useful in the treatment of allergic conditions are prepared by reaction of an appropriately substituted phenylcycloalkylamine and bis(chlorosulfonyl)imide in the presence of a non-nucleophilic organic base. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inhibiting the symptoms of an allergic response are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides N-propionylsarcosineanilides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 1 to about 3 and the substituent A which can be the same or different when n is greater than 1 is selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethyl; halogen; nitro; acetyl; a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; a straight-chain or branched alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; a straight-chain or branched alkylmercapto group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms; a substituted alkylmercapto group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2, R.sub.1 can represent hydrogen and methyl, and R.sub.2 can represent hydroxyl, and an amino group of the formula:--NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 Vwherein R.sub.6 can represent hydrogen, and methyl, and R.sub.7 can represent methyl, substituted benzyl, and R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, together with the nitrogen, can constitute a substituted pyrrolidine ring; a sulphonyl group of the formula:--SO.sub.2 R.sub.3 IIIwherein R.sub.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition is prepared by reacting chloral with a nitrogen compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (a) X= ##STR2## or, --SO.sub.2 --; (b) Z is selected from O or S;(c) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, and substituted or unsubstituted hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 4 carbons and mixtures thereof in a temperature range of 25.degree. to 100.degree. C., in the absence of a solvent and in an apparatus that provides efficient mixing. These compositions are useful for preparing flame retardant polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Imidodisulfamide derivatives useful in the treatment of allergic conditions are prepared by reaction of an appropriately substituted primary amine and bis(chlorosulfonyl) imide in the presence of a tertiary amine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein m and n are 0, 1 or 2, X represents oxygen, imino, benzylimino, or morpholinoethylimino, Y represents CO, CONH, COO or SO.sub.2, and NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 represents a dimethylamino, diethylamino, dipropylamino, dibutylamino, allylamino, isobutenylamino, cyclopentylamino, cyclohexylamino, cycloheptylamino, cyclooctylamino, N-methyl N-cyclopentylamino, N-methyl N-cyclohexylamino, N-allyl N-cyclohexylamino, adamantylamino, diethoxyethylamino, dimethylaminoethylamino, dimethylaminopropylamino, N-methyl N-dimethylaminopropyl-amino, benzylamino, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzylamino, phenethylamino, p-chlorophenethylamino, tetrahydrofurfurylamino, tetrahydropyranylmethylamino, pyrrolidino, isoxazolidinyl, piperidino, 4-hydroxypiperidino, 4-m-chlorophenyl-4-hydroxypiperidino, homopiperidino, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridyl, morpholino, 2-methylmorpholino, 2,6-dimethylmorpholino, 2-morpholinoethylamino, thiamorpholino, piperazino, 4-methylpiperazino, 4-(.alpha.