Abstract: A series of new azulene derivatives are disclosed, which are represented by the following formula; ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom, lower alkoxycarbonyl group, carboxy group, halogen atom, lower alkyl group, phenyl group or lower alkanoyl group; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group, lower alkoxy group or halogen atom; X is lower alkyl group or amino group.The compounds of the present invention are useful for treatment of inflammation.

Abstract: Distillate fuel is treated with additives whose structure match the crystal planes of the wax which crystallizes from the fuel to produce crystals below 4000 nanometres in size, suitable additive include novel sulpho-carboxylic materials particularly their esters and amine derivatives such as the amine salts and/or amides of ortho-sulpho benzoic acid.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is straight chain alkyl, branched chain alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl; R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are, independently, hydrogen or an acyl substituent selected from the group consisting of formyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, aroyl, arylalkenoyl, arylsulfonyl, arylalkanoyl or arylalkylsulfonyl; A is a phenyl group with either two or three substituents of the following formula: ##STR2## wherein the positions of substitution are R.sub.2,R.sub.3 -, R.sub.2,R.sub.4 -, R.sub.2,R.sub.5 -, R.sub.2,R.sub.6 -, R.sub.3,R.sub.4 -, R.sub.3,R.sub.5 -, and R.sub.2,R.sub.4,R.sub.6 - and R.sub.2 is methyl, ethyl, fluoro, chloro, methoxy or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.3 is methyl, ethyl, fluoro, chloro, methoxy or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.4 is methyl, fluoro, bromo, methoxy or cyano; R.sub.5 is methyl, fluoro, chloro, methoxy, cyano or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Selected sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel selective thrombin inhibitor having the following formula (I), which is also effective by oral administration: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents acetyl substituted with aryl or aryloxy, or represents sulfonyl substituted with substituted or unsubstituted aryl or N-containing heterocyclic group,X represents a group of formula ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen; cycloalkyl substituted or unsubstituted with carboxyl or alkoxycarbonyl; arylalkyloxy; hydroxy; or lower alkyl substituted or unsubstituted with carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxy, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with nitrogen atom to which they are attached can form a piperidine group substituted with carboxyl or alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy,R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-peptidic factor Xa inhibitors which are useful for the treatment of arterial and venous thrombotic occlusive disorders, inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. The factor Xa inhibitors provide compounds of structure: ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; whereinR.sup.1 is alkyl, substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl or substituted heteroaryl; R.sup.2 is one of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; R.sup.3 is one of hydrogen, hydroxy or alkoxy; R.sup.4 is one of --NH.sub.2, phenyl or pyridyl, wherein said phenyl and said pyridyl are optionally substituted with one or two of halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, aminoalkyl, monoalkylaminoalkyl and/or dialkylaminoalkyl; X is one of --CH.sub.2 -- or --C(O)--; and n is from zero to eleven; provided that when R.sup.4 is --NH.sub.2, then R.sup.3 is hydrogen and n is other than zero; and also provided that when R.sup.

Abstract: A class of substituted spiro compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula III: ##STR1## wherein n is a number selected from 0, 1 and 2; wherein R.sup.3 is methylsulfonyl or sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.8 is selected from hydrido, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, butyl, tert-butyl, isobutyl, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, hydroxyl, mercapto, methylthio, ethylthio, cyano, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, chloromethyl, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, heptafluoropropyl, difluorochloromethyl, dichlorofluoromethyl, difluoroethyl, difluoropropyl, dichloroethyl, dichloropropyl, trifluoromethoxy, hydroxymethyl, methoxymethyl and ethoxymethyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A hydroxylamine derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, cycloalkyl group, haloalkyl group, haloalkynyl group, alkoxy - alkyl group, phenoxy - alkyl group, alkylthio - alkyl group, alkylsulfonyl - alkyl group, alkylamino - alkyl group, phenyl group, benzyl group, phenethyl group, cinnamyl group, pyridyl group, furyl group, thienyl group, X represents CO.sub.2, CO or SO.sub.2, and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and n represents 0 or 1, and fungicides contain said compound as an active ingredient.The compounds of the present invention have excellent effects for controlling wood-rot fungi, plant diseases and fungi of humans and animals, and are useful as industrial, agricultural and medical fungicides.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an N-(alkylsulphonyl)amide, the process comprising reacting a primary amide with a sulphonyl halide in the presence of a base which is sufficiently strong to cause at least partial deprotonation of the amide.

Abstract: Described herein are Benzopyran and other benzo-fused leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonists have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a phenyl or substituted phenyl group, and A, n, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A one-pot synthesis of sulfonamides from sulfones has been developed. Conversion of sulfones to the corresponding sulfinic acid salts is followed by oxidative-amination to give the sulfonamides.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 together with the chain to which they are attached or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a ring; pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivatives and pharmaceutically salts thereof; methods of preparation thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and a method of inhibiting matrix-degrading metalloproteinase and of treating matrix-degrading metalloproteinase dependent conditions in mammals using such compounds.

Abstract: A class of 1,2-diarylcyclopentenyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula III: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently selected from alkyl, hydrido, hydroxyalkyl, halo, haloalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl and carboxyl; wherein R.sup.5 is selected from alkylsulfonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; and wherein B is phenyl or pyridyl, wherein B is optionally substituted at a substitutable position with alkyl, halo, alkylthio, cyano, haloalkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl and alkoxyalkyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfonamide derivatives, particularly benzenesulfonamide, 4-fluorobenzenesulfonamide, 5-chloro-1-naphthalenesulfonamide and 5-isoquinolinesulfonamide derivatives are provided that inhibit Ca.sup.2+ -dependent enzymes and proteins such as Phospholipase A.sub.2, protein kinases such as Protein Kinase C, and inhibit membrane fusion, thereby being a valuable drug for the treatment of inflammation, arthritis, infarction, nephritis and many other types of tissue injury.

Abstract: A novel benzenesulfonamide derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has an inhibitory activity against phospholipase A.sub.2, so that it is effective in the treatment of diseases for which such an activity is efficacious.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound having the formula R.sup.1 --Y.sup.1 --CHZ.sup.1 --CH(NY.sup.2 Y.sup.3)--CH.sub.2 --Z.sup.2, wherein: R.sup.1 is a straight-chained alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group having from 8 to 19 carbon atoms in the aliphatic chain; Y.sup.1 is --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C-- or --CH(OH)CH(OH)--; Z.sup.1 is OH or a conversion-inhibiting group; Z.sup.2 is a conversion-inhibiting group; Y.sup.2 is H, a phenyl group, an alkyl-substituted phenyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbons in the alkyl chain, or an alkyl chain having from 1 to 6 carbons; Y.sup.3 is H or a group having the formula --C(O)R.sup.2 or --S(O).sub.2 R.sup.2 ; R.sup.2 is a straight-chained alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group having from 1 to 23 carbon atoms in the chain; and when Z.sup.2 is an amino, R.sup.2 is an aliphatic chain having from 1 to 9 or from 19 to 23 carbon atoms in the aliphatic chain.

Abstract: New compounds are described typically having the formula CH.sub.3 C(CH.sub.2 R).sub.3 or ZCH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2 R).sub.3 where R is a fluorohydrocarbon or perfluorocarbon group, preferably containing 4-16 carbon atoms and more F atoms that H atoms. Z is a hydrophilic group which may make the compound self-emulsifiable. The compounds are useful as oxygen transport agents in vivo, for which purpose aqueous emulsions are used, as a blood substitute.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxy-3-aminopropylsulfonamides are provided along with methods for synthesizing and using such compounds, and chemical intermediates employed in the synthetic methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyether-substituted compounds of imides and their use as surface-active agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula I ##STR1## pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; methods for preparation thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and a method of inhibiting matrix-degrading metalloproteinase and of treating matrix-degrading metalloproteinase dependent conditions in mammals using such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is SO or SO.sub.2 possess renin inhibition activity and are useful in treating hypertension and other diseases where the reduction of the levels of circulating angiotensin II are beneficial.

Abstract: Substituted sulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing hydroxethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inhibiting metalloellastase activity, of inhibiting the degradation of elastin, or of treating macrophage metalloelastase dependent conditions in mammals which comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective macrophage metalloelastase inhibiting amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar, R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have meanings as defined, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivative thereof, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or of pharmaceutical compositions comprising a said compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are each C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl-carbonyl, and R.sup.2 is carboxy, tetrazolyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl-sulphonamido or --CR.sup.4 R.sup.5 CO.sub.2 H where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; provided that when R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are both methyl and when R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are both methylcarbonyl, R.sup.2 is not carboxy; and salts and esters thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-sulfonyl derivatives of formulae (I) and (I)' ##STR1## to their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions in which they are present. The compounds of formulae (I) and (I)' have an affinity for the vasopressin and ocytocin receptors.

Abstract: The compound of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are smooth muscle relaxants ##STR1##

Abstract: The compound of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are smooth muscle relaxants.

Abstract: Particularly the invention relates to the compounds of formula I ##STR1## (a) wherein Ar is carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl;R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, carbocyclic aryl-lower alkyl, carbocyclic aryl, heterocyclic aryl, biaryl, biaryl-lower alkyl, heterocyclic aryl-lower alkyl, mono- or poly-halo-lower alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl, acyloxy-lower alkyl, lower alkoxy-lower alkyl, lower alkyl-(thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl)-lower alkyl, amino, mono- or di-lower alkylamino)-lower alkyl, acylamino-lower alkyl, (N-lower alkyl-piperazino or N-aryl-lower alkylpiperazino)-lower alkyl, or (morpholino, thiomorpholino, piperidino, pyrrolidino, piperidyl or N-lower alkylpiperidyl)-lower alkyl;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, carbocyclic aryl-lower alkyl, carbocyclic aryl, heterocyclic aryl, biaryl, biaryl-lower alkyl, heterocyclic aryl-lower alkyl, mono- or poly-halo-lower alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: Substituted phenylsulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted alkyl epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.

Abstract: A class of 2,3-substituted cyclopenta-2,4-dienyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula II: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydrido, lower alkyl, lower hydroxyalkyl, halo, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl and carboxyl; and wherein each of R.sup.3 through R.sup.12 is independently selected from hydrido, halo, lower alkyl, lower alkylthio, cyano, hydroxyl, mercapto, lower haloalkyl, lower haloalkoxy, lower alkoxy, lower hydroxyalkyl, lower alkoxyalkyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, lower haloalkylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; provided R.sup.5 and R.sup.10 are not both hydrido or methoxy; or a pharmaceutically suitable salt or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides sulphonamides of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which can be the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, trifluoro-methyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, N-alkylaminocarbonyl or N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl radicals or, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl radicals ortho to one another, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.5-C.sub.7 -alkylene ring, R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical containing up to 6 carbon atoms, an acyl radical, a phenylalkyl or phenylalkenyl radical, the phenyl moiety of which can be substituted by halogen, alkyl or trifluoromethyl, C is a --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --radical, in which m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, or a branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkylene radical, whereby a methylene radical --CH.sub.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, independently, hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl or mono- or bi-cyclic alkyl;A is a substituted phenyl group containing one or two substituents selected from cyano, nitro, alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, sulfamyl, alkylsulfonamido, arylsulfonamido, alkylcarboxamido, arylcarboxamido, alkylsulfone, perfluoroalkylsulfone, arylsulfone, chloro, bromo, fluoro, iodo, 1-imidazolyl or carboxyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are smooth muscle relaxants.

Abstract: A class of substituted spiro compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula III: ##STR1## wherein n is a number selected from 0, 1 and 2; wherein R.sup.3 is methylsulfonyl or sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.8 is selected from hydrido, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, butyl, tert-butyl, isobutyl, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, hydroxyl, mercapto, methylthio, ethylthio, cyano, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, chloromethyl, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, heptafluoropropyl, difluorochloromethyl, dichlorofluoromethyl, difluoroethyl, difluoropropyl, dichloroethyl, dichloropropyl, trifluoromethoxy, hydroxymethyl, methoxymethyl and ethoxymethyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: A class of 1,2-diarylcyclopentenyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from ##STR2## each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl, carbomethoxy, trifluoromethyl, carboxyl and fluoromethyl; wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6 through R.sup.9, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 is independently selected from hydrido, methyl, fluoro and chloro; and wherein each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, methylthio, cyano, trifluoromethyl, hydroxymethyl, methoxymethyl, methylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; provided that when A is ##STR3## R.sup.5 cannot be hydrido when R.sup.10 is selected from hydrido, cyano, halo, methyl, trifluoromethyl and methoxy; further provided that R.sup.10 cannot be hydrido when R.sup.

Abstract: A series of non-peptide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## that are antagonists of the fibrinogen IIb/IIIa receptor and thus are platelet anti-aggregation compounds useful in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by thrombus formation.

Abstract: Adducts containing mesogenic or rodlike moieties are prepared by reacting (1) at least one compound containing an average of more than one vicinal epoxide group per molecule with (2) at least one compound containing an average of more than one reactive hydrogen atom per molecule; with the proviso that at least one member of components (1) and (2) contains a mesogenic or rodlike moiety. These compounds are useful as curing agents for epoxy resins.

Abstract: The invention describes N-fluorosulfonimides which are useful as fluorinating agents. The N-fluorosulfonimides are stable, easily synthesized, and allow the introduction of fluorine into organic compounds under mild conditions.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for selectively preparing ortho-fluorinated substituted aromatic compounds wherein an aromatic compound containing a substituent capable of directing ortho metalation is contacted with a metalating reagent under reaction conditions sufficient to form an ortho-metalated substituted aromatic compound. The ortho-metalated substituted aromatic compound is reacted with an electrophilic fluorinating reagent under reaction conditions sufficient to form the desired ortho-fluorinated substituted aromatic compound which is then recovered from the reaction mixture. The process which utilizes a metalation intermediate prior to effecting the electrophilic fluorination step overcomes problems associated with prior art electrophilic fluorination processes which do not proceed through a regiospecifically controlled intermediate.

Abstract: There are described novel trans-2-acylaminocyclohexyloxyacyldipeptides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents --CO--R.sub.6, --SO.sub.2 --R.sub.7 or ##STR2## R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or an optionally substituted phenyl group,Y is .dbd.O, .dbd.S or .dbd.NH;R.sub.2 =R.sub.3 and represent --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl,R.sub.4 represents --OR.sub.8 or --NHR.sub.9,R.sub.8 is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.9 is --H, a straight or branched chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group or benzyl group;R.sub.5 represents --OR.sub.9 or --NHR.sub.9,and novel (1R,2R)- and (1S,2S)-trans-2-acylaminocyclohexyloxyacetyldipeptides of the formulas Ia and Ib ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is --CO--R.sub.6, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl,R.sub.2 is --H,R.sub.3 is --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl,R.sub.4 is --OR.sub.8 or --NHR.sub.9,R.sub.8 is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.9 is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.5 is --OR.

Abstract: A dye used in ink compositions for ink-jet printing comprises an aromatic dye molecule having attached to the aromatic nucleus thereof from 2 to 10 alkylamino groups having the formula selected from the group consisting of:(a) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH.sub.2, where n=2 to 4,(b) --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH.sub.2, where n=2 to 5, and(c) --NH--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 NH).sub.x C.sub.2 H.sub.4 NH.sub.2, where x=0 to about 100. These dyes have good water solubility at near neutral pH and interact well with paper.

Abstract: 2-(2-haloethylthio)-phenylsulfonamides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl and Z is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine, are prepared by converting a phenylsulfonamide of formula II ##STR2## wherein Y is a tertiary alkyl group or a silyl group in succession and without isolating intermediates, witha) a strong base MeA, wherein Me is sodium or potassium, A is hydrogen, OH, NH.sub.2 or OR.sub.5 and R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, into the compound of formula III ##STR3## converting that compound with b) one equivalent of n-butyllithium andc) sulfurinto the compound of formula IV ##STR4## reacting that compound with d) a 2-halofluoroethane of the formula X--CH.sub.2 CHF--Z wherein X is chlorine or bromine, to form a phenylsulfonamide of formula VI ##STR5## and then removing the group Y.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of alkane- and arenesulfonamides in high purity and yield is provided. Ammonia or alkylamine is reacted under boiling conditions with an alkane- or arenesulfonyl halide in the absence of an added solvent. The heat of reaction is dissipated by the heat of vaporization of the ammonia or alkylamine.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## and tautomers thereof are disclosed. These compounds possess potassium channel blocking activity and, as such, are useful as antiarrhythmic agents.