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: The invention relates to 4-substituted isoxazole derivatives of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Q and n have the meaning defined in the description which possess valuable herbicidal properties.

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

Abstract: Amidinophenylalanine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## the synthesis of these compounds, the use thereof and pharmaceutical agents which contain these compounds are described.

Abstract: Anilines of the formula ##STR1## where rings A and B may each be benzofused,X is a bridge member,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen, hydroxysulfonyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoylamino or nitro, andY is vinyl or a radical of the formula C.sub.2 H.sub.4 --Q, where Q is a group detachable under alkaline reaction conditions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of glycoloylanilide of the formula (G) ##STR1## is recited that involves reacting a nitrobenzene with hydrogen and, if desired, with a carbonyl compound, in the presence of a noble metal catalyst and a solvent, reacting the compound produced with chloroacetyl chloride, reacting the resulting product with a benzyl alcohol and with a base, or reacting the resulting compound with an O-benzylglycoloyl chloride, and debenzylating the resulting benzylglycoloylanilide product by reacting with hydrogen in the presence of a noble metal catalyst. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of O-benzylglycoloylanilide.

Abstract: An electrophotographic toner having polymeric binder and a charge control agent selected from the group consisting of sulfonamides having the general structure: ##STR1## and metal salts thereof. T.sup.1 is independently selected from H, alkyl having from 1 to 20 carbons, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 18 carbons, and aromatic and heteroaromatic ring systems having a solitary ring or 2 to 3 linked or fused rings. R.sup.1 is O, S, N--H, N--R.sup.5, or N--L--R.sup.5 ; where L is a linking group selected from: ##STR2## and R.sup.5 is independently selected from alkyl having from 1 to 20 carbons, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 18 carbons, and aromatic and heteroaromatic ring systems having a solitary ring or 2 to 3 linked or fused rings. L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 are each independently a direct link or divalent alkyl or fluoroalkyl having from 1 to 20 carbons. R.sup.a and R.sup.

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: Sulfonamide compounds of the formula or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, lower alkyl group, lower alkoxy group, hydroxyl group, nitro group, phenoxy group, cyano group, acetyl group, amino group or a protected amino group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be the same or different from each other and each is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, lower alkyl group or lower alkoxy group; R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 may be the same or different from each other and each is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be the same or different from each other and each is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, lower alkoxy group, amino group or amino group substituted with a lower alkyl or a phenyl group; A is .dbd.CH--; B is .dbd.CH--; and E is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## in which Q is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing a physically stable crystalline .gamma.-modification of para-aminobenzenesulfonamide comprises cooling a para-aminobenzenesulfonamide solution in water or an organic solvent at rate of at least 2.degree. C./min to complete crystallization thereof and subsequently separating the resulting crystals and drying thereof.

Abstract: Benzoylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as a medicament and medicament containing them.The invention relates to benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) or R(2) is R(3)-S(O).sub.n -- or R(4)R(5)N--O.sub.2 S-- and the other substituent R(1) or R(2) in each case is H, OH, F, Cl, Br, I, alkyl, alkoxy, benzyloxy or phenoxy, R(3)-S(O).sub.n or R(4)R(5)N-- or 3,4-dehydropiperidine and R(3) is alkyl, cycloalkyl, cyclopentylmethyl, cyclohexylmethyl or phenyl, R(4) and R(5) are alkyl or phenylalkyl or phenyl,and in which R (4) and R (5) can also together be a C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 -chain, and in which R(4) and R(5), together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, can be a dihydroindole, tetrahydroquinoline or tetrahydroisoquinoline system,and where n is zero, 1 or 2 and their pharmaceutically tolerable salts are excellent antiarrhythmics.

Abstract: Conjugates of fluorescent labels with specific, selective, and high affinity ligands for receptors have been synthesized and used to directly measure binding to receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel HIV protease inhibitors, pharmaceutical formulations containing those compounds and methods of treating and/or preventing HIV infection and/or AIDS.

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: HIV protease inhibitors, obtainable by chemical synthesis, inhibit or block the biological activity of the HIV protease enzyme, causing the replication of the HIV virus to terminate. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds and optionally other anti-viral agents as active ingredients, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with the HIV virus, which is known to cause AIDS.

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

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and A-B have any of the meanings given in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of urinery incontinence. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

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: This invention relates to novel aromatic amine compounds having the structure: ##STR1## where each W, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 is independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, OH, F, Cl, Br, I, NO.sub.2, CN, SO.sub.2 NHR.sup.3, NR.sup.4.sub.2, CONR.sup.3.sub.2, COR.sup.5 ; where each R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl or phenyl; where each X and Y is independently CH.sub.2, NR.sup.4, S, S.dbd.O, SO.sub.2 ; where n is 0, 1 or 2; where each p and q is independently 1 or 2; where R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl or phenyl; where R.sup.4 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl or COR.sup.3 ; and where R.sup.5 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl or phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkoxy or OH.

Abstract: .beta.-Carboxy sulfonyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is aryl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or alkyl, Y is --O--, --S--, or --NR.sub.2 --, and R.sub.5 is alkyl or aryl are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) and are thus useful for treating hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel intermediates for the preparation of a certain group of novel phenylsulfonylurea herbicides, which herbicides are particularly advantageous for use in crop protection. The novel intermediate compounds are of the formula II ##STR1## and of the formula VI, ##STR2## as defined in the specification and claims. The intermediate compounds may be used to prepare herbicidal and plant growth regulating compounds of the formula I or salts thereof: ##STR3## as defined in the specification. The herbicides so obtained are particularly suitable for selectively controlling weeds.

Abstract: Antibacterial and antiviral phenylthiols and dithiobisbenzamides have the formula ##STR1## where n is 1 or 2, Y is hydrogen when n is 1, and a single bond when n is 2; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.11 are substituent groups, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, and Z is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or sulfamoylphenyl.

Abstract: Amidinophenylalanine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## the synthesis of these compounds, the use thereof and pharmaceutical agents which contain these compounds are described.

Abstract: Certain dihydroxyindanone compounds, and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, are inhibitors of tyrosine kinase enzymes, and so are useful for the control of tyrosine kinase dependent diseases (e.g., cancer, atherosclerosis).

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: 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: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided for the treatment of disorders in a subject, such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, lower urinary tract dysfunction and prostatic hypertrophy. The compositions when administered to a subject produce an .alpha.-adrenergic blocking action and contain as an active ingredient sulfamoyl-substituted phenethylamine derivatives, such as optically active 5-2-[ 2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethylamino] -2-methylethyl-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide 2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

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 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 invention relates to 9-substituted bicyclo[3.3.0]octane derivatives of formula I, ##STR1## and their salts with physiologically compatible bases, as well as the .alpha.-, .beta.- or .gamma.-cyclodextrin clathrates, as well as the compounds of formula I encapsulated with liposomes, process for their production and their pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: Lactobionic acid amide compositions synthesized from lactobionic acid and a mixture of primary fatty amines, which contains at least 30 percent by weight of fatty amines having a chain length of 14 to 18 carbon atoms, and their use as softening, detergent, emulsifying, foam stabilizing and/or thickening components of detergents, rinsing or cleaning agents, softeners or cosmetic formulations.

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: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided for the treatment of disorders in a subject, such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, lower urinary tract dysfunction and prostatic hypertrophy. The compositions when administered to a subject produce an .alpha.-adrenergic blocking action and contain as an active ingredient sulfamoyl-substituted phenethylamine derivatives, such as optically active 5-2-[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethylamino]-2-methylethyl-2-methoxybenzenesulfonam ide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## are described where R(1) is R(4)--SO.sub.m or R(5)R(6)N--SO.sub.z --, where R(4) and R(5) are alk(en)yl or --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --R(7), and where R(7) is a cycloalkyl or phenyl, where R(5) also has the meaning of H, and R(6) is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R(2) is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, O--(CH.sub.2).sub.m C.sub.p F.sub.2p+1, --X--R(10), where X is O, S or NR(11), R(10) is H, (cyclo)alkyl(methyl) or --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --R(12) where R(12) is phenyl, and R(3) is defined, inter alia, as R(1), and their pharmaceutically tolerable salts.The compounds I are obtained by reaction of compounds of the formula II ##STR2## with guanidine, in which L is a leaving group which can be easily nucleophilically substituted.

Abstract: The sulfonamides have the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 -lkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkanoyl or substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl, andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently of one another substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted piperidinyt, or R.sup.2 may also be hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 represents a group ##STR2## R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 being as defined in the description. Medicinal product useful in treating a disorder due to vasodilatation of the vascular system.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polybenzamide mustards having anticancer and hypoxia-selective properties, to methods of preparing the novel compounds, and to the use of these compounds as anticancer agents.The compounds have general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein M and M.sub.1 separately represent H, aziridinyl, N(Et)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Y or N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Y).sub.2, where Y is Cl, Br, I or OSO.sub.2 Me; R and R.sub.1 separately represent up to three of H, NO.sub.2, aza (ring CH.dbd.replaced by N.dbd.), CH.sub.2 Q, SO.sub.2 NHQ or CONHQ, where Q is H, Me, (CH.sub.2).sub.n NMe.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n NHC(.dbd.NH)NH.sub.2 and n.dbd.2-4);X represents CONH, NHCO, O, CH.sub.2, NH or S; and A is (CH.sub.2).sub.n, where n.dbd.2 to 4, or a unit chosen from formulae (IIa to IIc) ##STR2## wherein Z.dbd.CH.sub.2 Q, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.Q or CONHQ, where Q is H, Me, (CH.sub.2).sub.n NMe.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n NHC(.dbd.NH)NH.sub.2 and n.dbd.2 to 4),or an acid addition salt or N-oxide thereof.

Abstract: N,N'-Bis(sulfonamido)-2-amino-4-iminonaphthalen-1-ones and N,N'-Bis(amido)-2-amino-4-iminonaphthalen-1-ones are disclosed. Methods of inhibiting protein kinase C activity which comprises contacting protein kinase C with an effective amount of an N,N'-Bis(sulfonamido)-2-amino-4-iminonaphthalen-1-one or an N,N'-Bis(amido)-2-amino-4-iminonaphthalen-1-one are disclosed. Methods of treating an animal that is suspected of suffering from inflammatory, cardiovascular and/or neoplastic diseases which comprises administering an effective amount of an N,N'-Bis(sulfonamido)-2-amino-4-iminonaphthalen-1-one or an N,N'-Bis(amido)-2-amino-4-iminonaphthalen-1-one are disclosed.

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: Fluorescent compounds useful in the determination of chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (CAT) enzyme activity are described. The compounds are fluorescent derivatives related in structure to chloramphenicol comprising a base, ##STR1## substituted at one to five aromatic ring positions by substituents, which may be the same or different, that are alkyl-, hydroxy-, alkoxy-, aryl-, halo-, nitro-, amino-, alkylamido-, or arylamido-; and a fluorescent moiety linked to the base at --NH-- by an aliphatic chain of 1-12 atoms other than hydrogen, where such atoms are carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, or combinations thereof. The substrate compounds are acylated in the presence of CAT to produce fluorescent mono- and diacylated products, which are then physically separated from the reaction mixture and quantitated by means of their fluorescence and/or absorbance.

Abstract: An immunofluorescent assay method, characterized in using an immunodetective reagent, which is an antigen-like substance comprising a fluorescent substance and an antigen chemically bonded thereto with or without intervention of an additional chemical bond, said fluorescent substance being changed in the wavelength or intensity of the fluorescence when an antibody comes close thereto, and said antigen being specific to said antibody.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 is a group independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, benzyl, .beta.,.beta.,.beta.-trifluoroethyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl and methoxymethylcarbonyl, and wherein the nitrogen atom to which R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 are attached may be combined with oxygen to form an N-oxide; wherein R.sub.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from benzyl, cyclohexylmethyl, phenethyl, imidazolemethyl, pyridylmethyl and 2-pyridylethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is propargyl or a propargyl-containing moiety; wherein R.sub.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as propargyl glycine amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 is a group independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, benzyl, .beta.,.beta.,.beta.-trifluoroethyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl and methoxymethylcarbonyl, and wherein the nitrogen atom to which R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 are attached may be combined with oxygen to form an N-oxide; wherein R.sub.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from benzyl, cyclohexylmethyl, phenethyl, imidazolemethyl, pyridylmethyl and 2-pyridylethyl; wherein each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.8 is independently propargyl or a propargyl-containing moiety; wherein R.sub.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: A photographic processing composition containing at one compoud represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic group, or an aromatic group, L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 each represents a divalent bonding group including an alkylene group and/or an arylene group; X represents a ##STR2## group (wherein R.sub.a, R.sub.b and R.sub.c each represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic group or an aromatic group, and R.sub.d represents an aliphatic group or an aromatic group); and Y represents a carboxy group, a hydroxy group, a phosphono group, a sulfo group or a salt thereof. The processing composition does not produce precipitate or sludge even when contaminated by metallic ions. A processing method using the processing composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Nucleic acid hybridization probes are provided which comprise an N.sup.4 -(substituted amino)cytosine moiety, wherein the substituted amino group comprises a tag moiety, whereby the probe is detected. Methods of preparing probes of the invention, intermediates used in such methods, and methods of using the probes of the invention in hybridization assays are also provided. Typical tag moieties employed with the probes of the invention are biotinyl, aminothiadiazole and fluorescein derivatives, connected to N.sup.4 -amino groups of modified cytosines of the probe through linker moieties. Probes tagged with biotin are typically detected by binding to the biotinyl moieties, through a streptavidin or avidin molecule, a reporter group which includes streptavidin or avidin and then detecting a signal due to the reporter group.

Abstract: Novel aryl ethers, containing both a carboxylic acid and a sulfonic acid functionality; and a process for making them are described. These difunctional aryl compounds comprise:i) a carboxylic acid group or its derivative,ii) a first aromatic group bonded to the carboxylic acid or its derivative,iii) a second aromatic group linked to the first aromatic group by a non-electron-withdrawing moiety,iv) a third aromatic group linked to the second aromatic group by a non-electron-withdrawing moiety, andv) a sulfonyl group or its derivative bonded to the third aromatic group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are N-substituted-3-(substituted hydrazino)benzenesulfonamide derivatives of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and CF.sub.3, COOH or CCl=CClCOOH, R.sup.2 is H, Cl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; Z is CH or N; X.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxyl or Cl; and X.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxyl, a process for the preparation thereof, and herbicidal compositions containing the N-substituted-3-(substituted hydrazino)benzenesulfonamide derivatives as active ingredients.

Abstract: A sulfonamide derivative represented by the Formula: ##STR1## wherein A, B, X, Y, R, m and n are as defined in the specification, and a salt thereof have thromboxane A.sub.2 antagonism, therefore they are useful, for example, as blood platelet aggregation inhibiting agents.