Abstract: The present invention discloses a cheaper and practical protocol for the construction of a wide variety of o-cyanocinnamonitrile and their structural analogs that proceeds with good yields in a single step using CuCN as the only reagent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in which A, G, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds are suitable for the treatment of HCV infection in mammals and are also useful to modulate or inhibit NS3/4 dimerization.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cheaper and practical protocol for the construction of a wide variety of o-cyanocin-namonitrile and their structural analogues that proceeds with good yields in a single step using CuCN as the only reagent.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating certain conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions by administrating a composition comprising a biguanide or related heterocyclic compound, e.g., metformin. Also provided herein are biguanide or related heterocyclic compound compositions, and methods for the preparation thereof for use in the methods of the present invention. Also provided herein are compositions comprising metformin and salts thereof and methods of use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photoreactive compounds that are particularly useful in materials for the alignment of liquid crystals.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymerizable compound represented by formula (I), a polymerizable composition, and a polymer that have a practical low melting point, can be produced at low cost, and can produce an optical film that achieves uniform conversion of polarized light over a wide wavelength band, and an optically anisotropic article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted hydrazonamide compounds. The invention further relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hs?90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a substituted hydrazonamide compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides an N1-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-N2-substituted biguanide derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a method for preparing same, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising same as an active ingredient. The inventive N1-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-N2-substituted biguanide derivative exhibits improved blood glucose level- and lipid level-lowering effects even with a reduced dosage as compared to conventional drugs, and thus, it is useful for preventing or treating diabetes, metabolic syndromes such as insulin-independent diabetes, obesity and atherosclerosis, or a P53 gene defect-related cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal compounds useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating certain conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions by administrating a composition comprising a biguanide or related heterocyclic compound, e.g., metformin. Also provided herein are biguanide or related heterocyclic compound compositions, and methods for the preparation thereof for use in the methods of the present invention. Also provided herein are compositions comprising metformin and salts thereof and methods of use.

Abstract: Described herein are substituted norindenoisoquinoline compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions and formulations comprising the norindenoisoquinoline compounds. Also described herein are methods for using the compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of topoisomerase mediated diseases, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted hydrazonamide compounds. The invention further relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hs?90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a substituted hydrazonamide compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal compounds useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (i) having an oxime moiety or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof and its use for inhibiting semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase (SSAO), also known as vascular adhesion protein-1 (VAP-1), a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof as an active ingredient, a method for the prevention or the treatment of a SSAO/VAP-1 related disease, said diseases including acute or chronic inflammatory diseases, diseases related to carbohydrate metabolism, diabetes-associated complications, diabetic retinopathy and macular oedema, diseases related to adipocyte or smooth muscle dysfunctions, neurodegenerative diseases and vascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzyloxy- and phenethyl-substituted phenyl-amidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as in the description, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide or insecticide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide or insecticide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi or damaging insects, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and (II) are provided as modulators of Rb:Raf-1 interactions which are potent, selective disruptors of Rb:Raf-1 binding. Therapeutic methods of using the compounds, for example for treating or ameliorating a cell proliferation disorder such as cancer, are provided.

Abstract: An indene derivative for selectively modulating the activities of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARs) having the following formula (I): wherein, R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkenyl, or C3-6 cycloalkyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more phenyl groups; R2 is H, CN, CO2Ra, CH2CO2Ra, CONRbRc, or phenyl; R3 is C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl, naphthyl, phenyl, being each unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NH2, NO2, ORa, phenyloxy, C1-6 alkyl, and C3-6 cycloalkyl; and R4, R5, R6, and R7 are each independently H, OH, OSO2CH3, O(CH2)mRe, CH2Rf, OCOCH2ORg, OCH2CH2ORg, OCH2CH?CHRg, or pyridine-2-yloxy, or R5 and R6 together form OCH2O.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Diphenylethylene Compounds and compositions comprising a Diphenylethylene Compound. The present invention also relates to methods for preventing or treating various diseases and disorders by administering to a subject in need thereof one or more Diphenylethylene Compounds. In particular, the invention relates to methods for preventing or treating cancer or an inflammatory disorder by administering to a subject in need thereof one or more Diphenylethylene Compounds. The present invention further relates to articles of manufacture and kits comprising one or more Diphenylethylene Compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical for treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A fungicidal compound of formula (I) having a fluorovinyloxyphenyl moiety and stereoisomers thereof are useful for protecting crops from fungal diseases: wherein: X is CH or N; Y is O or S; Z is O or NH; R1 is hydrogen or CF3; and R2 is hydrogen, a C1-10 alkyl, naphthyl, thiophenyl or a phenyl group optionally carrying one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-6 alkyl, halogen-substituted C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, phenoxy, halogen, and methylenedioxy radicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula in which R1 is C1-4alkyl and (Y—X) is CH2, C1-2alkylthio-CH═ or C1-2alkyl-ON═ and Z is an aldimino or ketimino group, and to their preparation, as well as fungicidal compositions with such compounds as active substances. The compounds can be employed for controlling fungi in agriculture, in horticulture and in wood preservation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula in which R1 is C1-4alkyl and (Y—X) is CH2, C1-2alkylthio-CH═ or C1-2alkyl-ON═ and Z is an aldimino or ketimino group, and to their preparation, as well as fungicidal compositions with such compounds as active substances. The compounds can be employed for controlling fungi in agriculture, in horticulture and in wood preservation.

Abstract: Pesticidally active cyclohexadienyl derivative compounds of the formula I that are esters, oximes or amides are claimed. These compounds may be used as fungicides, acaricides and insecticides in plant protection.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is CN, CH.sub.2 CN, CH.dbd.CHCN, CHO, or CH.dbd.CHCO.sub.2 H;R.sup.2 is aryl lower alkoxy, heteroaryl lower alkoxy, aryl lower alkylthio or heteroaryl lower alkylthio wherein each of the aryl and heteroaryl moieties is optionally substituted;R.sup.3 is halogen;R.sup.4 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl;R.sup.5 is carboxy or an acid isostere;X is oxygen or sulphur; andn is zero or 1; or an N-oxide thereof, prodrug thereof solvate thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which compounds have endothelin antagonist activity. The invention is also directed to methods for preparing the compounds of formula I and their pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted biphenyloxazolines of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -halogenoalkylthio andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded form a halogen-substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring,X represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process for stereoselectively forming N-substituted dihydro-2,3 benzodiazepines which are useful as AMPA receptor antagonists. The process includes an opening reduction step which sets the stereochemistry of the intermediates and the final compounds to the desired enantiomer. The reduction step may be carried out by an enzymatic reduction.

Abstract: A process for stereoselectively forming N-substituted dihydro-2,3 benzodiazepines which are useful as AMPA receptor antagonists. The process includes an opening reduction step which sets the stereochemistry of the intermediates and the final compounds to the desired enantiomer. The reduction step may be carried out by an enzymatic reduction.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein W, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification is useful for making 2,4-diaminoquinazolines.

Abstract: The reaction of 2,2-difluorobenzo-1,3-dioxole with (a) an alkali metal or an alkali metal compound and then (b) a compound R.sup.1 -Z.sup.1 in which Z.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing optically active alcohols which consist substantially (at least 75% e.e.) or entirely of one enantiomer of formula 4 ##STR1## wherein R and A are as defined therein. The method comprises, which maintaining enantiomeric excess, converting an optically active cyanohydrin of formula 1 ##STR2## into optically active protected cyanohydrin of formula 2 ##STR3## converting the protected cyanohydrin of formula 2 into an optically active compound of formula 3 ##STR4## removing the protecting group B.

Abstract: Described are caffeic acid derivatives represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein either one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, or a group --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 being either a hydrogen atom or a particular group, and the other is the group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4 or the group --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are coupled together to represent a 5-membered ring so formed, Y represents a particular group or atom, X represents a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkyl, heterocyclic or heterocyclic ring-alkyl group, m and n stand for particular integers, and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a group --OCO.sub.2 R.sup.7, R.sup.7 being a hydrogen atom or a particular group, or a group --OCONR.sup.8 R.sup.9, R.sup.8 representing a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group and R.sup.9 representing a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Described are p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and propiohydroxylamine derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 represents the moiety: ##STR2## and the moiety: ##STR3## and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and also having the generic structure: ##STR4## wherein X is HSO.sub.4.sup.-- ; SO.sub.4 ; .sup.= Cl.sup.-- ; Br.sup.-- ; PO.sub.4.sup..dbd. ; H.sub.2 PO.sub.4.sup.-- ; and HPO.sub.4.sup.= ; and the process of preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Described are p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and prophiohydroxylamine derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 represents the moiety: ##STR2## and the moiety: ##STR3## and R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and also having the generic structure; ##STR4## wherein X is HSO.sub.4.sup.- ; SO.sub.4 ; .sup.= Cl.sup.- ; BR.sup.- ; PO.sub.4 ; H.sub.2 PO.sub.4.sup.- ; and HPO.sub.4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrazone compound of the following general formula (I). This compound presents a higher hole mobility as compared with a conventional electric charge transferring material such as a conventional hydrazone compound or the like. Accordingly, when a photosensitive layer contains, as the electric charge transferring material, the hydrazone compound of the present invention, there can be obtained an electrophotosensitive material which is excellent in sensitivity and charging ability and has high repeating characteristics. ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be same as or different from one another, and each is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, each of said alkyl, alkoxy, aralkyl and aryl groups may have a substituent group; A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, A.sup.4, A.sup.5 and A.sup.

Abstract: A method of enantiomerically enriching chiral cyanohydrins is disclosed that involves selective cleavage of the unwanted enantiomer into its cleavage products HCN and the corresponding aldehyde or ketone by use of an enantioselective dehydrocyanation catalyst, coupled with simultaneous removal of at least one of the dehydrocyanation products.

Abstract: Novel biphenyl derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aminocarbonyl group, aminothiocarbonyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxycarbonyl group, cyano group, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## one or two of R.sup.2 to R.sup.7 are hydrogen atom, and the remaining groups are the same or different and are each a lower alkoxy group, a phenyl(lower)alkoxy group or hydroxy group, or the adjacent two groups thereof combine to form a lower alkylenedioxy group, and Alk.sup.1 is a lower alkylene group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of hepatic diseases, and processes for preparing the same, and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: For the preparation of compounds such as ranitidine, niperotidine and cimetidine a urea of the formula:R.sub.1 --NH--C--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SD--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH--C--NH--R.sub.1 (I)which is synthesized by reaction with a compound of formula ##STR1##[H.sub.2 N--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--] (IX)is converted in a first stage into the corresponding bis-carbodiimideR.sub.1 --N.dbd.C.dbd.N--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --N.dbd.C.dbd.N--R.sub.1 (II)by reaction with triphenylphospine and bromine in the presence of a strong base and in a second stage the diimide thus obtained is reacted with nitromethane or a saline derivative of the cyanamide.The product thus obtained is reduced at the disulfide bridge obtaining a compound of formula: ##STR2## which is reacted with: ##STR3## to obtain ranitidine and niperotidine or cimetidine respectively depending on whether the first or the second of the described reactants is used.

Abstract: Unsaturated nitriles of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is a branched or straight-chain alkyl radical of 4 to 10 carbon atoms or a phenyl ring which is substituted by alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, one or more alkoxy groups of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, preferably 1 or 2 methoxy groups, or alkylenedioxy, preferably methylenedioxy, and their preparation and their use as scents.

Abstract: Substituted benzyl 2-phenylalk(en)-1-ylcyclopropanecarboxylates of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is halogen or in each case low molecular weight, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy (n=1 to 5),R.sup.2 is halogen or, in each case low molecular weight, alkyl or haloalkyl,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are halogen or each is an electron in a double bond formed by them together,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or, in each case low molecular weight, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or cyano,R.sup.6 is halogen or alkyl (n=1 to 4),R.sup.7 is halogen (p=0 to 25),and their use for combating pests.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted alkyl or acyl group, or an alkenyl or alkynyl group or an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.1 represents an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted aralkyl or phenyl group;R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted alkyl or phenalkyl group or a cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl or alkynyl group;each R.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted alkyl group;one of R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group while the other of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; together with their use as herbicides and their preparation using novel intermediates.

Abstract: The new compounds of the general Formula I ##STR1## (wherein A stands for a C.sub.2-4 straight or branched chain alkylene group;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be same or different and each stands for hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a methylenedioxy group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be the same or different and each stands for C.sub.1.ident. alkyl or C.sub.3.notident. cycloalkyl orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the nitrogen atom, they are attached to, form a 4-7 membered ring which may contain as additional ring member an oxygen or sulfur atom or a further nitrogen atom and the latter nitrogen atom may optionally bear a C.sub.

Abstract: Microbicidal substituted pyrazolin-5-ones of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another each represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkylaminocarbonylalkyl or dialkylaminocarbonylalkyl, or represent in each case optionally substituted oxiranylalkyl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl or aryl andHet represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic radial.Intermediates therefor of the formula ##STR2## in which R is alkyl, are also new.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted alkyl or acyl group, or an alkenyl or alkynyl group or an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.1 represents an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl group;R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted alkyl or phenalkyl group or a cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or haloalkynyl group;R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; andone of R.sub.4 and R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, while the other of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; together with their use as herbicides and their preparation using novel intermediates.

Abstract: A compound of formula II: ArCHR.sub.1 CO.sub.2 CHDR.sub.2in which formula:Ar represents a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or haloalkyl groups;R.sub.1 represents the group --CH(CF.sub.3)CH.sub.3 or --C(CF.sub.3).dbd.CH.sub.2R.sub.2 represents the residue of an alcohol R.sub.2 CHDOH in which D is hydrogen or cyano and of which the [1R, cis]2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)cyclopropane carboxylic ester is significantly insecticidal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indene derivatives with the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (a) a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or two groups selected from halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfonyl, dilower alkylamino, acylamino such as acetylamino, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, pyrrole and dilower alkylpyrrole,(b) a polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic group, such as naphthalene or quinoline,(c) a heteroaromatic group such as thiophene, pyridine, and pyrrole, optionally substituted with one or more groups selected from halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy,R.sub.2 is selected from H, halogen, lower alkyl, benzyl, lower alkylthio, methoxy, lower alkylsulfonyl, dilower alkylsulfamoyl, acylamino such as acetylamino, benzylamino, dilower alkylamino, cyano, pyrrole, dilower alkylpyrrole, trifluoromethyl and trifluoromethoxy,R.sup.3 is CN, COOR.sup.4, --CON(R.sup.4).sub.2 or COR.sup.

Abstract: Optically active cyanohydrins are produced by the reaction of an aldehyde with hydrocyanic acid in the presence of D-oxynitrilase (E.C.4.1.2.10). The reaction takes place in an organic solvent which is not miscible with water, but which is saturated with water or an aqueous buffer solution.

Abstract: N-(3-Dialkylamino-2-propenylidene)-N-alkylalkanaminium salts substituted in the 2-position with an ether or thioether and having the formula ##STR1## are active as hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: This invention provides novel .alpha.-[2,2-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)ethylamino]-.beta.-cyanostyrene and .alpha.-[2,2-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)ethylamino]-.beta.-nitrostyrene compounds that are useful for the preparation of pesticidal arylpyrroles. The invention also provides a method for the preparation of the above-said .beta.-cyanostyrene and .beta.-nitrostyrene compounds.

Abstract: Drugs with high anticonvulsant and analgesic activities constituted by symmetrical .beta.-dialkoxyiminocycloalklene derivatives in which the imine double bonds are conjugated with the cyclic double bond or bonds belonging to one or more fused benzene rings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparaton of compounds of the formula I by reacting an alkali metal alcoholate with a compound of the formula II in the presence of an aliphatic ester such as methyl formate, and then condensing guanidine with the resulting compound of the formula III.The compound of the formula II can be prepared by reacting the corresponding benzaldehyde with acrylonitrile in the presence of diazabicyclo-2,2,2,-octane.