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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7429615 | Cyclohexyl prostaglandin analogs as EP-receptor agonists The invention relates to the use of novel cyclohexyl analogues of E-type prostaglandins as EP4 agonists, in general, and, in particular as ocular hypotensives. The cyclohexyl analogues used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7288142 | Black dyes composition for ink-jet inks The present invention relates to a black dyes composition for ink-jet printing ink comprising (A) a compound of the following formula (I) wherein, R1 is —SO2CH2CH2OSO... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7026340 | Malononitrile compounds and their use as pesticides The present invention relates to a novel malononitrile compound represented by the formula (I): wherein, R1 represents a C1 to C5 (halo)alkyl and the like, R2 represents a C1 to C5 (halo)alkyl, R3 and R4 are the same or di... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7015335 | Black dye mixtures of fiber-reactive azo dyes and the use thereof for dyeing fiber material containing hydroxy and/or carbonamide groups Described are mixtures of fiber-reactive azo dyes whereby black dyeings, including prints, are obtained on hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber materials, such as cellulose fiber materials, wool and synthetic polyamide fibers. The dye mixtures comprise one ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6599889 | Acyl phosphonate inhibitors of ଲ-lactamases The invention provides novel ଲ-lactamase inhibitors, which are structurally unrelated to the natural product and semi-synthetic ଲ-lactamase inhibitors presently available, and which do not possess a ଲ-lactam pharmacophore. These new inhi... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6287818 | Method for synthesis of N-homocysteine thiolactonyl retinamido cobalamin and uses thereof The present invention describes methods for the synthesis of N-homocysteine thiolactonyl retinamido cobalamin (thioretinaco), a compound that has potential anticancer, antineoplastic, antiviral, and antiatherogenic properties.... | 09/11/2001 |
| 5565440 | Methane diphosphonic acid derivative, its production process and its pharmaceutical applications The present invention discloses a methane diphosphonate derivative, a process for producing said derivative and its pharmaceutical applications, said methane diphosphonate derivative indicated with general formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein, R1 | 10/15/1996 |
| 5284836 | Heterocyclic phospholipids useful in treating multiple sclerosis The invention discloses certain heterocyclic, thioether, keto-ester and alkyl phospholipids, e.g., heterocyclic phospholipids having the formula ##STR1## where R is n-C14 -C20 alkyl or O-n-C14 -C20 alkyl; e... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5064816 | Heterocyclic phospholipids useful in treating multiple sclerosis invention relates to heterocyclic phospholipids of formula III which are useful in treating multiple sclerosis: where R 2 is n-C14 -C20 alkyl; each R1, independently, is methyl or ethyl; Y is --O-- or --S--; n is an integ... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5013827 | Enhanced chemiluminescence from 1,2-dioxetanes through energy transfer to tethered fluorescers Triggerable dioxetanes with a fluorescent molecule containing group bonded or tethered in the dioxetane so as to produce fluorescence from the group are described. The compounds are useful in immunoassays and in probes using enzymes or other chemicals for... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4880828 | 2-(tetrahydro-2-thienyl)phenyl esters of phosphorothioic acid A new class of 2-(tetrahydro-2-theinyl)phenyl esters of phosphorothioic acid is disclosed. This class of compounds is an effective pesticide and finds particular application as an insecticide. A class of pesticidal compositions employing these compounds i... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4806604 | Photosensitive calcium chelators The present invention discloses a new class of calcium chelating compounds which have a decreased affinity for calcium following illumination. These new compounds contain a photolabile nitrobenzyl derivative coupled to a tetracarboxylate Ca2+ c... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4673672 | Substituted-[hydroxy(tetrahydro)-5-oxo-(2- and 3-furanyl or 2-thienyl)alkoxyphosphinyloxy]-alkanaminium hydroxide, inner salt oxides The invention discloses substituted 2-[hydroxy(tetrahydro)-5-oxo-(2- and 3-furanyl or 2-thienyl) alkoxyphosphinyloxy]-alkanaminium hydroxide inner salt-4-oxides useful as anti-tumor agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an activ... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4508731 | Microbicidal N-(tetrahydro-2-on-fur-3-yl)-N-substituted acetyl-anilines and -naphthylamines Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is 2-alkyl-, -alkoxy- or -halo-methyl-phenyl or -naphthyl, each of which is further substituted, R1 is 2-furyl, 2-tetrahydrofuryl, alkenyl, cyclopropyl, ଲ-alkoxyethyl, hydroxymethy... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4461764 | Pesticidal phosphoryl- and phosphinyl-thioalkyl cyclic sufones Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is sulfur or oxygen; R1 is lower alkyl; R2 is lower alkyl, lower straight chain alkoxy, lower alkylthio, phenyl or the group --NR3 R4 where R3 and R | 07/24/1984 |
| 4421761 | Thiophene derivatives Thiophene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z are as herein defined, said compounds being useful as fungicides, are described.... | 12/20/1983 |
| 4339444 | Novel oxime-phosphate compounds Novel acyclic and heterocyclic oxime phosphate compounds have been found to exhibit insecticidal, miticidal and nematocidal activity.... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4331680 | Pesticidal compounds, compositions and methods Novel compounds are described which are substituted benzophenone hydrazones. They have pesticidal activity, especially against insects and acarids, and pesticidal compositions and methods are described. Methods of making the compounds, and novel intermedi... | 05/25/1982 |
| 4268506 | Thienylmethyl-thiophosphoric acid esters New thienylmethyl-thiophosphoric acid esters of the formula ##STR1## where R1 denotes methyl or ethyl, R2 denotes linear or branched alkyl of a maximum of 5 carbon atoms, X denotes oxygen or sulfur, Y denotes sulfur or --NH--, Z... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4210592 | Thiophosphoro-S-acylated hydrazones The invention relates to compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl and aryl; R1 is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and lower alkoxy; R2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and ##STR2## R3 and R | 07/01/1980 |
| 4155996 | 3-(Phosphoryloxy) and (phosphonyloxy)-thiophenes Novel 3-(phosphoryloxy) or (phosphonyloxy)-thiophenes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and ##STR... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4144247 | Lubricating oil additives New compounds are derived from intra-molecular and inter-molecular, in the case of a polymer, sulphur bridged hydrocarbon rings of 12 carbon atoms. The hydrocarbon ring is preferably 1,5,9-cyclododecatriene. The compound also contains the residue of a dit... | 03/13/1979 |
| 4128562 | Novel 3-(phosphoryloxy) and (phosphonyloxy)-thiophenes Novel 3-(phosphoryloxy) or (phosphonyloxy)-thiophenes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and ##STR... | 12/05/1978 |
| 3980738 | Process for the preparation of (thio)phosphoric (phosphonic) acid esters A process for the preparation of a (thio)phosphoric(phosphonic) acid ester of the formula ##EQU1## in which R1 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkylmercapto or alkoxy group with up to 8 carbon atoms, R2 is alkyl with 1 to... | 09/14/1976 |