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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7368566 | Process and intermediates for preparing benzazepines Disclosed is a new process and intermediates for preparing benzazepines of Formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361335 | Methods for using an elastase The invention provides methods for treating an obstructed biological conduit that include administering to the conduit an agent that can degrade extracellular matrix of obstructing tissue. Particular methods include delivery of an enzyme or a mixture of several enzy... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7339071 | Aryl ethynyl phthalic acid derivative and method for producing the same The invention provides an aryl ethynyl phthalic acid and derivatives thereof (including fluorine-containing compounds) represented by Formulae 1, 3, 5, 4A and 5A including the structure of Formula 2, and method of producing these compounds, in which an aryl ethynyl ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7129367 | Phosphine compound, its intermediate, its complex with palladium and a manufacturing method of unsaturated compounds by using the palladium complex Palladum-phosphine complexes obtained by reacting a 5 compound of formula (1) below with a palladium compound: F(I) (wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or a phenyl group which may be substituted; R2 and R3 | 10/31/2006 |
| 6878845 | Oligomers from multifunctional acrylates Oligomers from multifunctional acrylates and organonitro compounds are provided. Films obtained from crosslinked oligomers of the present invention are useful as protective or decorative coatings as well as components in adhesives and composites. ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6743941 | Process for the production of piperidine derivatives The present invention relates to processes for preparing certain piperidine derivatives, including fexofenadine (F), the active ingredient in the non-sedating antihistamine sold in the U.S. under the designation “Allegra®”. This invention also relates to novel ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6569810 | Cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives The present invention relates to novel bicyclic cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## to a process for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6509374 | Compounds, their preparation and use The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I. The compounds are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6441218 | Process for producing 2-substituted propionic acid Adipic acid diester is caused to react with alkoxide M(OR)n, wherein R is an alkyl group and M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, the reaction product is successively subjected either to coupling with halomethylstyrene followed by carb... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6369026 | Slow release of fragrant compounds in perfumery using 2-benzoyl benzoates, 2-alkanoyl benzoates or alpha-keto esters The present invention describes a fragrance delivery system which releases fragrant alcohols upon exposure to light. Said system comprises 2-benzoyl benzoates of general formulae ##STR1## which can comprise various subtituents R1 -R5... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6337034 | Vinylene compounds and liquid-crystal composition Liquid crystalline compounds which have a wide temperature range of liquid crystal phase, low viscosity, and improved threshold voltage; liquid crystal compositions; and liquid crystal display devices comprising the composition can be provided; and the li... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6335462 | Polymerizable oligomesogenes The compounds of the formula I X[--Y1 --A1 --Y2 --M--Y3 --A2 --Z]n I, wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. The compounds are suitable as alignment layers for liquid-crystalline ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6258977 | Alkyl3-oxoalkanoates An alkyl 3-oxoalkanoate, a process for preparation and use for the synthesis of fatty hydroxylated amino acids, fatty amino alcohols and ceramides.... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6133228 | Slow release of fragrant compounds in perfumery using 2-benzoyl benzoates, 2-alkanoyl benzoates or -keto esters A fragrance delivery system which releases fragrant alcohols upon exposure to light. The system comprises 2-benzoyl benzoates of general formulae ##STR1## which can comprise various subtituents R1 -R5 as defined in the applicati... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5952386 | Dihalopropene compounds, insecticides containing them as active ingredients, and intermediates for their production The present invention provides dihalopropene compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is C1 -C10 alkyl or the like; L is C(.dbd.O)NH or the like; R2, R3 and R4 are indepen... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5852200 | Cross-coupling of organic compounds using cuprous iodide Cross-coupling or addition reactions of organic compounds, including acid halides, allylic halides, and ,ଲ-unsaturated carbonyl containing compounds, with organozinc compounds may be readily and safely carried out in the presence of cuprous i... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5739376 | Fullerene derivatives, methods of preparing them and their use Fullerene derivatives, methods of preparing the same and methods of using the same, wherein the fullerene derivatives are of the formula I ##STR1##... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5723648 | Intermediates for anti-microbial benzoheterocyclic compounds Novel 4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is cyclopropyl which may have 1 to 3 substituents of alkyl and halogen; phenyl which may be substituted by 1 to 3 substituents of alkoxy, halogen and OH; ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5523476 | Processes for producing tetrafluorophthalic anhydride and fluorobenzoic acids A process for producing tetrafluorophthalic anhydride, which comprises chlorinating tetrachlorophthalic anhydride to obtain 3,3,4,5,6,7-hexachloro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone, then fluorinating it to obtain 3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophthaloyldifluoride and/or 3... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5457124 | Carboxylic acid Leukotriene B4 antagonists The invention relates to compounds selected from the group consisting of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein R2 and Ph are as described herein. These compounds are potent leukotriene B4 antagonists and are therefore useful in the tre... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5434186 | Carboxylic acid leukotriene B4 antagonists Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O or CH2 ; Y is O, --CH2 --CH2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, or --OCH2 C6 H4 --; Z is --CH2 --CH2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5403952 | Substituted cyclic derivatives as novel antidegenerative agents Novel substituted cyclic compounds of Formula I are found to be useful inhibitors of matrix metalloendoproteinase-mediated diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, tumor invasion in certain cancers, periodontal disease, c... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5389619 | Derivatives of phenylacetic acid, their preparation and their use as pesticides Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where n, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein exhibit fungicidal, insecticidal, and acaracidal activity.... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5359125 | Thermosetting coating compositions Disclosed are certain novel 2,2'-bisacetoacetates useful as crosslinking agents and a process for the preparation therefor. Also provided are novel enamel compositions containing the crosslinkers and coatings and articles coated with thermosetting coating... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5350872 | Process for the preparation of carboxylic acids and derivatives of them The subject matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of carboxylic acids and derivatives of them of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R means hydrogen, or a C1-4 alkyl or a (C1-5 alkoxy)carbonyl group, R1... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5322794 | Fluorescent phospholipid analogs and fatty acid derivatives Fluorescence probes are described comprising coronene fluorophores chemically attached to lipids or membrane-mimetic molecules via hydrocarbon spacers of defined length. Also described is a method for determining lipid packing and dynamics in membranes, a... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5196564 | Physiologically active substance TAN-931, its derivatives, their production and use A novel compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 is esterified carboxyl; R2, R3 and R4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl; A is formyl, hydroxyiminomethyl or carboxyl; and X is hydr... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5191108 | Catechol carboxylic acids The invention relates to catechol carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R1 is ##STR2## acetyl, hydrogen, hydroxy or alkanoyloxy, R2 is ##STR3## hydroxy, hydrogen or alkanoyloxy, wherein R ... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5136081 | Process for the preparation of cyclopentene, cyclopentane and cyclohexane derivatives The invention provides a process for the preparation of fungicidally active cyclopentene derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## cyclopentane derivatives of the general formula ##STR2## and cyclohexane derivatives of the general formula ... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5124083 | 3-substituted and 3,3-disubstituted 4-oxoretinoic acids and their esters There are disclosed 3-substituted and 3,3-disubstituted all-trans-4-oxoretinoic acids and 3-substituted and 3,3-disubstituted 13-cis-4-oxoretinoic acids and their lower alkyl esters.... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5081308 | Ultraviolet radiation absorbing compositions of bis-1,3-diketone derivatives of cyclohexane Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain bis-1,3-diketone derivatives of cyclohexane when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5051527 | Liquid crystal compounds having fluoroalkyl radical The invention lies in novel ferroelectric liquid crystal compounds particularly represented by the general formulae, having a good responsibility in relation to the applied electric field and a wide range of phase transition points inclusive of the room t... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5041638 | Alkenoic acid derivatives An alkenoic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which X and Y are identical or different and represent sulfur, sulfoxide, sulfone, an alkylene chain, --SCH2 --, or oxygen or a direct bond, W represents --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH2 | 08/20/1991 |
| 5039672 | Heterocyclic compounds as aldose reductase inhibitors Certain spirocyclic heterocyclic compounds, and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, are inhibitors of the aldose reductase enzyme, and so are useful for the control of diabetic complications. Exemplary compounds include compounds of the formula ... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5039308 | Multifunctional fuel additives Additives which improve the low-temperature properties of distillate fuels are the reaction products of (1) diaminodiols, and (2) the product of benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride and aminoalcohols and/or amines with long-chain hydrocarbyl groups at... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4997973 | Ortho-substituted benzyl carboxylates and fungicides containing these compounds Benzyl carboxylates of the formula ##STR1## where R1 is alkyl, R2 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy, R3 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, aryl or aryloxy, the aromatic ring being unsubstituted or substituted, or R3 is het... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4997591 | Chiral smetic liquid crystals and glassy materials containing the same for displaying and storing information The chiral smetic liquid-crystalline compounds of the general formula (I) M1.sup.* --B--M2.sup.* (I) solidify on cooling from the liquid-crystalline phase in glassy form, as a result of which they are suitable for mat... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4994610 | Process for preparing fluorinated benzoyl compounds Fluorinated benzoyl compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Q is a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, --CH2 CO2 R1 wherein R1 is a lower alkyl group, or ##STR2## wherein each of R2 and R | 02/19/1991 |
| 4894181 | Carbocyclic compounds Carbocyclic compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is a benzene or cyclohexane ring or a naphthalene system, X is in each case --CH2 --(CH2)p -- where it is also possible for one or two non-adjacent CH2 | 01/16/1990 |
| 4889947 | Ultraviolet radiation absorbing naphthalenylidene compositions Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain substituted naphthalenylidenes which act as UV filters when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.... | 12/26/1989 |
