Abstract:
Provided is a liquid crystal compound that has high stability to heat, light and so forth, a high clearing point, low minimum temperature of a liquid crystal phase, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large negative dielectric anisotropy, a suitable elastic constant and excellent compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. The compound is represented by formula (1).
For example, R 1 is alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, alkoxy having 1 to 9 carbons or alkenyl having 2 to 10 carbons; R 2 is alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, alkoxy having 1 to 9 carbons or alkenyl having 3 to 10 carbons; ring A 1 is 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene; ring A 2 is 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene; Z 1 and Z 2 are a single bond; Z 3 is -O- or a single bond; and L 1 is F, CF 3 or CF 2 H.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods for treatment of estrogen-related medical disorders. The methods of treatment may comprise administering to a subject in need of such treatment a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Abstract:
Compounds that function, alone or in combination, as inhibitors of pigmentation for the improvement of mammalian skin are described herein. Specifically, the compounds of the present disclosure, namely chiral, non-racemic compounds, function as pigment formation inhibitors thereof to beautify skin and discourage the production of melanins. One or more products, consumer and otherwise, comprising the chiral, non-racemic compounds are disclosed herein. Methods of employing both the compounds of the present disclosure and the products incorporating the present compounds are also disclosed herein.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a compound having a GOAT inhibitory action, which is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of obesity and the like, and has superior efficacy. The present invention is a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.
Abstract:
A propionic acid ester derivative represented by the general formula:
wherein R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl group. The claimed compounds are used as intermediates in the production of 1-(3-[2-benzo[b]thiophen-5-yl-ethoxy]-propyl)-azetidin-3-ol having therapeutic activity against central nervous system and peripheral nerve diseases.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I) wherein R is -H, or -C1-C4 alkyl; R1 is -H, -OH, -O(C1-C4 alkyl), -SO2(C1-C4 alkyl), or halo; X is -O-, -CH2-, or -C(O)-; X1 is -O- or -NR2-; R2 is -H or -CH3; Y is -S-, -CH2CH2-, or -HC=CH-; m is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and n is 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and methods for inhibiting a disease associated with an aberrant physiological response to endogenous estrogen.
Abstract:
The invention provides benzo[b]thiophene derivatives useful as production intermediates for chymase inhibitors, and a process for their production. The invention relates to benzo[b]thiophene derivatives represented by the following formula, and a process for their production.