This disclosure relates generally to cannabinoid derivatives having the structural formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods of using the cannabinoid derivatives. In some embodiments, R.sup.1 is —CH.sub.2CH═C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, R.sup.2 is methyl, R.sup.3 is CsHn, R.sup.4 is —C(O)N(R.sup.4a)(R.sup.4b), R.sup.5 is H, R.sup.6 is OH, and R.sup.7 is H. Compounds of the present disclosure were tested in agonist and antagonist mode for both the CB1 and CB2 receptors. The tested compounds were generally found to exhibit activity in antagonist mode at the CB1 and CB2 receptor.

This disclosure relates generally to cannabinoid derivatives having the structural formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods of using the cannabinoid derivatives. In some embodiments, R.sup.1 is —CH.sub.2CH═C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, R.sup.2 is methyl, R.sup.3 is CsHn, R.sup.4 is —C(O)N(R.sup.4a)(R.sup.4b), R.sup.5 is H, R.sup.6 is OH, and R.sup.7 is H. Compounds of the present disclosure were tested in agonist and antagonist mode for both the CB1 and CB2 receptors. The tested compounds were generally found to exhibit activity in antagonist mode at the CB1 and CB2 receptor.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo-iodinated compounds as well as the preparation intermediates thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo-iodinated compounds useful as preparation intermediates in the synthesis of the contrast product ioversol.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo-iodinated compounds as well as the preparation intermediates thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo-iodinated compounds useful as preparation intermediates in the synthesis of the contrast product ioversol.

The present disclosure provides a benzene fused heterocyclic derivative of Formula (I): is a single or double bond; n is an integer of 0 or 1; A is —CH.sub.2—, —CH(OH)—, or —C(O)—; G is C or N; X is —CH.sub.2—, O, or —C(O)—; Y is alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic alkyl optionally substituted with at least one substituent independently selected from a group consisting of: H, halogen, alkyl, alkyl substituted with at least one halogen, aryl, aryl substituted with at least one halogen, —NR.sub.y1R.sub.y2, —OR.sub.y1, —R.sub.y1C(O)R.sub.y3, —C(O)R.sub.y1, —C(O)OR.sub.y2, —C(O)OR.sub.y2Ry3, —NR.sub.y1C(O)R.sub.y2, —NR.sub.y1C(O)NR.sub.y2R.sub.y3, —NR.sub.y1C(O)OR.sub.y2R.sub.y3, —NR.sub.y1C(O)R.sub.y2OR.sub.y3, C(O)NR.sub.y1(R.sub.y2R.sub.y3), —C(O)NR.sub.y1(R.sub.y2OR.sub.y1), —OR.sub.y2R.sub.y3, and —OR.sub.y2OR.sub.y3, wherein each of R.sub.y1 and R.sub.y2 is independently selected from a group consisting of H, oxygen, alkyl, and aryl, and R.sub.y3 is aryl optionally substituted with at least one halogen; Z is —NR.sub.z1R.sub.z2, —NR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —OR.sub.z1, —OR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —C(O)R.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —C(O)OR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —NR.sub.z1C(O)R.sub.z2R.sub.z3, —NR.sub.z1C(O)OR.sub.z2R.sub.z3, —C(O)NR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, or OR.sub.z2OR.sub.z3, wherein each of R.sub.z1 and R.sub.z2 is independently selected from a group consisting of H, oxygen, alkyl and aryl, and R.sub.z3 is aryl optionally substituted with at least one substituent independently selected from a group consisting of halogen, OH, —R.sub.zaCOOR.sub.zb, —OR.sub.zaCOOR.sub.zb, —R.sub.zaSO.sub.2R.sub.zb, —R.sub.zaSO.sub.2NR.sub.zbR.sub.zcR.sub.zd, —R.sub.zaC(O)R.sub.zbR.sub.zc, —R.sub.zaC(O)NR.sub.zbR.sub.zcR.sub.zd, —RZ.sub.aC(O)NR.sub.zbSO.sub.2R.sub.zc, wherein Rza is nil or alkyl, R.sub.zb is H or alkyl, each of R.sub.zb and R.sub.zc is independently selected from a group consisting of H, OH, alkyl, aryl, alkoxyl, or NR.sub.zbR.sub.zc is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic alkyl ring, R.sub.zd is nil or a sulfonyl alkyl group. ##STR00001##

The present disclosure provides a benzene fused heterocyclic derivative of Formula (I): is a single or double bond; n is an integer of 0 or 1; A is —CH.sub.2—, —CH(OH)—, or —C(O)—; G is C or N; X is —CH.sub.2—, O, or —C(O)—; Y is alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic alkyl optionally substituted with at least one substituent independently selected from a group consisting of: H, halogen, alkyl, alkyl substituted with at least one halogen, aryl, aryl substituted with at least one halogen, —NR.sub.y1R.sub.y2, —OR.sub.y1, —R.sub.y1C(O)R.sub.y3, —C(O)R.sub.y1, —C(O)OR.sub.y2, —C(O)OR.sub.y2Ry3, —NR.sub.y1C(O)R.sub.y2, —NR.sub.y1C(O)NR.sub.y2R.sub.y3, —NR.sub.y1C(O)OR.sub.y2R.sub.y3, —NR.sub.y1C(O)R.sub.y2OR.sub.y3, C(O)NR.sub.y1(R.sub.y2R.sub.y3), —C(O)NR.sub.y1(R.sub.y2OR.sub.y1), —OR.sub.y2R.sub.y3, and —OR.sub.y2OR.sub.y3, wherein each of R.sub.y1 and R.sub.y2 is independently selected from a group consisting of H, oxygen, alkyl, and aryl, and R.sub.y3 is aryl optionally substituted with at least one halogen; Z is —NR.sub.z1R.sub.z2, —NR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —OR.sub.z1, —OR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —C(O)R.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —C(O)OR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, —NR.sub.z1C(O)R.sub.z2R.sub.z3, —NR.sub.z1C(O)OR.sub.z2R.sub.z3, —C(O)NR.sub.z1R.sub.z3, or OR.sub.z2OR.sub.z3, wherein each of R.sub.z1 and R.sub.z2 is independently selected from a group consisting of H, oxygen, alkyl and aryl, and R.sub.z3 is aryl optionally substituted with at least one substituent independently selected from a group consisting of halogen, OH, —R.sub.zaCOOR.sub.zb, —OR.sub.zaCOOR.sub.zb, —R.sub.zaSO.sub.2R.sub.zb, —R.sub.zaSO.sub.2NR.sub.zbR.sub.zcR.sub.zd, —R.sub.zaC(O)R.sub.zbR.sub.zc, —R.sub.zaC(O)NR.sub.zbR.sub.zcR.sub.zd, —RZ.sub.aC(O)NR.sub.zbSO.sub.2R.sub.zc, wherein Rza is nil or alkyl, R.sub.zb is H or alkyl, each of R.sub.zb and R.sub.zc is independently selected from a group consisting of H, OH, alkyl, aryl, alkoxyl, or NR.sub.zbR.sub.zc is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic alkyl ring, R.sub.zd is nil or a sulfonyl alkyl group. ##STR00001##

Described herein are compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis or joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes.

Described herein are compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis or joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of one or more intermediate chemical compounds useful in the preparation of non-ionic contrast agents wherein the process is carried out continuously using one or more flow procedures.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of one or more intermediate chemical compounds useful in the preparation of non-ionic contrast agents wherein the process is carried out continuously using one or more flow procedures.