Compounds of formula (VII), which are useful as inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and/or tryptophan dioxygenase, are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits comprising said compounds, and methods and uses pertaining to said compounds.

The present invention provides a process for preparing 2-methyl-N-(2-methylbutyl)butanamide of the following formula (1): the process comprising: subjecting an ?-arylethyl-2-methylbutylamine compound of the following general formula (2): wherein Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, to N-2-methylbutyrylation to form an N-?-arylethyl-2-methyl-N-(2-methylbutyl)butanamide compound of the following general formula (3): wherein Ar is as defined above, and removing the ?-arylethyl group of the resulting compound (3) to form 2-methyl-N-(2-methylbutyl)butanamide (1). ##STR00001##

The present invention provides a process for preparing 2-methyl-N-(2-methylbutyl)butanamide of the following formula (1): the process comprising: subjecting an ?-arylethyl-2-methylbutylamine compound of the following general formula (2): wherein Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, to N-2-methylbutyrylation to form an N-?-arylethyl-2-methyl-N-(2-methylbutyl)butanamide compound of the following general formula (3): wherein Ar is as defined above, and removing the ?-arylethyl group of the resulting compound (3) to form 2-methyl-N-(2-methylbutyl)butanamide (1). ##STR00001##

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising N-Acetyl Methyl GABA, methods of preparing N-Acetyl Methyl GABA and compositions including N-Acetyl Methyl GABA, and methods of using N-Acetyl Methyl GABA for instance to improve sleep and control anxiety.

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising N-Acetyl Methyl GABA, methods of preparing N-Acetyl Methyl GABA and compositions including N-Acetyl Methyl GABA, and methods of using N-Acetyl Methyl GABA for instance to improve sleep and control anxiety.

Systems, compositions, and methods are disclosed for developing and delivering therapeutically effective 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (14,15-EET) analogs, for example for pain management or treatment. Of particular interest are intermediate salts.

Systems, compositions, and methods are disclosed for developing and delivering therapeutically effective 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (14,15-EET) analogs, for example for pain management or treatment. Of particular interest are intermediate salts.

This invention relates to an anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant as substantially represented by the formula (I), production and use thereof in tertiary oil recovery. The anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant of this invention exhibits significantly improved interfacial activity and stability as compared with the prior art. With the present anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant, a flooding fluid composition for tertiary oil recovery with improved oil displacement efficiency and oil washing capability as compared with the prior art could be produced.

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In the formula (I), each group is as defined in the specification.

This invention relates to an anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant as substantially represented by the formula (I), production and use thereof in tertiary oil recovery. The anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant of this invention exhibits significantly improved interfacial activity and stability as compared with the prior art. With the present anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant, a flooding fluid composition for tertiary oil recovery with improved oil displacement efficiency and oil washing capability as compared with the prior art could be produced.

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In the formula (I), each group is as defined in the specification.

A convenient method for converting oximes into enamides is disclosed. The process produces enamides without the concomitant production of a large volume of metallic waste. ##STR00001## The enamides are useful precursors to amides and amines.