The synthesis of a range of pentylbezene-1,3-diol compounds of formula I is disclosed. These compounds bind to cannabinoid 1 and 2 receptors (CB1 and CB2), and are thus presumed to be useful in modulating the activity of such receptors. Accordingly, the use of such synthetic cannabinoids in the treatment of various disorders mediated by CB1 and CB2 is contemplated.

The synthesis of a range of pentylbezene-1,3-diol compounds of formula I is disclosed. These compounds bind to cannabinoid 1 and 2 receptors (CB1 and CB2), and are thus presumed to be useful in modulating the activity of such receptors. Accordingly, the use of such synthetic cannabinoids in the treatment of various disorders mediated by CB1 and CB2 is contemplated.

The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I)

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where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I)

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where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.

The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.

The invention includes 2-β-naphthyl-acetic acid derivatives, which are selective AKR1C3 inhibitors. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention are (R)-naproxen analogs. The invention further includes methods of treating cancer, such as prostate cancer and/or castration-resistant prostate cancer, using at least one compound of the invention.

The invention includes 2-β-naphthyl-acetic acid derivatives, which are selective AKR1C3 inhibitors. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention are (R)-naproxen analogs. The invention further includes methods of treating cancer, such as prostate cancer and/or castration-resistant prostate cancer, using at least one compound of the invention.

In one aspect, compounds of Formula A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are featured, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula A can be as defined anywhere herein. ##STR00001##

In one aspect, compounds of Formula A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are featured, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula A can be as defined anywhere herein. ##STR00001##