2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses

US6784197B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• UCB S.A. · BE

Inventors

• Edmond Differding · Binningen, CH
• Benoit Kenda · Émines, BE
• Bénédicte Lallemand · Waimes, BE
• Alain Matagne · Châtelet, BE
• Philippe Michel · Hyères, FR
• Patrick Pasau · Chastre, BE
• Patrice Talaga · Brussels, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 20, 2002
• Grant date: Aug 31, 2004
• Expiry date: Aug 20, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07D495/04
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, as well as their use as pharmaceuticals. The compounds of the invention are particularly suited for treating neurological disorders such as epilepsy.