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N-acyltetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives

US6838465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2001
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D417/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to novel compounds represented by the general formula [I]: (wherein, R1 and R4 are the same or different, and represent hydrogen atoms, lower alkyl groups or the like; R2 and R3 are the same or different, and represent lower alkoxy groups or lower alkyl groups; R5 represents a lower alkyl group or aralkyl group optionally having substituent(s); R6 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; X represents O, S or NH; m represents an integer of 0 to 3; n represents an integer of 0 or 1; and Ar represents a phenyl group or heteroaryl group optionally having substituent(s)).The compounds of the invention have an antagonistic action on orexin receptors, and are useful for treatment of appetite abnormality, obesity, sleeping disorder or the like.

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