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N-(naphthylethyl)imidazole derivatives

Assignee: Syntex USA LLC
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Filing: 1978-06-19
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-06-19
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Abstract

Abstract Compounds of the formula <IMAGE> (I) wherein R is alkyl, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl and trifluoromethyl; X is oxygen or sulfur; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are CNS-active agents, inhibitors of gastric secretion and antifungal, antibacterial and antiprotozoal agents.

Inventors

  • 👤 Keith A. M. Walker

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 01:47
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07D; C07D231/00; C07D231/02; C07D231/10; C07D231/12; C07D233/00; C07D233/54; C07D233/56; C07D249/00; C07D249/02; C07D249/08

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 35
Claim 1
Independent Claim 74 words
A compound of the formula ##STR14## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 74 words
A compound of the formula ##STR14## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 9 words
A compound of claim 1 wherein X is oxygen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 9 words
A compound of claim 1 wherein X is sulfur.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 28 words
A compound of claim 1 wherein R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, phenyl, or benzyl or phenyl substituted with methyl, chloro or fluoro.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 17 words
A compound of claim 4 wherein R is lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(1-naphthyl)-2-(methoxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(methoxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(1-naphthyl)-2-(ethoxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(ethoxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(1-naphthyl)-2-(phenoxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(phenoxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(1-naphthyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorobenzyloxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorobenzyloxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(1-naphthyl)-2-(4-chlorobenzyloxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(4-chlorobenzyloxy)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorobenzylthio)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(4-chlorobenzylthio)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenylthio)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(2,5-dichlorophenylthio)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 8 words
The compound of claim 4 which is 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenylthio)ethyl]imidazole.
Claim 22
Independent Claim 106 words
A method for treating and preventing convulsions in a mammalian subject comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR15## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutical composition containing such compound as an active ingredient.
Claim 23
Independent Claim 106 words
A method for treating and preventing convulsions in a mammalian subject comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR15## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutical composition containing such compound as an active ingredient.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 100 words
A pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of convulsions in mammals comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR16## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic carrier.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 100 words
A pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of convulsions in mammals comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR16## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic carrier.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 10 words
The composition of claim 22 wherein R is lower alkyl.
Claim 27
Independent Claim 105 words
A method for inhibiting gastric secretion in a mammalian subject comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR17## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur or a pharmaceutical composition containing such compound as an active ingredient.
Claim 28
Independent Claim 105 words
A method for inhibiting gastric secretion in a mammalian subject comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR17## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur or a pharmaceutical composition containing such compound as an active ingredient.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 97 words
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting gastric secretion in mammals comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR18## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic carrier.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 97 words
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting gastric secretion in mammals comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR18## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic carrier.
Claim 31
Independent Claim 107 words
A method of inhibiting the growth of fungi, bacteria or protozoa which comprises applying to a host subject an antimicrobially effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR19## wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof; or a composition containing such compound as an active ingredient.
Claim 32
Independent Claim 107 words
A method of inhibiting the growth of fungi, bacteria or protozoa which comprises applying to a host subject an antimicrobially effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR19## wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; and X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof; or a composition containing such compound as an active ingredient.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 26 wherein the compound of formula (I) is administered topically.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 100 words
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the growth of fungi, bacteria or protozoa which comprises an antimicrobially effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR20## wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof; in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic carrier.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 100 words
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the growth of fungi, bacteria or protozoa which comprises an antimicrobially effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR20## wherein: R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, benzyl, substituted benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, said substituted benzyl and substituted phenyl substituted on the phenyl ring with from one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and trifluoromethyl; X is oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof; in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic carrier.

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