Abstract: Novel [[(aminocarbonyloxy)-1-indan]-2-yl]methylpiperidines of the formula wherein R is hydrogen, loweralkyl, or a group of the formula R1 is hydrogen or a group of the formula W, X and Y are hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, nitrogen, or trifluoromethyl; n is 1 or 2; the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof intermediates of the formula and process for the preparation thereof, and a method of relieving memory dysfunction, employing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.6, X and Y are as defined in the specification, which are useful for the treatment of various memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit and thus may be indicated in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1,3-dihydro-1-(pyridinylamino)-2H-indol-2-ones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, aryl, arylloweralkyl or heteroarylloweralkyl selected from the group consisting of pyridinylmethyl, pyridinylethyl, thienylmethyl, thienylethyl; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form a cycloalkane ring of 4 to 6 carbons or a spiro-fused aryl cycloalkane or heterocycloalkyl selected from the group consisting of piperidine and tetrahydropyran; X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, nitro, amino or trifluoromethyl; m and n are independently integers of 1 to 3, the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and, where applicable the optical, geometrical and stereoisomers and racemic mixtures thereof. The compounds of this invention display utility as analgesics, anticonvulsants, for enhancing memory and for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyridinylamino-1H-indoles, 1H-indazoles, 2H-indazoles, benzo[b]thiophenes and 1,2-benzisothiazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S, N or NR.sub.2 ;Y is CH, N or NR.sub.2 ;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkynyl, loweralkenyl, arylloweralkyl, loweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, arylloweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, aminoloweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkoxycarbonyl or acyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halogen; andn is 0 or 1;or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof that are useful in the treatment of memory dysfunctions.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1,3-dihydro-1-(pyridinylamino)-2H-indol-2-ones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, aryl, arylloweralkyl or heteroarylloweralkyl selected from the group consisting of pyridinylmethyl, pyridinylethyl, thienyhmethyl, thienylethyl; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form a cycloalkane ring of 4 to 6 carbons or a spiro-fused aryl cycloalkane or heterocycloalkyl selected from the group consisting of piperidine and tetrahydropyran; X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, nitro, amino or trifluoromethyl; m and n are independently integers of 1 to 3, the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and, where applicable the optical, geometrical and stereoisomers and racemic mixtures thereof. The compounds of this invention display utility as analgesics, anticonvulsants, for enhancing memory and for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This application relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, m and n are as defined in the specification which are useful as modulators of neurotransmitter function such as serotonergic and adrenergic, and as such are useful as antidepressants, anxiolytics, atypical antipsychotics, antiemetics, and for the treatment of personality disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorders. Certain of the compounds are also useful as glycine partial agonists.

Abstract: This application relates to a process for the preparation of indolylpyridooxazines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined in the specification which comprises cyclizing compound of the formula ##STR2## in the presence of a strong base such as sodium hydride or potassium t-butoxide.

Abstract: This application is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 388,437, filed Aug. 2, 1989.This invention relates to 1,3-dihydro-1-(pyridinylamino)-2H-indol-2-ones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, aryl, arylloweralkyl or heteroarylloweralkyl selected from the group consisting of pyridinylmethyl, pyridinylethyl, thienylmethyl, thienylethyl; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form a cycloalkane ring or 4 to 6 carbons or a spiro-fused aryl cycloalkane or heterocycloalkyl selected from the group consisting of piperidine and tetrahydropyran; X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, nitro, amino or trifluoromethyl; m and n are independently integers of 1 to 3, the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and, where applicable the optical, geometrical and stereoisomers and racemic mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.6, X and Y are as defined in the specification, which are useful for the treatment of various memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit and thus may be indicated in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions of substituted pyridinylamino-1H-indoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is N or NR.sub.2 ;Y is CHR.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkynyl, loweralkenyl, arylloweralkyl, loweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, arylloweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, aminoloweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkoxycarbonyl or acyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halogen; andn is 0 or 1 with utility in the treatment of personality disorders as obsessive compulsive disorders.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## where n is 0 or 1;X is O or NR.sub.2, R.sub.2 being hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl;R is hydrogen, loweralkyl, arylloweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl; andR.sub.1 is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl;m is 1 or 2;eachR.sub.4 is independently hydrogen or loweralkyl; andY is hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy or trifluoromethyl;which compounds are useful as topical antiinflammatory agents for the treatment of various dermatoses.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1-4; R is hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkylcarbonyl, aryl, diloweralkylaminoloweralkyl, arylloweralkyl, diarylloweralkyl, oxygen-bridged arylloweralkyl, or oxygen-bridged diaryllowerallyl; A is a direct bond or (CHR.sub.3).sub.m, m being 1-3; X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, formyl, loweralkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, --SH, loweralkylthio, --NHCOR.sub.4 or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, R.sub.4 being hydrogen or loweralkyl, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 being independently hydrogen, loweralkyl or cycloalkyl; Y is O, S or NR.sub.7 ; and each R.sub.2, each R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyridinylamino-1H-indoles, 1H-indazoles, 2H-indazoles, benzo[b]thiophenes and 1,2-benzisothiazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S, N or NR.sub.2 ;Y is CH, N or NR.sub.2 ;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkynyl, loweralkenyl, arylloweralkyl, loweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, arylloweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, aminoloweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkoxycarbonyl or acyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halogen; andn is 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit such as the type associated with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders.

Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula below, ##STR1## where R, R.sub.1, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the specification; which are useful for alleviating various memory dysfunctions such as Alzheimer's disease, as modulators of neurotransmitter functions such as serotonergic and adrenergic, and as such are useful as antidepressants, anxiolytics, atypical antipsychotics, antiemetics, and for the treatment of personality disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder.

Abstract: Novel 5-amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolines and related compounds, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for relieving memory dysfunction utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to 2,3-dihydro-1-(pyridinylamino)-indoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, aryl, arylloweralkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or heteroarylloweralkyl selected from the group consisting of pyridinylmethyl, pyridinylethyl, thienylmethyl, thienylethyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, aryl, arylloweralkyl or heteroarylloweralkyl selected from the group consisting of pyridinylmethyl, pyridinylethyl, thienylmethyl, thienylethyl; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form a cycloalkane ring of 4 to 6 carbons or a spiro-fused aryl or heteroaryl; the term heteroaryl signifying a group selected from pyridine or thiophene; X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, nitro, amino or trifluoromethyl; m and n are independently integers of 1 to 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof or where appropriate, an optical, geometrical or stereoisomer or racemic mixture thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-(pyrido[3,4-b]-1,4-oxazinyl-4-yl)-1H-indoles of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.3 are as defined herein which are useful for alleviation of depression and various memory dysfunction characterized by a cholinergic or adrenergic deficit. This invention also relates to intermediate compounds of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.7 and X are as defined herein.

Abstract: Novel 2-(3-phenylpropyl)hydrazines, intermediates in and processes for the preparation thereof, and a method of treating personality disorders utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.6, X and Y are as defined in the specification, which are useful for the treatment of various memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit and thus may be indicated in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Novel thienobenzoxepins and naphthothiophenes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of alleviating pain utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.