Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or carbamate thereof, or a salt of such an ester, amide or carbamate. The invention further provides uses of the compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising compounds of formula (I), including the use of such compounds for the detection of tau deposits, and the use of such compounds and compositions as diagnostic agents in the diagnosis or monitoring of the progression of a disease or disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy, or for the prevention or treatment of a disease or disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy.

Abstract: 3-amino-5-carbonylchromans, as well as enantiomers and salts thereof are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds as active ingredients are also disclosed. The compounds are useful in the treatment of 5-hydroxytryptamine-mediated disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of anxiety by the administration of 3-amino-5-carbamoyl-chromans and 8-fluoro-3-amino-5-carbamoylchromans or enantiomers or salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. These compounds are employed as intermediates in the synthesis of aminochroman compounds useful in the treatment of CNS disorders.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of depression by the administration of 3-amino-5-carbamoylchromans and 8-fluoro-3-amino-5-carbamoylchromans or enantiomers or salts thereof.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of migraine by the administration of 3-amino-5-carbamoyl-chromans and 8-fluoro-3-amino-5-carbamoylchromans or enantiomers or salts thereof.

Abstract: 3-amino-5-aryl- and 5-heteroarylchromans, as well as enantiomers and salts thereof are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds as active ingredients are also disclosed. The compounds are useful in the treatment of 5-hydroxytryptamine-mediated disorders of the central nervous system.