Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic substituted amide derivatives that display selective binding to dopamine D3 receptors. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for treating central nervous system disorders associated with the dopamine D3 receptor activity in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of said compounds for alleviation of such disorder. The central nervous system disorders that may be treated with these compounds include Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence, Substance Abuse, Dyskinetic Disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Neuroleptic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome and Huntington's Disease), Dementia, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Mood Disorders.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of N-amino nitrogen heterocyclic compounds is disclosed and claimed. In an embodiment of this invention, a compound of the formula (VI) is prepared starting from the corresponding indole derivative by way of N-amination and subsequently forming an hydrazone by the reaction with a keto compound in a single step. Further reduction of the hydrazone and subsequent coupling with a pyridine compound affords the compound of formula VI or a suitable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic substituted amide derivatives that display selective binding to dopamine D3 receptors. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for treating central nervous system disorders associated with the dopamine D3 receptor activity in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of said compounds for alleviation of such disorder. The central nervous system disorders that may be treated with these compounds include Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence, Substance Abuse, Dyskinetic Disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Neuroleptic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome and Huntington's Disease), Dementia, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Mood Disorders.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of N-amino nitrogen heterocyclic compounds is disclosed and claimed. In an embodiment of this invention, a compound of the formula (VI) is prepared starting from the corresponding indole derivative by way of N-amination and subsequently forming an hydrazone by the reaction with a keto compound in a single step. Further reduction of the hydrazone and subsequent coupling with a pyridine compound affords the compound of formula VI or a suitable salt thereof.