Abstract: Compounds are described of formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2;m is 2-5 and X is --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; or m is 1-4 and x is --CH.dbd.C.dbd.CH--;Z is --CH.sub.2 OH, --CHO or --CONHR.sup.1 [where R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryl, --COR.sup.2 (where R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or aryl group) or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.3 (where R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or aryl group)];Y is substituted or unsubstituted 3-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl.These compounds inhibit gastric acid secretion and provide gastrointestinal cytoprotection, and may be formulated for use in the treatment of ulcers.

Abstract: Compounds are described of formula (1) ##STR1## wherein m is 1 to 4;n is zero, 1 or 2;p is 1 to 4;Z is a group CO.sub.2 R.sup.1 where R.sup.1 is(a) a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, phenalkyl or 2-naphthyl group;(b) phenyl or substituted phenyl;(c) --CH.sub.2 COR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is phenyl substituted phenyl or 2-naphthyl;or Z is --CH.sub.2 OH, --CHO or CONHR.sup.9 [where R.sup.9 is a hydrogen atom or alkyl, aryl, --COR.sup.10 (where R.sup.10 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or aryl group) Or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.11 (where R.sup.11 is an alkyl or aryl group)];Y is substituted or unsubstituted 3-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl.These compounds inhibit gastric acid secretion and provide gastrointestinal cytoprotection, and may be formulated for use in the treatment of ulcers.