Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, Z is alkylene of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, --(C*H.sub.2).sub.3 --C.tbd.C--, --C*H.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, and --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 O].sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- wherein n is an integer of 1 to 3, the carbon atom marked with an asterisk is linked to the phenoxy moiety,and salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable bases. The compounds of formula I are antagonists of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A; leukotrienes C.sub.4, D.sub.4 and E.sub.4), which renders them useful as agents for the treatment of allergic conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, halo, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7) alkyl-N(CH.sub.2).sub.n O-- or 2-hydroxyethoxy; n is 2 to 7; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl provided however if R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen R.sub.5 is hydrogen; m is 1 to 7; Y is ##STR2## --O-- or --S--; w is zero or one; and A is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical;or pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof are described. The compounds of formula I are useful for treating allergic conditions and vascular disorders.

Abstract: Phenoxycarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, Z and n are as hereinafter set forth, are as described. The compounds of formula I are antagonists of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A), which renders them useful as agents for the treatment of allergic conditions.