Abstract: 6,7-Dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-8-one (I), is obtainable in high yields by: 1) a process which proceeds from a suitably protected C-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)methylamine whose amine is converted to the formamide which is then cyclized to the imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine and hydrogenated to the 6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-8-one, and suitably protected C-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)methylamines can be prepared either in 2 steps proceeding from commercially available 3-hydroxy-2-cyanopyridine [932-35-4] or in 3 steps proceeding from commercially available 2-hydroxymethylpyridin-3-ol [14173-30-9]; 2) a process for preparing 4-hydroxy-1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)butan-1-one, an intermediate from the synthesis of 6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-8-one (formula I), as described in WO 2002/040484, proceeding from N,N-dimethyl-2-(trialkylsilanyl)imidazole-1-sulphonamide by lithiation and subsequent reaction with a suitably protected 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde, followed by oxidation of the secondary alcohol, acid-induced depro

Abstract: The patent application relates to new heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, W, X, Y, Z and n have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) and the salts thereof, preferably the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; in which R1 is straight-chain C1-8-alkanoyloxy, straight-chain C1-8-alkoxy, straight-chain C1-8-alkoxy-straight-chain-C1-8-alkoxy, straight-chain C1-8-alkoxycarbonylamino, straight-chain C0-8-alkylcarbonylamino, optionally N-mono- or N,N-di-C1-8-alkylated amino or hydroxy or straight-chain omega-hydroxy-C1-8-alkyl.

Abstract: The application relates to substituted 4-phenylpiperidines of the general formula and their salts, preferably their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, in which R2, R3, W and X have the meanings explained in the description, a process for their preparation and the use of these compounds as medicines, especially as renin inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel substituted piperidines of the general formulae (I) and (II) with the substituent definitions as explained in detail in the description are described. The compounds are suitable in particular as renin inhibitors and are highly potent.

Abstract: The application relates to novel alkanamides of the general formula (I) where X is —CH2— or >CH—OH; (A) R1 is e.g.

Abstract: The application relates to novel substituted piperidines of the general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, W, X, Z, m and n are each as defined in detail in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicines, in particular as renin inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel amino alcohols of the general formula (I) where X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each as defined in detail in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicines, in particular as renin inhibitors.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, W, X and Z, n and m have the definitions illustrated in detail in the description, as beta-secretase, cathepsin D, plasmepsin II and/or HIV protease inhibitors.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically usable salt thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, as beta-secretase, cathepsin D, plasmepsin II and/or HIV protease inhibitors.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and X have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, as beta-secretase, cathepsin D, plasmepsin II and/or HIV protease inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel substituted piperidines of the general formulae (I) and (II) with the substituent definitions as explained in detail in the description are described. The compounds are suitable in particular as renin inhibitors and are highly potent.