3-(3-Substituted aryloxy)-2-yridinecarbonitriles, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for their production
AssigneeWarner-Lambert Company
InventorDonald E. Butler
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Abstract
New 3-(3-methoxyphenoxy)-2-pyridinecarbonitriles, which are useful as pharmacological agents, especially as agents for the treatment of senility and reversal of amnesia, are disclosed. Other known 3-(3-substituted phenoxy)-2-pyridinecarbonitriles are disclosed having the same utility. The compounds can be produced by dehydrating the appropriately substituted oxime or displacing an alkoxy group to give the desired carbonitrile.
Claims2
A pharmaceutical composition for treating senility comprising an effective amount of compound of the formula ##STR6## and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof wherein Y is methoxy, methyl, chloro or fluoro and a pharmaceutical carrier.
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