NEW MATERIAL:A compound shown by the formula I (R is lower alkoxy, mono- or di-substituted aralkyl, or lower alkyl) and its acid addition salt.
EXAMPLE: 1,2,3,4,4a,9b-Hexahydro-9-[ 2-hydroxy-3-( 1-methylethylamino )propoxy ]benzo[b]benzofuran.
USE: A drug useful for remedying arrhythmia, preventing angina pectoris, remedying hypertension, etc. Having β-adrenoceptive blocking action.
PREPARATION: A compound shown by the formula II is reacted with an epihalohydrin in alkali aqueous solution to give a compound shown by the formula III, and it is then reacted with a primary amine shown by the formula RNH2, to give a compound shown by the formula I . NaOH is preferably used as the alkali. The reaction of the amine is carried out in an inert solvent such as methanol, ethanol, etc. for 30minW several hours under reflux by heating.
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