DESCRIPTION Anilide Derivative, Production and Use Thereof Technical Field The present invention relates to an anilide derivative or a salt thereof having antagonistic activity on MCP-1 (monocyte chemoattractant protein-1) receptor, production method and use thereof.

Background Art MCP-1 is known to be a monocyte chemotactic factor relating to inflammatory diseases, and belongs to CC chemokine sub-family. MCP-1 in ~round to express not only from monocyte but also from cardiac muscle cell, blood vessel endothelial cell, fibroblast, chondrocyte, smooth muscle cell, mesangial cell, aveolar cell, T lymphocyte, macrophage, etc. in various pathosis (specifically, angiostenosis, arteriosclerosis, rheumatic arthritis, diabetic microangiopathy, granulomatous inflammation (tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, etc.), solid cancer, diastolic cardiomyopathy (chronic heart failure, etc.), glomerulonephritis, etc.), and MCP-1 deeply relate to crisis and progression these pathosis. Therefore, MCP-1 receptor antagonists are used as a medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of these pathosis.

So far, there have been only a little reports on low molecule compounds having antagonistic activity on MCP-1 receptor. For example, it is disclosed that aryloxy- propanolamine derivatives being active as/3-blocker show weak inhibitory activity on MCP-1 binding to its receptor in JP-A-25756/1995 and that phenylethanolamine derivatives having sympathetic activity and sympatholytic activity show weak inhibitory activity on MCP-1 binding to its receptor in JP-A-25757/1995.

On the other hand, phosphonic acid derivatives having osteogenesis activity is disclosed in JP-A-73476/1996 but

there is no description on MCP-1 receptor antagonistic activity.

The present invention is to provide a new anilide derivative or a salt thereof having antagonistic activity on MCP-1 receptor and therapeutic and prophylactic effect on cardiac infarction, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, chronic heart failure, restenosis after angioplasty, disorder after reperfusion in lung and heart, inflammatory diseases (e. g. arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerosis after heart transplantation, (chronic) rheumatic arthritis, nephritis, etc.), rejection after organ transplantation, fibroid lung, renal insufficiency, diabetic diseases (e. g. diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic complication, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic retinitis, diabetic microangiopathy, etc.), tumor (e. g. bladder cancer, breast carcinoma, cervical carcinoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myelocytic leukemia, colon carcinoma, multiple myeloma, malignant myeloma, prostatic cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, Hodgkin's disease, etc.), infectious diseases (e. g. tuberculosis, invasive staphylococcia, etc.), etc.; production method and use thereof.

Disclosure of Invention The present inventors diligently made extensive studies on compounds having MCP-1 receptor antagonistic activity and, as a result, they found that an anilide derivative of the following formula (I) or a salt thereof [hereinafter, referred to as Compound (I)] unexpectedly possesses potent MCP-1 receptor antagonistic activity and clinically desirable pharmaceutical effect. Based on the finding, the present invention was accomplished.

More specifically, the present invention relates to (1) a compound of the formula: whereinR is anoptionallysubstituted5-to6-memberedring, W is a divalent group of the formula:

wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered aromatic ring, X is an optionally substituted carbon atom, an optionally substituted nitrogen atom, sulfur atom or oxygen atom, the ring B is an optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered ring, Z is a chemical bond or a divalent group, R2 is (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (2) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (3) a group binding through a sulfur atom or (4) a group of the formula: wherein k is 0 or 1, and when k is 0, a phosphorus atom may form a phosphonium; and R5 and R6 are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R5 and R6 may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom, or a salt thereof; (2) a compound of the above (1), wherein Rl is benzene, furan, thiophene, pyridine, cyclopentane, cyclohexane, pyrrolidine, piperidine, piperazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine or tetrahydropyran, each of which may be

substituted; (3) a compound of the above (1), wherein R'is an optionally substituted benzene; (4) a compound of the above (1), wherein the ring A is furan, thiophene, pyrrole, pyridine or benzene, each of which may be substituted; (5) a compound of the above (1), wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted benzene; (6) a compound of the above (1), wherein W is a group of the formula: wherein each symbol is as defined in the above (1); (7) a compound of the above (1), wherein W is a group of the formula: wherein each symbol is as defined in the above (1); (8) a compound of the above (7), wherein the ring B is a 5-to 7-membered ring group of the formula: wherein Y is-Y I- (CH2).- (Y'is-S-,-0-,-NH-or-CH,-, and m is an integer of 0-2),-CH=CH-or-N=CH-), which may have a substituent at any possible position; <BR> <BR> (9) a compound of the above (8), wherein Y is-Y'-(CH2) 2-<BR> <BR> (Y'is-S-,-0-,-NH-or-CH2-);<BR> <BR> <BR> (10) a compound of the above (8), wherein Y is- (CH2) 2-,<BR> - (CH2) 3-or-O- (CH2) 2-; (11) a compound of the above (10), wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted benzene; (12) a compound of the above (1), wherein Z is an optionally substituted Cul-3 alkylene;

(13) a compound of the above (1), wherein Z is a divalent group of the formula:-Z'- (CHz) n- (Z'is-CH (OH)-,-C (O)- or-CH2-, and n is an integer of 0-2) in which an optional methylene group may be substituted; (14) a compound of the above (1), wherein Z is methylene; (15) a compound of the above (1), wherein Z is substituted at para position of the benzene ring; (16) a compound of the above (1), wherein R2 is (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (2) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, or (3) a group of the formula:

wherein R5 and R6 are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, and R5 and R may bind to each other to

form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom; (17) a compound of the formula:

wherein X~ is an anion; (18) a compound of the above (17), wherein X is a halogen atom; (19) a compound selected from the class consisting of <BR> <BR> N-methyl-N- [4- [ [ [2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-<BR> <BR> <BR> benzocyclohepten-8-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl]-

piperidinium iodide, N-methyl-N-[4-[[[7-(4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepin-4-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl] piperidinium iodide, N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxmide, N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- phenyl]-7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxmide, <BR> <BR> <BR> 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxmide, <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> N, N-dimethyl-N- [4- [ [ [2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> benzocyclohepten-8-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl]-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) ammonium iodide and <BR> <BR> <BR> N-methyl-N- [4- [ [ [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> naphthalen-2-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl] piperidinium iodide, or a salt thereof; (20) a method for producing a compound of the formula: wherein each symbol is as defined above (1) or a salt thereof, which comprises subjecting a compound of the formula: R-W-COOH (II) wherein each symbol is as defined above (1), a salt or a reactive derivative thereof to condensation reaction with a compound of the formula: wherein Z is as defined above (1) and R2, is (1) an optionally

substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (2) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (3) a group binding through a sulfur atom or (4) a group of the formula: wherein k is 0 or 1, and when k is 0, a phosphorus atom may form a phosphonium; and R and R are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R5 and R6 may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom, the above groups (1)- (4) being optionally protected, or a salt thereof, and, if desired, subjecting the obtained product to deprotection, oxidation, reduction and/or ammoniumation; (21) 3- (4-methylphenyl)-8,9-dihydro-7H-benzocyclo- heptene-6-carboxylic acid or a salt thereof; (22) a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the above (1) or a salt thereof; (23) a composition of the above (22), which is for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor; (24) a composition of the above (22), which is for the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiac infarction or myocarditis; (25) a pharmaceutical composition for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor (or a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting binding of MCP-1 (a ligand) to MCP-1 receptor or a pharmaceutical composition for antagonizing binding of MCP-1 to its receptor), which comprises a compound of the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring, W is a divalent group of the formula:

wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered aromatic ring, X is an optionally substituted carbon atom, an optionally substituted nitrogen atom, sulfur atom or oxygen atom, the ring B is an optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered ring, Z is a chemical bond or a divalent group, R2 is (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (2) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (3) a group binding through a sulfur atom or (4) a group of the formula: wherein k is 0 or 1, and when k is 0, a phosphorus atom may form a phosphonium; and R'and R6'are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an optionally substituted hydroxy group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R5'and R6'may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom, or a salt thereof; (26) a method for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor which comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring; W is a divalent group of the formula:

wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered aromatic ring, X is an optionally substituted carbon atom, an optionally substituted nitrogen atom, sulfur atom or oxygen atom, and the ring B is an optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered ring; Z is a chemical bond or a divalent group; Ru is (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (2) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (3) a group binding through a sulfur atom or (4) a group of the formula: wherein k is 0 or 1, and when k is 0, a phosphorus atom may form a phosphonium; and R'and R'are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an optionally substituted hydroxy group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R'and R'may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom, or a salt thereof; (27) a method for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor which comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the above (1) or a salt thereof; (28) use of a compound of the formula:

wherein R1 is an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring; W is a divalent group of the formula:

wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered aromatic ring, X is an optionally substituted carbon atom, an optionally substituted nitrogen atom, sulfur atom or oxygen atom, and the ring B is an optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered ring; Z is a chemical bond or a divalent group; R2 is (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (2) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (3) a group binding through a sulfur atom or (4) a group of the formula:

wherein k is 0 or 1, and when k is 0, a phosphorus atom may form a phosphonium; and R'and R'are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an optionally substituted hydroxy group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R'and R'may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom, or a salt

thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor; (29) use of a compound of the above (1) or a salt thereof for the manufacture of a medicament for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor; etc.

In the above formula (I), examples of the"5-to 6-membered ring"of the"optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring"represented by R1 include a 6-membered aromatic hydrocarbon such as benzene, etc.; a 5-to 6- membered aliphatic hydrocarbon such as cyclopentane, cyclohexane, cyclopentene, cyclohexene, cyclopentanediene, cyclohexanediene, etc.; 5-to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom such as furan, thiophene, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, thiazole, oxazole, isothiazole, isoxazole, tetrazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, triazole, etc.; 5-to 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom such as tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrothiophene, dithiolane, oxathiolane, pyrrolidine, pyrroline, imidazolidine, imidazoline, pyrazolidine, pyrazoline, piperidine, piperazine, oxazine, oxadiazine, thiazine, thiadiazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine, pyran, tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrothiopyran, etc.; etc. Among others, benzene, furan, thiophene, pyridine, cyclopentane, cyclohexane, pyrrolidine, piperidine, piperazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine, tetrahydropyran (preferably, 6-membered ring), etc. are preferable, and in particular, benzene is preferable.

Example of the"substituents"which the"5-to 6- membered ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 6- <BR> <BR> <BR> membered ring"represented by Rl may have include halogen atom, nitro, cyano, an optionally substituted alkyl, an optionally

substituted cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted hydroxy group, an optionally substituted thiol group wherein a sulfur atom may be optionally oxidized to form a sulfinyl group or a sulfonyl group, an optionally substituted amino group, an optionally substituted acyl, an optionally esterified carboxyl group, an optionally substituted aromatic group, etc.

Examples of the halogen as the substituents for R1 include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc. Among others, fluorine and chlorine are preferable.

Examples of the alkyl in the optionally substituted alkyl as the substituents for R1 include a straight or branchedCll0alkylsuch asmethyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., and preferably lower (Ci-s) alkyl.

Examples of the substituents in the optionally substituted alkyl include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated Cl-4 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C2_, alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the cycloalkyl in the optionally substituted cycloalkyl as the substituents for R1 include C,-7 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.

Examples of the substituents in the optionally substituted cycloalkyl include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy,

etc.), C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the substituents in the optionally substituted hydroxy group as the substituents for R1 include (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. Cl-i., alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, <BR> <BR> <BR> heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (Cl 6) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. CI-7 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C2-1, alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably <BR> <BR> <BR> lower (C2-6) alkenyl, etc.);<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl, etc. such as 2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc.); <BR> <BR> <BR> (5) an optionally substituted aralkyl (e. g. phenyl-Cl-4 alkyl (e. g. benzyl, phenethyl, etc.), etc.); (6) an optionally substituted acyl (e. g. C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc.); (7) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.); etc.

Examples of the substituents which the above-mentioned (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted alkenyl, (4) optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, (5) optionally substituted aralkyl, (6) optionally substituted acyl and (7) optionally substituted aryl may have include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl

group, an optionally halogenated Ci-, alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), ¬2-4alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the substituents in the optionally substituted thiol group as the substituents for R1 are similar to the above-described substituents in the optionally substituted hydroxy group as the substituents for R1, and among others, (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C,-,, alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (Ci-6) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted aralkyl (e. g. phenyl-Cl-4 alkyl (e. g. benzyl, phenethyl, etc.), etc.); (4) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.); etc. are preferable.

Examples of the substituents which the above-mentioned (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted aralkyl and (4) optionally substituted aryl may have include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C2-, alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the

number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the substituents in the optionally substituted amino group as the substituents for R1 are similar to the above-described substituents in the optionally substituted hydroxy group as the substituents for R1, and examples of the optionally substituted amino group as the substituents for Ru inclue an amino group which may have one to two substituents selected from the above-described substituents in the optionally substituted hydroxy group as the substituents for R1, etc. Among others, as the substituents in the optionally substituted amino group as the substituents for R1, (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C1-lo alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (C16) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C2-1. alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably <BR> <BR> <BR> lower (C2-6) alkenyl, etc.);<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl, etc. such as2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc.); (5) an optionally substituted acyl (e. g. C2-4 alkanoyl (e-g acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc.); (6) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.); etc. are preferable.

Examples of the substituents, which each of the above-described (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted alkenyl, (4) optionally substituted

cycloalkenyl, (5) optionally substituted acyl and (6) optionally substituted aryl may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), ¬2-4 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

The substituents in the optionally substituted amino group as the substituents for R1 may bind to each other to form a cyclic amino group (e. g. 5-to 6-membered cyclic amino, etc. such as tetrahydropyrrole, piperazine, piperidine, morpholine, thiomorpholine, pyrrole, imidazole, etc.).

Said cyclic amino group may have a substituent, and examples of the substituents include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated Cl4alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C2-4 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the optionally substituted acyl as the substituents for R1 include a carbonyl group or a sulfonyl group binding to (1) hydrogen; (2) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. Cl-,. alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (C1-6) alkyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3 7

cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (4) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C2-10 alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> lower (cl_6) alkenyl, etc.);<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (5) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl, etc. such as2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc.); (6) an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered monocyclic aromatic group (e. g. phenyl, pyridyl, etc.); etc.

Examples of the acyl include acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, valeryl, isovaleryl, pivaloyl, hexanoyl, heptanoyl, octanoyl, cyclobutanecarbonyl, cyclopentanecarbonyl, cyclohexanecarbonyl, cycloheptanecarbonyl, crotonyl, 2-cyclohexenecarbonyl, benzoyl, nicotinoyl, methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.

Examples of the substituents, which the above- mentioned (2) optionally substituted alkyl, (3) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (4) optionally substituted alkenyl, (5) optionally substituted cycloalkenyl and (6) optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered monocyclic aromatic group may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), ¬2-4 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the optionally esterified carboxyl group as the substituents for R1 include a carbonyloxy group binding to (1) hydrogen; (2) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C,-lo alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl,

sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, <BR> <BR> <BR> heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (cl-6) alkyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (4) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C,-,, alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably <BR> <BR> <BR> lower (C2-6) alkenyl, etc.);<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (5) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl, etc. such as 2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc.); (6) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.); etc., and preferably carboxyl, lower (cl-6) alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl (e. g. methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, propoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, naphthoxycarbonyl, etc.), etc.

Examples of the substituents, which the above- mentioned (2) optionally substituted alkyl, (3) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (4) optionally substituted alkenyl, (5) optionally substituted cycloalkenyl and (6) optionally substituted aryl may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, <BR> <BR> <BR> methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated ¬1-4 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, <BR> <BR> <BR> etc.), C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), Cl 4 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the aromatic group in the optionally substituted aromatic group as the substituents for R1 include 5-to 6-membered homocyclic or heterocyclic ring aromatic ring, etc. such as phenyl, pyridyl, furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl,

isoxazolyl, tetrazolyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, triazolyl, etc.

Examples of the substituents for these aromatic group include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> halogenated C, 4 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy,<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C2 4 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), ¬1-4 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

The number of the above-mentioned substituents for R' is 1-4 (preferably 1-2) and they may be same or different and present at any possible position on the ring represented by R When two or more substituents are present on the 5- to 6-membered ring in the"an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring"represented by R1, two substituents among them may bind to each other to form a lower (Cl-6) alkylene (e. g. trimethylene, tetramethylene, etc.), a lower (C1-6) <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> alkyleneoxy (e. g.-CH2-O-CH2-,-O-CH2-CH2-, etc.), a lower<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (C16) alkylenedioxy (e. g.-O-CHz-O-,-O-CH2-CH2-O-, etc.),<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> a lower (C2-6) alkenylene (e. g.-CH2-CH=CH-,-CH2-CH2-CH=CH-,<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -CH2-CH=CH-CH2-, etc.), a lower (C4-6) alkadienylene (e. g.

-CH=CH-CH=CH-, etc.), etc.

Preferred examples of the"substituents", which the "5-to 6-membered ring"in the"an optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring"represented by R1 may have, include an optionally halogenated lower (C1-,) alkyl (e. g. methyl, ethyl, t-butyl, trifluoromethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated lower (C14) alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, t- butoxy, trifluoromethoxy, etc.), halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, etc.), nitro, cyano, an amino group optionally substituted with 1-2 lower (CI-4) alkyl groups (e. g. amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, etc.), 5-to 6-membered cyclic amino (e. g. 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperazinyl, 1-piperidinyl,

4-morpholino, 4-thiomorpholin, 1-imidazolyl, 4- tetrahydropyranyl, etc.), etc., and when R1 is a benzene, the"substituent"is preferably present at para position.

In the above formula (I), examples of the"5-to 6-membered aromatic ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered aromatic ring"represented by A include 6-membered aromatic hydrocarbon such as benzene, etc.; 5- to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom such as furan, thiophene, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, thiazole, oxazole, isothiazole, isoxazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimid-ne, pyridazine, triazole, etc.; etc.

Among others, benzene, furan, thiophene, pyridine (preferably, 6-membered ring) etc. are preferable, and in particular benzene is preferable.

Examples of the"substituents", which the"5-to 6-membered aromatic ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered aromatic ring"represented by A may have, are similar to the"substituents"which the"5-to 6-membered ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring" represented by R'may have. The number of said substituents for the ring A is 1-4 (preferably 1-2), and they may be same or different and present at any possible position (e. g. the position of the group X and the other positions) on the ring represented by A.

In the above formula (I), a group of the formula: A A X\X or represented by W binds to adjacent groups in the following manner: A A B R X RX 0 0 or.

In the above formula (I), examples of the"5-to 7-membered ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered ring"represented by B include a 5-to 7-membered ring group of the formula:

, which may have a substituent at any possible position, etc.

In the above formula, the divalent group represented by Y may be any divalent group as far as the ring B forms an optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered ring, and preferred examples of the divalent groups include (1)- (CH2)ai-0- (CH2)a2- (ai and a2 are same or different and 0,1 or 2, provided that the sum of a, and a2 is 2 or less), -0- (CH=CH)-,- (CH=CH)-O- ; (2)- (CH2)b1-S-(CH2)b2- (b1 and b2 are same or different and 0,1 or 2, provided that the sum of b1 and b2 is 2 or less), -S- (CH=CH)-,- (CH=CH)-S- ; (3)- (CH2) dl- (dl is 1,2 or 3),-CH2- (CH=CH)-, - (CH=CH)-CH2-,-CH=CH- ; (4) -(CH2)e1-NH-(CH2)e2- (e1 and e2 are same or different and 0,1 or 2, provided that the sum of e1 and ez is 2 or less), -NH- (CH=CH)-,- (CH=CH)-NH-,- (CH2) 6- (N=CH)- (CH2) 7-, - (CH2) e7- (CH=N) ~ (CH2) e6~ (one of e6 and e, is 0, and the other is 1),- (CH2)ee- (N=N)- (CHO (one of e8 and e9 is 0, and the other is 1); etc. More preferred examples of the divalent groups include-0-,-0-CH2-,-0-CH2-CH2-,-0-CH=CH-,-S-, -S-CH=CH-,-CH2-,-S-CH2-,-S-CH2-CH2-, -(CH2)3-, <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -CH=CH-,-CH=CH-CH2-,-CH2-CH=CH-,-NH-,-N=CH-,-CH=N-, -N=N- (in which each of the above formulas represent that it binds to the ring A through its left chemical bond), etc.

The divalent group may have a substituent. Examples of the substituent include those for the"5-to 6-membered ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring" represented by R1 and an oxo group, etc. Among others, a lower (C1-,) alkyl (e. g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, etc.), a

phenyl group, an oxo group, a hydroxy group, etc. are preferable. In addition, the divalent group may be-O-C (O)- (in which each of the above formulas represent that it binds to the ring A through its left chemical bond), etc.

The number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 4 (preferably, 1-2), and they may be same or different and bind to the divalent group at any possible position.

As the divalent group represented by Y, a group of the formula:-Y'- (CH2 m- (Y'is-S-,-O-,-NH-or-CH2-, and m is an integer of 0-2),-CH=CH-,-N=CH-,- (CH2)m-Y'- (Y'is <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -S-,-0-,-NH-or-CH2-, and m is an integer of 0-2),<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -CH=N- (in which each of the above formulas represent that it binds to the ring A through its left chemical bond), etc. is preferable. Among others, a group of the formula: <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -Y'- (CH2) m- (Y'is-S-,-0-,-NH-or-CH2-, and m is an integer of 0-2),-CH=CH-,-N=CH- (in which each of the above formulas represent that it binds to the ring A through its left chemical bond), etc. is preferable. In particular, Y is preferably a group of the formula:-Y'- (CH2) 2- (Y'is-S-, <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -0-,-NH-or-CH2- (preferably-S-,-O-or-CH2-more<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> preferably-O-or-CH2-)) in which the formula binds to the ring A through its left chemical bond, etc.; and the ring B is preferably a 7-membered ring. As the divalent group represented by Y, a group of the formula:-(CH2) 2-,-(CH2) 3- or-O- (CH2) 2-is preferable.

Examples of the"substituents", which the"5-to 7-membered ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered ring"represented by B may have, include those for the"5-to 6-membered ring"in the"optionally substituted 5-to 6-membered ring"represented by R1 and an oxo group, etc. The number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 4 (preferably, 1-2), and they may be same or different and bind to the divalent group at any possible position.

In a group of the formula:

represented by W, a carbon atom at the position a is preferably unsubstituted.

In the above formula (I), examples of the divalent group represented by Z include an optionally substituted divalent group whose straight chain is constituted by 1 to 4 carbon atoms (e. g. C14 alkylene, C24 alkenylene, etc., preferably C13 alkylene, more preferably methylene), etc. The group Z may be bound to any possible position of the benzene ring, and preferably to para position of the benzene ring.

The divalent group represented by Z may be any divalent group whose straight chain is constituted by 1 to 4 atoms and exemplified by an alkylene chain of the formula: - (CH2) kl- (kl(CH2) kl- (kl is an integer of 1-4), an alkenylene chain of the formula:- (CH2) k2-(CH=CH)-(CH2) k3- (k2 and k3 are same or different and 0,1 or 2, provided that the sum of k2 and k3 is 2 or less), etc.

Examples of the substituent for the divalent group represented by Z include any one which is capable of binding to the straight chain of the divalent group, and preferably cl-6 lower alkyl (e. g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, etc.), lower (C3,) cycloalkyl (e. g. cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.), an optionally esterified phosphono group, an optionally esterified carboxyl group, hydroxy group, oxo, etc., and more preferably C16 lower alkyl (preferably C13 alkyl), hydroxy group, oxo, etc.

Examples of the optionally esterified phosphono group include a group of the formula: P (O) (OR7) (OR8) wherein R7 and Ra are independently hydrogen, a C16 alkyl group or a C37 cycloalkyl group, and R7 and R8 may bind to each other to form a 5-to 7-membered ring.

In the above formula, examples of the C16 alkyl group

represented by R and R include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, <BR> <BR> <BR> isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, etc., and examples of the C3 7 cycloalkyl include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc. Among other, a straight Cl-, lower alkyl is preferable and Cl-, lower alkyl is more preferable. The groups R and R may be same or different, and preferably the groups R and R are same. When R7 and R8 may bind to each other to form a 5-to 7-membered ring, the groups R7and R"bind to each other to represent a straight chainoftheformula:-(CH2)2-,-(CH2)3-,-(CH2)4-,C2-4alkylene etc. Said chain may have a substituent, and examples of the substituent include hydroxy group, halogen, etc.

Examples of the optionally esterified carboxyl group include a carboxyl group and an ester group formed by binding <BR> <BR> <BR> a carboxyl group to a Cl-, alkyl group or a C3 7 cycloalkyl group (e. g. methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, propoxycarbonyl, isopropoxycarbonyl, butoxycarbonyl, isobutoxycarbonyl, sec-butoxycarbonyl, tert-butoxy- carbonyl, pentyloxycarbonyl, hexyloxycarbonyl, etc.).

As the divalent group represented by Z, an optionally substituted C13 alkylene is preferable, and Cl-3 alkylene which may be substituted by C13 alkyl, hydroxy group or oxo is more preferable.

Among others, as the divalent group represented by Z, a group of the formula:-Z'-tCH ;),,- or- (CH2)n-Z'- (Z'is <BR> <BR> <BR> -CH (OH)-,-C (O)- or-CH2-, and n is an integer of 0-2) in which each of the above formulas represent that it binds to the benzene ring through its left chemical bond and each of the methylene groups may be substituted by 1-2 same or different substituents is preferable, a group of the formula:-Z'- (CHZ)° (Z'is-CH (OH)-,-C (O)- or-CHZ-, andformula:-Z'- (CHZ)° (Z'is-CH (OH)-,-C (O)- or-CHZ-, and n is an integer of 0-2 (preferably, n is 0)) in which the formula binds to the benzene ring through its left chemical bond and each of the methylene groups may be substituted by 1-2 same or different substituents is more preferable,

and methylene is particularly preferable.

In the above-mentioned formula (I), examples of the "amino group"in the"optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium" represented by R include an amino group which may have 1-2 substituents, an amino group having 3 substituents wherein the nitrogen atom forms a quaternary ammonium, etc. When the number of the substituents on the nitrogen atom is 2 or more, these substituents may be same or different. When the total number of the substituents and hydrogen atoms on the nitrogen atom is 3, the"amino group"represented by R2 may be any type of an amino group represented by the formula :-N R3,-N R2R'or-N RR'R'' (R, R'and R''are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent). Examples of the counter anion of the amino group wherein the nitrogen atom forms a quaternary ammonium include an anion of a halogen atom (e. g. C1-, Br-, I-, etc.), etc., and also an anion derived from an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, etc.; an anion derived from an organic acid such as formic acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, etc.; an anion derived from an acidic amino acid such as aspartic acid, glutamic acid, etc.; etc. Among others, C1-, Br-, I-, etc. are preferable.

Examples of the substituents for said amino group include (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C,-lo alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (Ci-6) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3-8 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,

cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, etc.), provided that (2-1) said cycloalkyl may contain one hetero-atom selected from a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom and a nitrogen atom to form oxirane, thiorane, aziridine, tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrothiophene, pyrrolidine, tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrothiopyran, tetrahydrothiopyran 1-oxide, piperidine, etc. (preferably, 6-membered ring such as tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrothiopyran, piperidine, etc.) and these groups preferably bind to the amino group at their 3-or 4-position (preferably, 4-position), that (2-2) said cycloalkyl may be fused with a benzene ring to form indane, tetrahydronaphthalene, etc. (preferably, indane, etc.), and that (2-3) said cycloalkyl may have a bridging comprising a straight chain constituted by 1-2 carbon atoms to form a bridged hydrocarbon residue such as bicyclo [2.2.1] heptyl, bicyclo [2.2.2] octyl, bicyclo [3.2. lloctyl, bicyclo [3.2.2] nonyl, etc., preferably, a cyclohexyl group, etc. having a bridging comprising a straight chain constituted by 1-2 carbon atoms, and more preferably bicyclo [2.2.1] heptyl, etc.; (3) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C,-,, alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably lower (C26) alkenyl, etc.); (4) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl, etc. such as 2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc.); (5) an optionally substituted aralkyl (e. g. phenyl-Cl4alkyl (e. g. benzyl, phenethyl, etc.), etc.); (6) an optionally substituted acyl (e. g. C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, etc.), Cl-4 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc.); (7) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.);

(8) an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring group (e. g.

5-to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero- atoms selected from oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom such as furan, thiophene, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, thiazole, oxazole, isothiazole, isoxazole, tetrazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, triazole, etc.; 5-to 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom such as tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrothiophene, dithiolane, oxathiolane, pyrrolidine, pyrroline, imidazolidine, imidazoline, pyrazolidine, pyrazoline, piperidine, piperazine, oxazine, oxadiazine, thiazine, thiadiazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine, pyran, tetrahydropyran, etc.; etc.; preferably 5-to 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring, etc.; more preferably 5- to 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring containing one hetero-atom, etc. such as tetrahydrofuran, piperidine, tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrothiopyran, etc.); etc.

Examples of the substituents, which the above- mentioned (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted alkenyl, (4) optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, (5) optionally substituted aralkyl, (6) optionally substituted acyl, (7) optionally substituted aryl and (8) optionally substituted heterocyclic ring group may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), an optionally halogenated lower (Ci-4) alkyl, an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), Cl-4 alkylenedioxy (e. g.-O-CH2-O-, -O-CH2-CH2-O-, etc.), C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), Ci-, alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), phenyl-lower (Cl-4) alkyl, C3-, cycloalkyl, cyano, nitro, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, lower (Ci-4) alkoxy-carbonyl

(preferably, halogen, an optionally halogenated lower (C1_,) alkyl, an optionally halogenated lower (C1-,) alkoxy, <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl-lower (Cl-4) alkyl, C,-, cycloalkyl, cyano, hydroxy group, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

In the above formula (I), preferred examples of the "optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium"represented by R2 include an amino group which may have 1-3 substituents selected from (1) a straight or branched lower (C1-6) alkyl which may have 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, cyano, hydroxy group or C3-7 cycloalkyl; (2) a C5-8 cycloalkyl which may have 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, an optionally halogenated lower (C14) alkyl or phenyl-lower (C1-,) alkyl, which may contain one hetero-atom selected from a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom and a nitrogen atom, which may be fused with a benzene ring, and which may have a bridging comprising a straight chain constituted by 1-2 carbon atoms (e. g. cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiapyranyl, piperidinyl, indanyl, tetrahydronaphthalenyl, bicyclo [2.2.1] heptyl, etc., each of which may be substituted); (3) a phenyl-lower (C1-4) alkyl which may have 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, an optionally halogenated lower (C1-4) alkyl or an optionally halogenated lower (C1-4) alkoxy; (4) a phenyl which may have 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, an optionally halogenated lower (C1-,) alkyl or an optionally halogenated lower (¬1-4) alkoxy; and (5) a 5-to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring (e. g. furan, thiophene, pyrrole, pyridine, etc.) which may have 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, an optionally halogenated lower (Ci-4) alkyl, an optionally halogenated lower (C1-4) alkoxy, an optionally halogenated lower (Cl-4) alkoxy-lower (C1-,) alkoxy, phenyl-lower (C1-4) alkyl, cyano

or hydroxy group.

In the above formula (I), examples of the"nitrogen- containing heterocyclic ring"in the"optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium"include a 5-to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring which may contain 1 to 3 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a nitrogen atom other than one nitrogen atom such as pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, thiazole, oxazole, isothiazole, isoxazole, tetrazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, triazole, etc.; 5-8 membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring which may contain 1 to 3 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a nitrogen atom other than one nitrogen atom such as pyrrolidine, pyrroline, imidazolidine, imidazoline, pyrazolidine, pyrazoline, piperidine, piperazine, oxazine, oxadiazine, thiazine, thiadiazine, morpholine, thio- morpholine, azacycloheptane, azacyclooctane (azocane), etc.; etc. These nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings may have a bridging comprising a straight chain constituted by 1-2 carbon atoms to form a bridged nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring azabicyclo [2.2.1] heptane, azabicyclo [2.2.2] octane (quinuclidine), etc. (preferably, piperidine having a bridging comprising a straight chain constituted by 1-2 carbon atoms, etc.).

Among the above-exemplified nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings, pyridine, imidazole, pyrrolidine, piperidine, piperazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine, azabicyclo [2.2.2] octane (preferably, a 6-membered ring) are preferable.

The nitrogen atom of said"nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring"may form a quaternary ammonium or may be oxidized. When the nitrogen atom of said"nitrogen-

containing heterocyclic ring"forms a quaternary ammonium, examples of the counter anion of the"nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring wherein the nitrogen atom forms a quaternary ammonium"include an anion of a halogen atom (e. g.

C1-, Br-, I-, etc.), etc., and also an anion derived from an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, etc.; an anion derived from an organic acid such as formic acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, etc.; an anion derived from an acidic amino acid such as aspartic acid, glutamic acid, etc.; etc. Among others, C1-, Br~, I-, etc. are preferable.

Said"nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring"may bind to the divalent group represented by Z through either a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, and may be 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 2-piperidinyl, etc. which binds to the divalent group represented by Z through a carbon atoms. Preferably, the"nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring"binds to the divalent group represented by Z through a nitrogen atom, as exemplified by the following formulas:

Examples of the substituents, which said"nitrogen containing heterocyclic ring"may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), an optionally substituted lower (C1-4) alkyl, an optionally substituted lower (C1-4) alkoxy, an optionally substituted phenyl, an <BR> <BR> optionally substituted mono-or di-phenyl-lower (C1-4) alkyl,<BR> <BR> an optionally substituted C3-7 cycloalkyl, cyano, nitro, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, lower (Ci-4) alkoxy-carbonyl, lower (C24) alkanoyl, lower (Cl-4) alkylsulfonyl, an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring group (e. g. 5-to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a nitrogen atom such as furan, thiophene, pyrrole,

imidazole, pyrazole, thiazole, oxazole, isothiazole, isoxazole, tetrazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, triazole, etc.; 5-to 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 hetero-atoms consisting of 1 to 2 kinds of hetero-atoms selected from an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a nitrogen atom such as tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrothiophene, dithiolane, oxathiolane, pyrrolidine, pyrroline, imidazolidine, imidazoline, pyrazolidine, pyrazoline, piperidine, piperazine, oxazine, oxadiazine, thiazine, thiadiazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine, pyran, tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrothiopyran, etc.; etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents is preferably 1-3.

Examples of the substituent, which the"optionally substituted lower (CI-4) alkyl", the"optionally substituted lower (CI-4) alkoxy", the"optionally substituted phenyl", the"optionally substituted mono-or di-phenyl-lower (C1-4) <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> alkyl", the"optionally substituted C3, cycloalkyl"and the "optionally substituted heterocyclic ring group"as a substituent for said"nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring"may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), an optionally halogenated lower (CI-4) alkyl, an optionally halogenated Ci-4 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C24alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), C13 alkylenedioxy (e. g. methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy, etc.), cyano, nitro, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, lower (C1-4) alkoxy-carbonyl, etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

In the above formula (I), preferred example of the substituents for the"nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring"in the"optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium"include

(1) halogen, (2) cyano, (3) hydroxy group, (4) carboxyl group, (5) lower (C1-,) alkoxy-carbonyl, (6) lower (CI-4) alkyl which may be substituted with halogen, hydroxy group or lower (C1-4) alkoxy, (7) lower (C1-4) alkoxy which may be substituted with halogen, hydroxy group or lower (C1-4) alkoxy, (8) phenyl which may be substituted with halogen, lower (C1-4) alkyl, hydroxy group, lower (Cl-,) alkoxy or C13 alkylenedioxy, (9) mono-or di-phenyl-lower (Cl-4) alkyl whose benzene ring may be substituted with halogen, lower (C,-,) alkyl, hydroxy group, lower (Cl-,) alkoxy or C13 alkylenedioxy, (10) 5-to 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring such as furan, thiophene, pyrrole, pyridine, etc., etc.

In the above formula (I), examples of the"group binding through a sulfur atom"represented by R2 include a group of the formula:-S (O) m-Rs wherein m is an integer of 0-2, and Rs is a substituent.

In the above formula, preferred examples of the "substituent"represented by R include (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C,-,,) alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (C1-6) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3-7 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted aralkyl (e. g. phenyl-¬1-4 alkyl (e. g. benzyl, phenethyl, etc.), etc.); (4) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.) etc.

Examples of the substituent, which the above-mentioned (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted aralkyl and (4) an optionally substituted aryl may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group,

carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), ¬2-4alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

In the above formula (I), examples of the"hydrocarbon group"in the"optionally substituted hydrocarbon group" represented by R and R6 of the"group of the formula: wherein k is 0 or 1, and when k is 0, a phosphorus atom may form a phosphonium; and R and R6 are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R5 and R6 may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom"represented by R2 include (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C,-,, alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (C16) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3-, cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C2 10 alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably <BR> <BR> <BR> lower (C2-6) alkenyl, etc.);<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl, etc. such as 2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc.); (5) an optionally substituted alkynyl (e. g. C2 10 alkynyl such as ethynyl, 1-propynyl, 2-propynyl, 1-butynyl, 2-pentynyl,

3-hexynyl, etc., preferably lower (d-s) alkynyl, etc.); (6) an optionally substituted aralkyl (e. g. phenyl-Cl-, alkyl (e. g. benzyl, phenethyl, etc.), etc.); (7) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.); etc.

Examples of the substituents, which the above- mentioned (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted alkenyl, (4) optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, (5) optionally substituted alkynyl, (6) optionally substituted aralkyl and (7) optionally substituted aryl may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated Cl-4 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of the optionally substituted amino group represented by R and R6 include an amino group which may have 1-2 substituents selected from (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C3.-,, alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (Ci-6) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. C3-, cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C2 10 alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> lower (CI-6) alkenyl, etc.);<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl such as 2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl,

2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc., etc.); (5) an optionally substituted acyl (e. g. C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc.); (6) an amino group which may have 1-2 optionally substituted aryl groups (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.); etc.

Examples of the substituent, which the above mentioned (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted alkenyl, (4) optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, (5) optionally substituted acyl and (6) optionally substituted aryl may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C14 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), Cz4alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), Cl-4 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

In the above formula, the groups R5 and R6 may bind to each other to form a cyclic group (preferably, 5-to 7- membered ring) together with the adjacent phosphorus atom.

Said cyclic group may have a substituent. Examples of the substituent include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated Cl-4 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), Cz_4 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

In the above formula (I), examples of the counter anion, when the phosphorus atom forms a phosphonium, include an

anion of a halogen atom (e. g. C1-, Br-, I-, etc.), etc., and also an anion derived from an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, etc.; an anion derived from an organic acid such as formic acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, etc.; an anion derived from an acidic amino acid such as aspartic acid, glutamic acid, etc.; etc. Among others, C1-, Br-, I-, etc. are preferable.

As the group R, (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (2) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group which may contain a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom as ring constituting atoms and wherein a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, (3) a group of the formula: wherein R5 and R6 are independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, and R5 and R6 may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom, etc. are preferable.

In the above formula (I'), examples of the"optionally substituted hydrocarbon group"and the"optionally substituted amino group"represented by R'and R6'in the "group of the formula: wherein k is 0 or 1, and when k is 0, a phosphorus atom may form a phosphonium; and R'and R6'are independently an

optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an optionally substituted hydroxy group or an optionally substituted amino group, and R'and R'may bind to each other to form a cyclic group together with the adjacent phosphorus atom" represented by R2 include those exemplified as the "optionally substituted hydrocarbon group"and the "optionally substituted amino group"represented by R5 and R6, respectively.

In the above formula (I'), examples of the"optionally substituted hydroxy group"represented by R5'and include a hydroxy group which may-have (1) an optionally substituted alkyl (e. g. C11O alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, etc., preferably lower (Ci-s) alkyl, etc.); (2) an optionally substituted cycloalkyl (e. g. ¬3-7 cycloalkyl, etc. such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, etc.); (3) an optionally substituted alkenyl (e. g. C2 10 alkenyl such as allyl, crotyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-hexenyl, etc., preferably <BR> <BR> <BR> lower (C2-6) alkenyl, etc.);<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4) an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl (e. g. C3 7 cycloalkenyl, etc. such as 2-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclopentenylmethyl, 2-cyclohexenylmethyl, etc.); (5) an optionally substituted aralkyl (e. g. phenyl-Cl4 alkyl (e. g. benzyl, phenethyl, etc.), etc.); (6) an optionally substituted acyl (e. g. C2 4 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, etc.), C1 4 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc.); (7) an optionally substituted aryl (e. g. phenyl, naphthyl, etc.); etc.

Examples of the substituents, which the above- mentioned (1) optionally substituted alkyl, (2) optionally substituted cycloalkyl, (3) optionally substituted alkenyl,

(4) optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, (5) optionally substituted aralkyl, (6) optionally substituted acyl and (7) optionally substituted aryl may have, include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenated C1-, alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated C14 alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C24 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

In the above formula, the groups R5'and R6'may bind to each other to form a cyclic group (preferably, 5-to 7-membered ring) together with the adjacent phosphorus atom.

Said cyclic group may have a substituent. Examples of the substituent include halogen (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), nitro, cyano, hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group, carboxyl group, an optionally halogenatedCl-4 alkyl (e. g. trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl, etc.), an optionally halogenated Cl-, alkoxy (e. g. methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, etc.), C2-4 alkanoyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, etc.), C14 alkylsulfonyl (e. g. methanesulfonyl, ethanesulfonyl, etc.), etc., and the number of the substituents are preferably 1 to 3.

In the above formula (I'), examples of the counter anion, when the phosphorus atom forms a phosphonium, include an anion of a halogen atom (e. g. Cl". Br-, I-, etc.), etc., and also an anion derived from an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, etc.; an anion derived from an organic acid such as formic acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, etc.; an anion derived from an acidic amino acid such as aspartic

acid, glutamic acid, etc.; etc. Among others, C1-, Br-, I-, etc. are preferable.

As the group R, (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium is preferable, and a group of the formula: -N+RR'R"wherein R, R'and R''are independently an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted alicyclic heterocyclic ring group is more preferable.

Among the Compound (I), a compound of the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted benzene or an optionally substituted thiophene; Y"is-CH2-,-S-or -0- ; and R, R'and R"are independently an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted alicyclic heterocyclic ring group is preferable.

Examples of the"optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group"and the"optionally substituted alicyclic heterocyclic ring group"represented by R, R'or R"include those exemplified by the substituents for the "optionally substituted amino"represented by R2. Among them, as the group R or R', an optionally substituted acyclic hydrocarbon group is preferable, an optionally substituted C16 alkyl group is more preferable, and methyl is most preferable; and as the group R", an optionally substituted alicyclic hydrocarbon group (more preferably, an optionally substituted C3 e cycloalkyl group; further more preferably,

an optionally substituted cyclohexyl) or an optionally substituted alicyclic heterocyclic ring group (more preferably, an optionally substituted saturated alicyclic heterocyclic ring group (preferably 6-membered ring group); further more preferably, an optionally substituted tetrahydropyranyl, an optionally substituted tetrahydrothiopyranyl or an optionally substituted piperidyl; most preferably, an optionally substituted tetrahydropyranyl) is preferable.

Among the Compound (I), a compound of the formula: wherein X-is an anion is preferable.

Examples of the anion include that of a halogen atom; that derived from an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, etc.; that derived from an organic acid such as formic acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, etc.; that derived from an acidic amino acid such as aspartic acid, glutamic acid, etc.; etc. Among others, an anion of a halogen atom is preferable.

Among the Compound (I), the following compounds and their salts are preferable: N-methyl-N-[4-[[[2-(4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H- benzocyclohepten-8-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl]- piperidinium iodide; <BR> <BR> <BR> N-methyl-N- [4- [ [ [7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> benzoxepin-4-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl] piperidinium

iodide; N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxmide; <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxmide; <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxmide; N, N-dimethyl-N- [4- [ ( [2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H- benzocyclohepten-8-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl]-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) ammonium iodide; N,N-dimethyl-N-[4-[[[7-(4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepin-4-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl]-N- (4- oxocyclohexyl) ammonium chloride; N, N-dimethyl-N- [4- [ [ [7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepin-4-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl]-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) ammonium chloride; <BR> <BR> <BR> N-methyl-N- [4- [ [ [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydro-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> naphthalen-2-yl] carbonyl] amino] benzyl] piperidinium iodide; etc.

Examples of the salts of the compound represented by the formula (I) [including the formula (I')] include a pharmaceutically acceptable salt such as a salt with inorganic base, a salt with organic base, a salt with inorganic acid, a salt with organic acid, a salt with basic or acidic amino acid, etc. Examples of the salt with the inorganic base include a salt with alkali metal (e. g. sodium, potassium, etc.), alkaline earth metal (e. g. calcium, magnesium, etc.), aluminum, ammonium, etc. Examples of the salt with the organic base include a salt with trimethylamine, triethylamine, pyridine, picoline, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, dicyclohexylamine, N, N'-dibenzylethylenediamine, etc. Examples of the salt with the inorganic acid include a salt with hydrochloric

acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, etc. Examples of the salt with the organic acid include a salt with formic acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p- toluenesulfonic acid, etc. Examples of the salt with the basic amino acid include a salt with arginine, lysine, ornithine, etc. Examples of the salt with the acidic amino acid include a salt with aspartic acid, glutamic acid, etc.

The compound of the formula (I) [including the formula <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (I')] of the present invention may be hydrated or solvated.

When the compound of the formula (I) [including the formula <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (I')] of the present invention exists as configuration isomer, diastereomer, conformer, etc., it is possible to isolate individual isomers with per se known separation and purification method, if desired. When the compound of the formula (I) [including the formula (I')] of the present invention is racemate, it can be separated into (S)-compound and (R)-compound with usual optical resolution and individual optical isomers and a mixture thereof are included in the scope of the present invention.

The present compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof (hereinafter,"Compound (I)"include the compound of the formula (I) and its salt; and also a compound of the formula (I') and its salt) alone or as an admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier (e. g. solid formulations such as tablets, capsules, granules, powders, etc.; liquid formulations such as syrups, injections, etc.) may be orally or non-orally administered.

Examples of non-oral formulations include injections, drops, suppositories, pessaryies, etc.

Examples of the carriers include various organic or inorganic carriers which are generally used in this field.

For example, an excipient, a lubricant, a binder, an disintegrating agent, etc. are used in the solid formulations,

and a solvent, a solubilizer, a suspending agent, a isotonizing agent, a buffer, a soothing agent, etc. are used in the liquid formulations. In addition, if desired, an appropriate additive such as a preservative, an antioxidant, a colorant, a sweetener, etc. may be used in the above formulations.

Examples of the excipient include lactose, sucrose, D-mannitol, starch, crystalline cellulose, light silic acid anhydride, etc. Examples of the lubricant include magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, talc, colloidal silica, etc. Examples of the binder include crystalline cellulose, sucrose, D-mannitol, dextrin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, polyvinyl- pyrrolidone, etc. Examples of the disintegrating agent include starch, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose calcium, croscarmellose sodium, sodium carboxymethyl starch, etc. Examples of the solvent include water for injection, alcohol, propyleneglycol, macrogol, sesame oil, corn oil, etc. Examples of the solubilizer include polyethyleneglycol, propyleneglycol, D-mannitol, benzyl benzoate, ethanol, trisaminomethane, cholesterol, triethanolamine, sodium carbonate, sodium citrate, etc.

Examples of the suspending agent include surfactants such as stearyl triethanolamine, sodium laurylsulfate, laurylaminopropionic acid, lecithin, benzalkonium chloride, benzetonium chloride, glycerin monostearate, etc.; hydrophilic polymers such as polyvinylalcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, etc.; etc. Examples of the isotonizing agent include sodium chloride, glycerin, D-mannitol, etc. Examples of the buffer include a buffer solution of phosphate, acetate, carbonate, citrate, etc.

Examples of the soothing agent include benzylalcohol, etc.

Examples of the preservative include paraoxybenzoic acid esters, chlorobutanol, benzylalcohol, phenethylalcohol,

dehydroacetic acid, sorbic acid, etc. Examples of the antioxidant include sulfites, ascorbic acid, etc.

The present invention is further to provide a production method of a compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof.

The compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof can be produced in accordance with per se known methods, for example, the methods described below, the methods described in JP-A-73476/1996, or analogous methods thereto.

A salt of the compound of the formulas (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), (1-1), (1-2) and (1-3) may be similar to that of the compound the formula (I).

In the following reaction steps, when the starting compounds have, as substituents, an amino group, a carboxyl group and/or hydroxy group, these groups may be protected by ordinary protective groups such as those generally employed in peptide chemistry, etc. After the reaction, if necessary, the protective groups may be removed to obtain the desired compound.

Examples of the amino-protective group include an optionally substituted C16 alkylcarbonyl (e. g. formyl, methylcarbonyl, ethylcarbonyl, etc.), phenylcarbonyl, Cl-6 alkyloxycarbonyl (e. g. methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, t-butoxycarbonyl, etc.), aryloxycarbonyl (e. g. phenoxycarbonyl, etc.), C7-1, aralkyloxycarbonyl (e. g. benzyloxycarbonyl, etc.), trityl, phthaloyl, etc. These protective groups may be substituted by 1 to 3 substituents such as halogen atom (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), CI-6 alkylcarbonyl (e. g. acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, etc.), nitro group, etc.

Examples of the carboxyl-protective group include an optionally substituted Cl-6 alkyl (e. g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, tert-butyl, etc.), phenyl, trityl, silyl, etc. These protective groups may be substituted by 1 to 3 substituents such as halogen atom (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), Cul-6 alkylcarbonyl (e. g. formyl,

acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, etc.), nitro group, etc.

Examples of the hydroxy-protective group include an optionally substituted C,-6 alkyl (e. g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, tert-butyl, etc.), phenyl, C710 aralkyl (e. g. benzyl, etc.), Cl-6 alkylcarbonyl (e. g. formyl, acetyl, propionyl, etc.), phenyloxycarbonyl, C7-10 aralkyloxycarbonyl (e. g. benzyloxycarbonyl, etc.), pyranyl, furanyl, silyl, etc. These protective groups may be substituted by 1 to 4 substituents such as halogen atom (e. g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), C1-6 alkyl, phenyl, C710 aralkyl, nitro group, etc.

These protective group may be introduced or removed by per se known methods (e. g. a method described in Protective Groups in Organic Chemistry (J. F. W. McOmie et al.; Plenum Press Inc.) or the methods analogous thereto.

For example, employable method for removing the protective groups is a method using an acid, a base, reduction, ultraviolet ray, hydrazine, phenylhydrazine, sodium N- methyldithiocarbamate, tetrabutylammonium fluoride, palladium acetate, etc.

[Method A] 2X Z R2 R EC OH t H2NX I I 0 [I I] [I I I] , condensation R W C NH w I I 0 [1-1] w herein each symbol is as defined above.

This production method is carried out by reacting the compound [II] with the aniline derivative [III] to obtain the anilide Compound [I-1].

The condensation reaction of the compounds [II] and [III] is carried out by usual methods for peptide synthesis.

Said methods for peptide synthesis are employed according to optional known methods, for example, methods described in"Peptide Synthesis"written by M. Bodansky and M. A.

Ondetti, Interscience, New York, 1966;"The Proteins", volume 2, written by F. M. Finn and K. Hofmann, H. Nenrath and R. L. Hill edition, Academic Press Inc., New York, 1976; "peputido-gosei no kiso to jikken (Basis and Experiment of Peptide Synthesis)"written by Nobuo Izumiya et al., Maruzen K. K., 1985; etc., as well as azide method, chloride method, acid anhydride method, mixed acid anhydride method, DCC method, active ester method, method using Woodward reagent K, carbonyldiimidazole method, oxidation-reduction method, DCC/HONB method, etc. and in addition WSC method, method using diethyl cyanophosphate (DEPC), etc.

The condensation reaction can be carried out in a solvent. Examples of the solvents to be employed in the reaction include anhydrous or hydrous N, N- dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylsulfoxide, pyridine, chloroform, dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, acetonitrile, or a suitable mixture of these solvents. The reaction temperature is generally about-20 C to preferably about-10C to about 30C and the reaction time is generally about 1 to about 100 hours, preferably about 2 to about 40 hours.

The thus obtained anilide derivative [I-1] can be isolated and purified by known separation and purification methods such as concentration, concentration under reduced pressure, extraction, crystallization, recrystallization, solvent convert, chromatography, etc.

[Method B] o R'W--- NH 11 0 [I-2] 10 ammoniumation (2) tertiary amination QD reductive amination, or 23 oxidation 2 _ z_ R W C NHY R W NH I I 0 [1-1]

CD When the group R2"in Compound [I-2] is, for example, a tertiary amine residue, Compound [I-1] wherein the group R2'is an quaternary ammonium can be produced by reacting Compound [I-2] with halogenated alkyl or halogenated aralkyl.

Examples of a halogen atom include chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc. and usually about 1 to 5 moles of the halogenated alkyl (e. g. halogenated lower (Ci-6) alkyl, etc.) or halogenated aralkyl (e. g. halogenated lower (Cl-4) alkyl-phenyl, etc.) is used per mole of Compound [I-2]. The reaction is carried out in an inert solvent such as toluene, benzene, xylene, dichloromethane, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide, etc., or a suitable mixture of these solvents. The reaction temperature is generally about 10 to about 160°C, preferably about 20 C to about 120 and the reaction time is generally about 1 hour to about 100 hours, preferably about 2 hours to about 40 hours. This reaction is preferably carried out under inert gas (e. g. nitrogen, argon, etc.) atmosphere.

(2) When the group R2"in Compound [I-2] is, for example, a secondary amine residue, Compound [I-1] wherein the group

R2'is a tertiary amino can be produced by reacting Compound [1-2] with halogenated alkyl or halogenated aralkyl.

Examples of a halogen atom include chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc. and usually about 1 to 2 moles of the halogenated alkyl or halogenated aralkyl is used per mole of Compound [I- 2]. If necessary, the reaction smoothly proceeds by addition of about once to thrice moles of a base such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, lithium hydride, sodium hydride, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate and further sodium iodide, potassium iodide, etc.

This tertiary amination reaction is carried out in an inert solvent such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, dimethoxyethane, 1,4-dioxane, toluene, benzene, xylene, dichloromethane, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), pyridine, etc., or a suitable mixture of these solvents.

The reaction temperature is generally about 0 C to 180 C, and the reaction time is generally about 1 hour to about 40 hours. This reaction is preferably carried out under inert gas (e. g. nitrogen, argon, etc.) atmosphere.

3 When the group R2"in Compound [1-2] is, for example, a secondary amine residue, Compound [I-1] wherein the group R2'is a tertiary amino can be produced by reacting Compound [I-2] with aldehyde compound in the presence of a reductive amination reagent such as triacetoxysodium boron hydride, cyanosodium boron hydride, sodium boron hydride, etc.

The conditions of this reductive amination reaction varies depending on the reagent to be used. For example, when triacetoxysodium boron hydride is used, reaction is carried out in an inert solvent such as dichloromethane, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, dioxane, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide (DMF), etc., or a suitable mixture of these solvents. In

this case, about 1 to 2 moles of the reagent is used per mole of Compound [1-2]. The reaction temperature is generally about OC to about 80 C, and the reaction time is generally about 1 hour to about 40 hours. This reaction is preferably carried out under inert gas (e. g. nitrogen, argon, etc.) atmosphere.

(4) When the group R2"in Compound [I-2] is, for example, a sulfide residue or a tertiary amine residue, Compound [I-1] wherein the group R2'is a sulfinyl group, a sulfonyl group or an amine oxide group can be produced by reacting Compound [1-2] with an oxidizing agent such as m-chloroperbenzoic acid, perbenzoic acid, p-nitroperbenzoic acid, magnesium monoperoxyphthalate, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, sodium periodate, potassium periodate, etc. The conditions of this oxidation reaction varies depending on the oxidizing agent to be used. For example, when m-chloroperbenzoic acid is used, reaction is carried out in an inert solvent such as dichloromethane, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylether, tetrahydrofuran, acetone, ethyl acetate, etc., or a suitable mixture of these solvents. Usually, about 1-3 moles of oxidizing agent is used per mole of Compound [1-2]. The reaction temperature is generally about-25 C to about 8 C (preferably-25 C to 25 C), and the reaction time is generally about 1 hour to about 40 hours.

[Method C] z v R'W C NH I I 0 II 0 [IV] T ammoniumation (D phosphoniumation or substitution /=Z--R2' Z R2 R W C NH I I 0 [1-1]

wherein V in the Compound [IV] is a halogen atom (chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.), or a sulfonyloxy group (methane- sulfonyloxy group, trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group, benzenesulfonyloxy group, toluenesulfonyloxy group, etc.), and the other symbols are as defined above.

(D Compound [I-1] wherein the group R2'is a quaternary ammonium can be produced by reacting Compound [IV] and a tertiary amine. The reaction is carried out in an inert solvent such as toluene, benzene, xylene, dichloromethane, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylacetamide, etc., or a suitable mixture of these solvents. Usually, about 1-3 moles of the tertiary amine is used per mole of Compound [IV]. The reaction temperature is generally about 10 to about 120'C, and the reaction time is generally about 1 hour to about 40 hours. This reaction is preferably carried out under inert gas (e. g. nitrogen, argon, etc.) atmosphere.

Compound [I-1] wherein the group R2 is a quaternary phosphonium can be produced by reacting Compound [IV] and a tertiary phosphine. The reaction is carried out in an

inert solvent such as toluene, benzene, xylene, dichloromethane, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide (DMF), or a suitable mixture of these solvents. Usually, about 1-2 moles of the tertiary phosphine is used per mole of Compound [IV]. The reaction temperature is generally about 20 C to about 150 C, and the reaction time is generally about 1 hour to about 50 hours. This reaction is preferably carried out under inert gas (e. g. nitrogen, argon, etc.) atmosphere.

# (Compound [I-1] wherein the group R2 is a secondary or tertiary amino group or a thio group can be produced by reacting Compound [IV] and primary or secondary amine compound or thiol compound. Usually, about 1 to 3 n. oles of the primary or secondary amine compound or the thiol compound is used per mole of Compound [IV]. If necessary, the reaction smoothly proceeds by addition of about once to thrice moles of a base such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, lithium hydride, sodium hydride, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate and further sodium iodide, potassium iodide, etc. This substitution reaction is carried out in an inert solvent such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, dimethoxyethane, 1,4- dioxane, toluene, benzene, xylene, dichloromethane, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), pyridine, etc., or a suitable mixture of these solvents. The reaction temperature is generally about-10°C to about 180'C, and the reaction time is generally about 1 hour to about 40 hours.

The reaction is carried out preferably under inert gas (e. g. nitrogen, argon, etc.) atmosphere.

[Method D] Z R2s Z R2 V'IN-C NH In \-/ 0 [V] Suzuki reaction duo- , Z RZ RW C NH / II 0 C I _3

wherein V'is a halogen atom (bromine, iodine, etc.) or a sulfonyloxy group (trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group, etc.), and the other symbols are as defined above.

Compound [I-3] wherein the group R1'is a 5-to 6- membered aromatic ring group can be produced by subjecting Compound [V] to, for example, Suzuki reaction [cross condensation reaction of aryl borate with e. g. aryl halide or aryloxytrifluoromethanesulfonate in the presence of palladium catalyst; A. Suzuki et al., Synth. Commun. 1981, 11,513]. Usually, about 1-1.5 times moles of aryl borate is used per mole of Compound [V].

Compound [II] used as a starting material can be produced by a known method (e. g. method described in JP-A-73476/1996, etc.) or the methods analogous thereto.

For example, Compound [II] can be produced by a method described in the following Reaction Scheme I, a method described in the following Reference Examples or the methods analogous thereto.

Reaction Scheme I

wherein R9 is a Cl4 alkyl group, Y''is a divalent group, which does not contain a unsaturated bond and by which the ring B forms a 5-to 7-membered ring, and the other symbols are as defined above.

In this reaction, the compound of the formula [VI] is heated with a polyphosphoric acid, or Compound [VI] is converted to acid chloride with thionyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, phosphorous oxychloride, phosphorous pentachloride, etc., followed by subjecting the resulting acid chloride to usual Friedel-Crafts reaction and cyclizing the same to produce Compound [VII]. Compound [VII] is reacted with carbonate ester in the presence of a base to produce ketoester [VIII]. Compound [VIII] is subjected to

reduction with catalytic hydrogenation or sodium boron hydride, etc. to produce Compound [IX]. Compound [IX] is subjected to dehydration and ester hydrolysis by per se known method to produce unsaturated carboxylic acid [II-1].

Compound [III] can be produced by a known method (e. g. method described in JP-A-73476/1996, etc.) or the methods analogous thereto. For example, Compound [III] can be produced by a method described in the following Reaction Scheme II, a method described in the following Reference Examples or the methods analogous thereto.

Reaction Scheme II 0 2N Z-R 2'H 2 N Z-R 2' IXI X)"2""' ' Z R 2 Z R [I I I] reduction The reduction of Compound [X] can be carried out per se known methods, for example, reduction with metal, reduction with metal hydride, reduction with metal hydride complex compound, reduction with diborane or substituted borane, catalytic hydrogenation, etc. That is, this reaction is carried out by treating Compound [X] with reduction agent. Examples of the reduction agent include metal such as reduced iron, zinc powder, etc.; alkali metal boron hydride (e. g. sodium boron hydride, lithium boron hydride, etc.); metal hydride complex compound such as aluminum lithium hydride, etc.; metal hydride such as sodium hydride etc.; organic tin compound (triphenyltin hydride, etc.), metal complex compound and metal salt such as nickel compound, zinc compound etc.; catalytic reduction agent using hydrogen and transit metal catalyst such as palladium, plutinum, rhodium, etc.; diborane; etc. Among others, as the reduction agent, catalytic reduction agent using

hydrogen and transit metal catalyst such as palladium, plutinum, rhodium, etc.; reduced iron, etc. are preferable.

The reaction is carried out in a solvent which does not affect the reaction. Examples of the solvent include benzene, toluene, xylene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, 2- tetrachloroethane, diethylether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, 2-methoxyethanol, N, N-dimethylformamide, acetic acid, or a suitable mixture of these solvents, etc. The solvent is appropriately selected depending on kind of the reduction agent. The reaction temperature is generally about-20 C to about 150°C, preferably about O C to about 100°C, and the reaction time is generally about 1 to about 24 hours.

The resulting Compound [III] can be separated and purified with know separation and purification methods such as concentration, concentration under reduced pressure, extraction, crystallization, was recrystallized with, solvent conversion, chromatography, etc.

The compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof of the present invention has potent antagonistic activity on MCP-1 receptor and therefore can be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of various inflammatory diseases, cardiac infarction, myocarditis, etc. in human and animals (e. g. mouse, rat, cat, dog, rabbit, bovine, swine, etc.). The compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof of the present invention is low toxic and safely used as MCP-1 receptor antagonist (e. g. a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiac infarction, myocarditis, etc.).

The dose per day of the compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof varies depending on the condition and body weight of a patient, administration route, etc. Typical daily dose per adult patient (body weight: 50Kg) for oral administration is about 5-lOOOmg, preferably about 10-600mg, and in particular about 15-150mg, as active ingredient [the

compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof] and the compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof is administered once or 2-3 times par day.

Best Mode for Carrying out the Invention The present invention is hereinafter described in more detail by means of the following Test Example, Reference Example and Working Example, which are mere examples of the present invention and are not construed as limitative to the present invention.

Test Example 1 Determination of inhibitory activity on MCP-1 receptor According to a method described in Working Example 1 of JP-A-238688/1997, human receptor gene was prepared.

Said gene was inserted to plasmid pMCR, which was introduced into CHO cell. The resultant transformant [CHO (MCR); FERM BP-5446; IFO 50461] was used for the following experiment.

On 96 well culture plate (Packard Instrument Company), 7 X 104 cell/well of CHO cells expressing human MCP-1 receptor were inoculated, and the cells were cultivated at 37 C overnight. The medium was removed by means of suction. To the residue were added a buffer solution (D-MEM containing 0.5% BSA and 20mM HEPES; pH7.4), Test Compound (1MM) and 125I-human recombinant MCP-1 (Amersham; final concentration: lOOpM), and the mixture was allowed to react at room temperature for 40 minutes. The buffer solution was removed by means of suction and washed twice with PBS. To the residue was added MICROSCINT-20 (Packard Instrument Company), radioactivity of I (cpm) was determined with Topcount (Packard).

The count number (cpm) (non-specific binding) of 125I which binds to CHO cells (mock) having a vector was taken <BR> <BR> <BR> from the count number (cpm) of 125 ! which binds to CHO cells expressing human MCP-1 receptor to obtain the amended count number, which was converted into 100%, and inhibition rate

of Test Compound (whose number is referred to in the following Examples) against MCP-1 binding to its receptor was calculated. The results are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Compound Number Inhibition Rate (%) 16 89 72 77 94 92 97 96 128 80 151 80 178 64 220 98 Test Example 2 Chemotaxis Inhibition Assay To a lower chamber of 96 well chemotaxis chamber (Neuro Probe, AB96) was added a solution of 20nM MCP-1 (chemotaxis inducer) in buffer (D-MEM containing 0.5% BSA and 20mM HEPES; pH7.4), and the chamber was covered by a filter coated with bovine fibronectin. To its upper chamber were added CHO cells expressing human MCP-1 receptor (2 X 105 cell/well) and Test Compound (1 gM), followed by incubation at 37 C in 5% <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> C02 for 4 hours. The cells migrated under the filter was stained with Diff Quick, and absorbance at 600nm of wave length (O. D at 600nm) was determined by microplate reader.

The absorbance in the absence of MCP-1 in the lower chamber was taken from the absorbance in the presence of MCP-1 in the lower chamber to obtain the amended absorbance (AO. D, chemotaxis induced by MCP-1), which was converted into 100%, and chemotaxis inhibition rate of Test Compound was calculated.

The results are shown in Table 2.

Table 2 Compound Number Inhibition Rate(%) 16 87 128 89 The pharmaceutical composition for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor (e. g. a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiac infarction, myocarditis, etc.) comprising the compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof of the present invention, as an active ingredient, can be prepared, for example, by the following prescriptions: 1. Capsule (1) Compound obtained in Working Example 128 40mg (2) lactose 70mg (3) fine orystalline cellulose 9mg (4) magnesium stearate 1mg 1 capsule 120mg (1), (2), (3) and 1/2 of (4) are mixed and then granulated.

To the granules is added the remainder of (4), and the whole is filled into a gelatin capsule.

2. Tablet (1) Compound obtained in Working Example 128 40mg (2) lactose 58mg (3) corn starch 18mg (4) fine crystalline cellulose 3.5mg (5) magnesium stearate 0.5mg 1 tablet 120mg (1), (2), (3), 2/3 of (4) and 1/2 of (5) are mixed and then granulated. To the granules are added the remainders of (4) and (5), followed by subjecting the mixture to compression molding.

Working Example Reference Example 1 In THF (50ml) was dissolved 4-nitrobenzylchloride

(5.00g), and piperidine (6.20g) was added to the mixture.

The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1/2) to give 1- (4-nitrobenzyl) piperidine (6.41g) as pale yellow oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 1.38-1.70 (6H, m), 2.30-2.45 (4H, m), 3.55 (2H, s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

Reference Example 2 In ethanol (50ml) was dissolved 1- (4-nitrobenzyl)- piperidine (6.41g), and 10% dried palladium on carbon (0. 33g) was added to the mixture. Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 24 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from hexane to give 1- (4-amino- benzyl) piperidine (l. Olg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 87-88C Elemental Analysis for CuHiaN ; Calcd: C, 75.74; H, 9.53; N, 14.72.

Found: C, 75.82; H, 9.58; N, 14.61.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 1117,1038,991 in NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.35-1.65 (6H, m), 2.28-2.45 (4H, m), 3.37 (2H, s), 3.61 (2H, br s), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

Reference Example 3 In THF (3ml) was dissolved 7-cyclohexyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (100mg), and oxalyl chloride <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (41 ß l) and a drop of DMF were added to the mixture. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (3ml), and diethyl 4-aminobenzyl-

phosphonate (99mg) and triethylamine (6021) were added to the mixture at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. To the mixture was added water (100ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 3/1) to give 7-cyclohexyl-N- [4- (diethoxyphosphoryl) benzyl]-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (85mg) as colorless crystals. mp 169-170C Elemental Analysis for C2, H34NO4P 0. 2H20 Calcd: C, 68.83; H, 7.32; N, 2.97.

Found: C, 68.83; H, 7.34; N, 3.00.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1136, 1053,1026,966 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 1.05-1.95 (16H, m), 2.40-2.56 (1H, m), 2.60-2.73 (2H, m), 2.80-3.00 (2H, m), 4.00-4.22 (4H, m), 7.05-7.15 (3H, m), 7.31 (1H, s), 7.68-7.88 (5H, m).

Reference Example 4 In thionyl chloride (5.8ml) was dissolved 4-nitro- benzylphosphonic acid (1.50g), and a drop of DMF were added to the mixture. The mixture was refluxed for 5 hours, and thionyl chloride was evaporated under reduced pressure.

The residue was dissolved in THF (15ml), and to the mixture was dropped a solution of ethylamine (excess amount) and pyridine (1.2ml) in acetonitrile (2ml) at-78C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours.

The precipitates was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/methanol=5/1) to give N, N'-diethyl-p- (4-nitrobenzyl)-phosphondiamide (1.88g) as colorless crystals. mp 102-103°C Elemental Analysis for CnHOaP

Calcd: C, 48.71; H, 6.69; N, 15.49.

Found: C, 48.51; H, 6.40; N, 15.37.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 3244,2970,1520,1348,1173,1128,966 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 0.99 (6H, t, J=7.1Hz), 2.65- 2.85 (4H, m), 3.11 (2H, d, J=18.8Hz), 3.99-4.15 (2H, m), 7.52 (2H, dd, J=2.2,8.6Hz), 8.15 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

Reference Example 5 In ethanol (20ml) was dissolved N, N'-diethyl-p- (4- nitrobenzyl) phosphondiamide (1.71g), and 10% dried palladium on carbon (0.09g) was added to the solution.

Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 72 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from diisopropylether to give p- (4-aminobenzyl)-N, N'-diethyl- phosphondiamide (1.28g) as colorless crystals. mp 109-111C Elemental Analysis for CllH20N30P-O. 1H20 Calcd: C, 54.35; H, 8.46; N, 17.29.

Found: C, 54.39; H, 8.42; N, 17.00.

IR (KBr) cni: 785 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 1.10 (6H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.95-2.10 (2H, m), 2.80-3.03 (6H, m), 3.30-3.90 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

Reference Example 6 In xylene (450ml) was dissolved 7-methoxy-1-tetralone (50.0g) under argon atmosphere. To the mixture was added aluminum chloride (75. 7g), and the mixture was refluxed for 4.5 hours. The mixture was cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added 3N hydrochloric acid (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 7-hydroxy-1- tetralone (36.4g) as dark green crystals.

mp 162-163°C in NMR (200MHz, CDC) 6: 2.02-2.20 (2H, m), 2.65 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 6.00-6.20 (1H, br), 7.04 (1H, dd, 4Hz), 7.16 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.61 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz).

Reference Example 7 In dichloromethane (500ml) were dissolved 7- hydroxy-1-tetralone (15.0g) and triethylamine (38.9ml) under argon atmosphere, and to the mixture was added dropwise trifluoromethanesulfonic acid anhydride (15.6ml) at OC.

The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at O C, and to the mixture was added water (500ml). The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1/7) to give 7- (trifluoromethanesulfoxy)- 1-tetralone (23.3g) as pale brown oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 2.10-2.25 (2H, m), 2.69 (2H, t, J=6. 6Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 7.37 (2H, s), 7.91 (1H, s).

Reference Example 8 A mixture of 7- (trifluoromethanesulfoxy)-1-tetralone (23. 3g), phenyl borate (11.8g), potassium carbonate (21.9g), toluene (500ml), ethanol (50ml) and water (50ml) was stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature under argon atmosphere, and to the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (3.66g). The mixture was refluxed for 20 hours and then cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene/hexane=1/5/5) to give 7-phenyl-1-tetralone (15. lg) as pale brown oil. in NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 2.10-2.25 (2H, m), 2.65-2.75 (2H,

m), 2.96-3.05 (2H, m), 7.31-7.50 (4H, m), 7.57-7.67 (2H, m), 7.73 (1H, dd, J=2.2,8. OHz), 8.30 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

Reference Example 9 A mixture of sodium methoxide (18.3g), dimethyl carbonate (107ml) and 7-phenyl-1-tetralone (15.1g) was refluxed for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to O C. To the mixture was gradually added 3N hydrochloric acid (200ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a brown solid.

The solid was dissolved in dichloromethane (100ml), and to the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (1.60g) at OC.

To the mixture was added dropwise methanol (lOml) for 30 minutes, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 4 hours at O C. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in methanol (45ml). To the mixture was added 2N sodium hydroxide (50ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, acidified with concentrated hydro-chloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in Diglyme (1,1'-oxybis [2-methoxyethane]) (50ml), and to the mixture was added concentrated hydrochloric acid (lOml). The mixture was stirred for 2 hours at look, and to the mixture was added water (500ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (200ml), washed with diethylether, acidified by adding concentrated

hydrochloric acid to the aqueous layer and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol-water to give 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (7.47g) as brown crystals. mp 204-208°C 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 2.61-2.73 (2H, m), 2.88-3.00 (2H, m), 7.23-7.60 (8H, m), 7.74 (1H, s).

Reference Example 10 In THF (250ml) was dissolved 4-nitrobenzylbromide (25.0g), and to the mixture was added morpholine (25.2ml) at 0-C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 15 hours at room temperature. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 4- (4-nitrobenzyl) morpholine (25.5g) as pale yellow crystals. A portion of the crystals was recrystallized from diisopropylether to give pale yellow crystals which were used for various analyses. mp 79-80C Elemental Analysis for CllHl4N203 Calcd: C, 59.45; H, 6.35; N, 12.60.

Found: C, 59.68; H, 6.25; N, 12.75.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 864,744 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 2.37-2.55 (4H, m), 3.59 (2H, s), 3.65-3.80 (4H, m), 7.53 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

Reference Example 11 In ethanol (300ml) was dissolved 4- (4-nitrobenzyl)- morpholine (25.8g), and to the mixture was added dried 10% palladium on carbon (Pd-C) (l. OOg). Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature

under atmospheric pressure for 20 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 4- (4-aminobenzyl)- morpholine (430mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 98-99C Elemental Analysis for ClIH16N20 Calcd: C, 68.72; H, 8.39; N, 14.57.

Found: C, 68.57; H, 8.25; N, 14.59.

IR (KBr) cni: 1282,1111,1005,860 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) oR: 2.32-2.52 (4H, m), 3.39 (2H, s), 3.45-3.80 (6H, m), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz).

Reference Example 12 In THF (250ml) was dissolved 4-nitrobenzyl bromide (25.0g), and to the mixture was added pyrrolidine (24. lml) at 0°C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 60 hours. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 1- (4-nitrobenzyl) pyrrolidine (23.5g) as orange oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.75-1.85 (4H, m), 2.43-2.58 (4H, m), 3.71 (2H, s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

Reference Example 13 In ethanol (100ml) was dissolved 1- (4-nitrobenzyl)- pyrrolidine (23.5g), and to the mixture was added dried 10% palladium on carbon (l. OOg). Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 20 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/triethylamine =10/1) to give

1- (4-aminobenzyl) pyrrolidine (8.54g) as orange oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 1.60-1.90 (4H, m), 2.35-2.55 (4H, m), 3.45-3.70 (4H, m), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

Reference Example 14 In THF (250ml) was dissolved 4-nitrobenzyl bromide (25.0g), and to the mixture was added 50% dimethylamine solution (29ml) at 0°C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 60 hours. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give dimethyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (20.7g) as orange oil.

IH NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.26 (6H, s), 3.52 (2H, s), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.19 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

Reference Example 15 In ethanol (100ml) was dissolved dimethyl-4-nitro- benzylamine (20.7g), and to the mixture was added dried 10% palladium on carbon (l. OOg). Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 20 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 4-aminobenzyl- dimethylamine (8.75g) as pale yellow oil. in NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 2.21 (6H, s), 3.31 (2H, s), 3.53-3.70 (2H, br), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

Reference Example 16 In THF (250ml) was dissolved 3-nitrobenzyl chloride (25.0g), and to the mixture was added piperidine (36ml).

The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the

mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 1- (3-nitrobenzyl) piperidine (32.2g) as pale yellow oil.

IH NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 8: 1.40-1.66 (6H, m), 2.33-2.44 (4H, m), 3.54 (2H, s), 7.47 (1H, t, J=8. 0Hz), 7.67 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 8.10 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 8.20 (1H, s).

Reference Example 17 In ethanol (100ml) was dissolved 1- (3-nitrobenzyl)- piperidine (32.2g), and to the mixture was added dried 10% palladium on carbon (1.61g). Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 24 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from diisopropylether-hexane to give 1- (3-aminobenzyl) piperidine (15.8g) as colorless crystals. mp 109-110C Elemental Analysis for Cl2Hl8Nz Calcd: C, 75.74; H, 9.53; N, 14.72.

Found: C, 75.81; H, 9.13; N, 14.87.

IR (KBr) cni 1: 3398,3184,2948,1643,1606,1454,1302,1101, 698 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 1.35-1.65 (6H, m), 2.25-2.45 (4H, m), 3.38 (2H, s), 3.50-3.75 (2H, br), 6. 57 (1H, brd, J=7.9Hz), 6.65-6.75 (2H, m), 7.08 (1H, t, J=7.9Hz).

Reference Example 18 In DMF (100ml) was dissolved 4- (2-bromoethyl) nitro- benzene (25.0g), and to the solution were added piperidine (12.9ml) and potassium carbonate (18. 0g). The mixture was stirred at 70°C for 15 hours, and to the mixture was added water (900ml), and then the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and

concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 1- [2- (4-nitro-phenyl) ethyl] piperidine (24.8g) as orange oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.39-1.75 (6H, m), 2.35-2.65 (6H, m), 2.85-3.00 (2H, m), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.14 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

Reference Example 19 In ethanol (100ml) was dissolved 1- [2- (4-nitro- phenyl) ethyl] piperidine (24.8g), and to the mixture was added dried 10% palladium on carbon (1.24g). Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 86 hours.'rhe palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated to give 1- [2- (4-aminophenyl) ethyl]-piperidine (21.7g) as pale brown oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13 6 : 1.40-1.80 (6H, m), 2.35-2.60 (6H, m), 2.60-2.80 (2H, m), 3.40-3.70 (2H, br), 6.62 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

Reference Example 20 In methanol (35ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4- dihydro-naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (1.50g), and to the mixture was added concentrated sulfuric acid (O. lml), and then the mixture was refluxed for 9 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, and then the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate (100ml), and to the mixture was added activated manganese dioxide (9g). The mixture was refluxed for 48 hours and then cooled to room temperature. The manganese dioxide was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated.

The residue was dissolved in methanol (15ml), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide (lOml). The mixture

was refluxed for 4 hours and then cooled to room temperature.

The mixture was acidified with dilute hydrochloric acid, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7-phenylnaphthalene-2- carboxylic acid (783mg) as colorless crystals. mp 244-245C Elemental Analysis for C17H, 202 Calcd: C, 82.24; H, 4.87.

Found: C, 82.10; H, 4.85.

IR (KBr) cm : 3053, 1701,1684,1429,1302,860,756,696 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl,) 6: 7.37-7.57 (3H, m), 7.70-7.77 (2H, m), 7.86-8.02 (3H, m), 8.10-8.20 (2H, m), 8.77 (1H, s).

Reference Example 21 To a solution of 4-nitrobenzylalcohol (4.59g) in methanol (300ml) was added copper chloride (I) (17.8g) at room temperature, and then was gradually added potassium boron hydride (11.3g) for 40 minutes. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=3/1) to give 4-aminobenzylalcohol (1.31g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 53-55t Elemental Analysis for C7H9NO Calcd: C, 68.27; H, 7.37; N, 11.37.

Found: C, 68.43; H, 7.43; N, 11.49.

IR (KBr) cm: 3375,3219,1614,1514,1470,1259,1041,854, 827,748,509 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 : 3.50-3.85 (2H, br), 4.56 (2H, s), 6.68 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

Reference Example 22 In THF (lOml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (262tel) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in DMF (5ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added a solution of 4-aminobenzylalcohol (246mg) in pyridine (lOml) at OC. The reaction mixture was stirred at OC for 3 hours. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and then the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-acetone to give N- [4- (hydroxymethyl) phenyl]- 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (486mg) as pale brown crystals. mp 207-210°C Elemental Analysis for C24H21NO2 0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 79.10; H, 6.08; N, 3.84.

Found: C, 79.35; H, 5.97; N, 3.86.

IR (KBr) cm- : 1527,1412,1317,831, 764,700 HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 2.50-2.66 (2H, m), 2.80-2.95 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, s), 7.23-7.72 (13H, m), 9.91 (1H, s).

Reference Example 23 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of 7- (trifluoro- methanesulfoxy)-1-tetralone (9.02g), 4-methylphenyl borate (5.00g), potassium carbonate (8.46g), toluene (300ml), ethanol (30ml) and water (30ml) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (1.06g). The mixture was refluxed for 14 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was separated, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified

with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene=1/10) to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-l-tetralone (5.23g) as colorless crystals. mp 86-87C Elemental Analysis for C1, H, 60 Calcd: C, 86.41; H, 6.82.

Found: C, 86.30; H, 6.69.

IR (KBr) cm: 1435,1323,1223,1178, 810 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 2.10-2.24 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.69 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 7.21-7.35 (3H, m), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.71 (1H, dd, J=2.2,8.2Hz), 8.27 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

Reference Example 24 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of 7- (trifluoro- methanesulfoxy)-l-tetralone (17.5g), 4-fluorophenyl borate (lO. Og), potassium carbonate (16.6g), toluene (500ml), ethanol (50ml) and water (50ml) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (2.08g). The mixture was refluxed for 14 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was separated, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene=l/10) to give 7- (4-fluorophenyl)-1-tetralone (13.8g) as brown oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 2.10-2.24 (2H, m), 2.70 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 7.07-7.19 (2H, m), 7.30 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.53-7.62 (2H, m), 7.67 (1H, dd, J=2.2, 8.2Hz), 8.23 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

Reference Example 25 A mixture of sodium methoxide (5.63g), dimethyl carbonate (33ml) and 7- (4-methylphenyl)-1-tetralone (4.93g) was refluxed for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0°C, and to the mixture was gradually added 3N hydrochloric acid (80ml). The mixture was extracted with

ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (30ml), and to the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (494mg) at O and then was dropwise added methanol (3ml) for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0C for 4 hours, and to the mixture was added water (500ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in methanol (20ml), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide (20ml). The mixture was refluxed for 4 hours, cooled, acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in Diglyme (20ml), and to the mixture was added concentrated hydrochloric acid (4ml). The mixture was stirred at 100 C for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (500ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in 0.5N sodium hydroxide (400ml), and the mixture was washed with diethylether. The aqueous layer was separated and acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (1.96g) as pale brown crystals. mp 230-231°C Elemental Analysis for CisHI602

Calcd: C, 81.79; H, 6.10.

Found: C, 81.62; H, 6.11.

IR (KBr) cm: 1626,1431,1300,928, 810 'H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 2.40 (3H, s), 2.61-2.71 (2H, m), 2.89-2.98 (2H, m), 7.22-7.28 (3H, m), 7.45-7.51 (4H, m), 7.73 (1H, s).

Reference Example 26 A mixture of sodium methoxide (15.5g), dimethyl carbonate (91ml) and 7- (4-fluorophenyl)-1-tetralone (13.8g) was refluxed for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to O'C, and to the mixture was gradually added 3N hydrochloric acid (200ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (90ml), and to the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (1.36g) at 0C and then was dropwise added methanol (9ml) for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0C for 4 hours, and to the mixture was added water (500ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in methanol (80ml), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide (100ml). The mixture was refluxed for 4 hours and cooled to room temperature. The mixture was acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in Diglyme (50ml), and to the mixture was added concentrated hydrochloric acid (10ml). The mixture was stirred at 100°C for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (500ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride

solution, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in 0.5N sodium hydroxide (400ml), and the mixture was washed with diethylether. The aqueous layer was separated, acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7- (4-fluorophenyl)- 3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (6. Olg) as pale brown crystals. mp 213-214°C Elemental Analysis for Cl, Hl302F Calcd: C, 76.11; H, 4.88.

Found: C, 76.02; H, 4.97.

IR (KBr) cm: 2953,1695,1518,1431,1300,1281,1246,930, 824 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.61-2.72 (2H, m), 2.90-2.99 (2H, m), 7.08-7.19 (2H, m), 7.23-7.29 (1H, m), 7.41-7.58 (4H, m), 7.72 (1H, s).

Reference Example 27 To a mixture of N- [4- (hydroxymethyl) phenyl]-7- phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (566mg), lithium chloride (135mg), triethylamine (44621) and dichloromethane (50ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (172ß1), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added dilute hydrochloric acid. The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (chloromethyl) phenyl]-7- phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (494mg) as colorless crystals. mp 176-177C Elemental Analysis for C24H2oNOCl

Calcd: C, 77.10; H, 5.39; N, 3.75.

Found: C, 76.95; H, 5.47; N, 3.82.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 3327, 1649,1618,1527,1412,1317,831,764, 700 H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.85-2.95 (2H, m), 4.74 (2H, s), 7.30-7.80 (13H, m), 10.05 (1H, s).

Reference Example 28 A mixture of 4-nitrobenzylalcohol (10. Og), tert- butyl-dimethylsilyl chloride (11.8g), imidazole (11.2g) and DMF (50ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours.

To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium cliloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1/7) to give tert-butyldimethyl-4-nitrobenzyloxysilane (17.5g) as pale yellow oil.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 0.13 (6H, s), 0.96 (9H, s), 4.83 (2H, s), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.20 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

Reference Example 29 In ethanol (80ml) was dissolved tert-butyldimethyl- 4-nitrobenzyloxysilane (16.5g), and to the mixture was added dried 5% palladium on carbon (0.83g). Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 7.5 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1/4) to give 4- aminobenzyloxy-tert-butyldimethylsilane (13.8g) as colorless oil.

IR (neat) cm-1.3359,2954,2856,1626,1518,1471,1375, 777 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 0.07 (6H, s), 0.92 (9H, s), 3.50-3.70 (2H, br), 4.62 (2H, s), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

Reference Example 30 In THF (60ml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)- 3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (4.02g). To the solution were added oxalyl chloride (1.99ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (30ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added a solution of 4-amino-benzyloxy-tert-butyldimethyl- silane (3.97g) and triethylamine (2.56ml) in THF (30ml) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 19 hours. To the mixture was added water (300ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene/hexane=1/5/5). The resulting oil was dissolved in acetone (60ml), and to the mixture was added 6N hydrochloric acid (2ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture were added 0.5% sodium hydroxide (500ml) and diisopropylether (200ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes. The resulting precipitate s was filtered and recrystallized from acetone-diisopropylether to give N- [4- (hydroxy-methyl)phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydro-naphthalene-2-carboxamide (4.54g) as pale brown crystals. mp 219-220°C Elemental Analysis for C2sH23NO2 Calcd: C, 81.27; H, 6.27; N, 3.79.

Found: C, 81.23; H, 5.99; N, 3.80.

IR (KBr) cm: 1597,1531,1414,1321,810 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.65 (2H, m), 2.83-2.93 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, d, J=5.6Hz), 5.13 (1H, t, J=5.6Hz), 7.23-7.33 (5H, m), 7.44-7.58 (5H, m), 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 9.93 (1H, s).

Reference Example 31 To a mixture of N- [4- (hydroxymethyl) phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (2.20g), lithium chloride (505mg), triethylamine (1.67ml), DMAP [4-dimethylaminopyridine] (catalytic amount) and dichloromethane (200ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride <BR> <BR> <BR> (645tell), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 42 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added 0.5N hydrochloric acid (200ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (chloromethyl)-phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (973mg) as colorless crystals. mp 178-179C Elemental Analysis for C2sH22NOCl Calcd: C, 77.41; H, 5.72; N, 3.61.

Found: C, 77.34; H, 5.89; N, 3.65.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3332, 1651,1620,1529,1412,1319,812 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.83-2.93 (2H, m), 4.74 (2H, s), 7.24-7.60 (1OH, m), 7.76 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.04 (1H, s).

Reference Example 32 Under argon atmosphere, 6-methoxy-1-indanone (lO. Og) was dissolved in xylene (100ml), and to the mixture was added aluminum chloride (16.4g). The mixture was refluxed for 2 hours and then cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added 3N hydrochloric acid (100ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give 6-hydroxy- 1-indanone (7.36g) as pale brown crystals.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 2.67-2.76 (2H, m), 3.02-3.11 (2H, m), 5.61 (1H, s), 7.10-7.21 (2H, m), 7.36 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz).

Reference Example 33 Under argon atmosphere, 6-hydroxy-1-indanone (7.36g) and triethylamine (20.9ml) were dissolved in dichloro- methane (120ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added trifluoromethanesulfonic acid anhydride (8.78ml) at O C.

The reaction mixture was stirred at OC for 1 hour, and to the mixture was added water (200ml). The organic layer was separated, washed with water, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1/4) to give 6- (trifluoromethane- sulfoxy)-1-indanone (11.5g) as brown oil.

. 1 H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 2.75-2.83 (2H, m), 3.17-3.24 (2H, m), 7.50 (1H, dd, J=2.4,8.4Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.64 (1H, d, J=2. 4Hz).

Reference Example 34 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of 6- (trifluoro- methanesulfoxy)-1-indanone (11.5g), 4-methylphenyl borate (6.69g), potassium carbonate (11.3g), toluene (400ml), ethanol (40ml) and water (40ml) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (1.42g). The mixture was refluxed for 17 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was separated, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene=1/10) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 6- (4- methylphenyl)-1-indanone (5.20g) as pale brown crystals. mp 121-122°C Elemental Analysis for C16Hl40 Calcd: C, 86.45; H, 6.35.

Found: C, 86.46; H, 6.23.

IR (KBr) cm'1 : 814

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.40 (3H, s), 2.70-2.79 (2H, m), 3.13-3.22 (2H, m), 7.23-7.29 (2H, m), 7.48-7.57 (3H, m), 7.83 (1H, dd, J=1.8,8.0Hz), 7.96 (1H, s).

Reference Example 35 A solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-1-indanone (4.97g) in THF (33ml) was dropwise added to a refluxed mixture of 60% sodium hydride (3.26g), potassium hydride (catalytic amount), dimethyl carbonate (6.65ml) and THF (100ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 6 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0C, and to the mixture was gradually added 2N hydrochloric acid (150ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene=1/3) to give a brown solid. The solid was dissolved in dichloromethane (100ml), and to the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (391mg) <BR> <BR> <BR> at 0C and then was dropwise added methanol (lOml). The reaction mixture was stirred at 0 0C for 1.5 hours, and to the mixture was added water (500ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was dissolved in methanol (30ml), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide (40ml). The mixture was refluxed for 2 hours and cooled to room temperature.

To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was washed with diethylether. The aqueous layer was acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in Diglyme (30ml), and to the mixture was added concentrated hydrochloric acid (6ml). The mixture was stirred at 100 for 2 hours, and to the solution were added

0.5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (500ml) and hexane (500ml). The resulting precipitate was filtered to give 5- (4-methylphenyl)-indene-2-carboxylic acid (2.72g) as brown crystals. mp (decomp.) Elemental Analysis for C, Hl, Oz'0. 1HzO Calcd: C, 80.99; H, 5.68.

Found: C, 80.92; H, 5.55.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 2999, 1670, 1572,1259,808 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.35 (3H, s), 3.63-3.70 (2H, m), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.53-7.73 (5H, m), 7.83 (1H, d, J=6. OHz).

Reference Example 36 A mixture of hexamethyleneimine (15.0g), ethyl iodide (14.5ml), potassium carbonate (31.3g) and ethanol (300ml) was refluxed for 6 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added diethylether, and insoluble material was filtered off. The filtrate was under reduced pressure to give 1-ethylperhydroazepine (4.56g) as colorless oil. bp 73-76 C/70mmHg IR (neat) cm~ : 1190,1140,1093 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.55-1.72 (8H, m), 2.47-2.65 (6H, m).

Reference Example 37 A mixture of hexamethyleneimine (15.0g), 1-propyl iodide (29.5ml), potassium carbonate (31.3g) and ethanol (300ml) was refluxed for 42 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added diethylether, and insoluble material was filtered off. The filtrate was under reduced pressure to give 1-propylperhydroazepine (2.50g) as colorless oil. bp 70-74t/50mmHg IR (neat) cm'1: 2926,1749,1458,1375,1259,1184,1138, 1082 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) #: 0. 87 (3H, t, J=7.5Hz), 1.40-1.80

(10H, m), 2.36-2.46 (2H, m), 2.55-2.67 (4H, m).

Reference Example 38 A mixture of heptamethyleneimine (10. Og), ethyl iodide (8.48ml), potassium carbonate (18.3g) and ethanol (200ml) was refluxed for 13 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added diethylether, and insoluble material was filtered off. The filtrate was under reduced pressure to give 1-ethylperhydroazocine (2.29g) as colorless oil. bp 76-78 C/40mmHg IR (neat) cm'1: 2920, 1475, 1446,1371,1252,1225,1161, 1093 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13 1.03 (3H, t, J=6.9Hz), 1.48-1.72 (10H, m), 2.42-2.60 (6H, m).

Reference Example 39 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of methyl (E)-3- (trifluoromethanesulfoxy) cinnamate (9. OOg), 4-methyl- phenyl borate (4.73g), potassium carbonate (8.02g), toluene (300ml), ethanol (30ml) and water (30ml) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (l. Olg), and the mixture was refluxed for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and the organic layer was separated, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene/hexane=1/5/5) to give colorless oil, which was dissolved in methanol (50ml). To the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide (50ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, acidified with concentrated hydro-chloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-3- (4-methyl-

phenyl) cinnamic acid (5.15g) as colorless crystals. mp 192-194C Elemental Analysis for C16Hl4O2 0. 1H20 Calcd: C, 80.04; H, 5.96.

Found: C, 80.13; H, 5.94.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 2922,1687,1628,1435,1321,1282,1225,798 1HNMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.41 (3H, s), 6.52 (1H, d, J=16. OHz), 7.23-7.30 (2H, m), 7.40-7.53 (4H, m), 7.56-7.65 (1H, m), 7.73 (1H, s), 7.85 (1H, d, J=16.0Hz).

Reference Example 40 In THF (50ml) was dissolved (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamic acid (5. OOg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (2. 38ml) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (50ml), and to the mixture were added 4-aminobenzyloxy-tert-butyl- dimethylsilane (5.48g) and triethylamine (3.53ml) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, and to the mixture was added water (200ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene/hexane=1/5/5) to give oil, which was dissolved in acetone (50ml). To the mixture was added 6N hydrochloric acid (lml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture were added 0.5% sodium hydroxide (500ml) and diisopropylether (200ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes. The resulting precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from acetone-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- (hydroxymethyl)-phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (6.18g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 220-223°C Elemental Analysis for C23H21N02

Calcd: C, 80.44; H, 6.16; N, 4.08.

Found: C, 80.12; H, 6.15; N, 4.00.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 1603,1541,1516,1414,1346, 1250,1184,999,787 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 2.36 (3H, s), 4.46 (2H, s), 6.93 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.46-7.71 (8H, m), 7.89 (1H, s), 10.18 (1H, s).

Reference Example 41 To a mixture of (E)-N- [4- (hydroxymethyl) phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (3.00g), lithium chloride (741mg), triethylamine (3.06ml), DMAP (catalytic amount) and dichloro-methane (300ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (1.15ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 13 hours. To the reaction mixture was added 4N hydrochloric acid ethyl acetate solution (3.3ml), and the mixture was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate- diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl) phenyl]- 3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (2.00g) as colorless crystals. mp 178-180t Elemental Analysis for C23H2oNOCl-O. lH20 Calcd: C, 75.96; H, 5.60; N, 3.85.

Found: C, 75.93; H, 5.50; N, 3.88.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 3344,3045,1664,1628,1531,1412,1338,1248, 1176,968,793,658 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.41 (3H, s), 4.58 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 7.25-7.31 (2H, m), 7.33-7.53 (7H, m), 7.55-7.67 (3H, m), 7.74 (1H, s), 7.83 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz).

Reference Example 42 To a solution cooled at-78t of 2-bromopyridine (lO. Og) in diethylether (200ml) was dropwise added 1.6M butyllithium hexane solution (39.6ml) for 10 minutes. The mixture was stirred at-78C for 1 hour, and to the mixture was dropwise added a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde in THF (50ml). The reaction mixture was stirred at-78C for 3

hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/toluene=l/2) and re-crystallized from diisopropylether to give (4-nitro- phenyl)- (2-pyridyl) methanol (4.50g) as orange crystals. mp 114-115'C Elemental Analysis for C12HloN203 Calcd: C, 62.61; H, 4.38; N, 12.17.

Found: C, 62.61; H, 4.27; N, 12.16.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1437,1336,1267,1068, 706 H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 5.44 (1H, br s), 5.86 (1H, s), 7.14-7.29 (2H, m), 7.55-7.73 (3H, m), 8.20 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.59 (1H, d, J=5. OHz).

Reference Example 43 In ethanol (50ml) was dissolved (4-nitrophenyl)- (2-pyridyl) methanol (2.30g), and to the mixture was added dried 10% palladium on carbon (0.12g). Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature under atmospheric pressure for 19 hours. The palladium was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give (4-aminophenyl) (2-pyridyl) methanol (1.90g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 139-140t Elemental Analysis for C12H12N20 Calcd: C, 71.98; H, 6.04; N, 13.99.

Found: C, 71.76; H, 6.01; N, 13.82.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3292,1612,1589,1512,1473,1439,1263,1055, 816,752,569 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 3.65 (2H, br s), 5.14 (1H, br s), 5.65 (1H, s), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.10-7.22 (4H, m), 7.61 (1H, dt, 6Hz) 8.55 (1H, d, J=4.8Hz).

Reference Example 44 Under argon atmosphere, ethyl 3-hydroxycinnamate (mp 88-89'C; 20.0g) and triethylamine (34.5ml) were dissolved in dichloromethane (200ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added trifluoromethanesulfonic acid anhydride (31.6g) at -5°C for 40 minutes. The reaction mixture was stirred at -5 C to 0C for 20 minutes, and to the mixture was added water (200ml). The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1/4) and crystallized from hexane to give ethyl 3- (trifluoro-methane- sulfoxy) cinnamate (33.5g). mp 52-53C 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 3.83 (3H, s), 6. 48 (1H, d, J=16.0Hz), 7.30 (1H, m), 7.41 (1H, t, J=1.6Hz), 7.51 (2H, m), 7.67 (1H, d, J=16. OHz).

Reference Example 45 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of ethyl 3- (trifluoromethanesulfoxy) cinnamate (3.10g), 4-methyl- phenyl borate (1.63g), potassium carbonate (2.76g), toluene (100ml), ethanol (lOml) and water (lOml) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (0.46g), and the mixture was refluxed for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1/6) to give ethyl 3- (4-methylphenyl)-cinnamate (2.21g) as colorless oil. The oil (2.20g) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml). To the mixture was added 2N sodium hydroxide (8.7ml), and the mixture was stirred at 50C for 2 hours.

The reaction mixture was cooled, acidified with potassium

hydrogen sulfate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with isopropylether to give 3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamic acid (1.54g) as colorless crystals. mp 186-187C HNMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 : 2.41 (3H, s), 6.53 (1H, d, J=16. OHz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=7.4Hz), 7.46-7.52 (4H, m), 7.50 (1H, s), 7.63 (1H, m), 7.86 (1H, d, J=16. OHz).

Reference Example 46 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of ethyl 3- (trifluoromethanesulfoxy) cinnamate (3.10g), 2-methyl- phenyl borate (mp 165-166 C; 1.63g), potassium carbonate (2.76g), toluene (100ml), ethanol (lOml) and water (lOml) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenyl-phosphine) palladium (0.46g), and the mixture was refluxed for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and the organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1/6) to give ethyl 3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamate (2.51g) as pale yellow oil. The oil (2.50g) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml). To the mixture was added 2N sodium hydroxide (10. Oml), and the mixture was <BR> <BR> <BR> stirredat50C for2hours. Thereactionmixturewascooled, acidified with potassium hydrogen sulfate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with isopropylether to give 3- (2- methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (1.96g) as colorless crystals. mp 124-125°C 1HNMR (200MHz, CDC13 6 : 2.27 (3H, s), 6. 49 (1H, d, J=16. OHz),

7.23-7.30 (4H, m), 7.36-7.57 (4H, m), d, J=7.4Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=16. OHz).

Reference Example 47 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of ethyl 3- (trifluoro-methanesulfoxy) cinnamate (3.10g), 2,5- dimethylphenyl borate (mp 184-186C; 1.80g), potassium carbonate (2.76g), toluene (100ml), ethanol (lOml) and water (lOml) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine)- palladium (0. 46g), and the mixture was refluxed for 27 hours.

The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and the organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1/6) to give ethyl 3- (2,5-dimethylphenyl) cinnamate (2.66g) as pale yellow oil.

The oil (2.50g) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and to the mixture was added 2N sodium hydroxide (10. Oml).

The mixture was stirred at 50C for 2 hours, cooled, acidified with potassium hydrogen sulfate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with isopropylether to give 3- (2,5- dimethylphenyl) cinnamic acid (1.96g) as colorless crystals. mp 156-157C in NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.23 (3H, s), 2.60 (3H, s), 6.49 (1H, d, J=16.0Hz), 7.06 (1H, s), 7.14 (2H, ABq, J=7.8Hz), 7.35-7.55 (4H, m), 7.36-7.57 (4H, m), 7.84 (1H, d, J=16. OHz).

Reference Example 48 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of ethyl 3- (trifluoromethanesulfoxy) cinnamate (3.10g), 3-nitro- phenyl borate (2.00g), potassium carbonate (2.76g), toluene (100ml), ethanol (lOml) and water (lOml) was stirred at room

temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (0.46g), and the mixture was refluxed for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=l/6) to give ethyl 3- (3-nitrophenyl)-cinnamate (2.40g) as pale yellow crystals. The crystals (2.40g) were dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and to the mixture was added 2N sodium hydroxide (8.5ml). The mixture was stirred at 50C for 2 hours, cooled, acidified with potassium hydrogen sulfate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with isopropylether to give 3- (3-nitrophenyl) cinnamic acid (1.88g) as pale yellow crystals. mp247-248C HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 6.59 (1H, d, J=16. OHz), 7.51-7.76 (4H, m), 7.70 (1H, d, J=16.0Hz), 7.96 (1H, d, J=9. OHz), 8.09 (1H, m), 8.22 (1H, m), 8.49 (1H, d, J=1.8Hz).

Working Example 1 (Production of Compound 1) In THF (5ml) was dissolved 7-cyclohexyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (200mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (82g1) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (5ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (164mg) and triethylamine (484 HI) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and

concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7-cyclohexyl-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl)-phenyl]-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 1) (223mg) as colorless crystals. mp 180-181C Elemental Analysis for C29H36N202 Calcd: C, 81.27; H, 8.47; N, 6.54.

Found: C, 81.03; H, 8.42; N, 6.53.

IR (KBr) ce: 3430,2931,1645,1597,1514,1412,1317,824 1HNMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.20-1.90 (16H, m), 2.30-2.57 (5H, m), 2.60-2.72 (2H, m), 2.85-2.97 (2H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 7.05-7.15 (3H, m), 7.25-7.34 (3H, m), 7.50-7.60 (3H, m).

Working Example 2 (Production of Compound 2) In DMF (2ml) was dissolved 7-cyclohexyl-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (120mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide mixturewasstirredatroomtemperatureThe for 24 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give 1- [4- (7-cyclohexyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl]-1-methylpiperidinium iodide (Compound 2) (148mg) as colorless crystals. mp 188-191C Elemental Analysis for C30H39N20I Calcd: C, 63.15; H, 6.89; N, 4.91; I, 22.24.

Found: C, 63.03; H, 6.93; N, 5.03; I, 22.22.

IR (KBr) cm-': 1599,1520,1417,1321,1248 'H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.20-1.90 (16H, m), 2.40-2.65 (3H, m), 2.75-2.95 (5H, m), 3.20-3.45 (4H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.14 (3H, s), 7.38 (1H, s), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.88 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.12 (1H, s).

Working Example 3 (Production of Compound 3) In THF (3ml) was dissolved 7-cyclohexyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (100mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (41µ1) and and drop drop DMF. DMF.

mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (3ml), and to the solution were added p- (4-aminobenzyl)-N, N'-diethyl-phosphondiamide (104mg) and triethylamine (60 21) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 72 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/methanol =10/1) and was recrystallized from diisopropylether to give 7- cyclohexyl-N- [4- [bis (ethylamino) phosphorylmethyl]- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 3) (140mg) as colorless crystals. mp 163-165C Elemental Analysis for C,, H,, N301P Calcd: C, 70.12; H, 7.99; N, 8.76.

Found: C, 70.01; H, 7.99; N, 8.93.

IR (KBr) cm 1: 1250, 1182,1126 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 1.10 (6H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.20-1.90 (10H, m), 1.95-2.20 (2H, m), 2.40-2.57 (1H, m), 2.60-2.72 (2H, m), 2.80-3.05 (7H, m), 3.12 (1H, s), 7.05-7.15 (3H, m), 7.22-7.32 (3H, m), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.83 (1H, s).

Working Example 4 (Production of Compound 4) In THF (20ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (l. OOg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (523/11) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was added at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (20ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (837mg) and triethylamine (673 21) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added

water (150ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7-phenyl-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 4) (1.15g) as pale brown crystals. mp 163-164°C Elemental Analysis for C29H3oNzO" 0. 1H20 Calcd: C, 82.08; H, 7.17; N, 6.60.

Found: C, 81.94; H, 7.22; N, 6.49.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3336,2935,1651,1527,1412,1317,762,698 'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.35-1.70 (6H, m), 2.30-2.45 (4H, m), 2.65-2.80 (2H, m), 2.92-3.04 (2H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 7.23-7.62 (14H, m).

Working Example 5 (Production of Compound 5) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-N- [4- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (240mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (106 21). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 60 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give 1-methyl- 1- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] piperidinium iodide (Compound 5) (247mg) as colorless crystals. mp 183-186°C Elemental Analysis for C3oH33N20I Calcd: C, 63.83; H, 5.89; N, 4.96.

Found: C, 63.54; H, 5.82; N, 5.05.

IR (KBr) cm~l : 3450,1649,1599,1520,1417,1319 H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.40-2.00 (6H, m), 2.55-2.70 (2H, m), 2.80-3.00 (5H, m), 3.20-3.45 (4H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.30-7.70 (11H, m), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.18 (1H, s).

Working Example 6 (Production of Compound 6) In THF (10ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-

naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (262//1) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (lOml), and to the solution were added 4-aminobenzyldimethylamine (330mg) and triethylamine (337 9 1) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/triethylamine=20/1) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (dimethylaminomethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 6) (131mg) as colorless crystals. mp 182-184t Elemental Analysis for C26H26N20 0. 2H20 Calcd: C, 80.88; H, 6.89; N, 7.26.

Found: C, 81.00; H, 6.90; N, 7.19.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 762,698 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.24 (6H, s), 2.65-2.80 (2H, m), 2.94-3.03 (2H, m), 3.41 (2H, s), 7.25-7.63 (14H, m).

Working Example 7 (Production of Compound 7) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (262 ils) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (lOml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) pyrrolidine (388mg) and triethylamine (337tel) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated

sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/triethylamine=20/1) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7-phenyl-N- [4- (1-pyrrolidinylmethyl) phenyl]-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 7) (107mg) as colorless crystals. mp 186-187C Elemental Analysis for C2BH28N20 ° O. 1H20 Calcd: C, 81. 96; H, 6.93; N, 6.83.

Found: C, 81.78; H, 6.84; N, 6.89.

IR (KBr) cm : 3329,2962,1649,1529,1410,1319,762,698 <BR> <BR> H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 1.75-1.85 (4H, m), 2.45-2.55 (4H, m), 2.65-2.80 (2H, m), 2.90-3.05 (2H, m), 3.60 (2H, s), 7.25-7.60 (14H, m).

Working Example 8 (Production of Compound 8) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (262g1) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (lOml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) morpholine (423mg) and triethylamine (337 full) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (morpholinomethyl)-phenyl]-7-phenyl-3, 4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (659mg) as colorless crystals. mp 186-187°C

Elemental Analysis for Cz8HZ8Nz02 Calcd: C, 79.22; H, 6.65; N, 6.60.

Found: C, 78.89; H, 6.50; N, 6.66.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1319,1113, 764,700 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 2.38-2.47 (4H, m), (2H, m), 2.92-3.03 (2H, m), 3.48 (2H, s), 3.67-3.75 (4H, m), 7.25-7.60 (14H, m).

Working Example 9 (Production of Compound 9) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (262ß1) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (10ml), and to the solution were added 1- [2- (4-aminophenyl) ethyl] piperidine (450mg) and triethylamine (337g1) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7-phenyl-N- [4- (2- piperidinoethyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamide (Compound 9) (576mg) as pale brown crystals. mp 157-159t Elemental Analysis for C3oH32N20 Calcd: C, 82.53; H, 7.39; N, 6.42.

Found: C, 82.29; H, 7.24; N, 6.32.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 3332,2933,1651,1524,1412,1317,1257,1117, 762,698 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 : 1.40-1.80 (6H, m), 2.40-2.60 (6H, m), 2.65-2.85 (4H, m), 2.90-3.00 (2H, m), 7.15-7.60 (14H, m).

Working Example 10 (Production of Compound 10)

In DMF (2ml) was dissolved N- [4- (dimethylamino- methyl) phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (80mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (39 U. 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from methanol- ethyl acetate to give trimethyl [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxamido) benzyllammonium iodide (Compound 10) (92mg) as colorless crystals. mp 190-192°C Elemental Analysis for C2, H29N20I 0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 60. 79; H, 5.67; N, 5.25.

Found: C, 60.81; H, 5.59; N, 5.30.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 1483,1416,1319,1250, 764,700 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 2.65-2.80 (2H, m), 2.80-2.95 (2H, m), 3.23 (9H, s), 4.98 (2H, s), 7.18 (1H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.30-7.60 (9H, m), 7.69 (1H, s), 7.82-7.90 (2H, m), 8.71 (1H, s).

Working Example 11 (Production of Compound 11) In DMF (2ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-N- [4- (1- pyrrolidinylmethyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (70mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (32 M 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from methanol-ethyl acetate to give 1-methyl-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] pyrrolidinium iodide (Compound 11) (78mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 156-160°C Elemental Analysis for C29H3iN20I" 1. 0H20 Calcd: C, 61.27; H, 5.85; N, 4.93.

Found: C, 61.23; H, 5.89; N, 5.04.

IR (KBr) cm"1 : 1520,1416,1317,1248,766, 700 H NMR (200MHz, CDCL) 6: 2.05-2.40 (4H, m), 2.65-2.76 (2H,

m), 2.82-2.95 (2H, m), 3.05 (3H, s), 3.43-3.57 (2H, m), 3.80-4.00 (2H, m), 4.98 (2H, s), 7.18 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.30-7.56 (9H, m), 7.70 (1H, s), 7.80-7.90 (2H, m), 8.74 (1H, s).

Working Example 12 (Production of Compound 12) In DMF (4ml) was dissolved N- [4- (morpholinomethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (450mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (198 /tu). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give 4-methyl- 4- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] morpholinium iodide (Compound 12) (575mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 166-170t Elemental Analysis for C29H31N2O2I # 0.5H20 Calcd: C, 60.53; H, 5.60; N, 4.87.

Found: C, 60.41; H, 5.61; N, 4.74.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3450, 1416,1317,1246, 698 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 2.60-2.75 (2H, m), 2.75-2.90 (2H, m), 3.22 (3H, s), 3.35-3.50 (2H, m), 3.55-3.75 (2H, m), 3.80-4.05 (4H, m), 5.13 (2H, s), 7.12 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.25-7.55 (9H, m), 7.71 (1H, s), 7.80-7.87 (2H, m), 8.95 (1H, s).

Working Example 13 (Production of Compound 13) In DMF (4ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-N- [4- (2- piperidinoethyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (350mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (1509 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from methanol- ethyl acetate to give 1-methyl-l- [2- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide) phenyl] ethyl]- piperidinium iodide (Compound 13) (410mg) as pale brown crystals.

mp 219-220°C Elemental Analysis for C3lH3sN20I 0. 2H20 Calcd: C, 63.96; H, 6.13; N, 4.81.

Found: C, 63.91; H, 6.06; N, 4.89.

IR (KBr) cm-': 1205,837, 768,702 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) # : 1. 45-1.90 (6H, m), 2.55-2.70 (2H, m), 2.80-3.17 (7H, m), 3.25-3.60 (6H, m), 7.25-7.80 (13H, m), 9.95 (1H, s).

Working Example 14 (Production of Compound 14) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)- 3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (24821) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (lOml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (396mg) and triethylamine (318 tut 1) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-3, 4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 14) (616mg) as pale brown crystals. mp 187-189C Elemental Analysis for C3oH32N20 Calcd: C, 82.53; H, 7.39; N, 6.42.

Found: C, 82.26; H, 7.36; N, 6.37.

IR (KBr) cm-': 1412,1315,1255, 806 H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 1.38-1.65 (6H, m), 2.32-2.42 (7H, m), 2.65-2.77 (2H, m), 2.92-3.02 (2H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 7.20-7.34 (6H, m), 7.40-7.58 (7H, m).

Working Example 15 (Production of Compound 15) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 7- (4-fluorophenyl)- 3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (24321) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (10ml). and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (389mg) and triethylamine (313 A1) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours, and to the mixture was added water mixturewasextractedwithethylThe acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give <BR> <BR> <BR> 7- (4-fluorophenyl)-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 15) (736mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 175-176t Elemental Analysis for C29H29N20F-0. 2H20 Calcd: C, 78.42; H, 6.67; N, 6.31.

Found: C, 78.36; H, 6.68; N, 6.23.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 3329,2935,1649,1595,1518,1319,1244,824 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.35-1.65 (6H, m), 2.34-2.41 (4H, m), 2.67-2.77 (2H, m), 2.92-3.02 (2H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 7.07-7.58 (13H, m).

Working Example 16 (Production of Compound 16) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- <BR> <BR> <BR> [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (400mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (171ß1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give 1-methyl-1- [4- [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido]benzyl]piperidinium iodide (Compound 16) (490mg) as colorless crystals.

mp 202-204°C Elemental Analysis for C31H35N2OI # 0.5H2O Calcd: C, 63.37; H, 6.18; N, 4.77.

Found: C, 63.69; H, 5.98; N, 4.87.

IR (KBr) cm~l: 1599,1520,1417, 1319,1248,812 H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.40-2.00 (6H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.67 (2H, m), 2.82-2.95 (5H, m), 3.22-3.35 (4H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.24-7.35 (3H, m), 7.46-7.60 (7H, m), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.15 (1H, s).

Working Example 17 (Production of Compound 17) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved 7- (4-fluorophenyl)-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (500mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (212 M 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give 1- [4- [7- (4-fluoro-phenyl)-3,4-dihydro- <BR> <BR> <BR> naphthalene-2-carboxamido] benzyl]-1-methylpiperidinium iodide (Compound 17) (610mg) as colorless crystals. mp 177-180°C Elemental Analysis for C30H32N2OFI # 0.2H20 Calcd: C, 61.48; H, 5.57; N, 4.78.

Found: C, 61.38; H, 5.50; N, 4.81.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1416,1319, 1246,1225,824 HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.40-2.00 (6H, m), 2.55-2.67 (2H, m), 2.85-2.96 (5H, m), 3.20-3.38 (4H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.25-7.38 (3H, m), 7.46-7.60 (5H, m), 7.67-7.76 (2H, m), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.17 (1H, s).

Working Example 18 (Production of Compound 18) To a mixture of N- [4- (hydroxymethyl) phenyl]-7- phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (200mg), triethylamine (15821) and THF (lOml) was added methane- sulfonic acid anhydride (118mg) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. To the reaction

mixture was added dilute hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in DMF (3ml), and to the mixture was added pyridine (137/1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 96 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 1- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido)-benzyl] pyridinium chloride (Compound 18) (95mg) as colorless crystals. mp 162-164t Elemental Analysis for C29H25N2OCl # 1.0H2O Calcd: C, 73.95; H, 5.78; N, 5.95; C1,7.53.

Found: C, 74.25; H, 5.94; N, 5.92; C1,7.12.

IR (KBr) cm~ : 3450,3030,1653,1595,1520,1416,1323,1254, 1213,762 <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 : 2.50-2.75 (4H, m), 5.92 (2H, br s), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.15-7.40 (9H, m), 7.60-7.85 (5H, <BR> <BR> <BR> m), 8.08-8.25 (1H, br), 9.21 (2H, br s), 9.73 (1H, br s).

Working Example 19 (Production of Compound 19) To a mixture of N- [4- (hydroxymethyl) phenyl]-7- phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (200mg), lithium chloride (95mg), triethylamine (182ß1) and dichloromethane (20ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (174g1), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added dilute hydrochloric acid. The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in DMF (3ml), and to the mixture was added 3-picoline (167g1). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 3- methyl-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3, 4-dihydro-naphthalene-2-

carboxamido) benzyl] pyridinium chloride (90mg) as colorless crystals. mp 136-140°C Elemental Analysis for C30H2, N20C1 1. 5H20 Calcd: C, 72.94; H, 6.12; N, 5.67.

Found: C, 73.19; H, 6.37; N, 5.61.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 3450,3030,1653,1597,1520,1416,1319,1250, 1213,764 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.48 (3H, s), 2.65-2.90 (4H, m), 6.03 (2H, br s), 7.12-7.20 (1H, m), 7.25-7.55 (9H, m), 7.70-7.82 (4H, m), 7.95-8.07 (1H, m), 9.29 (2H, br s), 9.35-9.50 (1H, br).

Working Example 20 (Production of Compound 20) To a mixture of N- [4- (hydroxymethyl) phenyl]-7- phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (200mg), lithium chloride (48mg), triethylamine (158g1) and dichloromethane (30ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (61 in 1), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added dilute hydrochloric acid. The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in DMF (3ml), and to the mixture was added 3,5-lutidine (193/1). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 65 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 3,5- dimethyl-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] pyridinium chloride (Compound 20) (186mg) as colorless crystals. mp 163-165C Elemental Analysis for C3lH29N20Cl 1. 3H20 Calcd: C, 73.81; H, 6.31; N, 5.55.

Found: C, 73.85; H, 6.29; N, 5.49.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 3450,3030,1655,1597,1520,1483,1416,1319, 1252,766

in NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 2.44 (6H, s), 2.67-2.92 (4H, m), 5.99 (2H, s), 7.16 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.25-7.55 (9H, m), 7.77-7.90 (4H, m), 9.20 (1H, s), 9.72 (1H, br s).

Working Example 21 (Production of Compound 21) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (140mg), and to the mixture was added 4-cyanopyridine (117mg). The mixture was stirred at 70C for 24 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 4- cyano-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] pyridinium chloride (Compound 21) (141mg) as pale brown crystals. mp 163-165°C Elemental Analysis for C30H24N30C1 O. 5H20 Calcd: C, 73.99; H, 5.17; N, 8.63.

Found: C, 73.71; H, 5.29; N, 8.47.

IR (KBr) cm~': 3430,3024,1653,1597,1524,1416,1319,1252, 829,764 HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 2.50-2.65 (2H, m), 2.82-2.93 (2H, m), 5.92 (2H, s), 7.29-7.67 (11H, m), 7.85 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.73 (2H, d, J=6.8Hz), 9.54 (2H, d, J=6.8Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

Working Example 22 (Production of Compound 22) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added 3-cyanopyridine (133mg). The mixture was stirred at 70 C for 24 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 3- cyano-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] pyridinium chloride (Compound 22) (58mg) as pale orange crystals. mp 158-161C Elemental Analysis for C30H24N30C1 1. 5H20 Calcd: C, 71. 35; H, 5.39; N, 8.32.

Found: C, 71.28; H, 5.49; N, 8.40.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 1416,1319,1252, 766 'HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.82-2.95 (2H, m), 5.88 (2H, s), 7.30-7.90 (13H, m), 8.32-8.42 (1H, m), 9.13 (lui, d, J=8. 0Hz), 9.47 (1H, d, J=5.8Hz), 10.05 (1H, s), 10. 21 (1H, s).

Working Example 23 (Production of Compound 23) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added 3-chloropyridine (122 µ1). The mixture was stirred at 70 C for 24 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 3- chloro-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3, 4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] pyridinium chloride (Compound 23) (llOmg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 136-139C Elemental Analysis for Cz9H24N20Cl2" 0.5H20 Calcd: C, 70.16; H, 5.08; N, 5.64.

Found: C, 70.13; H, 5.03; N, 5.68.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3450,3028,1653,1597,1520,1483,1416,1317, 1252,1213,1165,766,700 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.82-2.95 (2H, m), 5.85 (2H, s), 7.30-7.70 (11H, m), 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.16-8.26 (1H, m), 8.81 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 9.24 (1H, d, J=6.0Hz), 9.72 (1H, s), 10.21 (1H, s).

Working Example 24 (Production of Compound 24) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (140mg), and to the mixture was added 1-ethylpiperidine (154 lu1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 1-ethyl-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] piperidinium chloride (Compound 24)

(125mg) as colorless crystals. mp 153-156°C Elemental Analysis for C3lH35N20Cl # 1.5H2O Calcd: C, 72.42; H, 7.45; N, 5.45.

Found: C, 72.14; H, 7.41; N, 5.32.

IR (KBr) cm : 1416,1319, 1255,1217,766,700 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.30-1.42 (3H, m), 1.60-1.90 (6H, m), 2.68-2.95 (4H, m), 3.27-3.45 (4H, m), 3.55-3.70 (2H, m), 4.75 (2H, s), 7.17 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.25-7.60 (9H, m), 7.90 (1H, s), 8.03 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.00 (1H, s).

Working Example 25 (Production of Compound 25) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added triethylamine (180 A 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give triethyl [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] ammonium chloride (Compound 2 5) (17 6mg) as colorless crystals. mp 205-206°C Elemental Analysis for C30H3sN20Cl 0.2H20 Calcd: C, 75.28; H, 7.45; N, 5.85.

Found: C, 75.10; H, 7.38; N, 5. 91.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 3450,3007,1655,1599,1519,1483,1416,1319, 1252,1215,768,704 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.37 (9H, t, J=6.9Hz), 2.72-2.96 (4H, m), 3.22 (6H, q, J=6.9Hz), 4.62 (2H, s), 7.15-7.45 (7H, m), 7.50-7.60 (3H, m), 7.99 (1H, s), 8.12 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

Working Example 26 (Production of Compound 26) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added tripropylamine (244 M 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14

hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give [4- (7- phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido)- benzyl] tripropylammonium chloride (Compound 26) (205mg) as colorless crystals. mp 206-207°C Elemental Analysis for C33H4iN20Cl" 0. SHaO Calcd: C, 75.33; H, 8.05; N, 5.32.

Found: C, 75.59; H, 7.88; N, 5.63.

IR (KBr) cm"1: 1317, 1252,1217,770,708 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 0.94 (9H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.60-1.90 (6H, m), 2.79-3.10 (10H, m), 4.64 (2H, s), 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.31-7.45 (4H, m), 7.54-7.60 (3H, m), 8.10 (1H, s), 8.19 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.43 (1H, s).

Working Example 27 (Production of Compound 27) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added 3-ethylpyridine (146 21). The mixture was stirred at 70 C for 72 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 3- ethyl-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] pyridinium chloride (Compound 27) (185mg) as colorless crystals. mp 142-145C Elemental Analysis for C3lH29N20Cl O. 5H20 Calcd: C, 75.98; H, 6.17; N, 5.72.

Found: C, 75.96; H, 6.13; N, 5.99.

IR (KBr) cm-1; 3381, 1657,1597,1520,1416,1317,1252,762 1H NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6: 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz), 2.64-2.88 (6H, m), 6.09 (2H, s), 7.14 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.25-7.52 (9H, m), 7.71-7.88 (4H, m), 8.04 (1H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 9.37 (1H, d, J=6. 0Hz), 9.43 (1H, s), 9.81 (1H, s).

Working Example 28 (Production of Compound 28)

In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added 2-picoline (1261).

The mixture was stirred at 70°C for 63 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 2-methyl-1- [4- (7- phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido) benzyl]- pyridinium chloride (Compound 28) (140mg) as pale brown crystals. mp 152-155°C Elemental Analysis for C3oH27N20Cl" 1. OHO Calcd: C, 74.29; H, 6.03; N, 5.78.

Found: C, 74.56; H, 5.93; N, 5.80.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3402, 1630, 1597,1520,1414,1319,1250,764, 700 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 8: 2.60-2.90 (7H, m), 6.07 (2H, s), 7.04-7.15 (3H, m), 7.25-7.50 (7H, m), 7.65 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.72-7.92 (4H, m), 8.12-8.22 (1H, m), 9.63 (1H, d, J=6.2Hz), 9.86 (1H, s).

Working Example 29 (Production of Compound 29) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added thiazole (91g1). The mixture was stirred at 100 C for 48 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 3- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido) benzyl] thiazolium chloride (Compound 29) (133mg) as pale brown crystals. mp 149-152°C Elemental Analysis for C22H23N2OSCl # 0.5H2O Calcd: C, 69.29; H, 5.17; N, 5.99.

Found: C, 69.43; H, 4.88; N, 6.12.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 1520,1414,1317,1252, 764,698 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) # : 2.55-2.67 (2H, m), 2.82-2.96 (2H, m), 5.78 (2H, s), 7.29-7.71 (11H, m), 7.84 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz),

8.33-8.40 (1H, m), 8.58-8.66 (1H, m), 10.18 (1H, s), 10.42 (1H, s).

Working Example 30 (Production of Compound 30) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added quinuclidine (285mg).

The mixture was stirred at 100 for 24 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 1- [4- (7-phenyl-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide)- benzyl] quinuclidium chloride (Compound 30) (62mg) as colorless crystals. mp 250-252°C Elemental Analysis for C3lH33N2OCl Calcd: C, 74.28; H, 7.00; N, 5.59.

Found: C, 74.48; H, 7.01; N, 5.56.

IR (KBr) cm : 3425,2945,1655,1595,1520,1416,1319,1255, 833,766,700 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 1.75-2.15 (7H, m), 2.68-2.90 (4H, m), 3.40-3.70 (6H, m), 4.73 (2H, s), 7.15 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.25-7.56 (9H, m), 7.88 (1H, s), 7.96 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 9.93 (1H, s).

Working Example 31 (Production of Compound 31) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added ethyl 1-methyl- piperidine-4-carboxylate (206mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 4-ethoxycarbonyl-1- methyl-1- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] piperidinium chloride (Compound 31) (185mg, ratio of isomers=37: 63) as colorless crystals. mp 153-156°C Elemental Analysis for C33H3, N203C1 0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 71.53; H, 6.91; N, 5.06.

Found: C, 71.69; H, 6.76; N, 5.11.

IR (KBr) cm~ : 1520,1483,1416,1319, 1254,1214,766,700 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 1.15-1.30 (3H, m), 2.05-2.22 (3H, m), 2.65-2.92 (6H, m), 3.02 (1.11H, s), 3.13 (1.89H, s), 3.38-3.75 (3.26H, m), 3.88-4.22 (2.74H, m), 4.76 (1.26H, s), 5.09 (0.74H, s), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=4.4,7.6Hz), 7.25- 7.55 (9H, m), 7.83 (1H, s), 7.94 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.00 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 9.74 (0.63H, s), 9.84 (0.37H, s).

Working Example 32 (Production of Compound 32) In THF (lOml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (300mg), and to the mixture was added hexamethyleneimine (270g1). The mixture was refluxed for 3.5 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added water (30ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/triethylamine=20/1) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (1-perhydroazepinylmethyl)-phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 32) (257mg) as colorless crystals. mp 168-170°C Elemental Analysis for C30H32N20 Calcd: C, 82.53; H, 7.39; N, 6.42.

Found: C, 82.28; H, 7.26; N, 6.37.

IR (KBr) cmi: 3304,2924,1645,1601,1520,1410,1317,1254, 831,762,698 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.61 (8H, s), 2.56-2.76 (6H, m), 2.92-3.03 (2H, m), 3.61 (2H, s), 7.23-7.61 (14H, m).

Working Example 33 (Production of Compound 33) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (1-perhydro- azepinylmethyl) phenyl]-7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-

2-carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (64 lu 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 1-methyl-l- [4- (7-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl] perhydro-azepinium iodide (180mg) as colorless crystals. mp 197-199C Elemental Analysis for C31H35N20I 0. 5HzO Calcd: C, 63.37; H, 6.18; N, 4.77.

Found: C, 63.39; H, 6.31; N, 4.71.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1481,1417, 1313,1250,694 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) # : 1. 50-1.70 (4H, m), 1.80-1.96 (4H, m), 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.83-2.97 (5H, m), 3.22-3.36 (2H, m), 3.40-3.60 (2H, m), 4.50 (2H, s), 7.30-7.70 (11H, m), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

Working Example 34 (Production of Compound 34) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 1- ethylpiperidine (159g1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. To the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml), and the resulting precipitate was filtered to give 1-ethyl-1- [4- [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido]benzyl]piperidinium chloride (Compound 34) (156mg) as colorless crystals. mp 207-209C Elemental Analysis for C32H3, N20C1 Calcd: C, 76.70; H, 7.44; N, 5.59.

Found: C, 76.33; H, 7.22; N, 5.67.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 808 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 1.36 (3H, t, J=6. 0Hz), 1.60-1.90 (6H, m), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.68-2.92 (4H, m), 3.26-3.42 (4H, m), 3.52-3.70 (2H, m), 4.76 (2H, s), 7.11-7.23 (3H, m),

(6H, m), 7.90 (1H, s), 8.04 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.07 (1H, s).

Working Example 35 (Production of Compound 35) In THF (15ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (300mg), and to the mixture was added 4- benzylpiperidine (408g1). The mixture was refluxed for 19 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (4-benzyl- piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 35) (259mg) as colorless crystals. mp 199-201C Elemental Analysis for C3, H38N20 Calcd: C, 84.37; H, 7.27; N, 5.32.

Found: C, 84.34; H, 7.18; N, 5.39.

IR (KBr) cm~l : 3439,2920,1647,1520,1412,1315,808,700 H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.20-1.70 (5H, m), 1.80-1.97 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.53 (2H, d, J=6.2Hz), 2.65-2.78 (2H, m), 2.80-3.02 (4H, m), 3.45 (2H, s), 7.09-7.36 (11H, m), 7.40-7.63 (7H, m).

Working Example 36 (Production of Compound 36) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (4-benzyl-piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (53g1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 23 hours. To the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml), and the resulting precipitate was filtered to give 4-benzyl-1-methyl-1- [4- [7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido] benzyl]-

piperidinium iodide (Compound 36) (141mg, ratio of isomers=19: 81) as colorless crystals. mp 209-212°C Elemental Analysis for C38H41N20I 0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 67.35; H, 6.25; N, 4.13.

Found: C, 67.28; H, 6.33; N, 4.08.

IR (KBr) ce: 3439,1659,1593,1520,1416,1317,1250,812 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.55-2.00 (5H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.52-2.75 (4H, m), 2.80-3.00 (5H, m), 3.20-3.40 (4H, m), 4.49 (1.62H, s), 4.60 (0.38H, s), 7.13-7.60 (15H, m), 7.80-7.90 (2H, m), 10.15 (1H, s).

Working Example 37 (Production of Compound 37) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 1- ethylperhydroazepine (98mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. To the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml), and the resulting precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 1-ethyl-1- [4- [7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido]benzyl]perhydro- azepinium chloride (Compound 37) (137mg) as colorless crystals. mp 207-210°C Elemental Analysis for C33H39N20C1 0.5H20 Calcd: C, 75.62; H, 7.69; N, 5.34.

Found: C, 75.82; H, 7.69; N, 5.42.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3431,2931,1653,1597,1520,1325,1255,808 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.40 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.50- 1.65 (4H, m), 1.70-1.90 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.67 (2H, m), 2.80-2.93 (2H, m), 3.12-3.35 (4H, m), 3.40-3.57 (2H, m), 4.47 (2H, s), 7.23-7.35 (3H, m), 7.50-7.60 (7H, m), 7.91 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.26 (1H, s).

Working Example 38 (Production of Compound 38) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-

carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 1- propylperhydroazepine (109mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. To the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml), and the resulting precipitate was filtered to give 1- [4- [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido] benzyl]-1-propyl- perhydroazepinium chloride (Compound 38) (163mg) as colorless crystals. mp 195-199°C Elemental Analysis for C34H4lN20Cl 0.5H20 Calcd: C, 75.88; H, 7.87; N, 5.21.

Found: C, 76.07 ; H, 7.83; N, 5.21.

IR (KBr) cm: 3423,2937,1651,1595,1520,1317,1250,814 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 0.93 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.52- 1.65 (4H, m), 1.75-1.93 (6H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.80-2.95 (2H, m), 3.00-3.13 (2H, m), 3.22-3.40 (2H, m), 3.40-3.58 (2H, m), 4.49 (2H, s), 7.23-7.35 (3H, m), 7.46-7.60 (7H, m), 7.90 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 10.22 (1H, s).

Working Example 39 (Production of Compound 39) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 1- ethylperhydroazocine (109mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. To the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml), and the resulting precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 1-ethyl-1- [4- [7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido]benzyl]perhydro- azocinium chloride (Compound 39) (142mg) as colorless crystals. mp 197-199C Elemental Analysis for C34H4lN20Cl 0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 75,88; H, 7.87; N, 5.21.

Found: C, 75.67; H, 7.88; N, 5.30.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 3437,2926,1655,1595,1520,1489,1416,1321,

1252,812 H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.30-2.00 (13H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.70 (2H, m), 2.85-3.00 (2H, m), 3.05-3.50 (6H, m), 4.44 (2H, s), 7.20-7.37 (3H, m), 7.40-7.60 (7H, m), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.28 (1H, s).

Working Example 40 (Production of Compound 40) In THF (7ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 1- methylpiperazine (12921). The mixture was refluxed for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/triethylamine=20/1) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- (4-methyl- 1-piperazinylmethyl) phenyl]-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (Compound 40) (105mg) as colorless crystals. mp 174-175C Elemental Analysis for C30H33N30 Calcd: C, 79.79; H, 7.37; N, 9.30.

Found: C, 79.43; H, 7.41; N, 9.28.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1643,1524,1315,1163,1011, 808 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.29 (3H, s), 2.35-2.60 (8H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.65-2.78 (2H, m), 2.90-3.02 (2H, m), 3.48 (2H, s), 7.20-7.35 (6H, m), 7.39-7.63 (7H, m).

Working Example 41 (Production of Compound 41) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the solution were added 1- (2-methoxyphenyl) piperazine (97mg) and potassium carbonate (268mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for

13 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give N- [4- [l- (2- methoxyphenyl)-4-piperazinylmethyl] phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 41) (142mg) as colorless crystals. mp 202-205C Elemental Analysis for C36H37N302 Calcd: C, 79.53; H, 6.86; N, 7.73.

Found: C, 79.28; H, 6.68; N, 7.66.

IR (KBr) cm 1: 3350,2933,2812,1649,1595,1520,1500,1313, 1240,812,746 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.40 (3H, s), 2.60-2.75 (6H, m), 2.90-3.12 (6H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 6.80-7.03 (4H, m), 7.20-7.28 (3H, m), 7.30-7.38 (3H, m), 7.40-7.51 (4H, m), 7.53-7.63 (3H, m).

Working Example 42 (Production of Compound 42) In THF (7ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 1- (2- pyrimidyl) piperazine (190mg). The mixture was refluxed for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- [1- (2-pyrimidyl)-4-piperazinylmethyl]-phenyl]-3, 4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 42) (166mg) as colorless crystals.

mp 203-204C Elemental Analysis for C33H33NsO Calcd: C, 76.87; H, 6.45; N, 13.58.

Found: C, 76.77; H, 6.40; N, 13.60.

IR (KBr) cm~1 : 3367,2935,1649,1585,1516,1448,1358,1313, 1255,984,808 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.40 (3H, s), 2.47-2.54 (4H, m), 2.65-2.78 (2H, m), 2.93-3.03 (2H, m), 3.53 (2H, s), 3.79-3.87 (4H, m), 6.47 (1H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.23-7.28 (3H, m), 7.30-7.38 (3H, m), 7.42-7.52 (4H, m), 7.54-7.62 (3H, m), 8.30 (2H, d J=4.8Hz).

Working Example 43 (Production of Compound 43) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the solution were added 1- benzhydrylpiperazine (127mg) and potassium carbonate (268mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from acetone-diisopropylether to give N- [4- (4-benzhydryl-1- piperazinyl-methyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 43) (140mg) as colorless crystals. mp 217-218°C Elemental Analysis for C<2H4iN30 Calcd: C, 83.55; H, 6.84; N, 6.96.

Found: C, 83.25; H, 6.86; N, 7.06.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 3417,2954,2812,1659,1618,1520,1410,1313, 1007,810,706 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.20-2.65 (13H, m), 2.80-2.93 (2H, m), 3.42 (s, 2H), 4.26 (1H, s), 7.10-7.70 (22H, m), 9.90 (1H, s).

Working Example 44 (Production of Compound 44)

In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the solution were added 1- (2-furoyl) piperazine hydrochloride (109mg) and potassium carbonate (268mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give N- [4- [1- (2-furoyl)-4-piperazinylmethyl] phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 44) (112mg) as colorless amorphous.

IR (KBr) ce: 1184, 1001,812,754 Elemental Analysis for C34H33N303 Calcd: C, 76.81; H, 6.26; N, 7.90.

Found: C, 76.60; H, 6.02; N, 7.61.

H NMR (200MHz, CDC13 6 : 2.40 (3H, s), 2.43-2.55 (4H, m), 2.65-2.78 (2H, m), 2.90-3.03 (2H, m), 3.52 (2H, s), 3.73-3.87 (4H, m), 6.44-6.49 (1H, m), 6.98 (1H, d, J=3.2Hz), 7.20-7.68 (14H, m).

Working Example 45 (Production of Compound 45) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the solution were added 1- piperazine (138mg) and potassium carbonate (268mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 48 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give <BR> <BR> <BR> N- [4- [l- (3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)-4-piperazinylmethyl]-

phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (Compound 45) (155mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 143-144C Elemental Analysis for C39H43N304 Calcd: C, 75. 82; H, 7.02; N, 6.80.

Found: C, 75. 74; H, 6.85; N, 6.75.

IR (KBr) cm'1 : 3425,2935,2806,1649,1593,1520,1458,1421, 1313,1236,1128,1009,810 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6: 2.40 (3H, s), 2.40-2.55 (8H, m), 2.65-2.77 (2H, m), 2.90-3.03 (2H, m), 3.45 (2H, s), 3.51 (2H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.86 (6H, s), 6.56 (2H, s), 7.20-7.36 (6H, m), 7.40-7.62 (7H, m).

Working Example 46 (Production of Compound 46) In THF (7ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 1- (2- hydroxyethyl) piperazine (142 21). The mixture was refluxed for 22 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- [1- (2-hydroxyethyl)-4- piperazinylmethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 46) (158mg) as colorless crystals. mp 185-187C Elemental Analysis for C31H3sN302-0. 3H20 Calcd: C, 76.45; H, 7.37; N, 8.63.

Found: C, 76.64; H, 7.13; N, 8.35.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1317, 812 H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.40 (3H, s), 2.43-2.61 (10H, m), 2.65-2.78 (2H, m), 2.92-3.03 (2H, m), 3.50 (2H, s), 3.61

(2H, t, J=5.5Hz), 7.21-7.36 (6H, m), 7.40-7.63 (7H, m).

Working Example 47 (Production of Compound 47) In THF (7ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 3- aminopyridine (109mg). The mixture was refluxed for 45 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=3/1) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- [N- (3- pyridyl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (Compound 47) (14mg) as colorless crystals. mp 212-214°C IR (KBr) cm-1: 3383,3022,1655,1591,1516,1412,1315,1254, 808,708 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 2.40 (3H, s), 2.66-2.78 (2H, m), 2.92-3.03 (2H, m), 4.05-4.18 (1H, br), 4.30-4.37 (2H, m), 6.88 (1H, ddd, J=1.4,2.8,8. OHz), 7.08 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 8.0Hz), 7.23-7.30 (3H, m), 7.32-7.39 (3H, m), 7.41-7.51 (4H, m), 7.58-7.65 (3H, m), 7.98 (1H, dd, J=1.4,4.8Hz), 8.09 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz).

Working Example 48 (Production of Compound 48) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added 2- amino-1,3-propanediol (106mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 72 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was

recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give N- [4- [ (1,3-dihydroxy-2-propyl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4- methyl-phenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 48) (60mg) as colorless crystals. mp 189-193°C Elemental Analysis for C28H30N203 Calcd: C, 75.99; H, 6.83; N, 6.33.

Found: C, 75.64; H, 6.86; N, 6.11.

IR (KBr) cm~ : 3332,2931,1649,1620,1597,1520,1412,1319, 1255,1045,812 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 2.35 (3H, s), 2.53-2.65 (2H, m), 2.80-2.93 (2H, m), 3.28-3.45 (5H, m), 3.73 (2H, s), 4.43 (2H, s), 7.20-7.35 (5H, m), 7.43-7.59 (5H, m), 7.67 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 9.90 (1H, s).

Working Example 49 (Production of Compound 49) In THF (lOml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (300mg), and to the mixture was added 4- hydroxypiperidine (235mg). The mixture was refluxed for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (4-hydroxypiperidinomethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)- 3,4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 4 9) (271mg) as colorless crystals. mp 223-224°C Elemental Analysis for C, oH32N202 Calcd: C, 79.61; H, 7.13; N, 6.19.

Found: C, 79.54; H, 7.00; N, 6.15.

IR (KBr) cm'1:3321.2937,1651,1622,1597,1520,1412,1319, 1070,812 HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.28-1.47 (2H, m), 1.63-1.78 (2H,

m), 1. 88-2.08 (2H, m), 2.25-2.70 (7H, m), 2.80-2.92 (2H, m), 3. 23-3.50 (2H, m), 4.50-4.58 (1H, m), 7.17-7.33 (5H, m), 7.45 (1H, s), 7.48-7.60 (4H, m), 7.67 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 9.92 (1H, s).

Working Example 50 (Production of Compound 50) In THF (lOml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-naphthalene-2- carboxamide (300mg), and to the mixture was added thiomorpholine (233g1). The mixture was refluxed for 20 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4- methylphenyl)-N- [4- (thiomorpholinomethyl) phenyl]-3, 4- dihydro-naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 50) (309mg) as colorless crystals. mp 178-180°C Elemental Analysis for C29H3oN20S Calcd: C, 76.61; H, 6.65; N, 6.16.

Found: C, 76.39; H, 6.71; N, 5.94.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3307,2910,2810,1648,1599,1520,1412,1315, 1257,806 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.40 (3H, s), 2.57-2.75 (10H, m), 2.90-3.03 (2H, m), 3.50 (2H, s), 7.22-7.62 (13H, m).

Working Example 51 (Production of Compound 51) In THF (lOml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (300mg), and to the mixture was added diethanolamine (22221). The mixture was refluxed for 34 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture was added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium

chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/triethylamine=10/1) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- [N, N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl)- aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 51) (148mg) as colorless crystals. mp 150-151°C Elemental Analysis for C29H32N203 Calcd: C, 76.29; H, 7.06; N, 6.14.

Found: C, 75.90; H, 7.10; N, 6.18.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1599,1524,1412,1321,1255, 1036,804 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 2.40 (3H, s), 2.64-2.75 (6H, m), 2.90-3.00 (2H, m), 3.58-3.70 (6H, m), 7.20-7.37 (6H, m), 7.40-7.51 (4H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.67-7.77 (1H, m).

Working Example 52 (Production of Compound 52) In DMF (5ml) was dissolved N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamide (150mg), and to the mixture was added pyridine (94g1). The mixture was stirred at 70C for 24 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was washed with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer was allowed to stand at room temperature for 3 hours. The resulting precipitate was filtered and purified with ethyl acetate-methanol to give 1- [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido) benzyl] pyridinium chloride (Compound 52) (74mg) as colorless amorphous.

Elemental Analysis for C3oH27N20Cl" 0. 50 Calcd: C, 75.70; H, 5.93; N, 5.88.

Found: C, 75.83; H, 6.02; N, 5.63.

IR (KBr) cm~l : 1518,1414,1317,1248,810 'H NMR (200MH, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.67 (2H, m), 2.80-2.93 (2H, m), 5.85 (2H, s), 7.24-7.34 (3H, m), 7.50-7.60

(7H, m), 7.85 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.14-8.25 (2H, m), 8.64 (1H, t, J=7.7Hz), 9.20-9.30 (2H, m), 10.18 (1H, s).

Working Example 53 (Production of Compound 53) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.2g) and sodium cyclohexylsulfide (0.08g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature for 2.5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (cyclohexylthiomethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 53) (0.19g) as colorless crystals. mp 161-162t.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.23-1.42 (6H, m), 1.63-1.75 (2H, m), 1.92-2.05 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.49-2.59 (1H, m), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.73 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.22-7.34 (5H, m), 7.44-7.59 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2928,2851,1651cm'1.

Anal. for C31H33NO2S: Calcd. C, 76. 98; H, 6.88; N, 2.90.

Found C, 76.65; H, 6.59; N, 3.09.

Working Example 54 (Production of Compound 54) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved 3,4-dihydro-N- [4- (4- hydroxypiperidinomethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)- naphthalene-2-carboxamide (130mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (541).Themixturewasstirredatroom temperature for 17 hours, and to the mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml). The resulting precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 4-hydroxy-1-methyl-1- [4- [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3, 4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamido]benzyl]-piperidinium iodide (Compound 54) (138mg, ratio of isomers=58: 42) as

colorless crystals. mp 157-161C Elemental Analysis for C, 1H3sN202I Calcd: C, 61.69; H, 6.01; N, 4.64.

Found: C, 61.75; H, 5.84; N, 4.64.

IR (KBr) cm~l : 1250,812 1HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.65-1.90 (2H, m), 1. 96-2. 20 (2H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.82-3.00 (5H, m), 3.10-3.57 (4H, m), 3.70-3.90 (1H, m), 4.50-4.60 (2H, m), 5.05 (0.42H, d, J=2.8Hz), 5.12 (0.58H, d, J=3.6Hz), 7.22-7.35 (3H, m), 7.42-7.60 (7H, m), 7.83-7.93 (2H, m), 10.18 (1H, s).

Working Example 55 (Production of Compound 55) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- (thiomorpholinomethyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxamide (160mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (66, u 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours, and to the mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml). The resulting precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give 4-methyl-4- [4- [7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxamido] benzyl]-thiomorpholinium iodide (Compound 55) (165mg) as colorless crystals. mp 183-185C Elemental Analysis for C3oH33N20SI" 0.2H20 Calcd: C, 60.04; H, 5.61; N, 4.67.

Found: C, 59.91; H, 5.52; N, 4.66.

IR (KBr) cm-' : 3423,1651,1597,1520,1416,1319,1250,812 HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.83-3.30 (9H, m), 3.40-3.65 (4H, m), 4.62 (2H, s), 7.25-7.35 (3H, m), 7.45-7.61 (7H, m), 7.90 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

Working Example 56 (Production of Compound 56) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- [N, N-bis (2-hydroxy- ethyl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4- dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (lOOmg), and to the

mixture was added methyl iodide (41µl). The mixture mixture stirred at room temperature for 22 hours. The solvent was evaporated and the residue was purified with ethyl acetate-methanol to give bis (2-hydroxyethyl) methyl [4- [7- (4-methylphenyl)-3,4-naphthalene-2-carboxamido]- benzyl] ammonium iodide (Compound 56) (lOlmg) as colorless amorphous.

Elemental Analysis for C30H3sN203I 0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 59.31; H, 5.97; N, 4.61.

Found: C, 59.19; H, 5.74; N, 4.68.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 3365, 1651,1593,1520,1416,1319,1250,810 H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 2.35 (3H, s), 2.55-2.67 (2H, m), 2.84-3.01 (5H, m), 3.27-3.55 (4H, m), 3.88-3.98 (4H, m), 4.62 (2H, s), 5.33 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.25-7.35 (3H, m), 7.47-7.60. (7H, m), 7.88 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.18 (1H, s).

Working Example 57 (Production of Compound 57) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the solution were added 1- (3,4-methylenedioxybenzyl)- piperazine (158mg) and potassium carbonate (382mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- [1- (3,4- methylenedioxybenzyl)-4-piperazinylmethyl] phenyl]-3- (4- methylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 57) (266mg) as colorless crystals. mp 204-207°C Elemental Analysis for C3sH35N303 0. 5HzO Calcd: C, 75.79; H, 6.54; N, 7.58.

Found: C, 76.19; H, 6.48; N, 7.83.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 1246,1041, 1007,970,824,795

'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.30-2.60 (8H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 3.41 (2H, s), 3.48 (2H, s), 5.93 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 6.73 (2H, s), 6.84 (1H, s), 7.23-7.32 (4H, m), 7.35-7.60 (8H, m), 7.72 (1H, s), 7. 81 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz).

Working Example 58 (Production of Compound 58) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 7-phenylnaphthalene-2- carboxylic acid (350mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (184X11) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (10ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl)- piperidine (295mg) and triethylamine (23721) at room , emperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give N- [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-7-phenylnaphthalene-2- carboxamide (Compound 58) (491mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 177-178C Elemental Analysis for C29H28NzO" 0. 2H20 Calcd: C, 82.12; H, 6.75; N, 6.60.

Found: C, 82.26; H, 6.80; N, 6.62.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3313,2933,1649,1527,1317,849,754,692 H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.37-1.65 (6H, m), 2.35-2.45 (4H, m), 3.48 (2H, s), 7.33-7.57 (5H, m), 7.62-7.77 (4H, m), 7.83-8.01 (5H, m), 8.15 (1H, s), 8.44 (1H, s).

Working Example 59 (Production of Compound 59) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved N- [4- (piperidinomethyl)- phenyl]-7-phenylnaphthalene-2-carboxamide (300mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (133µl). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give 1- [4- (7-phenylnaphthalene-2-

carboxamido) benzyl]-1-methylpiperidinium iodide (Compound 59) (374mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 203-207°C Elemental Analysis for C30H3lN20I l. OH20 Calcd: C, 62.07; H, 5.73; N, 4.83.

Found: C, 61.82; H, 5.43; N, 4. 87.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 1417,1317,1250,700 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.40-2.00 (6H, m), 2.94 (3H, s), 3.25-3.40 (4H, m), 4.56 (2H, s), 7.40-7.60 (5H, m), 7.84-7.89 (2H, m), 7.95-8.17 (6H, m), 8.40 (1H, s), 8.66 (1H, s), 10.68 (1H, s).

Working Example 60 (Production of Compound 60) In THF (15ml) was dissolved 5- (4-methylphenyl)- indene-2-carboxylic acid (500mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (262g1) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (15ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (419mg) and triethylamine (336 9 1) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-5- (4-methylphenyl)-indene-2- carboxamide (Compound 60) (549mg) as colorless crystals. mp 219-220°C Elemental Analysis for C29H3oN20 Calcd: C, 82.43; H, 7.16; N, 6.63.

Found: C, 82.17; H, 7.13; N, 6.56.

IR (KBr) cm: 1408,1315,1250, 808 lHNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.34-1.57 (6H, m), 2.25-2.40 (7H, m), 3.30-3.43 (2H, m), 3.80-3.90 (2H, m), 7.20-7.32 (4H,

m), 7.56-7. 68 (4H, m), 7.72 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.83 (2H, s), 9.96 (1H, s).

Working Example 61 (Production of Compound 61) In DMF (lOml) was dissolved N- [4- (piperidinomethyl)- phenyl]-5- (4-methylphenyl) indene-2-carboxamide (400mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (177, U 1). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 86 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give 1- [4- [5- (4- methylphenyl) indene-2-carboxamido]-benzyl]-1-methyl- piperidinium iodide (Compound 61) (516mg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 199-20lac Elemental Analysis for C30H33N20I 0.5H20 Calcd: C, 62.83; H, 5.98; N, 4.88.

Found: C, 62.56; H, 5.87; N, 4.97.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 3450,2947,1651,1595,1520,1416,1322,1246, 808 HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.40-2.00 (6H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.92 (3H, s), 3.20-3.40 (4H, m), 3.80-3.90 (2H, m), 4.54 (2H, s), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.55-7.70 (4H, m), 7.85-7.97 (4H, m), 10.20-10.25 (1H, m).

Working Example 62 (Production of Compound 62) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the solution were added 1- (4-methoxyphenyl) piperazine dihydrochloride (190mg) and potassium carbonate (382mg).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- [1- (4-methoxy- phenyl)-4-piperazinylmethyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 62) (224mg) as colorless crystals.

mp 207-208°C Elemental Analysis for C34H3sN302 Calcd: C, 78.89; H, 6.81; N, 8.12.

Found: C, 78.59; H, 6.65; N, 8.13.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1512,1248,820,795 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.41 (3H, s), 2.56-2.65 (4H, m), 3.04-3.13 (4H, m), 3.54 (2H, s), 3.76 (3H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 6.78-6.94 (4H, m), 7.23-7.63 (12H, m), 7.73 (1H, s), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz).

Working Example 63 (Production of Compound 63) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the solution were added 2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethylmethyl- amine (132 M 1) and potassium carbonate (382mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give colorless amorphous, which was dissolved in ethyl acetate (50ml), and to the mixture was added 4N hydrochloric acid ethyl acetate solution (0.5ml). The resulting precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give (E)-N- [4- [N- [2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethyl]-N-methyl- aminomethyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide hydrochloride (Compound 63) (245mg) as colorless crystals. mp 214-217°C Elemental Analysis for C34H36N203-l. OHCl Calcd: C, 73.30; H, 6.69; N, 5.03; C1,6.36.

Found: C, 73s00; H, 6.66; N, 4.99; C1,6.20.

IR (KBr) cm-i: 1344,1259, 1174,1026,793 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 2.37 (3H, s), 2.66-2.75 (3H, m), 2.95-3.40 (4H, m), 3.73 (3H, s), 3.75 (3H, s), 4.15-4.28

(1H, m), 4.32-4.46 (1H, m), 6.77 (1H, dd, J=1.8,8.2Hz), 6.84-6.94 (2H, m), 7.02 (1H, d, J=16.0Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.48-7.75 (8H, m), 7.79-7.93 (3H, m), 10.56 (2H, s).

Working Example 64 (Production of Compound 64) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the solution were added methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride (77mg) and potassium carbonate (382mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate- diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- [N- (cyanomethyl)-N- methylaminomethyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 64) (129mg) as colorless crystals. mp 163-165C Elemental Analysis for C26H2sN30-O. 1H20 Calcd: C, 78.60; H, 6.39; N, 10.58.

Found: C, 78.44; H, 6.32; N, 10.35.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1412, 791 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 2.42 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 3.46 (2H, s), 3.59 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.23-7. 65 (12H, m), 7.74 (1H, s), 7.83 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz).

Working Example 65 (Production of Compound 65) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the solution were added imidazole (49mg) and potassium carbonate (382mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours, and to the mixture was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced

pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- [ (imidazol-1- yl) methyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)-cinnamamide (Compound 65) (90mg) as colorless crystals. mp 198-200°C Elemental Analysis for C26H23N3O # 0.3H2O Calcd: C, 78.29; H, 5.96; N, 10.53.

Found: C, 78.26; H, 5.92; N, 10.17.

IR (KBr) cm~l: 1518,1416,1342, 1182,1080,787 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 : 2.41 (3H, s), 5.08 (2H, s), 6.67 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 6.91 (1H, s), 7.09-7.16 (3H, m), 7.23-7.30 (2H, m), 7.35-7.66 (8H, m), 7.72 (1H, s), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 8.00 (1H, br s).

Working Example 66 (Production of Compound 66) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the solution were added 3- (hydroxymethyl) piperidine (191mg).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 72 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- [3- (hydroxy- methyl) piperidinomethyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 66) (160mg) as colorless crystals. mp 153-154C Elemental Analysis for C29H32N202 O. lH20 Calcd: C, 78.74; H, 7.34; N, 6.33.

Found: C, 78.51; H, 7.32; N, 6.25.

IR (KBr) cm-1: 1514,1412, 1346,1186,789 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 1.50-1.90 (3H, m), 2.05-2.35 (4H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.50-2.63 (1H, m), 2.70-2.80 (1H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 3.50-3.71 (2H, m), 6.65 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 7.23-7.31

(4H, m), 7.36-7.61 (7H, m), 7.70-7.87 (3H, m).

Working Example 67 (Production of Compound 67) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the mixture was added 3-hydroxypiperidine (168mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 13 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate- diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- (3-hydroxypiperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 67) (174mg) as colorless crystals. mp 132-134°C Elemental Analysis for CZBH, oN202 Calcd: C, 78.84; H, 7.09; N, 6.57.

Found: C, 78.58; H, 7.08; N, 6.54.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 3427,2937,1660,1628,1601,1539,1412,1344, 1184,791 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.28-1.90 (6H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.59-2.68 (1H, m), 2.72-2.85 (1H, m), 3.33 (2H, s), 4.56 (1H, d, J=4.8Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.20-7.35 (4H, m), 7.46-7.71 (8H, m), 7.89 (1H, s), 10.19 (1H, s).

Working Example 68 (Production of Compound 68) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the mixture was added 2-piperidinemethanol (191mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 13 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- [2- (hydroxy- methyl) piperidinomethyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)-

cinnamamide (Compound 68) (120mg) as colorless crystals. mp 137-139C Elemental Analysis for C29H32N202 Calcd: C, 79.06; H, 7.32; N, 6.36.

Found: C, 78.73; H, 7.38; N, 6.37.

IR (KBr) cm"1: 3325,2922,1664,1630,1601,1531,1412,1338, 1174,974,793 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.30-1.80 (6H, m), 2.10-2.25 (1H, m), 2.40-2.57 (1H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.82-2.93 (1H, m), 3.33 (1H, d, J=13.5Hz), 3.53 (1H, dd, J=4.0,10.8Hz), 3.88 (1H, dd, 8Hz), 4.04 (1H, d, J=13.5Hz), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.23-7.33 (4H, m), 7.37-7.62 (8H, m), 7.74 (1H, s), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz).

Working Example 69 (Production of Compound 69) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloromethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the mixture was added 2- (2-hydroxyethyl) piperidine (214mg).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- [2- (2- hydroxyethyl) piperidinomethyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methyl- phenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 69) (202mg) as colorless crystals. mp 142-143°C Elemental Analysis for C30H34N202 Calcd: C, 79.26; H, 7.54; N, 6.16.

Found: C, 79.00; H, 7.27; N, 6.19.

IR (KBr) cm~: 3300,2935,1666,1628,1603,1541,1516,1412, 1344,1182,789 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.30-2.13 (8H, m), 2.20-2.35 (1H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.73-2.87 (1H, m), 2.92-3.07 (1H, m), 3.48 (1H, d, J=13.0Hz), 3.70-3.83 (1H, m), 3.90-4.02 (1H, m),

4.14 (1H, d, J=13.0Hz), 6.65 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.23-7.33 (4H, m), 7.38-7.64 (7H, m), 7.72-7.87 (3H, m).

Working Example 70 (Production of Compound 70) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamic acid (0.48g), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (0. 35ml) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (20ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (0.38g) and triethylamine (0.34ml) at room temperature.

The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (150ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl)-phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 70) (0.60g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 154-156°C Elemental Analysis for C28H30N20-0. 4H20 Calcd: C, 80.50; H, 7.43; N, 6.71.

Found: C, 80.60; H, 7.28; N, 6.52.

H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.44 (2H, m), 1.58 (4H, m), 2.39 (4H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 3.47 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 7.25-7.60 (12H, m), 7.73 (1H, s), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz).

Working Example 71 (Production of Compound 71) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 3- (2-methylphenyl)- cinnamic acid (0.48g), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (0.35ml) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (20ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (0.38g) and triethylamine (0.34ml) at room temperature.

The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The

mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3- (2-methyl-phenyl)-cinnamamide (Compound 71) (0.75g) as pale yellow amorphous.

Elemental Analysis for C28H30N20 O. 5H20 Calcd: C, 80.16; H, 7.45; N, 6. 68.

Found: C, 80.15; H, 7.38; N, 6.64.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.45 (2H, m), 1.58 (4H, m), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.39 (2H, m), 3.47 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.24-7.35 (7H, m), 7.39-7.58 (6H, m), 7.80 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz).

Working Example 72 (Production of Compound 72) In DMF (4ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (0.41g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0. 43g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give (E)-1-methyl-1- [4- (3- (4-methyl- phenyl) cinnamamido) benzyl]-piperidinium iodide (Compound 72) (0.51g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 176-178°C Elemental Analysis for C29H33N20I" 1. 5H20 Calcd: C, 60.10; H, 6.26; N, 4.83.

Found: C, 60.19; H, 6.25; N, 4.95.

1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.62 (2H, m), 1.88 (4H, m), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.93 (3H, s), 3.36 (4H, m), 4.55 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.50-7.90 (11H, m), 10.44 (1H, s).

Working Example 73 (Production of Compound 73) In DMF (6ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3- (2-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (0.6 2g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0. 64g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was solidified with

ethyl acetate to give (E)-1-methyl-1- [4- (3- (2-methyl- phenyl) cinnamamido) benzyl]-piperidinium iodide (Compound 73) (0.79g) as pale yellow amorphous.

Elemental Analysis for C29H33N20I 1. 5H20 Calcd: C, 60.10; H, 6.26; N, 4.83.

Found: C, 60.00; H, 6.11; N, 5.00.

1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.62 (2H, m), 1.88 (4H, m), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.93 (3H, s), 3.32 (4H, m), 4.56 (2H, s), 6.94 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 7.27-7.73 (11H, m), 7.84 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.40 (1H, s).

Working Example 74 (Production of Compound 74) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 3- (2,5-dimethylphenyl)- cinnamic acid (0.50g), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (0. 35ml) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (20ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (0.38g) and triethylamine (0.34ml) at room temperature.

The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give (E)-N- [4- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3- (2,5-dimethylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 74) (0.75g) as pale yellow amorphous.

Elemental Analysis for C29H32N20" 0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 80.33; H, 7.67; N, 6.46.

Found: C, 80.25; H, 7.34; N, 6.68.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 8: 1.44 (2H, m), 1.61 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.47 (4H, m), 3.55 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.05-7.20 (3H, m), 7.28-7.60 (8H, m), 7.71 (1H, s), 7.79 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz).

Working Example 75 (Production of Compound 75) In THF (lOml) was dissolved 3- (3-nitrophenyl) cinnamic

acid (0.54g), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (0.35ml) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (20ml), and to the solution were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (0.38g) and triethylamine (0.34ml) at room temperature.

The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give (E)-N- [4- (piperidinomethyl)- phenyl]-3- (3-nitrophenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 75) (0.65g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 178-179°C Elemental Analysis for C2, H2, N303-0. 5H20 Calcd: C, 71.98; H, 6.26; N, 9.33.

Found: C, 71.69; H, 6.38; N, 9.44.

1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.51 (6H, m), 2.33 (4H, m), 3.39 (2H, s), 6.96 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.59-7.83 (7H, m), 8.02 (1H, s), 8. 18-8.30 (2H, m), 8.52 (1H, s), 10.18 (1H, s).

Working Example 76 (Production of Compound 76) In DMF (6ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (piperidino- methyl)phenyl]-3-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)cinnamamide(0.60g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.60g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give (E)-1-methyl-1- [4- (3- (2, 5-dimethylphenyl) cinnamamido) benzyl]- piperidinium iodide (Compound 76) (0.66g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 145-147C Elemental Analysis for C30H35N20I 1. 5H20 Calcd: C, 60.71; H, 6.45; N, 4.72.

Found: C, 61.06; H, 6.10; N, 4.74.

'H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.62 (2H, m), 1.88 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.33 (3H, s), 2.93 (3H, s), 3.33 (4H, m), 4.55 (2H, s), 6.92 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.07 (1H, s), 7.15 (2H, ABq, J=7.6Hz), 7.37 (1H, d, J=7.4Hz), 7.48-7.60 (5H, m), 7.67 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 7.84 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.39 (1H, s).

Working Example 77 (Production of Compound 77) In DMF (6ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3- (3-nitrophenyl) cinnamamide (0.59g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0. 57g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give (E)-1-methyl-1- [4- (3- (3-nitro- phenyl) cinnamamido) benzyl]-piperidinium iodide (Compound 77) (0.75g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 188-190°C Elemental Analysis for C28H30N3O3I # 1.5H2O Calcd: C, 55.09; H, 5.45; N, 6.88.

Found: C, 54.91; H, 5.40; N, 7.23.

H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1. 65 (2H, m), 1.90 (4H, m), 2.94 (3H, s), 3.35 (4H, m), 4.56 (2H, s), 6.99 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.49-7.88 (9H, m), 8.04 (1H, s), 8.18-8.29 (2H, m), 8.53 (1H, s), 10.45 (1H, s).

Working Example 78 (Production of Compound 78) In toluene (10ml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- (chloro- methyl) phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (300mg), and <BR> <BR> <BR> to the mixture was added tributylphosphine (248/1). The mixture was stirred at 80 C for 3 days and cooled to room temperature. The resulting precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give (E)- tributyl [4- [3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamido] benzyl]- phosphonium chloride (Compound 78) (389mg) as colorless crystals. mp 216-217C Elemental Analysis for C3sH47NOClP Calcd: C, 74.51; H, 8.40; N, 2.48.

Found: C, 74.40; H, 8.33; N, 2.63.

IR (KBr) cm"1:3429.2966,1674,1630,1601,1537,1516,1344, 1180,789 HNMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 0.85-1.00 (9H, m), 1.30-1.60 (12H, m), 2.05-2.25 (6H, m), 2.37 (3H, s), 3.79 (2H, d, J=15.2Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.25-7.35 (4H, m), 7.48-7.90 (9H, m), 10.61 (1H, s).

Working Example 79 (Production of Compound 79) In THF (lOml) was dissolved (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamic acid (400mg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (220g1) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (lOml), and to the mixture was dropwise added a solution of (4-aminophenyl) (2-pyridyl) methanol (370mg) and triethylamine (471 g 1) in THF (15ml) at OC. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give (E)-N- [4-[hydroxy (2-pyridyl) methyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methyl- phenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 79) (517mg) as colorless crystals. mp 162-165°C Elemental Analysis for C28H24Nz02'0. 1H20 Calcd: C, 79.63; H, 5.78; N, 6.63.

Found: C, 79.53; H, 5.73; N, 6.58.

IR (KBr) cm'1: 3257,1659,1626,1597,1531,1410,1342,1250, 1182,787,758 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 2.41 (3H, s), 5.27-5.36 (1H, m), 5.70-5.77 (1H, m), 6.60 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.12-7.86 (17H, m), 8.57 (1H, d, J=4.4Hz).

Working Example 80 (Production of Compound 80) In THF (lOml) was dissolved (E)-N- [4- [hydroxy (2-

pyridyl) methyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (200mg), and to the mixture was added 70% mCPBA (152mg).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 hours, and to the solution were added saturated sodium thiosulfate solution (lOml) and saturated potassium carbonate (lOml).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give (E)-N- [4- [hydroxy (l-oxido-2- pyridyl) methyl] phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 80) (123mg) as colorless crystals. mp 165-167°C Elemental Analysis for Cz8H24N ; 03 Calcd: C, 77.04; H, 5.54; N, 6.42.

Found: C, 76.85; H, 5.55; N, 6.42.

IR (KBr) cm-1 : 3288, 1668,1628,1601,1539,1516,1433,1412, 1340,1184,791,768 HNMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.40 (3H, s), 6.05 (1H, d, J=4.4Hz), 6.37 (1H, d, J=4.4Hz), 6.65 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 6.99-7.06 (1H, m), 7.20-7.31 (4H, m), 7.36-7.87 (12H, m), 8.20-8.26 (1H, m).

Working Example 81 (Production of Compound 81) To 3-phenylcinnamic acid (0.62g) were added thionyl chloride (5ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was refluxed for 4 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydro- furan. The mixture was dropwise added to a suspension of 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (0.5g) and diisopropylethyl- amine (1.2ml) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml) under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous

magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate). The resulting crude crystals was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 1- (4- (3-phenylcinnamoylamino)- benzyl) piperidine (Compound 81) (0.45g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 159-160°C.

1H-NMR (bppm, CDC13): 1.37-1.48 (2H, m), 1.49-1.63 (4H, m), 2.34-2. 42 (4H, m), 3.45 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.23-7.63 (13H, m), 7.76 (1H, s), 7.83 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2934,1659,1624cm~l.

Anal. for C27H28N20-0. 5H20: Calcd. C, 79.97; H, 7.21; N, 6.91.

Found C, 81.09; H, 7.02; N, 6.94.

Working Example 82 (Production of Compound 82) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15g) and sodium phenyl sulfide (0.05g) in dimethylformamide (10ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- (phenyl- thiomethyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 82) (0.13g) as colorless crystals. mp 176-177°C.

1H-NMR (0ppm, CDC13): 2.39 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 4.10 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.18-7.33 (9H, m), 7.43-7.53 (6H, m), 7.58 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1652,1515cm'1.

Anal. f or C31H2, NO2S: Calcd. C, 77.96; H, 5.70; N, 2.93.

Found C, 77.72; H, 5.57; N, 3.07.

Working Example 83 (Production of Compound 83) A suspension of 1- (4- (3-bromocinnamoylamino)- benzyl) piperidine (0.4g), 4-fluorophenyl borate (0.14g), 1M potassium carbonate (2ml) and ethanol (lml) in toluene (5ml) was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the suspension was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.05g), and the mixture was refluxed over night. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 1- (4- (3- (4-fluoro-phenyl)- cinnamoylamino) benzyl) piperidine (Compound 83) (0.35g) as colorless crystals. mp 166-167°C.

H-NMR (Oppm, CDC13): 1.38-1.50 (2H, m), 1.52-1.65 (4H, m), 2.34-2.39 (4H, m), 3.45 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.10-7.19 (2H, m), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.40-7.58 (8H, m), 7.68 (1H, s), 7.81 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 3262,2936,1663cm"1.

Anal. f or C2, H2, FN20 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 77.56; H, 6.61; N, 6.70.

Found C, 77.72; H, 6.49; N, 6.79.

Working Example 84 (Production of Compound 84) A suspension of 1- (4- (3-bromocinnamoylamino)- benzyl) piperidine (0.4g), 4-methoxyphenyl borate (0.14g), 1M potassium carbonate (2ml) and ethanol (lml) in toluene (5ml) was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the suspension was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.05g), and the mixture was refluxed over night. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with

water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 1- (4- (3- (4-methoxyphenyl)- cinnamoylamino) benzyl) piperidine (Compound 84) (0.38g) as colorless crystals. mp 150-151'C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.38-1.50 (2H, m), 1.51-1.62 (4H, m), 2.35-2.40 (4H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 3.87 (3H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 7.29-7.36 (3H, m), 7.43-7.58 (7H, m), 7.71 (1H, s), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 3264,2936,1663cm-1.

Anal. f or C28H30N202 : Calcd. C, 78.84; H, 7.09; N, 6.57.

Found C, 79.07; H, 7.12; N, 6.69.

Working Example 85 (Production of Compound 85) A solution of 1- (4- (3-phenylcinnamoylamino)- benzyl) piperidine (0.32g) and methyl iodide (0.15ml) in dimethylformamide (5ml) was stirred over night under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate.

Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-methyl-1- (4- (3- phenylcinnamoylamino)-benzyl) piperidinium iodide (Compound 85) (0.26g) as colorless crystals. mp 194-195°C.

H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 1.45-1.65 (2H, m), 1.75-1.95 (4H, m), 2.92 (3H, s), 3.24-3.28 (4H, m), 4.54 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.41-7.93 (14H, m), 10.44 (lH, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3241,1682cm~.

Anal. for C28H31IN20: Calcd. C, 62.46; H, 5.80; N, 5.20.

Found C, 62.19; H, 5.74; N, 5.10.

Working Example 86 (Production of Compound 86)

A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15g) and sodium benzyl sulfide (0.055g) in dimethylformamide (10ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (benzylthiomethyl) phenyl)- 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 86) (0.17g) as colorless crystals. mp 145-146°C.

1H-NMR (5ppm. CDCIa): 2.39 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.59 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.22-7.32 (9H, m), 7.43-7.57 (6H, m), 7.61 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3028,1646,1515cm-1.

Anal. for C32H29NO2S 0. 5H20: Calcd. C, 76.77; H, 6.04; N, 2.80.

Found C, 77.07; H, 5.96; N, 2.95.

Working Example 87 (Production of Compound 87) A solution of Compound 83 (0.25g) and methyl iodide (0.2ml) in dimethylformamide (5ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-methyl-1- (4- (3- (4-fluorophenyl) cinnamoylamino)- benzyl) piperidinium iodide (Compound 87) (0.27g) as pale brown crystals. mp 204-205°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.42-1.75 (2H, m), 1.78-1.95 (4H, m), 2.91 (3H, s), 3.22-3.32 (4H, m), 4.52 (2H, s), 6.95 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.29-7.38 (2H, m), 7.48-7.91 (11H, m), 10.44 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3237,1682cm-1.

Anal. for CZaH, oFIN20 Calcd. C, 59.47; H, 5.53; N, 4.95.

Found C, 59.49; H, 5.35; N, 4.98.

Working Example 88 (Production of Compound 88) A solution of 1- (4- (3- (4-methoxyphenyl) cinnamoyl- amino) benzyl) piperidine (0.32g) and methyl iodide (0.2ml) in dimethylformamide (5ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 1-methyl-1- (4- (3- (4-methoxyphenyl) cinnamoylamino)- benzyl) piperidinium iodide (Compound 88) (0.33g) as pale brown crystals. mp 208-209°C.

H-NMR (5ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.45-1.68 (2H, m), 1.78-1.95 (4H, m), 2.91 (3H, s), 3.24-3.34 (4H, m), 3.82 (3H, s), 4.53 (2H, s), 6.95 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.43-7.57 (4H, m), 7.61-7.74 (4H, m), 7.84 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.88 (1H, s), 10.45 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3243,1682cm-1.

Anal. for C29H33IN202: Calcd. C, 61.27; H, 5.85; N, 4.93.

Found C, 60.87; H, 5.83; N, 4.88.

Working Example 89 (Production of Compound 89) To 3,4-dihydro-7-phenylnaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (0.25g) were added thionyl chloride (5ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was refluxed for 3 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a suspension of 2- (4-aminobenzyl)- 1,3-dimethyl-1,3,2-diazaphosphorinane-2-oxide (0.25g) and diisopropylethylamine (0.5ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture

was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. Precipitated crude crystal was recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 2- (4- (3, 4-dihydro-7-phenyl-naphthalene-2-carbonyl- amino) 2-diazaphosphorinane-2- oxide (Compound 89) (0.35g) as colorless crystals. mp 249-250°C.

1H-NMR (Oppm, CDC13): 1.10-1.30 (1H, m), 1.65-1.85 (1H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.73-3.07 (8H, m), 3.17 (2H, d, J=17.4Hz), 7.18 (2H, dd, J=2.6,8.8Hz), 7.29-7.60 (11H, m), 7.70'1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3283,2940,2886,2832,1655cm'1.

Anal. for C29H32N302P-0.2H20: Calcd. C, 71.21; H, 6.68; N, 8.59.

Found C, 71.12; H, 6.57; N, 8.52.

Working Example 90 (Production of Compound 90) To 3,4-dihydro-7-phenylnaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (0.35g) were added thionyl chloride (lOml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was refluxed for 2.5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added a suspension of 2- (4-aminobenzyl)-1,3- dimethyl-1,3,2-diazaphosphorane-2-oxide (0.33g) and diisopropylethylamine (0.75ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. Precipitated crude crystal was recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 2- (4- (3, 4-dihydro-7-phenyl-naphthalene-2-carbonyl- amino)benzyl)-1,3-dimethyl-1,3,2-diaza-phosphorane-2-

oxide (Compound 90) (0.24g) as colorless crystals. mp 212-213°C.

1H-NMR (5ppm, CDC1,): 2.61 (3H, s), 2.65-2.76 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.94-3.07 (2H, m), 3.22 (2H, d, J=18.6Hz), 7.19 (2H, dd, J=2.6,8.6Hz), 7.29-7.60 (11H, m), 7.72 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3254,2928,2897,1655cm'1.

Anal. for C28H30N302P-0.5H20: Calcd. C, 69.98; H, 6.50; N, 8.74.

Found C, 70.27; H, 6.32; N, 8.53.

Working Example 91 (Production of Compound 91) To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.25g) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.4ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at 40 C for 1 hour. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (0.17g) and diisopropyl- ethylamine (0.5ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with dichloromethane, and the organic layer was washed with water and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and precipitated crude crystal was recrystallized from dichloromethane-hexane to give 2- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4-piperidinomethylphenyl)-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 91) (0.36g) as colorless crystals. mp 192-193C.

1H-NMR (Oppm, CDC13): 1.38-1.50 (2H, m), 1.50-1.63 (4H, m), 2.13-2.22 (2H, m), 2.35-2.39 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.72 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 2.85-2.91 (2H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 7.21-7.33 (5H, m), 7.41-7.57 (6H, m), 7.63 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3352,2932,1647cm-1.

Anal. for C31H34N20-0.2H20: Calcd. C, 81.97; H, 7.63; N, 6.17.

Found C, 81.88; H, 7.52; N, 6.22.

Working Example 92 (Production of Compound 92) A solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4-piperidino- methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxamide (0.26g) and methyl iodide (0.15ml) in dimethylformamide (15ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give 1- (N- (2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-1- methylpiperidinium iodide (Compound 92) (0.3g) as colorless crystals. mp 220-221°C (dec.).

1H-NMR (5ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.45-1.65 (2H, m), 1.80-1.94 (4H, m), 1.99-2.09 (2H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.64 (2H, t, J=6. lHz), 2.83-2.88 (2H, m), 2.91 (3H, s), 3.23-3.29 (4H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.26-7.38 (4H, m), 7.48-7.68 (6H, m), 7.87 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.23 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v : 3285,2946,1651cm-1.

Anal. for C32H3,5ho : Calcd. C, 63.89; H, 6.37; N, 4.66.

Found C, 63.94; H, 6.33; N, 4.60.

Working Example 93 (Production of Compound 93) To a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4-hydroxy- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (0.2g), triethylamine (0.21ml) and dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) was dropwise added methane-sulfonylchloride (0.06ml) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred for 10 minutes. To the mixture was added piperidine (0.15ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed

with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4-piperidinomethylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine- 4-carboxamide (Compound 93) (0.19g) as colorless crystals. mp 203-204°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC1,): 1.35-1.50 (2H, m), 1.55-1.63 (4H, m), 2.38-2.40 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=5.7Hz), 3.29 (2H, t, J=5.7Hz), 3.47 (2H, s), 7.24-7.46 (7H, m), 7.50-7.58 (5H, m), 7.68 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2934, 1651cm-1.

Anal. for C30H32N20S-0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 76.30; H, 6.92; N, 5.93.

Found C, 76.27; H, 6.77; N, 6.06.

Working Example 94 (Production of Compound 94) A solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4-piperidino- methyl-phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4- carboxamide (0.08g) and methyl iodide (0.013ml) in dimethylformamide (20ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 1- (N- (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzo- thiepine-4-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-1-methyl- piperidinium iodide (Compound 94) (0.077g) as colorless crystals. mp 196-197°C.

H-NMR (Ôppm, DMSO-d6) : 1.45-1.65 (2H, m), 1.80-1.95 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.91 (3H, s), 2.99-3.05 (2H, m), 3.15-3.29 (6H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.46-7.63 (7H, m), 7.82-7.89 (3H, m), 10.34 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C3lH3sIN20S 0. 5H20:

Calcd. C, 60.09; H, 5.86; N, 4.52.

Found C, 60.03; H, 5.57; N, 4.44.

Working Example 95 (Production of Compound 95) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (l. Og) in dichloromethane (30ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.93ml) and dimethyl- formamide (catalytic amount), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 1- (4-amino-benzyl) piperidine (0.75g) and triethylamine (1.5ml) in tetra-hydrofuran (50ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-N- (4- ( (piperidinomethyl) phenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 95) (1.45g) as colorless crystals. mp 188-189°C.

H-NMR (Oppm, CDCL): 1.40-1.47 (2H, m), 1.52-1.60 (4H, m), 2.34-2.39 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.46 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (5H, m), 7.43-7.58 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2935,1652cm-1.

Anal. for C30H32N202: Calcd. C, 79.61; H, 7.13; N, 6.19.

Found C, 79.53; H, 6.91; N, 6.22.

Working Example 96 (Production of Compound 96) A solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (1.4g) and methyl iodide (0.58ml) in dimethylformamide

(50ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give 1- (N- (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4- carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-1-methylpiperidinium iodide (Compound 96) (1.6g) as colorless crystals. mp 227-228C (dec.).

1H-NMR (Oppm, DMSO-d6) : 1.45-1.70 (2H, m), 1.70-1.95 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.91 (3H, s), 3.00 (2H, br), 3.24-3.34 (4H, m), 4.31 (2H, br), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.36 (1H, s), 7.48-7.59 (5H, m), 7.75 (1H, s), 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3289,2938,1649cm-1.

Anal. for C3iH3sIN2Oz: Calcd. C, 62.63; H, 5.93; N, 4.71.

Found C, 62.43; H, 5.91; N, 4.52.

Working Example 97 (Production of Compound 97) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15g) and 1-methylpiperidine (0.14ml) in dimethylformamide (15ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-diethylether to give 1- (N- (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4- carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-1-methylpiperidinium chloride (Compound 97) (0.15g) as colorless crystals. mp 231-232°C.

1H-NMR (8ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.45-1.65 (2H, m), 1.80-1.95 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.91 (3H, s), 2.97-3.05 (2H, m), 3.23-3.30 (4H, m), 4.25-4.35 (2H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.38 (1H, s), 7.48-7.59 (5H, m), 7.75 (1H, s), 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.23 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3227,2969,1665cm.

Anal. for C3lH35ClN202 0. 5H20: Calcd. C, 72.71; H, 7.09; N, 5.47.

Found C, 72.85; H, 6.93; N, 5.48.

Working Example 98 (Production of Compound 98) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.18g) and 1-ethylpiperidine (0.31ml) in dimethylformamide (5ml) were stirred at 50 over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give 1- (N- (7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)-4-amino-benzyl)-1- ethylpiperidinium chloride (Compound 98) (0.17g) as colorless crystals. mp 209-210°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 1.34 (3H, t, J=6.9Hz), 1.38-1.66 (2H, m), 1.80-1.99 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 3.00 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 3.13-3.31 (6H, m), 4.30 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 4.50 (2H, s), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7. 27 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.39 (1H, s), 7.46-7.59 (5H, m), 7.76 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.87 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.24 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3202,2946,1645cm"1.

Anal. for C32H3, ClN202-0. 3H20 : Calcd. C, 73.56; H, 7.25; N, 5.36.

Found C, 73.59; H, 7.26; N, 5.32.

Working Example 99 (Production of Compound 99) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 1- (2- (4-aminophenyl) ethyl) piperidine (O. llg) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (1Oml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was

stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give <BR> <BR> <BR> N- (4- (2-piperidinoethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 99) (0.19g) as colorless crystals. mp 201-202°C.

1H-NMR ( ppm, CDC1,) : 1.45-1.48 (2H, m), 1.50-1.65 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.47-2.58 (6H, m), 2.76-2.84 (2H, m), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.17-7.26 (4H, m), 7.43-7.51 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2933,1652cm-1.

Anal. for C31H34N202: Calcd. C, 79.79; H, 7.34; N, 6.00.

Found C, 79.63; H, 7.42; N, 6.07.

Working Example 100 (Production of Compound 100) A solution of N- (4- (2-piperidinoethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (0.09g) and methyl iodide (0.06ml) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give N- ( (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4- carbonyl)-2- (4-aminophenyl) ethyl)-N-methylpiperidinium iodide (Compound 100) (0.12g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 168-169°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.65-1.95 (6H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.95-3.05 (4H, m), 3.25 (3H, s), 3.61-3.85 (6H, m), 4.29 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.17-7.26 (4H, m), 7.40-7.50 (4H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.70 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.49 (1H, br).

IR (KBr) v: 2949,1656cm-1.

Anal. for C32H3, IN202-0. 5H20 : Calcd. C, 62.24; H, 6.20; N, 4.54.

Found C, 61.92; H, 6.17; N, 4.57.

Working Example 101 (Production of Compound 101) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-phenyl- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloro-methane (lOml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.06g) and triethylamine (0.12ml) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methylphenyl)-2-phenyl-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N- methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 101) (O. llg) as colorless crystals. mp 178-179°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.63-1.74 (4H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.56-2.66 (1H, m), 3.15-3.43 (4H, m), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.01-4.05 (2H, m), 5.09 (1H, dd, J=2.2,8.4Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.17-7.57 (16H, m).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C3, H38N203: Calcd. C, 79.54; H, 6.86; N, 5.01.

Found C, 79.28; H, 6.96; N, 4.97.

Working Example 102 (Production of Compound 102) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-phenyl- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloro-methane (lOml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 1- (4-amino-benzyl) piperidine (0.06g) and triethylamine (0.12ml) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate- hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-phenyl-N- (4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 102) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 210-211°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.40-1.47 (2H, m), 1.52-1.62 (4H, m), 2.34-2.40 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.23-3.31 (2H, m), 3.45 (2H, s), 5.09 (1H, dd, J=2.0,8.8Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.56 (16H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2935,1652cm-1.

Anal. for C36H36Nz02: Calcd. C, 81.79; H, 6.86; N, 5.30.

Found C, 81.45; H, 6.82; N, 5.28.

Working Example 103 (Production of Compound 103) A solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-phenyl-N- (4- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (0.08g) and methyl iodide (0.05ml) in dimethyl- formamide (15ml) was stirred at room temperature over night.

The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 1- (N- (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-phenyl-2, 3-dihydro-1-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-1-methyl- piperidinium iodide (Compound 103) (0.057g) as colorless crystals. mp 232-233C (dec.).

H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 1.45-1.70 (2H, m), 1.75-1.95 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.91 (3H, s), 3.25-3.44 (6H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 5.12 (1H, t, J=5.0Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.37-7.61 (11H, m), 7.81-7.87 (3H, m), 10.20 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2949,1650cm'1.

Anal. for C37H3, IN202' 0.2H20: Calcd. C, 65.91; H, 5.89; N, 4.15.

Found C, 65.80; H, 5.84; N, 4.17.

Working Example 104 (Production of Compound 104) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloro-methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.08g) and triethylamine (0.14ml) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methyl. phenyl)-2-

methyl-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N- methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 104) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 170-171t.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.54 (3H, d, J=6.4Hz), 1.60-1.78 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.63-2.68 (1H, m), 2.85 (1H, ddd, J=2.6,9.2,17.6Hz), 3.14 (1H, d, J=17.6Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=2.8,11.3Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 4.24-4.30 (1H, m), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.34 (4H, m), 7.43-7.56 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2951,2845,1651cm~l.

Anal. for C32H36N203: Calcd. C, 77.39; H, 7.31; N, 5.64.

Found C, 77.21; H, 7.43; N, 5.51.

Working Example 105 (Production of Compound 105) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloro-methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 1- (4-aminobenzyl) piperidine (0.07g) and triethylamine (0.14ml) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-N- (4- (piperidinomethyl)- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 105) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 175-176t.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC1,): 1.40-1.45 (2H, m), 1.54 (3H, d, J=6.2Hz), 1.53-1.61 (4H, m), 2.30-2.40 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.85 (1H, ddd, 0Hz), 3.14 (1H, d, J=18.0Hz), 3.47 (2H, s), 4.23-4.30 (1H, m), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.16-7.36 (4H, m), 7.43-7.55 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2936,1651cm'1.

Anal. for C31H34N202: Calcd. C, 79.79; H, 7.34; N, 6.00.

Found C, 79.53; H, 7.35; N, 5.82.

Working Example 106 (Production of Compound 106) To a solution of N- (4- (cyclohexylthiomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.19g) in dichloro- methane (5ml) was added 70% m-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.097g) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred for 10 minutes.

To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/dichloromethane) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4- (cyclohexylsulfinylmethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 106) (0.048g) as colorless crystals. mp 257-258C (dec.).

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.19-1.69 (6H, m), 1.81-1.85 (3H, m), 2.01-2.08 (1H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.40-2.49 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.90 (2H, dd, J=13.2,24.2Hz), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.23-7.28 (4H, m), 7.44-7.54 (4H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.07 (lH, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2930,2853,1659cm'1.

Anal. for C31H33NO3S 0. 3H20: Calcd. C, 73.72; H, 6.71; N, 2.77.

Found C, 73. 66; H, 6.70; N, 2.80.

Working Example 107 (Production of Compound 107) To a solution of N- (4- (cyclohexylsulfinylmethyl)- phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (0.13g) in chloroform (45ml) was added 70% m-chloroperbenzoic acid (mCPBA) (0.097g) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution and water, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give N- (4- (cyclohexylsulfonyl- methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 107) (O. llg) as colorless crystals. mp 250-251°C.

H-NMRf dppm, CDC13): 1.18-1.26 (4H, m), 1.52-1.71 (2H, m), 1.87-1.94 (2H, m), 2.09-2.17 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.65-2.83 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.18 (2H, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.27 (2H, m), 7.38-7.53 (6H, m), 7.65 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.70 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2932,2857,1667cm'1.

Anal. f or C31H33NO4S-0. 2H20 : Calcd. C, 71.70; H, 6.48; N, 2.70.

Found C, 71.70; H, 6.54; N, 2.79.

Working Example 108 (Production of Compound 108) To a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- (phenyl- thiomethyl) phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (O. lg) in dichloromethane (30ml) was added 70% m-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.046g) at the temperature ranging from-20 to-10 C, and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- (phenylsulfinylmethyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 108) (O. llg) as colorless crystals. mp 127-128°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) : 2.39 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.01 (2H, s), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.22-7.26 (3H, m), 7.37-7.53 (1OH, m), 7.85 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v : 3026,2925,1652cm-1.

Anal. for C31H27NO3S: Calcd. C, 75.43; H, 5.51; N, 2.84.

Found C, 75.14; H, 5.55; N, 2.99.

Working Example 109 (Production of Compound 109) To a solution of N- (4- (benzylthiomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (0.12g) in dichloromethane (25ml) was added 70% m-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.06g) at the temperature ranging from-20 to-10 C, and the mixture was stirred for 10 minutes.

To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (benzylsulfinylmethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 109) (0.08g) as colorless crystals. mp 208-209°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 2.39 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.76-3.94 (4H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.23-7.27 (6H, m), 7.35-7.53 (7H, m), 7.61 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.93 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3030,1662cm'1.

Anal. for C32H29NO3S 0.2H20: Calcd. C, 75.18; H, 5.80; N, 2.74.

Found C, 75.35; H, 5.81; N, 2.87.

Working Example 110 (Production of Compound 110) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethyl- formamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was added dropwise to a solution of 4-aninobenzyl 4-methylphenyl sulfone (O. llg) and triethylamine (0.15ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (4-methylphenyl) sulfonyl)-methylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 110) (0.13g) as colorless crystals. mp 230-231C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 2.40 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 4.27 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.04- 7.10 (3H, m), 7.23-7.26 (5H, m), 7.43-7.55 (8H, m), 7.63 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v : 3027,2884,1663cm-1.

Anal. for C32H29NO4S 0. 2H20 : Calcd. C, 72.90; H, 5.62; N, 2.66.

Found C, 72.74; H, 5.73; N, 2.76.

Working Example 111 (Production of Compound 111) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl-

phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg) and N-methylcyclopentylamine (0.07g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol- hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-cyclopentyl-N-methyl) amino- methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 111) (O. 1g) as colorless crystals. mp 171-172°C.

H-NMRf dppm, CDC13): 1.45-1.75 (6H, m), 1.80-1.95 (2H, m), 2.13 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.70-2.80 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.50 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.43-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 3340,2958,1646cm~l.

Anal. for C31H34N202 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 79.18; H, 7.37; N, 5.96.

Found C, 79.15; H, 7.18; N, 5.96.

Working Example 112 (Production of Compound 112) To a solution of N- (4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15g), triethylamine (0.14ml) and 4-dimethylamino- pyridine (catalytic amount) in dichloromethane was dropwise added methanesulfonyl chloride (0.04ml) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. To the mixture was added N-methylcyclohexylamine (0. 15ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-cyclohexyl-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-

benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 112) (0.03g) as colorless crystals. mp 176-177C.

1H-NMR (8ppm, CDC13): 1.15-1.35 (6H, m), 1.70-1.95 (4H, m), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.39-2.55 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.59 (2H, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.23-7.35 (5H, m), 7.44-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2930,2853,1651cm'1.

Anal. for C32H36NZ02'0. 4Hz0: Calcd. C, 78.78; H, 7.60; N, 5.74.

Found C, 78.97; H, 7.49; N, 5.94.

Working Example 113 (Production of Compound 113) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.09g), N-methylcycloheptylamine (0.04g) and potassium carbonate (O. lg) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-cycloheptyl- N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 113) (0.08g) as colorless crystals. mp 167-168°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.35-1.55 (8H, m), 1.55-1.80 (2H, m), 1.80-1.95 (2H, m), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.55-2.70 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.49 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.43-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2927,1650cm"1.

Anal. for C33H38N202-0. lH20 : Calcd. C, 79.83; H, 7.76; N, 5.64.

Found C, 79.62; H, 7.43; N, 5.53.

Working Example 114 (Production of Compound 114) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15g) and cyclohexylamine (0.17ml) in dimethylformamide (10ml) was stirred at room temperature for 2.5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol- hexane to give N- (4- ( (cyclohexylamino) methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 114) (0.09g) as colorless crystals. mp 183-184C.

'H-NMR (dppm, CDC1,): 1.17-1.30 (6H, m), 1.58-1.82 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.45-2.60 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.81 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.34 (5H, m), 7.43-7.55 (6H, m), 7.72 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2928,2853,1647cm'1.

Anal. f or C31H34N202 0. 5H20 : Calcd. C, 78.28; H, 7.42; N, 5.89.

Found C, 78.56; H, 7.12; N, 6.01.

Working Example 115 (Production of Compound 115) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15g) and aniline (0. lml) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give N- (4- ( (phenylamino) methyl)-phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dShydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 115) (0. lg) as colorless crystals. mp 157-158C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 2.39 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 4.31 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 6.62-6.76 (3H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.18-7.22 (5H, m), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.43-7.60 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 1652,1602cm-1.

Anal. for C31H2BN202 : Calcd. C, 80.84; H, 6.13; N, 6.08.

Found C, 80.57; H, 6.09; N, 6.06.

Working Example 116 (Production of Compound 116) A suspension of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15g), N-methylaniline (0.06ml) and potassium carbonate (0.15g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- phenyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 116) (0.15g) as colorless crystals. mp 164-165°C.

1H-NMR (8ppm, CDC1,): 2.39 (3H, s), 3.00 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.51 (2H, s), 6.68- 6.77 (3H, m), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.19-7.26 (6H, m), 7.43-7.54 (6H, m), 7.60 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v : 3344,3020,1644cm-1.

Anal. for C32H3oN202: Calcd. C, 80.98; H, 6.37; N, 5.90.

Found C, 80.64; H, 6.32; N, 5.85.

Working Example 117 (Production of Compound 117) A suspension of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dthydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg), benzylamine hydrochloride (0.5g) and potassium

carbonate (0.6g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/ triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (benzylamino) methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 117) (0.08g) as colorless crystals. mp 147-148C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.80 (2H, s), 3.81 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.36 (9H, m), 7.43-7.61 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) 6 : 3028, 1652cm-1.

Anal. for C32H30N202-0. lH20 : Calcd. C, 80.68; H, 6.39; N, 5.88.

Found C, 80.43; H, 6.23; N, 5.95.

Working Example 118 (Production of Compound 118) A suspension of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg), N-methylbenzylamine (0.05ml) and potassium carbonate (O. lg) in dimethylformamide (5ml) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-benzyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 118) (0.09g) as colorless crystals.

mp 157-158C.

1H-NMR (6 ppm, CDC13): 2.18 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.50 (2H, s), 3.52 (2H, s), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.22-7.30 (3H, m), 7.33-7.37 (5H, m), 7.43-7.57 (7H, m), 7.63 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3336,1643cm-1.

Anal. f or C33H32N202 0.2H20: Calcd. C, 80.52; H, 6.63; N, 5.69.

Found C, 80.61; H, 6.49; N, 5.54.

Working Example 119 (Production of Compound 119) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide(0.1g) and diisopropylamine (O. lml) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (diisopropylamino) methyl)-phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 119) (O. llg) as colorless crystals. mp 152-153C.

H-NMRf Ôppm, CDC13): 1.02 (12H, d, J=6.6Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.98-3.10 (4H, m), 3.62 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.35-7.55 (9H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2964,1646cm-1.

Anal. f or C31H36N202: Calcd. C, 79.45; H, 7.74; N, 5.98.

Found C, 79.18; H, 7.66; N, 5.93.

Working Example 120 (Production of Compound 120) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0. lg) and N-ethylcyclohexylamine (O. llml) in dimethylformamide (10ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The

solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-cyclohexyl-N-ethyl)- aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 120) (O. lg) as colorless crystals. mp 166-167°C.

1H-NMR Oppm, CDC1,): 0.98 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.02-1.26 (6H, m), 1.60-1.80 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.48-2.59 (3H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.59 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.43-7. 56 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2929,1648cri 1.

Anal. for C33H38N202-0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 79.55; H, 7.77; N, 5.62.

Found C, 79.65; H, 7.63; N, 5.66.

Working Example 121 (Production of Compound 121) A suspension of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg), 4-ethyl-amino-1-benzylpiperidine (O. llg) and potassium carbonate (0.05g) in dimethylformamide (10ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from diethyl ether-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N- (l-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-ethyl) amino- methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 121) (0.13g) as colorless crystals.

mp 121-122°C.

1H-NMR (Oppm, CDC13): 0.98 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.55-1.75 (4H, m), 1.87-2.00 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.49-2.60 (3H, m), 2.90-2.96 (2H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.48 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.23-7.35 (9H, m), 7.44-7.55 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2939,1652cm"1.

Anal. for C39Hq3N ; O2 : Calcd. C, 79.97; H, 7.40; N, 7.17.

Found C, 79.95; H, 7.50; N, 7.28.

Working Example 122 (Production of Compound 122) A suspension of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0. lg), amino-methylcyclohexane (0.05g) and potassium carbonate (0. lg) in dimethylformamide (10ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/ triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (cyclohexylmethyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 122) (0.06g) as colorless crystals. mp 154-155°C.

1H-NMR (Oppm, CDC13): 0.88-0.99 (2H, m), 1.17-1.26 (4H, m), 1.43-1.56 (1H, m), 1.65-1.78 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.45 (2H, d, J=6.6Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.76 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (5H, m), 7.43-7.61 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 3357,2918,1648cm'1.

Anal. for C32H36N202'0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 79.37; H, 7.58; N, 5.78.

Found C, 79.58; H, 7.50; N, 5.80.

Working Example 123 (Production of Compound 123) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg) and 1-methyl-4-methylaminopiperidine (O. lml) in dimethylformamide (5ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (1- methylpiperidin-4-yl)) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 123) (0.03g) as colorless crystals. mp 183-184t.

H-NMR (bppm, CDC13): 1.67-2.05 (6H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.38-2.45 (1H, m), 2.91-2.96 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.44-7.59 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2939,2785,1652cm"1.

Anal. for C32H3, N302: Calcd. C, 77.54; H, 7.52; N, 8.48.

Found C, 77.34; H, 7.57; N, 8.56.

Working Example 124 (Production of Compound 124) To a solution of 7- (4- (4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.12g), 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.08g) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (0.05g) in dimethylformamide (15ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3- dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydro-chloride (O. lg), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was cooled to room temperature. To the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) and triethyl-

amine (0.14ml), and the mixture was stirred over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4- (4-methylpiperazin-1-yl) phenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydro- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> pyran-4-yl-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 124) (0.15g) as colorless crystals. mp 220-221°C.

1H-NMR (3ppm, CDC13): 1.64-1.75 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.58-2.71 (5H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.25-3.32 (4H, m), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=2.8,11.4Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 6.97-7.06 (3H, m), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.41-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C3sH42N403'0. 5H20: Calcd. C, 73.01; H, 7.53; N, 9.73.

Found C, 73.25; H, 7.46; N, 9.72.

Working Example 125 (Production of Compound 125) A solution of N- (4- ( (N- (1-t-butoxycarbonyl- piperidin-4-yl)-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.14g) and trifluoro-acetic acid (5ml) in dichloromethane (20ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized

from ethanol-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (piperidin-4-yl)) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dthydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 125) (0.08g) as colorless crystals. mp 129-130t.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.68-1.95 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.61-2.79 (3H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.25-3.33 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.33 (4H, m), 7.44-7.60 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2929,1683cm'1.

Working Example 126 (Production of Compound 126) and Working Example 127 (Production of Compound 127) A suspension of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg), N, 4-dimethylcyclohexylamine hydrochloride (0.08g) and potassium carbonate (0.17g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give each of crude crystals, which was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give each isomer of N- (4- ( (N-methyl- N- (4-methylcyclohexyl)) amino-methyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (Compound 126 (0.05g), Compound 127 (0.03g)) as colorless crystals.

(Compound 126): mp 144-145C. lH-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 0.96 (3H, d, J=6.8Hz), 1.40-1.80 (9H, m), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.20-2.40 (1H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.55 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.34 (4H, m), 7.43-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2927,1650cm-1.

Anal. for C33H3aN202'0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 79.55; H, 7.77; N, 5.62.

Found C, 79.59; H, 7.68; N, 5.84.

(Compound127): mp 183-184C. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (6 ppm, CDC13): 0.87 (3H, d, J=6.6Hz), 0.89-1.02 (2H, m), 1.26-1.89 (7H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.20-2.40 (1H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.34 (5H, m), 7.44-7.55 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2925,1654cm'1.

Anal. for C33H38N202 * 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 79.55; H, 7.77; N, 5.62.

Found C, 79.48; H, 7.70; N, 5.83.

Working Example 128 (Production of Compound 128) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (7ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14m1) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.12g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (N-methyl- (N- tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 128) (0.19g) as colorless crystals.

mp 162-163°C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.59-1.74 (4H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.58-2.66 (1H, m), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=2.8, ll. OHz), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.01-4.06 (2H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.43-7.56 (6H, m), 7. 62 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v : 3296,2950,1654cmi1.

Anal. for C3iH34N203-0.2H20 : Calcd. C, 76.58; H, 7.13; N, 5.76.

Found C, 76.51; H, 7.07; N, 5.53.

Working Example 129 (Production of Compound 129) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-3-yl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.13g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-3-yl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)-phenyl)- 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 129) (0.18g) as colorless crystals. mp 158-159C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.57-1.75 (3H, m), 2.00-2.05 (1H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.55-2.68 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H,

t, J=4.7Hz), 3.22-3.39 (2H, m), 3.59 (2H, s), 3.84-3.90 (1H, m), 4.04-4.07 (1H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.23-7.32 (4H, m), 7.44-7.55 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2941,1652cm~l.

Anal. for C31H34N203: Calcd. C, 77.15; H, 7.10; N, 5.80.

Found C, 77.12; H, 7.02; N, 5.88.

Working Example 130 (Production of Compound 130) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (7ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N-indan-2-yl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)- aniline (0.14g) and triethyl-amine (0.23ml) in tetrahydro- furan (15ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-ethanol-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-indan-2-yl-N- methyl) amino-methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 130) (0.23g) as colorless crystals. mp 204-205°C.

1H-NMR (Ôppm, CDC13) : 2.19 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.94-3.18 (6H, m), 3.41-3.48 (1H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.16-7.22 (6H, m), 7.33-7.57 (9H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 1654cm-1.

Anal. for C35H34N202 2H20:

Calcd. C, 81.11; H, 6.69; N, 5.41.

Found C, 81.06; H, 6.57; N, 5.49.

Working Example 131 (Production of Compound 131) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (6ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of (E)-4- ( (N-4-t-butylcyclohexyl-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) aniline (0.15g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give (E)-N- (4- ( (N- (4-t- butylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl)-phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 131) (0.22g) as colorless crystals. mp 225-226°C.

1H-NMR (Oppm, CDC13): 0.84 (9H, s), 0.95-1.05 (2H, m), 1.22-1.33 (2H, m), 1.82-1.95 (5H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.30-2.45 (1H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.55 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.22-7.34 (4H, m), 7.44-7.55 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2943,1652cl'1.

Anal. for C36H44N202: Calcd. C, 80.56; H, 8.26; N, 5.22.

Found C, 80.30; H, 8.42; N, 5.32.

Working Example 132 (Production of Compound 132) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-

1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (6ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of (Z)-4- ( (N-4-t-butylcyclohexyl-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) aniline (0.15g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from diethyl ether-hexane to give (Z)-N- (4- ( (N- (4-t- butylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl)-phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 132) (0.2g) as colorless crystals. mp 169-170°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 0.89 (9H, s), 1.05-1.20 (1H, m), 1.36-1.50 (6H, m), 2.06 (3H, s), 2.06-2.14 (2H, m), 2.30-2.32 (1H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.50 (2H, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.35 (4H, m), 7.44-7.54 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2941,1648cm-1.

Anal. for C36H44N202'0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 80.02; H, 8.28; N, 5.18.

Found C, 80.23; H, 8.30; N, 5.22.

Working Example 133 (Production of Compound 133) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (6ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) aniline (0.13g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from diethyl ether-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 133) (0.22g) as colorless crystals. mp 135-136°C.

1H-NMR (5ppm, CDC13): 0.45-0.68 (1H, m), 0.84 (3H, s), 0.87 (3H, s), 0.96-1.03 (2H, m), 1.65-2.05 (5H, m), 2.06 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.39-2.42 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.50 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.16-7.32 (4H, m), 7.44-7.54 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2947,1652cm'1.

Anal. for or C34H40N202: Calcd. C, 80.28; H, 7.93; N, 5.51.

Found C, 80.19; H, 7.95; N, 5.54.

Working Example 134 (Production of Compound 134) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (6ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) aniline (0.13g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in

tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 134) (0.2g) as colorless crystals. mp 173-174C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 0.43-0.60 (1H, m), 0.81-0.99 (2H, m), 0.91 (3H, s), 0.95 (3H, s), 1.30-1.58 (3H, m), 1.79-1.84 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.48-2.60 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.55 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.44-7.55 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2950,1652cm'1.

Anal. for C34H40N202 0. 2H20 : Calcd. C, 79.71; H, 7.95; N, 5.47.

Found C, 79.83; H, 7.83; N, 5.54.

Working Example 135 (Production of Compound 135) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.12g) in dichloro- methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. llml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) aniline (O. lg) and triethylamine (0.17ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from diethyl ether-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)) aminomethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 135) (0.08g) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> mp 99-100°C.<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 0.82-1.13 (8H, m), 1.40-1.53 (2H, m), 1.64-1.85 (3H, m), 2.08-2.18 (1H, m), 2.18 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.69-2.81 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.54 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.43-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2923,1652cm'1.

Anal. for C34H4oN ; 02' 0.5H20: Calcd. C, 78.88; H, 7.98; N, 5.41.

Found C, 78.88; H, 7.74; N, 5.50.

Working Example 136 (Production of Compound 136) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ((N-methyl-N-n-propyl) aminomethyl) aniline (O. lg) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was

purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from diethyl ether-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N-n-propyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 136) (O. lg) as colorless crystals. mp 142-143°C.

1H-NMR (bppm, CDC1,): 0.90 (3H, t, J=7.3Hz), 1.48-1.59 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.29-2.37 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.47 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.43-7.57 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2962,1652,1517cm'1.

Anal. for C29H32N202-0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 78.42; H, 7.35; N, 6.31.

Found C, 78.41; H, 7.21; N, 6.26.

Working Example 137 (Production of Compound 137) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg) and N-methyl-n-butylamine (0.06g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-n-butyl-N-methyl) amino- methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 137) (0.09g) as colorless crystals. mp 138-139C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 0.91 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.27-1.55 (4H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.33-2.39 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.47 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.22-7.33 (4H, m), 7.44-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2956,2931,1652cm-1.

Anal. for C30H34N202-0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 78.64; H, 7.57; N, 6.11.

Found C, 78.83; H, 7.44; N, 6.19.

Working Example 138 (Production of Compound 138) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N-isopropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (O. lg) and triethylamine (0. 23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> N- (4- ( (N-isopropyl-N-methyl)-aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 138) (0.18g) as colorless crystals. mp 181-182°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.07 (6H, d, J=6.6Hz), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.83-2.96 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.49 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.34 (4H, m), 7.44-7.55 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2968,1652cm-1.

Anal. for C29H32N202: Calcd. C, 79.06; H, 7.32; N, 6.36.

Found C, 78.87; H, 7.30; N, 6.33.

Working Example 139 (Production of Compound 139) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro-

methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N-sec-butyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.12g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-sec-butyl-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 139) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 152-153C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC1,): 0.89-1.01 (6H, m), 1.22-1.39 (1H, m), 1.50-1.67 (1H, m), 2.13 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.54-2.65 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.44 (1H, d, J=13.2Hz), 3.56 (1H, d, J=13.2Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.22-7.35 (4H, m), 7.44-7.54 (7H, m).

IR (neat) v: 2964,1652cm'1.

Anal. for C30H34N202 0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 78.64; H, 7.57; N, 6.11.

Found C, 78.88; H, 7.39; N, 6.16.

Working Example 140 (Production of Compound 140) A solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg) and N-methylisobutylamine (0.06g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-isobutyl-N-methyl) amino- methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 140) (0.08g) as colorless crystals. mp 137-138C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 0.90 (6H, d, J=6.6Hz), 1.78-1.88 (1H, m), 2.10 (2H, d, J=7.4Hz), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.44 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.23-7.34 (4H, m), 7.44-7.57 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2954,1652cm-1.

Anal. for C30H34N202: Calcd. C, 79.26; H, 7.54; N, 6.16.

Found C, 78.99; H, 7.38; N, 6.21.

Working Example 141 (Production of Compound 141) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylform- amide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N-t-butyl-N-methyl) amino-methyl) aniline (0.08g) and triethylamine (0.12ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give

N- (4- ( (N-t-butyl-N-methyl) amino-methyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 141) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 122-123°C.

1H-NMR (bppm, CDC1,): 1.16 (9H, s), 2.09 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.49 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.36 (4H, m), 7.44-7.54 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C3, H34N202: Calcd. C, 79.26; H, 7.54; N, 6.16.

Found C, 79.16; H, 7.55 ; N, 5.98.

Working Example 142 (Production of Compound 142) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylform- amide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N-methyl-N- (pentan-3-yl)) aminomethyl) aniline (0.08g) and triethylamine (0.12ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (pentan-3- yl)) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 142) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 133-134°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 0.94 (6H, t, J=7.5Hz), 1.26-1.53 (4H,

m), 2.13 (3H, s), 2.24-2.31 (1H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.55 (2H, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.17-7.36 (4H, m), 7.44-7.54 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2930,1649,1597,1518cm'1.

Anal. for C31H36N202: Calcd. C, 79.45; H, 7.74; N, 5.98.

Found C, 79.06; H, 7.56; N, 5.98.

Working Example 143 (Production of Compound 143) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. 1g) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylform- amide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N-methyl-N- (norbornan-2-yl)) aminomethyl) aniline (0.09g) and triethylamine (0.12ml) in tetrahydrofuran <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ hexane). The purified product was dissolved in ethyl acetate (lOml), and to the mixture was added 4N hydrochloric acid-ethyl acetate solution (0.2ml) under ice-cooling. The solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N- methyl-N- (norbornan-2-yl)) aminomethyl)-phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide hydrochloride (Compound 143) (0.16g) as colorless crystals. mp 268-269C (dec.).

H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.24-1.55 (6H, m), 1.99-2.15 (3H, m), 2.28 (1H, br), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.51-2.63 (3H, m), 2.82 (1H,

br), 3.00 (2H, br), 4.04-4.45 (4H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.38 (1H, s), 7.48-7.59 (5H, m), 7.75-7.85 (3H, m), 9.52 (0.5H, br), 9.83 (0.5H, br), 10.18 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2957,2492,1661cm-1.

Anal. for C33H37ClN202'0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 74.40; H, 7.08; N, 5.26.

Found C, 74.34; H, 7.05; N, 5.19.

Working Example 144 (Production of Compound 144) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (2- (N-cyclohexyl-N-methyl) aminoethyl)- aniline (0.15g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydro- furan (15ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (2- ( (N-cyclohexyl-N- methyl) amino) ethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 144) (0.23g) as colorless crystals. mp 154-155°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.18-1.30 (6H, m), 1.65-1.80 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.39-2.50 (1H, m), 2.66-2.73 (4H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.18-7.26 (4H, m), 7.44-7.55 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v:

Anal. for C33H38N202 0. 3H20: Calcd. C, 79.26; H, 7.78; N, 5.60.

Found C, 79.26; H, 7.48; N, 5.62.

Working Example 145 (Production of Compound 145) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and dimethylform- amide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (l-hydroxy-2-piperidino-ethyl) aniline (0.09g) and triethylamine (0.12ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (1-hydroxy-2-piperidinoethyl)phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dShydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 145) (0.14g) as colorless crystals. mp 212-213C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC1,): 1.44-1.52 (2H, m), 1.56-1.69 (4H, m), 2.32-2.47 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.65-2.74 (2H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 4.72 (1H, dd, J=3.8, lO. OHz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=7.4Hz), 7.35-7.59 (9H, m).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C31H34N203: Calcd. C, 77.15; H, 7.10; N, 5.80.

Found C, 76.95; H, 7.34; N, 5.69.

Working Example 146 (Production of Compound 146) To a solution of 7- (3-pyridyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-

benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetra-hydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.12g) and triethylamine (0.16ml) in dimethylformamide (50ml) was added diethyl cyano-phosphate (O. lml) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/ethyl acetate/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 7- (3-pyridyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N- methylamino)-methyl) phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine- 4-carboxamide (Compound 146) (0.06g) as colorless crystals. mp 158-159C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.64-1.71 (4H, m), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.65-2. 75 (lH, m), 3.11 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=2.4, ll. OHz), 3.60 (2H, s), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.31-7.40 (3H, m), 7.44-7.58 (4H, m), 7.66 (1H, br), 7.84 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 8.58 (1H, d, J=4.8Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C29H31N303-0. 5H20 : Calcd. C, 72.78; H, 6.74; N, 8.78.

Found C, 72.72; H, 6.72; N, 8.95.

Working Example 147 (Production of Compound 147) To a solution of 7- (4-pyridyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.12g) and triethylamine (0.16ml) in dimethylformamide (50ml) was added diethyl cyano-phosphate (O. lml) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/ethyl acetate/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 7- (4-pyridyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N- methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-

carboxamide (Compound 147) (0.07g) as pale brown crystals. mp 186-187C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC1,): 1.67-1.73 (4H, m), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.60-2.75 (1H, m), 3.11 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=3.0, ll. OHz), 3.60 (2H, s), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.45-7.51 (3H, m), 7.55-7.59 (3H, m), 7.82 (1H, br), 8.64 (2H, d, J=5.8Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2948,1659cmi1.

Anal. for C29H31N303'0. 5H20: Calcd. C, 72.78; H, 6.74; N, 8.78.

Found C, 72.64; H, 6.51; N, 8.85.

Working Example 148 (Production of Compound 148) To a solution of 7- (2-furyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.15g) and triethylamine (0.25ml) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was added diethyl cyanophosphate (0.13ml) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/ethyl acetate/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate- hexane to give 7- (2-furyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4- yl-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 148) (O. lg) as brown crystals. mp 166-167OC (dec.).

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.64-1.78 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.60-2.75 (1H, m), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=3.0, ll. lHz), 3.59 (2H, s), 4.02-4.07 (2H, m), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 6.46 (1H, dd, J=1.8,3.3Hz), 6.56 (1H, d, J=3.3Hz), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.21 (1H, s), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=1.8Hz), 7.50-7.62 (4H, m), 7.73 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2951,1659cm'1.

Anal. for C2nH30N204-0.5H20:

Calcd. C, 71. 93; H, 6.68; N, 5.99.

Found C, 71. 97; H, 6.52; N, 6.08.

Working Example 149 (Production of Compound 149) To a solution of 7- (4-dimethylaminophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), 4- (N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (O. llg) and triethylamine (0.2ml) in dimethylformamide (15ml) was added diethyl cyano-phosphate (O. llml) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/ethyl acetate/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-dimethylaminophenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 149) (0.07g) as pale brown crystals. mp 208-209°C (dec.).

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.63-1.78 (4H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.59-2.70 (1H, m), 2.98 (6H, s), 3.04 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.36 (2H, dt, J=2.6, ll. OHz), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.00-4.06 (2H, m), 4.31 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 6.78 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.24-7.31 (3H, m), 7.39-7.46 (4H, m), 7.55 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.79 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2949,2845,1659cm'1.

Anal. for C32H37N303 N303-0. 3H20: Calcd. C, 74.33; H, 7.33; N, 8.13.

Found C, 74.11; H, 7.22; N, 8.21.

Working Example 150 (Production of Compound 150) To a solution of 7- (4- (pyrrolidin-1-yl) phenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (O. lg) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (0.07g) in dimethyl- formamide (lOml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylamino- propyl) carbodiimide hydro-chloride (0.13g) under ice- cooling, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen

atmosphere at room temperature for 3 hours. To the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) and 1,8-diazabicyclo [5.4.0]-7-undecene (0.2ml), and the mixture was stirred over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/ethyl acetate/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 7- (4- (pyrrolidin-1-yl) phenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl-N-methylamino)-methyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 150) (0.08g) as colorless crystals. mp 210-211°C.

H-NMR6ppm, CDC13): 1.69-1.78 (8H, m), 1.99-2.06 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.70 (1H, m), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.30-3.38 (4H, m), 3.38-3.57 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.01-4.06 (2H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 6.63 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.40-7.48 (4H, m), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.61 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C34H39N303 : Calcd. C, 75.95; H, 7.31; N, 7.81.

Found C, 75.70; H, 7.10; N, 7.83.

Working Example 151 (Production of Compound 151) To a solution of 7- (4-piperidinophenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (O. lg) and 1- hydroxy-benzotriazole (0.07g) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride (0.13g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was warmed to room temperature. To the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) and triethylamine (0.18ml), and the mixture was stirred over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous

magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-piperidino- phenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N-tetrahydro-pyran-4-yl) amino)- methyl) phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 151) (0.18g) as colorless crystals. mp 197-198C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.58-1.70 (2H, m), 1.70-1.73 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.70 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.18-3.23 (4H, m), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=2.4, ll. OHz), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 6.63 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 6.97-7.05 (3H, m), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.43-7.57 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2938,2847,1651cm~l.

Anal. for C3sH4lN303 0.5H20: Calcd. C, 74.97; H, 7.55; N, 7.49.

Found C, 75.26; H, 7.53; N, 7.63.

Working Example 152 (Production of Compound 152) To a solution of 7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (O. lg) and 1- hydroxybenzotriazole (0.06g) in dimethylformamide (15ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride (0.12g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was warmed to room temperature. To the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) and triethylamine (0.18ml), and the mixture was stirred over night. The mixture was poured into water and was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl)- phenyl)-7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 152) (0.17g) as pale

brown crystals. mp 238-239C (dec.).

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.58-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.75 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.19-3.24 (4H, m), 3.37 (2H, dt, 3Hz), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.87-3.91 (4H, m), 4.01-4.11 (2H, m), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 6.98 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27-7.34 (3H, m), 7.42-7.57 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2961,2847,1660cm-1.

Anal. for C34H39N3O4'0. 5H20: Calcd. C, 72.57; H, 7.16; N, 7.47.

Found C, 72.79; H, 7.08; N, 7.35.

Working Example 153 (Production of Compound 153) To a solution of 7- (4- (l-imidazolyl) phenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.13g), 4- (N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (O. llg) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (0.07g) in dimethyl- formamide (20ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylamino- propyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (0.13g) under ice- cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was warmed to room temperature. To the mixture were added 4- dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) and triethyl- amine (0.2ml), and the mixture was stirred over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol- hexane to give 7- (4- (l-imidazolyl) phenyl)-N- (4- ( (N- tetra-hydropyran-4-yl-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 153) (O. llg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 194-195°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.63-1.80 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s),

2.59-2.70 (1H, m), 3.10 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=2.6, 11.8Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.00-4.08 (2H, m), 4.39 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.11 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.23-7.24 (1H, m), 7.30-7.34 (4H, m), 7.42-7.46 (3H, m), 7.51 (1H, s), 7.57 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.65 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.84 (1H, br), 7.91 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for C33H34N403" 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 73.64; H, 6.44; N, 10.41.

Found C, 73.63; H, 6.23; N, 10.46.

Working Example 154 (Production of Compound 154) To a solution of 7- (4-dimethylaminophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (O. lg), 1- (4- aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-l-oxide (0.08g) and 1- hydroxybenzotriazole (0.05g) in dimethylformamide (7ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (O. lg) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was warmed to room temperature. To the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) and triethylamine (0.15ml), and the mixture was stirred over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 7- (4-dimethyl- aminophenyl)-N- (4- ( (1-oxophosphorinan-1-yl)methyl)- phenyl)-2,3-dShydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 154) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 293-294'C (dec.).

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 1.35-1.55 (2H, m), 1.60-1.75 (6H, m), 1.75-2.05 (2H, m), 3.00 (6H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.13 (2H, d, J=13.6Hz), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 6.80 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.21-7.27 (3H, m),

7.41-7.51 (4H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 8.24 (1H, br).

IR (KBr) v: 2940,1665cm'1.

Anal. for C31H35N203P: Calcd. C, 72.35; H, 6.86; N, 5.44.

Found C, 72.00; H, 6.84; N, 5.45.

Working Example 155 (Production of Compound 155) To a solution of 7- (4-dimethylaminophenyl)-N- (4- ((l-oXophosphorinan-l-yl) methyl) phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg) in ethanol was added 4N hydrochloric acid-ethyl acetate (0.2ml) under ice-cooling.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was crystallized from ethanol and diethylether to give 7- (4-dimethylamino- phenyl)-N- (4-((1-oxophosphorinan-1-yl)(4-((1-oxophosphorinan-1-yl) methyl) phenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide hydrochloride (Compound 155) (O. lg) as colorless crystals. mp 162-163°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 1.40-1.50 (2H, m), 1.50-1.90 (8H, m), 2.99 (2H, br), 3.04 (6H, s), 3.16 (2H, d, J=13.6Hz), 4.30 (2H, br), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.20-7.25 (4H, m), 7.35 (1H, s), 7.54 (1H, dd, J=2.2,8.2,8.8Hz), 7.63-7.69 (4H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 9.97 (1H, s).

Anal. for C31H3sN203P HCl 2H20: Calcd. C, 63.42; H, 6.87; N, 4.77.

Found C, 63.45; H, 6.99; N, 4.39.

Working Example 156 (Production of Compound 156) In methanol (100ml) and ethyl acetate (150ml) was dissolved N- (4- (l- (tert-butoxycarbonyl) piperidin-2- ylcarbonyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (l. Og), and to the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (17ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, concentrated and neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which

were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (piperidin-2-ylcarbonyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 156) (0.6g) as colorless crystals. mp 195-196 C (dec.).

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.26-1.49 (2H, m), 1.50-1.70 (2H, m), 1.87-1.94 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.79 (1H, t, J=12.0Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.26 (1H, d, J=12.0Hz), 4.26-4.37 (3H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.30 (1H, s), 7.43-7.53 (4H, m), 7.71 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.90-7.95 (3H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2934,1674cm-1.

Anal. for C30H30N203-0. 3H20: Calcd. C, 76.34; H, 6.53; N, 5.94.

Found C, 76.35; H, 6.44; N, 5.88.

Working Example 157 (Production of Compound 157) In dichloromethane (35ml) was dissolved N- (4- (piperidin-2-ylcarbonyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.3g), and to the solution were added methyl iodide (0.08ml) and diisopropyl- ethylamine (0.17ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (l-methylpiperidin-2- ylcarbonyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 157) (0.17g) as colorless crystals. mp 162-163. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (6 ppm, CDC13): 1.27-1.45 (2H, m), 1.50-1.90 (4H, m), 2.04-2.20 (1H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.00-3.05

(1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.48 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=12.4Hz), 7.43-7.51 (4H, m), 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.81 (1H, s), 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2940,1667cm-1.

Anal. for C31H32N203: Calcd. C, 77.47; H, 6.71; N, 5.83.

Found C, 77.22; H, 6.71; N, 5.63.

Working Example 158 (Production of Compound 158) In methanol (40ml) was dissolved N- (4- (1-methyl- <BR> <BR> <BR> piperidin-2-ylcarbonyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. lg) under ice- cooling, and to the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (lOmg). The mixture was stirred for 15 minutes, and to the mixture was added water. The mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/ triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate-hexane to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> N-(4-(hydroxy (l-methylpiperidin-2-yl) methyl) phenyi)-7-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 158) (0.07g) as colorless crystals. mp 195-196.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 0.95-1.05 (2H, m), 1.25-1.40 (2H, m), 2.04-2.30 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.95-3.01 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 5.16 (1H, d, J=3. 0Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.43-7.52 (4H, m), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.61 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3287,2938, 1647cm-1.

Anal. for C31H34N203 0. 6H20: Calcd. C, 75.46; H, 7.19; N, 5.68.

Found C, 75.36; H, 7.33; N, 5.76.

Working Example 159 (Production of Compound 159) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.31ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.65g) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.65ml) and 2- (4-aminophenyl) pyridine (J. Chem. Soc., p. 1511,1960) (0.44g) at 0t, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

Precipitated crystal was collected by filtration to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> N- [4- (2-pyridyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 159) (185.9mg) as colorless crystals. The mother liquor was concentrated and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-tetrahydrofuran to give N- [4- (2-pyridyl)-phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 159) (0.58g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 228-229C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8,2 Hz), 7.16-7.32 (4H, m), 7.42-7.56 (4H, m), 7.68-7.82 (5H, m), 8.02 (2H, dd, J=8.8,2.0 Hz), 8.65-8.73 (1H, dt, 4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3338,1645,1593,1516,1493,1466,1435,1323, cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C29H24N202 Calcd. C, 80.53; H, 5.59; N, 6.48 : Found. C, 80.46; H, 5.62; N, 6.46.

Working Example 160 (Production of Compound 160) To a suspension of N- [4- (2-pyridyl) phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (400mg) in dichloromethane (lOml) was added 3-chloro- perbenzoic acid (70%, 0.25g) at OC, and the mixture was

stirred at room temperature for 70 hours. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for minutes. The mixture was extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with magnesium sulfate. The mixture was concentrated, purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 1) to give crystals, which were dissolved in chloroform. The mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added ethanol.

Precipitated crystal was collected by filtration to give crystals, which were washed with ethanol to give N- [4- (1-oxidopyridin-2-yl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 160) (60mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 254 C (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.40 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 7.00-7.14 (2H, m), 7.16-7.30 (4H, m), 7.38-7.51 (5H, m), 7.67 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.78 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.19 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 8.38-8.48 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3334,3039,1653,1487,1240,814,760 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C29H24N20a" 0. SHiO Calcd. C, 76.13; H, 5.51; N, 6.12 : Found. C, 75.82; H, 5.27; N, 6.18.

Working Example 161 (Production of Compound 161) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.40g) in tetra-hydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (6ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.40ml) and a solution of 2- (4-aminobenzyl) pyridine (0.29g) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred

at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give N- [4- (2-pyridylmethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 161) (303mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 189-190°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 4.14 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.03-7.16 (3H, m), 7.18-7.31 (5H, m), 7.40-7.64 (8H, m), 8.52-8.58 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1234, 816,750 cm~l Elemental Analysis for C3oH26N202 Calcd. C, 80.69; H, 5.87; N, 6.27 : Found. C, 80.63; H, 5.80; N, 6.37.

Working Example 162 (Production of Compound 162) To a solution of N- [4- (2-pyridylmethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (200mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) was added 3-chloro-perbenzoic acid (70%, 0.18g) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours. To <BR> <BR> <BR> the reaction mixture was added sodium thio-sulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated to give crystals, which were collected by filtration and was recrystallized from ethanol to give N- [4- (l-oxidopyridin-2-ylmethyl) phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (Compound 162) (124mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 188-190C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.6

Hz), 4.24 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 6.90-7.01 (1H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.11-7.16 (2H, m), 7.22-7.29 (5H, m), 7.43-7.51 (4H, m), 7.54-7.76 (3H, m), 8.24-8.31 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1246, 813 ccri 1 Elemental Analysis for C30H26N203-0. 3H20 Calcd. C, 77.00; H, 5.73; N, 5.99 : Found. C, 76.98; H, 5.59; N, 6.10.

Working Example 163 (Production of Compound 163) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.07ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (144.8mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.14ml) and a solution of 4-aminobenzyldiethylphosphine oxide (120mg) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml) at 0°C and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and recrystallized from ethanol-tetrahydrofuran to give N- (4-diethylphosphoryl- methylphenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 163) (157mg) as colorless crystals. m.p. 240-241°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.13 (6H, dt, J=16.4,8.0 Hz), 1.53-1.72 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.06-3.13 (4H, m), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22-7.27 (5H, m), 7.44-7.52 (4H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.98 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1250,

cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C29H32NO3P Calcd. C, 73.55; H, 6.81; N, 2.96; P, 6.54 Found. C, 73.23; H, 6.64; N, 3.01; P, 6.63.

Working Example 164 (Production of Compound 164) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.28ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.60g) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.60ml) and 3- (4-aminophenyl) pyridine (J. Chem. Soc., p. 1511,1960) (0.40g) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- [4- (3-pyridyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 164) (750mg) as yellow crystals. m. p. 214-216°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.07-3.11 (2H, m), 4.34-4.39 (2H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.18-7.63 (10H, m), 7.71-7.90 (4H, m), 8.57-8.59 (1H, m), 8.85 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1493,1321,1244,808 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C29H24N202'0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 79.87; H, 5.64; N, 6.42 Found. C, 80.00; H, 5.59; N, 6.00.

Working Example 165 (Production of Compound 165) To a solution of N- [4- (3-pyridyl) phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (400mg) in tetrahydrofuran (50ml) was added 3-chloro-

perbenzoic acid (70%, 0.34g) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 68 hours. To the reaction mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 1), and recrystallized from ethanol-chloroform to give N- [4- (l- oxidopyridin-3-yl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 165) (216mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 262C (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 2.40 (3H, s), 3.10 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.38 (2H, t, J=4. 4 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23-7.36 (4H, m), 7.42-7.58 (7H, m), 7.76 (2H, dd, J=8.8,2.0 Hz), 7.88 (1H, br s), 8.16-8.20 (1H, m), 8.43-8.47 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1203,814 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C29H24N203 * O. lH20 Calcd. C, 77.35; H, 5.42; N, 6.22 : Found. C, 77.13; H, 5.28; N, 6.21.

Working Example 166 (Production of Compound 166) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.40g) in tetra-hydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). To the solution were added at OC triethylamine (0.40ml) and (4-aminophenyl)- (2-pyridyl) methanol (0.31g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium

chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give N- [4- [hydroxy (2-pyridyl)-methyl] phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 166) (549mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 215-217°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 5.26-5.38 (1H, m), 5.70-5.78 (1H, m), 7.03-7.27 (6H, m), 7.33-7.79 (10H, m), 8.57 (1H, d, J=4.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3392,1651,1537,1514,1493,1319,1248 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C30H26N2O3'0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 77.30; H, 5.71; N, 6.01 Found. C, 77.21; H, 5.75; N, 5.86.

Working Example 167 (Production of Compound 167) To a solution of N- [4- [hydroxy (2-pyridyl) methyl]- phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (351.3mg) in tetrahydrofuran (20ml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.28g) at 0 C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. To the reaction mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol-diethylether=1: 1), and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- [4- [hydroxy (l- oxidopyridin-2-yl) methyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 167) (184mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 208-210°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.40 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.5 Hz), 6.07 (1H, d, J=4.5 Hz), 6.41 (1H, d, J=4.6 Hz), 6.93-6.98 (1H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20-7.31 (5H, m), 7.41-7.55 (6H, m), 7.65 (2H, d, J=8.8

Hz), 7.73 (1H, br s), 8.24-8.28 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3427,1645,1599,1531,1514,1491,1317,1263 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C30H26N204 0. lH20 Calcd. C, 75.01; H, 5.50; N, 5.83 : Found. C, 74.96; H, 5.36; N, 5.73.

Working Example 168 (Production of Compound 168) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0. 2ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (400mg) in tetra- hydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.4ml) and 4-amino- benzyldipropylphosphine oxide (0.38g) at 0 C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 5), and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4-dipropyl- phosphorylmethylphenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 168) (456mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 219-220°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 0.84-0.98 (6H, m), 1.41-1.63 (8H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.02 (2H, d, J=13.2 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4. 4 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8. 0 Hz), 7.13-7.29 (5H, m), 7.44-7.48 (3H, m), 7.53 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.61 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.64 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1185, 1128,849 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C31H36NO3P-0. 3H20 Calcd. C, 73. 44; H, 7.28; N, 2.76; P, 6.11

Found. C, 73.35; H, 7.40; N, 2.62; P, 6.35.

Working Example 169 (Production of Compound 169) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.17ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (350mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.35ml) and (4-aminophenyl) (3-methoxy-pyridin-2-yl) methanol (316mg) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate), and recrystallized from tetrahydrofuran-hexane to give N- [4- [hydroxy (3-methoxy-pyridin-2-yl) methyl]- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 169) (509mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 232-233C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.05 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 3.77 (3H, s), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 5.51 (1H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 5.93 (1H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.10-7.26 (5H, m), 7.34-7.54 (9H, m), 8.18 (1H, d, J=5.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1491,1412,1311,1279,1240, 1211,1022,816 ctril Elemental Analysis for C3iH2sN204 Calcd. C, 75.59; H, 5.73; N, 5.69 Found. C, 75.47; H, 5.61; N, 5.70.

Working Example 170 (Production of Compound 170) To a solution of N- [4- [hydroxy- (3-methoxypyridin- 2-yl) methyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (350mg) in tetrahydrofuran

(30ml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.26g) at 0t, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 64 hours. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate # ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) recrystallized from tetra- hydrofuran-hexane to give N- [4- [hydroxy (3-methoxy-l- oxidopyridin-2-yl) methyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 170) (168mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 242cl (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 3.97 (3H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 6.34 (1H, d, J=11.4 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=7. 8 Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.14-7.27 (4H, m), 7.42-7.53 (8H, m), 7.61 (1H, br s), 7.84 (1H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 7.87 (1H, d, J=11.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3493,3294,2953,1657,1601,1516,1493,1323, 817 cm~1 Elemental Analysis for C31H28N205-0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 72.70; H, 5.59; N, 5.47 : Found. C, 72.53; H, 5.64; N, 5.36.

Working Example 171 (Production of Compound 171) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.12ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (250mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.25ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl)-phosphorane-1-oxide (204.8mg) at 0t, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature 18 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, concentrated and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4- (tetramethylene) phosphoryl- methylphenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 171) (316mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 273-275°C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.43-1.97 (8H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 3.20 (2H, d, J=14.4 Hz), 4.40 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18-7.29 (5H, m), 7.44-7.54 (4H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.12-8.23 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1254,1186, 810 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C29H30NO3P Calcd. C, 73.87; H, 6.41; N, 2.97; P, 6.57 : Found. C, 73. 79 ; H, 6.33; N, 3.00; P, 6.59.

Working Example 172 (Production of Compound 172) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.47ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (l. Og) in tetrahydrofuran (20ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml) at OC. To the solution were added triethylamine (1. Oml) and 2- (4-aminobenzyl)-3-methoxymethoxypyridine (0.96g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=2: 1) to give

N- [4- (3-methoxymethoxy-pyridin-2-ylmethyl) phenyl]-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 172) (1.63g) as orange crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.03 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 3.37 (3H, s), 4.18 (2H, s), 4.32 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 5.17 (2H, s), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 4.8 Hz), 7.19-7.51 (12H, m), 7.62 (1H, br s), 8.20 (1H, dd, J=4.8,1.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1313, 1240,1153,982.814 cm'1 Working Example 173 (Production of Compound 173) To a solution of N- [4- (3-methoxymethoxypyridin-2- ylmethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (300mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.22g) at <BR> <BR> <BR> O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 15-1: 10), and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- [4- (l-oxido-3- methoxymethoxypyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenyl]-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 173) (203mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 206-208'C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.44 (3H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 4.37 (2H, s), 5.24 (2H, s), 6.96-7.08 (3H, m), 7.19-7.27 (4H, m), 7.38-7.52 (7H, m), 7.62 (1H, br s), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=5.0,2.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3305,1653,1601,1516,1491,1321,1244,1053, 818 cm"1 Elemental Analysis for C32H30N20^-0. 2H2O

Calcd. C, 73.04; H, 5.82; N, 5.32 : Found. C, 72.96; H, 5.72; N, 5.30.

Working Example 174 (Production of Compound 174) To a solution of N- [4- (3-methoxymethoxypyridin-2- ylmethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (l. OOg) in ethanol (20ml) was added concentrated hydrochloric acid (5. Oml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 days. To the mixture was added saturated sodium bicarbonate solution at 0C to make the solution pH 6-7, and precipitated crystal was collected by filtration to give N- [4- (3-hydroxy- pyridin-2-ylmethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dShydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 174) (693mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 285-288C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.34 (3H, s), 2.97 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.00 (2H, s), 4.28 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 7.02-7.32 (8H, m), 7.49-7.64 (5H, m), 7.73 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.95 (1H, dd, J=4.4,1.4 Hz), 9.86 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C30H26N203-0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 77.30; H, 5.71; N, 6.01 : Found. C, 77.20; H, 5.63; N, 5.89.

Working Example 175 (Production of Compound 175) To a suspension of N- [4- (3-hydroxypyridin-2- ylmethyl) phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (400mg) in tetrahydrofuran (30ml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.32g) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated under reduced pressure and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- [4- (1-oxido-3-hydroxypyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenyl]-7- (4-

methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 175) (262mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 254C (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6 6 2.34 (3H, s), 2.92-3.02 (2H, m), 4.14 (2H, s), 4.23-4.34 (2H, m), 6.87 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=8.4,6.6 Hz), 7.18-7.36 (5H, m), 7.48-7.61 (5H, m), 7.73 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.83 (1H, dd, J=6.4,1.0 Hz), 9.88 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1437, 1227,1036,816 cm"1 Elemental Analysis for C30H26N204-0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 74.73; H, 5.52; N, 5.81 Found. C, 74.63; H, 5.35; N, 5.55.

Working Example 176 (Production of Compound 176) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.12ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (250mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.25ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-l-oxide (219. Omg) at 0-C.

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours, added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4- (pentamethylene) phosphorylmethyl- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 176) (253mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 283-286°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.32-2.09 (1OH, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.04-3.18 (4H, m), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19-7.29 (5H, m), 7.44-7.48 (3H, m), 7.53 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.09 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1321,1255, 1236,1167,1134,847,810 cm~' Elemental Analysis for C30H32NO3P Calcd. C, 74.21; H, 6.64; N, 2.88; P, 6.38 Found. C, 73.96; H, 6.53; N, 3.11; P, 6.56.

Working Example 177 (Production of Compound 177) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-ethylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (120mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.12ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- aniline (99mg) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 5) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7- (4-ethylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 177) (99mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 181-182°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.60-1.82 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.57-2.61 (1H, m), 2.69 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=3.3,11.1 Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.98-4.09 (2H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23-7.36 (5H, m), 7.44-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) 1514,1491,1321,820 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C32H36N203 Calcd. C, 77. 39; H, 7.31; N, 5.64

Found. C, 77.38; H, 7.24; N, 5.66.

Working Example 178 (Production of Compound 178) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-ethylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (120mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.12ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (100mg) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 5-*-: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4- (pentamethylene)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phosphorylmethylphenyl)-7- (4-ethylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 178) (88mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 287-288°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.42-2.16 (10H, m), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 3.05-3.19 (4H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21-7.31 (5H, m), 7.43-7.62 (6H, m), 7.84 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1321,1255, 1167,847,824 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C31H34NO3P Calcd. C, 74.53; H, 6.86; N, 2.80; P, 6.20 : Found. C, 74.23; H, 6.78; N, 2.89; P, 6.07.

Working Example 179 (Production of Compound 179) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-tert-butylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (130mg) in

tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.12ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- aniline (98mg) at 0C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1 : 4) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-7- (4-tert-butylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 179) (126mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 193-194C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.37 (9H, s), 1.60-1.82 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.56-2.75 (1H, m), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.29-3.45 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.97-4.09 (2H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.23-7.35 (3H, m), 7.41-7.58 (9H, m).

IR (KBr) 3342,2949,1647,1512,1406,1313,1240,1136, 822 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C34H, oN203 Calcd. C, 77.83; H, 7.68; N, 5.34 : Found. C, 77.69; H, 7.71; N, 5.39.

Working Example 180 (Production of Compound 180) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-tert-butylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (130mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (lOml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.12ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (99mg) at 0'C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4- (pentamethylene)- phosphorylmethylphenyl)-7- (4-tert-butylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 180) (106mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 292-294C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.36 (9H, s), 1.39-2.10 (10H, m), 3.04-3.19 (4H, m), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.19-7.30 (3H, m), 7.41-7.63 (8H, m), 8.24 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1232,1163, 1132,845,824 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C33H38NO3P Calcd. C, 75.12; H, 7.26; N, 2.65; P, 5.87 : Found. C, 74.82; H, 7.25; N, 2.73; P, 5.99.

Working Example 181 (Production of Compound 181) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-chlorophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (120mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.12ml) and <BR> <BR> <BR> 4-[N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (97mg) atOC, andthemixture wasstirredatroomtemperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was

extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate- diethylether to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran- 4-yl) aminomethyl]-phenyl]-7- (4-chlorophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 181) (67mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 191-192°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.61-1.83 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.54-2.74 (1H, m), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4. 7 Hz), 3.31-3.44 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.97-4.09 (2H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 7.08 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23-7.58 (12H, m).

IR (KBr) 1485,1319,1246,816 cm Elemental Analysis for C30H, 1NzO03Cl Calcd. C, 71.63; H, 6.21; N, 5.57; C1,7.05 : Found. C, 71.32; H, 6.21; N, 5.60; Cl, 6.81.

Working Example 182 (Production of Compound 182) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-chlorophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (120mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (10ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.12ml) and 1- (4- aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-l-oxide (98mg) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with dichloro-methane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4-pentamethylene-

phosphorylmethylphenyl)-7- (4-chlorophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 182) (69mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 270-272°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 1.31-2.10 (1OH, m), 3.04-3.18 (4H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19-7.29 (3H, m), 7.38-7.52 (6H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.07 s).(1H,br IR (KBr) 1599,1516,1483,1317,1254, 1230,1157,824 ctril Elemental Analysis for C29H29NO3ClP 0. 5H20 Calcd. C, 67.64; H, 5.87; N, 88; P, 6.01 Found. C, 67.55; H, 5.81; N, 67; P, 6.11.

Working Example 183 (Production of Compound 183) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.05ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (130mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (O. lml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino-methyl] aniline <BR> <BR> <BR> (95mg) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate- hexane to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 183) (91mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 205-209°C

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.69-1.82 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.74 (1H, m), 3.10 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 3.31-3.44 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.99-4.11 (2H, m), 4.39 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 7.11 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25-7.34 (3H, m), 7.46-7.58 (5H, m), 7.62-7.71 (4H, m).

IR (KBr) 1165,1115, 1072,835,822 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C31H31N203F3 Calcd. C, 69.39; H, 5.82; N, 5.22; F, 10.62 : Found. C, 69.21; H, 5.79; N, 5.24; F, 10.60.

Working Example 184 (Production of Compound 184) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.05ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (130mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (O. lml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (94.5mg) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (pentamethylene) phosphorylmethyl-phenyl)-7- (4- trifluoromethylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 184) (lllmg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 269C (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.19-2.08 (10H, m), 3.03-3.16 (4H, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15-7.30 (3H, m), 7.48 (1H, dd, 2 Hz), 7.52-7.73 (7H, m), 8.39-8.46 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1516,1327,1257,1167, cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C30H29NO3F3P 0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 66.34; H, 5.46; N, 2.58 Found. C, 66.21; H, 5.62; N, 2.61.

Working Example 185 (Production of Compound 185) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.08ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (154.8mg) in tetrahydro-furan (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.2ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- aniline (121mg) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 185) (202mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 174-176°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.44 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.62-1.82 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.72 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 3.31-3.44 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.97-4.10 (2H, m), 4.08 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24-7.58 (1OH, m).

IR (KBr) 1608,1514,1495,1240,1180, 1051,822 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C32H36N204 Calcd. C, 74.97; H, 7.08; N, 5.46

Found. C, 74.88; H, 7.27; N, 5.50.

Working Example 186 (Production of Compound 186) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (150mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.12ml) and <BR> <BR> <BR> 4-[N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (104mg) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4), and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-trifluoromethoxy- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 186) (143mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 187-188°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.62-1.82 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.74 (1H, m), 3.10 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 3.29-3.45 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.99-4.10 (2H, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22-7.35 (3H, m), 7.40-7.60 (9H, m).

IR (KBr) 1643,1520,1493,1319,1261, 1205,1163,835,810 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C31H3lN204F3 Calcd. C, 67.38; H, 5.65; N, 5.07; F, 10.31 : Found. C, 67.39; H, 5.38; N, 5.07; F, 10.18.

Working Example 187 (Production of Compound 187) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.07ml)

was added to a solution of (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (125mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature.

To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran (10ml). To the solution were added triethyl- amine (0.14ml) and (4-aminobenzyl) diethylphosphine oxide (120mg) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml) at 0C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give (E)- N- (4-diethylphosphorylmethylphenyl)-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 187) (125mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 197-198°C <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.13 (6H, dt, J=16.6,8.0 Hz), 1.55-1.71 (4H, m), 2.41 (3H, m), 3.08 (2H, d, J=13.2 Hz), 6.81 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.15-7.30 (4H, m), 7.41-7.62 (7H, m), 7.74-7.84 (2H, m), 8.93-9.02 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3242,1678,1630,1603,1541,1514,1409,1344, cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C27H3oN02P" 0. 3H20 Calcd. C, 74,22; H, 7.06; N, 3.21; P, 7.09 Found. C, 73.96; H, 6.77; N, 3.34; P, 7.01.

Working Example 188 (Production of Compound 188) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.27ml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (0.50g) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature.

To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran (10ml). To the solution were added triethyl- amine (0.60ml) and 2- (4-aminophenyl) pyridine (0.39g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated under reduced pressure and recrystallized from tetrahydrofuran-hexane (1: 1) to give (E)-N- [4- (2- pyridyl)-phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 188) (561mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 220-222°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.42 (3H, s), 6.63 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.18-7.31 (3H, m), 7.44-7.63 (6H, m), 7.70-7.83 (5H, m), 7.85 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 8.02 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.66-8.72 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 970,787 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C2, H22N20 0. lH20 Calcd. C, 82.67; H, 5.70; N, 7.14 Found. C, 82.45; H, 5.70; N, 7.13.

Working Example 189 (Production of Compound 189) To a solution of (E)-N- [4- (2-pyridyl) phenyl]-3- (4- methylphenyl) cinnamamide (350mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) and dichloromethane (30ml) was added 3-chloro-perbenzoic acid (70%, 0.27g) at 0 C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 days. To the reaction mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 1) concentrated to give crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-chloroform to give (E)-N- [4- (1- oxidopyridin-2-yl) phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 189) (188mg) as pale yellow crystals. m.p. 240-241°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.43 (3H, s), 6.63 (1H, d, J=15.4

Hz), 6.98-7.07 (1H, m), 7.24-7.35 (4H, m), 7.37-7.68 (10H, m), 7.78 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 8.33-8.36 (1H, m), 8.58-8.66 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3300,1680,1630,1595,1529,1475,1342,1225, 970,837,766 ctn 1 Elemental Analysis for C2, H22N202 Calcd. C, 79.78; H, 5.46; N, 6.89 Found. C, 79.71; H, 5.39; N, 6.93.

Working Example 190 (Production of Compound 190) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.22ml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (0.40g) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature.

To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.50ml) and 2- (4-amino-benzyl) pyridine (0.34g) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give (E)-N- [4- (2-pyridylmethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)-cinnamamide (Compound 190) (490mg) as yellow crystals. m. p. 169-171C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.41 (3H, s), 4.14 (2H, s), 6.60 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.10-7.15 (2H, m), 7.22-7.28 (4H, m), 7.42-7.63 (9H, m), 7.71 (1H, br s), 7.80 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 8.53-8.58 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3238,1673,1630,1601,1539,1512,1348,1248, 1174,976,791,760 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C28H24N20 O. 1H20 Calcd. C, 82.77; H, 6.00; N, 6.89 Found. C, 82.73; H, 5.89; N, 6.97.

Working Example 191 (Production of Compound 191) To a solution of (E)-N- [4- (2-pyridylmethyl) phenyl]- 3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (302mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.27g) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. To the reaction mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give (E)-N- [4- (1-oxidopyridin-2-ylmethyl)- phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 191) (180mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 183-185°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.41 (3H, s), 4.24 (2H, s), 6.64 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 6.96-7.01 (1H, m), 7.12-7.17 (2H, m), 7.22-7.30 (4H, m), 7.40-7.51 (4H, m), 7.54-7.63 (3H, m), 7.66-7.74 (2H, m), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 8.29-8.31 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1514,1412,1346,1244, 839,785 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C2BH24N202 Calcd. C, 79.98; H, 5.75; N, 6.66 : Found. C, 80.18; H, 5.63; N, 6.69.

Working Example 192 (Production of Compound 192) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.27ml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (0.50g) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature.

To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.60ml) and 3- (4-aminophenyl) pyridine (0.39g) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to

stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give yellow crystals, which were recrystallized from tetra-hydrofuran-ethanol to give (E)-N- [4- (3-pyridyl) phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 192) (447mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 213-214°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.15 (3H, s), 6.65 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.26-7.64 (11H, m), 7.75-7.90 (5H, m), 8.59 (1H, dd, J=4.8,1.8 Hz), 8.85 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3344,1660,1626,1525,1481,1335,1171,978,795 cm"1 Elemental Analysis for C2, H22N20 Calcd. C, 83.05; H, 5.68; N, 7.17 : Found. C, 83.01; H, 5.82; N, 7.23.

Working Example 193 (Production of Compound i93) To a solution of (E)-N- [4- (3-pyridyl) phenyl]-3- (4- methylphenyl) cinnamamide (250mg) in tetrahydrofuran (20ml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.24g) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours.

To the reaction mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol-tetrahydrofuran-acetone to give (E)-N- [4- (l-oxidopyridin-3-yl) phenyl]-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 193) (208mg) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>'H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 6.95 (1H, d, J=15.7 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.45-7.57 (2H, m), 7.59-7.94 (12H, m), 8.19 (1H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 8.58 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 793 cm~'

Working Example 194 (Production of Compound 194) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (340mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature.

To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.4ml) and 4-aminobenzyl-dipropylphosphine oxide (0.38g) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give (E)-N- (4-dipropyl- <BR> <BR> <BR> phosphorylmethyl-phenyl)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamamide (Compound 194) (489mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 225-227°C 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 0.87-1.00 (6H, m), 1. 37-1. 63 (8H, m), 2.37 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, d, J=15.0Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=16.0 Hz), 7.16-7.25 (2H, m), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.50-7.71 (9H, m), 7.89 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 3232,1676,1624,1605,1545,1512,1338,1151 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C29H34NOZP Calcd. C, 75.79; H, 7.46; N, 3.05; P, 6.74 : Found. C, 75.60; H, 7.68; N, 2.99; P, 6.83.

Working Example 195 (Production of Compound 195) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (O. llml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (200mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature.

To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.25ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorane-1-oxide (193mg) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water

to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give (E)-N- (4- (tetra- methylene) phosphoryl-methylphenyl)-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 195) (221mg) as colorless crystals. m.p. 273-275°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.48-2.04 (8H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 3.19 (2H, d, J=13.6 Hz), 6.78 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.14- 7.31 (4H, m), 7.43-7.59 (7H, m), 7.73-7.76 (1H, m), 7.79 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 8.75-8.84 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1543,1512,1410,1341, 1171,985,868,793 cm~' Elemental Analysis for Cz7H28N02P" 0. 3H20 Calcd. C, 74.56; H, 6.62; N, 3.22; P, 7. 12 : Found. C, 74.36; H, 6.64; N, 3.20; P, 7.06.

Working Example 196 (Production of Compound 196) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.12ml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- (4-methylphenyl) cinnamic acid (220mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature.

To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.26ml) and 1- (4-amino-benzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (226mg) at OC. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give (E)-N- (4- (penta- methylene) phosphorylmethylphenyl)-3- (4-methylphenyl)- cinnamamide (Compound 196) (271mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 273-276°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.43-2.08 (10H, m), 2.41 (3H, s),

3.13 (2H, d, J=12.8 Hz), 6.81 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.14- 7.30 (4H, m), 7.41-7.61 (7H, m), 7.76 (1H, s), 7.80 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1603,1539,1514,1344,1174, 1155,1126,991,789 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for CzBH, oNO2P 1.5H ;, 0 Calcd. C, 71.47; H, 7.06; N, 2.98; P, 6. 58 : Found. C, 71.53; H, 6.99; N, 2.87; P, 6.76.

Working Example 197 (Production of Compound 197) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.20ml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzo- pyran-3-carboxylic acid (300mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.31ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl)- piperidine (0.24g) at 0 C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 5) to give N- [4- (1-piperidinylmethyl) phenyl]-6- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 197) (324mg) as yellow crystals. m.p. 196-197°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 1.41-1.71 (6H, m), 2.34-2.43 (7H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 5.12 (2H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.14 (1H, br s), 7.23-7.29 (3H, m), 7.31-7.38 (2H, m), 7.40-7.46 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) 3361,1643,1601,1529,1485,1317,1254,810 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for CzoHaoNaOz" 0. 1H20 Calcd. C, 79.10; H, 6.91; N, 6. 36 : Found. C, 78.85; H, 6.90; N, 6.26.

Working Example 198 (Production of Compound 198)

To a solution of N- [4- (l-piperidinylmethyl) phenyl]- 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (200mg) in DMF (3ml) was added methyl iodide (O. lml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 20 hours. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crystal was collected by filtration and recrystallized from chloroform-ethanol to give 1- [4- [N- [6- (4-methylphenyl)- 2H-1-benzopyran-3-carbonyl]-amino] benzyl]-1-methyl- piperidinium iodide (Compound 198) (188mg) as yellow crystals. m. p. 210 C (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.62-2.01 (6H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 3.06 (3H, br s), 3.34-3.49 (2H, m), 3.60-3.76 (2H, m), 4.97 (2H, br s), 5.04 (2H, br s), 6.85 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.37-7.42 (3H, m), 7.47-7.52 (3H, m), 7.83-7.91 (3H, m), 9.00 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1483,1319,1248,808 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for CaoH33N202l" 0.2H20 Calcd. C, 61.69; H, 5.76; N, 4.80 Found. C, 61.53; H, 5.72; N, 4.85.

Working Example 199 (Production of Compound 199) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.26ml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzo- pyran-3-carboxylic acid (0.52g) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (6ml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.60ml) and 2- (4-aminobenzyl)- pyridine (0.40g) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and

purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 2: 1) and concentrated to give crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate) to give N- [4- (2-pyridylmethyl) phenyl]-6- (4-methyl-phenyl)-2H-1- benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 199) (353.2mg) as yellow crystals, which were similarly recrystallized to give the second crystals (208mg). m. p. 184-187°C <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.39 (3H, m), 4.14 (2H, s), 5.10 (2H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.09-7.15 (3H, m), 7.19-7.32 (5H, m), 7.37-7.66 (7H, m), 8.53-8.57 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1531,1514,1473,1325,1259 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C29Hz4N202 Calcd. C, 80.53; H, 5.59; N, 6.48 : Found. C, 80.24; H, 5.75; N, 6.43.

Working Example 200 (Production of Compound 200) To a solution of N- [4- (2-pyridylmethyl) phenyl]-6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (250mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.21g) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. To the reaction mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 3) concentrated to give crystals, which were recrystallized from chloroform-ethanol to give N- [4- (1-oxidopyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenyl]-6- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 200) (191mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 261-263°C <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.40 (3H, s), 4.25 (2H, s), 5.11 (2H, s), 6.92-7.01 (2H, m), 7.13-7.67 (14H, m), 8.29 (1H,

t, J=4.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3302,1660,1605,1537,1520,1250 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C29H24N203 Calcd. C, 77.66; H, 5.39; N, 6.25 Found. C, 77.90; H, 5.37; N, 6.21.

Working Example 201 (Production of Compound 201) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzo- pyran-3-carboxylic acid (380mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.4ml) and 4-aminobenzyldipropyl- phosphine oxide (0.38g) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was concentrated, and the residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4-dipropylphosphoryl-methyl-phenyl)- 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 201) (460mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 192-194C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 0.83-0.97 (6H, m), 1.39-1.68 (8H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.05 (2H, d, J=13.2 Hz), 5.12 (2H, d, J=0.8 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.11-7.28 (4H, m), 7.31-7.50 (5H, m), 7.61 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 9.13-9.24 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3265,1664,1628,1603,1539,1514,1487,1325, 1252,1167,851 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C30H34NO3P Calcd. C, 73.90; H, 7.03; N, 2.87; P, 6.35 Found. C, 73.95; H, 6.87; N, 2.84; P, 6.41.

Working Example 202 (Production of Compound 202) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl- 2H-l-benzopyran-3-carboxylic acid (400mg) in tetrahydro-

furan (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.4ml) and (4-amino- phenyl)- (2-pyridyl) methanol (310mg) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. Precipitated crystal was recrystallized from tetrahydrofuran-hexane to give N- [4- [hydroxy (2-pyridyl)methyl]-phenyl]-6- (4- methylphenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 202) (470mg) as yellow crystals. m. p. 202-205°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.47 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 5.29-5.38 (1H, m), 5.48 (1H, q, J=6.6 Hz), 5.74 (1H, br s), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.08-7.26 (5H, m), 7.33- 7.67 (10H, m), 8.57 (1H, d, J=4.6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3255,1647,1597,1518,1485,1412,1317,1255, 812,756 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C3oH26N203" 0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 77.30; H, 5.70; N, 6.01 : Found. C, 77.31; H, 5.60; N, 6.21.

Working Example 203 (Production of Compound 203) To a solution of N- [4- [hydroxy (2-pyridyl) methyl]- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-3- carboxamide (300mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) was added 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (70%, 0.24g) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes. was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was

separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 2) to give crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give N- [4- [hydroxy (1-oxidopyridin-2-yl)-methyl] phenyl]-6- (4- methylphenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 203) (129mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 230-232°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.49 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 5.50 (1H, q, J=6.6 Hz), 6.07 (1H, d, J=4.5 Hz), 6.40 (1H, d, J=4.5 Hz), 6.93-6.97 (2H, m), 7.12 (1H, s), 7.22-7.29 (4H, m), 7.35 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.42-7.50 (5H, m), 7.64 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.73 (1H, br s), 8.24-8.28 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 812 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C30H26N2O4'0.3H20 Calcd. C, 74.46; H, 5.54; N, 5.79 Found. C, 74.41; H, 5.46; N, 5.78.

Working Example 204 (Production of Compound 204) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (O. llml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzo- pyran-3-carboxylic acid (230mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetra-hydrofuran (20ml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.25ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl)- phosphorane-1-oxide (200mg) at 0 C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. Precipitated crystal was collected by filtration to give N- (4-tetramethylenephosphorylmethyl-phenyl)-6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 204) (181mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. >300°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.49-2.04 (8H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.22 (2H, d, J=14.4 Hz), 5.12 (2H, s), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21-7.29 (4H, m), 7.34-7.50 (5H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4

Hz), 8.04-8.07 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1323,1255, 1180,810 cm~1 Elemental Analysis for C28H28NO3P # 0.3H2O Calcd. C, 72.65; H, 6.23; N, 3.03; P, 6. 69 : Found. C, 72.30; H, 5.90; N, 3.00; P, 6.98.

Working Example 205 (Production of Compound 205) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.12ml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1- benzopyran-3-carboxylic acid (240mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetra-hydrofuran (20ml), and to the solution were added triethylamine (0.25ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl)- phosphorinane-1-oxide (221mg) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction.

The mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4- (pentamethylene) phosphorylmethylphenyl)-6- (4- methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzo-pyran-3-carboxamide(Compound 205) (257mg) as yellow crystals. m. p. 268°C (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 1.39-2. 15 (1OH, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.14 (2H, d, J=12.8 Hz), 5.12 (2H, s), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.18-7.49 (9H, m), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.54 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 3296,1660,1533,1514,1323,1255,1163,845,812 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C29H3oN03P Calcd. C, 73.87; H, 6.41; N, 2.97; P, 6.57 : Found. C, 74.20; H, 6.39; N, 2.78; P, 6.45.

Working Example 206 (Production of Compound 206)

Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzo- pyran-3-carboxylic acid (120mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetra-hydrofuran (20ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.2ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetra- hydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-aniline (109mg) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4), and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-phenyl]-6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H- 1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 206) (117mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 143-145°C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.62-1.84 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.56-2.74 (1H, m), 3.28-3.45 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.98-4.11 (2H, m), 5.12 (2H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15 (1H, br s), 7.21-7.37 (5H, m), 7.39-7.59 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) 1336, 1257,1138,1007,810 cnil Elemental Analysis for C30H32N203 Calcd. C, 76.90; H, 6.88; N, 5.98 : Found. C, 76.56; H, 6.87; N, 6.00.

Working Example 207 (Production of Compound 207) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) was added to a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzo- pyran-3-carboxylic acid (120m) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml)

at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.13ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetra- hydrothiopyran-4-yl) amino-methyl] aniline (117mg) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=l: 4), and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydrothio- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1- benzopyran-3-carboxamide (Compound 207) (125mg) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> m. p. 169-17 1C<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.63-1.80 (2H, m), 2.09-2.24 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.42-2.56 (1H, m), 2.64-2.74 (4H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 5.12 (2H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.15 (1H, br s), 7.23-7.36 (5H, m), 7.39- 7.57 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) 3286,2922,1649,1597,1539,1336,1319,1261, <BR> <BR> <BR> 808 cm-1<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> C30H32N202S Calcd. C, 74.35; H, 6.65; N, 5.78; S, 6.62 Found. C, 74.25; H, 6.47; N, 5.91; S, 6.52.

Working Example 208 (Production of Compound 208) To a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen- 2-yl] acrylic acid (400mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) was added oxalyl chloride (0.22ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydro-

furan (20ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.46ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl] aniline (0.40g) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give (E)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl] phenyl]-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl]- acrylic amide (Compound 208) (293mg) as yellow crystal. m. p. 199-201°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CD, OD) 6 1.57-1.95 (4H, m), 2.32 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.74-2.96 (1H, m), 3.32-3.47 (2H, m), 3.76 (2H, s), 3.96-4.09 (2H, m), 6.55 (1H, d, J=15.2 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), (4H, m), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.66 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.75 (1H, d, J=15.2Hz).

IR (KBr) 3359,1668,1608,1554,1512,1363,802 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C2, H30N202S-1. 2H20 Calcd. C, 69.26; H, 6.97; N, 5.98 Found. C, 69.28; H, 6.90; N, 6.06.

Working Example 209 (Production of Compound 209) To a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen- 2-yl] acrylic acid (150mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) was added oxalyl chloride (O. lml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (30ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.2ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (150mg) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours.

The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and

concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give (E)-N- (4-penta- <BR> <BR> <BR> methylenephosphorylmethylphenyl)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl)- thiophen-2-yl] acrylic amide (Compound 209) (172mg) as yellow crystals. m.p. 294-297°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.35-2.13 (10H, m), 2. 29 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, d, J=13.0 Hz), 6.36-6.48 (1H, m), 7.06-7.17 (6H, m), 7.38-7.49 (4H, m), 7.73 (1H, d, J=15.0 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1541,1512,1348,1151,804 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C26H2eNO2SP Calcd. C, 69. 47 ; H, 6.28; N, 3.12; P, 6.89 : Founa. C, 69. 48 ; H, 6.23; N, 3.20; P, 7.17.

Working Example 210 (Production of Compound 210) To a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) furan-2- yl] acrylic acid (200mg), 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran- 4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (212mg) and triethylamine (0.15ml) in DMF (lOml) was added diethyl cyanophosphate (0.16ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 50-1: 25---, * 1: 10) to give (E)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) furan-2- yl] acrylic amide (Compound 210) (87mg) as brown amorphous. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.53-1.85 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.54-2.72 (1H, m), 3.31-3.44 (2H, m), 3.56 (2H, s), 3.98-4.11 (2H, m), 6.52 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 6.67-6.69 (2H, m), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41 (1H, s), 7.48-7.64 (5H, m).

Working Example 211 (Production of Compound 211) To a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) furan- 2-yl] acrylic acid (150mg), 1- (4-aminobenzyl)- phosphorinane-1-oxide (161mg) and triethylamine (O. llml)

in DMF (lOml) was added diethyl cyanophosphate (0.12ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 10~1: 5-1: 4) to give (E)-N- (4- (pentamethylene) phosphorylmethylphenyl)- 3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) furan-2-yl] acrylic amide (Compound 211) (53mg) as brown crystals. <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.43-2.09 (1OH, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.15 (2H, d, J=13.2 Hz), 6.58-6.70 (3H, m), 7.16-7.29 (4H, m), 7.48-7.65 (5H, m), 8.24-8.35 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3292,1672,1614,1541,1512,1489,1412,1335, 1244,1120,787 cmil Working Example 212 (Production of Compound 212) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.16ml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- [4- (4-methylphenyl)- thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (300mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.4ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-aniline (298mg) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetatel: 4), and recrystallized from ethanol to give pale yellow crystals, which were recrystallized from tetrahydrofuran-hexane to give (E)- N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-

phenyl]-3- [4- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylamide (Compound 212) (261mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 188-190°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.45-1.83 (4H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.55-2.73 (1H, m), 3.31-3.44 (2H, m), 3.56 (2H, s), 3.99-4.10 (2H, m), 6.38 (1H, d, J=15.2 Hz), 7.20-7.32 (5H, m), 7.41-7.58 (6H, m), 7.89 (1H, d, J=15.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1608,1554,1512,1412,1360, 1342,1254,1174,1159,984,816 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C2, H30N202S1. OH20 Calcd. C, 69.80; H, 6.94; N, 6.03 Found. C, 69.94; H, 6.85; N, 5.98.

Working Example 213 (Production of Compound 213) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.08ml) was added to a solution of (E)-3- [4- (4-methylphenyl)- thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (150mg) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (0.2ml) and 1- (4-aminobenzyl)- phosphorinane-1-oxide (150mg) at 0 C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give (E)-N- (4- (penta-methylene) phosphorylmethylphenyl)- 3- [4- (4-methyl-phenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylic amide (Compound 213) (138mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 279t (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.49-2.23 (10H, m), 2.38 (3H, s), 3.15 (2H, d, J=12.8 Hz), 6.61 (1H, d, J=15.2 Hz), 7.13- 7.28 (4H, m), 7.38-7.57 (6H, m), 7.86 (1H, d, J=15.2 Hz),

9.09-9.20 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3392,2935,1672,1618,1543,1512,1336,1250, 1161,818 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C26H28NO2SP 0. 3H20 Calcd. C, 68.64; H, 6.34; N, 3.08; P, 6.81 : Found. C, 68.44; H, 6.30; N, 3.06; P, 6.65.

Working Example 214 (Production of Compound 214) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.12ml) was added to a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-7,8-dihydro- 6H-cyclohepta [b] thiophene-5-carboxylic acid (250mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml).

To the solution were added triethylamine (0.25ml) and 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (215mg) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> [4-[N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-2- (4-methylphenyl)-7, 8-dihydro-6H-cyclohepta- [b] thiophene-5-carboxamide (Compound 214) (319mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 201-203C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.62-1.84 (4H, m), 2.06-2.18 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.53-2.71 (1H, m), 2.79-2.87 (2H, m), 3.06-3.15 (2H, m), 3.31-3.44 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.97-4.08 (2H, m), 7.08 (1H, s), 7.14-7.22 (3H, m), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.50-7.56 (3H, m).

IR (KBr) 810 cm-1

Elemental Analysis for C30H34N202S Calcd. C, 74.04; H, 7.04; N, 5.76; S, 6.59 : Found. C, 73.92; H, 6.85; N, 5.70; S, 6.53.

Working Example 215 (Production of Compound 215) To a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) pyridin- 3-yl] acrylic acid (150mg), 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (168mg) and triethylamine (O. 10ml) in DMF (10ml) was added diethyl cyanophosphate (0.12ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water, the mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 2) to give (E)- N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- phenyl]-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) pyridin-3-yl] acrylic amide (Compound 215) (24mg) as yellow solid.

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1. 66-1.83 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.53-2.74 (1H, m), 3.30-3.45 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.99-4.10 (2H, m), 6.69 (1H, d, J=15.5 Hz), 7.24-7.37 (4H, m), 7.41-7.63 (5H, m), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.5 Hz), 7.95-8.01 (1H, m), 8.74 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 976,816 cm Working Example 216 (Production of Compound 216) To a solution of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl- quinoline-3-carboxylic acid (120mg) and 1-hydroxy- benzotriazole (88mg) in DMF (5ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3'-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (125mg) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. To the mixture was added a solution of 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (105mg) and triethylamine (0.2ml) in DMF (5ml), and the

mixture was stirred for 18 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 2), and recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- [4- <BR> <BR> <BR> [N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methylquinoline-3-carboxamide (Compound 216) (82mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 157-160°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.49-1.85 (4H, m), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.54-2.76 (1H, m), 2.89 (3H, s), 3.31-3.47 (2H, m), 3.60 (2H, s), 4.00-4.11 (2H, m), 7.25-7.41 (4H, m), 7.55-7.71 (4H, m), 7.83 (1H, br s), 7.88 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.01 (1H, dd, Hz), 8.09 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.21 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 812 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C31H33N302 0. 3H20 Calcd. C, 76. 76 ; H, 6.98; N, 8.66 Found. C, 76.68; H, 7.07; N, 8.80.

Working Example 217 (Production of Compound 217) In THF (20ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (l. OOg), and to the solution were added oxalyl chloride (523Lt1) and a drop of DMF. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (20ml), and to the solution were added 1- (3-aminobenzyl) piperidine (837mg) and triethylamine (673 21) 1) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and to the mixture was added water (100ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was

recrystallized from ethyl acetate-diisopropylether to give 7-phenyl-N- [3- (piperidinomethyl) phenyl]-3,4-dihydro- naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Compound 217) (1.29g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 152-153°C Elemental Analysis for C29H30NzO-0. 1H20 Calcd: C, 82.08; H, 7.17; N, 6.60.

Found: C, 81.97; H, 7.27; N, 6.47.

IR (KBr) cm~1 : 3373,2933,1645,1543,1487,1439,770,696 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.35-1.70 (6H, m), 2.32-2.45 (4H, m), 2.65-2.80 (2H, m), 2.92-3.03 (2H, m), 3.48 (2H, s), 7.08 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.25-7.50 (10H, m), 7.52-7.67 (3H, m).

Working Example 218 (Production of Compound 218) In DMF (3ml) was dissolved 7-phenyl-N- [3- (piperidino- methyl) phenyl]-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxamide (200mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (88 , us). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from methanol-ethyl acetate to give 1-methyl-1- [3- (7-phenyl-3, 4-dihydronaphthalene-2- carboxamido) benzyl]-piperidinium iodide (Compound 218) (211mg) as colorless crystals. mp 208-209°C Elemental Analysis for C30H33N20I Calcd: C, 63.83; H, 5.89; N, 4.96.

Found: C, 63.58; H, 5.89; N, 4.95.

IR (KBr) cm~1 : 1439,1250,1215,766, 702 1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) # : 1. 40-2.00 (6H, m), 2.55-2.70 (2H, m), 2.80-3.00 (5H, m), 3.20-3.40 (4H, m), 4.57 (2H, s), 7.20-7.82 (12H, m), 8.03 (1H, s), 10.14 (1H, s).

Working Example 219 (Production of Compound 219) To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.2g) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling,

and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was added to a solution of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.17g) and triethylamine (0.3ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and precipitated crude crystal was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 2- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N- methyl-amino) methyl) phenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzo- cycloheptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 219) (0.29g) as colorless crystals. mp 161-162°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.59-1.77 (4H, m), 2.13-2.21 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.55-2.75 (3H, m), 2.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.37 (2H, dt, 9Hz), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 7.21-7.33 (4H, m), 7.41-7.58 (7H, m), 7.63 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) w: 2938,1651cm-1.

Anal. for C32H36N202: Calcd. C, 79.97; H, 7.55; N, 5.83.

Found C, 79.63; H, 7.43; N, 5.64.

Working Example 220 (Production of Compound 220) A solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetra- hydropyran-4-yl-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (O. llg) and methyl iodide (0.02ml) in dimethylformamide (4ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate.

Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which was recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give N, N-

dimethyl-N- (4- ( (2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H- benzocyclohepten-8-yl) carbonyl) aminobenzyl)-N- (4- tetrahydropyranyl) ammonium iodide (Compound 220) (0.13g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 157-158°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 1.80-2.20 (6H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.64 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.80-2.88 (2H, m), 2.88 (6H, s), 3.33-3.40 (2H, m), 3.50-3.65 (1H, m), 4.02-4.09 (2H, m), 4.47 (2H, s), 7.26-7.37 (4H, m), 7.50-7.60 (5H, m), 7.66 (1H, s), 7.88 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.22 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1659cm'1.

Anal. for C33H39IN202'0.5H20: Calcd. C, 62.76; H, 6.38; N, 4.44.

Found C, 62.69; H, 6.38; N, 4.21.

Working Example 221 (Production of Compound 221) A solution of 7- (4-piperidinophenyl)-N- (4- ( (N- tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.2g) and methyl iodide (0.025ml) in dimethylformamide (5ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Precipitated crude crystal was filtered, which were recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give dimethyl (N- (7- (4- piperidinophenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)- 4-aminobenzyl)-4-tetrahydropyranylammonium iodide (Compound 221) (0. lg) as yellow crystals. mp 189-190°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 1.50-1.70 (6H, m), 1.75-2.00 (2H, m), 2.05-2.25 (2H, m), 2.88 (6H, s), 2.99 (2H, br), 3.16-3. 19 (4H, m), 3.26-3.33 (2H, m), 3.50-1.70 (1H, m), 4.01-4.15 (2H, m), 4.29 (2H, br), 4.47 (2H, s), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.35 (1H, s), 7.50-7.57 (5H, m), 7.68 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2936,1659cm-1.

Anal. for C36H44IN303tH20: Calcd. C, 60. 76; H, 6.51; N, 5.90.

Found C, 60.57; H, 6.60; N, 5.85.

Working Example 222 (Production of Compound 222) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.3g) in dichloromethane (lOml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.28ml) and dimethyl- formamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl)- aminomethyl) aniline (0.26g) and triethylamine (0.5ml) in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 7 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl-N-methyl) amino-methyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 222) (0.47g) as colorless crystals. mp 180-181°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.60-1.85 (2H, m), 2.10-2.15 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.40-2.50 (1H, m), 2.66-2.72 (4H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.43-7.57 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2934,1653cm-1.

Anal. for C31H34N202S: Calcd. C, 74.66; H, 6.87; N, 5.62.

Found C, 74.46; H, 6.72; N, 5.42.

Working Example 223 (Production of Compound 223) A solution of N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl-N-

methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (O. llg) and methyl iodide (0.025ml) in dimethylformamide (5ml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (chloroform/methanol) to give dimethyl- (N- (7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)-4-amino- benzyl)-4-tetrahydrothiopyranylammonium iodide (Compound 223) (0.09g) as colorless crystals. mp 185-186 C (dec.).

1H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.75-2.00 (2H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.55-2.75 (4H, m), 2.75-2.85 (2H, m), 2.90 (6H, s), 3.00 (2H, br), 3.14-3.25 (1H, m), 4.31 (2H, br), 4.47 (2H, s), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.36 (1H, s), 7.50-7.59 (5H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2901,1659cm-1.

Anal. for C32H3, N202SI*H20: Calcd. C, 58.36; H, 5.97; N, 4.25.

Found C, 58.62; H, 6.04; N, 4.29.

Working Example 224 (Production of Compound 224) To a solution of 2- (4-piperidinophenyl)-6, 7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.45g), 4- (N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.31g) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (0.18g) in dimethyl- formamide (20ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylamino- propyl) carbodiimide hydro-chloride (0.37g) under ice- cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was warmed to room temperature. To the mixture were added 4-dimethyl- aminopyridine (catalytic amount) and triethylamine (0.54ml), and the mixture was stirred over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the

residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 2- (4- piperidinophenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N- methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocyclo- hepten-8-carboxamide (Compound 224) (0.44g) as pale orange crystals. mp 170-171°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.59-1.65 (2H, m), 1.65-1.80 (8H, m), 2.05-2.21 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.68 (1H, m), 2.71 (2H, t, J=6.3Hz), 2.84-2.90 (2H, m), 3.19-3.24 (4H, m), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=2.8,11.2Hz), 4.01-4.11 (2H, m), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.41-7.51 (4H, m), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.63 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2936,1661cl'1.

Anal. for C36Hq3N3O2'0.2H20: Calcd. C, 78.14; H, 7.91; N, 7.59.

Found C, 78.09; H, 7.93; N, 7.55.

Working Example 225 (Production of Compound 225) A solution of 2- (4-piperidinophenyl)-N- (4- ( (N- tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (0.2g) and methyl iodide (0.025ml) in dimethylformamide (lOml) was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (chloroform/methanol) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give dimethyl- (N- (2- (4-piperidinophenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzocyclo- heptene-8-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-4-tetrahydropyranyl- ammonium iodide (Compound 225) (0.15g) as pale brown crystals. mp 177-178 °C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.50-1.70 (6H, m), 1.80-1.95 (2H, m), 2.00-2.10 (2H, m), 2.10-2.20 (2H, m), 2.60-2.70 (2H, m), 2.75-2.87 (2H, m), 2.88 (6H, s), 3.14-3.24 (6H, m), 3.53-3.65 (1H, m), 4.00-4.15 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, s), 7.00 (2H, d,

J=8.8Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.36 (1H, s), 7.46-7.62 (6H, m), 7.87 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.22 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2934,1655cm'1.

Anal. f or C3, H46IN302 H20: Calcd. C, 62.62; H, 6.82; N, 5.92.

Found C, 62.32; H, 6.71; N, 5.92.

Working Example 226 (Production of Compound 226) Under nitrogen atmosphere, oxalyl chloride (0.05ml) was added to a solution of 7- (4-methylthiophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (80.6mg) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) at room temperature. To the mixture was added a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml). To the solution were added triethylamine (O. lml) and 4- [N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (62.5mg) at 0 C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1 : 4) and recrystallized from ethanol to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]-phenyl]-7- (4- methylthiophenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 226) (85mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 180-186°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.53-1.81 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.54-2.73 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.31-3.43 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.98-4.10 (2H, m), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23-7.36 (4H, m), 7.41-7.63 (8H, m).

IR (KBr) 3319,2947,1645,1516,1485,1315,1248,1140, 1086,812 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C31H34N203S

Calcd. C, 71.84; H, 6.69; N, 5.40; S, 6.19 : Found. C, 71.75; H, 6.70; N, 5.38; S, 6.24.

Reference Example 49 To 3-bromocinnamic acid (2.0g) were added thionyl chloride (25ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was refluxed for 1.5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran.

The mixture was dropwise added to a suspension of 1- (4- aminobenzyl) piperidine (1.7g) and diisopropylethylamine (4ml) in tetrahydrofuran (5ml) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 1- (4- (3-bromocinnamoylamino)- benzyl) piperidine (1.8g) as colorless crystals. mp 144-145C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.37-1.49 (2H, m), 1.52-1.63 (4H, m), 2.34-2.39 (4H, m), 3.45 (2H, s), 6.54 (1H, d, J=15.5Hz), 7.21-7.33 (3H, m), 7.41-7.57 (5H, m), 7.67 (1H, d, J=15.5Hz), 7.69 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3270,2934,1663cm-1.

Anal. for C2lH23BrN20 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 62.60; H, 5.85; N, 6.95.

Found C, 62.67; H, 5.79; N, 6.93.

Reference Example 50 To 3-phenylcinnamic acid (0.24g) were added thionyl chloride (lOml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was refluxed for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydro- furan. The mixture was dropwise added to a suspension of

2- (4-aminobenzyl)-1, 3, 2-dioxaphosphorinane-2-oxide (0.2g) and diisopropylethylamine (0.8ml) in tetrahydro- furan (20ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and precipitated crude crystal was recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give 2- (4- (3-phenylcinnamoylamino)- benzyl)-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane-2-oxide (0.32g) as colorless crystals. mp 204-205°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) : 1.84-1.88 (2H, m), 3.24 (2H, d, J=21.2Hz), 4.07-4.22 (2H, m), 4.34-4.44 (2H, m), 6.74 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.23 (2H, dd, J=2.6,8.8Hz), 7.38-7.63 (10H, m), 7.77 (1H, s), 7.81 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 8.16 (1H, br).

IR (KBr) v: 3059,1680cm'1.

Anal. for C2sH24NO4P Calcd. C, 69.28; H, 5.58; N, 3.23.

Found C, 68.82; H, 5.58; N, 3.30.

Reference Example 51 To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloro- methane (7ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.14ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 2- (4-aminobenzyl)-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane- 2-oxide (0.13g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydro- furan (20ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic

layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-ethanol-hexane to give 2- (4- (7- (4-methylphenyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-carbonylamino) benzyl)-1, 3, 2- dioxaphosphorinane-2-oxide (0.23g) as colorless crystals. mp 268-269°C.

'H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.75-1.87 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.24 (2H, d, J=21.6Hz), 4.02-4.19 (2H, m), 4.34-4.50 (4H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.32 (4H, m), 7.44-7.60 (6H, m), 7.81 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1652cm'1.

Anal. for C28H28NOsP: Calcd. C, 68.70; H, 5.77; N, 2.86.

Found C, 68.54; H, 5.71; N, 2.86.

Reference Example 52 A suspension of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (0.18g), 1-t-butoxycarbonyl-4-methylaminopiperidine (0.19g) and potassium carbonate (0.18g) in dimethylform- amide (10ml) was stirred at room temperature over night.

The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N- (l-t-butoxy- carbonylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (0.25g) as colorless crystals. mp 203-204°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.37-1.70 (4H, m), 1.46 (9H, s), 1.77-1.83 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.52-2.74 (3H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.18 (1H, br),

4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.33 (5H, m), 7.43-7.61 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 1668cm~l.

Anal. for C36H43N304 : Calcd. C, 74.33; H, 7.45; N, 7.22.

Found C, 74.00; H, 7.41; N, 7.26.

Reference Example 53 To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.6g) in dichloromethane (25ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.56ml) and dimethyl- formamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of (4-aminophenyl) [1- (tert-butoxycarbonyl)- piperidin-2-yl] methanone (0.72g) and triethylamine (0.9ml) in tetrahydrofuran (50ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- (1- (tert- butoxycarbonyl) piperidin-2-ylcarbonyl)-phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (1. lg) as pale yellow crystals. mp 223-224°C.

1H-NMR (oRppm, CDC13): 1.44 (9H, br), 1.44-1.65 (4H, m), 1.70-1.95 (1H, m), 2.00-2.20 (1H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 5.60 (1H, br), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=11.8Hz), 7.44-7.53 (4H, m), 7.65 (1H, br), 7.69 (1H, br), 7.82 (1H, br), 7.94 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2942,1678cm'1.

Anal. for C3sH38N205-0. 3H20:

Calcd. C, 73.48; H, 6.80; N, 4.90.

Found C, 73.51; H, 6.60; N, 4.68.

Reference Example 54 To a mixture of 3-bromobenzaldehyde (10g) and methoxy-carbonylmethylenetriphenylphosphine (20g) was added toluene (150ml), and the mixture was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give methyl 3-bromo- cinnamate (10.7g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 3.82 (3H, s), 6.44 (1H, d, J=16. OHz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=15.6Hz), 7.43-7.54 (2H, m), 7.62 (1H, d, J=16.0Hz), 7.66-7.68 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 1734,1717cm'1.

Anal. f or C1OHgBro2: Calcd. C, 49.82; H, 3.76.

Found C, 49.90; H, 3.90.

Reference Example 55 In a solution of methanol (200ml) and 2N sodium hydroxide (50ml) was dissolved methyl 3-bromocinnamate (10.7g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with 1N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 3-bromophenylcinnamic acid (9.2g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 6.45 (1H, d, J=15.8Hz), 7.28 (1H, t, J=7.7Hz), 7.45-7.56 (2H, m), 7.67-7.75 (2H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 1688cm-1.

Anal. C9H7BrO2: Calcd. C, 47.61; H, 3.11.

Found C, 47. 57; H, 3.10.

Reference Example 56 A suspension of methyl 3-bromocinnamate (3.8g), phenyl borate (2.0g), 1M potassium carbonate (20ml) and ethanol (lOml) in toluene (100ml) was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl-phosphinepalladium (0.9g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (3. 6g), 1. 8g of which was dissolved in a solution of methanol (100ml) and 1N sodium hydroxide (20ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated, neutralized with 1N hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 3-phenylcinnamic acid (1. 5g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 6.54 (1H, d, J=16. OHz), 7.39-7.67 (8H, m), 7.76-7.77 (lH, m), 7.87 (lH, d, J=16. OHz).

IR (KBr) v 1709cm-1.

Anal. for CisHiaOz: Calcd. C, 80.34; H, 5.39.

Found C, 80.62; H, 5.40.

Reference Example 57 To 4-nitrobenzylphosphonic acid (0.5g) were added thionyl chloride (5ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 4 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added toluene. The solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and the mixture was cooled to-78C under nitrogen atmosphere.

To the mixture was dropwise added dimethylpropanediamine (0.3ml) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (2ml) and then triethylamine (1.6ml), and the mixture was gradually warmed to room temperature and stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/ triethylamine) to give colorless crystals, which were dissolved in ethanol (15ml). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.04g), and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature for 3.5 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to give 2- (4-aminobenzyl)-1, 3-dimethyl-1,3,2-diaza- phosphorinane-2-oxide (0.3g) as colorless crystals.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.09-1.27 (1H, m), 1.68-1.85 (1H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.72-3.01 (4H, m), 3.08 (2H, d, J=17.4Hz), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.1Hz), 6.96 (2H, dd, J=2.4, 8. lHz).

IR (KBr) v: 3339,2897,1615cm~1.

Anal. for C12H20N30P-0. 3H20: Calcd. C, 55.72; H, 8.03; N, 16.24.

Found C, 55.69; H, 7.98; N, 16.13.

Reference Example 58 To 4-nitrobenzylphosphonic acid (0.5g) were added thionyl chloride (5ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was refluxed for 3 hours under nitrogen atmosphere. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added toluene. The solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (5ml), and the mixture was cooled to-78 C under nitrogen atmosphere. To the mixture was dropwise added dimethylethylenediamine (0.25ml) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (2ml), and then triethylamine (1.5ml), and the mixture was gradually warmed to room temperature and stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give colorless crystals, which

were dissolved in ethanol (15ml). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.05g), and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature for 3 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to give 2- (4-aminobenzyl)-1,3-dimethyl-1,3,2-diaza- phosphorane-2-oxide (0.3g) as yellow crystals.

H-NMR (8 ppm, CDC13): 2.61 (3H, s), 2.63-2.71 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 3.00-3.07 (2H, m), 3.13 (2H, d, J=18.2Hz), 6.63 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz), 6.97 (2H, dd, 5Hz).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. for CIIHeN, OP: Calcd. C, 53.22; H, 7.71; N, 16.93.

Found C, 53.23; H, 7.53; N, 16.83.

Reference Example 59 A suspension of 3-bromo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H- benzocycloheptan-5-one (4.6g; L. A. M. Cornelius and D. W.

Combs, Synth. Commun. (1994), 24 (19), 2777-2788), 4- methylphenyl borate (3.8g), 2M potassium carbonate (30ml) and ethanol (30ml) in toluene (100ml) was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine- palladium (1.5g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give pale brown oil (5.7g), to which were added sodium methoxide (6.2g) and dimethyl carbonate (100ml). The mixture was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 8 hours and poured into 1N hydrochloric acid under ice-cooling. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give brown oil (5.5g),

which was dissolved in dichloromethane (20ml). To the mixture was dropwise added sodium boron hydride dissolved in methanol, under ice-cooling. After starting materials disappeared, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue were added 1N sodium hydroxide (40ml), methanol (40ml) and diethylether (100ml). The mixture was heated to 50C for 30 minutes and concentrated. To the residue was added 1N sodium hydroxide, and the mixture was extracted with water, washed with ethyl acetate and acidified with hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in Diglyme (20ml). To the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (5ml), and the mixture was heated to 100'C for 6 hours and poured into water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give 2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H- benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.3g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 2.07-2.16 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.70 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.86-2.91 (2H, m), 7.21-7.28 (3H, m), 7.44-7.56 (4H, m), 7.91 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2930,1678cm~1.

Anal. for C1gH1802: Calcd. C, 81.99; H, 6.52.

Found C, 81.64; H, 6.41.

Reference Example 60 In dimethylformamide (100ml) was added 4-bromo- thiophenol (25g). To the solution were added ethyl 4-

bromobutyrate (30g) and potassium carbonate (36g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue were added 1N sodium hydroxide (240ml) and methanol (120ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in water, and the mixture was washed with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer was acidified with hydrochloric acid under ice-cooling. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystals (32g), to which was added polyphosphoric acid (250g), and the mixture was stirred at 100 C for 1 hour and poured into ice-water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give brown crystals (13.6g), to which were added sodium methoxide (14.2g) and dimethyl carbonate (200ml), and the mixture was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 8 hours. Under ice-cooling, the mixture was poured into 1N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. the solvent was evaporated to give brown crystals (11.5g), which were dissolved in dichloromethane (100ml). To the mixture was dropwise added sodium boron hydride dissolved in methanol, under ice-cooling. After starting materials disappeared, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride

solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue were added 1N sodium hydroxide (100ml), methanol (100ml) and diethylether (500ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours and concentrated. To the residue was added 1N sodium hydroxide, and the mixture was extracted with water, washed with diethylether and acidified with hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in Diglyme (100ml). To the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (20ml), and the mixture was heated to 110-C for 2.5 hours and poured into water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystal (l. lg), lg of which was suspended dichloromethane (15ml). To the suspension were added oxalyl chloride (lml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2. 5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (tert- butyldimethylsilyloxy) aniline (0.76g) and triethylamine (1.6ml) in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give brown oil (1.8g), to which were added 4-methylphenyl borate (0.5g), 1M potassium carbonate (15ml), ethanol (15ml) and toluene (500ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30

minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (0.2g), and the mixture was refluxed over night. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (1.3g), which were dissolved in ethyl acetate (50ml). To the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (5ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours, washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water, saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4-hydroxy- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (l. Og) as colorless crystals.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) : 2.40 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=5.8Hz), 3.29 (2H, t, J=5.8Hz), 4.69 (2H, s), 7.24-7.28 (2H, m), 7.35-7.62 (10H, m), 7.71 (1H, br).

IR (KBr) v: 3314,2928,1649cm~1.

Anal. for C25H23NO2S'0. 2H20 : Calcd. C, 74.12; H, 5.82; N, 3.46.

Found C, 74.10; H, 5.65; N, 3.47.

Reference Example 61 In dimethylformamide (100ml) was dissolved 4-bromo- phenol (17.3g). To the solution were added ethyl 4-bromo- butyrate (21.2g) and potassium carbonate (25g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue were added 3N sodium hydroxide (100ml) andmethanol (60ml). The mixture was stirred at 70 for 30 minutes and concentrated. The residue was dissolved

in water, and the mixture was washed with diethylether. The aqueous layer was acidified with hydrochloric acid under ice-cooling, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystal (23.9g), to lOg of which was added polyphosphoric acid (120g). The mixture was stirred at 100 C for 45 minutes and poured into ice-water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give 7-bromo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzoxepin-5-one as yellow oil (6.5g).

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 2.15-2.29 (2H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=7. OHz), 4.24 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.50 (1H, dd, J=2.6,8.1Hz), 7.87 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2969,1686cm-1.

Reference Example 62 To 7-bromo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzoxepin-5-one (6.5g) were added 4-methylphenyl borate (4.1g), 2M potassium carbonate (30ml), ethanol (30ml) and toluene (100ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (1.3g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give pale yellow crystal (5.7g), to 3.6g of which was added sodium methoxide (3.9g) and dimethyl carbonate (50ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 8 hours and poured into 1N

hydrochloric acid under ice-cooling. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystal (3.5g), 1.8g of which was dissolved in dichloromethane (25ml). To the mixture was dropwise added sodium boron hydride dissolved in methanol, under ice-cooling. After starting materials disappeared, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue were added 1N sodium hydroxide (50ml), methanol (25ml) and diethylether (25ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes and concentrated. To the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide, and the mixture was extracted with water, washed with diethylether and acidified with hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in Diglyme (25ml). To the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (5ml), and the mixture was heated at 100 C for 40minutes and poured into water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxylic acid (1.2g) as colorless crystals. mp 255-256°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 2.40 (3H, s), 3.02 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.47-7.56 (2H, m), 7.78 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2996,1694cm'1.

Anal. for C18H1603 : Calcd. C, 77.12; H, 5.75.

Found C, 76.91; H, 5.75.

Reference Example 63 In dichloromethane (10ml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (1. Og) and to the suspension were added oxalyl chloride (lml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling.

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (tert-butyldimethyl-silyloxy) aniline (0.93g) and triethylamine (1.5ml) in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless oil (1.88g), which was dissolved in ethyl acetate (20ml). To the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (5ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature 1.5 hours. The mixture was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.9g), which was suspended in dichloromethane (60ml). To the suspension were added lithium chloride (O. lg) and triethylamine (lml).

To the mixture was dropwise added methanesulfonylchloride (0.3ml) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated,

and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give N- (4- <BR> <BR> <BR> chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.4g).

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.59 (2H, s), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.26 (2H, m), (6H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.65 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3025,1649cm"1.

Reference Example 64 In tetrahydrofuran (50ml) were suspended p-nitro- phenethylbromide (2.3g) and sodium iodide (1.5g). To the suspension was added piperidine (4ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give yellow oil (2.3g), which was dissolved in ethanol (50ml). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.23g), and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature over night. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to give 1- (2- (4-aminophenyl) ethyl)- piperidine (2.0g) as yellow oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.43-1.50 (2H, m), 1.56-1.67 (4H, m), 2.42-2.53 (6H, m), 2.67-2.75 (2H, m), 3.55 (2H, br), 6.62 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2935,1623cm'1.

Reference Example 65 To 5'-bromo-2'-hydroxyacetophenone (lOg) were added 4-methylphenyl borate (6.7g), 2M potassium carbonate (70ml),

ethanol (70ml) and toluene (200ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (2. lg), and the mixture was refluxed over night. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give pale yellow crystal (7.4g), 2.3g of which was dissolved in pyridine (15ml). To the mixture was added benzoyl chloride (1.4ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystals (3.0g), 2.9g of which was dissolved in pyridine (25ml). To the mixture was added potassium hydroxide (0.7g) little by little at 500C. The mixture was stirred at 50 C for 1 hour, and the solvent was evaporated.

To the residue was added 10% acetic acid under ice-cooling, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give yellow crystal (2.3g), to which was added sulfuric acid (0.37ml) and acetic acid (15ml). The mixture was refluxed for 1 hour and poured into ice-water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystal (2.1g), which was dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide (150ml). To the mixture was dropwise added a solution which

was prepared by adding a solution of trimethylsulfoxonium iodide (2.3g) in dimethylsulfoxide (60ml) dropwise to a suspension of sodium hydride (60%, 0.44g) in dimethylsulfoxide (10ml) and stirring the mixture under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 40 minutes. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours and further stirred at 50 C for 2 hours. The mixture was poured into water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give pale yellow crystals (1.7g), to which were added tributyltin hydride (2.1ml), 2,2'-azobis (isobutyro-nitrile) (0.64g) and toluene (50ml).

The mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at 100C for 1 hour, washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.65g), to which were added sodium methoxide (0.54g) and dimethyl carbonate (25ml). The mixture was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 8 hours and poured into 1N hydrochloric acid under ice-cooling. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give pale brown oil (0.76g), which was dissolved in dichloromethane (50ml). To the mixture was dropwise added the solution of sodium boron hydride in methanol at-10C. After starting materials disappeared, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the mixture was concentrated extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue

were added 1N sodium hydroxide (20ml) and methanol (200ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, concentrated and acidified with hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in Diglyme (50ml), and to the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (lOml). The mixture was stirred at 100 for 30 minutes and poured into water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2- phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.4g) as colorless crystals. mp 296-297°C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 2.40 (3H, s), 3.10-3.39 (2H, m), 5.02 (1H, dd, 8Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.12-7.27 (2H, m), 7.35-7.53 (8H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=2.0Hz).

IR (KBr) w: 1673cm.

Anal. for C24H2003 0. lH20 : Calcd. C, 80.47; H, 5.68.

Found C, 80.41; H, 5.73.

Reference Example 66 In 1,2-dichloroethane (100ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (7.5g), 4H-tetrahydropyran-4- one (4.0g) and triethylamine (5.6ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (11.8g) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 5 hours. To the mixture were added 37% formalin (3.6ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (11.8g) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was

extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give brown oil (lOg), to which were added reduced iron (9g) and acetic acid (200ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (7.3g) as colorless crystals. mp 93-94°C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.65-1.76 (4H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.58-2.68 (1H, m), 3.36 (2H, dt, 3Hz), 3.48 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, br), 4.00-4.05 (2H, m), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2952,2844,2788,1613cm-1.

Anal. for Ci3H2oN20" 0. 1H20: Calcd. C, 70.30; H, 9.17; N, 12.61.

Found C, 70.21; H, 8.85; N, 12.64.

Reference Example 67 Inmethanol (20ml) was dissolved ethyl levulinate (lOg), and to the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (0.7g) at-78C. The mixture was warmed to room temperature, and to the mixture was added ammonium chloride solution. The mixture was concentrated, extracted with diethylether, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give colorless oil (9. 3g), which was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (50ml). To the mixture was added triethylamine (10.6ml) under ice-cooling, and to the mixture was dropwise added methane-sulfonylchloride (4.9ml). The mixture was warmed to room temperature, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue were added sodium iodide (11.4g)

and acetone (50ml), and the mixture was stirred at 50C for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless oil (7. Og), which was dissolved in dimethylformamide (20m1).

The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of methyl 5-bromosalicylate (1.8g) and sodium hydride (60%, 0.33g) in dimethylformamide (20ml), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at 50C over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless oil (l. lg), which was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml). The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of lithium diisopropylamine, which was prepared by diisopropylamine (0.37g) and a solution of n-butyl lithium in hexane (1.6M, 2. lml), in tetrahydrofuran, at -78C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under argon atmosphere over night and poured into water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless oil (0.3g), which was dissolved in dichloromethane (25ml). The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of sodium boron hydride in methanol at-10C. After starting materials disappeared, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated,

and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (25ml).

To the mixture was added triethylamine (0. 74ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added methanesulfonylchloride (0.15ml) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under nitrogen atmosphere over night, washed with water and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.2g), to which were added 4-methylphenyl borate (O. lg), 1M potassium carbonate (2.5ml), ethanol (2.5ml) and toluene (15ml). The mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.03g). The mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.2g), to which were added 1N sodium hydroxide (5ml) and methanol (50ml). The mixture was refluxed for 30 minutes, concentrated, acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.2g) as colorless crystals. mp 224-225°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 1.53 (3H, d, J=6.2Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.81 (1H, ddd, J=2.2,8.8,18.0Hz), 3.08 (1H, d, J=18.0Hz), 4.17-4.27 (1H, m), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=7.4Hz), 7.44-7.52 (4H, m), 7.77 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2973,1674cm'1.

Anal. for ClgHl803: Calcd. C, 77.53; H, 6.16.

Found C, 77.60; H, 6.14.

Reference Example 68 In ethanol (10ml) and ethyl acetate (60ml) was dissolved 4-methylphenyl 4-nitrobenzyl sulfone (0.5g; G.

Bram et al., Synthesis, 1987,56-59). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.05g) and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature over night.

The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to give 4-aminobenzyl 4-methylphenyl sulfone (0.4g) as colorless crystals. lH-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 2.42 (3H, s), 4.18 (2H, s), 6.56 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.86 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz).

IR (KBr) V: 3443,3370,2926,1612cm-1.

Anal. for C14Hl5NO,. 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 63.47; H, 5.86; N, 5.29.

Found C, 63.63; H, 5.86; N, 5.09.

Reference Example 69 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were suspended cyclo- pentanone (lg), methylamine hydrochloride (1.6g) and triethylamine (3.4ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (3.5g) under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The mixture was neutralized with sodium hydroxide, concentrated and extracted with water.

The aqueous layer was washed with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer was saturated with sodium chloride and extracted with diethylether. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporatedto giveN-methylcyclopentylamine (0.5g) as colorless oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.21-1.86 (8H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.94-3.01 (1H, m).

Reference Example 70 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were suspended cyclo- heptanone (2g), methylamine hydrochloride (3g) and

triethylamine (6.2ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.3g) under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give N-methylcycloheptylamine (1.8g) as colorless oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 1.26-1.70 (10H, m), 1.77-1.89 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.47-2.58 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2933,2860cm-1.

Reference Example 71 In tetrahydrofuran (100ml) were added 4-amino-1- benzyl-piperidine (lOg) and triethylamine (36ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added acetyl chloride (4. lml) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystal (2.6g), which was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). Under ice-cooling, borane methylsulfide (2.2ml) was dropwise added to the solution.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 5 hours. Under ice-cooling, methanol (lOml) was added to the mixture, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added 4N hydrochloric acid-ethyl acetate, and the mixture was refluxed for 1 hour.

The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added 1N sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was

evaporated to give 4-ethylamino-1-benzylpiperidine (1.2g) as colorless oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (6 ppm, CDC13): 1.10 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.28-1.47 (2H, m), 1.82-1.88 (2H, m), 1.95-2.07 (2H, m), 2.40-2.51 (1H, m), 2.66 (2H, q, J=7.2Hz), 2.82-2.88 (2H, m), 3.50 (2H, s), 7.20-7.33 (5H, m).

Reference Example 72 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), 4- (4-methylpiperazin- 1-yl) phenyl borate (0.44g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (0. 07g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give colorless crystals (0.39g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (15ml) and methanol (100ml). The mixture was refluxed for 2 hours, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (4- (4-methylpiperazin-1-yl) phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.33g) as colorless crystals. mp 278-279 C (dec.).

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 2.24 (3H, s), 2.45-2.52 (4H, m), 2.87 (2H, t, J=4.0Hz), 3.15-3.20 (4H, m), 4.23 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 6.97-7.01 (3H, m), 7.49-7.62 (4H, m), 7.70 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 1692cm-1.

Anal. for C22H24N203'0. 5H20: Calcd. C, 70.76; H, 6.75; N, 7.50.

Found C, 70.87; H, 6.50; N, 7.56.

Reference Example 73 In 1,2-dichloroethane (35ml) were suspended 4-methyl-

cyclohexanone (2.5g), methylamine hydrochloride (1.6g) and triethylamine (3.3ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (6.6g) under ice-cooling.

The mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added 4N hydrochloric acid-ethyl acetate, and the solvent was evaporated to give N, 4-dimethyl-cyclohexylamine hydrochloride (2.6g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 0.90 (1.5H, d, J=6.6Hz), 1.01 (1.5H, d, J=6.6Hz), 1.45-2.10 (8H, m), 2.19-2.26 (1H, m), 2.61-2.68 (3H, m), 3.03 (1H, br).

Anal. for C8Hl8ClN: Calcd. C, 58.70; H, 11.08; N, 8.56.

Found C, 58.42; H, 10.91; N, 8.48.

Reference Example 74 In 1,2-dichloroethane (25ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (1.2g), tetrahydropyran-3-one (0.6g; Numata et al., JP-A-63-170372) and triethylamine (0.9ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (1.8g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice-cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (0. 6ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (1.8g).

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to

give pale yellow oil (1. Og), to which was added reduced iron (0.6g) and acetic acid (50ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-3-yl)- aminomethyl) aniline (0.3g) as brown oil.

H-NMR ppm, CDC13): 1.46-1.75 (3H, m), 1.95-2.01 (1H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.55-2.68 (1H, m), 3.21-3.40 (2H, m), 3.49 (2H, s), 3.59 (2H, br), 3.83-3.89 (1H, m), 4.00-4.08 (1H, m), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2941,2846,1615cm'1.

Reference Example 75 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were suspended 2-amino- indane hydrochloride (l. Og), p-nitrobenzaldehyde (0.9g) and triethylamine (0.9ml), and to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (1.8g) under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice-cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (0.6ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (1.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystals (1.7g), which was dissolved in ethanol (50ml) and ethyl acetate (50ml). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.15g), and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature for 1 hour. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was purified with silica gel

column (ethyl acetate) to give 4- ( (N-indan-2-yl-N- methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.6g) as colorless crystals. mp 95-96°C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 2.17 (3H, s), 2.91-3.16 (4H, m), 3.32-3.43 (1H, m), 3.47 (2H, s), 3.61 (2H, br), 6.66 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.10-7.22 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) w: 2782,1623cm-1.

Anal. f or C1, H20N2 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 79.77; H, 8.03; N, 10.94.

Found C, 79.87; H, 8.04; N, 10.75.

Reference Example 76 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (1.9g), 4-t-butylcyclohexanone (1.5g) and triethylamine (1.4ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (3g) under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice-cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (0.9ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (3g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give (E)-N- (4-t- butylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl-N- (4-nitro-benzyl) amine (0.3g) as colorless crystals and (Z)-N- (4-t-butylcyclohexyl)- N-methyl-N- (4-nitrobenzyl) amine (2.4g) as yellow oil.

(E)-N- (4-t-butylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl-N- (4-nitrobenzyl)- amine : mp 96-97C.

1H-NMR (Sppm, CDC1,): 0.85 (9H, s), 0.94-1.05 (3H, m), 1.20-1.40 (2H, m), 1.80-2.00 (4H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.29-2.44 (1H, m), 3.65 (2H, s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.17 (2H, d,

J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2941,1604,1513cm-1.

Anal. for CiaH28N202: Calcd. C, 71.02; H, 9.27; N, 9.20.

Found C, 70.77; H, 9.26; N, 9.32.

(Z)-N- (4-t-butylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl-N- (4-nitrobenzyl)- amine : H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 0.89 (9H, s), 1.15-1.20 (1H, m), 1.30-1.54 (6H, m), 1.97-2.10 (2H, m), 2.08 (3H, s), 2.38 (1H, br), 3.61 (2H, s), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2943,1606,1521cm-1.

Reference Example 77 In ethanol (25ml) and ethyl acetate (25ml) was dissolved (E)-N- (4-t-butylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl-N- (4- nitrobenzyl) amine (0.3g). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.03g) and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature for 1 hour. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give (E)-4- ( (N-4-t-butyl- cyclohexyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.2g) as colorless crystals. mp 87-88C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13): 0.84 (9H, s), 0.93-1.03 (2H, m), 1.15-1.40 (2H, m), 1.81-1.96 (5H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.30-2.45 (1H, m), 3.48 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, br), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2927,1614,1517cm-1.

Anal. for C18H30N2-0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 77.75; H, 11.02; N, 10.07.

Found C, 77.87; H, 10.93; N, 10.16.

Reference Example 78 In acetic acid (70ml) was dissolved (Z)-N- (4-t-butyl- cyclohexyl)-N-methyl-N- (4-nitrobenzyl) amine (1.2g), and to the mixture was added reduced iron (1. lg). The mixture

was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate to give (Z)-4- ( (N-4-t-butyl- cyclohexyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.7g) as yellow oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 0.87 (9H, s), 1.00-1.20 (1H, m), 1.25-1.56 (6H, m), 2.04 (3H, s), 2.04-2.13 (2H, m), 2.26-2.29 (1H, m), 3.40 (2H, s), 3.58 (2H, br), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2941,1623,1515cm-1.

Reference Example 79 In 1,2-dichloroethane (70ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (3.8g), 3,5-dimethylcyclo- hexanone (2.5g) and triethylamine (2.8ml). Under ice- cooling, to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice-cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (1.8ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give 3 isomers of N- methyl-N- (3, 5-dimethylcyclohexyl)-N- (4-nitrobenzyl)- amine (4.3g; (31-a), 0.7g; (31-b), 0.2g; (31-c)) as each yellow oil.

0.53-0.74 (1H, m), 0.84 (3H, s),

0.87 (3H, s), 0.93-1.07 (2H, m), 1.73-1.99 (5H, m), 2.06 (3H, s), 2.49 (1H, t, J=2.8Hz), 3.60 (2H, s), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2949,1606,1521cm-1.

0.51 (1H, q, J=12.0Hz), 0.80- 1.02 (2H, m), 0.92 (3H, s), 0.95 (3H, s), 1.34-1.53 (2H, m), 1.58-1.66 (1H, m), 1.78-1.84 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.53 (1H, tt, J=3.3,11.7Hz), 3.65 (2H, s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2949,1606,1519cm-1.

0.80-1.13 (8H, m), 1.38-1.52 (2H, m), 1.62-1.68 (2H, m), 1.80-1.86 (1H, m), 2.08-2.17 (1H, m), 2.18 (3H, s), 2.74 (1H, tt, 9Hz), 3.64 (2H, s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v : 2920,1606,1521cm-1.

Reference Example 80 In ethanol (50ml) and ethyl acetate (50ml) was dissolved N-methyl-N- (3, 5-dimethylcyclohexyl)-N- (4- nitrobenzyl) amine (2. Og; (31-a)). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.2g) and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature for 1 hour. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give 4- ( (N- (3,5- dimethylcyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.2g) as pale yellow oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 0.58 (1H, q, J=11.7Hz), 0.83 (3H, s), 0.86 (3H, s), 0.93-1.00 (2H, m), 1.69-2.04 (5H, m), 2.04 (3H, s), 2.24-2.40 (1H, m), 3.41 (2H, s), 3.50 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2947,1623cm-1.

Reference Example 81 In acetic acid (30ml) was dissolved N-methyl-N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)-N- (4-nitrobenzyl) amine (0.7g; (31-b)), and to the mixture was added reduced iron (0.7g).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The

solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethyl- amine) to give 4- ( (N- (3,5-dimethylcyclo-hexyl)-N- methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.4g) as yellow oil.

'H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 0.50 (1H, q, J=12. OHz), 0.80-1.03 (1H, m), 0.91 (3H, s), 0.94 (3H, s), 1.22-1.50 (3H, m), 1.55-1.64 (1H, m), 1.78-1.84 (2H, m), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.53 (1H, tt, J=3.3, 11.8Hz), 3.46 (2H, s), 3.58 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2949,1621cm-1.

Reference Example 82 In acetic acid (15ml) was dissolved N-methyl-N- (3,5-dimethylcyclohexyl)-N- (4-nitrobenzyl) amine (0.2g; (31-c)), and to the mixture was added reduced iron (0.2g).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethyl- amine) to give 4- ( (N- (3,5-dimethylcyclo-hexyl)-N- methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (O. lg) as brown oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 0.87-1.15 (7H, m), 1.35-1.55 (2H, m), 1.60-1.70 (2H, m), 1.75-1.90 (1H, m), 2.05-2.19 (2H, m), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.75 (1H, tt, J=3.3,12.1Hz), 3.45 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.3Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.3Hz).

Reference Example 83 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were dissolved n-propyl- amine (1. lg) and p-nitrobenzaldehyde (2.3g). Under ice-

cooling, to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (4. 5g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice-cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (1.7ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (4. 5g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give pale yellow oil (2. 3g), which was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). The mixture was dropwise added to a solution, which was prepared by adding dropwise lithium aluminum hydride (0.5g) to a solution of titanium tetrachloride (2ml) in tetrahydrofuran (50ml), under ice-cooling, and stirring the mixture at room temperature for 15 minutes, under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture were added water (50ml) and ammonia solution (50ml).

The mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give 4- ( (N-methyl-N-n-propyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.25g) as yellow oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 0.88 (3H, t, J=7.3Hz), 1.43-1.61 (2H, m), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.30 (2H, t, J=7.7Hz), 3.37 (2H, s), 3.59 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2960,1623,1517cm-1.

Reference Example 84 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were dissolved isopropylamine (lg) and p-nitrobenzaldehyde (2.3g), and to

the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (4. 5g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice- cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (1.5ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (4.5g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give yellow oil (2.8g), 1.5g of which was dissolved in ethanol (25ml) and ethyl acetate (25ml). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.15g), and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature for 1 hour. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give 4- ( (N- isopropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.17g) as pale yellow oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.05 (6H, d, J=6.6Hz), 2.13 (3H, s), 2.81-2.95 (1H, m), 3.40 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, br), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2966,1623,1517cm-1.

Reference Example 85 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were dissolved 1-methyl- propylamine (1.3g) and p-nitrobenzaldehyde (2. 3g), and to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (4. 5g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice- cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (1.7ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (4.5g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was

neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give brown oil (3.4g), 2. Og of which was dissolved in tetra-hydrofuran (20ml). The mixture was dropwise added to a solution, which was prepared by adding dropwise lithium-aluminum hydride (0.7g) to a solution of titanium tetrachloride (3ml) in tetrahydrofuran (50ml) under ice-cooling and stirring the mixture at room temperature for 15 minutes, under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, and, to the mixture were added water (75ml) and ammonia solution (75ml).

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give 4- ( (N-sec-butyl-N- methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.8g) as yellow oil.

H-NMR ppm, CDC13): 0.87-0.99 (6H, m), 1.22-1.37 (1H, m), 1.53-1.63 (1H, m), 2.11 (3H, s), 2.53-2.63 (1H, m), 3.34 (1H, d, J=12.8Hz), 3.46 (1H, d, J=12.8Hz), 3.57 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2962,2933,2873,1617,1517cm1.

Reference Example 86 In 1,2-dichloroethane (70ml) were dissolved t-butyl- amine (1.6g) and p-nitrobenzaldehyde (3.0g), and to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice- cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (2ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was

extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, to give brown oil (4.4g), which was dissolved in acetic acid (50ml). To the mixture was added reduced iron (3.2g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 4- ( (N-t-butyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)- aniline (2.2g) as brown oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.14 (9H, s), 2.07 (3H, s), 3.38 (2H, s), 3.57 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2971,1622,1516cm~l.

Reference Example 87 In 1,2-dichloroethane (70ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (3.8g) and 3-pentanone (1.7g), and to the suspension was added triethylamine (2. 8ml). Under ice-cooling, to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice- cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (1.8ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give pale yellow oil (4. 6g), which was dissolved in acetic acid (100ml). To the mixture was added reduced iron (4.7g), and the mixture was stirred at

room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 4- ( (N-methyl-N- (pentan-3-yl))-amino- methyl) aniline (3.3g) as pale brown oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,) : 0.92 (6H, t, J=7.3Hz), 1.20-1.59 (4H, m), 2.10 (3H, s), 2.18-2.29 (1H, m), 3.44 (2H, s), 3.57 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2959,1622,1516cm"1.

Reference Example 88 In 1,2-dichloroethane (70ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (3.8g) and norcamphor (2.2g), and to the suspension was added triethylamine (2.8ml). Under ice-cooling, to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Under ice- cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (1.8ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (5.9g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give pale yellow oil (5.2g), which was dissolved in acetic acid (100ml). To the mixture was added reduced iron (5g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was

evaporated to give 4- ( (N-methyl-N- (norbornan-2- yl)) amino-methyl) aniline (4.0g) as pale brown oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC1,): 0.94-1.04 (1H, m), 1.22-1.55 (5H, m), 1.68-1.97 (2H, m), 2.00 (3H, s), 2.16 (1H, br), 2.37 (2H, br), 3.22 (1H, d, J=12.8Hz), 3.42 (1H, d, J=12.8Hz), 3.58 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v : 2949,1622,1516cm-1.

Reference Example 89 To a mixture of p-nitrophenethylbromide (2.3g), N- methylcyclohexylamine (2.8g), potassium carbonate (6.6g) and sodium iodide (1.5g) was added dimethylformamide (50ml), and the mixture was stirred at 50C over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ methanol/triethylamine) to give yellow oil (2.2g), which was dissolved in ethanol (50ml). To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (0.2g), and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature over night. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to give 4- (2- (N-cyclohexyl-N-methyl) aminoethyl) aniline (1.9g) as pale yellow oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.05-1.30 (6H, m), 1.60-1.79 (4H, m), 2.33 (3H, s), 2.33-2.45 (1H, m), 2.61-2.63 (4H, m), 3.55 (2H, br), 6.63 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v : 2929,1625,1517cm'1.

Reference Example 90 In ethanol (15ml) were dissolved p-nitrostyreneoxide (0.5g; E. Borredon et al., J. Org. Che., 1990,55,501- 504) and piperidine (0.36ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 1 hour. The solvent was evaporated to give yellow crystals (0.53g), which was dissolved in ethanol (50ml).

To the mixture was added 5% palladium on carbon (0. 05g),

and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature 1.5 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated, 4- (l-hydroxy-2-piperidino- ethyl) aniline (0.4g) as colorless crystals. mp 75-760C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.40-1.50 (2H, m), 1.55-1.70 (4H, m), 2.31-2.41 (4H, m), 2.62-2.75 (2H, m), 3.61 (2H, br), 4.61 (1H, dd, 0Hz), 6.66 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2936,1622,1518cm'1.

Anal. for C13H20N20: Calcd. C, 70.87; H, 9.15; N, 12.72.

Found C, 71.02; H, 9.10; N, 13.01.

Reference Example 91 In dimethylformamide (50ml) were dissolved methyl 5-bromosalicylate (5g), ethyl 4-bromobutyrate (4.2g) and potassium carbonate (7.5g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless oil (6.5g), which was dissolved in tetra- hydrofuran (20ml). The mixture was dropwise added to a solution of lithium diisopropylamine in tetrahydrofuran prepared by diisopropylamine (3.2ml) and n-butyllithium in hexane (1.6M, 13ml), at-78t. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under argon atmosphere over night and poured into water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give oil, which was dissolved in dichloromethane (100ml). The mixture was dropwise added to

asolutionof sodiumboron hydridein methanol at-15C. After starting materials disappeared, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (100ml).

To the mixture was added triethylamine (7.9ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added methanesulfonylchloride (2.2ml) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under nitrogen atmosphere over night, and to the mixture was added water. The mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give ethyl 7-bromo- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (2.3g) as colorless crystals. mp 86-87°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), (4H, m), 6.86 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.32 (1H, dd, J=2.6,8.8Hz), 7.46-7.47 (2H, m).

Reference Example 92 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), diethyl (3-pyridyl)- borane (0.26g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (0.07g), and the mixture was refluxed over night. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl

acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.28g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (lOml) and methanol (50ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (3-pyridyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine- 4-carboxylic acid (0.3g) as colorless crystals. mp >300°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6): 2.89 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.27 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.46 (1H, dd, J=4.6,7.8Hz), 7.64-7.69 (2H, m), 7.90 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.10 (1H, dt, J=7.8, 1.5Hz), 8.54 (1H, dd, 6Hz), 8.92 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 1699cm-1.

Anal. for Cl6Hl3NO3 0. 2H20 : Calcd. C, 70.94; H, 4.99; N, 5.17.

Found C, 70.71; H, 5.00; N, 5.17.

Reference Example 93 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (l. Og), 4-pyridyl borate (0.46g), 1M potassium carbonate (llml) and ethanol (llml) was added toluene (80ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.16g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorlessoil (0. 52g), which was dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (18ml) and methanol (100ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (4-pyridyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.34g) as colorless crystals. mp 277-278C (dec.).

1H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6) : 2.89 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 4.28 (2H, t,

J=4.8Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.68 (1H, s), 7.74-7.79 (3H, m), 8.02 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.61 (2H, d, J=5.6Hz).

Anal. f or Cl6Hl3NO3 0. lH20: Calcd. C, 71.42; H, 4.94; N, 5.21.

Found C, 71.30; H, 4.80; N, 5.05.

Reference Example 94 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), 2-furyl borate (0.22g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml) and, the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.07g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.37g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (lOml) and methanol (50ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and acidified with hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 7- (2-furyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.3g) as colorless crystals. mp 234-235C (dec.).

1H-NMR (# ppm, CDC13): 3.02 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 4.32 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 6.47 (1H, dd, J=1.5,3.2Hz), 6.58 (1H, dd, J=0.7, 3.2Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.46 (1H, dd, J=0.7,1.5Hz), 7.57 (1H, dd, J=2.2,8.6Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.77 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1686cm-1.

Anal. f or ClsHzOa:

Calcd. C, 70.31; H, 4.72.

Found C, 70.31; H, 4.73.

Reference Example 95 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), 4-dimethylaminophenyl borate (0.3g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine- palladium (0.07g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give pale yellow crystals (0.45g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (15ml), methanol (100ml) and tetrahydrofuran (25ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (4-dimethylamino- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.4g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 281-282OC (dec.).

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 2.87 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 2.93 (6H, s), 4.23 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 6.78 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.47-7.54 (3H, m), 7.62 (1H, s), 7.67 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 1676cm-1.

Anal. f or ClgHlgNO3: Calcd. C, 73.77; H, 6.19; N, 4.53.

Found C, 73.57; H, 6.22; N, 4.64.

Reference Example 96 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), 4- (pyrrolidin-1- yl) phenyl borate (0.35g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was

stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (0.07g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give pale yellow crystals (0.55g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (15ml), methanol (25ml) and tetrahydrofuran (25ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (4- (pyrrolidin- 1-yl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.5g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 266-267 C (dec.).

H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 1.94-2.00 (4H, m), 2.87 (2H, t, J=4. 4Hz), 3.25-3.30 (4H, m), 4.22 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 6.59 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.45-7.52 (3H, m), 7.61 (1H, s), 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 1678cm-1.

Anal. f or C21H21NO3 0. 2H20: Calcd. C, 74.40; H, 6.36; N, 4.13.

Found C, 74.49; H, 6.39; N, 4.47.

Reference Example 97 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), 4-piperidinophenyl borate (0.38g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine- palladium (0.07g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was

purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.62g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (lOml), methanol (25ml) and tetrahydrofuran (25ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (4-piperidino- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.6g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 262-263C (dec.).

1H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.50-1.75 (6H, m), 2.87 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.15-3.19 (4H, m), 4.23 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.51 (1H, dd, J=2.4, 8.4Hz), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.62 (1H, s), 7.68 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2932,1690cl'1.

Reference Example 98 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), 4-morpholinophenyl borate (0.39g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine- palladium (0.07g), and the mixture was refluxed for 4 hours and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.54g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (15ml), methanol (100ml) and tetrahydrofuran (100ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (4-morpholino- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.44g) as colorless crystals. mp 291-292t (dec.).

'H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 2.87 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.12-3.17 (4H, m), 3.73-3.78 (4H, m), 4.23 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.00 (3H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.51 (1H, dd, 4Hz), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.60 (1H, s), 7.69 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz).

Anal. for C21H21NO4: Calcd. C, 71.78; H, 6.02; N, 3.99.

Found C, 71.42; H, 6.19; N, 4.16.

Reference Example 99 To a mixture of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.5g), 4- (1-imidazolyl) phenyl borate (0.38g), 1M potassium carbonate (7ml) and ethanol (7ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine- palladium (0.07g), and the mixture was refluxed for 4 hours and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give colorless crystals (0.53g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (lOml) and methanol (50ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 7- (4- (1-imidazolyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylic acid (0.44g) as colorless crystals. mp >300°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6): 2.89 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 4.26 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.13 (1H, s), 7.55-7.68 (3H, m), 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.81 (1H, s), 7.85 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.33 (1H, s).

Anal. for C2oH16N203'0. 3H20: Calcd. C, 71.12; H, 4.95; N, 8.29.

Found C, 71.15; H, 4.84; N, 8.21.

Reference Example 100 In 1,2-dichloroethane (100ml) was suspended p-nitro-

benzylamine hydrochloride (8.1g), 4H-tetrahydrothio- pyran-4-one (5.0g) and triethylamine (6ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (12.8g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 9 hours. Under ice- cooling, to the mixture were added 37% formalin (3.9ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (12.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give yellow oil (11.5g), to which were added reduced iron (12g) and acetic acid (200ml).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl) amino- methyl) aniline (8.8g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 88-89°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13): 1.65-1.84 (2H, m), 2.10-2.18 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.45 (1H, tt, J=3.2,13.0Hz), 2.65-2.71 (4H, m), 3.47 (2H, s), 3.61 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2932,1620cm-1.

Anal. for C,, H2, N2 S': Calcd. C, 66.06; H, 8.53; N, 11.85.

Found C, 66.03; H, 8.35; N, 11.78.

Reference Example 101 A mixture of sodium methoxide (12.5g) and dimethyl

carbonate (150ml) was added to 3-bromo-6,7,8,9-tetra- hydro-5H-benzocycloheptan-5-one (10.8g), and the mixture was refluxed for 8 hours under nitrogen atmosphere. Under ice-cooling, the mixture was poured into 1N hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give brown oil (13. lg), which was dissolved in dichloromethane (150ml). To the mixture was dropwise added sodium boron hydride dissolved in methanol, under ice-cooling. After starting materials disappeared, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (150ml). To the mixture was added triethylamine (29ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added methane-sulfonylchloride (5.3ml) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under nitrogen atmosphere over night, and to the mixture was added water.

The mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give methyl 2-bromo-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzo-cycloheptene- 8-carboxylate (1.7g) as colorless crystals. mp 83-84C.

1H-NMR (oRppm, CDC13): 1.97-2.10 (2H, m), 2.62 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.72-2.78 (2H, m), 3.82 (3H, s), 7.02 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.32 (1H, dd, J=2.2,8. OHz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.60 (lH, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2946,1713cm-1.

Anal. for Cl3Hl3BrO2 : Calcd. C, 55.54; H, 4.66.

Found C, 55.56; H, 4.75.

Reference Example 102 To a mixture of methyl 2-bromo-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzo- cycloheptene-8-carboxylate (0.5g), 4-piperidinophenyl borate (0.4g), 1M potassium carbonate (6ml) and ethanol (6ml) was added toluene (50ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (0.08g), and the mixture was refluxed over night and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/ hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.45g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (15ml), methanol (50ml) and tetrahydrofuran (50ml). The mixture was refluxed at room temperature for 2 hours, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 2- (4-piperidino- phenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.46g) as colorless crystals. mp 219-220C (dec.).

1H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6): 1.50-1.70 (6H, m), 1.85-2.05 (2H, m), 2.56 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 2.80-2.82 (2H, s), 3.13-3.25 (4H, m), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.7Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.47 (1H, dd, J=1.8,8. OHz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.7Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=1.8Hz), 7.70 (1H, s).

Anal. for C23H2sNOZ' 0. 2H20 : Calcd. C, 78.69; H, 7.29; N, 3.99.

Found C, 78.82; H, 7.38; N, 3.89.

Reference Example 103 To a mixture of N-t-butoxycarbonylpiperidin-4-one (3g; M. S. Ashwood et al., J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. 1, 1995,641-644) and methylamine hydrochloride (lg) were added triethylamine (2.1ml) and 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml). Under ice-cooling, to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy

boron hydride (4.5g), and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 4 hours. The mixture was neutralized with sodium hydroxide, concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 1-t-butoxy-carbonyl- 4-methylaminopiperidine (3.1g) as colorless oil.

1H-NMR ( ppm, CDCl,): 1.13-1.33 (3H, m), 1.33-1. 54 (3H, m), 1.45 (9H, s), 1.83-1.88 (2H, m), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.44-2.56 (1H, m), 2.73-2.87 (2H, m), 4.01 (1H, br).

Reference Example 104 In chlorobenzene (100ml) was dissolved 2-bromo-4'- acetophenone (25.1g), and the mixture was dropwise added to a suspension of hexamethylenetetramine (15.9g) in chlorobenzene (100ml). The mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at 60C for 4 hours and cooled to precipitate crystals, which were filtered and washed with ethanol and diethylether. The resulting crystals were added little by little to a mixture of 95% ethanol (100ml) and hydrochloric acid (50ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. Precipitated crystal was filtered and washed with diethylether. To the crystal was added di-t-butyl bicarbonate (32g), triethylamine (29ml) and dichloromethane (500ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, washed with water, 10% citric acid and water, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give yellow solid (24.9g), 12g of which was dissolved in ethanol (200ml) and ethyl acetate (50ml).

To the mixture was added 10% palladium on carbon (1.2g) and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out at room temperature for 6 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to give colorless crystals (6.5g), 4g of which was dissolved in dimethylformamide (50ml). To the mixture

was added sodium hydride (60%, 1.4g) at-3°C, and the mixture was stirred for 20 minutes. To the mixture was dropwise added 1,4-dibromobutane (2. lml), and the mixture was stirred under ice-cooling for 1.5 hours. To the mixture was ammonium chloride solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, (4-aminophenyl) [1-(tert-butoxy- carbonyl) piperidin-2-yl] methanone (2.1g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 187-188°C.

1H-NMR (Sppm, CDC1,): 1.42 (9H, br), 1.43 (2H, br), 1.80 (1H, br), 2.05 (1H, br), 3.22 (1H, br), 3.95 (1H, br), 4.09 (2H, br), 5.55 (1H, br), 6.63 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.79 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 3362,2942,1682cm'1.

Anal. for C17H24NI03 * O. lH20: Calcd. C, 66.69; H, 7.97; N, 9.15.

Found C, 66.60; H, 7.91; N, 8.87.

Reference Example 105 A mixture of 2- (4-nitrobenzyl) pyridine (J. Chem. Soc., p549,1929) (1.50g) and 5% Pd-C (0.15g) in ethanol (30ml) was vigorously stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 8 hours, and the Pd-C was filtered off. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 1---1, 2 : 1) to give 2- (4-aminobenzyl)- pyridine (1.09g) as yellow oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 3.41-3.75 (2H, m), 4.05 (2H, s), 6.50-6.69 (2H, m), 6.97-7.16 (4H, m), 7.51-7.60 (1H, m), 8.48-8.57 (1H, m).

IR (neat) 3338,3213,3008,1622,1593,1516,1471,1433, 1281,754 cm~l Reference Example 106 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of ethyl

magnesium chloride in tetrahydrofuran (1.58M, 95ml) was added diethyl phosphite (6.91g) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added benzyl bromide (7.2ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was vigorously stirred and concentrated hydrochloric acid-ice was added to the mixture to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with diethylether and concentrated. To the residue was added chloroform, and the mixture was washed with water and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/ethanol=3: 1--2: 1) to give benzyldiethylphosphine oxide (1.45g) as colorless crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13 1.17 (6H, dt, J=16.6,8.0 Hz), 1.57-1.75 (4H, m), 3.14 (2H, d, J=14.4 Hz), 7.19-7.40 (4H, m).

IR (KBr) 3396,2974,16445,1495,1458,1410,1242,1159, 1124,1034,829,789,702 cm-1 Reference Example 107 To a mixture of nitric acid (0.4ml) and concentrated sulfuric acid (3ml) was added benzyldiethylphosphine oxide (1.05g) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at 50C for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was added to ice-water, and ammonia solution was added to the solution to neutralize the solution, which was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/ethanol=3: 2-1: 1) to give 4-nitrobenzyldiethylphosphine oxide (518mg) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.18 (6H, dt, J=17.0,8.0 Hz), 1.64-1.86 (4H, m), 3.23 (2H, d, J=13.6 Hz), 7.49 (2H, dd, 6 Hz), 8.20 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1599,1506,1340,1169,864,773,694,501 cm-1

Reference Example 108 A mixture of 4-nitrobenzyldiethylphosphine oxide (0.4g) and 10% Pd-C (0.06g) in ethanol (lOml) was vigorously stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 16 hours, and the Pd-C was filtered off. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give 4-aminobenzyldiethylphosphine oxide (349mg) as brown oil.

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.16 (6H, dt, 8 Hz), 1.56-1.76 (4H, m), 3.02 (2H, d, J=14.4 Hz), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.03 (2H, dd, J=8.4,1.8 Hz).

IR (neat) 3336,1630,1614,1516,1460,1408,1284,1157, 1126,841,791,768,540 cm-1 Reference Example 109 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of propyl magnesium bromide in tetrahydrofuran (2M, 250g) was added <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> diethyl phosphite (18. Og) under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. To the reaction mixture was added benzyl bromide (24.7ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was vigorously stirred and added to concentrated hydrochloric acid-ice to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate-methyl acetate/ethanol=3: 1) to give benzyldipropylphosphine oxide (25.33g) as colorless crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 0.94-1.09 (6H, m), 1.49-1.75 (8H, m), 3.15 (2H, d, J=14.6 Hz), 7.19-7.39 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 1456,1242,1161, cm-1 Reference Example 110 To a mixture of nitric acid (3.6ml) and concentrated sulfuric acid (22ml) was added benzyldipropylphosphine- oxide (10.75g) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at 60°C for 1. 5 hours. The reaction mixture was added to ice-water, and ammonia solution was added to the mixture to neutralize

the solution, which was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/ethanol=9: l-M: 1) to give 4-nitrobenzyldipropylphosphine oxide (3.77g) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 0.96-1.09 (6H, m), 1.51-1.75 (8H, m), 3.20 (2H, d, J=13.6 Hz), 7.47 (2H, dd, J=8.8,2.0 Hz), 8.21 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1527,1431,1352,1028 cm-' Reference Example 111 A mixture of 4-nitrobenzyldipropylphosphine oxide (3.0g) and 5% Pd-C (0.3g) in ethanol (50ml) was vigorously stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 16 hours, and the Pd-C was filtered off. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1 : 5' 1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give 4-aminobenzyldipropylphosphine oxide (1.78g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 104-106t H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 0.88-1.12 (6H, m), 1.43-1.72 (8H, m), 3.01 (2H, d, J=14.8 Hz), 3.52-3.76 (2H, m), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.01 (2H, dd, J=8.6,2.0 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3348,3209,2058,1608,1512,1155,1126,852 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for Cl3Hz2NOP Calcd. C, 65.25; H, 9.27; N, 5.85; P, 12.94 : Found. C, 65.16; H, 9.04; N, 5.91; P, 12.94.

Reference Example 112 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of 2-bromo- 3-hydroxypyridine (10. OOg) in DMF (100ml) was added sodium hydride (60% oil, 2.5g) at 0t, and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture was added methyl iodide (4. Oml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added

water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated.

Under reduced pressure, the residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 2) to give 2-bromo-3-methoxypyridine (9.24g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 41-43°C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.92 (3H, s), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.4 Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, 4 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=4.4, 1.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1414,1298,1205,1078,1049, 791,667 cm~l Elemental Analysis for C6H6NO Calcd. C, 38.33; H, 3.22; N, 7.45 : Found. C, 38.35; H, 3.07; N, 7.28.

Reference Example 113 To a solution of 2-bromo-3-methoxypyridine (1. OOg) in diethylether (20ml) was added a solution of n-butyllithium in hexane (1.6M, 3.7ml) at-78C, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour to prepare the lithium salt, which was dropwise added to a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde (0.81g) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) cooled at-78C. The mixture was stirred at-78C. To the reaction mixture was added water to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. Under reduced pressure, the residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 3-1: 1) to give 3-methoxypyridin-2-yl)- (4-nitrophenyl) methanol (742mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 137-138°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.81 (3H, s), 5.64 (1H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 6.02 (1H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=8.4,1.4 Hz), 7.27 (1H, dd, J=8.4,4.6 Hz), 7.58 (2H, dd, J=7.0,2.0 Hz), 8.15 (2H, dd, J=7.0,2.0 Hz), 8.21 (1H, dd, J=4.6,1.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 797, 744,689 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C13Hl2N204 Calcd. C, 60.00; H, 4.65; N, 10.76 Found. C, 59.97; H, 4.57; N, 10.82.

Reference Example 114 A mixture of (3-methoxypyridin-2-yl)- (4-nitro- phenyl) methanol (600mg) and 5% Pd-C (0.06g) in ethanol (20ml) was vigorously stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 3 hours, and the Pd-C was filtered off. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give (4-amino- phenyl)- (3-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-methanol (483mg) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.51-3.65 (2H, m), 3.75 (3H, s), 5.33 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 5.85 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 6.60 (2H, dd, J=6.6,1.8 Hz), 7.08-7.23 (4H, m), 8.17 (1H, dd, J=4.6, 1.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1614,1518,1454,1427, 1279,1178,1038,835,804 cm'1 Reference Example 115 A solution of diethyl benzylphosphonate (25g) in methanol (lOml) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (500ml) solution was refluxed for 4 days. The mixture was cooled to room temperature, and precipitated crystal was collected by filtration to give benzylphosphonic acid (11.17g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 171-173C H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.96 (2H, d, J=21.6 Hz), 7.13-7.34 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 2779,2330,1497,1458,1263,1074,993,943,781, 694,527,428 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C, H903P Calcd. C, 48.85; H, 5.27; P, 18.00 Found. C, 48.75; H, 5.01; P, 17.78.

Reference Example 116 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a mixture of magnesium

(3. 39g) and a piece of iodine in diethylether (16ml) was dropwise added a solution of 1,4-dibromobutane (5.55ml) and 1,2-dibromoethane (2ml) in diethylether (80ml) at 40C for 1 hour. The mixture was refluxed for 1 hour, cooled to room temperature and allowed to stand for 2 hours. The upper layer of diethylether was removed through cannula, to obtain the di-Grignard reagent, which was dissolved in dichloro-methane (210ml). The resulting di-Grignard reagent as it is was used for the following reaction. To benzyl phosphonate (8.0g) was added thionyl chloride (40ml) and then 2 drops of DMF, and the mixture was refluxed for 4 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (210ml), and the mixture was cooled to OC. To the mixture was dropwise added a solution of the above di-Grignard reagent in dichloromethane, which was cooled to OC, through cannula for 1 hour, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. To the reaction mixture were added 10% ammonium chloride solution (100ml) and saturated sodium chloride solution, and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) to give 1- benzyl-phosphorane-1-oxide (4.83g) as colorless crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.40-2.08 (8H, m), 3.27 (2H, d, J=15.0 Hz), 7.11-7.42 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 1406,1265,1236,1165, 1120,702 cm-1 Reference Example 117 To 1-benzylphosphorane-1-oxide (4.17g) were added nitric acid (1.7ml) and sulfuric acid (llml) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at 50-60C for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was added to crushed ice and neutralized with ammonia solution. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated.

Under reduced pressure, The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4'1: 1) to givel- (4-nitro-benzyl) phosphorane- 1-oxide (2.22g) as yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.55-2.13 (8H, m), 3.32 (2H, d, J=13.8 Hz), 7.50 (2H, dd, J=8.8,1.8 Hz), 8.22 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3402,2954,1514,1346,1171,860,700 cm'1 Reference Example 118 A mixture of 1- (4-nitrobenzyl) phosphorane-l-oxide (1.80g) and 10% Pd-C (0.2g) in ethanol (30ml) was vigorously stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 24 hours, and the catalyst was filtered off. The filtrate was concentrated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 2) and recrystallized from ethanol-diethylether to give 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorane-l-oxide (0.90g) as colorless crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.32-2.02 (8H, m), 3.16 (2H, d, J=14.6 Hz), 3.52-3.74 (2H, m), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.04 (2H, dd, J=8.4,2.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1296,1263, 1174,1124,833 cm~l Reference Example 119 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of 2-bromo- 3-methoxymethoxypyridine (10. OOg) in diethylether (150ml) was added a solution of n-butyllithium in hexane (1.6M, 31.5ml) at-78 C, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour to prepare the lithium salt. The resulting lithium salt was dropwise added to a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde (6.93g) in tetrahydrofuran (100ml) cooled at-78C, and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 3 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution,

dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 3---1,: 2) to give (3-methoxymethoxypyridin-2-yl)- (4-nitrophenyl)- methanol (11.78g) as yellow oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.27 (3H, s), 5.12 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 5.20 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 5.70 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 6.02 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=8.4,4.4 Hz), 7.42 (1H, dd, J=8.4,1.4 Hz), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.15 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.27 (1H, dd, J=4.4,1.4 Hz).

IR (neat) cm'1 Reference Example 120 A mixture of (3-methoxymethoxypyridin-2-yl)- (4- nitrophenyl) methanol (11.78g) and 10% Pd-C (1.2g) in ethanol (100ml) was vigorously stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 24 hours. The catalyst was filtered of, and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 1--*2: 1) to give 2- (4-aminobenzyl)-3- methoxymethoxypyridine (2.92g) as orange oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.37 (3H, s), 4.08 (2H, s), 5.16 (2H, s), 6.59 (2H, dd, J=8.4,2.0 Hz), 7.04-7.19 (3H, m), 7.33 (1H, dd, J=8.4,1.2 Hz), 8.18 (1H, dd, 2 Hz).

IR (neat) 3433,3352,3219,1620,1514,1446,1265,1153, 1082,985,922,798 cm'1 Reference Example 121 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a mixture of magnesium (3.2g) and a piece of iodine in diethylether (20ml) was dropwise added to a solution of 1,5-dibromopentane (13.21g) and 1,2-dibromoethane (1.21ml) in diethylether (80ml) at 40C for 1 hour. The mixture was refluxed for 1 hour, cooled to room temperature and allowed to stand for 2 hours. The upper layer of diethylether was removed through cannula, to obtain the di-Grignard reagent, which was dissolved in dichloromethane (250ml). The resulting di-Grignard

reagent as it is was used for the following reaction. To benzylphosphonic acid (lO. Og) was added thionyl chloride (30ml) and then a drop of DMF, and the mixture was refluxed for 3 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (210ml), and the mixture was cooledto O C. To the mixture was dropwise added a solution of the above di-Grignard reagent in dichloromethane, which was cooled to O C, through cannula for 1 hour, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. To the reaction mixture were added 10% ammonium chloride solution (100ml) and saturated sodium chloride solution, and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 3-*1: 2) to give 1-benzylphosphorinane-1-oxide (5.39g) as colorless crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.36-2.18 (10H, m), 3.17 (2H, d, J=14.0 Hz), 7.23-7.42 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 827,700 Cni 1 Reference Example 122 To a solution of diethyl benzylphosphonate (2.5g) in tetrahydrofuran (500ml) was added Red-Al (70% toluene solution) (3.8g) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred until gas production stopped. To the reaction mixture was added 1,5-dibromopentane (25.18g), and the mixture was stirred at 50-60'C for 16 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water (20ml), and precipitate was removed by filtration. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetateoethanolethyl acetate=1: 2) to givel-benzylphosphorinane-1-oxide (8.41g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.36-2.18 (10H, m), 3.17 (2H, d, J=14.0 Hz), 7.23-7.42 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 2939,2912,2886,1493,1452,1404,1232,1161, 827,700 cm'1 Reference Example 123 To 1-benzylphosphorinane-1-oxide (5.39g) were added nitric acid (1.94ml) and sulfuric acid (15ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at 50-60C for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was added to crushed ice-water, neutralized with ammonia solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 3<1: 2) to give 1- (4-nitrobenzyl)- phosphorinane-1-oxide (2.47g) as pale yellow crystals.

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.46-2.18 (10H, m), 3.28 (2H, d, J=13.6 Hz), 7.48 (2H, dd, J=8.8,2.2 Hz), 8.21 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 2926,1599,1516,1348,1230,1159,1132,864,822, 696 cm'1 Reference Example 124 A mixture of 1- (4-nitrobenzyl) phosphorinane-l-oxide (2.25g) and 10% Pd-C (0.2g) in ethanol (30ml) was vigorously stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 24 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated recrystallized from ethanol-diethylether to give 1- (4- aminobenzyl)-phosphorinane-1-oxide (1.5g) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.27-2.16 (10H, m), 3.06 (2H, d, J=13.8 Hz), 3.53-3.80 (2H, m), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.05 (2H, dd, J=8.3,2.0 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1612,1514,1296, cm-1 Reference Example 125 Under argon atmosphere, to a solution of 4-

ethylbromobenzene (lO. Og) in tetrahydrofuran (60ml) was added n-butyllithium (1.6M hexane solution) (37.2ml) at -780C, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was dropwise added a solution of tributyl borate (13.68g) in tetrahydrofuran (30ml), and the reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added 10% sulfuric acid (100ml), and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in acetone (30ml), and to the mixture was added 10% sulfuric acid (50ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, and under reduced pressure acetone was evaporated. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 2) to give crude 4-ethylphenyl borate (0.91g) as colorless solid. Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 7- bromo-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (500mg), the above crude 4-ethylphenyl borate (0.32g) and potassium carbonate (0.49g) in toluene-ethanol-water (20-2-2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl-phosphinepalladium <BR> <BR> <BR> (0. 06g), and the mixture was refluxed for 18 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 15) to give ethyl 7- (4-ethylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (464mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 81-83°C

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.69 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=5.2 Hz), 4.29 (2H, q, J=7. 2 Hz), 4. 30 (2H, t, J=5.2 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.44-7.51 (3H, m), 7.55 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.65 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 822 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for ¬22203 Calcd. C, 78.23; H, 6. 88 : Found. C, 78.05; H, 6.61.

Reference Example 126 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-ethylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (430mg) in ethanol (20ml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (4. 0ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 24 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acid (15ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated to give crystals, which were collected by filtration to give 7- (4-ethylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (328mg) as colorless crystals. m.p. 241-243°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.8 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.0), 7.46- 7.56 (4H, m), 7.78 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 822 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C, gH, 80, Calcd. C, 77.53; H, 6.16 Found. C, 77.52; H, 6.27.

Reference Example 127 Under argon atmosphere, to a solution of 4-tert-butyl- bromobenzene (lO. Og) in diethylether (50ml) was added n-butyllithium (1.6M, hexane solution) (32.3ml) at-78 C, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To the reaction

mixture was dropwise added trimethyl boric acid (16ml) in diethylether (30ml), and the mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred at room temperature 16 hours. To the reaction mixture were added 1N hydrochloric acid (50ml) and water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 9) to give crude 4-tert-phenyl borate (O. 84g) as pale yellow oil. Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (500mg), the above crude 4-tert-butylphenyl borate (O. 59g) and potassium carbonate (0.47g) in toluene-ethanol-water (20-2-2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (0.06g), and the mixture was refluxed for 20 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 19) to give ethyl 7- (4-tert-butyl-phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (504mg) as colorless oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) b 1.36 (9H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 4.29 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 4.30 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.42-7.56 (6H, m), 7.65 (1H, br s).

IR (neat) 1731,1491,1298,1246,1211,1184,1090,1018, 824 cm~l Reference Example 128 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-tert-butylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (503.8mg) in ethanol (lOml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (2. Om) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 64 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was

added 1N hydrochloric acid (15ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The resulting crystal was collected by filtration to give 7- (4-tert-butyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (396mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 259-26lac <BR> <BR> <BR> 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.37 (9H, s), 3.03 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41-7.58 (6H, m), 7.79 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 2951,1678,1489,1263,829,820 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C21H2203 Calcd. C, 78.23; H, 6.88 Found. C, 78.10; H, 6.81.

Reference Example 129 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 7-bromo- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (500mg), 4- chloro-phenyl borate (289mg) and potassium carbonate (464mg) in toluene-ethanol-water (20-2-2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl-phosphinepalladium (0.06g), and the mixture was refluxed for 24 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 19) to give ethyl 7- (4-chlorophenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (459mg) as colorless crystals. m.p. 131-134°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=5.0 Hz), 4.23-4.34 (4H, m), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.37-7.52 (6H, m), 7.64 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1213,820 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for ClgHl703Cl

Calcd. C, 69.41; H, 5.21 Cl, 10. 78 : Found. C, 69.16; H, 5.12; Cl, 10.85.

Reference Example 130 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-chlorophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (400mg) in tetrahydrofuran-ethanol (10-lOml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (2.0ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 42 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure.

To the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acid (15ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The resulting crystal was collected by filtration to give 7- (4-chlorophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxylic acid (342mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 263-264°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.03 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.7 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35-7.55 (6H, m), 7.76 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1267,1230,818 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for CHiaOCl Calcd. C, 69.89; H, 4.36; Cl, 11.79 : Found. C, 67.55; H, 4.19; Cl, 11.46.

Reference Example 131 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 7-bromo- 2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (500mg), 4-tri- fluoromethylphenyl borate (351.5mg) and potassium carbonate (0.47g) in toluene-ethanol-water (20-2-2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.06g), and the mixture was refluxed for 20 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 10) to give ethyl

7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine- 4-carboxylate (489mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 107-110C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.99-3.05 (2H, m), 4.29 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.49 (1H, dd, 4 Hz), 7.58 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.62-7.73 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 1012,822 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C2oHi703F3 Calcd. C, 66.30; H, 4.73; F, 15. 73 Found. C, 66.40; H, 4.63; F, 15.44.

Reference Example 132 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (440mg) in tetrahydrofuran-ethanol (10-lOml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (4. 0ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 20 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure.

To the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acid (5ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The resulting crystal was collected by filtration to give 7- (4- trifluoromethylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylic acid (392mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 273-276°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.89 (2H, t, J=4. 4 Hz), 4. 28 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.61-7.70 (2H, m), 7.78 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.92-7.96 (3H, m).

IR (KBr) 1072,831 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for Ci8H1303F3 Calcd. C, 64.67; H, 3.92 Found. C, 64.62; H, 3.89.

Reference Example 133 Under argon atmosphere, to a solution of 4-bromo- phenetole (26.4g) in tetrahydrofuran (200ml) was dropwise added n-butyl-lithium (1.6M, hexane solution) (90.3ml) at

-78'C for 50 minutes, and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture was dropwise added a solution of trimethyl borate (40.8g) in tetrahydrofuran (40ml) for 30 minutes, and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes, warmed to room temperature, and further stirred for 1.5 hours. To the reaction mixture was added 10% sulfuric acid (182ml) for 40 minutes or more, and the mixture was stirred 1.5 hours, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was crystallized from diisopropylether-hexane to give 4-ethoxyphenyl borate (15.5g) as colorless crystals.

Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 7-bromo- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (504.5mg), the above 4-ethoxyphenyl borate (310mg) and potassium carbonate (0.47g) in toluene-ethanol-water (20-2-2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0. 06g), and the mixture was refluxed for 20 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 9--1: 5) to give ethyl 7- (4-ethoxy- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (468mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 124-127°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.44 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=4.0 Hz), 4.08 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.28 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 4.30 (2H, t, J=4.0 Hz), 6.96 (2H, dd, 2 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.44-7.51 (3H, m), 7.65 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 824 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for CzlH2204 Calcd. C, 74.54; H, 6.55 : Found. C, 74.42; H, 6.47.

Reference Example 134 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (447.8mg) in ethanol (20ml) was added 2N sodium hydroxide (2. Oml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 20 hours and concentrated under reduced.. pressure. To the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acide (5ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and concentrated. The resulting crystal was collected by filtration to give 7- (4-ethoxy- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (380mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 269-271°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6 6 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.81- 2.94 (2H, m), 4.06 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.18-4.31 (2H, m), 6.94-7.00 (3H, m), 7.49-7.79 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 2980,1678,1610,1493,1431,1265,1232,1182, ctril Elemental Analysis for ClgHl804 Calcd. C, 73.53; H, 5.85 : Found. C, 73.44; H, 5.77.

Reference Example 135 Under argon atmosphere, to a solution of 4-trifluoro- methoxybromobenzene (lO. Og) in tetrahydrofuran (75ml) was dropwise added n-butyllithium (1.6M, hexane solution) (28.5ml) at-78C for 20 minutes, and the mixture was stirred for 40 minutes. To the reaction mixture was dropwise added a solution of trimethyl borate (12.9g) in tetrahydrofuran (12ml) for 15 minutes, and the mixture was stirred at- 78t for 30 minutes and at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added was dropwise added 10% sulfuric acid (57.6ml) for 15 minutes, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was crystallized from hexane to give 4- <BR> <BR> <BR> trifluoromethoxyphenylborate (2. 7g) ascolorlesscrystals.

Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 7-bromo- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (500mg), the above 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl borate (380mg) and potassium carbonate (0.46g) in toluene-ethanol-water (20-2-2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (0.06g), and the mixture was refluxed for 18 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=l: 10) to give ethyl 7- (4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (379mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 59-63°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 4.24-4.34 (4H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22-7.31 (2H, m), 7.44 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.2 Hz), 7.52 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.57 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.64 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1227,1211,1182,1134, 1014,833,808 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C20Hl, 04F3 Calcd. C, 63.49; H, 4.53 : Found. C, 63.68; H, 4.47.

Reference Example 136 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-trifluoromethoxy- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (323.9mg) in tetrahydrofuran-ethanol (5-5ml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (2. Oml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 5 days and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue 1N hydrochloric acid (5ml) was added, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated.

The resulting crystal was collected by filtration to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 7- (4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-

4-carboxylic acid (282mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 252-254C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.03 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 7.08 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.2 Hz), 7.54 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.78 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 2981,1691,1493,1290,1261,1213,1169,835 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for Ci8Hl304F3 Calcd. C, 61.72; H, 3.74; F, 16.27 Found. C, 61.61; H, 3.72; F, 16.06.

Reference Example 137 To a solution of 5-bromosalicylaldehyde (lO. Og) and tert-butyl acrylate (17.5ml) in tert-butanol (100ml) was added potassium tert-butoxide (1.67g) at room temperature, and the mixture was refluxed for 66 hours and cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was washed with water, 1N sodium hydroxide and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 19) to give tert-butyl 6-bromo-2H-l-benzopyran-3- carboxylate (10.86g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 96-97°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.53 (9H, s), 4.95 (2H, d, J=0.8 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21-7.30 (3H, m).

IR (KBr) 1699,1479,1331,1288,1159,1088,816 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for CHistBr Calcd. C, 54.04; H, 4.86; Br, 25.68 Found. C, 53.98; H, 4.86; Br, 25.90.

Reference Example 138 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of tert-butyl 6-bromo-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxylate (5.00g), 4-methyl- phenyl borate (2.62g) and potassium carbonate (4,44g) in toluene-ethanol-water (160-16-16ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.56g), and the

mixture was refluxed for 14 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=l: 19) to give pale yellow crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give tert-butyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran- 3-carboxylate (3.84g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 80-82°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 1.54 (9H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 4.98 (2H, d, J=1. 4 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8. 2 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.33 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.36-7.45 (4H, m).

IR (KBr) 1311,1251,1159,1133,1003, 808 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for ¬22203 Calcd. C, 78.23; H, 6. 88 : Found. C, 78.07; H, 6.89.

Reference Example 139 To tert-butyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran- 3-carboxylate (3.00g) was added 4N hydrochloric acid-ethyl acetate (lOml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 16 hours. To the reaction mixture was added hexane, and crystal was collected by filtration and washed with hexane to give 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran- 3-carboxylic acid (2.14g) as pale yellow crystals. m.p. 236-237°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.40 (3H, s), 5.05 (2H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23-7.27 (2H, m), 7.37 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.41-7.52 (3H, m), 7.63 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 3022,1689,1633,1485,1442,1306,1242,812 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for Cl, Hl403 Calcd. C, 76.68; H, 5.30 Found. C, 76.51; H, 5.03.

Reference Example 140 To a solution of 5-bromo-salicylaldehyde (lO. Og) and ethyl crotonate (11.36g) in tert-butanol (50ml) was added

potassium tert-butoxide (1.12g) at room temperature, and the mixture was refluxed for 3 days. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 10-1: 5) to give pale yellow liquid (5.75g). The resulting compound was used for the following reaction without subjecting to further purification. Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of the above crude product (5.5g) and triethylamine (7.3ml) in dichloro-methane (50ml) was added methane- sulfonyl chloride (2. Oml) at OC, and tne mixture was stirred at O C for 10 minutes and then at room temperature for 18 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with diethylether. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 15) to give crude product (4.85g) as pale yellow oil. The resulting compound was used for the following reaction without subjecting to further purification. Under argon atmosphere, a solution of the above crude product (4.7g), 4-methylphenyl borate (2.58g) and potassium carbonate (4.4g) in toluene-ethanol-water (160-16-16ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.

To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphinepalladium (0.54g), and the mixture was refluxed for 20 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 15) to give ethyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-3- carboxylate (3.63g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 82-84C

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.40 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 4.29 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 5.40 (1H, q, J=6.6 Hz), 6.92 (1H, d, J=8. 4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.36 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.40-7.49 (4H, m).

IR (KBr) 1217,1190,1136,1047, cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C2oH2003 Calcd. C, 77.90; H, 6.54 Found. C, 77.79; H, 6.46.

Reference Example 141 To a solution of ethyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl- 2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxylate (3.0g) in ethanol-tetra- hydrofuran (30-30ml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (12ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 16 hours.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated and acidified with 1N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1- benzopyran-3-carboxylic acid (2.15g) as yellow crystals. m. p. 190-192°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.43 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 5.40 (1H, q, J=6.6 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.38 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.50 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.2 Hz), 7.60 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 2983,1680,1635,1485,1421,1298,1261,1190, 808 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C18Hl603 Calcd. C, 77.12; H, 5.75 Found. C, 77.25; H, 5.63.

Reference Example 142 A solution of 5-bromo-2-thiophenecarboxyaldehyde (6.08g) and methyl (triphenylphosphoranilidene) acetate (11.12g) in toluene (60ml) was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 2 hours and cooled. To the mixture was added

water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 15--1: 9) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give methyl (E)-3- (5-bromothiophen-2-yl)-acrylate (7.44g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 60-62°C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.79 (3H, s), 6.13 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 6.96-7.05 (2H, m), 7.66 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1203,1165,968,802,486 -1 cm Elemental Analysis for CBH702SBr Calcd. C, 38.88; H, 2.86; S, 12.98; Br, 32.34 : Found. C, 38.95; H, 2.83; S, 13.13; Br, 32.36.

Reference Example 143 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of methyl (E)- 3- (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) acrylate (4.0g), 4-methylphenyl borate (2.64g) and potassium carbonate (4.48g) in toluene-ethanol-water (160-16-16ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.56g), and the mixture was refluxed for 16 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give crude product (5.24g). To a solution of the resulting carboxylic acid ester (5.24g) in tetrahydrofuran (100ml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (20ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 5 days. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was washed with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer was acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure

to give (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl)-thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (1.9g) as yellow crystals. m. p. 223-225C <BR> <BR> <BR> 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 6.21 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.16-7.27 (4H, m), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 804 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C, 4HmO2S Calcd. C, 38.83; H, 4.95; S, 13.12 Found. C, 68.76; H, 5.07; S, 13.28.

Reference Example 144 To a suspension of 5-bromo-2-furancarboxylic acid (5.00g) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (3.31g) in acetonitrile (50ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3'-dimethylaminopropyl)- carbodiimide hydrochloride (5.52g) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added a suspension of N, O-dimethylhydroxyl-amine hydrochloride (2.81g) and triethylamine (lOml) in acetonitrile (20ml), and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour.

To the reaction mixture were added 1,8-diazabicyclo- [5.4.0]-7-undecene (4.3ml) and DMF (50ml), and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 4---1,: 3---*1: 2) to give N-methyl-N-methoxy-5-bromofuran-2-carboxamide (2.77g) as pale yellow oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.34 (3H, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 6.45 (1H, d, J=3.6 Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=3.6 Hz).

IR (neat) 1211,1024, 739 ctril Reference Example 145 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of N-methyl-N-

methoxy-5-bromofuran-2-carboxamide (2.77g), 4-methyl- phenyl borate (1.93g) and potassium carbonate (3.27g) in toluene-ethanol-water (110-11-llml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.41g), and the mixture was refluxed for 20 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1 : 5~1 : 2~1: 1) to give N-methyl-N-methoxy- 5- (4-methylphenyl) furan-2-carboxamide (2.65g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 54-58°C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.82 (3H, s), 6.69 (1H, d, J=3.8 Hz), 7.20-7.26 (3H, m), 7.68 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz).

IR (neat) 1632,1487,1381,1032,987,798,739,557,494 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C14Hl5NO3 Calcd. C, 68.56; H, 6.16; N, 5.71 : Found. C, 68.22; H, 6.02; N, 5.47.

Reference Example 146 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of N- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methyl-N-methoxy-5- (4-methylphenyl) furan-2-carboxamide (2.5g) in tetrahydrofuran (20ml) was added diisobutyl- aluminum hydride (1.01M toluene solution) (15ml) at-78C, and the mixture was stirred at-78C for 10 minutes and then at OC for 15 minutes. To the reaction mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 5'1: 4) to give crude product (1.49g).

A solution of the crude aldehyde (1.49g) and methyl

(triphenylphosphoranilidene) acetate (2.67g) in toluene (30ml) was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 1 hour and cooled. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 9---),: 5) to give methyl (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) furan-2-yl] acrylate (1.63g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 113-115C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 6.39 (1H, d, J=15.5 Hz), 6.68 (2H, s), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=15.5 Hz), 7.62 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1716,1632,1304,1201,1161,798 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C15Hl403 Calcd. C, 74.36; H, 5.82 : Found. C, 74.36; H, 5.75.

Reference Example 147 To a solution of methyl (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl)- furan-2-yl] acrylate (1.49g) in tetrahydrofuran-ethanol (10-lOml) was added 2N sodium hydroxide (4ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was acidified with 1N hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl)- furan-2-yl] acrylic acid (0.93g) as colorless crystals. m.p. 183-184°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13 6 2.39 (3H, s), 6.39 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d, J=3.4 Hz), 6.75 (1H, d, J=3.4 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.52 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.64 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C,, H,, O,

Calcd. C, 73.67; H, 5.30 : Found. C, 73.42; H, 5.15.

Reference Example 148 A solution of 4-bromo-2-thiophenecarboxyaldehyde (4.77g) and methyl (triphenylphosphoranilidene) acetate (8.44g) in toluene (50ml) was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 3 hours and cooled. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 15) to give methyl (E)-3- (4-bromothioplien-2-yl) acrylate (5.55g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 63-67°C <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 3.80 (3H, s), 6.25 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.16 (1H, d, J=0.8 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=0.8 Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1713,1630,1304,1257,1165,958,828 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C8H702SBr Calcd. C, 38.88; H, 2.86; S, 12.98; Br, 32.34 : Found. C, 38.78; H, 2.83; S, 12.98; Br, 32.27.

Reference Example 149 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of methyl (E)- 3- (4-bromothiophen-2-yl) acrylic acid (3.0g), 4-methyl- phenyl borate (1.82g) and potassium carbonate (3.36g) in toluene-ethanol-water (120-12-12ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.42g), and the mixture was refluxed for 24 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 9--+1: 5---"1: 2) to give methyl (E)-3- [4- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl) acrylate (2.40g) as pale

yellow crystals. m. p. 116-118C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 6.27 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.21 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.43-7.50 (4H, m), 7.80 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1240,1192,1159, cm'1 Elemental Analysis for ClsHl402S Calcd. C, 69.74; H, 5.46; S, 12.41 : Found. C, 69.54; H, 5.47; S, 12.24.

Reference Example 150 To a solution of methyl (E)-3- [4- (4-methylphenyl)- thiophen-2-yl) acrylate (2.40g) in tetrahydrofuran (50ml) was added 2N sodium hydroxide (6.0ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 6 days. Precipitated crystal was collected by filtration and washed with tetrahydrofuran. To the crystals was added 1N hydrochloric acid (20m1), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give (E)-3- [4- (4- methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (1.24g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 206-207°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 6.28 (1H, d, J=15.6 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.49 (1H, s), 7.55 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.90 (1H, d, J=15.6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 2970,2918,1682,1622,1306,1196,966,818,764 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C"HlzO2S Calcd. C, 68.83; H, 4.95; S, 13.12 : Found. C, 68.66; H, 4.77; S, 13.08.

Reference Example 151 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of ethyl chloroformylbutyrate (25.0g) in 1,2-dichloroethane (150ml) was dropwise added a solution of tin tetrachloride (76.6g)

in 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) at 0t and then a solution of 2-bromothiophene (22.8g) in 1,2-dichloroethane (20ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The reaction mixture was vigorously stirred and added to ice-concentrated hydrochloric acid to stop the reaction.

The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 5) to give ethyl 5- (5-bromothiophen-2-yl)-5-oxovalerate (28.1g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 53-54C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.97-2.12 (2H, m), 2.41 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=4.0 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=4.0 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1726,1664,1419,1281,1184,980,812 cm Elemental Analysis for CllHl303SBr Calcd. C, 43.29; H, 4.29; S, 10.51; Br, 26.18 : Found. C, 43.54; H, 4.20; S, 10.64; Br, 26.24.

Reference Example 152 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 5- (5- bromothiophen-2-yl)-5-oxovalerate (10.09g), 4-methyl- phenyl borate (5.39g) and potassium carbonate (9.14g) in toluene-ethanol-water (320-32-32ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (1.14g), and the mixture was refluxed for 8 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 4-1: 3-1: 2-1: 1) to give ethyl 5- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl]-5-oxovalerate (10.23g) as

colorless crystals. m. p. 120-121t <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.01-2.15 (2H, m), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.44 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 4.15 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=4.1 Hz), 7.55 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J=4.1 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1286,1173,816 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for CIBH2003S Calcd. C, 68.33; H, 6.37; S, 10.13 : Found. C, 68.40; H, 6.26; S, 10.11.

Reference Example 153 To a solution of ethyl 5- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen- 2-yl]-5-oxovalerate (4.50g) in trifluoroacetic acid (7.66ml) was added triethylsilane (5.7ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 4 days. To the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was made alkaline with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 9) to give crude ethyl 5- [5- (4-methyl-phenyl) thiophen- 2-yl] valerate. To a solution of the crude ethyl 5- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] valerate intetrahydrofuran (50ml) was added IN sodium hydroxide (20ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 24 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was washed with diethylether. The aqueous layer was acidified with IN hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to precipitate crystals, which were collected by filtration and washed with hexane to give 5- [5- (4-methylphenyl)- thiophen-2-yl] valeric acid (2.88g) as colorless crystals.

m. p. 124-127C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.67-1.82 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.36-2.45 (2H, m), 2.78-2.90 (2H, m), 6.73 (1H, d, J=3.6 Hz), 7.07 (lH, d, J=3.6 Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1267,1203, 945,797,771 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C16Hl8O2S Calcd. C, 70.04; H, 6.61; S, 11.69 : Found. C, 69.79; H, 6.37; N, 11.62.

Reference Example 154 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of 5- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] valeric acid (2.60g) in tetrahydrofuran (30ml) was added oxalyl chloride (1.24ml) at room temperature and then a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in dichloro- methane (30ml). To the mixture was added tin tetra-chloride (1.5ml) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was added to water to stop the reaction, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1:9#1: 5) to give 2- (4-methylphenyl)-4-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-cyclo- hepta [b] thiophene (2.07g) as pale yellow crystals. m.p. 82-84°C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 1.82-2.06 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.71-2.78 (2H, m), 3.06-3.12 (2H, m), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.57 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 810cm'1 Elemental Analysis for C16HI60S Calcd. C, 74.96; H, 6.29; S, 12.51 Found. C, 74.89; H, 6.20; S, 12.53.

Reference Example 155 To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-4-oxo-5,6,7,8- tetrahydro-4H-cyclohepta [b] thiophene (2.62g) and dimethyl carbonate (2. 6ml) in tetrahydrofuran (50ml) was added potassium tert-butoxide (1.38g) at room temperature, and the mixture was refluxed for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture were added potassium tert-butoxide (1.4g) and dimethyl carbonate (5ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 2 hours and cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (150ml) at OC, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give crude products (3.30g).

To the crude products (3. 30g) in dichloromethane (50ml) was added sodium boron hydride (0.77g) at room temperature and then methanol (8ml) at-15°C for 30 minutes, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give crude product (2.95g). To a solution of the crude product (2.95g) and triethylamine (7ml) in dichloromethane (20ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (1.2ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The concentrate was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 9) to give methyl 2- (4-methyl-phenyl)-7, 8-dihydro-6H- cyclohepta [b] thiophene-5-carboxylate (884mg) as yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.98-2.11 (2H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.79 (3H,

s), 7.08 (1H, s), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.60 (1H, s).

Reference Example 156 To a solution of methyl 2- (4-methylphenyl)-7,8- dihydro-6H-cyclohepta [b] thiophene-5-carboxylate (803mg) in ethanol-tetrahydrofuran (5-lOml) was added 2N sodium hydroxide (2ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 5 days and concentrated under reduced pressure.

To the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acid (lOml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to precipitate crystals, which were collected by filtration and washed with diisopropylether to give 2- (4-methylphenyl)-7,8-dihydro-6H-cyclohepta [b] thiophene- 5-carboxylic acid (650mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 250-251C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.00-2.14 (2H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.75-2.85 (2H, m), 3.07-3.16 (2H, m), 7.10 (1H, s), 7.18 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.72 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 2910,2831,1670,1614,1423,1287,1242,810cm-1 Elemental Analysis for Cl, Hl602S Calcd. C, 71.80; H, 5.67; S, 11.28 : Found. C, 71.74; H, 5.64; S, 11.06.

Reference Example 157 To a suspension of 5-bromonicotinic acid (5.0g) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (4.27g) in acetonitrile (60ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3'-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (7.12g) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture were added N, O-dimethyl-hydroxylamine hydrochloride (2.66g) and triethylamine (10ml), and the mixture was stirred for 64 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and

concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=2: 1) to give N-methyl-N-methoxy-5-bromo- pyridine-3-carboxamide (3.71g) as pale yellow oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 3.40 (3H, s), 3.58 (3H, s), 8.19 (1H, dd, J=2.2,1.8 Hz), 8.76 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 8.88 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz).

IR (neat) 1099,1020,982,897,773, 739,969,667,575,461 cm-1 Reference Example 158 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of N-methyl-N- methoxy-5-bromopyridine-3-carboxamide (3.70g), 4-methyl- phenyl borate (2.26g) and potassium carbonate (4.17g) in toluene-ethanol-water (100-10-lOml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.52g), and the mixture was refluxed for 16 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 2 1 : 1) to give N-methyl-N-methoxy-5- (4-methylphenyl) pyridine-3-carboxamide (3.97g) as yellow oil. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl,) 6 2.42 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 8.20 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 8.89-8.81 (2H, m).

IR (neat) 982,818,743,540,426 cm-l Reference Example 159 Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of N-methyl- N-methoxy-5- (4-methylphenyl) pyridine-3-carboxamide (3.95g) in tetrahydrofuran (30ml) was dropwise added diisobutylaluminum hydride (1.01M toluene solution) (30ml) at-78'C, and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added 1N

hydrochloric acid to stop the reaction. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was made alkaline with 1N sodium hydroxide. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 2-1: 1) to give 5- (4-methylphenyl) pyridine-3-carboxyaldehyde (1.82g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 60-61t <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.43 (3H, s), 7.33 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 8.33 (1H, dd, J=2.2,2.0 Hz), 9.03 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 9.07 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1701,1186,818,725,806 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for Cl3HllNO Calcd. C, 79.17; H, 5.62; N, 7.10 : Found. C, 79.24; H, 5.64; N, 7.01.

Reference Example 160 A solution of 5- (4-methylphenyl) pyridine-3-carboxy- aldehyde (1.82g) and methyl (triphenylphosphoranilidene)- acetate (3.46g) in toluene (20ml) was refluxed under nitrogen atmosphere for 4 hours and cooled. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 2~1: 1) to give methyl (E)-3- [5- (4- methylphenyl) pyridin-3-yl] acrylate (2.34g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 141-144C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 2.43 (3H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 6.59 (1H, d, J=16.0 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.76 (1H, d, J=16.0 Hz), 7.98 (1H, dd, J=2.2, 2.0 Hz), 8.70 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1718,1639,1431,1335,1196,1176,995,816 cm~ Elemental Analysis for C16HlsNO2 Calcd. C, 75. 87 ; H, 5.97; N, 5.53 : Found. C, 75.82; H, 5.86; N, 5.47.

Reference Example 161 To a solution of methyl (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl)- pyridin-3-yl] acrylate (2.25g) in tetrahydrofuran (20ml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (llml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 5 days. To the reaction mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (12ml), and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to precipitate crystals, which were collected by filtration and washed with water and diethylether to give (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) pyridin-3-yl] acrylic acid (1.92g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 208-211C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 8 2.37 (3H, s), 6.85 (1H, d, J=16.2 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.66-7.74 (3H, m), 8.40-8.45 (1H, m), 8.81 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.89 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1435,1331,1302,987,820 cm-1 Elemental Analysis for C15Hl3NO2 Calcd. C, 75.30; H, 5.48; N, 5.85 : Found. C, 74.99; H, 5.39; N, 5.94.

Reference Example 162 To DMF (7.18ml) was dropwise added phosphoryl chloride (8.64ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added methyl acetoacetate (lOml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The mixture was cooled to OC, and to the mixture was added 4-bromoaniline (16.78g), and the mixture was stirred at 9 0°C for 4 hours. To the reaction mixture was added chloroform, and the mixture was neutralized with 8N sodium hydroxide. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with

column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 2) and was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give methyl 6-bromo-2-methylquinoline-3-carboxylate (6.02g) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> m. p. 150-15 1C<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl,) 6 2.97 (3H, s), 3.99 (3H, s), 7.84 (1H, dd, J=9.0,2.0 Hz), 7.92 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 8.02 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 8.65 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1074, 829 cm"1 Elemental Analysis for ClzFiloNO2Br Calcd. C, 51045 ; H, 3.60; N, 5.00 : Found. C, 51.57; H. 3.55; N, 5.17.

Reference Example 163 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of methyl 6-bromo- 2-methylquinoline-3-carboxylate (1.22g), 4-methylphenyl borate (0.65g) and potassium carbonate (1.18g) in toluene- ethanol-water (40-4-4ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakis- triphenylphosphinepalladium (0.15g), and the mixture was refluxed for 18 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 1) to give methyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methylquinoline- 3-carboxylate (1.27g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 84-87°C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 2.43 (3H, s), 3.01 (3H, s), 4.00 (3H, s), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.61 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.01-8.12 (3H, m), 8.79 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 814 cm'1 Elemental Analysis for Cl9Hl, N02 Calcd. C, 78.33; H, 5.88; N, 4.81 : Found. C, 77.98; H, 6.02; N, 4.75.

Reference Example 164

To a solution of methyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl- quinoline-3-carboxylate (0.99g) in tetrahydrofuran- ethanol (5-5ml) was added 2N sodium hydroxide (2ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 2 days. To the reaction mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (4ml), and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to precipitate crystals, which were collected by filtration and washed with ethanol and diethylether to give 6- (4- methylphenyl)-2-methylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid (648mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 273C (dec.) <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 2.89 (3H, s), 7.34 <2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.74 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 8.02 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.15 (1H, dd, 1 Hz), 8.37 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 8.90 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1151, 1065,812,770 cni 1 Elemental Analysis for C18Hl5NO2 Calcd. C, 77.96; H, 5.45; N, 5.05 : Found. C, 77.74; H, 5.34; N, 5.12.

Reference Example 165 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl 7-bromo- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (l. Og), 4-methyl- thiophenyl borate (622mg) and potassium carbonate (0.93g) in toluene-ethanol-water (30-3-3ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl-phosphinepalladium (117mg), and the mixture was refluxed for 16 hours. To the reaction mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl-phosphinepalladium (0.13g), and the mixture was refluxed for 24 hours and cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 10) to give ethyl 7- (4-methylthio- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (442mg)

as colorless crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.52 (3H, s), 3.00 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 4.29 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.30 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.42-7.54 (4H, m), 7.65 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1705,1489,1302,1250,1230,1200,1090,1063, 1011,813 cm'1 Reference Example 166 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-methylthiophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (132mg) in ethanol- tetrahydrofuran (5ml-5ml) was added 1N sodium hydroxide (l. Oml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 20 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acid (2ml) and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting crystal was collected by filtration to give 7- (4-methylthiophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (113mg) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 8 2.51 (3H, s,), 2.89 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 4.25 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.58 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.4 Hz), 7.61-7.70 (3H, m), 7.80 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1020,833 cm-1 Reference Example 167 To a solution of 4-nitrobenzylalcohol (50 g, 0.326 mol) in ethyl acetate (EtOAc) (200 ml) were added 3,4- dihydropyran (35.7 ml, 0.392 mol) and CSA (camphor sulfonic acid) (379mg, 1.63 mmol) under stirring at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.

After the reaction completed, the reaction mixture was neutralized with saturated NaHCO3 solution and separated ethyl acetate layer was dried with MgSO4 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with

silica gel column chromatography to give 4- (2-tetrahydro- pyranyloxymethyl) nitrobenzene (74.5 g, 96%) as syrup. lH-NMR (200 MHz, CDCl3) 1.55-2.05 (6H, m), 3.51-3.62 (1H, m), 3.83-3.94 (1H, m), 4.61 (1H, d, J=13.6Hz), 4.74 (1H, t, J=3.2Hz), 4.93 (1H, d, J=13.4Hz), 7.51-7.56 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.18-8.24 (2H, m).

Reference Example 168 To a solution of 4- (2-tetrahydropyranyloxymethyl)- nitrobenzene (59.7 g, 0.256 mol) in ethanol (EtOH) (300 ml) was added under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature 10% Pd/C (5.97 g), and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out.

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours.

After the reaction completed, the catalyst was filtered off, and the organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography to give 4- (2-tetrahydropyranyloxymethyl)- aniline (39.7 g, 76%) as syrup.

1H-NMR (200 MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.45-1.95 (6H, m), 3.00-3.60 (3H, br m), 3.87-4.14 (1H, m), 4.39 (1H, d, J=11.4Hz), 4.68 (1H, d, J=11.4Hz), 4.71 (1H, m), 6.65-6.69 (2H, m), 7.15-7.19 (2H, m).

Reference Example 169 To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (35.0 g, 0.126 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (THF) (280 ml) were added (COC1) 2 (21.9 ml, 0.251 mol) and DMF (0. 7 ml) at OC. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. After the reaction completed, The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added THF (315 ml). To a solution of the acid chloride was added a solution of 4- (2-tetrahydropyranyloxymethyl) aniline (28.1 g, 0.138 mol) and triethylamine (Et3N) (26.3 ml, 0.189 mol) in THF (105 ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere, at room temperature for 2 hours. After the reaction completed, to the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer

was washed with saturated NaCl solution and driedwithMgSO4.

The solvent was evaporated and the residue was dissolved in methanol (MeOH) (470 ml). To the mixture was dropwise added 6N HC1 (5.9 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. After the reaction completed, the mixture was neutralized with saturated NaHC03 solution, and the solvent was removed. The residue was washed with water and then acetone/isopropylether (10: 1; 60 ml), and the resulting precipitate was filtered, which was dissolved in THF. The mixture was dried with MgSO4, and the solvent was evaporated. The resulting powder was washed twice with hexane: ethyl acetate (10: 1; 50 ml) to give N- (4- <BR> <BR> <BR> hydroxymethylphenyl)-3- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H- benzocycloheptene-6-carboxamide (26.8 g, 56%) as white powder.

'H-NMR (200 MHz, CDC13) 8 : 2.10-2.22 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.71 (2H, br t, J=6.4), 2.84-2.91 (2H, m), 4.67 (2H, s), 7.20-7.26 (2H, m), 7.33-7.51 (7H, m), 7.61 (2H, d, J=8.4), 7.71 (1H, br s).

Reference Example 170 To a solution of N- (4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-2- (4- methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxamide (10.0 g, 26.1 mmol) and pyridine (0.1 ml) in chloroform (150 ml) was dropwise added a solution of thionyl chloride (3.4 ml, 39.2 mmol) in chloroform (90 ml), and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 17 hours. After the reaction completed, water was added to the mixture, and the mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the resulting powder was washed with hexane to give N- (4- <BR> <BR> <BR> chloromethylphenyl)-2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H- benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (10.2 g, 97%) as colorless powder.

1H-NMR (200 MHz, CDC13) 8 : 2.05-2.21 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s),

2.71 (2H, br t, J=6.4), 2.84-2.91 (2H, m), 4.58 (2H, s), 7.20-7.27 (2H, m), 7.35-7.52 (7H, m), 7.59-7.65 (2H, m), 7.71 (1H, br s).

Anal. for C26H24NOC1 0. 25H20 : Calcd: C; 76.83, H; 6.08, N; 3.45.

Found: C; 76.55, H; 6.00, N; 3.53.

Reference Example 171 To a solution of tetrahydro-4H-pyran-4-one (60 g, 0.6 mol) and water (5 ml) in DMF (70 ml, 0.90 mol) was added formic acid (46 ml, 1.2 mol), and the mixture was stirred at 1400C for 23 hours. After the reaction completed, reflux apparatus was changed to evaporation apparatus, crude amine was obtained by evaporation (74.6 g). b. p. 117-123 C (27 mm).

To an aqueous solution (100 ml) of the crude amine (30 g) was dropwise added 6N HC1 (5 drops), and the mixture was washed twice with dichloromethane. The aqueous layer was adjusted to pH 11 with sodium hydroxide. To the mixture was added NaCl, and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane three times. The organic layer was dried with potassium carbonate, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was purified with evaporation to give N, N- dimethyl-N-tetrahydropyran-4-ylamine (10.4 g, 29%) as colorless oil. b. p. 75-82 C (29 mm).

'H-NMR (200 MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.40-1.82 (4H, m), 2.28 (6H, s), 2.25-2.40 (1H, m), 3.37 (2H, ddd, J=11.8,11.8 and 2.2), 3.97-4.05 (2H, m).

Reference Example 172 To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.6 g, 2.1 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (10 ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.33 ml, 4.3 mmol) and N, N-dimethylformamide (1 drop) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.5 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (6 ml). To the mixture was dropwise

added 4- (tert-butyldimethylsilyloxymethyl) aniline (0.56 g, 2.4 mmol) and triethylamine (0.36 ml, 2.6 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (2 ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was subjected to silica gel column chromatography. Crude amide (1.1 g) was obtained from fractions of hexane: ethyl acetate=5: 1. This product was dissolved in acetone (8 ml), and to the mixture was dropwise added 6N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To the mixture were added 1% sodium hydrogen carbonate (100 ml) and diisopropylether (100 ml), and precipitate was filtered, which were dissolved in acetone. The mixture was dried with magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated. The resulting powder was recrystallized from acetone-diisopropyl-ether to give N- (4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.87 g) as colorless crystals.

H-NMR (CDC13) 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, br t, J=4.4), 4. 36 (2H, t, J=4.4), 4.68 (2H, s), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.4), 7.18-7.61 (10H, m), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4).

Anal. for C25H23NO3 : Calcd: C; 77.90, H; 6.01, N; 3.63.

Found: C; 77.91, H; 6.10, N; 3.55.

Reference Example 173 To a solution of N- (4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (412 mg, 1.07 mmol) and pyridine (1 drop) in chloroform (5 ml) was dropwise added thionyl chloride (0.14 ml, 1.61 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with chloroform. The extract was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was

evaporated, and the resulting powder was washed with hexane-ethyl acetate (1: 1) to give N- (4-chloromethyl- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (380 mg, 88%) as colorless powder. m. p. 164°C 'H-NMR (CDC13) 3.29 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.8), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.8), 4.59 (2H, s), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.2), 7.22-7.26 (2H, m), 7. 36-7.52 (6H, m), 7.57-7.62 (3H, m).

Anal. for C25H22NO2Cl: Calcd : H; 5.49, N; 3.47.

Found: C; 74.00, H; 5.42, N; 3.29.

Reference Example 174 To a suspension of 1,4-cyclohexanedione monoethylene- ketal (3.82 g, 24.6 mmol) and dimethylamine hydrochloride (2.00 g, 24.6 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane (50 ml) were dropwise added triethylamine (4.2 ml, 29.6 mmol) and DBU (1,8-diazabicyclo- [5.4.0]-7-undecene) (4.4 ml), and the mixture was stirred for 10 minutes. To the mixture was added triacetoxyborohydride (7.68 g, 34.4 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 4.5 hours. Precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated to give crude product (6.34 g), which was dissolved in water (10 ml). To the mixture was dropwise added concentrated hydro-chloric acid (6 ml), and the mixture was stirred for 48 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and washed twice with ether.

The aqueous layer was made basic with sodium hydroxide and extracted with ether twice. The extract was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with potassium carbonate and purified by evaporation to give 4-dimethyl- aminocyclohexanone (0.59 g, 17%). b. p. 142-5C 'H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.69-2.13 (4H, m), 2.32 (6H, s), 2.20-2.41 (2H, m), 2.44-2.64 (3H, m).

Reference Example 175 To a solution of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (2.38 g) in THF (50 ml) were

added oxalyl chloride (1.4 ml) and DMF (2 drops) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (50 ml). To the mixture was dropwise added a solution of triethylamine (2.1 ml) and 4-aminobenzyloxy-tert-butyldimethylsilane (2.00 g) in THF (10 ml) at 0C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane =1: 4) to give pale yellow crystals (3.99 g), which were dissolved in acetone (50 ml). To the mixture was added 6N hydrochloric acid (1.3 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture were added 5% sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (15 ml) and diisopropylether (100 ml). Precipitate was collected by filtration and washed with water and diisopropylether. The resulting solid was dissolved in THF, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give crystals, which were recrystallized from THF to give 7- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- (4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (2. 65 g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 208-210'C <BR> <BR> <BR> lH-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6: 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.93- 3.03 (2H, m), 4.06 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.45 (2H, br s), 5.01-5.18 (1H, m), 6.98-7.05 (3H, m), 7.25-7.34 (3H, m), 7.49-7.71 (6H, m), 9.92 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1242,1227, 825 cm-1 Anal. for C26H2sNO4 Calcd: C, 75.16; H, 6.06; N, 3.37 Found: C, 75.16; H, 6.08 N, 3.31.

Reference Example 176 To a suspension of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- (4-hydroxy- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (2.55 g) and pyridine (2 drops) in chloroform (50 ml) was added thionyl chloride (0.8 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 20 hours. To the reaction mixture was added water and then THF, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give solid, which was dissolved in THF and ethyl acetate.

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give crystals, which were collected by filtration and washed with diisopropylether to give N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- ethoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (2.42 g) as colorless crystals. m. p. 187-189'C H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.93- 3.04 (2H, m), 4.06 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.23-4.34 (2H, m), 4.74 (2H, s), 6.98-7.06 (3H, m), 7.35-7.42 (3H, m), 7.52 (1H, dd, 2 Hz), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.70-7.74 (3H, m), 10.04 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) V: 822 cm-l Anal. for C26H24NO3Cl Calcd: C, 71.97; H, 5.57; N, 3.23 Found: C, 71.96; H, 5.54; N, 3.04.

Working Example 227 (Production of Compound 227) To solution of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl- N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (111 mg) in DMF (5 ml) was added methyl iodide (0.04 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 8 hours. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to precipitate solid, which was collected by filtration and recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate

to give dimethyl- [4-N- [7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl] aminobenzyl]-4-tetrahydro- pyranylammonium iodide (97 mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 152-158 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 1.41 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.68-1.98 (2H, m), 2.10-2.26 (2H, m), 2.94 (6H, s), 2.98-3.08 (2H, m), 3.35-3.59 (3H, m), 3.96-4.16 (2H, m), 4.03 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.19-4.31 (2H, m), 4.84 (2H, s), 6.91 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.38 (1H, dd, 2 Hz), 7.44-7.57 (5H, m), 7.69 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.80 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.01 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1520,1491,1317,1240 cm-1 Anal. for C33H39N204I 1. OH20 Calcd: C, 58.93; H, 6.14; N, 4. 16 Found: C, 58.86; H, 6.18; N, 4.19.

Working Example 228 (Production of Compound 228) To a solution of 7- (4-ethylphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl- N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (125 mg) in DMF (5 ml) was added methyl iodide (0.04 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 20 hours. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to precipitate solid, which was collected by filtration and recrystallized from acetone- diethylether ethanol-diethylether) to give dimethyl- [4- N- [7- (4-ethylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4- carbonyl] aminobenzyl]-4-tetrahydropyranylammonium iodide (68 mg) as pale yellow crystals. m.p. °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.69-1. 93 (2H, m), 2.13-2.28 (2H, m), 2.66 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.95 (6H, s), 3.00-3.09 (2H, m), 3.39-3.56 (2H, m), 4.02-4.34 (5H, m), 4.86 (2H, s), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18-7.28 (3H, m), 7.39-7.56 (5H, m), 7.69-7.73 (1H, m), 7.79 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.78 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v : 3429,1657,1301,1520,1491,1412,1319,1244,

827 cm-1 Anal. for C33H39N203I 1. OH20 Calcd: C, 60.37; H, 6.29; N, 4.27 Found: C, 60.40; H, 6.24; N, 4.10.

Working Example 229 (Production of Compound 229) To a solution of N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran- 4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (113.6 mg) in DMF (5 ml) was added methyl iodide (0.04 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 24 hours. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to precipitate solid, which was collected by filtration and recrystallized from acetone- diethylether-'ethanol-diethyl-ether) to give dimethyl- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> [4-N- [7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> benzoxepin-4-carbonyl] aminobenzyl]-4-tetrahydro- pyranylammonium iodide (99 mg) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 213 OC (dec.) 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 1.42-1.66 (2H, m), 1.75-1.88 (2H, m), 2.55 (6H, s), 2.62-2.72 (2H, m), 2.94-3.35 (3H, m), 3.68-3.81 (2H, m), 3.96-4.08 (2H, m), 4.13 (2H, s), 6.80 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.05 (1H, s), 7.21 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34-7.40 (1H, m), 7.44-7.63 (7H, m), 9.89 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1120, <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 843 cm-1<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> Anal-for C32H34N203F3I 0. 2H20 Calcd: C, 56.35; H, 5.08; N, 4.11 Found: C, 56.21; H, 5.16; N, 4.11.

Reference Example 177 In 1,2-dichloroethane (400 ml) was suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (30.8 g), 1,4-cyclohexane-dione monoethyleneketal (25.4 g) and triethylamine (23 ml), and to the suspension was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (50.9 g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.5 hours. Under ice-cooling, 37% formalin (14.6 ml) and sodium triacetoxy

boron hydride (50.9 g) were added to the mixture. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate and extracted with 1,2- dichloroethane. The organic layer was washed with sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give yellow solid (47.5 g), 44 g of which was dissolved in (660 ml). To the mixture was added reduced iron (32 g) little by little, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was made alkaline with potassium carbonate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/triethylamine/methanol) to give 4- ( (N- (4,4- ethylenedioxycyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (34.1 g) as brown oil.

H-NMR (CDCl3) 6: 1.36-1.93 (8H, m), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.43-2.57 (1H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, br), 3.94 (4H, s), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2946,1615cm~1.

Working Example 230 (Production of Compound 230) In dichloromethane (400 ml) was suspended 7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (17.0 g), and to the suspension were added oxalyl chloride (10.3 ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (300 ml), and the mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N- (4,4-ethylenedioxycyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl)- aniline (16.75 g) and triethylamine (25 ml) in tetrahydro-

furan (200 ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give N- (4- ( (N- (4,4-ethylenedioxy- cyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (17.1 g) as colorless crystals. mp 192-193°C.

1H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.48-1.86 (8H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.45-2.60 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.56 (2H, s), 3.95 (4H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.33 (4H, m), 7.44-7.56 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2948,1651ci"1.

Anal. for C34H38N204 : Calcd: C, 75.81; H, 7.11; N, 5.20.

Found: C, 75.51; H, 6.99; N, 5.29.

Working Example 231 (Production of Compound 231) In acetic acid (100 ml) and 1N hydrochloric acid (200 ml) was dissolved N- (4- ( (N- (4,4-ethylenedioxycyclo- hexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (17.1 g), and the mixture was stirred at 100C for 1.5 hours and concentrated.

The residue was neutralized with 1N sodium hydroxide and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-methanol to give N- (4- ( (N- (4-oxocyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (12 g) as colorless crystals.

mp 149-150°C.

1H-NMR (CDC13) 8 : 1.78-2.13 (4H, m), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.25-2.35 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.45-2.57 (2H, m), 2.84-2.94 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.59 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8. 0Hz), 7.22-7.34 (4H, m), 7.43-7.57 (6H, m), 7.65 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2946,1713cm~1.

Anal. for C32H34N203 Calcd: C, 77.70; H, 6.93; N, 5.66.

Found: C, 77.45; H, 6.78; N, 5.65.

Reference Example 178 To a mixture of methyl 2-bromo-6,7-dihydro-5H- benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylate (0.5 g), 4- (1- pyrrolidinyl) phenyl borate (0.37 g), 1M potassium carbonate (6 ml) and ethanol (6 ml) was added toluene (50 ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.08 g), and the mixture was refluxed for 6 hours and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give colorless crystals (0.48 g), which were dissolved in 1N sodium hydroxide (15 ml), methanol (50 ml) and tetrahydrofuran (50 ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, concentrated and neutralized with hydrochloric acid to precipitate 2- (4- (l-pyrrolidinyl) phenyl)-6,7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.46 g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 242-243C (dec.).

1H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6: 1.93-2.00 (6H, m), 2. 56 (2H, t, J=5.8Hz), 2.76-2.82 (2H, m), 3.23-3.35 (4H, m), 6.60 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.44 (1H, dd, J=1.0,8.2Hz), 7.53 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.56 (1H, d, J=1. OHz), 7.69 (1H, s).

Anal. for C22H23NO2: Calcd: C, 78.82; H, 6.98; N, 4.18.

Found: C, 78.92; H, 6.95; N, 4.15.

Working Example 232 (Production of Compound 232) To a solution of 2- (4- (l-pyrrolidinyl) phenyl)-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.45 g), <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.33 g) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (0.18 g) in dimethyl- formamide (20 ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylamino- propyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (0.39 g) under ice- cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (catalytic amount) and tri- ethylamine (0.56 ml). The mixture was stirred overnight, poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 2- (4- (l-pyrrolidinyl) phenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran- 4-yl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H- benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (0.28 g) as colorless crystals. mp 124-125°C.

H-NMR (CDCl3) 6: 1.66-1.77 (4H, m), 1.99-2.06 (4H, m), 2.11-2.18 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.75 (3H, m), 2.84-2.90 (2H, m), 3.30-3.44 (6H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.00-4.14 (2H, m), 6.64 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 7.19 (1H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz), 7.39-7.51 (4H, m), 7.57 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz), 7.64 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2946,2843,1651,1611cm-1.

Anal. for C35H41N302-0. 2H20 Calcd: C, 77.95; H, 7.74; N, 7.79.

Found: C, 77.76; H, 7.59; N, 7.79.

Reference Example 179 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50 ml) were dissolved p-nitro- benzaldehyde (5 g) and 3-amino-1-propanol (2.5 g), and to the mixture was added sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (9.8 g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours. Under ice-cooling, to the mixture was added 37% formalin (3 ml) and sodium triacetoxy boron hydride (9.8 g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was concentrated, neutralized with aqueous sodium hydroxide and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/ triethylamine) to give yellow oil (5.0 g), 2.5g of which was dissolved in ethanol (50 ml) and catalytic hydrogenation was carried out with 5% palladium on carbon (0.2 g) for 1.5 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give 4- ( (N-3- hydroxypropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)-aniline (1.5 g) as pale yellow oil.

1H-NMR (CDC13) d: 1.67-1.78 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.62 (2H, t, J=5.5Hz), 3.41 (2H, s), 3.65 (2H, br), 3.77 (2H, t, J=5. lHz), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) V: 3347,2948,2799,1615cm'1.

Working Example 233 (Production of Compound 233) In dichloromethane (5 ml) was suspended 2- (4-methyl- phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.3 g), and to the suspension were added oxalyl chloride (0.28 ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml), and

the mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N- 3-hydroxypropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.23 g) and triethylamine (0.45 ml) in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/ triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-3-hydroxypropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2- (4- methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxamide (0.32 g) as colorless crystals. mp 139-140°C.

H-NMR (CDCl3) 6: 1.72-1.81 (2H, m), 2.13-2.19 (2H, m), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.63-2.75 (4H, m), 2.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.53 (2H, s), 3.79 (2H, t, J=5.4Hz), 7.21-7.32 (3H, m), 7.42-7.52 (6H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.66 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2936,1651cm-1.

Anal. for C3oH34N2o2-o5H2o Calcd: C, 77.72; H, 7.61; N, 6.04.

Found: C, 77.94; H, 7.62; N, 6.15.

Working Example 234 (Production of Compound 234) In dichloromethane (12 ml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0. 4 g), and to the suspension were added oxalyl chloride (0.37 ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice- cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml), and the mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N-3-hydroxy-propyl- N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.33 g) and tri-ethylamine (0.6 ml) in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) under ice-cooling. Under

nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/methanol/triethylamine) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-3-hydroxypropyl-N- methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.39 g) as colorless crystals. mp 119-120°C.

H-NMR (CDCl3) ô 1.68-1.80 (2H, m), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.65 (2H, t, J=5.8Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.52 (2H, s), 3.77 (2H, t, J=5.2Hz), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.31 (3H, m), 7.43-7.52 (5H, m), 7.57 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.78 (lH, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3287,2948,1649cm"1.

Anal. for C29H32N203-0. 2H20 : Calcd: C, 75.69; H, N, 6.09.

Found: C, 75.58; H, 6.93; N, 6.08.

Working Example 235 (Production of Compound 235) In dichloromethane (10 ml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.3 g), and to the suspension were added oxalyl chloride (0.27 ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml), and the mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.25 g) and triethylamine (0.42 ml) in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was

evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N- methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzothiepine- 4-carboxamide (0.45 g) as colorless crystals. mp 177-178C.

'H-NMR (CDC13) 6 : 1.63-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.57-2.70 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=5.8Hz), 3.26-3.44 (4H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.01-4.11 (2H, m), 7.24-7.34 (3H, m), 7.40-7.57 (8H, m), 7.70 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2949,1651cm-1.

Anal. for C31H34N202S 0-3H20: Calcd: C, 73.86; H, 6.92; N, 5.56.

Found: C, 73.93; H, 6.73; N, 5.82.

Working Example 236 (Production of Compound 236) In dichloromethane (6 ml) was suspended 2- (4- methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxylic acid (0.25 g), and to the suspension were added oxalyl chloride (0.24 ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) under ice-cooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml, and the mixture was dropwise added to a solution of 4- ( (N- methyl-N- (pentan-3-yl)) aminomethyl) aniline (0.2 g) and triethylamine (0.38 ml) in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals,

which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (pentan-3-yl)) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxamide (0.23 g) as colorless crystals. mp 112-113C.

1H-NMR (CDC13) 8 : 0.94 (6H, t, J=7.3Hz), 1.26-1.54 (4H, m), 2.14 (3H, s), 2.14-2.32 (3H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.72 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 2.86-2.91 (2H, m), 3.55 (2H, s), 7.21-7.27 (3H, m), 7.31-7.56 (8H, m), 7.62 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2930,1651cm-1.

Anal. for C32H38N20: Calcd: C, 82.36; H, 8.21; N, 6.00.

Found: C, 82.30; H, 8.05; N, 5.90.

Reference Example 180 To a mixture of 3- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7,8,9-tetra- hydro-5H-benzocycloheptan-5-one (0.5 g), potassium carbonate (1.65 g) and 18-crown-6 (1.05 g) was added <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> dimethylsulfoxide (lOml). Undercarbon dioxideatmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours, poured into water, acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and subjected to back extraction with sodium hydroxide and water. The aqueous layer was collected, acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to precipitate colorless crystals (0. 42 g), which were filtered with hexane and dissolved in ethanol (40 ml). To the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (0.54 g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was concentrated, was acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give

colorless crystals (0.41 g), which were dissolved in 80% formic acid (40 ml). The mixture was stirred at 100°C for 2.5 hours and concentrated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give 2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxylic acid (0.14 g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 2.04-2.18 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.70 (2H, t, J=6.8Hz), 2.86-2.91 (2H, m), 7.21-7.28 (3H, m), 7.44-7.56 (4H, m), 7.91 (1H, s).

Reference Example 181 In dimethylsulfoxide (15 ml) were dissolved 3- (4- methylphenyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocycloheptan-5- one (0.5 g) and 18-crown-6 (1.05 g). Under ice-cooling, potassium t-butoxide (1.65 g) was added to the solution.

Under carbon dioxide atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, poured into water, acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and subjected to back extraction with sodium hydroxide and water. The aqueous layer was collected, acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to precipitate colorless crystals (0. 47 g), which were filtered with hexane and dissolved in ethanol (40 ml).

To the mixture was added sodium boron hydride (0.58 g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was concentrated, acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous

magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to precipitate colorless crystals (0. 46 g), which were filtered with hexane. To the crystals was added 80% formic acid (lOml), and the mixture was refluxed for 1.5 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and subjected to back extraction with sodium hydroxide and water.

The aqueous layer was collected, acidified with hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

The solvent was evaporated to precipitate 2- (4-methyl- phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.22 g) as colorless crystals.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) 6 : 2.04-2.16 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.69 (2H, t, J=6.7Hz), 2.86-2.91 (2H, m), 7.21-7.278 (3H, m), 7.44-7.56 (4H, m), 7.89 (1H, s).

Working Example 237 (Production of Compound 237) In dimethylformamide (100 ml) was dissolved 7- (4- methylphenyl)-N- (4- ( (N- (4-oxocyclohexyl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl)-phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (7.5 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (4. 7 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added acetone to give dimethyl- (N- (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-N- (4-oxocyclo- hexyl) ammonium iodide (8. 9 g) as colorless crystals.

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6: 2.09-2.24 (2H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.41- 2.61 (6H, m), 2.97 (6H, s), 2.97-3.00 (2H, m), 3.79-3.90 (1H, m), 4.31 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 4.56 (2H, s), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.37 (1H, s), 7.55-7.60 (5H, m), 7.75 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.88 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 10.20 (1H, s).

Working Example 238 (Production of Compound 238)

In dimethylformamide (5 ml) was dissolved in 2- (4- (1-pyrrolidinyl) phenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl- N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzo- cycloheptene-8-carboxamide (0.15 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.02 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate, and crude crystal was filtered. The crude crystal was recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give dimethyl- (N- (2- (4- (1- pyrrolidinyl) phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene- 8-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl)-4-tetrahydropyranylammonium iodide (0.05 g) as pale brown powder.

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) d: 1.80-2.20 (10H, m), 2.63 (2H, t, J=5.6Hz), 2.81-2.84 (2H, m), 2.88 (6H, s), 3.24-3.44 (6H, m), 3.54-3.65 (1H, m), 4.02-4.11 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, s), 6.62 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.36-7.60 (7H, m), 7.88 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.22 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2967,1663,1609cm-1.

Anal. for C36H44IN302'H2O : Calcd: C, 62.15; H, 6.66; N, 6.04.

Found: C, 61.89; H, 6.30; N, 5.97.

Working Example 239 (Production of Compound 239) In dimethylformamide (5 ml) was dissolved N- (4- ( (N-3- hydroxypropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2- (4-methyl- phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (0.2 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.04 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to give crude crystals, which were filtered and recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give N- (3-hydroxypropyl)-N, N- dimethyl- (N- (2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzo- cycloheptene-8-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl) ammonium iodide (0.05 g) as colorless crystals. mp 210-213t.

1H-NMR (CDCl3+CD30D) 6 : 2.00-2.20 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.71

(2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.87-2.92 (2H, m), 3.10 (6H, s), 3.54-3.65 (2H, m), 3.73 (2H, t, J=5.3Hz), 4.63 (2H, s), 7.22-7.27 (3H, m), 7.43-7.58 (7H, m), 7.80 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 9.21 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) V: 3337,2934,1653cm-1.

Anal. for C3lH37IN202 0. 5H20: Calcd: C, 61.49; H, 6.33; N, 4.63.

Found: C, 61.55; H, 6.22; N, 4.74.

Working Example 240 (Production of Compound 240) In dimethylformamide (5 ml) was dissolved N- (4- ( (N-3- hydroxypropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.14 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0. 04 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to give crude crystals, which were filtered and recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl- (N- (7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)-4- aminobenzyl) ammonium iodide (0.15 g) as colorless crystals. mp 216-219t.

1H-NMR(CDCl3+CD3OD) 8 : 2.00-2.20 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.06-3.10 (2H, m), 3.10 (6H, s), 3.51-3.61 (2H, m), 3.73 (2H, t, J=5.4Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.61 (2H, s), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.46-7.59 (7H, m), 7.81 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 9.54 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3306,1651cm-1.

Anal. for C3oH35INZO3 Calcd: C, 59.31; H, 5.97; N, 4.61.

Found: C, 59.36; H, 5.95; N, 4.75.

Working Example 241 (Production of Compound 241) In dimethylformamide (5 ml) was dissolved 7- (4- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methylphenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-N-methyl)- aminomethyl)-phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4- carboxamide (0.19 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.03 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was

evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to give crude crystals, which were filtered and recrystallized from ethanol-hexane to give dimethyl- (N- (7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carbonyl)-4- aminobenzyl)-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl) ammonium iodide (0.2 g) as colorless crystals. mp 220-222 C (dec.).

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6: 1.78-1.95 (2H, m), 2.05-2.20 (2H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.88 (6H, s), 2.95-3.05 (2H, m), 3.21-3.32 (4H, m), 3.50-3.65 (1H, m), 4.05-4.15 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, s), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.46-7.63 (7H, m), 7.81-7.90 (3H, m), 10.34 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2924,1657cm~1.

Working Example 242 (Production of Compound 242) In dimethylformamide (5 ml) was dissolved N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (pentan-3-yl)) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2- (4- methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxamide (0.17 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.08 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at 45 C overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to give crude crystals, which were filtered and recrystallized from ethanol-ethyl acetate to give dimethyl- (N- (2- (4-methyl- phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carbonyl)-4- aminobenzyl)-N- (pentan-3-yl) ammonium iodide (0.15 g) as colorless crystals. mp 190-194 C (dec.).

1H-NMR (CDC13) b: 1.15 (6H, t, J=7.4Hz), 1.67-1.82 (2H, m), 2.05-2.25 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.73 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.80-2.90 (2H, m), 3.11 (6H, s), 3.40-3.51 (1H, m), 4.91 (2H, s), 7.18-7.26 (3H, m), 7.44 (1H, dd, 4Hz), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.57-7.62 (4H, m), 7.80 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 8.35 (lH, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2936,1659cm"1.

Anal. for C33H41IN20 0. 5H20 : Calcd: C, 64.18; H, 6.85; N, 4.54.

Found: C, 63.84; H, 6.73; N, 4.47.

Reference Example 182 In DMF (50 ml) was dissolved N-cyclohexyl-N- methylamine (12.5 g, 0.11 mol), and to the solution were added potassium carbonate (27.6 g, 0.20 mol) and 4- nitrobenzylbromide (21.6 g, 0.10 mol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours. Under reduced pressure, the reaction mixture was concentrated. To the residue was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was extracted with water. The ethyl acetate layer was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with MgS04 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give N-cyclohexyl-N-methyl-N- (4- nitrobenzyl) amine (24.8 g).

1H-NMR (200 MHz, CDC13) 8 : 1.0-1.95 (10H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 3.66 (2H, s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

Reference Example 183 To a solution of N-cyclohexyl-N-methyl-N- (4- nitrobenzyl) amine (12.4 g, 50.0 mmol) in methanol (250 ml) were added nickel bromide (1.09 g, 5.0 mmol) and then sodium boron hydride (7.57 g, 200 mmol) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture were added nickel bromide (0.55 g, 2.5 mmol) and then sodium boron hydride (3.78 g, 100 mmol) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the reaction mixture was added water (100 ml), and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added ethyl acetate, and insoluble material was filtered <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> off with Celite. The filtrate was washed with ethyl acetate, and the ethyl acetate layer was dried with MgSO4 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with hexane to give 4- (N-cyclohexyl-N-methylamino- methyl) aniline (3.99 g, 37%).

H-NMR (200 MHz, CDC13) 6: 1.0-1.95 (10H, m), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.3-2.55 (1H, m), 3.46 (2H, s), 3.59 (2H, br s), 6.65 (2H,

d, J=8.5Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz).

Working Example 243 (Production of Compound 243) To a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.28 g), 4- (N-cyclohexyl- N-methylaminomethyl) aniline (0.24 g) and 1-hydroxybenzo- triazole (0.15 g) in dimethylformamide (10 ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (0.29 g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was cooled to room temperature, and to the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (3 mg) and triethylamine (0.42 ml). The mixture was stirred for 20 hours, poured into water, and extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was washed with ethyl acetate and dried to give N- (4- (N-cyclohexyl-N-methylaminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (0.40 g).

H-NMR (CDCl3) 6: 1.0-1.95 (10H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.35-2.55 (1H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.0-3.15 (2H, m), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.3-4.45 (2H, m), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.2-7.6 (11H, m).

Working Example 244 (Production of Compound 244) In dimethylformamide (7 ml) was dissolved N- (4- (N- cyclohexyl-N-methylaminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.15 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.06 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to give crude crystals, which were filtered and recrystallized from ethanol to give N-cyclohexyl-N, N-dimethyl-N- ( (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)-4-aminobenzyl) ammonium iodide (0.15 g).

H-NMR (CDCl3) 6: 1.0-1.8 (6H, m), 1.9-2.05 (2H, m), 2.25- 2.45 (2H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.95-3.15 (8H, m), 3.45-3.7 (1H,

m), 4.2-4.35 (2H, m), 4.83 (2H, s), 6. 99 (1H, d. J=8.4Hz), 7.21 (2H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.35-7.6 (6H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.85 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.79 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1659,1609,1593,1518,1493cm-1.

Working Example 245 (Production of Compound 245) In dimethylformamide (5 ml) was dissolved N- (4- (N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-morpholino-phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (0.20 g), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.03 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 32 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (dichloromethane/methanol). The desired fraction was concentrated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Insoluble material was filtered and recrystallized from ethanol to give dimethyl-N- (7- (4- morpholinophenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)- 4-aminobenzyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl) ammonium iodide (0.18 g).

1H-NMR (CDC13) 8 : 1.6-2.0 (2H, m), 2.1-2.3 (2H, m), 2.92 (6H, s), 2.95-3.2 (6H, m), 3.35-3.55 (2H, m), 3.8-3.9 (4H, m), 4.0-4.35 (5H, m), 4.84 (2H, s), 6.85-7.05 (3H, m), 7.35-7.85 (9H, m), 8.92 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1659,1609,1520,1495cm-1.

Reference Example 184 In tetrahydrofuran (100 ml) was dissolved 1,2- methlenedioxy-4-bromobenzene (24.0 g), and to the mixture was dropwise added n-butyllithium (1.6M hexane solution, 82 ml) at-55'C or less. The mixture was stirred at-70°C or less for 30 minutes. The resulting solution was dropwise added to a solution of trimethyl borate (18.6 g) in tetrahydrofuran (50 ml) at-60'C or less through cannula, and the mixture was stirred at-70C or less for 1 hour and then for 2 hours while warming the mixture to room temperature. To the reaction mixture were added 1N hydrochloric acid (130 ml) and diethylether (150 ml), and

the organic layer was separated. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated. The residue was washed with diisopropylether to give 3,4-methlene- dioxyphenyl borate (6.79 g).

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6 : 5.99 (2H, s), 6.8-6.95 (1H, m), 7.25-7.45 (2H, m).

Reference Example 185 To a mixture of methyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.57 g), 3,4-methlenedioxy- phenyl borate (O. 47 g) and sodium carbonate (0.42 g) were added water (2 ml) and 1,2-dimethoxyethane (12 ml). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (0.16 g). The mixture was stirred at 80 C for 14 hours and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give methyl 7- (3,4- methlenedioxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (0.43 g).

1H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 2.95-3.10 (2H, m), 3.83 (3H, s), 4.25-4.35 (2H, m), 6.01 (2H, s), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 6.95-7.10 (3H, m), 7.40 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.4Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.65 (1H, s).

Reference Example 186 To methyl 7- (3,4-methlenedioxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.40 g) were added methanol (5 ml) and 1N sodium hydroxide (3.7 ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (3.7 ml), and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Precipitate was washed with water and diethylether and dried under reduced

pressure to give 7- (3,4-methylene-dioxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.32 g).

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) d: 2.80-2.95 (2H, m), 4.15-4.35 (2H, m), 6.05 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8. lHz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, 7.29 (1H, d, J=1.7Hz), 7.53 (2H, dd, J=8.4,2.3Hz), 7.63 (1H, s), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.3Hz).

Working Example 246 (Production of Compound 246) To a solution of 7- (3,4-methlenedioxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.14 g), 4- (N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.11 g) and 1-hydroxy-benzotriazole (0.15 g) in dimethyl- formamide (10 ml) was added 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethyl- aminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (0.13 g) under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature. To the mixture were added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (3 mg) and triethylamine (0.19 ml), and the mixture was stirred for 18 hours, poured into water, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated sodium chloride solution, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give 7- (3, 4-methlenedioxyphenyl)-4- (N-methyl-N- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.19 g).

H-NMR (CDCl3) 6: 1.55-1.85 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.80 (1H, m), 3.00-3.15 (2H, m), 3.30-3.45 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.95-4.15 (2H, m), 4.30-4.45 (2H, m), 6.01 (2H, s), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 6.95-7.10 (3H, m), 7.20-7.65 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) V: 1653,1597,1514,1483cm-1.

Working Example 247 (Production of Compound 247) In dimethylformamide (5 ml) was dissolved 7- (3,4- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methlenedioxyphenyl)-4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (95 mg), and to the mixture was added methyl iodide (0.012 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture

was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate.

Insoluble material was filtered and recrystallized from ethanol to give dimethyl-N- (7- (3,4-methylenedioxy- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4-carbonyl)-4-amino- benzyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl) ammonium iodide (101 mg). iH-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.7-2.0 (2H, m), 2.15-2.3 (2H, m), 2.85- 3.1 (8H, m), 3.4-3.55 (2H, m), 4.0-4.35 (5H, m), 4.85 (2H, s), 5.96 (2H, s), 6.81 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 6.9-7.1 (3H, m), 7.25-7.7 (5H, m), 7.83 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.89 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1659,1609,1520,1495cm-1.

Working Example 248 (Production of Compound 248) In aqueous methanol was dissolved N, N-dimethyl-N- (4- ( ( (2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocyclo- hepten-8-yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl)-N- (4-tetrahydro- pyranyl) ammonium iodide (19 g), and the mixture was subjected to ion exchange resin (DOWEXl-x8,100-200 mesh, Cl-type) column, which was eluted with aqueous methanol.

The solvent of the desired fractions was evaporated, and to the residue was added acetone to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give N, N- dimethyl-N- (4- ( ( (2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H- benzocyclohepten-8-yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl)-N- (4- tetrahydropyranyl) ammonium chloride (10.1 g) as colorless crystals. mp 226-232 ; C (dec.).

H-NMR (CDCl3+CD30D) 6: 1.80-2.00 (2H, m), 2.07-2.26 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.72 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.85-2.91 (2H, m), 3.00 (6H, s), 3.54 (2H, t, J=11.3Hz), 4.00-4.21 (3H, m), 4.70 (2H, s), 7.21-7.29 (3H, m), 7.42-7.56 (7H, m), 7.81 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 9.06 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2934,1655cm-1.

Anal. for C33H39C1N202: Calcd: C, 74.62; H, 7.40; N, 5.27; Cl, 6.67.

Found: C, 74.35; H, 7.33; N, 5.20; Cl, 6.80.

Working Example 248a (Production of Compound 248)

To a solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-2- (4- methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxamide (9.38 g, 23.3 mmol) in DMF (50 ml) was dropwise added a solution of N, N-dimethyl-N-tetrahydropyran-4- ylamine (4.5 g, 35.0 mmol) in DMF (50 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred for 23 hours. The solvent was evaporated to give powder, which was washed with acetone and dried. The resulting colorless powder was recrystallized from ethanol to give N, N-dimethyl-N- (4- ( ( (2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzocyclohepten- 8-yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl)-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl)- ammonium chloride (Compound 248) (10.6 g, 86%) as colorless powder.

Working Example 249 (Production of Compound 249) In aqueous acetonitrile was dissolved N, N-dimethyl- <BR> <BR> <BR> N- (4- ( ( (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4- yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl)-N- (4-oxocyclohexyl) ammonium iodide (22.8 g), and the mixture was subjected to ion exchange resin (DOWEX-SBR, Cl-type) column, which was eluted with aqueous acetonitrile. The solvent of the desired fractions was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in water. The mixture was subjected to freeze-drying to give N, N-dimethyl-N- (4- ( ( (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepin-4-yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl)-N- (4-oxocyclo- hexyl) ammonium chloride (Compound 249) (16.1 g) as colorless powder.

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6: 2.05-2.25 (2H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.41- 2.61 (6H, m), 2.97 (6H, s), 2.97-3.00 (2H, m), 3.75-3. 90 (1H, m), 4.30 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 4.57 (2H, s), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.45 (1H, s), 7.53-7.60 (5H, m), 7.78 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.34 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3025,2967,1717,1655cm-1.

Anal. for C33H37C1N203 O-5H20: Calcd: C, 71.53; H, 6.91; N, 5.06; C1,6.40.

Found: C, 71.21; H, 6.94; N, 4.94; C1,6.24.

Working Example 249a (Production of Compound 249) To a solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (214 mg, 0.530 mmol) in N, N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) was dropwise added a solution of 4-dimethylaminocyclohexanone (112 mg, 0.795 mmol) in N, N-dimethylformamide (1 ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred for 14 hours.

The solvent was evaporated to give crude product, which was washed with ether to give N, N-dimethyl-N- (4- ( ( (7- (4- <BR> <BR> <BR> methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-yl) carbonyl)- amino) benzyl)-N- (4-oxocyclohexyl) ammonium chloride (Compound 249) (305 mg) as colorless powder.

Working Example 250 (Production of Compound 250) To a solution of N- (4-chloromethylphenyl)-7- (4- ethoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (2.38 g) in DMF (20 ml) was added N, N-dimethyl-N- tetrahydropyran-4-ylamine (1.42 g) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 14 hours. To the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate (100 ml) to precipitate crystals, which were collected by filtration. The crystal was washed with ethyl acetate to give crude product as pale yellow crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give as N- (4- ( ( (7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin- 4-yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl)-N, N-dimethyl-N- (4- tetrahydropyranyl) ammonium chloride (Compound 250) (1.29 g) colorless crystals. m. p. 200-204'C H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 : 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.75- 1.98 (2H, m), 2.06-2.24 (2H, m), 2.88 (6H, s), 2.94-3.05 (2H, m), 3.28-3.43 (2H, m), 3.49-3.69 (1H, m), 3.99-4.13 (2H, m), 4.07 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.23-4.35 (2H, m), 4.47 (2H, s), 6.98-7.07 (3H, m), 7.37 (lH, s), 7.50-7.61 (5H, m), 7.72 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.87 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 10.22 (lH, s).

IR (KBr) v : 1407,1317,1294, 1240, 831 cm-1

Anal. for C33H39N204Cl Calcd: C, 70.38; H, 6.98; N, 4.97; Cl, 6.30 Found: C, 70.49; H, 7.08; N, 4.94; Cl, 6.19.

Working Example 250a (Production of Compound 250) In aqueous methanol was dissolved N- (4- ( ( (7- (4- ethoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-yl) carbonyl)- amino) benzyl)-N, N-dimethyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl)- ammonium iodide (26.6 g), and the mixture was subjected to ion exchange resin (DOWEX-SBR, Cl-type) column, which was eluted with aqueous methanol. The solvent of the desired fractions was evaporated, and to the residue was added acetone to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give N- (4- ( ( (7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl)-N, N- dimethyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl) ammonium chloride (Compound 250) (16.6 g) as colorless crystals.

Working Example 251 (Production of Compound 251) To a solution of N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydrothiopyran-4- yl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.2g) in dichloromethane (lOml) was added mCPBA (O. lg) at-10 to -20 C, and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated brine and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give N- (4- ( (N- (l-oxotetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) phenyl) 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 251) (E, Z mixture: 0.12g) as colorless powder.

'H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 1.80-1.97 (2H, m), 2.17 (1.4H, S), 2.28 (1.6H, s), 2.37-2.51 (3H, m), 2.39 (3H, S), 2.56-2.73 (2H,

m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.15-3.28 (2H, m), 3.54 (0.9H, s), 3.63 (1.1H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23-7.34 (4H, m), 7.44-7.57 (6H, m), 7.64 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3279,2946,1651cm'1.

Anal. Calcd. for C31H34N203S : C, 72.34; H, 6.66; N, 5.44.

Found C, 72.31; H, 6.66; N, 5.35.

Working Example 252 (Production of Compound 252) To a suspension of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.15g) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added under ice-cooling oxalyl chloride (0.15ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml). The mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a mixture of 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (0.13g) and triethylamine (0.23ml) in tetrahydrofuran (15ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol/hexane to give 2- (4-methyl- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-N- (4- ( (1-oxophosphorinane-l-yl)methyl)-phenyl)- 6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 252) (0.16g) as colorless crystals. mp 282-283OC (dec.).

H-NMR (Ôppm, CDC13) 1.40-1.60 (2H, m), 1.70-1.80 (6H, m), 1.80-2.20 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.72 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.86-2.95 (2H, m), 3.16 (2H, d, J=13.6Hz), 7.15-7.26 (4H, m), 7.42-7.52 (5H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.80 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2932,1659cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C3lH34NO2P 0. 2H20: C, 76.43; H, 7.12; N, 2.87.

Found C, 76.20; H, 7.31; N, 3.00.

Working Example 253 (Production of Compound 253) To a suspension of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.3g) in dichloromethane (5ml) were added under ice-cooling oxalyl chloride (0.3ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). The mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a mixture of 4- (N-methyl-N- (tetra- hydrothiopyran-4-yl)-aminomethyl) aniline (0.27g) and triethylamine (0.45ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)- phenyl)-2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocyclo- heptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 253) (0.45g) as colorless crystals. mp 177-178°C.

H-NMR (Oppm, CDC13) 1.65-1.85 (2H, m), 2.14-2.20 (2H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.47-2.53 (1H, m), 2.68-2.72 (6H, m), 2.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 7.21-7.27 (2H, m), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.42-7.52 (5H, m), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.63 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2932,1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C32H3, N20S. 0. 2H20: C, 76.82; H, 7.33; N, 5.60.

Found C, 76.89; H, 7.35; N, 5.64.

Working Example 254 (Production of Compound 254a and 254b) To a solution of N- (4- ( (N-tetrahydrothiopyran-4-

yl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (0.3g) in dichloromethane (20ml) was added mCPBA (0.18g) at-10 to -20C, and the mixture was stirred for 1.5 hours. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give two kinds of crude crystals, each of which was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/ethanol/hexane to give (E) or (Z)-N- (4- ( (N- (1-oxotetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl)-N- methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2- (4-methylphenyl)-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 254a) (76mg) and (Z) or (E)-N- (4- ( (N- (1-oxotetrahydro- thiopyran-4-yl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-2- (4- methylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8- carboxamide (Compound 254b) (O. llg) as colorless crystals, respectively.

Compound254a: mp 218-219°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) 1.80-2.00 (2H, m), 2.10-2.20 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.25-2.39 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, S), 2.61-2.76 (5H, m), 2.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.23-3.33 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 7.22-7.31 (4H, m), 7.42-7.52 (5H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.66 (1H, s).

Anal. Calcd. for C12Hl6N202S. 2HO: C, 74.44; H, 7.11; N, 5.43.

Found C, 74.43; H, 7.18; N, 5.66.

Compound254b: mp 216-218°C.

1H-NMR (Ôppm, CDC13) 1.80-2.00 (3H, m), 2.10-2.25 (3H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, S), 2.44-2.53 (2H, m), 2.69-2.76 (3H, m), 2.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.07-3.17 (2H, m), 3.71 (2H,

s), 7.22-7.27 (2H, m), 7.35-7.52 (7H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.73 (1H, s).

Working Example 255 (Production of Compound 255) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 2- (4-methyl- phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.3g), and to the mixture were added, under ice- cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.3ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and the solution was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of 4- (N-ethyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.27g) and triethylamine (0.45ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give <BR> <BR> <BR> N- (4- ( (N-ethyl-N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl)-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-2- (4-methylphenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H- benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 255) (0.38g) as colorless crystals. mp 122-123°C.

'H-NMR (Oppm, CDCl3) 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.62-1.72 (4H, m), 2.13-2.19 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.57 (2H, q, J=7. 1Hz), 2.69-2.76 (3H, m), 2.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.34 (2H, dt, J=3.4, 10.9Hz), 3.62 (2H, s), 3.97-4.04 (2H, m), 7.21-7.28 (3H, m), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.42-7.57 (6H, m), 7.62 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2936,1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C33H38N202 : C, 80.13; H, 7.74; N, 5.66.

Found C, 79.96; H, 7.77; N, 5.38.

Working Example 256 (Production of Compound 256)

To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.3g) in dichloromethane (6ml) were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.25ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml). The mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of 4- ( (N-methyl-N- (pentan-3-yl)) aminomethyl)-aniline (0.23g) and triethylamine (0.42ml) in tetrahydrofuran (15ml).

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N- (pentan-3-yl) amino) methyl)-phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 256) (0.34g) as colorless crystals. mp 136-137°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 0.94 (6H, t, J=7.3Hz), 1.26-1.54 (4H, m), 2.13 (3H, s), 2.17-2.32 (1H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 3.29 (2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 3.55 (2H, s), 7.24- 7.28 (2H, m), 7.31-7.40 (3H, m), 7.44-7.57 (6H, m), 7.66 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2959,2928,1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C31H36N20S: C, 76.82; H, 7.49; N, 5.78.

Found C, 76.77; H, 7.21; N, 5.63.

Working Example 257 (Production of Compound 257) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.25g), and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.23ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and the mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of 2- (N- (4- aminobenzyl)-N-methylamino)-1,3-propanediol (0.21g) and triethylamine (0.37ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/ethanol/hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-bis (hydroxy- methyl) methyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 257) (0.22g) as colorless crystals. mp 199-201°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 2.30 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.96-3.03 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.61-3.73 (4H, m), 3.78 (2H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23- 7.32 (4H, m), 7.44-7.58 (6H, m), 7.62 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3260,2928,1653cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C29H32N204'0. 2H20: C, 73.15; H, 6.86; N, 5.88.

Found C, 73.20; H, 6.86; N, 5.91.

Working Example 258 (Production of Compound 258) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.3g), and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.28ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and the mixture was

added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of N- (4-aminobenzyl) sarcosine methyl ester (0.25g) and triethylamine (0.45ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give <BR> <BR> <BR> N-(4-((N-methoxycarbonylmethyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 258) (0.38g) as colorless crystals. mp 135-136°C.

1H-NMR (6 ppm, CDC1,) 2.39 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.26 (2H, s), 3.65 (2H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22-7.36 (4H, m), 7.43-7.60 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: Anal. Calcd. for C29H30N2O : C, 74.02; H, 6.43; N, 5.95.

Found C, 74.07; H, 6.47; N, 5.94.

Working Example 259 (Production of Compound 259) In methanol (20ml) and THF (lOml) was dissolved N- (4- ( (N-methoxycarbonylmethyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (0.24g), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide solution (3. Oml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight and concentrated. The residue was neutralized with 1N hydrochloric acid, and precipitated materials were filtered and dissolved in methanol. The mixture was filtered, and to the filtrate was added 4N hydrochloric acid-ethyl acetate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with methanol/ diethylether to give N- (4- ( (N-carboxymethyl-N-methyl)-

aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide hydrochloride (Compound 259) (0.21g) as pale yellow amorphous. lH-NMR (5ppm, DMSO-d6) 2.34 (3H, s), 2.76 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, br), 3.36 (2H, br), 4.02 (2H, s), 4.30 (2H, br), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.38 (1H, s), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.55-7.59 (3H, m), 7.76 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.82 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 10.18 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1744cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C28H29ClN204-0. 5H20 :] C, 66.99; H, 6.02; N, 5.58.

Found C, 66.93; H, 5.87; N, 5.11.

Working Example 260 (Production of Compound 260) In dichloromethane (lOml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.3g), and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.25ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and the mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of N- (4-aminobenzyl) sarcosine methyl ester (0.23g) and triethylamine (0.42ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-methoxycarbonylmethyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)- 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 260) (0.43g) as colorless crystals. mp 148-150°C.

'H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 2.39 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H,

t, J=6.0Hz), 3.26 (2H, s), 3.29 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 3.66 (2H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 7.24-7.58 (11H, m), 7.67 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 1738cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C29H30N203S: C, 71.58; H, 6.21; N, 5.76.

Found C, 71.75; H, 5.95; N, 5.60.

Working Example 261 (Production of Compound 261) In methanol (20ml) and THF (lOml) was dissolved N- (4- ( (N-methoxycarbonylmethyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzothiepine- 4-carboxamide (0. 23g), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide solution (2. 4ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, concentrated and neutralized with 1N hydrochloric acid. Precipitated materials were filtered, washed with water and recrystallized from ethanol/hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-carboxymethyl-N- methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methyl-phenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 261) (0.16g) as colorless crystals. mp 243-245°C.

1H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6) 2.34 (6H, br), 3.00 (2H, br), 3.16 (2H, br), 3.22 (2H, br), 3.80 (2H, br), 7.20-7.35 (4H, m), 7.45-7.72 (7H, m), 7.82 (1H, s), 10.14 (1H, s).

Anal. Calcd. for CzeHzaN203S'0. 5H20: C, 69.83; H, 6.07; N, 5.82.

Found C, 69.62; H, 5.92; N, 5.58.

Working Example 262 (Production of Compound 262) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,4-carboxylic acid (0.2g), and to the mixture were added, under ice- cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.18ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and the mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of 1- (N- (4-aminobenzyl)-N-methylamino)-3- propanol (0.15g) and triethylamine (0.28ml) in

tetrahydrofuran (lOml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-3-hydroxypropyl-N- methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 262) (0.16g) as colorless crystals. mp 147-148°C.

H-NMR dppm, CDC13) 1.69-1.80 (2H, m), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.67 (2H, t, J=5.6Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 3.28 (2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 3.53 (2H, s), 3.78 (2H, t, J=5.3Hz), 7.24-7.32 (3H, m), 7.41-7.50 (4H, m), 7.53-7.60 (4H, m), 7.81 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3266,2948,1649cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C29H32N202S-0. 3H20 : C, 72.86; H, 6.87; N, 5.86.

Found C, 72.90; H, 6.70; N, 6.05.

Working Example 263 (Production of Compound 263) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.2g), and to the mixture were added, under ice- cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and the mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of 4- ( (N-3-methoxypropyl-N-methyl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.16g) and triethylamine (0.3ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The

solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give N- (4- ((N-3-methoxypropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methyl-phenyl)-2,4-carboxamide (Compound 263) (0.28g) as colorless crystals. mp 121-123°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 1.75-1.84 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.45 (2H, t, J=7.3Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.43 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 3.47 (2H, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.23-7.33 (4H, m), 7.44-7.56 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) V: 2934,1653cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C3oH3qNZO3 : C, 76. 57; H, 7.28; N, 5.95.

Found C, 76.41; H, 7.24; N, 6.02.

Working Example 264 (Production of Compound 264) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.15g), and to the mixture were added, under ice- cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.15ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and the mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of 4- ( (N-3-methoxypropyl-N-methyl) amino- methyl) aniline (0.12g) and triethylamine (0.21ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water.

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were

recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give N- (4- ( (N-3-methoxypropyl-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl)-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 264) (0.18g) as colorless crystals. mp 128-129°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 1.70-1. 87 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2. 40 (3H, s), 2.45 (2H, t, J=8.4Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=5.6Hz), 3.29 (2H, t, J=5.6Hz), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.43 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 3.47 (2H, s), 7.24-7.33 (3H, m), 7.40-7.58 (8H, m), 7.68 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2924,1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C3oH34N202S: C, 74. 04; H, 7.04; N, 5.76.

Found C, 73.80; H, 6.95; N, 5.87.

Working Example 265 (Production of Compound 265) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 2- (4-methyl- phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (0.2g), and to the mixture were added, under ice- cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.19ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and the mixture was added dropwise, under ice-cooling, to a solution of (4-aminophenyl)- (2-pyridyl) methanol (0.15g) <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> and triethylamine (0. 3m1) in tetrahydrofuran (15m1). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give 2- (4- methylphenyl)-N- (4-hydroxy (2-pyridyl) methylphenyl)-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocyclo-heptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 265) (0.30g) as colorless crystals. mp 195-196°C.

'H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) 2.12-2.18 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.71 (2H, t, J=6.2Hz), 2.85-2.91 (2H, m), 5.31 (1H, d, J=3.8Hz), 5.75 (1H, d, J=3.8Hz), 7.12-7.26 (4H, m), 7.35-7.67 (11H, m), 8.57 (1H, d, J=5.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 2930,1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C, lH2, N202-0. 2H20: C, 80.21; H, 6.17; N, 6.04.

Found C, 80.15; H, 6.05; N, 6.13.

Working Example 266 (Production of Compound 266) In dichloromethane (25ml) was dissolved 2- (4- methyl-phenyl)-N- (4-hydroxy (2-pyridyl) methylphenyl)- 6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (0.2g), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, mCPBA (0.14g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and to the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution. The mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give 2- (4- methylphenyl)-N- (4-hydroxy (1-oxidepyridin-2-yl) methyl- phenyl)-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 266) (0.12g) as colorless crystals. mp 127-128°C.

H-NMR (Ôppm, CDC13) 2.14-2.20 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.73 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 2.87-2.92 (2H, m), 6.07 (1H, s), 6.40 (1H, br), 6.93-6.98 (1H, m), 7.22-7.28 (4H, m), 7.43-7.53 (7H, m), 7.67 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.75 (1H, s), 8.24-8.28 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2928,1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C31H28N203 0-5H20: C, 76.68; H, 6.02; N, 5.77.

Found C, 76.59; H, 6.00; N, 5.65.

Working Example 267 (Production of Compound 267)

In dimethylformamide (5ml) was dissolved N- (4- (piperidin-2-ylcarbonyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (0.2g), and to the mixture were added sodium hydrogen carbonate (0.05g) and methyl iodide (O. lml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol/ethyl acetate to give N, N-dimethyl-2- (4- ( (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carbonyl) amino) benzoyl) piperidinium iodide (Compound 267) (0.16g) as colorless powder. mp 236-237 C (dec.).

H-NMR (Ô ppm, CDC13) 1.75-2.10 (4H, m), 2.15-2.38 (2H, m), 2.38 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.43 (3H, s), 3.53 (3H, s), 3.62-3.68 (1H, m), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.68 (1H, br), 6.41-6.45 (1H, m), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.43-7.52 (4H, m), 7.73 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.95 (2H, d, J=9.2Hz), 8.34 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.59 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 2955,1674cm~l.

Anal. Calcd. for C32H3sIN203-0. 5H20: C, 60.86; H, 5.75; N, 4.44.

Found C, 60.89; H, 5.49; N, 4.52.

Working Example 268 (Production of Compound 268) To a solution of 2-methyl-6- (4-methylphenyl)- quinoline-3-carboxylic acid (120mg) and 1-hydroxy- benzotriazole (88mg) in DMF (5ml) was added at room temperature 1-ethyl-3- (3'-dimethylaminopropyl)- carbodiimide hydrochloride (125mg), and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To the mixture was added a solution of 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (109mg) and triethylamine (O. lml) in DMF (3ml), and the mixture was stirred for 3 days. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with chloroform, and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium

sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was separated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 2) and recrystallized from (ethanol/ethyl acetate) to give pale yellow crystals of 2-methyl-6- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (pentamethylenephosphorylmethylphenyl) quinoline-3- carboxamide (Compound 268) (116.1mg). m. p. 273-275 °C 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1,) 6 1.01-1.84 (1OH, m), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.90 (3H, s), 3.04 (2H, d, J=12.6 Hz), 7.17-7.25 (2H, m), 7.32 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.61 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.99-8.13 (3H, m), 8.30 (1H, s), 9.44 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1516,1319,1159,847,816 cm-l Anal. Calcd. for C3oH31N202P'0. 3H20 Calcd. C, 73.84; H, 6.53; N, 5.74; P, 6.35.

Found. C, 73.67; H, 6.58; N, 5.67; P, 6.27.

Working Example 269 (Production of Compound 269) Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-isopropylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (130mg) in THF (10ml) was added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.07ml) and then a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml).

To the mixture were added 1- (4-aminobenzyl)- phosphorinane-1-oxide (117mg) and triethylamine (0.15ml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol/ethyl acetate to give yellow crystals of (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl]-N- (pentaethylenephosphorylmethylphenyl) acrylamide

(Compound 269) (60.5mg). m. p. 295 C (dec.) H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.28 (6H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51-2.10 (1OH, m), 2.89-3.00 (1H, m), 3.15 (2H, d, J=13.2 Hz), 6.48 (1H, d, J=15.0 Hz), 7.15-7.33 (6H, m), 7.50-7.62 (4H, m), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.0 Hz), 8.37-8.59 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1510,1412,1356,1327, 793 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. For C28H32NO2SP Calcd. C, 70.41; H, 6.75; N, 2.93.

Found. C, 70.06 ; H, 6.82; N, 2.98.

Working Example 270 (Production of Compound 270) Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-tert-butylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (120mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at 0°C 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-l-oxide (104mg) and triethylamine (0.12ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol to give yellow crystals of (E)-N- (4-pentamethylene phosphorylmethylphenyl)-3- [5- (4-tert-butylphenyl)- thiophen-2-yl] acrylamide (Compound 270) (82.1mg). m. p. >300 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.35 (9H, s), 1.50-2.22 (10H, m), 3.15 (2H, d, J=13.2 Hz), 6.53 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.12- 7.30 (4H, m), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.49-7.60 (4H, m), 7.82 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 8.79-8.98 (1H, m).

IR (KBr)

852,793 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. For C29H34NO2SP Calcd. C, 70.85; H, 6.97; N, 2.85; P, 6.30.

Found. C, 70.61; H, 6.90; N, 2.89; P, 6.17.

Working Example 271 (Production of Compound 271) Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of 2- (4- methylphenyl) benzofuran-5-carboxylic acid (130mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.07ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at 0°C 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-1-oxide (126mg) and triethyl-amine (0.15ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hour. The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The resulting crystals were recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless crystals of 2- (4- methylphenyl)-N- (4-pentamethylenephosphorylmethyl- phenyl) benzofuran-5-carboxamide (Compound 271) (134.6mg). m. p. 297-296 °C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.42-2. 16 (1OH, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 3.17 (2H, d, J=13.2 Hz), 7.04 (1H, s), 7.24-7.33 (4H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.67 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.76-7.85 (3H, m), 8.14 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.15-8.19 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 3390,2929,1657,1524,1323,1230,1161,1132, 849,824,800,760 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. For C28H28NO3P Calcd. C, 73.51; H, 6.17; N, 3.06.

Found. C, 73.45; H, 5.89; N, 2.83.

Working Example 272 (Production of Compound 272) To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl) benzofuran-6- carboxylic acid (130mg) in THF (lOml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.07ml) and a drop of dimethylformamide at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under

reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at OC 1- (4-aminobenzyl) phosphorinane-l-oxide (126mg) and triethylamine (0.15ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with dichloromethane, and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was recrystallized from ethanol to give pale yellow crystals of 2- (4-methyl-phenyl)-N- (4-pentamethylenephosphoryl- methylphenyl) benzofuran-6-carboxamide (Compound 272) (149.9mg). m. p. >300 °C IR (KBr) 820 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. For C28HzeNO3P Calcd. C, 73.51; H, 6.17; N, 3.06.

Found. C, 73.50; H, 6.17; N, 2.92.

Working Example 273 (Production of Compound 273) To a solution of 7- (4-methylsulfonylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (lOOmg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.05ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at O C 4-[N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)- aminomethyl] aniline (71mg) and triethylamine (O. lml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours.

The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 3) and recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless crystals of 7- (4-methylsulfonylphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetra-

hydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 273) (123mg). m. p. 233-235 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.62-1.82 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.56-2.73 (1H, m), 3.04-3.15 (2H, m), 3.10 (3H, s), 3.31-3.43 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.99-4.09 (2H, m), 4.39 (2H, t, J=4.5 Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24-7.35 (3H, m), 7.46-7.60 (5H, m), 7.74 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 8.00 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3292,1645,1524,1308,1144 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C3lH34N20sS Calcd. C, 68.11; H, 6.27; N, 5.12; S, 5.87.

Found. C, 67.94; H, 6.40; N, 5.09; S, 5.90.

Working Example 274 (Production of Compound 274) Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-isopropylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (130mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.07ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at onc 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] aniline (116mg) and triethylamine (0.15ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hour.

The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine, dried with magnesium sulfate, concentrated and purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give yellow crystals of (E)-3- [5- (4-isopropylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl]- N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- phenyl] acrylamide (Compound 274) (162.9mg). m. p. 187-189 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.27 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 1.54-1.84 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.72 (1H, m), 2.84-3.01 (1H, m), 3.30-3.44 (2H, m), 3.56 (2H, s), 3.97-4.10 (2H, m), 6.31 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.19-7.35 (7H, m), 7.49-7.61 (4H, m),

7.84 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3315,1664,1606,1535,1512,1408,1335,1169, 829,804 cell Anal. Calcd. for C29H34N202S Calcd. C, 73.38; H, 7.22; N, 5.90; S, 6.76.

Found. C, 73.12; H, 7.34; N, 5.88; S, 6.83.

Working Example 275 (Production of Compound 275) A solution of 7- (4-methylthiophenyl)-N- [4- [N- methyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]- 2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (110mg) and sodium periodate (48mg) in methanol/water (40/15ml) was stirred at room temperature for 2 days. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with chloroform.

The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=l: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol/ethyl acetate to give colorless crystals of 7- (4-methylsulfinylphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl- N- (4-tetrahydropyran-4-yl)aminomethyl]phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 275) (15.5mg).

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.52-1.83 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.52-2.74 (1H, m), 2.77 (3H, s), 3.10 (2H, t, J=4.4 Hz), 3.29-3.43 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.98-4.10 (2H, m), 4.39 (2H, t, J=4. 4 Hz), 7.11 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.23-7.35 (3H, m), 7.44-7.63 (5H, m), 7.71 (4H, s).

IR (KBr) 1240,1038,822 cm-1 Working Example 276 (Production of Compound 276) Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-tert-butylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (130mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.06ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture

were added at O C 4-[N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] aniline (109mg) and triethylamine (0. 13m1), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 days.

The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give yellow crystals of (E)-3- [5- (4-tert-butylphenyl) thiophen-2- yl]-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl] phenyl] acrylamide (Compound 276) (107.3mg). m.p. °C 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 5 1.35 (9H, s), 1.50-1.86 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.51-2.76 (1H, m), 3.30-3.45 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.99-4.10 (2H, m), 6.32 (1H, d, J=14.8 Hz), 7.21-7.35 (5H, m), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.51-7.61 (4H, m), 7.84 (1H, d, J=14.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1535,1335,831 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C3pH36N22S'O. lH20 Calcd. C, 73.46; H, 7.44; N, 5.71.

Found. C, 73.41; H, 7.41; N, 5.83.

Working Example 277 (Production of Compound 277) Under nitrogen atmosphere, to a solution of 2- (4- methylphenyl) benzofuran-5-carboxylic acid (200mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at 0°C 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] aniline (192mg) and triethylamine (0. 22ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours.

The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The resulting crystals were

recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless crystals of <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 2- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- (N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl) phenyl] benzofuran-5-carboxamide (Compound 277) (295.8mg). m. p. 233-236 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.62-1.83 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.57-2.72 (1H, m), 3.32-3.44 (2H, m), 3.59 (2H, s), 3.99-4.09 (2H, m), 7.03 (1H, s), 7.31-7.36 (4H, m), 7.56-7.64 (3H, m), 7.76-7.82 (3H, m), 7.87 (1H, s), 8.11 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3388,2943,1647,1597,1525,1408,1319,1148, 794 cm~l Anal. Calcd. For C29H3oN203 Calcd. C, 76.63; H, 6.65; N, 6.16, Found. C, 76.61; H, 6.47; N, 6.00.

Working Example 278 (Production of Compound 278) To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl) benzofuran-6- carboxylic acid (200mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (O. lml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at 0'C 4- [N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (192mg) and triethylamine (0.22ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hour. The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4-+1 : 2-+2: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give pale yellow crystals of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl] benzofuran-6-carboxamide (Compound 278) (280mg). m.p. °C

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 8 1.41-1.82 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.56-2. 74 (1H, m), 3.32-3.44 (2H, m), 3.59 (2H, s), 3.98-4.12 (2H, m), 7.02 (1H, s), 7.25-7.37 (4H, m), 7.61-7.66 (3H, m), 7.72-7.81 (3H, m), 7.92 (1H, s), 8.07 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 822 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C29H30N203 Calcd. C, 76. 63 ; H, 6.65; N, 6.16.

Found. C, 76.79; H, 6.39; N, 6.13.

Working Example 279 (Production of Compound 279) To a solution of (E)-3- [5- (4-methylphenyl) thiophen- 2-yl]-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl] phenyl] acrylamide (lOOmg) in DMF (3ml) was added at room temperature methyl iodide (0. 5ml), and the mixture was stirred for 2 days. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added acetonitrile.

The resulting crystals were collected by filtration to give yellow crystals of N, N-dimethyl-N- [4- [ [ (E)-3- [5- (4- methylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl]-2-propenoyl] amino] benzyl]- 4-tetrahydropyranyl ammonium iodide (Compound 279) (101. lmg). m. p. 212-216 °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 61.74-1.99 (2H, m), 2.09-2.22 (2H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.87 (6H, br s), 3.24-3.42 (2H, m), 3.48-3.66 (1H, m), 4.00-4.11 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.44-7.58 (4H, m), 7.61 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.76 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.82 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 10.43 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 3165,1675,1606,1525,1155,814 cm~ Anal. Calcd. for C28H33N2O2SI#0.5H2O Calcd. C, 56.28; H, 5.74; N, 4.69.

Found. C, 56.04; H, 5.71; N, 4.71.

Working Example 280 (Production of Compound 280) To a solution of (E)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro- pyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-3- [5- (4-isopropyl- phenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylamide (80mg) in DMF (5ml) was

added at room temperature methyl iodide (0.04ml), and the mixture was stirred for 3 days. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added acetonitrile. The resulting crystals were collected by filtration to give yellow crystals of N, N-dimethyl-N- [4- [ [ (E)-3- [5- (4-isopropylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl]-2- propenoyl] amino] benzyl]-4-tetrahydropyranyl ammonium iodide (Compound 280) (76.9mg). m. p. 217-220 °C 'H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 61.23 (6H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 1.72-2.01 (2H, m), 2.08-2.23 (2H, m), 2.79-3.01 (1H, m), 2.87 (6H, s), 3.25-3.44 (2H, m), 3.49-3.68 (1H, m), 3.99-4.12 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d J=8.5 Hz), 7.44-7.57 (4H, m), 7.63 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.76 (1H, d, J=15.4 Hz), 7.82 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 10.42 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1527,1452,1417,1323,1252, 1163,843,802 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C30H37N202SI Calcd. C, 58.44; H, 6.05; N, 4.54.

Found. C, 58.24; H, 5.83; N, 4.27.

Working Example 281 (Production of Compound 281) To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- (N- methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl) phenyl]- benzofuran-5-carboxamide (120mg) in DMF (20ml) was added at room temperature methyl iodide (0.04ml), and the mixture was stirred for 24 hours. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethanol.

The resulting crystals were collected by filtration to give yellow crystals of N, N-dimethyl-N- [4- [ [2- (4-methyl- phenyl) benzofuran-5-carbonyl] amino]-benzyl]-4-tetra- hydropyranyl ammonium iodide (Compound 281) (142. 1mg). m. p. 208-212 °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 61.71-2.01 (2H, m), 2.12-2.23 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.89 (6H, s), 3.10-3.43 (2H, m), 3.48-3.69 (1H, m), 4.03-4.15 (2H, m), 4.48 (2H, s), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8. 0 Hz), 7.53-7.59 (3H, m), 7.77 (1H, d J=8.4 Hz), 7.85-7.99

(5H, m), 8.29 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 10.52 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 3277,1643,1595,1525,1468,1416,1325,842,820, 789,762 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C30H33N203I 1. OH20 Calcd. C, 58.64; H, 5.74; N, 4.56.

Found. C, 58.98; H, 5.62; N, 4.55.

Working Example 282 (Production of Compound 282) To a solution of 7- (4-methoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (150mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.13ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at O 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl] aniline (116mg) and triethylamine (0.2ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 4) and recrystallized from ethanol/diethylether to give pale yellow crystals of 7- (4-methoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl- N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 282) (128.5mg). m. p. 162-164 °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.61-1.83 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.72 (1H, m), 3.05-3.10 (2H, m), 3.26-3.44 (4H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.96-4.09 (2H, m), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35-7.43 (2H, m), 7.48-7.57 (6H, m), 7.68 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 3332,1647,1515,1248,818 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C3, H34N203S Calcd. C, 72.34; H, 6.66; N, 5.44.

Found. C, 72.25; H, 6.67; N, 5.43.

Working Example 283 (Production of Compound 283) To a solution of 7- (4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (200mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.30ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at O C 4-[N-(4,4-ethylenedioxycyclohexyl)-N- methylaminomethyl] aniline (0.20g) and triethylamine (0.3ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue solid was recrystallized from acetone/diethylether to give pale yellow crystals of N- [4- [N- (4,4-ethylenedioxy- cyclohexyl)-N-methylaminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methoxy- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 283) (226.4mg). m. p. 198-201 °C 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 81.45-1.91 (8H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.44-2.65 (1H, m), 3.03-3.10 (2H, m), 3.26-3.31 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.95 (4H, s), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.37-7.43 (2H, m), 7.46-7.60 (6H, m), 7.68 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1252,1103,1030,926,830 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C34H3gN2C\S-0.30 Calcd. C, 70.88; H, 6.75; N, 4.86.

Found. C, 70.86; H, 6.70; N, 4.77.

Working Example 284 (Production of Compound 284) To a solution of N- [4- [N- (4,4-ethylenedioxy- cyclohexyl)-N-methylaminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methoxy- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (130mg) in THF (15ml) was added at room temperature 6N

hydrochloric acid (lml), and the mixture was stirred for 66 hours. To the mixture was added sodium bicarbonate solution, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the resulting solid was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give pale yellow crystals of 7- (4- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (4-oxocyclohexyl)<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> aminomethyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 284) (78.3mg). m. p. 133-139 °C 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.74-2.19 (4H, m), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.30-2.59 (4H, m), 2.81-2.97 (1H, m), 3.04-3.10 (2H, m), 3.26-3.32 (2H, m), 3.60 (2H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 6.98 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.38-7.43 (2H, m), 7.48-7.58 (6H, m), 7.71 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1408,1317,1248, 1180,820 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C32H34N203S-0. 2H20 Calcd. C, 72.48; H, 6.54; N, 5.28.

Found. C, 72.33; H, 6.42; N, 5.13.

Working Example 285 (Production of Compound 285) To a solution of 7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (150mg) and 1-hydroxy- benzotriazole (O. llg) in DMF (5ml) was added at room temperature 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbo- diimide hydrochloride (0.16g), and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To the mixture was added a solution of 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (135mg) and triethylamine (O. llml) in DMF (5ml), and the mixture was stirred for 18 hours. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the mixture was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with

column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 2) to give yellow crystals of N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2, 3- dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 285) (113.9mg). m. p. 255-259 °C 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.63-1.84 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.76 (1H, m), 3.02-3.10 (2H, m), 3.19-3.46 (8H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.85-3.93 (4H, m), 3.98-4.10 (2H, m), 6.99 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.37-7.45 (2H, m), 7.49-7.58 (6H, m), 7.67 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 3288,1653,1606,1522,1232,1119,928,816 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C34H39N303S. 0. 5H, O Calcd. C, 70.56; H, 6.97; N, 7.26.

Found. C, 70.43; H, 6.83; N, 7.22.

Working Example 286 (Production of Compound 286) To a solution of 7- (3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (150mg) in THF (lOml) was added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.08ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture were added at 0°C 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl] aniline (112mg) and triethylamine (0.13ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours.

The mixture was added to vigorously stirred water to stop the reaction and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 3) and recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless crystals of 7- (3, 4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetra- hydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 286) (183.2mg). m. p. 193-194 °C

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.52-1.83 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.54-2.72 (1H, m), 3.04-3.10 (2H, m), 3.23-3.44 (4H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.98-4.09 (2H, m), 6.01 (2H, s), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8. 8 Hz), (2H, m), 7.29-7.38 (4H, m), 7. 46-7. 58 (4H, m), 7.68 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1313,1232,1041, 818 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C3lH32N204s Calcd. C, 70.43; H, 6.10; N, 5.30.

Found. C, 70.28; H, 5.94; N, 5.14.

Working Example 287 (Production of Compound 287) To a solution of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (200mg) in THF (lOml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (O. llml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture was added a solution of added at O C 4-[N-(4,4-ethylenedioxy- cyclohexyl)-N-methylaminomethyl] aniline (0.19g) and triethylamine (0.18ml) in THF (5ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1 : 3) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/diisopropylether) to give colorless crystals of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N- (4,4-ethylenedioxycyclohexyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]- phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 287) (119. lmg). The mother liquor was concentrated to give crude product (91.5mg). m.p. °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.44 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51-1.88 (8H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.44-2.64 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.56 (2H, s), 3.95 (4H, s), 4.08 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz),

4.36 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 6.96 (2H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.40-7.56 (8H, m).

IR (KBr) 922,829,802 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C35H4oN20s Calcd. C, 73.92; H, 7.09; N, 4.93.

Found. C, 73.82; H, 7.01; N, 4.90.

Working Example 288 (Production of Compound 288) To a solution of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N- (4,4- ethylenedioxycyclohexyl)-N-methylaminomethyl] phenyl]- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (151.5mg) in THF (lOml) was added at room temperature 3N hydrochloric acid (2ml), and the mixture was stirred for 22 hours. To the mixture was added saturated sodium bicarbonate solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated to give colorless solid, which was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/diisopropylether to give colorless crystals of 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N- methyl-N- (4-oxocyclohexyl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 288) (103.5mg). m. p. 146-148 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.44 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.80-2.19 (4H, m), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.29-2.59 (4H, m), 2.83-2.98 (1H, m), 3.04-3.12 (2H, m), 3.61 (2H, s), 4.08 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.34-4.39 (2H, m), 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.41-7.57 (8H, m).

IR (KBr) 3329,1709,1645,1518,1495,1242,825 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C33H36N204-0. 25H20 Calcd. C, 74.91; H, 6.95; N, 5.29.

Found. C, 74.68; H, 6.92; N, 5.28.

Working Example 289 (Production of Compound 289) To a solution of 4- [l- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)- piperidin-4-yl]-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-

carboxylic acid (200mg) in THF (10ml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.08ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (20ml). To the mixture was added at O C a solution of 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- aniline (114mg) and triethylamine (0.2ml) in THF (5ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours.

To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethanol/ethyl acetate=1: 3) and recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless crystals of 4- [l- (4-methyl- phenylsulfonyl) piperidin-4-yl]-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-6, 7-dihydro- 5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxamide (Compound 289) (203.5mg). m. p. 175-176 °C- 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.66-1.81 (4H, m), 1.83-1.92 (4H, m), 2.04-2.17 (2H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.26-2.43 (3H, m), 2.45 (3H, s), 2.65-2.71 (2H, m), 2.76-2.86 (2H, m), 3.30-3.45 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.87-4.10 (4H, m), 6.97-7.13 (3H, m), 7.29-7.37 (5H, m), 7.55 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.58 (1H, s), 7.68 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 3346,1647,1518,1344,1159,926,725,546 cm-l Anal. Calcd. for C37H4sN304S Calcd. C, 70.78; H, 7.22; N, 6.69.

Found. C, 70.71; H, 7.14; N, 6.46.

Working Example 290 (Production of Compound 290) In THF (3.4ml) was dissolved 7- (5-methyl-2- thienyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (340mg), and to the mixture were added oxalyl chloride (0.198ml) and DMF (one drop) while stirring at room

temperature. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was dissolved in THF (5. lml). The mixture was added dropwise to a solution of 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (308mg) and triethylamine (0.473ml) in THF (5.1ml), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 13 hours. The mixture was poured into water, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/ ethanol=2/1) and recrystallized from hexane/ethyl acetate to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl] phenyl]-7- (5-methyl-2-thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 290) (20mg). m. p. 129-130°C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 15 1.50-1.82 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.65 (1H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=11.2,3.2Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.04 (2H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 6.92 (1H, d, J=5.2Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=5.2Hz), 7.18-7.52 (7H, m), 7.51-7.56 (2H, m) IR (KBr) 3294,1653,1597,1514,1498,1456,1406,1315,1248,733cm-1 Working Example 291 (Production of Compound 291) In THF (10ml) was dissolved 7- (3-thienyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (240mg), and to the mixture were added oxalyl chloride (0. 15ml) and DMF (one drop) while stirring at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue in THF (6ml) was added dropwise to a solution of 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (247mg) and triethylamine (0.35ml) in THF (lOml), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. The mixture was poured into water, extracted

with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/ ethanol=2/1) and recrystallized from hexane/ethyl acetate to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- methyl] phenyl]-7- (3-thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine- 4-carboxamide (Compound 291) (180mg). m. p. 194-195°C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.60-1.84 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.69 (1H, m), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.36 (2H, dt, 6Hz), 3.60 (2H, s), 4.04 (2H, m), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.25-7.42 (7H, m), 7.47 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.2Hz), 7.54 (1H, s), 7.58 (1H, s), 7.67 (1H, s) IR (KBr) 3306,1645,1604,1514,1496,1456,1408,1321,1230,781cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C2, H3, N203S Calcd. C, 70.86; H, 6.37; N, 5.90.

Found. C, 70.74; H, 6.16; N, 5.92 Working Example 292 (Production of Compound 292) In THF 10ml was dissolved in 7- (4-methyl-2- thienyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (250mg), and to the mixture were added oxalyl chloride (0.145ml) and DMF (one drop) while stirring at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue in methylene chloride (lOml) was added dropwise to a solution of 4- [N-methyl- N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (250mg) and triethylamine (0.35ml) in THF (5ml), under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 13 hours.

The mixture was poured into water, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/ethanol=2/1) and

recrystallized from hexane/ethyl acetate to give N- [4- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> [N-methyl-N- (tetra-hydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]- 7- (4-methyl-2-thienyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 292) (185mg). m. p. 147-148°C H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 61.60-1.80 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.64 (1H, m), 3.06 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 3.37 (2H, dt, J=11.4,2.8Hz), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.04 (2H, m), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 6.82 (1H, d, J=1.2Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=1.2Hz), 7.19 (1H, s), 7.41-7.57 (5H, m), 7.67 (1H, s) IR (KBr) 3292,1653,1597,, 1315,1246, 733cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C29H32N203S-0. 5H20 Calcd. C, 69.99; H, 6.68; N, 5.63.

Found. C, 69.85; H, 6.43; N, 5.68.

Working Example 293 (Production of Compound 293) In THF (5. Oml) was dissolved 7- (4-fluorophenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (137mg), and to the mixture were added DMF (one drop) and oxalyl chloride (0.085ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure.

The residue was dissolved in THF (5. Oml), and to the mixture was added a solution of 4- [ (N-methyl-N-tetrahydropyran- 4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (117mg) and triethylamine (0.135ml) in THF (5.0ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and to the mixture was added water <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (50ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (100ml and 50ml), and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography and recrystallized to give 7- (4-fluoro- phenyl)-N- [4- [ (N-methyl-N-tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methyl]-phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 293) (149mg, 64%) as pale yellow needle crystals. mp 177-178 QC.

IR (KBr) 1491,1412, 1316,1219,829cm-1. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.69-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.60-2.70 (1H, m), 3.09 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 3.37 (2H, td, J=ll. 1,2.9Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.04 (2H, d, J=10.6Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.04-7.16 (3H, m), 7.29-7.56 (8H, m).

Anal. Calcd. for C30H31FN203; C, 74.05, H, 6.42, N, 5.76.

Found; C, 73.90, H, 6.35, N, 5.53.

Working Example 294 (Production of Compound 294) To a suspension of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H- thiochromene-3-carboxylic acid (0.36 g, 1.28 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 ml) were added at 0°C oxalate chloride (0.33 ml, 3.84 mmol) and N, N-dimethylformamide (one drop), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (3 ml). To the mixture was added dropwise a solution of aniline (0.31 g, 1.41 mmol) and triethylamine (0.54 ml, 3.84 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (2 ml), and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the resulting powder was washed with hexane to give 6- (4-methylphenyl)-N- (4- ( (N-methyl-N-tetra- hydropyran-4-yl) amino)-methyl) phenyl-2H-thiochromene-3- carboxamide (Compound 294) (0.45 g, 72%) as pale yellow powder. m. p. 200°C.

'H-NMR (DMSO-d6) d : 7.32-7.36 (3H, m), 7.21-7.28 (4H, m), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.2), 6.92-6.99 (4H, m), 3.50-3.66 (2H, m), 3.48 (2H, s), 3.20 (2H, s), 2.86-3.00 (2H, m), 2.20-2.37 (1H, m), 2.03 (3H, s), 1.78 (3H, s), 1.08-1.46 (4H, m).

Anal. Calcd for C30H32N202S 0. 25H20 : C; 73.66, H; 6.70, N; 5.73.

Found : C; 73.84, H; 6.60, N; 5.84.

Working Example 295 (Production of Compound 295)

To a suspension of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H- thiochromene-3-carboxylic acid (226 mg, 0.785 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (7 ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.21 ml, 2.35 mmol) and N, N-dimethylformamide (one drop), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (5ml). To the mixture was added dropwise a solution of (E)-4- ( (N- (4- hydroxycyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (202 mg, 0.864 mmol) and triethylamine (0.33 ml, 2.35 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (2 ml), and the mixture was stirred for 15 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: ethanol (2: 1)] to give (E)-N- (4- ( (N- (4-hydroxycyclohexyl)-N- methyl) amino) methyl) phenyl-6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H- thiochromene-3-carboxamide (Compound 295) (160 mg, 41%), which was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give yellow crystals. m. p. 149°C 1H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 7.73 (1H, br s), 7.42-7.58 (6H, m), 7.22-7.38 (5H, m), 3.81 (2H, d, J=0.8), 3.59 (2H, s), 3.55-3.68 (1H, m), 2.42-2.61 (1H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s), 1.86-2.20 (4H, m), 1.23-1.57 (4H, m).

Anal. Calcd for C31H34N204S'1. 25H20: C; 71.44, H; 7.06, N; 5.37.

Found: C; 71.12, H; 6.53, N ; 5.51.

Working Example 296 (Production of Compound 296) To a suspension of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H- thiochromene-3-carboxylic acid (204 mg, 0.708 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (6 ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.19 ml) and N, N-dimethylformamide (one drop), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was

dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (5 ml). To the mixture was added dropwise a solution of 4- ( (N- (2-methoxy-ethyl)-N- methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (153 mg, 0.802 mmol) and triethylamine (0.30 ml) in tetrahydrofuran (2 ml), and the mixture was stirred for 15 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: ethanol (2: 1)] to give N- (4- (N- (4- methoxyethyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl)-phenyl-6- (4- methylphenyl)-2H-thiochromene-3-carboxamide (Compound 296) (170 mg, 52%), which was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give yellow crystals. m. p. 101°C 'H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 7.67 (1H, br s), 7.41-7.57 (6H, m), 7.20-7.38 (5H, m), 3.82 (2H, t, J=0.8), 3.56 (2H, s), 3.53 (2H, t, J=5.8), 3.35 (3H, s), 2.61 (2H, t, J=5.8), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s).

Anal. Calcd for C28H3oN202S-0. 25H20: C; 72.62, H; 6.64, N; 6.05.

Found: C; 72.43, H; 6.39, N; 6.36.

Working Example 297 (Production of Compound 297) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (292 mg, 0.987 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (10 ml) were added at O C oxalyl chloride (0.26 ml) and N, N-dimethylformamide (one drop), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (8 ml). To the residue was added dropwise a solution of 4- ( (N- (3-ethoxycarbonylethyl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) aniline (233 mg, 0.987 mmol) and triethylamine (0.42 ml) in tetrahydrofuran (2 ml) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with saturated brine and

dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate] to give N- (4- (N- (3-ethoxy- carbonylethyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 297) (408 mg, 80%), which was recrystallized from acetone/ethanol to give colorless crystals. m. p. 124°C.

1H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 7.89 (1H, br s), 7.38-7.58 (7H, m), 7.22-7.30 (4H, m), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.4), 3.48 (2H, s), 3.25 (2H, dt, 4) 3.05 (2H, t, J=5.4), 2.74 (2H, t, J=6.8), 2.51 (2H, t, J=6.8), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.19 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.4).

Anal. Calcd for C3lH34N203s: C; 72.34, H; 6.66, N; 5.44.

Found: C; 72.32, H; 6.43, N; 5.45.

Working Example 298 (Production of Compound 298) To a suspension of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro- l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylic acid (222 mg, 0.750 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (7 ml) was added at 0C oxalyl chloride (0.26 ml, 2.97 mmol) and N, N-dimethylformamide (one drop), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (5 ml). To the residue was added dropwise a solution of aniline (149 mg, 0.825 mmol) and triethylamine (0.31 ml, 2.25 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (2 ml) at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 days. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: methanol: triethylamine (5: 1: 0.6)] to give N- (4- (N- (2-hydroxy- ethyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) phenyl-7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 298) (310 mg, 90%). m. p. 138°C.

'H-NMR (CDC13) 8: 7.74 (1H, br s), 7.40-7.59 (7H, m), 7.23-7.32 (4H, m), 3.64 (2H, t, J=5.2), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.28 (2H, t, J=5.6), 3.07 (2H, t, J=5.6), 2.62 (2H, t, J=5.2).

Anal. Calcd for C31H34N203S: C; 72.34, H; 6.66, N; 5.44.

Found: C; 72.32, H; 6.43, N; 5.45.

Working Example 299 (Production of Compound 299) To a suspension of 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-pyridine- acrylic acid (160mg, 0.67mmol) in DMF (5ml) were added at <BR> <BR> <BR> O C l-hydroxybenzotriazole (99mg, 0.73mmol), 4- [N-methyl- N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl) aminomethyl] aniline (162mg, 0.74 mmol), 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (192mg, l. OOmmol), triethylamine (0.28ml, 2.0lmmol) and4-dimethylaminopyridine (lOmg) in this order, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours.

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate (40ml). The mixture was washed with water (5ml, 3mlX2), saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (3mlX3) and saturated brine (3ml) in this order. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 15g, ethyl acetate/methanol=9/1). The desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-pyridineacrylamide (Compound 299) (259mg, 0.59mmol, 88%).

IR (KBr): 1514 cmil.

'H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.55-1.85 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.55-2.75 (1H, m), 3.30-3.45 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.95-4.10 (2H, m), 7.20-7.50 (5H, m), 7.45-7.85 (6H, m), 7.98 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz).

Working Example 300 (Production of Compound 300) In DMF (5ml) was dissolved 7- (3,4-methylene- dioxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid, and to the mixture were added 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (67mg, 0.50mmol), 4- [N-methyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl)-

aminomethyl] aniline (109mg, 0.49mmol), 1-ethyl-3- (3- dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride (130mg, 0.68mmol), triethylamine (0.189ml, 1.36mmol) and 4- dimethylaminopyridine (3mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added ethyl acetate (60m), and the mixture was washed with water (5m1 X 3), saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (3mlX3) and saturated brine (5ml) in this order. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 15g, ethyl acetate). The desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Insoluble materials were filtered, and the insoluble materials were washed with ethyl acetate and dried under reduced pressure to give 7- (3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (4-tetrahydro- pyranyl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine- 4-carboxamide (Compound 300) (187mg, 0.36mmol, 81%).

IR (KBr): 1653,1597,1514 cmil.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.55-1.85 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.80 (1H, m), 3.00-3.15 (2H, m), 3.30-3.45 (2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.95-4.15 (2H, m), 4.30-4.45 (2H, m), 6.01 (2H, s), 6.88 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 6.95-7.10 (3H, m), 7.20-7.65 (7H, m).

Working Example 301 (Production of Compound 301) In DMF (6ml) was dissolved 7-morpholino-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (200mg, 0.73mmol), and to the mixture were added at 0°C 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (108mg, 0.80mmol), 4- [N-methyl-N- (4-tetrahydropyranyl)- aminomethyl] aniline (176mg, 0.80mmol), 1-ethyl-3- (3- dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (209mg, 1.09mmol), triethylamine (0.304ml, 2.18mmol) and 4- dimethylaminopyridine (3mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 13 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added ethyl acetate (40ml), and the mixture was washed with water (5mlX3), saturated

sodium bicarbonate solution (5mlX3) and saturated brine (5ml) in this order. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 15g, ethyl acetate/methanol=1/0 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -+9/1). Thedesiredfractionwas concentratedunderreduced pressure, and to the residue was added diethylether.

Insoluble materials were filtered, and the insoluble materials were washed with diethylether and dried under reduced pressure to give N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (4-tetra- hydropyranyl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7-morpholino-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 301) (248mg, 0.52mmol, 71%).

IR (KBr): 1655,1597,1507 cmil.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.5-1.85 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.55-2.75 (1H, m), 3.0-3.15 (6H, m), 3.3-3.45 (2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.8-3.9 (4H, m), 3.95-4.1 (2H, m), 4.29 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 6.8-7.0 (3H, m), 7.15-7.35 (3H, m), 7.5-7.6 (2H+lH (amide-H), m).

Working Example 302 (Production of Compound 302) In DMF (6ml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (140mg, 0.50 mmol), and to the mixture were added at 0'C 1-hydroxy- benzotriazole (74mg, 0.55mmol), 4- [N- (2-pyrimidinyl)- aminomethyl] aniline (lOOmg, 0.50mmol) and 1-ethyl-3- (3- dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride (144mg, 0.75mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 22 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added ethyl acetate (40ml), and the mixture was washed with water (5ml), saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (5mlX3) and saturated brine (5ml) in this order.

The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated to about 3ml under reduced pressure.

Precipitated insoluble materials were filtered and the insoluble materials were washed with ethyl acetate and dried under reduced pressure to give N- [4- [N- (2-pyrimidinyl)-

aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound302) (129mg, 0.28mmol, 56%).

IR (KBr): 1647,1591,1518 cm-1.

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 8: 2.34 (3H, s), 2.9-3.05 (2H, m), 4.2-4.35 (2H, m), 4.46 (2H, d, J=6.6Hz), 6.57 (1H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.2-7.35 (5H, m), 7.5-7.75 (7H, m), 8.27 (2H, d, J=4.8Hz), 9.91 (1H, s).

Working Example 303 (Production of Compound 303) To a mixture of 7- (2-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (180mg, 0.66 mmol), 4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- aniline (160mg, 0.73mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (98mg, 0.73mmol) and DMF (lOml) were added at O 1- [3- (dimethyl- amino) propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (190mg.

0.99mmol) and triethylamine (0.276ml, 1.98mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate (40ml). The mixture was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (5mlX 3) and saturated brine (5ml) in this order. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 15g, ethyl acetate). The desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate.

Insoluble materials were filtered, and the insoluble materials were washed with ethyl acetate and dried under reduced pressure to give 7- (2-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)- N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 303) (217mg, 0.46 mmol, 69%).

IR (KBr): 1647,1628,1611,1595,1522 cul.

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 8: 1.35-1.8 (4H, m), 2.10 (3H, s), 2.4-2.7 (1H, m), 2.9-3.1 (2H, m), 3.15-3.4 (2H, m), 3.52 (2H, s), 3.8-4.0 (2H, m), 4.25-4.45 (2H, m), 4.42 (3H, s), 7.16 (1H,

d, J=8.4Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.40 (1H, s), 7.66 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.92 (1H, dd, J=1.9,8.4Hz), 8.19 (1H, d, J=1.9Hz).

Working Example 304 (Production of Compound 304) To a mixture of 7- (l-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (69mg, 0.25mmol), <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 4-[N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl] aniline (61mg, 0.28mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (38mg, 0.28mmol) and DMF (4ml) were added at O 1- [3- (dimethylamino)- propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (97mg, 0.51mmol) and triethylamine (0.106ml, 0.76mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 days. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The mixture was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel lOg, ethyl acetate). The desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate.

Insoluble materials were filtered and the insoluble materials were washed with ethyl acetate and dried under reduced pressure to give 7- (l-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)- N- [4- [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) aminomethyl]- phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 304) (84mg, 0.18mmol, 70%).

IR (KBr): 1518 cul.

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6: 1.35-1.8 (4H, m), 2.10 (3H, s), 2.45- 2.7 (1H, m), 2.95-3.1 (2H, m), 3.15-3.4 (2H, m), 3.51 (2H, s), 3.8-4.0 (2H, m), 4.20 (3H, s), 4.3-4.45 (2H, m), 7.22 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.35 (1H, s), 7.64 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.76 (1H, dd, 4Hz), 7.99 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

Working Example 305 (Production of Compound 305) In DMF (12. Oml) was dissolved 1-methyl-7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoazepine-4-carboxylic acid

hydrochloride (386mg), and to the mixture was added thionyl chloride (0.26ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (10. Oml). Thus prepared acid chloride solution was added dropwise at O C to a solution of 4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] aniline (310mg) and triethylamine (0.82ml) in dichloromethane (4. Oml). The mixture was stirred at O C for 10 minutes and then at room temperature for 22 hours. To the mixture was added water (100ml), and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (100ml; twice). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate: ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-methyl-7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 305) (250mg, 43%). mp 178-181QC. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.64-1.76 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.66 (1H, septet, J=5.3Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.09 (3H, s), 3.30-3.43 (2H + 2H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.01-4.06 (2H, m), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.42, (1H, s), 7.461 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.466 (1H, dd, 3Hz), 7.535 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.539 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 7.58 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1516,1501,1341,1304, 1238,818,521 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C32H2, N302 : C, 77.54; H, 7.52; N, 8.48.

Found: C, 77.51; H, 7.43; N, 8.44.

Working Example 306 (Production of Compound 306) In water: ethanol: toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4-ethoxyphenyl borate (252mg) and 7-bromo-1- methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino]- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide

(613mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (420mg). The mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakis- triphenylphosphine palladium (59mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 17 hours. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (200ml) and washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate: ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl)amino]methyl]phenyl]-2,3-dihydro- l-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 306) (230mg, 35%). mp 150.5-152QC.

H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.44 (3H, t, J=7. OHz), 1.64-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.57-2.72 (1H, m), 2.96 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.08 (3H, s), 3.31-3.43 (2H + 2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), (2H, m), 4.07 (2H, q, J=7.0Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.40-7.55 (1H + 1H + 1H + 1H, concealed under 7.45 and 7.53), 7.47 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 7.53 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (KBr) 3372,2955,2847,1680,1605,1595,1518,1503, 1314,1240,1194,812 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C33H39N303-0. 5H20: C, 74.13; H, 7.54; N, 7.86.

Found: C, 74.34; H, 7.31; N, 7.96.

Working Example 307 (Production of Compound 307) In water : ethanol : toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4-ethylphenyl borate (227mg) and 7-bromo-1- methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino]- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide (611mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (418mg). The mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakis- triphenylphosphine palladium (59mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 17 hours, and the

mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (200ml) and washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate: ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 7- (4-ethylphenyl)-1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro- l-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 307) (252mg, 39%). mp 164-165QC. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz), 1.66-1.76 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.54-2.70 (1H, m), 2.69 (2H, q, J=7.7Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.09 (3H, s), 3.29-3.43 (4H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.01-4.06 (2H, m), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.40 (1H, s), 7.48 (1H, dd, J=8.6,2.2Hz), 7.49 (2H, d, J=9.2Hz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.55 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 1H was concealed under 7.40-7.56.

IR (KBr) 1653,1514,1341,1304,1233, 1188,824,575,519 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C33H39N302: C, 77.76; H, 7.71; N, 8.24.

Found: C, 77.81; H, 7.64; N, 8.27.

Working Example 308 (Production of Compound 308) In water: ethanol: toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4-trifluorophenyl borate (190mg) and 7-bromo- <BR> <BR> <BR> 1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl)-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4- carboxamide (403mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (276mg). The mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (39mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 17 hours, and the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (200ml) and washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue

was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate: ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) amino]-methyl] phenyl]-7- (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 308) (177mg, 39%). mp 187.5-188.5QC. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.69-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.57-2.72 (1H, m), 2.98 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.12 (3H, s), 3.37 (2H, td, J=11.2,3.3Hz), 3.38 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 3.57 (2H, s), (2H, m), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.42 (1H, s), 7.49 (1H, dd, 2Hz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.55 (1H, s), 7.58 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.66 (4H, s).

IR (KBr) 1163,1115, Anal. Calcd. for C32H33F3N302 : C, 69.93; H, 6.24; N, 7.65.

Found : C, 69.66; H, 6.20; N, 7.71.

Working Example 309 (Production of Compound 309) In water: ethanol: toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4- (4-morpholino) phenyl borate (208mg) and 7- bromo-1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4- carboxamide (406mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (278mg). The mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (39mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 17 hours, and the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (200ml) and washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate: ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-pyran-4- yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]- [4- (4-morpholino)-phenyl]-2,3-

dihydro-l-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 309) (247mg, 52%). mp 209-211QC. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.64-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.57-2.75 (1H, m), 2.96 (2H, t, J=5.2Hz), 3.09 (3H, s), 3.20 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.18-3.22 (2H, m), 3.33-3.43 (4H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.89 (4H, t, J=4.8Hz), 4.01-4.06 (2H, m), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.97 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.41-7.56 (8H, m).

IR (KBr) 2953,2847,1653,1607,1514,1505,1311,1232, 1119,926,814,735cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C3sH42N405: C, 74.18; H, 7.47; N, 9.89.

Found: C, 74.17; H, 7.39; N, 9.98.

Reference Example 187 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylaminehydrochloride (3.77g), 4H-tetrahydropyran-4- one (2g) and triethylamine (2.8ml), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, triacetoxy sodium boron hydride (5.92g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours, and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, acetaldehyde (1.5ml) and triacetoxy sodium boron hydride (5.92g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide solution. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give N- (4- nitrobenzyl)-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) ethylamine (4.0g) as yellow oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 1.01 (3H, t, J=6.9Hz), 1.52-1.73 (4H, m), 2.59 (2H, q, J=6.9Hz), 2.68-2.83 (1H, m), 3.34 (2H, dt, 2Hz), 3.73 (2H, s), 3.99-4.06 (2H, m), 7.54 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 8.16 (2H, d, J=9. OHz).

IR (neat) v: 1520cm-1.

Reference Example 188 In acetic acid (100ml) was dissolved N- (4-nitro- benzyl)-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) ethylamine (4.0g), and to the mixture was added reduced iron (4.2g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitates were filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydroxide solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ ethyl acetate) to give 4- (N-ethyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4- yl) aminomethyl) aniline (2.3g) as red oil.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 1.00 (3H, t, J=7. lHz), 1.52-1.70 (4H, m), 2.54 (2H, q, J=7.1Hz), 2.66-2.82 (1H, m), 3.26-3.39 (2H, m), 3.52 (2H, s), 3.59 (2H, br), 3.95-4.04 (2H, m), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz).

Reference Example 189 In 1,2-dichloroethane (75ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzaldehyde (5g) and 2-amino-1,3-propanediol (3.0g), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, triacetoxy sodium boron hydride (9.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3.5 hours.

To the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, 37% formalin (3ml) and triacetoxy sodium boron hydride (9.8g), and the mixture was stirred, under nitrogen atmosphere, at room temperature overnight. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was concentrated. The residue was neutralized with sodium hydroxide solution, saturated with sodium hydrochloride and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give 2- (N-methyl-N- (4-nitro-benzyl) amino)-1,3- propanediol (3.0g) as pale yellow crystals.

mp 65-66°C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) 2.31 (3H, s), 2.93-3.06 (1H, m), 3.64-3.80 (4H, m), 3.92 (2H, s), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.20 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 3349,2942,2884,1520cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C1lHl6N204 : C, 54.99; H, 6.71; N, 11.66.

Found: C, 55.14; H, 6.61; N, 11.55.

Reference Example 190 In ethanol (50ml) was dissolved 2- (N-methyl-N- (4- nitrobenzyl) amino)-1,3-propanediol (2.9g), and catalytic reduction was carried out with 5% palladium carbon (0.15g) at room temperature for 2 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent of the filtrate was evaporated. The residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/ triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give 2- (N- (4-aminobenzyl)- N-methylamino)-1,3-propanediol (0.6g) as pale yellow amorphous.

H-NMR dppm, CDC13) 2.26 (3H, s), 2.37 (2H, br), 2.91-2.99 (1H, m), 3.55-3.73 (6H, m), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 3347,2942,2880,1615cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C1lHl8N202 0. 1H20 : C, 62.30; H, 8.65; N, 13.21.

Found: C, 62.37; H, 8.79; N, 13.24.

Reference Example 191 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzaldehyde (5g), sarcosine methyl ester hydrochloride (4.6g) and triethylamine (4.6ml), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, triacetoxy sodium boron hydride (9. 8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was concentrated, neutralized with sodium hydroxide solution and extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified

with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give N- (4-nitrobenzyl) sarcosine methyl ester (6.3g) as colorless oil.

'H-NMR (5ppm, CDC13) 2.39 (3H, m), 3.33 (2H, s), 3.73 (3H, s), 3.80 (2H, s), 7.55 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.19 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2951,2847,1748cm-1.

Reference Example 192 In acetic acid (100ml) was dissolved N- (4-nitro- benzyl) sarcosine methyl ester (5.96g), and to the mixture was added little by little reduced iron (7g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitates were filtered off, and the filtrate was washed with sodium hydroxide solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give N- (4-aminobenzyl) sarcosine methyl ester (3.0g) as red oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 2.36 (3H, m), 3.22 (2H, s), 3.55 (2H, s), 3.65 (2H, br), 3.70 (3H, s), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

IR (neat) v: 3364,2949,1744cm-1.

Reference Example 193 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were dissolved p-nitro- benzaldehyde (5g) and 3-methoxypropylamine (3.1g), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, triacetoxy sodium boron hydride (9.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, 37% formalin (3ml) and triacetoxy sodium boron hydride (9.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, and to the mixture was added water.

The mixture was concentrated, neutralized with sodium hydroxide solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The

organic layer was washed with water and subjected to back extraction with 1N hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was washed with ethyl acetate, neutralized with 1N sodium hydroxide solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give N- (3-methoxy- propyl)-N-methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (5.6g) as yellow oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 1.72-1.85 (2H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.47 (2H, t, J=7.3Hz), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.43 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 7.50 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 8.18 (2H, d, J=9. OHz).

IR (neat) v : 2805,1605,1520cm~1.

Reference Example 194 In acetic acid (70ml) was dissolved N- (3-methoxy- propyl)-N-methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (5.5g), and to the mixture was added little by little reduced iron (6. 4g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The precipitates were filtered off, the filtrate was washed with sodium hydroxide solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 4- ( (N-3-methoxypropyl-N-methyl) amino- methyl) aniline (4.4g) as red oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 1.71-1.85 (2H, m), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.42 (2H, t, J=7.4Hz), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.37 (2H, s), 3.41 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 3.61 (2H, br), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) M: 2946,2795,1615cm'1.

Reference Example 195 In ethanol (50ml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one (lg), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, sodium boron hydride (0.3g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added water. The mixture was concentrated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The

organic layer was washed with water and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in bis (2-methoxyethyl) ether (20ml), and to the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (5ml). The mixture was stirred at 75 C for 1 hour, poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the precipitated 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine (0.78g) was filtered with hexane to give colorless crystals. mp 98-100°C.

H-NMR (5ppm, CDC13) 2.38 (3H, s), 2.65-2.74 (2H, m), 4.27 (2H, t, J=4.9Hz), 6.01 (1H, dt, J=11.7,4.4Hz), 6.39 (1H, d, J=11.7Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.31-7.38 (2H, m), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz).

IR (KBr) v: 3025,1491cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C, 7H,, O : C, 86.41; H, 6.82.

Found: C, 86.17; H, 6.61.

Reference Example 196 Under ice-cooling, to dimethylformamide (0.2ml) was added dropwise sulfuryl chloride (0.17ml), and the mixture was stirred, under nitrogen atmosphere, at room temperature for 10 minutes. To the mixture was added 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine (0.3g), and the mixture was stirred, under nitrogen atmosphere, at 90 C for 3 hours.

To the mixture was added ice-water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- sulfonylchloride (0.36g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 162-166°C.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 2.40 (3H, s), 3.27 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 4. 41 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.11 (1H, d, J=9.6Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.57-7.62 (2H, m), 7.70 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3027,1634,1493cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C17Hl5Cl03S: C, 60.98; H, 4.52.

Found: C, 61.14; H, 4.26.

Reference Example 197 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of ethyl (E)-3- (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) acrylate (l. OOg), 4-isopropylphenyl borate (0.86g) and potassium carbonate (1.12g) in toluene/ethanol/water (40/4/4ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (0.14g), and the mixture was refluxed for 18 hours and then cooled to room temperature. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane= 1: 9) to give pale yellow crystals of methyl (E)-3- [5- (4-isopropylphenyl)-thiophen-2-yl] acrylate (0.83g). m. p. 117-119 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.27 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 2.94-3.00 (1H, m), 3.80 (3H, s), 6.22 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.24-7.28 (4H, m), 7.54 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.76 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 806 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C17HlõO2s Calcd. C, 71.30; H, 6.33; S, 11.20.

Found. C, 71.22; H, 6.33; S, 11.23.

Reference Example 198 To a solution of methyl (E)-3- [5- (4-isopropylphenyl)- thiophen-2-yl] acrylate (0.75mg) in THF/ethanol (10/lOml) was added at room temperature 2N sodium hydroxide solution (2. Oml), and the mixture was stirred for 20 hours. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acid (lOml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine, dried with magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The resulting crystals were collected by filtration to give pale yellow crystals of (E)-3- [5- (4-

isopropylphenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylic acid (639.7mg). m. p. 216-219 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.28 (6H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 2.86-3.01 (1H, m), 6.22 (1H, d, J=15.7 Hz), 7.23-7.33 (4H, m), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=15.7 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1302,1263,1228,804 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C16Hl602s Calcd. C, 70.56; H, 5.92; S, 11.77.

Found. C, 70.23; H, 5.94; S, 11.62.

Reference Example 199 Under argon atmosphere, a solution of methyl (E)- 3- (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) acrylate (0.23g), 4-tert-butyl- phenyl borate (0.3g) and potassium carbonate (0.26g) in toluene/ethanol/water (20/2/2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (32mg), and the mixture was refluxed for 18 hours and then cooled to room temperature. To the organic layer was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=l: 9) to give pale yellow crystals of methyl (E)-3- [5- (4-tert-butyl- phenyl) thiophen-2-yl] acrylate (240mg). This compound was used for the following reaction, without subjecting further purification. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.34 (9H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 6.22 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz), 7.21-7.30 (2H, m), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.55 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.76 (1H, d, J=15.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1207,1165,972,806 cm-l Reference Example 200 To a solution of methyl (E)-3- [5- (4-tert-butyl- phenyl)-thiophen-2-yl] acrylate (190mg) of THF/ethanol (15/15ml) was added at room temperature 2N sodium hydroxide solution (2.0ml), and the mixture was stirred 18 hours. To

the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (5ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the precipitated crystals were collected by filtration, which were washed with hexane to give yellow crystals of (E)-3- [5- (4-tert-butylphenyl) thiophen-2- yl] acrylic acid (149.7mg). This compound was used for the following reaction, without subjecting further purification. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC1) 8 1.35 (9H, s), 6.22 (1H, d, J=15.6 Hz), 7.20-7.29 (2H, m), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.85 (iH, d, J=15.6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 2962,1678,1612,1414,1302,1232,806 cm-1 Reference Example 201 To a solution of 4'-methylacetophenone (lO. Og) in ethanol (100ml) were added at room temperature an aqueous solution (50ml) of hydroxyamine hydrochloride (7.77g) and sodium acetate (9.63g), and the mixture was refluxed for 24 hours and then cooled. The mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was added 1N hydrochloric acid (150ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 3) to give colorless crystals of 4'- methylacetophenonoxime (10.89g).

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 62. 28 (3H, s), 2. 37 (3H, s), 7. 19 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.53 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.55-8.69 (1H, m).

Reference Example 202 To a solution of 4'-methylacetophenonoxime (10.46g) in DMF (250ml) was added at 0°C sodium hydride (60%, 3.08g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.

To the mixture was added a solution of 4-fluorobenzaldehyde (9.57g) in THF (300ml), and the mixture was stirred for 5 days. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid

(200ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 5) to give colorless crystals of 4- (4'-methyl-a-methylbenzylidene- aminoxy) benzaldehyde (11.23g). m. p. 96-98 °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 15 2.41 (3H, s), 2.47 (3H, s), 7.25 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.69 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.88 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 9.93 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1232,1207,1149,916,820 cm-l Anal. Calcd. for C16H1sNO2 Calcd. C, 75.87; H, 5.97; N, 5.53.

Found. C, 75.73; H, 6.04; N, 5.48.

Reference Example 203 A solution of 4- (4'-methyl-a-methylbenzylidene- aminoxy) benzaldehyde (5.0g) in 1N hydrochloric acid/acetic acid (80ml) was stirred at 100-110°C for 24 hours and then cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 9) to give colorless crystals of 2- (4-methylphenyl) benzofuran-5- aldehyde (1.50g). m. p. 162-164 °C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 2.41 (3H, s), 7.06 (1H, s), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.62 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.77 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.84 (1H, dd, J=8.4,1.8 Hz), 8.11 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 10.06 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1697,1292,1271,824,798 cm-1 Anal. Calcd-For C16H1202 Calcd. C, 81.34; H, 5.12.

Found. C, 81.21; H, 5.11.

Reference Example 204 To a solution of 2- (4-methylphenyl) benzofuran-5- carbaldehyde (500mg) and 1-methylcyclohexene (1.2ml) in DMF (15ml) was added a solution (9ml) of sodium chlorite (80%, 1.5g) and sodium dihydrogenphosphate (1.5g) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with sodium thiosulfate and saturated brine, and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the precipitated crystals were collected by filtration, which were washed with diethylether to give colorless crystals of 2- (4- methylphenyl) benzofuran-5-carboxylic acid (395mg). m. p. 279-283 °C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.48 (1H, s), 7.70 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.84 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.92 (1H, dd, J=8.8,1.2 Hz), 8.26 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 2989,1689,1416,1291,768 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for Cl6Hl203 Calcd. C, 76.18; H, 4.79.

Found. C, 76.11; H, 4.74.

Reference Example 205 To a solution of ethyl vanillate (2.50g) and triethylamine (3.6ml) in dichloromethane (50ml) was added at 0°C trifluoromethanesulfonic acid anhydride (2.6ml), and the mixture was stirred for 1.5 hours. To the mixture was added water (15ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 15) to give yellow oil of ethyl 3-methoxy-4-trifluoromethane- sulfonyloxybenzoate (3.96g).

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.41 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.99 (3H,

s), 4.41 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.67-7.72 (2H, m).

IR (neat) 1292,1246,1207, 768,617 cm-1 Reference Example 206 To a solution of ethyl 3-methoxy-4-trifluoromethane- sulfonyloxybenzoate (3.95g), 4-methylphenylacetylene (1.54g) and triethylamine (5.0ml) in DMF (40ml) was added bistriphenylphosphine palladium dichloride (0.25g), and the mixture was stirred at 100'C for 3 hours and then cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with diethylether. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=l: 9) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give pale yellow crystals of ethyl 3-methoxy-4- [2- (4-methylphenyl)- ethynyl]-benzoate (2.02g). m. p. 71-73 °C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.41 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.37 (3H, s), 3.97 (3H, s), 4.39 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 7.16 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.47 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.53 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.57 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.63 (1H, dd, 6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1099,1036,812,762 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C1gHlaO3 Calcd. C, 77.53; H, 6.16.

Found. C, 77.48; H, 6.01.

Reference Example 207 A mixture of ethyl 3-methoxy-4- (4-methylphenyl)- ethynylbenzoate (1.5g) and pyridinium chloride (9. Og) was stirred at 200°C for 2 hours, and then cooled to 100 C. To the mixture was added DMF (20ml), and the mixture was cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine

and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the precipitated crystals were collected by filtration, which were washed with diethylether and hexane to give pale yellow crystals of 2- (4-methylphenyl) benzofuran-6-carboxylic acid (0.84g). m. p. 270-272 °C <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.38 (3H, s), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.47 (1H, s), 7.72 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.85-7.89 (3H, m), 8.11 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1230,798 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. For Cl6Hl203 Calcd. C, 76.18; H, 4.79.

Found. C, 76.05; H, 4.54.

Reference Example 208 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-methylthiophenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (198.5mg) in THF (20ml) was added at O C 70% 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (317mg), and the mixture was stirred at 0°C for 30 minutes and then at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added sodium thiosulfate solution, and the mixture was stirred for a few minutes and then extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated brine, and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 1) to give colorless crystals of ethyl 7- (4-methylsulfonylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (221.8mg). m. p. 150-153 °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.37 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=4.5 Hz), 3.10 (3H, s), 4.30 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.5 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.50 (1H, dd, 2 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.65 (1H, s), 7.75 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.01 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1230,1213,1146, 1092,825 cm-1

Anal. Calcd. C20H20O5S Calcd. C, 64.50; H, 5.41; S, 8.61.

Found. C, 64.36; H, 5.40; S, 8.53.

Reference Example 209 To a solution of ethyl 7- (4-methylsulfonylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (180mg) in THF/ethanol (5/5ml) was added at room temperature 1N sodium hydroxide solution (lml), and the mixture was stirred for 4 days. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (lOml), and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was extracted with ethyl acetate.

Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated. The resulting crystals were collected by filtration, which were washed with water, ethanol and diethylether to give colorless crystals of 7- (4-methyl-sulfonylphenyl)-2,3- dihydrobenzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (148.2mg). m. p. 275 °C (dec.) H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2. 84-2. 94 (2H, m), 3.25 (3H, s), 4.23-4.34 (2H, m), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.64-7.75 (2H, m), 7.92-8.04 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) 829,783,760,636, 546cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C18Hl60sS Calcd. C, 62.13; H, 4.75; S, 9.21.

Found. C, 62.19; H, 4.69; S, 9.06.

Reference Example 210 A mixture of 4-bromothiophenol (24,8g), ethyl 4- bromo-butyrate (30.7g) and potassium carbonate (36.2g) in DMF (100ml) was stirred at room temperature overnight.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was added water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and to the residue was were added methanol (120ml) and 1N sodium hydroxide solution (240ml). The mixture was stirred at room

temperature overnight, and to the mixture was added water.

The mixture was washed with ethyl acetate, and to the aqueous layer was added concentrated hydrochloric acid to make the solution acidic. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to colorless prism of 4- (4- bromophenylthio) butyric acid (31.8g).

1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) (5 1.87-2.02 (2H, m), 2.53 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 7.21 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1699 cm~l Anal. Calcd. for ClOHll02BrS Calcd. C, 43.65; H, 4.03.

Found. C, 43.70; H, 3.93.

Reference Example 211 A mixture of 4- (4-bromophenylthio) butyric acid (31.8g) and polyphosphoric acid (250g) was stirred at 100 C for 1 hour. The mixture was added to ice/water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give brown prism of 7-bromo-2, 3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzo-thiepin-5-one (13.6g).

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) # 2. 22-2.35 (2H, m), 2.94-3.08 (4H, m), 7.33 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.44 (1H, dd, J=8.0,2.6 Hz), 7.96 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1682 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for CloHgOBrS Calcd. C, 46.71; H, 3.53.

Found. C, 46.71; H, 3.45.

Reference Example 212 To a solution of 7-bromo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1- benzothiepin-5-one (13.5g) in dimethyl carbonate (200ml) was added at room temperature sodium methoxide (14.2g), and the mixture was refluxed for 8 hours under nitrogen

atmosphere. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give brown prism of methyl 7-bromo-5-oxo-2,3, 4, 5-tetrahydro-1-benzothiepine-4- carboxylate (11.5g).

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 62.40-2.84 (6H, m), 3.16-3.27 (2H, m), 3.75 (3H, s), 4.47-4.56 (1H, m), 7.33 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.47 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.6 Hz), 7.99 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1750 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C12Hllo3BrS Calcd. C, 45.73; H, 3.52.

Found. C, 46.01; H, 3.48.

Reference Example 213 A solution of methyl 7-bromo-5-oxo-2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (24.94g) in THF (200ml) was cooled to-20C, and to the mixture was added dropwise a solution of sodium boro hydride (2.99g) in methanol (30ml). While the temperature of the mixture was kept at-15 to 20 C, the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue (24.38g) was dissolved in THF (200ml). To the mixture was added triethylamine (26ml) and then to the mixture was added dropwise at O C methanesulfonyl chloride (9.2ml). The mixture was stirred at 0°C for 30 minutes and then at room temperature for 15 hours. To the mixture was added dropwise 1,8-diaza-bicyclo [5,4,0]-7-undecene (17.9g), and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the

residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=l: 10). Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the resulting crystals were recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give pale yellow crystals of methyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1- benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (11.00g). m.p. °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 62.94-3.00 (2H, m), 3.15-3.21 (2H, m), 3.83 (3H, s), 7.28-7.33 (2H, m), 7.51 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.70 (1H, s).

Anal. Calcd. for Cl2Hll02BrS Calcd. C, 48.17; H, 3.71.

Found. C, 48.37; H, 3.77.

Reference Example 214 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of methyl 7- bromo-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (1.5g), 4-methoxyphenyl borate (0.84g) and potassium carbonate (1.39g) in toluene/ethanol/water (50/5/5ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (0.17g), and the mixture was refluxed for 24 hours and then cooled. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1:15#1:9#1 : 4-+1: 2) to give pale yellow crystals of methyl 7- (4-methoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (1.40g). m. p. 117-120 °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 62.97-3.04 (2H, m), 3.19-3.25 (2H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.39 (1H, dd, J=8.0,2.2 Hz), 7.48-7.54 (3H, m), 7.57 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.88 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1716,1630,1606,1520,1479,1431,1281,1250, 835,814 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for ClgHl803S

Calcd. C, 69.91; H, 5.56.

Found. C, 70.22; H, 5.65.

Reference Example 215 To a solution of methyl 7- (4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (0.50g) in ethanol/THF (10/lOml) was added at room temperature 1N sodium hydroxide solution (2ml), and the mixture was stirred for 18 hours. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (2ml). Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated. To the mixture was added water, and the precipitates were collected by filtration, which were washed with 2-propanol, diethylether and hexane to give pale yellow solid of 7- (4-metlioxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzo-thiepine-4-carboxylic acid (508mg). This compound was used for the following reaction, without subjecting further purification.

'H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 62.87 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 3.11 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 3.80 (3H, s), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.33-7.42 (2H, m), 7.50-7.55 (2H, m), 7.62 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1178,1020, 825 cm-1 Reference Example 216 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of methyl 7- bromo-2,3-dihydro-l-benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (0.70g), 4-morpholinophenyl borate (581.3mg) and potassium carbonate (0.65g) in toluene/ethanol/water (20/2/2ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (0.14g), and the mixture was refluxed for 20 hours and then cooled. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/dichloromethane=1: 4) to give yellow crystals of methyl 7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzo- thiepine-4-carboxylate (664.4mg).

m. p. 154-156 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 62.97-3.02 (2H, m), 3.20-3.25 (6H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.87-3.91 (4H, m), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.35-7.43 (1H, m), 7.49-7.58 (4H, m), 7.88 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1709,1606,1520,1448,1274,1242,1232,120,926, 816 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for CzNOS Calcd. C, 69.26; H, 6.08; N, 3.67.

Found. C, 69.43; H, 6.01; N, 3.81.

Reference Example 217 To a solution of methyl 7- (4-morpholinophenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (0.55g) in ethanol/THF (30/30ml) was added at room temperature 1N sodium hydroxide solution (1.8ml), and the mixture was stirred for 6 days and then refluxed for 2 hours. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (1.8ml). The resulting solid was collected by filtration, which was washed with ethanol and diethylether to give yellow powder of 7- (4-morpholinophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzo-thiepine- 4-carboxylic acid (502.2mg). m. p. 280 °C (dec.) H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.88 (2H, t, J=5. 3 Hz), 3.05-3.25 (6H, m), 3.67-3.82 (4H, m), 7.02 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.43-7.54 (2H, m), 7.61 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.75 (1H, s), 7.81 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1232,1120,926,814 cm-l Anal. Calcd. for C2lH2lNO3S Calcd. C, 68.64; H, 5.76; N, 3.81.

Found. C, 68.68; H, 5.62; N, 3.69.

Reference Example 218 Under argon atmosphere, a mixture of methyl 7- bromo-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4-carboxylate (1.5g), 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl borate (0.92g) and potassium carbonate (1.39g) in toluene/ethanol/water (50/5/5ml) was stirred at room temperaturel hours. To the mixture was

added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (0.29g), and the mixture was refluxed for 16 hours and cooled. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 2) to give pale yellow crystals of methyl 7- (3, 4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzo- thiepine-4-carboxylate (1.55g). m. p. 126-129 °C 'H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) & 2.97-3.06 (2H, m), 3.19-3.24 (2H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 6.01 (2H, s), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.02-7.08 (2H, m), 7.35 (1H, dd, 8 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.53 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.87 (1H, br s).

IR (KBr) 1709,1471,1435,1248,1223,1186,1034,928,804 cm-l Anal. Calcd. for CHiS Calcd. C, 67.04 ; H, 4.74.

Found. C, 67.19; H, 4.61.

Reference Example 219 To a solution of methyl 7- (3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4- carboxylate (0.6g) in ethanol/THF (10/lOml) was added at room temperature 1N sodium hydroxide solution (2ml), and the mixture was stirred for 64 hours. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (3ml), and the mixture was concentrated. The resulting solid was collected by filtration, which was washed with water, 2-propanol and diisopropylether to give pale yellow powder of 7- (3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzothiepine-4- carboxylic acid (510.6mg). m.p. °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 62.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.14-3.20 (2H, m), 6.07 (2H, s), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 1.8 Hz), 7.33 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.44-7.53 (2H, m), 7.77-7.82 (2H, m).

IR (KBr) 1288,1252,1225,1039,933,806 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C18H14O4S Calcd. C, 66.24; H, 4.32.

Found. C, 66.01; H, 4.44.

Reference Example 220 To a suspension of 4-phenylpiperidine (5.0g) in acetonitrile (100ml) was added triethylamine (8.64ml) and then was added dropwise at OC a solution of p-toluene- sulfonyl chloride (6.50g) in acetonitrile (30ml). The mixture was stirred at OC for 2 hours. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and to the residue was water. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the resulting crystals were collected by filtration, which were washed with hexane to give colorless crystals of 1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)- 4-phenylpiperidine (8.93g). m. p. 153-154 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) (5 1.83-1.95 (4H, m), 2.26-2.43 (3H, m), 2.45 (3H, s), 3.87-3.99 (2H, m), 7.13-7.30 (5H, m), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1336,1165,1092,933,725,700,651,577,546 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C18H2lNO2S Calcd. C, 68.54; H, 6.71; N, 4.44.

Found. C, 68.31; H, 6.64; N, 4.40.

Reference Example 221 To a solution of 1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)-4- phenylpiperidine (l. Og) and 1,1-dichloromethylmethylether (0.57ml) indichloromethane (5ml) wasaddedatOC asolution <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> of titanium tetrachloride (0. 7ml) in dichloromethane (5ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

The mixture was added to stirred ice/water to stop the reaction. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with sodium bicarbonate

solution and saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethylacetate/hexane=1: 4e1 : 2) to give pale yellow crystals of 4- [1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)- piperidin-4-yl] benzaldehyde (0.381g). (469.4mg of the starting materials were collected) m. p. 134-137 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.75-1.96 (4H, m), 2.29-2.58 (3H, m), 2.46 (3H, s), 3.90-4.03 (2H, m), 7.29-7.37 (4H, m), 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.82 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 9.97 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1697,1603,1333,1159,937,721,581,546 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C1gH2lNO3S Calcd. C, 66.45; H, 6.16; N, 4.08.

Found. C, 66.31; H, 6.08; N, 4.38.

Reference Example 222 To a suspension of (3-carboxypropyl) triphenyl- phosphonium bromide (16.5g) in THF (170ml) was added at room temperature potassium t-butoxide (8.63g), and the mixture was stirred at 60C for 10 minutes and then cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added a solution of 4- <BR> <BR> <BR> [1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl) piperidin-4-yl] benzaldehyde (4.40g) in THF (20ml), and the mixture was stirred at 60C for 1 hour. To the mixture was added water (80ml) and the mixture was extracted with toluene (80ml). To the aqueous layer was added 1N hydrochloric acid to make the solution pH 3, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed three times with 2% sodium bicarbonate solution, and then with 1N hydrochloric acid and saturated brine (X3). Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (150ml). To the mixture was added Pd-C (0.5g), and the mixture was stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 5 hours.

By filtration Pd-C was removed, and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting crystals were collected by filtration, which were washed

with hexane to give colorless crystals of 5- [4- [1- (4- methylphenylsulfonyl) piperidin-4-yl] phenyl] pentanoic acid (4.63g). m. p. 164-170 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.58-1.70 (4H, m), 1.79-1.91 (4H, m), 2.25-2.42 (5H, m), 2.45 (3H, s), 2.54-2.65 (2H, m), 3.84-3.97 (2H, m), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.68 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz).

IR (KBr) 926,725,546 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C23H29NO4S Calcd. C, 66.48; H, 7.03; N, 3.37.

Found. C, 66.66; H, 7.00; N, 3.50.

Reference Example 223 To a solution of 5- [4- [1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)- piperidin-4-yl] phenyl] pentanoic acid (0.50g) in THF (10ml) were added at room temperature oxalyl chloride (0.21ml) and a drop of DMF, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (lOml). To the mixture was added at OC aluminum chloride (0.35g), and the mixture was stirred at OC for 30 minutes and then at room temperature for 5 minutes. The mixture was added to <BR> <BR> <BR> ice/water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with 1N hydrochloric acid, saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and saturated brine, and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 2) to give colorless crystals of 3- [1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> piperidin-4-yl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocyclohepten- 5-one (0.32g). m. p. 165-169 °C 1H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.74-1.93 (8H, m), 2.24-2.43 (3H, m), 2.46 (3H, s), 2.68-2.76 (2H, m), 2.85-2.95 (2H, m), 3.85-4.00 (2H, m), 7.14 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, 8 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.68

(2H, d, J=8.2 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1674,1333,1242,1161,1093,933,721,546 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C23H2, NO3S Calcd. C, 69.49; H, 6.85; N, 3.52.

Found. C, 69.10; H, 6.62; N, 3.71.

Reference Example 224 To a solution of 3- [1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> piperidin-4-yl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocyclohepten- 5-one (3.25g) in dimethyl carbonate (50ml) was added at room temperature sodium methoxide (2.21g), and the mixture was refluxed for 4.5 hours and cooled to room temperature. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (100ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated to give crude product (3.91g). The resulting crude product was dissolved in THF (150ml), and to the mixture was added at-40C a solution of sodium boro hydride (0.31g) in methanol (lOml). The mixture was stirred at-10 to-20C for 1 hour. To the mixture was added a solution of sodium boro hydride (0.31g) in methanol (lOml), and the mixture was stirred for 1.5 hours. To the mixture was added acetone (2ml), and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in THF (40ml). To the mixture was added triethylamine (3.42ml). To the mixture was added at 0°Cmethanesulfonyl chloride (0.95ml), and the mixture was stirred at OC for 30 minutes and then at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added 1,8-diaza- bicyclo [5,4,0]-7-undecene (3.7ml), and the mixture was stirred for 14 hours. To the mixture was added, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer

was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified with column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane=1: 2) to give colorless crystals of methyl 4- [1- (4-methylphenyl- sulfonyl) piperidin-4-yl]-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzocyclo- heptene-8-carboxylate (2.01g). m. p. 169-173 °C H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 81.75-1.92 (2H, m), 1.95-2.09 (2H, m), 2.26-2.43 (3H, m), 2.45 (3H, s), 2.62 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.75-2.80 (2H, m), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.87-3.98 (2H, m), 6.98-7.10 (3H, m), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.65 (1H, s), 7.68 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz).

IR (KBr) 1709,1433,1336,1234,1198,1161,1092,933,721, 548 cm~l Anal. Calcd. for C2sH29NO4S Calcd. C, 68.31; H, 6.65; N, 3.19.

Found. C, 68.23; H, 6.60; N, 3.04.

Reference Example 225 To a solution of methyl 4- [l- (4-methylphenyl- sulfonyl) piperidin-4-yl]-6, 7-dihydro-5H-benzocyclo- heptene-8-carboxylate (l. Og) in ethanol/THF (20/40ml) was added at room temperature IN sodium hydroxide solution (2.7ml), and the mixture was stirred for 13 hours. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was washed with ethyl acetate. To the aqueous layer was added IN hydrochloric acid (5ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate/THF. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the mixture was concentrated, and the resulting colorless crystals were collected by filtration, which were washed with hexane to give colorless crystals of 4- [1- (4-methylphenylsulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl]-6,7- dihydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-8-carboxylic acid (565.4mg). m. p. 255-257 °C

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 61.74-1.94 (4H, m), 1.96-2.11 (2H, m), 2.28-2.48 (3H, m), 2.46 (3H, s), 2.65 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.78-2.84 (2H, m), 3.87-4.01 (2H, m), 7.00-7.12 (3H, m), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.72 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.77 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1273,1255,1163,931,721, 548 cm-1 Anal. Calcd. for C24H27NO4S Calcd. C, 67.74; H, 6.40; N, 3.29.

Found. C, 67.97; H, 6.69; N, 311.

Reference Example 226 In THF (126ml) was dissolved 5-bromo-2-methyl- thiophene (10.5g), and to the mixture was added dropwise at-78°C 1.6N n-butyl lithium/hexane (40.8ml). The mixture was stirred for 1 hour, and to the mixture was added dropwise a solution of trimethyl borate (18.5g) in THF (40ml). The mixture was stirred for 15 minutes and warmed to room temperature. To the mixture was added 10% sulfuric acid (63ml), and the mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was washed with isopropylether to give 5- methyl-2-thienyl borate (4.6g).

H-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 62.59 (3H, s), 6.93 (1H, d, J=3.4Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=3.4Hz) Reference Example 227 In toluene/ethanol/water (10/1/1) (24ml) was dissolved methyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (560mg), and to the mixture were added 5- methyl-2-thienyl borate (875mg) and potassium carbonate (1.56g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphine palladium (260mg), and the mixture was stirred at 100°C for 24 hours and cooled to room temperature. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with

saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (hexane/acetone=12/1) to give methyl 7- (5-methyl-2- thienyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (345mg).

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 62.28 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 4.28 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 6.82 (1H, d, J=1.2Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.45 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.4), 7.54 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 7.61 (1H, s) Reference Example 228 In THF (10.5ml) and methanol (5.2ml) was dissolved methyl 7- (5-methyl-2-thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine- 4-carboxylate (525mg), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide (10.5ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Under reduced pressure, the organic solvent was removed, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The mixture was extracted with water, and to the aqueous layer was added 6N hydrochloric acid to make the solution pH 4-5, which was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> to give 7- (5-methyl-2-thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine- 4-carboxylic acid (410mg).

H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 52.23 (3H, s), 2.87 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 4.24 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.07 (1H, s), 7.31 (1H, d, J=1.4Hz), 7.49 (1H, dd, 2Hz), 7.58 (1H, s), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

Reference Example 229 In toluene/ethanol/water (10/1/1) (12ml) was dissolved methyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (700mg), and to the mixture were added 3-thienyl borate (422mg) and potassium carbonate (0.98g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (136mg). The mixture was stirred at loOC for 13

hours and cooled to room temperature, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ acetone=3/1) to give methyl 7- (3-thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro- 1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (610mg).

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 63.00 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 4.30 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.33-7.40 (3H, m), 7.49 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.4), 7.66 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 7.64 (1H, s) Reference Example 230 In THF (24ml) and methanol (6ml) was dissolved methyl 7- (3-thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (610mg), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide (12ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Under reduced pressure, the organic solvent was removed, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The mixture was extracted with water, and to the aqueous layer was added 6N hydrochloric acid to make the solution pH 4-5, which was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed to give 7- (3- thienyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (500mg).

H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 52.87 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 4.24 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.60-7.85 (4H, m), 7.84-7.89 (2H, m) Reference Example 231 In ether (160ml) was dissolved 3-methylthiophene (20g), and to the mixture was added N, N, N, N-tetramethyl- ethylenediamine (26g). To the mixture was added dropwise at room temperature 1.6N n-butyl lithium/hexane (140ml), and the mixture was refluxed for 30 minutes. The mixture was cooled to-70°C, and to the mixture was added dropwise a solution of trimethyl borate (63.5g) in THF (64ml). The

mixture was stirred for 30 minutes and warmed to room temperature. To the mixture was added 10% sulfuric acid (285ml), and the mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. The mixture was washed with water and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was washed with isopropylether to give 4-methyl-2-thienyl borate (6.0g). lH-NMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 62.36 (3H, s), 7.35 (1H), 7. 78 (1H, s) Reference Example 232 In toluene/ethanol/water (10/1/1) (8.4ml) was dissolved methyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (500mg), and to the mixture were added 4- methyl-2-thienyl borate (334mg) and potassium carbonate <BR> <BR> <BR> (651g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphine palladium (97mg). The mixture was stirred at 100°C for 24 hours and cooled to room temperature. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (hexane/acetone=8/1) to give methyl 7- (4-methyl-2- thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (432mg).

H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 62.28 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 4.28 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 6.82 (1H, d, J=1.2Hz), 7.05 (1H, d,, J=8.4Hz), 7.45 (1H, dd, 4Hz), 7.54 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 7.61 (1H, s) Reference Example 233 In THF (lOml) was dissolved methyl 7- (4-methyl-2- thienyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (420mg), and to the mixture was added IN sodium hydroxide (8.4ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. Under reduced pressure, the organic solvent was removed, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate. The mixture was extracted with water, and to the aqueous layer

was added 6N hydrochloric acid to make the solution pH 4-5, which was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed to give 7- (4- methyl-2-thienyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxylic acid (320mg).

H-NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 62.23 (3H, s), 2.87 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 4.24 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.07 (1H, s), 7.31 (1H, d, J=1.4Hz), 7.49 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.2Hz), 7.58 (1H, s), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz) Reference Example 234 To methyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (500mg) were added 4-fluorophenyl borate (272mg), potassium carbonate (537mg), water (1.5ml), ethanol (1.5ml) and toluene (15ml). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenyl- phosphine palladium (61mg, 3mol%). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 21 hours, and to the mixture was added ethyl acetate (100ml). The mixture was washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml), and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography to give methyl 7- (4-fluoro- phenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (310mg, 59%) as pale yellow crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 3.01 (2H, t, J=4.1Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 4.31 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.03-7.17 (3H, m), 7.40-7.54 (4H, m), 7.66 (1H, s).

Reference Example 235 To methyl 7- (4-fluorophenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (0.27g) were added THF (5. Om1), ethanol (10. Oml) and 2N sodium hydroxide solution (1. Oml), <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 19 hours.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was removed, and the residue was diluted with water (100ml). The aqueous layer

was made acidic with hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (100ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was crystallized and washed with hexane to give 7- (4- fluorophenyl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.22g, 86%) as white crystals. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 3.03 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 7.05-7.17 (3H, m), 7.43-7.55 (4H, m), 7.76 (1H, s).

Reference Example 236 To 4-bromophenoxybutyric acid (75.0g) was added polyphosphoric acid (873g), and the mixture was stirred at 100°C for 45 minutes. The mixture was poured into ice (about 1.5kg), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (1.5L and 0.5L). The organic layer was washed with water (400mlX3), 1N sodium hydroxide solution (400mlX2), saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (400mlX2), water (400mlX3) and saturated brine (400mlX3), and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to give 7-bromo-2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one (38.6g, 55%, 132.5°C /0.33mmHg) as pale yellow oil.

Reference Example 237 To a solution of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde (0.49 g, 2.62 mmol) and ethyl 3-mercaptopropionate (0.37 ml, 2.88 mmol) in N, N-dimethylformamide (10 ml) was added potassium carbonate (0.90 g, 6.55 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and then at 70C for 15 hours.

The mixture was poured into ice-water, and made pH 4 with 1N hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [hexane: ethyl acetate (5: 1)] to give ethyl 6-bromo-2H-thiochromene-3-carboxylate

(0. 45 g, 58%) as yellow powder, a part of which was recrystallized from ethanol to give pale yellow needles. m. p. 87°C 1H-NMR (CDC13) 6 : 7.47 (1H, br s), 7.26-7.38 (2H, m), 7.14 (1H, d, J=8.0), 4.31 (2H, q, J=7.4), 3.73 (2H, d, J=1.2), 1.36 (3H, d, J=7.4).

Anal. Calcd for C12HllBrO2S: C; 48.17, H; 3.71.

Found: C; 48.07, H; 3.77.

Reference Example 238 A solution of ethyl 6-bromo-2H-thiochromene-3- carboxylate (1.00 g, 3.34 mmol), 4-methylphenyl borate (0.55 g, 4.01 mmol) and tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (0.19 g, 0.167 mmol) in 2M sodium carbonate (3.5 ml), ethanol (3 ml) and toluene (25 ml) was stirred at 80°C for 24 hours. To the mixture was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with 0.5N hydrochloric acid and saturated brine, and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [hexane: ethyl acetate (5: 1)] to give ethyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-thiochromene-3-carboxylate (1.02 g, 99%) as yellow powder. m. p. 87°C H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 7.62 (1H, br s), 7.40-7.46 (4H, m), 7.22-7.31 (3H, m), 4.31 (2H, q, J=7.0), 3.77 (2H, d, J=1.0), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.0).

Anal. Calcd for CigHOzS : C; 73.52, H; 5.84.

Found: C; 73.51, H; 5.65.

Reference Example 239 To a solution of ethyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2H-thio- chromene-3-carboxylate (2.12 g, 6.84 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 ml) and acetonitrile (20 ml) was added dropwise 1N sodium hydroxide (7 ml), and the mixture was stirred at 60 C for 2.5 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in diethylether. The mixture was extracted with water. The organic layer was extracted

with 0.5N sodium hydroxide, and both of the aqueous layers were made pH 3 with 6N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give 6- (4- methyl-phenyl)-2H-thiochromene-3-carboxylic acid (1.83 g, 95%) as yellow powder. m. p. 244°C H-NMR (DMSO-d6) d: 7.44 (1H, d, J=1.8), 7.21-7.32 (4H, m), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.2), 3.41 (2H, d, J=1.0), 2.02 (3H, s).

Anal. Calcd for Cl7Hl402Sw 0. 25H20: C; 71.18, H; 5.09.

Found: C; 70.90, H; 4.80.

Reference Example 240 To a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde (6.0 g, 37.7 mmol) and ethyl a-aminopropionate hydrochloride (6.1 g, 37.7 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane (120 ml) was added triethylamine (5. 3 ml, 37. 7 mmol) and at O C was added little by little triacetoxy boro hydride (11.8 g, 52.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and to the mixture was added 37% formalin (4.0 ml, 49.0 mmol) and then at 0°C triacetoxy boro hydride (11.8 g, 52.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours, and the mixture was neutralized with saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate and extracted with dichloromethane. The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give crude product, which was purified with silica gel column chromatography [hexane: ethyl acetate (3: 2)] to give ethyl 3- (N-methyl- N- (4-nitrobenzyl)) aminopropionate (9.34 g, 93%) as pale yellow oil.

'H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 8.17 (2H, dd, J=8.8,1.8), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.8), 4.15 (2H, q, J=7.4), 3.61 (2H, s), 2.76 (2H, t, J=7.2), 2.52 (2H, t, J=7.2), 2.22 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.4).

Anal. Calcd for Cl3Hl8N204: C; 58. 63, H; 6.81, N; 10.52.

Found: C; 58.24, H; 6.78, N; 10.23.

Reference Example 241 To a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde (2. 0 g, 13. 2 mmol) and 2-methoxyethylamine (1.15 ml, 13.2 mmol) in 1,2- dichloroethane (40 ml) was added triethylamine (1.9 ml), and at 0°C was added little by little triacetoxy boro hydride (4.1 g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour was stirred, and to the mixture was added 37% formalin (1.4 ml) and then at OC triacetoxy boro hydride (4.1 g).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours, neutralized with saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate solution and extracted with dichloromethane. The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give crude product which was purified with silica gel column chromatography [hexane: ethyl acetate (1: 2)] to give 4- ( (N- (2-methoxy- ethyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) nitrobenzene (2.75 g, 93%) as pale yellow oil.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.8), 7.53 (2H, d, J=8.8), 3.66 (2H, s), 3.53 (2H, t, J=5.6), 3.35 (3H, s), 2.63 (2H, t, J=5.6), 2.28 (3H, s).

Anal. Calcd for C14H20N203: C; 63.62, H; 7.63, N; 10.60.

Found: C; 63.54, H; 7.59, N; 10.51.

Reference Example 242 To a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde (1.76 g, 11.7 mmol) and 4-aminocyclohexanol (1.34 g, 13.2 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane (30 ml) was added triethylamine (1.6 ml) and at 00C was added little by little triacetoxy boro hydride (3.7 g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and to the mixture was added 37% formalin (1.2ml) and then at 0'C triacetoxy boro hydride (3.7 g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours, neutralized with saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate and extracted with dichloromethane. The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated to give crude product, which was purified with

silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: ethanol (2: 1)] to give (E)-4- ( (N- (4-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-N- methyl) aminomethyl) nitrobenzene (2.08 g, 67%) as pale yellow crystals, a part of which was recrystallized from ether/hexane to give pale yellow needles. m. p. 87°C H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.6), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.6), 3.51-3.65 (1H, m), 2.39-2.56 (1H, m), 2.18 (3H, s), 1.83-2.12 (4H, m), 1.20-1.51 (4H, m).

Anal. Calcd for CHN : C; 63.62, H; 7.63, N; 10.68.

Found: C; 63.54, H; 7.59, N; 10.51.

Reference Example 243 To a solution of (E)-4- ( (N- (4-hydroxycyclohexyl)- N-methyl) aminomethyl) nitrobenzene (1. 07 g, 4.05 mmol) in ethyl acetate (30 ml) was added 5%-Pd/C (0.43 g), and the mixture was stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 3.5 hours.

The mixture was filtered with sellaite, and the filtrate was concentrated. The resulting residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: methanol: triethylamine (9: 1: 0.02) to give (E)-4- ( (N- (4-hydroxy- cyclohexyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (0.27 g, 28%) as yellow powder. m. p. 105°C.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.6), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.6), 3.46-3.70 (1H, m), 3.45 (2H, s), 2.35-2.53 (1H, m), 2.16 (3H, s), 1.84-2.10 (4H, m), 1.19-1.51 (4H, m).

Reference Example 244 To a solution of ethyl 3- (N-methyl-N- (4-nitro- benzyl)) aminopropionate (1.51g, 5.68mmol) in acetic acid (30ml) was added iron (1.27g, 22.7mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 14 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the precipitates were filtered with sellaite and washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was diluted with water, made basic with potassium carbonate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated,

and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: ethanol (2: 1)] to give ethyl 3- (N-methyl-N- (4-aminobenzyl)) aminopropianate (0.70g, 52%) as brown oil.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.6), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.6), 4.13 (2H, q, J=6.8), 3.41 (2H, s), 3.30-3.60 (2H, m), 2.73 (2H, t, J=7.4), 2.51 (2H, t, J=7.4), 2.19 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=6.8).

Reference Example 245 To a solution of 4- ( (N- (2-methoxyethyl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) nitrobenzene (1.1 g, 4.91 mmol) in acetic acid (20 ml) was added iron (1.1 g, 19.6 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 15 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the precipitates were filtered with sellaite and washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was diluted with water, made basic with potassium carbonate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: methanol: triethylamine (7: 1: 0.02)] to give 4- ( (N- (2-methoxyethyl)-N-methyl)- aminomethyl) aniline (880 mg, 92%) as brown oil.

H-MMR (CDC13) 6: 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.4), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4), 3.50 (2H, t, J=5.8), 3.45 (2H, s), 3.33 (3H, s), 2.57 (2H, t, J=5.8), 2.24 (3H, s).

Reference Example 246 To a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde (6.04 g, 40.0 mmol), N-methylethanolamine (3.00 g, 40.0 mmol) and triethylamine (5.6 ml, 40.0 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (200 ml) was added triacetoxy boro hydride (26.8 g, 120 mmmol), and the mixture was stirred for 21 hours. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate and saturated brine. The extract was dried, and the solvent was evaporated to give crude product, which was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: ethanol (4: 1)] to give 4- ( (N- (2-hydroxy-

ethyl)-N-methyl) aminomethyl) nitrobenzene (7. 08 g, 84%) as yellow oil.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 8.20 (2H, d, J=8.8), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.8), 3.68 (2H, s), 3.68 (2H, t, J=5.6), 2.64 (2H, t, J=5.6), 2.52-2.70 (1H, m), 2.26 (3H, s).

Reference Example 247 To a solution of 4- ( (N- (2-hydroxyethyl)-N- methyl) aminomethyl) nitrobenzene (2.95 g, 14.1 mmol) in acetic acid (60 ml) was added iron (3.14 g, 56.2 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 23 hours. The solvent was evaporated, and the precipitates were filtered with sellaite and washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was diluted with water, made pH 10 with potassium carbonate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with saturated brine and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography [ethyl acetate: methanol: triethylamine (5: 1: 0.3)] to give 4- ( (N- (2-hydroxyethyl)- N-methyl) aminomethyl) aniline (1.25 g, 49%) as brown oil.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.4), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4), 3.61 (2H, t, J=5.2), 3.46 (2H, s), 2.57 (2H, t, J=5.2), 2.20 (3H, s).

Reference Example 248 To THF (60ml) was added at-70C n-butyllithium (1.59M hexane solution, 63ml, lOOmmol). To the mixture was added dropwise (taking about 1 hour) a solution of 2,6-dibromo- pyridine (23.69g, 100mmol) in THF (140ml) at-60°C, and the mixture was stirred at-70 for 15 minutes. To the mixture was added DMF (12ml), and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes. To the mixture was added 20% ammonium chloride solution (100ml), and the organic layer was separated. The aqueous layer extracted with ethyl acetate (100ml), and the organic layer was mixed with the previous organic layer. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column

chromatography (silica gel 150g, ethyl acetate/hexane= 1/20), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added diisopropyl- ether (15ml), and insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with diisopropylether (5mlX3) and dried under reduced pressure to give 6-bromo-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde (2.05g, ll. Ommol, 11%).

IR (KBr): 1732 cul.

1H-NMR (CDC13) d: 7.65-8.00 (3H, m), 10.01 (1H, s).

Reference Example 249 In THF (10ml) was suspended sodium hydride (60%, 440mg, 11. Ommol), and to the mixture was added at-30°C a solution of diethylphosphonoethyl acetate (2.47g, ll. Ommol) in THF <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (lOml). The mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added at-30°C a solution of 6-bromo-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde (1.86g, lO. Ommol) in THF <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (lOml). While warming the temperature of the mixture from -30C to-10-C, the mixture was stirred for 1.5 hours. To the mixture was added diethylether (40ml), and the mixture was washed with water (20ml, 5mlX2) and saturated brine (5ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added hexane (lOml), and the mixture was cooled <BR> <BR> <BR> toOC. Theprecipitatedinsolublematerialswerefiltered, which were washed with hexane cooled to 0°C, and dried under reduced pressure to give ethyl 6-bromo-2-pyridine- acrylate (2.00g, 7.81mmol, 78%).

IR (KBr): 1717,1703 cul.

H-NMR (CDC13) (5: 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 4.28 (2H, q, J=7.1Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, 15.8Hz), 7.30-7.65 (4H, m).

Reference Example 250 In 1,2-dimethoxyethane (4ml) were dissolved ethyl 6-bromo-2-pyridineacrylate (512mg, 2.00mmol) and 4- methylphenyl borate (299mg, 2.20mmol), and to the mixture were added sodium carbonate (424mg, 4.00 mmol), water (2ml) and tetrakis- (triphenylphosphine) palladium (116mg,

O. lOmmol). The mixture was stirred at 80C for 10 hours.

To complete the reaction, 4-tolyl borate (150mg, l. lOmmol) and tetrakis (triphenyl-phosphine) palladium (116mg, O. lOmmol) were added at 80C to the mixture, and the mixture was stirred for 14 hours. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate (30ml), and the mixture was water (5mlX2) and saturated brine (5ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 15g, ethyl acetate/hexane= 1/19), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give ethyl 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2- pyridineacrylate (495mg, 1.85mmol, 93%).

IR (KBr): 1713 cul.

1H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 4.30 (2H, q, J=7.1Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, 15.6Hz), 7.25-7.35 (3H, m), 7.65-7.85 (3H, m), 7.99 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz).

Reference Example 251 In methanol (5ml) was suspended ethyl 6- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2-pyridineacrylate (465mg, 1.74mmol), and to the mixture was added at OC 1N sodium hydroxide solution (5.22ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. To the mixture was added at OC IN hydrochloric acid (5.22ml), and methanol was evaporated under reduced pressure. The aqueous layer extracted with ethyl acetate (30ml, 20ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added diisopropylether (5ml), and Insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with diisopropylether and dried under reduced pressure to give 6- (4-methylphenyl)-2-pyridineacrylic acid (344mg, 1.44mmol, 83%).

H-NMR (CDC13) 6 : 2.43 (3H, s), 7.15 (1H, d, 15.5Hz), 7.25-7.40 (1H, m), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz), 7.70-7.85 (2H, m), 7.84 (1H, d, J=15.5Hz), 8.00 (2H, d, J=8.5Hz).

Reference Example 252

In 1,2-dimethoxyethane (12ml) were dissolved methyl <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (566mg, 2.00mmol) and 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl borate (465mg, 2.8Ommol). To the mixture were added sodium carbonate (424mg, 4.00mmol), water (2ml) and tetrakis (triphenyl- phosphine) palladium (162mg, 0.14mmol), and the mixture was stirred at80C for 14hours. Tothemixturewas addedethyl acetate (30ml), and the mixture was extracted with water (5mlX2) and saturated brine (5ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 15g, ethyl acetate/ hexane=1/19), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added diisopropylether, and the insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with diisopropylether and dried under reduced pressure to give methyl 7- (3,4-methylene- dioxyphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (434mg, 1.34mmol, 67%).

IR (KBr): 1705 cm-1.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 2.95-3.10 (2H, m), 3.83 (3H, s), 4.25-4.35 (2H, m), 6.01 (2H, s), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 6.95-7.10 (3H, m), 7.40 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.4Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.65 (1H, s).

Reference Example 253 In methanol (5ml) was suspended 7- (3,4- methylenedioxy-phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4- carboxylate (399mg, 1.23mmol), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide solution (3.69ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours, and to the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (3.69ml). The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added water. Insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with water and diethylether and dried under reduced pressure to give 7- (3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (321mg, 1.03mmol,

84%).

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6: 2.80-2.95 (2H, m), 4.15-4.35 (2H, m), 6.05 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.1Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, 7Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=1.7Hz), 7.53 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.3Hz), 7.63 (1H, s), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.3Hz).

Reference Example 254 In THF (100ml) was dissolved 1,2-methylenedioxy-4- bromobenzene (24.00g, 119mmol), and to the mixture was added dropwise at-55C or less n-butyllithium (1.6M hexane solution, 82ml, 131mmol). The mixture was stirred at -70C for 30 minutes, and the resulting mixture was added dropwise at-60°C or less to a solution of trimethyl borate (18.61g, 179mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (50ml) with using cannula. The mixture was stirred at-70°C for 1 hour and then for 2 hours with warming to room temperature. To the mixture were added 1N hydrochloric acid (130ml) and diethylether (150ml), and the organic layer was separated.

The organic layer was washed with water (50X2ml) and saturated brine (50ml), dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added diisopropylether (40ml), and insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with diisopropylether (30mlX4) and dried under reduced pressure to give 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl borate (6.79g, 40.9mmol, 34%).

1H-NMR (DMSO-d6) 6: 5.99 (2H, s), 6.8-6.95 (1H, m), 7.25- 7.45 (2H, m).

Reference Example 255 In methanol (250ml) was suspended 5-nitrosalicylic acid (50.0g, 273mmol), and to the mixture was added sulfuric acid (6ml). The mixture was stirred at 100°C for 24 hours and the cooled to room temperature. The precipitated insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with hydrous methanol (containing 20% of water) and methanol, and dried under reduced pressure to give methyl 5-nitro- salicylate (38.5g, 195mmol, 72%).

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 4.04 (3H, s), 7.10 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 8.35 (1H, dd, 5Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 11.45 (1H, s, OH).

Reference Example 256 In DMF (50ml) was dissolved methyl 5-nitrosalicylate (1.97g, lO. Ommol), and to the mixture were added ethyl 4-bromobutyrate (1.57ml, ll. Ommol) and potassium carbonate (2.76g, 20.0mmol). The mixture was stirred at 110-C for 5 hours, and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was washed with water and 10% potassium carbonate solution. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 30g, ethyl acetate/hexane=1/591/3), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give ethyl 4- (2-methoxycarbonyl-4-nitrophenoxy) butyrate (2.51g, 8.06mmol, 81%).

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 2.1-2.3 (2H, m), 2.60 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 3.93 (3H, s), 4.15 (2H, q, J=7.2Hz), 4.23 (2H, t, J=6.1Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=9.4Hz), 8.35 (1H, dd, J=2.8, 9.4Hz), 8.71 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz).

Reference Example 257 In THF (25ml) was dissolved ethyl 4- (2-methoxy- carbonyl-4-nitrophenoxy) butyrate (2.37g, 7.61mmol), and to the mixture was added 10% palladium-carbon (containing 50% water, 0.94g). The mixture was subjected to catalytic reduction at room temperature for 4 hours. Insoluble materials were filtered off, and the filtrate was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give ethyl 4- (4-amino-2-methoxycarbonyl- phenoxy) butyrate (2.20g).

IR (KBr): 1730 cl"1.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1.25 (3H, t, J=7. 2Hz), (2H, m), 2. 56 (2H, t, J=7.3Hz), 3.88 (3H, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.2Hz), 6.75-6.9 (2H, m), 7.1-7.2 (1H, m).

Reference Example 258 A mixture of ethyl 4- (4-amino-2-methoxycarbonyl- phenoxy) butyrate (2.20g), bis (2-chloroethyl) ether (0.915ml, 7.81mmol), potassium carbonate (3.24g, 23.4mmol), sodium iodide (2.34g, 15.6mmol) and DMF (20ml) was stirred at 70C for 24 hours, and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 30g, ethyl acetate/ hexane=1/4), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give ethyl 4- (2-methoxy- carbonyl-4-morpholinophenoxy) butyrate (2.18g).

IR (KBr): 1732 cm-1.

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 1. 25 (3H, t, J=7. 1Hz), 2. 0-2. 2 (2H, m), 2.57 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 3.0-3.15 (4H, m), 3.8-3.9 (4H, m), 3.89 (3H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.1Hz), 6.92 (1H, d, J=9. OHz), 7.04 (1H, dd, J=3.1,9.0Hz), 7.36 (1H, d, J=3. lHz).

Reference Example 259 In THF (15ml) was dissolved diisopropylamine (1.018ml), and to the mixture was added dropwise at 0°C n-butyl lithium (4.2ml). The mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes. To the mixture was added dropwise a solution of ethyl 4- (2-methoxycarbonyl-4- morpholinophenoxy) butyrate (1829mg, 5.18mmol) in THF (5ml) at-78C, ice bath was removed, and the mixture was stirred for 7 hours. To the mixture was added at OC 10% ammonium chloride solution (30ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (30mlX3). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 50g, ethyl acetate/hexane=1/5), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give ethyl 7-morpholino-5-oxo-2,3,4,5-

tetrahydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (924mg, 2.89mmol,<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 56%).

Reference Example 260 In THF (lOml) was dissolved ethyl 7-morpholino-5- oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (924mg, 2.89mmol), and to the mixture was added at-30C a solution of sodium boro hydride (164mg, 4.34mmol) in methanol (3ml). The mixture was stirred at-20C to-15°C for 30 minutes, and the mixture was cooled to-50°C, to which was added water (15ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (15mlX3), andtheorganiclayerwasdriedwith anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF (lOml), and to the mixture were added at 0°C triethylamine (2.02ml, 14.5mmol) andmethanesulfonylchloride (0. 336ml, 4.34mmol).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water (15ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (20mlX3). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 30g, ethyl acetate/hexane=1/5), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give ethyl 7-morpholino-2,3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (691mg, 2.28mmol, 79%).

IR (KBr): 1703 cl"1.

'H-NMR (CDC13) 6'. 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 2.9-3.0 (2H, m), 3.05-3.15 (4H, m), 3.8-3.9 (4H, m), 4.22 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 4.28 (2H, q, J=7.2Hz), 6.8-7.0 (3H, m), 7.54 (1H, s).

Reference Example 261 In methanol (8ml) was dissolved ethyl 7- morpholino-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (800mg, 2.64mmol), and to the mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide solution (8ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, and to the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (8ml). The organic solvent was

evaporated under reduced pressure, and the precipitated insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with water and diisopropylether and dried under reduced pressure to give 7-morpholino-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxylic acid (649mg, 2.36mmol, 89%).

H-NMR (CDC13) (5: 2.97 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.05-3.15 (4H, m), 3.8-3.95 (4H, m), 4.25 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 6.8-7.0 (3H, m), 7.67 (1H, s).

Reference Example 262 A mixture of 4-nitrobenzylamine (6.09g, 40. Ommol), 2-chloropyrimidine (4.82g, 42. lmmol), triethylamine (11.2mol, 80.4mmol) and ethanol (120ml) was stirred at 110°C for 24 hours, and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate-THF. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate-ethanol to give N- (4-nitrobenzyl)-N- (2- pyrimidinyl) amine (0.99g, 4.3mmol, 11%).

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 4.77 (2H, d, J=6.4Hz), 5.59 (1H, m), 6.62 (1H, t, J=4.9Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.19 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.30 (2H, d, J=4.9Hz).

Reference Example 263 In THF (20ml) and methanol (20ml) was dissolved N- (4-nitrobenzyl)-N- (2-pyrimidinyl) amine (921mg, 4.00mmol), and to the mixture were added at OC nickel bromide (137mg) and sodium boro hydride (955mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue were added ethyl acetate, THF and water, and the insoluble materials were filtered off. The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate-THF, and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 30g, ethyl acetate/hexane=1/1), and the desired fraction was concentrated under reduced

pressure. To the residue was added diethylether, and the insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with diethylether and dried under reduced pressure to give 4- [N- (2-pyrimidinyl) aminomethyl] aniline (208mg, 1.04mmol, 26%).

H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 4.50 (2H, d, J=5.4Hz), 5.32 (1H, m), 6.54 (1H, t, J=4.7Hz), 6.66 (2H, d, J=8.3Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.3Hz), 8.29 (2H, d, J=4.7Hz).

Reference Example 264 A mixture of methyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (1416mg, 5.00 mmol), zinc cyanide (352mg, 3.00mmol), tetrakis (triphenylphosphine)- palladium (347mg, 0.30mmol) and DMF (lOml) was stirred at 80C for 3 hours. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added ethyl acetate.

Insoluble materials were filtered off, which were washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting crude product was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give methyl 7- cyano-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (800mg, 3.49mmol, 70%).

IR (KBr): 2222,1721 cl'1.

1H-NMR (CDC13) 6: 2. 95-3.1 (2H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 4.3-4.4 (2H, m), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.50 (1H, dd, J=2.0,8.8Hz), 7.52 (1H, s), 7.66 (1H, d, J=2.0Hz).

Reference Example 265 In toluene (15ml) was suspended methyl 7-cyano- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (642mg, 2.80mmol), and to the mixture were added trimethylsilyl- azide (0.929ml, 7.00mmol) and dibutyl tin oxide (70mg, 0.28mmol). The mixture was stirred at 100°C for 24 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added methanol, and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added ethyl acetate, and the mixture was extracted with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (30ml, lOmlX2). To the aqueous layer

was added 6N hydrochloric acid to make the solution about pH 1, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and THF ( (30ml50ml) and (lOml/lOml) X2). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure, to the residue was added ethyl acetate. Insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with ethyl acetate and dried under reduced pressure to give methyl 7- (lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (662mg, 2.43mmol, 87%).

H-NMR (DMSO-d6) d: 2.85-3.0 (2H, m), 3.78 (3H, s), 4.25- 4.4 (2H, m), 7.21 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.60 (1H, s), 7.94 (1H, dd, J=2.1,8.6Hz), 8.16 (1H, d, J=2. lHz).

Reference Example 266 In DMF (6ml) was dissolved methyl 7- (lH-tetrazol- 5-yl)-2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (400mg, 1.47mmol), andtothemixturewasaddedatOC sodiumhydride (60%, 90mg, 2.3mmol). The mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes, and to the mixture was added at oC methyl iodide (0.28ml, 4.4mmol). While the temperature of the mixture was warmed from oC to room temperature, the mixture was stirred for 3 hours. To the mixture was added at OC water (30ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with column chromatography (silica gel 40g, ethyl acetate/hexane=1/8 -il/2), and the first eluted desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give methyl 7- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (2-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine- 4-carboxylate (334mg, 1.17mmol, 79%). The second eluted desired fraction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give methyl 7- (l-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (76mg, 0.27mmol, 18%).

Methyl 7- (2-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2, 3-dihydro-l- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate;

IR (KBr): 1705 cm-1.

H-NMR (CDC13) d: 2.95-3.1 (2H, m), 3.83 (3H, s), 4.25-4.4 (2H, m), 4.39 (3H, s), 7.09 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.69 (1H, s), 8.00 (1H, dd, J=2.2,8.4Hz), 8.15 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

Methyl 7-(1-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate; IR (KBr): 1705 cm-1. <BR> <BR> <P>#:3.0-3.1(2H,m),3.84(3H,s),4.3-4.45(2H,1H-NMR(CDCl3 ) m), 4.20 (3H, s), 7.17 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.61 (1H, s), 7.63 (1H, dd, 4Hz), 7.75 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz).

Reference Example 267 In methanol (7ml) and THF (7ml) was suspended methyl 7-(2-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (324mg, 1.13mmol), and to the added1Nsodiumhydroxidesolution(3.4ml).Themixturewas mixture was stirred at 50C for 4 hours, and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, 1N hydrochloric acid (3.4ml).

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added water. Insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with water and dried under reduced pressure to give 7- (2-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (295mg, 1.08mmol, 96%).

Reference Example 268 In methanol (3ml) and THF (3ml) was dissolved methyl 7-(2-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxylate (76mg, 0.27mmol), and to the <BR> <BR> <BR> mixture was added 1N sodium hydroxide solution (0. 8m1). The mixture was stirred at 50C for 4 hours, and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, 1N hydrochloric acid (0.8ml).

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and to the residue was added water. Insoluble materials were filtered, which were washed with water and dried under reduced pressure to give 7- (l-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (69mg, 0.25 mmol, 95%).

Reference Example 269 In THF (500ml) was dissolved 4-[(benzyloxy) carbonyl]- aminobutyric acid (25.0g), and to the mixture was gradually added at-5C methyl iodide (37.4g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at OC for 15 minutes and then at room temperature for 24 hours. To the mixture was added ethyl acetate (300ml) and then water (800ml). The mixture was made pH 11 with sodium hydroxide and washed with ether (400mlX2). The aqueous layer was made pH 2 with concentrated hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate (1000ml and 500ml X 3). The organic layer was washed with 1M sodium thiosulfate solution (300ml) and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give 4-[(benzyloxy) carbonyl]-4- methyl-aminobutyric acid (26.3g). <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.88 (2H, m), 2.35-2.37 (2H, m), 2.93 (3H, s), 3.36 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 5.13 (2H, s), 7.35 (5H, s).

Reference Example 270 To dichloromethane (1000ml) was added at room temperature anhydrous magnesium sulfate (50.6g) and then concentrated sulfuric acid (6. Oml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes, and to the mixture was added 4-[(benzyloxy) carbonyl]-4-methyl- aminobutyric acid (26.3g) and then tert-butanol (50.5ml).

The mixture was sealed completely and stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. To the mixture was added saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate solution to dissolve all of the magnesium sulfate, and the mixture was stirred.

The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated brine (400ml) and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (250g, hexane: ethyl acetate=5: 1) to give tert-butyl 4- [(benzyloxy)-carbonyl]-4-methylaminobutyrate (17.2g, 53%).

'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.44 (9H, s), 1.82 (2H, quint, J=6.6Hz), 2.21 (2H, t, J=6.2Hz), 2.93 (3H, s), 3.31 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 5.13 (2H, s), 7.35 (5H, s).

Reference Example 271 In methanol (70ml) was dissolved tert-butyl 4- [(benzyloxy) carbonyl]-4-methylaminobutyrate (6.06g), and to the mixture was added 10% palladium-carbon (580mg).

Under hydrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, and 10% palladium-carbon was removed. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give tert-butyl 4-methylaminobutyrate (3.35g, 98%). <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) d 1.45 (9H, s), 1.72 (1H, brs), 1.77 (2H, quint, J=7.2Hz), 2.27 (2H, t, J=7.3Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.61 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz).

Reference Example 272 In DMF (5. Oml) was dissolved tert-butyl 4-methyl- aminobutyrate (1050mg), and to the mixture was added at room temperature a solution of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde (1025mg) in DMF (l. Oml) and then potassium carbonate (837mg). The mixture was stirred at 70C for 60 hours, and to the mixture was added at room temperature water (50ml).

The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (50mlX3), and the organic layer was washed with saturated brine (50ml X3) and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, hexane: ethyl acetate=10: 1) to give tert-butyl 4- (4-bromo-2-formyl-N-methylanilino) butyrate (1620mg, <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 90%).<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.42 (9H, s), 1.88 (2H, quint, J=7.4Hz), 2.22 (2H, t, J=7.3Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 3.14 (2H, t, J=7.3Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.55 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.5Hz), 7.88 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 10.19 (1H, s).

Reference Example 273 In tert-butanol (250ml) was dissolved tert-butyl 4- (4-bromo-2-formyl-N-methylanilino) butyrate (4.54g) and

tert-butoxy potassium (1.43g), and the mixture was refluxed for 1 hour and cooled. To the mixture was added water (500ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (500mlX2). The aqueous layer was made weakly acidic with 1N hydrochloric acid (about 12.5ml), and the mixture was <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> extracted with ethyl acetate (500ml). Both of these organic layer was washed with saturated brine (250ml) and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (200g, hexane: ethyl acetate=10: 1#1 : 1) to give tert-butyl 7-bromo-1-methyl- 2, 3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4-carboxylate (3.33g, 77%) and 7-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-lH-1-benzoazepine-4- carboxylic acid (0.60g, 17%). tert-butyl 7-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine- 4-carboxylate; <BR> <BR> <BR> 'HNMR (200MHz, CDCl3) 6 1.53 (9H, s), 2.80 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.00 (3H, s), 3.21 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 6.65 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, 2Hz), 7.39 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 7.46 (1H, s).

7-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1-benzoazepine-4- carboxylic acid; <BR> <BR> <BR> 1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) S 2.85 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 3.25 (2H, t, J=4.9Hz), 6.67 (1H, d, J=9.2Hz), 7.29 (1H, dd, J=8.8,2.2Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 7.67 (1H, s).

Reference Example 274 In water: ethanol: toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4-methylphenyl borate (276mg) and tert-butyl 7-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4- carboxylate (571mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (560mg). The mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (78mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 19.5 hours. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (300ml) and washed <BR> <BR> <BR> with water (100ml) and saturated brine (100ml). The organic

layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (120g, hexaneehexane: ethyl acetate=10: 1) to give tert- butyl 1-methyl-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoazepine-4-carboxylate (422mg, 72%).

'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.54 (9H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.83 (2H, t, J=4.9Hz), 3.06 (3H, s), 3.28 (2H, t, J=4.9Hz), 6.85 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.447 (1H, dd, J=8.6,2.4Hz), 7.463 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.53 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.67 (1H, s).

Reference Example 275 In ethyl acetate (7. Oml) was dissolved tert-butyl <BR> <BR> <BR> 1-methyl-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoazepine- 4-carboxylate (490mg), and to the mixture was added 4N hydrochloric acid (ethyl acetate) (7. Oml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was washed with hexane (lOmlX3) to give 1-methyl-7- (4- methylphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4-carboxylic acid hydrochloride (443mg, 96%). mp 249-252°C (decomp.).

1H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.32 (3H, s), 2.75 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 3.25 (2H, t, J=4.9Hz), 6.92 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8. 2Hz), 7.53 (1H, dd, J=8.8, 2.4Hz), 7.55 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 7.68 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 530 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C, gHlgN02-HC1-0. 3H20: C, 68.08; H, 6.19; N, 4.18.

Found: C, 67.97; H, 6.13; N, 4.05.

Reference Example 276 In DMF (12. Oml) was dissolved 7-bromo-1-methyl- 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4-carboxylic acid hydrochloride (600mg), and to the mixture was added thionyl chloride (0.39ml). The mixture was stirred at room

temperature for 15 minutes. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (14.0ml). The thus obtained acid chloride solution was added dropwise at 0°C to a solution of 4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] aniline (562mg) and triethylamine (1.48ml) in dichloromethane (5.5ml). The mixture was stirred at OC for 10 minutes and then at room temperature for 5 hours. To the mixture was added water (100ml), and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (100mlX 3). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (150g, ethyl acetate: ethanol=10: 1) to give 7-bromo-l-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydropyran-4-yl) amino] methyl]- phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoazepine-4-carboxamide (767mg, 75%). mp 62-64QC.

'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.63-1.79 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.57-2.72 (1H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=4.2Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 3.27-3.44 (2H + 2H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.00-4.07 (2H, m), 6.70 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.20 (1H, s), 7.26-7.303 (2H, m), 7.301 (1H, dd, J=8.6,2.4Hz), 7.42 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 7.50-7.55 (1H + 2H, m).

IR (KBr) 3264,2949,2843,1655,1597,1514,1499,1406, 1314,1246,1182,810 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C25H30N302Br 0. 25H20: C, 61.41; H, 6.29; N, 8.59.

Found: C, 61.45; H, 6.25; N, 8.32.

Working Example 310 (Production of Compound 310) In hydrous methanol was dissolved N, N-dimethyl-N- (4- ( ( (7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4- yl) carbonyl) amino) benzyl) tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-aminium iodide (14. 2g), and the mixture was subjected to ion exchange resin (DOWEX SBR, 20-50 mesh, C1-type) column and eluted with hydrous methanol. The solvent of the resulting

fraction was evaporated, and to the residue was added acetone to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethanol to give N, N-dimethyl-N- (4- ( ( (7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepin-4-yl) carbonyl)-amino) benzyl)- tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-aminium chloride (Compound 310) (10.4g) as colorless crystals. mp 232-237C (dec.).

'H-NMR (6ppm, DMSO-d6) 1.76-2.00 (2H, m), 2.14-2.20 (2H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.89 (6H, s), 3.01 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.29-3.46 (2H, m), 3.55-3.69 (1H, m), 4.04-4.09 (2H, m), 4.31 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 4.50 (2H, s), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.46 (1H, s), 7.53-7.59 (5H, m), 7.79 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 10.34 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v : 1516cl'1.

Anal. Calcd. for C32H37C1N203: C, 72.10; H, 7.00; N, 5.25; C1,6.65.

Found C, 72.03; H, 6.83; N, 5.38; C1,6.47.

Working Example 311 (Production of Compound 311) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.25g), and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.16ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and the mixture was added dropwise to a solution of 4- ( (N, N-bis (2-methoxy- ethyl) amino) methyl) aniline (0.24g) and triethylamine (0.4ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml) under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl

acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N, N-bis (2-methoxyethyl)- amino) methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 311) (0.25g) as colorless crystals. mp 110-112°C.

1H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 2.39 (3H, s), 2.74 (4H, t, J=6. OHz), 3. 07 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.32 (6H, s), 3.48 (4H, t, J=6.0Hz), 3.69 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.43-7.55 (6H, m), 7.61 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3287,2876,1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C3, H36N204 : C, 74.37; H, 7.25; N, 5.60.

Found C, 74.33; H, 7.15; N, 5.45.

Working Example 312 (Production of Compound 312) In dichloromethane (5ml) was suspended 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.25g), and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.23ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20ml), and the mixture was added dropwise to a solution of 4- ( (N- (3-ethoxypropyl)- N-methylamino) methyl) aniline dihydrochloride (0.3g) and triethylamine (0.62ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N- (3-ethoxypropyl)-N- methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3-

dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 312) (0.3g) as colorless crystals. mp 119-122°C.

'H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) 1.19 (3H, t, J=7. lHz), 1.65-1.85 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.46 (2H, t, J=7.2Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.42-3.52 (6H, m), 4.36 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 7.06 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8. OHz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.44-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 1516cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C31H36N203 : C, 76.83; H, 7.49; N, 5.78.

Found C, 76.73; H, 7.31; N, 5.95.

Working Example 313 (Production of Compound 313) In THF (5ml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.25g), and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.16ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and the mixture was added dropwise to a solution of 4- ( (N- (1,3-dimethoxypropan-2-yl)-N- methylamino) methyl) aniline (0.23g) and triethylamine (0.5ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling.

Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N- (1,3-dimethoxypropan-2-yl)-N-methylamino) methyl)- <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl)-7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 313) (0.25g) as colorless crystals. mp 128-132 C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) 2.31 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.00-3.09 (3H, m), 3.35 (6H, s), 3.44-3.63 (4H, m), 3.71 (2H, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.7Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.43-7.58 (7H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 3285,2882,1651,1516cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C31H36N204 : C, 74.37; H, 7.25; N, 5.60.

Found C, 74.17; H, 7.05; N, 5.75.

Working Example 314 (Production of Compound 314) In THF (5ml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (0.25g), and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, oxalyl chloride (0.16ml) and dimethylformamide (catalytic amount). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and the mixture was added dropwise to a solution of 4-((N-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylamino)- methyl) aniline (0.21g) and triethylamine (0.37ml) in tetrahydrofuran (lOml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/ triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N- (2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylamino) methyl) phenyl)- 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2, 3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 314) (0.24g) as colorless crystals. mp 121-122°C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) 2.26 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.60 (2H, t, J=5.8Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 3.35 (3H, s), 3.49- 3.54 (4H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=4.5Hz), 7.05 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.43-7.56 (6H,

m), 7.62 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) v: 3287,2926,1651,1516cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C29H32N203: C, 76.29; H, 7.06; N, 6.14.

Found C, 75.99; H, 7.02; N, 6.22.

Working Example 315 (Production of Compound 315) In water/ethanol/toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl borate (208mg) and 7-bromo-l-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H- pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxamide (407mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (279mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes, and the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (39mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 16 hours, and the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (200ml). The mixture was washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml), and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate-methyl acetate/ethanol=20: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-7- (4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 315) (148mg, 31%). mp 182-183C.

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.63-1.76 (4H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.56-2.72 (1H, m), 2.96 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.09 (3H, s), 3.30-3.43 (4H, m), 3.56 (2H, s), 4.01-4.06 (2H, m), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.40 (1H, s), 7.48 (1H, dd, J=8.6,2.4Hz), 7.51-7.58 (6H, m).

IR (KBr) 1260,1221,1163, 806,733 cm'1.

Anal. Calcd. for C32H34N303F3: C, 67.95; H, 6.06; N, 7.43.

Found: C, 67.74; H, 5.87; N, 7.68.

Working Example 316 (Production of Compound 316) In water/ethanol/toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4- (l-piperidinyl) phenyl borate (179mg) and 7- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> bromo-1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran- 4-yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4- carboxamide (353mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (242mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was stirred for 40 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (34mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 15 hours, and the mixture was dilute with ethyl acetate (200ml). The mixture was washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml), and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate/ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N- methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl]- phenyl]-7- [4- (1-piperidinyl)phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 316) (79mg, 19%). mp 202-204°C. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.59-1.77 (10H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.57-2.73 (1H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.07 (3H, s), 3.19 (4H, t, J=5.1Hz), 3.31-3.43 (4H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.01-4.06 (2H, m), 6.86 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.39-7.50 (5H, m), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.57 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1607,1505,1314,1235,910,812, 733cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C36H44N402: C, 76.56; H, 7.85; N, 9.92.

Found: C, 76.53; H, 7.79; N, 10.01.

Working Example 317 (Production of Compound 317) In water/ethanol/toluene (1: 1: 10,60. Oml) were dissolved 4-methylphenyl borate (658mg) and 7-bromo-1- formyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-

yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4- carboxamide (2. Olg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (1.34g). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (186mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 17 hours, and the mixture was dilute with ethyl acetate (750ml). The mixture was washed with water (200ml) and saturated brine (100ml), and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (150g, ethyl acetate-ethyl acetate/ ethanol=20: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 1-formyl-7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound317) (669mg, 33%). mp 229-230.5°C. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.69-1.79 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.57-2.72 (1H, m), 3.04 (2H, t, J=4.9Hz), 3.37 (2H, td, J=10.2,3.1Hz), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.93 (2H, t, J=5.5Hz), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 7.21 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=7.6Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.58 (1H, s), 7.59 (1H, dd, 2Hz), 1H was concealed under 7.55-7.58,7.71 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.56 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 2946,2847,1667,1597,1516,1497,1360,1316, 814,733 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C32H3sN303 : C, 75.41; H, 6.92; N, 8.25.

Found: C, 75.45; H, 6.95; N, 8.18.

Working Example 318 (Production of Compound 318) To 1-formyl-7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-1-benzazepine-4-carboxamide (1177mg) was added 1N hydrochloric acid (20ml), and the mixture was stirred at 100Cfor 1 hour. The mixture was dilute with ethyl

acetate (50ml) and made weakly basic with saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (45ml). To the mixture were added ethyl acetate (250ml) and water (100ml), and separated.

The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate/ethanol=9: 1) to give 7- (4-methyl- phenyl)-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4- carboxamide (Compound 318) (804mg, 72%) as amorphous. <BR> <BR> <P>'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.69-1.80 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.58-2.72 (1H, m), 2.96 (2H, t, J=4.4Hz), 3.37 (2H, td, J=11.4,3.1Hz), 3.47 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.01-4.07 (2H, m), 4.53-4.70 (1H, br), 6.71 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=7.8Hz), 7.28-7.32 (4H, m), 7.35 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.2Hz), 7.42 (1H, s), 7. 46 (1H, s), 7.48 (1H, d, J=2. OHz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz).

IR (KBr) 1514,1507,1408, 1316,910,812,735 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C3lH3sN3°2: C, 77.31; H, 7.32; N, 8.72.

Found: C, 77.44; H, 7.12; N, 8.78.

Working Example 319 (Production of Compound 319) In dimethylformamide (5ml) was dissolved 7- (4- ethoxyphenyl)-l-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4- carboxylic acid hydrochloride (0.5g), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, thionyl chloride (0.25ml).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 45 minutes, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (15ml), and the mixture was added dropwise to a suspension of 4- ( (N- (3-ethoxypropyl)-N- methylamino) methyl) aniline dihydrochloride (0.41g) and triethylamine (1.2ml) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml), under ice-cooling. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was

washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (methanol/triethylamine/ethyl acetate) to give crude crystals, which were recrystallized from ethyl acetate-hexane to give N- (4- ( (N- (3-ethoxypropyl)-N- methylamino) methyl) phenyl)-7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 319) (0.39g) as pale yellow crystals. mp 129-131°C.

'H-NMR (dppm, CDCl3) 1.19 (3H, t, J=6.9Hz), 1.44 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.76-1.84 (2H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.46 (2H, t, J=7.4Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=4.6Hz), 3.09 (3H, s), 3.35 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.41-3.52 (6H, m), 4.07 (2H, q, J=7. lHz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.40-7.55 (8H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2978,2868,1651,1607,1516,1503cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C33H41N303: C, 75.11; H, 7.83; N, 7.96.

Found C, 74.90; H, 7.98; N, 7.97.

Working Example 320 (Production of Compound 320) In water/ethanol/toluene (1: 1: 10,18. Oml) were dissolved 4-ethylthiophenyl borate (264mg) and 7-bromo- 1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4- carboxamide (439mg), and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (301mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (42mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 17.5 hours, and the mixture was dilute with ethyl acetate (200ml). The mixture was washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml), and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (75g, ethyl acetate-ethyl

acetate/ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 7- (4-ethylthiophenyl)-1-methyl-N- [4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] phenyl]-2,3- dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 320) (168mg, 34%). mp 139-141°C. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.3Hz), 1.63-1.76 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.57-2.72 (1H, m), 2.98 (2H, q, J=7.3Hz), 2H around d 2.96 was concealed by d 2.98,3.10 (3H, s), 3.31-3.43 (4H, m), 3.57 (2H, s), 4.00-4.07 (2H, m), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.28-7.40 (6H, m), 7.466 (1H, dd, 3Hz), 7.473 (1H, s), 7.52-7.56 (4H, m).

IR (KBr) 2948,2845,1645,1597,1514,1489,1408,1314, 1244,1188,812 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C33H39N302S : C, 73.16; H, N, 7.76.

Found: C, 72.96; H, 7.08; N, 7.64.

Working Example 321 (Production of Compound 321) In DMF (10. Oml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)-1- [ (trifluoromethyl) sulfonyl]-2,3-dihydro-1-benzazepine- 4-carboxylic acid (387mg), and to the mixture was added thionyl chloride (0.175ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and excess thionyl chloride and DMF were evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (10. Oml), and the mixture was added dropwise to a solution of 4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] aniline dihydrochloride (331mg) and triethylamine (0.98ml) in dichloromethane (15. Oml) at 0-C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml). The mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (100ml X 3), and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (35g, ethyl acetate-methyl acetate/ethanol=9: 1) and recrystallized from ethanol to give 7- (4-methylphenyl)-N- [4- [ [N-

methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl]-<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> phenyl]-1-[(trifluoromethyl) sulfonyl]-2, 3-dShydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 71) (251mg, 43%). mp 185-187°C. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.70-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.57-2.72 (1H, m), 3.11 (2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 3.37 (2H, td, 9Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 4.02-4.08 (4H, m), 7.26-7.35 (4H, m), 7.46-7.61 (8H, m), 7.64 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1661,1516,1497,1393,1314,1223,1194,1142, 812 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C32H34F3N304S : C, 62.63; H, 5.58; N, 6.85.

Found: C, 62.58; H, 5.57; N, 6.91.

Working Example 322 (Production of Compound 322) To a solution of 7- (4-methylphenyl)-2,3- dihydrobenzoxepine-4-carboxylic acid (280mg) and 2- [ (4- aminophenyl) methylamino] pyridine (199mg) in DMF (4ml) was added, under ice-cooling, diethyl cyanophosphate (0.18ml) and triethylamine (0.17ml), and the mixture was stirred at <BR> <BR> <BR> O C for 30 minutes and then at room temperature for 1 hour.

To the mixture was added DMAP (1 piece), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. Under ice-cooling, to the mixture was added sodium bicarbonate solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with brine, dried (anhydrous magnesium sulfate) and concentrated. The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane =1/1) and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give N- [4- [ (pyrid-2-yl) aminomethyl] phenyl]-7- (4-methylphenyl)- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzoxepine-4-carboxamide (Compound 72) (97mg) as colorless crystals. m. p. 189-190°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 2.39 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J = 4.6), 4.36 (2H, t, J = 4.6), 4.49 (2H, d, J = 4.6), 4.9-5.0 (1H, brm), 6.38 (1H, d, J = 8.4), 6.60 (1H, dd, J = 5.2, 7.2), 7.06 (1H, d, J = 8.4), 7.2-7.6 (12H, m), 8.05-8.15 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1316,1254,812, 772cm-1 Anal. for C30H27N302-0.2H20 Calcd. C, 77.46; H, 5.94; N, 9.03: Found. C, 77.24; H, 5.96; N, 8.91.

Reference Example 277 A solution of p-nitrobenzyl bromide (10g) in THF (50ml) was added dropwise to a solution of bis (2-methoxyethyl)- amine (6.8g) and triethylamine (lOml) in THF (50ml). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give N, N-bis (2-methoxyethyl)-4- nitrobenzylamine (10.8g) as yellow oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 2.76 (4H, t, J=5.6Hz), 3.31 (6H, s), 3.48 (4H, t, J=5.6Hz), 3.83 (2H, s), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2878,1599,1520cm-1.

Reference Example 278 In acetic acid (200ml) was dissolved N, N-bis (2- methoxyethyl)-4-nitrobenzylamine (10.5g), and to the mixture was added reduced iron (llg) little by little. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added ethyl acetate and precipitates were filtered off. The filtrate was washed with sodium hydroxide solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (ethyl acetate) to give4- ( (N, N-bis (2-methoxyethyl) amino)- methyl) aniline (6.2g) as red oil.

1H-NMR (8ppm, CDC13) 2.71 (4H, t, J=6.3Hz), 3.31 (6H, s), 3.46 (4H, t, J=6.3Hz), 3.59 (2H, s), 6.63 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.10

(2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) w: 3353,2874,2818,1615cm-1.

Reference Example 279 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were dissolved p-nitro- benzaldehyde (5g) and 3-ethoxypropylamine (3.75g), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, triacetoxy sodium boro hydride (9.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, 37% formalin (3.5ml) and triacetoxy sodium boro hydride (9.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 8 hours, and the solvent was evaporated.

The residue was neutralized with 1N sodium hydroxide solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.

The organic layer was washed with water and subjected to back extraction with 1N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was washed with ethyl acetate, neutralized with 1N sodium hydroxide and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give N- (3-ethoxypropyl)- N-methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (6.6g) as yellow oil. lH-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.0Hz), 1.72-1.86 (2H, m), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.48 (2H, t, J=7.6Hz) 3.41-3.52 (4H, m), 3.58 (2H, s), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2859,1520,1346cm-1.

Reference Example 280 In THF (60ml) were suspended N- (3-ethoxypropyl)-N- methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (6.0g), iron chloride (III) (0.06g) and active charcoal (0.6g), and to the suspension was added dropwise hydrazine monohydrate (4. lml) at 60- 65C. The mixture was stirred at 65C for 4 hours, and to the mixture was added hydrazine monohydrate (15ml). The mixture was stirred at 65C for 4 hours and filtered. The solvent of the filtrate was evaporated, and the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed

with saturated brine and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in 2-propanol, and to the mixture was added hydrochloric acid (6ml). The solvent was evaporated, and the precipitated 4- ( (N- (3-ethoxypropyl)-N-methylamino)- methyl) aniline dihydrochloride (5.8g) was filtered with ethyl acetate and washed with ethyl acetate-hexane to give yellow powder. mp 173-175°C.

'H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13+CD30D) 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.0Hz), 2.18 (2H, br), 2.72 (3H, s), 3.05-3.29 (2H, m), 3.40-3.52 (4H, m), 4.22-4.43 (2H, m), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7. 78 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 11.86 (1H, br).

IR (KBr) v : 1651cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C13H22N2O2HC1: C, 52.88; H, 8.19; N, 9.49.

Found C, 52.61; H, 8.05; N, 9.55.

Reference Example 281 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were suspended p-nitro- benzylamine hydrochloride (3g), 1,3-dimethoxyacetone (1.9g) and triethylamine (2.2ml), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, triacetoxy sodium boro hydride (4. 7g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours, and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, 37% formalin (1.8ml) and triacetoxy sodium boro hydride (5g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was neutralized withlN sodium hydroxide solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give N- (1,3-dimethoxy- propan-2-yl)-N-methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (3.2g) as yellow oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 2.32 (3H, s), 2.97-3. 09 (1H, m), 3.36 (6H, s) 3.44-3.63 (4H, m), 3.85 (2H, s), 7.53 (2H, d, J=9. OHz), 8.17 (2H, d, J=9. OHz).

IR (neat) v: 2880,1520,1346cm-1.

Reference Example 282 In acetic acid (100ml) was dissolved N- (1,3-dimethoxy- propan-2-yl)-N-methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (3.1g), and to the mixture was added reduced iron (3.2g) little by little.

The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added ethyl acetate, and precipitates were filtered off. The filtrate was washed with sodium hydroxide solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue dissolved in ethyl acetate. To the mixture was added 4N hydrochloric acid-ethyl acetate, and precipitates were filtered and washed with diethylether. The mixture was dissolved in water, and the mixture was neutralized with 1N sodium hydroxide solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 4- ( (N- (1,3-dimethoxypropan-2-yl)-N-methylamino) methyl)- aniline (2.4g) as red oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 2.29 (3H, s), 2.95-3.07 (1H, m), 3.34 (6H, s), 3.42-3.58 (4H, m), 3.61 (2H, s), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 3357,2880,1615,1518cm-1.

Reference Example 283 In 1,2-dichloroethane (50ml) were dissolved p-nitro- benzaldehyde (5g) and 2-methoxyethylamine (2.7g), and to the mixture was added, under ice-cooling, triacetoxy sodium boro hydride (9.8g). Under nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours, and to the mixture were added, under ice-cooling, 37% formalin (3.8ml) and triacetoxy sodium boro hydride (lOg). Under

nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was neutralized with 1N sodium hydroxide solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give N- (2- methoxyethyl)-N-methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (5.9g) as yellow oil.

'H-NMR (6ppm, CDC13) 2.28 (3H, s), 2.63 (2H, t, J=5.6Hz), 3.35 (3H, s), 3.52 (2H, t, J=5.6Hz), 3.65 (2H, s) 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz).

IR (neat) v: 2814,1605,1520,1346cm-1.

Reference Example 284 In acetic acid (100ml) was dissolved N- (2-methoxy- ethyl)-N-methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine (5.9g), and to the mixture was added reduced iron (7. 5g) little by little. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and the solvent was evaporated. To the residue was added ethyl acetate, and precipitates were filtered off. The filtrate was washed with sodium hydroxide solution, water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.

Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated to give 4-((N-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylamino) methyl) aniline (3.4g) as red oil.

H-NMR (6ppm, CDCl3) 2.24 (3H, s), 2.57 (2H, t, J=6. OHz), 3. 33 (3H, s), 3.44 (2H, s), 3.50 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz).

IR (neat) v: 1518cm-1.

Reference Example 285 In THF (350ml) was dissolved 5-bromoanthranilic acid (40.06g), and the mixture was cooled to OC. To the mixture was added dropwise a solution of 10. OM borane dimethyl- sulfide in THF (54.5ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4.5 hours. The mixture was cooled to OC,

and to the mixture was added dropwise 3N sodium hydroxide solution. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and to the mixture was added granulated sodium hydroxide to adjust the mixture to pH 11. The aqueous layer was saturated with potassium carbonate, and the THF layer was separated. The aqueous layer was extracted with ether (100m1 X 5). The organic layers were combined and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give (2-amino-5-bromophenyl) methanol (36.66g, 100%).

1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 4.62 (2H, s), 7.20 (1H, s), 7.23-7.26 (1H, m).

Reference Example 286 To acetone (300ml) were added (2-amino-5- bromophenyl) methanol (23.32g) and active manganese dioxide (58.5g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17.5 hours and filtered. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give 2-amino-5-bromobenzaldehyde (16.41g, 71%). <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 6.10-6.20 (2H, br), 6.57 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.38 (1H, dd, J=8.8,2.4Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 9.81 (1H, s).

Reference Example 287 To acetic acid anhydride (34. 8ml) was added formic acid (17. Oml) at OC, and the mixture was stirred at 60C for 2 hours, cooled and diluted with THF (200ml). In THF (100ml) was dissolved 2-amino-5-bromobenzaldehyde (16.40g), and the mixture was added dropwise to the previously prepared solution of formic acid anhydride in THF at OC. The mixture <BR> <BR> <BR> wasstirredatOC for2hours, andthesolventwasevaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with hexane and filtered to give 4-bromo-2-formylphenylformamide (15.24g, 82%). <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 7.72 (1H, dd, 6Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 8.53 (1H, s), 8.68 (1H, d, J=9.2Hz), 9.88 (1H, s), 10.94 (1H, br).

Reference Example 288 To 4-bromo-2-formylphenylformamide (18.07g), ethyl 4-bromobutyrate (30.9g) and potassium carbonate (21.9g) was added DMF (160ml), and the mixture was stirred at 70C for 24 hours. The mixture was dilute with ethyl acetate (1400ml), washed with water (300mlX3) and saturated brine (150ml), and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (300g, hexane: ethyl acetate=4: 1- : 1) to give ethyl 4- (4-bromo- 2, N-diformylanilino) butyrate (21.56g, 80%). <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) (syn: anti=5: 2 or 2: 5) 6 1.23 (2.1H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.25 (0.9H, t, J=7.2Hz), 1.87 (2H, quint, J=7.5Hz), 2.35 (1.4H, t, J=7.3Hz), 2.36 (0.6H, t, J=6.8Hz), 3.78 (0.6H, t, J=7.5Hz), 3.85 (1.4H, t, J=7.6Hz), 4.10 (1.4H, q, J=6.9Hz), 4. 15 (0. 6H, q, J=7.2Hz), 7.17 (0.3H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.24 (0.7H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.81 (0.3H, dd, J=8.4,2.4Hz), 7.82 (0.7H, dd, J=8.4,2.4Hz), 8.09 (0.3H, d, J=2.4Hz), 8.10 (0.7H, d, J=2.4Hz), 8.19 (0.7H, s), 8.39 (0.3H, s), 9.92 (0.3H, s), 10.04 (0.7H, s).

Reference Example 289 In t-butanol (500ml) were dissolved ethyl 4- (4-bromo- 2, N-diformylanilino) butyrate (15.32g) and potassium t- butoxide (5. 53g), and the mixture was refluxed for 30 minutes.

To the mixture were added water (500ml) and 1N hydrochloric acid (50ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (1000ml). The organic layer was washed with saturated brine (200ml) and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (300g, hexane: ethyl acetate=4: 1~1: 1) to give ethyl 7-bromo-1- formyl-2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxylate (3.13g, 22%) and 7-bromo-1-formyl-2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4- carboxylic acid (1.39g, 10%).

Ethyl 7-bromo-1-formyl-2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4- carboxylate;

mp 150.5-152°C. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>1H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.34 (3H, t, J=7. 1Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=4.9Hz), 3.80 (2H, t, J=5.7Hz), 4.28 (2H, q, J=7.2Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.50 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.2Hz), 7.57 (1H, s), 7.66 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.46 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1707,1678,1491,1358,1265,1235,1194,1088 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for Cl4Hl4NO3Br: C, 51.87; H, 4.35; N, 4.32.

Found: C, 51.81; H, 4.35; N, 4.19. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>7-Bromo-1-formyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4-carbox ylic acid; mp 248-249.5°C. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.73 (2H, td, J=5.1,1.2Hz), 3.67 (2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 7.33 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.57 (1H, s), 7.61 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.6Hz), 7.91 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 8.48 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1281,1252,1196, 999,918,841,754 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for Cl2HlONO3Br: C, 48.67; H, 3.41; N, 4.73.

Found: C, 48.70; H, 3.56; N, 4.54.

Reference Example 290 In 1N sodium hydroxide (13.0ml) and THF: ethanol (1: 1, 50ml) was dissolved ethyl 7-bromo-1-formyl-2,3-dihydro- 1-benzazepine-4-carboxylate (2.77g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. To the mixture was added 1N hydrochloric acid (12.5ml), and the mixture was concentrated. To the residue was added water (200ml), and the mixture was adjusted to pH 2 with 1N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (300ml X 3), and the organic layer was dried with magnesium sulfate.

The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 7-bromo-1-formyl-2,4-carboxylic acid (2.52g, 100%).

Reference Example 291 To a solution of 7-bromo-1-formyl-2,3-dihydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxylic acid (3.28g) in DMF (30ml) was added dropwise thionyl chloride (2. 0ml) at 0°C. and the

mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Under reduced pressure, thionyl chloride and DMF were evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (40ml). To a solution of 4- [ [N-methyl-N- (tetrahydro-2H- pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl] aniline (3.90g) and triethylamine (11.6ml) in dichloromethane (40ml) was added dropwise the previously prepared chloride solution at O C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 7 hours. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was diluted with ethyl acetate (400ml), washed with water (100mlX2) and saturated brine (50ml), and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (200g, ethyl acetate-ethyl acetate/ethanol=10: 1) to give 7-bromo-l-formyl-N- [4- [[N-methyl-N-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl) amino] methyl]- phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxamide (2. 13g, 39%). mp 173-175°C.

'H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.66-1.77 (4H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.58-2.73 (1H, m), 3.02 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.37 (2H, td, J=10.3,2.9Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 3.87 (2H, t, J=5.5Hz), 4.02-4.08 (2H, m), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 1H was concealed under 7.27-7.34,7.50 (1H, s), 7.51 (1H, dd, J=8.5,2.3Hz), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.49 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1260, 1192,733 cm~l.

Anal. Calcd. for C2sH28N303Br: C, 60.24; H, 5.66; N, 8.43.

Found: C, 60.15; H, 5.69; N, 8.49.

Reference Example 292 To t-butyl 7-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxylate (4.0g), 4-ethoxyphenyl borate (2.35g), 1M potassium carbonate solution (25ml) and ethanol (25ml) was added toluene (100ml), and the mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (0.55g), and the mixture was refluxed under argon atmosphere overnight. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Under reduced pressure, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was purified with silica gel column (ethyl acetate/hexane) to give t-butyl 7- (4- ethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4- carboxylate (4.0g) as yellow crystals. mp 140-142°C.

H-NMR (dppm, CDC13) 1.43 (3H, t, J=7.0Hz), 1.54 (9H, s), 2.82 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 3.05 (3H, s), 3.27 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 4.07 (2H, q, J=7. OHz), 6.83 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.38-7.49 (4H, m), 7.66 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) n: 2978,1694cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C24H29NO3 : C, 75.96; H, 7.70; N, 3.69.

Found C, 75.91; H, 7.89; N, 3.49.

Reference Example 293 In dimethoxyethane (100ml) was dissolved t-butyl 7- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzazepine-4- carboxylate (4.0g), and to the mixture was added 6N hydrochloric acid (25ml). The mixture was refluxed for 3 hours, and the solvent was evaporated. Precipitated yellow powder was filtered and washed with ethyl acetate-hexane to give 7- (4-ethoxyphenyl)-l-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxylic acid hydrochloride (3.8g). mp 245-254 C (dec.).

H-NMR (dppm, DMSO-d6) 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.0Hz), 2.77 (2H, br), 3.02 (3H, s), 3.25 (2H, br), 4.05 (2H, q, J=7. OHz), 6.94-6.98 (3H, m), 7.49-7.68 (5H, m).

IR (KBr) v: 2976,2880,2475, 1701cm-1.

Reference Example 294 In 1N hydrochloric acid (25ml) and ethanol (20ml) was dissolved ethyl 7-bromo-1-formyl-2,3-dihydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxylate (1165mg), and the mixture was

refluxed for 2 hours. The mixture was neutralized with saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (300ml). The organic layer was washed with water (100ml) and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (150g, hexane/ethyl acetate=9: 1) to give ethyl 7-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxylate (628mg, 59%). mp 120-12lQC. <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 2.86 (2H, td, 3.36 (2H, t, J=4.8Hz), 4.25 (2H, q, J=7. lHz), 4.51-4.66 (1H, br), 6.49 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.15 (1H, dd, 3Hz), 7.39 (1H, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.53 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1248,1209,1173,1090, 812 cm-1.

Anal. Calcd. for C13Hl4BrNO2: C, 52.72; H, 4.76; N, 4.73.

Found: C, 52.54; H, 4.88; N, 4.60.

Reference Example 295 In dichloromethane (30ml) were dissolved 7-bromo- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl (457mg) and triethylamine (1.29ml), and to the mixture was added dropwise at O C trifluoromethanesulfonic acid anhydride <BR> <BR> (1.56ml). The mixture was stirred at O C for 4 hours, and to the mixture was added water (50ml) at OC. The mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (100ml), and the organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (50g, hexane/ethyl acetate=9: 1) to give ethyl 7-bromo- 1-[(trifluoromethyl) sulfonyl]-2, 3-dShydro-1- benzazepine-4-carboxylate (516mg, 78%). <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 3.91-4.03 (2H, m), 4.30 (2H, q, J=7.2Hz), 7.38 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.45 (1H, dd, 2Hz), 7.63 (lH+lH,

s).

IR (KBr) 1142, 1100,1090,700,627 cm-1.

Reference Example 296 In water/ethanol/toluene (1: 1: 10,36. Oml) 4- methylphenyl borate (194mg) and ethyl 7-bromo-1- <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> [(trifluoromethyl) sulfonyl]-2, 3-dihydro-1-benzazepine- 4-carboxylate (510mg) were dissolved, and to the mixture was added potassium carbonate (395mg). The mixture was stirred under argon atmosphere for 30 minutes, and to the mixture was added tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium (138mg). Under argon atmosphere, the mixture was refluxed for 17 hours, and the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (150ml) and washed with water (50ml) and saturated brine (50ml). The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (50g, hexane/ethyl acetate=9: 1) to give ethyl 7-(4-methylphenyl)-1-[(trifluoromethyl)- sulfonyl]-2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxylate (469mg, <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 90%).<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.2Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6. 0Hz), 3.99-4.05 (2H, m), 4.31 (2H, q, J=7.1Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.43-7.56 (4H, m), 7.60-7.68 (1H, m), 7.77 (1H, s).

IR (KBr) 1395,1246,1225,1192,1152, 1096,812,642,588 cm-1.

Reference Example 297 In 1N sodium hydroxide solution (3.0ml) and THF/ethanol (1: 1,12. Oml) was dissolved 7- (4-methylphenyl)-1- [ (trifluoromethyl) sulfonyl]-2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine- 4-carboxylic acid ethyl (463mg), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. The mixture was neutralized with 1N hydrochloric acid (3.5ml) and concentrated. To the residue was added water (40ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (100mlX3).

The organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give 7-(4-methylphenyl)-1-[(trifluoromethyl) sulfonyl]- 2,3-dihydro-l-benzazepine-4-carboxylic acid (393mg, 91%).

H NMR (200MHz, DMSO-d6) 6 2.39 (3H, s), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.2Hz), 4.00-4.08 (2H, m), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.41-7.49 (1H, m), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.61-7.66 (1H, m), 7.73-7.77 (1H, m), 8.00 (1H, s).

Reference Example 298 To a solution of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde (3.02g) and 2- aminopyridine (1.88g) in 1,2-dichloroethane (70ml) were added triacetoxy sodium boro hydride (5.93g) and acetic acid (1.14ml), and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 2 hours and concentrated.

To the residue was added sodium bicarbonate solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with brine, dried (anhydrous magnesium sulfate) and concentrated.

The residue was purified with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane =1/1), and to the purified materials were added ethyl acetate/diethylether and 1N hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was extracted and washed with diethylether, and to the mixture was added sodium carbonate. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the extract was dried (anhydrous magnesium sulfate), concentrated and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane to give 2-[(4-nitrophenyl) methylamino]- pyridine (1.63g) as pale yellow crystals. m. p. 131-132°C <BR> <BR> <BR> H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 4.67 (2H, d, J = 6.0), 4.9-5.1 (1H, brm), 6.37 (1H, d, J = 8.4), 6.63 (1H, dd, J = 5.1, 6.9), 7.35-7.45 (1H, m), 7.52 (2H, d, J = 8.8), 8.15-8.25 (1H, m), 8.18 (2H, d, J = 8.8).

IR (KBr) 1281,1159,999,772cm-1 Anal for Cl2HllN302 Calcd. C, 62.87; H, 4.84; N, 18.33: Found. C, 62.69; H, 4.69; N, 18.20.

Reference Example 299 To a solution of nickel bromide (44mg) in methanol (4ml)/THF (4ml) was added sodium boro hydride (40mg), and the mixture was stirred. To the mixture was added 2- [ (4-nitrophenyl) methylamino] pyridine (0.92g) and then sodium boro hydride (414mg), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the mixture was added nickel bromide (44mg) and sodium boro hydride (454mg), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.

Insoluble materials were filtered off with sellaite, and to the filtrate was added sodium bicarbonate solution. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and washed with brine. The extract was dried (anhydrous magnesium sulfate) and concentrated, and the residue was purified twice with silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane =1/1) to give 2- [ (4-aminophenyl) methylamino] pyridine (369mg) as pale red solid. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>H-NMR (200MHz, CDC13) 6 : 3.4-3.8 (2H, br), 4.36 (2H, d, J = 5.2), 4.7-4.85 (1H, br), 6.37 (1H, d, J = 8.4), 6.58 (1H, dd, J = 0), 6.66 (2H, d, J = 8.4), 7.15 (2H, d, J = 8.4), 7.35-7.45 (1H, m), 8.05-8.15 (1H, m).

IR (KBr) 1335,1294,1159,818, 770cm-1 Industrial Applicability The compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof of the present invention has potent antagonistic activity on MCP-1 receptor and can be advantageously used for the treatment or prophylaxis of various inflammatory diseases in human and animals, cardiac infarction, myocarditis, etc.