title: 3-Tertiary amino-1-aryloxy- or aryl-propanes and -propan-2-ols and some related compounds.
abstract: The synthesis and pharmacological activity of some 3-tertiary amino-1-aryloxy- or 1-aryl-, 1-thiophenoxy and 1-anilino-propan-2-ols and -propanes, particularly those derived from N-phenylpiperazines are described. Effect of substituents (nature/position) on the phenyl ring, the phenoxy ring as well as alteration in the hydroxylic function vis-à-vis the structure-activity relationships (SAR) are discussed. In general, the 1-aryloxy compounds have hypotensive activity--this being more pronounced in those carrying an o-substituent on the phenyl ring, while m and p-substituted derivatives have their effect primarily on the CNS. Variations in the phenoxy moiety do not significantly alter the intrinsic activity. The 1-aryl compounds, on the other hand, have significant CNS activity, which is markedly affected by the substituents on the 1-aryl residue.
mesh_terms: D000433:1-Propanol / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D011407:Propane / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000494:pharmacology; D020005:Propanols; D051381:Rats; D014666:Vasomotor System / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D020005:Propanols; D000433:1-Propanol; D011407:Propane