Benzopyran derivatives having leukotriene-antagonistic action

摘要

PCT No. PCT/EP97/01418 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 15, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 15, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 20, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/34885 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 25, 1997The present invention relates to novel 4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran compounds containing benzyloxymethyl, 3-phenylpropyl, or other araliphatic substituents in their 8-position. These compounds show a leukotriene-antagonistic activity. The compounds are characterized by good oral adsorption. The compounds of the present invention may be used as anti-inflammatory and antiallergic medicaments, and in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.