Imide derivatives, and their production and use

摘要

An imide compound of the formula: <IMAGE> (I) wherein Z is a group of the formula: <IMAGE> in which the substituents are defined herein, and n is an integer of 0 to 1; D is a group of the formula: -(CH2)p-A-(CH2)q- in which A is a non-aromatic hydrocarbon ring optionally bridged with a lower alkylene group or an oxygen atom, said non-aromatic hydrocarbon ring and said lower alkylene group being each optionally substituted with at least one lower alkyl, and p and q are each an integer of 0, 1 or 2; and Ar is an aromatic group, a heterocyclic aromatic group, a benzoyl group, a phenoxy group or a phenylthio group and G is >N-, >CH- or >COH- or Ar is a biphenylmethylidene group and G is >C=, all of the above groups being each optionally substituted with at least one of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy and halogen; and its acid addition salts, useful as an antipsycotic agent.