Pyrazolopyridine cycloalkanones and process for their preparation

摘要

Novel tetrahydropyrazolo-[3,4-b]quinolinones, cyclopenta[b]pyrazolo-[4,3-e]pyridinones and cyclohepta[b]-pyrazolo[4,3-e]pyridinones, useful as anxiolytics having reduced side effects, are disclosed, including methods of preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their preparation.