Process for the preparation of benzamides

摘要

Benzamides of the formula <IMAGE> in which X denotes halogen, trifluoromethyl or C3-4-alkyl and Y denotes hydrogen, halogen or nitro, and N-oxides and acid addition salts thereof have useful MAO-inhibiting properties and are accordingly suitable in particular for the treatment of depressive states. These compounds are prepared by oxidation of corresponding benzylideneaminoethylmorpholines and optional N-oxidation.