Studies on antiallergic agents. I. Phenyl-substituted heterocycles with a 5-tetrazolyl or N-(5-tetrazolyl)carbamoyl group.

Abstract

A series of phenyl-substituted pyrones, pyridines, and pyrimidines bearing a 5-tetrazolyl or N-(5-tetrazolyl) carbamoyl group as an acidic moiety was synthesized. The compounds were tested for antiallergic activity by passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) assay in rats after oral administration. Among the compounds synthesized. N-(5-tetrazolyl)-6-phenylpyridine-2-carboxamides (53, 54 and 55) were found to display remarkably high potency.