| abstract |
A compound represented by formula (I): (see formula I) wherein R1 represents a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, a nitro group, a trifluoromethyl group, a lower alkylthio group, an aryl group, a carboxyl group, a mercapto group or an amino group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, an alkoxy group, an acyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; R3 represents a lower alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, -OR5, -SR5 or -NR6R7 (wherein R5, R6, and R7 each represent a lower alkyl group, etc.); X and Y each represent -CH2-, -NH- or -O-; and n represents an integer of from 0 to 4, and an intermediate for synthesis thereof are disclosed. The compound of the present invention exhibits selective antagonism against gastrin receptors without causing side effects attributed to CCK-A receptor antagonism and is useful for the treatment and prevention of peptic ulcers, gastritis, reflux esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and for the treatment of neoplasm originating in the gastrointestinal system. |