| abstract |
The compounds of this invention are anilides represented by the formula:n wherein: R, and R 2 are the same or different members of the group consisting of halo, phenyl, substituted phenyl and an group wherein n, m and p are independently an integer of from 1 to 8 provided that n + m + p is equal to or less than 10; X is thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; Alk is straight or branched chain lower alkylene; R 3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R 4 is phenyl or substituted phenyl. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of inflammation, allergy and hypersensitivity reactions and other disorders of the immune system. |