| abstract |
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 condensation of morpholine with appropriately substituted N-(2-haloethyl)benzamides or benzoylaziridines and optionally N-oxidation. |