| abstract |
(57) [Summary] The present invention relates to a novel azulene derivative represented by the general formula (I), wherein R 1 to R 6 are as defined in the description, and a tautomer, enantiomer, It provides stereoisomers, racemates and physiologically compatible salts or esters, and substances which are hydrolyzed or metabolized in vivo to compounds of formula (I). The present invention also relates to methods and intermediates for the preparation of the above compounds, medicaments containing such compounds, and the use of these compounds in the manufacture of medicaments having metalloprotein inhibitory activity. |