| abstract |
The invention discloses the composition and preparation of various 1,3,6-trisubstituted-2-carboxy-quinol-4-ones of the formula 1 where R is H, alkyl, haloalkyl or hydroxyalkyl, R′ is alkyl, nitro, halogen or NR 2 ′″ where R′″ is alkyl or cycloalkyl, and R″ is H or alkyl. The composition of the invented compounds as methods of antagonizing the action of endothelin-1 to treat cardiovascular, pulmonary diseases and obstetric disorders and preterm labor and preeclampsia in mammals is disclosed. |