| abstract |
This invention relates to 4- and 6-carbamates related to physostigmine of the formula <IMAGE> where R1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, bicycloalkyl, aryl or arylloweralkyl; R2 is hydrogen or alkyl or the group -NR1R2 taken together forms a monocyclic or bicyclic ring of 5 to 12 carbons; m is 0,1, or 2; each X is independently hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, nitro or amino; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, and where applicable, the geometric and optical isomers and racemic mixtures thereof. This invention also relates to novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the 4- and 6-carbamates. The compounds of this invention display utility for alleviating various memory dysfunctions characterized by a decreased cholinergic function, such as Alzheimer's disease. |