| abstract |
A 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran derivative represented by general formula (I) or a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, and a use thereof, wherein R1 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; n represents an integer of 2 to 6; A represents CO or SO2; R2 represents hydrogen, halogen, optionally halogenated lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro or cyano; and symbol * represents an asymmetric carbon atom. The derivative and salt thereof have a potent affinity for serotonin 1A receptors and are useful as remedies for diseases related to serotonergic nervous systems, such as anxyolytic agent, antidepressant, hypotensive and antiemetic including kinesia remedy, space sickness remedy and antivertigo drug. |