Cyanoamidines. I. Synthesis and Vasodilatory Activity of N-Substituted Heteroaromatic Cyanoamidines

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Various heteroaromatic cyanoamidines were synthesized starting from nitriles via cyanoimidates or from amides via thioamides. The compounds were tested for inhibitory effect on the 40 mM K^+-induced contraction of rat aorta strips and selected compounds were also evaluated for antagonism of the norepinephrine-induced contraction. Most of the cyanoamidines showed vasodilatory activities. Potent vasoactive compounds were also examined for stimulation of the ^<86>Rb^+ efflux to determine their potassium channel opening actions. Maximum potency was displayed by N-cyano-N'-(2-nitroxyethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxyamidine (3h). The methanesulfonate of 3h, which was designated as KRN2391,has been selected for further development as an antianginal agent.
1994-12-15