[Tertiary aminoalkyl derivatives of 3-methyl-6- or -8-azaquinoxalin-2(1H)ones. Effect on acquisition and modification of a conditioned avoidance response in rats]

Farmaco Sci. 1983 May;38(5):330-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Eight derivatives of 3-methyl-6-azaquinoxalin-2(1H)-one and of 3-methyl-8-azaquinoxalin-2(1H)-one were prepared. They bear on position 1 an aminoalkyl chain (dimethylaminoethyl, morpholinylethyl, dimethylaminopropyl and N-methylpiperazinylpropyl). Three of these compounds exhibit a high degree of deconditioning activity on rats; compound (I) is particularly active on the acquisition of a conditioned avoidance response, while compound (II) is more active than chloropromazine on the modification of a C.A.R. Compound (II) is characterized also by low toxicity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Avoidance Learning / drug effects*
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Male
  • Quinoxalines / chemical synthesis*
  • Quinoxalines / pharmacology
  • Quinoxalines / toxicity
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains

Substances

  • Quinoxalines