# Patent

## Title
2-saccharinylmethyl heterocyclic carboxylates useful as proteolytic

## Abstract

This is a division of the U.S. application Ser. No. 08/284,454 filed Aug. 5, 1994.

## Background
The subject of the present invention is new heterocyclic compounds having a pharmacological activity in the activation of potassium channels.

Activators pf potassium channels or potassium agonists have the property of activating the potassium channels of the cell membrane by opening these channels or prolonging their opening. This results in transmembrane ionic movements and, inter alia, a decrease in free intracellular Ca.sup.++ ions which causes relaxation of smooth muscle fibres.

This therapeutic potentiality makes it possible today for great hopes to be placed in potassium agonists. Among the most studied fields, arterial hypertension, angina and asthma are the most often mentioned. Large families of activators of potassium channels are already recognized for their relaxant properties.

A family of benzopyran derivatives has formed the subject of many publications in this field.

These compounds correspond to the following general formula A: ##STR3##

EP-0,076,075 describes compounds of general formula A, where ##STR4## represents a pyrrolidone. DE-3,726,261 describes compounds of general formula A, where ##STR5## represents a pyridone.

Another benzopyran family corresponds to the formula B below; it is described in EP-0,298,452: ##STR6##

WO-89/11477 and EP-0,360,131 relate to benzoxepines of general formula C: ##STR7## where X represents a nitrogenous ring connected via the nitrogen atom to the 5-position of the benzoxepines, such as a 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl and 2-oxo-1-pyridyl group for the first and a 2-oxo-1-pyridyl group or a 4-fluoro-benzoylamino group for the second.

R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 a hydrogen atom or a nitrile, arylsulfonyl or nitro group.

Novel compounds possessing a benzocycloheptene or benzoxepine ring system, which show notable effects on the activation of potassium channels, have now been discovered.

The subject of the invention is compounds of general formula: ##STR8## in which: X represents O, or CHR, R being a hydrogen atom or R, taken together with R.sub.1, forming a bond, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl group, it being possible for R.sub.1 to additionally form a bond with R; together with R.sub.7, forms a bond or a >O; group; ##STR9## in which R.sub.10 and R.sub.11, taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form an optionally aromatic mono- or bicyclic nitrogenous heterocyclic group having from 3 to 11 members, including 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, optionally substituted on the carbon atoms by 1 to 7 groups chosen from hydroxyl, nitro, cyano. C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy. it being possible for at least one of the nitrogen atoms of the heterocycle to be N-oxidized; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acyloxy group or R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 together form a bond or a>O group; or halogen atom, a hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, pentafluoroethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylthlo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfinyl group, a group of formulae: ##STR10## in which R.sub.12 and R.sub.13, which are identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl group, or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 represent a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)arylsulfonyl or (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)arylsulfinyl group, optionally substituted by one to six substituents chosen from halo, hydroxyl, ni tro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, pentafluoroethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfinyl,

or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, which are identical or different, represent a heterocycle having from 3 to 11 members in the ring including 1 to 4 hetereoatoms, which are identical or different, chosen from O, S and N, optionally substituted by one to six substituents chosen from halo, hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, pentafluoroethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl sulfinyl,

or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 together form a group (CH.sub.2).sub.n, n being a number from 1 to 6, or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 together form a heterocycle having from 3 to 11 members including 1 to 4 heteroatoms, which are identical or different, chosen from O, S and N, optionally substituted by one to six substituents chosen from halo, hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, pentafluoroethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfinyl, and their N-oxides and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

"C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl group" means the groups containing a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 chain, especially the methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, tert-butyl, isobutyl, pentyl, hexyl and heptyl groups.

"C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy group" means the groups containing a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 chain, especially the methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, pentoxy, hexyloxy and heptyloxy groups.

"C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acyloxy group" means the alkyl groups containing a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 chain linked to a carbonyloxy functional group, especially the acetoxy and propionyloxy groups.

"C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylthio group" means the alkyl groups containing a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 chain linked to a sulfur atom, especially the methylthio, ethylthio, propylthio, butylthio, pentylthio, hexylthio and heptylthio groups.

"C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfonyl group" means the alkyl groups containing a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 chain linked to a --SO.sub.2 -- sulfonyl group, especially the methylsulfonyl, ethylsulfonyl, propylsulfonyl, butylsulfonyl, pentylsulfonyl, hexylsulfonyl and heptylsulfonyl groups.

"C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfinyl group" means the alkyl groups containing a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 chain linked to a --SO-- sulfinyl group, especially the methylsulfinyl, ethylsulfinyl, propylsulfinyl, butylsulfinyl, pentylsulfinyl, hexylsulfinyl and heptylsulfinyl groups.

"C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl group" means the mono- or bicyclic carbocyclic aromatic groups, especially the phenyl, naphthyl or indenyl groups.

The term "halogen" means the fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atoms.

The heterocycle containing from 3 to 11 atoms, including 1 to 4 hetereoatoms chosen from O, S and N, can be aromatic or nonaromatic, monocyclic or bicyclic, and is in particular a pyridyl, imidazolyl, furyl, tetrahydrofuryl, furazanyl, thienyl, aziridinyl, oxiranyl, azetidinyl, quinolyl, tetrahydroquinolyl and tetrazolyl group.

When R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 together form a heterocycle having from 3 to 11 members, including 1 to 4 identical or different hetereoatoms chosen from O, S and N, they represent, especially with the phenyl group to which they are, attached, a quinolyl, isoquinolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzofuryl, benzothienyl and benzoxadiazolyl group.

The R.sub.6 group is in particular a 2-pyridyl, 2-pyridyl N-oxide, 3-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl N-oxide, 4-pyridyl, 3-hydroxy-4-pyridyl, 2-pyrimidyl, 2-pyrimidyl N-oxide, 6-pyrimidyl, 6-pyrimidyl N-oxide, 2-quinolyl, 2-quinolyl N-oxide, 1-isoquinolyl and 1-isoquinolyl N-oxide group, optionally substituted on the carbon atoms by 1 to 3 substituents chosen from hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy.

The physiologically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula I comprise the salts formed with metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium or salts of organic acids such as oxalic, fumaric, maleic, citric, methanesulfonic and lactic acids.

The N-oxides of formula I are the compounds in which 1 or more of the nitrogen atoms of the R.sub.6 group are oxidized.

The term "trans" used for the compounds which carry asymmetric carbon atoms in the rings shows that two substituents are found on either side of a central plane of the ring, and the term "cis" is applied for two substituents which are found on the same side of the same central plane of the ring.

The preferred compounds of general formula I are those in which X represents an oxygen atom.

Advantageously, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent a hydrogen atom and/or R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom.

Advantageously, R.sub.7 is chosen from a hydrogen atom or the hydroxyl, methoxy and acetoxy group.

A first preferred family of compounds of the present invention correspond to the compounds of general formula II: ##STR11## in which X represents O or CH--R, and R, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined above.

Carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the formula II can together or independently represent a chiral centre. Derivatives such as optical isomers, racemates, cis or trans derivatives, enantiomers and diastereoisomers form part of the invention.

Among the preferred compounds of formula II, it is possible in particular to mention the following compounds:

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

7-bromo-3,3 -dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro 1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro 1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

5-acetyloxy-7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepine;

7-bromo-4,5-epoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-bromo-5-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepine;

7- ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

7-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

3,3-dimethyl-7-(1-methylpropyl)-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

3,3 -dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

3,3 -dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethoxy -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

3-dimethyl-7-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

8-chloro-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethyl -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-l-benzoxepin-5-ol;

8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

6,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

7,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

7,8-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol;

7,9-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyrldyl N-oxide) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol.

A second preferred family of compounds of the present invention correspond to the compounds of general formula III: ##STR12## in which X represents O or

CH--R, and R, R.sub.6, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined above.

Among the preferred compounds of formula III, it is possible in particular to mention the following compounds:

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydrobenzoxepine;

8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7,8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3,7-trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3 -dimethyl-7-(1-methylpropyl)-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethyl -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-8-trifluoromethyl -2,3- dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethoxy -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-7-methylsulfinyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-7-methylsulfonyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-7-methylsulfonyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

8-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydrobenzoxepine;

7-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-pentafluoroethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine; 3,3-dimethyl-7-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro -1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-7-nitro-5-(4-nitro-2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

6,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7,9-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

8,9-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7,8-difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

9-ethyl-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

8-cyano-3,3,7-trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-cyano-3,3,8-trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7,8 -dimethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

8-chloro-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,7,8,9,10-hexa-hydro -1-naphth [2,3-b]oxepine;

8-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-4,5-dihydro -H-benzo [4,3-f]cycloheptene;

3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine; -7-carboxamide;

3,3-dimethyl-7-phenylsulfonyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

7-chloro-8-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide ) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine;

8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-3H-benzo [f]-cyclohepta-1,4-diene.

The compounds of the invention can be prepared by a process comprising: ##STR13## in which X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined above, and R.sub.5 ', R.sub.8 ' and R.sub.9 ' respectively represent the optionally protected R.sub.5, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 groups as defined above, with an organometallic compound of general formula:

in which R.sub.6 ' represents a group of formula: ##STR14## in which R.sub.10 and R.sub.11, taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form an optionally aromatic, mono- or bicyclic nitrogenous heterocyclic group having from 3 to ,11 members, including 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, and optionally substituted on the carbon atoms by 1 to 7 groups, optionally protected if necessary, chosen from hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy; and formula VI: ##STR15## in which X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6, and R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined above; and optionally

either reactant of general formula VII:

in which R.sub.14 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acyl group and Y represents a leaving group, to produce a compound of general formula I in which R.sub.7 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acyloxy group, respectively; or the presence of an acid or of an acid chloride to produce a compound of following general formula I: ##STR16## in which X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined above; and optionally peroxide to produce a compound of general formula I in which R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 together form a O group; and optionally or of the compound of general formula I obtained in Stage c1), c2) or d) with an oxidizing agent to form a corresponding N-oxide compound; and/or optionally or of the compound of general formula I obtained in Stage c1), c2) or d) with a pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organic acid to form a corresponding salt.

In the reaction of Stage a), a compound of formula IV as defined above is advantageously reacted with an organolithiumcompound of formula LiR'.sub.6, R'.sub.6 being as defined above.

The compounds of formula LiR'.sub.6 can be prepared in a known way by a person skilled in the art, for example by reacting a compound of the formula R'.sub.6 Br, R'.sub.6 being as defined above, with n-butyllithium in an organic solvent such as diethyl ether or tetrahydrofuran, optionally in the presence of hexamethylphosphoramide or of 1,3-dimethylimidazolidone at a temperature between -110.degree. C. and the reflux temperature of the solvent, or of the mixture of solvents, for a time between 4 hours and 24 hours.

When the compounds of formula IV or V comprise OH groups, the latter are protected by a protective group of the hydroxyl functional group known to a person skilled in the art, for example an SiMe.sub.3 or SiMe.sub.3 tBu group.

The reaction of Stage a) takes place in an inert organic solvent, in particular diethyl ether, THF or hexane, at a temperature between -78.degree. C. and -20.degree. C., followed by the addition of a dilute acid to release the alcohol from the lithium alkoxide complex formed.

The deprotection reaction of Stage b) is carried out by an acid treatment in aqueous medium or by the use of fluoride (for example of tetrabutylammonium fluoride) in tetrahydrofuran at a temperature between -20.degree. C. and 100.degree. C., preferably 25.degree. C.

In Stage c1), the leaving group Y is in particular a halogen atom or an alkyl- or arylsulfonyloxy group, in particular a mesyloxy or tosyloxy group.

Preferably, an acyl halide or an alkyl halide is used in the presence of a Lewis base in a solvent such as dimethylformamide.

The reaction for the removal of H.sub.2 O in Stage c2) is advantageously carried out in acid medium and in the presence of an organic solvent, such as benzene, toluene or xylene, the acid being in particular para-toluene-sulfonic acid or sulfuric acid.

The acid can also consist of an acid chloride such as the chloride of methanesulfonic acid, in the presence of a solvent such as chloroform, dichloromethane or dichloroethane.

The reaction is advantageously carried out at the reflux temperature of the solvent.

The reaction of Stage d) takes place in the presence of a peroxide, in particular a peracid, such as peracetic acid, perbenzoic acid, perphthalic acid or 3-chloroperbenzoic acid. The amount of peroxide used can vary from 1 to 4 equivalents depending on the compound to be oxidized. The solvent used is preferably water, acetic acid or chlorinated solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform or dichloroethane. The temperature of the reaction is advantageously between -20.degree. C. and the reflux temperature of the solvent.

The reaction of Stage e) takes place in the presence of an oxidizing agent, in particular a peracid such as mentioned above (for example 3-chloroperbenzoic acid) in a solvent such as dichloromethane.

The ketones prepared are in particular:

7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5 -tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =117.degree.-121.degree. C.

7-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(66.5 Pa=0.5 mm Hg) =80.degree.-100.degree. C.

7-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one M.p.=114.degree. C.

7-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p. .sub.(39.9 Pa=0.3 mm Hg) 97.degree.-104.degree. C.

7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =102.degree.-108.degree. C.

7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =112.degree.-122.degree. C.

7-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-3-one B.p..sub.(33.25 Pa=0.25 mm Hg) =122.degree.-126.degree. C.

3,3-dimethyl- 2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p. .sub.(103.4 Pa=0.8 mm Hg) =90.degree. C.

3,3,7 -trimethyl-2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.P..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =90.degree.-104.degree. C.

7-(1-methylpropyl)-3,3 -dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =115.degree.120.degree. C.

7-methylthio-3,3 -dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(79.8 Pa=0.6 mm Hg) =125.degree.135.degree. C.

7-pentafluoroethyl-3,3-dimethyl- 2,3,4,5 -tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one

7-phenyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(26.6 Pa=0.2 mm Hg) =135.degree.-140.degree. C.

7-phenylthio -3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one

7-trifluoromethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro 1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(2128 Pa=16 mm Hg) =135.degree.-138.degree. C.

7-trifluoromethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(133 Pa=1 mm Hg) =80.degree.-100.degree. C.

8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[f]cyclo hepten-1-one M.p.=94.degree. C.

8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin -5-one B.p..sub.(39.9 Pa=0.3 mm Hg) =108.degree.-112.degree. C.

8-trifluoromethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,-tetrahydro 1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(39.9 Pa =0.3 mm Hg) =85.degree.-110.degree. C.

9-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin -5-one M.p.=86.degree. C.

7-(2-methylpropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =128.degree.-138.degree. C.

7-(2-methylpropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p.=128.degree.-136.degree. C.

7-bromo -8-methyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p.-.sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =120.degree.-130.degree. C.

6,8 -dichloro-3,3-dlmethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxe -pin-5-one B.p..sub.(106.4 Pa=0.8 mm Hg) =120.degree. C.

7,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxe- pin-5-one M.p.=94.degree. C.

7,9 -dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxe -pin-5-one B.p..sub.(79.8 Pa=0.6 mm Hg) =120.degree.-130.degree. C. 8,9-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxe -pin-5-one

7-chloro-8-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =108.degree.-112.degree. C.

7-chloro-3,3,8-trimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =115.degree.-122.degree. C.

7,8-difluoro-3,3-dimethyl -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin -5-one M.p.=84.degree. C.

7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p. M.p. =82.degree. C.

7-fluoro-9-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(79.8 Pa=0.6 mm Hg) =102.degree.-106.degree. C.

7,8-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin -5-one M.p.=110.degree. C.

7-methyl-8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(66.5 Pa=0.5 mm Hg)= 125.degree.-130.degree. C.

7,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin -5-one M.p.=95.degree. C.

3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10-octahydro-l-naphth[2,3-b]-oxepin-5-one B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =135.degree.-150.degree. C.

7-(2-methylpropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one B.p.=128.degree.-136.degree. C.;

8-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-o ne M.p.=80.degree. C.;

7-bromo-8-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one M.p.=94.degree. C.;

3,3-dimethyl-8-phenylthio-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[f]cycloheptane -1-one;

7,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[f]cycloheptane -1-one M.p.=74.degree..

8-bromo-4,4-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[f]cycloheptane-1-one;

8-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[f]cycloheptane-1-one M.p.=94.degree. C.

The ketones of formula IV can be obtained by cyclization of the acids of formula VIII: ##STR17## in which x, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined above, according to the method described by Guy Fontaine (Annalen der Chemic, 1968, Volume 3, No. 3, page 180) for the preparation of benzoxepines by cyclization of phenoxybutyric acids in the presence of phosphoric acid, alone or as a mixture with an organic solvent such as xylene, toluene or benzene, or by a Friedel-Crafts reaction from aluminiumchloride and the chlorides of the corresponding 4-phenoxybutanoic, 4-phenylthiobutanoic or 5-phenylpentanoic acids in a solvent such as CS.sub.2 or nitrobenzene.

Other synthetic routes can also be used, in particular the Dieckmann condensation reactions.

The acids of general formula VIII can be prepared when X represents O by reaction of a compound of general formula IX: ##STR18## in which R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined above, with a compound of general formula X: ##STR19## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined above, according to the method of Reppe W. (Annalen der Chemie, 1955, book 596, p. 158-224).

The reaction takes place by heating in butanol in the presence of NaOH.

The acids of general formula VIII can also be prepared by reacting a phenol of formula IX as defined above with a compound of general formula XI: ##STR20## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined above, A represents a halogen atom and B a lower alkyl or phenyl group, in a solvent such as DMF and in the presence of K.sub.2 CO.sub.3 or in acetone in the presence of K.sub.2 CO.sub.3 and KI.

When X represents CHR, the acids of general formula VIII can be prepared according to Mathut K. C. and Singh V. P. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. India. Sect A, 1981, 51 (2), p. 177 and 180), or according to Klaus Michael and Mohr Peter (EP-0,315,071) by: ##STR21## with a compound of formula XIII or XIV: ##STR22## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined above, A represents a halogen atom and B a lower alkyl or phenyl group, in the presence of AlCl.sub.3 in a solvent like CS.sub.2 or nitrobenzene, or in the absence of solvent, to produce a compound of general formula XV: ##STR23## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.9 and B are as defined above; water/alcohol medium,

to produce a compound of general formula XVI: ##STR24## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined above, and XVI according to the Wolff-Kishner reaction in the presence of an excess of hydrazine and of strong base, for example potassium hydroxide, in diethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol at high temperature.

The acids of formula VIII prepared are in particular:

4 -phenoxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(13.3 Pa=0.1 mm Hg) =130.degree. C.;

4-(4-bromophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =154.degree.162.degree. C.;

4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =130.degree.-145.degree. C.;

4-(4-fluorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =128.degree.-134.degree. C.;

4-(4-methylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =130.degree.-136.degree. C.;

4(4-ethylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p. .sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =132.degree.136.degree. C.;

4-(4-isopropylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =130.degree.-142.degree. C.;

4- [4-(1-methylpropyl) phenoxy]-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =155.degree.-165.degree. C.;

4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, M.p.=69.degree. C.

4-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =100.degree.-120.degree. C.;

4-(4-methylthiophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(106.4 Pa. =0.8 mm Hg) =150.degree.170.degree. C.;

4-(4-phenylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, M.p.=124.degree. C.

4-(3-bromophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(106.4 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =140.degree.-160 .degree. C.;

4- (3,5-dichlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =130.degree.-150.degree. C.;

4-(3,4-dichlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, M.p.=66.degree. C.;

4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(66.5 Pa=0.5 mm Hg) =150.degree.-160.degree. C.;

4-(2,3-dichlorophenoxy) -3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(66.5 Pa=0.5 mm Hg) =130.degree.-160.degree. C.;

4- (3,4-difluorophenoxy) -3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =110.degree.134.degree. C.;

4-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =130.degree.145.degree. C.;

4-(2-ethyl-4-fluorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =123.degree.-126.degree. C.;

4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =150.degree.-170.degree. C.;

4-(4-bromo-3-methylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =130.degree.-135.degree. C.;

4-(3-bromo-4-methylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =155.degree.-160.degree. C.;

4-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthyloxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, M.p.=85.degree. C.;

4-[4-(2-methylpropyl)phenoxy]-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid,

4-B.p..sub.(66.5 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =160.degree.-180.degree. C.; (4-chloro-3-ethylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg)=160.degree.-166.degree. C.;

4-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =150.degree.-158.degree. C.;

4-(4-bromo-3-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butanoic acid, B.p..sub.(53.2 Pa=0.4 mm Hg) =150.degree.170.degree. C.;

5-(4-bromophenyl)-3,3-dimethylpentanoic acid, M.p.=72.degree. C.; 5-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethylpentanoic acid;

5-(4-bromophenyl)-4,4-dimethylpentanoic acid, M.p.=106.degree.-108.degree. C.

The compounds of the invention have excellent properties in the activation of potassium channels and have a powerful relaxant effect on smooth musculature. Consequently, they can be used as bronchodilators in disorders of the respiratory system, and in particular against asthma and obstruction of the upper airways. They also have an advantage in the control of hypertension and in the case of disorders of the contraction of the smooth musculature of the gastrointestinal tract, of the uterus, of the urinary tract, and in incontinence phenomena. They are useful in the case of cardiovascular disorders other than hypertension, in particular cardiac insufficiency, angina pectoris, cerebral and peripheral vascular pathologies and pulmonary hypertension. These compounds are additionally active in the treatment of alopecia.

The "potassium channel activating" activity was measured by the rate of exit of rubidium-86 from tracheal smooth muscle cell according to the method described by Allen, S. L., Br. J. Pharmac., 1986, 87, p. 117-127 and 89, p. 395-405.

Rate of the efflux of rubidium-86 in in vitro guinea pig trachea:

Male guinea pigs weighing 250 to 600 g are stunned and exsanguinated by sectioning the jugular. The trachea is rapidly freed and cleaned in situ. The parts removed are placed on hold in an oxygenated modified Krebs-Henseleit (M.K.H.) solution. When all the tracheas are removed each is enriched in smooth muscle. The trachea is placed in a crystallizing dish containing the M.K.H. and a stream of O.sub.2 /CO.sub.2 at 37.degree. C. Two longitudinal incisions are carefully made on both sides of the muscle strip at 1 mm from the latter. The tracheae are then equilibrated in a beaker containing 30 ml of M.K.H. for 30 minutes, after which the rubidium-86 radioactive charge is added. A constant and sustained gaseous flow rate is maintained throughout the manipulation.

The beaker is then replaced by another containing 25 ml of oxygenated M.K.H. and 125 microcuries of .sup.86 Rb for 3 hours. The tracheas are washed twice in succession in a beaker containing approximately 100 ml of M.K.H. for 3 minutes.

The tracheae are introduced individually into a series of 10 ml disposable tubes. The latter are filled, 30 seconds before immersion of the tracheae, with 4 ml of oxygenated M.K.H. There are then carried out an immersion of the tracheae for 5 minutes and 5 rinsings of 10 minutes and then efflux periods of 3 minutes. A first group of tubes are used for estimating the base efflux: they contain 10 .mu.l of pure DMSO plus 4 ml of M.K.H. A second group of tubes makes it possible to bring the sample into contact with a concentration of product to be tested lasting seven periods of 3 minutes. The products are used in the form of mother solutions containing 40.1 mmol of pure DMSO, then diluted in the same solvent and introduced in the set amount of 10 .mu.l per 4 ml of M.K.H. The counting is carried out by the Cerenkov effect.

The effective concentration of the product which increases the base efflux rate by 25% (EC.sub.25%) is determined.

The efflux rate of the tracer is expressed as percentage of release per minute with respect to the total amount of tracer at the time under consideration.

The EC.sub.25% is calculated by linear regression from the relationship: Maximum efflux in the presence of product with respect to the base efflux as a function of the logarithm of the concentration.

The results obtained with representative pounds of the invention are reported in Table I below. ______________________________________ Results of the activating activity of the compounds of the invention for potassium channels Efflux of .sup.86 Rb Compound      EC.sub.25% (.mu.mol) ______________________________________ 91           1.1 100           2.0 104           0.7 109           1.8 111           0.8 ______________________________________

The bronchodilating activity was measured in vivo by the method of Konzett H. and Rossler R. (Arch. Exp. Pathol. Pharmak., 1940, 195, p. 71 to 74) and Duhault J. et al. (Arzneim. Forsch./Drug. res., 1987, 37, p. 1353 to 1362).

Measurement of the bronchodilating activity:

Dukin-Hartley guinea pigs (400-500 g) are prepared according to the methodology described by Konzett and Rossler. The animals are anaesthetized by an intraperitoneal injection of urethane (1.5 g/kg) and a tracheotomy is prepared for artificial respiration (45 cycles/min; respiratory volume 10 ml/kg).

The animal is connected to a respiratory pump, which is adjusted to deliver a volume of 1 ml per 100 g of body weight of the guinea pig. It is connected to a recorder via a pressure sensor.

A catheter is placed in the jugular for the I.V. injections.

An I.V. injection of gallamine and propanolol is carried out. After stabilizing the pulmonary pressure for 30 minutes, an I.V. injection of histamine is carried out every 10 minutes until reproducibility is achieved; at that point, the test product is injected 10 minutes after the last spasm. Histaxnine is tested 5 minutes and 15 minutes after the injection of the product and the effective dose for a 50 % inhibition is calculated.

The results obtained with representative compounds of the invention are reported in Table II below. ______________________________________ Results of the bronchodilating activity of the compounds of the invention Bronchospam ED.sub.50 mg/kg Compound       at 5 min at 15 min ______________________________________ 91            0.100    -- 100            0.069    0.101 104            0.038    0.210 109            0.086    0.331 111            0.049    0.100 114            0.040    0.300 118            0.150    0.200 119            0.310    0.530 ______________________________________

The compounds of the invention are active in man and animals, in particular in mammals, in particular in dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats and mice.

The compounds of the invention are non-toxic.

Another subject of the invention is a pharmaceutical composition comprising, as active ingredient, a compound according to the invention as defined above, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.

These pharmaceutical compositions are used in oral, intravenous, intraarterial, cutaneous or intestinal administration or as an aerosol. Moreover, these new products have a long-lasting action, whatever the mode of administration.

The products of the general formula I will be combined in the pharmaceutical form with excipients, flavours and dyes, which are suitable for forming, for example, tablets, which can additionally be provided in the liposomal, microcapsule or nanocapsule form, or in the form of coated tablets, gelatin capsules, solutions, injectable solutions, suppositories, aerosols or creams. The excipients used can be, for example, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, polyvidone, starch sodium glycolate, talc or magnesium stearate. The excipients for the liposomal or microcapsule forms can be poly(alkyl cyano-acrylates) or phospholipids.

The coating of the tablets can be carried out with additives such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, various acrylic polymers, propylene glycol and titanium dioxide.

The preparations for oral administration can contain artificial flayours and sweeteners such as sugar or aspartame.

The injectable solution preparations will be made up with water which will contain stabilization agents, solubilization agents, such as sodium chloride, mannitol and sorbitol, and/or buffers necessary for the injectable solutions.

The preparations for suppositories can use excipients such as semi-synthetic glycerides.

The preparations for creams will be made, inter alia, by the addition of nonionic surface-active agents.

The preparations for aerosol administration can be made from the micronized active principle, in combination with a surface-active agent such as sorbitan trioleate, in a carrier gas such as CFC-11 and -12 or any other substituted carrier gas.

The compounds of the invention can also be used in combination with any other substance of therapeutic use, for example diuretics, beta-blockers, PAF-acether antagonists, TxA.sub.2 antagonists, converting enzyme inhibitors, beta-adrenergic inhibitors and anti-arrhythmics.

The daily doses of active principle, administered once or a number of times, can be between 0.0001 and 100 mg/kg of body weight and preferably between 0.001 and 1 mg/kg. However, these limits can be exceeded in the event of necessity.

A formulation example of a tablet and of a gelatin capsule according to the invention will be given below. Tablet formulation example: Compound of formula 91 5 mg Microcrystalline cellulose 90 mg Lactose            144 mg Starch sodium glycolate 10 mg Magnesium stearate 1 mg 250 mg Gelatin capsule formulation example: Compound of formula 111 10 mg Microcrystalline cellulose 109 mg Lactose            100 mg Starch             30 mg Magnesium stearate 1 mg 250 mg ______________________________________

The following examples illustrate the invention is a non-limiting way.

In the proton nuclear magnetic resonance (.sup.1 H NMR) data, the following abbreviations have been used: ppm for part per million; s for singlet; d for doublet; t for triplet; q for quartet; b for broad; J for the couplings expressed in hertz; dd for double doublet.

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 BrNo.sub.2 MM=348.239 ##STR25##

A solution of n-butyllithium (1.6 mol/l) in hexane (93 ml, 0.15 mol) and of anhydrous diethyl ether (200 ml) is cooled to -78.degree. C. under a dry nitrogen stream. A solution of 2-bromopyridine (14.3 ml, 0.15 mol) in diethyl ether (100 ml) is added over 1 hour and the mixture is then stirred for a further 0.5 hour at -78.degree. C.

A solution of 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-one (13.5 g, 0.05 mol) in dry benzene (150 ml) is added over 1 hour at -78.degree. C. Stirring is continued for 1.5 hours at -78.degree. C. and 1 hour at -15.degree. C. Ice-cold water (100 ml) is then added via a dropping funnel and extraction is carried out with diethyl ether. The organic phase is washed with water and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solution is concentrated under reduced pressure (brown oil).

[yellow solid; 14 g; M.p.=124.degree.-128.degree. C.; hexane; 80%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3340, 2950, 1595, 1580 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.20 (6H, m), 5.75 (1H, s), 4.08 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.80 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.34 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.66 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.06 (3H, s), 0.86 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    58.56    5.28   22.95  4.02 % Calculated 58.63    5.21   22.95  4.02 9.19 ______________________________________

By using the same process, the following compounds are prepared.

7-Chloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 ClNO.sub.2 MM=303.788 ##STR26## [flash chromatography: CH.sub.2 Cl.sub.2 ; M.p.=118.degree. C.; hexane 83%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3340, 2950, 1595, 1570.

.sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.54 (1H, dd, J=1.5 Hz), 7.22 (6H, m), 5.75 (1H, s), 4.11 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.85 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.37 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.71 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.07 (3H, s), 0.88 (3H, s). 7-Fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5 -ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 FNO.sub.2 MM=287.333 ##STR27## [M.p.=110.degree. C.; hexane; 64%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3320, 2960, 1595, 1580. .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.05 (6H, m), 5.65 (1H, s), 4.05 (1H, d, J=12 Hz), 3.80 (1H, d, J=12 Hz), 2.42 (1H, d, J =14 Hz), 1.75 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.09 (3H, s), 0.88 (3H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.19 NO.sub.2 MM=269.343 ##STR28## [chromatography with silica gel and CH.sub.2 Cl.sub.2 ; oil; 87%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3360, 2950, 1595, 1580 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.46 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.15 (6H, m), 5.75 (1H, m), 4.15 (1H, d, J=12 Hz), 3.85 (1H, d, J=12 Hz), 2.37 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.70 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.10 (3H, s), 0.92 (3H, s). 3,3,7-Trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol ##STR29## [M.p.=126.degree. C.; hexane; 66%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3310, 2960, 1595, 1575, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.52 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.05 (6H, m), 5.63 (1H, m), 4.07 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.85 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.41 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 2.10 (3H, s), 1.74 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.09 (3H, s), 0.88 (3H, s). 7-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro- -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.19 H.sub.23 NO.sub.2 MM=297.396 ##STR30## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol: 98/2; M.p.=84.degree. C.; hexane; 76%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3350, 2970, 1595, 1565, 1500 7-Isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepin -5- ol C.sub.20 H.sub.25 NO.sub.2 MM=311.423 ##STR31## [M.p.=72.degree. C.; crystallizes from pentane; 72%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3310, 2960, 1585, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, m) , 7.53 (1H, m) , 6.91 (5H, m), 5.63 (1H, s), 4.10 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.82 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.68 (1H, m), 2.38 (1H, d, 13.5 Hz), 1.70 (1H, d, 13.5 Hz), 1.02 (12H, m). 3,3-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylpropyl)-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.21 H.sub.27 NO.sub.2 MM=325.450 ##STR32## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ heptane: 80/20; 33 %]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3370, 2970, 1600, 1580, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.46 (1H, m) , 7.05 (6H, m) , 5.65 (1H, s), 4.09 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.79 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.35 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 2.22 (1H, m), 1.65 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.06 (14H, m). 7-Methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.21 NO.sub.3 MM=299.369 ##STR33## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol: 95/5; M.p. 98.degree. C.; hexane; 68%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3270, 2970, 1595, 1575, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.05 (6H, m), 5.53 (1H, s), 3.89 (2H, s), 3.55 (3H, s), 2.42 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.76 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.04 (3H, s), 0.80 (3H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-7-trifluoromethoxy-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxe pin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.18 F.sub.3 NO.sub.3 MM=353.340 ##STR34## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=76.degree. C.; heptane; 62%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3290, 2950, 1590, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.52 (1H, m), 7.13 (6H, m), 5.78 (1H, s), 4.16 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.84 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.39 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.73 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.10 (3H, s), 0.90 (3H, S). 3,3-Dimethyl-7-methylthio-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetra -hydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.21 NO.sub.2 S MM=315.435 ##STR35## [B.p..sub.0.2 mm Hg =180.degree. C.; 69%]IR in cm.sup.1 : 3340, 2970, 1595, 1575 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.53 (1H, m) , 7.23 (6H, m) , 5.70 (1H, s) , 4.10 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.81 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.36 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 2.25 (3H, s), 1.71 (1H, d, J=14 HZ), 1.09 (3H, s), 0.89 (3H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-7-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.23 H.sub.23 NO.sub.2 MM=345.440 ##STR36## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=140.degree.-150.degree. C.; heptane; 95%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3290, 2930, 1600 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, m) , 7.22 (11H, m) , 5.82 (1H, m), 4.20 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.89 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.41 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.75 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.13 (3H, s), 0.95 (3H, s). 8-Bromo-3,3 -dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro- -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 BrNO.sub.2 MM=348.239 ##STR37## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=110.degree. C.; crystallization from hexane; 85%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3300, 2950, 1595, 1565, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, m) , 7.55 (1H, dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=7.5 Hz), 7.07 (4H, m), 6.57 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 5.87 (1H, m), 4.20 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.90 (1H, d, 11 Hz), 2.37 (1H, d, J =13.5 Hz), 1.71 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.12 (3H, s), 0.92 (3H, s) . 6,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.3 MM=33.233 ##STR38## [M.p.=156.degree. C.; heptane; 76%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3350, 3060, 2950, 1585, 1550 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.49 (1H, m) , 7.12 (5H, m) , 5.81 (1H, s), 4.16 (1H, d, J=10.5 Hz), 3.92 (1H, d, J=10.5 Hz), 2.12 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.52 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.19 (3H, s), 0.98 (3H, s). 7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=338.233 ##STR39## [M.p.=128.degree. C.; hexane; 73%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3350, 2970, 1595, 1585, 1550 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.51 (1H, m) , 7.35 (3H, m) , 7.08 (1H, s) , 6.83 (1H, s) , 5.77 (1H, s) , 4.12 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.83 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.34 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.70 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.06 (3H, s), 0.88 (3H, s) . 7,9-Dichloro-3,3 -dimethyl-5- (2-pyridyl) -2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepin- -5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=338.233 ##STR40## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; 83% IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3300, 2950, 1590, 1570, 1560 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.52 (1H, m), 7.25 (5H, m), 5.70 (1H, s), 4.00 (2H, s), 2.39 (1H, d, J =14 Hz), 1.76 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.05 (3H, s), 0.86 (3H, s). 8,9-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=338.233 ##STR41## [yellow oil; 37%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3300, 2960, 1595, 1585, 1560 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.52 (1H, m) , 7.15 (5H, m) , 5.76 (1H, s), 4.07 (2H, s), 2.37 (1H, d, J =13.5 Hz) , 1.72 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.10 (3H, s), 0.90 (3H, s). 7,8-Difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 F.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=305.324 ##STR42## [M.p.=93.degree. C.; crystallizes from pentane; 61%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3320, 2990, 1600, 1575, 1505 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.52 (1H, m), 7.61 (1H, m), 6.84 (4H, m), 5.71 (1H, s), 4.08 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.83 (1H, d, J=11 Mz), 2.35 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.70 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.06 (3H, s), 0.87 (3H, s). 8-Chloro-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 ClFNO.sub.2 MM=321.778 ##STR43## [M.p.=100.degree. C.; hexane; 77%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3310, 2965, 1595, 1585, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, m) , 7.61 (1H, m) , 7.10 (3H, m), 6.63 (1H, d), 5.70 (1H, s), 4.08 (1H, d, J=6 Hz), 3.83 (1H, d, J=6 Hz), 2.40 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.75 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.08 (3H, s), 0.86 (3H, s). 9-Ethyl-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.19 H.sub.22 FNO.sub.2 MM=315.387 ##STR44## [M.p.=100.degree. C.; crystallizes from pentane; 68%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3260, 2965, 1590 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.53 (1H, m) , 7.04 (5H, m) , 5.45 (1H, s), 3.85 (2H, s), 2.70 (2H, q), 2.40 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.75 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.19 (3H, t), 1.02 (3H, s), 0.78 (3H, s). 7,8-Dimethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepin- 5-ol C.sub.19 H.sub.23 NO.sub.4 MM=329.395 ##STR45## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol: 98/2; M.p.=90.degree. C.; crystallization from heptane; 63%]

IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3370, 2950, 1610, 1590, 1505 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.52 (1H, m) , 7.56 (1H, m) , 7.06 (3H, m) , 6.54 (1H, s), 6.31 (1H, s) , 5.50 (1H, m) , 4.08 (1H, d, J=10 Hz), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.80 (1H, d, J=10 Hz), 3.55 (3H, s), 2.38 (1H, d, J=13 Hz), 1.73 (1H, d, J=13 Hz), 1.08 (3H, s), 0.85 (3H, s). 7-Bromo -3,3,8- trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5- tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.20 BrNO.sub.3 MM=362.266 ##STR46## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=147.degree. C.; crystallizes from hexane; 63%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3360, 2970, 1595, 1570, 1540 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.54 (1H, m), 7.60 (1H, m), 7.05 (4H, m), 5.70 (1H, m), 4.10 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.81 (1H, d, 11 Hz), 2.35 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.69 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.07 (3H, s), 0.88 (3H, s). 8-Bromo-3,3,7-trimethyl-5-(2-pyrldyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.20 BrNO.sub.2 MM=362.266 ##STR47## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; m.p.=129.degree. C.; crystallizes from hexane; 70%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3320, 2950, 1595, 1560 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.52 (1H, m), 7.55 (1H, m), 7.14 (1H, s) , 7.04 (2H, m) , 6.62 (1H, s) , 5.64 (1H, s) , 4.05 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.80 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.32 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 2.11 (3H, s), 1.67 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.05 (3H, s) , 0.66 (3H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10-octahydro-1-naphth [2,3-b]oxepin-5-ol C.sub.21 H.sub.25 NO.sub.2 MM{32 323.434 ##STR48## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=134.degree. C.; 67%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3330, 3060, 2930, 1620, 1595, 1570, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, m), 7.54 (1H, m), 7.08 (2H, m), 6.66 (1H, s), 6.50 (1H, s), 5.50 (1H, s), 4.02 (1H, d, J=10.5 Hz), 3.77 (1H, d, J=10.5 Hz), 2.56 (4H, m), 2.36 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.74 (5H, m), 1.05 (3H, s), 0.83 (3H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxep in-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.18 F.sub.3 NO.sub.2 MM=337.341 ##STR49## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=116.degree. C.; crystallization from leooctane; 29%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3330, 2970, 1625, 1600, 1580, 1505 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.25 (6H, m), 5.90 (1H, s), 4.22 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.90 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.35 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.72 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.10 (3H, s), 0.92 (3H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-8-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxep in-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.18 F.sub.3 NO.sub.2 MM=337.341 ##STR50## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=78.degree. C.; 31%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3330, 2970, 1595, 1575, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.25 (6H, m), 5.94 (1H, s), 4.22 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.90 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.40 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.72 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.12 (3H, s), 0.95 (3H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-7-pentafluoroethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxe pin-5-ol C.sub.19 H.sub.18 F.sub.5 NO.sub.2 MM=387.349 ##STR51## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; 42%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3330, 2950, 1620, 1595, 1575, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.28 (6H, m), 6.00 (1H, s), 4.33 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.94 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 2.38 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.75 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.15 (3H, s), 0.97 (3H, s). 8-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo [f]-cyclohepten-1-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.20 BrNO MM=346.266 ##STR52## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; oil; 78%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3340, 2960, 1590, 1570 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, m) , 7.54 (1H, m) , 7.04 (5H, m), 5.39 (1H, s), 2.90 (2H, m), 2.32 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.77 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.70 (2H, m), 1.02 (6H, m). 7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 BrNO.sub.2 MM=348.234 ##STR53##

By using the same process as above and the use of 3-bromopyridine replacing 2-bromopyridine. [M.p.=170.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 46%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3120, 2950, 1585, 1475 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.37 (2H, m) , 7.14 (4H, m) , 6.88 (1H, d, J=9 Hz), 3.76 (2H, s), 3.74 (1H, m), 2.35 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 2.00 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.01 (3H, s), 0.62 (3H, s) . 7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dlmethyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepin-5 -ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=338.233 ##STR54## [M.p.=166.degree. C.; crystallization from heptane; 44%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3100, 2930, 1595, 1585 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.41 (2H, m) , 7.34 (4H, m) , 3.76 (3H, s), 2.35 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz); 2.00 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.00 (3H, s), 0.61 (3H, s).

7-Bromo-5-methoxy-3,3,-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.20 BrNO.sub.2 MM=362.265 ##STR55##

A solution of 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-1-benzoxepin-5-ol (5 g, 0.014 mol) in anhydrous DMF (50 ml) is added dropwise to a suspension of sodium hydride (50% dispersed in oil, 0.8 g, 0.0168 mol) in anhydrous DMF (25 ml), the temperature rises to 88.degree. C., stirring is continued for 1 hour and the reaction mixture is maintained at 80.degree. C. A solution of methyl iodide (1.9 g, 0.014 mol) in anhydrous DMF (10 ml) is then added dropwise at 25.degree. C.

The whole mixture is stirred for 16 hours at 25.degree. C. and then hydrolysed with 600 ml of ice-cold water. The paste obtained is dissolved in dichloromethane (250 ml). The organic phase is washed with water, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

[pasty product; 5 g; 98%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1590, 1565 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz) , 7.33 (6H, m), 3.91 (1H, s), 3.88 (1H, s), 3.16 (3H, s), 2.26 (2H, s), 1.11 (3H, s), 0.43 (3H, s).

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrhydro-1-benzoxepin-5-yl acetate C.sub.19 H.sub.20 BrNO.sub.3 MM=390.276 ##STR56##

A solution of 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-1-benzoxepin-5-ol (5 g, 0.014 mol) in anhydrous DMF (50 ml) is added dropwise at 60.degree. C. to a suspension of sodium hydride (50% dispersed in oil, 0.8 g, 0.0168 mol) in anhydrous DMF (25 ml).

The suspension is stirred for 1 hour at 60.degree. C. and then cooled. Acetyl chloride (1 g, 0.014 mol) is added dropwise at 25.degree. C. and the stirring is continued at 25.degree. C. for 16 hours. The whole mixture is then hydrolysed in 600 ml of ice-cold water. The beige paste obtained is dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. The organic phase is washed with water, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The oil obtained is purified by chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/methanol: 98/2.

[M.p.=140.degree. C.; hexane; 22%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 1745, 1590, 1570, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.5 Hz), 7.25 (6H, m), 3.78 (2H, s), 2.95 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 2.38 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 2.07 (3H, 8) , 1.05 (3H, 8) , 0.37 (3H, s).

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 BrNO.sub.3 MM=364.238 ##STR57##

A solution of 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol (3.5 g, 0.01 mol) and of 3 -chloroperbenzoic acid (2.8 g, 0.016 mol) in dichloromethane (50 ml) is stirred for 16 hours at 25.degree. C.

The precipitate formed is filtered. The filtrate is washed with a 5% sodium bisulfite solution, then with a 5% sodium bicarbonate solution and with water. The organic phase is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure (thick yellow oil). The product is recrystallized from hexane (2.6 g).

[M.p.=139.degree.-140.degree. C.; hexane]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3240, 3050, 2950, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.18 (1H, m) , 7.88 (1H, d) , 7.13 (5H, m), 6.03 (1H, m), 3.81 (1H, m), 3.49 (1H, m), 3.31 (1H, m), 1.94 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 0.86 (3H, s) , 0.51 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    56.07    5.02          3.73 13.42 % Calculated 56.05    4.98   21.94  3.85 13.18 ______________________________________

By using the same process, the following compounds are prepared.

7-Chloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 ClNO.sub.3 MM=319.787 ##STR58## [M.p.=138.degree.-140.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 34%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3250, 3070, 2950, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.23 (1H, m), 7.77 (1H, d), 7.11 (5H, m), 6.05 (1H, m), 3.82 (1H, m), 3.50 (1H, m), 3.32 (1H, m), 1.93 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.85 (3H, s), 0.56 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    63.58    5.71   11.04  4.47 % Calculated 63.85    5.67   11.09  4.38 15.01 ______________________________________

7-Fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 FNO.sub.3 MM=303.332 ##STR59## [M.p.=110.degree.-112.degree. C.; hexane 78%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3390, 3110, 2950, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.19 (1H, m), 7.30 (7H, m), 3.80 (1H, m) , 3.48 (1H, m) , 3.34 (1H, m) , 1.93 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.85 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    67.14    6.04   6.16   4.53 % Calculated 67.31    5.98   6.26   4.62 15.82 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.19 NO.sub.3 MM=285.342 ##STR60## [chromatography with silica gel and ethyl acetate/ chloroform/methanol; 60/30/10; M.p.=127.degree.-128.degree. C.; cyclohexane; 41% ]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3180, 3070, 2950, 1605, 1575, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.75 (1H, m) , 7.05 (6H, m), 3.81 (1H, m), 3.52 (1H, m), 3.32 (1H, m), 1.97 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.88 (3H, s), 0.60 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      71.58  6.88       4.85 % Calculated 71.56  6.71       4.91 16.82 ______________________________________

7 -Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.19 H.sub.23 NO.sub.3 MM=313.396 ##STR61## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol; 98/2; M.p.=123.degree.-125.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether; 23%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3230, 3050, 2950, 1615, 1580, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m), 7.60 (1H, m), 7.11 (5H, m), 6.50 (1H, m), 3.80 (1H, m), 3.50 (1H, m), 3.30 (1H, m), 2.64 (2H, q), 1.93 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.21 (3H, t), 0.83 (3H, s), 0.54 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      73.03  7.49       4.57 % Calculated 72.82  7.40       4.47 15.32 ______________________________________

3,3 -Dimethyl-7-(1-methylpropyl)-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.21 H.sub.27 NO.sub.3 MM=341.449 ##STR62## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=131.degree.-133.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether; 39%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3150, 2960, 1610, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m), 7.20 (7H, m), 3.77 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.48 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.28 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 2.58 (1H, q), 1.92 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.10 (14H, m). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      73.66  7.97       4.39 % Calculated 73.87  7.97       4.10 14.06 ______________________________________

7-Methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepi n-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.21 NO.sub.4 MM=315.368 ##STR63## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol; 98/2; M.p.=109.degree.-110.degree. C.; isooctane]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3200, 3080, 2950, 1605, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.19 (1H, m), 7.15 (7H, m), 3.74 (3H, s), 3.58 (3H, m), 1.90 (1H, d, a=13.5 Hz), 0.82 (3H, s), 0.55 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      68.52  6.55       4.48 % Calculated 68.55  6.71       4.44 20.29 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethoxy-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro -1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.18 F.sub.3 NO.sub.4 MM=370.348 ##STR64## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=114.degree.-116.degree. C.; heptane; 50%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3400, 3130, 3060, 2970, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.21 (1H, m) , 7.64 (1H, m) , 7.01 (6H, m), 3.80 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.49 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.30 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.91 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.84 (3H, s), 0.52 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    58.33    4.95   15.31  3.86 % Calculated 58.53    4.91   15.43  3.79 17.33 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-7-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin -5-ol C.sub.23 H.sub.23 NO.sub.3 MM=361.440 ##STR65## [chromatography with silica gel and methanol; M.p.=175.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether/ethyl acetate; 50/50; 25%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3200, 2960, 1610 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.14 (2H, m), 7.27 (10H, m), 3.85 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.55 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.34 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 2.02 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.90 (3H, s), 0.60 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      76.57  6.37       3.90 % Calculated 76.43  6.41       3.88 13.28 ______________________________________

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 BrNO.sub.3 MM=364.238 ##STR66## [M.p.=137.degree.-138.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 20%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3090, 2950, 1590, 1560, 1475 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.65 (1H, m) , 7.62 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 7.03 (5H, m), 3.81 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.50 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.29 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.92 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.88 (3H, s), 0.53 (3H, s). 6,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.3 MM=354.232 ##STR67## [M.p.=220.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 35%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3065, 2970, 1585, 1550 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.15 (1H, m), 6.92 (5H, m), 4.00 (2H, s), 2.18 (2H, s), 1.28 (3H, s), 1.00 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    57.54    4.84   20.23  4.04 % Calculated 57.64    4.84   20.02  3.95 13.55 ______________________________________

7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.3 MM=354.232 ##STR68## [M.p.=134.degree.-136.degree. C.; diisopropyl oxide; 18%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3250, 3050, 2970, 1480 .sup.1 H (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.21 (1H, m), 7.85 (1H, s), 7.08 (5H, m), 3.80 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.38 (2H, m), 1.90 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.88 (3H, s), 0.55 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    0 ______________________________________ % Found    57.80    4.70   19.73  4.02 % Calculated 57.64    4.84   20.02  3.95 13.55 ______________________________________

7,9-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.3 MM=354.232 ##STR69## [M.p.=150.5.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether; 33%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3230, 3070, 2970, 1570 .sup.-1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m), 7.70 (1H, m), 7.09 (4H, m), 3.89 (1H, dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=11 Hz), 3.40 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.31 (1H, dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=13.5 Hz), 1.82 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz) , 0.81 (3H, s) , 0.59 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    57.38    4.89   20.02  3.99 % Calculated 57.64    4.84   20.02  3.95 13.55 ______________________________________

8-Chloro-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 ClFNO.sub.3 MM=337.777 ##STR70## [M.p.=121.degree.123.degree. C.; diisopropyl oxide; 24%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3290, 3070, 1485 .sup.1 H (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.23 (1H, m), 7.87 (1H, s), 7.60 (1H, d), 7.08 (4H, m), 3.58 (3H, m), 1.90 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.84 (3H, s), 0.55 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C    H        Cl     F      N    O ______________________________________ % Found  60.44  5.30     10.56 5.69   4.16 % Calculated 60.45  5.07     10.50 5.63   4.15 14.21 ______________________________________

7,8-Dimethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.19 H.sub.23 NO.sub.5 MM=345.394 ##STR71## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol; 98/2; M.p.=174.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]

IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3220, 3090, 2970, 1615, 1510 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.22 (1H, m) , 7.18 (4H, m) , 6.62 (1H, s) , 3.87 (3H, s), 3.80 (3H, s) , 3.76 (1H, d, J=10 Hz), 3.50 (1H, d, J=10 Hz), 3.29 (1H, d, J=13 Hz), 1.92 (1H, d, J=13 Hz), 0.87 (3H, s), 0.55 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      66.35  6.87       4.20 % Calculated 66.07  6.71       4.06 23.16 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.18 F.sub.3 NO.sub.3 MM=353.340 ##STR72## [M.p.=106.degree.-107.degree. C.; hexane; 76%]IR in cm.sup.- : 3400, 3110, 2950, 1615, 1590, 1500, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.05 (2H, m), 7.13 (6H, m) , 3.80 (1H, m), 3.50 (1H, m), 3.29 (1H, m), 1.95 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 0.86 (3H, s), 0.54 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    61.40    5.08   16.01  4.01 % Calculated 61.18    5.14   16.13  3.96 13.58 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-8-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.18 H.sub.18 F.sub.3 NO.sub.3 MM=353.340 ##STR73## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol; 98/2; M.p.=102.degree.-105.degree. C.; cyclohexane; 27%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3400, 3050, 2950, 1585, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.37 (7H, m) , 3.86 (1H, m), 3.55 (1H, m) , 3.32 (1H, m) , 1.95 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.88 (3H, s), 0.56 (3H, s). 7-Bromo-5-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.20 BrNO.sub.3 MM=378.265 ##STR74## M.p.=178.degree.-180.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 33%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1595, 1560, 1480 .sup.-1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.06 (1H, m), 7.14 (6H, m), 3.98 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.70 (1H, d, J=11 Hz), 3.33 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 3.05 (3H, s), 1.61 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.11 (3H, s), 0.95 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    56.96    5.50   21.10  3.58 % Calculated 57.15    5.33   21.13  3.70 12.69 ______________________________________

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepin-5-yl acetate C.sub.19 H.sub.20 BrNO.sub.4 MM=406.275 ##STR75## M.p.=145.degree.-147.degree. C.; isooctane/ethyl acetate: 80-20/ IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 1730, 1605, 1480 .sup.-1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.05 (1H, m), 7.17 (6H, m), 3.58 (3H, m), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.07 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.93 (3H, s), 0.60 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    56.20    5.05   19.75  3.40 % Calculated 56.17    4.96   19.67  3.45 15.75 ______________________________________

7-Bromo-4,5-epoxy-3,3 -dimethyl -5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 BrNO.sub.3 MM=362.222 ##STR76## [chromatography with silica gel and ethyl acetate; M.p.=186.degree.-187.degree. C.; ethanol; 20%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2970, 1560, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.05 (1H, m) , 7.22 (6H, m) , 3.75 (2H, s), 2.98 (1H, s), 1.46 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    56.14    4.51   22.27  3.76 13.07 % Calculated 56.37    4.45   22.06  3.87 13.26 ______________________________________

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridy1 N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.18 BrNO.sub.3 MM=364.233 ##STR77## [M.p.=200.degree. C.; ethanol; 38%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3180, 2950, 1595, 1560, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (DMSO) in ppm: 8.07 (2H, m) , 7.14 (5H, m) , 6.31 (1H, e), 3.78 (2H, s), 2.30 (1H, d, J=13.5 Hz), 1.88 (1H, d, J=13 Hz), 0.94 (3H, s), 0.69 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    56.03    5.03   21.71  3.85 % Calculated 56.05    4.98   21.94  3.85 13.18 ______________________________________

7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5 -tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol C.sub.17 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.3 MM=354.232 ##STR78## [M.p.=226.degree.-228.degree. C.; isopropanol; 23%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3160, 2950, 1590 .sup.1 H NMR (DMSO) in ppm: 8.05 (2H, m), 7.17 (4H, m), 6.32 (1H, s), 3.81 (2H, s), 2.30 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 1.86 (1H, d, J=14 Hz), 0.96 (3H, s), 0.71 (3H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    57.75    5.12   19.84  4.06 % Calculated 57.64    4.84   20.02  3.95 13.55 ______________________________________

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 BrNo MM=330.224 ##STR79##

A solution of 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepin-5-ol (13.9 g, 0.04 mol) and of concentrated sulfuric acid (3.3 ml of commercial solution) in benzene (170 ml) is heated for 3 hours at boiling with removal of water.

The solution is washed, at 25.degree. C., with a 1% sodium hydroxide solution and then with water. The organic phase is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

[13.2 g; M.p.=113.degree.-114.degree. C.; hexane; 70%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 1580, 1560, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.62 (1H, m), 7.30 (6H, m), 5.90 (1H, s), 3.93 (2H, s), 1.20 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    61.61    4.96   24.03  4.31 % Calculated 61.83    4.88   24.20  4.24 4.85 ______________________________________

By using the same process, the following compounds are prepared.

7-Chloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 ClNO MM=285.773 ##STR80## [M.p.=100.degree. C.; hexane; 79%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1585, 1565, 1490 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.62 (1H, m) , 7.28 (6H, m) , 5.92 (1H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 1.15 (6H, s). 7-Fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 FNO MM=269.318 ##STR81## [thick yellow oil; 38 %]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2970, 1590, 1565, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, m) , 7.02 (6H, m) , 5.89 (1H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 1.16 (6H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.17 NO MM=251.327 ##STR82## [oil; 98%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1590, 1565, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.56 (1H, m) , 7.20 (7H, m) , 5.83 (1H, s), 3.94 (2H, s), 1.18 (6H, s). 3,3,7-Trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.19 NO MM=265.354 ##STR83## [oil; 98%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1590, 1565, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.58 (1H, m) , 7.10 (6H, m) , 5.83 (1H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 2.10 (3H, s), 1.18 (6H, s). 7-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.21 NO MM=279.381 ##STR84## [yellow oil; 97%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1590, 1565, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.58 (1H, m) , 7.14 (6H, m) , 5.84 (1H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 2.40 (2H, q), 1.16 (6H, s), 1.03 (3H, t). 7- Isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.20 H.sub.23 NO MM=293.408 ##STR85## [yellow oil; 98%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1585, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.59 (1H, m) , 7.64 (1H, m) , 6.90 (5H, m), 5.84 (1H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 2.68 (1B, m), 1.10 (12H, m). 3,3-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylpropyl)-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.21 H.sub.23 NO MM=307.435 ##STR86## [yellow oil; 77%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2965, 1585, 1565, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.59 (1H, m) , 7.29 (5H, m) , 6.54 (1H, s) , 5.86 (1H, s), 3.92 (2H, s), 2.31 (1H, m), 1.09 (14H, m). 7-Methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro- -1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.19 NO.sub.2 MM=281.353 ##STR87## [M.p.=80.degree. C.; 78%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1585, 1565, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.54 (1H, m), 7.00 (6H, m) , 5.85 (1H, s), 3.88 (2H, s), 3.50 (3H, s), 1.03 (6H, s). 3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-7-trifluoromethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.16 F.sub.3 NO.sub.2 MM=335.325 ##STR88## [M.p.=112.degree. C.; cyclohexane; 85%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 3045, 2960, 1585, 1560 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.59 (1H, m) , 7.66 (1H, m) , 7.13 (4H, m), 6.59 (1H, s), 5.91 (1H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 1.17 (6H, s). 3,3 -Dimethyl-7-methylthio-5- (2-pyridyl) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.19 NOS MM=297.420 ##STR89## [B.p..sub.0.8 mm Hg =140.degree.-160.degree. C.; 60%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2970, 2870, 1585, 1560 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.58 (1H, m), 7.65 (1H, m) , 6.96 (5H, m), 5.87 (1H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 2.22 (3H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). 3,3 -Dimethyl-7-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.23 H.sub.21 NO MM=327.425 ##STR90## [M.p.=115.degree.-120.degree. C.; heptane; 42%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3050, 2950, 1600 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.60 (1H, m), 7.30 (11H, m), 5.91 (1H, s), 3.99 (2H, s), 1.21 (6H, s). 8-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 BrNO MM=330.224 ##STR91## [yellow oil; 90%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2950, 1585, 1555, 1485, 1465 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.59 (1H, m) , 7.62 (1H, dd), 7.11 (4H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 5.90 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.18 (6H, s). 7-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 N.sub.2 O MM=276.337 ##STR92## [chromatography with silica gel and cyclohexane/ chloroform/methanol; 56/33/11; M.p.=155.degree.-157.degree. C., ethyl acetate; 57%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 2220, 1590, 1570, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, m) , 7.37 (6H, m) , 5.90 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.20 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      78.06  5.94       10.14 % Calculated 78.23  5.84       10.14 5.79 ______________________________________

8-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 N.sub.2 O MM=276.337 ##STR93## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=132.degree. C.; crystallization from heptane; 30%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 2210, 1585, 1565, 1540, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.56 (1H, m) , 7.66 (1H, m) , 7.16 (4H, m) , 6.83 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 6.01 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dlhydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 F.sub.3 NO MM=319.326 ##STR94## [M.p.=90.degree. C.; isooctane; 60%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1585, 1565, 1500 3,3 -Dimethyl -5-(2-pyridyl )-8-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 F.sub.3 NO MM=319.326 ##STR95## [oil; 85%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1585, 1565, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.60 (1H, m) , 7.34 (6H, m) , 6.00 (1H, s), 3.98 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-7-pentafluoroethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.16 F.sub.5 NO MM=369.334 ##STR96## [oil; 90%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1590, 1565, 1500 6,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO MM=320.218 ##STR97## [oil]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1585, 1545 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.47 (1H, m), 7.22 (5H, m), 6.50 (1H, s), 4.05 (2H, s), 1.10 (6H, s). 7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO MM=320.218 ##STR98## [M.p.=98.degree. C.; hexane; 81%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1580, 1475 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.58 (1H, m) , 7.40 (5H, m) , 5.88 (1H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 1.15 (6H, s). 7,9-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO MM=320.218 ##STR99## [M.p.=124.degree. C.; heptane; 66%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2970, 1585, 1470 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.59 (1H, m) , 7.45 (4H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=1.5 Hz), 5.95 (1H, s), 4.00 (2H, s), 1.21 (6H, s). 8,9 -Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2 -pyridyl) -2,3 -dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO MM=320.218 ##STR100## [M.p.=112.degree. C.; heptane; 55 %]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2970, 1580, 1475 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.62 (1H, m) , 7.67 (1H, m) , 7.15 (2H, m), 6.92 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 6.57 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 5.92 (1H, s), 4.02 (2H, s), 1.22 (6H, s). 7,8-Difluoro-3,3-dimehtyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,2-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 F.sub.2 NO MM=287.308 ##STR101## [M.p.=86.degree. C.; crystallization from pentane; 86%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2970, 1585, 1510 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.58 (1H, m) , 7.68 (1H, m), 6.85 (4H, m), 5.85 (1H, s), 3.93 (2H, s), 1.20 (6H, s). 8-Chloro-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3 -dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 ClFNO MM=303.763 ##STR102## [M.p.=86.degree. C.; 94%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 1585, 1560, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.63 (1H, m) , 7.68 (1H, m) , 7.18 (3H, m), 6.55 (1H, d), 5.90 (1H, s), 3.92 (2H, s), 1.15 (6H, s). 9-Ethyl-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.20 NFO MM=297.372 ##STR103## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; 95%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 1585 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.60 (1H, m), 7.64 (1H, m), 7.15 (2H, m), 6.70 (1H, dd, J=2 Hz, J=8 Hz), 6.30 (1H, dd, J=2 Hz, J=10 Hz.), 5.90 (1H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 2.69 (2H, q), 1.20 (9H, m). 7,8 -Dimethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.21 NO.sub.3 MM=311.380 ##STR104## [M.p.=86.degree. C.; 57%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 1605, 1580, 1515 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.61 (1H, m) , 7.63 (1H, m) , 7.17 (2H, m), 6.59 (1H, s), 6.25 (1H, s) , 5.76 (1H, s) , 3.92 (2H, s), 3.56 (3H, s), 3.50 (3H, s), 1.16 (6H, s). 7-Cyano-3,3,8-trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.18 N.sub.2 O MM=290.364 ##STR105## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane; M.p.=171.degree. C., toluene; 32%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2970, 2220, 1610, 1585, 1560, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.59 (1H, m), 7.69 (1H, m), 7.19 (2H, m), 7.00 (1H, s), 6.90 (1H, s), 5.85 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). 8-Cyano-3,3,7- trimethyl-5- (2-pyridyl) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.18 N.sub.2 O MM=290.364 ##STR106## [M.p.=136.degree. C.; hexane; 40%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2980, 2230, 1590, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.56 (1H, m) , 7.66 (1H, m) , 7.17 (1H, s) , 7.14 (2H, m) , 6.62 (1H, s) , 5.96 (1H, s) , 3.90 (2H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.18 (6H, s). 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,7,8,9,10-hexahydro-1-naphth[2,3 -oxepine C.sub.21 H.sub.23 NO MM=305.419 ##STR107## [M.p.=75.degree. C.; crystallization from hexane; 88%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2930, 1610, 1580, 1560, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.56 (1H, m) , 7.60 (1H, m) , 7.17 (2H, m), 6.71 (1H, s), 6.40 (1H, s), 5.75 (1H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 2.56 (4H, m), 1.70 (4H, m), 1.14 (6H, s). 8-Cyano-3,3 -dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl) -4,5-dihydro-3H-benzo-[f]-cycloheptene C.sub.19 H.sub.18 N.sub.2 MM=274.365 ##STR108## [chromatography with silica gel and ethyl acetate/hexane: 25/75 mixture; M.p.=120.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether; 31%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 2915, 2230, 1585, 1560 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.55 (1H, m), 7.62 (1H, m), 7.20 (5H, m), 6.30 (1H, s), 2.80 (2H, m), 1.88 (2H, m), 0.95 (6H, m). 7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 BrNO MM=330.224 ##STR109## [M.p.=116.degree. C.; heptane; 73%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 1560, 1485, 1465 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.51 (2H, m) , 7.35 (3H, m) , 6.88 (2H, m), 5.74 (1H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 1.17 (6H, s). 7-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 N.sub.2 O MM=276.237 ##STR110## [chromatography with silica gel and cyclohexane/ chloroform/methanol mixture: 56/33/11; M.p.=150.degree. C.; heptane; 38%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3090, 2980, 2250, 1600, 1570, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.46 (2H, m) , 7.18 (5H, m) , 5.79 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.18 (6H, s). 7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO MM=320.218 ##STR111## [M.p.=112.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether; 36%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3020, 2970, 1590, 1565, 1540 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.54 (2H, m) , 7.35 (2H, m) , 7.10 (1H, s), 6.77 (1H, s), 5.72 (1H, s), 3.92 (2H, s), 1.17 (6H, s).

7-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.23 NO MM=281.386 ##STR112##

A solution of 7-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine (75 g, 0.26 mol) in 96% ethanol (95 ml) is placed in a 125 ml autoclave. Palladium containing 50% moisture is then added (0.3 g at 10% on charcoal).

The hydrogen is introduced under pressure: 180 bar.

The whole mixture is stirred for 4 hours at 80.degree. C.

The suspension is filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure.

[yellow oil; 78%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1590, 1570, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.63 (1H, m) , 7.30 (5H, m) , 6.19 (1H, s), 4.54 (1H, dd, J=2 Hz, J=9 Hz), 3.89 (1H, d, 12 Hz), 3.48 (1H, d, J=12 Hz), 2.42 (3H, m), 1.67 (1H, m), 1.20 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t), 0.85 (3H, s).

3,3-Dimethyl-7-nitro-5-(4-nitro-2-pyridyl) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 N.sub.3 O.sub.5 MM=341.323 ##STR113##

A mixture of 3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl)-1-benzoxepin-5-ol (5 g, 0.018 mol) and of a commercial concentrated sulfuric acid solution (32 ml) is cooled to 0.degree. C. Sodium nitrate (1.8 g, 0.02 mol) is added in portions over 2 hours at 0.degree. C. with stirring. The reaction mixture is then poured into ice-cold water (100 ml) and extracted with dichloromethane.

The organic phase is washed with water, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

[1.4 g; M.p.=180.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 25%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3100, 2970, 1545, 1530, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.56 (1H, m) , 8.34 (1H, d, J=2.50 Hz), 7.90 (1H, d, J=2.50 Hz), 7.48 (3H, m), 6.15. (1H, s), 4.15 (2H, s), 1.25 (6H, s).

By using the process described for Example 4, the following compounds are prepared.

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro -1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 BrNO.sub.2 MM=346.223 ##STR114## [chromatography with silica gel and ethyl acetate; M.p.=158.degree.-160.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 29%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3040, 2960, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.25 (1H, m) , 6.98 (6H, m) , 5.82 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    59.24    4.68   23.09  3.91 % Calculated 58.97    4.66   23.08  4.05 9.24 ______________________________________

7-Chloro-3,3-methyl-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 ClNO.sub.2 MM=301.772 ##STR115## [M.p.=168.degree.-170.degree. C.; acetone; 15%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm:8.25 (1H, m), 6.93 (6H, m), 5.84 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    67.85    5.19   11.91  4.51 % Calculated 67.66    5.34   11.75  4.64 10.60 ______________________________________

7-Fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 PNO.sub.2 MM=269.318 ##STR116## [M.p.=814.degree.-185.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 28%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3050, 2950, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.23 (1H, m) , 6.75 (6H, m) , 5.83 (1H, s), 3.96 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    71.62    5.57   6.91   4.81 % Calculated 71.56    5.65   6.66   4.91 11.22 ______________________________________

3,3 -Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3 -dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.17 NO.sub.2 MM=265.327 ##STR117## [M.p.=188.degree.-189.degree. C.; isopropanol; 19%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3050, 3010, 2960, 2870, 1605, 1570, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m), 6.91 (7H, m), 5.80 (1H, s), 4.00 (2H, s), 1.21 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      76.53  6.45       5.05 % Calculated 76.38  6.41       5.24 11.97 ______________________________________

3,3,3,7-Trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.19 NO.sub.2 MM=281.354 ##STR118## [M.p.=146.degree.-147.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3030, 2960, 2930, 2870, 1605, 1570, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.23 (1H, m) , 7.21 (3H, m) , 6.89 (2H, m), 6.34 (1H, m), 5.75 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 2.11 (3H, s), 2.11 (3H, s), 1.16 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      77.04  6.75       5.07 % Calculated 76.84  6.81       4.98 11.37 ______________________________________

7-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.21 NO.sub.2 MM=295.369 ##STR119## [M.p.=126.degree.-129.degree. C.; ethyl acetate/diisopropyl ether: 2/1; 20%]IR in cm.sup.- : 3030, 2960, 2930, 2870, 1610, 1575, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.28 (1H, m), 7.23 (3H, m), 6.94 (2H, m), 6.38 (1H, m), 5.78 (1H, s), 3.96 (2H, s), 2.43 (2H, q), 1.18 (6H, s), 1.04 (3H, t). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      77.48  7.26       4.79 % Calculated 77.26  7.17       4.74 10.83 ______________________________________

7-Isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl -5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.20 H.sub.23 NO.sub.2 MM=309.407 ##STR120## M.p.=162.degree.-164.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.- : 3025, 2950, 1500 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.26 (1H, m) , 7.08 (5H, m) , 6.38 (1H, s), 5.75 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 2.65 (1H, m), 1.10 (12H, m) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      77.43  7.50       4.49 % Calculated 77.64  7.49       4.53 10.34 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylpropyl)-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.23 H.sub.25 NO.sub.2 MM=323.434 ##STR121## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/methanol: 99/1; M.p.=110.degree.-112.degree. C.; cyclohexane]

IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3030, 2950, 1605, 1500, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.28 (1H, m), 7.20 (3H, m), 6.91 (2H, m), 6.33 (1H, s), 5.77 (1H, s), 3.98 (2H, s), 2.32 (1H, m), 1.18 (6H, s), 1.05 (8H, m) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      77.93  7.81       4.24 % Calculated 77.98  7.79       4.33 9.89 ______________________________________

7-Methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.19 NO.sub.3 MM=297.353 ##STR122## [M.p.=164.degree.-166.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3050, 2960, 1615, 1580, 1510, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 6.93 (5H, m) , 6.14 (1H, m), 5.79 (1H, s), 3.93 (2H, s), 3.56 (3H, s), 1.15 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      73.00  6.49       4.71 % Calculated 72.70  6.44       4.71 16.14 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethoxy-2,3 -dihydro- 1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 F.sub.3 NO.sub.3 MM=351.325 ##STR123## [M.p.=157.degree.-159.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2970, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.24 (1H, m), 7.14 (5H, m), 6.39 (1H, s), 5.85 (1H, s), 3.96 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    61.79    4.77   16.38  3.91 % Calculated 61.53    4.59   16.22  3.99 13.66 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.15 H.sub.16 F.sub.3 NO.sub.2 MM=335.325 ##STR124## [M.p.=152.degree.-153.degree. C.; ethyl acetate/hexane: 1/2]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2970, 1610, 1495 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m), 7.13 (6H, m), 5.89 (1H, s), 4.00 (2H, s), 1.18 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    64.55    4.76   17.55  4.10 % Calculated 64.47    4.81   17.00  4.18 9.54 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-7-methylsulfonyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.19 NO.sub.4 S MM=345.418 ##STR125## [chromatography with silica gel and acetone; M.p.=200.degree. C., diisopropyl ether]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2970, 1600, 1565, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.23 (1H, m) , 7.65 (1H, m) , 7.19 (5H, m), 5.97 (1H, s), 4.04 (2H, s), 2.91 (3H, s), 1.22 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      N        O    S ______________________________________ % Found    62.86    5.64   3.95   18.25 9.25 % Calculated 62.59    5.54   4.06   18.53 9.28 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-7-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.23 H.sub.21 NO.sub.2 MM=343.424 ##STR126## [chromatography with silica gel and ethyl acetate/ chloroform/methanol mixture: 60/30/10; M.p.=165.degree.-168.degree. C.; IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3050, 2960, 1605 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.24 (1H, m), 7.08 (11H, m), 5.82 (1H, s), 3.98 (2H, s), 1.16 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      80.04  6.20       4.01 % Calculated 80.44  6.16       4.08 9.32 ______________________________________

8-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 BrNO.sub.3 MM=346.223 ##STR127## [chromatography on silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol: 98/2; M.p.=135.degree.-137.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether/ethyl acetate: 60/40]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3080, 2970, 1590, 1550, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.21 (1H, m) , 7.09 (5H, m) , 6.40 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 5.81 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.17 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    59.23    4.70   22.94  3.97 % Calculated 58.97    4.66   23.08  4.05 9.24 ______________________________________

7-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3 -dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 N.sub.2 O.sub.2 MM=292.337 ##STR128## [M.p.=206.degree.-207.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 33%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2985, 2220, 1595, 1560, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CF.sub.3 COOD) in ppm: 8.79 (1H, m), 8.05 (4H, m), 7.25 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=2 Hz), 6.22 (1H, s), 4.15 (2H, s), 1.30 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      74.09  5.57       9.40 % Calculated 73.95  5.52       9.58 10.95 ______________________________________

8-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 N.sub.2 O.sub.2 MM=292.337 ##STR129## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol: 98/2: M.p.=195.degree.-197.degree. C.; ethanol]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3090, 2970, 2230, 1550 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m), 7.18 (5H, m), 6.64 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 5.95 (1H, s), 3.96 (2H, s), 1.20 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      74.21  5.61       9.77 % Calculated 73.95  5.52       9.58 10.95 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-8-trifluromethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.16 F.sub.3 NO.sub.2 MM=335.325 ##STR130## M.p.=130.degree.-131.degree. C.; hexane; 25%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2960, 1570, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.25 (1H, m) , 7.03 (6H, s) , 5.95 (1H, s), 4.01 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    64.74    4.93   17.00  4.18 % Calculated 64.47    4.81   17.00  4.18 9.54 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-7-pentafluoroethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.16 F.sub.5 NO.sub.2 MM=385.333 ##STR131## [M.p.=161.degree.-162.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2970, 1610, 1585, 1600, 1590 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.25 (1H, m), 7.98 (6H, m), 5.93 (1H, s), 4.03 (2H, s), 1.20 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    59.52    4.31   24.27  3.62 % Calculated 59.22    4.19   24.65  3.64 8.30 ______________________________________

3,3,-Dimethyl-7-nitro-5-(4-nitro-2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro -1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 N.sub.3 O.sub.6 MM=357.322 ##STR132## [chromatography with silica gel and ethyl acetate/ chloroform/methanol: 60/30/10; M.p.=228.degree. C., methanol]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3100, 2970, 1545, 1530, 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.37 (1H, d, J=2.70 Hz), 8.25 (1H, m, J=2.50 Hz), 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.70 Hz), 7.38 (3H, m, J=2.50 Hz), 6.17 (1H, s), 4.21 (2H, s), 1.28 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      57.35  4.25       11.49 % Calculated 57.14  4.23       11.76 26.86 ______________________________________

8-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-4,5-dihydro-3H-benzo [f]cycloheptane C.sub.19 H.sub.18 N.sub.2 O MM=290.364 ##STR133## [chromatography with silica gel and cyclohexane/ chloroform/methanol mixture: 70/20/10; M.p. =189.degree. C., toluene; 42%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2950, 2225, 1595 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.08 (1H, m), 7.27 (5H, m), 6.85 (1H, s) 5.92 (1H, s), 2.93 (2H, m), 1.88 (2H, m), 0.95 (6H, m) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      78.30  5.90       9.39 % Calculated 78.59  6.25       9.65 5.51 ______________________________________

6,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-3,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=336.217 ##STR134## [M.p.=163.degree.-164.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3050, 2970, 1590, 1550 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.09 (1H, m), 7.47 (5H, m), 6.21 (1H, s), 4.00 (2H, s), 1.15 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    60.75    4.70   21.26  4.12 % Calculated 60.73    4.50   21.09  4.17 9.52 ______________________________________

7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=336.217 ##STR135## [M.p.=173.degree.-174.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 37%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2960, 1475 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m), 7.20 (4H, m), 6.60 (1H, s), 5.85 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.15 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      N      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    60.47    4.46   21.11  4.12 % Calculated 60.73    4.50   21.09  4.17 9.52 ______________________________________

7,9-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=336.217 ##STR136## [M.p.=155.degree.-157.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether/ethyl acetate: 70/30; 30 %]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3035, 1470, 1419 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.22 (1H, m), 7.34 (4H, m), 6.42 (1H, d, J=2 Hz), 5.88 (1H, s), 4.02 (2H, s), 1.21 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    60.83    4.55   20.82  4.16 % Calculated 60.73    4.50   21.09  4.17 9.52 ______________________________________

8,9 -Dichloro-3,3 -dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro -1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=336.217 ##STR137## [M.p.=168.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 26%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 1470, 1422 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.25 (3H, mR), 6.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 6.42 (1H, d, J=8 Hz), 5.85 (1H, s), 4.07 (2H, s), 1.24 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    61.14    4.71   21.21  4.07 % Calculated 60.73    4.50   21.09  4.17 9.52 ______________________________________

7,8-Difluoro-3,3 -dimethyl-5- (2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 F.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=303.308 ##STR138## [M.p.=163.degree.-165.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2965, 1600, 1515 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.23 (1H, m) , 7.28 (3H, m) , 6.80 (1H, dd, J=7.0 Hz), 6.35 (1H, dd, J=8.0 Hz), 5.80 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 1.18 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    67.36    4.56   12.73  4.95 % Calculated 67.32    4.99   12.53  4.62 10.55 ______________________________________

8-Chloro-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 ClFNO.sub.2 MM=319.762 ##STR139## [M.p.=149.degree.-151.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3050, 2970, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.15 (4H, m) , 6.35 (1H, d), 5.85 (1H, s), 3.93 (2H, s), 1.14 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H        Cl     F      N    O ______________________________________ % Found   64.04  4.82     11.16 5.91   4.41 % Calculated 63.85  4.73     11.09 5.94   4.38 10.01 ______________________________________

9-Ethyl-7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.20 NFO.sub.2 MM=313.371 ##STR140## [chromatography with silica gel and acetone/ethyl acetate mixture: 50/50; M.p.=120.degree.-2.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960, 2940, 1610, 1590 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.20 (3H, m) , 6.69 (1H, dd, J=2 Hz, J=8 Hz), 6.25 (1H, dd, J=2 Hz, J=10 Hz), 5.79 (1H, s), 3.94 (2H, s), 2.66 (2H, q) , 1.19 (6H, s), 1.16 (3H, t). Elemental analysis C      H      F        N    O ______________________________________ % Found    73.12    6.54   6.18   4.58 % Calculated 72.82    6.43   6.06   4.47 10.21 ______________________________________

7,8-Dimethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dlhydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.15 H.sub.21 NO.sub.4 MM=327.379 ##STR141## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol: 98/2; M.p.=146.degree. C.; ethyl acetate]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3110, 2950, 1615, 1520, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.26 (1H, m), 7.25 (3H, m), 6.57 (1H, s), 6.08 (1H, s), 5.70 (1H, s), 3.99 (2H, s), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.56 (3H, s), 1.19 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      69.86  6.70       4.12 % Calculated 69.70  6.47       4.28 19.55 ______________________________________

7-Cyano-3,3,8-trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro -1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.18 N.sub.2 O.sub.2 MM=306.363 ##STR142## [chromatography with silica gel and chloroform/methanol mixture: 98/2; M.p.=230.degree.-235.degree. C.; toluene/diisopropyl ether]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2950, 2210, 1605, 1495 Elemental analysis C    N          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      74.39  6.00       8.93 % Calculated 74.49  5.92       9.15 10.45 ______________________________________

[Cyano-3,3,7-trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.18 N.sub.2 O.sub.2 MM=306.363 ##STR143## [M.p.=182.degree. C.; toluene; 30%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2960, 2225, 1605, 1545, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.22 (4H, m) , 6.44 (1H, s), 5.90 (1H, s), 3.92 (2H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.18 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      74.70  5.91       9.04 % Calculated 74.49  5.92       9.15 10.45 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5- (2-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3,7,8,9,10-hexahydro-1-naphth [2,3-b)oxepine C.sub.21 H.sub.23 NO.sub.2 MM=321.418 ##STR144## [chromatography with silica gel and dichloromethane/ methanol: 98/2; M.p.=184.degree. C.; toluene]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2930, 1610, 1550, 1500 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.22 (1H, m) , 7.22 (3H, m) , 6.72 (1H, s), 6.24 (1H, s), 5.69 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 2.58 (4H, m), 1.70 (4H, m), 1.16 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      78.30  7.39       4.48 % Calculated 78.47  7.21       4.36 9.96 ______________________________________

7-Ethyl -3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3,4,5-tetra-hydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.23 NO.sub.2 MM=297.385 ##STR145## [m.p.=88.degree.-89.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 3020, 2960, 2930, 2870, 1610, 1490 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.28 (1H, m) , 7.16 (3H, m) , 6.96 (2H, m), 6.45 (1H, m), 5.20 (1H, dd, J=2 Hz, J=9 Hz), 3.71 (2H, s), 2.50 (3H, m), 1.70 (1H, dd, J=2 Hz, J=13.5 Hz), 1.07 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t), 0.80 (3H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      76.63  7.75       4.62 % Calculated 76.73  7.80       4.71 10.76 ______________________________________

7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 BrNO.sub.2 MM=346.223 ##STR146## M.p.=161.degree.-162.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 50%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3090, 2950, 1580, 1540, 1460 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.19 (2H, m), 7.23 (3H, m), 6.90 (2H, m), 5.77 (1H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 1.17 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    59.07    4.72   22.99  4.13 % Calculated 58.97    4.66   23.06  4.05 9.26 ______________________________________

7-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide) -2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.16 N.sub.2 O.sub.2 MM=292.337 ##STR147## M.p.=162.degree.-164.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 45%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2960, 2230, 1600 .sup.1 H ,NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.17 (2H, m), 7.25 (5H, m), 5.85 (1H, s), 3.92 (2H, s), 1.15 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      73.89  5.52       9.68 % Calculated 73.95  5.52       9.58 10.95 ______________________________________

7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(3-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.15 Cl.sub.2 NO.sub.2 MM=336.217 ##STR148## [137.degree.-139.degree. C.; isooctane and diisopropyl ether: 50/50; 46%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3120, 3030, 2950, 1590, 1540 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (2H, m), 7.16 (3H, m), 6.80 (1H, s), 5.79 (1H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    66.70    4.54   21.24  4.05 % Calculated 60.73    4.50   21.09  4.17 9.52 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine-7-carboxamide C.sub.18 H.sub.18 N.sub.2 O.sub.3 MM=310.352 ##STR149## [M.p.=215.degree.-217.degree. C.; methanol; 28%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3400, 3200, 2970, 1665, 1605 .sup.1 H NMR (DMSO) in ppm: 8.16 (1H, m) , 7.35 (6H, m) , 5.85 (1H, s), 3.93 (2H, s), 1.13 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      69.49  5.84       8.80 % Calculated 69.66  5.85       9.03 15.47 ______________________________________

3,3 -Dimethyl-7-phenylsulfonyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.23 H.sub.21 NO.sub.4 S MM=407.490 ##STR150## [M.p.=167.degree.-169.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether; 19%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060, 2950, 1600, 1560, 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20 (1H, m) , 7.38 (11H, m) , 5.93 (1H, s), 3.99 (2H, s), 1.19 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      N        O    S ______________________________________ % Found    67.84    5.34   3.42   15.57 7.83 % Calculated 67.79    5.20   3.44   15.71 7.87 ______________________________________

7-Chloro-8-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.19 H.sub.20 ClNO.sub.2 MM=329.829 ##STR151## [M.p.=144.degree.-146.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 34%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070, 2950, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8:23 (1H, m), 7.20 (3H, m), 6.87 (1H, s), 6.50 (1H, s), 5.78 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, s), 2.62 (2H, q), 1.18 (3H, t), 1.15 (6H, s) Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    69.25    6.01   10.89  4.26 % Calculated 69.19    6.11   10.75  4.25 9.70 ______________________________________

8-Bromo-3,3 -dimethyl -1-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-3H-benzo [f]-cyclohepta-1,4-diene C.sub.18 H.sub.16 BrNO MM=342.235 ##STR152## [M.p.=167.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether; 10%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3080, 2980, 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.11 (1H, m), 7.15 (6H, m), 6.52 (1H,d,J=10 Hz), 5.88 (1H, s), 5.75 (1H, d, J=10 Hz), 1.11 (6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    63.16    4.56   23.05  4.09 % Calculated 63.17    4.71   23.35  4.09 4.68 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-7-(2-methylpropyl)-5-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxe pine C.sub.21 H.sub.25 NO.sub.2 MM=323.434 ##STR153## [M.p.=114.degree.-116.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether;, 25%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060; 2960; 1500; 1490 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm:8.20(1H, m); 7.20(3H, m); 6.86(2H, m); 6.30(1H, s); 5.76(1H, s); 3.95(2H, s); 2.22(2H, d); 1.68(1H, m); 1.16(6H, s); 0.8(3H, s); 0.58(3H, s). Elemental analysis C    H          N      O ______________________________________ % Found      77,92  7,55       4,42 % Calculated 77,98  7,79       4,33 9,89 ______________________________________

7-Chloro-3,3,8-trimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl-N -oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.18 CINO.sub.2 MM=315,803 ##STR154## [M.p.=178.degree.-180.degree. C.; ethyl acetate 20%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060; 2960; 1610; 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.19(1H, m); 7.20(3H, m); 6.85(1H, s); 6.49(1H,s); (1H, s); 5.75(1H, s); 3.92(2H, s); 2.22(3H, s): 1.15(6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    68,74    5,73   11,48  4,42 % Calculated 68,48    5,75   11,23  4,44 10,13 ______________________________________

7-Bromo-8-chloro-3,3-dimethyi-5-(2-pyridyl-N-oxyde)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepi ne C.sub.17 H.sub.15 BrCINO.sub.2 MM=380,672 ##STR155## [M.p.=182.degree.-183.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 44%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060; 2950; 1580; 1540; 1470 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.22(1H, m); 7.22(3H, m); 7.08(1H, s); 6.72(1H, s); 5.83(1H, s); 3.95(2H, s); 1.17(6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H        Br     Cl     N    O ______________________________________ % Found   53,72  3,87     20,89 9,46   3,75 % Calculated 53,63  3,97     20,99 9,31   3,68 8,41 ______________________________________

8-Chloro-7-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepi ne C.sub.18 H.sub.15 CIN.sub.2 O.sub.2 MM=326,786 ##STR156## [M.p.=206.degree.-207.degree. C.; ethyl acetate; 53%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3080; 2990; 2240; 1600; 1550; 1490 .sup.1 (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.20(1H, m); 7.23(3H, m); 7.13 (1H, s): 6.83(1H, s); 5.93(1H, s); 4.02(2H, s); 1.20(6, s), Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    65,51    4,56   10,89  8,48 % Calculated 66,16    4,63   10,85  8,57 9,79 ______________________________________

8-Chloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydro-1 -benzoxepine C.sub.18 H.sub.15 CIF.sub.3 NO.sub.2 MM=369,774 ##STR157## [M.p.=158.degree.-161.degree. C.]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3080; 2980; 1610; 1565; 1495 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.18(1H, m); 7.58(4H, m); 6.80(1H, s); 5.88(1H, s); 3.98(2H, s); 1.15(6H, s). Elemental analysis C    H        Cl     F      N    O ______________________________________ % Found   58,42  4,24     9,99 14,79  3,83 % Calculated 58,46  4,09     9,59 15,42  3,79 8,65 ______________________________________

8-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)4,5-dihydro-3H-benzo[f]-cyclohept -1-ene C.sub.18 H.sub.18 BrNO MM=344,250 ##STR158## [M.p.=173.degree.-175.degree. C.; toluene; 43%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070; 2960; 1590; 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.11(1H, m); 7.18(5H, m); 6.73(1H, d); 5.90(1H, s); 2.59(2H, m); 1.85(2H, m); 1.09(6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    62,80    5,25   23,26  3,93 % Calculated 62,80    5,27   23,21  4,07 4,65 ______________________________________

3,3-Dimethyl-8-phenylsulfonyl-1-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-4,5-dihydro-3H-benzo[f] cyclohept-1-ene C.sub.24 H.sub.23 NO.sub.3 S MM=405,517 ##STR159## [M.p.=191.degree.-192.degree. C.; isopropanol; 45%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3060; 2950; 1595; 1585; 1560; 1485 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.08(1H, m); 7.45(11H. m); 5.95(1H, s); 2.92(2H, m); 1.88(2H, m); 1.10(6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      N        O    S ______________________________________ % Found    70,86    5,82   3,34        7,83 % Calculated 71,08    5,72   3,45   11,84 7,91 ______________________________________

7,8-Dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-4,5-dihydro-3H-benzo[f]cycl ohept- 1-ene C.sub.18 H.sub.17 Cl.sub.2 NO MM=334,252 ##STR160## [M.p.=195.degree.-196.degree. C.; toluene; 25%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3070; 2970; 1550; 1480 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.12(1H, m); 7.25(4H, m); 6.68(1H, s); 5.92(1H, s); 2.61(2H, m); 1.85(2H, m); 1.11(6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    64,32    5,17   21,10  4,31 % Calculated 64,38    5,13   21,22  4,19 4,79 ______________________________________

8-Bromo-4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-3,4-dihydro-3H-benzo[f]cyclohept -1-ene C.sub.18 H.sub.18 BrNO MM=334.250 ##STR161## [M.p.=137.degree.-139.degree. C.; diisopropyl ether, 20%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 2960; 2930; 1610; 1590; 1550; 1490 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 8.12(1H, m); 7.12(6H, m); 6.51(1H, d); 2.58(2H, s); 1.74(2H, d); 1.05(6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Br       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    62,80    5,14   23,27  4,04 % Calculated 62,80    5,27   23,21  4,07 4,65 ______________________________________

Hemisulfate of 7-fluoro-3,3-dimethyl-5(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.17 FNO.sub.4 S.sub.0,5 MM=334,357 ##STR162## [M.p.=198.degree.-199.degree. C.; ethanol; 33%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3090; 2970; 1620; 1580; 1500 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 10.28(1H, s); 8.36(1H, m); 7.55(3H, m); 6.99(2H, m); 6.07(2H, m); 3.90(2H, s); 1.14(6H, s). Elemental analysis C     H       F       N     O     S ______________________________________ % Found  61,06   5,45    5,46  4,19        5,01 % Calculated 61,07   5,12    5,68  4,19  19,14 4,80 ______________________________________

Hydrochloride of 7,8-dichloro-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2-pyridyl-N-oxide)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepine C.sub.17 H.sub.16 Cl.sub.3 NO.sub.2 MM=372,690 ##STR163## [M.p.=182.degree.-186.degree. C.; acetone; 60%]IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3090; 2970; 2270; 1700; 1605; 1525 .sup.1 NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 11.78(1H, s); 8.43(1H, m); 7.63(3H, m); 7.26(1H, s); 6.55(1H, s); 6.00(1H, s); 3.95(2H, s); 1.15(6H, s). Elemental analysis C      H      Cl       N    O ______________________________________ % Found    54,74    4,24   27,89  3,90 % Calculated 54,78    4,33   28,54  3,76 8,59 ______________________________________

4-(4-Fluorophenoxy)-3.3-dimethyl-butanoic acid C.sub.12 H.sub.15 FO.sub.3 MM=226.247 ##STR164## A suspension of 4-fluorophenol(21.3 g; 0.19 mol) and sodium hydroxide (7.6 g; 0.19 mol) in n-butanol under a flow of dry nitrogene is heated by an oil bath at 190.degree. C. during 10 minutes. The reactor is equipped with a distillation system for the elimination of the formed water by azeotropic removal. The heating is continued to distill all of the n-butanol. Then the 3.3-dimethylbutyrolacetone (22.8 g; 0.20 mol) is added. The reaction medium is heated 10 hours at 160.degree. C. (temperature inside the medium), then cooled to 80.degree. C. for the addition of water (65 ml). The obtained solution is washed with dichloromethane and decanted. The aqueous phase is acidified and the desired acid is extracted with dichloromethane dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solution is concentrated under reduced pressure and the oily residue is distilled.

[B.p.(53.2 Pa =0.4 mm Hg)=130.degree.-134.degree. C.; 75%]

IR in cm.sup.-1 : 3480; 2200; 1705; 1600; 1505 .sup.1 H NMR (CDCl.sub.3) in ppm: 10.75 (1H, m); 6.82 (4H, m); 3.66 (2H, S); 2.40 (2H, S); 1.11 (6H, S).

## Claims

1. A Compound of formula I: ##STR165## in which: X represents CHR, R being a hydrogen atom, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl group; together with R.sub.7, forms a bond; the carbon atoms by 1 to 7 groups chosen from hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acyloxy group or R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 together form a bond; or halogen atom, a hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifiuoromethoxy, pentafluoroethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfinyl group, a group of formulae: ##STR166## in which R.sub.12 and R.sub.13, which are identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl group, or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 represent a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10) -arylsulfonyl or (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10) arylsulfinyl group, optionally substituted by one to six substituents chosen from halo, hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, pentafluoroethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 acylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylsulfinyl, and N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

2. A compound of formula I according to claim 1, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent a hydrogen atom.

3. A compound of formula I according to claim 1, wherein R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom.

4. A compound of formula I according to claim 1, wherein R.sub.6 is chosen from 2-pyridyl, 2-pyridyl N-oxide, 3-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl N-oxide, 4-pyridyl, 3-hydroxy-4-pyridyl, 2 optionally substituted on the carbon atoms by 1 to 3 substituents chosen from hydroxyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkoxy.

5. A compound of formula I according to claim 1, wherein, R.sub.7 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl, methoxy or acetoxy group.

6. A compound according to claim 1 of the formula: ##STR167## in which X represents CHR, and R, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined in claim 1.

7. A compound according to claim 1 of the formula: ##STR168## in which X represents CHR, and R, R.sub.6, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are as defined in claim 1.

8. The compound 8-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-pyridyl N-oxide)-4,5-dihydro -3H-benzocycloheptane.

9. Pharmaceutical composition comprising, as active ingredient, an effective amount of a compound according to claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.