2,2-disubstituted benzopyran leukotriene-D4 antagonists

Abstract: This invention relates to 2,2-di-substituted benzopyran compounds which possess leukotriene-D₄ (LTD₄) antagonistic activity. In particular this invention relates to LTD₄ antagonists of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, or -CH₂OR⁴; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or -CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substituent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷, and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; wherein R⁴ is hydrogen, or - -R⁶; wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl-, or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms; and wherein R⁶ is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms.

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A. Field Of The Invention This invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I having a 2,2-disubstituted chromanonyl (benzopyran) ring-structure which are antagonists of leukotriene D₄ (LTD₄) and the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A). In particular, the compounds of this invention are useful as pharmaceutical agents to prevent or alleviate the symptoms associated with LTD₄, such as allergic reactions and inflammatory conditions. LTD₄ is a product of the 5-lipoxygenase pathway and is the major active constitutent of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A), a potent bronchoconstrictor that is released during allergic reactions. See R. A. Lewis and K. F. Austen, Nature , 293, 103-108 (1961). When administered to humans and guinea pigs, LTD₄ causes bronchoconstriction by two mechanisms: (1) directly, by stimulating smooth muscle; and (2) indirectly, through release of thromboxin A₂ which then causes contraction of respiratory smooth muscle. Because antihistamines are ineffective in the management of asthma, SRS-A and not histamine is believed to be a mediator of the bronchoconstriction occurring during an allergic attack. LTD₄ may also be involved in other inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, LTD₄ is a potent coronary vasoconstrictor and influences contractile force in the myocardium and coronary flow rate of the isolated heart. See F. Michelassi, et al., Science , 217, 841 (1982); J. A. Burke, et al., J. Pharmacol. and Exp. Therap. , 221, 235 (1982). B. Prior Art Appleton, et al., J. Med. Chem ., 20 , 371-379 (1977) discloses a series of chromone-2-carboxylic acids having a single substituent in the 2-position, which are antagonists of SRS-A. Specifically, sodium 7-[3-(4-acetyl-3-hydroxy-2-propylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylate (FPL 55712), appears to be the first reported specific antagonist of SRS-A and LTD₄. Miyano, et al., (U.S. Pat. 4,546,194) discloses substituted chromanon-2-yl alkanols and derivatives thereof which are useful as LTD₄ inhibitors. In Miyano, the LTD₄ inhibitors have two substituents at the two position of their chromane ring, one of which is alkyl. Moreover, Miyano discloses a diether at position 7 which has 4-acetyl-3-hydroxy-2-propylphenoxy as the substitutent at its terminus. Similar references disclosing chromane compounds which are useful as LTD₄ antagonists are the following: European Patent Application Nos. 0079637, 129,906, and 150,447; U.S. Pat. 4,595,882; Japanese patent 60/42378; and C. A. 103(19) 160 389 G. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This invention encompasses a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, or CH₂OR⁴ with the proviso that when one Z moiety of Formula I is COOR², the other Z moiety may optionally be COR³; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or -CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substituent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain lower alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷ and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; wherein R⁴ is hydrogen, or wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl-, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; and wherein R⁶ is a member of the group comprising straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms. DETAILED DESCRIPTION This invention relates to novel LTD₄ inhibitors of Formula I having a chromane ring structure and 2,2-disubstitution on the chromane ring. The disubstituents of the present invention are of the formula -(CH₂) m -Z wherein Z is a carbonyl containing moiety such as -CHO, -COOR², or -COR³, i.e. an aldehyde, ester, or amide respectively; or an alcohol, i.e. the reduction product of the above carbonyls; or the corresponding lower alkyl ester of said alcohol. The term "lower alkyl" as used herein means straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl and the isomeric forms thereof. The term "pharmaceutically acceptable cation" as used to describe R² refers to cations such as ammonium, sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, ferrous, zinc, copper, manganous, aluminum, ferric, manganic, ammonium, tetraalkylammonium, and the like. The term "pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts" refers either to those base derived salts of any compound herein having a carboxylic acid function, or to those acid derived salts of any compound herein having an amide function. The base derived salts may be derived from pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic inorganic or organic bases. Among the inorganic bases employed to produce said pharmaceutically acceptable salts are the hydroxide bases of the pharmaceutically acceptable cations disclosed above. Among the organic bases employed to produce said pharmaceucically acceptable salts are the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic bases of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines. Especially preferred non-toxic bases are isopropylamine, diethylamine, ethanolamine, dicyclohexylamine, choline, and caffeine. The acid derived salts may be derived from pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic organic or inorganic acids. Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid salts include such salts as the maleate, fumarate, tartrate, (methane-, ethane-, and benzene) sulfonates, citrate, and the malate. Suitable inorganic (mineral) acid salts include such salts as the chloride, bromide, and sulfate. All the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic addition salts are prepared by conventional processes well known to those of ordinary skill in the art. LTD₄ acts by causing brochoconstriction in both guinea pigs and humans. The bronchoconstriction has two components: (1) a direct component, wherein LTD₄ stimulates the respiratory smooth muscle to constrict; and (2) an indirect component wherein LTD₄ causes the release of thromboxane A2 which also causes the construction of respiratory smooth muscle. The compounds of this invention act by antagonizing the direct constriction of respiratory smooth muscle by LTD₄. The LTD₄ antagonistic activity of the compounds of this invention were determined by both in vivo and in vitro testing upon guinea pigs. In one in vivo assay, adult male fasted Hartly guinea pigs weighing 300-360g were pretreated with pyrilamine and indomethacin to block the bronchoconstrictive effects of endogenous histamine and the synthesis of thromboxane A2 respectively. Compounds of the invention were administered IG (intragastrically) at approximate times prior to the IV (intravenous) administration of 2000 units of LTD₄. Intratracheal pressure was monitored prior to and subsequent to LTD₄ administration in animals anesthetized with pentobarbital and attached to a rodent respirator. A compound was determined to antagonize the direct component of LTD₄ action on respiratory smooth muscle if the compound inhibited the intratracheal insufflation pressure increases caused by LTD₄. The compounds of this invention were found to exhibit LTD₄ antagonistic activity at doses of 10mg/kg. One of the in vitro assays utilized to determine the LTD₄ antagonistic activity of the compounds of this invention was performed on excised guinea pig ileum (smooth muscle). In this assay, control contractions of guinea pig ileum ("ileum") were incubated in a solution of LTD₄ and the number of contractions in response to the LTD₄ were determined. A solution or suspension containing a compound of this invention was substituted for the control solution and the item was allowed to incubate for 30 minutes. Thereafter, doses of LTD₄ were added and increased if necessary until contractions were obtained that are approximately equal to the control. A dose/test compound ratio was calculated from the results of each test. A concentration of the test compound was judged to be active if it produced a dose ratio that was significantly greater than that obtained in a series of blank treatment-tests. Duplicate tests were conducted on each concentration of test compound. Initial screening of the compounds of this invention began at 3 x 10⁻⁶ M. The compounds of the present invention were determined to exhibit LTD₄ antagonistic activity at test concentrations ranging from 3 x 10⁻⁶ M to 1 x 10⁻⁷ M. By virtue of their activity as LTD₄ inhibitors, the compounds of Formula I are useful in treating inflammatory conditions in mammals in which LTD₄ plays a role such as psoriasis, Crohn's disease, asthmatic bronchitis, ulcerative colitis and the like. A physician or veterinarian of ordinary skill can readily determine whether a subject exhibits the inflammatory condition. The preferred utility relates to treatment of ulcerative colitis. The compounds can be administered in such oral dosage forms as tablets, capsules, softgels, pills, powders, granules, elixirs, or syrups. The compounds may also be administered intravascularly, intraperitoneally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or topically using forms known to the pharmaceutical art. In general, the preferred form of administration is oral or in such a manner so as to localize the inhibitor. For example, for asthma, the compounds could be inhaled using an aerosol or other appropriate spray. In an inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, the compounds could be injected directly into the affected joint. For the orally administered pharmaceutical compositions and methods of the present invention the foregoing active ingredients will typically be administered in admixture with suitable pharmaceutical diluents, excipients, or carriers (collectively referred to herein as "carrier" materials) suitably selected with respect to the intended form of administration, that is, oral tablets, capsules, softgels, elixirs, syrups, drops, and the like, and consistent with conventional pharmaceutical practices. For example, for oral administration in the form of tablets or capsules, the active drug components may be combined with any oral non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable inert carrier such as lactose, starch, sucrose, cellulose, magnesium stearate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate mannitol, and the like, or various combination thereof. For oral administration in liquid forms, such as in softgels, elixirs, syrups, drops and the like, the active drug components may be combined with any oral non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable inert carrier such as water, saline, ethanol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, corn oil, cottonseed oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, benzyl alcohol, various buffers, and the like, or various combinations thereof. Moreover, when desired or necessary, suitable binders, lubricants, disintegrating agents, and coloring agents can also be incorporated in the mixture. Suitable binders include starch, gelatin, natural sugars, corn sweeteners, natural and synthetic gums such as acacia, sodium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, and waxes, or combinations thereof. Lubricants for use in these dosage forms include boric acid, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, and the like, or combinations thereof. Disintegrators include, without limitation, starch, methylcellulose, agar, bentonite, guar gum, and the like, or combinations thereof. Sweetening and flavoring agents and preservatives can also be included where appropriate. For intravascular, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intramuscular or aerosol administration, active drug components may be combined with a suitable carrier such as water, saline, aqueous dextrose, and the like. Regardless of the route of administration selected, the compounds of the present invention are formulated into pharmaceutically acceptable dosage forms by conventional methods known to those skilled in the art. The compounds may also be formulated using pharmacologically acceptable acid or base addition salts. Moreover, the compounds or their salts may be used in a suitable hydrated form. Regardless of the route of administration selected, a non-toxic but therapeutically effective quantity of one or more compounds of this invention is employed in any treatment. The dosage regimen for preventing or treating inflammatory conditions with the compounds of this invention is selected in accordance with a variety of factors, including the type, age, weight, sex, and medical condition of the patient, the severity of the inflammatory condition, the route of administration, and the particular compound employed in the treatment. A physician or veterinarian of ordinary skill can readily determine and prescribe the effective amount of the drug required to prevent or arrest the progress of the condition. In so proceeding, the physician or veterinarian could employ relatively low doses at first and subsequently increase the dose until a maximum response is obtained. The compounds of this invention are prepared by the general methods illustrated in Schemes A - E. In the discussion of these schemes, the conventional numbering of the chromane ring is employed as illustrated in Formula II below. In charts A to E, the various compounds and intermediates can be readily modified by methods known to those skilled in the art. For example, esters can be hydrolyzed to corresponding carboxylic acids (and their respective addition salts), or converted to corresponding amides by appropriate reactions with amines, or reduced to alcohols by such reagents as lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH₄). Such products and intermediates can, of course, be similarly interconverted. As illustrated in Chart A, 2,4-dihydroxylacetophenones of Formula X, wherein W and Y are as defined herein, react readily with ketodiesters of Formula XI, such as dimethyl 4-oxopimelate where (n=2), to afford fused ring compounds of Formula XII or of Formulas XII and XIII depending upon reaction conditions. The preferred reaction conditions for condensation and cyclization to produce the compound of Formula XII includes heating Formulas X and XI in toluene, in the presence of a base such as pyrrolidine, with provisions for removal of the water with an apparatus such as a Dean-Stark trap. Alternatively, to produce the compounds of both Formulas XII and XIII, the condensation and cyclization is allowed to proceed overnight at room temperature in the presence of a secondary amino, such as pyrrolidine, and then at reflux for about 3-4 hours. The intermediates of Formulas XII and XIII may be used in reactions in Chart B without further modification or they may be converted to related intermediates of Formulas XIV and XV by methods known to those skilled in the art. For example, hydrogenation over palladium on carbon (Pd/C) will reduce the keto function of the dihydrobenzopyran-4-ones (Formulas XII or XIII) to the corresponding -CH₂-, producing a dihydrobenzopyran of Formula XIV. Partial hydrogenation or reduction with NaBH₄ in a polar solvent will afford the corresponding 4-hydroxy compound of Formula XV. These latter two sequences of reactions provide the means for achieving the necessary diversity in "V" of Formula I. As illustrated in Chart B, alcohols of the formula R¹OH (XVIa) may be alkylated to form ethers in the presence of an alkylating agent (XVIb) and a base. Preferably, the alcohol is methanol or hydroxyaryl. By "hydroxyaryl" is meant phenol, naphthol, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthols or substituted analogs thereof, wherein the substituents include -NH₂, NO₂, Cl, Br, CF₃ and lower alkyl from 1-4 carbon atoms. Preferably, the alkylating agent is a dihaloalkane of the formula X-(CH₂) m -X wherein X is Br, Cl or I and m is an integer from 1-9. Especially preferred as an alkylating agent is Br-(CH₂) m -Br. Preferred reaction conditions include reaction in dry dimethylformamide (DMF) in the presence of the anhydrous base, potassium carbonate. Intermediates of Formula XVII are typically purified by column chromatography on silica gel. The further reaction of XVII with 7-hydroxybenzopyran-4-ones of Formula XII in the presence of base in polar aprotic solvents afford the diester pyranone ethers (XVIII) of this invention. Similarly, diester pyran and pyranol ethers can be afforded by reaction of XVII with pyrans of Formula XIV and pyranols of Formulas XV, respectively. Preferred reaction conditions for this ether formation include reaction in dry DMF in the presence of an anhydrous base, such as potassium carbonate. Chart B further illustrates that the diesters XVIII may be hydrolyzed to the corresponding diacid salt XIX in the presence of a base. Preferably, the base is a hydroxide species having a pharmaceutically acceptable cation as disclosed herein. The preferred solvent system is aqueous alcohol, such as aqueous methanol. The resulting diacid salts XIX may be converted to the corresponding diacid species XX by acidification of XIX in an aqueous alcoholic solution. Preferred acidifying agents are the mineral acids such as HCl, H₂SO₄, H₃PO₄ and the like. Chart C illustrates the preparation of the compounds of Formula XVIII using a variation of the method of Chart B. The compounds of Formula XII are first reacted with dihaloalkanes of the formula, X-(CH₂) m -X, preferably Br-(CH₂) m -Br, in the presence of base in a polar solvent to produce an intermediate of Formula XXI. As in Chart B, the preferred conditions for ether formation include reaction in dry dimethyl formamide (DMF) in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃). By the same general procedure for ether formation just employed in converting Formula XII to XXI above, Formulas XXI and X react in the presence of base in a polar solvent to form the title compounds of this invention, Formula XVIII. Chart D illustrates a condensation reaction analogous to Chart A wherein 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenones of Formula X react with ketodienes of Formula XXX in the presence of a weak base in a nonpolar solvent with heat to afford the corresponding 2,2-bis-enylpyranones of Formula XXXI. Preferred reaction conditions include toluene as the solvent and pyrrolidine as the weak base. Formula XXXI reacts with a halide XVII in a polar solvent, preferably dimethylformamide (DMF), in the presence of a base, preferably K₂CO₃, via a nucleophilic substitution to form the corresponding bis-(enyl)ether XXXII. The enyl groups of XXXII are oxidized to the vicinal diols of XXXIII by OsO₄ in aqueous alcoholic tetrahydrofuran (THF) in the presence of N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide. Preferably, the alcoholic portion of the solvent is t-butanol. Chart E illustrates further reactions of the bis-diol XXXIII to yield the compounds of this invention. The bis-diol XXXIII may be esterified to a tetraester XXXIV by acetylation - reaction of the bis-diol with an excess of an alkyl or aryl anhydride such as acetic anhydride in the presence of a weak base, preferably pyridine. Alternatively, the bis-diol XXXIII can be oxidized to a bis-aldehyde, wherein the oxidized side chain loses one carbon atom. The preferred oxidizing agent is periodate (IO₄-) associated with either H+ or an alkali metal cation. In another reaction sequence in Chart E, the diester XVIII is first converted to the diacyl chloride by reaction with thionyl chloride (SO₂Cl) and then to the bis-(dibenzyl ester) XXXVI by reaction of the diacyl chloride with 1,3-dibenzyloxy-2-propanol. Partial hydrogenation of XXXVI over 10% Pd/C produces the tetra-ol XXXVII. Alternatively, the diester XVIII may be converted to the terminal bis-(diol ester) XXXVIII by reaction with glicidol in the presence of benzyl-trimethylammonium hydroxide. It is recognized that certain compounds of this invention may exist in L, D and D, L forms. These stereoisomers may be separated into their individual enantiomers by techniques well known in the art, such an recrystallization and chromatography of their optically active derivatives. The following examples are given by way of illustration only and should not be construed as limiting this invention either in spirit or in scope, as based upon the disclosure herein many variations will become obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Example 1 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-hydroxy-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A stirred solution of 12.3g (53.5 mmol) of diethyl 4-oxopimelate, 10.4g (53.5 mmol) of 2,4-dihydroxy-3-propylacetophenone, and 3.8g (55 mmol) of pyrrolidine in 62ml of toluene was refluxed under a water separator. After 4 hours, the mixture was allowed to cool. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the resultant oil was chromatographed on silica gel using ethyl acetate-hexane as eluent. The titled diester (4.98g) was found to be homogeneous by thin-layer chromatography (20% by volume ethyl acetate/hexane on silica gel plates) and was used in subsequent reactions without further purification. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 8.13 (br s, 1H); 7.60 (d, J=9Hz, 1H); 6.50 (d,J=9Hz, 1H); 4.12(q, J=7Hz, 4H); 2.65(br s, 2H); 2.53-1.83(m, 10H); 1.52 (m, 2H); 1.22(q, J=7Hz, 6H); and 0.95(t,3H). Example 2 Mixture of dimethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-hydroxy-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate and methyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-2-(3-oxo-3-[1-pyrrolidinyl]propyl)-8-propyl-7-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-propanoate A stirred solution of 9.70g (50 mmol) of 2,4-dihydroxy-3-propylacetophenone, 10.1g (50 mmol) of dimethyl 4-oxopimelate, and 1.8g of pyrrolidine in 62ml of toluene was stirred overnight at room temperature, then refluxed under a water separator for 3.5 hours. The mixture was allowed to cool, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue on silica gel using 20% ethyl acetate/toluene as eluent gave 1.39g of the titled diester. The purified diester was found to be homogeneous by thin-layer chromatography (20% ethyl acetate/toluene by volume on silica gel plates) and was used in subsequent reactions without further purification. The titled ester-amide (590mg) was obtained impure but was suitable for use in subsequent reactions. Diester : ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 0.99(t, 3H); 1.21-1.75(m, 2H); 1.91-2.75(m, 10H); 2.66(s, 2H); 3.68(s, 6H); 5.91(br s, 1H); 6.45(d, 1H) and 7.63(d, 1H). Ester-amide : ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 10.45(br s, 1H); 7.56(d, 1H); 6.64(d, 1H); 3.68(s, 3H); 2.82 (br s, 2H); 1.57(m, 2H); and 1.01(t, 3H). Example 3 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-bromopropane To a suspension of 1.53g (63.8 mmol) of sodium hydride in 50ml of dry dimethylformamide was added over thirty minutes a solution of 8.23g (63.8 mmol) of 4-chlorophenol. After stirring for one hour at room temperature, 16g (77 mmol) of 1,3-dibromopropane was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred for 68 hours, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in diethyl ether and washed with water. The aqueous layer was then extracted twice with ether. The combined organic extracts were washed three times with water, once with brine, then dried (MgSO₄). After filtration, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel, using 10% methylene chloride/hexane as the eluent and produced 710mg of the title compound, which was homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of methylene chloride/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.27(d, J=9Hz, 2H); 6.85(t, J=9Hz, 2H); 4.07(t, 2H), 3.60(t, 2H); and 2.28 (quintet, 2H). Example 4 3-(2-naphthoxy)-1-bromopropane To a solution of 3.60g (25 mmol) of 2-naphthol and 6.0g (30 mmol) of 1,3-dibromopropane in dimethylformamide was added 7.25g (52.5 mmol) of finely ground anhydrous potassium carbonate. The mixture was stirred vigorously overnight. Solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The aqueous layer was further extracted twice with ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate, and after filtration, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was then chromatographed over silica gel using 10% methylene chloride/hexane as eluent to afford 1.66g of the title compound, which was homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (5% by volume of ethyl acetate/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.73-6.90(m, 7H); 4.03(t, 2H); 3.50(t, 2H); and 2.22(quintet, 2H). Example 5 3-(1-naphthyloxy)-1-bromopropane The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 4 using 1-naphthol, 1,80g (12.5 mmol), in place of 2-naphthol. After chromatography there was obtained 0.80g of the title compound, which was homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of toluene/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 8.40-6.67(m, 7H); 4.22(t, 2H); 3.65 (t, 2H); and 2.38(quintet, 2H). Example 6 3-(3,4-dichlorophenoxy)-1-bromopropane A mixture of 3.26g (20 mmol) of 3,4-dichlorophenol, 20.2g (100 mmol) of 1,3-dibromopropane, 6.80g (20 mmol) of tetra-n-butyl ammonium hydrogen sulfate, 40ml of 1N sodium hydroxide, and 40ml of methylene chloride was stirred rapidly at reflux. After 2 hours, the mixture was allowed to cool and the layers were separated. The organic layer was washed with water, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was chromatographed over silica gel using methylene chloride/hexane as eluent. The title compound (1.58g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of methylene chloride/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.29(d, J=9Hz, 1H); 6.97(d, J=3Hz, 1H); 6.71(dd, J=3, J=9Hz, 1H); 3.97(t, 3H); 3.57(t, 2H); 2.27(quintet, 2H). Example 7 3-(4-bromophenoxy)-1-bromopropane The title compound was prepared and worked up by the method of Example 6 using 4-bromophenol in place of 3,4-dichlorophenol. After chromatography the title compound (3.45g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of methylene chloride/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.31(d, 2H); 6.71(d, 2H); 3.98(t, 2H); 3.50(t, 2H); and 2.20(quintet, 2H). Example 8 3-(4-chloro-1-naphthoxy)-1-bromopropane The title compound was prepared and worked up according to the method of Example 6 using 4-chloro-1-naphthol (1.79g) in place of 3,4-dichlorophenol. After chromatography, the title compound (2.09g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of methylene chloride/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 8.13(m, 2H); 7.47(m, 2H); 7.30(d, J=8Hz, 1H); 6.50(d, J=8Hz, 1H); 4.00(t, 2H); 3.55(t, 2H); and 2.27(quintet, 2H). Example 9 3-(3-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-1-bromopropane The title compound was prepared and worked up according to the method of Example 6 using 3-trifluoromethylphenol (1.62g) in place of 3,4-dichlorophenol. After chromatography, the title compound (1.24g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of methylene chloride/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.40-6.93(m, 4H); 4.10(t, 2H); 3.57(t, 2H); and 2.30(quintet, 2H). Example 10 3-(4-nitrophenoxy)-1-bromopropane The title compound was prepared and worked up according to the method of Example 6 using 4-nitrophenol (1.39g) in place of 3,4-dichlorophenol. After chromography, the title compound (1.67g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% or 20% by volume of ethyl acetate/hexane on silica gel places). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 8.16(d, 2H); 6.94(d, 2H); 4.22(t, 2H); 3.62(t, 2H); and 2.37(quintet, 2H). Example 11 3-(2-propylphenoxy)-1-bromopropane The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 6 using 2-propylphenol (1.36g) in place of 3,4-dichlorophenol. After chromatography, the title compound (1.59g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (5% by volume of toluene/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCL₃); δ 7.23-6.70(m, 4H); 4.07(t, 2H); 3.60(t, 2H); 2.60(t, 2H); 2.32(quintet, 2H); 1.55(m, 2H); and 0.95(t, 3H). Example 12 3-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthoxy)-1-bromopropane The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 6 using 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthol in place of 3,4-dichlorophenol. After chromatography, the title compound (1.49g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of methylene chloride/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.05(dd, J=8Hz, 1H); 6.68(d, J=8Hz, 1H); 6.53(d, J=8Hz, 1H); 4.03(t, 2H); 3.60(t, 2H); 2.68(m, 4H); 2.28(quintet, 2H); and 1.75(m, 4H). Example 13 3-(4-acetoxyphenoxy)-1-bromopropane A mixture of 1.52g (10 mmol) of 4-acetoxyphenol, 2.22g (11 mmol) 1,3-dibromopropane, and 2.980g (21 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate in dimethylformamide was stirred rapidly at room temperature for 4 hours. Ethyl acetate was added, and the salts present were removed by filtration. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue chromatographed over silica gel. Elution with 15% ethyl acetate-hexane gave 270mg of the title compound, which was homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (15% by volume of ethyl acetate/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 6.87(m, 4H); 4.02(t, 3H); 3.53(t, 2H); 2.33(quintet, 2H); and 2.22(s, 3H). Example 14 4-(3-bromopropoxy)-3-propyl-2-hydroxyacetophenone The title compound was prepared and worked up by the method of Example 6 using 25.0g of 2,4-dihydroxy-3-propylacetophenone in place of 3,4-dichlorophenol. After chromatography, the title compound (8.60g) was found to be homogeneous by thin layer chromatography (10% by volume of ethyl acetate/hexane on silica gel plates). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.60(d, 1H); 6.47(d, 1H); 4.19(t, 2H); 3.62(t, 2H); 2.63(t, 2H); 2.56(s, 3H); 2.36(quintet, 2H); 1.57(m, 2H); and 0.94(t, 3H). Example 15 2,2-bis(3-carboethoxypropyl)-7-hydroxybenzopyran-4-one A stirred solution of 4.62g (30.4 mmol) of 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone, 7.00g (30.4 mmol) of diethyl 4-oxopimelate, and 2.2g (30 mmol) of pyrrolidine in 38ml of toluene was refluxed under a water separator for 3.5 hours. After the mixture was allowed to cool, it was chromatographed directly over silica gel using ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent to produce 3.82g of the title compound as a solid, m.p. 108.5-109.5°C. ¹H NMR (CDCL₃); δ 8.30(br s, 1H); 7.76(d, J=8Hz, 1H); 6.58(dd, J=8Hz, J=2Hz, 1H); 6.40(d, J=2Hz, 1H); 4.20(q, 4H); 2.78(br s, 1H); 2.68-1.98(m, 8H); and 1.32(t, 3H). Analysis calculated for C₁₉H₂₄O₇ (MW = 364.40): Calcd.: C, 62.62; H, 6.64. Found: C, 62.62; H, 6.39. Example 16 dimethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A mixture of 1.00g (2.65 mmol) of the title diester of Example 2, 684mg (3.18 mmol) of 3-phenoxy-1-bromopropane, and 769mg (5.57 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate in 23ml of dimethylformamide was stirred overnight at room temperature. After removal of solvent under reduced pressure, the residue was partitioned between 75ml ethyl acetate and 25ml water, and the aqueous layer separated. The aqueous layer was acidified with 3N hydrochloric acid, and the layer shaken again. The aqueous layer was further extracted with 25ml ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄), the drying agent removed by filtration, and the solvent removed on a rotary evaporator. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel using ethyl acetate as eluent. After removal of solvent, the product was crystallized from 3:1 ethyl acetate/hexane to yield 945mg, m.p. 100-100.5°C. Analysis for C₂₉H₃₆O₈ (MW = 512.61): Calcd.: C, 67.95; H, 7.08. Found: C, 68.00; H, 7.11. Example 17 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid A mixture of 611mg (1.19 mmol) of the title product of Example 16, 0.72ml of 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide, and 11.7ml of water was stirred at reflux. After one hour, another 2ml of water was added and the reaction mixture was heated for an additional 2 hours. The mixture was allowed to cool and then partitioned between 75ml of ethyl acetate and 50ml of 3N hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was further extracted twice with 25ml aliquots of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with water, with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and solvent removed on a rotary evaporator to give 501mg of title product, m.p. 161.5-162°C. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₂O₈ (MW = 484.55): Calcd.: C, 66.92; H, 6.66. Found: C, 67.10; H, 6.70. Example 18 dimethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(phenylmethoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A mixture of 378mg (1.00 mmol) of the title product of Example 2, 190mg (1.1 mmol) of benzyl bromide, and 290mg (2.10 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate in 10ml of dimethylformamide was stirred at room temperature for 60 hours. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and 3N hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate, the drying agent removed by filtration, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. After flash chromatography on silica gel using 40% by volume of ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent, there was obtained 0.43g of the title product as an oil. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.69(d, 1H); 7.40(br s, 5H); 6.59(d, 1H); 5.11(s, 2H); 3.65(s, 6H); 2.64(br s, 2H); and 0.94(t, 3H). Analysis for C₂₇H₃₂O₇ (MW = 468.55): Calcd.: C, 69.21; H, 6.88. Found: C, 69.17; H, 6.91. Example 19 dimethyl 7-[3-[4-(acetyloxy)phenoxy]propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (660mg), isolated as the 1/4 hydrate, was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the title product (380mg, 1.43 mmol) of Example 13 for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.70(d, 1H); 6.99(d, 2H); 6.79(d, 2H); 6.54(d, 1H); 4.19(t, 2H); 4.13(t, 2H); 3.63(s, 6H); 2.64(br s, 2H); 2.25(s, 3H); and 0.91(t, 3H). Analysis for C₃₁H₃₈O₁₀·1/4H₂O (MW = 570.64): Calcd.: C, 64.72; H, 6.75. Found: C, 64.69; H, 6.84. Example 20 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title product of Example 19 (500mg, 0.876 mmol) was stirred in 14ml of methanol containing 0.85ml of a 50% aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide for one hour. The mixture was partitioned between 40ml of ethyl acetate and 30ml of 3N hydrochloric acid, and the aqueous layer further extracted twice with 20ml aliquots of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄), the drying agent removed by filtration, and the solvent removed on a rotary evaporator. Crystallization of the residue from diethyl ether gave the title product (321mg), m.p. 160-166°C. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₂O₉ (MW = 500.55): Calcd.: C, 64.78; H, 6.44. Found: C, 64.59; H, 6.84. Example 21 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (620mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the title product of Example 1 (512mg) for the title product of Example 2, and substituting the title product of Example 3 (355mg) for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.70(d, 1H); 7.20(d, 2H); 6.79(d, 2H); 6.54(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.64(br s, 2H); 1.23(t, 6H); and 0.91(t, 3H). Example 22 7-[3-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound (510mg), m.p. 133-134°C, was prepared by the method of Example 20 substituting the title product of Example 21 (620mg) instead of the title product of Example 19, and carrying out the reaction for one hour at reflux instead of for two hours at room temperature. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₁ClO₈ (MW = 519.00): Calcd.: C, 62.49; H, 6.02; Cl, 6.83. Found: C, 62.42; H, 5.81; Cl, 7.78. Example 23 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(2-naphthalenyloxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (569mg) was prepared by the method of Example 19 substituting the 406mg of title product of Example 1 for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting the 299mg of title product of Example 4 for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.78-6.96(m, 7H); 7.70(d, 1H); 6.56(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.64(br s, 2H); 1.23(t, 6H); and 0.93(t, 3H). Example 24 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(2-naphthalenyloxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting 539mg of the title product of Example 23 for the title product of Example 21. Crystallization from 5:1 ethyl acetate:hexane yielded 303mg, m.p. 157.5-158°C. Analysis for C₃₁H₃₄O₈ (MW = 534.61): Calcd.: C, 69.64; H, 6.41. Found: C, 69.49; H, 6.25. Example 25 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(phenylmethoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound, 102mg, m.p. 202-205°C, was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 18 (455mg) for the title product of Example 21, and utilizing methylene chloride as the extraction solvent instead of ethyl acetate. Analysis for C₂₅H₂₈O₇ (MW = 440.50): Calcd.: C, 68.17; H, 6.41. Found: C, 67.83; H, 6.25. Example 26 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(3-phenoxypropoxyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (500mg) was prepared by the method of Example 16 substituting the title product of Example 15 (364mg) for the title product of Example 2. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.74(d, J=8Hz, 1H); 7.36-6.78(m, 5H); 6.53(dd, J=8Hz, 1H); 6.34(d, J=2Hz, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.64(br s, 2H); and 1.23(t, 6H). Example 27 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 26 for the title product of Example 21. Crystallization from 60% by volume ethyl acetate/hexane yielded 219mg, m.p. 132.5-133°C. Analysis for C₂₄H₂₆O₈ (MW = 442.47): Calcd.: C, 65.15; H, 5.92. Found: C, 64.86; H, 5.77. Example 28 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (549mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the title product of Example 1 (406mg) for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting the title product of Example 5 (299mg) for benzylbromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 8.28-6.71(m, 7H); 7.70(d, 1H); 6.56(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.63(br s, 2H); 1.23(t, 6H); and 0.93(t, 3H). Example 29 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 28 (549mg) for the title product of Example 21 to give, after crystallization from ethyl acetate, 141mg, m.p. 164-167°C. Analysis for C₃₁H₃₄O₈ (MW = 534.61): Calcd.: C, 69.64; H, 6.41. Found: C, 69.64; H, 6.47. Example 30 diethyl 7-[3-(3,4-dichlorophenoxy)propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (370mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting 266mg of the title product of Example 1 for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting 211mg of the title product of Example 6 for benzyl bromide. Example 31 7-[3-(3,4-dichlorophenoxy)propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound, isolated as the hemihydrate, was prepared by the method of example 22 substituting the title product of Example 30 (370mg) for the title product of Example 21 to give, after trituration with methylene chloride, 174mg, m.p. 136.5-137°C. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₀Cl₂O₈·1/2H₂O (MW = 562.45): Calcd.: C, 57,65; H, 5.56; Cl, 12.61. Found: C, 57.62; H, 5.66; Cl, 12.77. Example 32 diethyl 7-[3-(4-bromophenoxy)propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title product (440mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18, substituting the title product of Example 1 (406mg) for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting the title product of Example 7 (353mg) for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.69(d, 1H): 7.35(d, 2H); 6.74(d, 2H): 6.54(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.64(br s, 2H); 1.23(t, 6H); and 0.91(t, 3H). Example 33 7-[3-(4-bromophenoxy)propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title product, isolated as the hydrate, was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 32 for the title product of Example 21 to give, after crystallization from ethyl acetate/hexane, 278mg, m.p. 136-136.5°C. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₁BrO₈·H₂O (MW = 581.45): Calcd.: C, 57,35; H, 5.54; Br, 14.60. Found: C, 57.42; H, 5.54; Br, 14.70. Example 34 diethyl 7-[3-[(4-chloro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (525mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the title product of Example 1 (406mg) for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting the title product of Example 8 (360mg) for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 8.21(m, 2H); 7.70(d, 1H); 7.59(m, 2H): 743(d, 1H); 6.71(d, 1H); 6.56(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.63(br s, 2H); 1.23(t, 6H); and 0.91(t, 3H). Example 35 7-[3-[(4-chloro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 34 (515mg) for the title product of Example 21 to give, after trituration with diethylether, 352mg as a solid, m.p. 170.5-171°C. Analysis for C₃₁H₃₃ClO₈ (MW = 569.06): Calcd.: C, 65.42; H, 5.84; Cl, 6.23. Found: C, 65.31; H, 5.77; Cl, 6.22. Example 36 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy] propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (497mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the product of Example 1 (406mg) for the product of Example 2, and further substituting the product of Example 9 for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.70(d, 1H); 7.48-6.90(m, 3H); 6.54(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.63(br s, 2H); 1.23(t, 6H); and 0.90(t, 3H). Example 37 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy] propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 except that the title product of Example 36 (487mg) was substituted for the title product of Example 21. Trituration with diethyl ether produced 267mg of the titled compound as a solid, m.p. 129-129.5°C. Analysis for C₂₈H₃₁F₃O₈ (MW = 552.55): Calcd.: C, 60.86; H, 5.66. Found: C, 60.74; H, 5.56. Example 38 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(4-nitrophenoxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title produce (470mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting 406mg of the product of Example 1 for the product of Example 2, and further substituting 312mg of the title product of Example 10 for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 8.16(d, 2H); 7.70(d, 1H); 6.94(d, 2H); 6.54(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.65(br s, 2H); 1.24(t, 6H); and 0.91(t, 3H). Example 39 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(4-nitrophenoxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 38 (110mg) for the title product of Example 21. Trituration with ethyl acetate/hexane produced 46mg of the titled compound as a solid, m.p. 171.5-172°C. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₁NO₁₀ (MW = 529.55): Calcd.: C, 61.23; H, 5.90; N, 2.65. Found: C, 60.97; H, 5.78; N, 2.39. Example 40 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(2-propylphenoxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (471mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 except that the title product of Example 1 (406mg) was used instead of the title product of Example 2, and the title product of Example 11 (308mg) was used instead of benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃); δ 7.70(d, 1H); 7.16-6.69(m, 4H); 6.55(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.63(br s, 2H); 1.21(t, 6H); and 0.90(t, 6H). Example 41 3,4-dihydro-7-[3-(2-propylphenoxy)propoxy]-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 40 (446mg) for the title product of Example 21. Crystallization from ethyl acetate/hexane produced 252mg as a solid, m.p. 163-165°C. Analysis for C₃₀H₃₈O₈ (MW = 526.63): Calcd.: C, 68.42; H, 7.27. Found: C, 68.06; H, 7.18. Example 42 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (460mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the title product of Example 1 (406mg) for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting the title product of Example 12 (323mg) for benzyl bromide. Crystallization from ethyl acetate gives the analytically pure title compound, m.p. 87.5-88°C. Analysis for C₃₅H₄₆O₈ (MW = 594.75): Calcd.: C, 70.68; H, 7.80. Found: C, 70.72; H, 7.94. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.69(d, 1H); 7.00(dd, 1H); 6.63(d, 1H); 6.60(d, 1H); 6.54(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 2.64(br s, 2H); 1.24(t, 6H); and 0.91(t, 3H). Example 43 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 42 (445mg) for the title product of Example 21. Trituration with ethyl acatate produced 317mg of the titled compound as a solid, m.p. 126.5-127.5°C. Analysis for C₃₁H₃₈O₈ (MW = 538.64): Calcd.: C, 69.12; H, 7.11. Found: C, 69.14; H, 7.24. Example 44 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-8-propyl-7-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title product of Example 1 (4.19g, 10.3 mmol) was dissolved in 50ml of acetic acid, and then hydrogenated at 70°C using 60 psi of hydrogen and 10% palladium on carbon as catalyst. After eight hours, the mixture was allowed to cool, and insolubles were removed by filtration. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was chromatographed on silicagel column. Elution with 20% ethyl acetate/hexane afforded the title compound (0.80g). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 6.67(d, 1H); 6.27(d, 1H); 5.47(br s, 1H); 4.10(q, 4H); 2.82-2.23(m, 8H); 2.10-1.40(m, 8H); 1.20(t, 6H); and 0.92(t, 3H). IR: One carboxyl absorption at 1718cm⁻¹. Example 45 bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A mixture of 250mg (0.515 mmol) of the titled product of Example 17, 153mg (2.06 mmol) of glycidol, and 9mg of a 40% solution of benzyl-trimethylammonium hydroxide in methanol in 2.5ml of dimethyl formamide under argon was stirred overnight at 70°C. After addition of another 153mg of glycidol and one drop of 40% methanolic benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, the temperature was raised to 85-90°C with stirring. After stirring for 7 hours, the mixture was permitted to cool and was then partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The aqueous layer was further extracted twice with ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), the drying agent removed by filtration, and the solvent removed on a rotary evaporator. The residue was chromatographed on a silica gel column. Elution with 10% methanol / 2.5% acetic acid / 87.5% ethyl acetate as eluent afforded, after drying under vacuum for eight hours, the title product (170mg), which was isolated as the hemihydrate. Analysis for C₃₃H₄₄O₁₂ · 1/2H₂O (MW = 641.72): Calcd.: C, 61.77; H, 7.07. Found: C, 61.73; H, 6.99. Example 46 bis[2-(phenylmethoxy)-1-[(phenylmethoxy)methyl]ethyl] 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy] propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A mixture of 500mg (0.928 mmol) of the titled product of Example 43 and 0.5ml of thionyl chloride in 10ml of benzene was stirred at reflux for 1.5 hours. The mixture was allowed to cool, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in 4ml of methylene chloride (CH₂Cl₂), a solution of 1.19g (4.38 mmol) of 1,3-dibenzyloxy-2-propanol in 2ml of methylene chloride and 2ml of pyridine was added, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for three days. To the mixture was added 50ml of diethyl ether, and the resulting mixture washed successively with dilute hydrochloric acid, with water, and with brine. The solution was dried over magnesium sulfate, the drying agent removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed on a rotary evaporator. Chromatography over a silica gel column using a solvent gradient of 20% increasing to 50% of ethyl acetate/hexane gave 373mg of the title compound. Analysis for C₆₅H₇₄O₁₂ (MW = 1047.31): Calcd: C, 74.57; H, 7.12. Found: C, 74.51; H, 7.19. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.71(d, 1H); 7.28(m, 20H); 7.04(dd, 1H); 6.69(d, 1H); 6.63(d, 1H); 6.56(d, 1H); 5.18(quintet, 2H); 4.49(s, 8H); 4.22(t, 2H); 4.13(t, 2H); 3.60(d, 8H); 2.73(br s, 2H); 2.62(m, 4H); 2.53(t, 2H); 2.28(quintet, 2H); 2.04(t, 4H); 1.75(m, 4H); 1.48(m, 2H); and 0.89(t, 3H). Example 47 bis[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl] 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The titled product of Example 46 (0.258g, 0.246 mmol) was dissolved in 25ml of tetrahydrofuran, and then hydrogenated at room temperature using hydrogen at atmospheric pressure and 10% palladium on carbon (Pd/C) as catalyst. The insolubles were removed by filtration, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel column. Elution with 5% methanol/ethyl acetate afforded 125mg of the title compound. Analysis for C₃₇H₅₀O₁₂ (MW = 686.80): Calcd.: C, 64.71; H, 7.35. Found: C, 64.35; H, 7.41. Example 48 diethyl 7-[3-(4-aminophenoxy)propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A solution of 363mg (0.62 mmol) of the title product of Example 38 in 45ml of ethanol was treated with 36mg of Raney nickel and then hydrogenated at atmospheric pressure and room temperature for 3.25 hr. The reaction mixture was filtered and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Chromotography of the residue over silica gel using 50-50 ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent gave the title compound as a white solid, m.p. 125.5-127°C. Analysis for C₃₁H₄₁NO₈ (MW = 555.68): Calcd.: C, 67.00; H, 7.44; N, 2.52. Found: C, 67,43; H, 7.29; N, 2.09. Example 49 3,4-dihydro-N,N,N,N-tetraethyl-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy] propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanamide A mixture of 500mg (0.928 mmol) of the titled product of Example 43 and 1ml of thionyl chloride was stirred at reflux for 1.5 hours. The mixture was permitted to cool, and the volatile components removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in benzene, and 1ml of diethylamine was added. After stirring for 2 hours, the reaction mixture was washed with 3N hydrochloric acid and with water. The solution was dried (MgSO₄), the drying agent removed by filtration, and solvent removed on a rotary evaporator. The residue was chromatographed on a silica gel column. Elution with 5% methanol/methylene chloride gave the titled compound (214mg) as an oil. Analysis for C₃₉H₅₆N₂O₆ (MW = 648.89): Calcd.: C, 72.18; H, 8.70; N, 4.32. Found: C, 72.29; H, 8.85; N, 4.26. Example 50 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid monoethyl ester To a solution of the titled product of Example 43 (676mg, 1.25 mmol) in 5ml of dimethylformamide (DMF) was added 190mg (1.25 mmol) of 1,8-diazabicyclo (5.4.0)undec-7-ene followed by 585mg (3.75 mmol) of iodoethane. After stirring overnight at room temperature, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂. The solution was then washed with 3N hydrochloric acid, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the solvent removed on a rotary evaporator. The residue was chromatographed on a silica gel column. Elution with 35% ethyl acetate/61.5% hexane/2.5% acetic acid as eluent produced the title product which was crystallized from 3:1 hexane:ethyl acetate to give 183mg, m.p. 83.5°-84.5°C. Analysis for C₃₃H₄₂O₈ (MW = 566.70): Calcd.: C, 69.95; H, 7.47. Found: C, 69.83; H, 7.58. Example 51 methyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-2-(3-oxo-3-[1-pyrrolidinyl]propyl)-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2-propanoate A mixture of 500mg (1.20 mmol) of the title amide-ester of Example 2, 483mg (1.8 mmol) of the title product of Example 12, and 348mg (2.52 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate in 12ml of dimethylformamide was stirred at 90°C (oil bath) for three hours. The mixture was permitted to cool, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water, and the aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue over silica gel, using methanol-methylene chloride as eluent, gave a solid which was triturated with diethyl ether to give the title compound (468mg), m.p. 106°-107°C. Analysis for C₃₆H₄₇NO₇ (MW = 605.78): Calcd.: C, 71.38; H, 7.82; N, 2.31. Found: C, 71.36; H, 8.00; N, 2.29. Example 52 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-2-[3-oxo-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)propyl]-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2-propanoic acid To a solution of 240mg (0.40 mmol) of the title product of Example 51 in 4ml of methanol was added 0.15ml of a 50% aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and 1ml of water. The mixture was stirred for 1 hour at reflux and then permitted to cool. The cooled reaction mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and 3N hydrochloric acid, and the aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue over silica gel, using methanol/ethyl acetate/acetic acid as eluent, gave a glass which was triturated with diethyl ether to give the title compound (61mg) as a solid, m.p. 160-164°C. Analysis for C₃₅H₄₅NO₇ (MW = 591.75): Calcd.: C, 71.04; H, 7.66; N, 2.37. Found: C, 70.60; H, 7.65; N, 2.29. Example 53 3,4-dihydro-4-hydroxy-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid To a stirred solution of 78mg (2.1 mmol) of NaBH₄ in 2ml of water at 0°C is added over 3 minutes a solution of 250mg (0.515 mmol) of the title product of Example 17 in 3ml of tetrahydrofuran (THF). After 30 minutes at 0°C, the mixture was permitted to warm to room temperature, and a further 2ml each of water and of THF were added. After one hour, the reaction mixture was acidified with 3N hydrochloric acid, and the mixture was extracted with three portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), the drying agent removed by filtration, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Crystallization of the residue from 50% ethyl acetate/hexane gave the title compound (150mg), m.p. 131.5-132.5°C. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₄O₈ (MW = 486.57): Calcd.: C, 66.65; H, 7.04. Found: C, 66.78; H, 6.64. Example 54 3,4-dihydro-4-hydroxy-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanol To a stirred suspension of 319mg (8.40 mmol) of LiAlH₄ in 12ml of tetrahydrofuran (THF) at 0°C was added a solution of 1.00g (1.68 mmol) of the title product of Example 42 in 5ml of tetrahydrofuran. After one-half hour, the mixture was permitted to warm to room temperature, and stirred further for two hours. The reaction was then quenched by sequentially adding 320µl of water, 320µl of 15% aqueous sodium hydroxide, and 960µl of water. The formed salts were removed by filtration, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure to give the title compound (770mg) as a white solid, m.p. 123-123.5°C. Analysis for C₃₁H₄₄O₆ (MW = 512.69): Calcd.: C, 72.62; H, 8.65. Found: C, 72.59; H, 8.79. Example 55 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A mixture of 370mg (0.941 mmol) of the title product of Example 44, 243mg (1.13 mmol) of 1-bromo-3-phenoxypropane, and 273mg (1.98 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate in 10ml of dimethylformamide was stirred overnight at room temperature. Thereafter, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The aqueous layer was separated, acidified with 3N hydrochloric acid, and the layers reshaken. The aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The title compound (185mg) was obtained after chromatography on silica gel using 20% ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent. Analysis for C₃₁H₄₂O₇ (MW = 526.68): Calcd.: C, 70.69; H, 8.04. Found: C, 70.67; H, 7.95. Example 56 3,4-dihydro-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound (118mg), m.p. 130.5-132.5°C, was prepared by the method of Example 22 substituting the title product of Example 55 (140mg) for the title product of Example 21. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₄O₇ (MW = 470.57): Calcd.: C, 68.91; H, 7.28. Found: C, 68.54; H, 7.15. Example 57 2-bromo-1-tetrahydropyranyloxyethane The title compound was prepared according to the method disclosed in J. Am. Chem. Soc. , 1948, 70 , 4187. Example 58 2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthoxy)-1-tetrahydropyranyloxyethane A mixture of 1.48g (10 mmol) of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthol, 0.34g (1.0 mmol) of tetra-n-butylammonium hydrogen sulfate, 6.27g (30 mmol) of the title product of Example 57, 20ml of methylene chloride, 9ml of water, and 11ml of 1N sodium hydroxide was stirred vigorously overnight at reflux. The organic layer was separated, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was triturated with diethyl ether and filtered to remove the insolubles. The ether solution was sequentially washed with two portions of dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide, with water, and then with brine. After drying over magnesium sulfate, the solution was filtered and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue on silica gel, using 5% ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent gave 730mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.01(dd, J=7Hz, J=7Hz, 1H); 6.66(d, J=7Hz, 1H); 6.64(d, J=7Hz, 1H); 4.73(br s, 1H); 4.20-3.38(m, 6H); 2.69(m, 4H); and 1.90-1.45(m, 10H). Example 59 2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthoxy)ethanol A solution of 700mg (2.54 mmol) of the title product of Example 58 in a mixture of 9ml of acetic acid, 3ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 3ml of water was stirred at 85-90°C. After 3.5 hours, 4 drops of concentrated sulfuric acid were added and stirring continued for an additional one-half hour. The mixture was permitted to cool, and 4g of sodium carbonate monohydrate was added. The resulting mixture was partitioned between diethyl ether and water. The organic layer was washed repeatedly with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, with water, and then with brine. The solution was dried over magnesium sulfate, the drying agent was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue on silica gel, using 15% ethyl acetate/toluene as eluent, gave 216mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.11(dd, J=7Hz, J=7Hz, 1H); 6.68(d, J=7Hz, 1H); 6.61(d, J=7Hz, 1H); 4.04(m, 4H); 2.70(m, 4H); 1.76(m, 4H); and 1.56(s, 1H). Example 60 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[2-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]ethoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A solution of 202mg (1.05 mmol) of the title product of Example 59 in 10ml of CH₂Cl₂ was cooled with stirring to 0°C and treated sequentially with 370mg (3.70 mmol) of triethylamine and 362mg (3.15 mmol) of methanesulfonyl chloride. After one hour, the mixture was treated with another 370mg of triethylamine and 362mg of methanesulfonyl chloride. After one-half hour, the mixture was washed successively with water, aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid, and water. The organic phase was dried (MgSO₄), filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in 10ml of dimethylformamide. To the resulting solution was added 406mg (1.00 mmol) of the title product of Example 1 and 290mg (2.10 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate. The mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Another 290mg of potassium carbonate was then added, and stirring was continued at 60°C for six hours. The mixture was allowed to cool, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed successively with water and with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was chromatographed over silica gel. Elution with 15% ethyl acetate/toluene produced 152mg of the title compound as a solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.71(d, 1H); 7.04(d, 1H); 6.73(d, 1H); 6.70(d, 1H); 6.59(d, 1H); 4.34(m, 4H); 4.10(q, 4H); 2.85-1.43(m, 22H); 1.24(t, 6H); and 0.90(t, 3H). Example 61 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7[2-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]ethoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid A mixture of 150mg (0.277 mmol) of the titled product of Example 60, 3ml of methanol, and 3ml of 1N sodium hydroxide was stirred at reflux for one hour. The reaction mixture was permitted to cool and then partitioned between ethyl acetate and 3N hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄), filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Crystallization of the residue from ethyl acetate gave 24mg of the title compound as a solid, m.p. 159.5-161.5°C. Analysis for C₃₀H₃₆O₈ (MW = 524.62): Calcd.: C, 68.68; H, 6.92. Found: C, 68.43; H, 6.96. Example 62 N-(2-propylidine)cyclohexylamine The title compound was prepared by the method disclosed in J. Org. Chem. , 19 , 1054 (1954). Example 63 nona-1,8-dien-5-one To a solution of 16.0g (158 mmol) of diisopropylamine in 150ml of tetrahydrofuran at 0°C was added 158ml of a 1.0 M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane. The reaction mixture was cooled to -30°C, and to it was added a solution of 20.2g (144 mmol) of the title product of Example 62 in 75ml of tetrahydrofuran. After 1.0 hour at -30°C, the mixture was cooled to -70°C. To the resulting mixture was then added 26.1g of allyl bromide in 38ml of tetrahydrofuran. After 10 minutes, the mixture was permitted to warm to room temperature, and after 2 hours, it was poured into brine. The aqueous layer was further extracted with diethyl ether. After drying the combined extracts over sodium sulfate followed by filtration, the solvent was removed and the residue distilled to give a crude product (8.53g) which was used without further purification. A solution of 4.14g of the crude material in 13ml of tetrahydrofuran was added to a mixture of 2.57g of diisopropylamine, 25.4ml of a 1.0 M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane, and 25ml of tetrahydrofuran at -30°C. The resulting mixture was kept for one hour at -30°C, and thereafter 3.0g of allyl bromide was added. After stirring overnight at room temperature, the mixture was poured into brine, the aqueous layer extracted with diethyl ether, and the combined organic solutions dried over sodium sulfate. After filtration, the solvent was removed, and the residue was then stirred overnight in a mixture of 50ml of diethyl ether and 50ml of 3N hydrochloric acid. The mixture was then poured into brine and the aqueous layer was futher extracted with diethyl ether. The combined organic extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate, and filtered. The solvents were removed by distillation through a Vigreaux column at atmospheric pressure. Distillation of the residue at 5mm of pressure gave the title compound (719mg), suitable for use in the next reaction step. H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 6.05-4.83(m, 6H); and 2.68-2.05(m, 8H). IR (CHCl₃) 1715cm⁻¹, 1642cm⁻¹. Example 64 2,2-bis(but-3-enyl)-2,3-dihydro-8-propyl-7-hydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one A mixture of 719mg (5.21 mmol) of the title product of Example 63, 970mg (5.00 mmol) of 2,4-dihydroxy-3-propylacetophenone, 360mg (5.00 mmol) of pyrrolidine, and 5.5ml of toluene containing 2.0g of 3A molecular sieves was stirred at reflux for six hours, then kept overnight at room temperature. the solution was then decanted from the sieves, and the sieves were washed with methylene chloride. The solvent was then removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue over silica gel, using 14:5:1 methylene chloride:hexane:ethylacetate as eluent, gave the title compound (439mg) as a solid. Analysis for C₂₀H₂₀O₃ (MW = 314.43): Calcd.: C, 76.40; H, 8.34. Found: C, 76,31; H, 8.47. Example 65 2,2-bis(but-3-enyl)-2,3-dihydro-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthelenyl)oxy]propoxy]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one A solution of 366mg (1.17 mmol) of the title product of Example 64 and 695mg (2.04 mmol) of the title product of Example 12 in 11ml of dry dimethylforamide was treated with 338mg (2.45 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours at 80°C, then permitted to cool. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The aqueous layer was extracted with a fresh portion of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent evaporated. The residue was chromatographed over silica gel to give 503mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.70(d, 1H); 7.01(dd, 1H); 6.64(d, 1H); 6.58(d, 1H); 6.54(d, 1H); 6.01-4.81(m, 6H); 4.20(t, 2H); 4.13(t, 2H); 2.80-1.23(m, 24H); and 0.90(t, 3H). Example 66 2,2-bis(3,4-dihydroxybutyl)-2,3-dihydro-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one To a solution of 500mg (1.00 mmol) of the title product of Example 58 in a mixture of 4.8ml of t-butanol and 1.5ml of tetrahydrofuran (THF) was added successively 0.5ml of water, 288mg (2.13 mmol) of N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide, and 0.2ml of a 1% solution of osmium tetraoxide (OsO₄) in t-butanol. After 2.5 hours, the reaction mixture was directly applied to a column of silica gel. Elution of the column with 15% methanol/methylene chloride gave a crude product which was triturated with diethyl ether to give the title compound (453mg) as a hemihydrate, m.p. - 113°-115°C. Analysis for C₃₃H₄₆O₈·1/2H₂O (MW = 579.74): Calcd.: C, 68.38; H, 8.17. Found: C, 68.02; H, 7.93. Example 67 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanal To a solution of 90mg (0.158 mmol) of the title product of Example 66 in 3.7ml of t-butanol was added a solution of 135mg (0.629 mmol) of sodium periodate in 1.0ml of H₂O. After stirring at room temperature for 2 hours, the mixture was partitioned between diethyl ether and water and the aqueous layer extracted with a fresh portion of ether. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was triturated with diethyl ether to give the title compound (61mg), m.p. 107°-108°C. Analysis for C₃₁H₃₈O₆ (MW = 506.65): Calcd.: C, 73.48; H, 7.56. Found: C, 73.09; H, 7.76. Example 68 undeca-1,10-dien-6-one To a solution of 10.7g of diispropylamine in 100ml of tetrahydrofuran at 0°C was added 74.1ml of a 1.43 M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane. After 15 minutes the solution was cooled to -30°C. To the mixture was then added a solution of 13.5g of the title product of Example 62 in 50ml of tetrahydrofuran, and the resulting mixture was kept for 1 hour at -30°C. The mixture was then cooled to -65°C and to it was added a solution of 19.6g of 4-bromo-1-butene in 25ml of tetrahydrofuran. The mixture was then permitted to warm to room temperature overnight. The mixture was poured into brine, and the aqueous layer was extracted with two portions of diethyl ether. The combined organic extracts were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Distillation of the residue gave 10.68g of material which was dissolved in 30ml of tetrahydrofuran, then added to a cooled mixture (-30°C) of 8.5ml of diisopropylamine 42.7ml of a 1.43 M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane, and 50ml of tetrahydrofuran. After 1 hour, the mixture was cooled to -65°C, and a solution of 11.2g of 4-bromo-1-butene in 15ml of tetrahydrofuran. After permitting the mixture to warm to room temperature overnight, the mixture was poured into brine, and the aqueous layer extracted with two portions of diethyl ether. The combined organic extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed in vacuo. The residue (13.8g) was then stirred overnight in a mixture of 100ml of diethyl ether and 100ml of dilute hydrochloric acid. The layers were separated, and the aqueous layer was extracted with two portions of diethyl ether. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, and filtered. The solvent was removed by distillation through a Vigreaux column at atmospheric pressure. Continued distillation gave the title compound (4.39g), b.p. 85-87°C at 2.0mm. Analysis for C₁₁H₁₈O (MW = 166.27): Calcd.: C, 79.43; H, 10.91. Found: C, 79.54; H, 11.01. Example 69 2,3-dihydro-2,2-bis(pent-4-enyl)-8-propyl-7-hydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one A mixture of 3.93g (20.2 mmol) of 2,4-dihydroxy-3-propylacetophenone, 3.36g (20.2 mmol) of the title product of Example 68, 1.44g (20.2 mmol) of pyrrolidine, and 23.5ml of toluene was stirred at reflux under a water separator containing 3A molecular sieves for 5 hours. The mixture was then permitted to cool, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue over silica gel using 25% ethyl acetate/hexane as eluant gave the title compound (5.85g) as a dark red oil. ¹H NMR (CDCl³): δ 8.33(br s, 1H); 7.62(d, 1H); 6.53(d, 1H); 6.02-4.73(m, 6H); 2.82-1.17(m, 18H); and 0.97(t, 3H). Example 70 2,3-dihydro-2,2-bis(pent-4-enyl)-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one To a solution of 3.0g (9.55 mmol) of the title product of Example 69 and 4.01g (11 mmol) of the title product of Example 12 in 56ml of dry dimethylformamide (DMF) was added 2.77g (20.1 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate. The resulting mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The solvent was removed in vacuo , and the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and 3N hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with water and with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue over silica gel, using 10% ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent, gave the title compound (4.19g) as an oil. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.68(d, 1H); 7.00(dd, 1H); 6.68(d, 1H); 6.65(d, 1H); 6.53(d, 1H); 6.00-4.76(m, 6H); 4.21(t, 2H); 4.13(t, 2H); 2.83-1.23(m, 28H); and 0.93(t, 3H). Example 71 2,3-dihydro-2,2-bis(4,5-dihydroxypentyl)-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one To a solution of 1.00g (1.99 mmol) of the title product of Example 70 in a mixture of 9.5ml of t-butanol, 2.9ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 0.95ml of water was added 576mg (4.26 mmol) of N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide followed by 0.4ml of a 1% solution of osmium tetraoxide (OsO₄) in t-butanol. After 2.5 hours at room temperature, the reaction mixture was directly applied to a column of silica gel. Elution with 15% methanol/methylene chloride gave a glass which was triturated with diethyl ether to give the title compound (830mg), m.p. 87° - 88°C. Analysis for C₃₅H₅₀O₈ (MW = 598.78): Calcd.: C, 70.21; H, 8.42. Found: C, 69.95; H, 8.41. Example 72 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dibutanal To a solution of 200mg (0.350 mmol) of the title product of Example 71 in 9.8ml of t-butanol was added with stirring a solution of 300mg (1.40 mmol) of sodium periodate in 2.2ml of water. After two hours, the mixture was partitioned between diethyl ether and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was chromatographed on a silica gel column, using ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent. Crystallization from diethyl ether/hexane gave 114mg of the title compound, m.p. 72-73°C. Analysis for C₃₃H₄₂O₆ (MW = 534.70): Calcd.: C, 74.14; H, 7.92. Found: C, 74.25; H, 7.94. Example 73 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dibutanoic acid To a solution of 98mg (0.183 mmol) of the title product of Example 72 in 3.1ml of dioxane was added a solution of 87mg (0.89 mmol) of sulfamic acid in 0.8ml of water. The solution was cooled in an ice bath, and a solution of 84mg of 80% sodium chlorate in 0.8ml of water was added. After one hour, diethyl ether was added, and the organic layer was washed five times with water, once with brine. The solution was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed in vacuo to give the title compound (92mg), m.p. 138-138.5°C. Analysis for C₃₃H₄₂O₈ (MW = 566.70): Calcd.: C, 69.95; H, 7.47. Found: C, 69.93; H, 7.55. Example 74 2,2-bis[4,5-bis(acetyloxy)pentyl]-2,3-dihydro-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy] propoxy]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one To a solution of 404mg (0.708 mmol) of the title product of Example 71 in 4.4ml of pyridine was added 0.70ml (7.4 mmol) of acetic anhydride. After stirring overnight at room temperature, the mixture was taken up in ethyl acetate, and washed sequentially with two portions of aqueous sodium bicarbonate, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue over silica gel, using 40% ethyl acetate/hexane as the eluent, gave the title compound (314mg). Analysis for C₄₃H₅₈O₁₂ (MW = 766.93): Calcd.: C, 63.35; H, 7.62. Found: C, 67.23; H, 7.67. Example 75 diethyl 3,4-dihydro-7-(octyloxy)-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (381mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the title product of Example 1 (406mg; 1.00 mmol) for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting 1-bromooctane (232mg; 1.20 mmol) for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.69(d, 1H); 6.53(d, 1H); 4.10(q, 4H); 3.99(t, 2H); 2.64(br s, 2H); 1.24(t, 6H); ;0.95(t, 3H); and 0.90(t, 3H). Example 76 3,4-dihydro-7-(octyloxy)-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound (231mg), m.p. 147.5-148.5°C, was prepared by the method of Example 20 substituting the title product of Example 75 (361mg) for the title product of Example 19 and carrying out the reaction for 1.5 hours at reflux instead of for 2 hours at room temperature. Analysis for C₂₆H₃₈O₇ (MW = 462.59): Calcd.: C, 67.51; H, 8.28. Found: C, 67,69; H, 8.48. Example 77 diethyl 7-(decyloxy)-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate To a mixture of 406mg (1.00 mmol) of the title product of Example 1, 190mg (1.20 mmol) of 1-decanol, and 393mg (1.50 mmol) of triphenylphosphine in 10ml of dimethylformamide was added 261mg (1.50 mmol) of diethyl azodicarboxylate. After stirring overnight at room temperature, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue on silica gel, using 20% ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent, gave 408mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.70(d,1H); 6.51(d, 1H); 4.09(q, 4H); 3.99(t, 2H); 2.63(br s, 2H); 1.23(t, 6H); 0.94(t, 3H); and 0.88(t, 3H). Example 78 7-(decyloxy)-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound (198mg), m.p. 144-146°C, was prepared by the method of Example 20 substituting the title product of Example 77 for the title product of Example 19, and carrying out the reaction for two hours at reflux instead of for two hours at room temperature. Analysis for C₂₈H₄₂O₇ (MW = 490.64): Calcd.: C, 68.55; H, 8.63. Found: C, 68.47; H, 8.66. Example 79 diethyl 7-(hexyloxy)-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate The title compound (388mg) was prepared by the method of Example 18 substituting the title product of Example 1 (406mg; 1.00 mmol) for the title product of Example 2, and further substituting 1-bromohexane (198mg, 1.20 mmol for benzyl bromide. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 7.69(d, 1H); 6.51(d, 1H); 4.11(q, 4H); 3.99(t, 2H); 2.64(br s, 2H); 1.25(t, 6H); 0.95(t, 3H); and 0.91(t, 3H). Example 80 7-(hexyloxy)-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid The title compound (168mg) was prepared by the method of Example 20 substituting the title product of Example 79 for the title product of Example 19, and carrying out the reaction for 1 hour at reflux instead of for 2 hours at room temperature. The product was crystallized from ethyl acetate, m.p. 164.5°-165°C. Analysis for C₂₄H₃₄O₇ (MW 434.54): Calcd.: C, 66.35; H, 7.89. Found: C, 66.10; H, 7.97. Example 81 diethyl 6-acetyl-3,4-dihydro-8-propyl-7-hydroxy 2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate To a solution of 790mg (2.01 mmol) of the title product of Example 44 in 4ml of acetic acid was added 547mg (4.02 mmol) of anhydrous zinc chloride. The mixture was stirred for six hours at reflux, and then permitted to cool. The mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and dilute hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed successively with five portions of aqueous sodium bicarbonate, water, and then brine. The extracts were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Chromatography of the residue over silica gel using 25% ethyl acetate/hexane as eluent gave the title compound, 230mg. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃): δ 12,55(s, 1H); 7.29(s, 1H); 4.13(q, 4H); 2.54(s, 3H); 2.90-1.43(m, 14H); 1.25(t, 6H); 0.95(t, 3H). Example 82 diethyl 6-acetyl-3,4-dihydro-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoate A mixture of 204mg (0.469 mmol) of the title product of Example 81, 378mg (1.41 mmol) of the title product of Example 12, and 136mg (0.985 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate in 4ml of dimethylformamide was stirred at 80° for six hours. A further 136mg of potassium carbonate was added, and the mixture was heated for another six hours. The mixture was permitted to cool and was partitioned between ethyl acetate and dilute hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfite, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. Chromotography of the residue over silica gel using 15% ethyl acetate/toluene as eluent gave the title compound, 114mg. Analysis for C₃₇H₅₀O₈ (MW = 622.81): Calcd.: C, 71.36; H, 8.09. Found: C, 71.48; H, 8.08. Example 83 6-acetyl-3,4-dihydro-8-propyl-7-[3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)oxy]propoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid A mixture of 50mg (0.080 mmol) of the title product of Example 77, 3ml of methanol, and 1ml of 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide was stirred at reflux for one hour. The mixture was allowed to cool, and was partitioned between ethyl acetate and dilute hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was further extracted with two portions of ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent removed under reduced pressure to give the title compound (35mg), as an oil. Analysis for C₃₃H₄₂O₈ (MW = 566.70): Calcd.: C, 69.69; H, 7.47. Found: C, 70.28; H, 7.86. Example 84 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(3-phenoxypropoxy)-8-propyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2,2-dipropanoic acid, dipotassium salt To a suspension of 250mg (0.515 mmol) of the title product of Example 17 in 5ml of water was added a solution of 71mg (0.52 mmol) of anhydrous potassium carbonate in 5ml of water. A 5ml portion of methanol was added, and the resulting mixture was warmed to effect solution. The solvent was evaporated under a stream of nitrogen, and the residue was dried by azeotropic distillation with toluene to give the title compound, 269mg, isolated as the hemihydrate. Analysis for C₂₇H₃₀K₂O₈·1/2H₂O (MW = 569.75): Calcd.: C, 56.91; H, 5,48. Found: C, 56.55; H, 5.71.

Claims: Claims for the following Contracting States : AT, BE, CH, DE, FR, GB, IT, LI, LU, NL, SE A compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, or CH₂OR⁴ with the proviso that when one Z moiety of Formula I is COOR², the other Z moiety may be COR³; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substituent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷, and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; wherein R⁴ is hydrogen, or wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl-, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; and wherein R⁶ is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms. A compound according to Claim 1 of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, and -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, with the proviso that when one Z moiety of Formula I is -COOR², the other Z moiety may be -COR³; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or -CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substitutent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷, and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; and wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl, or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms. A compound according to Claim 1 of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or lower alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CH₂OR⁴, or wherein R⁴ is a member of the group comprising hydrogen or and wherein R⁶ is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms. A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 3 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 3 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 3 of the formula: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to Claim 1 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Use of a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to Claim 42 for preparing a medicament for treating LTD₄ mediated allergic reactions or inflammatory conditions in mammals. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 16 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 17 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 18 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 23 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 24 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 25 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 26 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 30 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 31 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Claim 32 in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Claims for the following Contracting State : GR A compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, or CH₂OR⁴ with the proviso that when one Z moiety of Formula I is COOR², the other Z moiety may be COR³; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substituent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷, and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; wherein R⁴ is hydrogen, or wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl-, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; and wherein R⁶ is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms. A compound according to Claim 1 of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, and -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, with the proviso that when one Z moiety of Formula I is -COOR², the other Z moiety may be -COR³; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or -CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substitutent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷, and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; and wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl, or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms. A compound according to Claim 1 of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are hydrogen, -Cl, -Br -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or lower alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CH₂OR⁴, or wherein R⁴ is a member of the group comprising hydrogen or and wherein R⁶ is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms. A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula. A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 2 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 3 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 3 of the formula: A compound according to Claim 3 of the formula: A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 1 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Use of a compound as prepared according to claim 1 for preparing a medicament for treating LTD₄ mediated allergic reactions or inflammatory conditions in mamals. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 16 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 17 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 18 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 23 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 24 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 25 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 26 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 30 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 31 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound according to claim 32 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Claims for the following Contracting State : ES A process for preparing a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, or CH₂OR⁴ with the proviso that when one Z moiety of Formula I is COOR², the other Z moiety may be COR³; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substituent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷, and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; wherein R⁴ is hydrogen, or wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl-, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; and wherein R⁶ is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, characterized in A) a compound of the formula wherein W and Y are as defined hereinabove and with R² being straight or branched chain alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, which optionally may be partially hydrogenated with NaBH₄ or hydrogenated in the presence of palladium on carbon to give the respective compounds wherein V = -CH(OH)- or -CH₂-, or which compound (XII) may optionally be reacted with an amine NR⁷R⁸ being as defined above to give the respective amide which is then further transformed as follows, said compound (XII) being reacted a) with the product of the reaction of R¹H, wherein R¹ is aryl-O- and X-(CH₂) m -X with X being Br, Cl or I and m being an integer of from 1 to 9 or with b) R¹(CH₂) m -X wherein R¹ is methyl or phenyl in the presence of a base in a polar aprotic solvent or c) with a dihaloalkane X-(CH₂) m X with X = Br, Cl or I and subsequently with R¹H with R¹ being aryl-O- to give the diester pyranone ether (XVIII) of the formula with Z = COOR² and R² = C₁-C₆-alkyl and the other substituents being as defined hereinabove, said diester pyranone ether optionally being hydrolyzed to give compounds wherein R² is a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, or hydrogen or said compound of the formula (XVIII) is either transformed in a known manner via the corresponding acid cloride into the corresponding bis-ester of the formula (XXXV) with Z = COOR² and R² = CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ wherein n and R⁵ are as defined above, or said compound of the formula (XVIII) is reacted with a glycidol to give the compounds of the formula (XXXVIII) wherein Z = COOR² and R² is and the substituents being as defined above or B) a bis-enyl-ether of the formula (XXXII) with all the substituents as defined above, is oxidized in a known manner to give the vicinal diol of the formula (XXXIII) wherein Z = with R⁴ = hydrogen and with n, m, R¹, W and Y as defined above, whereby said vicinal diol optionally may be oxidized at its side chain to give the respective aldehyds with Z = CHO, or said diol (XXXIII) is reacted with a suitable acid anhydride an subsequently optionally hydrolyzed to yield compounds of the formula (XXXIV) wherein Z = with R⁴ being and n as defined above, or in case a specific enantiomer D or L is desired, the respective D,L-mixtures are separated by techniques known in the art. A process according to claim 1 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, and -NO₂, or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CHO, -COOR², -COR³, with the proviso that when one Z moiety of Formula I is -COOR², the other Z moiety may be -COR³; wherein R² is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, or -CH(CH₂OR⁵)₂ with the proviso that when Z is -COOR², the R² substituent in one -COOR² moiety may be the same or different from the R² substitutent in the other COOR² moiety; wherein R³ is and wherein R⁷ and R⁸ may be the same or different and are members of the group comprising hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms; or wherein N, R⁷, and R⁸ may together form a cyclic amine of the formula wherein p is 4 or 5; and wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, benzyl, or straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms. A process according to Claim 1, wherein the compound prepared is of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is methyl, phenyl, wherein X₁ and X₂ may be the same or different and are hydrogen, -Cl, -Br, -CF₃, -NH₂, -NO₂, or lower alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; wherein m is an integer from 1-9; wherein n is an integer from 1-5; wherein V is C=O, -CH(OH)-, or -CH₂-; wherein W is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; wherein Y is hydrogen or -COCH₃; wherein Z is -CH₂OR⁴, or wherein R⁴ is a member of the group comprising hydrogen or and wherein R⁶ is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms. A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 2 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 3 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 3 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process according to Claim 3 wherein the compound prepared is of the formula A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 1 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Use of a compound as prepared according to claim 1 for preparing a medicament for treating LTD₄ mediated allergic reactions or inflammatory conditions in mamals. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 16 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 17 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 18 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 23 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 24 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 25 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 26 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 30 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 31 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition characterized in that a compound as prepared according to claim 32 is mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Inventors: DEASON JAMES RONALD, KOSZYK FRANCIS J, DEASON, JAMES RONALD, KOSZYK, FRANCIS J.
Applicants: SEARLE & CO, G.D. SEARLE & CO.
Application year: 1989
Main classification: C07D311
IPC codes: A61K31, A61P29, A61P37, C07D311