Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Laboratories, The Neuroscience Research Centre, Terlings Park, Eastwick Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2QR, UK. greg_hollingworth@merck.com
Abstract:
A series of 4,4-disubstituted cyclohexylamine NK(1) antagonists containing a lactam ring is described. The compounds are brain penetrant and activity is demonstrated in a ferret emesis model.