SYNTHESIS AND INHIBITORY EFFECTS ON PLATELET-AGGREGATION OF 3-(2-THIENYL)- AND 3-(1-IMIDAZOLYL)-1,2-BENZISOXAOLE DERIVATIVES

A series of 3-(2-thienyl)- and 3-(1-imidazolyl)-1,2-benzisoxazoles as well as some isomeric benzoxazoles were synthesized and tested in vitro for their inhibitory effect on arachidonic acid-induced human platelet aggregation. The most active compound (7-methoxy-3-(2-thienyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole 5c) was nearly 20-30-fold more potent than acetylsalicylic acid in inhibiting platelet aggregation. Structure-activity relationships within the series are briefly discussed.