Abstract
A series of 1-aromatic ring substituted 4-(3, 4-dimethoxybenzoyl)piperazines were synthesized and examined for positive inotropic activity on the canine heart. Among them, 6-[4-(3, 4-dimethoxybenzoyl)-1-piperazinyl]-3-methyl-1H, 3H-quinazolin-2, 4-dione was found to have a potent activity.