1,2-Diphenylethylamines as potential non-stimulant anorectics

A series of 1,2-diphenylethylamines has been synthesized in which the phenyl rings were substituted with Cl, OCH3 or CF3 at various positions and in various combinations. Four N-ethylpiperazino and N-ethylmorpholino compounds were also prepared. When tested in rats, some of the compounds were found to be potent anorectics and none of them stimulated motor activity.