Discovery of substituted phenyl urea derivatives as novel long-acting β2-adrenoreceptor agonists

The synthesis of diverse functionalized ureas in a semi-parallel fashion is described, as well as their β1/β2-adrenergic activities and the corresponding structure-activity relationship (SAR). We have focused on lipophilicity and duration of action, and we have discovered a strong correlation in this series of molecules. A quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) analysis will be presented that quantifies this relationship.