Abstract A new series of potent, guanabenz-derived, non-steroidal aldosterone biosynthesis inhibitors are presented. Salient features of the structure-activity relationship indicate the requirement of a hydrophobic core, presence of a hydrophilic (or basic) peripheral appendage, and, in some cases, profound dependence on hydrazone stereochemistry. The most potent compound of the series, 29, was 2 orders of magnitude more potent than ...
