The present invention relates to novel 2-aminopyrimidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical preparations containing them. The 2-aminopyrimidine derivatives of the present invention exhibit enhanced potency for histamine H4 receptor antagonism and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with histamine H4 receptor activity.
More specifically, the 2-aminopyrimidine derivatives of the present invention are useful for treatment and prophylaxis of diseases as follows: asthma, rhinitis, allergic diseases, chronic obstructed pulmonary disease (CORD), atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. wherein
R1 is
R2 is phenyl or naphthyl.