The invention provides novel 2-methoxy-benzamide derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN, M IS AN INTEGER FROM 2 TO 5; A is a linear or branched alkylene chain of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is chlorine, SO.sub.2 R.sub.5 or SO.sub.2 NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 ; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; EACH OF R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is independently hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the form of racemates or optical isomers and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts which are useful in the treatment of psychosomatic and psychotic disturbances.