2-Substituted carbonylimidazo[4,5-c]quinolines of formula: ##STR1## having a high affinity for benzodiazepin receptor and showing an excellent psychostimulating action orally at a dose of 0.1-500 mg are provided through several routes.
2-Substituted carbonylimidazo[4,5-c]quinolines of formula:
having a high affinity for benzodiazepin receptor and showing an excellent psychostimulating action orally at a dose of 0.1 - 500 mg are provided through several routes.