[Potential cardiotonic agents. 8. 2-acyloxyalkylamino-, 2-acyloxyalkoxy-, and 2-acylaminoalkylamino-3-cyan-5-(pyrid-4-yl) pyridine].

By acylation of our previously described cardiotonic active 2-hydroxyalkylamino, 2-hydroxyalkoxy, 2-aminoalkyl-amino and 2-piperazino substituted 3-cyano-5-(4-pyridinyl) pyridines with acetic anhydride, propionic anhydride or aroyl and heteroaroyl chlorides, respectively, the corresponding in position 2 O- or N-acylated 3-cyano-5-(4-pyridinyl)pyridines were prepared. Cardiovascular activity of the obtained derivatives is discussed in comparison with that of the parent compounds.