“…Consequently, this reaction was applied to the synthesis of a,P-epoxy esters which, when exposed to hydrazinolysis and/or aminolysis, yield potentially active hydrazides and amides. a,P-Epoxy amides and hydrazides have been of interest to the authors and others ( 5 ) as potential therapeutic agents. In appropriately substituted glycidic hydrazides, the presence of the epoxide function may .affect the distribution of compounds possessing monoamine oxidase-inhibiting pharmacophores.…”