Synthesis and pharmacological activities of some 2,3-substituted bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-7-en-1-one and 2,3-substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro (or perhydro) indan-1-one derivatives.

: The title compounds were synthesized and tested for primary pharmacological activities. For several hydroindanon derivatives, pharmacological screening showed diuretic, choleretic, antiinflammatory, analgesic and sedative activities.