GR69902

4-Phenoxypiperidines of the general formula I (I) wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group with 3 to 5 carbon atoms, a cycloalkylmethyl group with 3 to 7 carbon atoms in the cycloalkyl part or a phenylalkyl group with 1 to 3 carbon atoms in the alkyl part, R2 denotes a hydrogen atom, a nitro group, an amino group or an acylamino group and R3 denotes a phenyl group or a benzyl group, and their N-oxides and their acid-addition salts are new compounds. They have an antiptotic and analgesic action and are suitable for the treatment of depressions and painful conditions. Processes for the preparation of the new compounds are provided.